Heaton Manor School and Sixth Form Year 10 Parents Information evening

1. Heaton Manor School and Sixth Form Year 10 Parents Information evening

2. Claire Smith Deputy Headteacher Welcome to the Year 10 Parents Information Evening

3. Nigel Holmes Assistant Headteacher Director of Upper School

4. Elspeth Dowling Year 10 Learning Co-ordinator

5. Year 10 Parents Information Evening My role is to have the overview of learning for the year group, which means I am responsible for tracking the progress of students, alongside the heads of faculty. Communication Routes: by email or by phone as outlined in the booklet.

6. Year 10 Parents Information Evening • Important Dates for 2012/13 • At the end of every half term you will receive a report card which will show progress, attainment and effort. • Friday 25 January Full Report – outlining progress and appropriate next step targets for each subject • Tuesday 12 March Parents Evening • Wk beginning 25 March Green/Yellow Route Work Experience • Wk beginning 8 July Blue Route Work Experience

7. Lynn Kerr Head of English Faculty

8. GCSE English/English Language

9. Develop reading skills • Reading skills examined: • Infer • Deduce • Analyse • Compare

10. What can I do at home?

11. How to Develop Reading Skills? • Read with your child – develop a reading culture in the house. • Read and discuss the news- BBC news website or a quality paper. Read the sections your child is interested in – even sport. • Encourage your child to read as many different types of texts as they can- magazines, leaflets, books, autobiography.

12. Develop Writing skills • Look at different types of writing with your child, for example texts that inform or explain, or texts that describe or persuade. • Help your child develop the technical accuracy needed in their work – encourage them to avoid the spell checker on the computer and use a dictionary.

13. VLE and English • Homework helps to support and extend skills developed in the classroom. • All homework can be found on the VLE by clicking the ‘HWK’ tab. • Students can also access the ‘Independent Learning Section’ on the English VLE to extend their understanding of the skills needed for the exam. • The ‘Help and Guidance’ section provides students and parents with the outline of the course.

14. Chris Easton Head of Maths Faculty

15. How to Support Your Child to Succeed in Maths • Calculator • MyMaths (login: heaton, password: angle) • Ownership of homework • Period 7 & Practice Exam Questions & Feedback • Belief!

16. Alex Miller Head of Science Faculty

17. Blue Route Pathways Through KS4 2012 B1 Specification and guide to content can be found at http://store.aqa.org.uk/sciencelab/AQA-SCIA-W-SP-14.PDF B1=Biology Unit 1 C1=Chemistry Unit 1 P1=Physics Unit 1 C1 Science A P1 B2 Specification and guide to content can be found at http://store.aqa.org.uk/sciencelab/AQA-ADDSCI-W-SP-14.PDF B2=Biology Unit 2 C2=Chemistry Unit 2 P2=Physics Unit 2 Additional Science C2 P2 B3 Specification and guide to content can be found at http://store.aqa.org.uk/sciencelab/AQA-FURSCI-W-SP.PDF B3=Biology Unit 3 C3=Chemistry Unit 3 P3=Physics Unit 3 Further Science C3 P3

18. How Is The Course Assessed? Science A.  Unit 1: Biology 1. B1 Content. Written paper – 1 hour 60 marks – 25% Structured questions One longer response question assessing Quality of Written Communication in a science context. Unit 2: Chemistry 1. C1 Content. Written paper – 1 hour 60 marks – 25% Structured questions One longer response question assessing Quality of Written Communication in a science context Unit 3: Physics 1. P1 Content. Written paper – 1 hour 60 marks – 25% Structured questions One longer response question assessing Quality of Written Communication in a science context Unit 4: Controlled Assessment. Level 1. Investigative Skills Assignment – 2 written assessments plus one or two lessons for practical work and data processing 50 marks – 25%

19. How Is The Course Assessed? Additional Science.  Unit 1: Biology 1. B2 Content. Written paper – 1 hour 60 marks – 25% Structured questions One longer response question assessing Quality of Written Communication in a science context. Unit 2: Chemistry 1. C2 Content. Written paper – 1 hour 60 marks – 25% Structured questions One longer response question assessing Quality of Written Communication in a science context Unit 3: Physics 1. C2 Content. Written paper – 1 hour 60 marks – 25% Structured questions One longer response question assessing Quality of Written Communication in a science context Unit 4: Controlled Assessment. Level 2. Investigative Skills Assignment – 2 written assessments plus one or two lessons for practical work and data processing 50 marks – 25%

