Year 10 Parent / Carer Information Evening Booklet February 2024 by Schudio

Welcome!

Firstly, thank you!

What is the purpose of today’s evening?

• Introduce key staff

• Overview for the remainder of Y10

• Mock Exam Window

• Preparation for Mocks

• Work Experience

• Post-16 options and next steps

Introductions

10Clougha – Ms Towner

10Halton – Mr Cheesbrough

10Lune – Dr Birdsall

10Storey – Mrs O’Hare

Head of Year 10 – Mr Clark

Ms Lilley – Assistant Headteacher

Mrs Worsley – Assistant Headteacher

What is ‘Key Stage’ Four study and how does it differ?

• Academic demands both in the classroom and at home

• Homework and revision

• Independence

• Examinations and qualifications

What are the expectations of my child in school?

• Prepared for their learning with the correct equipment and a school bag

• Commitment to their learning – both in school and at home

• GCSE and BTEC study

• Attendance at school and in lessons

How is Key Stage Four ‘graded’?

• GCSE – Grade 1 to Grade 9

• Minimum Grade 4 in both English Language and Maths for next steps

• Check entry requirements for post-16 study so pupils know what they need to achieve

S e p t e m b e r 4 t h

S e p t e m b e r 1 1 t h

S e p t e m b e r 1 8 t h

S e p t e m b e r 2 5 t h

O c t o b e r 2 n d

O c t o b e r 9 t h

O c t o b e r 1 6 t h

H a lft e r m

O c t o b e r 3 0 t h

N o v e m b e r 6 t h

Year 10 Timeline 2023-24: Key events

DC1 grades

Parent Information

Evening 1

N o v e m b e r 1 3 t h

N o v e m b e r 2 0 t h

N o v e m b e r 2 7 t h

D e c e m b e r 4 t h

D e c e m b e r 1 1 t h

D e c e m b e r 1 8 t h

Ch rist ma s

J a n u a r y 8 t h

J a n u a r y 1 5 t h

J a n u a r y 2 2 n d

J a n u a r y 2 9 t h

F e b r u a r y 5 t h

H a lft e r m

F e b r u a r y 1 9 t h

F e b r u a r y 2 6 t h

M a r c h 4 t h

M a r c h 1 1 t h

M a r c h 1 8 t h

M a r c h 2 5 t h

DC2 grades

Progress evening 16:00 –19:00

Work Experience

DC3 grades

Parent Information

Evening 2

E as ter

1 5 t h A p r i l

A pr il 2 2 n d

A p r il 2 9 t h

M a y 6 t h

M a y 1 3 t h

M a y 2 0 t h

M a y 2 7 t h

H a lft e r m

J u n e 3 r d

J u n e 1 0 t h

J u n e 1 7 t h

J u n e 2 4 th

J u l y 1 st

J u l y 8 th

J u l y 1 5 th

Mock exams

Mock grades home

Overview for Y10:

• Over halfway through Y10

• Seven school weeks left until Y10 mock examinations

• Nine school weeks left until Y10 work experience

• Nineteen school weeks left of Y10

So what does this mean?

What’s the purpose of mock examinations?

• Experience of sitting terminal examinations

• Gives your child a GCSE or BTEC grade

• Allows your child to see what they do understand and what they need further help with

• Allows your child’s teacher to assess their progress and determine next steps

How can I support my child with their mock preparation?

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• Technology • Rewards • Revision

• Study space

Routine

Why is revision so important?

How to revise:

1) Take regular breaks

2) Break down information

3) Practice

How can I support at home?

How can I support at home?

How can I support at home?

How can I support at home?

