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Year 9 Parents’ Information EveningTuesday 15th January 2013

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Aim for the evening … Aim for the evening … RJG RJG

To present information on:

the year ahead

the school curriculum in Years 10 and 11 (Key Stage 4)

how the choices system will work


KS3 Assessment KS3 Assessment MFK MFK

Formal testing will continue

SCIENCE – 1 paper on 21/22 March to include Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Accelerated Science students will be doing 3 separate papers in Biology, Chemistry & Physics during this week.

MATHS – 2 papers (3rd June –calculator and non-calculator) in addition to a 30 minute mental maths test.

ENGLISH – Late June. Formal assessment of reading and writing, each with a separate one hour paper.

GEOGRAPHY/HISTORY – No formal end of year test just regular assessment throughout the year

LANGUAGES – Start the GCSE in Year 9 and do a GCSE Assessment in the final half term, however this is under review


How can you help? How can you help? MFKMFK

The opinions of a current Year 9 Boy on tests!


How can you help? How can you help? MFKMFK

Ensure your child starts revision in plenty of time.

Ensure a revision schedule is planned well in advance.

Get involved with the revision process.

A balance between study and leisure time is essential.

Exams are important - but they are not the only key to a successful future


Decisions - how we are Decisions - how we are helping! helping! MFKMFK

Options Evening Tutor Time Activities Assemblies PSHE Senior Staff interviews Questionnaire KS3 to KS4 Transition 14-16 Skills event at Guildford

College


Think about!!Think about!!

Aspirations and Expectations Choosing for right reasons Opening doors / closing doors Making a balanced choice Think ahead – Post 16 -18 Seeking advice and guidance What am I good at? What do I enjoy?


The Big Picture The Big Picture PAR PAR

‘Importance of Teaching’ November 2010: A move to a more academic and rigourous set of qualifications

The world is changing fast – new skills are needed for changing labour markets, but competent literacy and numeracy still essential.

Young people need to be qualified to increasingly higher levels

Higher Fees for Higher Education The BCC - CCC university offer is shrinking The best apprenticeship schemes at 18 look for top

grades Increasing particpation in further education – 4.4%

of young people are NEET locally.


2012 DESTINATIONS2012 DESTINATIONSafter Year 11after Year 11

227 students joined 6th Form 33 to Guildford College 5 to Merrist Wood 9 to Godalming College 6 to other school 6th Forms 11 to other colleges 10 went to apprenticeships/employment 4 NEET


2012 DESTINATIONS2012 DESTINATIONSafter the 6after the 6thth form form

142 students to higher education 87 to Russell Group or Times Top 20

Universities

6 students to further education 8 art foundation prior to degree 24 to employment with training 27 on a gap year 0 unemployment


Curriculum ReformCurriculum Reform Raising participation age (RPA) : 18yrs in 2015 New freedoms for schools: more open options ‘Broad set of academic subjects’ – English

Baccalaureate EBacc English Language Maths Science – 2 Qualifications from Triple Science or Core and Additional

Science Modern Foreign or Classical Language A Humanity – History or Geography

Review of vocational qualifications: Prof Wolf cautioned 14 -16yrs on ‘dead-end’ courses


Examination ReformExamination Reform

Linear Examinations – For two-year GCSE courses beginning in September 2012, all external exams will have to be done at the end of the course. Re-sits of individual modules will end.

Spelling, Grammar, and Punctuation - Marks for accurate spelling, punctuation and use of grammar will be awarded in exams that have a sufficient written English element – English literature, geography, history and religious studies.

Vocational Qualifications reviewed – BTECs will now feature an element of external assessment and equivalency to GCSE has been reviewed.


Controlled assessment - internal assessments and not part of the exam cycle, so the timing of these will not be affected by the change. However, Ofqual are looking separately into issues that schools have raised regarding the

implementation of controlled assessment. A more rigourous assessment – less bite sized

and a raised bar? Proposal - EBCs will be taught from 2015. Potential changes to A Level from 2014 -

