Year 11 Welcome Evening Who is here to

Year 11 Welcome Evening

Who is here to support your child? • • Miss C Mc. Dougall – Vice Principal Miss Rashid– Assistant Principal Key Stage 4 Mr Chauhan – Head of Year Miss Rankin –Achievement KS 4 Co-ordinator Mrs Rodney-Bartlett - Careers Year 11 Support Team: Achievement & Progress PL Tutors Examination administration Rewards Subject Teachers Mentoring Behaviour Attendance Future academic & careers guidance

Meet the Core Subject Leaders Subject English Maths Science Mr S Mc. Givern Ms A Steele Mr F Akpa

Meet the PL tutors – first point of call PL Group 11 Dickens 11 Nagra 11 Sebold 11 Angelou 11 Hosseini 11 Tan 11 Rowling 11 Joyce 11 Walker 11 Bronte 11 Tolkein Tutor Mr Mapp Mrs Steele / Mr Cornish Ms Loveday Mrs Waddell Mr Ayunifor Miss Spencer Miss Victor Ms Beukes / Mr Mc. Givern Mrs Burr Mr Choudhury Mr Pierce / Mrs Jones

Curriculum

New Grading Structure • GCSEs in England are being reformed and will be graded with a new scale from 9 to 1 • Attainment Score : Average grade across best 8 subjects (English and Maths are doubled) • Progress Score : The progress you make since primary school compared to all other students nationally

Understanding the new grading structure A strong pass will offer the best chances for further study or employment ‘Strong’ pass ‘Standard’ pass By law, students must retake English and / or maths until age 18 if they do not achieve a 4

What should I be aiming for? 1. Exceeding your target grades in all subjects How is My Average Point Score Calculated? GCSE Maths x 2 2. A “Strong” Pass in English AND Maths 3. An Average Point Score of 5 or above Science Languages Humanities Best GCSE English x 2 Maths English Lit Best 3 from 8 (x 2) Science 7 (x 2) History 30 Total Points = 70 21 Next Best 3 Grades 7/6 English Lang 8 6 French 5 Drama 8 19 Average Point Score = 7

What will I need for Further Education (Level 3)? • • English and Maths 5+ some colleges and courses set higher grades Average Grade of 4 – 5 across all subjects 4/5+ in certain subjects for some course A strong reference from school showing good ATL and attendance across year 11 Do my GCSEs matter for University? • Some University courses (post 18) require certain subjects at 5+ • Universities will automatically access your GCSE grades when you apply • Top universities will expect grades 7 – 9 and may reject students who have not achieved this

You are Here YOUR GRADES MATTER! Typical Journeys GCSEs and Level 1 and 2 Courses Average Grade 5+ & 5+ in English & Maths (Level 2) Average Grade 4 -5+ (Level 2) A Levels Level 3 BTEC – Sixth form or College OR Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3) Sixth form or College University (Level 4 – 7) Higher / Degree Apprenticeship School Leaver Training Scheme Professional Training (e. g. Law, Medicine, Teaching) Average Grade 0– 4 (Level 1) Level 2 BTEC, College OR Intermediate Apprenticeship OR Employment with training Your Career

GCSE POD

A Reminder: What is GCSEPod? GCSEPod provides you with highly concentrated 3 -5 minute bursts of audiovisual, expert-written learning which can help to reinforce and consolidate key GCSE topics.

A Reminder: What is GCSEPod? • 21+ GCSE/IGCSE subjects. • Over 6, 000 audio-visual Pods. • Covering every exam board. • Correlation between usage and progress. • One website, three apps. • Available online or offline. • Ability to favourite any Pod (topic) you find difficult. • Pre-made exam playlists, helping to organise revision.

