Handbook 2022-23 Name: ………………………………….. Tutor: ………………………………….. Room: ………………………………….. Term 1 Autumn Term: 5th September 16th December 2022 Half term: 24th October 28th October 2022 Term 2 – Spring Term: 3rd January – 31st March 2023 Half term: 13th February 17th February 2023 Term 3 – Summer Term: 18th April – 30th June 2023 Half term: 29th May 2nd June 2023
Welcome to Young ESOL Study Programme 2022 – 2023. We hope you make a lot of friends, have fun and study hard! If you do have any problems, come and talk to us.
Enjoy the year!
The YESOL team
Who is my tutor and English teacher?
These are your Personal Tutors. If you need any help or information, ask your Tutor. Office: 507.
Do you know these different people and places in college?
Beata Farkashazi
ESOL Tutor
YESOL Course Leader Beata.farkashazi@ barnetsouthgate.ac.uk
020 3764 4239
David Jones
ESOL Tutor David.Jones@ barnetsouthgate.ac.uk
020 3764 4135
Julia Hughes ESOL Tutor Julia.Hughes@ barnetsouthgate.ac.uk
020 3764 4725
Write the number next to the correct photo.
tutor:
Phone:
Where can I find useful information?
Follow this link to access your OneDrive, College emails, Teams, Microsoft Package etc: https://ilearn.barnetsouthgate.ac.uk/
My
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Late? Can’t come to college? Phone or email your tutor. Give your name and say why!
Important dates…
Calendar quiz
1. What colour are the days when you need to be in college?
2. What colour are the holiday days?
3. Including this week, how many weeks are there until your first holiday?
4. What date is the first Monday of the Christmas holiday?
5. What are the blue weeks?
6. How many weeks of college are there in the whole year?
7. How many weeks of holiday are there before next summer?
8. What day of the week is New Year’s Day? Well done!
Other teacher/s:
teacher/s
Keep your calendar to check your holidays! What subjects will I study? Who are my other teachers? Check your timetable. 2. SHAMT 5. ETNHMCERIN 4. EIPMT YYAOBLI 1. HIENLGS 3. TIC 6. OIALRTUT YESOL subjects: 1. …………………………………… 4. …………………………………… 2. …………………………………… 5. …………………………………… 3. …………………………………… 6. ……………………………………
ICT teacher Office: Maths teacher Office: ESOL
Office:
Office:
Attendance and punctuality: Late? Can’t come?
OR
Employability and Work Experience
Have an appointment? Show a letter/ appointment card to your tutor before the day .
Are you ill? Missed the bus? Late? Phone, email or text on Teams as soon as possible.
Problems getting to college?
Talk to your tutor as soon as possible. We will try and help.
Employability:
You will learn about how to find work, how to choose the best job for you and useful skills you need at work.
Volunteering:
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What
• First You need to talk to your tutor.
• Second - If you don’t want to do that, then you can talk to Beata Farkashazi in 507 or send her an email: beata.farkashazi@barnetsouthgate.ac.uk .
• Third - If you would like to make a written complaint, you can send it to Sharon Macnamee: sharon.macnamee@barnetsouthgate.ac.uk
• Fourth – You can also fill in an online form: https://www.barnetsouthgate.ac.uk/the college and campuses/compliment and complaint form
For example:
• CV writing
• Job interviews
• Researching job adverts
• Application forms
• Understanding your pay
• Working with colleagues
• Your skills and qualities
You will also have visiting speakers and class trips to different types of workplaces.
All students will look into volunteering opportunities. This is another great way to get some useful skills and experience.
if I have a compliment or a complaint? Send a message on Teams, phone or email your tutor!
phone the college: 02082008300
• You must go to ALL / 100% of your lessons: • You need a minimum 90% attendance for ALL subjects • You must do ALL your classwork and homework
If you do not do this, you could lose your place in college
Help and advice
What’s tutorial time?
Every week you have tutorial time with your tutor.
Sometimes you will have a ‘Group Tutorial’ with your class, but this time is also for one-to-one help.
For example, you can ask to see your tutor for help or advice with studying, problems at college or at home, or personal problems.
