Web viewWELCOME TO YEAR 11 AT BBEC. A note from students. Hello to all Year 11 students and welcome to your last year of secondary school! This year is the year

WELCOME TO YEAR 11 AT BBECA note from students

Hello to all Year 11 students and welcome to your last year of secondary school!

This year is the year that will determine the rest of your life and because of this you need to stay alert and knuckle down. This year will not be easy, but trust us, hard work will pay off in the long run. This year is the year of GCSEs, re-sits and lots of revision, so here are a few tips on how to survive it.

Make sure that you can handle the work load that you are given and, if needs be, take a break from the revision, eat an ice-cream or go watch Coronation Street, and then go back to it. Working under too much pressure and stress will only make you struggle more and forget what you are trying to revise!

If you are struggling to handle all the pressure from exams and coursework (trust us there will be a massive amount of pressure) go see your subject teachers and talk to them, as they are there to make sure you do well, not make you stress out over the revision, for example they may help by holding 1 to 1 sessions to help you in areas that you are struggling with. They are not there to make your education as boring as possible, they're there to help you get somewhere in life.

Try your hardest to not get caught up in missing homework; it's there to make sure you do well and know what you are doing. If you do get backed up on homework, tell your teacher before the deadline to see whether there are any sessions or help for you to complete your workload. Towards the end of the year, when some subjects are ending, you will be able to use that time to do coursework for other subjects.

It is never too early to plan for the next stage, whether it is the Sixth Form, College or an apprenticeship you are thinking about. If you have an idea about what you would like to do, where you would like to go or even if you have no idea, the sixth form and Colleges will be holding open days from October onwards, so check websites for their next open days!

There is no end of year trip because most Year 11 courses end in May and June. Instead of the end of year trip, you have Prom! Just like the end of year trips in previous years, your attendance and points affect if you can go and what you have to pay. Prom committee is a good way to get your ideas across and help make the perfect Prom a reality. You will be notified about prom in the early months of the new year.

Take advantage of any revision sessions offered to you in your GCSE subjects as they really do help, even though many of them may be held on weekends or during holidays - they are designed to help you get the grades you need, and on the plus side, many include a free lunch!

Remember that Year 11 is a difficult year and it is definitely not going to be easy, but this is no reason to not enjoy it. Remember to have fun, hang with your mates, especially as some will be going their separate ways in June/July. Work hard and you will do great.

Best of luck

WELCOME TO YEAR 11 AT BBECWorking Together For Success

We hope you will find the information in this Year Guide useful for helping you to understand the various aspects of your child’s school life and the curriculum s/he will access in this current year at Buttershaw. Please keep this booklet for reference throughout the year and feel free to bring it with you to Parents' Days and Parents' Evenings. Please contact us to discuss any concerns or issues you may have with regard to the information and guidance we have set out in the following pages.

Key Staff for you to contact: Your child's Achievement Tutor Mr Ingham – Achievement Leader for Year 11 Mrs Baker - Pastoral Manager for Year 11 Mr Fox – Director of Pastoral Management Mrs Porter – Assistant Headteacher (Students) Mrs Kealy – Special Needs Coordinator Subject Teachers (see your child's Timetable) Subject Achievement Leaders (see curriculum Pages) Ms Sweeney – Deputy Headteacher (Curriculum) Mr Humphreys – Associate Headteacher (Students)

Key Dates:

Staff Training Day Tuesday 1 September 2015School opens for Y7/12 students Wednesday 2 September 2015School opens for remainder of students Thursday 3 September 20153

School closes Friday 16 October 2015School opens Monday 2 November 2015

School closes Friday 18 December 2015School opens Monday 4 January 2016

School closes Friday 12 February 2016School opens Monday 22 February 2016

School closes Thursday 24 March 2016School opens Monday 11 April 2016

School closed – May Day Monday 2 May 2016

School closes Friday 27 May 2016School opens Monday 6 June 2016

Staff Training Day Monday 4 July 2016School closes for Summer Holidays Friday 22 July 2016

Parent Consultations: Parents’ Day – Tuesday 15 September 3-8pm Year 11 IAG Interviews – w/c 2 November & w/c 9 November Year 11 Parents’ Evenings – Thursday 14 January 5-8pm

THE SCHOOL DAYThere are two different timings for the school day in the week. The timings will be the same from Monday to Thursday and will differ on Friday as below.

Monday to FridayYour child should arrive at school at the latest by 8.30 to allow for entrance mat checks on uniform, planners, reading books, pencil case and writing equipment. It is expected that all of these items will be brought every day to school by your child. Students can arrive at school from 8am to get breakfast in the atrium or the Green room.

SCHOOL DAY

Monday - Thursday Period 1 8.40 - 9.40Period 2 9.40 - 10.40Period 3 10.40 - 11.15BreakYears 10 & 11 10.40 - 10.55Years 7, 8 & 9 11.15 - 11.30

Period 4 11.30 - 12.30Period 5/Lunch 12.30 - 2.00Period 6 2.00 - 3.00

Study Plus Time 3.00 onwards

FridayPeriod 1 8.40 - 9.40Period 2 9.40 - 10.40Break Year 10&11 9.40-9.55, period 2 9.55-10.55Break Year 7, 8, 9: 10.40-10.55Period 3 10.55 - 11.55Period 4/Lunch 11.55 - 1.25Period 5 1.25 - 2.25

Study Plus Time 2.25 onwards (to include a Year 7 club)

Lunches are as follows:Monday - ThursdayYr10/11 12.30pmYr7 1pmYr8/9 1.30pmFridayYr10/11 11.55amYr7 12.25pmYr8/9 12.55pm

Period 7 3.00 until 4.00 Monday to Thursday.Your child can access our library or one of our many after school clubs for sports, performing arts, community activities, enterprise events, subject clubs or for homework and intervention to support learning. Many of these activities and more new ones will run again this year. If students wish to complete homework at school 3.00-4.00pm, homework rooms will be supervised with full access to ICT and other resources.

