1.  Miss Balson: Welcome/Important Information  Dr Price: Curriculum  Mr Schofield: Student Support  Miss Balson: Next Steps and Revision Support Year 10 Parental Information Evening

2. Objectives… To provide an overview of the curriculum and assessment process in Year 10 Provide key information for Year 10 To offer information, advice and support

3. Day to Day Support Pastoral Care: lines of communication Form Tutor SSCO (Mrs Best) Assistant Head of Learning (Mr O’Brien) Head of Learning (Miss Balson) Progress monitoring – meet once a term to discuss progress and set targets.

4. Year 10 Form Tutors Day to Day Support Mr Adams Mrs Cobley Mrs Cooper Mrs Gascoigne Mrs Barker Mr Wentland Mr SalinasMr Hakamali

5. Key Dates: DATESEVENT Monday 21 st September 2015Year 10 Parents Information Evening w/c Monday 5 th October 2015Progress Monitoring w/c 14 th December 2015Year 10 Reports w/c Monday 18 th January 2016Progress Monitoring Wednesday 3 rd February 2016Year 10 Parents Consultation Evening w/c Monday 21 st March 2016Year 10 Reports w/c Monday 25 th April 2016Year 10 Exams Start June 2016Year 10 Reports w/c Monday 20 th June 2016Progress Monitoring Thursday 30 th June and Friday 1 st July 2016 Year 10 Enterprise Days

6. Knowledge is power! Homework timetable Revision and Catch-up Sessions Uniform Policy Support and revision material

7. Attendance and punctuality DFES Stats Correlation between attendance and GCSE attainment 95% = Magic number!

8. Year 10 Curriculum Subjects and lessons Tests, exams, assessment Grade system changes Core & ’compulsory’ subjects: key facts Option subjects: No details this evening Last year’s requests Don’t drown us Main points and changes

9. Key Terms: Part 1 CoreCompulsory subjects OptionCourse chosen by student GCSEGeneral certificate of second. educ. TierLevel of GCSE entry, Higher or Foundation MFLModern Foreign Language Controlled Assessment Has replaced coursework (ISA in science) Exam boardAQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC (they set the exams)

10. Key Terms: Part 2 SpecificationThe course content or syllabus Ebac or EBaccEnglish Baccalaureate, group of GCSEs ModuleChunk or section of course LinearCourse tested by exam(s) at end SPaGSpelling, Punctuation and Grammar QWCQuality of Written Communication GCSE GradesA*, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, U (ungraded) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, U HumanityGeography or History

11. Subjects & Lessons English5Lang & Lit (2 GCSEs) Maths3 Sci6Bio, Chem & Phys DT3RM/Gr/El/Food/Text. Computing/IT2 MFL3French/German/Span. PE2non exam Option GCSEs6Two GCSEs Total30 (variations for students following off-site vocational study)

12. Changes All GCSEs are now Linear (exams at end plus ‘controlled assessment’ during course for some..) Increased emphasis on spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG) and QWC RPA = Raising of the Participation Age ‘you will need to remain in training or education until your 18 th birthday’

13. Changes GCSE grade boundaries ‘bit harder’ ‘Early Entry’ and GCSEs No Autumn entry for Years 10 and 11 Must take English and Maths GCSEs ‘until you pass, pass away or retire’ Pass means a C or 4

14. Changes: The big one, letters and numbers Staring from Sept 2015 (exams summer 2017) English and Maths: NUMBERS Everything Else: LETTERS

15. GCSE Grade Conversion

16. Controlled assessments and examinations ‘Controlled assessment’ replaced coursework in 2009 Done in school (some preparation outside lessons) Completed in high, medium or low conditions

17. English: Lang & Lit (2 GCSEs) Language Exam Board: AQA Controlled assessment: No ‘speaking & listening’ still has to be assessed but doesn’t count First assessment Done Literature Exam Board: AQA Controlled assessment: No Play (e.g. Romeo & Juliet), poetry

18. English: Exam Format Changes No ‘texts’ in the exam Questions based on extracts from texts studied and.. Unseen texts But… Get your own copy of the texts you are studying

19. English: ‘Bands’ Marking is ‘Banded’ Band 4 = highest Band 1 = lowest Band numbers do not match GCSE grade numbers

20. Mathematics Edexcel You’ve already started the course Controlled assessment ? no Written exams: 3, end of Yr 11 2 x Calculator, 1 x non-calculator Internal tests to track progress and reset

21. Mathematics: Support Bring equipment… Casio fx 83 GT Plus, £8 ‘Mymaths’ Homework book, VLE, LRC Collins connect

22. Science AQA Controlled assessment: 25% Controlled assessment called an ‘ISA’ Internal Assessment, date depends on group Students started course in Yr 9 Final outcome either: 2 GCSEs (Core and Additional science) 3 GCSEs (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) Both routes allow A level access ***

23. Science: Support and Thoughts Detailed letter already sent 14 th Sept. (one for the fridge door…) Link to website (AQA) in letter Revision Guides & Workbooks must be current School VLE Coursework/Controlled assessment/ISA marks are important!

24. Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Edexcel French, German (De), Spanish Controlled assessment: yes (60%), speaking & writing Yr 10 & 11 Yr 10, 2 of each, Yr 11 up to 2 of each Best 2 of each submitted Make every one count French Home Stay & German Exchange planned Requests Bring a Pritt Stick, buy a dictionary ( ‘Collins early learning’)

25. Design Technology AQA Controlled assessment: yes Yr10 & 11, 60% Written exams: end Yr 11, 40% Theory lessons important!! One from: Resistant Materials (RM), food technology, textiles, graphic products, electronic products.

26. Design Technology: thoughts Balance the ‘making’ with thorough design plans and paperwork Students submit a design ‘folder’ as well as their product RM, Graphics, Electronics: this is a ‘virtual’ (electronic) folder Keep on top of this element!! Weekly after school access to workshops and staff

27. Computing GCSEs ICT Edexcel Controlled assessment: 60% Controlled assessment in yrs. 10 & 11 Computer Science AQA Controlled assessment: 60% Controlled assessment in yrs. 10 & 11

28. Computing GCSEs Resources Don’t give in to requests for latest (gaming) laptop to do coursework What is a Raspberry pi…

29. Option GCSEs Art Business Studies Leisure and Tourism Drama Geography History Media Studies Music PE GCSE

30. School website: Curriculum pages

32. Parental support Put dates on the calendar Revision guides: correct ones! (Exam board and specification and year) Basic equipment…..get it, bring it… We’re on the same side…

33. Final thought Going in to your final written exams.. High ‘Controlled Assessment’ (coursework) marks are A boost.. A cushion Low coursework marks A lead weight… Put pressure on your written exams Coursework COUNTS

34. Weblinks

35. ICT support 4) Any IT queries can be emailed to be ITqueries@heathside.surrey.sch.ukITqueries@heathside.surrey.sch.uk

36. Post 16 Education To support students by creating a plan of action after GCSE’s. Information and websites to help you do this.

37. Our world is changing…..Fast! “today’s learners will have 10 – 14 jobs………. by the age of 38! “we are currently preparing students for jobs that don’t yet exist”

38. What is available locally? Schools and colleges Work based learning providers Heathside Sixth Form Brooklands College

39. Colleges Brooklands– Ashford & Weybridge StrodesWokingGuildfordEsher Merrist Wood

40. Support & help Director of Sixth Form: Mr Renton Head of Learning: Miss Balson Individual subject staff www.u-explore.com www.careerpilot.org.uk www.direct.gov.uk Careers websites on Sixth Form area

41. Support for Year 10 Miss Balson

42. Homework & Supporting Your Child Common frustrations Making a difference Good exam results – What is the secret? Getting off to a good start Coping with coursework and controlled assessments Motivating and encouraging when the going gets tough Tips on working in partnership with the school Making a Revision Plan Sitting the exams GCSEs - What can a parent do? By Julie Casey M.Ed., C.Psychol. GCSEs - What can a parent do? By Julie Casey M.Ed., C.Psychol.

43. 10 Top Tips to Ensure KS4 Success 1.Recognise the importance of exams/assessments and the preparation time needed to do as well as possible 2.Reward the effort made to revise or complete work 3.Reduce the amount of work they undertake in paid jobs – 9 HOURS 4.Communicate the importance of revision to the family 5.Provide a healthy, balanced diet to help your child improve concentration, work harder and reduce stress

44. 10 Top Tips to Ensure KS4 Success 6.Nominate a quiet place for revision, where disruption will be minimal 7.Provide an area where work/revision notes can be kept safely 8.Encourage relaxation time, away from the place of study 9.Make sure plenty of rest is taken, especially the night before exams as this will have a positive outcome on results 10.Maintain a positive attitude

45. Previous Parents Say… Your most important role is to encourage and praise your child. School attendance is key Make sure pens, pencils, paper and other equipment is readily available at home Put key dates and deadlines in your own diary as well as on the home calendar Agree regular times to ‘talk school’ Set up a reward structure

46. What we expect from students To meet deadlines and seek advice if needed To behave appropriately and sensibly To be committed to completing the whole award To attend well and on time.

48. Thank you This presentation will be on the school website See the booklet for detailed information Please complete an evaluation form and hand in on your way out