Gosden House Handbook

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WELCOME TO GOSDEN HOUSE

Contents Choosing the right subjects at GCSE

01

GCSE Reforms

02

Careers

04

Careers Development Programme

06

CORE SUBJECTS English

08

Mathematics

09

Modern Foreign Languages

10

The Sciences

12

OPTION SUBJECTS Humanities Classical Civilisation

16

Latin

17

Geography

18

History

19

OTHER OPTIONS Art and Design – Fine Art

20

Art and Design – 3-Dimensional Design

21

Computer Science

21

Design & Technology – Resistant Materials

25

Design & Technology – Textiles

25

Drama

26

Music

27

PE

28

Religious Studies

29

Choosing the right subjects for GCSE Welcome to Gosden House!

By the end of this term, your son/daughter must aboutwill the subjects they will be studying Wemake hopesome thatdecisions this booklet tell you that everything that you need for GCSE. to know about life in Gosden. There will be so much information,

if you feel stuck just email Radmann and There is a wide range of subject choices available to ensure that all pupils canMrs select the ‘best (Houseparent) fit’ for them, and teachers, she’ll help: radmannl@lordwandsworth.org tutors and house staff are always available to guide pupils in their decisions. As you make these decisions, you should be the guidance in the Careers section on page 6. aware of their long-term implications by reading Subject Options Core Subjects English

2 GCSEs • English Language • English Literature

Mathematics

1 GCSE

Modern Foreign Language

1 GCSE from • French • German • Spanish

We are sure that you will settle in quickly and before long will know all the routines but if you are not sure of anything, just ask a member of staff or another girl in the house—we are all here to help.

Beyond these core subjects, pupils are required to choose

subjectsnoticeboards from the following complete total of 10 • Check the House and to your emailthe everyday orto 9 with a Privategirls: Study option this hasdown been • Spend timeGCSEs, talking the others face up,ifscreen • Work hard discussed and haveand fun!agreed: Option Subjects House address: Art

A second language can be chosen from the optional subjects below

Science

A Humanity

Gosden House Lord Wandsworth College Computer Science Long Sutton, Hook, Hampshire RG29 1TG Design & Technology House telephone number—01256 860272 • Resistant Materials or Textiles House payphone number—074737 016 515 Classical Civilisation • Fine Art or 3 Dimensional Studies

Drama Houseparent (Lesley Radmann) Biology, Chemistry, Physics taught radmannl@lordwandsworth.org French either as • 2 GCSEs (Double Science) Geography Assistant Houseparent (Emma Carlstedt-Duke) • 3 GCSEs (Separate Sciences) carlstedt-dukee@lordwandsworth.org German 1 GCSE from • Classical Civilisation • Latin • Geography • History • Religious Studies

History

Matrons’ email (Jo & Emma)

Latin gosmatron@lordwandsworth.org

Music

P.E. YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE DOOR CODE ON YOUR ARRIVAL— Religious Studies IT IS VITAL THAT YOU DON’T GIVE THIS CODE TO ANYONE

A second humanity can be chosen from the optional subjects in the column on the right.

Spanish

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Choosing the right subjects for GCSE Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add any supporting comments on both initial and final option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly about the choices that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options will be made based on the information supplied on the form.

Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand.

We try to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives.

On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as well as some useful advice from the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the most appropriate choices.

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

02 4

GCSE Reforms Daily Routine 7.00 am

The House is unlocked. Girls should arrive in their school uniform

7.30 to 8 am

Breakfast for 3rd, 4th and 5th Form at Main School

• All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure;

• 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 Sixth Form may have breakfast in Gosden candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’;

am the content Registration: beassessment registeredmore before 8.20am • 7.30-8.20 In every subject, is more everyone demandingmust and the rigorous than previously; • 8.20 The assessment will be by exam.

In some subjects such as meeting Drama andfor Art, of assessment will am Onmainly Monday mornings there is a House allother yeartypes groups in the Common be used only where they are at needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak Room 8.20am to the relevant Head of Department.

8.30 am

Assembly or Tutor Session: check the assembly rota poster

9.00 am

First lesson of the day

12.50—1.50 pm

Lunch

Tiering of exams

The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students 10.45 am Break

the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

Wednesday: 1-2pm Register with matron and then it’s sports afternoon 3.45 pm

End of lessons

New grading structure

Current grading structure

4.00 pm 9 is awarded to thoseEnd of the school day and the earliest time you can go home pupils achieving whatActivity Session91. You can go home at 4pm if you do not have activities.

4-5.00 pm A* would currently be 8 a top A*: perhaps at You must sign out with matron and turn your T-card when going home A around 96%+ Under the updated 5-6.00 pm Activity Session72. structure, the ‘good 6 GOOD PASS (DfE) B 6.00-6.50 pm Tea pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above 5 English is a 5, which is 6.50 pmare no longerAll girls back in the House and in their own rooms—hand in phones Schools AWARDING on the border between C 3/4/5th Form 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed on A*-C statistics, but on ‘9-4’ D 7.00 pm Start of prep conditions (own room, working quietly) 3 statistics.

10 pm

E Prep ends for the 2 3rd Form— pack bag and tidy up F Prep conditions 1end G House is silent: no use U showering, loud music or hairdryer U

10.15 pm

The house is locked and alarmed

8.30 pm 9 pm

a C and a B under the old system.

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Choosing the right subjects for GCSE Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add any supporting comments on both initial and final option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly about the choices that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options will be made based on the information supplied on the form.

Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand.

We try to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives.

On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as well as some useful advice from the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the most appropriate choices.

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

02 6

GCSE Reforms Daily Routine Saturday • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure;

7.45 am

House is unlocked—girls can arrive in casual or sports clothes

• 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 8 am onwards matron candidate is that theyRegister will be ‘in with the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; • 8.30-9 In every am subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; Breakfast • The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will 9.20 am Everyone must be registered by 9.20am be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak to theam relevant Head of Department.

9.30 Activity Tiering of exams 11.30 am

End of Saturday School—lunch is available in the Main dining room

The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tiersheets and higher if one on single paper does not give all students Afternoon Sports Fixtures (team aretier posted theexam House noticeboard) the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, sign out with matron and turn your T-card when going home German, Maths, PhysicsYou and must Spanish.

Saturday after 4pm (after sports

New grading structure fixtures)

Current grading structure

9 is awarded to thoseFree time—write where you are going in the signing in/out folder 4pm onwards pupils achieving what 9 A* 5pm would currently be Supper at Main school 8 a top A*: perhaps at Host House 7pm A around 96%+ 7 Under the updated 10pm Back in House structure, the ‘good 6 GOOD PASS (DfE) B pass’ for Maths and 10.15pm House is locked and alarmed 5 and above = top of C and above 5 English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C Sunday 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed on A*-C statistics, but on ‘9-4’ 3 10am House is unlocked statistics.

2

10.30

Brunch

11am

1 Boarders trip / on-site activities

5pm

U on-site activities Carvery and then

10pm

House is locked and alarmed

D E F G U

a C and a B under the old system.

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Choosing the right subjects for GCSE Daily Routine Bedtimes Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in Quiet February so that next year’stime timetable can be blocked All screens handed in/ own rooms/ and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at ready for bed the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add any supporting comments on both initial and final 3rd Form 9.30pm option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly about the choices that have been made. Once the final 4th Form 9.45pm options form is submitted, the allocation of options 5th Form 10pm will be made based on the information supplied on theForm form.

6th 10.15pm Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is What to wear insufficient demand.

