Post on 18-Jan-2017
Welcome to the Year 10 Information and Expectations
Evening
PresentationTo look at the following areas:•The changing educational climate
•How can we work together to maximise the potential of your child?
•What can Simon Balle offer post 16?
2016 GCSE grades
· 80% gained 5+ A*-C including English and Maths
0.8 Progress 8
· Changing Climate
This much I know about…my favourite Growth
Mindset moment of the Rio Olympics! | johntomsett
High Expectations and High Aspirations
AttitudeApplicationAction
Key focus of this year
AttitudePositive
Ambitious Polite and well-
manneredTeam ethos
ActionExtra- curricular
involvementGiving back to the school/year group
ApplicationMaximum effort
Focus
PreparationBritish Cycling Team Success
Attention to detail is what makes us different.
It's down to the right people surrounding the most talented athletes who pay that
attention to detail in every aspect of their performance and development.
Success• Team GB – Cycling
8 Hours a day training
Confidence
Technology
Analysis of performance
Determination
Resilience
• SBS Student GCSE
Deadlines – Homework
Belief
Preparation
Reflection
Determination
Resilience
You!
Desire & Dreams
Distraction
Disappointment
Doubt
Dedication Discipline
Attendance
Year 11 looking back…
“I did homework as soon as I came in from school. It made it easier to understand the task set”
“Read comments from your teacher and ask if unsure”
“As I started to work harder I got better grades. It made me grow in confidence”
“Keep working hard throughout the year”
Key Stage 4 Booklet
On school website under Secondary – Key Stage Downloads
How do I make the most of my booklet?
What is Go4Schools?Go4Schools gives parents access 24/7 to up-to-date information about their child and their learning:
– Current information about achievement and progress in the subjects they are studying
– Attendance information– Timetable information– Behaviour information– Interim and annual reports
Sample Student Page• http://www.go4schools.com/screenshots/S
tudent.aspx
Target and Current GradesOn Go4Schools you will see two main grades:
1. Target Grade
2. Current Grade
The ‘at-a-glance’ graph
Is my child on track to achieve?
Autumn 1
Autumn 2
Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1
Summer 2
+2
+1
0
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
Post 16 Pathways
Average GCSE Points
Curriculum Pathways
Length of Course
Sixth Form Course
6 or above in most subjects Pathway 1 2 Year
3 A levels may also include an EPQ or a 4th A level
Mixture of 5s with a few 6s Pathway 2 2 Year
A mixture of 1 or 2 A Levels and 1 or 2 of the technical subjects listed below
Mainly 4s with some 5s
Pathway 3 2 Year OCR Technicals in ICT or Business Studies BTEC Sport, BTEC Health and Social CareSome of these may be the equivalent of more than 1 A level
GCSE English/Maths re-sit if needed
Students need the equivalent of at least 5 C grades to enter the sixth form.
Support
Opportunities
Choice
Why aim for Simon Balle Sixth Form?
Why choose Simon Balle Sixth Form?
• Range of subjects for all abilities at level 3• Designated support for all students• Opportunities for extra curricular and
involvement around school• More autonomy but still with the support
network you are used to at SBS• Own area that has sections for silent or
group study plus your own coffee shop
School Support• Monitoring progress• Wellbeing • Identifying underperformance against target grades.
• Intervention – Mentoring, 1:1, small group sessions, careers interviews, careers talk, 6th form tutoring, coaching, SLT interviews, performance clinics…
Parental support• Attend key events• Help with revision – know what is coming up and plan ahead• Motivate and nurture confidence ‘a can do attitude’ • Student and parent aspirations• Partnership
KEY DATES
Date EventThursday 3rd November Y10 Parents Evening
2nd – 9th May 2016 Year 10 Exams week
On-going
Go4schools / Data reports / Two subject comments
Please note HOY performance clinics will also occur in November and March. This will be by invite only.