School House Handbook

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Contents Choosing the right subjects at GCSE

01

GCSE Reforms

02

Careers

04

Careers Development Programme

06

CORE SUBJECTS English

08

Mathematics

09

Modern Foreign Languages

10

The Sciences

12

OPTION SUBJECTS Humanities Classical Civilisation

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Latin

17

Geography

18

History

19

OTHER OPTIONS Art and Design – Fine Art

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Art and Design – 3-Dimensional Design

21

Computer Science

21

Design & Technology – Resistant Materials

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Design & Technology – Textiles

25

Drama

26

Music

27

PE

28

Religious Studies

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Choosing the right subjects for GCSE Welcome to School House!

We hope that this booklet will tell you everything that you need

By the end of this term, your son/daughter must make some decisions about the subjects that they will be studying to know about life in School House. for GCSE.

We are sure you will settle in quickly and know all the routines

There is a wide range of subject choices available to ensure that all pupils can select the ‘best fit’ for them, and teachers, before too long. If you are not sure about something please just tutors and house staff are always available to guide pupils in their decisions. As you make these decisions, you should be ask a member of staff or another boy in the House—we are all aware of their long-term implications by reading the guidance in the Careers section on page 6.

Subject Options Core Subjects English

2 GCSEs • English Language • English Literature

Mathematics

1 GCSE

Modern Foreign Language

1 GCSE from • French • German • Spanish

here to help.

Read the notice boards every day so that you do not miss out on anything

Beyond these core subjects, pupils are required to choose from the following to complete of 10 Make sure you subjects are familiar with the College rules the andtotal House GCSEs, or what 9 withis a Private Study been rules so that you know allowed andoption what ifisthis nothas allowed discussed and agreed:

Most of all… work hard and have fun!

Option Subjects Art

A second language can be chosen from the optional subjects below

Science

A Humanity

Biology, Chemistry, Physics taught either as • 2 GCSEs (Double Science) • 3 GCSEs (Separate Sciences) 1 GCSE from • Classical Civilisation • Latin • Geography • History • Religious Studies

House address:

• Fine Art or 3 Dimensional Studies Computer Science School House

Lord Wandsworth College Design & Technology Long Sutton, Hook, Hampshire • Resistant Materials or Textiles RG29 1TF

Classical Civilisation House telephone number Drama 01256 860298 French

Houseparent email Geography

fisherr@lordwandsworth.org

German

History Houseparent mobile Latin 07437015836 Music

Matrons’ email schmatron@lordwandsworth.org

P.E.

Religious Studies

Spanish THE DOOR CODE ON YOUR ARRIVAL YOU WILL A second humanity can be chosen from the BE GIVEN optional subjects in the column theVITAL right.

ITonIS THAT YOU DON’T GIVE THIS CODE TO ANYONE 3 01

Choosing the right subjects for GCSE Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add any supporting comments on both initial and final option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly about the choices that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options will be made based on the information supplied on the form.

Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand.

We try to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives.

On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as well as some useful advice from the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the most appropriate choices.

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

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GCSE Reforms Daily Routine Monday to Friday • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure;

7.00-7.30 am

Time to get up and about—you must wake yourself up!

• 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 candidate willboys be ‘ingather the top in 20% of those achieving 7-9 inroll thecall subject’; 8.20 am is that theyAll Common Room forgrades morning and announcements.

On a Monday morning we House Assembly afterthan roll previously; call at 08:20 too.

• In every subject, the content is more demanding andhave the assessment more rigorous

Monday to exam.

Friday: • The assessment will be mainly by In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak 8.35 am Assembly or Tutor Session according to daily timetable to the relevant Head of Department.

9.00 am Tiering of exams

First lesson of the day

10.45 Break foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students The newam GCSEs are only split into the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, 12.50-1.50 pm Lunch German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

3.45 pm

End of lessons

4.00 pm

Activity sessions start New

5.00 pm

grading structure

Current grading structure

End of the school working day for pupils attending Activity Session 1.

