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Jon Lawrence, HeadteacherJon Lawrence, Headteacher

In keeping with our commitment to the environment we are not providing paper copies of this power-pointIn keeping with our commitment to the environment we are not providing paper copies of this power-point

An introduction to secondary school An introduction to secondary school and Sir James Smith’s and Sir James Smith’s

Enjoy and Achieve

Oct 2012

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3 big messages to go away with…3 big messages to go away with…

1.1. Education dividend & graduate Education dividend & graduate premiumpremium

2.2. Parents and the 80:20 ruleParents and the 80:20 rule

3.3. English Baccalaureate English Baccalaureate CertificateCertificate

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Your child can do well at SJSYour child can do well at SJS

A*-C% in core subjectsA*-C% in core subjectsA*-C in option subjectsA*-C in option subjects

A*-A above 20%A*-A above 20%

A*-C important entry requirement A*-C important entry requirement for most jobsfor most jobs

A*-A shows teaching is good A*-A shows teaching is good enough to allow the brightest enough to allow the brightest

pupils to do wellpupils to do well

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A*-C in core subjects 2012A*-C in core subjects 2012

English Language …………..70%English Language …………..70%English Literature…………… 69%English Literature…………… 69%Mathematics………………… 61%Mathematics………………… 61%Science Core (Yr10)…………65%Science Core (Yr10)…………65%Science Additional (Yr11)… 80%Science Additional (Yr11)… 80%Science – Biology……………83%Science – Biology……………83%Science – Chemistry……… 91%Science – Chemistry……… 91%Science – Physics…………...83%Science – Physics…………...83%

5 ‘good’ GCSEs

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A*-C in other subjects 2012A*-C in other subjects 2012

Art 91%Art 91%

Catering Catering 43%43%

Design Tech Design Tech 32%32%

Drama 83%Drama 83%

Film Studies 67%Film Studies 67%

French French 46%46%

Geography 79%Geography 79%

German 84%German 84%

History 70%History 70%

ICT 60%ICT 60%

Mor & Eth 50%Mor & Eth 50%

Music Music 33%33%

“In-school variablity”

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A*-A grades above 20% 2012A*-A grades above 20% 2012

Art 22%Art 22%French 32%French 32%Geography 29%Geography 29%German 39%German 39%History 24%History 24%PE 37%PE 37%Biology 21%Biology 21%Chemistry 30%Chemistry 30%Physics 29%Physics 29%

Achieving an ‘A’ Achieving an ‘A’ grade: SJS = 11.6% grade: SJS = 11.6% and nationally =7.3%and nationally =7.3%Achieving an ‘A*-A’ Achieving an ‘A*-A’ grade: SJS = 37% grade: SJS = 37% and nationally 22.4%and nationally 22.4%

Teaching is good enough to allow the brightest to achieve at the highest level

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Didn’t they do well: A*/A gradesDidn’t they do well: A*/A grades

5 or more A*/A grades (11 students):5 or more A*/A grades (11 students):Katie L 11A* (11)Katie L 11A* (11)Bryony M 8A*, 3A,1B (11)Bryony M 8A*, 3A,1B (11)Steven T 4A*, 7A, M (11)Steven T 4A*, 7A, M (11)Charlotte A H 1A*, 10A,1C (11)Charlotte A H 1A*, 10A,1C (11)Emily B 6A*, 4A (10)Emily B 6A*, 4A (10)Irena H 3A*, 7A, 1B, 1C (10)Irena H 3A*, 7A, 1B, 1C (10)Ellie P 3A*, 4A, 3B (7)Ellie P 3A*, 4A, 3B (7)Charlotte H 3A*,3A,,4B (6)Charlotte H 3A*,3A,,4B (6)Joe S 1A*,5A,1B,2C (6)Joe S 1A*,5A,1B,2C (6)Ellie B 6A,4B (6)Ellie B 6A,4B (6)Jack B 1A*,4A,4B,2C (5) 8 girls + 3 boys Jack B 1A*,4A,4B,2C (5) 8 girls + 3 boys

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A*/A grades as % cohortA*/A grades as % cohort

10 or more A*/A 5%10 or more A*/A 5%5 or more A*/A 11%5 or more A*/A 11%3 or more A*/A 27% 3 or more A*/A 27% 1 or more A*/A 36%1 or more A*/A 36%12 achieved an A* or 11.53%12 achieved an A* or 11.53%

