th October Year 10 Progress Evening- 12

th October Year 10 Progress Evening- 12 2017 1) Introduction and Welcome- Mr D Barrs 2) Student support for exams/Revision ideas - Mrs L King 3) English session- Mr A Fedele 4) Maths session- Mr M Seager 5) How can you help? - Mrs L King 6) Information about our International 6 th Form- Mr S Newton

Student support- How can we and you support students? Form Tutors 1. Pastoral Support: Mrs King (Year Leader Year 11) Mrs Gaskell (KS 4 Pastoral Manager) 2. ‘A problem shared is a problem halved’ 3. Get students into a routine. 4. Attendance. A = Mr Crossley C = Miss Vicentini/Mrs Quaye E = Miss Thomas M =Miss Gooding N = Miss Jessop P = Miss Ahmed S = Mrs Porrit/Mrs Steel/Mr Haddow T = Mrs Phillips/Mr Farmer

Expectations • • • Attitude/ Behaviour Attendance Punctuality Independent Study Homework

Revision Ideas

Support in school • Study Club • P. E. Clubs • Revision classes / clinics • Specific additional support • Mentoring (Staff, Community, Peer)

9 -1 GCSE reform Cohort Lower 6 th Subjects English language & Literature, Mathematics Year 11 Sciences, Geography, History, RS, languages, Art, Drama, Dance, Music, PE, Computing, Citizenship, Food Year 10 Any remaining, including Technology, Business Studies and “minority” languages

Grading The Government’s definition of ‘strong pass’ is set at grade 5 and “good pass” is set as a grade 4.

Assessment at GCSE • Examination only: English; Mathematics; Sciences; Geography; History; Religious Studies • Speaking assessment: Languages • Controlled Assessment: Business Studies; Art & Design; Drama; Food; Music; Textile design; Physical Education; Computing; ICT

English Session

What were your school days like? How was English taught? Classic English literature? All exam based? Focus on accuracy of spelling and punctuation?

Dresden- Feb 1945 Which classic English Novel?

‘In front of them, only three or four yards away, was a rock-like hump where no rock should be. Ralph could hear a tiny chattering noise coming from somewhere—perhaps his own mouth. He bound himself together with his will, fused his fear and loathing into a hatred, and stood up. He took two leaden steps forward. ’

"S'right. It's a shell! I seen one like that before. On someone's back wall. A conch he called it. He used to blow it and then his mum would come. It's ever so valuable--" "The rock struck Piggy a glancing blow from chin to knee; the conch exploded into a thousand white fragments and ceased to exist"

"We've got to have rules and obey them. After all, we're not savages. We're English, and the English are best at everything. " Dresden- Feb 1945 after British ‘Terror Bombing’

"Life […] is scientific, that's what it is. In a year or two when the war’s over they'll be traveling to Mars and back. I know there isn't no beast—not with claws and all that I mean—but I know there isn't no fear either. " […] "Unless we get frightened of people. " Jack pointed suddenly. “His specs – use them as burning glasses!” Piggy was surrounded before he could back away.

The previous GCSE exam? F or H Foundation or higher tier Examinations

What your child will face No texts in exam hall How many quotations can you remember? • One exam for all • One grading system What you can do… • AQA revision guides for your child’s texts • Discussion • Quotations on the walls

Language GCSE Imagine you are the examiners. You must provide a measurement of English Language ability for • Further education • Employment • You must share 160 marks across different Skill tested Analysing the structure of a text Writing a short story Summarising a text Evaluating a text Writing non fiction texts (speech, letter, article) Analysing the language in a text Comparing two texts Your Suggested Actual marks share of the marks /160

English Language GCSE On the sheet provided share the marks as you would if you were the examiners Skill tested Your Suggested share of the marks /160 Actual marks /160 Analysing the structure of a text 8 marks Writing a short story 40 marks Summarising a text 8 marks Evaluating a text 20 marks Writing non fiction texts (speech, letter, article) 40 marks Analysing the language in a text 20 marks Comparing two texts 16 marks Basic comprehension 8 marks

What you Can do • Underline (in pencil) any poor sentence structure in any piece of homework for your child to correct • Circle spelling mistakes for you child to correct • Paragraphing Extended tasks • Describe in detail each room of your house (potentially 5 tasks) • Short story based on strange noises coming from next door • Write a work email or formal letter with your child • A speech demanding more pocket money • Encourage your child to read non fiction – even magazines are better than nothing

Maths Session

New GCSE Maths • More formulae have to be learnt • Introduction of some harder topics • Students have to remember everything from Year 7 to 11 • Fewer questions are scaffolded – students have to plan their way through questions

New GCSE Maths

Support • • Maths Clinic every Monday after school Textbooks, revision guides, sample papers Websites – BBC Bitesize, Hegarty Maths Your Maths teachers….

