Welcome to The Hollins Technology College

Introduction to KS3

GCSE Results 2014

Excellent results this year!

62% of students gained 5+ A*-C grades including English and maths

The best of all the schools in Hyndburn!

GCSE Results 2014

Excellent results this year!

English Maths

A*-C grades 72% 76%

Expected progress 81% 78%

Better than expected progress 44% 37%

Introduction to KS3

CATsSATs

TAs

SIP

DfE

SENCOATs

SEF

ITTE GAT

PLTS SEAL

KS3

Government Key Stages

Key Stage 1 : Ages 5-7Key Stage 2: Ages 7-11Key Stage 3: Ages 11-14Key Stage 4: Ages 14-16Key Stage 5: Ages 16-18

Assessment

Regular assessment

Was levels at key stages 1-3, now removed

GCSE grades at Key Stage 4 but...............

Assessment

Information every term

Progress:“Above expectations”

“In line with expectations”

“Below expectations”

Behaviour for LearningHomework

AttendanceLatesBehaviour pointsMerits

Assessment

1) Key stage 2 results

2) CATs:a) Indicator of future success

b) Next week

Baseline Assessments

Teaching Groups• 6 teaching groups based on ability

• KS2 information

• Set changes occur at various times

• Mixed ability groups in technology and PE

Curriculum

• Maths• English• Science• Technology

• French• Computing• PE/games

• Art• Performing arts (Mu/Dm)

• History• Geography• RE/PSHE/citizenship

• Learning to learn

How to help your child

Take an active interest

Talk to them!!!

Look at exercise books

Check homework diaries

Supervise homework

Homework

Rewards and Sanctions

Records of AchievementAttendance certificates

Merits: SIMS and plannerDepartmental certificates

Postcards and letters of praiseACIS certificate

ActivitiesClubsSports

Extra lessonsHomework club

Extended servicesMusic and dance

What’s On?

Attendance

Mrs L. Heys

Communication

Year 7 Progress eveningParents’ eveningAssessment informationHomework diaryWebsiteEmailLetterTelephoneCome into school

Communication

Strength of the Partnership…..

And finally…

Get involved with school

One parent governor vacancy

Extended Schools

Co-ordinator

Mr Ahmed