ABacc

Examination ReformExamination Reform


The challengeThe challenge

To provide the opportunity for all young people to succeed at higher levels:

by creating clear learning routes that provide the skills and knowledge they need

by offering young people the chance to learn in different ways

by offering a range of qualifications that are widely understood


Principles …Principles …

Foundation for Lifelong Learning - independent learners

Broad and Balanced - with some depth

English, Maths and ICT – skills for life and work

Continuity and Progression – routes to learning

Progress Monitoring – assessment for learning

Success – motivation and enjoyment


The design: 3 partsThe design: 3 parts

Part 1 - Compulsory Core : exam coursesPart 1 - Compulsory Core : exam courses

English

English Literature

Mathematics

ICT – Aida GCSE equivalent qualification

Science

Religious Education

Foreign Language

17 hours in Year 1014 hours in Year 11



Part 2 - Compulsory Core : non-exam Part 2 - Compulsory Core : non-exam coursescourses

Personal and Social Education

Citizenship

Careers Education

Sex Education

Physical Education

Work Related Learning




Part 3 – Option subjects

A series of pathways through the curriculum Option blocks less restricted than in the past Timetable constructed around student choice

but there are limitations Financial constraints affect group size EBACC – Must choose History or Geography



Design: 3 parts …Design: 3 parts …

Part 3 – option blocks: 4 routes6 hours in Year 109 hours in Year 11

Architectural Design Business Studies Child Development Classical Civilisation Computer Graphics Control Technology Dance Fine Art French Drama Food Technology German Graphic Design Geography History ICT Latin Music PE Photography Product Design Sociology Spanish Textiles

ASDAN CoPE 1 & 2 ASDAN CoPE 1 & 2 ASDAN CoPE 1 & 2

Health and Social Care Leisure and Tourism

(single award)

External Courses : 14 – 16 Skills, Level 1 or Level 2 external vocational courses, work placements,and a choice of Leisure and Tourism GCSE and/ or ASDAN CoPE 1 & 2.

Engineering (double award)


Business Studies Classical Civilisation French Geography German History ICT – GCSE Full

Course Latin Sociology Spanish

Architectural Design Child Development Computer Graphics Control Technology Dance Drama Fine Art Food Technology Graphic Design Music PE Photography Product Design Textiles

Option Blocks: Option Blocks: Green Routemostly GCSE courses


Vocational GCSE Vocational GCSE Subjects SEKSubjects SEK Leisure and Tourism Engineering Health and Social Care CoPE 1 & 2


14-16 Skills - 14-16 Skills - Guildford College

Merrist Wood & Stoke ParkAnimal Care (Level 1)Wildlife and Conservation (Level 1&2)Public Services (Level 2)Motor Vehicle (Level 1 / 2)Hairdressing (Level 1/2)Beauty Therapy (Level 1/2)Childcare (Level 1)Electrical Installation (Level 1)Plumbing (Level 1)Construction (Level 1)Catering & Hospitality (Level 1)


ICON @ Spectrum Sport and Sport Management

MIT @ West ByfleetPlumbing and Electrics Motor VehicleHair dressingBeautyHospitality

Level 2 Vocational Level 2 Vocational CoursesCourses


Selection ProcessSelection Process

Attend Open Evening at Guildford College (Thursday 17th January)

Application forms will be available on the night.

Complete an application form & hand in to Mrs Finnis

Selection criteria applied

Interview at establishment


Studyplus Studyplus Mrs Thomas – School Improvement Mrs Thomas – School Improvement CoordinatorCoordinator

Studyplus is a course designed to help students who need support in Literacy and Numeracy

In Mathematics students will study Functional Skills and in English have the opportunity to enter IGCSE

The course will be offered to students who are C/D borderline at the end of Year 10

It is a one year course which takes place in Year 11


The process The process RJGRJG

Assemblies for information Booklet: read and discuss at

home/school Open evening: plan, visit and discuss Careers lessons and careers staff 1 to 1 interviews: ask questions,

discuss 14-16 Skills at Guildford College Form filling and decision making –

submitted 7 March.


CHOICES : points to CHOICES : points to considerconsider

Interest Ability Assessment Easy

subjects? Friends? Teachers? Seek advice The Future


Wider Curriculum Wider Curriculum

Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education

Careers Education

Physical Education

Extra Curricular Education

Community Service

Work Experience


In Addition to Good In Addition to Good Examination ResultsExamination ResultsStudents need to be:

Self Confident Well organised Resiliant Independent Learners Resourcesful Effective communicators Moral and socially aware Global citizens


Thank You For ListeningThank You For Listening

We look forward to seeing you at the

KS4 Open Evening on

Thursday 24th January6.00pm until 8.30pm

Please remember to collect your Choices Booklet as you leave

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