Thursday 11 th September 2014 St Paul’s Catholic School Year 10 Information Evening

Outline of the evening Changes to the English GCSE Work Experience Information (January 12 th to January 23 rd ) Where Year 10 are at now Key activities and dates for parents

English Year 10 The next two years..... Nicola Bradley

“The pass rate in different subject areas varied dramatically with English recording the biggest ever drop in the pass rate in the history of the exam” The Independent

The Strategy... The University of Cambridge International Certificate (iGCSE) – 40% Exam – 40% COURSEWORK! – 20% Speaking and Listening AND a Literature GCSE – One Exam These are both recognised GCSEs by Post-16 settings and Universities.

Benefits? Everyone now receives 2 GCSEs in English Draft and re-draft of coursework – (only 3 pieces to do!) Both courses offer A* to G grades

Work Experience

The purpose of Work Experience Employability and Key Skills Skills and attitudes required. Showing a positive attitude. Developing, practising and assessing key skills: ICT, controlling risk, working with others.

The purpose of Work Experience Careers Education & Guidance Gaining insight into the world of work and how that may relate to your choice of career. It can lead to employment quicker than you might expect.

The purpose of Work Experience Personal and Social Development Increased maturity Self-confidence Motivation

The purpose of Work Experience: General topics and themes Covering parts of the National Curriculum that are hard to cover: health and safety, economic and business issues, citizenship.

The purpose of Work Experience If you are doing Horticulture or Health & Social Care you will be investigating real examples of work places for coursework now, and in the future.

Decision time Own placements deadline in Friday 12th Family business You know your career path You want to be in control You want to save being disappointed at the last minute If you change your mind you will be asked to pay a fee

Develop We are now using a company called ‘Develop’. They are based in Ampthill near Bedford but work with businesses in MK. The website is

What happens now? OWN PLACEMENT Check that all is well and check travel. You will get a contract in December. The placement is still risk assessed by Develop. SCHOOL PLACEMENT – DEVELOP SYSTEM Students/parents will be given login details by letter. The system goes ‘live’ on Thursday 25 th September at 5.00 pm. The student selects 2 jobs and 1 generic job. When the job has been selected it will disappear from the system. Once the process has been completed print off the form and take to tutor at school. The reference is is then completed and handed to Mrs Rickson in B 101. The job is not guaranteed.

Initial Page

Login Page

Initial ‘Search’ screen

Search Selection information

Job Opportunities

Job Details

Job Preference

Third Option

Print off Form and bring to school

Year 10

Year 10 are working on…. Continuing to developing learning talents relevant to learning and work experience Promoting and supporting independence, responsibility and accountability Correctly recording homework in planner and completing it by the due date Controlled Assessment tasks in a variety of subjects Attitude & Effort Reading around subjects Career talks and planning for the future with a range of support from outside speakers and target group/mentoring activities

Progress Checks

Key activities and dates: Year 10 pupils will continue to need the help of adults at home to support them in completing homework and planning/prioritising their workload. A booklet containing key dates for subjects will come home soon. Key activities: – Controlled Assessments – departments – Careers and Work Experience talks – Buckden Towers (15 th -17 th October) – Longrigg (3 rd – 7 th November) – Mentoring Day 25 th November

Contact Details Work Experience and Year 10 English Department