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Hendon School

Hendon School. GCSE Information Evening 13 th March 2014. English GCSE Results, summer 2013:. English: 89% A*-C (National Average: 63.6 %) English Literature: 97% A%-C (National Average: 76.8%). What has your child completed, so far?. English Language: Unit 1: English Today:

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  1. Hendon School GCSE Information Evening 13th March 2014

  2. English GCSE Results, summer 2013: English: 89% A*-C (National Average: 63.6 %) English Literature: 97% A%-C (National Average: 76.8%)

  3. What has your child completed, so far? • English Language: • Unit 1: English Today: A Controlled Assessment unit worth 20% of the total course • Unit 2: The Spoken Language: A Controlled Assessment unit worth 20% of the total course

  4. What’s left to Complete? • English Language: • Unit 3: “The Writer’s Voice”: An externally assessed exam worth 60% of the total course

  5. What’s left to Complete? • English Literature • Unit 1: “Understanding Prose”: An externally assessed exam worth 50% of the total course • Unit 2: “Understanding Poetry”: An externally assessed exam worth 25% of the total course Unit 3: “Shakespeare and Contemporary Drama” A Controlled Assessment unit worth 25% of the total course

  6. What has your child completed so far? • Single English • Unit 1: English Today: A Controlled Assessment unit worth 20% of the total course • Unit 2: The Writer’s Craft • Preparation for an exam worth 60% of the total course

  7. What’s Left to Complete? • Single English • Unit 3: Creative English Controlled Assessments worth 20% of the course

  8. What Happens Next? • Mock Exams • Your child will sit mock exams before the end of Year 10. These will be: • English Language: “The Writer’s Voice” • English Literature: “Understanding Prose” • Single English: “The Writer’s Craft” • These will be actual, past papers.

  9. Any Questions?

  10. Expected 3 levels of progress 4 levels of progress or more Mathematics at Hendon A*-C National Average 61% 71% 31% Edexcel Linear Paper (1MA01) Hendon Average 60% 84% 84%

  11. What’s happened so far. • All Year 10 pupils have covered 70% of the Edexcel Linear syllabus (1MAO) so far. • The Year 10 cohort is divided into 10 classes. • Set 1-5 Higher (A*-E), Set 6-10 Foundation (C-G) • Additional Mathematics courses: Advanced Further Mathematics GCSE and Statistics GCSE.

  12. Edxecel Linear Paper (1MA0) • Two Papers: Non Calculator & Calculator - no coursework. • Higher Paper (A*-E) Sets 1-5: Foundation Paper (C-G) Set 6-10 • 1st Mock Paper: 25th March and 1st April 2014

  13. Intervention/Revision • Monday and Wednesday catch-up sessions at lunch for those who need assistance with classwork. • After school sessions for C/D borderline children throughout Year 11. • Gifted and Talented sessions are run during lunchtimes. • Weekend/Half term Revision Classes • Homework is set at least twice a week. Past Exam Papers on Frog. • Booster Sessions on MyMaths.co.uk, Sam Learning and Mangahigh, Revision Books • Math’s Shop: Revision booklets, calculators and all mathematical equipment.

  14. Any questions?

  15. Science at Hendon School BTEC Applied Science Double Science GCSE Triple Science GCSE

  16. BTEC Applied Science (Edexcel exam board) • Level 2 Qualification (GCSE level) • Worth 2 GCSEs at C grade of above • Assessment mainly based on portfolio of work • Examination in June, worth only 20% of final mark.

