Haygate House Handbook

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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

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Choosing the right subjects for GCSE Welcome to Haygate 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 Haygate.

There is a wide range of subject choices available to ensure that all pupils can select the ‘best fit’ for them, and teachers, We are sure that decisions. you will settle quickly before long willbe tutors and house staff are always available to guide pupils in their As youin make theseand decisions, you should know all the routines but if you are not sure of anything, just ask aware of their long-term implications by reading the guidance in the Careers section on page 6.

Subject Options Core Subjects English

2 GCSEs • English Language • English Literature

Mathematics

1 GCSE

a member of staff or another girl in the house—we are all here to help.

• Make sure you know the school rules—so that you know theseallowed core subjects, pupils are required to choose what is andBeyond what isn’t subjects from the following complete 10 • Read the notice boards and screenstoevery daythe so total that of you or on!

9 with a Private Study option if this has been know whatGCSEs, is going • Work hard discussed and haveand fun!agreed: Option Subjects House address: Art

Modern Foreign Language

Science

A Humanity

Haygate House Lord Wandsworth College Computer Science Long Sutton, Hook, Hampshire RG29 1TG Design & Technology House telephone number—01256 860338 • Resistant Materials or Textiles A second language can be chosen from House payphone number—01256 860339 the optional subjects below Classical Civilisation Houseparent’s email—cuffk@lordwandsworth.org Drama Biology, Chemistry, Physics taughtMatrons’ email—haymatron@lordwandsworth.org French either as

• 2 GCSEs (Double Science)

Geography • 3 GCSEs (Separate Sciences) YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE DOOR CODE ON YOUR ARRIVAL—IT German IS VITAL THAT YOU DON’T GIVE THIS CODE TO ANYONE 1 GCSE from • French • German • Spanish

• Fine Art or 3 Dimensional Studies

1 GCSE from • Classical Civilisation • Latin • Geography • History • Religious Studies

History

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

Latin Music P.E. Religious Studies 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)

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GCSE Reforms Daily Routine 7.00—7.30 am

Time to get up and about—you have to wake yourself up!

7.30-8.15 am

Breakfast

• 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 willboarding be ‘in the top 20% of those gradesbe 7-9atinbreakfast the subject’; 8.05 am is that theyAll girls below 5thachieving Form should in the dining hall

(6th Form only may have breakfast in house) • In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously;

• 8.20 The assessment will be mainly by exam.

In some as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will am Every morning there is asubjects House such meeting in the House Common Room at 8.20am be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak Monday to Friday: to the relevant Head of Department.

8.35 am Tiering of exams

Assembly or Tutor Session according to daily timetable

9.00 First of the day The newam GCSEs are only splitlesson 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, 10.45 am Break German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

12.50—1.50 pm

Lunch

3.45 pm

End of lessons

4.00 pm

Activity sessions start

New grading structure

Current grading structure

9 is awarded to thoseEnd of the school working day for pupils attending Activity Session 1.

5.00 pm pupils achieving what 9 A* 6.00pm Activity Session 2. would currently be End of the school working day for pupils attending 8 a top A*: perhaps at Day pupils may leave at these times although they are encouraged to stay for A around 96%+ 7 the updated tea and evening activities including prep. (Occasional evening Under enrichment events structure, the ‘good are compulsory 6 for all of aGOOD particular year group).

On the rare occasion that day PASS (DfE) B pass’ for may Mathsleave and at and above = top of C and above or activity sessions, pupils have no further5school commitments they 5 English is a 5, which is 4.00pm .

Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed onpm A*-C 6.00-6.50 Tea a C and a B under the statistics, but on ‘9-4’ D old system.

3 6.45 pm All girls back in the House after tea. Phones handed in for prep. statistics.

E 2 7.00 pm Start of prep F 1 G U U

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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 Daily Routine What to wear should wear are your full school uniform LWC sports kit during the school working day, so until •You All GCSE subjects now graded and assessedor using the new 9-1 structure; 4.00pm or the end of your activities (whatever is later).

• 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 The dress code for tea is ‘relaxed’ BUT please don’t wear shorts or dirty sports kit. You will be sent candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; back to your boarding house to change if you do.

