Transcript Welcome to Sir James Smiths Community School

Oct 2012
An introduction to secondary school
and Sir James Smith’s
Enjoy and Achieve
Jon Lawrence, Headteacher
In keeping with our commitment to the environment we are not providing paper copies of this power-point
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3 big messages to go away with…
1. Education dividend & graduate
premium
2. Parents and the 80:20 rule
3. English Baccalaureate
Certificate
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Your child can do well at SJS
A*-C% in core subjects
A*-C in option subjects
A*-A above 20%
A*-C important entry requirement
for most jobs
A*-A shows teaching is good
enough to allow the brightest
pupils to do well
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A*-C in core subjects 2012
English Language …………..70%
English Literature…………… 69%
Mathematics………………… 61%
Science Core (Yr10)…………65%
Science Additional (Yr11)… 80%
Science – Biology……………83%
Science – Chemistry……… 91%
Science – Physics…………...83%
5 ‘good’ GCSEs
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A*-C in other subjects 2012
Art 91%
Catering 43%
Design Tech 32%
Drama 83%
Film Studies 67%
French 46%
Geography 79%
German 84%
History 70%
ICT 60%
Mor & Eth 50%
Music 33%
“In-school variablity”
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A*-A grades above 20% 2012
Art 22%
French 32%
Geography 29%
German 39%
History 24%
PE 37%
Biology 21%
Chemistry 30%
Physics 29%
Achieving an ‘A’
grade: SJS = 11.6%
and nationally =7.3%
Achieving an ‘A*-A’
grade: SJS = 37%
and nationally 22.4%
Teaching is good enough to allow the brightest
to achieve at the highest level
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Didn’t they do well: A*/A grades
5 or more A*/A grades (11 students):
Katie L 11A* (11)
Bryony M 8A*, 3A,1B (11)
Steven T 4A*, 7A, M (11)
Charlotte A H 1A*, 10A,1C (11)
Emily B 6A*, 4A (10)
Irena H 3A*, 7A, 1B, 1C (10)
Ellie P 3A*, 4A, 3B (7)
Charlotte H 3A*,3A,,4B (6)
Joe S 1A*,5A,1B,2C (6)
Ellie B 6A,4B (6)
Jack B 1A*,4A,4B,2C (5)
8 girls + 3 boys
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A*/A grades as % cohort
10 or more A*/A 5%
5 or more A*/A 11%
3 or more A*/A 27%
1 or more A*/A 36%
12 achieved an A* or 11.53%
National 22.4% achieved an A*/A
National 7.3% achieved an A*
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Students scoring over 520pts and 580 pts
(520 equiv to 10 As and 580 10A*s
758 Katie L
671 Steven T
670 Irena H
666 Bryony M
634 Eliza B
618 CA H
604 X KC
580 Kurtis M
567 Jordan F
564 George B/Jack
556 Emily B
553 Steven R
552 Mawgan S
546 Lily H
529 Richard F
522 Bryony J, Jack W,
Rosie T
520 Ellie P
20 students 19% cohort
10 boys 10 girls
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If you want your child to…
Get the most out of school
Succeed at secondary school
Have the best possible choice and
chances for Post 16 study
Gain the best possible grades and
experience employers are looking for
Start the right apprenticeship at the right
level
Go to the best university
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Home and school working together
Engagement and partnership: the ‘triangle of success’
(based on the principle that every child matters and every parent should be
involved)
School
Outcome of
effective triangulation:
Parent
Improved communication
Greater engagement
Sustainable improvement
Children do better
Student
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Proportion of student success
attributable to parental involvement
80%
20% down to schools
Yet 72% of parents said they wanted more involvement in their child’s education
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How to keep your 80%:
support teachers, school and education
Insist on good attendance (95%) and punctuality
Make sure conditions are optimal for homework – lots of students
use late buses and complete homework in school
Always support the school with uniform, never let your child dictate
to you – the majority do not wear trainers! Uniform is about attitude
Encourage participation in extra-curricular activities – those that do
have a more positive attitude towards staff and school
Never denigrate teachers – it undermines confidence
Avoid placing your own educational experience before that of the
child’s – “I was never good at maths either”
Create/encourage academic settings e.g. age appropriate books,
newspapers, knowledge rich TV programmes – knowing things is
important
Take every opportunity to point out the importance of school,
qualifications and education generally
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The other reason why education matters
Jobs, qualifications and earnings !