THE SCHOOL UNIFORM AND RESOURCESSchool Uniform

We expect high standards from our students with regard to the school uniform code, and ask that you wear your uniform correctly at all times:

Black school blazer with the school badge embroidered on the breast pocket A school tie for the correct year group A plain white shirt buttoned at the collar Tailored black trousers only, no skinny trousers or leggings Dark plain socks Plain black leather or leather type shoes (low heel, no boots or trainers) with no logos or markings Black shalwar kameez or pyjama are acceptable as school uniform but a blazer, shirt and tie must be

worn Scarves or headbands, when worn, must be black or white Black school jumpers or cardigans bearing the school logo may be worn under the school blazer during

cold weather

Coats must not be carried or worn inside school &must be kept in lockers or bags.

PE UniformA black badged polo shirt, rugby shirt, and black jogging bottoms.

Jewellery is limited to the following:

A watch and a discreet pair of ear studs may be worn (one stud per ear). No other jewellery is allowed and may be confiscated. For health & safety reasons any other type of body piercing is not allowed.

General appearance

We insist on blazers, ties and black shoes being worn and shirts tucked in to support our high standards within the community.

We are responsible for students on their journey to and from school so we also check that our uniform is worn correctly on leaving the school site.

We challenge extreme hair styles and hair colour – we expect a natural hair colour and smart appearance for school.

Making Good ChoicesValues, attitudes and consistency

Our Values What they mean at BBEC

Wisdom We make good decisions

Integrity We always do the right thing

Justice We understand that everyone is of equal value

Compassion We have empathy and respect for others

Ambition We have a determination to reach our goals

As well as determining what we expect of students, our values underpin all our decisions, what we expect of ourselves and how we hold each other to account.

All students should model our school values at all times; students must demonstrate good attitudes in the way they dress, speak and act. Students need to show responsibility and to act in the best interests of the whole school community.

To exemplify our values we have a series of basic expectations. These expectations have been devised by teachers and students and are displayed in every classroom.

Expectation

Be ready to learn

Always do as the teacher asks

Put your hand up to speak

Take pride, be productive all lesson

Homework is a crucial part of your child’s education and the role of parents in supporting and encouraging children to complete homework is very important. Students’ success is directly linked to how well they are able to learn and revise outside the classroom.

We ask that you try to provide a regular time slot and a quiet space at home to do work.

School also provides facilities for students to stay after school to complete homework 3pm-4pm.

In Years 7-10, homework is set according to a timetable which will be published on the website – students will also write this in their planner.

In Year 11, students should receive homework from every lesson in an examination subject.

HOMEWORK

REWARDS & SANCTIONS

REWARDSWe always aim to focus on the positive and have a range of rewards for students who ‘do the right thing’. Reward Points: staff will allocate points to your account in recognition of positive behaviour, ef-

fort and achievement in lessons and around school Rising Stars: as well as informing you about progress during the year, you will also receive a ‘star

rating’ which will relate to your attitudes in class (see next page) Rewards activities: free termly activities for students who meet certain criteria for attendance and

behaviour, and an invitation to a theme park trip – free, partial or full payment depending on be-haviour and attitudes around school

Awards and GraduationStudents who achieve the progress we expect and also prove their commitment in other areas of school life are eligible for school awards. These are awarded at gold, silver and bronze levels.

At the end of each year, we also assess students to judge whether they are able to graduate from the year group to the next. Graduation can also be awarded with merit or distinction.

SANCTIONSIn lessons, students are given two chances in the form of warnings for any behaviour that prevents the learning of others.

Student behaviour has an impact on others; students should always be polite and respectful to each other and to staff in the school.

Sanction 1 Student is formally reminded of appropriate behaviour.Teacher clearly states that this is a verbal warning

Sanction 2 Teacher clearly states this this is a written warning. Teacher is to write ‘B’ in the student planner. Move seats if appropriate.

Sanction 3 Teacher states that this is a Yellow Card. Removal to an exit room. Student issued with 10 points.

Sanction 4 If an exit room is failed a Red Card can be issued. An automatic Red Card can also be given if the behaviour merits it. Student goes straight to BSU, receives a 1 hour detention and is issued with 20 points.

Serious Incident This will be dealt with by the pastoral team and SLT. Issued with 30 points.

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITYAt Buttershaw we place great importance on good attendance and punctuality. Our attendance has greatly improved over the last few years and as a school we take attendance very seriously.To improve punctuality we ask that students are inside the school building before 8.30am; this ensures a prompt start to lessons at 8.40am.

Days off school soon add up – missing lessons makes it hard to catch up and students have to work harder when they come back. Good attendance is rewarded every half term and includes: celebration assemblies, attendance certificates and other rewards.

The impact absence has on your attendanceSchool Target = 97%

How many days off to stay Green ?

If your child’s attendance falls below 95% it is a cause for concern and triggers school intervention which may include attendance challenges, the use of our school's Police Officer and Bradford Education Child Welfare Services. If interventions do not improve attendance, then further action will be taken resulting in a fine or possible court action.

Please help your child to maintain good attendance by booking doctor, dentist, optician appointments and shopping trips either in the school holidays, in the afternoon after school or at weekends. Holidays during term time will not be authorised.

If your child is absent from school for whatever reason, please call the school attendance line on Bradford 805692. When your child returns to school, please give them a note and the appointment card/hospital letter if appropriate to bring to the attendance office – you can also write a note in their planner.

Your child will bring home the school's 'Weekly Reporter' news sheet; this will also show your child's attendance to date. We encourage parents/carers to read this information and discuss the contents with your child.

Please support us, but more importantly your child's education, in maintaining good attendance. If you wish to know more about your child’s attendance figure or discuss anything related to attendance and punctuality, please ring the School Attendance Officer on Bradford 805692.

