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Southmoor Community School Y10 Pathways. 2012 Y10 Pathways: Key Dates. SOUTHMOOR. % of Pupils achieving 5 A*-C including English & Maths. % of Pupils achieving 5 A*-C including English & Maths. “ Students’ attainment has seen an outstanding improvement ”
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Southmoor Community School Y10 Pathways
SOUTHMOOR % of Pupils achieving 5 A*-C including English & Maths
“Students’ attainment has seen an outstanding improvement” “Over the past two years, the curriculum has been transformed and is on course for being outstanding” “The new curriculum provision offers pathways through Key Stage 4 that will provide a suitable basis for students to continue in education, training or employment beyond the age of 16. Ofsted Nov 2010..
In the top 13% of all schools nationally Current Y11 have already achieved more than ever.. Current Y10 are on track to exceed this Current progress?
mathematics / statistics / paired maths English language / literature / media ICT PE GCSE Core Learning..continuity and progression
Everyone already studies core science. Some pupils also study additional science Options for Y11? Separate sciences if you are making strong progress towards A level science Additional science could be the course to help you achieve C+ in two sciences GCSE Science
3 options to start in June 2012: Option 1 = 6 lessons Option 2 = 6 lessons Option 3 = 3 lessons Core: English / maths / ICT / PE Timetable
English Baccalaureate GCSEs at C+ needed in: • English language / mathematics / 2 sciences / language / humanities • Pupils are eligible to opt for the above if not already studying • hard choices can be the right ones!
Alternatives? graded music examinations personal & social development course supported study Duke of Edinburgh Work placements Personal Dev’t
Year 11 Work Placements 1. School Based Placements 2. External Based Placements
School Based Placements With various Curriculum Areas in school. PE, Drama, ICT, School Kitchen, Caretaker etc. Places negotiated and agreed pending demand of numbers for each area. June 2012 – June 2013. Fitted out with school polo top and staff badge etc.
External Based Placements How many pupils? 80+ out this year. How do pupils find their placements? Ultimately by themselves. Types of placements? Mainly admin, retail, primary school, hair & beauty. Practical placements difficult due to insurance etc. Preparation for placements? Health & Safety, finding placements advice, essential paperwork. Start/Finish? June 2012 – June 2013. Which day? Probably Monday 11.40 a.m. onwards.
External Based Placements Monitoring of pupils? Attendance regularly checked. Staff contact (phone & visits) on a regular basis. Monitoring of placements? Connexions - health & safety, insurance, CRB checks. Termly visits. What if pupil can not find placement? Must find by May Half Term. Pupils will be given next available option. Some placements may not start until September. What if placement cancelled during year? Some placements do not work out for pupil and/or employer. Some employers cancel due to loss of staff, closure etc. Generally given chance to secure another placement. Essential paperwork? Placement packs issued following options selection process. Connexions placement forms, Parent Consent Forms etc. Presently seek a verbal agreement with employers.