1. Year 11 Information Evening

2. New school accountability Schools are now measured on: English and Maths % achieving Level 5 Attainment 8 score Progress 8 score Students achieving the EBACC Destination measure

3. Attainment vs. Progress – what is the difference? Attainment is the “raw score on the door” What is the “benchmark” for success?

4. Attainment vs. Progress – what is the difference? Progress is how far a student has travelled on their expected journey

5. Attainment vs. Progress – what is the difference? Starting Point

6. What does “progress” look like?

7. Max Prockter 5 A grades 5 B grades Studying Maths, Physics, Product Design at A Level Why were you so successful? What advice would you give to year 10/11? What support should parents give?

8. How will we show / measure progress? regular assessments every 5 weeks Teach – assess – close the gap

9. So…what is the new required standard? Destinations are essential in the future Entry to A Levels Level 5s in English and Maths Level 5 in the subject you want to take at A Level New benchmark for success University – B grades in English and Maths / Level 5 Apprenticeships (Advanced level) – English and Maths – Level 4/5

10. Stretch and challenge – target grades As a school we want positive Progress This means you have to “shoot for the stars” Be highly aspirational Aim for that Level 5 as the benchmark Get a higher grade then predicted

11. So what is different in the new English and Maths

12. Notes from the exam boards - English write clearly and accurately spelling, punctuation and grammar Tiers will be removed Read regularly – Oliver Twist – Guardian Online – Newspapers – read with them – ask them to speak about the book

13. Notes from the exam boards - Maths The content has been organised into broad topic areas Number Algebra Ratio, proportion and rates of change Geometry and measures Probability references Statistics references Students are tested on a range of levels with an increased focus on APPLICATION OF MATHS

14. Abstract nature of assessment “Welcome to RBS – how important is the banking sector to your parents?”

15. Are their any changes to BTEC / Vocational? Pass Merit Distinction Distinction * New more challenging exams Not all coursework based 75% coursework 25% exam

16. Advice to support your child Homework – reinforce their learning Organisation Place to revise at home Enforce revision priorities over other activities Tutor? Destinations chat now

17. Important Dates Mock Exams  5 th December– 9 th December  27 th March – 31 st March What will happen?  Mini results day GCSE Exams  15 th May!  Vocational Exams: 27 th Feb

18. Signs of a good learner Completing ‘Prep’– accessing ‘Show My Homework’ everyday Organised study time at home – reading Group learning – skype/group revision sessions Fully involved in learning in all lessons Utilising teacher support after school and at lunch times Not working past a certain time – 8 hours sleep minimum

19. PROM passport 95% + attendance Positive conduct points i.e. 10 behaviour points, 2 vivo points = -8 conduct points (cannot attend) Students will get a fortnightly report in form time Available on INSIGHT

20. 6 th Form Applications 6 th form applications open in November Not just Haileybury Turnford, but other local 6 th forms Mock results will be used as a basis for 6 th form applications Haileybury Turnford 6 th form open evening: Is the 6 th form the right place for my son/daughter? Will they get in? This will be the time to speak to 6 th form teachers and the Head of Sixth Form

21. How do the school support students? Interventions – daily basis Relationship mending Ensuring attitude to learning is right Advising who to speak to for concerns/problems Parents evening – Nov 9 th Mini academic mentoring – meeting pupils who are below their target grades Meeting stretch and challenge group Careers advice Information about post 16 Buy in training to support with sitting exams - Elevate

22. How can you support your child? Supporting them being organised and ready to learn Reminding them to utilise their time outside of school Supporting with a structured revision timetable Year 11s should be working every day Checking planners Liaising with form tutors with questions to support learning

23. No Study Leave There will be no study leave. Pupils will be in school up until their exams Contact details: Mr Macaulay – 01992 308 333 ext: 311 Email: macaulaye@haileyburyturnford.commacaulaye@haileyburyturnford.com Mrs Kay Blaskett – 01992 308 333 ext: 287 Email: blaskettk@haileyburyturnford.comblaskettk@haileyburyturnford.com