Post on 27-Jul-2020
Key Stage 4
Curriculum Evening
Curriculum
Mrs J Granycome
Religious
Education
Core Curriculum for Year 10
Physical
Education
MathematicsEnglish
Literature
English
Language
Science
Combined
Sciences
Separate
SciencesNot
examined2 GCSEs 3 GCSEs
6 or 7 GCSEs depending on Science route
Option Choices for Year 10
History
Geography
French
Computer
Science
Travel and
Tourism
Product
Design
Engineering
Drama
German
Business
Film Studies Food
At least 1
of the above
3 choices in total
Music
Art
Sport
Textiles
Pathways
Academic (Ebac)
Mixed (Balanced)
Vocational
Curriculum Information
Curriculum Information
Curriculum readiness -
Changes to assessment
Mr N Mitchinson
From September 2015, students in year 10 began to take
new reformed GCSEs.
The first new GCSEs to be taught from September 2015
were in English language, English literature and maths.
New GCSEs in other subjects will follow in September
2016 and 2017.
What are the key features of the new GCSEs?
The Department for Education (DfE) has made a number of changes to the characteristics of the new
GCSEs.
Key features include:
- A new grading scale that uses the numbers 1 – 9 to replace the A* - G scale for identifying levels of
performance
- ‘Untiered’ test papers in most subjects, where students will sit the same test papers at the same level
regardless of ability. Some subjects, such as maths, will be tiered where untiered papers do not allow
lower ability students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills or do not stretch the most able
- Students will be assessed at the end of the course and subject content will not be divided into
modules
- Assessment will be made by external exam, except where non-exam assessment is the only way to
assess certain skills
Students will only sit exams in the summer. Students will only be able to resit exams in November for
English language and maths if they were at least 16 on the preceding 31st August
How is the new grading scale different?
The new GCSEs will be graded using the numbers 1 – 9, with 9 being the
highest and 1 the lowest.
Where performance is below the minimum required to pass a GCSE, students
will receive a U.
The new grading scale was used for the first time at the end of the new GCSE
courses in English language, English literature and maths in 2017.
For example, a C sits between a 4 and 5 in the new grading structure.
Year 10 Parents Evening Wednesday 31st January 2018 4-7pm
Year 11 Parents Evening Wednesday 6th December 2017 4-7pm
Key dates
Year 10 Practice exams* 18th-22nd June 2018 * Literature
Year 11 Practice exams 11th-20th December 2017
Year 10
Interim report 1 Week beginning 6th November 2017
Interim report 2 Week beginning 18th December 2017
Interim report 3 Week beginning 19th February 2018
Interim report 4 Week beginning 16th April 2018
Interim report 5 & End of Year
Pastoral report
Week beginning 9th July 2018
Key dates
Year 11
Interim report 1 Week beginning 16th October 2017
Interim report 2 Week beginning 11th December 2017
Interim report 3 Week beginning 5th February 2018
Interim report 4 Week beginning 26th March 2018
Key dates
Useful weblinks
A timetable of the main changes:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/timeline-of-
changes-to-gcses-as-and-a-levels
Information on the new grading structure:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/grade-
descriptors-for-gcses-graded-9-to-1
Detail on reformed GCSE subject content :
https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/reforming-
qualifications-and-the-curriculum-to-better-prepare-pupils-for-
life-after-school/supporting-pages/gcse-reform
Attendance
Ms L Gosnay
What is good attendance?
96%No more than 7 days
absence per school
year
How does school help?
● Form time review
● Target groups
● Graduated levels of support○ Form Tutor
○ Progress Leader / Year Manager
○ Attendance Team
○ Education Welfare Officers
● League table competition
● Rewards
How can you help?
● Ask your child about their attendance % regularly○ Planners, Parent Portal, Interim Reports
● Ensure they attend school on time every day○ On site no later than 8.25am, registered at 8.30am
● Encourage your child to attend even with minor illnesses○ Contact Attendance Team daily before 8.25am if absent
● Make appointments outside of school time where possible○ Notify Attendance Team in advance & provide evidence of appointment
if unavoidable
● Take holidays in school holidays
● Contact us if there are any issues preventing your child
from attending school regularly
PIXL EDGE
Mr S Carey
Pixl Edge
Pixl Edge
Employers look for young people who are rigorous, rounded and
grounded, with not only skills and knowledge, but also the wider
behaviours and attitudes that are needed for success in life and work.
