Year 11 Parents’ Information Evening

1. Year 11 Parents’ Information Evening Mr Zamblera, Ms Williams and Miss Williamson

2. Key contacts

3. The school day • 25 minutes Progress Time ALL • Tracking progress and individual reflection • Development of Oracy skills, teamwork, problem solving for academic progress and future career. • IB Learner Profile. Internationally recognised. • Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) • Life skills such as finance SOME • Intervention • Individual assertive mentoring programme

4. Lessons & Revision • School holiday revision sessions • English and Maths every day • Focus days for English and Maths • Lunchtimes • TARGETED before and after-school revision sessions • Exam revision timetable over exam period After school revision schedule: • Monday Drama, Art, Geography • Tuesday: English, Computer Science, ICT, Sport • Wednesday: Science, Product Design, Food Tech, French • Thursday: Maths, RE, Spanish,

5. News GCSE grades • Students will take exams for the new GCSEs, graded 9-1 for all subjects in 2019: What are the implications?

6. New GCSE Grades explained • The new mid-grade (5) will be 50 per cent more demanding than the current grade C and will be treated as the new grade C. • Ofqual explains: “Grade 5 will be positioned in the top third of the marks for a current grade C and bottom third of the marks for a current grade B. This will mean it will be of greater demand than the present grade C.

7. Examination Boards

8. CORE SUBJECT INFORMATION

9. Year 11 MathematicsTeachers: Mr Zamblera, Mrs Rushanthan, Mr Scott, Mr Weeks, Mrs Bridgman, Mrs James Students will sit 3 exams:  EXAM BOARD – Edexcel GCSE 1-9 • Paper 1 – non calculator 1hr 30 mins – 24th May 2018 • Paper 2 and Paper 3- Both Calculators (calculators required in lessons) 1hr 30 mins each 7th & 12th June 2018 Lessons and assessment Lessons are aimed at ability, introduced to what grade (1-9)they are working at. Short assessments at the end of the topics using exam styled Questions. PLC( personalised check lists) are used to track individual gaps. After school Revision – Term 1 by invite only ( will change) 3.05- 4.05 pm Revision Guides and scientific calculators are available through SCOPAY • Higher workbook £6 , Higher Revision Guide £6 – set 1, set 2, set 3 • Foundation workbook £6, Foundation Revision Guide £6-set 4, set5

10. English Literature Examination Dates: • English Literature: 8702/1 Shakespeare and the 19th Century novel (Romeo and Juliet and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde) 15th May (am). • 8702/2 Modern texts and poetry (An Inspector Calls, Power and Conflict Poetry and Unseen Poetry)23rd May (am). • Homework is interleaved, meaning students might be doing homework on a different text to the one they’re studying in class. There’s a lot to remember, so we mix it up to keep everything fresh in their minds. • Revision guides currently available as a pack from Scopay for the next 2 weeks. We also recommend York Notes for advanced stretch and challenge. Year 11 Teaching groups: Mr Truss / Mrs Coleman Mrs Jacques Mrs Griffin Mrs Patt Mrs Hollinshead / Mr Pickles How can I help? Test them on quotations whenever you can Encourage Stretch and Challenge homework Use the Wrotham revision website for resources

11. English Language Examination Dates: • English Language: 8700/1 Explorations in creative reading and writing 4th June (am). • 8700/2 Writers’ viewpoints and perspectives 7th June (am). • Non-exam assessment in Spoken Language submit to AQA by 7th May 2018 (will be recorded in Term 3) • We are currently studying Literature in class, so students should be accessing the Wrotham School revision website or Mr Bruff / Stacy Raey on youtube to support revision of this qualification. • Homework is through knowledge organisers set for homework – students should be printing these off and using them to revise for tests How can I help? Test spellings of Tier 2 and 3 language Use the Wrotham website for resources Encourage reading fiction and non-fiction to develop vocab Encourage stretch and challenge homework

12. Year 11 Combined ScienceTeachers: Mrs Zdzylowski, Mrs Paul, Mr Fenniche, Mr Elcome and Mrs Parry • Students will sit 6 exams:  • Biology 1, Chemistry 1, Physics 1 – May 2018 • Biology 2, Chemistry 2, Physics 2 – June 2018 • One hour 15 minutes each • Revision Guides are available through school £3.50 each • Get them now and start revising units we have already completed • We will start setting knowledge tests and exam question practicefor homework now! • After school revision – Wednesdays by invitation this term, but other students welcome to ‘drop-in’ for support. • After Christmas, all students welcome to all sessions.

