Welcome Aiming High and Succeeding in Year 11:

Welcome Aiming High and Succeeding in Year 11:
Raising Attainment and planning for next steps Tuesday 18th September 2018 Miss Cooper Head of Year 11 Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind “Whole school priorities for raising standards are implemented quickly and consistently by all departments.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Raising Attainment and planning for next steps Tuesday 18th September 2018 Mr Hutchings Deputy Headteacher Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind “Whole school priorities for raising standards are implemented quickly and consistently by all departments.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind
Vision Every single student to reach and exceed their potential and leave us with the qualifications, skills and attitudes that they need to move on to the next stage of their lives. Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind “Highly effective leadership has secured rapid improvements in pupils’ progress and attendance.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Information and Guidance
This evening Introduction Raising standards in year 11 Post 16 choices and Marriotts School Sixth form Next steps “Effectiveness of leadership and management : Outstanding.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

What’s different in Year 11 Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind
Challenging – The final year of GCSE/BTEC Support and Guidance Future choices and Opportunity “Leaders have designed a life skills programme that makes a strong contribution to pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else!
“Effectiveness of leadership and management : Outstanding.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

A time of change: grades, letters, numbers!
All should aim for a minimum of: GCSE grade 5 and above (GCSE grade C and above) BTEC Merit and above Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind “Pupils respect each other and know how to stay safe.” Ofsted 2016

Attendance Matters 100% 97% - 99.9% 95% - 96.9% 93% - 94.9%
90% % 0% % Blue and Green Average grade 5.5 (Old B and above) 65% got grade 4+ English and Maths Yellow and Orange 4.5 Average grade (Old C and Above) 40% got grade 4+ English and Maths Pink and Red Average grade 3.0 (Old D and below) 20% got grade 4+ English and Maths An attendance of 90% means one day off every two weeks………….. “Effectiveness of leadership and management : Outstanding.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Raising Attainment and planning for next steps Tuesday 18th September 2018 Mr Morgan Assistant Headteacher Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind “Whole school priorities for raising standards are implemented quickly and consistently by all departments.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind
The Year Ahead October November December January February March April May June July Long Challenging year ahead. Working together the students need to be ready to succeed in their final examinations. “Whole school priorities for raising standards are implemented quickly and consistently by all departments.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

October October S&L Exams & Parents’ Evening (18th Oct.) November December January February March April May June July “Whole school priorities for raising standards are implemented quickly and consistently by all departments.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

November & December October S&L Exams & Parents’ Evening (18th) November Mock Examination Window December January February March April May June July “Whole school priorities for raising standards are implemented quickly and consistently by all departments.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

January October S&L Exams & Parents’ Evening November Mock Examination Window December January Mock Exam Results & Parents’ Evening February March April May June July (24th Jan.) “Whole school priorities for raising standards are implemented quickly and consistently by all departments.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

February & March October S&L Exams & Parents’ Evening November Mock Examination Window December January Mock Exam Results & Parents’ Evening February Second round of Mock Examinations March April May June July “Whole school priorities for raising standards are implemented quickly and consistently by all departments.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

April October S&L Exams & Parents’ Evening November Mock Examination Window December January Mock Exam Results & Parents’ Evening February Second round of Mock Examinations March April Coursework deadlines May June July “Whole school priorities for raising standards are implemented quickly and consistently by all departments.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

May & June October S&L Exams & Parents’ Evening November Mock Examination Window December January Mock Exam Results & Parents’ Evening February Second round of Mock Examinations March April Coursework deadlines May Summer Exams until 29th June. June July “Whole school priorities for raising standards are implemented quickly and consistently by all departments.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

