1. Welcome to Year 11 Parents’ Information Evening “Determined To Be The Best We Can” Mr Stride Headteacher Mr Davie Head of Year 11 No planned fire alarm tonight Questions will be taken at the end

2. Headlines 2015 At or above National for attainment in 15 subjects: Art3DPE ArtPhysics BiologySpanish Business Studies BTEC Perf. Arts ChemistryScience ChildcareHumanities Computer Science English History

3. Headlines 2015 Achievement: Increased to 993 at whole school. Pupil Premium: Increased by 30 points. National gaps... ? Attainment: 50% 5A*-CEM 2014 48% 5A*-CEM 2015

4. 1. Outcomes. Target position: Students make substantial and sustained progress across the curriculum and the achievement of disadvantaged students is at least that of students with similar starting points. To achieve this the school will:  Close achievement gaps for disadvantaged students in English and Maths 3LoP and 4LoP, compared to national and any internal gaps.  Close any gaps in achievement for disadvantaged students in all subjects.  Improve achievement in all subjects to in the top 25% nationally  Improve Progress 8 results to be in the top 25% nationally. 2. Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Target position: Teachers design learning that demonstrates their highest expectations for all students. To achieve this they will:  Develop further their formative assessment practice across the whole school, to impact positively upon progress rates and close gaps.  Develop and embed their intervention practice (through ‘spotlight’) that move students back on target, if not making expected progress.  Develop a Literacy strategy that impacts positively, to close learning gaps. 3. Personal development, behaviour and welfare. Target position: The school will support all students to be strong confident learners, who are proud of their school and achievements, (especially those disadvantaged). To achieve this the school will:  Improve Attendance and PA figures for disadvantaged students to be above that of non-disadvantaged students nationally. (RoL) data.  Reduce the gap in exclusion figures to below that of National (RoL) for disadvantaged students.  Improve the resilience and the motivation to succeed of all disadvantaged students and remove barriers to progress. 4. Effectiveness of leadership and management Target position: Leaders will create a culture that expects and enables all students to succeed. To achieve this they will:  Maintain the outstanding practice evident within the Appraisal Systems, to further enhance the quality of Teaching and Learning.  Develop further the flightpath model to enhance KS3-KS4 progress levels at whole school level, to enable effective and accurate evaluation of progress.  Middle leaders use the assessment cycle to swiftly identify and meet staff training needs.  Enhance further the effectiveness of the Governing body, to enable them to develop both their support and challenge to the school, through the effective use of data. Focus for school development 2015 - 17

5. Summary Focus 2015 Support the appraisal system to develop T&L. Use the assessment cycles to reduce intervention lag. Embed the new summative assessment systems, ‘4 Matrix’. Use the assessment cycles to develop T&L.

6. Our golden rules 1.We will arrive on time. 2.We will be prepared for learning. 3.We will be positive and try our best. 4.We will show respect in our actions and language. 5.We will listen to the teacher and to each other.

7. MG and FG years 10 & 11 Minimum Grades Forecast Grades How do you know what to improve?

8. Assessment practice. The milestone assessment frequency is once every two weeks, or at least every six lessons and this needs to include the identified milestone assessments. What went well: Even better if: You now need to: Secure flightpath 3 The use of exploded diagrams are well designed The use of data included A variety of methods to aid presentation, such as bar charts. Produce two different methods to aid presentation, such as bar charts, using this data set, to enhance the effective communication. This will be a developing FP 4 activity.

9. Assessment practice. What went well: Even better if: You now need to: Produce two different methods to aid presentation, such as bar charts, using this data set, to enhance the effective communication. This will be a developing FP 4 activity. You must show a response to the assessment. You must do what has been asked... progress

10. Learning Walks Work Scrutiny Observations Homework Independence Checking your child’s learning Progress

11. Enhancing the quality of Teaching and Learning. Investment in teachers Investment in training Leading to better assessment. Leading to better planning & intervention. Evaluating the impact, adapting promptly...

