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Introductions & general issues
English matters
Maths matters
Science matters
Study Support
Assertive Mentoring
Thornleigh Sixth Form
Connexions
Common Application Process
Mr Wilson
Mrs Harmer
Mr Dewhurst
Mr Richardson
Mrs O’Callaghan
Fr Waller
Mr Kirk
Mrs Herron
Fr Waller
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Thornleigh Salesian College
- the most improved school in Bolton
95% A*-C 61% A*-C with English & Maths
99% pass at A level with 39% at grades A*-B
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Success in the education of children depends, at least in some
part, on the involvement of their parents. If a child sees that
their parents are enthusiastic about education, they are far
more likely to view their schooling in a positive light, and be
more receptive to learning.
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KS 4 Care Guidance & Support Team
Mrs Pawlowski
Director of C.G.S.
Mr Hockenhull
Assist Director of C.G.S.
Mr Wilson
Lead Learning Mentor
Mr Buckley
Assistant Learning Mentor
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11 Alpha
11 Beta
11 Gamma
11 Delta
11 Kappa
11 Theta
11 Sigma
11 Omega
Mr Schofield
Mrs Wilkinson
Mrs Hulme
Mr Drury
Mrs Harrison Scott
Miss McGaw
Mrs Darby
Miss Reid
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Attendance
“There is a direct correlation between attendance and
attainment.”
“Poor attendance will reduce the choices available for post 16
education and training.”
“The world is run by people who
turn up”
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So what is poor attendance?
Simon’s attendance rate is always around 90%.
He thinks that’s pretty good.
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90% attendance means that he is absent
from lessons for the equivalent of one
half-day every week
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thur
Fri
Absent half a day every week
So, 90% is not as good as it first
seemed.
A similar correlation can be found
when analysing punctualityincluding punctuality to lessons.
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KEY STAGE 4
ENGLISH/ENGLISH
LITERATURE
EXAMINING BOARD: WJEC
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Unit R392: Entry Level Certificate in English OCR
The Entry Level Certificate in English
comprises one Internal Assessment Unit
available in June 2011 only and divided into
three components.
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• Component 1: Speaking and Listening
40% of the total marks
40 marks
• There are two tasks which will be set by teachers:
• Discussion & Role Play
• Tasks will be practical scenarios such as developing an
appropriate telephone manner and contributing to group
discussions.
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Component 2: Reading
20% of the total marks 20 marks
• There is one task from a bank of tasks set by
OCR:
• • Understanding
• There will be one passage, approximately 250
words in length, followed by a number of short
answer questions.
• Candidates will read the passage and write their
answers on the Question Paper. (35 mins)
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Component 3: Writing
40% of the total marks 40 marks
• There are two tasks which will be set by
teachers:
• Informative Writing such as a personal
statement, a letter of complaint or a piece of
writing that expresses opinion
• Imaginative Writing
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KEY STAGE 4 ENGLISH/ENGLISH
LITERATURE
• At the end of Year 10 pupils sat their GCSE
English Language examination.
• Coursework was started in summer term of
Year 9 in order to facilitate this, as 4 written
pieces and
• 3 Speaking and Listening activities are
required, contributing 40% to the overall
mark.
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KEY STAGE 4 ENGLISH/ENGLISH
LITERATURE
• The pupils sat 2 X 2 hour examinations, covering both
reading and writing skills on both papers for the other
60% of the final mark.
• After the June examination the Year 10 started their
GCSE Literature coursework worth 30%, in
preparation for the examination of 2 ½ hours at the
end of Year 11 which is worth 70%.
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GCSE Literature
Coursework:
• 2 pieces have already been written which will
contribute to the folder, but which will be
marked against different criteria
• A) Shakespeare
• B) Poems from other cultures
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GCSE Literature
At the end of Year 10 we set a piece of
coursework based on:
• Pre-20th century poetry
• The present piece of coursework for this term
is based on pre 20th century prose, e.g. ‘Great
Expectations’
• = 4 pieces required.
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GCSE Literature
The pupils will sit a ‘closed book' exam which
will include:
• Studied drama, ‘A View From the Bridge’
• Prose text, ‘Of Mice and Men’, as well as
• Unseen poetry.
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GCSE English
• For those pupils who achieved a Grade D in the summer, we
are giving them another opportunity to re-sit the exam in
November.
• Letters have already been sent out to these pupils regarding
improvement of coursework and/or revision sessions with RH
and our AST VC during morning registration.
• We have also arranged for others who have not reached their
target grades to attend after school on Thursdays and they
will also re-sit in November.
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GCSE English
• Any new piece of coursework needs to be
completed and to the Board by Friday, 5th
November.
• The examination, consisting of 2 papers, will
take place on 8th and 10th November.
• Results will be published in January, 2010.
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Unit R392: Entry Level Certificate in English OCR
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Progress at learners’ own pace
Develops skills and knowledge
Assessed when students are ready
Accessible and relevant
Provides recognition of achievement for all!
