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1 Year 10 Information Booklet 2021-2022 Tel: (01932) 846162 E. mail: [email protected] Executive Principal: Mrs A L Cullum, BA (Hons), PGCE, NPQH Head of School: Mr G Lewis, (BSc) Hons, MA, QTS, NPQH, FCLT Vice Principal: Mr M Rust, Bsc (Hons), PGCE, MA Webpage: www.heathside.surrey.sch.uk

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Page 1: Year 10 Information Booklet

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Year 10 Information

Booklet

2021-2022

Tel: (01932) 846162

E. mail: [email protected]

Executive Principal: Mrs A L Cullum, BA (Hons), PGCE, NPQH

Head of School: Mr G Lewis, (BSc) Hons, MA, QTS, NPQH, FCLT

Vice Principal: Mr M Rust, Bsc (Hons), PGCE, MA

Webpage: www.heathside.surrey.sch.uk

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Contents: Page

Lines of Communication 3

Year 10 Pastoral Team 4

Key Dates for Year 10 5 - 6

Term Dates 7

GCSE Exam Boards 8

Suggested Support Materials 9- 14

Career at Heathside Start 15 - 16

How to Register: Parent Guide 17

Useful Career Websites 18

Wellbeing and Mental Health 19 – 20

One Way System 21

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Lines of Communication

Every effort is made to provide strong links between home and school. It is a strong

partnership that results in a successful school career for pupils. At the start of the

school year, your child will be issued with a planner which we ask you to check and

sign weekly. All homework should be recorded here (as well as on Schoology) and

short notes of communication can be written between staff and parents.

Each fortnight the Head of School publishes a School Newsletter which will be

issued to parents. It keeps everyone informed about the life of the school in

curricular and extra-curricular areas and provides advance notice of important events

such as Parents Evenings and Inset Days.

At Heathside School we place great emphasis on the quality of pastoral care given to

our students. The Head of Learning and your child’s Form Tutor will oversee their

progress during their time at school. Each student is allocated a Tutor Group who

meet every day for registration. The Form Tutor is a key member of staff whom you

should get to know. They will carefully monitor your child’s development offering

guidance and support where necessary.

The Student Support Co-ordinators are available throughout the day if there are any

urgent queries. The Heads of Learning and Senior Staff are always available to see

parents by appointment.

Lines of Communication

Form Tutor

Student Support Co-ordinator – Miss D Francis

Head of Learning – Mrs D Boyce

Assistant Principal – Mr J Brierley

Head of School – Mr G Lewis

Executive Principal – Mrs A Cullum

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Year 10 Pastoral Team

The Year 10 Team consists of:

Head of Learning for Year 10

Mrs D Boyce(Head of Learning for Year 10, Geography teacher )

([email protected])

Student Support Co-ordinator for Year 10 and Year 11

Miss D Francis

([email protected])

Form Tutors

10HH Mrs J Clark [email protected]

10HE Mr C Walsh [email protected]

10HA Miss E Melson [email protected]

10HT Mrs L McDougall [email protected]

10HS Miss A Assomull [email protected]

10HI Mrs L Bell [email protected]

10HD Miss A Dredge [email protected]

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Key Dates for Year 10

DATE EVENT

Monday 20th September 2021 Year 10 Information Evening

Thursday 7th October 2021 Parental Workshop – Support 6pm-7pm

Monday 11th October 2021 SLT Parental Meetings 4.15-6pm

w/c Monday 18th October 2021 Half Term (2 weeks)

w/c Monday 1st November 2021 Year 10 English Literature Assessment

Friday 19th November 2021 Inset Day

w/c Monday 22nd November 2021 Term 1 Reports

w/c Monday 22nd November 2021 Year 10 English Language Assessment

Thursday 25th November 2021 Parental Workshop Revision–6pm – 7pm

Thursday 9th December 2021 Christmas Covert 7pm

w/c Monday 13th December 2021 Year 10 English Literature Assessments

Friday 17th December 2020 End of term (school closes at 12.00pm)

2022

Tuesday 4th January 2022 Term starts

Thursday 13th January 2022 Year 10 Consultation Evening (15.45-19.30)

Wednesday 19th January 2022 Parental Workshop – Well being 6pm – 7pm

Monday 24th January 2022 Inset Day

w/c 25th January 2022 Year 10 English Language Assessment

Monday 7th February 2022 SLT Parental Meetings 3.15-6pm

w/c Monday 14th February 2022 Half Term

Thursday 3rd March 2022 World Book Day - Mufti

Friday 11th March 2022 Sports Relief day – Sponsored walk

w/c 21st March 2022 Term 2 Report

Wednesday 23rd March 2022 Parental Workshop – Careers 6pm-7pm

w/c Monday 28th March 2022 Year 10 English Literarture Assessment

Friday 1st April 2022 End of term

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Tuesday 18th April 2022 Term starts

