1. “At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency.” Welcome to Y10 Parents Information Evening

2. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” Welcome We are proud to be an inclusive comprehensive school. We understand that young people today have many pressures placed upon them from an early age. Our role is to create a happy, stimulating learning environment that gives every child the confidence and resilience to face these pressures head on. We have high expectations of all of our students. At The Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success. We acknowledge the fundamental role that we play in the academic and moral education of young people. We celebrate the success of our students at every opportunity and take delight in the buzz and energy around the school site well beyond the official ending of the school day. We do not accept mediocrity or complacency. We understand the challenges that accompany our role as educationalists and we continue to work to find ways to refine and improve our practise. This is underpinned by our aim to be outstanding in everything that we do.

3. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” Headline Results This year 71% of all of our students achieved 5 or more A* to C grades including Maths and English. Core Subjects In Maths 85% of all students achieved A* to C In English 80% of all students achieved A* to C in English. In Science 76% of all students achieved 2 or more Science GCSEs at A* - C. In Triple Science there was a 100% pass rate at A*-C grades. Overall 21% of all students achieved five or more A* and A grades with 18 students achieving 8 or more A*/A grades. 81% of all students achieved at least 5 GCSE A* to C grades. 97% of students achieved 5 A* to G grades.

4. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” Three key words to success Happiness Pride Ambition

5. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” Internet Safety

6. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” The good parts of the internet! Digital Natives vs Digital Immigrants https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/ http://www.internetmatters.org/ Parentmail

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8. Attendance Update Fines for missed assessments or public examinations Do not book any holidays during the exam period. Code of conduct; 10 sessions of unauthorised absence or lateness in any 10-week school period. absent for 10 or more half-day sessions (five school days) of unauthorised absence during any 100 possible school sessions – these do not need to be consecutive persistently late before the close of the register (coded L), but the school has met with parents and has clearly communicated that they will categorise as unauthorised any further lateness (code O), and where the threshold of 10 sessions (five days) has been met 1 or more sessions of unauthorised absence during a public exam, or formal school assessment of testing where dates are published in advance.

9. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” New Grade System

10. 0.125 × 0.8 What does mastery look like?

11. Weekly Home Learning Sheets Constant skills checks – to allow students to focus on problem solving and mastery Graduated – they get slightly more difficult each week Enables students to be independent about their own areas for development Opportunities for students to challenge themselves

12. Starters

14. English in Year 10 An Overview

15. English in Year 10  By now students will have been studying the AQA GCSE English Literature and Language course for a year.  All 3 literature exam texts will have been covered in year 9: -Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (The 19 th Century novel) -Macbeth by William Shakespeare -Lord of the Flies by William Golding (Modern Prose)  Students will also have studied and been assessed on AQA English Language Paper 1 (used for every Data Drops in year 9)

16. The aim of Year 10 English  Analysis of 3 literature texts in preparation for exam: -Interpreting text/having an informed personal response to ideas in the text (AO1) -Analysis of language, form and structure and how these elements create effect in the text (AO2) -Exploring the contexts that the texts were written in (AO3) -Improving vocabulary and structure of writing to ensure clarity (AO4)  Exploring the poetry cluster and unseen poems- ensuring a comparative approach.  Further preparation for English Language Papers 1&2

17. Assessments  One per half term- based on literature or language GCSE paper dependent on module  Grade and teacher comments filled into Tracker Grid at front of exercise book.  Currently fine level grades A-U still being used, however transition to 1-9 migration scale will take place next academic year.

18. The Exam Makeup AQA English Literature: 19 th Century Novel Modern Prose Shakespeare Poetry Cluster and unseen poetry + ++ Paper 1 Paper 2 Remember both English Literature and Language are now assessed through Terminal exams only. There is no Controlled Assessment or Coursework element

19. AQA English Language + Paper 1: Explorations in Creative writing and Reading Paper 2:Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives

20. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” Y10 Curriculum English (7) Maths (7) Science (9) IT (2) Citizenship (1) PE (3) RE (1) Plus 4 Options (5 each)

21. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” The good parts of the internet!

22. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” Y10 FOCUS HappinessPrideAmbition Y11 and beyond…

23. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” Booklet This will include: Student and Parent Information Top tips for Students An understanding of how the course is structured A detailed plan of what assessments your student will be doing this year and what these will mean to their overall grade

24. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” Booklet Due to be published before Christmas Your child will be given a paper copy with electronic copies available via parentmail and on the website The plan is for this to be a working document – Updated on the website Used by parents/students at home Taken to parents evenings etc

25. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” Booklet GCSE Physical EducationExam Board:AQA DATEASSESSMENT (M)ock or (A)ctual (C)A or (E)xam WeightingResult Oct 2016 Progress Test 1MEN/A Dec 2016Progress Test 2MEN/A Feb 2016Progress Test 3MEN/A May 2016Progress Test 4MEN/A June 2016End of Year MockME N/A By June 2016 Key Process C AssessmentAC/A12% By June 2016 Practical Assessment 1:AC/A22% By June 2016 Practical Assessment 2:AC/A22% By June 2016 Practical Assessment 3:AC/A22% By June 2016 Practical Assessment 4:AC/A22%

26. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” Y10 Enrichment Enrichment activity for Year 10 Students will be on: Monday 18 th July – Tuesday 19 th July) The majority of activities will be a day long but there is the possibility of a one night residential! Assembly on 10 th November will give students the chance to take ownership over what activities are offered

27. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” Role of the Y10 Parent Getting them to school Helping with home learning/ revision Positive mind-set Support them with stress Good eating habits Sleeping habits Suitable socialising http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/parents/helping_wit h_exams/

28. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” Who to contact Vertical Tutor- first point of contact HoY- wider concern, wellbeing Subject teacher- individual queries Academic leader- subject concerns

29. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” WORK EXPERIENCE 11 TH – 15 TH JULY 2016 Mrs Hill

30. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” Why work experience? Provides an experience of what it’s like to work & be part of the workforce. Different experience to being in school Increases employability May help to confirm future career plans Improves understanding of enterprise & business structures Most schools no longer offer work experience due to costs, organisation & staffing

31. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” Why change the time & length? Increasing demands on curriculum time Smoother transition into work experience – sadly some placements were lost over the summer holidays and some of our more vulnerable students found the time delay difficult to manage. No controlled assessments at this time of year.

32. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” What are the choices? Anything…within reason-some placements are unsuitable for under 16s. ‘risky’ work placements, e.g. food, animals, vehicles will require additional checks Can go out of Hampshire, but we are unable to carry out Health & Safety checks out of the county and therefore parents need to take full responsibility for these placements. No splitting between different placements Cannot be paid No unsociable hours

33. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” What are the choices? Anything…within reason-some placements are unsuitable for under 16s. Can go out of Hampshire, but we are unable to carry out Health & Safety checks and therefore parents need to take full responsibility for these placements. No splitting between different placements Cannot be paid No unsociable hours

34. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” Helping your child find a placement Database in school for students to use Often the best links are those from families & friends – however, ensure this is an experience of work which takes students out of their familiar environment. Encourage your child to take an active part in finding their own placement – don’t do it for them!

35. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” Employer form – on our website Please ensure the email address is clear & complete Placements cannot be authorised without valid Employer’s Liability Insurance Hand in to school reception no later than Tuesday 5 th January

36. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” What happens next We arrange Health & Safety checks through Hampshire County Council. The school pays for the £40 cost per student. We will contact you with details of the outcome of the checks when we receive it. We will contact the employer to confirm the placement for your child, but the student is expected to make contact too - thanking them for the opportunity & establishing further details

37. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” During the placement Students make their own way to and from work. Students & employer fill in work experience log book A member of Henry Beaufort staff will be allocated to each student – this member of staff will contact the employer & where possible arrange a visit to see the student & supervisor in the workplace If the student is ill or unable to attend work, the employer and the school must be informed If there is a problem with the placement, please contact the school (details in log book) Students should thank employer at the end of the week, e.g. card/letter

38. “ At Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success; We do not accept mediocrity or complacency” After the placement Evaluation & feedback at school. Log book and any work experience letters, certificates & references are put into Record of Achievement folders ready for college/apprenticeship interviews in Year 11. Please be prepared to see a difference in your child following work experience – it does wonders for maturity, confidence and an appreciation of you as working people. Any questions? Please ask Mrs Hill