Welwyn & Hatfield
14-19 Consortium
NOTES FOR STUDENTS
2015-16
Please read carefully and keep safe for reference throughout your time in the Sixth Form
15.16 Draft
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Welcome to the Sixth Form! The purpose of these notes is to give you essential information regarding
Consortium matters. Please keep this document for reference throughout the year. You can also find a
copy of this document on our website: www.welwynhatfieldconsortium.org.uk
ID Badges
You MUST wear your ID badge at all times. For safe guarding reasons everyone on site must be easily
identifiable at all times.
If you forget your badge you MUST go to reception when you arrive in school and collect a temporary
badge for that day. A temporary badge costs £1. Repeated failure to wear your ID badge will be dealt
with by the Director of Sixth Form.
STUDENT ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY
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We expect you to be punctual to all your lessons.
If your morning lesson is at an establishment other than your own, you should go there directly
where your attendance will be registered. On other mornings you should go to your own school for
registration in the normal way.
If you will be absent you must contact your home site.
Holidays should not be taken in term time.
The schools have activities during the academic year that may mean students requiring permission
to be absent from a lesson. In such an event, students should inform their subject teachers at the
earliest opportunity and request permission to be absent as well as asking for any work set so you
can complete it.
After any absence, you should check with subject staff and catch up on any missed work.
All registers will be taken on the Consortium Progresso website which will allow parental access to
check student attendance.
STAFF ABSENCE
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If for any reason a teacher is unable to teach a class, work will be set.
If a teacher has not arrived after 15 minutes and no work has been set, please check with the
departmental or school office for further information.
INITIAL VISIT
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On your initial visit to another school site this term, if you are unsure where you are being taught,
please report to reception.
PRIVATE STUDY
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Students will normally return to their home base for private study but, where appropriate,
arrangements can be negotiated with your Head of Sixth Form for you to work elsewhere.
EXAMINATIONS AND COURSEWORK
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Dates for exam entry forms to be completed at your home site are shown on the attached calendar.
Entry forms must be signed and agreed by teachers for each of your subjects.
Students are responsible for ensuring that their exam entry and coursework deadlines are met.
Students have to pay for late entries and resits.
Further information will be circulated by your school Exams Officer.
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MOBILE PHONES
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Mobile phones must be turned off during lessons and private study sessions.
PAID EMPLOYMENT
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This can be problematic if a balance is not struck between the time devoted to study, recreation and
a job.
We advise spending no more than 12 hours per week in employment.
BEHAVIOUR AND CONSIDERATION FOR OTHERS
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As a student who is being taught in the Consortium, you are expected to be committed to working
hard and achieving as well as you can.
On any other site, you will be treated as a guest and you are expected to conduct yourself as such.
Any behaviour that disturbs teaching and learning or breaches the rules at any site will not be
tolerated.
You will be asked to sign a Learning Contract (see Appendix A.) Please also note the Actions &
Consequences Document.
DRESS CODE
 We expect you to dress professionally and appropriately at all times.
 As such, bare mid-riffs, visible underwear, hats worn inside and offensive logos/slogans are
amongst those things not expected of students.
 If you are inappropriately dressed, you will be reported to your Head of Sixth Form.
STUDENT CONCERNS
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If you have any concern in connection with your subject, you should initially discuss this with your
subject teacher. If this concern is not resolved, you should refer to your Head of Sixth who may
ask you to complete a Concern Form.
Any other concerns you have should be referred to your personal tutor and/or Head of Sixth Form.
STUDENT MONITORING AND REVIEW: Course changes
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If you wish to make a subject course amendment, a form must be filled in and approved by both
your A Level Tutor and Head of Sixth.
You will not be allowed to join any teaching group unless this has first been agreed by your own
establishment and the Co-ordinator.
A similar procedure must be followed if you propose to discontinue your studies in any subject.
You must first speak to your Head of Sixth.
STUDENT PROGRESSION (Appendix B)
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Your academic progress will be monitored by your home site.
