1. Now you’re in…. Year 10 SEPTEMBER 2015

2. What is tonight all about?  Supporting holistic developmentg  Mindset Matters – developing a growth mindset  Revision Matters – Show my Homework  Driving Progress  The importance of time management  Setting goals to maximise potential outcomes  Exam board information  Key dates

3. What is tonight all about? Exam Success Having a clear plan Be prepared to make some sacrifices Work Smartly Using time wisely Practice makes permanent

4. Mindset Matters MR MCCALLION ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER (PASTORAL)

5. Why is Key Stage 4 important? Keep “doors open” Qualifications that stay with you Preparation for our 6 th Form, college or apprenticeships Becoming young men and women Enrichment and opportunity Role models

6. Measures in place New measures this year to support your child:- Refined curriculum Secure site (fence and gates, CCTV etc) Refined mobile phone policy New staff Monitoring of progress Firm line on behaviour - respect

7. Our expectations and standards Respect Accept the Code of Conduct and authority of school and staff Uniform Attendance Punctuality Conduct, and ‘Behaviour for Learning’ Learning and progress Hard work Excellence in 6 th Form

8. Support Support available:- Me Achievement Centre Head of HouseDuty staff TutorAttendance Officer Subject teachersOther key staff Miss HorwoodShow My Homework Mr Masson and the Raising Achievement team

9. What is a Growth Mindset?

10. A Growth mindset: Intelligence is fixed Intelligence can develop

11. Growth Mindset is….

12. The science…..how we learn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4np5wL AhWwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4np5wL AhWw

14. Becoming a Growth Mindset school Staff Parents Governors Students

15. Mindset matters Be open minded…… Students with open mindsets are likely to…… Embrace Challenge (rather than avoid) Persist in the face of setbacks (not give up easily) See effort as the path to success Learn from criticism (rather than ignore useful feedback) Find lessons and inspiration in the success of others.

16. Mindset matters Be open minded…… Encouraging positive mindsets at home is crucial…… Turn a negative ‘rant’ into a learning opportunity Actively question your son/daughter about their learning Help students to reflect on how they can move forward Praise the thinking/learning process

17. What can you do? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWv1Vd DeoRYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWv1Vd DeoRY Think about how you encourage your child Encourage effort and future behaviour Listen to your Growth Mindset voice

19. Driving Progress MR MASSON ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER

20. Reaching the summit What will it take to reach the summit? What got you here (base camp) might not get you to the summit

21. Achievement and Progress Why Monitor Progress? Ensure that every student achieves their full potential

22. Measuring Progress National expectation is 3 levels of progress from KS2 to KS4. At Altwood C of E School we are actively targeting students to make 4 levels of progress or above. KS2 LevelKS3 Level3 Levels of Progress 4 Levels of Progress 3b5bDC 4b6bCB 5c7cBA 5b7bBA 5a7aAA* 68A/A*A*

23. Measuring Progress KS2 KS4 Baseline Data: -Internal Testing -KS2 SATs results -Subject baseline tests -Reading Age -Context Data Examination Results: Target Grades: Realistic but aspirational Milestones

24. Engagement 4 Learning Level Measuring Progress

25. Time Management The largest pressure at GCSE level study are deadlines and time to revisit core learning. An extra hour a day of television, internet or computer game time in Year 10 is linked to poorer grades at GCSE, a Cambridge University study suggests. BBC News 4 th September 2015

26. Revision timetables: Working Smartly A revision timetable will help your son or daughter plan their time and achieve the most - avoid last minute panics and cramming. Be honest & realistic – do they work best in the mornings, afternoons or evenings? Plan in breaks for regular hobbies. Incentivise & reward. Keep each session between 45 – 60 minutes max It is WHAT you revise not the QUANTITY that delivers success.

27. Revision Materials/Books Exam board information is provided in your key dates and information cards.  Targeted revision materials/books  Be specific with general revision websites  Sample assessment materials  Past Papers

28. Weekly Exam Revision Tips…. Follow us on Twitter. Practicing past exam questions are a priority when doing your own revision. Mr Moloney Geography

29. Have a Plan… Important Dates 22 nd October 15:Progress report 1 published 19 th November 15:Year 10 Parents Evening 18 th December 15:Progress report 2 published 12 th February 15:Progress report 3 published 23 rd March 15:Progress report 4 published 14 th April 15:Year 10 examinations begin 22 nd April 15:Year 10 examinations conclude 24 th May15:Full report published 9 th /10 th June 15:Year 10 art practical exam 9 th June 15:Sports Awards Evening 23 rd June 15:Year 10 drama performance 29 th June 15:Prize Giving Evening 12 th July 15:Progress report 5 published

30. Have a Plan: Controlled Assessments Controlled Assessments are internally assessed coursework that contributes to an overall course award.  Controlled Assessment calendar will be published shortly.  Be aware of the requirements – check linked homework and support materials  Ensure the deadline is met. Many Controlled assessments must be completed in ‘timed’ conditions within school, but students can ‘prepare’ work at home.

31. Home Learning: Show My Homework MR TURNER ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER

32. A simple online homework calendar showing homework information, deadlines and attachments for students. Homework will be displayed online, using Show My Homework. What is Show My Homework?

33. Benefits for Parents You can see exactly how much homework has been set. It’s much easier to take part in home learning. Translation into 50+ languages. Better communication through school announcements.

34. Homework appears in the calendar as a block, stretching from the issue date to the due date. Select a piece of homework for more details.

35. In this view we can see a task’s title and description, how long the homework is expected to take, and how it should be submitted. Helpful resources – files & websites – are displayed below the homework.

36. Show My Homework can be translated into over 50 different languages. Just select a language from the drop-down menu at the bottom of the page.

37. In Settings, you can manage Notifications. Make sure to download the Show My Homework App, for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Android Devices.

38. Feedback Postcards Please do complete a feedback postcard. Please leave these in the box as you exit the main hall. Thank you.