Attendance rate Total number of days off in a school year

80% 40

85% 30

90% 20

95% 10

97%

100%

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

STUDENT PLANNERS have been provided for students this year with a number of important sections: space to record the homework timetable

The Big Picture: a page to allow students to keep a record of their progress Revision timetable: in preparation for exam weeks Message board : if you have a query, please use this section and ask your child to show it to the tutor Diary section: for details of all homework, please sign in the space provided each week Literacy & keywords section for each subject.

Please monitor your child’s planner carefully and sign to say that you have seen it every weekend in the space provided.

INFORMATION, ADVICE & GUIDANCE (IAG)All students follow a programme of IAG from Yr7 to Yr13. Students are encouraged to look forward to form a plan leading towards their aspirations. The more students understand what will be required of their exam results and employability skills in order to get to where they want to be, the more likely they are to succeed.

All activities form part of each student’s lifeplan, and you will be invited to an IAG interview during the year to discuss this and your child’s progress and aspirations.

We will provide you with detailed reports throughout the year to help you check your child's progress within school. This information should be read in conjunction with the sample report page and the Progress Tracking page in this guide.

Your child's reports will include the following: Attendance information Total achievement points Total behaviour points KS2 results – results of national key stage 2 tests in English, maths and science taken at the end of

primary school GCSE target grades in English, maths and science – we set ambitious targets which are above national

expectations Subject information Assessment – current national curriculum levels (Y7 & Y8) Stars – this is based on attitude, effort in lessons and homework (please see Rising Stars page)

You will have electronic access throughout the year to your child’s half termly reports – you should also expect a report in the second week after every holiday, with the exception of the May half-term holiday. These will be available online, through our new system, but, should you prefer to receive paper copies, please let us know.

We are also developing electronic profiles for our students so that we can give your child and his/her future employers an overview of the support accessed and a record of his / her level of whole school participation. You should see more and more entries in these tables as the year progresses.

PROGRESS TRACKINGQuestions you might ask

“How do I know how well my child is doing?”

When your child starts at BBEC, we are expected to set GCSE Key Stage 4 targets (end of Year 11) based on your child's results from the Key Stage 2 SAT tests in English and maths at Primary School (end of Year 6).

When doing this we have to use the following guidelines to ensure your child achieves as well at our school as they would at any other school in the country. It is important that you know the following:

KS2 English and Maths Test ResultsStudents ACHIEVING LEVEL 4 across English and maths at KS2 (end of Year 6 – last year of Primary School) achieved on average in line with students nationally.Our expectation is that these students should go on to achieve at least:

Level 5a by the end of KS3 (end of Year 8) B grades (or equivalent) and above at GCSE (by the end of Year 11)

Students ABOVE LEVEL 4 achieved above average and should be aiming for: At least level 6a by the end of KS3 (end of Year 8) A grades (or equivalent) and above at GCSE (by the end of Year 11)

Students BELOW LEVEL 4 achieved below average and will be set targets to show: up to level 5 by the end of KS3 (end of Year 8) up to C (or equivalent) grade at GCSE (by the end of Year 11)

We measure how much progress our students are making quite closely by breaking each level down at Key Stage 3 into sublevels e.g. level 5a, 5b, 5c. In general terms, students in Year 7 and Year 8 will be set targets that will go up by 6 sublevels over 2 years.

So if your child starts Year 7 at level 4c, then s/he will be expected to get to at least level 4a by the end of Year 7, level 5a by the end of Year 8 and to grade B (or equivalent) by the end of a GCSE course.

As SAT tests are only used for English and maths, we are expected to use the average score in these subjects to set similar targets for all other subjects.The exception is for subjects that are not taught as an individual subject in primary school, (modern foreign languages, music, drama, art, technology). We set different targets for these subjects at first but expect much quicker progress over time for them to catch up to progress in other subjects later on.

GCSEs are changing! – From 2017/2018 onwards, GCSE grades will be replaced by numbers 1-9 (9 being the highest). We will provide more information in due course.

The main message here is to look carefully at where your child is throughout the year to make sure s/he doesn't start to fall behind – look at the star rating to see if good performance is linked to good attitudes and take time to congratulate your child on progress made – even if s/he still has some ground to make up.

THE YEAR 11 CURRICULUMOVERVIEW

Your child will study a range of subjects, some of which are compulsory and others chosen in Year 9. The following pages will give you a guide to the topics and skills covered on each of the courses offered by different subjects and will help you to think about how you can support your child's learning.

MINIMUM 5

Employers, colleges and other training providers are very strict about the need for at least 5 GCSE grade passes (A*-G) including GCSE grades in English and maths and we place extra emphasis on English and maths in particular to ensure your child has the same opportunities available to them as other students locally and nationally.

For access to University, students must have 5 GCSE grade passes (A*-C) including a GCSE grade C or above in BOTH English and maths, regardless of the course they would like to study. Students will not be accepted on to any university course without these, even if they go on to get 'A' grades in a number of other A Level courses.

INTERVENTION

Due to the importance of English and maths, key staff within school meet every fortnight to look at the progress made by students in these subjects. Mr Ingham, the Achievement Leader for Yr11, is the main contact for parents regarding intervention.

We identify students who require support and work on developing programmes and activities to help them. This is known as our INTERVENTION PROGRAMME and includes a range of events such as weekly workshops, holiday workshops, residential study sessions, educational trips, specialist support staff, one to one tuition, parent events and additional resources.

You may be invited to intervention events to work with us in supporting your child. We very much welcome your support and look forward to working with you.

English and English LiteratureACHIEVEMENT LEADER: Mrs M Parkinson

Cambridge iGCSE English and AQA Certificate in LiteratureHalf term 1 English exam preparation (including mock)

Directed writing Analysing texts Information retrieval and summarising

Completion of English literature coursework Introduction to speaking and listening (20% of English grade). 3-4 minute

presentation on any topic, followed by a 6-7 discussion of that topic.