Monday 25th April 2022 Year 10 exams begin 2 Weeks

w/c Monday 25th April 2022 date TBC Next Steps Event – Esher College

Monday 2nd May 2022 Bank Holiday

Monday 23rd May 2022 SLT parental Meetings 4.15-6pm

w/c Monday 30th May 2022 Half Term

w/c Monday 6th June 2022 Term 3 Report issued

w/c 27th June 2022 Year 10 English Literature Assessment

Thursday 7th July 2022 HOL Paretnal Meeetings

Friday 22nd July 2020 Last day of term ( School closes normal time)

Please note some events or times maybe subject to change. Please see

our website for updates.

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TERM DATES 2021/2022

AUTUMN TERM 2021

Dates: Wednesday 1st September 2021 - INSET Thursday 2nd September 2021 - Years 7, 12 & 13 term starts Friday 3rd September 2021 - Years 8 and 11 start term, in addition to Years 7,12 &13 Monday 6th September 2021 – Years 9 and 10 start term. All years back in school on this date Half Term: Monday 18th October - Friday 29th October 2021 Monday 1st November 2021 - Term resumes Friday 19th November 2021 – INSET Friday 17th December 2021 - (school closes at 12 noon)

SPRING TERM 2022

Dates: Tuesday 4th January 2022 - Term starts Monday 24th January 2022 – INSET Half Term: Monday 14th February - Friday 18th February 2022 Monday 21st February 2022 - Term resumes Friday 1st April 2022 - Terms ends (normal school day)

SUMMER TERM 2022

Dates: Tuesday 19th April 2022 - Term starts Public Holiday: Monday 2nd May 2022 Half Term: Monday 30th May - Friday 3rd June 2022 Monday 6th June 2022 - Term resumes Friday 22nd July 2022 - Term ends (normal school day)

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GCSE Examination Boards and codes for Year 10 2020-2021

AQA Biology 8461

Business Studies 8132

Chemistry 8462

Computer Science 8520

Design Technology 8552

Drama 8261

Engineering 8852

English Language 8700

English Literature 8702

Food Preparation & Nutrition 8585

Physics 8463

EDEXCEL

French 1FR0

Geography 1GB0

History 1HI0 F5

Mathematics 1MA1

Media ( Creative media Btech) BYXW1

Music 1MU0

Physical Education 1PE0

Religious Studies 1RB0 ZN

Spanish 1SP0

EDUQAS

Media Studies (GCSE) C680 Art and Design C650QS

Graphic Communication C654QS

OCR

*Additional Mathematics (FMSQ) 6993

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Suggested Support Material

Books to support students with homework

Revision Guides

Subject Book Title ISBN number Title ISBN number

English Literature

An Inspector Calls J B Priestley (Heinemann Plays)

ISBN: 9780435232825

GCSE English Text Guide - An Inspector Calls CGP

ISBN:

9781841461151

English Literature

Macbeth Full Play Script by William Shakespeare (any edition, but the Heinemann and Cambridge Schools editions are particularly good) No Fear Shakespeare by Spark notes has the modern script next to the original.

Heinemann

ISBN:

9780435026448

Cambridge Schools

ISBN:

9781107615496

No Fear

ISBN: 9780606380058

GCSE English Shakespeare Text Guide – Macbeth CGP

ISBN:

9781841461168

English Literature

AQA Poetry Anthology provided by the exam board

New GCSE English Literature AQA Poetry Guide: Love & Relationships Anthology - the Grade 9-1 Course (CGP)

ISBN:

9781782943624

English Language New GCSE English Language AQA Revision Guide - For the Grade 9-1 Course CGP New GCSE English Language AQA Workbook - for the Grade 9-1 Course (includes Answers) CGP

ISBN:

9781782943693

ISBN:

9781782943709

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Books/Revision Guides to support students Revision Guides

Subject

Maths Website for Hegarty Maths is hegartymaths.com - students have individual logins. If forgotten, the students she speak with their teacher. Online textbook available through pearsonactivelearn.com

Or you can buy a physical copy: Edxecel GCSE 9-1 Mathematics Higher Student Book.