13. YEAR 11 Timeline • After school revision sessions begin – 24th September • Teacher/Student action plan evening – 1st October • Year 11 Theatre trip – 4th October (Just Drama students) • Year 11 Thorpe Park Trip – 12th October • PPE Exams – 5th November until 16th November • Kent choices for you applications begin – 5th November • Year 11 parents evening - 29th November • Year 11 RE Trip – 30th November (Just RE students) • PPE Exams – 4th March until 15th March • GCSE Drama Practical exam 28th February • Year 11 Parents evening – 21st March • GCSE exam Dates – 13th May until 26th June

14. What is the biggest influence for a child’s success at school?

15. PARENTS

16. My Child’s got 95% attendance record – that seems pretty good to me! • 95% attendance = Half a day of lessons missed every two weeks. • 95% attendance = two weeks of lessons missed each year This is equivalent of almost a whole years lessons for one GCSE subject.

17. I Hate this subject/teacher • Teenagers are prone to all or nothing thinking. • Try to find out what your child is objecting to in class. • For teenagers problems often seem permanent. • Your temptation might be to ‘protect’ your child. Try to listen to the other side of the story.

18. Excuses • My works on the computer at school. • We didn’t get homework because there was a supply teacher. • I’m doing that homework with a friend and she has got the book. • It doesn’t have to be in for ages. • I have to be at school to do this homework. • Mr X never gives us homework. • Keep track of the excuses • Suggest a solution – They bring it home tomorrow to do. • Follow up without fail. • Last resort – tell them you are contacting the school. • Remember the aim is not to win the battle. Let your child save face.

19. Revision at home What is the right amount???? Pupils get homework for all subjects every week

20. Parents • Please do not encourage students focusing on a few subjects. • Attend all parents evening appointments. • Support your child to maintain good relationships with teachers. Let teachers solve any situations at school. • Be careful not to express your feelings about teachers to your child. • Do not restrict pupils progress by assumptions you have made about your child's ability. • Teachers will never give a pupil false hope. We are always realistic in what a pupil can achieve. • Pupils need to do well in all subjects now, not just Maths and English. Grade 5 will be the future bench mark.

21. Tips for parents • Build good relationships with teachers • Make sure you know the name of the person in charge of your child's progress. • Help your child to organise a work area. • Talk about your own and your child's expectations of the amount of revision. Negotiate terms! • Make sure the ‘workbox’ is kept well stocked. • Put key dates in your diary so you can help before the ‘panic stage’. • If your child seems to be getting no homework check in with the school. • Have you bought all of the revision guides • Test your child on key vocab

22. Strategies/Tick list • Check your child is working daily and revising weekly – even if they say they have no homework – they have! • Provide them with an area to study • Look at your child’s subject exercise books • Ensure your child attends lunch and after school sessions • Send them into school daily • Liaise with your child’s teachers via phone and e mail

23. What can I do to help my child with revision? • Draw up a revision timetable. • Revise • Stay Calm • Get organised

24. Summary • Post 16 support • Key dates and deadlines • Course outlines • After school/ study support session timetable • Home school communication • Exam preparation • Stress management

25. Head Of Year 11 Ms Williams

26. My responsibilities • Ensuring all students are supported to make progress. • Ensuring that there is close communication with parents to ensure good progress and attendance. • Ensure there is a timely and effective tutor programme. • Organising of academic, cultural and recognition trips.

