1. Welcome Raising Achievement Y10

2. Support from home ‘It was clear from the research literature that what makes the difference to student achievement is not parental involvement in schooling but parental engagement in learning in the home.’ Engaging Parents in Raising Achievement Do parents know they matter? Professor Alma Harris and Dr Janet Goodall University of Warwick

3. Useful Websites  www.ocr.org.uk www.ocr.org.uk  www.edexcel.org.uk www.edexcel.org.uk  www.aqa.org.uk www.aqa.org.uk  www.bewdley.worcs.sch.uk  www.examzone.co.uk www.examzone.co.uk

4. Tips to parents  Dedicated quiet space  Feed your child  Revision timetable  Make sure they are using the internet for study and not to use social sites such as Facebook  Please use the planner, communicate and support  Attendance needs to be 100%

5. Tips to parents  Check diary (project manager)  Sufficient time is given for homework  Work with your children  Study Buddy  Entertainments officer  Contact the school  ksc7@bewdley.worcs.sch  Contact the school

6. Tips from last year’s Year 11  Know where and when your examinations are  Take regular breaks agreed with your parents  Sleep  Don’t forget equipment especially a black pen!  Think about where you want to be in 20 years time

7. Success  Thank you for your continuing support  Communication  Hard work

8.  http://www.gcsepod.co.uk/vle/bewdley http://www.gcsepod.co.uk/vle/bewdley