Welcome to the Year 10 Information and Expectations

Evening

PresentationTo look at the following areas:•The changing educational climate

•How can we work together to maximise the potential of your child?

•What can Simon Balle offer post 16?

2016 GCSE grades

·        80% gained 5+ A*-C including English and Maths

0.8 Progress 8

·       Changing Climate

This much I know about…my favourite Growth

Mindset moment of the Rio Olympics! | johntomsett 

High Expectations and High Aspirations

AttitudeApplicationAction

Key focus of this year

AttitudePositive

Ambitious Polite and well-

manneredTeam ethos

ActionExtra- curricular

involvementGiving back to the school/year group

ApplicationMaximum effort

Focus

PreparationBritish Cycling Team Success

Attention to detail is what makes us different.

It's down to the right people surrounding the most talented athletes who pay that

attention to detail in every aspect of their performance and development.

Success• Team GB – Cycling

8 Hours a day training

Confidence

Technology

Analysis of performance

Determination

Resilience

• SBS Student GCSE

Deadlines – Homework

Belief

Preparation

Reflection

Determination

Resilience

You!

Desire & Dreams

Distraction

Disappointment

Doubt

Dedication Discipline

Attendance

Year 11 looking back…

“I did homework as soon as I came in from school. It made it easier to understand the task set”

“Read comments from your teacher and ask if unsure”

“As I started to work harder I got better grades. It made me grow in confidence”

“Keep working hard throughout the year”

Key Stage 4 Booklet

On school website under Secondary – Key Stage Downloads

How do I make the most of my booklet?

What is Go4Schools?Go4Schools gives parents access 24/7 to up-to-date information about their child and their learning:

– Current information about achievement and progress in the subjects they are studying

– Attendance information– Timetable information– Behaviour information– Interim and annual reports

Sample Student Page• http://www.go4schools.com/screenshots/S

tudent.aspx

Target and Current GradesOn Go4Schools you will see two main grades:

1. Target Grade

2. Current Grade

The ‘at-a-glance’ graph

Is my child on track to achieve?

Autumn 1

Autumn 2

Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1

Summer 2

+2

+1

0

-1

-2

-3

-4

-5

-6

Post 16 Pathways

Average GCSE Points

Curriculum Pathways

Length of Course

Sixth Form Course

6 or above in most subjects Pathway 1 2 Year

3 A levels may also include an EPQ or a 4th A level

Mixture of 5s with a few 6s Pathway 2 2 Year

A mixture of 1 or 2 A Levels and 1 or 2 of the technical subjects listed below

Mainly 4s with some 5s

Pathway 3 2 Year OCR Technicals in ICT or Business Studies BTEC Sport, BTEC Health and Social CareSome of these may be the equivalent of more than 1 A level

GCSE English/Maths re-sit if needed

Students need the equivalent of at least 5 C grades to enter the sixth form.

Support

Opportunities

Choice

Why aim for Simon Balle Sixth Form?

Why choose Simon Balle Sixth Form?

• Range of subjects for all abilities at level 3• Designated support for all students• Opportunities for extra curricular and

involvement around school• More autonomy but still with the support

network you are used to at SBS• Own area that has sections for silent or

group study plus your own coffee shop

School Support• Monitoring progress• Wellbeing • Identifying underperformance against target grades.

• Intervention – Mentoring, 1:1, small group sessions, careers interviews, careers talk, 6th form tutoring, coaching, SLT interviews, performance clinics…

Parental support• Attend key events• Help with revision – know what is coming up and plan ahead• Motivate and nurture confidence ‘a can do attitude’ • Student and parent aspirations• Partnership

KEY DATES

Date EventThursday 3rd November   Y10 Parents Evening

2nd – 9th May 2016 Year 10 Exams week 

On-going  

Go4schools / Data reports / Two subject comments

Please note HOY performance clinics will also occur in November and March. This will be by invite only.