1. Year 11: The Year Ahead
Mr Simon Duffy, Headteacher Mrs Ann Ashdown, Assistant Headteacher Mr Luke Robinson, Head of Year 11 Mr Dan Gent, Head of English Mr Jon Thrower, Head of Mathematics Mr Peter Barnsley, Head of Science Ms Theresa Dix, Careers Coordinator

2. Exam Performance 2015
A Level 59% A*-B Excellent value added (top 25%) GCSE 67% A*-C English and Maths threshold 75% making expected or better progress

3. “Be The Best That You Can Be”
Respect and behaviour
Expectations and challenge
Progress in learning

4. Year 11: The Year Ahead Key Dates
Thursday 13th October - Year 11 Careers Fair, 5 – 7pm
Monday 7th to Wednesday 16th November - Rehearsal Exams
Thursday 17th November – Sixth Form Open Evening
Thursday 20th November – WOLP Apprenticeship Fair at Witney Lakes, 5 – 7pm
Friday 9th December - Rehearsal Exam Results Day
Monday 12th to Tuesday 13th December -Target Setting Interviews
Thursday 26th January - Y11 Parent Teacher Consultation
Thursday11th May - KS4 Awards Evening
Monday 15th May to Tuesday 27th June - GCSE Exams

5. Core Subjects- English Mr Gent

6. Core Subjects - English
Curriculum Outline
Assessment Structures
Four Examinations:
2 x English Language
2 x English Literature
English Language Paper 1 = Explorations in creative reading and writing Paper 2 = Writer’s viewpoints and perspectives English Literature Paper 1 = Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel Paper 2 = Modern Texts and Poetry
Read fluently, and with good understanding, a wide range of texts from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries, including literature and literary non-fiction.
Sit closed book examinations on three substantial texts (a Shakespearean play, a 19th-century novel, a modern prose or play text).

7. How can I help my child with their…
…reading?
…writing?
Encourage good habits with reading.
Share the things that you read.
Explore how words work.
Explore how texts are structured.
Debate how effective a text is.
Maintain high expectations of your child’s literacy.
Read and discuss examples of their writing.
Explore their strategies for approaching the longer writing tasks.
Link what they have been reading to their writing.

8. Core Subjects- Mathematics Mr Thrower

9. New Mathematics GCSE in 2017
More challenge
More content in Foundation & Higher
Assessed by three 1 hr 30 min exams at the end of Year 11.
Foundation Grades 1 - 5
Higher Grades 4 - 9
More emphasis on problem solving and mathematical reasoning – developing ‘Mastery in Mathematics’

10. Developing students’ independent study skills
Crucial for students to use resources at home to consolidate understanding - take increased ownership & responsibility for their learning
Revision guides (£3) & workbooks(£3)
Maths support after school – intervention sessions or general support

11. Preparing for Summer 2017
Completing homework tasks – dealing with issues using online resources / Thursday maths clinic
Some students will be invited to attend ‘Maths breakfast club’ extra 20 minutes maths session each week
Rehearsal Exams
Weekly revision sessions from January to May
Individual letters indicating sessions students should attend
‘Walking Talking Mock’ in Term 4/5
Online revision resources and setting up revision schedule

12. Core Subjects- Science Mr Barnsley

13. Curriculum content
There are some aspects which are only assessed in ‘Triple Science’ or higher papers

14. Course Outline

15. Exams 2 GCSEs Exams 1 hour each 2 Biology, 2 Chemistry and 2 Physics
‘Double Science’
‘Triple Science’
2 GCSEs
Exams
1 hour each
2 Biology, 2 Chemistry and 2 Physics
Exams worth 25% each
2 pieces of coursework
3 GCSEs
Exams
1 hour each
3 Biology, 3 Chemistry and 3 Physics
Exams worth 25% each
3 pieces of coursework

16. What can you do to help?
What can I do to support my child? There is no such thing as no homework! Key term practice, CGP/GCSEapps/Gojimo revision apps, past papers, BBC Bitesize, revision guides, exam questions, lesson resources…
Where can I buy revision guides? From the school (cheaper than anywhere else). Please collect a letter on your way out if you need one.
Where can my child get extra help? Every Wednesday and Thursday after school between 3:15 to 4:15 by appointment with teachers.

17. Year 11: The Year Ahead Assessment Commitment Monitoring Progress
Sixth form Applications
Pastoral Care

18. Year 11: The Year Ahead Interventions Clinics and Clubs
Up for the Challenge
Leadership Opportunities

19. Year 11: The Year Ahead
Thursday 13th October - Year 11 Careers Fair, 5-7pm Thursday 20th October – WOLP Apprenticeship Fair at Witney Lakes, 5 – 7pm Thursday 17th November – Sixth Form Open Evening