1. Key Stage 4 Information Evening
18th September 2017

2. Feedback/changes to make for 2018
More information on the coursework elements DT, Computing, Art
Assessment and exam dates
Change background colour of slides and handout sizes
Thorough intro to HO/AB
More positivity, more inspiring e.g showing off how good our GCSE results were
More info on the difference between formal and informal assessment
Insist the boys MUST attend
Schedule for key deadlines and coursework dates
Discuss pros and cons of screen time:

3. Outline of Presentation
Expectations of Year 10s
Course structure
Exams boards
Predicted grades (TMTs)
Support for students
Q and A
Pastoral support / Progresso
Extra curricular activities / Employability Passport
Dealing with the pressure of KS4

4. Expectations
HIGH EXPECTATIONS
HONESTY & TRUST
Pupil responsibility
Personal Organisation
Goal setting
Home School Routine
Effective Use Of Time
Self motivation
Work / Life Balance
GCSE’s – first stepping stone to your future
“If we did the things we are capable of, we would astound ourselves.” Thomas Edison

5. KS4 Journey
Developing the skills and knowledge to be successful at GCSEs and life beyond
Growth mind set - commitment
Learning from mistakes
Reaching full potential
High aspirations

6. Course Structure
Refer to the booklet given out during Y9 Options Evening
Nearly all subjects are 100% exam based at the end of Year 11
Practical subjects will have coursework elements
(PE, Art, Deign Tech, Computing)

7. KS4 Support Map

8. KS4 Support Map

10. Exam Boards AQA EDEXCEL OCR
All boards have different specifications which can be found online.
Students must know which board each of their subjects is following.
Access exam board websites for useful materials.
Specifications and past papers will be of enormous help.

11. Assessment – TMT grades
TMT – Teacher Minimum Target Grade
Generated from CAT data
Analysis of performance against TMT
Formal and informal assessments throughout the year
PP Grades

12. Support Individual staff support and advice
Department support – revision clinics, revision lectures (teachers & external speakers), mentoring etc
Head of Year support & intervention
More Able
A*/A clinics
Staff mentoring
Support Groups – borderline candidates
Citizenship / Learning to Learn (Year 11)

14. Director of Studies (Mrs Sturge)
Academic support
Tutor
Subject Teacher
Head of Dept.
Head of Year
Head of KS4
Director of Studies (Mrs Sturge)

15. Student Support
Student
Teachers
Parents

16. Head of Pastoral Care (Mr Salt)
Pastoral support
Tutor
Head of Year
Head of KS4
Head of Pastoral Care (Mr Salt)

17. Pastoral Support Mr Carolan mcarolan@crypt.gloucs.sch.uk Mr Sperring
Mrs Brooks
Mr Lambert
Head of Year
Head of Key Stage 4
School Enquiries

18. Progresso
This can be accessed by staff, students and parents to track your sons Rewards and Sanctions issued whilst at school.  
Passwords for parents have been sent home, if you have lost yours please contact the school office.

19. Key Dates PP1-12th October VI form open evening – 8th November
Careers Fayre – 24th Jan
Y10 Informal Assessment Week - W/C 8th Jan
Y10 Formal Assessments – W/C 30th April

20. Employability Passport
Planner Pages – Employability Passport Key Dates: Monday 15th January – Employability Breakfast Monday 26th March – Interview the Expert Year 11 – Mock Interview 70% of employers think students need to do more to prepare to be effective in the workplace and 82% employers say employability skills are the most important factor when recruiting graduates

21. Duke of Edinburgh Award
Bronze & Silver Award for Year 10
Award is made up of 4 sections
(physical, skill, volunteering & expedition)
D of E club – Tuesday lunchtimes (S1 & S2)
Speak to Mrs Peake for more information

22. Thinking beyond KS4 Work experience
Careers information, advice and guidance is available within in school to assist you with your career options and planning your next steps.
A careers appointment will provide you with information, but will also explore your ideas, generate new ideas and possibly challenge some of your existing ideas!
Whether your ideas are university, apprenticeships or even a gap year.
To book an appointment speak to your tutor, Mr Bawden or Mrs Reynolds

23. Dealing with the pressure of KS4
Mental Health
Social Media – Screen Time
Accessing the support around you
Sleep – minimum 8 hours
Home – Work routine (quiet space/no distractions)
Work – Life balance (time for fun/switch off)
Early preparation – Time Management

24. Parent Feedback
Please complete the evaluation form and place in the box on the table in the crush hall. Many thanks!