Programmes such as The Edge that support and encourage this wider
development in young people as a part of their school journey are a
welcome step towards ensuring that all young people can fulfil their
potential.”
Neil Carberry, Director for Employment and Skills, CBI.
Pixl Edge
● Y10 and Y11 students to be provided opportunities to start at Graduate Level
• Incorporate into PSHE/Citizenship/Global Learning programme as well as cross curricular (especially incorporate into homework)
• Fantastic opportunity to “stand out from the crowd” on CVs and university applications
• ½ term focus for whole school on each of LORIC attributes;
• Introduce a “Board of Directors” involving Governor, LT link, Edge leader(s) and students to meet once a term.
• Train up Edge ambassadors from Y10 and Y11 to work alongside Y7 and Y8 students.
• Train up Form reps 2 per form. They will then train rest of their form and also assist form tutors.
• First Students (current Y9) to complete Apprentice level July 2018
• Students to reach Graduate level by end of Y11 and Masters by end of Y13Pixl Edge
Next steps….
What
activities
do you take
part in?
Subject info
Separate Sciences
All students in current Year 11 are following (AQA) Combined
Science, worth 2 GCSE’s.
Some students who wish to follow, and whose teachers recommend,
Separate Science GCSE’s, in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, will
be offered the opportunity to learn the extra content.
These sessions are likely to occur after school, study days in half
term holidays and when Core PE lessons are due to take place,
Dr Frank, CTL of Science will contact parents,outlining the
differences and the commitment necessary, from those students
interested.
KS4
● AQA programme of study is followed
● Sets 1&2 will follow the higher pathway; Sets 3-6 foundation pathway
● Higher Grades 9-4
● Foundation Grade 1-5
● 8 lessons of maths a fortnight
● Revision and intervention classes provided throughout KS4
● Further Maths GCSE additional - after school
● Terminal Assessment of 3 papersa. 90 mins,
b. 80 marks each
c. 1 non-calculator, 2 calculator papers
Students are studying two courses: AQA GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature (first teaching from 2015; exams from 2017)
GCSE Number
Grade
GCSE Letter
Grade
1 G+
2 E / F
3 D
4 C- / C
5 C+ / B-
6 B / B+
7 A
8 A*- / A*
9 A*+
New grading system 1-9 to replace A*-G Approximate conversion chart:
GSCE English Language – 100% external examination:
• Paper 1 = Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing (fiction extracts) –50%
• Paper 2 = Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives (non-fiction extracts) – 50%
GSCE English Literature – 100% external examination:
• Paper 1 = Shakespeare (Romeo and Juliet) and the 19th Century Novel (A Christmas Carol) – 40%
• Paper 2 = Modern Texts (An Inspector Calls) and Poetry (selection from the Anthology on Love and Relationships) – 60%
Useful Revision Guides – available online from the CGP website or Amazon:
GCSE English Language:• CGP - New GCSE English Language AQA Complete Revision & Practice - for the Grade 9-1 Course• CGP - New GCSE English Language AQA Workbook - for the Grade 9-1 Course (includes Answers)
GCSE English Literature: • CGP – A Christmas Carol Text Guide• CGP – An Inspector Calls Text Guide• CGP – Romeo and Juliet Text Guide• New GCSE English Literature AQA Poetry Guide: Love & Relationships Anthology - the Grade 9-1
Course
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Eduqas GCSE Religious StudiesThere are 3 examinations for the RE qualification.
Component 1 - Foundational Catholic Theology (1 hour 30 mins), tests:
Theme 1: Origins and Meaning (Includes Judaism and non religious beliefs)
Theme 2: Good and Evil
Component 2 - Applied Catholic Theology (1 hour 30 mins), tests:
Theme 3: Life and Death
Theme 4: Sin and Forgiveness
Component 3 - Study of a World Faith (1 hour): Judaism
Computer science
Students are currently completing their controlled assessment . During
this 20 hr period, students are not allowed any help relating to their
assignment from their teachers.