You will also do Student Services Tutorials and we will give you advice on staying safe on the internet, relationships, choosing the best course to do next and many other useful subjects.
Talk to your tutor. You can find your tutor in their office, or ask to see them in tutorial time.
You can also get help and advice from the Student Advisors in the LRC. For example;
• Housing
• Problems at home
• Bullying
• Sex and relationships
• Forced marriage
• Careers and courses
Will my family/carer talk to my teacher?
Yes. There are 2 parent’s evenings.
Also, if your parent or carer has a question, they can phone us at any time or make an appointment.
We might phone them too. Why do you think we would do this?
What are the rules at college?
Look at the rules below. Tick which you think are good things to do?
Bring your file, paper and pen
Speak your own language
Shout or use bad language
Tell your teacher if you have a problem
Listen to your teacher and other students
Laugh at other students
Smile and be polite
Wear your ID
Do your classwork and homework
Use your phone: check Instagram or text your friends during a lesson
Come to every class on time every time
Bring drinks and snacks to class
Are there other rules you think are important? Is there anything you think your teacher should do?
Who do I talk to if I have a problem ?
In the LRC
Opening times (This
Monday 8.30-5:00 pm
Tuesday 8.30-6:00 pm
Wednesday 8.30-5:00 pm
Thursday 8.30-6:00 pm
Friday 8.30 5:00 pm
What if I don’t follow the rules?
DON’T FORGET!
You can also use computers in the LRC!
1. You and your teacher will talk about the problem. You will agree on what to do next.
2. You and your teacher will talk about the problem AGAIN. You will agree on what to do next.
3. Tutor 2 meeting with Beata:
You and Beata will meet to talk about the problem. You will agree on what to do next.
4. Meeting with your parents / carers
You, your parents/carers and your teacher will meet to talk about the problem. You will agree on what to do next.
5. Meeting with the Curriculum Manager
If the problem is serious you will meet with Sharon Macnamee to talk about the problem.
If the problems is very serious, you may have to go home straight away, stay away from college or leave your course.
We will support you every step of the way, so you don’t lose your place in college.
What do I need to bring to college? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. 8. Where can I borrow books or use a computer? In your group, write down your TOP 10 Rules for you and your teacher Write down the different items as fast as you can. Careful with your spelling! Anything else? 1. ……………………………………….. 4. ..……………………………………… 2. ………………………………………… 5. ………………………………………… 3. ………………………………………… 6. ………………………………………… 7. ………………………………………… 8. …………………………………………
you can, borrow books, or use a computer.
might change over the year):
How can the Safeguarding Team help me?
What exams am I going to do?
What am I going to study?
General English:
You will learn grammar and new vocabulary. Your lessons are designed to give you thorough practice in the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Speaking & Listening:
You will practise and improve your listening and speaking skills in useful everyday situations and for a variety of purposes, e.g. debating, negotiating, conversation, giving presentations and improving your pronunciation are an important part of this session.
Reading and Writing:
You will practise the skills of reading and writing in a variety of contexts. You will practise planning and writing formal and informal letters, emails, notes, messages and articles. There will be a wide range of reading materials and you will work on handwriting and spelling, as necessary.
Functional Skills Maths:
In these lessons, you will further develop your language and Maths skills. You will be given the opportunity to carry out a range of useful and common tasks required for everyday life, work and study.
• Mathematics and the language of Maths;
• Number, measures, shapes and handling data.
• Division, multiplication, fractions and percentages.
• Solving problems, using mathematics and the language of maths.
• Analysis of numerical information e.g., tables, charts, graphs and diagrams.
Functional Skills ICT:
In these lessons you will use the computer to further develop your language and ICT skills. You will be given the opportunity to use the computer to carry out a range of useful and common tasks required for everyday life, work and study.
You will work towards the Ascentis ESOL Skills for Life and the Edexcel Functional Skills qualifications in Term 2 and 3. There are 5 exams: 1. Speaking & Listening 2. Reading 3. Writing 4. Functional Skills ICT 5. Functional Skills Maths There are 5 levels: Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1, Level 2