National 22.4% achieved an A*/ANational 22.4% achieved an A*/ANational 7.3% achieved an A*National 7.3% achieved an A*

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Students scoring over 520pts and 580 ptsStudents scoring over 520pts and 580 pts (520 equiv to 10 As and 580 10A*s(520 equiv to 10 As and 580 10A*s

758 Katie L758 Katie L671 Steven T671 Steven T670 Irena H670 Irena H666 Bryony M666 Bryony M634 Eliza B634 Eliza B618 CA H618 CA H604 X KC604 X KC580 Kurtis M580 Kurtis M567 Jordan F567 Jordan F564 George B/Jack 564 George B/Jack

556 Emily B556 Emily B553 Steven R553 Steven R552 Mawgan S552 Mawgan S546 Lily H546 Lily H529 Richard F529 Richard F522 Bryony J, Jack W, 522 Bryony J, Jack W, Rosie TRosie T520 Ellie P520 Ellie P

20 students 19% cohort20 students 19% cohort 10 boys 10 girls10 boys 10 girls

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If you want your child to…If you want your child to…

Get the most out of schoolGet the most out of schoolSucceed at secondary schoolSucceed at secondary schoolHave the best possible choice and Have the best possible choice and chances for Post 16 studychances for Post 16 studyGain the best possible grades and Gain the best possible grades and experience employers are looking forexperience employers are looking forStart the right apprenticeship at the right Start the right apprenticeship at the right levellevelGo to the best university Go to the best university

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Home and school working togetherHome and school working togetherEngagement and partnership: the ‘triangle of success’Engagement and partnership: the ‘triangle of success’(based on the principle that every child matters and every parent should be (based on the principle that every child matters and every parent should be

involved)involved)

Outcome ofOutcome of

effective triangulation:effective triangulation:Improved communicationImproved communication

Greater engagementGreater engagement

Sustainable improvementSustainable improvement

Children do betterChildren do better

School

Parent Student

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Proportion of student success Proportion of student success attributable to parental involvementattributable to parental involvement

80% 80% 20% down to schools20% down to schools

Yet 72% of parents said they wanted more involvement in their child’s education

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How to keep your 80%: How to keep your 80%: support teachers, school and educationsupport teachers, school and education

Insist on good attendance (95%) and punctualityInsist on good attendance (95%) and punctualityMake sure conditions are optimal for homework – Make sure conditions are optimal for homework – lots of students lots of students use late buses and complete homework in schooluse late buses and complete homework in schoolAlways support the school with uniform, never let your child dictate Always support the school with uniform, never let your child dictate to you – to you – the majority do not wear trainers! Uniform is about attitudethe majority do not wear trainers! Uniform is about attitudeEncourage participation in extra-curricular activities – Encourage participation in extra-curricular activities – those that do those that do have a more positive attitude towards staff and schoolhave a more positive attitude towards staff and schoolNever denigrate teachers – Never denigrate teachers – it undermines confidenceit undermines confidenceAvoid placing your own educational experience before that of the Avoid placing your own educational experience before that of the child’s – child’s – “I was never good at maths either”“I was never good at maths either”Create/encourage academic settings e.g. age appropriate books, Create/encourage academic settings e.g. age appropriate books, newspapers, knowledge rich TV programmes – newspapers, knowledge rich TV programmes – knowing things is knowing things is importantimportantTake every opportunity to point out the importance of school, Take every opportunity to point out the importance of school, qualifications and education generallyqualifications and education generally

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The other reason why education mattersThe other reason why education mattersJobs,Jobs, qualifications and earnings !qualifications and earnings !

Degree or equivalent ….£1,819,792 108%Degree or equivalent ….£1,819,792 108%A levels………………….£1,233,024 41%A levels………………….£1,233,024 41%5 ‘good’ GCSEs ………£1,022,112 17%5 ‘good’ GCSEs ………£1,022,112 17%Low grade GCSEs …£978,848 12%Low grade GCSEs …£978,848 12%No qualifications………….£873,392 0No qualifications………….£873,392 0

And if you don’t think qualifications matter go to And if you don’t think qualifications matter go to YouTube: YouTube: Shift HappensShift Happens

……because the rest of the world does.because the rest of the world does.