Lights Out

9.45pm 10pm 10.15pm 10.30pm

You arrive at school eachchoices morning in full school uniform and wear it until 4.00pm or the end of Weshould try to accommodate all subject within your activities (whatever is later).

You may the prescribed framework. However, subjects are need to change into sports kit—this can be done at break, lunch or after school for activities. sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will Please ensure not have holes in and your skirt is the correct length. You will be charged for contact you totights discussdo alternatives. replacing tights and given a longer skirt if necessary.

On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as well as some useful advice from The dress code for tea is ‘relaxed’ BUT please don’t wear shorts, skimpy tops or dirty sports kit. You will the Head of Careers and Higher Education, be sent back to your boarding house toSharon change if you do.

Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the factorsthe involved in making thedress most casually but you should only be in pyjamas at bedtimes. Most In various and around house you can appropriate choices. girls tend to wear a hoodie and tracksuit bottoms in the evenings.

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

02 8

GCSE HouseReforms Life ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL (medical appointments, events, lessons etc.)

• Planned All GCSE absence subjects are now graded and assessed family using the new 9-1driving structure; • 48 hours notice where possible—we need an email from a parent/guardian • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 • Medical appointments are signed off by matron candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; • Non-medical: fill in an absence form—available on the notice board •• In every subject, thewill content more demanding Mrs Radmann signisoff your form and the assessment more rigorous than previously; • The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will Unplanned (illness, car breakdowns, sudden events etc.) be used onlyabsence where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak • to the If you are boarding and feel ill please come and tell Matron/Mrs Radmann or ask a friend to get relevant Head of Department. us—any time of the day. Mrs Radmann is here every night so do wake her up.

Tiering ofhome, exams please email / phone the House before 8.20am to let us know you will not be in • If at • new Matron can put you ‘off-games’ if you or if injured The GCSEs are only split into foundation tier are and unwell higher tier one single exam paper does not give all students • During the day, if you feel unwell, come back to House talk totiered Matron.

She will either send you the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently,and exams are in Biology, Chemistry, French, to the Health Centre or contact your parent/guardian if needed German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

MEDICATION: Painkillers and medication cannot be kept 3rd, 4th and 5th Form; it must be stored Newby students in the Current structure grading structure with Matron. Sixth Formers need tograding declare what they have and fill out a form. Never share medication with other students—even if they ask you please.

9 is awarded to those 9 pupils achieving what A* would currently be COMPUTERS/EMAIL 8 a top A*: perhaps at Please use computers/ emails /social media sensibly. Remember that what you do on-line is very real. around We have96%+ an Acceptable Use Policy—do read it so you know what A the rules are. Your Houseparent 7 Under the updated will go through it with you and tell you your logon details. NEVER tell anyone your passwords. structure, the ‘good 6 GOOD PASS (DfE)

B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above Save your work on to the school network - you will then be able to pick it up on any computer in is 5 English is a 5, which Schools- are nohome! longer school or at AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed on A*-C a C and a B under the statistics, but onyour ‘9-4’ own lap-top to school but it is your responsibility You may bring to look after it.system.

D old 3 statistics.

E 2 F 1 G U U

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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE CARS From summer term of Lower Sixth,choices pupilsinin the Sixth Form may be allowed to bring their cars to Yourthe son/daughter will make initial GCSE school.

We have a permission form your must sign first; these forms are available on February so that next year’s timetable can beparent/guardian blocked theand VLE or from the School Office.

Once permission to drive has been granted by the Senior Deputy staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at Head, you will be added to the Driving Register.

Your driving privileges will be withdrawn if you do the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add break these very important rules. any supporting comments on both initial and final option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly Forabout you the to drive behave driven bymade. a student driver choicesorthat been Once the final we MUST have permission from both sets (driver and passenger) of parents/guardians. options form is submitted, the allocation of options will be made based on the information supplied on the form.

SIGNING IN AND OUT / REGISTRATION Once choices havemost been important made, the College This is one of the thingsreserves you have to do at least 3 times a day. the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand.

Gosden operates a T-Card system which shows when you are:

• We In try house to accommodate all subject choices within • the In prescribed school but not in house framework.

However, subjects are • sometimes Out of school but on aand school trip/activity oversubscribed availability of staffing • prevents Out of additional school classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives.

Day folder—please write in where you are planning to be after 4pm e.g. Horse riding On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as well as some useful advice from Monday-Friday Head of with Careers andtutor Higher • the Register your atEducation, 8.35am Sharon Allmark.

These will help you when weighing up the • Register with your tutor at 3.35pm various factors involved in making most between 1-2pm • Wednesday pm register with the Matron appropriate choices.

Saturday • · Register in house before 9.20am

ALWAYS sign-out with Matron or the tutor on duty before you go home Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

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GCSE HouseReforms Life SPACE AND BELONGINGS ask you think carefully aboutusing howthe much ‘stuff’ you bring to school. We have to ensure •We All have GCSE to subjects are to now graded and assessed new 9-1 structure; everyone has enough space and that it is fairly distributed.

• 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9

candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; Day pupils: desk, lamp, shelf or drawer, chair: please do bring in some photos /poster to personalise •your In every subject, content is more demanding the assessment more rigorous than previously; work area. the Shared cupboard space forand sports bags.

• The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will Flexi pupils: bedside cabinet, desk, chair,information shelf. Please doassessment, not bringplease in toospeak many be used only bed, wheredrawers they are or needed to test essential skills.lamp, For further about home clothes.

Wardrobe/cupboard space is very limited.

Please bring in photos/posters to personalise to the relevant Head of Department. your bed area.

Tiering of exams

Fullnew andGCSEs weekly bed, under-bed small wardrobe, desk,does shelf, lamp.

Please The arepupils: only split into 1foundation tierdrawer, and higher tiersingle if one single exam paper notchair, give all students be aware that you will not have limitless amounts of room or storage space.

Do bring photos/posters the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, to decorate your bedand space/room.

German, Maths, Physics Spanish.

Please do not leave your personal belongings around the House. You will find that Mrs Radmann and the Matrons will remove them.

New Current grading structure

grading structure

You have a lockable space for items of value—please bring a combination lock 9 is awarded to those

pupils achieving what 9 DRESS AND UNIFORM A* would currently beyour uniform from 7.45 am until 4pm or after your You should wear activities. You must wear College 8 a top A*: at games kitperhaps for all sports and activities.

A around 96%+ 7 Under the updated For meals you should be dressed appropriately: no skimpy shorts or tops etc. structure, the ‘good 6 GOOD PASS (DfE)

B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above Dress for outings and events will often have 5 be ‘smart casual’ - you need to make sure you English is asome 5, which is Schools clothes are no longer suitable in school for such events. If in doubt check with Mrs Radmann before you go.

AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed on A*-C a C and a B under the statistics, onhave ‘9-4’ a white and/or flesh coloured bra to wear under Make surebut you D your white shirts. old system.

3 statistics.

E 2 Skirt length: • 3rd-5th Form: just below or on the knee when standing tall F 1 G • Sixth Form: no shorter than one hand width above the knee when standing tall. Be aware of back vents which can be rather high and can rip.

Skirts that ride up when you walk are not appropriate.

U U You should be in smart , conservative, office dress. I would suggest buying three skirts, two pairs of tailored trousers, three jackets and three shirts to mix and match for the working week (Mon-Fri).

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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE HAIR Your hair should bewill kept neat and tidychoices and, for Your son/daughter make initial GCSE in girls in 1st to 5th Form, hair must be tied up during theFebruary working day.

