--- title: "Essential information and Useful Links" url: "https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/6-th-form/transition/infoandlinks" school: "Durham Johnston School" --- [![Durham Johnston School](https://files.schudio.com/durhamjohnston/images/logo/DurhamJonston-logo.png)](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/) # Essential information and Useful Links | **Area** | **Detail (& some links)** | |---|---| | **Subjects** | **A Level Subjects**. Abraham Lincoln said “*If I had six hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend four hours sharpening my axe*” Preparation is key to success at advanced level study and this unusual time period gives you the opportunity to immerse yourself in some meaningful preparation. For each of your subjects there is the requirement to engage with the bridging work. This is likely to include keeping up to date with contemporary issues in your subject areas | | **Transferrable Skills** | Use this time to build up a range of skills that will be relevant to A Level study, university and future employment. Most of the areas below are covered by ISC - [**ISC Professional**](http://https://www.interview-skills.co.uk/free-information/interview-guide) - follow the links to the left of the front page on this website, for the ones you are interested in learning more about. - [**CV Writing**](https://jobs.theguardian.com/article/how-to-write-a-cv-video-/) - Testing (psychometric, numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning, assessment centres) – ISC above. - [**Interview skills**](https://www.interview-skills.co.uk/free-information/the-successful-interview-guide/planning-and-preparation-1) (including non-verbal communication), and this is really comprehensive from [**University of Kent**](https://www.kent.ac.uk/ces/student/interviews.html) - [**Research skills**](https://www.ox.ac.uk/students/academic/guidance/skills?wssl=1) - Resilience – [**Faculty of Public Health**](https://www.fph.org.uk/policy-campaigns/special-interest-groups/special-interest-groups-list/public-mental-health-special-interest-group/better-mental-health-for-all/why-public-mental-health-matters/mental-well-being-enhances-resilience-and-protects-against-disease/) and [**Mind** ](https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/stress/developing-resilience/%C2%A0)[ ](https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/stress/developing-resilience/%C2%A0) - [**Making a positive impact** ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lykvHGNo9yE) | | **Academic Extras** | - Academic writing is ***confidently uncertain*** – we will have an assembly on this cross-curricular area next academic year. Also – look at [**this from UCAS** ](https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/student-life/study-skills-guides%C2%A0)[study-skills-guides ](https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/student-life/study-skills-guides%C2%A0) - EPQs – an excellent way to develop your research, independent work and communication skills – provides evidence of 100 hours of independent work. Every year a number of sixth form students complete this well respected qualification. You could use this time to complete a relevant [**Future Learn course that introduces how to approach EPQs.** ](https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/epq-success) - [**Oxford University resources for all Key Stages**](https://www.trinity.ox.ac.uk/schools-outreach/digital-resources-for-schools/) – including: Maths, English, Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science and an ‘All Subjects’ section – check out the ‘Curious Minds’ section. - LIBF (Relevant for all – help you make better financial decisions for the rest of your life). - MOOCS – Massive open online courses. I like Future Learn courses. Brilliant, interesting and specifically designed to be followed remotely – have a look if there is something for you – [**Future Learn** ](https://www.futurelearn.com/courses) - Reading / watching / on-line lectures / virtual work experiences – are becoming available all of the time – look for something relevant and of interest to you. | | **Resilience / Wellbeing** | At DJSF we take mental wellbeing seriously and work together to build resilience and good habits. Our Year 12 survey in May 2021 was shared with students and staff in depth. These are some of the useful websites that we suggest you explore – many form the basis for Tutor group discussions. - We have these calendar / posters up on the Sixth Form office door. They just help to give you a little nudge to keep you in a good place. The website is worth exploring - something for everyone. You can download the app and it will give you little daily support messages. Have a look. - [**Action for Happiness: calendars**](https://www.actionforhappiness.org/calendars) - [**10 Keys to Happier Living** ](https://www.actionforhappiness.org/10-keys-to-happier-living) - [**Young Minds**](https://youngminds.org.uk/) - **[MentalHealth.org.uk](https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week)** - [**Mind.org.uk - wellbeing**](https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/wellbeing/wellbeing/%C2%A0) - [**Mind.org.uk – Videos, websites, apps**](https://www.mind.org.uk/need-urgent-help/how-can-i-distract-myself/videos-websites-and-apps/) - [**Kooth.com**](https://www.kooth.com/) and watch [**this video**](https://www.kooth.com/video) - (1 min 35secs) - We liked these very simple and accessible ways to help you feel good – how many do you do regularly? - [**Simple Pleasures**](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/56kW7S2dWkWSQjsTzrBywfH/10-simple-pleasures-to-keep-you-going%C2%A0) | ![Durham Johnston School](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/images/logo/logo2.png) ### Contact Us **Durham Johnston School** Crossgate Moor Durham DH1 4SU (0191) 384 3887 ### Useful Links - [Policies](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/about/policies) - [Information for Parents](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/about/information) - [Latest News](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/news) - [Governors](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/about/governors) - [Data Protection & Privacy](https://durhamjohnston.org.uk/data-protection) ### Social Media [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/durhamjohnstoncomprehensive/) © Copyright 2018–2026 Durham Johnston School. 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