LAMPTON SCHOOLAn outstanding academy

Ambitionand Aspiration and Reality

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%

Examinations: a changing national picture

1. Changes in boundaries 2012 – English & Maths (&

others)

Exams are ‘harder’

B is the new ‘C’

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

3. Linear and first entry ruleY10

Y11

2015 changes to A levelsAS as a separate qualification

A2 as a 2 year linear course

Reduced coursework

Two responses

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

Snowball theory of learning!

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

The Challenge

‘Always fight, always look for what more could be gained.’ Fullan

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’

Different pathways...BTEC, NVQ and other vocational

courses

Apprenticeships

Employment

A-Levels

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

A powerful partnershipParents, Teachers and Students is needed more

than ever before

We want to support you at this time and help you maximise your potential!