It should be natural in colour—any highlights should be subtle in nature and so that next year’s timetable can be blocked professionally done. and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add Your should not exhibit anyhairstyle supporting comments on both any initialextremes and final of fashion. option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly about the choices that have been made. Once the final JEWELLERY MAKE the UP allocation of options options formAND is submitted, • will You may wear a discreet amountsupplied of make-up when in school uniform be made based on the information on • the Coloured nail varnish and any type of false nails are not allowed form.

• You can wear one stud or sleeper in the lower lobe of each ear, one discreet ring, necklace and/or Once choices have been made, the College reserves bracelet, but not ankle bracelets, when in school uniform. the right to withdraw any courses for which there is • Tongue/lip/eyebrow/nose or any other “unusual” piercings are not allowed in school insufficient demand.

We try to accommodate all subject choices within ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT the prescribed framework. However, subjects are Health and safety in a boarding house is important and therefore you really must follow the sometimes oversubscribed and availability ofextremely staffing instructions which come from the College’s Health & Safety Committee. prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives.

Please read the full guidelines which can be found in the College rules at the back of this booklet.

On points the following Main are: pages, you will find more information about each subject,all asappliances well as someoff useful advice • Always switch when youfrom are not in your room the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon • In dorms only one item may be plugged into each wall socket These will help you when weighing up the • Allmark.

In single rooms a power extension block can be used with no more than four outlets. various factors involved in making the most • Hair dryers and straighteners must be plugged directly into a wall socket—they should be left on a appropriate choices. hard surface, not your bed or the floor.

You may not bring in your own kettles, toasters or TVs

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

02 12

GCSE HouseReforms Life FIRE naked flames: candles •• All No GCSE subjects are now gradedetc. and assessed using the new 9-1 structure;

• 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 What to do in the event of a fire will be explained by your Houseparent and we’ll have at least two fire candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; drills a term. It is very important that you: • In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; tell a will member of staff, if safe to do so, or such raiseas the alarm byArt, shouting ‘FIRE’ or by breaking •• TheEither assessment be mainly by exam.

In some subjects Drama and other types of assessment will the glass on the red box alarm. be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak • to the Do relevant not try Head to put the fire yourself! of out Department.

• If you hear the alarm: stop what you are doing immediately Tiering of exams • Leave the house quickly and quietly by the nearest fire exit and go to the assembly point which is in the car opposite main The new GCSEs park are only split intoGosden foundation tier entrance. and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students • Do not stop to pick up any personal belongings the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities.

Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, • At night on dressing gown and shoes; do not stop to dress fully; ensure that others in your German, Maths,put Physics and Spanish. dorm are awake.

• You should line up in SILENCE in your year groups. A roll call will be taken and you should stay there to await further instructions from staff present.

New the member of Current structure structure • Do not re-enter the House untilgrading told to do so by thegrading member of staff present.

9 is awarded to those FOOD AND KITCHENS pupils achieving what in house are not 9 provided as an alternative to attending meals.

The kitchen facilities A* would currently be 8 a topbread, A*: perhaps at fruit, tea, coffee, squash and hot chocolate are provided in the house daily—check Milk, spreads, A around 96%+for the times when these with Matron 7 are available.

Under the updated

structure, the ‘good 6 of food GOOD (DfE) Please don’t bring in large quantities fromPASS home — particularly perishablepass’ products.

B for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above 5 English is a 5, which is Schools no tuck longerin but you must either keep AWARDING You can are bring it in one of the house fridges or inon your own secure the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and 4 fridge assessed tuck box. on If A*-C you put something in the don’t forget toabove name it! a C and a B under the statistics, but on ‘9-4’ D old system.

3 statistics.

Follow instructions when using the microwave and be careful as food E and drinks can get very hot.

Toasters are for toasting bread only2- please don’t try and cook anything else in them!

F 1 G CONTAINING NUTS ONTO THE WE ARE A NUT FREE SCHOOL. PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANYTHING LWC CAMPUS OR INTO BOARDINGUHOUSES. U

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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE DUTIES Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in KITCHEN You should always up after you have used the kitchen. There is a daily rota FebruaryDUTY so that next year’s timetable can bewash blocked

for kitchen duty but the person on duty should only need to do a general tidy and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at round. the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add HOUSE DUTIES comments We often run whole house events and we like all girls to get involved, helping to any supporting on both initial and final

run things as well as supporting the events to maintain our excellent reputation! option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly GUIDING PARENTS You will occasionally befinal asked to show prospective parents around the school. about the choices that have been made. Once the

When you are asked to do options form is submitted, the allocation of options this, make sure you excuse yourself from any lessons

missed. supplied You should will be made based on being the information on wear your best uniform; shoes must be clean and your

hair neat and tidy. the form.

Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is GAMES AND ACTIVITIES insufficient demand.

IN We SCHOOL try to accommodate all subject choices within You should attend all school games and activity sessions as these are part of your official timetable. the prescribed framework.

However, subjects are If you are selected to play the major sport of the sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing term or represent the College in a team then you must fulfil additional your commitment prevents classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives.

IN THE HOUSE Onhouse the following pages, you will find information The has lots of facilities for more use in your free time. Please make sure you look after these so that about each subject, as well as some useful advice from everyone can enjoy them. the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark.

These will help you when weighing up the PUPIL VOICE various factors involved in from making the most House Council—Two girls each year voted for by their peers. Meet once per half-term. Chaired by appropriate choices. the Head of House

The minutes are submitted to your Housemistress whose responses will be published on the house notice board. Items regarding the College in general will be brought up by the Head of House when the prefects have lunch with the Headmaster.

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching &One Learning) Boarders’ Committee— full boarder from each year. Meet once per half-term. Chaired by an Upper Sixth full boarder.

Family groups—inter-year groups where you can discuss ideas and ask questions

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GCSE HouseReforms Life PREP (Homework) conditions: house silent,and noassessed audibleusing music, •Prep All GCSE subjects are nowis graded the new 9-1 structure;

• 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 Activities: working on prep tasks, revision, consolidating knowledge, noting, reading ahead, testing candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; yourself etc..

• In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; time is a time formainly individual work.

•Prep The assessment will be by exam.

In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak You should beHead in your room at 6.50pm, have all the stationery and equipment ready to start at 7pm to the relevant of Department.

Tiering of exams Throughout prep time you should be working at your desk, not in bed, or on one of the house computers.

The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, the 3rd andMaths, 4th formers hand in their phone by 7.15pm and can get it back once prep conditions are over German, Physics and Spanish. at 9pm

New Current grading structure grading structure LAUNDRY

9 is awarded to those MATRONS LOOK AFTER ALL THE LAUNDRY IN THE HOUSE 9 pupils achieving what A* would currently You should takebeyour dirty clothes every morning to the laundry room and make sure you put things in 8 a top A*: perhaps at This needs to be done before 9am. the correct baskets.

A around 96%+ 7 Under the updated You will find clean clothes on the named laundry racks. structure, the ‘good 6 GOOD PASS (DfE)

B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above You are expected to change your bed 5 linen every other Tuesday.

English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C and above = bottom of C and above 4 in4 for assessed on A*-C Full boarders may put all their clothes washing. a C and a B under the statistics, but on ‘9-4’ D old system.

3 statistics.

Weekly/Flexi boarders may put all school uniform, underwear andE games kit in for washing. Casual clothes should be washed at home 2 at the weekend.

F

1 G Day girls’ laundry should be done at home.

U U

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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE Washing and drying machines are for use by Matrons and resident staff only. 6th Form pupils may apply Matron if they wishinitial to do their own laundry.