How can parents help? Students’ wellbeing: • Anxiety • Monitoring of social media activity • Work/Life balance • A quiet space to study Academic Achievement: • Show my Homework • Planning for controlled assessments • Mini Tests • Revision guides

Parent Information http: //aesessex. co. uk/

Key Dates • Year 10 Parents' Evening – 22/02/2018 16: 30 to 19: 00 • Year 10 Work Experience – 04/6/2018 to 15/06/2018 • Year 10 Exams – 28/06/2018 to 05/07/2018

‘Top Tips’ from former Year 11 students’ parents “The biggest thing we did to support Emma was testing her from the revision guides. It's a boring process and takes time but definitely makes a difference - stops them just staring at the pages with nothing going in ” “Henry wrote out timelines for History, which he made me test him on before he could go out at the weekends with his friends” “Eleanor worked on loads of past papers that she discussed with her teacher- I then went through the paper with her using the mark scheme” “I also made him watch DVDs of Lord of The Flies and Macbeth to support him with his English- These were a Christmas present!”. “Lucy stuck post it notes to a number of the walls in our house, with key quotes for English and with key information on from other subjects so that she looked at these almost everyday”

AES Sixth Form Statistics 2017 • 79% of our students gained their first choice offer at university. • 33% secured a place at a Russell Group University – others of note! • Our average UCAS points across all students equates to an average of BBB grades for all our students (IB, AL, AIB, IBCP) • Our Value Added average score across all cohorts puts us well above average • Our IB Diploma average was 33 points compared to world average of 30 (note one student perfect score 45/45, puts her in top 0. 1% globally!) • OFSTED class us as an Outstanding Sixth Form (only 2 nd in Essex last year) • Conclusion – this is an academically aspirational and successful Sixth Form However, what makes us different to other Sixth Forms?

What makes us different? Unique Opportunities: International Study Visits – France, Italy, Germany, Spain, China Work Experience – Frankfurt, Madrid, Avignon Conferences – United Nations (Geneva), Strasbourg, Alden Biessen World Challenge / Lesotho 30 ethnicities, 37 home languages In school responsibility Anglo Council/Student Executive Senior Citizens’ Christmas Party Sixth Form Prom MUN – Year 10 and externally International Day Speakers’ Programme

Unique Opportunities In school clubs / societies • • • • International affairs club Debating Society Amnesty International Japanese Film – Anime Philosophy Film Club Creative writing School newspaper SOAS/ LSE links Mooting Competition Target 2. 0 Economics Law / Medicine/ STEM evenings Sports – rugby, football, swimming wheelchair basketball!

Routes in the Sixth Form We offer 4 different Routes (or Pathways) in our Sixth Form: A Level AIB IBCP IB Diploma Route (4 AL’s) (3 AL, EPQ/IBS) (2 AL, 2 IBS +) (3 HL, 3 SL +) • Why do we offer such a range? AES Baccalaureate view Core to all Routes: • Language Study • Citizenship - Diplôme du Citoyen (advanced) • Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) • Independent study, Enrichment opportunities

Matriculation The general matriculation requirement for the Sixth Form is 5 x grade 9 -5 (A*-C), including grade 5 or above in English. Additional requirements for each route are: • • A Level Route (A) – the majority of A levels require a minimum of a grade 6 (grade B) in the subject to be studied at A Level (or related subject) AIB Route (AIB) - minimum grade 6 (grade B) in the subject to be studied at A Level (or related subject), and grade C (grade 5) at IB Standard IB Career Route (IBC) – minimum grade 6/5 (grade B/C) in the subject to be studied at A Level (grade 5/C for Applied A Level equivalent), and grade 5 (grade C) at IB Standard IB Diploma Route (IBD) – minimum grade 6 (grade B) in the subject to be studied at Higher Level, grade 5 (grade C) at IB Standard Note: Other matriculation requirements may be required for individual subjects, check Sixth Form Subject pages on our website IB Standards are 2 year courses

