Year 10 Parents’ Information Evening 27/9/12

Outline of the Evening Welcome introduction Welcome introduction KS4 Expectations KS4 Expectations KS4 Handbook KS4 Handbook KS4 Reporting System KS4 Reporting System Understanding Target Grades Understanding Target Grades Assessment Procedures Assessment Procedures Intervention Strategies Intervention Strategies Restorative Approaches Restorative Approaches How you can help How you can help Key dates for your diary Key dates for your diary

KS4 Expectations Excellent attendance and punctuality Excellent attendance and punctuality Being prepared for lessons Being prepared for lessons Completing homework Completing homework Appropriate behaviour and attitude to learning Appropriate behaviour and attitude to learning Taking controlled assessment seriously Taking controlled assessment seriously Becoming an independent learner Becoming an independent learner Seeking advice from subject teachers Seeking advice from subject teachers Setting personal targets for improvement Setting personal targets for improvement Attending drop ins and revision classes Attending drop ins and revision classes

KS4 Handbook This is your guide to KS4 This is your guide to KS4 It will outline every course being offered at KS4 It will outline every course being offered at KS4 It will include information on reporting procedures, exam specification, syllabus, content, assessment, and suggested enrichment activities It will include information on reporting procedures, exam specification, syllabus, content, assessment, and suggested enrichment activities It will be available on the School website and can be accessed via a link attached to the next Parents’ Newsletter It will be available on the School website and can be accessed via a link attached to the next Parents’ Newsletter

KS4 Reporting System Students will have 2 Progress Reports, a Full Report and a Parents’ Evening in both Year 10 and Year 11 Students will have 2 Progress Reports, a Full Report and a Parents’ Evening in both Year 10 and Year 11 The Progress Reports will include Target Grades, Projected Grades, and levels for Attitude to Learning, Progress, Homework and Behaviour The Progress Reports will include Target Grades, Projected Grades, and levels for Attitude to Learning, Progress, Homework and Behaviour The Full Report will also include this information, along with positive comments on current performance and targets for improvement The Full Report will also include this information, along with positive comments on current performance and targets for improvement

Understanding Target Grades Teachers are provided with FFTc and FFTd data (these are known as Aspirational and Minimum Target Grades) Teachers are provided with FFTc and FFTd data (these are known as Aspirational and Minimum Target Grades) Aspirational Target Grade - The top 25% of students in the country, with the same prior performance have achieved this grade Aspirational Target Grade - The top 25% of students in the country, with the same prior performance have achieved this grade Minimum Target Grade - This is the average grade students with the same prior performance have achieved Minimum Target Grade - This is the average grade students with the same prior performance have achieved From these teachers will then set a Target Grade for each subject From these teachers will then set a Target Grade for each subject

Projected Grades If a student continues to work as they are now, the student’s teacher projects that they will achieve a ………. If a student continues to work as they are now, the student’s teacher projects that they will achieve a ………. + and – signs can be used to indicate where in the grade boundary the student would sit and gives the students and parents a clearer understanding of where they are currently + and – signs can be used to indicate where in the grade boundary the student would sit and gives the students and parents a clearer understanding of where they are currently Projected Grades may vary throughout the 2 years, but Target Grades should remain the same Projected Grades may vary throughout the 2 years, but Target Grades should remain the same

Levelled Areas 4 key areas are given a level – Attitude to Learning, Homework, Behaviour and Progress Outstanding Outstanding Good Good Room for Improvement Room for Improvement Cause for Concern Cause for Concern

Level Descriptors Attitude to LearningHomeworkBehaviourProgress Outstanding A highly motivated student who strives to improve his/her performance and consistently works to the best of his/her ability. He/she takes on board comments and targets set and always acts on them to try and improve. He/she is developing independent learning skills both in and out of the classroom. All homework completed is thorough, detailed, submitted on time and well presented. A highly motivated, engaged and mature student who is fully aware of the needs of others. He/she makes the effort to contribute fully and positively to an active learning environment. Above expectations. Good A hard working and committed student who completes all work to the standard that reflects his/her ability. He/she takes on board comments and targets set and acts on them to try and improve. He/she is well organised, punctual and well prepared for lessons and is developing the skills needed to be an independent learner. Homework is completed on time, to a good standard and well presented. A motivated student who shows signs of maturity and is aware of the needs of others. He/she makes an effort to contribute to an active learning environment. In line with expectations. Room for Improvement A student who works in line with his/her ability but does not show real drive and enthusiasm to progress. Tasks are not always completed to the best of his/her ability. With the potential to achieve more, this student needs to show greater commitment to his/her studies. Homework is not always completed. Work produced often lacks depth and its presentation requires attention. A student that often behaves in an immature and inappropriate manner sometimes disrupting the learning of himself/herself and others. Below expectations. Cause for Concern A poorly motivated student who rarely completes all work set and doesn’t involve himself/herself positively in the learning that takes place in the classroom. He/she isn’t attentive and a lack of positive work ethic hinders his/her progress. Homework is rarely or never completed which hinders progress. A disengaged student whose behaviour hinders the progress of himself/herself and others – he/she has a negative effect on the learning environment. Little or no progress is being made.