Yourto son/daughter will make GCSE choices in February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked Any items forplanned. dry cleaning should betheir handed toatMatron who will arrange for them to be cleaned. and staffing They will confirm choices the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add

MATRONS any supporting comments on both initial and final option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly Matrons arechoices on duty from to Once Friday about the that haveMonday been made. thefrom final 8.00am—9.00pm and on Saturdays from 8.00am— 6.00pm options form is submitted, the allocation of options will be made based on the information supplied on They: the form.

• look after your laundry been first made, the College reserves • Once will choices usuallyhave be your port of call for any medical issues the right to withdraw any courses for which is house so expect to be chased by them if your room is • are responsible for the domestic sidethere of the insufficient demand. dirty/untidy or if you haven’t made your bed!

We try to accommodate all subject choices within Most they are: the importantly, prescribed framework.

However, subjects are • sometimes a friend oversubscribed and availability of staffing • prevents a listening ear classes. If this is the case, we will additional • contact a shoulder cry on, and you toto discuss alternatives.

• someone to be a mum if you need it.

On the following pages, you will find more information about each as well as some useful which advice from Matrons havesubject, their own email address is: gosmatron@lordwandsworth.org the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon

Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the most MEDICAL MATTERS appropriate choices.

Medication: Painkillers and any other medication cannot be kept by students in the 3rd, 4th and 5th Form; it must be stored with Matron. Sixth Formers need to declare what they have and fill out a form.

Stephen APPOINTMENTS: Badger DOCTOR These can be arranged via Matron, houseparent or directly through the Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning) Medical Centre.

Doctor’s surgeries are held every Monday and Thursday afternoons.

Day pupils should see their own doctor at home unless they are

registered with one of the school doctors.

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GCSE HouseReforms Life HEALTH CENTRE : Opening times: 9am —6pm (Mon—Fri) 9.30am • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure; —5pm (Sat)

• 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 IF YOU FEEL UNWELL: candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’;

•DURING In every subject, the TIME: content is more demanding and the THE DAY See Matron orassessment any duty more staff rigorous than previously; • The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will INbeLESSONS: Askessential your teacher tofurther come information back to the house to see used only where they are needed to test skills. For about assessment, please speak

Matron if necessary she will arrange for you to see a nurse. to the relevant Head of Department.

Tiering of exams DURING THE NIGHT TIME: Walk through to Mrs Radmann’s house and shout and

knockyou can tier ringif the houseexam landline The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher one single paperand doesmobile not giveanytime all students the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, Your parents be and contacted German, Maths, will Physics Spanish.if you are ill and have to be confined to House for a number of days or need to spend time convalescing at home.

Matrons can usually take you to medicalNew appointments outside school if your parents are unable to.

Current grading structure grading structure

DENTAL APPOINTMENTS 9 is awarded those These shouldtobe made during the school holidays whenever possible. Emergency and orthodontic pupils achieving what 9 treatment can be arranged via Matron.

A* would currently be 8 a top A*: perhaps at A around 96%+ MINIBUS (Link with train station) 7 Under the updated

structure, the ‘good PASS A minibus is available to take pupils6to Hook GOOD Station on(DfE) SaturdaysBat 12.00pm or at 4.30pm on and Fridays pass’ for Maths 5 and above = top of C and above on exeat or half term weekends.

5 English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C 4 andat above = bottom on of C and above evenings.

A*-Cpicks up from Hook 4 Aassessed minibusonalso Station 7.25pm Sunday a C and a B under the statistics, but on ‘9-4’ D old system.

3 Ifstatistics. you wish to use this service you need to sign up on the bookingEsheet in Reception by Friday 2 for an exeat/half term weekends. lunchtime, or by Thursday lunchtime F

1 G This service is also available at the start and end of each term.

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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE MONEY AND HOUSE BANK Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in WeFebruary are cashless. money for tuck orbeevents can be added to the school bill or money can be so that Any next year’s timetable can blocked transferred to the House account.

Please ask your and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at Houseparent for the House Bank details. the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add NEWSPAPERS MAGAZINES any supportingAND comments on both initial and final Newspapers and magazines delivered regularly—they are for everyone to enjoy. Please do not option-choice forms if you feelare particularly strongly remove them from the main foyer or Common Room or cut bits out of them! about the choices that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options

OCCASIONAL BOARDING will be made based on the information supplied on • the If you are a day pupil and you need to stay overnight, your parents/guardian should ask us if it is form. ok to do so at least 24hrs in advance. have been made, theduvet Collegeor reserves • Once You choices need to bring your own sleeping bag, pillows and sheets. the right to withdraw any courses for which there is • If you are a day pupil and there are some spare beds in the house then you may find that you are insufficient demand. lucky enough to keep the same bed each time you stay. However, day pupils are not entitled to their own bed and you may have to use any bed which is available.

We try to accommodate all subject choices within • the You should not leave your bedding on the prescribed framework. However, subjects are bed on nights when you are not staying as the bed may be needed by someone else. sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will PHONES contact you to discuss alternatives.

On the following pages, you will find more information Mobiles about subject, as well as from You are each generally allowed tosome haveuseful your advice mobile phone with you in school, (3rd Form only after the the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Autumn half term), but it must be on ’silent’ during the school day. If it does ring, your mobile will be Allmark. These help you up the confiscated for will a period of when time.weighing Sometimes you will be allowed to use your phone to record prep or various factors involved in making the most use during lessons, but only if the teacher says you can. appropriate choices.

Phones can be kept on a student’s person during the day but should be invisible unless in the boarding houses or the Sixth Form Centre where they can be used; this also includes not listening to music anywhere other than those locations. This would apply for the duration of each week Monday to Friday, regardless of the time of day.

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & exempt Learning)from this; students could use phones in all areas of the campus at any The weekends would be time, although phones must not be used at a meal table. Phones can be accessed during offsite trips (e.g. on a bus during an away sports fixture during the week).

Students can still use phones in a lesson when researching something that the teacher has asked them to.

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GCSE HouseReforms Life Should a student wish to contact their parents using their own phone during the school day they can atsubjects main school reception (with permission thestructure; receptionist), their boarding house or the •do Allthis GCSE are now graded and assessed using thefrom new 9-1 Sixth Form Centre.

• 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9

candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; Watches that connect to the internet can be worn but notifications must be turned off unless in the •boarding In every subject, is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; housethe or content Sixth Form Centre.

• The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will Mobiles notthey be used after to ‘lights out’. 3rdskills.

Formers are initially not about allowed ‘mobilesplease in school, be used should only where are needed test essential For further information assessment, speak but thereafter they have to hand their mobile phones and other devices to the staff member on duty to the relevant Head of Department. before lights out. 4th and 5th Form girls should hand their mobiles in to Matrons’ room before prep Tiering of exams and before bed time.

The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students Please have your owntheir battery powered alarm clock. the opportunity to show knowledge and abilities.

Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

POST Post is delivered to the House daily and placed in your pigeon-hole in the laundry room. The “out tray” for post is in the laundry room—the postman will collect post each day. You can buy stamps and New Current grading structure hand in letters to post at the main College reception. grading structure

9 is awarded to those POSTERS pupils what posters and pictures 9 We likeachieving you to bring to liven up your dorm but please make sure you only A* would currently pin them to thebe notice boards provided - do not blu-tack or sellotape any to the walls or furniture.

8 a top A*: perhaps at Prospective parents, staff and other visitors will often be shown around the house and therefore A around 96%+you put up must not cause any posters offence to anybody. If a member of staff thinks a poster 7 Under the updated is unsuitable you will be asked to remove it. Posters containing the following should definitely be structure, the ‘good 6 language, GOOD blood PASS (DfE) avoided; racism, nudity, sex, bad/crude and gore,Banything whichpass’ setsfor out to shock.

Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above 5 English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed on A*-C statistics, but on ‘9-4’ statistics.

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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE SATURDAYS Attendance on Saturday morning is encouraged Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in to enable you to take advantage of the varied array of February additional activities and clubs which take place over the two 50 minute sessions. Attendance is so that next year’s timetable can be blocked optional but it is expected that all those who board on Friday night will wish to benefit from the and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at advertised Saturday programme and day girls will appreciate the later registration time of 9.15am the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add (full boarders must attend).

You may go home after your last activity if you have no afternoon any supporting comments on both initial and final commitments.

All girls must stay on Saturday afternoon if they are required for a school commitment. option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly about the choices that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options TAXIS will be made based on the information supplied on You may not hire a taxi without permission. The cost of taxis may be put on your school bill if your the form. parents agree—you should collect a taxi slip from Matron.

Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand.

TELEVISION, COMPUTER GAMES, ETC. You can watch TV from all 4pm or after your activities on any weekday (except during prep time). At the We try to accommodate subject choices within weekends boarders can watch TV at any time the prescribed framework. However, subjects are after their activities have finished on Saturday. sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing You shouldadditional not be watching DVDs orcase, playing games on your laptop during prep time or after lights prevents classes. If this is the we will out. contact you to discuss alternatives.

On the pages, youwith will find information If you arefollowing watching a film lotsmore of girls be aware of the age rating. We have Netflix with a password about each subject, as well as some useful advice from for anything over a 15. the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors MAKING involved in making the most TIDINESS/BED appropriate choices.

You are expected to keep your room tidy. Your room must be tidy before 8.20am Mon-Fri and we

have a points system to ensure your room is kept in a reasonable state. Too many points will mean you’ll be on whole house clear up for 2 days!

TUCK SHOP Stephen Badger Matrons run a small house tuck shop which is open after tea and before prep time. Contents vary Deputy Head (Teaching Learning) according to the season& but it is mostly dominated by chocolate and more chocolate!

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GCSE HouseReforms Life TUTORS 3rd – 5th Forms are and in aassessed tutor group other girls in the house in the same year. .

•All Allgirls GCSEinsubjects are now graded using with the new 9-1 structure;

• 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 Your tutor is responsible for monitoring your academic progress as well as your social, cultural and candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; sporting development. Tutors act as a channel of communication between you, your parents and •other In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; staff.

• The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will 6th Formonly tutors are also foressential helpingskills. you For with yourinformation university about applications. be used where they areresponsible needed to test further assessment, please speak Tutors also help with the running of the house and in particular they take turns to be ‘on duty’ in the to the relevant Head of Department. house during the evenings.

Tiering of exams

Make friends your tutor they are tier there helptier you!

The new GCSEswith are only split into -foundation andto higher if one single exam paper does not give all students the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French,

German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

VISITORS We encourage you to have friends in other houses and invite them to Gosden at the appropriate times.

This includes boys, boy visitors are allowed you. All visitors must keep to the rules.

New to come and visit Current grading structure grading structure

• No visitor, including parents etc, are allowed up the Sixth Form stairs or through the doors that 9 islead awarded to those to rooms on the ground floor. You need to ask Matron or Mrs Radmann for permission to do pupils 9 this.achieving what A* currently • would Guests mustbebe signed in and out. 1 guest per girl.

8 A*: are perhaps at • a top Boys allowed in the foyer and main common room A 96%+ should not upset, alienate • around Behaviour or make others feel uncomfortable 7 Under the updated • Check the notice board for the days when each of the houses is open for guests. structure, the ‘good 6 GOODguests.

PASS (DfE) • You are responsible for the behaviour of your B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above

5 English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed on A*-C statistics, but on ‘9-4’ statistics.

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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE WEEKENDS • Your Every weekend will a boarding house be Host House and they will put on a social on Saturday son/daughter make initial GCSE will choices in night and activities on Sunday February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked • and There is also a trip on will a Sunday signatup for and go on staffing planned.

They confirm you theircan choices • the You may visit friends out of school for the weekends if your Housemistress gains approval from the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add parent/guardian of the full boarder and from the parent/guardian of the host family. Please follow any supporting comments on both initial and final the absence form rules option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly • about Overthe the weekend you been mustmade. still remember to turn your T-card and write in the day book whenever choices that have Once the final you leave the House, and sign out as to your options form is submitted, the allocation of options whereabouts.

• will Atbe weekends guests be allowed intoonthe main common room at times other than normal made based on themay information supplied visiting times: they must sign in and behave appropriately the form.

• If there is something you want to do ask Mrs Radmann and she can try and arrange it been theinCollege • Once We choices have a have variety ofmade, things Housereserves you can do at the weekend: arts and crafts, baking, cooking the right to withdraw any courses for which there is etc... insufficient demand.

We try to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives.

On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as well as some useful advice from the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the most appropriate choices.

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

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GCSE HouseReforms Life • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure; • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; • In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; • The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak to the relevant Head of Department.

Tiering of exams The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

New grading structure

9 is awarded to those pupils achieving what would currently be a top A*: perhaps at around 96%+

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Under the updated structure, the ‘good pass’ for Maths and English is a 5, which is on the border between a C and a B under the old system.

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Choosing the right subjects for GCSE Don’t forget!

Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add any supporting comments on both initial and final option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly about the choices that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options will be made based on the information supplied on the form.

Make the house a pleasa nt place to live for al l the me mbers of the communit y—both staf f and all We try to accommodate choices within pupisubject ls

Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand. the prescribed framework. However, subjects are sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives.

On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as well as some useful advice from the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the most appropriate choices.

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Choosing the right subjects for GCSE Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add any supporting comments on both initial and final option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly about the choices that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options will be made based on the information supplied on the form.

Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand.

We try to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives.

On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as well as some useful advice from the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the most appropriate choices.

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

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GCSE Reforms Boarding Principles & Aims At LWC, we focus on the needs of each of you as an individual, ensuring that people look out for and that youare look out for others.

LWCusing is anthe environment in which you’ll be encouraged to push •you All GCSE subjects now graded and assessed new 9-1 structure; yourself by going beyond where you are comfortable in and out of the classroom, knowing you have • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 the support and guidance of your friends and the staff. We will encourage you to work on a range of candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; skills, such as sharing your strengths, keeping going even when things are tough, being curious about •your In every subject, content houses is more demanding assessment moreplaces rigorous than previously; world.

Ourthe boarding are one ofand thethe most important for you to thrive and develop, and it is our aim to provide an environment in which each of you can do this.

• The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak • to the I will be courageous in doing what is right relevant Head of Department.

The community will maintain an atmosphere where positive behaviour and relationships are Tiering of exams promoted by ensuring all voices have the chance to be heard.

The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students • opportunity I will respect myself, andand theabilities. environment the to show theirothers knowledge Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, The community will provide a safe, supportive environment in which all individuals are able to German, Maths, Physics and Spanish. thrive; by fostering one of trust and mutual support which is relaxing, comfortable and suits the needs of all the boarders.

New Current grading structure grading structure • I will encourage others to be who they are The community will support and encourage choices and diversity of others. We will preserve 9 is awarded to those the environment where people trust and help one another to become better people by pupils promoting achieving what 9 and communal responsibility within the house. a spirit of teamwork A* would currently be 8 A*: be perhaps at of and inclusive of others • a top I will aware A aroundThe 96%+ community will promote7openness and equal opportunities by celebrating Underthe thecultural updated diversity of the boarding community at LWC and by providing appropriatestructure, opportunities and the ‘good 6 GOOD PASS (DfE) activities to support this.