There is a programme of monitoring and review for all Post 16 students, which includes Progress
Checks; Review Days; Parents’ Consultation Evenings and Reports.
The overall responsibility for monitoring your progress rests with your Tutor and your Head of
Sixth Form.
If one of your teachers has concerns about your attitude, work or progress, they can complete a
Concern Form or log it on Progresso, which will go to your Head of Sixth.
Progression to Year 13 is not automatic, but dependent on your level of achievement as well as
conforming to high standards of work, attendance and behaviour (see the attached criteria,
Appendix B).
Please read the progression requirements at the end of these notes.
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PLANNING
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Subject staff will supply you with information on what you will be taught during each term and
what deadlines there are.
You are responsible for recording and meeting all important work deadlines.
If you are unsure what you will be doing through the year, ask your subject teacher.
CONSORTIUM STUDENTS’ REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE
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This consists of two representatives from each year group in each establishment who are chosen in
the Autumn Term to serve for five terms.
The Committee meets with the Consortium Co-ordinator once every term. Its purpose is to
represent students' interests and to exchange information about events in individual establishments.
DRIVING TO OTHER SITES
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If you wish to take a car or motorcycle to another establishment, you may only do so after
consultation with the Head of Sixth Form there, who will explain the regulations in force with
regard to parking, registration etc.
Where on-site parking is available, you will need to complete a Student Parking Notification form
at each site you visit for teaching.
TRANSPORT
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If you are travelling to another establishment you are expected to make your own way there first
thing in the morning, and to make your own way home at the end of the day.
At lunchtime, free transport will be provided.
If you are travelling between Welwyn and Hatfield Schools, you will need to take the appropriate
bus. See the routes below:
ROUTE A
691
692
Onslow St Audrey’s School
12:40
Sir Frederic Osborn School
12:30
Bishop’s Hatfield Girls’ School
12:45
Monk’s Walk School
12:40
Stanborough School
12:55
Stanborough School
12:50
Monk’s Walk School
13:05
Bishop’s Hatfield Girls’ School
13:00
Sir Frederic Osborn School
13:15
Onslow St Audrey’s School
13:05
ROUTE B
Any failure of normal service should be reported directly to the Duty Inspector at University Bus
(Tel: 01707 255766) and the Consortium Co-ordinator notified.
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FIRE AND EVACUATION PROCEDURE
1. You must read the Fire and Evacuation Notice which is displayed in every Consortium classroom,
laboratory, workshop or changing area.
2. You must follow the instructions for evacuating the building and assembling at the relevant
assembly point.
3. You must remain with the member of staff who is teaching you and they will be responsible for
registering you.
4. In respect of a fire alarm being sounded outside lesson time, students must follow points 1 & 2
above, but upon arriving at the assembly point register with the Head of Sixth.
TEACHING TIMES
The start of morning and afternoon sessions may vary from site to site. For your first few weeks aim to
be at your morning teaching site at 8.30am and the afternoon site by 1.00pm. Individual teaching staff
will confirm start and finish times with students.
SCHOOLS
MORNING
AFTERNOON
Bishop’s Hatfield Girls’ School
8.55 – 12.35
1.20 – 3.00
Monk’s Walk School
9.00 – 12.30
1.20 – 3.20
Onslow St Audrey’s School
9.00 – 12.30
1.10 – 3.00
Sir Frederic Osborn School
8.45 – 12.00
1.30 – 3.30
Stanborough School
8.40 – 12.00
2.00 – 3.30
DIRECTORY
Name of Centre
Telephone
Member of Staff in Charge
Bishop’s Hatfield Girls’ School
01707 275 331
Mrs E. James
Monk's Walk School
01707 322 846
Mrs P. Furness
Onslow St Audrey’s School
01707 264 228
Ms K. Llewellyn
Sir Frederic Osborn School
01707 351 350
Ms S. Vaughan
Stanborough School
01707 321 755
Mr W. Maidment
Consortium Co-ordinator
0844 477 2515
Mr D. Pearce
AND FINALLY …..
