Welcome to Year 8 Parents’ Information Evening “Determined To Be The Best We Can” Headteacher Haydn Stride Assistant Headteacher Matt Kelly Head of Year Dave Grier

Headlines 2015 At or above National for attainment in 17 subjects: Art3DPE ArtPhysics BiologySpanish Business Studies BTEC Perf. Arts ChemistryScience ChildcareHumanities Computer Science Construction English Engineering History

Headlines 2015 Achievement: Increased to 993 at whole school 7 points below National Pupil Premium: The overall value added gap increased for students receiving Pupil Premium. National gaps... ? Attainment: 50% 5A*-CEM % 5A*-CEM 2015

1. Outcomes. Target position: Students make substantial and sustained progress across the curriculum and the achievement of disadvantaged students is at least that of students with similar starting points. To achieve this the school will:  Close achievement gaps for disadvantaged students in English and Maths 3LoP and 4LoP, compared to national and any internal gaps.  Close any gaps in achievement for disadvantaged students in all subjects.  Improve achievement in all subjects to in the top 25% nationally  Improve Progress 8 results to be in the top 25% nationally. 2. Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Target position: Teachers design learning that demonstrates their highest expectations for all students. To achieve this they will:  Develop further their formative assessment practice across the whole school, to impact positively upon progress rates and close gaps.  Develop and embed their intervention practice (through ‘spotlight’) that move students back on target, if not making expected progress.  Develop a Literacy strategy that impacts positively, to close learning gaps. 3. Personal development, behaviour and welfare. Target position: The school will support all students to be strong confident learners, who are proud of their school and achievements, (especially those disadvantaged). To achieve this the school will:  Improve Attendance and PA figures for disadvantaged students to be above that of non-disadvantaged students nationally. (RoL) data.  Reduce the gap in exclusion figures to below that of National (RoL) for disadvantaged students.  Improve the resilience and the motivation to succeed of all disadvantaged students and remove barriers to progress. 4. Effectiveness of leadership and management Target position: Leaders will create a culture that expects and enables all students to succeed. To achieve this they will:  Maintain the outstanding practice evident within the Appraisal Systems, to further enhance the quality of Teaching and Learning.  Develop further the flightpath model to enhance KS3-KS4 progress levels at whole school level, to enable effective and accurate evaluation of progress.  Middle leaders use the assessment cycle to swiftly identify and meet staff training needs.  Enhance further the effectiveness of the Governing body, to enable them to develop both their support and challenge to the school, through the effective use of data. Focus for school development

Summary Focus 2015 Support the appraisal system to develop T&L. Use the assessment cycles to reduce intervention lag. Embed the new summative assessment systems, ‘4 Matrix’. Use the assessment cycles to develop T&L.

Our golden rules 1.We will arrive on time. 2.We will be prepared for learning. 3.We will be positive and try our best. 4.We will show respect in our actions and language. 5.We will listen to the teacher and to each other.

Flightpaths Years 7, 8 & 9

Assessment practice. The milestone assessment frequency is once every two weeks, or at least every six lessons and this needs to include the identified milestone assessments. What went well: Even better if: You now need to: Secure flightpath 3 The use of exploded diagrams are well designed The use of data included A variety of methods to aid presentation, such as bar charts. Produce two different methods to aid presentation, such as bar charts, using this data set, to enhance the effective communication. This will be a developing FP 4 activity.

Assessment practice. What went well: Even better if: You now need to: Produce two different methods to aid presentation, such as bar charts, using this data set, to enhance the effective communication. This will be a developing FP 4 activity. You must show a response to the assessment. You must do what has been asked... progress

Learning Walks Work Scrutiny Observations Homework Independence Checking your child’s learning Progress

Mixed ability teaching Pilot within Maths across Year 7 has demonstrated increased progress rates... for all abilities of students. Common approach to classes... what works, shared. More effective for students to engage in paired/shared learning. Greater opportunities to develop cognitive learning.

Mixed ability teaching EEF the UK’s most respected educational research group,

Your curriculum booklet Contents Curriculum development Reporting systems Pastoral systems Information portal Exam information Revision guides E-Safety Head of Department links/contacts Curriculum Information – each subject content

YEAR 8 – : Mr Grier 4 Matrix – tracking year 8

Progress conversations

Visual aid grade comparison

Value added scores…

…in more detail Expected Actual Points Score Actual Points Score Value Added

Current Year 8

YEAR 8 – : Mr Kelly The Information Portal The Options Process Assessment & Reporting

Information Portal With our Information Portal you have up to the minute information on Timetable Homework Attendance Progress Behaviour

Information Portal You can also use the portal to Contact any member of staff Arrange parents evening appointments Report absences Find out exam results Update phone numbers, etc

Information Portal You can access the portal directly from our website There are no usernames to remember! Simply use the address you gave us on your contact details.

Information Portal Choose parents evening appointments to suit you

Information Portal Find out what homework has been set and when it is due

Homework

Information Portal Access all your child’s reports and check their progress Fiona Barton

Information Portal any of your child’s teachers at the click of a button

Information Portal There is a full guide to available on the web-site. If you have any queries or problems then contact Mr Harding

The Year 8 Curriculum Maths6 hours English 6 hours Science 6 hours MFL 4 hours Technology3 hours Computing 3 hours PE4 hours Art, Music, Drama2 hours each Opening Minds (a & b)6 hours each

The Options Process Students will be informed of the process in mentor time & assembly The Options booklet is issued in February Options Evening on 3 rd March Subject Surgery on 10 th March Options returned by 24 th March

The Year 9 Curriculum Maths9 hours English 9 hours Double Science 10 hours PE4 hours PSHE2 hours 4 Option Subjects4 hours each

Offered this year Art & Design - Fine Art Art & Design - 3D Art & Design - Textiles Business Studies Care for Children Computer Science Construction Dance Digital Design Drama Engineering Food Technology Geography Graphic Products Health and Social Care History Horticulture Media Studies Modern Languages - French or Spanish Music GCSE Music BTEC Performing Arts Philosophy and Ethics Product Design Triple Science

Reporting the new GCSEs

Flightpaths: linking to GCSEs

The School Report The reporting process in year 8 will consist of three elements. The expected flightpath. Whether the student is ON or OFF target to achieve this. The Attitude Towards Learning or ATLs. The flightpath is based on the national rates of progress which use the levels achieved at KS2. Students achieving certain levels in Maths, English and Science at KS2 are predicted to achieve a certain GCSE grade by the end of year 11.

Attitudes to Learning ATL’s 1Outstanding / Positive 2Good 3Inconsistent 4Unsatisfactory UUnable to comment

Attendance Attendance Percentage Percentage of Pupils Achieving Minimum 5 GCSE’s at Grade A*-C 100%97% Above 95%84% 95% or below55% 80% or below33% 70% or below4%

Key Dates 26 th November – Year 8 Report (1) Issued 10 th December – Year 8 Subject Surgery 3 rd March – Year 8 Options Evening 3 rd March – Year 8 Report (2) Issued 10 th March – Year 8 Subject Surgery 26 th May – Year 8 Report (3) Issued 16 th June – Year 8 Parents Evening

2015 – 16 Outcomes

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