1. Welcome to Year 7 Parents’ Information Evening “Determined To Be The Best We Can” Headteacher Haydn Stride Deputy Headteacher Fiona Barton Head of Year Keita Nwokedi

2. Headlines 2015 At or above National for attainment in 15 subjects: Art3DPE ArtPhysics BiologySpanish Business Studies BTEC Perf. Arts ChemistryScience ChildcareHumanities Computer Science English History

3. Subjects above A*- C National Difference Nat (2015) Vs Actual 1BTEC Construction38.91% 2BTEC Application of Science21.39% 3BTEC Principles of Science21.31% 4BTEC Engineering19.50% 5Double Science(core)18.58% 6History14.85% 7Computer Science12.78% 8Double Science(additional)12.42% 9BTEC Performing Arts12.15% 10BTEC Sport10.51% 11PE9.27% 12Chemistry9.00% 13Spanish8.00% 14Art4.43% 15English4.33% 16Biology4.00% 17Physics0.50% 18Business Studies0.31% Headlines 2015 Longhill Subjects above A*-A National Difference Nat (2015) Vs Actual 1Chemistry22.0% 2 BTEC Performing Arts20.3% 3Physics14.5% 4History13.6% 5Computer Science11.3% 6BTEC Sport8.3% 7BTEC Engineering4.5% 8 Double Science(additional)3.4% 9Art3.1% 10BTEC Music1.3% 11Graphics1.2% 12 Double Science(core)0.6%

4. Headlines 2015 Achievement: Increased to 993 at whole school 7 points below National Pupil Premium: The overall value added gap increased for students receiving Pupil Premium. National gaps... ? Attainment: 50% 5A*-CEM 2014 48% 5A*-CEM 2015

5. 1. Outcomes. Target position: Students make substantial and sustained progress across the curriculum and the achievement of disadvantaged students is at least that of students with similar starting points. To achieve this the school will:  Close achievement gaps for disadvantaged students in English and Maths 3LoP and 4LoP, compared to national and any internal gaps.  Close any gaps in achievement for disadvantaged students in all subjects.  Improve achievement in all subjects to in the top 25% nationally  Improve Progress 8 results to be in the top 25% nationally. 2. Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Target position: Teachers design learning that demonstrates their highest expectations for all students. To achieve this they will:  Develop further their formative assessment practice across the whole school, to impact positively upon progress rates and close gaps.  Develop and embed their intervention practice (through ‘spotlight’) that move students back on target, if not making expected progress.  Develop a Literacy strategy that impacts positively, to close learning gaps. 3. Personal development, behaviour and welfare. Target position: The school will support all students to be strong confident learners, who are proud of their school and achievements, (especially those disadvantaged). To achieve this the school will:  Improve Attendance and PA figures for disadvantaged students to be above that of non-disadvantaged students nationally. (RoL) data.  Reduce the gap in exclusion figures to below that of National (RoL) for disadvantaged students.  Improve the resilience and the motivation to succeed of all disadvantaged students and remove barriers to progress. 4. Effectiveness of leadership and management Target position: Leaders will create a culture that expects and enables all students to succeed. To achieve this they will:  Maintain the outstanding practice evident within the Appraisal Systems, to further enhance the quality of Teaching and Learning.  Develop further the flightpath model to enhance KS3-KS4 progress levels at whole school level, to enable effective and accurate evaluation of progress.  Middle leaders use the assessment cycle to swiftly identify and meet staff training needs.  Enhance further the effectiveness of the Governing body, to enable them to develop both their support and challenge to the school, through the effective use of data. Focus for school development 2015 - 17

6. Summary Focus 2015 Support the appraisal system to develop T&L. Use the assessment cycles to reduce intervention lag. Embed the new summative assessment systems, ‘4 Matrix’. Use the assessment cycles to develop T&L.

7. Our golden rules 1.We will arrive on time. 2.We will be prepared for learning. 3.We will be positive and try our best. 4.We will show respect in our actions and language. 5.We will listen to the teacher and to each other.

8. Flightpaths Years 7, 8 & 9

9. Assessment practice. The milestone assessment frequency is once every two weeks, or at least every six lessons and this needs to include the identified milestone assessments. What went well: Even better if: You now need to: Secure flightpath 3 The use of exploded diagrams are well designed The use of data included A variety of methods to aid presentation, such as bar charts. Produce two different methods to aid presentation, such as bar charts, using this data set, to enhance the effective communication. This will be a developing FP 4 activity.

10. Assessment practice. What went well: Even better if: You now need to: Produce two different methods to aid presentation, such as bar charts, using this data set, to enhance the effective communication. This will be a developing FP 4 activity. You must show a response to the assessment. You must do what has been asked... progress

11. Learning Walks Work Scrutiny Observations Homework Independence Home support Checking your child’s learning Progress

12. Mixed ability teaching Pilot within Maths across Year 7 has demonstrated increased progress rates... for all abilities of students. Common approach to classes... what works, shared. More effective for students to engage in paired/shared learning. Greater opportunities to develop cognitive learning.

