Preparing for a future of life long learning

1. Preparing for a future of life long learning

2. Aims of the evening • Overview of year – Mrs Merluk • Qualifications and options - Mr. Hurley

3. First progress grade • Individual progress • Progress of ability groups • Progress of Girls and Boys

4. 1. National Curriculum Levels Key Stage 2 SATs - English Maths and Science are used to give us Key stage 3 targets for the end of this year. We expect a pupil to improve a minimum of 2 sub levels a year and an aspirational target of 3 sub levels. E.g. Start Year 9 on 6c finish Year 9 on 6a

5. 2. Reports Exceptional effort – 1 Pupil: works consistently very hard in lessons; actively participates in the learning activities; sometimes does additional work – “goes the extra mile”! Good effort – 2 Pupil: works consistently hard in lessons; regularly contributes to discussions; is keen to succeed; Minimum effort – 3 Pupil: generally works to a minimum expected standard; makes contributions when prompted; shows willingness to act on advice. Unacceptable level of effort – 4

6. What To Look For As A Parent • Look at the effort levels of your child and whether they are on target. • Have they made at least two or three sub levels of progress in their last school year • Speed of progress will vary throughout the year and between different subjects but there should be progress which will be determined by the effort being put into the lessons.

7. What to Encourage as a Parent • They complete homework with care and accuracy. • They prepare thoroughly for assessments. • Boys write more fully and in greater depth. • That planners are being correctly filled in and that all tasks are completed. • Please check their work regularly, read it and ask questions.

8. 1. Preparation for KS4 Year 9 • English and Maths enrichment year • Science- BTEC Science or Biology/Chemistry/Physics • Second language – G&T linguists Year 10 and 11 • Full option choices

9. Dates • 264 merits needed to ice skate on 18th/19th December • Feb 4th – Option Booklets available • Feb 7th - Options Information Evening for parents and pupils • Feb 28th - Year 9 parent evening discuss progress, some opportunity to discuss options • March 8th – all option choices in • May - June – confirmation of options

10. Aiming high • Aspirational targets based on previous years

11. Options for 2012 Do not limit your children to your learning, For they are born in another time Hebrew proverb

12. NVQ (occupational) Level5-8professionalchartered4management3advanced, supervisory2intermediate operative1foundationentry vocational Higher degrees, advanced diplomas etc. NVQ level 5 general First degree Foundation degree, BTEC Higher, National diploma/certificate NVQ level 4 GCSE AS and A level VCE AS and A level BTEC national diploma NVQ level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship GCSE A*-C BTEC First certificate and Diploma NVQ Level 2 Apprenticeship GCSE D-G NVQ Level 1 NVQ Level 1 BTEC introductory certificates, Certificate of achievements

13. Standard route EXCEL route Core • English (2) • Maths (1 or 2) • Science (2 or 3) • Options including MFL (4) Total = 9-11 Level 2 passes Core • English (2) • Maths (1) • Science (2) • Options (4) • college placements Total = 8-9 passes

14. Personalising learning • Recommended withdrawal from MFL • Suitability of course e.g. Business Studies

15. Choosing courses at KS4 Choose a course that…. • They can succeed in • Contain those subjects they like best • Reflect their interests and personal qualities • Help them learn in their best way • Sets them up for a future life of work

16. Discussion points Possible question starters: • What do I want to know about the option system? • What do I want to know about courses? • What do I want to know about future in education?