  17. Double Science 2 Science GCSEs – AQA exam board

  18. Triple Science 3 Science GCSEs - – AQA exam board

  19. Science Pathways Triple Science • GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Double Science GCSE Science and GCSE Additional Science BTECLevel 2 in Applied Science worth 2 GCSEs A levels in Biology, Chemistry and/or Physics BTEC Health and Social Care Level 3 BTEC Health and Social Care Level 2

  20. Double Science GCSE –Where are they now? All Double Science GCSE students.... ......have completed Controlled Assessment worth 25% of GCSE ......will sit 3 exams as follows B1 Examination - 6th June 2014 C1 examination - 10th June 2014 P1 examination - 12thJune 2014 ......will be achieve a grade for Science GCSE in August. .....sit mock exams in May 2014

  21. Triple Science GCSE –Where are they now? Triple Science GCSE students.... ......are doing 3 separate GCSEs, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. ..... will sit all their science exams will be at the end of Year 11. ......will start Controlled Assessment in the Summer term. .... Will not get a grades until August 2015 ...........sit also mock exams in May 2014

  22. What will students do in Year 11? Depending on grade most Double Science students will continue on to Additional Science GCSE. Some may retake Science GCSE. Triple Science students will continue on to Biology, Chemistry and Physics GCSEs. BTEC students will complete level 2 award.

  23. What do Y10 need to do to prepare for exams? • Buy revision guides (£4 each from Science Faculty) and use them! • Use Revision booklets issued to students. (available on school “FROG” site) • Use BBC Key Stage 4 Bitesize website. • Use Kerboodle revision package – students will be given a password

  24. Any questions????

  25. R.P.A What does it mean for you?

  26. Raising Participation Age • The Government is increasing the age to which all young people in England must continue in education or training, requiring them to continue until the end of the academic year in which they turn 17 from 2013 and until their 18th birthday from 2015.

  27. Raising Participation Age This means • Students currently in Year 10 have to stay in education until the end of the year of their 18th birthday. • For your son/daughter - this is 2 years after GCSE exams and 2 years longer than the current students have to study.

  28. Raising Participation Age Put simply - there are 3 choices • Remain in school • Go to Sixth Form College or other training establishment • Gain an apprenticeship

  29. School Sixth Form (HS6) • All students are entitled to a place in the school Sixth Form (HS6) if they meet the entry requirements for the course • To study 4 A/S levels, this is likely to be 7 GCSE examinations, and a grade B in the subjects you wish to study. • All students must gain a “C” or above in Maths and English (If students do not have a “C” in Maths and English , they must resit the relevant course )

  30. College • Students join a competitive enrolment market where colleges are interviewing and awarding places to only the best candidates. • Colleges offer a wider range of courses than school can offer • Some Colleges specialise in Vocational courses

  31. Apprenticeships • Apprenticeships can take between one and four years to complete depending on the level • Apprenticeships are designed with the help of the employers in the industry • Apprenticeships offer a structured programme to show you the skills you need to do a job well. • Apprenticeships are open to all age groups above 16years-old

  32. Apprenticeships • There are different entry requirements depending on the Apprenticeship and the industry sector. • Competition for places with employers is fierce, you will need to be committed, and aware of your responsibilities to both yourself and the company who would employ you. • The minimum salary is £2.65 per hour; however, many apprentices earn more.

  33. Apprenticeships Find out more from the Learning Skills Council If you are considering this option, you need to do the research now, so you are aware of :- • the area you want to work in for example construction or engineering • the qualifications needed • the application process

  34. Courses • A/S • BTEC single award • BTEC double award • EPQ – Extended Project Qualification • A Level

  35. Choosing the right pathway

  36. Why stay at HS6 • You know the staff • You have a wide friendship base • There is a Sixth Form Centre • The pastoral care is outstanding • You get more help and support from staff • You can contribute to peer support work • You continue to be part of a community • There is a wide enrichment package

  37. Why look somewhere else? • You are ready for a new challenge • You need a fresh start • You want to be more independent in your learning • You want to study closer to home • You want to study subject combinations school cannot offer • You want to train in a specialist area

  38. Supporting your child • Discuss all the options together • Research different options fully • Have a view beyond 18 and future aspirations • Ensure your child has the best possible chance by supporting them through the next academic year, the better they do, the more options will be available to them • Communicate with school regularly • Smile through their tantrums!

  39. Additional Events Mock Exams 30thJune – 4th July

  40. Contact Us • Email most effective • Phone • Website • Frog • Appointments wherever possible

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