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Year 11
Exam Preparation Evening
20th November 2014
“Parental involvement in children’s
education from an early age has a
significant effect on educational
achievement, and continues to do so
into adolescence and adulthood.”
The Impact of Parental Involvement on Children’s Education
Motivation- not just for the kids!
Parental support is 8 times more important in
determining a child’s academic success than social
class. The Campaign for Learning found that
parental involvement in a child’s education can
mean the difference between an A* and an ‘alsoran’ at GCSE.
Look familiar?
What you can do…
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Give them a sense of control
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Build in rewards
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Talk to them
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Praise when earned
She always
panics in
exams and I’m
worried that
she won’t
cope.
Always the last
minute with
everything. He
tells me to “chill”
but I seem to be
the only one who
is worried!
Going out again!
He’s got exams
coming up.
I don’t
understand half
of what she does.
How can I help?
I only asked
what she wanted
for tea. Now the
door is off it’s
hinges and we’re
not talkingagain!
Help is at hand….
Ursula Hodgson – Assistant Headteacher
Ray Foy – Head of Year 11
Mark Saunders – Careers and Student Support Centre
Leanne Cowburn – Student Support Centre Manager.
Kelly Hibbert – Alternative Curriculum and KS4 Support
Diane Ault – Academic Mentor
What lies ahead.
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Interventions in English and Maths.
After school interventions in all subjects
Mock Exams before Christmas
Reward Trip
English Mock exam after Christmas
Year 11 Revision Day - February
Growth Mindset
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No one is ever proud of what they did halfheartedly.
Effort is the key to success.
Avoid Turtonitis!
Think of your future.
- What do you want?
- What do you need?
Working Together
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TEAM – Together Everyone Achieves More.
Use the resources available, especially our expert
staff.
Keep the home – school channels open.
Don’t let anxiety fester; shout, share and solve.
The Future is Bright
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The next two years will be Turton’s best ever.
Build on current strengths.
Build on a great attitude.
We don’t believe in or care about league tables.
We only care about individual students, but…
2013-14 Difference
Canon Slade – Down 2%
Smithills – Down 8%
Sharples – Down 11%
Thornleigh – Up 5%
TURTON – Up 6%
Best ever GCSE grades!
Sixth Form 2014
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Best ever A level results
51% A*-B grades
AS grades even better
Something worth aiming for!