Heaton Manor School
and Sixth Form
Year 10 Parents
Information evening
Claire Smith
Deputy Headteacher
Welcome to the Year 10 Parents
Information Evening
Nigel Holmes
Assistant Headteacher
Director of Upper School
Elspeth Dowling
Year 10 Learning Co-ordinator
Year 10 Parents Information
Evening
My role is to have the overview of learning for the
year group, which means I am responsible for
tracking the progress of students, alongside the
heads of faculty.
Communication Routes: by email or by phone as
outlined in the booklet.
Year 10 Parents Information
Evening
• Important Dates for 2012/13
• At the end of every half term you will receive a report card which will
show progress, attainment and effort.
• Friday 25 January
Full Report – outlining progress and
appropriate next step targets for each
subject
• Tuesday 12 March
Parents Evening
• Wk beginning 25 March
Green/Yellow Route Work
Experience
• Wk beginning 8 July
Blue Route Work Experience
Lynn Kerr
Head of English Faculty
GCSE English/English
Language
Develop reading skills
Reading skills examined:
• Infer
• Deduce
• Analyse
• Compare
What can I do at home?
How to Develop Reading Skills?
• Read with your child – develop a reading culture
in the house.
• Read and discuss the news- BBC news website
or a quality paper. Read the sections your child
is interested in – even sport.
• Encourage your child to read as many different
types of texts as they can- magazines, leaflets,
books, autobiography.
Develop Writing skills
• Look at different types of writing with your child,
for example texts that inform or explain, or texts
that describe or persuade.
• Help your child develop the technical accuracy
needed in their work – encourage them to avoid
the spell checker on the computer and use a
dictionary.
VLE and English
• Homework helps to support and extend skills developed
in the classroom.
• All homework can be found on the VLE by clicking the
‘HWK’ tab.
• Students can also access the ‘Independent Learning
Section’ on the English VLE to extend their
understanding of the skills needed for the exam.
• The ‘Help and Guidance’ section provides students and
parents with the outline of the course.
Chris Easton
Head of Maths Faculty
How to Support Your Child to
Succeed in Maths
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Calculator
MyMaths (login: heaton, password: angle)
Ownership of homework
Period 7 & Practice Exam Questions &
Feedback
• Belief!
Alex Miller
Head of Science Faculty
Blue Route Pathways Through
KS4 2012
B1
C1
P1
B2
C2
B1=Biology Unit 1
C1=Chemistry Unit 1
P1=Physics Unit 1
B2=Biology Unit 2
C2=Chemistry Unit 2
P2=Physics Unit 2
Science A
Specification and guide to
content can be found at
http://store.aqa.org.uk/scienc
elab/AQA-SCIA-W-SP-14.PDF
Additional Science
Specification and guide to
content can be found at
http://store.aqa.org.uk/scien
celab/AQA-ADDSCI-W-SP14.PDF
P2
B3
C3
P3
B3=Biology Unit 3
C3=Chemistry Unit 3
P3=Physics Unit 3
Further Science
Specification and guide to
content can be found at
http://store.aqa.org.uk/scie
ncelab/AQA-FURSCI-WSP.PDF
How Is The Course Assessed?
Science A.
Unit 1: Biology 1. B1 Content.
Written paper – 1 hour
60 marks – 25%
Structured questions One longer response question assessing Quality of Written Communication in a
science context.
Unit 2: Chemistry 1. C1 Content.
Written paper – 1 hour
60 marks – 25%
Structured questions One longer response question assessing Quality of Written Communication in a
science context
Unit 3: Physics 1. P1 Content.
Written paper – 1 hour
60 marks – 25%
Structured questions One longer response question assessing Quality of Written Communication in a
science context
Unit 4: Controlled Assessment. Level 1.
Investigative Skills Assignment – 2 written assessments plus one or two lessons for practical work and data
processing
50 marks – 25%
How Is The Course Assessed?
Additional Science.
Unit 1: Biology 1. B2 Content.
Written paper – 1 hour
60 marks – 25%
Structured questions One longer response question assessing Quality of Written Communication in a
science context.
Unit 2: Chemistry 1. C2 Content.
Written paper – 1 hour
60 marks – 25%
Structured questions One longer response question assessing Quality of Written Communication in a
science context
Unit 3: Physics 1. C2 Content.
Written paper – 1 hour
60 marks – 25%
Structured questions One longer response question assessing Quality of Written Communication in a
science context
Unit 4: Controlled Assessment. Level 2.
Investigative Skills Assignment – 2 written assessments plus one or two lessons for practical work and data
processing
50 marks – 25%
How Is The Course Assessed?
Further Science.
Unit 1: Biology 1. B3 Content.
Written paper – 1 hour
60 marks – 25%
Structured questions One longer response question assessing Quality of Written Communication in a
science context.