Degree or equivalent ….£1,819,792
A levels………………….£1,233,024
5 ‘good’ GCSEs ………£1,022,112
Low grade GCSEs
…£978,848
No qualifications………….£873,392
108%
41%
17%
12%
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And if you don’t think qualifications matter go to
YouTube: Shift Happens
…because the rest of the world does.
‘Education dividend’ or ‘graduate premium’
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School Leadership Team 2012-13
Kathy
Pearcey
Deputy
Senior Team
Michele
Bacchus
SBM
Kristien
Carrington
AH
Jon
Lawrence
Mark
Chapman
Bob
Pearcey
Rachael
Russell
Heads of House & SENCO
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Extended Leadership Team
Resp: Attainment, progress, safeguarding & welfare
How well is my child doing? Is s/he working hard enough? Is s/he happy and safe?
Mr Chapman
Chydeme
&
Landeme
Mrs Russell
SENCO
Mr Pearcey
Poldeme
&
Tredeme
Schools have changed since you were
11-16…but some things haven’t
Writing – clearly, accurately and audience (IT is
a tool like a pen – it doesn’t negate writing)
Reading – with understanding, for pleasure, for
knowledge (come on boys)
Hard work – without which progress will be
hindered ( laid back doesn’t work)
Trying – even though it might be difficult at first
(90% perspiration 10% inspiration)
Good behaviour – behaviour for learning
(maximising time in classroom and at home)
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The Education Journey
PHASE 1. Primary 3-11 (EYFS + KS1 +
KS2)
PHASE 2. Secondary 11-16 (KS3 + KS4)
Leave with English Baccalaureate Certificate
PHASE 3. Post 16/Tertiary 16-18 (age18)
All children have to stay in education/training until 18
PHASE 4. Education, Emp, Training
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Raising the participation age (RPA)
The Government is increasing the age to which all young
people in England must continue in education or training,
requiring them to continue until the end of the academic year in
which they turn 17 from 2013 and until their 18th birthday from
2015. (current Yr8 onwards)
Raising the participation age (RPA) does not mean young
people must stay in school; they will able to choose one of the
following options post-16:
full-time education, such as school, college or home education
an apprenticeship
part-time education or training if they are employed, selfemployed or volunteering full-time (which is defined as 20
hours or more a week).
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Typical student progression
 GCSEs in 5 ‘good’ GCSEs including
grade ‘C’ or above in English and
mathematics (L2)
 6th Form/College – start 4 or 5 AS (L3),
Apprenticeship, vocational, employment
 University first degree e.g. BSc (L6)
Apprenticeships, employment
 Post graduate course eg M.A. (L7)
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What about those children who are
going to struggle to get grade ‘C’s?
Children develop at different rates
The ‘old system’ didn’t care that much
Schools are better at helping all children
Education and training now compulsory up
to 18, there is more time
There are now different courses,
qualifications and pathways to cater for
later learners
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Owen’s story
‘You might not be academic at school but you can still get where you want to be’
Owen always wanted to work with animals but he left
school with fewer GCSEs than he needed. (L1)
He started a BTec in Animal Care (L2) ; moved on to a
National Diploma in Animal Management (L3)…
Then a Foundation Degree in Zoological Conservation
(L5), which was awarded by the University of Plymouth.
Owen now has his dream job – as a zoo keeper at
Newquay Zoo .
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National Qualifications Framework
The Education Ladder
L8: Doctorate
L7: Masters Degree
L6: Degree
L5: HND, Foundation Degrees, Dip of HE
L4: Cert of H.E., L4Cert
L3: A Levels, L3 Certificate or Nat Diplomas
L2: L2 NVQ, GCSEs A*-C
L1: L1 GCSEs D-G
Entry Level
…because there are so many different qualification other than just GCSE and A Level
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After Sir Jim’s: student destinations
Bodmin College 11-18
Budehaven School 11-18
Cornwall College 16+
Launceston College 11-18
Truro College 16+
Wadebridge School 11-18
Other places
And then onto uni, training, employment…
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KS3 Curriculum: time allocation 2011-2012
Subject
Yr 7
Yr 8
Yr 9
1
English
3
3
3
2
Maths
3
3
3
3
Science
3
3
3
%KS
12
12
12
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4
Art
1
1
1
4
5
Drama
1
1
1
4
6
Fr or Ger
3
3
3
12
7
Games
2
2
2
8
8
Geography 2
2
2
8
9
History
2
2
2
8
10
ICT
1
1
1
4
11
Music
1
1
1
4
12
R.E.