‘Education dividend’ or ‘graduate premium’

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School Leadership Team 2012-13School Leadership Team 2012-13

KristienCarrington

AH

Bob Pearcey

Rachael Russell

Mark Chapman

Michele Bacchus

SBM

Kathy PearceyDeputy

Jon Lawrence

Heads of House & SENCO

Senior Team

Extended Leadership TeamExtended Leadership TeamResp: Attainment, progress, safeguarding & welfareResp: Attainment, progress, safeguarding & welfare

Mr ChapmanChydeme

& Landeme

Mrs RussellSENCO

Mr PearceyPoldeme

&Tredeme

How well is my child doing? Is s/he working hard enough? Is s/he happy and safe?

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Schools have changed since you were Schools have changed since you were 11-16…but some things haven’t11-16…but some things haven’t

Writing – clearly, accurately and audience (IT is Writing – clearly, accurately and audience (IT is a tool like a pen – it doesn’t negate writing)a tool like a pen – it doesn’t negate writing)Reading – with understanding, for pleasure, for Reading – with understanding, for pleasure, for knowledge (come on boys)knowledge (come on boys)Hard work – without which progress will be Hard work – without which progress will be hindered ( laid back doesn’t work)hindered ( laid back doesn’t work)Trying – even though it might be difficult at first Trying – even though it might be difficult at first (90% perspiration 10% inspiration)(90% perspiration 10% inspiration)Good behaviour – behaviour for learning Good behaviour – behaviour for learning (maximising time in classroom and at home)(maximising time in classroom and at home)

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The Education JourneyThe Education Journey

PHASE 1. Primary 3-11 (EYFS + KS1 + PHASE 1. Primary 3-11 (EYFS + KS1 + KS2)KS2)PHASE 2. Secondary 11-16 (KS3 + KS4)PHASE 2. Secondary 11-16 (KS3 + KS4)

Leave with English Baccalaureate CertificateLeave with English Baccalaureate Certificate

PHASE 3. Post 16/Tertiary 16-18 (age18)PHASE 3. Post 16/Tertiary 16-18 (age18)

PHASE 4. Education, Emp, TrainingPHASE 4. Education, Emp, Training

All children have to stay in education/training until 18

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Raising the participation age (RPA)Raising the participation age (RPA)

The Government is increasing the age to which all young The Government is increasing the age to which all young people in England must continue in education or training, people in England must continue in education or training, requiring them to continue until the end of the academic year in requiring them to continue until the end of the academic year in which they turn 17 from 2013 and until their 18th birthday from which they turn 17 from 2013 and until their 18th birthday from 2015. (current Yr8 onwards)2015. (current Yr8 onwards)Raising the participation age (RPA) does not mean young Raising the participation age (RPA) does not mean young people must stay in school; they will able to choose one of the people must stay in school; they will able to choose one of the following options post-16: following options post-16: full-time education, such as school, college or home education full-time education, such as school, college or home education an apprenticeship an apprenticeship part-time education or training if they are employed, self-part-time education or training if they are employed, self-employed or volunteering full-time (which is defined as 20 employed or volunteering full-time (which is defined as 20 hours or more a week). hours or more a week).

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Typical student progressionTypical student progression

GCSEs in 5 ‘good’ GCSEs including grade GCSEs in 5 ‘good’ GCSEs including grade ‘C’ or above in English and mathematics ‘C’ or above in English and mathematics (L2) (L2)

66thth Form/College – start 4 or 5 AS (L3), Form/College – start 4 or 5 AS (L3), Apprenticeship, vocational, employment Apprenticeship, vocational, employment

University first degree e.g. BSc (L6)University first degree e.g. BSc (L6)

Apprenticeships, employmentApprenticeships, employment Post graduate course eg M.A. (L7) Post graduate course eg M.A. (L7)

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What about those children who are What about those children who are going to struggle to get grade ‘C’s?going to struggle to get grade ‘C’s?

Children develop at different ratesChildren develop at different ratesThe ‘old system’ didn’t care that muchThe ‘old system’ didn’t care that muchSchools are better at helping all childrenSchools are better at helping all childrenEducation and training now compulsory up Education and training now compulsory up to 18, there is more timeto 18, there is more timeThere are now different courses, There are now different courses, qualifications and pathways to cater for qualifications and pathways to cater for later learners later learners

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Owen always wanted to work with animals but he left Owen always wanted to work with animals but he left school with fewer GCSEs than he needed. (L1)school with fewer GCSEs than he needed. (L1)

He started a BTec in Animal Care (L2) ; moved on to a He started a BTec in Animal Care (L2) ; moved on to a National Diploma in Animal Management (L3)…National Diploma in Animal Management (L3)…

Then a Foundation Degree in Zoological Conservation Then a Foundation Degree in Zoological Conservation (L5), which was awarded by the University of Plymouth.(L5), which was awarded by the University of Plymouth.

