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YEAR 8 INFORMATION EVENING
The Year 8 Options process
Mr Locke - Assistant Headteacher
Mindset and Reporting
Mr Papanicolaou- Assistant Headteacher
This presentation will be available on the school website tomorrow morning
How can students help themselves?
Mindset (Growth v Fixed)
Hard work
Commitment
Perseverance
Human ability can be grown
What’s your target grade?
Your target grade is an A*
Sam Edwards 11X1 2003
CAT score: 98
KS2 English: 4
French forecast grade: C
Recommendation: Set 3 out of 5
How can students help themselves?
Believe that hard work is
the way forward
Make plenty of notes
Review often – start now!
More frequent “testing” – particularly areas that
they find most challenging
Ask when they are stuck –
they are unlikely to be the only ones!
Don’t compare with others – focus on their own
journey
How can you help?
Check that they are reviewing their
learning often – not cramming
Ask them to explain the work they have done during the day
Avoid telling them what you found
difficult at school
Contact the school if there is anything that we can do to
help
We absolutely want to work in partnership with
you
Keep telling them to believe in themselves
YEAR 8 INFORMATION EVENING
The Year 8 Options process
Mr Locke - Assistant Headteacher
This presentation will be available on the school website tomorrow morning
YEAR 8 INFORMATION EVENING
“The future of work is unclear. But one thing is certain …
the jobs of tomorrow won’t be the same as the jobs of today.”
And the most important quality will be
ADAPTABILITY
The Guardian, January 2018
THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE
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THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE
• The job you will be in at 25 may not yet exist
• And the average person has 6 different careers
• So if you haven’t got your future career mapped out yet, don’t worry!
• But do try to get the next step right
• And be aware of the changing landscape while you’re planning each step
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• Visiting colleges
• Applying to colleges
• In-school careers adviser, Lynda Corry
LIFE AFTER SCHOOL – COLLEGE PATH
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LIFE AFTER SCHOOL – APPRENTICESHIPS
• YOU CAN START AN APPRENTICESHIP AT 16
• OR YOU CAN GO ON TO COLLEGE OR 6TH FORM FIRST AND START AN APPRENTICESHIP AT 17/18/19
I especially recommend: www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship www.apprenticeshipguide.co.uk
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LEVEL AGE TYPE PAID?
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
LEVEL 1 16+ TRAINEESHIP NO NONE
LEVEL 2 16+ INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP
YES GCSEs / NVQ1 (or TRAINEESHIP)
LEVEL 3 16+ ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP
YES 4 GCSEs A*-C or 4-9 / NVQ2 (or INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP)
LEVEL 4/5 18+
HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP
YES A-LEVELS / BTEC LEVEL 3 / IB / NVQ3 (or ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP)
LEVEL 6 18+ DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP
YES A-LEVELS / BTEC LEVEL 3 / IB /NVQ3 (or ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP)
LEVEL 7 21+ ‘GRADUATE’ APPRENTICESHIP
YES DEGREE / NVQ5 (or DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP)
APPRENTICESHIPS: DIFFERENT LEVELS
YEAR 8 INFORMATION EVENING DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS
NATIONAL SNAPSHOT OF SUMMER 2018 VACANCIES Starting salaries range from £7,500 to £25,000
YEAR 8 INFORMATION EVENING HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS
NATIONAL SNAPSHOT OF CURRENT VACANCIES Starting salaries range from £6,500 to £23,500
65 Software Developers/Engineers
57 Insurance
47 Engineering (Mech/Elec/Manuf/Aero/Auto)
45 Investment Operations
35 Building/Surveying/Civil Engineering
33 Project Management
32 Data Analysts*
29 Accountancy
17 Cyber Security Specialists
17 Retail Management/Merchandising
10 Network Engineering
* “Data Science will be the sexiest job of the 21st Century” (Harvard Business Review)
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INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIPS LOCAL SNAPSHOT OF VACANCIES WITHIN HAMPSHIRE
Starting pay ranges from £100 - £375 per week
1. CHILDCARE (200+ VACANCIES) 2. CHEFS/HOSPITALITY 3.BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
4. SOCIAL CARE 5. ENGINEERING 6. SALES/CUSTOMER SERVICE
7. VEHICLE TRADES 8. HAIRDRESSING 9. I.T. SUPPORT/ SOFTWARE
10. SPORT/LEISURE/FITNESS 11. RECRUITMENT/HR 12. LAND-BASED TRADES
13. WAREHOUSE/LOGISTICS 14. CONSTRUCTION 15. ESTATE AGENCY
16. TRAVEL CONSULTANTS 17. HOSPITAL ADMIN’STN 18. DIGITAL MARKETING
19. LEGAL ADMINISTRATION 20. BEAUTY THERAPY 21. ACCOUNTS
22. BUTCHERS 23. INSURANCE 24. ANIMAL CARE
25. BANKING 26. BOATBUILDING 27. DENTAL NURSING
28. PHARMACY DISPENSER 29. PRINT & DESIGN 30. LGV DRIVER
31. OPTICAL ASSISTANT 32. UPHOLSTERY 33. JOURNALISM (1 VACANCY)
YEAR 8 INFORMATION EVENING EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
How many of these could you evidence? Probably more than you realise …
Communication (Connecting & networking with people)
Negotiation & persuasion (Arguing, in a good way)
Creativity (Coming up with ideas)
Organisation (Being organised & taking responsibility)
Cognitive flexibility (Thinking on your feet)
Problem-solving (Analysing problems & finding solutions)
Drive, motivation & enthusiasm (Being determined, keen & going the extra mile)
Resilience (Picking yourself up when things go wrong)
Emotional intelligence (Listening & understanding others’ point of view)
Time management (Planning your time & meeting deadlines)
Leadership (Taking the lead, without being bossy)
Teamwork (Being able to work well with others)
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QUALIFICATIONS are the KEY to unlocking the door to thousands of future careers
But to push the doors open, you will also need SKILLS
The secret is to develop your EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS through your:
• school/college subjects
• extra-curricular activities
• outside interests or responsibilities
• volunteering or part-time work
MOST CAREERS NEED 2 THINGS: QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Why make their choices now?