1
1
1
4
13 Technology 2
2
2
8
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TOTALS
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Citizenship and other non-subject elements delivered
through special event days and tutorial programme
KS4 Curriculum: time allocation 2011-2012
Subject
Yr10
Yr 11
%p.a.
GCSE
English
3
3
12
2
Maths
3
3
12
1
Sci
5
4
18
2
Mor & Ethics
1
2
6
1
Games
2
2
8
0
ICT
1
1
4
1
Core 3days
15
15
60
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Option 1
2
3
10
1
Option 2
3
2
10
1
Option 3
2
3
10
1
Option 4
3
2
10
1
or
Voc P'way
10
10
Equiv
Opt 2 days
10
10
40 ?
Total hrs
25
25
100%
10.5
It is possible to attain up to 13 GCSE grades.
Practical Learning Pathway
Agriculture NVQ L1*
Animal care NVQ L1*
Horticulture NVQ L1
Conservation NVQ L1
Horse Care NVQ L1/2
Animal Care BTEC L2
M. Vehicle ABC L1*
Public Ser BTEC L1*
Sports Studies L1
Construction NVQ L1*
Salon Ser VRQ L1
H&B L1/ L2*
Practical courses are
offered by the school
but use College
facilities & lecturers
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Opportunities outside of timetabled lessons
Sports
Art Club
Ty Clubs
Dance
Drama productions
DoE Award Scheme
Geography Workshops
Film Club
Gardening Club
Careers research
IT Club
Maths workshops
Successmaker
Science Club
Music Bands/Ensembles
Study Support
And others…
Fact: Children who have hobbies, join clubs, participate in extra-curricular activities
do better at school and are more successful in life.
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Listening to students
SJS is keen to involve students in the life of the school by
creating opportunities for all pupils to be involved in
discussion and decision making about their school
experience
Student Councils (Tutor, Deme, School)
Student questionnaires/focus groups/PASS
Prefects
Prefect Leadership Team
Link Governors – working lunch scheme
Evaluation by subject staff
Student Associate Governors
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What do we do about bullying?
FACEBOOK mainly girls…
Ask students about it. (Nov LA anti-bullying campaign)
School, bus, to/from school, evening/weekend
Take it seriously: all reports will be followed up
Anti-bullying policy: reviewed every year
Anti-bullying figures reviewed by governors
Peer mentoring: training students to help
ABC ‘experts’
Anti-bullying work in curriculum & assembly: reinforcement
Early intervention EI: contact the school sooner
Involve parents/other experts/police: work together
Exclude: where perpetrators continue
Girls > boys
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The English Baccalaureate
Certificate
We already have the E Bacc
Sir Jim’s is one of the few schools to have
pushed this for the last six years
Mr Gove now wants this to be the main
outcome for students.
Current Yr7 will be the first cohort to ‘sit’
EBacc subjects 2015 and leave school
with the EBC 2017
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English Baccalaureate
English language
Mathematics
Science (biology, chemistry, physics)
Humanities (either geography or history)
MFL (French, German)
This means students will have only two
other options
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Bod, Bude, Laun, SJS, Wade
EBacc 2012
14.4%, 13.3%, 11%, 9%, 8.8%
English 2012 (7th/31 Cornish schools)
68.3%, 67.1%, 64.5%, 63.6%, 54%
Maths 2012 (27th/31 Cornish schools)
76.1%, 65.4%, 63.8%, 60.6%, 59.2%
(9 schools within 59%-64%)
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Issues
Improve results in GCSE Fr, Cat, DT and
Music
New SL Music, support in Fr, Cat and DT
Improve maths outcomes amongst boys
Targeted intervention, additional staffing
Make sure more of our T&L is better more
of the time
Continue to focus on improving what
happens in the classroom
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Thank you for listening.
Any questions?
Education dividend & graduate
premium
2. Parents and the 80:20 rule
3. English Baccalaureate Certificate
1.
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