1. Supporting Students so that they achieve to their full potential Year 9 Expectations Evening 2016

2. Structure of the Week Year 9
A two week timetable
A mixture of House Assembles and Chapel
PSHE and the pastoral curriculum
Student Leadership programme
Homework demands and the student planner
Behaviour and Rewards

3. What we expect from pupils in KS4
Be in school for at least 96% of the time
Be punctual to all lessons
Be respectful to the staff and pupils
Be respectful to the school and its facilities
Be smart and well presented and follow the uniform rules
Be leaders & a positive role model to younger pupils
Get involved with clubs and positive activities inside or outside of school
To communicate in an adult manner with staff
To take responsibility for their own learning
To manage their time by completing homework and revision tasks
To work together as a team to solve the challenges that GCSEs will bring!

4. RESILIENCE - show determination
adapt methods to deal with frustrations
accept setbacks and learn from your mistakes
manage impulsive actions
be aware of your best environment for learning
maintain focus and concentration
be aware that being wrong is part of the learning process
manage distractions and keep motivated

5. RESOURCEFULNESS - learn in different ways make good use of resources
be inquisitive and think logically
be curious and creative when learning
make links and connections
be aware of your options for learning

6. Growth v Fixed Mind-Set Parents and teachers can engender a growth mind-set in children by praising them for their effort and persistence.

8. Common frustrations for parents
I didn’t even do GCSEs – how can I help?
There is always an excuse – I don’t know what to believe
He always leaves everything to the last minute and then gets stressed
I can’t stand the arguments and door slamming

9. How can you make a difference?
Your involvement can make an enormous difference – the difference between 4s and 5s and 7s and 8s
Parental support is vital to a child’s academic success.
When the school and parents are working together it will lead to stronger results.
The good news is that you don’t have to be an expert

10. Practical Tips Ensure they have a positive working environment
(No clutter, technology away, dedicated space for working)
Feed their brains!
(Breakfast everyday, no energy drinks)
Work-life balance
(Not healthy to have too much of either)
Encourage honest and open discussions about social networking and social media

11. Your role as a parent The unofficial attendance officer
Provide the tools
Project manager
Sounding board
Entertainment officer

12. = GCSE grade DROP in achievement.
ATTENDANCE
Research suggests that
17 missed school days a year
= GCSE grade DROP in achievement.

14. Academic
Talk to the teachers
Use exam papers and mark schemes (these can be accessed online)
Basic organisation – files, work & revision timetables, which include breaks, sport, leisure etc.
Use the LRC’s resources e.g. study skills sheets
Top Tips for Parents (guide available in the curriculum area on the website)
Support

15. One in four British adults experience at least 1 diagnosable mental health problem in a year with a staggering three quarters of all adult mental health problems starting before the age of 18.

16. Mrs Goulding/ Mrs Gwyther/ peer support (6th Form Champions)
Pastoral
Talk to someone
Mrs Goulding/ Mrs Gwyther/ peer support (6th Form Champions)
L5 and the Learning Support team
Bev Wheeler ( Community School Nurse)
Counselling: Steve Griffiths
1:1 organisational sessions
1:1 handwriting sessions
ZUMOS
Access to external support services (primary mental health worker, educational psychologist/ CAMHS- children and adolescent mental health services)

17. Success: You have to work at it, but in balanced and a smart way
Academic success
Emotional well-being