Owen now has his dream job – as a zoo keeper at Owen now has his dream job – as a zoo keeper at Newquay Zoo .Newquay Zoo .

Owen’s storyOwen’s story‘You might not be academic at school but you can still get where you want to be’‘You might not be academic at school but you can still get where you want to be’

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L8: DoctorateL8: DoctorateL7: Masters DegreeL7: Masters DegreeL6: DegreeL6: DegreeL5: HND, Foundation Degrees, Dip of HEL5: HND, Foundation Degrees, Dip of HEL4: Cert of H.E., L4CertL4: Cert of H.E., L4CertL3: A Levels, L3 Certificate or Nat DiplomasL3: A Levels, L3 Certificate or Nat DiplomasL2: L2 NVQ, GCSEs A*-CL2: L2 NVQ, GCSEs A*-CL1: L1 GCSEs D-GL1: L1 GCSEs D-GEntry Level Entry Level

National Qualifications FrameworkNational Qualifications FrameworkThe Education LadderThe Education Ladder

…because there are so many different qualification other than just GCSE and A Level

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After Sir Jim’s: student destinationsAfter Sir Jim’s: student destinations

Bodmin College 11-18Bodmin College 11-18Budehaven School 11-18Budehaven School 11-18Cornwall College 16+ Cornwall College 16+ Launceston College 11-18Launceston College 11-18Truro College 16+Truro College 16+Wadebridge School 11-18Wadebridge School 11-18Other places Other places And then onto uni, training, employment…And then onto uni, training, employment…

KS3 Curriculum: time allocation 2011-2012Subject Yr 7 Yr 8 Yr 9 %KS

1 English 3 3 3 122 Maths 3 3 3 123 Science 3 3 3 12

364 Art 1 1 1 45 Drama 1 1 1 46 Fr or Ger 3 3 3 127 Games 2 2 2 88 Geography 2 2 2 89 History 2 2 2 8

10 ICT 1 1 1 411 Music 1 1 1 412 R.E. 1 1 1 413 Technology 2 2 2 8

64TOTALS 25 25 25 100

Citizenship and other non-subject elements deliveredthrough special event days and tutorial programme

KS4 Curriculum: time allocation 2011-2012Subject Yr10 Yr 11 %p.a. GCSEEnglish 3 3 12 2Maths 3 3 12 1Sci 5 4 18 2Mor & Ethics 1 2 6 1Games 2 2 8 0ICT 1 1 4 1Core 3days 15 15 60 7Option 1 2 3 10 1Option 2 3 2 10 1Option 3 2 3 10 1Option 4 3 2 10 1or Voc P'way 10 10 EquivOpt 2 days 10 10 40 ?Total hrs 25 25 100% 10.5It is possible to attain up to 13 GCSE grades.

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Practical Learning PathwayPractical Learning Pathway

Agriculture NVQ L1*Agriculture NVQ L1*

Animal care NVQ L1*Animal care NVQ L1*

Horticulture NVQ L1Horticulture NVQ L1

Conservation NVQ L1Conservation NVQ L1

Horse Care NVQ L1/2Horse Care NVQ L1/2

Animal Care BTEC L2Animal Care BTEC L2

M. Vehicle ABC L1*M. Vehicle ABC L1*

Public Ser BTEC L1*Public Ser BTEC L1*

Sports Studies L1Sports Studies L1

Construction NVQ L1*Construction NVQ L1*

Salon Ser VRQ L1Salon Ser VRQ L1

H&B L1/ L2*H&B L1/ L2*

Practical courses are Practical courses are offered by the school offered by the school but use College but use College facilities & lecturersfacilities & lecturers

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Opportunities outside of timetabled lessonsOpportunities outside of timetabled lessons

SportsSports

Art ClubArt Club

Ty ClubsTy Clubs

DanceDance

Drama productionsDrama productions

DoE Award SchemeDoE Award Scheme

Geography WorkshopsGeography Workshops

Film ClubFilm Club

Gardening ClubGardening Club

Careers researchCareers research

IT ClubIT Club

Maths workshopsMaths workshops

SuccessmakerSuccessmaker

Science ClubScience Club

Music Bands/EnsemblesMusic Bands/Ensembles

Study SupportStudy Support

And others…And others…

Fact: Children who have hobbies, join clubs, participate in extra-curricular activitiesdo better at school and are more successful in life.