Half term 2 English exam preparation (including mock) Directed writing Analysing texts Information retrieval and summarising

Half term 3 English literature coursework. 1500 word comparative essay of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ and one other text (Robert Cromier’s ‘Heroes’ or Edgar Allen Poe’s Short Stories)

Half term 4 Unseen poetry revision (paper one of English literature exam) Review of English literature coursework Speaking and listening examination

Half term 5 English exam preparation (including final mock) Directed writing Analysing texts Information retrieval and summarisingLiterature exam preparation (including mock) R.C. Sheriff’s ‘Journey’s End’ Unseen poetry

Half term 6 Cambridge iGCSE English – exam preparationDate to be confirmed.AQA English Literature – exam preparationDate to be confirmed.

How can you help your child?

Read texts studied and discuss with your child Discuss topics for speaking and listening Read and review English coursework Encourage use of web-based learning programs such as KS4 BBC Bitesize

How will your child's progress be assessed?

Coursework, moderated speaking and listening assessments, mock exams Half-termly assessments relating to areas of study

Mathematics

Foundation GCSE C–G gradesACHIEVEMENT LEADER: Miss V Haycock

What will your child be studying?Half term 1 Loci and constructions, transformations, congruence and

similarity, speed, distance and time, compound measures, real life graphs, angles, number facts, powers, bearings, and applying these skills to problem solving tasks

Half term 2 Number work, fractions, using a calculator, probability, graphs and charts, pie charts, perimeter and area, circumference and area of circles, formula, substitution, averages and range, co-ordinates, plotting graphs, and applying these skills to problem solving tasks

Half term 3 Algebra, expanding and simplifying, factorising, solving equations, inequalities, scatter diagrams, ratio and proportion, percentages, scale drawing, and applying these skills to problem solving tasks

Half term 4 Trial and improvement, data comparisons, angles, algebra, and applying these skills to problem solving tasks

Half term 5 Sequences, Pythagoras’ theorem, 2D and 3D shapes, tessellations, metric and imperial conversions, and applying these skills to problem solving tasks

How can you help your child? Provide your child with time in a quiet, organised place to work Supportive resources – www.mymaths.co.uk (LOGIN:butter

PASSWORD: percent)BBC bitesize

How will your child's progress be assessed? Marking of assessment books Ongoing formal assessments Formative assessment through every lesson Formative assessments every half term Consolidation and progression tasks Regular homework

Mathematics

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/

Higher GCSE A*-C gradesACHIEVEMENT LEADER: Miss V Haycock

What will your child be studying?Half term 1 Loci / constructions, scale drawings, transformations, similarity /

congruence, speed, distance / time, compound measures, real life graphs, angles on parallel lines / in shapes, bearings, indices, surds, standard form, pie charts, frequency polygons, problem solving tasks

Half term 2 Probability, inequalities, regions, area, upper and lower bounds, forming equations, substitution, trial and improvement, rearranging equations, averages and range, linear graphs, sequences, transformations of graphs, problem solving tasks

Half term 3 Expanding, simplifying and factorising expressions, solving equations and inequalities, surds, algebraic fractions, scatter diagrams, cumulative frequency, box plots, ratio and proportion, inverse and direct proportion, averages from a table, percentages, recurring decimals, sampling, problem solving tasks

Half term 4 Circle theorems, volume, similar shapes, algebra, algebraic proof, problem solving tasks

Half term 5 Pythagoras’ theorem, trigonometry, advanced graphs, histograms, simultaneous equations, solving equations graphically, vectors, problem solving tasks


Provide your child with time in a quiet, organised place to work Supportive resources – www.mymaths.co.uk (LOGIN:butter

PASSWORD: percent)BBC bitesize


Marking of assessment books Ongoing formal assessments Formative assessment through every lesson Formative assessments every half term Consolidation and progression tasks Regular homework

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/

Core ScienceACHIEVEMENT LEADER: D Rowe

What will your child be studying?

Term 1 & 2 Biology- Keeping healthy- Nerves and hormones- The use and abuse of drugs- Interdependence and adaptation- Energy and biomass in food chains- Waste materials from plants and animals- Genetic variation and its control- Evolution

Chemistry- Fundamental ideas- Limestone and building materials- Metals and their uses- Crude oil and fuels- Other useful substances from oil- Plant oil and their uses- Changes in the Earth and its atmosphere- Physics

Energy transfer- Energy efficiency- Usefulness of electrical appliances- Methods we use to generate electricity- Uses of waves

Students will also complete their Controlled Assessment

Term 3 Exam preparation / Exam revisionExam courseworkExam ( 3 Papers in June)


Make sure that your child knows when the appropriate exams are. Your child will be set homework every week. If they are finding it difficult support them or give their

science teacher a call. The school will provide your child with a revision guide. Please ensure that they use them

Look at their science book when they bring it home. Ask them about what they have been doing, talk through the comments that their teacher has made. Taking a regular interest in what they are doing will accelerate their progress.

Help student access online revision areas (BBC bitesize etc)


Work in class and at home will be monitoredAssessment after each topic in the form of exam questions1/2 termly tests and termly mocksISA coursework activities

Additional ScienceACHIEVEMENT LEADER: Mr Rowe


Term 1-2 Biology- Cells and simple cell transport- Tissues, organs and organ systems- Photosynthesis- Organisms and their environments- Proteins - their functions and uses- Aerobic and anaerobic respiration- Cell division and inheritance- Speciation

Chemistry- Structure and bonding- How structure influences properties and uses- Atomic structure, analysis and quantitative chemistry- Rates of reaction- Exothermic and endothermic reactions- Acids, bases and salts- Electrolysis

Physics- Forces and their effects- Kinetic energy of objects- Currents in electrical circuits- Using mains electricity safely and the power of appliances- What happens when radioactive substances decay- Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion

Students will also complete their Controlled Assessment

Term 3 Exam preparation / exam revisionExam (3 papers in May-June)


Make sure that your child knows when the appropriate exams are Your child will be set homework every week. If they are finding it difficult support them or give their

science teacher a call. The school will provide your child with a revision guide. Please ensure that they use them Look at their science book when they bring it home. Ask them about what they have been doing, talk

through the comments that their teacher has made. Taking a regular interest in what they are doing will accelerate their progress.