9 is awarded to thoseEnd of the school working day for pupils attending Activity Session 2.

6.00pm pupils achieving what 9 they are encouraged to stay for would currently be Day pupils may leave at these times although A* 8 a top A*: perhaps at tea and evening activities including prep. (Occasional evening enrichment events A On the rare occasion that day are compulsory 7 for all of a particular year group). around 96%+ Under the updated pupils have no further school commitments or activity sessions, they may leave at structure, the ‘good 6 4.00pm.

GOOD PASS (DfE) B pass’ for Maths and English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of CRegister and above assessed 6.50 pmon A*-C All boys back in 4the House after tea. for prep with duty a Ctutor. and a B under the statistics, but on ‘9-4’ D old system.

3 7.00 pm Start of prep statistics.

6.00-6.50 pm

Tea

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5 and above = top of C and above

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Choosing the right subjects for GCSE Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add any supporting comments on both initial and final option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly about the choices that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options will be made based on the information supplied on the form.

Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand.

We try to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives.

On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as well as some useful advice from the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the most appropriate choices.

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

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GCSE Reforms Daily Routine WHAT TO WEAR should wearare your school LWC during the school working day, so until •You All GCSE subjects nowfull graded anduniform assessedor using thesports new 9-1kit structure; 4.00pm or the end of your activities (whatever is later).

• 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9

candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; The dress code for tea is ‘relaxed’ BUT please do not wear dirty kit. You will be sent back to your •boarding In every subject, more and the assessment more rigorous than previously; housethe tocontent changeis if youdemanding do.

• The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will Exeats Terms be usedand onlyHalf where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak Ittoisthe also worth remembering College finishes at 4.00pm (or after your activity) on exeat or half terms. relevant Head of Department.

Tiering of exams The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students Saturday the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

8.45—9.15 am

Breakfast

9.15 am

Latest time to register

9.30 am

Activity

11.30 am

End of Saturday School

New grading structure

Current grading structure

9 is awarded to those pupils achieving whatLunch 9 12.00 pm would currently be 8 Afternoon a top A*: perhaps at Sports Fixtures around 96%+ 7

6 Schools are no longer assessed on A*-C statistics, but on ‘9-4’ statistics.

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A* A GOOD PASS (DfE) 5 and above = top of C and above

AWARDING 4 and above = bottom of C and above

B C D E F G U

Under the updated structure, the ‘good pass’ for Maths and English is a 5, which is on the border between a C and a B under the old system.

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Choosing the right subjects for GCSE Daily Routine EVENING ROUTINE Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in

Activities run at year’s any time in thecan evenings between 4.00pm and 9.00pm. These may be academic, Februarymay so that next timetable be blocked cultural or sporting.

These are voluntary, but pupils (including day pupils) will be expected to attend and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at some specified compulsory enrichment or school events, and are expected to attend rehearsals, etc. the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add to any which they are committed. supporting comments on both initial and final option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly You maythe bechoices collected at any time in the evening, about that have been made.

Once the final but you must sign out and turn your T Card before you leave. options form is submitted, the allocation of options will be made based on the information supplied on the form.

6.50 pm

Registration in House with the duty tutor

Once choices have been made, the College reserves 7.00-9.00 Quiet time infor House which the right topm withdraw any courses which in there is prep is to be completed. insufficient demand.

9.30 pm 3rd Form should be in rooms ready for bed with a book to read We try to accommodate all subject choices within 3rd Form lights out the prescribed framework. However, subjects are 4th Form should be in rooms ready for bed with a book to read sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents classes.

If this is theout case, we will 9.50 pm additional 4th Form lights contact you to discuss 5thalternatives.

Form should be in rooms ready for bed with a book to read

9.40 pm

On the willlights find more 10.10 pmfollowing pages, 5th you Form out information about each subject, 6th as well as some useful advice Form must be back infrom house the Head of CareersExternal and Higher Education, Sharon doors are locked.

Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the

10.30 pmfactors involved 6th Form should be in their own rooms and be quiet various in making the most appropriate choices.

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

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GCSE HouseReforms Life ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure; If you are unable to be in school for any reason, your parents should phone the boarding house by 0820 • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 to let us know. candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’;

•Apart In every subject, the content is more demanding the assessment rigorousto than from special occasions (e.g. a family and wedding), you aremore expected be previously; in College throughout the term.

• The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak Requests for leave absence from lessons must be put in writing by your parents to the Headmaster. to the relevant Head of of Department.

The exception to this is an appointment to the dentist, physio etc. where a telephone call to Mr Fisher Tiering is ok. of exams new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students The If the request to involves missing an afternoon activity/sport is YOUR responsibility obtain French, the opportunity show their knowledge and abilities.

Consequently,itexams are tiered in Biology,to Chemistry, permission to be absent from the member of staff who runs the activity that you will miss.

German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

If you have been ill and need to be ‘off games’ on your return, please bring in an explanatory note from your parents/guardian with you.

New Current grading structure grading structure

CARS 9 is awarded to those pupilsthe achieving what 9 6th Formers may be allowed to drive their cars to school if they From Summer Term of Lower 6th, would currently be permission by the Senior Deputy Headmaster.A*Permission forms are available from have been granted 8 a top A*: perhaps the School Officeator are on the VLE. A around 96%+ 7 Under the updated You may not travel in a car driven by another pupil unless we have received written or emailed structure, the ‘good 6 parents GOOD permission for you to do so from your andPASS also(DfE) the parents the car so that B of the driver of pass’ for Maths and all 5 and above = top of C and above parties are aware.

5 English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom C and above assessed on A*-C Your parents must give permission 4 in order for you to oftravel with the parents or friend ofaanother pupil. a C and B under the statistics, buthanded on ‘9-4’ in and locked safely in Matron’s office until you Keys will be need to return home.

Parking is D old system.

3 statistics. in Main College car park, NOT outside School House. available E 2

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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE COMPUTERS/EMAIL Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in The House so computers are for academic work only.

February that next year’s timetable can be blocked and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at Please doofnot withis any of the computer the end thistamper term. There the opportunity to add settings – if there is a problem please report it to a member of staff. any supporting comments on both initial and final option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly Save your onthat to the network/OneDrive - you will then be able to pick it up on any about thework choices haveschool been made.

Once the final computer in school, including BYOD and at home. options form is submitted, the allocation of options will be made based on the information supplied on You may bring your own laptop to school (indeed 3rd form must have their device in school) but it is the form. your responsibility and you will need to look after it. haveexpensive, been made, please the College reserves InkOnce and choices paper are do not waste them by printing out unnecessary stuff. the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand.

Access to your email address and the College network:

We try to accommodate all subject choices within Your for the school network willare be your surname followed by your first initial. e.g. Joe Smith theusername prescribed framework.

However, subjects = smithj. sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will First and second initials are used in cases where the username is already in use by another pupil or contact you to discuss alternatives. staff member. e.g James Smith = smithja On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as given well asasome useful advice from Houseparents will be list of usernames and passwords for all students for the start of the the Head of Careers and Higher Education, academic year by the IT Support Office.Sharon Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various involved making the most When youfactors first arrive at inthe College, in order to access the system you need to log onto a school appropriate choices. computer. There are computers in House, the library and the ICT rooms for you to use.

1. Log in using your username and the password given to you by IT Support 2. You will now need to set your own password (Please note the criteria below for setting your password).

Stephen Badger You will be asked to enter the ‘old’ password (the one given to you by your Houseparent) in the top box. Then enter a password of your choice in the ‘new’ password box Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning) and again in the ‘confirm’ box.

3. Passwords must not contain any part of your user name. They should be at least six characters

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GCSE HouseReforms Life long, there must be at least one CAPITAL letter and 1 number.