Art
Art & Design coursework deadline is Christmas
10hr exam where students create their final piece is Fri 23rd March &
Monday 26th March
Raising Attainment
Miss L Bradley
Mrs S Mitchinson
Raising Attainment
● Raising Attainment Team
● Raising Attainment Lessons○ Preparing for Y11 exams and beyond
○ Raising Aspirations
○ Revision Strategies
○ Practise Exams
○ Understanding subject forecasts and setting own goals and targets
○ Careers
○ Y11 Parents Evening February - revision techniques & parental support
● Intervention○ Across the whole school - ensuring we strive for all pupils to achieve a successful pass at at least five subjects
with English and maths
○ Mentors, HPR target group, Grade 5 target group
○ Maths Step Up
○ English Step Up
○ Easter Revision
English and Maths Raising Attainment
● Step Up
● Year 11 - intervention classes at every level - Wednesday and Thursday after
school open to all
● Year 10 Maths Intervention - Thursday 3.05-4.05pm, FE3, Mr Stockton
● Hegartymaths.com○ School name, Student name, DOB - create your own password
● Pixl App ○ TA354
○ Student name & initial
● Revision Packs - calculator, exam equipment & revision guide £10
Forecast data
Learning Reminders
Attendance
Staff feedback
Parental information
End of Year Report
● RAT in Maths, English and
Science
● Revision sessions
● Focus Days
● English and Maths during form
● Support with TA’s
● CTL Subject Monitoring Report
● Regular feedback and
aspirational targets
● Smarthomework
Academic
Monitoring
● C4L walks.
● Pastoral Monitoring Report
● ACADEMIC MONITORING
Pastoral Support
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● Anxiety
● Bereavement
● Anger Management
● Media
● Bullying
● Family
● Friendship groups
A1 Excellent attitude to learning Student completes work with enthusiasm, always completes homework on time and to a high
standard, is proactive in seeking help when unsure, brings equipment and books to all
lessons, is an independent learner, very rarely gets reminders, is punctual, is an active
learner who seeks ways to extend knowledge and fully develop skills, values learning.
A2 Consistently good attitude to learning Student completes work with enthusiasm, normally completes homework on time and to a
high standard, is increasingly confident and engaged, brings equipment and books to most if
not all lessons, is developing the skills of independent learning, rarely gets reminders, values
learning.
A3 Some good attitude to learning Student completes most homework, brings equipment and books to most lessons, is
developing the skills of independent learning with help, gets few reminders, is normally
punctual.
A4 Requires improvement Student only sometimes completes work, has a poor homework record, frequently forgets
equipment and books, has not yet developed the skills of independent learning, has a
significant number of reminders, is sometimes late.
A5 Negative attitude to learning Student requires significant intervention.
Free LATE BUS…..
The late bus will be available on Tues Wed Thurs at 4:20.
Aiming for Excellence
Practice Exams 2017-18
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Monday
11/12/2017 12/12/2017 13/12/2017 14/12/2017 15/12/2017 18/12/2017
Period 1 English 1 English 2 Option Block X Chemistry Option Block Y Maths 3
Period 2 105 Mins 105 Mins 90 / 105 Mins 75 Mins 90 / 105 Mins 90 Mins
Period 3 RE Biology Maths 1 Maths 2 Physics Option Block Z
Period 4 90 Mins 75 Mins 90 Mins 90 Mins 75 Mins 90 / 105 Mins
Parental engagement
Nick Mitchinson
Parent Portal
Parent Portal
Parent Portal
Smarthomework● In response to parental request, we have an online homework
system
● Smarthomework is able to:
○ Allow teachers to set any type of homework online
○ Allow students to login and see their homework tasks
○ Allow parents to login and see the homework tasks
○ Allows student to submit digital work online or mark physical
hand-in tasks as complete
○ Sends email notification and calendar alerts to students
Transition from KS4
What Next?
Life after GCSE. The Challenges of Transition
Securing Post 16 engagement
Social and emotional readiness
Awareness and confidence in the new environment and its systems
New relationships; peers and adults
Family support
Resolving practical challenges – e.g. transport
Appropriate Opportunities
What? Where? When?
Access to courses: variety, appropriateness and required qualifications
Avoiding the ‘drop out’