Triple Science – Biology, Chemistry & PhysicsACHIEVEMENT LEADER: Mr Rowe


Term 1 & 2 Biology- Movement of molecules in and out of cells- Transport systems in animals and plants- Homeostasis- Humans and their environments

Chemistry- The periodic table- Water- Calculating and explaining energy change- Further analysis and quantitative chemistry- The production of ammonia- Alcohols, carboxylic acids and esters

Physics- Medical applications of physics- Using physics to make things work- Keeping things moving

Students will complete their Controlled Assessments

Term 3 Exam preparation / exam revisionExam ( 3 Exams in May and June)


Make sure that your child knows when the appropriate exams are. Your child will be set homework every week. If they are finding it difficult support them or give their

science teacher a call. The school will provide your child with a revision guide. Please ensure that they use them. Look at their science book when they bring it home. Ask them about what they have been doing, talk

through the comments that their teacher has made. Taking a regular interest in what they are doing will accelerate their progress.




How can you help your child ?

Encourage consistent and prompt attendance to ensure achievementAttend community events and support fund raising events as they ariseAttend an annual 'Celebrate Success' event for the presentation of accreditations


A portfolio of evidence through completing modules which now accumulate credits. The completed modules are assessed continually through regularly held internal and external verification events.

Business StudiesCeFE Certificate

in Financial Education

ACHIEVEMENT LEADER: Andrew Mason


Half term 1

We will be beginning Unit 1: Finance, the Individual and Society. Students will understand the role of the citizen in the UK, the values held by citizens, and the impact they have on personal finance. The unit will also provide students with an understanding of the contribution of an individual to the economy of a country and the impact of external factors on personal financial plans.

Half term 2

We will be completing Unit 1 and taking an external exam - 20 stand-alone multiple-choice questions and 5 sets of stimulus material each with 3 associated questions (total marks 35). This component of the examination is to be completed in forty five minutes.

Half term 3

We will be beginning Unit 2: Practices of Managing Money. Students will understand the concept of financial planning and personal financial budgets. The unit will also provide students with an understanding of the impact on both the individual and society of spending and borrowing.

Half term 4

We will be completing Unit 2 and taking an external exam 15 stand-alone multiple-choice questions and 5 sets of stimulus material each with 4 associated questions (total marks 35). This component of the examination is to be completed in forty five minutes.

Half term 5

We will be beginning unit 3: Financial Capability, Work and Enterprise. This unit has been designed to provide learners with an understanding of how businesses manage money and the relationship between personal money management and business money management. The unit will also provide knowledge on the inter-relationship between the individual and business.

Half term 6

We will be completing Unit 3 and taking an external exam - pre-release case study requiring written response to 5 associated questions (total marks 25). This unit will also assess spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPAG) through the written responses (total marks 5). This component of the examination is to be completed in 1 hour.


The best way to support your child is to ask them what they have been learning in business that week. Talk to them about anything that has happened in the economy during the week.


Unit 1 consists of a 45 minute examination taken around November 2015 Unit 2 consists of a 45 minute examination taken around February 2016 Unit 3 consists of a 1 hour examination taken around May 2016

ICT ACHIEVEMENT LEADER: Mrs S SearsWhat will your child be studying?

Half term 1

Students will be working on the controlled assessment brief unit two activity one. They will learn how to:

gather and research for information create a logo and strapline update a database and use it to make a track list create an audio clip for local radio

Half term 2

Students will be working on the controlled assessment brief unit two activity 2. They will learn how to:

create a spread sheet to investigate possible costs for a community event produce recommendations to email to organisers create a digital advert to be emailed to local charities

Half term 3

Students will be working on the controlled assessment brief unit two activity 3 and 4. They will learn to how to:

create an animated banner create an e newsletter complete an evaluation of all the activities create an index page to allow access to all evidence

Half term 4

Students will be working on the examination unit 1. They will learn to think about mobile phones – personal digital devices that they use every

day – in a new and savvy way. Whilst exploring mobile phone technology and usage.

the use of the internet to buy and pay for goods internet-enhanced home entertainment

Half term 5

Students will be working on the examination unit 1. They will learn: Internet technologies and services that support working, learning and

socialising online concepts of ‘access anywhere’ and ‘always on’.

Half term 6 Students will be working on the examination unit 1. They will be focusing on exam preparation and revision in preparation for their exam in May.


The best way to support your child is to ask them what they have been learning in ICT that week. You could get them to demonstrate the skills they have gained as well.

You could also look through their work with them and suggest improvements – the more people that feed back, the better the work will be.


All of the units are first marked internally. Your child will receive written feedback from their teacher at exam board identified check points during the course. They will also receive verbal feedback from their teacher on a weekly basis as required. The marks are then moderated externally in May. The results are available in August.

Art & DesignACHIEVEMENT LEADER: Mrs S Hirst

What will your child be studying?Half Term 1 Unit 1: Portfolio: Still Life Drawing and Painting - Candidates will produce more than one

extended collection of work or project which demonstrates an ability to sustain work from initial starting points or project briefs to the realisation of intentions and include evidence of research, the development of ideas and meaningful links with critical / contextual sources.

Half Term 2: Unit 2: Preparation for ‘MOCK’ Externally Set Task: This mock will prepare students for the real EST in February. Candidates are required to elicit a personal response from one starting point or project brief within the paper for which they have been entered. They are expected to develop their own work informed by their preparatory studies and, in their total Externally Set Task submission, evidence coverage of all four assessment objectives.

Half Term 3: Unit 1: Portfolio: Completion of All Coursework ProjectsCandidates will ensure all coursework projects are completed and demonstrate their ability to sustain work from initial starting points or project briefs to the realisation of intentions and include evidence of research.