• In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; and Halfwill Terms •Exeats The assessment be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will Itbe is used also only worth remembering College finishes atskills.

4.00pm (or after your activity) on exeat or halfspeak terms. where they are needed to test essential For further information about assessment, please to the relevant Head of Department.

Saturday

Tiering of exams The new GCSEs split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students 8.45—9.15 amare only Breakfast the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, 9.15 amMaths, PhysicsLatest time for all girls to register German, and Spanish.

9.30 am

Activity

11.30 am

New End of Saturday School

12.00 pm

Lunch

grading structure

9 is awarded to those Sports Fixtures pupils achieving what 9 would currently be 8 a top A*: perhaps at around 96%+ 7

Current grading structure

Afternoon

A* A

Under the updated structure, the ‘good 6 GOOD PASS (DfE) Evening Routine B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above Activities may run at any time in the5 evenings between 4.00pm and 9.00pm. These mayis be English a 5,academic, which is Schools or aresporting. no longer These are voluntary, but pupils cultural (including day pupils) will be expected tobetween attend AWARDING on the border C 4or andschool above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed on A*-Ccompulsory enrichment some specified events, and are expected to attend rehearsals, a C and a B under etc. the but on ‘9-4’ tostatistics, which they are committed.

D old system.

3 statistics.

E You may be collected at any time in2the evening but you must sign out before you leave.

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Choosing the right subjects for GCSE Daily Routine Evening Routine Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in

6.50 pm Registration in houses February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked and staffing Theytime will confirm theirin choices 7.00-9.00 pmplanned.

Quiet in houses whichatprep is to be completed. the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add

9.35 3rd Form should beand in rooms anypm supporting comments on both initial final ready for bed option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly 3rd Form lights out about the choices that have been made. Once the final options the should allocation options 9.50 pm form is submitted, 4th Form beofin rooms ready for bed will be made based on the information supplied on 10.00 pm 4th Form lights out the form.

9.45 pm

10.05 be in rooms ready for bed Oncepm choices have 5th beenForm made,should the College reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is 10.15 pm 5th Form lights out insufficient demand.

6th Form must be back in house. External doors are locked and intruder alarmallset.

We try to accommodate subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are 6th Form should be in their own rooms and be quiet. sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives.

From 10.30pm

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 ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure; If you will not be in school for any reason, your parents should ’phone the boarding house by 8.30 am • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 to let us know. candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’;

•Apart In every subject, the content is more and the assessment rigorous from special occasions (eg.demanding a family wedding), you aremore expected tothan be previously; in school throughout the term.

• 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 Requests for leave absence from lessons must be put in writing by your parents to the Headmaster. to the relevant Head of of Department.

The exception to this is an appointment to the dentist, physio etc where a telephone call to Mrs Cuff is Tiering of exams ok. new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students The If the request to involves missing an afternoon activity/sport is YOUR responsibility obtain French, the opportunity show their knowledge and abilities.

Consequently,itexams are tiered in Biology,to Chemistry, permission from the member of staff who runs the activity that will be missed.

German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

If you have been ill and are going to be ‘off games’ on your return, please bring an explanatory note with you on your arrival.

New Current grading structure grading structure

CARS 9 is awarded to those pupilsthe achieving what 9 6th Formers may be allowed to bring their cars to school if they From Summer Term of Lower 6th, would currently be permission by the Senior Deputy Headmaster.A*Permission forms are available from have been granted 8 a top A*: perhaps at the VLE. A around 96%+ 7 Under the updated You may not travel in a car driven by another pupil unless we received written (orstructure, email) permission the ‘good 6 the driver.

GOOD PASS (DfE) from your parents and the parents of B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above

5 English is a 5, which is Schools are nohave longer Your parents to give permission for you toAWARDING travel with the parents/friend of another pupil. 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 on ‘9-4’ D old system.

3 statistics.

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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE COMPUTERS/EMAIL Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in The house so computers are for academic work only.

February that next year’s timetable can be blocked and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at Please doofnot with any the computer the end thisfiddle term. There is theof opportunity to addsettings – if there is a problem please report it to a member of staff. any supporting comments on both initial and final option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly Save your onthat to the network you will then be able to pick it up on any computer in about thework choices haveschool been made.

