Foreword Mr Sykes

This booklet outlines the curriculum that your child will be studying this year in each subject. This will allow you to further support them in their studies at home. Of course, if you have any concerns or questions, do please contact your child’s tutor. Year 11 is of course a crucial year for all our pupils. Not only will they be preparing for important external examinations, they will also be making choices for Sixth Form study, which in turn will influence their choice of university course. Pupils will need to be self-reflective and independent minded so that they not only know fully what is required by the awarding bodies, but also where they are in most need of additional practice, support or revision. The Year 11 pupils will receive regular formative feedback from their teacher and it is important that each time they reflect on this feedback, respond and improve. In addition, there are key moments such as the Year 11 Mock Examinations in January, where detailed feedback will be provided to both the pupils and parents about progress and areas to improve upon. Please encourage your child to take responsibility for his learning, and crucially, to ask for help or support when needed.

One key area of Parental support and monitoring is regarding coursework or practical elements of a course (e.g. Art, Computing, Design Engineering, Drama, Music, Sports Science etc.). Several subjects require pupils to complete coursework and submit material throughout the year. It is vital that these pieces are completed on time and to the best of the pupils’ abilities. Coursework or practical elements of a course should be a boost to a pupil’s mark. In the second half of the Autumn Term, pupils will be asked to choose their A Level subjects for study in the Sixth Form. These are crucial decisions which can influence university courses and study. There will be a lot of information provided to both pupils and their parents. It is also important to remember that your child’s tutor and their teachers have been through this process many times previously so do use their wealth of expertise and advice in helping your child make their choices. There is a suggested further reading list at the bottom of each Curriculum summary: these are provided as an indication of what pupils might like to read if they wish to extend their knowledge further still. As you will see from this curriculum booklet, the Year 11 programme of study is full and enriching. In addition, there are more activities and interests to be explored. I wish all the pupils every success this year and look forward to seeing you at the Year 11 Parents’ evening.

Mr Robert Sykes Deputy Head Academic