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LAMPTON SCHOOL An outstanding academy. Ambition. and Aspiration. and Reality. Aspiration: Year 11. Focus – time and energy A belief in what you are doing NOW will make a difference to current and future prospects Responsibility – “ your name on your certificate ”
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Ambition and Aspiration andReality
Aspiration: Year 11 • Focus – time and energy • A belief in what you are doing NOW will make a difference to current and future prospects • Responsibility – “your name on your certificate” • Commitment to yourself and what you are working towards • Opportunities need to be seized
Lampton Ethos • Expectations: • Behaviour • Homework • Basic Equipment • Attitude in lessons • Managing Distractions • 28 Weeks • Some stress is good
Examination success • Test/exam scores are an important measure of success • Selection for progression to further study or a job • Only 20% of low achievers go on to further education and training • High grades at GCSE are an essential requirement for entry to top universities • Education is more important than ever in the labour market – a global market • Exam results are a good proxy for people’s ability to participate effectively in society • Achieving grades A*-C will be tougher – grade boundary changes • This year SPG (spelling, punctuation and grammar) – 5% marks in English and humanities subjects
Examination results 2013 • 5A*-C grades 89% • 10A*-C grades 63% • 5A*-C grades including English and Maths • 72%
1. Changes in boundaries • 2012 – English & Maths (& others) • Exams are ‘harder’ • B is the new ‘C’
2. Changes in components • English pre - 2013 20% speaking and listening 40% writing controlled assessment40% exam • English after November 2013Speaking and listening removed from total40 % writing controlled assessment60% exam
2. Changes in components • History from November 2013changes in allowed combinations of controlled assessment and exams • Students need to cover more content across controlled assessments and exams
3. Linear and first entry rule Y10 Y11
2015 changes to A levels • AS as a separate qualification • A2 as a 2 year linear course • Reduced coursework
Response • English IGCSE- S&L retained- coursework component - traditional and ‘stable’ exam • Science-Drop down days for ISAs (practicals) • Y10 formal exam practice(April/June) • Y11 mock exams Further mocks in English/Maths/Science • Additional reading
Homework • Not an optional extra but an essential part of your course • Teachers use homework as a means of ensuring: • content is covered • controlled assessments are prepared for • skills are developed through PRACTICE • exam technique is developed
The Challenge ‘Always fight, always look for what more could be gained.’ Fullan
Getting the job done • The importance of Maths and English • Level 3 qualifications • Competitive environment • Progression routes You can do it!! Need to work harder and smarter. Homework time is essential.
Current climate • Competitive market • Getting the Grade opens doors • Employers wanting students with certain ‘key skills’
Different pathways... • BTEC, NVQ and other vocational courses • Apprenticeships • Employment • A-Levels
Next Steps... • Be pro-active- students need to research, read books, ask people they know, visit colleges/ universities etc... • College- if you son/daughter enjoys practical work, may not gain all C grades at GCSE and is better at coursework this may be an option to explore. • Apprenticeships- If you want to work and study at the same time this may be a pathway for your son/daughter. It generally focuses on specific areas like ICT, Construction, Administration and Business. • A-Levels- If your son or daughter is capable of 5 A*-C grades and wants to study A-Levels they need to start researching and thinking about choice of A-Levels and researching universities.
It is time for… • Reflection- Have a goal- what is it that you really want to do next year? • Honesty- are you behind with any work? Are you finding certain subjects challenging? • Action- what will you do about subjects you find hard/work you have missed? • What will you do about it?
What we will be doing this term…. • Targeted support for students applying for College • Support from the Higher Education Co-ordinator and myself in understanding how to apply to top universities • A/A* workshops • University subject specific trips • Women Can Do day • Stress management workshop • Data analysis of reports -liaising with you
Next term… • Work experience de-brief and PSHE drop down day • Careers focus- continued support for students applying for college • Identification of students needing support in subjects- working with departments especially English and Maths • 6th form mentoring in specific subjects • Close tracking of students in terms of their grades • Revision support- to ensure students are prepared for Mick examinations • Coursework support- to ensure students have completed this
A powerful partnershipParents, Teachers and Students is needed more than ever before We want to support you at this time and help you maximise your potential!