Once -the final school or at home! options form is submitted, the allocation of options will be made based on the information supplied on You may bring your own device to school but it is your responsibility to look after it. the form.

Ink and paper are expensive - please do not waste them by printing out unnecessary stuff!

Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right withdraw courses for the which there is network: Access to to your emailany address and College insufficient demand.

Your for the school network be your surname followed by your first initial. e.g. Joe Smith Weusername try to accommodate all subject choiceswill within = smithj. the prescribed framework. However, subjects are sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing First and second initials are used in cases where prevents additional classes.

If this is the case, we will the username is already in use by another pupil or staff member. e.g James Smith = smithja contact you to discuss alternatives.

On the following you will findof more information Houseparents willpages, be given a list usernames and passwords for their pupils for the start of the about each subject, as well as some useful advice from academic year by the IT Office. the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark. will help weighing up theto access the system you need to log onto a school When youThese first arrive atyou thewhen College, in order various factors involved in making the most computer. There are computers in your House, the library and the ICT rooms for you to use. appropriate choices.

1. Log in using your username and the password given to you by your Houseparent.

2. You will now need to set your own password (please note the criteria below for setting your password). You will be asked to enter the ‘old’ password (the one given to you by your Houseparent) in the top box. Then enter a password of your choice in the ‘new’ password box Stephen Badger andHead again in the ‘confirm’ box.

Deputy (Teaching & Learning) 3. Passwords must not contain any part of your username. They must be at least six characters long and there must be at least one CAPITAL letter and at least one number.

4. If you forget your password you can contact the IT Office for help.

5. The College has a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) facility. Please refer to the College VLE for 02 10

GCSE HouseReforms Life instructions on how to connect your device.

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All GCSE graded andaassessed using thePIN newby 9-1the structure; Yousubjects will alsoare benow issued with Printer/Copier IT Office via your Houseparent. You will need thisgrade, for printers all very copiers have a pad The attached.

• 9 is the highest awardedand to the best that candidates in touch the subject. 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 isDO more demanding and the assessment morePASSWORD rigorous than previously; NOT GIVE ANYONE ELSE YOUR

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

There are a few things which are relevant just to day pupils:

Tiering of exams

• new You GCSEs shouldare not besplit in boarders’ rooms youtier areif staying overnight ordoes you not have specific The only into foundation tierunless and higher one single exam paper give all students permission. the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

•

Don’t forget to sign out in person before you go home each day.

• We like our day pupils to stay on after take part in house activities and prep—all Newschool to socialise, Current grading structure grading structure we ask is that you let us know each day if you are staying for the evening routines.

awarded those • 9 isPlease dotonot leave your belongings/home clothes hanging around the house. pupils 9 achieving what currently be home with someone other than your parents A* • would If you are going you need to let us know.

8 a top A*: perhaps at A 96%+ • around There are evening events which 7you will be expected to attend—check the calendar regularly Under the updatedso that you know when these are. structure, the ‘good 6 GOOD PASS (DfE) 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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a C and a B under the old system.

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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE DRESS AND UNIFORM Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in AllFebruary the information about guidelines can be found in the College’s uniform and so that next year’suniform timetableand can dress be blocked equipment guide. and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add Here a few key points:on both initial and final anyare supporting comments option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly You should wear your uniform until about the choices that have beenfrom made.7.45am Once the finalthe end of the working day. options form is submitted, the allocation of options You must wear College games kit forsupplied all sports will be made based on the information on and activities. the form.

You may only attend lessons in casual clothes or in games kit if you have a specific reason and, even Once choices made, the reserves then, only withhave the been permission ofCollege the person in charge of the outing or the teacher concerned. the right to withdraw any courses for which there is

insufficient demand.

Dress for outings and events will often be ‘smart casual’ - you need to make sure you have some suitable clothes in school such events.

Jeans or ripped trousers are not considered smart casual!

We try to accommodate all for subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are

DUTIES sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will KITCHEN DUTY You should always wash up after you have used the kitchen. There is a contact you to discuss alternatives. daily rota for kitchen duty but the person on duty should only need to do a On the following pages, yougeneral will find more tidy information round. about each subject, as well as some useful from HOUSE DUTIES We often runadvice whole house events and we like all girls to get involved, the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon helping to run things as well as supporting the events to maintain our Allmark. These will help youexcellent when weighing up the reputation! various factors involved in making the most BEDTIME DUTY Each evening a member of the U6th helps duty staff to ensure everyone in appropriate choices. the lower years get to bed at the appropriate time.