ISBN: 9781447980209 or Edxecel GCSE 9-1 Mathematics Foundation Student Book ISBN 9781447980193

www.mymaths .co.uk Username: heathside password: triangle

Books to support students with homework

Revision Guides

Subject Book Title ISBN number Title ISBN number

Science Biology

AQA GCSE Biology Student Book (Third Edition) [Paperback]

ISBN:

9780198359371

New Grade 9-1 GCSE Biology: AQA Revision Guide with Online Edition [Paperback] CGP

ISBN:

9781782945567

Science Chemistry

AQA GCSE Chemistry Student Book (Third Edition)

ISBN:

9780198359388

New Grade 9-1 GCSE Chemistry: AQA Revision Guide with Online Edition [Paperback] CGP

ISBN:

9781782945574

Science Physics

AQA GCSE Physics Student Book (Third Edition)

ISBN:

9780198359395

New Grade 9-1 GCSE Physics: AQA Revision Guide with Online Edition [Paperback] CGP

ISBN:

9781782945581

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Books to support students with homework

Revision Guides

Subject Book Title ISBN number Title ISBN number

French Sets 1 & 2

STUDIO Edexcel GCSE French: Higher Student Book [Paperback] STUDIO Edexcel GCSE French: Foundation Student Book [Paperback]

HIGER ISBN- 9781292117836

FOUNDATION ISBN 9781292117829

STUDIO Edexcel GCSE French Grammar & Translation Workbook

ISBN- 9781292132990

Spanish Sets 1 & 2

VIVA Edexcel GCSE Spanish: Higher Student Book [Paperback] VIVA Edexcel GCSE Spanish: Foundation Student Book [Paperback]

HIGHER ISBN- 9781292118987 FOUNDATION ISBN- 9781292118970

VIVA Edexcel GCSE Spanish Grammar & Translation Workbook

ISBN- 9781292133300

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Books to support students with homework

Revision Guides

Subject Book Title ISBN number Title ISBN number

Engineering AQA GCSE 9-1 Engineering

ISBN: 9781510425712

My Revision Notes AQA GCSE 9-1 Engineering

ISBN: 9781510425729

Design & Technology

AQA GCSE 9 – 1 Design and Technology:

ISBN: 9781510432338

My Revision Notes: AQA GCSE Revision Design and Technology Collins

ISBN:

9780008227401

Food Preparation and Nutrition

AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition

ISBN: 9781471863646

My Revision Notes: AQA GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition

ISBN: 9781471886997

Maths

Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Higher tier Revision Guide + App Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Higher tier Revision Workbook Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Foundation tier Revision Guide + App Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Mathematics Foundation tier Revision Workbook

ISBN: 9781447988090

ISBN: 9781292210889

ISBN: 9781447988045 ISBN: 9781447987925

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Drama AQA GCSE Drama

ISBN: 9781911208211

GCSE Drama for the Grade 9-1 course CGP

ISBN:

9781782949626

History GCSE History for Edexcel Medicine Through Time c1250-present Early Elizabethan England 1558-88

ISBN: 9781471861376 ISBN: 9781471861819

Geography Pearson Textbook: GCSE (9-1) Geography specification B: Investigating Geographical Issues Oxford University Press: GCSE Geography Edexcel B Student Book

ISBN: 9781446927762 ISBN: 9780198366577

Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Geography B Revision Guide Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Geography B Revision Workbook Target Grade 5 Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Geography Spec B Intervention Workbook

My Revision Notes: Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Geography B Third Edition

ISBN: 9781292133782 ISBN: 9781292133768 ISBN: 9780435188993

ISBN: 9781471887284

Books to support students with homework

Revision Guides

Subject Book Title ISBN number Title ISBN number

Computer Science

AQA 9-1 GCSE Computer Science Revision Guide

ISBN: 9781782949312

GCSE AQA Computer Science Exam Practice Workbook

ISBN: 9781782949329

Religious Studies

GCSE Religious Studies for Edexcel B: Religion and Ethics through Christianity GCSE Religious Studies for

ISBN: 9780198370406 ISBN: 9780198370451

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Edexcel B: Religion, Peace and Conflict through Islam

Music Edexcel GCSE Music Revision guide (for 2018 exam)

ISBN: 9781785581687

Media WJEC / Eduqas Media Studies GCSE

ISBN: 9781911208488

WJEC/Eduqas GCSE Media Studies Revision Guide

ISBN:

978-1911208891

GCSE PE Edexcel GCSE Physical Education: Student Book

GCSE Edexcel Physical Education Complete Revision and Practice (CGP)

