Welcome to Beal High School’s Year 7 Partnership Evening

Education, training, skills and employment services on one campus to raise standards in education for all.

Headline figures: 3+A*/A:43% 25 students achieved 10+ A*/A grades 5+A*-C including English & Maths:75 % 5A*-C or BTEC equivalent:80% EBacc:38%

Progress

Outcomes compared to Redbridge Schools

MAXIMISE LEARNING MAXIMISE SUPPORT MAXIMISE RESPECT StudentsStaffParents Maximising achievement through personalised learning in a positive culture of respect and responsibility.

Aims of this evening Year 7 curriculum Opportunities available Year 7 Pastoral Team How you can support your child Opportunity to meet the Parent Teacher Student Partnership Answer any questions you may have

The Curriculum An entire planned learning experience. This includes the study of the full range on National Curriculum subjects as well as cross- curricular and extra-curricular activities. The REAL curriculum is delivered through: Routines Events Activities Lessons

The lessons Hours per week: English: 3 Mathematics: 3 Science: 3 History: 2 Geography: 2 MFL: 2 PE: 2 Art: 1 Design & Technology: 1 Drama: 1 Philosophy, Theology: 2 Music: 1 Food Tech/Textiles: 1 IT/Digital Literacy: 1

independent learning social awareness the ability to be reflective motivation critical thinking emotional intelligence resourcefulness creativity the ability to see the global perspective Our curriculum also aims to promote:

REAL experiences Rigorous – Engaging –Authentic –Learning Authentic audiences = REAL learning opportunities Drama – Shakespeare Festival English – Young Apprentice Music – School Concerts, Beal High Musical Media – BBC School Report, Radio XL PE – Athletic competitions Photography- Park Hill Photographic Workshop Art – Art Exhibitions

Assessment, attainment & progress Key Stage 3 – expectation is that all students will go up by at least two levels Key Stage 4 – expectation is that all students will achieve at least 5 A* to C grades or equivalent Students starting secondary school this year will be required to stay in education or training until the age of 18

Reviewing Progress in Year 7 Settling In Review – Partnership Evening tonight Autumn Summary Report – w/c 15 th December 2014 Parents’ Evening – Tuesday 27 th January 2015 Spring Summary Report – w/c 23 rd March Summer Full Report – w/c 20 th July

BE A Leader

We aim to enable all young people to become: Successful learners who enjoy learning, make progress and achieveSuccessful learners who enjoy learning, make progress and achieve Confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling livesConfident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives Responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to societyResponsible citizens who make a positive contribution to society

BE A Leader: The Ladder of Success Determination, Self-Belief, Perseverance, Resilience l I can’t I won’t I don’t know how? I might… What is it? I think I can I did! I will! I can! Student Leadership Student-Led Activities Classroom Responsibilities Verbal & Written Praise Achievement Points on SIMS Stickers Letter Home Assembly Awards Display Good Work Reward Visits Phone Call Home Praise Postcards I wish I could Positive Recognition

First Warning Relocate within classroom Time out Relocate to another class with work Refusal to comply OR severe circumstances On-Call BE A LEADER Progress, Learn, Lead Show respect Be organised Take pride Build positive relationships Make positive choices BE A Leader “The ladder of success is best climbed by stepping on the rungs of opportunity.”

What is Home Learning? independent learning skills corporate skills e.g., teamwork project based learning developing literacy and oracy skills developing digital literacy extending and securing classroom based learning

Year 7 Partnership Evening