GUIDING PARENTS You will occasionally be asked to show prospective parents around the school. When you are asked to do this, make sure you excuse yourself from any lessons being missed. You should wear your best uniform; shoes must be clean and your hair neat and tidy.

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning) ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Health and safety in a boarding house is extremely important and therefore you really must follow the instructions which come from the College’s Health & Safety Committee. Please read the full guidelines which can be found in the College rules at the back of this booklet.

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GCSE HouseReforms Life

points are: are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure; •Main All GCSE subjects switch allawarded appliances off when are not room.

•• 9 isAlways the highest grade, to the very bestyou candidates in in theyour 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 dorms only one item may be plugged into each wall socket.

•

In single rooms a power extension block can be used with no more than four outlets.

• 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 Hair andthey straighteners plugged directly intoinformation a wall socket—they shouldplease be left on a used dryers only where are needed must to testbe essential skills.

For further about assessment, speak hard surface, not your bed or the floor. to the relevant Head of Department.

Tiering of exams You may not bring in your own kettles, toasters or TVs but you can bring computers, ipods, hair

equipment.

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

German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

FIRE PROCEDURE

FIRE

If you discover a fire:

New grading structure

Current grading structure

9 is awarded to those Inform a member of staff immediately pupils achieving what 9 A* • would If it currently is not safe ‘FIRE’ or if you are near a be to reach a member of staff, raise the alarm by shouting 8 redA*: alarm box, a top perhaps at break the glass and sound the alarm.

A around 96%+ 7 Under the updated Do not try to put out the fire yourself! structure, the ‘good

6 GOOD PASS (DfE) B pass’ for Maths and WHEN YOU HEAR THE FIRE ALARM 5 and above = top of C and above 5 English is a 5, which is

Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between Stop what you are doing immediately C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed on A*-C a C and a B under the statistics, on ‘9-4’ D to the assembly Leave the but house quickly and quietly3by the nearest fire exit and go which is in oldpoint system. statistics. the car park of the Health Centre.

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2 Do not stop to pick up any personal belongings 1

Shut all windows and doors behindUyou and turn off lights

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At night put on dressing gown and shoes; do not stop to dress fully; ensure that others in your dorm are awake.

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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE Please ensure you know where your fire exits and assembly point(s) are.

Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in

You should line up in SILENCE in your year groups. A roll call will be taken and you should stay there February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked to and await further instructions from the member of staff present. 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 you feel particularly Formal fire drills are if carried out at least strongly twice a term. 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 FOOD AND KITCHENS the form.

Do not re-enter the House until told to do so by the member of staff present.

• Once The choices kitchenhave facilities in house are not provided as an alternative to attending meals. been made, the College reserves • the Milk, bread, spreads, tea, squash and hot chocolate are provided in the house daily— right to withdraw any fruit, courses forcoffee, which there is check with Matron for the times when these are available. insufficient demand.

• Please don’t bring in large quantities of food from home — particularly perishable products. trycan to accommodate allbut subject within keep it in one of the house fridges or in your own secure • We You bring tuck in youchoices must either the prescribed framework.

However, subjects tuck box. If you put something in the are fridge don’t forget to name it! sometimes oversubscribed and using availability of staffing • Follow instructions when the microwave and be careful as food and drinks can get very hot. additional If this is the case, we will don’t try and cook anything else in them!

• prevents Toasters are for classes. toasting bread only—please you to ALWAYS discuss alternatives.

• contact You should clean and tidy the kitchen areas after use. Don’t leave your mess for someone else clean up!

On theto following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as well as some useful advice from WE FREE PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANYTHING CONTAINING NUTS ONTO THE theARE HeadAofNUT Careers andSCHOOL. Higher Education, Sharon LWC CAMPUS BOARDING HOUSES. Allmark.

TheseOR will INTO help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the most appropriate choices.

GAMES AND ACTIVITIES

IN SCHOOL

You shouldBadger attend all school games and activity sessions as these are part of your official timetable.