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Listening to studentsListening to students

SJS is keen to involve students in the life of the school by SJS is keen to involve students in the life of the school by creating opportunities for all pupils to be involved in discussion creating opportunities for all pupils to be involved in discussion

and decision making about their school experienceand decision making about their school experience

Student Councils (Tutor, Deme, School)Student Councils (Tutor, Deme, School)

Student questionnaires/focus groups/PASSStudent questionnaires/focus groups/PASS

PrefectsPrefects

Prefect Leadership TeamPrefect Leadership Team

Link Governors – working lunch schemeLink Governors – working lunch scheme

Evaluation by subject staffEvaluation by subject staff

Student Associate GovernorsStudent Associate Governors

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What do we do about bullying?What do we do about bullying?

FACEBOOK mainly girls…FACEBOOK mainly girls…Ask students about it. (Nov LA anti-bullying campaign)Ask students about it. (Nov LA anti-bullying campaign)School, bus, to/from school, evening/weekendSchool, bus, to/from school, evening/weekendTake it seriously: all reports will be followed upTake it seriously: all reports will be followed upAnti-bullying policy: reviewed every yearAnti-bullying policy: reviewed every yearAnti-bullying figures reviewed by governorsAnti-bullying figures reviewed by governorsPeer mentoring: training students to helpPeer mentoring: training students to helpABC ‘experts’ABC ‘experts’Anti-bullying work in curriculum & assembly: reinforcementAnti-bullying work in curriculum & assembly: reinforcementEarly intervention EI: contact the school soonerEarly intervention EI: contact the school soonerInvolve parents/other experts/police: work togetherInvolve parents/other experts/police: work togetherExclude: where perpetrators continueExclude: where perpetrators continueGirls > boysGirls > boys

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The English Baccalaureate The English Baccalaureate CertificateCertificate

We already have the E BaccWe already have the E Bacc

Sir Jim’s is one of the few schools to have Sir Jim’s is one of the few schools to have pushed this for the last six yearspushed this for the last six years

Mr Gove now wants this to be the main Mr Gove now wants this to be the main outcome for students.outcome for students.

Current Yr7 will be the first cohort to ‘sit’ Current Yr7 will be the first cohort to ‘sit’ EBacc subjects 2015 and leave school EBacc subjects 2015 and leave school with the EBC 2017with the EBC 2017

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English BaccalaureateEnglish Baccalaureate

English language English language

MathematicsMathematics

Science (biology, chemistry, physics)Science (biology, chemistry, physics)

Humanities (either geography or history)Humanities (either geography or history)

MFL (French, German)MFL (French, German)

This means students will have only two This means students will have only two other optionsother options

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Bod, Bude, Laun, SJS, WadeBod, Bude, Laun, SJS, Wade

EBacc 2012EBacc 2012

14.414.4%, 13.3%, 11%, 9%, 8.8% %, 13.3%, 11%, 9%, 8.8%

English 2012 (7English 2012 (7thth/31 Cornish schools)/31 Cornish schools)

68.368.3%, 67.1%, 64.5%, 63.6%, 54%%, 67.1%, 64.5%, 63.6%, 54%

Maths 2012 (27Maths 2012 (27thth/31 Cornish schools)/31 Cornish schools)

76.1%, 65.4%, 63.8%, 76.1%, 65.4%, 63.8%, 60.660.6%, 59.2%%, 59.2%

(9 schools within 59%-64%)(9 schools within 59%-64%)

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IssuesIssues

Improve results in GCSE Fr, Cat, DT and Improve results in GCSE Fr, Cat, DT and MusicMusic

New SL Music, support in Fr, Cat and DTNew SL Music, support in Fr, Cat and DTImprove maths outcomes amongst boysImprove maths outcomes amongst boys

Targeted intervention, additional staffingTargeted intervention, additional staffingMake sure more of our T&L is better more Make sure more of our T&L is better more of the timeof the time

Continue to focus on improving what Continue to focus on improving what happens in the classroom happens in the classroom

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Thank you for listening.Thank you for listening.Any questions?Any questions?

1.1. Education dividend & graduate Education dividend & graduate premiumpremium

2.2. Parents and the 80:20 ruleParents and the 80:20 rule3.3. English Baccalaureate CertificateEnglish Baccalaureate Certificate