24 April 2020

Dear Parent/Carer and Student,

Year 13 Update – Remainder of the School Year

We are now entering the next period of remote learning for our Year 13 students, where we aim
to ensure that students are well prepared for the next stage of their education or for the world of
work.

School Communications

The ‘Year 13 Team’ page is best place for students to find out information and developments all
the way through to results day. We will continue to send some letters so parent/carers can also
access key information. If students have not done so, they should access this Teams page
through Office 365 using their school email and password.

Work for the Remainder of this Academic Year

The time up to the end of this academic year will be split into two phases.

PHASE 1: TRANSITION TO UNIVERSITY OR APPRENTICESHIPS (27 APRIL – 22 MAY 2020)

For the remainder of this half-term, we will be providing transition materials for our students with
a focus on preparing you for university or apprenticeships.

Students attending university

These students will be required to complete two FutureLearn courses to help prepare
thoroughly for life and work at university. Links to this work will be emailed to students on
Monday 27 April with instructions given regarding registering and uploading evidence
once completed. All details are also available on the ‘Year 13 Teams’ page.

Students applying for apprenticeships/work

These students will be required to register online to access the Barclays Life Skills
resources and courses. This will help prepare them for prepare for applying for work and
with developing soft skills essential if they are to be successful at work.

Links to this work will be emailed to students on Monday 27 April with instructions given
regarding registering and uploading evidence once completed. All details are also
available on the ‘Year 13 Teams’ page.

PHASE 2: TRANSITION TO UNIVERSITY OR APPRENTICESHIPS (1 JUNE – 17 JULY 2020)

Students attending university

These students will be required to complete one further FutureLearn course to help
prepare thoroughly for life and work at university. This course will need to be chosen by
the student and be linked to the course they intend to study at university.
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 The Sixth Form team will email students directly with a list of courses suggested by
subject teachers. Links to this work will be emailed to students on Monday 1 June.

Students applying for apprenticeships/work

These students will be required to register for additional online support and courses to
help prepare for applying to the world of work. Links to this work will be emailed to students
on Monday 1 June with instructions given as regards registering and uploading evidence
once completed.

Level 3 Results Day (Thursday 13 August 2020)

Further details will be issued nearer the time regarding how students will collect their results.

Wishing you very best wishes; stay well.

Yours sincerely,

Euan Ferguson
Headteacher