Stephen Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning) Unless your teacher tells you otherwise, you should wear college sports kit for all games and activities.

If you are selected to play the major sport of the term or represent the College in a team then you must fulfil your commitment

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GCSE HouseReforms Life IN THE HOUSE • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure; The house has lots of facilities: Nintendo Wii, table football, board games, etc. for use in your free time.

• 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 Please make sure you look after these so that everyone can enjoy them. candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’;

•HAIR In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will • The assessment Your hair should be kept andtotidy for skills. girls in to 5th Form, hair must be tied up during be used only where they areneat needed test and, essential For1st further information about assessment, please speak the working day.

It should be natural in colour—any highlights should be subtle in nature and to the relevant Head of Department. professionally done.

Tiering of exams Yournew hairstyle should not into exhibit any extremes of fashion.

The GCSEs are only split 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.

HOUSE COUNCIL

The idea of the House Council is that you can modify the House New Currentroutines, make suggestions for house gradingfor structure grading structure events or facilities and prompt changes the better regarding school rules.

9 is Council awarded meets to thosetwice a term. It consists of one or two pupils per year group. You will vote for your The pupils achieving what year group representative(s) at the 9start of term. The Council is chaired by the Head of House Council.

A* would currently be 8 a top A*: perhaps at The minutes are submitted to your Housemistress whose responses will be published on the house A up by the Head of House when aroundboard.

96%+ Items regarding the College notice in general will be brought 7 Under the updated the prefects have lunch with the Headmaster. structure, the ‘good 6 GOOD PASS (DfE)

B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above 5 English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer PREP (Homework) 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, ‘9-4’for individual work.

Prep time but is aon time D old system.

3 statistics.

E 2 equipment ready to start prep on time.

You should have all the stationery and F

1 G of the house computers.

Throughout prep time you should be working at your desk or on one

U U It is a quiet time and you should not be chatting or wandering around the house.

3rd—5th Formers can listen to music on headphones. 6th Formers can play music on stereos as long as it is not audible outside your room.

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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE

Make you record in yourinstudent planners so that you don’t have to wander Yoursure son/daughter will your make prep initial tasks GCSE choices around to find out what work has been set.

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 JEWELLERY AND MAKE UP any supporting comments on both initial and final option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly • about You the maychoices wear that a discreet amount make-up have been made. of Once the final when in school uniform • options Coloured nail varnish and any type of false form is submitted, the allocation of options nails are not allowed • will You can wear one or sleeper in the on lower lobe of each ear, one discreet ring, necklace and/or be made based on stud the information supplied bracelet, but not ankle bracelets, when in school uniform. the form.

• Tongue/lip/eyebrow/nose or any other “unusual” piercings are not allowed in school Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand.

LAUNDRY We try to accommodate all subject choices within MATRONS LOOK AFTER However, ALL THEsubjects LAUNDRY the prescribed framework. are IN THE HOUSE sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing You shouldadditional take your dirtyIfclothes every to the laundry room and make sure you put things in the prevents classes. this is the case,day we will correct baskets. contact you to discuss alternatives.

Onwill the find following pages, you on will the find named more information You clean clothes laundry racks. about each subject, as well as some useful advice from

the Head of Careers Higheryour Education, Sharon You are expected toand change bed linen every other Tuesday.

Allmark.

These will help you when weighing up the

various factors involved in their making the most Full boarders may put all clothes in for washing. appropriate choices.

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

Day girls’ laundry should be done at home.

Stephen Badger Deputy and Headdrying (Teaching & Learning) Washing machines are for use by Matrons and resident staff only. 6th Form pupils may apply to Matron if they wish to do their own laundry.

Any items for dry cleaning should be handed to Matron who will arrange for them to be cleaned.

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GCSE HouseReforms Life MATRONS • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure; Matrons are on duty from Monday to Friday from 8.00am—9.00pm and on Saturdays from 8.00am— • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 6.00pm candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’;

•They: In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; • after your • Thelook assessment will laundry be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will • be will usually be firstneeded port of any medical used only whereyour they are to call test for essential skills. Forissues further information about assessment, please speak • to the are relevant responsible for the domestic side of the house so expect to be chased by them if your room is Head of Department. dirty/untidy or if you haven’t made your bed!

