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Year 11 Parents’ Information Evening 12 September 2013
Introductions
• Mr Hunt Associate Headteacher • Mrs Devine Assistant Headteacher • Mr Worn Achievement Leader – Key Stage 4
Who’s Who at TLES – September 2013
Senior Leadership Team
Curriculum Team Leaders
Pastoral Care and Guidance
Mr Calvert Headteacher
Mr Nicholls Arts and PE
Primary transition
Mr North Achievement
Leader
Mr Hadlow Assistant
Achievement Leader
Mr Hunt Associate Headteacher
Mr Smith English and Media
Key
Stag
e 3
Year 7
Mr Beale Assistant Headteacher
Mr Burrows Language and Business
Year 8
Mrs Devine Assistant Headteacher
Mr Oakley Mathematics
Key
Stag
e 4
Year 9
Mr Worn Achievement
Leader
Mr Goodman Assistant
Achievement Leader
Miss Gould Assistant Headteacher
Miss Hulse Science
Year 10
Mrs Reeve Business Manager
Mrs Emmerson Social Sciences
Year 11
Mr Dickinson Technologies
16
+
Year 12 Mr Caton Achievement
Leader
Mr Bright Assistant
Achievement Leader Year 13 Head of Learning Support: Mr Foster
Heads of House
Calke Chatsworth Hardwick Sudbury
Mrs Nicholls Miss Bryan Mr Hoyle Miss Furness
2013 Results - Standards
• Year 11 achieved our best-ever GCSE results • 64% gained 5 Cs including English and Maths • 89% gained at least 5 C grades • 33% gained at least 3 A grades
• Year 13 achieved the best-ever A level results • Another rise in points score per entry • 61 A/A* grades (previous best 56)
• Year 12 did even better • Nationally, results were down for the second year
running
7 6 7 4
12 14
19
12 14
27
14 17
34 32
39
32
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0
0
0 0
0
0 0
0
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14
2
20
29
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80
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
The Long Eaton School: A (and A*) grades at A Level
172.3
184.3 186.5 187.8
196.4 198
0
30
60
90
120
150
180
210
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
The Long Eaton School: Average Points score per A Level Entry
34.6
41.9
50.6
56.9 53.9
55.4
63 65
70
75 77 77
81
85
92 89
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20
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40
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60
70
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100
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
The Long Eaton School: 5+ A* - C at GCSE
34.6
41.9
50.6
56.9 53.9
55.4
63 65
70
75 77 77
81
85
92 89
54 57
51 54 53
56
64
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20
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1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
The Long Eaton School: 5+A*-C and 5EM at GCSE
2013 results – GCSE – PROGRESS
• Expected Progress (3 levels or more) • English 69% (58% last year) • Maths 71% (59% last year)
• More than expected progress (4 levels or more) • English 31% (16% last year) • Maths 30% (16% last year)
• All are likely to be above national averages
Assessment is changing
• Policy is evolving rapidly – from Early Years to Higher Education and everywhere in between
• What we do know: • Reduction in coursework • Exam papers – changes of style and emphasis
So how are we responding at TLES?
• Teaching styles are always under review and adapting.
• Increased use of internal assessment conducted in exam conditions.
• Whole school focus on literacy. • Preparing students for the increased literacy skill
emphasis in coursework and examinations.
WHAT’S LITERACY GOT TO DO WITH ME?
The Classic Maths questions 1. Solve 4(x + 5) = 28
2. Factorise y2 + 8y
3. Simplify x4 × x4
4. Simplify x4 ÷ x4
5. Which is bigger 13/3 or 81/20 ?
The New Maths Exam Questions Q1. Here is part of a price list for a fruit and vegetable stall.
The Government says we should eat 5 portions of fruit and vegetables every day.
A portion is an item of fruit or 100 g of vegetables.
Dita has £10 to spend on fruit
and vegetables for one week. She wants to buy at least
two different fruits and two different vegetables.
Show one way of buying fruit and vegetables so that she has 5-a-day for one week
Ronan is designing a game. He has two sets of discs laid face down on a table. The first set of five discs are labelled 1, 3, 5, 7, 9. The second set of four discs are labelled 2, 4, 6, 8. Players turn over one disc, at random, from each set and add the numbers together. (a) Complete the table to show all the possible totals.
1 3 5 7 9
2 3 5 7
4 5
6
8
(b) What is the probability of getting a total less than six? ........................................................................................................................ Answer ................................................ (1)
(c) Ronan uses the game to raise money for charity. Each player pays 20 p to play the game. If a player gets a total of exactly 13 they win a bar of chocolate. It costs Ronan 50 p for each bar of chocolate. If 100 people play the game, show that Ronan should expect to raise £12.50 for charity. (4) (Total 7 marks)
Almost all subjects require these sort of writing skills e.g. Aqa Dance, ICT and Physics papers from last summer:
WHAT IS LITERACY?
THE TERM ‘LITERACY’ IS USED IN SEVERAL
WAYS:
the ability to read
the ability to read and write
a child’s ability to use spelling, grammar and
punctuation accurately
the ability to use language proficiently
It is qutie passilbe to read a txet with
a greta man y mistaeks becos we no
hwat we expetc to rade; the sense
is ont afectid untl we distreb the
construction of the the language
moving by sentences words or about
so not they correct are grammatically
WORK IN PAIRS AS PUPIL AND TEACHER. IN
THE FIRST TASK, THE STUDENT SHOULD READ
THE PASSAGE ALOUD THEN THE TEACHER
WILL ASK THE QUESTIONS AND CHECK THE
ANSWERS. EACH ANSWER MUST BE IN A FULL
SENTENCE (AND NOT A SINGLE WORD
ANSWER).
