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SUPPORTING GCSE STUDENTS SUCCESSFULLYMRS C BOWLEY, PROGRESS LEADER Y10/Y11
TUESDAY 21 APRIL 2015
The purpose of this evening• ‘What parents do is more important for
children…than parental occupation, education or income’. (DCSF 2008)
• ‘Parental support is eight times more important than social class….parental involvement can mean the difference between an A* and an ‘also-ran’ at GCSE’. (TES, Oct’03)
A challenging time ahead….
• Study leave from 11May• Transition of school routines and structure • Being organised and prepared during exam
period (12May-22June)• Maintaining effort and motivation levels• Tension and stress for students and family
So what can you do as a parent?
At home, provide:• a quiet space and a ‘workbox’• Make their exam timetable visible• Easy, nutritious snacks, drinks and meals to sustain
energy (water improves concentration up to 70% more than caffeine)
• a listening ear, a comforting shoulder• Rules and routines• Praise, rewards and sanctions
So what does good revision look like?Successful revision involves:
• Making a plan that is achievable and sustainable• Having clear goals about what will be achieved by the end of each
study period• Reducing the information to a series of key-points which can be
expanded in response to an exam question• Re-visiting this condensed work on the day of the exam, the night
before, a week before and within a month of the exam (THIS REALLY WORKS!)
• Using revision guides (so long as they are current and relevant)• Testing your knowledge and understanding (verbal & written)• Using a clock to ensure a regimented balance between study and down-time• Making a note of topics that you struggle with so you can seek help later
BeforeEncourage :-
• Revision Planning (DO something with an output/know dates of exams and course-work deadlines)
• Extra, sustained effort in class, with homework and coursework• Organisation of files and equipment• Attendance of After School sessions• Discussions between student and teacher or other support staff
as necessary (e.g. tutor, SENCO, Chaplain, School Nurse, Careers Adviser, Mentor, PAL)
• Established routines (breakfast, relaxation and bed-time)• Regular conversations about what’s been achieved, what’s
ahead, how they are feeling but agree when in advance
DuringMonitor and support by :-• Removing Distractions• Stick to the plan for Revision• Maintaining routines (study and break-times)• Having conversations about what’s been achieved,
what’s ahead, how they are feeling• Providing short and long-term incentives• Getting involved in revision tasks• Choosing your battles – aim for balance• Praying with and for our children
AfterPraise and reward :-• Congratulate them on sustaining their efforts• Fulfil on any promised incentives!• Allow them to choose how they will relax• Talk about the future• Be around to celebrate/pick up the pieces on
Results Day (Thursday 20 August)
After School Sessions Apr/MayThe library will be also open to all students for quiet study after school until 4.15 each day Laptops will be available
Session, Room and Teacher
Monday Tuesday Thursday
A and D Room 10 Product Design, Electronic Products,
GraphicsControlled Assessment
Art Room 7 LJ Art and Design
Music Room DQ Music theory and composition
English CC Open session until 5pm Open Session will run until 5.00
Open session until 5pm
Geography Room 21 Subject surgery History Room 22 Subject surgery
Maths Foundation Level Room 30
Higher Level Room 26
Science VK Science Revision ICT* ICT and Business Studies
Year 10 and 11 Afterschool Revision and Study SessionsTerm 5All sessions will run until 4.30 unless stated*There is also a Tues lunchtime session for ICT
Additional Ideas and Support
Please see Mrs Emery to purchase a recommended guide at £3.00 each:
GCSE’s – What can a parent do? 101 tips to ensure success
Websites: S-cool; Revisionworld.co.uk; gcseguide.co.uk; childline.org.uk (Examstress line 0800 11111); familylives.org.uk
Question Time