When used effectively, GCSEPod can have a BIG impact on final grades: Data from over 2, 200 students shows that higher GCSEPod users are more likely to exceed their predicted grades by a larger margin than those who don’t use GCSEPod. High academic year usage yielded a greater impact than high usage in just the exam period. On average, highest users received 3 grades higher across their subjects than predicted. High Users = average 122 Pods watched in academic year Medium = average 34 Pods watched in academic year Low = average 6 Pods watched in academic year Non Users = 0 Pods watched in academic year

GCSEPod can be used on any device

Expectations, Rewards and Consequences

The Gift of a tie • By wearing a Purple tie you pledge/showing your commitment to being a Year 11 student. • Graduating from year 10 into year 11 • You are role models that will be looked up to

Good Attendance = Good Achievement Attendance of 95% for the year equals 10 days that your child have been absent, that is 2 full school weeks of your child’s learning missed for that year. Attendance of 90% for the year equals 19 days that your child has been absent, almost 4 school weeks missed. Attendance of 85% for the year equals 29 days that your child has been absent per, that is almost 6 school weeks missed. A child who is absent a day off school per week misses an equivalent of two years of their school life The greater the attendance the greater the achievement. That's a fact! Raise your child's attendance. . . Raise their chances If a child’s attendance remains above 95%, they are likely to achieve 5 GCSE’s or more, allowing them to achieve their potential.

Prom Criteria & Prices • The minimum requirement to gain an invitation to the prom is the following; • 20 BPs or less • 91% Attendance or above • No more than 5 days seclusion • No FTES Prices will be based on the criteria below; £ 10 • 100% Attendance, No BPS, No late’s £ 35 • 95% attendance and above • No more than 15 BPS • No seclusions • No FTES £ 50 • If you do not achieve the above criteria but do achieve the minimum criteria

Year 11 Merits and Incentives Merits means prizes ! • Access to Year 11 Hub • 1 Week free TCHA GYM Personal Training session • Discounted day out with friends • Discount to revision guides • Kangaroo pass • Discount to end of Year 11 Hoodies • Hot choc with Head of school • Free i. Pad draw at end of year • And more to come…. .

Celebrating Success

Students receive clear C 1, C 2 warnings before detention is set. Detentions last for 15 minutes A maximum of 3 detentions per student per day (45 mins) 4 th behaviour concern in 1 day – Head of Year called student sits seclusion following day • Detentions are for next day – a text will be sent to parents to inform you of a detention • Staff write the detention in the student’s planner (or slip if planner is not available) • A copy of the day’s detention register will be posted in the Refectory each morning from 8. 45 am for students to check • Staff attend the detention session and speak to students about their expectations for next lesson • Failure to attend any detention results in next day seclusion • Absent students will have their detention reset • •

Strategies of Independent studying Why is independence important?

The Di. RTY revision method DIagnose Revise Test Yourself

Using the Di. RTY model to focus independent revision and improve outcomes Past Papers Test Yourself Active Revision strategies Diagnose Revise Using PLCs

DIagnose Personalised Learning Checklists (PLC’s) Lessons clearly linked Refer to & update regularly Self Assessment Revision & Homework All Year 11 Books/folders have PLCs in place and are in use

Revision Strategies • Have an aim for each session – by the end of this session I will have. . . • Identify what you already know and the parts you need more time on - self testing or using an internet test will help with this. • Break all topics into do-able chunks and don’t just read at this stage but do something active with it. • Short bursts of 20 -25 minutes are more effective. Your concentration will lapse after an hour. Take short breaks. • Find a suitable quiet place – refuse to be interrupted or distracted. • Produce notes – which get shorter at each session as you remember more and need less prompts. Read notes out loud. • Use different techniques – key word cards, flashcards, post-its, posters, learning maps, recordings, highlighting, chants and songs.

Revision Strategies • Test yourself or get someone to help test you. • Tick off what you have done so you can see your progress. • Revisiting notes after a day, a week and a month really works. 5 repeats on different occasions to remember. • Ask for help when you need it – friends, parents, and teachers. • Don’t get stressed, eat and sleep properly • Believe in yourself, be positive. If you think you can succeed you will – if you convince yourself that you will fail then you probably will. • Do not be influenced by friends that appear to be doing little work – your result does not matter to them and their result does not matter to you BUT YOURS DOES. Tell yourself that this is not for long and you have a very long summer break to look forward to. • Last minute revision is worth it – breakfast sessions and before exam preparation lessons will help – just one thing may stick in your mind and get you those extra marks to raise your grade. Your key facts sheet can be read as you wait to go into the exam – it will all help.

