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Welcome to Introduction Evening
2020
Why Esher?
• Lots of strengths to consider – see our website• Specialists in developing 16-18 year olds• Outstanding student progress – Alps Certificate of Outstanding Progress• At 16 you have a choice – let’s make sure it’s an informed choice• Take a look at our new FAQs
Study Programmes
• Individually tailored study programmes for students.
• There is an opportunity to mix A levels and BTEC courses.
• 3 core courses for both years (in most cases).
• Broad range of extension courses.
Extension studies programme6:1 Complementary Studies
Book Club Environmental Chemistry Introduction to Film Journalism Saving the Planet with Science
Choir Esher College Africa Trust Introduction to Forensic & Criminal Psychology
School Mentoring
Circuit Training Exploring Drawing Investigation in to Youth Culture & Crime
Scuba Diving
College Band Fashion- T-shirt design Jazz Band Spanish for Backpackers
College Magazine Film, Politics & Human Rights Music Theory Team Sport
College Production FUNdamental maths Newspeaks Theatre Workshop
Community Volunteers Geography in the News Peer Mentoring Touch Typing
Creative Writing Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award Photography Volunteering Abroad
CrossFit Humanity: A Journey of Discovery Pilates & Yoga Workout
Debating Society Introduction to Advertising Racket Sports Club Young Enterprise
Expectations of a new approach to study
• Supporting transition to learning between school and sixth form college.
• Developing greater independence to study.
• Learning to learn both inside and outside of the classroom.
• 10 hours of learning per subject.
• Subject Study Guides are a good starting point.
• High Achievers Programme.
Induction
• Induction assignments in each subject.
• Introduction to skills required for successful learning at L3 in the Personal Development Programme (PDP) and followed up in individual subject lessons.
Successful Transition
Enrolment•Individual
Interview•Subject
Advice •Support
Services•IT induction
Curriculum Support
•Initial Assignment
•College Portal
•Workshops •Tutorials
Your StartAt Esher
•Meet the tutor
•Expectations•Wide range
of activities•Parent/Tutor
Evening
Personal Development – PDP
• PDP• Personal Tutor• Individual Support• Liaison with Parents
•Unifrog & Careers • Destinations Platform• For Student & Parent• Career appointments
Personal Development - Study
• Learning Resource Centres•Quiet & Social zones•Online resources• Expert staff• Learner Improvement
Plan
Personal Development - Study
• Study Centre•Online screening • Bookable
appointments• In-class, one-to-one,
and groups• Bespoke support
programmes
Personal Development - Activities
• Higher Education Events• Employment Evening• After Esher Day• Careers Lunches•Work Experience
Progress Review• Each Progress Review (PR) is an opportunity for students
and teachers to evaluate progress, identify support and set targets.
• In Year 1 Progress Review reports on any of the following;oAttendanceoLevel of effort oCurrent gradesoProgress Review Evening Invites
Progress Review Activity
PR1•Tutor Review & Progress Evenings
PR2 •Subject Review & Progress Evening
PR3•Progression Exam Clinic
HESA: 18/19 Graduates
Provider 1st and 2:1 (All HEIs) 1st and 2:1 (Russell Grp)
Esher College 87.8% 92.1%
SFC average 79.4% 88.2%
State sector average 78.1% 87.6%
Independent sector average
87.4% 90.9%
Enrolment (TBC)• Enrol in batches from 24th August• Invitation and times sent out in July• Several stages, including enrolment interview•Process takes about 2 hours
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