1. Study Plus

2. What is Study Plus? a new National Strategy a sequence of lessons in English and maths (or a mixture of the two) focussed on the needs of the individuals supports learning across the curriculum

3. Why are you here? we believe the programme is right for your child we believe that your child’s progress in English and/or maths could be improved with additional support with additional support there is a strong likelihood of achieving 5 or more GCSE including English and Maths we believe that the programme will have a positive impact on attainment in their other GCSE subjects

4. an approach rather than a course no syllabus or specification to follow No accreditation, no exams

5. Study Plus lesson are different: “it is small and personal and easier to work in” “we do different kinds of work which helps us more” “we can go at a nice steady pace rather than rushing” “We have more held when we need it”

6. Study Plus has helped me to: “calm down and think calmly” “contribute to lessons and feel confident” “become more confident, answer questions in front of everyone, ask for help if needed” “understand algebra” “structure my sentences better and get better grades”

7. How does this fit in with options? Study Plus will take 3 lessons a week Study Plus is one Option Study Plus students choose 3 other subjects

8. Questions?