20. How Is The Course Assessed? Further Science. Unit 1: Biology 1. B3 Content. Written paper – 1 hour 60 marks – 25% Structured questions One longer response question assessing Quality of Written Communication in a science context. Unit 2: Chemistry 1. C3 Content. Written paper – 1 hour 60 marks – 25% Structured questions One longer response question assessing Quality of Written Communication in a science context Unit 3: Physics 1. P3 Content. Written paper – 1 hour 60 marks – 25% Structured questions One longer response question assessing Quality of Written Communication in a science context Unit 4: Controlled Assessment. Level 3. Investigative Skills Assignment – 2 written assessments plus one or two lessons for practical work and data processing 50 marks – 25%

21. Year 10 Triple Science Students’ Exams • One exam in each subject at end of Y10 (3 in total). • Science A: B1, C1, P1 separate exams in June 2013. • Additional Science: B2, C2, P2 separate exams in May 2014. • Further Science: B3, C3, P3 separate exams in June 2014. • 3 CAUs to complete: Science A in Y10. Additional Science and Further Science in Year 11. Year 10 Exams Science A Exams June 2013 B1 C1 P1 CAU1 + Year 10

22. Year 10 Triple Science Students’ Exams • Science A: B1, C1, P1 separate exams in June 2013. • Additional Science: B2, C2, P2 separate exams in May 2014. • Further Science: B3, C3, P3 separate exams in June 2014. • 3 CAUs to complete: Science A in Y10. Additional Science and Further Science in Year 11. Year 11 Exams Additional Science Exams May 2014 Further Science Exams June 2014 B2 C2 P2 CAU2 B3 C3 P3 CAU3 + + Year 11 Year 11

23. Y10 Double Science Students’ Exams • November to December CAU preparation and Science A CAU 1 completed. • Additional science taught from January 2013 until Easter when Science A revision • begins. • Science A exams B1, C1, P1 at end of Y10, June 2013. • Additional Science exams B2, C2, P2 at the end of Year 11 in May 2014. • Additional CAU2 will be done in Y11. Additional Science Exams May 2014 Science A Exams June 2013 B1 C1 P1 CAU1 B2 C2 P2 CAU2 + + + + + + Year 10 Year 11

24. What Is Being Taught This Year Year 10 Triple Science Double Science • Biology • Science A Until Christmas • Additional Science After Christmas Until Easter. • Science A Revision From Easter Until June Exams. • Chemistry and Physics • Additional Science and CAU L1 From September until Easter. • Science A Revision From Easter Until June Exams. • 3 Exams Year 10 • B1 C1 P1 June 2013 • 6 Exams Year 11 • B2 C2 P2 and B3 P3 C3 May and June 2014 • Biology, Chemistry and Physics • Science A Until Christmas • Additional Science After Christmas Until Easter. • Science A Revision From Easter Until June Exams. • 3 Exams Year 10 • B1 C1 P1 June 2013 • 3 Exams Year 11 • B2 C2 P2 June 2014

25. What Is Being Taught Next Year Year 11 Triple Science Double Science • Biology, Chemistry and Physics • Additional Science and CAU L2 • 3 Exams Year 11 • B2 C2 P2 • Biology, • Completion of Additional Science content to half term before moving on to Further Science course • Chemistry and Physics • Further Science and CAUs L2 and L3 From September 2013. • 6 Exams Year 11 • B2 C2 P2 May 2014 and B3 P3 C3 June 2014

26. Science A B1.1 Keeping healthy, B1.2 Nerves and hormones, B1.3 The use and abuse of drugs, B1.4 Interdependence and adaptation, B1.5 Energy and biomass in food chains, B1.6 Waste materials from plants and animals, B1.7 Genetic variation and its control, B1.8 Evolution C1.1 The fundamental ideas in chemistry, C1.2 Limestone and building materials, C1.3 Metals and their uses, C1.4 Crude oil and fuels, C1.5 Other useful substances from crude oil, C1.6 Plant oils and their uses, C1.7 Changes in the Earth and its atmosphere P1.1 The transfer of energy by heating processes and the factors that affect the rate at which that energy is transferred, P1.2 Energy and efficiency, P1.3 The usefulness of electrical appliances, P1.4 Methods we use to generate electricity, P1.5 The use of waves for communication and to provide evidence that the universe is expanding

