1. ‘A Vibrant Christian Learning Community’
The Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School WELCOME to our Year 10 Expectations Evening
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2. 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
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3. ‘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
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4. ‘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
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5. ‘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
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6. Early contact – ‘No surprises’
Success
In learning
Parent/carer
School
Student
Early contact – ‘No surprises’
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7. 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
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8. 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’.
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9. ‘A Vibrant Christian Learning Community’
Proud to be here…
Expectations are high.
Time at home – what does your son/daughter do?
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10. ‘A Vibrant Christian Learning Community’
Making the most of school
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