29 th September 2016 Year 10 Parent Information Transition Evening
Cha hanges to o the the Lea eadership Tea eam Deputy Head Mr C Tamlyn Assistant Head Progress Leaders Mrs A Mills – Year 10 and 11 Mr R Lewin – Years 8 and 9 Mrs F Sluman – Years 6 and 7 “So everyone can achieve the very best of their potential”
Cha hanges to o GCSE • Linear exams • Course structures developed • Timetable changes to reflect need • Ebacc • A more ‘academic’ outlook • Government recommendations • Spelling punctuation and grammar • Grading • Technology & Business studies: A*-G • All other GCSE subjects: 9-1 • Vocational Subjects “We aim to create confident, resilient and adaptable learners”
Overv ervie iew an and Setti ting • Maths, English Language, English Literature • Science; Combined and Triple Science • Option subjects • Students grouped by ability in Maths, English and Science • Options subjects are either set or mixed ability “Learners who are confident, trusting and not afraid to try new things”
Maths and English • What happens if you don’t achieve minimum grade 5 for E&M? • English and Maths a vital part of their curriculum offer • Intervention sessions • Wednesday lunch and Thursday twilight – Maths • Wednesday twilight KS4 homework support – English • In year 11 individual revision timetables for English and Maths • Walking talking mocks prior to exam • Mock exams supported by revision sessions • Contracts “Students will be articulate, literate and numerate”
Tar arget Grad ades • Two target grades: • Target Grade • Challenge Target grade • Grades communicated to the student and home every term • First monitoring at the end of December • Targets are set to challenge students to reach their full potential • Higher expectations from 9-1 grading • Constant monitoring and challenge by teachers, Heads of Department and Mrs Mills “Being confident to work independently as well as part of a team”
Rep eportin ing • Five times through Key Stage 4 • Year 10 • Autumn monitoring – December 2016 • Year 10 mock exams – early March 2017 • Spring monitoring – late March 2017 • Year 10 Parents evening – 29 th March 2017 • Summer monitoring - July 2017 “A respect for themselves as well as others”
Hom omework exp xpectatio ions • Homework is completed on time and to the expected standard • A quiet and support environment for the pupil to work in • ClassCharts introduced later this year to help you and your child to keep track of home learning • Homework forms part of the course and is vital to pupil progress • Other support offered within school such as subject support sessions at lunch and after school and use of the Library • Online support through the VLE, My Maths, SAM learning , BBC Bitesize and www.rawmaths.co.uk “Students will act with integrity and honesty ”
We’re here to help Don’t forget our normal communication methods: Progress, Achievement and Curriculum • Subject teacher • Head of Department • Leadership team – • Ms Mills Key Stage 4 Progress Leader (Progress and Teaching and Learning) • Mrs Graham (Curriculum issues) • Mr Tamlyn (Assessment /Monitoring and reporting) Pastoral • Form tutor • Deputy Head of House • Head of House • Mr Sloman • Mrs Sanders (Pastoral) “Our students will be known for being well behaved and having good manners”
Com ommon Go Goals Focus on Teaching and Learning: • Teaching is constantly evolving • Learners need to be present and ready to learn • Support from all of us! “Working with other organisations, we will provide the best opportunities and facilities for our students”
Wha hat can an you ou exp xpect t ne next? xt? • Presentation and resources will be made available on the website • Letters home regarding revision dates and deadlines • Targeted sessions looking revision techniques and skills through PHSEE • Updated website to include important curriculum information • Tips and tricks for helping your child learn at home through the weekly bulletin “We believe it is our responsibility to provide the correct blend of support and challenge”
Brea eakout Groups • A parents perspective – Mr Roscoe • E-Safety – Mr Williams Head of Computing • A positive home learning environment – Mr Lewin • SEND support – Ms Stone • SLT are around for any other questions “Students will know how to stay safe and will recognise the importance of making healthy choices”
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