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Welcome to Cornwallis Academy

Welcome to Cornwallis Academy. September 2013 – July 2014. The Government’s agenda. “Improve standards” “Exams are dumbed down” “Many vocational courses mean nothing” “Fewer students should pass exams” “Fewer people should go to university”. Driving test. Result.

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Welcome to Cornwallis Academy

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  1. Welcome to Cornwallis Academy September 2013 – July 2014

  2. The Government’s agenda • “Improve standards” • “Exams are dumbed down” • “Many vocational courses mean nothing” • “Fewer students should pass exams” • “Fewer people should go to university”

  3. Driving test

  4. Result • Fewer students passing exams • Fewer students going to university • Less breadth of study

  5. How will you be judged? 5 GCSEs including English and Maths And Your best 8 GCSE outcomes Now: Only 2 Vocational GCSEs can count The best 8 must include the EBACC subjects: Eng, Maths, Sci, Language, Humanity + 3 GCSEs

  6. What have we achieved in 2012-13? • Our best ever set of results at both GCSE and A level • The best results of any non-selective in the area • A good Ofsted result, with a mandate to get to outstanding quickly • A vision that is both unique and interesting • Proven Plaza pedagogy

  7. OFSTED JUNE 2013 • “A Cohesive learning community” • “The Plaza environments are used well as flexible teaching spaces” • “Behaviour is good throughout the school” • “The students have positive attitudes towards their learning and show a high degree of responsibility” • “Teaching is consistently good in all subjects”

  8. At school until 19 • We have developed a curriculum that is broad and balanced to cater for all pathways abilities • Staying in education or training • University, Apprenticeships, On the job training, Studio School

  9. 2013 results GCSE 58% gained 5 A-C grades including English and Maths (+3) A Level 98% A-E (+1) 72% A-C (+8) 33% of grades were A or A *(+13) 42% of grades were B+(+12) Best performing non-selective school in Maidstone!

  10. New Look Reports • Termly feedback • Inclusion of new indicator – ‘Attitude to Learning’ • Continue to show attendance, self-management points and achievement points compared to the year group average • Combination of interim and full reports • Interim – Attitude to learning in all subjects • Full – Current grade and attitude to learning • Full report timings linked into Academic Review Evenings • Grades will be traffic light coloured coded to show whether pupils are making the expected progress and are on track to meet their target

  11. Curriculum and Options • Study extended over 3 years with examinations at the end of Year 11 for the majority of students • Broad and balanced curriculum – a range of GCSE’s and a commitment to include a relevant vocational offer • Allow the majority of students to study 8 different subject choices • Focus on achieving at least 5 good GCSE’s including English and Maths

  12. Wellbeing Structure Wellbeing Directors KS3 Annie Fowler KS4 Thomas Stanley KS5 Joseph Sutton Wellbeing Leads Year 7 Amy Parker Year 8 Annie Fowler Year 9 Helen Conway/ Holly Pateman Year 10 Thomas Stanley 6th Form Joseph Sutton ICM’s Year 7 Cheryl Irvine Year 8 Joscelin Yates Year 9 Sue Judd Year 10 Sue Lambert Year 11 Maxine Saul Yr 12/13 Jo Woollett

  13. Form Tutors

  14. What We Expect From ACornwallis Academy Student • 95% Attendance • 100% application at all times • Appropriate uniform • Be ready to learn with the correct equipment • To be respectful to staff and peers at all times

  15. Rewards • Termly rewards based on the following: • Academic achievement • Attendance • Attitude to Learning • Net Behaviour & Achievement Points • Purple Tokens

  16. Curriculum Mixed Ability EnglishMaths Science MFL Geography / History ICT Performing Arts ArtPE Design Technology RE Grammar Stream EnglishMaths Science MFLGeography / History ICTPerforming ArtsArtPE Design Technology RE Nurture EnglishMaths Science PE Design Technology Geography / History Art Social Skills

  17. Blended Learning Homework Projects

  18. Dates for Diary • Thursday 27th February – ARD • Thursday 13th March – Options evening

  19. Key points of contact Year 8 Team • Jos Yates • Annie Fowler • English • Danielle Walker • Maths • Nicola Wood • Science • Clare Thorneycroft

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