27. Wrotham school wants to recognise character skills • Desirable character traits: • Can support improved academic attainment; • Are valued by employers; and • Can enable you to make a positive contribution to British society.

28. THE THREE R’S

29. The Tutor programme • Term 1- post 16 options- what is the level of expectation- some taster sessions • Term 2- Writing their personal statements/ career options and Kent choice applications (November 2018) • Term 3-Preparing for post 16 life. CV writing, how to open an account, understanding the pay slip, interview techniques. • Term 4- Exam skills- Technique as well as knowledge • Term 5- Revision

30. The class of 2019 • Term 1- Fright Night at Thorpe Park 12/10/18 • Term 2- English Department will be organising a theatre trip. • Term 3- Looking to visit a University- TBC • Apprenticeship Fair- 6/3/19 • Term 5- Carroty Wood revision weekend (April 2019) • Term 6- Year 11 BBQ & celebration assembly • Year 11 Prom

31. School support • Time to Change – support young people to talk openly about mental health • Professional outside agencies including Addaction running an early intervention programme with 20 students • Psychotherapist offering 1:1 and group therapy sessions – waiting list. • Opportunity for private counselling at subsidised rates • Year 11 Mindfulness sessions start this week – Tuesday lunchtimes • Miss Williams – Progress Leader for year 11 • Miss Williamson – Multi-agency Coordinator and drop-in counselling support for years 10 & 11

32. Why Choose Wrotham? • Small class sizes • Dedicated sixth form study area • A personalised programme of study • Opportunities beyond your studies to develop • Expert help when applying for university • Staff who know you and care • Dedicated study centre supervisor • An environment you are familiar with

33. Politics and International Relations Architecture Creative Writing and English Literature

34. Cordwainers Footwear: Product Design and Innovation Sports Development and Coaching Geography

35. Mathematics Mathematics Media Studies

36. Wrotham SchoolSixth Form High Expectations Challenge Opportunity All of our students will follow the International Baccalaureate This a prestigious programme of study and highly regarded by universities globally.

37. Kent Choices • Compulsory education until the age of 18. • Choices include full time learning and Jobs based Learning • * Sixth Form, Apprenticeship, College • * All applications have to go through Kent Choices • * A user name and password will be sent to your registered address In October.

38. The MAC – Multi-Agency Centre Katy Fielder – Head of safeguarding Bethan Williamson- Welfare for Year 10 & 11 - Safeguarding Officer Phoebe Williams – Psychotherapist Bena Armitage- Counsellor

39. Keeping Students On Track • How to access the MAC services: • Evaluation at the end of year 10 • Parental feedback • Student drop in • Teacher feedback When to access the MAC services: -Academic & revision support – Them & their teachers -Welfare related to exams – The MAC, progress leaders & form tutors -Revision & welfare – You & them!

40. Feeling supported • Counselling • Mentoring • Drop ins • Interventions

41. How? • Practical support Eg -helping them learn how to revise in the best way for them -drawing up a timetable -moving dinner time to fit their schedule • Emotional support Eg - quiet 10minutes once a week to check-in with them - plan the occasional special trip or activity as a treat - encourage maintaining any sports or physical activity throughout the year - express your pride in their accomplishment and determination

42. Year 11 See-Saw Phone Revision PS4/X-box Sleep Going out Chores Hobby/sport More revision!

43. Keeping Perspective • Me: How are you feeling about this year? • Student: Yeah – a bit worried… • Me: How are your parents feeling? • Student: My mum is really stressed!

44. Don’t say: ‘These exams are really important you know!!’ Do say: ‘I know how important this year is for you & I want to help you with it’

45. Anger, Anxiety and Depression • Symptoms • Remind them that this is important but its not life & death • Triggers for issues from the past - beware

46. Motivation What is their end goal? Do they know?! Inspiration What can they see ahead? Where do they want to be? Work out a path to get there.

47. bwilliamson@wrotham.kent.sch.uk Tuesday- Friday