New Parents’ Welcome Evening 11 th September 2014

1. New Parents’ Welcome Evening 11th September 2014 • Student Welfare (Anti-Bullying/ Safeguarding / E Safety) • School’s Approach to Learning • Cheese & Wine(Dining Room)

2. Ofsted (July 2013) ‘The behaviour and safety of students are outstanding’ ‘Students are kind, helpful and respectful towards one another. They say that bullying, in any form, is simply not tolerated, either by staff or by the students themselves, and that they are committed to ‘looking after each other’ ‘Students have a very secure awareness of how to keep themselves safe. They say that they feel completely safe in school. Staff provide high quality care and support for all those who need it’

3. Anti-Bullying The school’s anti-bullying policy: • We are a ‘telling’ school? What are our responsibilities? • It is compulsory for schools to have measures in place to encourage good behaviour and respect for others on the part of pupils, and to prevent all forms of bullying. bullyinghelp@pershore.worcs.sch.uk

4. Government guidance ‘Let’s fight it together’ (DfE DVD and resource pack)

5. Safeguarding at PHS Who is on the premises? Is your child here? Where does your child go for help? What if we can’t help? PSHE at PHS!

6. If you feel that you and/or your children need some additional support, please contact one of the following: House Team – Academic and/or Pastoral issues Safeguarding Team – issues concerning emotional or physical health Lead – Sandy Poulton Deputies – Zoe Budding, Anna Cookson, Gayle McPherson Early Help Hub – support is available for a wide range of issues Telephone – 01905 552388 Opportunities for support:

7. Opportunities we can offer: • For your child to see the School Nurse • For your child to have a Pastoral Mentor • Specialist Counselling – for students and/or parents • Family Support Drop in sessions • Early Help Notification You can request any of the support through the House Teams or the Safeguarding Team, or we might contact you.

8. Pupil Premium Grant • Whole school teaching and learning • Revision and study materials • English, Maths and Science help • Homework room • IAG and literacy co-ordinators • Reward trips • Extra-curricular activities • Pastoral support • Equipment/uniform • Educational trips

9. E (Online) Safety What your child is doing online? Socialising Under 13s and Facebook Gaming Talking to people Sharing Searching for content Mobile Phone Use

10. E (Online) Safety Conversation Starters Teaching / Agreeing / Video clips Risks a child might face Cyberbullying / Grooming / Inappropriate websites / Losing control of data / Online reputation / Overuse & Addiction / Hacking

11. E (Online) Safety CEOP – Child Exploitation and Online Protection Agency Parents’ and Carers’ Guide Keeping up with the Joneses Age related information sites (11-16 year olds) Thinkuknow?

12. E (Online) Safety Students can report any concerns via: www.thinkuknow.co.uk/11-16 Parents/Carers can find more information at: www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents Other examples (Facebook safety): http://www.connectsafely.org/pdfs/fbparents.pdf

13. School’s approach to learning We would like students who are…

14. Lesson Methods and Structures‘The Learning Cycle’

15. Assessment • Involvement of Students(self and peer assessment) • Use of Mark Schemes (Levels) • Formative Assessment (Effort; Attainment; WWW; EBI; My Response) • Progress Check Summary (Targets)

16. Assessment • Wednesday 5th November 2014: Progress Check issued • Tuesday 3rd March 2015: Progress Check issued • Friday 26th June 2015: Year 8 Reports issued

17. Assessment • Wednesday 28thJanuary 2015 (4.30 – 7.00pm): Year 8 (Invited) Parents Evening • w/b Tuesday 5th May 2015: Year 8 Examination Week • Tuesday 30th June 2015: House Parent-Tutor Evenings

18. Homework • Effort Grades: A Outstanding Effort B Very Good Effort C Good Effort D Unsatisfactory Effort E Poor Effort • Smaller, frequent learning tasks linked to particular subject lessons • Longer extended learning tasks (ELTs) for completion over a half term. 

19. Learn2 - What is it? Learn2 based around the 5Rs • don’t think things through (reasoning) • give up easily (resilient) • don’t know how to find things out (resourceful) • blame others for their failings (responsibility) • make the same mistakes (reflective)

20. Learn2 - What is it? A successful, resilient learner will: • persist with challenges and never give up • always have a positive attitude and cope with setbacks • stay involved and not be easily be distracted • set themselves targets and keep practising until they are achieved

21. Learn2 What does the curriculum look like?

22. Supporting Home Learning • ‘Learning’ Conversations (5Rs?) • Healthy Body, Healthy Mind • Learning Environment • Motivation

23. Learning Conversations What did you do today? vs What did you learn today?

24. Motivation School Based Reward Programmes • ePraise Points • Commendation (5 points) • Outstanding Achievement Award (10 points) • Bronze/Silver/Gold Award (KS3 only) Support available within School • Tutor • Subject Teachers • Head of House

25. Pershore High Schools Reward System Our rewards system aims to:Encourage positive behavioursCelebrate successIncrease achievementProvide motivationReward students who participate

26. How does the Rewards System work? Every lesson & tutor students earn a point Points mean prizes, exchange for rewards in the shop Recognition, emails home for Milestones (points levels) Achievement, Effort, Participation, Community & being a Good Student rewarded Individual students choose what to do with their points See who has awarded them points, the shop, league tables and more on the ePraise website Excel, help the House & get the rewards students deserve.

27. How can parents login to ePraise? • Instructions are in the Student Planner: • Go to epraise.co.uk • Click login • Search for Pershore High • Select ‘Parents’ tab • Enter your email • Press Login/register • Follow instructions

28. What can parents see in ePraise? •See how your child/children are doing •Receive notifications when they reach milestones •Find out what rewards are on offer at the school •See overview of whole House competition

29. Speed Dating Event! Year 10 Careers Event: Weds 22nd October – 8.40am-11.30am • Awareness of different career options • Volunteers to have 10 short (10 minute) conversations (max 3 students per conversation) • Discuss a current or previous job role • Please sign up at the back of the Hall • Please sign up and our Careers Adviser, Helen Airdrie, will be in touch with more details. Alternatively you can contact her on hca@pershore.worcs.sch.uk

30. New Parents’ Welcome Evening 11th September 2014 Friends of PHS Sara Stanton Susan Williams

31. Friends of PHS • Tuesday 16th September - 5 pm – M1 Friends (PTA) planning meeting • Tuesday 21st October – 6.30 pm -Training Room - Friends AGM – (followed by the first Parent Panel at 7.00 pm)