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Year 11 GCSE Information Evening 16th September 2014 Welcome Mr Whiles Headteacher The year ahead Mr Hilton Director of Raising Achievement The year ahead • October - Music Practicals & Drama Practicals • November - Drama Practicals • January - Mock Exams • March - English Mock, PE Practical Exam • April - Drama Exam, Art Exam • May - GCSE exams begin • June - it’s all over! Planning ahead • Does your child know... • • • • • • • Deadlines for Controlled Assessments? Dates of Practical Exams? How to prepare for Mock Exams? What content to revise for each subject? Which subjects to prioritise? Where/who to ask for help? The bigger picture…? Intervention & Support Mr Dwight Director of Raising Achievement Year 11 GCSE Intervention • The Intervention Programme is designed to serve students who are at risk of not reaching or maintaining their academic grade level Aim • To help students achieve their target grades • Provide support for students • Set up appropriate methods to aid students in progressing their learning How? • Data capture every half term • CT intervention grids • Curricular SPAR reports • Using this data, support/monitoring will be provided for underperforming students • If students continue to underperform we will work with you together to help provide strategies that can progress the student’s learning Revision & Study Mrs Glenister Deputy Headteacher Post-16 Applications Mr Wallis Curriculum Leader – Personal Development Careers & Post-16 options • Situation at present • Careers information, advice and guidance Post-16 Routes • Continued education • Apprenticeships • A job with training Pupil Choices at 16 – Raising the Participation Age • Continue education at Sixth Form or College • Learn and earn at the same time through an Apprenticeship • Part time education or training if employed, self employed or volunteering for more than 20 hours per week Preparation • Year 9 – careers advice, careers events and preliminary research • Year 10 – careers advice, careers events, guidance, further research, CV and personal statement writing and initial interview skills • Year 11 – careers advice, guidance, final research, CV and personal statement finalisation, further interview training and applications for post 16 options The help you choose Homepage How to Search • Click the 6th Form & College Courses or Apprenticeships, Jobs & Training. How to Search • Use the search options to find the 6th form, college or specific courses you want. Information & Advice Explaining the different levels of the courses available • Level 3 courses are for students achieving for 4/5 GCSEs or more including English and Maths at grades A* to C • Level 2 courses are for students achieving GCSEs at a grade D to E • Level 1 courses are for students achieving GCSEs at grades F to G Apprenticeship Help • Register on the National Apprenticeship website to find apprenticeship ‘packages’ – training + job • Register on Apprenticeships Norfolk website for local help • www.apprenticeships.org.uk www.norfolk.gov.uk/apprenticeships Year 11s – What to Do in the Autumn Term • Look at help you choose and shortlist courses and open days • Go to Open Days and Events • Check deadlines • Have a back up plan • Complete your applications before Christmas • This year students have to apply to the individual institutions • Popular courses will be filled very quickly • Check with colleges and training providers to see if you are eligible for any funding Where to get Support • CaSS teachers • Subject teachers • Form tutors • Staff at the Colleges or Sixth Forms • Staff at Training Providers who organise work-based learning including apprenticeships • Parents! Information Useful websites • Help you choose • www.helpyouchoose.org • Transport Information • www.norfolk.gov.uk/post16transport • Career Information & Advice for Young People • https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/ • The Russell Group • www.russellgroup.ac.uk • Apprenticeships Norfolk • www.norfolk.gov.uk/apprenticeships • National Apprenticeships • www.apprenticeships.org.uk Upcoming events • Post 16 Evening: Thursday 16th October • Careers Fair: Thursday 29th January 2015 Thank you for attending