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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 ” - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Aspiration: Year 11
Focus – time and energyA 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 20135A*-C grades 89%
10A*-C grades 63%
5A*-C grades including English and Maths◦72%
2. Changes in componentsEnglish 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 componentsHistory from November 2013
changes in allowed combinations of controlled assessment and exams
Students need to cover more content across controlled assessments and exams
2015 changes to A levelsAS as a separate qualification
A2 as a 2 year linear course
Reduced coursework
ResponseEnglish 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
HomeworkNot an optional extra but an
essential part of your course
Teachers use homework as a means of ensuring:
content is coveredcontrolled assessments are prepared
forskills are developed through PRACTICEexam technique is developed
Getting the job doneThe importance of Maths and
EnglishLevel 3 qualificationsCompetitive environmentProgression 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’
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