Year 12 Induction Booklet September 2017

Year 12 Induction 2017 - 18

SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

Welcome to One Congratulations on your GCSE results. We are excited that you have chosen to join us in September to start the next stage of your academic journey.

Your time at One is a chance for you to transition from high school into adulthood.

It is important that you read this information in order to fully understand your responsibilities while studying at One. Use this booklet to help guide you through the first few weeks of term. In here you’ll find out what to expect and where to find the information you will need. Full information on each section is available on our website.

When you enrolled you signed a copy of your enrolment form. As part of the enrolment process you have agreed to follow the policies and procedures outlined by One. Please go to the induction section on the website to read the full policies for the following:

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Educational Visit Consent Form

ICT User Agreement

Student Code of Conduct ID badge agreement

Your attendance will be monitored by your PPT, who will contact your parents/guardians with any concerns.

Your PPT will also: with your aWork outside agencies

Timetable

Now you have enrolled, the next time you need to attend One is from Monday 4th September 2017, lessons will start at 9.30am. Please ensure you arrive in good time in order to pick up your ID badge and get to your first lesson on time. You will be emailed a copy of your timetable to your personal email account; please read it carefully.

Student Services

The Student Services team and your Personal Progress Tutor (PPT) will work with your subject teachers to ensure you receive all the support you need whilst at One.

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aDeliver tutorial programmes 1:1 interviews that focus aRun on academic attainment and progression

aTake a holistic overview within the reporting cycle

aAct as a student advocate the starting point for aBe extended support needed

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Parent - PPT Introduction There will be an opportunity for your parents to meet your PPT and explore the support and guidance that is available at One. More information on the dates will be given out after student induction.

Travel

One has set up bus routes to help you get to college. To find out more about these routes please visit our website. To apply for the One Bus please go to: suffolkone.ac.uk/prospectivestudents/travelling-campus/ All other bus routes are run by Suffolk County Council. To apply for a bus pass for these buses please go to their website: suffolkonboard.com

The OneShop

The OneShop is our online shop where you can access a range of resources to purchase such as: tickets for trips, performances, pay for the One Bus and purchase printing credits.

Go to: onecollege-shop.co.uk

ID Card and IT Login Details

When you arrive you will be given your ID Card. You will need this to access the building, purchase lunch and borrow resources. You must ensure your ID card is with you at all times.

There are cash loaders in college to top up your card for catering purposes. Catering and printing top ups can be purchased through our online OneShop. To access your catering account you will be issued a portal code shortly after enrolment.

You will be given your IT logon to use PCs and laptops around the building and access online resources. Please ensure you have read our ICT user agreement policy; go to: suffolkone. ac.uk.

Finance

16-19 Bursary

Resource Deposit

We recognise that some students may have difficulty completing their courses because of financial barriers. Accordingly, we administer the 16-19 bursary fund which offers support to students and their families on a low income. It also offers support to students living independently. Please go to the website to see if you are eligible and to complete an application form.

A resource deposit of ÂŁ40 is required in order to allow you to borrow resources and use the printers. To pay your resource deposit visit the online OneShop.

Course Materials

We do our best to reunite lost property with its owner. All lost property is collected and stored securely. If you’ve lost an item please check with the main reception desk weekdays between 8am-5pm. Items are kept for a term; unclaimed items will then be disposed of in a suitable manner.

Some of our courses require you to buy resources. Please go to our online OneShop to see the full list of resources and to check if there are any you need to purchase.

Once you have finished your studies at One, ÂŁ30 of this deposit will be refunded to you on return of all resources.

Lost Property

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Exams

GCSE Re-sits Did you not achieve the grade you wanted in one or more of your GCSEs? Whilst we are not able to support you in the content (apart from with English or Maths) we might be able to offer you the opportunity to pay for a re-sit in May/June. Why not speak to Lyn or Tracey in the Exams office (SS004) to find out what you need to do?

In Touch Suffolk One has recently started using SIMS InTouch for communicating with students and parents via your personal email address. This email address and that of your parent/carer will be used to send out Assessment reports, invitations to events, reminders and many other pieces of information.

It is important that if your email addresses change that you let your PPT know immediately so we can update this. During one of your tutorials, early in the academic year,

we will issue a data sheet asking you to check the details. Please amend this and return as appropriate.

B.Y.O.D

Full information on how to bring in your own device (B.Y.O.D) and connect to our network can be found on our website. Students are also able to download the latest version of Microsoft Office on up to 5 personal devices free of charge. Your copy of Office will be valid as long as you are a student at One.

LRC

We have some fantastic facilities available in our Learning Resource Centre. You can borrow these resources by using your Student ID card.

Work Experience

We acknowledge the benefits of a work based placement and how these can prepare our students (following vocational courses) for their next step.

The skills gained will benefit you when writing personal statements and CV’s.

Whilst on work experience you will be able to talk with and observe skilled and qualified people who can give you a great idea of what their job involves as well as an opportunity to network and find contacts.

Facilities

Students can access the building during term time from 8am until 5pm weekdays. You will be notified of non - term time opening hours separately.

Full detailed information on fire evacuation, use of your ID card and building access can be found on our website.

Term Dates

Autumn Term: Monday 4/9/17-Friday 15/12/17 October Half Term: Monday 23/10/17-Friday 27/10/17 Christmas Break: Monday 18/12/17-Tuesday 2/1/18 Spring Term: Wednesday 3/1/18-Thursday 29/3/18 Spring Half Term: Monday 12/2/18-Friday 16/2/18 Easter Break: Friday 30/3/18- Friday 13/4/18 Summer Term: Monday 16/4/18-Friday 6/7/18 Summer Half Term: Monday 28/5/18-Friday 1/6/18 Staff Training - Non-Student Days: 20/10/17, 15/12/17, 13/7/18, 16/7/18, 17/7/18 FINAL DAY OF TEACHING FOR: Foundation Learning: Friday 6/7/18

Level 2: Friday 8/6/18 Level 3: Friday 6/7/18 Level 4: Friday 15/6/18

Have you completed all the enrolment steps?

Before you leave Enrolment, please ensure you have done the following:

Enrolled in your Allocated Zone Photo taken for ID Card Paid Work Experience Costs

Some courses have work experience

costs. For compulsory work experience it is essential that you pay these costs today - visit Finance.

Beauty Students

Please ensure you go to the salon to have a uniform

fitting and complete an order form

Maths Assessment

If you haven’t achieved a 4 or above in Maths

please ensure you have completed your Maths assessment with us. If you achieved a 6 and applied for A Level Maths you’ll also need an assessment before leaving.

When you get home:

Pay Resource Deposit Online Please do this once you’re home, visit www.onecollege-shop.co.uk

Read Policies

visit suffolkone.ac.uk to read the student code of conduct and

IT user agreement policy

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