12. Your curriculum booklet Contents Curriculum development – additional contact time in core. Reporting systems Pastoral systems Information portal Exam information ( provisional dates 2016 ) Revision guides E-Safety Head of Department links/contacts Curriculum Information – each subject content

13. Reporting your child’s progress Mr. Davie Head of Year 11

14. Assessment Grades GFEDCBAA* PassMeritDistinctionDistinction* BTEC’s GCSE’s A*AC Level 2 B

15. Attitudes to Learning (ATL’s) 1Outstanding / Positive 2Good 3Inconsistent 4Unsatisfactory UUnable to comment

16. My Child’s Progress Minimum Grade (MG) Report 1 (FG) Report 2 (FG) EnglishAAA* MathsBBB Below is an example of a report showing GOOD progress. Minimum Grade (MG) Report 1 (FG) Report 2 (FG) EnglishCCD MathsBBC Below is an example of a report showing POOR progress. Intervention support

17. Progress conversations

18. Visual aid grade comparison

19. Value added scores

20. Expected Actual Points Score Actual Points Score Value Added

21. Intervention – a range of strategies. Assertive Mentoring. 1 to 1. A*-B Group. C/D border. After school / evening revision. Revision weeks Catch up clubs. Easter Revision Small Group Mentoring Maths and English TA support University of Brighton Revision Days Study Skills assemblies Home Learning Area Stress Management Workshops Attendance Officer support Careers How we support your child

22. Important Dates DATEEVENT Friday 2 nd, 9 th & 16 th October6th Form College Talks Friday 23 rd OctoberINSET DAY W/C Monday 9 th NovemberYear 11 Report Issued Thursday 12 th November Year 11 Parents Evening Wednesday 16 th DecemberLeavers Hoodies issued Friday 18 th DecemberINSET DAY Monday 1 st FebruaryINSET DAY Tuesday 2 nd FebruaryYear 11 panoramic photo Thursday 4 th FebruaryYear 11 Parents Evening Friday 24 th JuneYear 11 Leavers BBQ Thursday 7 th JulyYear 11 Prom Thursday 14 th JulyCelebration Award Ceremony & Sports Awards TBC– September 2015Graduation Ceremony

23. Revise, Revise, Revise Exams

24. Mock Exams Mock exams are an opportunity to practice and should be taken seriously. These take place regularly in some subjects and give us an indication of progress. Gives us something to build upon and to make forecast grade. They can be used as a final mark if you are ill for your actual exam! Mock examination timetable and dates are being planned to support your child

25. Examinations: End of Year 11 Student’s individual examination timetables will be published Easter 2015. Year 11 Students will not have study leave prior to formal examinations. After formal examinations support programmes will be put in place. Start Date End Date 1st May 2015 27th June 2015

26. 27 teaching weeks until exams start! Did you know?

27. 90% attendance = ½ day missed every week! (Would your boss like you to be off work this much??).MonTueWedThurFri? Absent half a day every week Did you know? - Attendance

28. Lets looks a little closer….. 1 school year at 90% attendance = 4 whole weeks of lessons MISSED!!! 38 school weeks Sept July ? Absent for 4 weeks

29. The Home Partnership: Help at home? Provide a workspace Support Controlled Assessments Check progress Help organise their time Attend Parents’ evenings together Contact the school for any updates and/or further help.

30. Information Portal

31. You can access the portal directly from our website There are no usernames to remember! Simply use the email address you gave us on your contact details.

32. Information Portal With our Information Portal you have up to the minute information on Timetable Homework Attendance Progress

33. Information Portal You can also use the portal to Contact any member of staff Arrange parents evening appointments Report absences Find out exam results Update phone numbers, etc

34. Information Portal Choose parents evening appointments to suit you

35. Information Portal Find out what homework has been set and when it is due

36. Information Portal E-mail any of your child’s teachers at the click of a button

37. Information Portal There is a full guide to available on the web-site. If you have any queries or problems then contact support@longhill.org.uk sharding@longhill.org.uk

38. Current Year 11

39. Current Year 10

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