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!