B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above 5 English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed on A*-C statistics, but on ‘9-4’ statistics.

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Choosing the right subjects forwe GCSE Cultural norms at LWC - What do and uphold here LWC CHARTER Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in • February I will work hard toyear’s be the best that can be and make the most of the opportunities given to me at so that next timetable can Ibe blocked the college and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at • the I will the There differences in other members of the community and seek to learn from each one endrespect of this term. is the opportunity to add of them. any supporting comments on both initial and final • option-choice I will endeavour act feel in aparticularly way that will benefit other people and leave them feeling good about formsto if you strongly themselves. about the choices that have been made. Once the final • options I will be supportive of the other’s aspirations and achievements. form is submitted, allocation of options • will I will remember that I represent the Lord Wandsworth College community regardless of where I am be made based on the information supplied on or what I am doing. the form.

Once choices been made, the College reserves Breaching any have of the following constitutes a serious offence at LWC and, for it, pupils are most likely the right to withdraw any courses for which there Depending is to be placed on our disciplinary framework. on the seriousness of the breach pupils risk insufficient demand. exclusion at the first offence. The following (including anything that breaks UK law) are completely unacceptable at any time: We try to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are • sometimes Possessing, purchasing, using or supplying illegal drugs and legalised recreational drugs (including oversubscribed and availability of staffing tobacco, alcohol, e-cigarettes, poppers and prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will ‘legal highs’). Abusing or misusing any legal substance (solvents, prescription drugs, glue, etc.) to achieve a drug-like state. contact you to discuss alternatives.

• Possessing, purchasing, using or supplying any sort of offensive weapon or using any object in a On the followingorpages, you will way. find more information threatening dangerous about each subject, as well as some useful advice from of incendiary materials (including flares, cigarette • Possessing, purchasing or supplying any sort the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon lighters etc); intentionally setting off/tampering with fire alarms or extinguishers; wasting the time Allmark.

These will help when weighing up the the fire brigade). of those required toyou deal with it (including various factors involved in making the most • Any form of sexual activity between pupils of any age. Possession of pornographic material appropriate including choices. in electronic form on devices of any kind. Generating, sending, wilfully possessing, requesting or sharing any ‘sexting’ images.

• Any form of inappropriate comment via any medium, whether ‘banter’ or sustained bullying, whether intent is present or not, that undermines individuals being who they are. Particular areas of concern would be around: race and ethnicity, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, Stephen Badger learning differences, gender identification and individual interest/aspiration.

Deputy Head (Teaching & unintelligent, Learning) • Boreish, emotionally threatening and offensive behaviour that can intimidate and upset, exclude or belittle others through physical, verbal, written or electronic means.

• Breaking bounds and/or the school’s driving policy, including any unauthorised absence (truancy) from any school commitment including co-curricular activities.

• Behaviour that encourages members of the community to withdraw from their moral principles, including calling individuals ‘snakes’, ‘snitches’ etc.

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GCSE Reforms Cultural norms at LWC - What we do and uphold here •

Theft, intentional damage, or unauthorised use (or access to) property belonging to another or theare college whether or electronic.

• All person GCSE subjects now graded and physical assessed using the new 9-1 structure; • Bringing LWC, its pupils or staff into disrepute or danger through poor choices at any time and by • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 any media channels including the internet. candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’;

• In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously;

• The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak to the relevant Head of Department.

Tiering of exams The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

New grading structure

9 is awarded to those pupils achieving what would currently be a top A*: perhaps at around 96%+

9

A*

8

A

7 6

Schools are no longer assessed on A*-C statistics, but on ‘9-4’ statistics.

Current grading structure

5 4 3 2 1 U

GOOD PASS (DfE) 5 and above = top of C and above

AWARDING 4 and above = bottom of C and above

B C D E F G U

Under the updated structure, the ‘good pass’ for Maths and English is a 5, which is on the border between a C and a B under the old system.

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Choosing the right subjects for GCSE Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add any supporting comments on both initial and final option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly about the choices that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options will be made based on the information supplied on the form.

Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand.

We try to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives.

On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as well as some useful advice from the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the most appropriate choices.

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

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GCSE Reforms Privacy Notice - Children (2nd Form Upwards) Personal data on you will be processed for the purposes of allowing you to make the best of your time Lord Wandsworth College.

College using will therefore what is called a “legitimate interest” for •atAll GCSE subjects are now gradedThe and assessed the new 9-1have structure; processing basic personal data and sensitive personal data. The data the College holds will be the • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 minimum it requires to allow you to thrive in your years here. candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’;

•The In every subject, content more with demanding thehave assessment morewith rigorous than previously; College willthe share youris data thoseand who contracts or deliver services to the College, for example: • The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will Catering be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak Photographers to the relevant Head of Department.

Health care Tiering of exams IT Contractor IT software provider The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, It is not Maths, necessary for data to be shared with other countries. The exception to this will be if you are German, Physics and Spanish. involved in any international trips that the College organises when you will be contacted for your consent; the consent will be limited in time and content if it is required.

New Current structure be until grading The retention period for pupil datagrading will generally you structure reach the age of 25 years.

9 is have awarded those You thetoright to withdraw your consent to data processing at any time, however this will only pupilsto achieving 9 apply certainwhat groups of data for which you have given particular consent.

A* would currently be 8 a top perhaps at data the College requires from you, should we need data from other sources we will We willA*:obtain the A around 96%+ contact you.

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structure, the ‘good 6 as necessary GOOD PASS We see the provision of personal data to (DfE) properly manage your timepass’ hereforand forand the B Maths 5 and above = top of C and above College to fulfil its obligations to you.

5 English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom has of C and above assessed on A*-C at any time about4 how You can complain the College handled your data. In the you a Cfirst and ainstance B under the statistics, but on should speak to ‘9-4’ your tutor. The College has also appointed the IT Manager as its ‘Privacy Officer’ to D old system.

3 statistics. deal with enquiries concerning the College’s uses of personal data.

The Privacy Officer is currently: E 2 c/o IT Manager, College, Long Sutton, Hook RG29 1TG. The mccrackend@lordwandsworth.org and Information Commissioner is available at: ICO helpline is 0303 123F1113.

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Choosing the right subjects for GCSE College Rules General Principles WeYour hope that the formal rules outlined here will son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in be seen by all members of the College community to beFebruary reasonable, necessary and a help to a happy so that next year’s timetable can be blockedlife together. The normal events and circumstances of and College lifeplanned. are covered in confirm these rules; but Lord staffing They will their choices at Wandsworth College expects the behaviour of its pupils to be at all times guided by common sense, by loyalty to the good name of the College and its the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add ethos and overwhelmingly by consideration for the feelings of others. No rules can provide for every any supporting comments on both initial and final eventuality.

What follows is a set of pointers and guidelines: it does not set out to cover any more option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly than the most obvious situations. about the choices that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options

Conduct will be made based on the information supplied on Depending the form. on context, should pupils breach any of the following, they will most likely be placed on our disciplinary framework with an SLT detention as the minimum sanction, experience restorative Once or choices been made, College reserves of the breach pupils risk permanent exclusion at the justice both.have Depending onthe the seriousness the right to withdraw any courses for which there is that breaks UK law) are inappropriate within this first offence. The following (including anything insufficient demand. culture at any time: We try to accommodate all subject choices within • the Possessing, purchasing, using subjects or supplying illegal drugs and legalised recreational drugs (including prescribed framework.

