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Bourne Community College Expectations in Key Stage 4

Explore the key stage 4 expectations and support mechanisms at Bourne Community College. Aimed at helping students acquire qualifications, develop skills, and prepare for the future. Discover how we monitor progress, mentor students, and involve parents for academic and pastoral development.

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Bourne Community College Expectations in Key Stage 4

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  1. Bourne Community College Expectations in Key Stage 4

  2. Head of Year – Mrs Jewer hjewer@wsgfl.org.uk 01243 375691 Ext 253 Student Support Manager – Mrs Hudson shudson@wsgfl.org.uk 01243 375691 Ext 218 Subject Leader for English - Miss Barnes rbarnes@wsgfl.org.uk 01243 375691 Ext 244 Subject Leader for Maths – Mr Cariou jcariou@wsgfl.org.uk 01243 375691 Ext 251 Subject Leader for Science - Miss Atkinson tatkinson@wsgfl.org.uk 01243 375691 Ext 237 Emma Barber – Special Educational Needs Coordinator ebarber5@wsgfl.org.uk 01243 375691 Ext 233 Introductions

  3. KS4: a crucial stage in your CHILD’S educationA time to:Acquire certificated academic qualifications (GCSE/btec) which will last THEM a life time.Experience the realities of the world of work.Gain an insight into further educationReflect on THEIR future career.Develop study, organisational and transferable skills.

  4. That each student leaves: • Having reached their full potential. • Having had a challenging, relevant learning experience. • Equipped to progress in the outside world. • With a set of values which will enable them to mix in a multi-ethnic, multi-faceted society. Our Aim:

  5. OUR EXPECTATIONS: That all members of the school community • Understand the importance of having a positive attitude towards their lessons • Show tolerance and compassion, treating everyone as they themselves would like to be treated. • Know they are valued and that they have done their best.

  6. CHANGE TO GCSE’S Final exams only & coursework elements in practical subjects

  7. Students progress will be monitored in detail by the Head of Year and also the Raising Achievement Group • During this time we will be looking at all aspects of students’ work, as well as attendance, punctuality, behaviour & attitude to learning. Year Group Monitoring

  8. Students will be set realistic, yet challenging targets. • Students will be made aware of the success criteria in subjects in order to reach their targets

  9. Subject Teachers will ensure that all work is marked regularly, to provide feedback to help students • Subject Leaders will be looking at the work and progress of students throughout the year in their subject

  10. Tracking Year 10 • Students’ progress will be tracked using our Assessment recording and reporting System. • Students will be formally assessed half-termly in all their subjects. This allows us to identify underachievement. If this occurs, we will address it instantly by inviting the student for an interview and parents/carers will be informed.

  11. Year 10 Mentoring • The purpose of the Year 10 mentoring scheme is to support the pastoral and academic development of identified students. • Identified students will be allocated to a mentor and parents/carers informed and updated on how they can also support their child. • In individual subjects, subject teachers will monitor performance against targets and will mentor as appropriate. • Parents will normally be informed when any intervention is put into place as the support of parents is key to the student’s success.

  12. These include: • Head of Year – Mrs Jewer • Student Manager – Mrs Hudson • Form Tutors • SLT Student Support – Mrs Murray-Brown • Counsellor. • Mentoring to motivate and support progress Support Mechanisms

  13. Form tutors will monitor the attendance, behaviour and achievement of students in their form group. Referrals will be made to the Head of Year if necessary Form Tutor Monitoring • Form Tutors will check planners and liaise with parents/carers on identified issues

  14. Good attendance is essential for your child to succeed. Students with good attendance : Achieve better examination results Have better career prospects ATTENDANCE

  15. REMEMBER • THE BETTER YOUR RESULTS = THE MORE CHOICES YOU WILL HAVE IN LIFE • Your GCSE results may determine which: • subjects you study for A Level • course and university that you apply for • your career • your employment prospects • your earning power

  16. 13TH NOVEMBER 2014 - YEAR 10 SETTLING IN CHECK 5TH DECEMBER 2014 - YEAR 10 MOCK ART EXAM 7TH MAY 2015 -YEAR 10 PARENTS EVENING 13TH – 17TH APRIL - YEAR 10 MOCK EXAMS 13TH – 17TH JULY - YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE Important Dates for your Diary

  17. ANY QUESTIONS?

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