27. Additional Science B2.1 Cells and simple cell transport, B2.2 Tissues, organs and organ systems, B2.3 Photosynthesis, B2.4 Organisms and their environment, B2.5 Proteins – their functions and uses, B2.6 Aerobic and anaerobic respiration, B2.7 Cell division and inheritance, B2.8 Speciation C2.1 Structure and bonding, C2.2 How structure influences the properties and uses of substances, C2.3 Atomic structure, analysis and quantitative chemistry, C2.4 Rates of reaction, C2.5 Exothermic and endothermic reactions, C2.6 Acids, bases and salts, C2.7 Electrolysis P2.1 Forces and their effects, P2.2 The kinetic energy of objects speeding up or slowing down, P2.3 Currents in electrical circuitsevaluate the use of different forms of lighting, in terms of cost and energy efficiency, P2.4 Using mains electricity safely and the power of electrical appliances, P2.5 What happens when radioactive substances decay, and the uses and dangers of their emissions, P2.6 Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion

28. Further Science B3.1 Movement of molecules in and out of cells B3.2 Transport systems in plants and animals B3.3 Homeostasis B3.4 Humans and their environment C3.1 The periodic table C3.2 Water C3.3 Calculating and explaining energy changes C3.4 Further analysis and quantitative chemistry C3.5 The production of ammonia C3.6 Alcohols, carboxylic acids and esters P3.1 Medical applications of physics P3.2 Using physics to make things work P3.3 Keeping things moving

29. Richard Faraday Advanced Skills Teacher

30. Homework @ HMS When I was growing up, my parents told me, 'Finish your dinner. People are starving.' I tell my daughters, 'Finish your homework. People are starving for your job.' Thomas Friedman 3 time Pullitzer prize winning journalist Aspiration Realism

31. Homework gives you the edge – 7 reasons why! Homework teaches students about time management. Homework teaches students how to set priorities Homework gives students another opportunity to review the class material. Homework teaches students that they may have to do things - even when they don’t want to. Homework teaches students how to take responsibility for their part in the educational process. Homework teaches students how to work independently. Homework teaches students the importance of planning, staying organized and taking action.

32. Why do teachers set Homework Consolidate and review learning that has taken place in class Demonstrate understanding of principles from the curriculum Stretch and challenge students to allow them to take the next steps Allow students to engage with the curriculum and see the relevance of the subject

33. Types of Homework • There are many types of homework: a) a focus on content and / or b) a focus on skills e.g. observational, research, analysis etc. • It is not an expectation that all homework will be a written piece of work but, more often than not, that will be the case. • In KS4 a lot of the homework will be revision past exam questions to allow students to improve exam technique whilst revising the content. • In the more vocational courses there will be more of an emphasis on independent research, information gathering that could support the assignments that they must complete in school

34. Where do I find the Homework? Most of the homework will be published on the VLE Homework page

35. How much homework ? • The Homework guidelines have been designed so the students have the recommended amount of homework in line with most recent DfE guidelines from Direct Gov: “The guidelines for secondary school children are: • Years 7 and 8: 45 to 90 minutes per day • Year 9: one to two hours per day • Years 10 and 11: 1.5 to 2.5 hours per day • Your child shouldn’t be expected to spend much longer on homework than the guide times. It doesn’t matter if activities don't take as long as the guide times as long as they are useful. Schools should organise homework carefully so that children aren't asked to do too much on any one day. “

36. How can Parents help? • There are several tips and advice on the VLE homework webpage • Some basic bits of advice include:- • check students planner regularly and ensure they have them when they leave for school • ensure they have a distraction free area to work • encourage them to be proactive in seeking advice • encourage them to plan their time carefully

37. Andrew Holburn E-Learning Manager

38. Supporting Your Child Using The VLE • Access the Student VLE using your Child’s login details

39. Classroom – School Departments • Lesson Resources, Revision Materials, Useful Weblinks, Videos, Internet feeds, Coursework/Controlled Assessment Information….

40. Student Room • Exams information, Work Experience Placement Lists, Online - Ask for Help, Revision Help….

41. Feedback • If you experience any problems with accessing the VLE or have any suggestions/comments then please contact me at school. aholburn@heatonmanor.net

42. Gavin Rule Information Systems Manager

45. The behaviour summary is a total of EVENTS recorded connected to either Praise or Consequence For more information on your child’s behaviour record simply click on the Behaviour tab to the left of the screen

49. Jill Rayson Year 11 Learning Co-ordinator

50. Sue Taylor Head of Careers Education, Advice and Guidance