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KEY STAGE 4 ENGLISH/ENGLISH LITERATURE
• The skills for both subjects provide a
foundation for Advanced Subsidiary and
Advanced GCE (A2) study in English
Literature, English Language and English
Language and Literature and are vital in the
further study of any subject at an equivalent
level.
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GCSE English Language
• G.C.S.E. English Language is a crucial
qualification for any future employment or
university/college education.
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P Population Module5 Two Papers
• 50% per paper
• 2 x 1hr 30 minute papers
First sitting November 2010
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Q&R populations Linear Edexcel
2x 1hr 45min Papers
First sitting November 2010
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• These papers will be sat by all
students in November.
• There will be re-sit
opportunities in June 2011
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Why this format?
• Attaining a GCSE in Maths is essential for Level 3
study and most jobs.
• The competition for all post 16 options is fierce and
we need to equip our students adequately.
• This system means that we are not waiting until the
end of Year 11 to find out results. Students will
know where they are up to and what they need to
focus on.
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Post Year 11 Exams
• Students will follow one of the following routes
depending on their progress and results
- They will begin AS Maths & sit a module in June
of Year 11
- They will complete a GCSE in statistics or
Accountancy in Year 11
- They will continue to work on GCSE Maths for a
re sit opportunity in June Year 11
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“Genius is one percent inspiration
and ninety-nine percent perspiration”
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GCSE Core
Additional
GCSE Separate
Sciences
BTEC
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• AQA ‘A’ Specification
• 2 GCSEs
• Core and Additional
• AQA ‘A’ Specification
• 3 GCSEs
• Physics, Chemistry, Biology
• Equivalent 4 GCSEs
• Combined Sciences
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Core (One GCSE)
• 6 Modular exams each
worth 12.5% (P1a, P1b,
etc.)
• Exams in November,
March and June
• One ISA making up 25 %
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Additional (One GCSE)
• 3 exams in May, each
worth 25%
• Entered for either
foundation or higher
• No resit chance
• One 25% ISA
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Physics, Chemistry and Biology (One GCSE in each)
• 2 multiple choice exams (P1a, P1b) each worth
12.5 %
• Written exam, 25% (P2) in January
• Written exam, 25% (P3) in May
• One ISA making up 25 %
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C1b
Room 41
P1b
Room 42
Wednesdays
B1b
Room 40
C1a
Room 41
P1a
Room 42
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Functional Skills
Maths – done with in Maths – examined in summer
ICT – stand alone course – examined in summer
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What is assertive mentoring?
Evidence
Issues
identified
progress
Solutions
discussed
and agreed
Communication
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Step 1
• Last week of each month all your teachers enter data on current
performance
• Mentors will analyse the data and identify issues, talk to subject
staff
Step 2
• In first week of each month, you meet with your mentor for 10
minutes and set 3 VERY specific targets
• Targets recorded and communicated to parents. Will be reviewed
at next meeting
Step 3
• During the month, informal communication to check progress
against targets
Process then starts again
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The mentoring meeting is not about excuses or wishful thinking but very
specific targets to help you make progress and get to where you should be:
‘I’ll work harder’ or ‘I’ll go to revision classes’ are not targets
The following might be and will be subject specific
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Repeating specific pieces of work
Which revision classes/support sessions will be attended
Meeting with subject staff to go over a particular topic
Coursework / coursework sections reviewed and changed by specific dates
Specific revision/study sites to be completed by set date
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The mentoring meeting is not about excuses or wishful thinking but very
specific targets to help you make progress and get to where you should be:
‘I’ll work harder’ or ‘I’ll go to revision classes’ are not targets
The following might be and will be subject specific
•
•
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•
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Repeating specific pieces of work
Which revision classes/support sessions will be attended
Meeting with subject staff to go over a particular topic
Coursework / coursework sections reviewed and changed by specific dates
Specific revision/study sites to be completed by set date
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Qualifications for the future
Research by The Daily Telegraph found that Imperial College London’s
faculty of medicine said applicants needed three As and two Bs in
GCSE biology, chemistry, English language, mathematics and physics.
Sheffield University’s medical school said students needed six As in
GCSEs, while Kent said students needed five passes at C or above,
including English, for all its courses.
The science facility at St Andrews said students needed the equivalent
of B grades in English and maths.
Warwick said all applicants needed a C or above in GCSE English
language, as well as maths or a science subject, although many
courses demanded grades “above this university minimum”.
Leeds said students applying for dentistry needed six GCSEs,
including Cs in English, maths, chemistry and biology.
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www.mycoursemyfuture.com
Bolton has moved to an Area Wide Prospectus- you can view all courses for
all providers on line
Bolton is leading the way on a Common Application Process – all
applications for post 16 provision are made in the same way online
Connexions heavily involved in preparing material and monitoring
applications
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Thank you
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