Half Term 4: Unit 2: Preparation for Externally Set Task: Candidates are required to elicit a personal response from one starting point or project brief within the paper for which they have been entered. They are expected to develop their own work informed by their preparatory studies and, in their total Externally Set Task submission, evidence coverage of all four assessment objectives.

Half Term 5: Unit 2: Externally Set Task: Candidates will produce a personal outcome in response to their chosen starting point. The period of focused study should take place under the conditions for practical examinations. The first session will be at least three hours.


Provide guidance and encouragement for research based homework tasks Support with developing drawing or design skills Visit local / national art galleries, parks and areas of interest Help with research into different artists' work – art books, internet etc Encourage your child to follow up any art & design interests they already have Encourage your child to look at a wide range of artistic styles Useful Websites: BBC BITESIZE: www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/art PINTEREST: www.pinterest.com STUDENT ART GUIDE: www.studentartguide.com


Using the AQA GCSE Assessment Criteria. Unit 1: worth 60% of overall marks Unit 2: external Examination is worth 40% Your child will have access to the assessment criteria which are used to improve performance. Half-term grades reported in line with whole school policy.

http://www.studentartguide.com/

http://www.pinterest.com/

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PhotographyACHIEVEMENT LEADER: Mrs S Hirst

What will your child be studying?Half term 1 Unit 1: Portfolio: Shadows/Portraits: Candidates will produce more than one

extended collection of work or project which demonstrates an ability to sustain work from initial starting points or project briefs to the realisation of intentions and include evidence of research, the development of ideas and meaningful links with critical / contextual sources.

Half term 2 Unit 2: Preparation for ‘MOCK’ Externally Set Task: This mock will prepare students for the real EST in February. Candidates are required to elicit a personal response from one starting point or project brief within the paper for which they have been entered. They are expected to develop their own work informed by their preparatory studies and, in their total Externally Set Task submission, evidence coverage of all four assessment objectives.

Half term 3 Unit 1: Portfolio: Completion of All Coursework ProjectsCandidates will ensure all coursework projects are completed and demonstrate their ability to sustain work from initial starting points or project briefs to the realisation of intentions and include evidence of research.

Half Term 4: Unit 2: Preparation for Externally Set Task: Candidates are required to elicit a personal response from one starting point or project brief within the paper for which they have been entered. They are expected to develop their own work informed by their preparatory studies and, in their total Externally Set Task submission, evidence coverage of all four assessment objectives.

Half Term 5: Unit 2: Externally Set Task: Candidates will produce a personal outcome in response to their chosen starting point. The period of focused study should take place under the conditions for practical examinations. The first session will be at least three hours.


Provide guidance and encouragement for research based homework tasks Support with developing photographic and composition skills Visit local / national art galleries, parks and areas of interest Help with research into different photographers’ work – art/photography books, internet etc Encourage your child to follow up any art & design interests they already have Encourage your child to look at a wide range of photographic styles Useful Websites: BBC BITESIZE: www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/art PINTEREST: www.pinterest.com STUDENT ART GUIDE: www.studentartguide.com


Using the AQA GCSE Assessment Criteria. Unit 1: Worth 60% of overall marks Unit 2: external examination is worth 40%. Your child will have access to the assessment criteria which is used to improve performance. Half-term grades reported in line with whole school policy.

http://www.studentartguide.com/

http://www.pinterest.com/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/art

MusicACHIEVEMENT LEADER: Mr R Horsfall

What will your child be studying?Half term 1 Music Sequencing – You will learn how computers and

software are capable of producing high-quality music. You will learn how to use a variety of effects, loops and processes to produce your music. Your finished piece of work will be an MP3.

The Music Industry – You will gain a good understanding of the music industry. You will look at different organisations and how they relate to each other, for example: Musicians’ Union and MCPS. You will find out about all of the various jobs from performer to technician.

Music Performance – During this unit you will rehearse and prepare for a final performance. You are required to keep a practice diary to chart your progress in preparation for a performance to an audience.

Managing a Music Product – You will work as part of a team producing an album or live concert. You may be a performer on the project or be involved in the organisation of it, either way you will have an important role.

Half term 2 Music Sequencing, The Music Industry, Music Performance, Managing a Music Product.





Performing ArtsACHIEVEMENT LEADER: Mr R Horsfall

What will your child be studying?Half term 1 UNIT 3 – Acting Skills

Half term 2 UNIT3 – Acting Skills

Half term 3 UNIT 1 – Individual Showcase

Half term 4 UNIT 1 – Individual Showcase

Half term 5 UNIT 2 – Preparation / Performance / Production

Half term 6 UNIT 2 – Preparation / Performance / Production

How can you help your child? Encourage independent research online and at the library to enhance written

coursework.

How will your child's progress be assessed? Coursework and performance work will be assessed internally against BTEC

criteria, and externally moderated

GeographyACHIEVEMENT LEADER: Mr R. Dowd

What will your child be studying?Half term 1 Fieldwork Investigation – Coastal Environment – Investigate processes along the Holderness

coastline. Controlled Assessment 15% of GCSE

Half term 2 Global Tourism – Key Concepts: In recent years increased opportunities to travel have turned many people into global consumers of tourism. The growth of global tourism has brought wealth to far-flung corners of the World but can have negative impacts on people and the environment. Consequently there is a need for careful management to ensure future sustainability

Half term 3 Urban Environments – Key ConceptsWhat are the opportunities and challenges created by urbanisation in developing countries?Geographical Issue Investigation Task 2 - Energy in the 21st Century – Discuss environmental issues associated with using natural resources as sources of energy. Controlled Assessment 10% of GCSE

Half term 4 Coastal Environments – Key ConceptsWhy are coastal areas a valuable economic and environmental resource?Why are decisions made to manage coastal areas?

Half term 5 Natural Hazards – Key ConceptsWhat are the causes and effects of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions and how do people prepare for and respond to them?What are the causes and effects of tropical storms and how do people prepare for and respond to them?What are the causes and effects of wildfires and how do people prepare for and respond to them?

