1. Monday 5th March ‘WELCOME’
Y8 Pathways Evening
Monday 5th March
‘WELCOME’

2. A time of change… A three year Keystage 4
More challenging examination content
Staying in education or training until age 18
New Assessment criteria (in all subjects by summer 2020)

7. Targets for End of Y11 Targets for Y11 2021?? National Average 2017
Progress 8
-0.03
Attainment 8
44 (Avg grade 4)
Percentage achieving grade 5+ in maths and English
40%
English Baccalaureate
19%

8. Memorable experiences… rich
An outstanding curriculum :-
Memorable experiences… rich
opportunities for high quality learning…
may be at the forefront of successful, innovative curriculum design…customised to changing needs of individuals and groups… highly tailored programmes… highly coherent and relevant… promoting outstanding outcomes
A curriculum that will prepare our students to meet the demands of life post 18

9. English Baccalaureate
Any student who secures good GCSE passes in English, mathematics, the sciences, a modern or ancient foreign language and a humanity such as history or geography.
This combination of GCSEs at grades 4 or 5 will entitle the student to claim they have achieved this suite of qualifications
At the moment only around 19% of students secure this basic suite of academic qualifications
(in 2017, 19% of Swinton Academy students achieved the EBacc)
Benefits of English Baccalaureate
Government expectations for students
Qualification employers, university and post 16 courses are seeking.
An added advantage for our students in a competitive ‘ world of work’
Evidence of a broad and balanced curriculum.

10. Pathway 1

11. Pathway 2

12. Qualifications ‘broad and balanced’
There are some subjects that you have to study; these are compulsory subjects:
English Language and Literature
Mathematics
Science (Triple or Trilogy). Your teachers will guide decisions about who will do triple and who will do Trilogy science
PE/Sport
Religious Studies
Geography or History
For some students, a Modern Foreign Language will also be compulsory.

14. The greater the attendance the greater the achievement.
The Evidence is clear Y8
Research suggests that
17 missed school days a year = GCSE grade DROP in achievement
The greater the attendance the greater the achievement.

15. Punctuality Every Minute Counts
Lateness = Lost Learning
*(Figures below are calculated over a school year)
5 minutes late each day
3 days lost!
10 minutes late each day
6.5 days lost!
15 minutes late each day
10 days lost!
20 minutes late each day
13 days lost!
30 minutes late each day
19 days lost!

16. What next?
Discuss February monitoring data - what are strengths and areas for development?
Discuss pathways sheet. (Interviews 6th – 9th March)
Begin to think about your future interests and career choices
Return forms via reception by Friday 23rd March at the very latest

17. Important contacts:
Principal Assistant Principal Assistant Vice Principal Y8 Year Leader Y8 Year Manager Y8