Why are we getting you together? It is crucial that our most able students fulfil their potential. We need to harness the talents of these students so that they can become the next generation of business, intellectual and political leaders. If we succeed, it will benefit not only them as individuals but our country as a whole. (Ofsted, 2013 The most able students report)

Welcome to Year 10 parent meeting 21.06.17 Ms McGrath Mr Lindquist

What are the aims of this session? What is a horizon student? What is their expected progress? What actions should come from reports? How is the school supporting? How should they be using their time during their summer holidays productively? What additional information do you need from us to support your child with their learning?

What is a horizon student? A horizon student is the term we use in school to identify the most able learners. They are identified through KS2 data (SATs) Students who arrive with KS2 data of a 5 or above are classed as horizon students. This information is share with staff, so that they can plan for the students in their lessons.

What is their expected progress? Nationally the most able students: They have arrived from primary with KS2 results of level 5 or above in Maths and English. This means that they should be leaving school with GCSEs of A/A*/8/9. Nationally - The most able girls continue to outperform the most able boys significantly.

What does the expected progress look like?

Grades and points

Changes to GCSE Maths Fewer questions which are structured, straightforward ‘recall’ or aided (e.g. with diagram). More questions, which are  multi-topic, multistep, applications (which require students to choose their mathematical tools and show fluency in their layout). More justification, mathematical reasoning, proof, problem solving.

Changes to GCSE English Un-tiered papers. In literature: Closed book assessment for all components. In language: Equal weighting for reading and writing; Emphasis on evaluation as a distinct assessment objective; Increased weighting for technical accuracy.

How should they be using their time during their summer holidays productively? Focus on the CORE Maths – focus on the topics from the assessment that were the weakest. English Macbeth: re-read, watch any film version or even better a play version ( would be great to take them to see a production!) learn quotes. A Christmas Carol: re-read, watch any film version, read another Dickens’ novel (Great Expectations, Bleak House, Oliver Twist, David Copperfield) learn quotes. DNA – re read. Learn quotes. Reading novels of their choice.

What are the priorities for this student based on the report below? Subject Assessment grade Most likely outcome Yr 10 target Readiness for learning Attitude to school learning Attitude to prep Art 4 7 C c English literature 5+ 6 A B English language Engineering Spanish Geography 4+ 5 Maths Science

What are the priorities for this student based on the report below? Subject Assessment grade Most likely outcome Yr 10 target Readiness for learning Attitude to school learning Attitude to prep Business M2 D B Computing 4+ 5 6 A English literature English language French 4 b C History Maths 5+ Science

What is the school doing? Ensure students know about future destinations Raise their aspirations ( no longer 5 A*-C is good enough) Ensure they are maximising their potential in all lessons Opportunities to develop their skills and confidence Ensure teacher are aware of the most able students in their lessons Ensure Teaching and learning is meeting their needs Track their progress Intervention strategies Report to parents

What additional information do you need from us to support your child with their learning?