July October S&L Exams & Parents’ Evening November Mock Examination Window December January Mock Exam Results & Parents’ Evening February Second round of Mock Examinations March April Coursework deadlines May Summer Exams until 29th June. June July Prom. 4th July. “Whole school priorities for raising standards are implemented quickly and consistently by all departments.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Success is Built Upon Hard Work Approach To Learning “Safeguarding arrangements are secure. All staff have had anti-radicalisation and extremism training.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Reformed GCSEs More Challenging Considerably more content “Safeguarding arrangements are secure. All staff have had anti-radicalisation and extremism training.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Approach To Learning (ATL) Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind
The termly report will also give a breakdown of your child’s Approach to Learning score for each subject. This will be a numerical score from 1-5. As you can see at the side, there is a clear criteria for what each score means. If your child receives a 5 in a subject that means that their approach to learning is outstanding and that they take an active role in driving their own progress. If your child receives a score below 3 then the teacher will indicate why they have given this score with a letter code. TURN SLIDE Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind “The arrangements for safeguarding are highly effective.” Ofsted 2016

Approach to Learning (ATL)
Average grade 6.5 85% got grade 4+ English and Maths (no retakes) Average grade 4.5 55% got grade 4+ English and Maths (no retakes) Average grade 3.5 (old D grade) 32% got grade 4+ English and Maths (no retakes) The reason why we pay such close attention to the ATL scores of the students is because we know that approach to learning is crucial for your child’s success. On the screen is a breakdown of the attainment of last year’s Yr11. As you can see, those students who were in the blue zone achieved an average grade of a 6.5 (equivalent to an old B grade). Whereas students in the orange zone received an average grade of a 3. Average grade 3.0 (old D grade) 26% got grade 4+ English and Maths (no retakes) Average grade 2.0 (E and below) 15% got grade 4+ English and Maths (no retakes) “Effectiveness of leadership and management : Outstanding.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Homework Approximately 60 minute per week. Focused on revising key content or practising skills. “Safeguarding arrangements are secure. All staff have had anti-radicalisation and extremism training.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Study Space Silent work space. Free from distractions. Nightly Study Hall (Supervised) Monday, 1st October GCSEPod / Maths Watch Resource Booklets “Safeguarding arrangements are secure. All staff have had anti-radicalisation and extremism training.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Intervention Targeted students. (Monday, 1st October) Mon – Maths Tue – English Wed - Science. Thu – Humanities/MFL/Others Fri - Others Nightly Study Hall (Supervised) “Safeguarding arrangements are secure. All staff have had anti-radicalisation and extremism training.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

The Report

Raising Attainment and planning for next steps Tuesday 18th September 2018 Mr Winter Assistant Headteacher (Head of Sixth Form) Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind “Whole school priorities for raising standards are implemented quickly and consistently by all departments.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

16-19 Pathways Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind “Teachers set homework regularly.” Ofsted 2016

What are your options? Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Options
6th Form – Marriotts (Stevenage 6th Consortium) 6th Form – Alternative Provider College – North Herts, Oaklands, Shuttleworth An Apprenticeship Connexions Information, Advice and Guidance “Teachers use their thorough subject knowledge to plan learning that meets the needs of all groups of pupils.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Why Choose Marriotts 6th Form? Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind
Bespoke sixth form facilities High Quality Student support, advice and guidance Lessons taught by experienced staff Marriotts Extra Excellent progression rates to Higher Education, Apprenticeships and employment. “The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

How can we help? Marriotts Year 13 Students Achieve Good Grades! In 2018 50% of all grades at GCE or equivalent were A* or A. 80% of all grades were at A*-C. The average grade students achieved was a B or Distinction. Our vocational subjects have maintained their high pass rate with majority of students gaining a Distinction* or a Distinction grade. Value Added Academic Qualification data is in line with National data with a positive three year trend for A-Level. Vocational Qualification data is excellent and is above National data. Marriotts Students get the future they want! 61% of Leavers moved on to Higher Education at their first choice University. “Teachers use their thorough subject knowledge to plan learning that meets the needs of all groups of pupils.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Stevenage Sixth Consortium Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind
Marriotts works closely within the Stevenage Sixth Consortium (Barclay, Nobel and Barnwell) enabling students to access an even wider choice of different subject areas. The following additional subjects should be available through the consortium: “The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Which subjects to study? Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind
Key questions to consider What are you passionate about? What really interests you? Which subjects do you most enjoy? Which subjects are you good at? What career do you want to pursue? What subjects are on offer? What could help you answer these questions? Remember that making choices Post 16 is a difficult decision and one that takes time. You are choosing your options for the next 2 years. The choice is yours. You should choose subjects which you are good at and that you enjoy. Research requirements for H.E. courses or careers you are considering. Try to keep H.E. and careers options open. Consider broad and balanced subject choices. “The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Curriculum Offer 2018-19 Please look through the subject booklet
It contains information regarding each of the courses available “Different groups of pupils are challenged and make good progress.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Each Course has its own guidance sheet Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind
Curriculum Offer Each Course has its own guidance sheet “Different groups of pupils are challenged and make good progress.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