• To give your child a deeper learning over time.
• More familiar with the necessary GCSE skills.
• Enough time to learn and retain subject content for the demands of the new assessment framework.
• Hopefully gain good quality GCSEs.
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English – English Language and English Literature (2 GCSEs)
Maths - Calculator and Non- calculator papers (1 GCSE)
Science – Combined Science (2GCSEs) OR Separate Sciences (3 GCSEs)
ALL pupils will be examined in the following subjects:
• In Year 9 all students study the same material based on the Combined Science specification.
• At the end of this year, mock exams will determine which students will follow the separate science courses and those that will remain on the combined science course.
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Non-Examined Compulsory Subjects:
Core PE ( Physical Education) 2x lessons a week
Pupils will then select the rest of their options
Life Studies (PDL) 1x lesson a fortnight in Year 9
Society and Belief (RE) 1x lesson a fortnight
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6 Options Subjects:
*or any from the first 4 blocks
1 x
Humanities
1 x
Languages
1 x
Enterprise
1 x
Creative Arts
2 x
“free” choice*
Geography
History
French
German
Latin
Spanish
Business Studies
Child Development
Computer Science
ICT Creative iMedia
Design Technology
Food Preparation and
Nutrition
Economics
Media
Art and Design
Dance
Drama
Music
Photography
Citizenship
Physical Education
Psychology
Religious Education
Sports Studies
How do students make their choices?
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3rd February– 2nd April – Life Skills topics
15th January– Year 8 Assembly
23rd January– Information Evening for Parents
27th January – 7th February – Subject presentations during lessons
10th February- Options E-Booklet will be accessible on website
21st February - Straw Poll deadline
5th March - Year 8 GCSE Options Fair 5-7pm
9th March – 20th March - One-to-One meetings for students and their tutors (during the school day).
Options deadline – Monday 23rd March
YEAR 8 ASSEMBLY We shared Information similar to this evening
Advice from our current Year 9 students through Speak to your friends about your decisions, but
do not let them influence you Use the Options Fair to help you make an
informed decision Don’t be afraid to ask your teachers about the
different courses Don’t leave it until the last minute
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Inside the E-Booklet –
Options timeline
‘Do’s and Don’ts’ list – pupil advice
Frequently asked questions
Subject information
Options form you must complete
The E-Booklet will be sent via email with a link and will also be available on the school website.
E-BOOKLET – Monday 10th February
Choices Booklet
STRAW POLL – Friday 21st February
• All Year 8 students will be sent an email
• This will contain a link to a questionnaire
• Students will be asked to select 6 options they would choose if they could at this stage
• Why? To help the process of timetabling, and help decide how many teachers we might need for each subject
• These are NOT necessarily the subjects we will be offering
• From this we will discuss future possibilities
GCSE OPTIONS FAIR – Thursday 5th March
• For both parents and students.
• All options subjects attend.
• Ask questions, sample work, speak to current GCSE students.
• Colleges will also attend.
• The Options Fair is not for individual feedback on progress, this it at parents evening (14th May).
And finally this all has to be done by…..
Options deadline – Monday 23rd March
• Check your emails and look on the school website.
• Speak to your tutor or Miss Jones/Mr Locke if you have any further questions.
Changing their mind
• They must contact me as soon as possible.
• Request to change in September or after will be dealt with on a individual basis and will depend on a number of things:
o Individual circumstances
o Disruption it will cause
o Class sizes
o Timetable
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Whole School Measures- 5 Grade 4+ including English and Maths (5 A*-C) Ebacc Attainment 8 Progress 8
GCSE Grade Changes
Ebacc- English Baccalaureate
Attainment 8
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Mindset and Reporting
Mr Papanicolaou- Assistant Headteacher
This presentation will be available on the school website tomorrow morning
Statutory – from the DfE
The rationale for change Full written report – individually written
(-2018)
Statement banks for each subject – with the ability
to edit
(2018)
More precise feedback to accompany short reports
related to subject criteria / no formal written report
(written by subject teachers)
(2019)
Tutors to write summary in summer term
How does the amended system look?
1 or 2 strengths from a drop down
list
1 or 2 development points from a drop down list
3 times per year
Achievements provided by
tutor
3 times per year in short reports
Tutor (once per year) / Teachers 3 times in short reports
Final report will contain:
• Tutor comment • Final subject short report • Summary of other short report
data for effort and progress • How to arrange a meeting • Attendance
Once per term
We are hoping this will be integrated into the parent SIMS app
What the report will look
Final report will contain all previous effort and attainment grades
In a nutshell
• 1 or 2 strengths from banks
• 1 (foundation) or 2(core) targets chosen from a list (2 for all at KS4 except Triple Science)
• Tutors write a short, freehand overview statement
• All “final” reports will go out during the summer term
• Parents will receive a summary report in the final term (that will include all 3 short report grades for effort and progress along with tutor comment)
• Comments will be improved over time