Tiering of exams

Most importantly, they are: The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students • a friend the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, • a listening ear and Spanish.

German, Maths, Physics • a shoulder to cry on, and • someone to be a mum if you need it.

New Current grading structure grading structure Matrons have their own email address which is: haymatron@lordwandsworth.org

9 is awarded to those pupils achieving what 9 MEDICAL MATTERS A* would currently be 8 a top A*: perhaps at DOCTOR APPOINTMENTS: These can be arranged via Matron, houseparent or directly through A around 96%+ the 7 Medical Centre.

Under the updated

Doctor’s surgeries are held every Monday and Thursday structure, afternoons. the ‘good 6 pupils should GOOD PASS

Day see(DfE) their own B doctor at homepass’ unless they are for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above registered with one of the school doctors.

5 English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C—6pm and above(Mon—Fri) 4 assessed CENTRE on A*-C : HEALTH Opening times: 9am a C and a B under the statistics, but on ‘9-4’ 9.30am —5pmD(Sat) old system.

3 statistics.

E 2 IF YOU FEEL UNWELL: F

1 DURING THE DAY TIME: See Matron or any duty staff G

U U IN LESSONS: Ask your teacher to come back to the house to see Matron—if

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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE DURING THE NIGHT TIME: Knock on the houseparent or resident tutor’s door…l ong enough

tochoices wake in someone up!

Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked Your will be contacted if youtheir arechoices ill and at have to be confined to House for a number of days or andparents staffing planned.

They will confirm need to spend time convalescing at home. the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add any supporting comments on both initial and final Matrons can usually medicalstrongly appointments outside school if your parents are unable to. option-choice forms take if youyou feel to particularly about the choices that have been made. Once the final DENTAL These should be made during the school holidays whenever options APPOINTMENTS: form is submitted, the allocation of options possible.

Emergency and orthodontic treatment can be arranged will be made based on the information supplied on via Matron. the form.

Once choices made, the College reserves MINIBUS (Linkhave withbeen train station) the right to withdraw any courses for which there is

insufficient demand.

A minibus is available to take pupils to Hook Station on Saturdays at 12.00pm or at 4.30pm on Fridays onWe exeat oraccommodate half term weekends. try to all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are A minibus also picks up from Hook Station at 7.25pm on Sunday evenings. sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will If you wish totouse this alternatives. service you need to sign up on the booking sheet in Reception by Friday contact you discuss lunchtime, or by Thursday lunchtime for an exeat/half term weekends.

On the following pages, you will find more information about each is subject, as well as some useful fromof each term.

This service also available at the startadvice and end the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon

Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the variousAND factors involved in making the most MONEY HOUSE BANK appropriate choices.

We are cashless. Any money for tuck or events can be added to the school bill or money can be transferred to the House account. Please ask your Houseparent for the House Bank details.

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

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GCSE HouseReforms Life NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure; Newspapers and magazines are delivered regularly—they are for everyone to enjoy. Please do not • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 remove them from the main foyer or Common Room or cut bits out of them! candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’;

•OCCASIONAL In every subject,BOARDING 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 Ifused youonly arewhere a daythey pupil you to need stay overnight, your information parents/guardian should ask us ifspeak it is areand needed test to essential skills. For further about assessment, please ok to do so at least 24hrs in advance. to the relevant Head of Department.

• You need to bring your own duvet or sleeping bag, pillows and sheets.

Tiering of exams • If you are a day pupil and there are some spare beds in the house then you may find that you are lucky enough to keep thefoundation same bedtier each you pupils not entitled to The new GCSEs are only split into andtime higher tierstay. if one However, single examday paper does are not give all students their own bed and you may have to use any bed which is available. the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, • You Maths, should not leave your bedding on the bed on nights when you are not staying as the bed may German, Physics and Spanish. be needed by someone else.

