‘A Vibrant Christian Learning Community’ The Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School WELCOME to our Year 10 Expectations Evening ‘A Vibrant Christian Learning Community’

This evening we want to…. Look ahead to prepare students for success at KS4 Explain what ACADEMIC and PASTORAL support we provide to help students achieve their potential Clarify what we should expect of each other as we work in partnership to maximise student learning ‘A Vibrant Christian Learning Community’

‘A Vibrant Christian Learning Community’ The KS4 Curriculum Science English Maths S4L PE Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Ethics 2 GCSEs 1 GCSE* 1 GCSE 4 Lessons 5 Lessons 2 Lessons ‘A Vibrant Christian Learning Community’

‘A Vibrant Christian Learning Community’ Changes to GCSE courses from 2016 Changing Mathematics (English Language & Literature) Science (inc Triple) Ethics History Geography French German Spanish Computing Art Textiles Music Drama Physical Education Food Preparation and Nutrition Revised content : increased challenge : Linear examinations : numerical grades 1 2-3 4 5-6 7-8 9 G F E D C B A A* Staying the same Graphic Products Resistant Materials Product Design Engineering ICT ‘A Vibrant Christian Learning Community’

‘A Vibrant Christian Learning Community’ Achieving success through the support partnership Expected Performance Target : C Target grades High Performance Target : B School Student Parent/carer Build a growth mindset Raise the bar & remove the ceiling Belief & encouragement Publish dates for deadlines and assessed components Use student planner Meet all deadlines Prepare for assessments Regularly check school updates and student planner Provide formative feedback to enable progress Act on the feedback and engage in a dialogue Participate in the feedback dialogue Provide extracurricular opportunities and homework clubs Identify areas to develop and attend relevant events Discuss needs at home Use reports to identify Academic and Pastoral learning interventions Utilise all support strategies Provide calm environment for learning Subject information evenings – Science, MFL Technology Talk to parents/carers about key aspects and deadlines Provide key information regarding assessments and where to find support Issues identified to plan Access Arrangements Use the support provided Increase awareness ‘A Vibrant Christian Learning Community’

Early contact – ‘No surprises’ Success In learning Parent/carer School Student Early contact – ‘No surprises’ ‘A Vibrant Christian Learning Community’

Attendance between 80 and 90% equates to one grade less per GCSE Research shows that… Attendance below 80% equates to two grades less per GCSE Attendance between 80 and 90% equates to one grade less per GCSE ‘A Vibrant Christian Learning Community’

The link between behaviour and success Research at Bishop’s 32% chance of gaining five good passes including English and Maths if you have 10 sanctions or more. Careers Evening Work experience One to One time Professional social and medical support agencies Someone to talk to ‘Insistent, Persistent and Consistent’. ‘A Vibrant Christian Learning Community’ 8

‘A Vibrant Christian Learning Community’ Proud to be here… Expectations are high. Time at home – what does your son/daughter do? ‘A Vibrant Christian Learning Community’

‘A Vibrant Christian Learning Community’ Making the most of school ‘A Vibrant Christian Learning Community’ 10