1. Preparing for GCSE Success
WELCOME
Preparing
for
GCSE Success

2. Success for all A. Sharma Headteacher
Year 11
Success for all
A. Sharma
Headteacher

3. HOW HAS THE EXAM SYSTEM CHANGED?
No more modular exams
No resits
Grades 9 to 1 instead of A*-G for Maths and English
Greater percentage of overall exam marks from the final exam in June
BTECs – no longer 100% coursework , there is an end of course exam for some subjects
Best 8 GCSE’s and equivalents – only 2 BTECs can be included in the best 8 subjects

4. KEY INDICATORS Best 8 Attainment Grade Best 8 Progress Score
What does this mean?

5. Building for Success Targets and goals – short term and long term
Behaviour
The correct attitude for effective learning
Attendance
Punctuality
Meeting deadlines
Being well organised

6. Because 123 Days 738 Lessons 615 Hours
If here all the time working in every lesson!

7. Plan of Action Analysis of data – mapping out progress
Creating Personalised Learning Checklists
Past examination papers practice
European Computer Driving License qualification - equivalent to GCSE grade C
Two sets of actual Mocks
Mock Exams (W/C Monday 28th November)
Mock Exams Results Day
Parents Evening (Thursday 15th December)
Second set of Mock Exams ( W/C 27th February)
Grade Card sent home

8. Keeping Track of Progress
Current Performance Grade
Teacher prediction based on current performance – note the 1/2/3 e.g. C1
Target Grade
Pupil’s potential grade based on teacher judgment

9. Types of Support/Intervention
Catch-up classes after school
Saturday School
Holiday revision classes
Collapsed timetable to provide intensive exam preparation
‘Walking Talking’ Mocks
Targeted exam practise

10. Support Small group withdrawal Additional external lessons
GCSE revision guides
On-line revision materials –Doddle, Maths App, SAM Learning, My Maths, Resources on Fronter
Adapted timetable

11. Support Access Arrangements for exams
Mentoring – external and internal
Meeting with parents involving Community Liaison Workers
Adapting resources

12. and finally Just remember:
"Never, never, never give up." Attributed to Winston Churchill
It is never too late!

13. Mr. N. Bradley
Head of Year 11

14. Tutor Team Mr Bradley (Head of Year 11)
Mr Johns (Deputy Head of Year 11) – Mauve House
Mrs Green - Yellow House
Mrs Stevens - Red House
Mr Hussain - Green House
Miss O’Connor – Grey House
Mrs Patel - Blue House

15. The role of the Head of Year and Tutor team
Pastoral Support
The role of the Head of Year and Tutor team
A vital link between home and school
Regular daily contact with the pupils and are available for all parents to contact with any concern
Track pupils progress closely through the year
Focussed on your child achieving their potential and better

16. SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER 01753 520824 niall.bradley@slougheton.com

17. Heads of Departments Art: Mrs Stevens cate.stevens@slougheton.com
Business Studies: Mrs Bow
Drama: Ms Jeremiah
English: Mrs Poet
Geography: Mrs Windsor
History: Mr Byrne
IT: Mrs Nash
Maths: Ms Southon
MFL: Mrs Cusimano
Music: Mrs Donnet
P.E: Mr Oxley
R.E: Miss Lombard
Science: Miss Arunagiri
Social Sciences: Ms Lary
Technology: Ms Horn

18. Pupil Planners Check your child’s planner every day.
Please check if your child has completed their homework.
The planner is a place for you to write messages to the teachers and for teachers to write to you.
Please check if your child has received a detention.

19. Essential equipment for GCSE pupils
Pen
Pencil
Rubber
Ruler
Sharpener
Calculator
Planner

21. Attendance We expect attendance to be 96% or above
Missing just 17 days in one year (90%) can cause a drop of a full grade at GCSE.
Only about one in four students with attendance less than 90% achieve 5 A*-C GCSEs.
Only about one in ten students with less than 80% attendance achieve 5 A*-C GCSEs

22. Supporting your child Attendance
95% attendance (10 days) = 2 weeks off school
Expectation is to achieve at least this figure
90% attendance (20 days) = 1 month off school
Missing 17 school days in an academic year can result in
dropping a full grade in every GCSE subject taught
80% average attendance over 5 years
Equates to a whole year of schooling missed
If a child has 89% attendance or less, there is only a 1 in 4 chance they will achieve 5 A* to C grades at GCSE

23. Common issues from parents
Which websites are good?
The work is different from when I did it
He never seems to have homework
He says he completes the work in school
What can I get him to help him revise?