Half term 6 Revision and exams – 90351 & 90352 - 2 x 90min written paper (75% of GCSE)


The topics we cover are always news worthy and up-to-date knowledge of events is invaluable – please dis-cuss news related topics that cover our syllabus with your child. Useful topic website for Unit 1 (90351) and unit 2 (90352) written exam: http://worldlywise.pbworks.com

Geography AQA B website – specification + past papers online http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/geography/gcse/geography-b-9035


AQA B has 4 distinct topic areas –2 Human Geography – Urban Environments and Global Tourism and 2 Physical Geography – Living with Natural Hazards and Coastal Environments. As well as external examina-tion your child will receive homework and practice exam questions, AQA mark scheme and examiners re-port will be used to improve performance. Half-term grades reported in line with whole school policy

HistoryACHIEVEMENT LEADER: Miss L Evans

What will your child be studying?Sept - Oct Controlled Assessment – an independent written piece of work

including:- comparing and contrasting industrial towns- historical arguments- source evaluations- extended writing- independent work

Nov - March Exam practice and preparation

March - June Medicine and Health through Time – including historical source investigation


Encourage your child to watch historical programmes and films relating to the periods studied

Investigate the topics covered by using the Internet Check subject targets in planners Check homework is completed


The Controlled Assessment Two written examinations

PEBTEC Level 2 Award in Sport

ACHIEVEMENT LEADER: Miss J HelliwellWhat will your child be studying?WithMiss HelliwellMrs CarrMr Ryan

Unit 1 – Fitness for Sport & Exercise

Mrs Faraghar Unit 6 – Leading Sports Activities

How can you help your child? Check that deadlines are met and coursework is completed. Check that coursework is redrafted and final copies handed in on time. Encourage research regarding the topics on the internet.

How will your child's progress be assessed? Assessment for Unit 6 relates to the quality of the coursework. Pass, Merit and Distinction awards can be achieved. Unit 1 is externally assessed using an on-screen test.

SOCIOLOGY ACHIEVEMENT LEADER: Mrs E Norfolk

What will your child be studying?Aut Mass Media

Spr Social InequalitySum RevisionHow can you help your child?

Ensure your child completes all homework set, including any research and exam preparation.

Encourage your child to watch the news and topical affairs programmes. Encourage your child to attend after school revision classes.

How will your child's progress be assessed? Each unit is assessed with a test which includes past exam paper questions. Assessment is based on continued work completed in class and end of unit

test results. End of year exam.

RE ACHIEVEMENT LEADER: Mrs E Norfolk


Half term 1 Religion and IdentityThis topic considers what it means to be human, and the physical and spiritual dimensions of life, and questions concerning image, views of ‘self’ and self-worth.

Half term 2 Exam techniques, Religion and Morality paperStudents will practise exam questions on the following: Religious attitudes to the elderly and death, religious attitudes to drug abuse, religious attitudes to crime and punishment, religious attitudes to the rich and poor in British society and religious attitudes to world poverty.

Half term 3 Exam techniques, Religion and Citizenship paperStudents will practise exam questions on the following: Religion and relationships, religion, sport and leisure, religion and the multicultural society, religion and identity and religion and human rights.

Half term 4 Exam techniques, Religion and Morality paperStudents will practise exam questions on the following: Religious attitudes to the elderly and death, religious attitudes to drug abuse, religious attitudes to crime and punishment, religious attitudes to the rich and poor in British society and religious attitudes to world poverty.

Half term 5Half term 6

Exam techniques, Religion and Citizenship paperStudents will practise exam questions on the following: Religion and relationships, religion, sport and leisure, religion and the multicultural society, religion and identity and religion and human rights.


Ensure your child completes all homework set, including any research and exam preparation.

Encourage your child to watch the news and topical affairs programmes. Encourage your child to attend after school revision classes.


Each unit is assessed with a test which includes past exam paper questions. Assessment is based on continued work completed in class and end of unit test results.

Design TechnologyFood

ACHIEVEMENT LEADER: Mrs E GrayWhat will your child be studying?Half term 1 Students will continue their Controlled Assessment Task chosen from a choice of

briefs to include celebrations and special dietary requirements. Selective research, writing a realistic, technical and measurable specification and initial product ideas will be implemented.

Half term 2 Initial ideas will be completed and development work started to create a feasible solution which answers the brief and evaluation of their concepts against design criteria as they progress. A final design which communicates design intentions will be produced.

Half term 3 Detailed final designs will be created which considers the stages of manufacture of the product produced before students attempt a challenging final making task using a range of materials, equipment, techniques and processes.

Half term 4 Devise and carry out a range of suitable tests to check the performance and/or quality of the final product.

Half term 5 Revision and Exam Preparation – students will develop knowledge and understanding of a wide range of materials and processes used in design technology.

Half term 6 Revision and Exam Preparation – students will develop knowledge and understanding of a wide range of materials and processes used in design technology.


Students will need to bring in ingredients from home and an oven proof dish to support learning to take place.

Encourage wider reading/interest in food. e.g. watch famous celebrity chefs on television, cook meals at home, read newspapers and magazines to keep up to date with current nu-tritional advice.

Use www.bbc.co.uk/bitsize or www.technologystudent.com to prepare for examination success.


All work will be regularly marked using the Examination Board’s assessment criteria with tar-gets for improvement suggested.

Assessment criteria will be integral to lessons and progress tracked in individual assessment for learning booklets.

Self and peer assessment throughout the course will support achievement.

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Design TechnologyTextiles

ACHIEVEMENT LEADER: Mrs E GrayWhat will your child be studying?Half term 1 Students commence their Controlled Assessment Task chosen from a choice

of briefs to include Sports Fashion, Child’s Play and Natural Forms. The writing of a realistic, technical and measurable specification and initial product ideas will be completed.

Half term 2 Development work to create a feasible solution which answers the brief and evaluation of their concepts against design criteria as they progress. A final design which communicates design intentions produced.