ISBN: 9780198370215 ISBN: 9781789080070

Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Physical Education: Revision Guide Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Physical Education: Revision Workbook GCSE Edexcel Physical Education: Exam Practice Workbook (CGP) GCSE PE for Edexcel (Grade 9-1) Revision Question cards (CGP)

ISBN: 9781292135120 ISBN: 9781292135083

ISBN: 9781782945307

ISBN: 9781789084177

Business Studies

AQA GCSE (9-1) Business

ISBN: 9781471899386

AQA GCSE (9-1) Business

ISBN: 9781471899386

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Careers education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) is an essential part of the

support we offer to students at Heathside School. Effective careers support can help to

prepare young people for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life; it can

help them to make decisions and manage transitions as learners and workers. As options for

young people become more varied and complex, it is vital that we support them to develop

the knowledge and skills they need to make informed choices for their future.

Our careers programme at Heathside is a progressive programme which is designed to meet

students needs at each stage of their educational journey.

Below you will see what careers based activities and opportunities are available for Year 10.

Any additional presentations from career professionals or one off events are not included

below as these vary each year.

Events Details

Next Steps Event In the spring term, all year 10 students attend a careers and further education fair at Esher College

Surrey University Widening Participation

Identified Year 10 students invited to participate in Surrey University programme, attending the university every Saturday for 10 weeks to build aspirations and understanding of university study

SATRO Enterprise Days

In the summer term, all Year 10 students have a day working as part of a company in specific roles and learn how businesses are structured and work

Apprenticeships presentation

All students receive an apprenticeship talk to inform student’s what apprenticeships are, those available and how to register/apply

BA work experience scheme

Link school for BA work experience. All Year 10 -12 students invited to apply

Heathside School Careers Fair

All students and parents invited to attend our Careers Fair with 40+ career, college and guidance providers

Start Profile Careers Website (previously known as U explore)

All students and parents have access to the Start Profile platform.

Labour Market Information

Labour market information from The National Careers Service shared during tutor time, assemblies and/or PSHE, whole school.

National Careers Week

Students across the whole school engage in form time activities, departments discuss career routes in their subject areas, career assemblies (about start profile), career advisor lunch time drop ins, careers boards

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Help your child to explore their future As part of our commitment to prepare students for a rapidly changing world, we are delighted to announce that we are using an innovative online resource called Start. Start will help your child to connect with their future career potential, develop their employability and help them to explore future career and study options at school or at home. How should my child use it? We ask students to create their own account for Start, which is accessible anytime on computers and compatible mobile and tablet devices. Your child can personalise their profile on Start with details about their skills, qualities, interests and work preferences. This provides a starting point for them to explore information matched to their personal preferences and interests. As they update their profile, Start will personalise this information, helping them to navigate the thousands of jobs, courses, providers and opportunities available. Start will help students to understand where they are on their journey and what’s important as they make their choices at GCSE, post-16 and post-18. We encourage you to use Start with your child at home. Encourage them to rate jobs, qualifications, colleges or universities so that we can see their preferences in order to support them better. What if I want to use Start myself? Parents can also use Start to find out more about jobs, training and study opportunities for yourself. Please do not log in using your child's user details and instead register yourself using the steps outlined below, creating your own username and password. For more information on Start or the support available for your son or daughter, please contact Miss Balson.

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How to Register: Parent Guide

These instructions explain how to register for Start. To create your own username

and password, please follow the simple steps below.

• Go to www.startprofile.com and click Register

• Enter your first name, surname, email address, postcode and gender

• Choose a memorable username and a secure password and click Get Started

• Click Login and enter your username and password. Click Login

The first time you log in you will be required to complete the following:

• Select “I am a Parent and would like to use Start with my children.”

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Useful Career Websites

General Information and Advice

www.careersbox.co.uk

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

www.policecouldyou.co.uk

www.stepintothenhs.nhs.uk

www.notgoingtouni.co.uk

Jobs and Apprentices

https://amazingapprenticeships.com

www.apprenticeships.org.uk

www.indeed.co.uk

www.jobseekers.direct.gov.uk

www.247recruit.co.uk

Company Information

www.thomsonlocal.com

www.yell.com

Higher Education

www.prospects.ac.uk

www.ucas.com

www.thestudentroom.co.uk

www.push.co.uk

www.gapyear.com

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Wellbeing and Mental Health Our vision for Mental Health and Wellbeing is of a school community that promotes positive wellbeing and supports those who need it.

We know that when students are mentally and emotionally healthy, they will have greater self-esteem, form better relationships with family and friends and will be more resilient learners. To help us achieve this, it is important that everyone knows how they can get help and support if and when they need it.

