We are proud to be an inclusive comprehensive school. We understand that young people today have many pressures placed upon them from an early age. Our role is to create a happy, stimulating learning environment that gives every child the confidence and resilience to face these pressures head on. We have high expectations of all of our students. At The Henry Beaufort School there are no limitations to individual success. We acknowledge the fundamental role that we play in the academic and moral education of young people. We celebrate the success of our students at every opportunity and take delight in the buzz and energy around the school site well beyond the official ending of the school day. We do not accept mediocrity or complacency. We understand the challenges that accompany our role as educationalists and we continue to work to find ways to refine and improve our practise. This is underpinned by our aim to be outstanding in everything that we do.
Maths GCSE Grade 4+ 78% English GCSE Grade 4+ 80% English Literature GCSE Grade 4+ 78% Science [A*-C] 76% English, Maths at 4+ and 3 other GCSE s at A*-C 72% 28% of all grades were A/A* 25% of all grades 9-1 were 7-9 [Maths and English] New grade 9 English 4.9% [National: 2.2%] Maths 4.4% [National: 3.5%] Literature 7.7% [National: 3.2%]
The three year trend in results evidences that the school is consistently above the national average for 5 GCSE s including Maths/ English[previously known as the gold standard] We are consistently outperforming schools of a similar size and similar academic profile Our results are significantly above both the Hampshire and national average grades. We have significantly outperformed the new national average for Grade 9 s in Maths, English and English Literature There is no gender gap at GCSE. Boys and girls perform equally as well at GCSE level
YEAR 10
End-of-course examinations only - No controlled assessments or coursework! Assessed by untiered external exam only Students expected to read a wide range of texts 19th, 20th and 21st century All extracts are UNSEEN in exam from all three centuries fiction & non-fiction including literary non-fiction Reading 50% weighting Writing 50% weighting (20% of Writing marks for range of vocabulary and sentence structures, spelling and punctuation) Speaking assessment reported separately. Emphasis on classic literature and substantial whole texts in detail. Shakespeare; 19th century novel; selection of poetry since 1789 Students to maintain a critical style 5% of marks for vocabulary, sentence structures, spelling and punctuation
By now students will have been studying the AQA GCSE English Literature and Language course for 1 year. 2 literature exam texts have been covered in y9: - Macbeth by William Shakespeare - Lord of the Flies by William Golding (Modern Prose) The last text will be covered in y10: - Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson Or A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Or Frankenstein by Mary Shelley As well as: - AQA Poetry Anthology (Cluster 2 Power and Conflict) Students have also studied and been assessed on English Language paper 1 (used for every Data Drop in year 9) Students will study BOTH language papers in y10
Assessment focus AQA LIT Paper 1 Section B (19 th Century novel) AQA Language Paper 1 Time needed Location of Assessment Dates/periods 55 minutes Classroom 1 Lesson Weds 18 th Oct 1h45m Classroom 2 Lessons Mon 29 th Jan -Weds 31 st Jan AQA LANG paper 2 1h45m Sports Hall Y10 Mock Fortnight (Mon 23 rd April to Fri 4th May)- Date TBC AQA LIT paper 1 1h45m Sports Hall Y10 Mock Fortnight (Mon 23rdApril to Fri 4th May)- Date TBC Speaking & Listening Assessment 2 weeks Classroom All Assessments presented and assessed by Friday 6 th July
AQA English Literature: + + + 19 th Century Novel Shakespeare Modern Prose Paper 1 Paper 2 40% 60% Poetry Cluster and unseen poetry
+ 50% 50% Paper 1: Explorations in Creative writing and Reading Paper 2:Writers viewpoints and perspectives
There are 2 different tiers for Maths Higher covers grades 9-4 Foundation covers grades 5-1 Every student will sit 3 exams: Paper 1 80 marks Non- Calculator Paper 2 80 marks Calculator Paper 3 80 marks Calculator
FOUNDATION New content such as : Cumulative Frequency Trigonometry HIGHER New content such as: Venn Diagrams Introduction to Calculus Functions Iterative Formulae
Parent Support on our school website including detailed guides on locking down your child's social media access! 1. http://ourpact.com/ 2. https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/ 3. http://replyasap.co.uk/ 4. https://www.meetwo.co.uk/
Go to the website Easyfundraising.org.uk Register your support for our cause: 'Search for a retailer and select 'go shopping' If your chosen retailer is registered (and most are) the retailer will make a donation to our cause usually based on a percentage of your purchase Sometimes the individual donations may only be a few pence. Don t be put off they all add up. So far we have raised over 600 in donations from Easy Fundraising We currently have 65 members registered to donate to our cause
What is pupil premium? How do I apply? If parents complete a form and send it in to school, we can check their eligibility on the Hampshire Catering website. It will give an immediate answer and if it s a yes the Free School Meal markers can be applied in SIMS. If it s no then we will write to parents for further proof of their eligibility. What is the criteria? Income Support Income-based Jobseeker s Allowance Income-related Employment Support Allowance Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 Child Tax Credit, provided they are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual income, as assessed by HM Revenue and Customs, that does not exceed 16,190 Guarantee element of State Pension Credit What if my circumstances change? Hampshire Catering Service use the parents National Insurance Number to check eligibility, so when personal circumstances change a warning appears on the HCS printout the school receives daily. Once this happens a new form is sent to the parent asking for proof of their eligibility. Normally a student will remain on FSM for a further 6 weeks pending a new application. How can it help my child? Revision guides Trips Meals Tuition It s a good idea for the application to be renewed each year as this helps to keep school records up to date.
