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2. Introduction to Year 11

3. Year 11 Information Evening 2015 “Our school is a community where Jesus Christ is our role model and his message the guiding principle behind all we do. Every member of our community is responsible for creating an environment that is caring, fair and respectful of each individual. We develop our potential, celebrate our talents and go forward together in faith.” Introduction to Yr11

4. Year 11 Information Evening 2015  6 lessons per day  Controlled Assessments  GCSE Examinations – Summer 2016 The next 146 school days…

5. Year 11 Information Evening 2015  Review of progress approximately every half term  30 th November – Mock Exams begin  19 th January – Mock Results Day and Parents’ Evening  16 th May – 1 st GCSE exam  29 th June – Y11 Prom Date  25 th August – GCSE Results Day  Support and intervention as required  Use of planners as communication tool Key Dates

6. Year 11 Information Evening 2015 Intervention Impact Information Intervention

7. Year 11 Information Evening 2015 There are a number of different intervention strategies that we use: Whole year group strategies. Small Group Tutoring. Tutor Time Sessions. Individual Mentoring. Parent Support Evenings Year 11 Information Evening 2015 Intervention

8. Year 11 Information Evening 2015 Impact Our tracking system will ensure that students progress is measured accurately and regularly. Last year those students identified as needing extra help made significant progress from mock results to actual results. Intervention has been taking place from some in Year 10 and this will support students in Year 11.

9. Year 11 Information Evening 2015 Information Throughout Key Stage 4 subject teachers enter data about students’ progress. This information is entered into our new tracking system which can then be used to analyse pupils’ progress. The key stakeholders meets regularly to discuss the data and individuals progress in all subjects. All interventions and progress is communicated with parents.

10. Year 11 Information Evening 2015 Teenage Myths  I’ve got no homework…  It doesn’t matter how I do in the mocks…  I can re-do my coursework….  The best way to revise is…..  My target grades are B’s, so I will be OK…

11. Year 11 Information Evening 2015 Type of HomeworkLearner’s TaskParent Support Learning Remember certain facts, details, words or rules Test CompletingFinish work started in school Check and comment on completed work. Ask about the exercise Writing Up Write up work covered in school or write a redraft of rough work Talk about the piece to help pupil remember the details of the work QuestionsAnswering questions after a lessonCheck the answers Finding Out Gathering information on a given subject – may be library based Suggest where they might find the information Revision Learning a section of work for a test or an examination Get child to explain the work. Any questions Reading Ahead Reading text to prepare for next section of work Be aware of what they are doing in each subject Other Preparation Preparation for a lesson by putting ideas or information down in his/her jotter Ask child to read the work to you. Rules of spelling and punctuation apply in all the work. Help with Homework

12. Year 11 Information Evening 2015  Different subjects will use different exam boards  List available for subjects  All exams are linear in Summer 2016  Mock Exams are to be held in w/c 30 th November 2015 (2 weeks) Exams

13. Year 11 Information Evening 2015  Good attendance is VITAL to success  Term time holidays  Controlled Assessments are on going “Of those students who only attend school 80% - 90% of the time, 35% achieve 5A* - C including English and Maths. Of those who have over 95% attendance, 73% achieve 5A* - C including English and Maths” Attendance

14. Year 11 Information Evening 2015  Excellence in  Attitude to Learning  Behaviour for Learning  Organisation  Attendance and Punctuality Expectations at Year 11

15. Year 11 Information Evening 2015 Key Stage 4 Information Evening 2014 Triangle to Success Success Student TeachersParents/Carers

16. Year 11 Information Evening 2015  Careers Evening – 30 th September  Mock Interviews 21 st – 23 rd October  UCAS Applications  Careers Interviews Post-16 Pathways

17. Year 11 Information Evening 2015  Continue to check the student planner regularly.  Ask your son/daughter to show you their work and explain what they are doing.  Help them to plan their time in the evening.  Know your son/daughter’s targets for each subject.  Ask your son/daughter to give you regular updates on how well they are meeting/exceeding their targets.  Encourage 100% attendance.  Back up any work completed on the computer at home.  If it all “goes wrong” – speak to us! How can I help?

18. Any questions?