Unit 2: Chemistry 1. C3 Content.
Written paper – 1 hour
60 marks – 25%
Structured questions One longer response question assessing Quality of Written Communication in a
science context
Unit 3: Physics 1. P3 Content.
Written paper – 1 hour
60 marks – 25%
Structured questions One longer response question assessing Quality of Written Communication in a
science context
Unit 4: Controlled Assessment. Level 3.
Investigative Skills Assignment – 2 written assessments plus one or two lessons for practical work and data
processing
50 marks – 25%
Year 10 Triple Science Students’ Exams
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One exam in each subject at end of Y10 (3 in total).
Science A: B1, C1, P1 separate exams in June 2013.
Additional Science: B2, C2, P2 separate exams in May 2014.
Further Science: B3, C3, P3 separate exams in June 2014.
3 CAUs to complete: Science A in Y10. Additional Science and
Further Science in Year 11.
Year 10 Exams
Science A
Exams June 2013
B1
C1
P1
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Year 10
CAU1
Year 10 Triple Science Students’ Exams
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Science A: B1, C1, P1 separate exams in June 2013.
Additional Science: B2, C2, P2 separate exams in May 2014.
Further Science: B3, C3, P3 separate exams in June 2014.
3 CAUs to complete: Science A in Y10. Additional Science and
Further Science in Year 11.
Year 11 Exams
Additional Science
Further Science
Exams May 2014
Exams June 2014
B2
C2
P2
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Year 11
CAU2
B3
C3 P3
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Year 11
CAU3
Y10 Double Science Students’ Exams
•November to December CAU preparation and Science A CAU 1 completed.
•Additional science taught from January 2013 until Easter when Science A revision
begins.
• Science A exams B1, C1, P1 at end of Y10, June 2013.
• Additional Science exams B2, C2, P2 at the end of Year 11 in May 2014.
• Additional CAU2 will be done in Y11.
Science A
Additional Science
Exams June 2013
Exams May 2014
B1
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C1
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P1
Year 10
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CAU1
B2
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C2
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P2
Year 11
+
CAU2
What Is Being Taught This Year
Year 10
Triple Science
Double Science
Biology, Chemistry and
Physics
•Science A Until
Christmas
•Additional Science After
Christmas Until Easter.
•Science A Revision
From Easter Until June
Exams.
Biology
•Science A Until Christmas
•Additional Science After Christmas Until Easter.
•Science A Revision From Easter Until June Exams.
3 Exams Year 10
•B1 C1 P1 June 2013
3 Exams Year 10
•B1 C1 P1 June 2013
3 Exams Year 11
•B2 C2 P2 June 2014
6 Exams Year 11
•B2 C2 P2 and B3 P3 C3 May and June 2014
Chemistry and Physics
•Additional Science and CAU L1 From September
until Easter.
•Science A Revision From Easter Until June Exams.
What Is Being Taught Next Year
Year 11
Double Science
Triple Science
Biology, Chemistry
and Physics
•Additional Science
and CAU L2
Biology,
•Completion of Additional Science
content to half term before moving
on to Further Science course
3 Exams Year 11
•B2 C2 P2
Chemistry and Physics
•Further Science and CAUs L2 and
L3 From September 2013.
6 Exams Year 11
•B2 C2 P2 May 2014 and B3 P3 C3
June 2014
Science A
B1.1 Keeping healthy, B1.2 Nerves and hormones, B1.3 The use
and abuse of drugs, B1.4 Interdependence and adaptation, B1.5
Energy and biomass in food chains, B1.6 Waste materials from
plants and animals, B1.7 Genetic variation and its control, B1.8
Evolution
C1.1 The fundamental ideas in chemistry, C1.2 Limestone and
building materials, C1.3 Metals and their uses, C1.4 Crude oil
and fuels, C1.5 Other useful substances from crude oil, C1.6
Plant oils and their uses, C1.7 Changes in the Earth and its
atmosphere
P1.1 The transfer of energy by heating processes and the factors
that affect the rate at which that energy is transferred, P1.2
Energy and efficiency, P1.3 The usefulness of electrical
appliances, P1.4 Methods we use to generate electricity, P1.5
The use of waves for communication and to provide evidence
that the universe is expanding
Additional Science
B2.1 Cells and simple cell transport, B2.2 Tissues, organs and organ
systems, B2.3 Photosynthesis, B2.4 Organisms and their
environment, B2.5 Proteins – their functions and uses, B2.6 Aerobic
and anaerobic respiration, B2.7 Cell division and inheritance, B2.8
Speciation
C2.1 Structure and bonding, C2.2 How structure influences the
properties and uses of substances, C2.3 Atomic structure, analysis
and quantitative chemistry, C2.4 Rates of reaction, C2.5 Exothermic
and endothermic reactions, C2.6 Acids, bases and salts, C2.7
Electrolysis
P2.1 Forces and their effects, P2.2 The kinetic energy of objects
speeding up or slowing down, P2.3 Currents in electrical
circuitsevaluate the use of different forms of lighting, in terms of cost
and energy efficiency, P2.4 Using mains electricity safely and the
power of electrical appliances, P2.5 What happens when radioactive
substances decay, and the uses and dangers of their emissions,
P2.6 Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion
Further Science
B3.1 Movement of molecules in and out of cells
B3.2 Transport systems in plants and animals
B3.3 Homeostasis
B3.4 Humans and their environment
C3.1 The periodic table
C3.2 Water
C3.3 Calculating and explaining energy changes
C3.4 Further analysis and quantitative chemistry
C3.5 The production of ammonia
C3.6 Alcohols, carboxylic acids and esters
P3.1 Medical applications of physics
P3.2 Using physics to make things work
P3.3 Keeping things moving
Richard Faraday
Advanced Skills Teacher
Homework @ HMS
When I was growing up, my
parents told me, 'Finish your
dinner. People are starving.'