App Updating and re-registering Keeping us informed of changes Parentmail
Everybody else is allowed to
It is reasonable to expect to be able to follow/friend your child on social media.
It is reasonable to expect to be kept informed about where your child is and who they are with. It is reasonable to expect to be able to contact them - if not immediately, within a reasonable period.
If your child is proposing to spend time with a friend - particularly over night - it is reasonable to make contact with the parents of the friend and make sure they have your contact details too.
If children are at a party it is reasonable to expect there to be adult supervision and for the activities to be age appropriate.
It is reasonable to put limits on the amount of time that your child spends on gaming/social media. It is also reasonable to make this conditional on the completion of other less appealing activities.
Academic Matter Class teacher Pastoral Matter Vertical Tutor (email on school website) Academic Leader HOY HOY- can direct to SLT link Pastoral Assistant Head, Mr Applin alice.harlan@staff.beaufort.hants.sch.uk
Work Experience Mrs Hill
Provides an experience of what it s like to work & be part of the workforce. Different experience to being in school Increases employability May help to confirm future career plans Improves understanding of enterprise & business structures Most schools no longer offer work experience due to costs, organisation & staffing
Increasing demands on curriculum time Smoother transition into work experience sadly some placements were lost over the summer holidays and some of our more vulnerable students found the time delay difficult to manage. No controlled assessments or NEAs at this time of year.
Anything within reason-some placements are unsuitable for under 16s. risky work placements, e.g. food, animals, vehicles will require additional checks Can go out of Hampshire, but we are unable to carry out Health & Safety checks out of the county and therefore parents need to take full responsibility for these placements. No splitting between different placements Cannot be paid No unsociable hours
Database in school for students to use. No direct IBM applications this year. Often the best links are those from families & friends however, ensure this is an experience of work which takes students out of their familiar environment. Encourage your child to take an active part in finding their own placement don t do it for them!
Hand in to school reception no later than Monday 8 th January Please ensure the email address is clear & complete Placements cannot be authorised without valid Employer s Liability Insurance
We arrange Health & Safety checks through Hampshire County Council. The school pays for the 40 cost per student. We will contact you with details of the outcome of the checks when we receive it. We will contact the employer to confirm the placement for your child, but the student is expected to make contact too - thanking them for the opportunity & establishing further details
Students make their own way to and from work. Students & employer fill in work experience log book A member of Henry Beaufort staff will be allocated to each student this member of staff will contact the employer & where possible arrange a visit to see the student & supervisor in the workplace If the student is ill or unable to attend work, the employer and the school must be informed If there is a problem with the placement, please contact the school (details in log book) Students should thank employer at the end of the week, e.g. card/letter
Evaluation & feedback at school. Log book and any work experience letters, certificates & references are put into Record of Achievement folders ready for college/apprenticeship interviews in Year 11. Please be prepared to see a difference in your child following work experience it does wonders for maturity, confidence and an appreciation of you as working people. Any questions? Please ask Mrs Hill
September 25th September 27th September 28th October 20 th -23rd December 1st February 27th April 23rd to May 4th June 22 nd July 3rd 9th to 13th July July 19th INSET Careers Fair Battlefield Trip Meeting Battlefields Trip INSET Year 10 Progress Evening Y10 Exams INSET Y10 Enrichment Reward Work Experience Celebration Assembly