If you are finding things difficult or you have a concern, don’t wait. Talk to your Subject Teacher,
Personal Tutor or Head of Sixth, whoever you feel is appropriate so that the problem can be solved and
you can concentrate effectively on your studies.
Good luck and have a successful and enjoyable year!
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WELWYN & HATFIELD 14-19 CONSORTIUM
APPENDIX A
Post 16 Learning Contract
The Welwyn & Hatfield Consortium will provide:
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A learning programme that is appropriate to you and meets your needs
Transport to consortium sites between lessons.
A friendly, caring and supportive learning environment.
A tutor team that provides pastoral support, monitors progress and sets appropriate
targets with you.
5. Teaching and facilities appropriate to the courses offered.
6. On-going monitoring through Parents’ Evenings, written reports and interim
assessments.
7. A full and varied enrichment programme.
8. Opportunities to develop interpersonal skills and hold positions of responsibility.
9. Information and support regarding progression routes Post-18.
10. Opportunities to feedback on Consortium provision and are instrumental in the
ongoing development of our offer.
As a Consortium student, I will:
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Attend school on all days other than when absence is unavoidable through illness or
other reason authorized (by Heads of Sixth Form):
 Notify my Head of Sixth Form regarding any known absence. (Please note driving
lessons, dental appointments and doctor appointments should be made out of school time.).
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Explain any unplanned absence by immediately contacting the school.
Take responsibility for my own learning:
 Be punctual to all sessions.
 Meet all work deadlines.
 Use private study time in school and at home effectively. An absolute minimum
of 5 hours per subject per week.
Adhere to home school’s dress code.
Wear my ID badge during school hours at all times.
Pay for my exam entry if I do not attend the exam without a valid reason deemed
acceptable by the Exams Officer.
Take an active part in the life of the school in its widest sense by involving myself
in Sixth Form activities, setting a good example to younger year groups and
fundraising.
Be respectful and polite to all members of each schools’ community.
Treat the school environment with respect and maintain the Sixth Form area in a
clean and presentable state.
Signed: ……………………………………………………………
Date: …………......................
Print name: ……………………………………………………………………………………………
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APPENDIX A (Continued)
ACTIONS AND CONSEQUENCES
Actions
Attendance
Consequences
2 lessons missed and/or
2 consecutive absences with no reason – staff must contact
home and notify the Head of Sixth.
3+ lessons missed – subject staff contact Head of Sixth who
will send a letter home.
Punctuality
Subject teacher to tackle lates in the first instance.
Head of Sixth to look at students who have more than 5% lates
every half term, contact home and students to attend supervised
study sessions.
Traffic lighted system on Registers to flag up 1st missed lesson,
2nd missed lesson and 3+ missed lessons.
ID Badges/Dress Code  If a member of staff deems what a student is wearing is
inappropriate, then it is inappropriate.
If possible, the student to be sent home to change or s/he
will have to work away from the school community.
 ID badge: If student does not have an ID badge s/he will
have to purchase a temporary replacement from Reception
for £1.
Lack of Classwork/
 Provide a revised deadline (if work is still not forthcoming).
Homework
 Student directed to complete work in supervised study.
If work is still not forthcoming:
 Contact home
If work is still not forthcoming:
 Student placed on report.
Respect for school
Any incidents should be reported directly to the Head of Sixth
community
who will deal with the incident using appropriate sanctions.
Respect for the
Any incidents should be reported directly to the Head of Sixth
environment
who will deal with the incident using appropriate sanctions.
Electronic gadgetry
Students should abide by the rules of the teaching site. Any
disregard for the rules could result in the confiscation of the
item until the end of that morning or afternoon session if a
visiting student, or the end of the day, if a home student.
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APPENDIX B
Progression to Year 13 (2015-2016)
As you approach the end of your first year, hopefully you can look forward positively to next year.