YEAR 10 WORK EXPERIENCE

13 May – 17 May 2024

Placement dates: 13th May – 17th May 2024

1. Research and discuss your child's placement with them.

2. Ensure your child has an email address for you to enter into the initial form.

3. Suuport your child with logging the placement on Unifrog

ALL PLACEMENTS SHOULD BE FINALISED by 19th

April 2024

Possible local placements

3-1-5 Health Club Gregson Community Centre Morecambe Bay Primary School

Barnardo's Charity Shop Hanging Basket Mucky-Pups Pre-school

Bowkers

ICT Reverse Asset Management Neuro Drop-in Centre

Castle View Primary Jo and Cass Optimum RX Lens Specialists

CEX Keith Dawson Auto Repairs Relic Plastics

Christ Church Primary LCC Parking Services Scope Charity Shop

Dallas Road Primary Lancaster City Museums Scotforth Primary School

Ellel St Johns Primary Lancaster Road Primary St John's Hospice Shop

Ethel and Em Mini-Munchkins The Dukes Theatre

The Salvation Army Shop The Sands Nursing Home University of Cumbria Pre-school

University of Cumbria Sports Complex Waterhouse Social Link-Up Morecambe

Bowerham Kids Club Pouts and Crowns

Lancaster House Hotel Holiday Inn

TCL Developments (Construction)

Introduction to Parents:

The Unifrog tools

Access all tools on Unifrog to learn what options are available, access good quality information, and search for opportunities to support your child.

Exploring pathways

Careers library

Subjects library

Know-how library

MOOC

Personality profile

Interests profile

Read, Watch, Listen

Webinars

Recording what you’ve done

Activities

Competencies

Interactions

Searching for opportunities

UK universities

US universities

European universities

Oxbridge

Canadian universities

Asian universities

Australasian universities

ME and African universities

Irish universities

Special Opportunities

Events

Drafting application materials

UK Personal Statement

Classes

Subject References

CV / Resumé

Writing tool

Common App Essay

US recommenders

Notes for Reference writers

Making applications

Post 18 Intentions

Locker

Applications list

Careers Library

• Over 1000 career profiles

• Presents information from a range of sources, including local and national LMI

• Includes qualifications and skills needed, interviews with industry professionals and labour market information

• Explores progression opportunities and what a working week really looks

UK Universities

• Students can enter subject of interest and projected grades to see all relevant university courses available in the UK

• Rank and filter opportunities by factors like hours of lectures, price of accommodation and graduate job rates

• Get direct links to university information pages, with impartial information on courses and institutions

• Save unlimited shortlists to refer back to later

Apprenticeships

• Students can find live apprenticeship vacancies

• Vacancies are updated daily

• Rank and filter opportunities by factors like distance from home, weekly wage and application deadlines

• Direct link to the ‘apply’ page

• Each apprenticeship vacancy includes practical information about the opportunity, employer and training

• Save unlimited shortlists to refer back to later

Using Unifrog for Work Experience (placements)

https://www.unifrog.org/teacher/resources/sort/know-how-how-to-use-th e-placements-tool

Your Opportunities - What’s Available?

A-LEVELS APPRENTICESHIPS

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL COURSES

T-LEVELS

ADD AN A-LEEL TO A PROFESSIONAL OR TECHNICAL COURSE

Local provision – 6th Form

Institution

Courses available

Ripley St. Thomas Sixth Form A Levels

Morecambe Bay Academy A Levels and Level 3 Vocational Courses

Our Lady’s Catholic College Level 2 and 3 courses including A Levels and Vocational Courses

Entry Requirements

Lancaster Royal Grammar School A Levels

Lancaster Girl’s Grammar School A Levels

5 Grade 5s at GCSE including Grade 5 in English Language

5 grade 4s at GCSE

5 GCSE or equivalent passes at Grade 4 or higher (to include at least ONE Grade 4 or higher in English and Maths)

6 grade 6s or better in the GCSE examinations plus a minimum of grade 5 in both English Language and Mathematics

5 GCSEs at Grade 6 or equivalent. English Language and Maths at Grade 4 as a minimum.

Local Provision - colleges

Lancaster and Morecambe College Apprenticeships

BTEC Courses Foundation Learning

Kendal College

A Levels Apprenticeships

T Levels

Myerscough College Apprenticeships

BTEC Courses Foundation Learning

Preston College Apprenticeships

BTEC Courses

Foundation Learning

Cardinal Newman College

A Levels

BTEC Courses Foundation Learning

T Levels