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Wadebridge School Information for parents of Year 10 Welcome

PLEASE

Changing times!

Qualifications • New GCSEs in English, English Lit, Maths – Grades 9 - 1 • Existing GCSEs in other subjects – Grades A*- G • New performance indicators: – Attainment 8 – Progress 8 • New linear A level courses

The official position!

GCSE grades and numbers Old New 9 A* 8 A 7 6 B 5 C 4 D 3 E 2 F 1 G U U

Qualifications • New performance indicators: – Attainment 8 – Progress 8 • New linear A level courses – all exams at the end of the course

Attainment and progress • GCSE grades 9 – 1 in English and Maths • GCSE grades A*- G in other subjects • Better than expected progress – KS2 average of level 3 should be looking at grades 4 and above (or a C or above) – KS2 average of level 4 should be looking at grades 5 and above (or a B or above) – KS2 average of level 5 should be looking at grades 6 and above (or grades A and A*)

The year ahead September Bronze DoE - assessed October Careers show November Progress check; tutor reviews January Rewards trip April Reports Parents’ consultation evening May Science GCSE June Prefect training; Silver DoE; progress check July Work experience August Science GCSE results

Post 16 pathways

Wadebridge Sixth Form

Post -16 Advice and guidance • Level 2 • Apprenticeships • Level 3 Wadebridge Sixth Form

Post -16 Advice and guidance Level 3 overall “Five Good grades” Grade 5 and above (Grade C and above where applicable) For individual A-Level Grade 6 Wadebridge (or Grade B where applicable) Sixth Form

Level 3 & A-Level Advice and guidance The Russell Group of leading UK universities has published a guide to post-16 subject choices You can view ‘Informed Choices’ by visiting the Wadebridge Sixth Form ‘Courses Wadebridge Available’ page at Sixth Form www.wadebridge.cornwall.sch.uk

Level 3 & A-Level Advice and guidance There are sections on...  The five point plan for making your post-16 choices  How subject choices can affect your future career  Subjects required for different degree courses Wadebridge Sixth Form

 Help plan your route through Post-16  Get information about courses  Meet students  Meet subject staff  Get tailored advice and guidance

New Responsibilities • Buddies • Empower • Prefects/Senior team

New Responsibilities • Uniform • Create culture in which you and others can flourish • Recognise it’s your future

Key to GCSE success is…a consistent approach to studies. Three simple ways to help develop your child's study skills: • Help them to understand that their efforts affect success – they need to see the bigger picture • Ensure that they spend time planning and checking their own learning - studying is more than just doing homework tasks • Reinforce that revision is an ongoing process – students should create mind maps/cue cards as they complete topics

Work Experience • To help ensure a meaningful work experience placement arrangements should be made as a matter of urgency! • Work experience information evening – Thursday 17 th September