However, progression to Year 13 is not automatic and students will need to have demonstrated their
commitment to a further year of study through a variety of criteria. The main criterion for progression
within a subject area will be achievement. However other factors will be taken into account to determine
whether a student continues in a particular subject or if there are any concerns over a student’s ability to
cope with continued advanced level study. This is particularly important for AS and Linear A Level
students who will be progressing to a higher level of study. If there is cause for concern regarding
progression, each case will be treated individually by the School/Consortium.
Criteria
Measures
Achieve
Achievement
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Minimum of 2
Grade Ds
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Attendance
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Coursework/
homework
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Attitude
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Staff
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To progress onto an A2 and/or continue with a Linear
programme of study students will have to achieve a D in the
subjects they wish to progress in and in a minimum of two
subjects. In very special circumstances, schools may
recommend a student to progress who has not met the criteria.
Students will not progress in any subject where they achieve a
U grade at AS.
BTEC Level 3 Diploma – Students on Advanced Vocational
programmes should average a pass grade (E) across all their
modules. Three modules for single awards and six for double
awards.
A student’s attendance is a strong indicator of their
commitment to a subject and their overall programme.
An attendance of 95% in their first year would be expected of
any student wishing to progress to Year 13. Punctuality will
also be taken into account.
The ability to meet deadlines for the completion of work is a
vital attribute for students on advanced programmes.
Any student progressing to Year 13 will need to have a record
of meeting required deadlines.
All students should expect to be able to benefit from a learning
environment and all individuals should contribute to this.
All students in the Consortium are expected to show
commitment towards their studies and this is particularly true of
students during their second year of study.
Subject staff can raise concerns they may have about any
student’s progression to Year 13.
Heads of Sixth will consult with subject staff about students for
whom they have concerns.
Ave. pass grade
of E across all
modules
Minimum 95%
attendance
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WELWYN & HATFIELD CONSORTIUM
APPENDIX C
STUDENT CALENDAR 2015-16
Autumn Term 2015
September 3
September 9
September 11
September 11
September 22
September 24
September 28
October 1
October 2
October 6
October 8
October 9
October 12
Oct. 26-30
November 5
November 12
November 20
November 26
November 27
December 18
Post 16 starts Period 2 in schools
Induction Assignments Deadline
Deadline for course changes
Deadline for UCAS changes
Oxbridge Headstart Day MWS
SFO Open Evening: Close PM
OSA Open Evening: Close PM
STA Open Evening: Close PM
Initial Review
BHG Open Even: Close PM
MWS Open Evening: close PM
INSET DAY
Oxbridge Evening 7-8pm BHGS
Half Term
Post 16 Evening all schools
Consortium Information Evening
Progress Checks to Parents
Yrs 12 & 13 LRD BHGS, MWS, OSA
Teaching at STA and SFO am only.
Occasional Day
End of term - No Post 16 teaching in schools
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
Spring Term 2016
January 5
January 5-8
January 28
February 1
February 12
February 15-19
March 18
March 24
March 25
March 28
April 1
April 4-18
Post 16 Teaching Starts
Years 12 and 13 January Exams
Year 12 Parents’ Evening STA 5-8pm
Year 13 Parents’ Evening OSA 5-8pm
INSET DAY
Half Term
Progress Check 2 to Parents
Yrs 12 & 13 LRD BHGS, MWS, OSA
Teaching at STA and SFO am only.
Good Friday Schools closed
End of term
Easter Monday School Closed
End of term
EASTER HOLIDAYS
Summer Term 2016
April 18
April 22
April 26
May 2
May 13
May 4
May 16
May 27
May 30 –
June 3
June 6
June 10
June 20-24
June 27-28
July 6
July 15
July 18-22
July 22
Post 16 Teaching Starts
Years 12 & 13 Student Survey
Yr 12 Post 18 Evening (BHG)
6:30pm to 7:30pm
BANK HOLIDAY
Year 12 Exam timetable
Year 13 teaching ends
AS exams start
Year 13 teaching ends
Half Term
Start of A2 Exams
AS exams finish
Year 12 Linear exams
Year 12 Conference
June exam resits
Post 16 teaching ends
Extended Learning Week
Schools End of Term
December 19
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