Half term 3 A detailed plan which considers the stages of manufacture of the product produced before students attempt a challenging final making task using a range of materials, equipment, techniques and processes.

Half term 4 Continue making a high quality, accurately assembled and finished product.

Half term 5 Devise and carry out a range of suitable tests to check the performance and or quality of the final product.

Half term 6 Revision and exam preparation – students will develop knowledge and understanding of a wide range of materials and processes used in design technology.


Where possible support students to attend educational trips/enrichment e.g. Clothes Show.

Encourage wider reading/interest in fashion and textiles. e.g. watch GOK, Sewing Bee, read Vogue Magazine, Elle Decoration etc


All Design and Make Assignments will be assessed using GCSE Assessment Criteria. Self and Peer Assessment – marking of own and other students work.

Design TechnologyResistant Materials (1 Year Course)

ACHIEVEMENT LEADER: Mrs E Gray

What will your child be studying?Half term 1 Students commence their Controlled Assessment Task – to design a

professional wall light with interchangeable covers. Selective research, writing a realistic, technical and measurable specification and initial product ideas will be completed.

Half term 2 Development using 2D/3D modelling to create a feasible solution which answers the brief and evaluation of their concepts against design criteria as they progress. A final design with communicates design intentions produced.

Half term 3 A detailed plan which considers the stages of manufacture of the product produced before students attempt a challenging making task using a range of materials, equipment, techniques and processes.

Half term 4 Continue making a high quality, accurately assembled and finished product.

Half term 5 Devise and carry out a range of suitable tests to check the performance and or quality of the final product.

Half term 6 Revision and exam preparation – students will develop knowledge and understanding of a wide range of materials and processes used in design technology.

How can you help your child? Buy a revision guide from the technology department to support examination success. Download the D&T app by J Pimmer or use www.bbc.co.uk/bitsize or www.techno-

logystudent.com to prepare for examination success.

Encourage your child to complete and hand homework in on time.

How will your child's progress be assessed? All work will be regularly marked using the Examination Board’s assessment criteria

with targets for improvement suggested. Assessment criteria will be integral to lessons and progress tracked in individual as-

sessment for learning booklets. Self and peer assessment throughout the course will support achievement.

Vocational CurriculumCertificate for Entry to Uniformed Services

Level 2



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Course Contact: Ms J HelliwellWhat will your child be studying? For the second year/half of this qualification.

Half term 1 Unit 2 - Explore aspects of physical fitness Identify levels of fitness required by specific uniformed services

Identify physical fitness tests used in recruitment process by specific uniformed services

Describe levels of achievement required in the physical recruitment tests Identify specific service requirements

Half term 2 Unit 2 - Explore aspects of physical fitness Establish and improve own level of personal fitness

Describe basic principles of physical training Take part in fitness tests to identify current levels of fitness Draw up a personal fitness plan to enhance fitness levels Follow a personal fitness plan Correctly and safely use equipment required to implement a training programme

Half term 3 Unit 10 – Organise a competitive sports competitionBe able to organise a competitive team sport

Participate in planning and organising a small competition Show the ability to work with others Identify the rules and regulations of the competitive team sport

Half term 4 Unit 10 – Organise a competitive sports competition – ongoingBe able to participate in a competitive team sport

Participate fully in competitive team sports Review own participation in a competitive sport

Half term 5 Unit 4 – Understand health, safety, hygiene within the uniformed services Maintain health and safety of self and others

Identify own limitations with respect to maintaining the health and safety of others Identify the correct procedure for calling the appropriate emergency services Identify equipment necessary to respond to a basic emergency

Half term 6 Unit 4 – Understand health, safety, hygiene within the uniformed services – ongoingShow an awareness of health and safety in the workplace

Identify common hazards to people in the workplace Describe their individual responsibilities for risk prevention Demonstrate procedures to reduce risks and hazards in the workplace

Maintain health and personal hygiene Describe the importance of maintaining own health, safety and

hygiene Explain how to minimise the effects of potential hazards


Ensure correct uniform, correct stationery and sports clothes (change of footwear essential). Help, advice and support with any homework given

Assignments will be completed for all areas studied The learners need to ensure that they have a full PE kit with them for every session


By completing course work, confirmation of learning assessments, internal moderation and external moderation.

Vocational CurriculumPrince's Trust – XL Qualification EL3 Level 1 Level 2

ACHIEVEMENT LEADER: Ms M ClarkeWhat will your child be studying?

Term 1 Entrepreneurship and Enterprise:- Working as a team, be creative and learn leadership skills- Raising ideas and creating a business plan- Learning about a business idea including making and managing money

Activities include:- Brainstorming business ideas - creating business names and logo- Creating a CV to explore roles within a business- Investigating methods of advertisement and exploring the consumer market- Attending or organising a function e.g. PEP Rally, B Fest etc

Term 2 Preparation for the World of Work:- Investigation of jobs and skills required- Consideration of alternative opportunities

Activities include:- How and where to research jobs- Producing and finalising a typed CV- Writing a letter of application to a job advert in a local newspaper- Identifying and practising interview techniques- Visiting local college open days

Term 3 Organising Residential Activities:- Learning new ways to develop a sense of self and communicate better with others- Developing leadership skills- Developing the understanding and value of teamwork and how it can help build closer

relationshipsActivities to include:

- Researching on internet for activities whilst away- Organising a Youth Hostel visit - the booking process- Booking transport through use of telephone- Devising kit lists: shopping lists, job rota whilst at hostel- Writing a diary on return

How can you help your child ?

Encourage consistent and prompt attendance to ensure achievement Attend community events and support fund raising events as they arise Attend an annual 'Celebrate Success' event for the presentation of accreditations


A portfolio of evidence through completing modules which now accumulate credits. The completed modules are assessed continually through regularly held internal and external verification events.

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Web viewWELCOME TO YEAR 11 AT BBEC. A note from students. Hello to all Year 11 students and welcome to your last year of secondary school! This year is the year