13. Mixed ability teaching EEF the UK’s most respected educational research group,

14. Your curriculum booklet Contents Curriculum development. Reporting systems Pastoral systems Information portal E-Safety Head of Department links/contacts Curriculum Information – each subject content Ms Barton

15. Information Portal With our Information Portal you have up to the minute information on Timetable Homework Attendance Progress Behaviour

16. Information Portal You can also use the portal to Contact any member of staff Arrange parents evening appointments Report absences Find out exam results Update phone numbers, etc

17. Information Portal You can access the portal directly from our website There are no usernames to remember! Simply use the email address you gave us on your contact details.

18. Information Portal Choose parents evening appointments to suit you

19. Information Portal Find out what homework has been set and when it is due

20. Band A 7A 7B 7C 7D Band B 7E 7F 7G 7H Homework Year 9 Information evening Week 1 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday Band A 7AMFLMathsScienceOpening Minds 7BMFL ScienceOpening MindsMaths 7CMFLMathsScienceOpening MindsComputing 7DEnglishMathsScienceOpening Minds Band B 7EComputingMathsScienceOpening Minds 7FEnglishMathsScienceOpening Minds 7G MathsScienceOpening MindsMFL 7HComputingMathsScienceOpening MindsMFL Week 2 MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday ComputingEnglish Technology English ComputingTechnology English Technology Computing TechnologyMFL English TechnologyMFL Computing TechnologyMFL ComputingEnglish Technology English Technology

21. Information Portal Access all your child’s reports and check their progress Fiona Barton

22. Information Portal E-mail any of your child’s teachers at the click of a button

23. Information Portal There is a full guide to available on the web-site. If you have any queries or problems then contact Mr Harding sharding@longhill.org.uk

24. The Year 7 Curriculum Maths6 hours English 6 hours Science 6 hours MFL 4 hours Technology3 hours Computing 3 hours PE4 hours Art, Music, Drama2 hours each Opening Minds 12 hours Year 9 Information evening

25. The School Report Year 9 Information evening The reporting process in year 7 will consist of three elements. The expected flightpath. Whether the student is ON or OFF target to achieve this. The Attitude Towards Learning or ATLs. The flightpath is based on the national rates of progress which use the levels achieved at KS2. Students achieving certain levels in Maths, English and Science at KS2 are predicted to achieve a certain GCSE grade by the end of year 11.

26. Flightpaths: linking to GCSEs

27. Attitudes to Learning ATL’s 1Outstanding / Positive 2Good 3Inconsistent 4Unsatisfactory UUnable to comment

28. Progress conversations

29. Visual aid grade comparison

30. Value added scores…

31. …in more detail Expected Actual Points Score Actual Points Score Value Added

32. Attendance Year 9 Information evening Attendance Percentage Percentage of Pupils Achieving Minimum 5 GCSE’s at Grade A*-C 100%97% Above 95%84% 95% or below55% 80% or below33% 70% or below4%

33. How have our year 7s been settling in? All students enjoyed making time capsules during their first day at Longhill. Students wrote letters to themselves and recorded video footage. Their time capsules will be opened again in Year 11 and students will have the chance to reflect on their first day at secondary school and how far they have come since!

34. How have our year 7s been settling in? All students have been brilliant at finding their way around the school. By their fourth day at Longhill, we allowed them to start making their own way to lessons without assistance. Some students have already become involved in sports clubs and extracurricular activities, which is fantastic. All students have been well equipped for school, with excellent pencil cases and PE kits.

35. Uniform Year 7 uniform has been brilliant. Thank you very much for supporting us in our uniform policy. Just a few reminders...

36. Shoes Smart, sensible ALL black shoes – no logos No open sandals! If trainers are worn they must be ALL BLACK with NO logos, coloured trim or laces.

37. Trousers Smart black tailored school trousers. (Chinos are NOT acceptable).

38. None of these: Jeans, or trousers with rivet fixings Leggings or ‘Jeggings’! Combats Chinos Tracksuit bottoms or trousers with elasticated legs at bottom Skinny fit trousers Patch pockets Trousers with accessories such as studs, zips, fancy pockets or belts.

39. Suggested stores for correct school trousers School Supplier - www.khalsaschoolwear.co.uk M & S H & M Primark BHS Asda (George) Tesco Please note that we have not given any store our permission to sell uniform items claiming that they are accepted at Longhill.

40. Skirts Skirts must be fingertip length Skirts can only be worn with navy, black or clear tights, or navy, black or white socks. Skirts should not be rolled over

41. Key Dates 15 th October – Year 7 ATL Report Issued 22 nd October – Year 7 Pastoral Evening 26 th November – Year 7 Report (1) Issued 10 th December – Year 7 Subject Surgery 3 rd March – Year 7 Report (2) Issued 10 th March – Year 7 Subject Surgery 26 th May – Year 7 Report (3) Issued 9 th June – Year 7 Parents’ Evening Year 9 Information evening

42. 2015 – 16 Outcomes

43. Thank you for attending the Year 7 Parents’ Information Evening “Determined To Be The Best We Can”