Year 10An Introduction to your child’s Key Stage 4 Journey

Mr ConnorThe Context

Academic Discounting codes

Mr Gove

RPA

WJEC

Post 16 Changes

Importance of assessments

Attendance

Engage:• Promise to

marry• Battle• Work with

Family

Headteacher

SLT

Mr Mellows

SPM

DSPM

Creative

Student Services

Head of Departments

Form Tutor

Subject Teachers

Linear exams

Friends

Vocational

How do we know the academic potential students have? – Mr Mellows

•Remember key stage 2 SATs?• English, Maths, Science.• Students were given a level (e.g. 4,5)•Actually they were given a sub level

too (e.g. level 4c, 5b) Each sub level is worth points! level 4c =27, 5c =33

KS2 Average points score (APS)•Add up the sub level points, divide

by 3 gives an Average Points Score.

•APS are used to PREDICT key stage 4 outcomes (GCSE/BTEC outcomes)

Key stage 2 was a long time ago.•We agree!• Fischer Family Trust – FFT (national

data)•Compares our students to other

schools nationally•Our goal is to be in the top 25%

nationally - FFT D targets

Progress KS2 SATs to GCSE/Vocational Qualifications

KS2 APS = 27.2GCSE & BTEC

FFT Estimates = C/D+

Knowledge of student

Target

Realistic Aspiration(At their BEST)

Expected Outcome

Exam Result(with ‘normal’ progress

maintained to the end of the course)

KS2 APS = 29.5GCSE & a BTEC

FFT Estimates = C+

Knowledge of student

Target

Realistic Aspiration(At their BEST)

Expected Outcome

Exam Result(with ‘normal’ progress

maintained to the end of the course)

KS2 APS = 36.3GCSE

FFT Estimates = A+

Knowledge of student

Target

Realistic Aspiration(At their BEST)

Expected Outcome

Exam Result(with ‘normal’ progress

maintained to the end of the course)

Assessment Assessment Assessment

KS2 Level KS2 APS

5

4

3

33

27

21

GCSE KS4 APS

A*

A

B+

C+

D+

GCE KS5 APS

58

52

46+

40+

34+

A

B+

C+

D+

E+

270

250

225

190

165

Progress KS2 – KS4

Levels of Progress KS4 – KS5

‘Most Likely’ Progression Trajectory

How we might assess

You have 45 seconds to describe the BEST FISH you can to the person sitting next to you….

GO!

Species; Fishus raricus

Found in good quality fish & chip shops

Did you describe this!

Time for some SELF ASSESSMENT 1 mark for the tail fin1 mark for an eye, 2 marks for two eyes2 marks for a dorsal fin1 mark for a lateral (side) fin, 2 marks for two fins1 mark for a pectoral fin (top), 2 marks for two5 marks for any indication of scales10 marks for any indication of movement15 marks for any indication of environment (e.g. sand, water, rocks, coral)20 marks for any annotations (labels) e.g. species, location50 marks for the indication of the presence of gills.

109 total14 or less Level 324 – 14 Level 436 – 24 Level 5+36 Level 6Do you need any INTERVENTION for under performing?

We assess across all subjects

•Assessment tells us how a student is currently performing•We can track progress against FFT D•We can start interventions•We can prepare students for LINEAR

(end of year 11) exams(a few subjects still have year 10 external exams e.g. BTEC P.E. Science)

One exam entry only at KS4

• Linear exams mean one chance to enter•We track CORE subjects very closely•Heads of Core meet every 2 weeks •We update assessment data every

month• Last year 81% C+ grades in Maths 71% C+ in English

Monitoring:Internal and External Exams

• Experience of several exams in short space of time• Revision guidance• ‘Results day’•Monitoring progress and preparing for

linear exams•

Handouts:GCSE Parent GuideScience

Staff available afterwards

Work experience• Mrs Tunnicliffe available at the end

Ethos at KS4• Independent• Responsible• Managing Workload• Completing Coursework• Homework Routine• Reviewing Lessons• Creating Revision notes and tools• Regular Controlled Assessments• Internal Examinations• Examinations

Assessments• Three times a year• Targets• Expected Outcomes

• NCPs:• Attitude to learning• Progress• Outside lesson

learning

• Rewards• Interventions• Tutor• Departments• PM• Student services• SEN• G&T• Mentoring

Progress Links Skills Tutorial Time

Year 10• Learning styles• Managing workload• Strategies for creating

notes and revision aids• Review progress• Area to improve• Issues and concerns• Work experience

Year 11• Review progress• Revision techniques• Personal statements• References• Aspirational input• What’s next?• Mentoring • Plan for Success

Progress Links Skills

Year 10 G&T Interventions

• A/A* mentoring• Monitoring of progress• Led by SLT and specialist staff• Assemblies• Group meetings• Individual meetings• Liaison with teachers• Careers and future plans• Self esteem

Year 10 Interventions

• Year 10 six week plan• Futures & careers lunch• Anger management • Alternative behaviour strategies• School nursing team• PCSOs• SLT mentoring• Progress monitored daily

Year 10 SEN Interventions• Catch up sessions offered at

lunch and after school with TA• Access arrangements for

controlled assessments• Key worker

Attendance

Less than 90% attendance =loss of a grade across all subjects!!!

PunctualityMINUTES LATE EACH DAY

5 MINUTES LATE 3 Days Lost Each Year

10 MINUTES LATE 6 ½ Days Lost Each Year

15 MINUTES LATE 10 Days Lost Each Year

20 MINUTES LATE 13 Days Lost Each Year

30 MINUTES LATE 19 Days Lost Each Year

Self Belief

• Inspiration• Aspiration• Confidence• Self belief• Resilience

Mentoring• A/A*• C/D borderline• Organisation• Stress / exam anxiety• Homework /

Coursework• Behaviour

• Mrs Vidler• SLT• Teaching staff• Other NK staff• Sixth formers

Behaviour ManagementClear sanctions

• C3 lunchtime detention• C4 after school

detention• C5 isolation

Our Expectations

• Diary• Basic equipment• Correct uniform• Jewellery • Nail varnish• Piercings• Hair

• Punctual• No phones out

Restorative Approaches

Strategies teenagers

use!!!

Coursework deadlines• Organisation issues• Catch up sessions• BTEC and Nationals

deadlines

What can you do?Work Ethic:• Routine• Place to study• Organisation • Ensure tasks are started

early• Little and often• Revision guides

Keep them healthy:• Diet• Exercise• Sleep• Positive attitude• Work / life balance• Friends

Next steps• Assemblies• Information• What’s next at NKS?• Option evening• Guidance

Motivating Factor!!!

Ongoing Revision

Revision guidesGCSEpodVLELesson notesTeachers’ advice

Healthy lifestyleRoutinesPlan a timetableSupport and advice

Exam Preparation Period• Revision focus in

lessons• Extra sessions• Exam technique• Exam language• Grade criteria

• Healthy lifestyle• Stress management• Motivation • Revision Timetables

Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress.Working together is success. Henry Ford