New Parents’ Welcome Evening 13 th September Anti-Bullying (Clive Corbett – Headteacher) 2.E Safety (Andrew Nockton – Deputy Headteacher) 3.Safeguarding (Andrew Nockton – Deputy Headteacher) 4.School’s Approach to Learning (Andrew Nockton – Deputy Headteacher) 5.Cheese & Wine (Dining Room)

Anti-bullying The school’s anti-bullying policy: We are a ‘telling’ school? What are our responsibilities? It is compulsory for schools to have measures in place to encourage good behaviour and respect for others on the part of pupils, and to prevent all forms of bullying.

Government guidance ‘Let’s fight it together’ (DfE DVD and resource pack)

E (Online) Safety Do you know what your child is doing online? Do they really know who they are communicating with online? Help them to understand that they lose control of anything they post online be it personal details, pictures or comments Encourage them to talk to someone if they are worried about anything they see online They can report any concerns via: You can find more information at:

Safeguarding at PHS Who is on the premises? Is your child here? Where does your child go for help? What if we can’t help? PSHE at PHS!

School’s Approach to Learning Our Vision Lesson Methods and Structures Assessment Perceptions of Learning (Learn2)

Lesson Methods and Structures ‘The Learning Cycle’ Activation DemonstrationConsolidation Connection

Assessment Involvement of Students (self and peer assessment) Use of Mark Schemes (Levels) Formative Assessment (Effort; Attainment; WWW; EBI; My Response) Progress Check Summary (Targets)

Assessment Fri 23 rd November 2012: Progress Check issued Friday 1 st February 2013: Progress Check issued Tuesday 26 th February 2013 (4.30 – 7.00pm): Year 8 (Invited) Parents Evening Friday 5 th July 2013: Y8 Reports issued

Homework Effort Grades: A Outstanding Effort B Very Good Effort C Good Effort D Unsatisfactory Effort E Poor Effort Smaller, frequent learning tasks linked to particular subject lessons Longer extended learning tasks (ELTs) for completion over a half term.

Learn2 – What is it? Ethos and main messages: Learning Environment; Learning Styles (VAK); Attributes of good learners; Team Work: Roles and Role Models; Individual roles within a Team; Role of Rewards & Sanctions; Role of the Learning Cycle; The 5 Rs

Supporting Home Learning ‘Learning’ Conversations Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Learning Environment Motivation

Learning Conversations What did you do today? vs What did you learn today?

Learning Conversations Learn2 based around the 5Rs don’t think things through (reasoning) give up easily (resilient) don’t know how to find things out (resourceful) blame others for their failings (responsibility) make the same mistakes (reflective)

Learn2 - What is it? A successful, resilient learner will: persist with challenges and never give up always have a positive attitude and cope with setbacks stay involved and not be easily be distracted set themselves targets and keep practising until they are achieved

Motivation School Based Reward Programmes House Points Commendation (5 HP) Outstanding Achievement Award (10 HP) Tutor Award Bronze/Silver/Gold Award Support available within School Tutor Subject Teachers Head of House

New Parents’ Welcome Evening 13 th September Anti-Bullying (Clive Corbett – Headteacher) 2.E Safety (Andrew Nockton – Deputy Headteacher) 3.Safeguarding (Andrew Nockton – Deputy Headteacher) 4.School’s Approach to Learning (Andrew Nockton – Deputy Headteacher) 5.Cheese & Wine (Dining Room)