Universal support – for everyone

• Tutors – Form tutors see children every morning and are the first point of contact. If students need help and support they should arrange to speak to their tutor during tutor time, at break or after school.

• Five Ways to Wellbeing – NHS campaign highlighting five steps we can all take to improve our mental wellbeing making us feel happier, more positive and able to get the most from life. As a school we promote this so that children develop an awareness of the five ways to wellbeing, giving them the knowledge and skills to proactively take care of their mental health.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/improve-mental-wellbeing/

Connect – connect with the people around you: your family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. Spend time developing these relationships. Be active – you don't have to go to the gym. Take a walk, go cycling or play a game of football. Find an activity that you enjoy and make it a part of your life. Keep learning – learning new skills can give you a sense of achievement and a new confidence. So why not sign up for a club, start learning to play a musical instrument, or figure out how to fix your bike? Give to others – even the smallest act can count, whether it's a smile, a thank you or a kind word. Larger acts, such as volunteering at your local community centre, can improve your mental wellbeing and help you build new social networks. Be mindful – be more aware of the present moment, including your thoughts and feelings, your body and the world around you. Some people call this awareness "mindfulness". It can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges.

• Kooth – online counselling support commissioned by Surrey NHS. Young people can log in to access free, safe and anonymous online counselling from BACP accredited counsellors every day until 10pm. Sometimes evenings are busy so it is good for students to log in early to speak to counsellors. The website also has forums, groups and articles. www.kooth.com

• Childline – counselling support on the phone, online or by email. Phone calls can

be made 24 hours a day by calling 0800 1111. Young people don’t need credit and

it won’t show on the phone bill. www.childline.org.uk

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Targeted support – for those that need some extra help

• Student Support Co-ordinator and Head of Learning can offer help and

support and signpost students to the right source of help.

• NHS Youth Counselling Service – counselling for 12–24 year olds. Free

service, 6 sessions. Self-referrals from students or parents by calling 0345

6002516

https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/mindsightsurreycamhs/services/early-intervention/youth-counselling-service

• CYP Haven – centres in Guildford, Staines, Redhill and Epsom. Run by Mental

Health professionals and youth workers from CAMHS, students can drop in

without an appointment for support with their worries or Mental Health concerns.

Students can go with their parents or on their own. Check in advance to see

which centre is open each evening/weekend. Good for those in a crisis or

awaiting a CAMHS referral. Also run a range of workshops throughout the year.

https://www.cyphaven.net/

• ELSA – Referrals made through SSCos and Heads of Learning. Mrs Durrant

offers Emotional Literacy support, usually through six weekly sessions, for

example if students are struggling with anger or friendship issues.

• School Counselling Service – Referrals made through SSCos and Heads of Learning. Students will usually work with a counsellor for 6 sessions. We have limited capacity for counselling in school and encourage students and their parents to speak to their Student Support Co-ordinator or Head of Learning for more information about other organisations that might also be helpful.

• Home School Link Worker - Referrals made through SSCos and Heads of

Learning. Rebecca Atkinson offers support to students and their families at home

and in school. This may include practical issues, signposting to relevant services

and emotional support.

• Specialist support – for those who have a diagnosable mental health

disorder or whose struggle with emotional health is interfering in their day

to day life

• Mindsight CAMHS referral – The Child and Adolescent Health Services (CAMHS) support children and young people who have a diagnosable mental health disorder or who are struggling with their emotional and mental health. Referrals can either be made through the GP or by the relevant SSCO or HoL. If young people have already been referred, parents can contact the CAMHS Mindsight team on 0300 222 5755 for an update on their referral.

• In case of emergency – If a child is in a crisis or is at risk of harming themselves or someone else, students should be assessed by a medical professional as soon as possible. Usually, this would be Accident and Emergency but if a CYP Haven centre is open (see above) then young people may prefer to be assessed there.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead [email protected]

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Heathside School

One Way System

Keeping Students Safe on Journeys to and from School To ensure all students have a safe journey to and from school there is a one-way system in operation that all parents who bring their child to school by car are requested to observe at the times detailed below. The one-way system means that school traffic at these peak times does not use Brooklands Lane but instead uses Mayfield Road and March Road. For those of you who are not familiar with the one-way system further information can be found on the school website. All parents are asked to avoid using Brooklands Lane during peak hours i.e. between 8:00am and 8:40am and 2:30pm and 3:10pm. Finally, please can we appeal to all parents to park considerately when using the one-way system to avoid any inconvenience to our neighbours in March Road and Mayfield Road.