The Learning Conversation

1. The Learning Conversation Y10 Parents’ Information Evening Tuesday 25th September 2012

2. Introductions • Headteacher Jane Steele • Deputy Head Kirsten Harrison • Assistant Heads Martyn John Glen Balmer Mike Wycherley Ben Cheeseman Karen Steger • Business Manager Ann Price • KS3/4 Progression Pip Palmer

3. Programme • Introductions • The School Vision (J Steele) • Results 2012 (G Balmer) • CIAG (M Wycherley) • Student-Teacher Communication (BCheeseman) • The Parent’s Role (K Harrison + M John) • Special Exam Arrangements (K Steger) • Teacher-Parent Communication (G Balmer)

4. VISION AND GOALSJANE STEELEHEADTEACHER

5. KEY FACTORS FOR THE VISION and GOALS July 2012

6. The staff and governors want: Students to be successful and reach their potential; so teaching, learning and pastoral support all have to be excellent. Students to be actively involved in a range of activities and develop socially, culturally and morally and be ready to take a full and active life in the world beyond school

7. The staff and governors want: Students to show respect for their school, themselves and others Students, staff, parents, governors and the local community to be proud of our school To foster partnerships within and beyond school that support and benefit our students and staff and other communities

8. The staff and governors want: The school to be welcoming and inclusive as well as clean, tidy and safe To work together with mutual respect, a positive attitude and communicate effectively and professionally

9. THE VISION AND GOALS September 2012

10. OUR MISSION To strive for and inspire excellence

11. THE VISION A safe, engaging and vibrant learning environment which cultivates open-minded, aspirational global citizens through a lifelong love of learning Partnerships within our school, local, national and international communities which empower, inspire and achieve success

12. THE GOALS • To promote a safe, secure and supportive environment • To develop responsible and resilient learners in order to achieve individual potential • To cultivate a learning experience which embraces new technologies, encourages innovation and allows risk-taking • To foster happy, reflective and resourceful learners in preparation for the world of the future

13. THE GOALS • To foster pride and mutual respect within our school and wider communities • To develop informed global citizens who have a voice and use it responsibly • To communicate effectively and clearly with all through professional open dialogue • To serve the needs of our school and communities through mutually beneficial partnerships

14. Results 2012 • A2 results that comfortably exceeded national benchmarks, sending young adults to the universities of their choice • Best ever GCSE results…..

16. Key Stage 3 results that exceed national benchmarks in all Core subjects

17. A2 Results

18. AS Results

19. Outstanding performances: Nat Barker A, A*,A (Bio, Eng and Geog* Ruth Cracknell A*, A*, A* (Graphics, Bio, Psy) Sam Crossman A, A*A* (Econ, Maths, Fur Maths) Bella Eason Daniels A*,A*,A* (Graphics,Eng, Art) Ben Norman A, A, A, (Maths,Fur Maths, Physics)

20. AS

21. Why ? Helps to provide an informed choice about post 16/18 opportunities Helps to develop greater self confidence and maturity Provides the opportunity to plan and achieve individual targets Provides the opportunity to develop and demonstrate employable skills Provides an opportunity for students following vocational courses to investigate real situations and gather evidence for course work Gives an opportunity to develop an understanding of a range of issues which relate to National Curriculum Citizenship and PSHE Health and Safety in the Work Force Work Experience 2012

22. The Learning Conversation Student Parent Teacher

23. Student Teacher • NELE + Mahara • Target Setting and Tracking • Assessment, Marking and Feedback

24. Target Setting and Tracking • Subject Teacher • Tutor • Progress Leader

25. Assessment in the Classroom • Progress within lessons • Tracking progress through formative feedback • Summative assessment

26. Student Parent

28. What are YOU expecting to be different?

29. Modular Exams • Controlled Assessments • Impact of Non-attendance • College Days

30. What are they? • Exams which take place in the classroom under exam conditions – fixed durations and support • Happen at different times throughout the two year course – starting Term 1 Y10 • Are marked by class teachers and externally moderated • Are AS IMPORTANT as final exams

31. Depends on subject: • Essays • Projects • Exam-style questions • Case studies • Practical exams

32. Know what is coming up and when • Plan and prioritise in advance • Review and revise as if an external exam – scheduling workload • Bringing the correct materials and preparation work

33. 20% of what we READ 30% of what we HEAR 40% of what we SEE 50% of what we SAY 60% of what we DO And a whopping.... 90% of what we READ, HEAR, SEE, SAY & DO

35. Practising effectively: • Silence • Stick to the time • Plan essays • Use the mark scheme • Because the mind makes links

36. Attendance and Uniform

37. Special Exam Arrangements

38. Parent Teacher • Contacting us • Reports • INSIGHT

39. Contacting Us • ateacher@newent.gloucs.sch.uk • Tutor • Progress Leader • Subject Leader

40. Reports 16th November Progress data, teacher progress comments, next steps info 15th March Progress data, next steps information, tutor report 21st March Parents’ Evening 14th June End of year grades