‘Every Child, Every Step, Every Day’

Welcome to Testwood ‘Every Child, Every Step, Every Day’

Testwood - dedicated to community  2016 – Testwood’s 70 th anniversary as a school  Served the local area well  Raising aspiration  Next steps for success  Rapid improvement ready for 2016  Safe environment  High quality education  Rising standards  Excellent teaching  Innovation with traditional values  Going the extra mile – for them ‘Every Child, Every Step, Every Day’

Testwood Sports College  Every child, Every step, Every day  Teaching and Learning – new focus Rapid and sustained progress Mind sets and metacognition Literacy and numeracy Intervention ladder with data Engaging parents Rigorous monitoring of standards Learning independence skills ‘Every Child, Every Step, Every Day’

Testwood Sports College  Every child, Every step, Every day  Behaviour and Safety High engagement in lessons Uniform standards superb Better planner and homework practice Pride in school and environment Higher attendance 96.5% (outstanding) Behaviour policy – ‘Focus’ 99% compliance ‘Every Child, Every Step, Every Day’

Testwood Sports College Young Leaders Tutor time responsibilities Sports Ambassadors Extra curricular activities ABC – STOP crew Librarians Badges and awards School Council Gifted and Talented programme Literacy leaders and super readers ‘Every Child, Every Step, Every Day’

Pastoral System ‘Every Child, Every Step, Every Day’

Attainment  35% at least 1 A / A*  21% 3 or more A/A*  Triple Science – 67% A /A*  Further Maths – 67% A /A*  Engineering – 67% A / A*  Business Studies BTEC – 46% A / A* equivalent  Sociology 46% A /A*  PE GCSE 41% A / A*  Health and Social Care 33% A / A* ‘Every Child, Every Step, Every Day’

English  60% English A*-C  71% 3 Levels of Progress  33% 4 Levels of Progress  14% A*/A ‘Every Child, Every Step, Every Day’

Maths  58% A*-C  16% A* A  62% 3 Levels of Progress  26% 4 Levels of Progress ‘Every Child, Every Step, Every Day’

Ethos  Can-do culture  No child left behind  Inquisitive community of learners  ‘Good’(Ofsted – June 15)  Lessons encourage thought, argument and debate  Reports home 3 times per year To establish next steps to promote further progress To strengthen the relationship between the college, student and home ‘Every Child, Every Step, Every Day’

Good School ‘Ofsted’ What does it mean?  Nationally recognised  Same category as all local schools  Next Phase A ccess to expertise B uild our practice in collaboration C hecking progress  Rigorous focus on SPAG in writing  Rigorous focus on raising standards  Rapid progress is good for ‘every child, every step, every day.’ ‘Every Child, Every Step, Every Day’

Learning Support  Team of LSA’s  In class support  Literacy focus  Numeracy focus  ELSA  Rapid progress in English and Maths  Accelerated Reader ‘Every Child, Every Step, Every Day’

Gifted and Talented  Oxford University St Edmund’s Hall Christchurch College  Warwick University  Uni-tracks programme  Latin – Cambridge Certificate starting level 1 and 2 extra curricular ‘Every Child, Every Step, Every Day’

The Changing World 2015  English and Maths new GCSE start Year 10 (graded 9 – 1)  New National Curriculum ‘no levels’ plans in place ‘Every Child, Every Step, Every Day’

The Changing World August 2021  New GCSE in place for all curriculum subjects  Graded 9 to 1  Terminal exams  Progress of 8 best subjects  Best Testwood results ever  More students exceeding expectations than ever before ‘Every Child, Every Step, Every Day’

2021 – Reach for the Stars  Self management  Problem solving  Positive attitude  Resilience  Enthusiasm  Respect  Creativity  Curiosity  Work experience ‘Every Child, Every Step, Every Day’

2021 – Reach for the Stars  Our New Curriculum  To capture their imagination  To maximise their progress  Raise their aspirations  Provide breadth and balanced options ‘Every Child, Every Step, Every Day’

Conclusion  English  Maths  Science  Humanities  Sport / PE  Technology  ICT  MFL - French and Spanish  Art, Music and Drama  Canteen  Huge LRC  Fields and Astro  Clubs  Gym, sports hall  Science labs  Art studio / kiln  Drama studio  Music practice rooms  Technology rooms ‘Every Child, Every Step, Every Day’

Open Mornings See the school in action!  12 th October 9.00 –  13 th October 9.00 –  Arrive at reception  Guided Tours by students  Senior staff available for any questions  See Finance Director, Mrs Barker in small hall or phone for an appointment. ‘Every Child, Every Step, Every Day’

Every Child Every Step Every Day

‘Every Child, Every Step, Every Day’