However, are tobacco, alcohol, e-cigarettes/vapes, poppers sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing and ‘legal highs’). Abusing or misusing any legal substance (solvents, prescription drugs, prevents additional classes.

If this is the case, we glue, will etc.) to achieve a drug-like state.

• contact NB Sixth formers are able to consume alcohol when it is served and monitored by members of you to discuss alternatives. staff who have sought the permission of the Headmaster for that to take place. the following pages, you will find or more information • On Possessing, purchasing, using supplying any sort of offensive weapon or using any object in a about each subject, as well as some useful advice threatening or potentially dangerous way.from Head of Careers and Higher • the Possessing, purchasing or Education, supplyingSharon any sort of incendiary materials (including flares, cigarette Allmark.

These will help you when weighing up the lighters, etc.); intentionally setting off/tampering with fire alarms or extinguishers; wasting the time various factors involved making most of those required toindeal withthe their actions (including the fire brigade).

• appropriate Any form choices. of sexual activity between pupils of any age. Possession or pornographic material including in electronic form on devices of any kind. Generating, sending, wilfully possessing, requesting or sharing any ‘sexting’ images.

• Any form of inappropriate comment via any medium, whether ‘banter’ or sustained bullying, whether intent is present or not, that undermines individuals being who they are. Particular areas Stephen Badger of concern would be around: race and ethnicity, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, Deputy Head (Teaching & gender Learning)identification and individual interest/aspiration. learning differences, • Boorish, emotionally unintelligent, threatening and offensive behaviour that can intimidate and upset, exclude or belittle others through physical, verbal, written or electronic means.

• Breaking bounds and/or the school’s driving policy, any authorised absence (truancy) from any school commitment including co-curricular activities.

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GCSE Reforms College Rules •

Behaviour that encourages members of the community to withdraw from their moral principles, calling individuals ‘snakes’, ‘snitches’, • All including GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the etc. new 9-1 structure; • Theft, intentional damage, or unauthorised use (or access to) property/possessions belonging to • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 another person or the College whether physical or electronic. candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; • Bringing LWC, its pupils or staff into disrepute or danger through poor choices at any time and by • In every subject,channels the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; any media including the internet.

• The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will Pupils involved in the oressential supply skills. of illegal drugsinformation or volatileabout substances shall be dealt be used only where theyuse, are possession needed to test For further assessment, please speak with in accordance with the College’s Substance Misuse Policy which is available from the VLE or from to the relevant Head of Department.

Reception. Pupils (and parents) should ensure that they have read and understood this policy. Any Tiering of exams of staff or visitor should feel comfortable and not embarrassed by the over-familiar pupil, member behaviour of other people.

The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, It is against the law to smoke on College premises. Pupils caught in the company of smokers German, Maths, Physics and Spanish. (e-cigarette or otherwise) can expect to be treated as if they were smokers themselves.

Pupils should not engage in any form ofNew gambling for monetary Currentreward or material gain. grading structure grading structure

The agreement of the relevant Houseparent(s) must be obtained before the holding of raffles, 9 is awarded to sweepstakes orthose auctions (where such events are to be on a whole College basis the Headmaster’s pupils achieving what 9 permission is required).

A* would currently be 8 a top A*: perhaps at No food, drink, cutlery or crockery may be taken from the Dining Hall.

A around 96%+ 7 Under the updated Bounds structure, the ‘good 6 except:GOOD PASS (DfE) The whole College estate is in bounds B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above • The College Farm Buildings, Grounds and Maintenance premises and Works Department 5 English is a 5,premises. which is are no longer • Schools Fields other than when crossed by a recognised footpath and when on that footpath.

AWARDING on the border between C 4 andStudios, above = bottom of C and above 4 Art on A*-Cand Technology Areas, • assessed The Design Laboratories, Sports Centre and Pool, a CSwimming and a B under the statistics, butother on ‘9-4’ and any main College building without permission.

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The Woods and the Spinney, without permission.

E • No pupil may leave the College 2 Estate unless on an official school outing without the permission of F their Houseparent.

1 • All licensed premises are normally out of bounds, but anyone G who has reached the age of 18 years and has received their Houseparent’s and parents’ consent U U may use a Public House between 7.00 pm and 10.00pm on Saturdays and between 12 noon and 2.00pm on Sundays, but may only purchase a pre-arranged quantity of beer, cider or wine for consumption on the premises, usually a maximum of two pints of beer or the equivalent.

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Choosing the right subjects for GCSE College Rules

Particular to Juniorwill House Your son/daughter make only initial GCSE choices in • February Unless so special permission has been granted that next year’s timetable can be blockedby the Junior Houseparent no Junior pupils are permitted to return to Junior House during and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices the at working school day.

• the When moving between Junior House and the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add main College area, pupils should always be accompanied by at least one other pupil. any supporting comments on both initial and finalJunior pupils should stay within the main College area during the working day and when they have returned to Junior House they must stay within the option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly Junior House boundaries. about the choices that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options House Rules will be made based on the information supplied on • the Pupils form.should not be congregating outside when it is dark. All pupils are required to follow the rules set out in the ‘After Dark’ notice displayed in House. choices have been the College reserves • Once No pupil present on made, site may leave the environs of his/her House during PREP time or between the the right to withdraw any courses for which there is the permission of the member of staff on duty. end of PREP and 7.30am unless he/she has insufficient demand. th th • 6 Formers are allowed to use the 6 Form Centre, with permission from the member of staff on duty and provided they are with at least We try to accommodate all subject choices withinone other person, between 9.10pm and 10.10pm but must be back in House by 10.15pm. the prescribed framework. However, subjects are • sometimes 6th Formers are allowed, permission from the member of staff on duty, to visit other Houses oversubscribed andwith availability of staffing between 9.10pm and 10.10pm but must be back in House by 10.15pm and must be with at least one prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will other person. contact you to discuss alternatives.

• 6th Formers who have private study periods may work during these periods in the Library, in their On the rooms, followinginpages, you will find information own departments ormore in the 6th Form Centre. about each subject, as well as some useful advice from • No pupil may go into another’s room or dormitory between lights out and breakfast. the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon • Music should not be audible outside the dormitories or study bedrooms.

These will help weighingposters up the should only be attached to the pin-board areas in each • Allmark.

To avoid damage toyou thewhen paintwork, various factors involved in making the most room. Pictures and decoration on study bedroom and dormitory walls must be respectful. Items appropriate choices. liable to cause offence or embarrassment must be removed.

Visiting Other Houses Pupils may only visit the area of the House designated for visitors. At any other time permission from a member of the House staff must be sought.

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning) Electrical Appliances Pupils are not permitted to have anything with a heating element, e.g. a television set. The only electrical appliances allowed in pupils’ rooms are low-powered audio systems, razors, hair styling equipment, battery chargers, mobile phones (in line with the school and boarding house approach to mobile phones) and computers.

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GCSE Reforms College Rules No extra leads may be taken from the central light and no abnormal light shades may be fitted.

• All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure; In single study bedrooms, a recognised fused adaptor lead may be fitted to the wall socket. In other • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 dormitories, only one electrical appliance may be plugged into each wall socket at any one time. candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’;

•All In electrical every subject, the content is more demanding and the rigorous than appliances and power extensions areassessment subject tomore the College PATpreviously; testing procedure.

• The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will Power extension blocks and stripstoshould have askills. maximum of four outlets.

Extensions should not be be used only where they are needed test essential For further information about assessment, please speak used in series, but each plugged directly into the wall socket.

