Post on 24-Dec-2015
Year 11 Exam Preparation Evening
20th November 2014
“Parental involvement in children’s education from an early age has a significant effect on educational
achievement, and continues to do so into adolescence and adulthood.”
The Impact of Parental Involvement on Children’s Education
Motivation- not just for the kids!Parental support is 8 times more important in determining a child’s academic success than social class. The Campaign for Learning found that parental involvement in a child’s education can mean the difference between an A* and an ‘also-ran’ at GCSE.
Look familiar?
What you can do…
• Give them a sense of control
• Build in rewards
• Talk to them
• Praise when earned
She always panics in
exams and I’m worried
that she won’t cope.
Always the last minute with
everything. He tells me to “chill” but I
seem to be the only one who is
worried!
I don’t understand half of what
she does. How can I help?
Going out again! He’s got exams
coming up.
I only asked what she
wanted for tea. Now the door is off it’s
hinges and we’re not
talking- again!
Help is at hand….
Ursula Hodgson – Assistant HeadteacherRay Foy – Head of Year 11Mark Saunders – Careers and Student Support CentreLeanne Cowburn – Student Support Centre Manager.Kelly Hibbert – Alternative Curriculum and KS4 SupportDiane Ault – Academic Mentor
What lies ahead.
• Interventions in English and Maths.• After school interventions in all subjects• Mock Exams before Christmas• Reward Trip • English Mock exam after Christmas• Year 11 Revision Day - February
Growth Mindset
• No one is ever proud of what they did half-heartedly.
• Effort is the key to success.• Avoid Turtonitis!• Think of your future.
- What do you want?- What do you need?
Working Together
• TEAM – Together Everyone Achieves More.• Use the resources available, especially our
expert staff.• Keep the home – school channels open.• Don’t let anxiety fester; shout, share and solve.
The Future is Bright
• The next two years will be Turton’s best ever.
• Build on current strengths.• Build on a great attitude.
We don’t believe in or care about league tables. We only care about individual students, but…
2013-14 Difference
Canon Slade – Down 2%Smithills – Down 8%Sharples – Down 11%Thornleigh – Up 5%TURTON – Up 6%Best ever GCSE grades!
Sixth Form 2014
• Best ever A level results• 51% A*-B grades• AS grades even better• Something worth aiming
for!