I tell my daughters, 'Finish
your homework. People are
starving for your job.'
Thomas Friedman 3 time
Pullitzer prize winning
journalist
Homework gives you the edge – 7 reasons
why!
• Homework teaches students about time management.
• Homework teaches students how to set priorities
• Homework gives students another opportunity to
review the class material.
• Homework teaches students that they may have to do
things - even when they don’t want to.
• Homework teaches students how to take responsibility
for their part in the educational process.
• Homework teaches students how to work
independently.
• Homework teaches students the importance of
planning, staying organized and taking action.
Why do teachers set Homework
• Consolidate and review learning that has
taken place in class
• Demonstrate understanding of principles
from the curriculum
• Stretch and challenge students to allow
them to take the next steps
• Allow students to engage with the
curriculum and see the relevance of the
subject
Types of Homework
• There are many types of homework:
a) a focus on content and / or
b) a focus on skills e.g. observational, research, analysis etc.
• It is not an expectation that all homework will be a written
piece of work but, more often than not, that will be the case.
• In KS4 a lot of the homework will be revision past exam
questions to allow students to improve exam technique
whilst revising the content.
• In the more vocational courses there will be more of an
emphasis on independent research, information gathering
that could support the assignments that they must complete
in school
Where do I find the
Homework?
Most of the
homework will be
published on the
VLE Homework
page
How much homework ?
• The Homework guidelines have been designed so the students
have the recommended amount of homework in line with most
recent DfE guidelines from Direct Gov:
“The guidelines for secondary school children are:
• Years 7 and 8: 45 to 90 minutes per day
• Year 9: one to two hours per day
• Years 10 and 11: 1.5 to 2.5 hours per day
• Your child shouldn’t be expected to spend much longer on
homework than the guide times. It doesn’t matter if activities don't
take as long as the guide times as long as they are useful. Schools
should organise homework carefully so that children aren't asked to
do too much on any one day. “
How can Parents help?
• There are several tips and advice
on the VLE homework webpage
• Some basic bits of advice
include:-
1. check students planner regularly
and ensure they have them when
they leave for school
2. ensure they have a distraction
free area to work
3. encourage them to be proactive in
seeking advice
4. encourage them to plan their time
carefully
Andrew Holburn
E-Learning Manager
Supporting Your Child Using The
VLE
• Access the Student VLE
using your Child’s login details
Classroom – School Departments
• Lesson Resources, Revision Materials, Useful Weblinks,
Videos, Internet feeds, Coursework/Controlled Assessment
Information….
Student Room
• Exams information, Work Experience Placement
Lists, Online - Ask for Help, Revision Help….
Feedback
• If you experience any problems with
accessing the VLE or have any
suggestions/comments then please
contact me at school.
aholburn@heatonmanor.net
Gavin Rule
Information Systems Manager
The behaviour summary is a total of EVENTS recorded
connected to either Praise or Consequence
For more information on your child’s behaviour record
simply click on the Behaviour tab to the left of the screen
Jill Rayson
Year 11 Learning Co-ordinator
Sue Taylor
Head of Careers Education,
Advice and Guidance
Careers and Work Experience
There are eight skills that employers want you to have
whatever industry you’re working in.
1. Communication
2. Teamwork
3. Problem-solving
4. Initiative and enterprise
5. Planning and organising
6. Self-management
7. Learning
8. Technology
Work Experience Dates
• Green and Yellow
Mon 25 – Thu 28 March
• Blue
Mon 8 – Fri 12 July
Andy Costello
Director of Sixth Form
Why Heaton Manor Sixth Form?
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Raising of school leaving age
Support for students
Curriculum choice
Student success
Facilities
Thank you for attending the
Year 10 Parents Information
Evening.