Power extensions should be switched to the relevant Head of Department. off or unplugged when the room is unoccupied.

Tiering of exams

Electrical items switched on or charging clocks laptops the room is unoccupied should The new GCSEs areleft only split into foundation tier andi.e. higher tier or if one single when exam paper does not give all students be plugged directly into the wall socket, and left on a solid surface not including the floor or bed. the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French,

German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

Appliances with heated elements such as hair dryers and straighteners must be plugged directly into the wall socket and not via an extension or block. They should be unplugged immediately after use and left on a solid surface, not includingNew the floor or bed. Current grading structure grading structure

Mobile Phones and headphones: 9 is awarded to Use thoseof IT and Mobile Phone and Other Electronic Equipment Policy.

Please refer to 9 pupils achieving what A* would currently be Leaves and Exeats 8 a top A*: perhaps at be sought from the pupil’s Houseparent for all leave involving: Permission should A 96%+ from College during working • around Absence hours.

7 Under the updated • Absence overnight, except day pupils. structure, the ‘good • Absence from assemblies, PREP6or meals.GOOD PASS (DfE) B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above • Going off campus.

5 English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C and above = bottom of C and above assessed on A*-Cmust be notified by4the 4host Houseparent(s) and the visitor’s own parents if pupils wish toB take aC and a underleave the statistics, butor onat ‘9-4’ from school a home other than their own.

If boarding pupils are taking leave at a home D old system. other 3 statistics. than their own after an away game the Houseparent must have received the relevant permission. The E Houseparent will communicate this 2to the member of staff in charge of the team.

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1 G Guests The Houseparent’s permission mustUbe sought if a pupil wishes toUbring guests, other than parents or relations, on to the Estate or into Boarding Houses. All guests should register with the member of staff on duty on entering a Boarding House.

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Choosing the right subjects for GCSE College Rules Transport NoYour liftsson/daughter are to be accepted fromchoices anyone will make onsite initial GCSE in apart from a member of staff performing an authorised duty.

February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at Under certain the Headmaster may grant permission to Upper 6th Formers, and Lower the end of thiscircumstances term. There is the opportunity to add th 6 any Formers during the summer have supporting comments on bothterm, initialto and finaltheir cars at College. See Cars in the Sixth Form Policy. option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly Noabout pupilthe may travel in have a taxi unless they have obtained permission from their Houseparent or unless choices that been made.

Once the final theoptions journey has been arranged by Reception and the pupil’s Houseparent and parents are aware. form is submitted, the allocation of options will be made based on the information supplied on Nothe pupil may travel in a car driven by another pupil, unless the necessary paperwork has been form. completed by the parents/guardians of all the pupils involved and permission has been given by the Once choices have beeninmade, the College Headmaster.

See Cars the Sixth Formreserves Policy. the right to withdraw any courses for which there is

Noinsufficient pupil maydemand. come to, or leave College on a motor cycle, or keep and ride a motor cycle, or ride on theWe pillion of a motor cycle, unless driven by their parents. try to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are The use of bicycles, roller and blades, scooters, skateboards and other similar items is not permitted by sometimes oversubscribed availability of staffing pupils on the College grounds unless permission prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will has been granted by a member of staff for a specific reason. is the case a safety helmet must be worn, together with other relevant protection. contactWhen you tothis discuss alternatives.

On the following pages, you will find more information Uniform and Dress Codes about each subject, as st th well as some useful advice from All pupils from 1 -5 Form are expected to wear the official Lord Wandsworth College uniform and all the Head of Careersto and Higherthe Education, Sharon pupils are required follow dress code appropriate to their year group.

Allmark.

These will help you when weighing up the

various factors involved in making the can mostbe found in the College uniform guide.

The uniform items and dress codes appropriate choices.

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

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GCSE Pupil’sReforms complaints procedure is an subjects important piece of information for you, but we •This All GCSE are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1sincerely structure; hope you will never need it!

• 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 Introduction candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’;

If a pupil is unhappy about anything that occurs in College, then he/she may complain about this

•either In every the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; tosubject, the relevant teacher or to his/her houseparent(s).

• The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will The complaint maythey be personal or it may fall Whistleblowing category.

Thisspeak is be used only where are neededintonature test essential skills.

Forwithin furtherthe information about assessment, please when the concern relates to some form of malpractice at the College such as actual or suspected to the relevant Head of Department.

criminal offences, failure to comply with legal obligations, serious health and safety risks, damage to

Tiering of exams the environment, academic malpractice, financial and procedural irregularity, deliberate suppression

or concealment any of into these.

Students be tier reassured thatexam in raising any such concerns, their The new GCSEs areof only split foundation tiershould and higher if one single paper does not give all students actions will be viewed positively and that they will be protected from victimisation. the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French,

German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

Whatever the nature of the complaint it will be treated seriously and a response made.

If the response is not, in the view of the New pupil, satisfactory, or if the complaint is a particularly Current grading grading serious one, then he/she should refer the structure matter to either the structure Deputy Head or the Headmaster. This should be done in writing. The Deputy Head or the Headmaster will aim to deal with the complaint 9 is awarded those within a weektoand will make a written response.

9 pupils achieving what A* would currently be 8 a top A*: Stage 1 – perhaps InternalatResolution A around 96%+ Oral discussions, separately, with both against.

These 7 the pupil and the person being complainedUnder the updated discussions will need to be followed by written accounts, which will be discussed structure, with both the pupil the ‘good 6 GOOD and their Houseparent. The preliminary decision ofPASS the(DfE) Deputy Head will be given to the B / Headmaster pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above Houseparent and discussed with the person complained against.

5 English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed A*-C Discussion Stage 2 –on Further a C and a B under the but on ‘9-4’ is necessary a meeting of the pupil, the Houseparent Ifstatistics, further discussion and theold person complained D system.

3 statistics. against will be chaired by the Deputy Head / Headmaster. Ultimately, the Deputy Head or the E 2 Headmaster will write to both the pupil and the person complained against, giving the decision.

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1 G Stage 3 – Independent Advisor If the pupil is dissatisfied with this response then he/she may take U Uthe case to an independent person. The person appointed by the College to act in this independent capacity is the school counsellor. She can be contacted by calling the Medical Centre on 01256 860248.

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Choosing the rightprocedure subjects for GCSE Pupil’s complaints The counsellor will arrange a meeting with the pupil at which she will listen to the complaint. She will discuss with either will themake Headmaster orchoices the Deputy Head, as appropriate, and provide a written Your son/daughter initial GCSE in response to the pupil and to the College.

This response will either state that she supports the February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked College’s actions, or that she recommends that the College revisits the pupil’s original complaint. and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add Contact Details comments on both initial and final any supporting option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly • about Deputy Head, Lord Wandsworth the choices that have been made.College Once the final Tel: 01256 860206 • options The Headmaster, Lord Wandsworth form is submitted, the allocation of College options Tel: 01256 860348 • will The Independent Counsellor, Health Centre Tel: 01256 860248 be made based on the information supplied on the form.

Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand.

We try to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives.

On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as well as some useful advice from the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the most appropriate choices.

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

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GCSE Reforms • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure; • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; • In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; • The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak to the relevant Head of Department.

Tiering of exams The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

New grading structure

9 is awarded to those pupils achieving what would currently be a top A*: perhaps at around 96%+

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Schools are no longer assessed on A*-C statistics, but on ‘9-4’ statistics.

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Under the updated structure, the ‘good pass’ for Maths and English is a 5, which is on the border between a C and a B under the old system.

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