25. English Revision Websites
gcsebitesize/english/
jordanjones/marc-jacobs

26. Maths Revision Websites
gcsebitesize/
maths247

27. Science Revision Websites
gcsebitesize/science/
gcse-revision/science
science/

28. Helping your child fulfil his or her potential
Discuss grade cards and targets regularly.
Sign planners weekly, and discuss homework set or any notes from staff.
Share any concerns about your son or daughter’s progress with the relevant subject teacher by writing a note in his or her planner.

29. Helping your child fulfil his or her potential
Provide a quiet place where your son or daughter can complete homework without distractions.
Revision guides are available from the school or bookshops.

30. Growth mind set
Pupil progress data shows that those pupils who demonstrate growth mind set characteristics radically out perform other pupils by as much as 4 grades, even though their CAT tests show they have a similar raw intelligence.

31. vs Fixed mind-set Growth mind-set
Leads to a desire to look smart and therefore a tendency to:
AVOID CHALLENGES
GIVE UP EASILY
SEE EFFORT AS FRUITLESS OR WORSE
IGNORE USEFUL FEEDBACK
FEEL THREATENED BY THE SUCCESS OF OTHERS
Leads to a desire to learn and therefore a tendency to:
EMBRACE CHALLENGES
PERSIST IN THE FACE OF SET BACKS
SEE EFFORT AS A PATH TO MASTERY
LEARN FROM CRITICISM
FIND LESSONS AND INSPIRATION IN THE SUCCESS OF OTHERS
CHALLENGES
OBSTACLES
EFFORT
CRITICISM
SUCCESS OF OTHERS

32. Growth mind set in action
Arriving to lessons well-prepared
Reading regularly
Maintaining excellent attendance
Homework completed on time and to a high standard
Asking questions to improve understanding
Take on board teachers feedback in lessons
Find out how other pupils achieved high marks
Reflect on success: What was it that made you succeed?

33. Parental Support
Success
Organisation
Time
Environment
Attendance

35. The Year Ahead 22nd Sept. Preparing for Success Evening
17th Nov. Year 11 into Sixth Form Open Evening
21st Nov. Mock Exams start
15th Dec. Year 11 Parents’ Evening
18th Jan. Year 11 CV Writing Day
27th Feb. Second Mock Exams start
10th March Business Interview Day
W/B 27th March Full Report sent home
W/B 8th May GCSE Exams start

36. Mont Ventoux

39. after Year 11

40. College of
Further
Education
Apprenticeship
Employment
with training
Sixth Form

41. Choices Likely Year 11 achievement Interests Future career
Learning style

42. Stepping Stones of Learning

43. Your results will determine which pathways you take:
Keeping the doors open
Your results will determine which pathways you take:
A-Levels- usually 4 subjects
Level 3 BTEC courses combined with A-Levels
Level 3 BTEC courses
Level 2 BTEC courses

44. (English and Maths Only)
Change in GCSE grades
New GCSE Grades
(English and Maths Only)
Current GCSE grades 9 8 7 A* A 6 5 4 B C 3 2 1 D E F G

45. Grade B (5) in the subjects chosen
A Levels -18 subjects
2 years – AS in Year 1, A levels in Year 2
Normally 4 subjects taken
Academic and challenging
Entry Criteria
5 A*-C (five grade 9 – 4)
Grade B (5) in the subjects chosen
Grade A* - C (9 – 4) in English and Maths

46. Level 3 BTEC qualifications
Equivalent to A levels – (usually 2 or 3)
1 subject – lots of units
Examples:
Business Studies, Health and Social Care, ICT, Forensic Science, Creative Media, Sport and Hospitality
Entry Criteria:
Need 5 A* - C (five grade 9 – 4)
Grade A* - C (9 – 4) in English and/or Maths

47. A-Level and Level 3 BTEC combination
3 A-Level courses & a Single BTEC
2 A-Level courses & Double BTEC
Entry Criteria:
5 A*-C (five grade 9 – 4)
Grade B (5) in the subjects chosen
Grade A* - C (9 – 4) in English and Maths

48. Level 2 BTEC qualifications
BTEC Level 2 equivalent to 1 A*- G GCSE
Business Studies
Health & Social Care
ICT
Exam & Coursework components

49. GCSE RETAKES
Retaking of GCSE English & Maths Timetabled lessons Needed for university entry

50. Slough and Eton Sixth Form

51. Thursday, 17th November 6.00 – 7.00pm Sixth Form Centre
Important Date
Thursday, 17th November – 7.00pm Sixth Form Centre
Year11 into Sixth Form Information Evening
Details about courses and application process
Opportunity to talk to staff

52. Where to find information
Pupil Planners
Fronter
School website
National Careers Helpline
Unifrog
Adviza
National Apprenticeship Services
School library
Helen Cole –
Careers Adviser (Wednesday)