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The Learning Conversation Y10 Parents’ Information Evening Thursday 19 th September 2013

The Learning Conversation Y10 Parents’ Information Evening Thursday 19 th September 2013. Programme Introductions ( KHH) Results (GB) Sixth Form, Support, Guidance and Work Experience (MWY) Reporting and Assessment including INSIGHT (BC) Inclusion Support (KES )

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The Learning Conversation Y10 Parents’ Information Evening Thursday 19 th September 2013

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  1. The Learning Conversation Y10 Parents’ Information Evening Thursday 19th September 2013 Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence

  2. Programme Introductions (KHH) Results (GB) Sixth Form, Support, Guidance and Work Experience (MWY) Reporting and Assessment including INSIGHT (BC) Inclusion Support (KES) The parent’s role inc. New curriculum, Mock Exams and Controlled Assessments (GB) Maths and Geography corridors open for viewing Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence

  3. Introductions Headteacher Kirsten Harrison Deputy Heads Glen Balmer Mike Wycherley Assistant Heads Martyn John Ben Cheeseman Karen Steger Business Manager Ann Price Progress Leader Ben Cheeseman Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence

  4. The School Vision and Direction Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence

  5. Results 2013 Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence

  6. GCSE Results 2013 Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence

  7. A level Results 2013 Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence

  8. Sixth Form,Support, Guidance and Work Experience (MWY) Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence

  9. Sixth Form Support and Guidance Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence

  10. Work Experience Why ? Helps to provide an informed choice about post 16/18 opportunities Helps to develop greater self confidence and maturity Provides the opportunity to plan and achieve individual targets Provides the opportunity to develop and demonstrate employable skills Provides an opportunity for students following vocational courses to investigate real situations and gather evidence for course work Gives an opportunity to develop an understanding of a range of issues which relate to National Curriculum Citizenship and PSHE Health and Safety in the Work Force Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence

  11. Assessment & Reports New reporting for 2013 Key Stage 4 – every 7 weeks 5 reporting points in Year 10 Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence

  12. What is “Good” Progress? Minimum Expected Grade (MEG) at Key Stage 4 Minimum Expected Progress is the MEG It is an externally set estimate based on Key Stage 2 scores We have set targets already with Year 10 where they have looked at their MEGs They have been encouraged to be realistically aspirational in setting targets in excess of this estimate Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence

  13. Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence

  14. Reports 18th October 13th December 14 February 25th April 20th June Parents’ Evening 27thMarch Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence

  15. Insight If you have lost the username and password for your child please request for it to be sent out again Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence

  16. The parent’s role inc. New curriculum, Mock Exams and Controlled Assessments (GB) Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence

  17. Did you know that… • The A-Level system is changing • The Government is scrapping AS modules • Universities are going to offer places based on your GCSE grades

  18. Controlled Assessments • Impact of Non-attendance • College Days

  19. What are they? • Exams which take place in the classroom under exam conditions – fixed durations and support • Happen at different times throughout the two year course – starting Term 1 Y10 • Are marked by class teachers and externally moderated • Are AS IMPORTANT as final exams

  20. Depends on subject: • Essays • Projects • Exam-style questions • Case studies • Practical exams

  21. Know what is coming up and when • Plan and prioritise in advance • Review and revise as if an external exam – scheduling workload • Bringing the correct materials and preparation work

  22. 20% of what we READ 30% of what we HEAR 40% of what we SEE 50% of what we SAY 60% of what we DO And a whopping.... 90% of what we READ, HEAR, SEE, SAY & DO

  23. Practising effectively: • Silence • Stick to the time • Plan essays • Use the mark scheme • Because the mind makes links

  24. Inclusion Support Karen Steger Inclusion lead Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence

  25. Who? Ms K Steger - Inclusion Lead Mrs C Lyle - SEN teacher Mrs V Barnes - SEN Teacher 15 qualified, experienced Teaching Assistants Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence

  26. Where? G11 – the Learning Suite G10 – additional teaching room Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence

  27. How does support work? Additional needs are highlighted on electronic register and class lists Most students at SA+ and all students with Statements receive in-class support from TA staff a passport of need is sent to staff to illustrate detail. Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence

  28. How does support work? The majority of support for SEND is delivered by the class teacher some students require additional support and may be dis-applied from a subject to receive small group or 1:1 interventions. Referrals for this support come via staff, students, outside agencies, in-school assessment and parents. Resources are targeted to need. Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence

  29. Example areas of work: Literacy and numeracy Handwriting/touch-typing Examination dispensation Study skills Behavioural/social skills training College support EAL language acquisition Curriculum support Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence

  30. Information Input ksteger@newent.gloucs.sch.uk Tutor Progress Leader Subject Leader Class teacher Outside agencies Parents Students Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence

  31. Thank you for coming and continued support. If you have any questions please ask a member of SLT before you leave tonight. Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre Striving for Excellence

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