PHONES New Current grading structure grading structure

Mobiles 9 is awarded to those You are generally allowed to have your mobile phone with you in school, (3rd Form only after the pupils achieving whatbut it must be on 9 ‘silent’ during the school day. If it does ring, your mobile will be Autumn half term), A* would currently confiscated for be a period of time. Sometimes you will be allowed to use your phone to record prep or 8 a top A*: perhaps at but only if the teacher says you can. use during lessons, A around 96%+ 7 Under the updated Phones can be kept on a student’s person during the day but should be invisible unless in the the‘good boarding structure, 6 PASS (DfE)this also houses or the Sixth Form Centre where they GOOD can be used; to music Bincludes not listening pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above anywhere other than those locations.

Monday to is 5 This would apply for the duration of each week English is a 5, which Schoolsregardless are no longer Friday, of the time of day.

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 onwould ‘9-4’ be exempt from this; students could use phones The weekends in all areas old of the campus at any D system.

3 statistics. time, although phones must not be used at a meal table. Phones can be accessed during offsite trips E (e.g. on a bus during an away sports2 fixture during the week).

F Students can still use phones in a lesson when researching something that the teacher has asked 1 G them to.

U U Should a student wish to contact their parents using their own phone during the school day they can do this at main school reception (with permission from the receptionist), their boarding house or the Sixth Form Centre.

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Watches that connect to the internet be in worn but notifications must be turned off unless in the Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE can choices boarding house or Sixth Form Centre.

February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at Mobiles not be used after ‘lights out’.

3rd Formers are initially not allowed ‘mobiles in school, the endshould of this term.

There is the opportunity to add butany thereafter they have to hand their mobile supporting comments on both initial and final phones and other devices to the staff member on duty before lights out.

4th andfeel 5thparticularly Form girlsstrongly should hand their mobiles in to Matrons’ room before prep option-choice forms if you and before bed time. about the choices that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options Please have your own battery powered alarm will be made based on the information supplied on clock. the form.

POST Once choices have been made, the College reserves theisright to withdraw anyHouse coursesdaily for which is in the main hall. The postman will collect post each Post delivered to the and there placed insufficient demand. day. You can buy stamps and hand in letters to post at the main College reception.

We try to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are POSTERS sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will Wecontact like you posters and pictures to liven up your dorm but please make sure you only youto tobring discuss alternatives. pin them to the notice boards provided - do not blu-tack or sellotape any to the walls or furniture.

On the following pages, youand will find more information Prospective parents, staff other visitors will often be shown around the house and therefore about each subject, as well as some useful from any posters you put up must not causeadvice offence to anybody. If a member of staff thinks a poster the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon is unsuitable you will be asked to remove it. Posters containing the following should definitely be Allmark.racism, These will help you when weighinglanguage, up the avoided; nudity, sex, bad/crude blood and gore, anything which sets out to shock. various factors involved in making the most

appropriate choices.

SATURDAYS

Attendance on Saturday morning is encouraged to enable you to take advantage of the varied array of additional activities and clubs which take place over the two 50 minute sessions. Attendance is Stephenbut Badger optional it is expected that all those who board on Friday night will wish to benefit from the Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)and day girls will appreciate the later registration time of 9.10am advertised Saturday programme (full boarders must attend). You may go home after your last activity if you have no afternoon commitments. All girls must stay on Saturday afternoon if they are required for a school commitment.

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GCSE HouseReforms Life SIGNING IN AND OUT • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure; We need to know where you are AT ALL TIMES in case you need to be found urgently or if there is a • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 fire alarm, etc. so... candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’;

•You In every the content is more demanding and the assessment mustsubject, ALWAYS turn your T-card when entering or leavingmore the rigorous House. than previously; • The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will You mustonly sign out with Matron orto the member staff on dutyinformation when going home at the end of speak the day be used where they are needed test essentialof skills.

For further about assessment, please ortoat the weekend. the relevant Head of Department.

Tiering of exams Between tea and prep time make sure you fill in the signing out sheet so that we know where we can find you.

In only the autumn and springtier terms you may outside you can to visit The new GCSEs are split into foundation and higher tier ifnot onebe single exam but paper does notsign give out all students another house.

You must be back in house by 6.45pm (6.50pm for 6th Form). the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French,

German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

In the autumn and spring terms—3rd-5th Formers are not allowed out of the house after prep time without specific permission.

New Current grading structure

grading structure

TAXIS 9 is awarded to those pupils achieving what 9 You may not hire a taxi without permission.