WORK RELATED LEARNING Independent Careers Advice Dedicated tutor period time & within Citizenship lessons Work Experience Careers Convention

WRL Key Dates… Thursday 12 th October Work Experience Launch Thursday 19 th October Student Work Experience Launch Thursday 16 th November Careers Convention Lesson February 2018 New Kudos IAG 04/06/18– 15/06/18 Work Experience w/c Monday 18/06/18 Work experience evaluation January 2019 World of Work day

Work Experience Parent Information Email: yr 10 workexp@aesessex. co. uk Phone: 01277 351943

Why do work experience? • Heart of baccalaureate approach to education. • Taste of the world of work • Exposure to industry expectations • Networking • Learn/reinforce new skills & experiences • Career choices • Competitive edge • Increase earning potential

Why do work experience? 90% In an employer survey carried out by Gumtree of employers thought that work experience was essential for anyone applying for jobs in the current climate. The survey found that job applicants with good work experience were seen as more knowledgeable (67%), more confident (44%) and more committed (40%).

Employer comments… “She has gone above and beyond what is asked of her. We would like to keep her as she has been fantastic. ” “A breath of fresh air. He has been an asset. ” “She is fantastic. Best work experience student we have ever had. A real credit to the school. ” “I could quite happily swap this young man for some members of my team!”

Student comments… “I settled into the work mind-set very quickly and found that after a few days what I had found scary or stressful I began to enjoy. ” “The placement has shown me how people in the working world cope with their workload, how time management is important, how punctuality is important and respecting the people you work with. ” “I'm actually doing things which will help develop skills I will need in the future. ” “Its showing me the advantages and disadvantages to have a job like this. ” “I would like to leave school now and come work here full time. ”

Go local…or National… Banking Charity – eg Shelter Press Reporters Plumber’s mates Receptionists Solicitors clerks Engineers Schools Department stores Hospital – work shadowing Hairdressing

Go International… Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, Greece, Bangladesh, Japan, Sweden, Nigeria, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Indonesia, Ghana, Mauritius, Slovakia, Bulgaria, USA, Brazil…to name a few

Consider… • • • All types of business Charity or non profit making organisation Placement for 2 weeks Aim for a “low risk” placement not “high risk” Overseas placements have additional paperwork– contact Mrs Bell • Pre placement interview - request for interview form available from Mrs Bell

Act now… Some companies have formal work experience schemes that have to be applied to in certain timescales: Opportunities in: Branch banking – E London, Brentwood, Basildon, Chelmsford etc. Commercial & Corporate banking – London Global Change delivery – London Business Banking – London Business Analysis – London Real Estate - London Check regularly as applications for these placements have closing dates

Work Experience Options Option A - National Placement for 2 weeks Option B - Overseas Placement for 2 weeks Each option has an associated administration fee which is time dependent

Description Deliver parent briefing Deliver student briefings – assemblies, citizenship lessons, tutor periods Dedicated contact email address for parents & students Drop in service for students Student interview/s held if using AES database Student matching to placement if using AES database Act as broker between school, student & employer Health & safety checks including risk assessment & employer insurance cover Issue paperwork to employers Provide placement profile to student Provide student pre placement briefing on expectations, health & safety responsibilities etc. Serve as 1 st point of contact with employer during placement. Track placement - Employer telephone progress check carried out Track placement - Student progress check on-line carried out Student debriefing/evaluation lesson held Certificate issued to student Option A √ Option B √ √ √ √ √ √ √ √

Option A National Placement for 2 weeks Option B Overseas Placement for 2 weeks *Charge Early charge Standard charge Early Standard charge £ 25 £ 35 Early charge £ 40 Dates Friday, January 5 th 2018 After Friday January 5 th 2018 Standard charge £ 50

Key Dates… Details of dates & administration charges on the website • Launch to students 19 October 2017 • Early charge deadline – Friday 5 th January 2018 • Standard charge deadline – after Friday 5 th January 2018 Dates out on work experience Monday 4 th June – Friday 15 th June inclusive

New Kudos An on-line careers guidance & information programme designed to help young people plan their future by getting them to think about possible career directions • • Labour market information CV builder 4 exploration routes 1800 career titles, case studies, videos and HE information

. . . the reality against teenage aspirations

Can you support us? • Work experience placement to year 10 students • Work experience placement to overseas students • Careers Speed Dating with small groups • Careers Talks • Mock Interviewing • Business Games