Food for thought: Where do you want to be next year? Where do you want to be in 2 years? Where do you want to be in 5 years?

The Shared Learning Trust Sixth Form The Chalk Hills Academy Stockwood Park Academy

Subjects on offer 2020 A Level Art & Design (Fine Art) A Level Art & Design (Photography) A Level Biology A Level Chemistry A Level Drama A Level English Language A Level English Literature A Level Geography A Level History A Level Law A Level Maths (Further Maths) A Level Media Studies A Level Physics A Level Psychology A level Sociology A Level Religious Studies Diploma in Applied Criminology BTEC Applied Science (Medical or Forensic) BTEC Business Studies BTEC Creative Digital Media Diploma in Finance BTEC Health & Social Care Diploma in ICT Level 3 Maths in Context BTEC Performing Arts Diploma in Sport & Physical Activity (Compulsory for Pathway 4) Bespoke courses with a value of 3 A levels each: • Dance Pathway • Business Pathway • Football Academy Path way *New Courses on offer for 2020

4 -Football Academy Pathway Our Football Scholars’ pathway is designed for talented football players , both Male and Female , who wish to train with professional coaches whilst continuing their studies. Students on this pathway will study for a level 3 diploma in Sport studying units specifically designed to support a career in the sports industry (including coaching, physiology and sport performance). Students will have the option of following the full time extended sport diploma – (equivalent to 3 A Levels) or study for the diploma (2 A Levels) alongside another subject to widen future employment opportunities. All students will receive regular coaching with coaches from Luton Town Football Club and play weekly fixtures within the EFL Academies League. Students on this pathway will be selected through trials and will also be expected to meet the sixth form academic entry requirements Ne Only sc w hool ba sed Footbal l Acade my in Luton

Why Choose us? Employability All students follow our unique employability programme which provides them with skills they need to be successful in career planning, interviews and in work. Students complete an employability passport to help them develop their employability skills. Successful completion of the passport can provide employers and universities with evidence of independence and work related skills. Enrichment opportunities A wide range of enrichment opportunities are available to enhance your learning and help you to become confident aspirational young people: Options include: • Dance • Engineering • Politics • Young Enterprise • Duke of Edinburgh • Sport • Russian • Cooking skills • EPQ UCAS & Apprenticeship application support Through systems such as Uni-Frog and our mentorship system students are fully supported through this application process. Specialist A level teachers with many subjects achieving results in the top 10% of the country. Additional support for students wishing to go to Russell Group Universities or Medical School Work Experience All Students undertake work experience to support both their career aspirations and their independence. There also opportunities for paid work within the academy, Small class sizes provide you with more one to one support and help maximise your progress A Recognised Centre of Excellence for Business, Law and Social Sciences Coming September 2019 A Brand new sixth form centre with state of the art science labs and flexible learning spaces

Sixth Form Leadership Team Head Girl Chloe Bayliss Head By Roshan Kamalanathan

We hope you can join The Shared Learning Trust Sixth Form on our Open Evening to see how we can support you to achieve your aspirations Thursday 14 th November 2019

In your packs… • • Careers information GCSE POD information SMHW information Black revision timetable Buying resources i. e. revision guide prices Science Mock Exam information Query form

Year 11 Key Dates • Year 11 MOCK Exams Fortnight: Monday 7 th October – Friday 19 th October • Extended Learning Day (Aim Higher) – Wednesday 7 th November • 6 th Form Open Evening - Thursday 14 th November 2019 • ARD- Thursday 28 th November Evening/ Friday 29 th November Morning • Year 11 Parents Evening - Thursday 16 th January 2020

Any further queries Complete your form inside your envelope and hand into reception as you leave. We will get back to by Monday 16 th September 2019

Results Day - August 2020 Will you be ready?

Thank you