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Learn about the new curriculum changes and measures at Haberdashers' Aske's Knights Academy, including the introduction of Pathways for students. Get involved in the decision-making process and help your child succeed.
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Haberdashers’ Aske’s Knights Academy Results CURRICULUM
Curriculum Change • No more Modular exams. These have been replaced by terminal exams – end of Year 11 • Greater emphasis on progress in English and Maths • Shift to Progress 8 – measure for all • Shift in the number of BTEC subjects pupils are allowed to take • Qualifications will cancel each other and cannot be done together
New Measures Attainment 8 Progress 8 Most crucial measure…..Will determine Ofsted (or not!) May be different subjects to Attainment 8 Less likely to be understood/reported publicly as not as simple as an Attainment 8 grade • Best 8 scores (from 3 buckets) • Averages out to a grade (+/-) • Most likely to be understood by parents…. Could this be an issue?
English & Maths Grade 5 and above • English Baccalaureate • Attainment 8 • Progress 8
All students All students Some students
Weightings • 20% • 20% • 10% • 10% • 10% • 10% • 10% • 10% • 100%
School Response / Strategy • Inclusion at the forefront: School will run curriculum which suit the needs of the learners – access for all. • Focus on new Progress 8 measure as the key outcome for all students • Focusing on ensuring that all pupils make expected progress or some make more than expected progress • Curriculum has to meet the needs, ability and aspirations for ALL
Haberdashers’ Aske’s Knights Academy Results An Introduction to PATHWAYS
Haberdashers’ Aske’s Knights Academy Results PATHWAYS – OUTCOMES
Pathways • X Pathway - following an E-baccalaureate provision • Y Pathway - following an opportunity to study E-baccalaureate provision • Z Pathway – following a vocational program with GCSE option also
Haberdashers’ Aske’s Knights Academy Results PATHWAYS – NEXT STEPS
Steps along the way Parents informed of pathway by letter Year 9 Parents Evening Career Networking Option Clinic Option choices returned 2.12.15 9.12.15 6.1.16 4-5pm Booking only via reception October 2014 TODAY 13.01.16 “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela. 15thJanuary 2016
Pastoral Information, Advice and Guidance Discussions with tutors and teachers about progress Achievement Targets Monitoring progress Achievement Options assemblies Careers drop in sessions Year 9 Parents evening Options decisions and review PSHCE Day – Careers focused Careers fairs and visits Using www.Plotr.co.uk December March-July November January February
Haberdashers’ Aske’s Knights Academy Results PARENTS INVOLVEMENT
Choice vs. interest vs. aspiration • Key Stage 4 is intensive – and it does last two years • Your child is an individual – they should be guided by their own interests and abilities – not their friends, the teacher they like this year, what they think sounds impressive Where are we going? I was following you! Ask the ones at the back
Pathway decisions based upon current data in year 9 AND prior attainment • Opportunity to discuss pathway: • Wednesday 2nd December 2015 • Wednesday 9th December 2015 • Wednesday 6th January 2016 • Parents Evening – 13th January 2016 • Option forms returned by 15thJanuary 2016 • No final decision on pathway made until June—we continue to monitor and track progress Opportunities and success for all