Hin Spfli was a lop. Alken he goes on a
denmore with Ghen. Spfli and Ghen sogat. Fect
in the sild they meet more lops. All the lops
dund and then festin.
Answer the following questions in full sentences:
1. What was Hin Spfli?
2. Where did Spfli and Ghen go?
3. What did Spfli and Ghen do?
4. Who did they meet in the sild?
5. What did the lops do after dund?
SWAP ROLES SO THAT THE TEACHER BECOMES THE
PUPIL. THE PUPIL SHOULD READ THE PASSAGE
ALOUD AND THE TEACHER NEEDS TO ENCOURAGE
AND HELP AS NECESSARY. IF THE PUPIL FINDS IT
DIFFICULT, TRY TO PROMPT THEM A LITTLE.
LITERACY SHOULD ALLOW US TO:
use speaking and listening to develop subject
knowledge
develop active reading strategies so students can
engage independently with subject information
demonstrate the sequence for writing and model the
process within a subject
support the learning and use of subject-specific
vocabulary
Autumn 1
Capital letters & full
stops
Spring 1
Key terms
including meanings,
spellings and use in
context
Summer 1
Purpose, audience &
form
Demonstrating and
appropriate style in
extended writing or
speech
Autumn 2
Structuring
language
including
paragraphing,
connectives,
headings and topic
sentences
Spring 2
Sentences &
Punctuation
including sentence
variety and accurate
control of a range of
punctuation
Summer 2
Consolidation of
communication skills
(Revisiting and
reinforcing the range
of skills as appropriate)
To record support for
your child
To help them as they
work rather than judge
them afterwards
Help pupils focus on
literacy in class
Home School Agreement (Student Planner)
The Parent/Guardian • Student attends regularly, on time, properly
equipped • Share concerns or problems that might affect
behaviour • Support school’s policies and code of behaviour • Support homework • Attend Parents’ Evenings and discussions • Signatures
What we are doing to help your child
• Tracking progress – focus on English and Maths • Specific preparation for challenging external exams • Enrichment for personal development and raising
achievement • Advice and guidance on future pathways • Transition to 16+ • High aspirations
What can you do to help your child?
• Communication • Supporting their learning
• Preparation for learning • Homework, coursework and revision • Learning environment at home • Dialogue
• “Work life balance” • The basics
• Attendance • Punctuality • Dress code • Behaviour
• High aspirations
The Key Stage 4 experience Students in Year 11 should have positive experiences in school: - PSHE - Active Year Council - End of Year Celebrations - Additional responsibilities/opportunities
How to help your child
• Support their learning • Homework • Part-time work • Interests out of school • Share concerns – 2 way • Form tutor: first port of call
Support and intervention - Subject specific - Tutor Mentoring - Positive Mentoring Scheme - Revision Skills Sessions/Exam Prep - New Directions
Key Dates
• 7th October Maths GCSE Mock/Geography & Chemistry Controlled Assessment starts
• 8th Oct English GCSE Mock
• 14th Oct English Speaking CA starts
• 22nd Oct Sixth Form Open Evening
• 5th Nov English GCSE Exam
• 6th Nov Maths GCSE Exam
• 8th Nov Maths GCSE Unit 2 Linear Exam
• 11th Nov Maths GCSE Unit 3 Linear Exam
Key Dates
• 13th Nov Tutor Review Day
• 18th Nov Biology CA starts
• 2nd Dec Year 11 Mock Exams
• 7th Jan MFL CA starts
• 15th Jan Mock Results Day
• 28th Jan Parents’ Evening
KEY DATES
• 10th Feb English CA starts
• 24th Feb MFL & Science CA starts
• 5th March Maths and English Results
• 12th May GCSE EXAMS START
• 23rd May Last day of Year 11
• 1st July Year 11 Prom
• 21st August GCSE Results Day
SUPPORT
- Subject specific
- Tutor Mentoring
- Positive Mentoring Scheme
- Revision Skills Sessions/Exam Prep
- New Directions
- Revision Workshops
Year 11 Life Skills
• Careers
• Exam Skills
• Health- Health Roadshow
• Road Safety
• Revision
Next Steps
• Careers work in Life Skills lessons
• Mock job interviews
• CV writing
• Personal Statement writing
• Careers Fair
16+ Options
In September 2013 the education leaving age will rise to 17 and from 2015 it will rise again, to 18.
Education after 16 doesn’t just mean staying at school full-time: your child can stay at school, go to college, or take up an apprenticeship or a part-time training course. They can earn money and learn new skills at the same time if they want to. The main qualifications available are: • Diplomas: providing the background for a range of careers • Vocational qualifications: for young people who already know what career they
want to follow and need training for specific jobs • A levels: offered as specific mainly academic subjects • Functional Skills: This qualification can continue to form part of the Diploma,
Foundation Learning and included in some Apprenticeship frameworks • Foundation Learning: has been developed for low attaining 14-19 year olds to help
raise participation, attainment and progress
The Sixth Form- Process of application
• Open Evening 22nd October
• Apply early- November
• 12th November- Taster Day
• Feb Interviews SLT/AL
• June Orientation Day
• 21st July Results Day- Complete enrolment to the Sixth Form
Opportunities
• English Clinic- Tuesday 3-4
• New Directions- Wednesday 3-4.30
• Maths Clinic- Thursday 3-4
CAREERS FAIR
• Year 10/11 Careers Fair
• Great success last year
• Wednesday 9th October 2013
• Open to all Year 11 students and parents