1. Tracking and Reporting Systems
Gary Bashford
Associate Headteacher

2. Key reporting dates 25/11/19 – Academic Tutoring Day (PC1 issued)
27/4/20 to 8/5/20 - Year 7 exams (including 3 days of formal exams in tutor groups)
11/6/20 - Parents’ consultation evening Band A
(PC2 issued)
27/6/20 - Parents’ consultation evening Band B

3. Grades for the Year 7s
Targets for Maths and English based upon Scaled scores
Targets for all other subjects based upon an average of the scaled scores for Maths and English
Targets generated by FFT 5 – very aspirational
Only end of Year 7 target are shared with students, not GCSE targets
Year 7 are graded on the (new) 1-9 scale: 3E (Emerging Grade 3) 3S:(Secure Grade 3) 3A: (Advanced Grade 3)

6. Setting
Maths/English/Science/French – Set by prior attainment (CATS/SATS)
History/Geography/Religious Studies/Computing – taught in mixed ability tutor groups
Art/Music/Drama/Performing Arts. Mixed ability with the exception of one class in each band being made up of the most proficient musicians who play an instrument
PE is taught in gender specific groups of mixed ability

7. Classes are named by end of Year 7 target levels:
Class Names
Classes are named by end of Year 7 target levels:
7aX1e-1a/En

8. ANY QUESTIONS?

9. What can I do as a parent to support my child’s learning?
Take an interest in school! Try to (!) speak with them about their day
Look at their books and discuss their work and the teachers’ comments with them
Try to provide a suitable place to study; revision books; internet access; tutors; time to complete their homework
Help manage their stress
Network with other parents

10. What can I do as a parent to support my child’s learning?
Ensure they are properly equipped for school, on time and attending fully
Contact the school early if there are any concerns you have about their progress
Let the school know of any domestic information that we need to know about