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

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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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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

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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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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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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