Exemplar Progress Report Name of Student

Assessment Procedures No more modules – terminal examinations at the end of Year 11 No more modules – terminal examinations at the end of Year 11 Regular homework Regular homework Use of programmes such as My Maths – Log in – shenfield - Password – reflex Use of programmes such as My Maths – Log in – shenfield - Password – reflex Internal assessments in May of Year 10 Internal assessments in May of Year 10 Mock Exams in December of Year 11 Mock Exams in December of Year 11 Controlled Assessment/Coursework Controlled Assessment/Coursework Practical Assessments Practical Assessments

Intervention Strategies Restorative Approaches Restorative Approaches Conferences Conferences Interviews with Form Tutors and Target Setting Interviews with Form Tutors and Target Setting Departmental Intervention Departmental Intervention Report Card Report Card Traffic Light Report Traffic Light Report Coaching/Mentoring Coaching/Mentoring Leadership Mentor Leadership Mentor 2 nd Parents’ Evening 2 nd Parents’ Evening

Restorative Approaches Recognise, repair and restore Recognise, repair and restore Getting students to take responsibility for their actions Getting students to take responsibility for their actions Getting students to see situations from another perspective Getting students to see situations from another perspective Encouraging empathy Encouraging empathy Circle Time, Restorative Chats and Class Conferences Circle Time, Restorative Chats and Class Conferences

Coaching and Mentoring We compare Projected Grades with Target Grades to highlight under-achievement We compare Projected Grades with Target Grades to highlight under-achievement Individual subjects will offer additional support Individual subjects will offer additional support Those clearly under-achieving in several subjects may be assigned an Academic Coach Those clearly under-achieving in several subjects may be assigned an Academic Coach Those who are ‘vulnerable’ to under-achievement may have a Learning Mentor Those who are ‘vulnerable’ to under-achievement may have a Learning Mentor These are generally fortnightly meetings where issues are discussed and targets set These are generally fortnightly meetings where issues are discussed and targets set The Coach/Mentor can help students to improve their organisation, provide tips on how to revise, prepare an exam timetable and build self esteem The Coach/Mentor can help students to improve their organisation, provide tips on how to revise, prepare an exam timetable and build self esteem

How can you help? Encouraging full attendance and punctuality Encouraging full attendance and punctuality Providing a quiet working area at home Providing a quiet working area at home Taking an interest, looking at their books and checking organisers Taking an interest, looking at their books and checking organisers Encouraging them to complete homework Encouraging them to complete homework Encouraging them to try some of the suggested enrichment activities Encouraging them to try some of the suggested enrichment activities Reporting concerns immediately to the Subject Team Leader or to the KS4 Progress Team Reporting concerns immediately to the Subject Team Leader or to the KS4 Progress Team Keeping us informed of any social issues which may affect their progress Keeping us informed of any social issues which may affect their progress

Key Dates Careers Fair – Tue 9 th Oct Careers Fair – Tue 9 th Oct Progress Report 1 issued – Mon 26th Nov Progress Report 1 issued – Mon 26th Nov Year 10 Parents’ Evening – Thurs 6 th Dec Year 10 Parents’ Evening – Thurs 6 th Dec Progress Report 2 issued – Mon 11 th Mar Progress Report 2 issued – Mon 11 th Mar Internal Assessments - May Internal Assessments - May Full Report issued – Fri 28 th June Full Report issued – Fri 28 th June 2 nd Parents’ Evening – Thurs 4 th July (by invitation only) 2 nd Parents’ Evening – Thurs 4 th July (by invitation only) Practice Interview Day and Your Future Conference – June and July (TBC) Practice Interview Day and Your Future Conference – June and July (TBC)

Important Note! There will be no further option changes in subjects Students cannot ‘drop’ subjects