A-Levels A Levels are Linear Subjects – 2 year A-Level Final A level grade based on A level units ONLY. AS available in exceptional circumstances if students have to drop after 1 year. “The most able pupils make good progress in lessons towards their aspirational targets.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Level 3 BTEC Nationals NQF BTEC Level 3 National Qualifications 2 year full time courses Extended Certificate which is equivalent to one A-Level External Assessment now included (Exams/Controlled Assessments) Not the easy option Much harder than in previous years due to external assessments. You must pass these or you fail the course! “Teachers use assessment information and examination requirements well to plan learning activities that students enjoy and engage in fully.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Pathway 1 - Academic Only Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind
3 A levels Grade 5 in English and Maths Overall ‘Best 8’ grade 6.0+ “Different groups of pupils are challenged and make good progress.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Pathway 2 - Academic and Vocational Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind
2 A levels + L3 BTEC Grade 5 in English and Maths Overall ‘Best 8’ grade 5.5+ “Different groups of pupils are challenged and make good progress.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Pathway 3 – Vocational and Academic Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind
2 X L3 BTEC + 1 A level Grade 5 in English and Maths Overall ‘Best 8’ grade 4.5+ “Different groups of pupils are challenged and make good progress.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Pathway 4 – Vocational 3 X L3 BTEC Grade 5 in English and Maths Overall ‘Best 8’ grade 4.5+ “Different groups of pupils are challenged and make good progress.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

GCSE English and Maths Students who have not achieved English and Maths GCSE 9 to 4 grades are required to continue studying these subjects to ensure they leave Marriotts with a Level 2 Qualification. This is legal requirement. Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind “Pupils’ reading is promoted very well throughout the school.” Ofsted 2016

Marriotts Curriculum Offer 2018-19 Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind
2 YEAR PROGRAMME OF STUDY L E V E L O P T I O N S A LEVEL SUBJECTS (7 or 6 grade advisable at GCSE Level) Level 3 BTEC SUBJECTS (6, 5 or 4 Grade advisable at GCSE Level or Distinction in Level 2 BTEC) A Level Mathematics BTEC Applied Science A Level Biology BTEC Art A Level Chemistry BTEC Business A Level French BTEC Health & Social Single Award A Level Geography BTEC Health & Social Double Award A Level Further Mathematics BTEC IT A Level English Literature RSL Level 3Music A Level German BTEC Performing Arts – Acting A Level History BTEC Performing Arts – Dance A Level Media Studies BTEC Public Services A Level Psychology BTEC Sport Single Award A Level Physics BTEC Sport Double Award A Level Sociology BTEC Sport Triple Award BTEC Travel and Tourism “Different groups of pupils are challenged and make good progress.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Marriotts Curriculum Offer 2018-19 Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind
“Different groups of pupils are challenged and make good progress.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

Marriotts Curriculum Offer 2018-19
Visit the subject information stalls to gather more details and ask staff questions. Complete the Intentions Form inside the prospectus pack including reserve options. 1st deadline for return of intentions: 21st September 2018 (This Friday) (we will be taking external applications after this date) Follow up with official application form given during Year 11 Parents evening 1 (18th October) “Different groups of pupils are challenged and make good progress.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

21st September 2018 (This Friday) Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind
Thank you 1st deadline for return of intentions: 21st September 2018 (This Friday) Follow up with official application form given during Year 11 Parents evening 1 (18th October) “Different groups of pupils are challenged and make good progress.” Ofsted 2016 Marriotts School: Why go anywhere else! Aim High. Work Hard. Be Kind

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