The cost of taxis may be put on your school bill if your A* would currently be should collect a taxi slip from Matron. parents agree—you 8 a top A*: perhaps at A around 96%+ 7 Under the updated TELEVISION, COMPUTER GAMES, ETC. structure, the ‘good 6 GOOD PASS (DfE)

B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above You can watch TV from 4.50 pm or 5after your activities on any weekday (except during English prep is a 5, time). which isAt Schools are no boarders longer the weekends can watch TV at any time after their activities have finished on Saturday.

6th AWARDING on the border between C 4 and permission. above = bottom of CTVs and above 4 with assessed may on A*-C Formers watch TV at other times should be switched off at bed time—if a C and a B under the statistics, butlast on one ‘9-4’ in the room please make sure you turn the TVDoff before you leave. TVs are not you are the old system.

3 statistics. allowed in bedrooms.

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F during prep time or after lights You should not be watching DVDs or playing games on your laptop 1 G out.

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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE TIDINESS/BED MAKING Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in You are expected to keep room tidy.

The cleaning ladies are not there to tidy up your mess! You February so that next year’syour timetable can be blocked must make your own bed every morning.

You should change your bedding each week when Matron and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at tells you to! 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 TUTORS about the choices that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options Allwill girls 3rdbased – 5thon Forms are in a tutor group be in made the information supplied on with other girls in the house in the same year. Lower 6ththe girls are able to choose their tutor from one of the house team - we will try to match you to your form. first choice whenever possible.

Once choices have been made, the College reserves thetutor right to any courses for which your there is Your is withdraw responsible for monitoring academic progress as well as your social, cultural and insufficient demand. sporting development. Tutors act as a channel of communication between you, your parents and other staff.

We try to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are Make sure you write all your merits, etc in your student planner as your tutor will check this sometimes oversubscribed andpreps, availability of staffing regularly with you. prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives.

6th form tutors are also responsible for helping you with your university applications.

On the following pages, you will find more information aboutalso eachhelp subject, asthe wellrunning as some useful from Tutors with of theadvice house and in particular they take turns to be ‘on duty’ in the the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon house during the evenings.

Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making theare most Make friends with your tutor - they there to help you! appropriate choices.

VISITORS

You must gain the permission of a member of the housestaff if you wish to bring any guests, other than parents or relatives, onto the estate.

Stephen Badger Headof (Teaching & Learning) • Deputy Members other Houses are welcome as guests on certain days of the week. Guests must be signed in and out. You may only invite one guest into the house at any one time.

• Check the notice board for the days when each of the houses is open for guests.

• Guests should be entertained in the common room and foyer only

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GCSE HouseReforms Life You are responsible for the behaviour of your guests. The contact rule remains in effect (see school •rules).

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 Male visitors (ie dads and brothers) can only wait in the foyer or main common room—please can you candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; make sure that your family know this rule.

• In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; •WEEKENDS 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 On you will be asked by the duty staff as to your weekend arrangements, including to Thursday the relevantmornings Head of Department. the day/time you intend to return to school after the weekend.

Tiering of exams

Fullnew boarders visit friends at weekends if your gains from the all parent/ The GCSEs may are only split into foundation tier and higherHouseparent tier if one single examapproval paper does not give students guardian of the full boarder and from the parent/guardian of the host family.

This approval needs to the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, be given by the end of Friday pm, either by letter, email or by a ‘phone call.

German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

Weekly boarders may stay in house over the weekend by arrangement with the Houseparent and with approval from home.

New Current grading structure grading structure

There is a roll call for all those staying in at 3.30 pm on Saturday afternoon.

9 is awarded to those achieving what 9 must still remember to turn your T-card whenever you leave the Ifpupils you are staying for the weekend you A* would currently House, and signbe out as to your whereabouts.

8 a top A*: perhaps at A around 96%+ guests may be allowed At weekends visiting 7 into the main common room at times other than Undernormal the updated times, if permission is granted from the member of staff on duty. structure, the ‘good 6 GOOD PASS (DfE)

B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above Keep an eye on the notice boards for and make 5 trips and events happening at the weekendsEnglish is a 5, sure whichyou is Schools are noso longer sign up early that you don’t miss out on anything!

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 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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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.

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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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a C and a B under the old system.

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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%+

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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 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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