•4.

All GCSE subjects are nowpassword graded andyou assessed using the IT new 9-1 structure; If you forget your can contact Support for help.

• 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 5. The College has a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) facility. Please refer to the College VLE for candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’;

instructions on how to connect your device.

• In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously;

6. You will also be issued with a Printer/Copier PIN by the IT Office via your Houseparent. You will

• The assessment will printers be mainlyand by exam.

In somethat subjects as Drama Art, other types of assessment will need this for all copiers havesuch a touch pad and attached. be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak to the relevant Head of Department.

Tiering of exams

DO NOT GIVE ANYONE ELSE YOUR PASSWORD

The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, DAY PUPILS German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

There are a few things which have relevance mainly to day pupils:

New Current gradingand structure 1. Do not forget to sign out in person turn your Tgrading Card,structure before you go home each day.

9 is We awarded to those 2. would like our day pupils to stay on after school to socialise, take part in House activities and pupils achieving prep—all wewhat ask is that you let 9 us know each day if you are staying for the evening routines.

A* would currently be 8 A*: perhaps atleave your belongings/home clothes around the House.

3.a top Please do not A around 96%+ 7 Under the updated 4. If you are going home with someone other than your parents you must let usstructure, know. the ‘good 6 GOOD PASS (DfE)

B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above

5 English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed on A*-C statistics, but on ‘9-4’ statistics.

3 2 1 U

D E F G U

a C and a B under the old system.

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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE DRESS AND UNIFORM Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in AllFebruary information about uniform and dress can be found in the College’s uniform and so that next year’s timetable can beguidelines blocked equipment guide. and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add Here some key points:on both initial and final anyare supporting comments option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly You should wear your uniform the end of the working day. about the choices that have beenfrom made.0745 Onceuntil the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options You should wear College kit for all sports and activities. will be made based on the games information supplied on the form.

You may only attend lessons in casual clothes or in games kit if you have a specific reason, even then, Once choices have been made, theperson College in reserves only with the permission of the charge of the outing or the teacher concerned. the right to withdraw any courses for which there is

insufficient demand.

Dress for outings and events will often be ‘smart casual’ - you need to make sure you have suitable clothing in school for just events.

We try to accommodate all such subject choices Jeans, within ripped trousers or tracksuit trousers will not be considered smart casual! the prescribed framework. However, subjects are sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing You must not go to classes. tea in your kit,we although you may put your tracksuit on over it and wear prevents additional If this games is the case, will clean trainers if you are in a rush. contact you to discuss alternatives.

On the following pages, will find more In House you must not you wear shoes, butinformation can wear slippers or sliders ONLY for indoor use. about each subject, as well as some useful advice from

the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon DUTIES Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the the most 3rdvarious Form factors involved in making Tidying the Games Room & Common Room (on a rota) and 3rd form Prep appropriate choices.

Rooms 4th Form

Tidying the Boot Room (on a rota)

5th Form

Tidying House Kitchen and loading the dishwasher (on a rota)

6thStephen Form Badger

Supervising prep and bedtimes (1900-2200 on a rota), manning the Tuck

Shop 9 on a rota), tidying and cleaning the 6th form kitchen.

Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

GUIDING PARENTS

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You will occasionally be asked to show prospective parents around the school. When you are asked to do this, make sure you excuse yourself from any lessons being missed in good time. You should wear your best uniform; shoes must be clean and your hair neat and tidy.

GCSE HouseReforms Life ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure; Health and safety in a boarding house is extremely important and therefore you really must follow the • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 instructions which come from the College’s Health & Safety Committee. candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’;

Please read the full guidelines which can be found in the College rules at the back of this booklet.

• In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; points are:will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will •Main The assessment used only where all they are neededoff to test essential skills. information about assessment, please speak • be Always switch appliances when you are notFor in further your room. to the relevant Head of Department.

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In dorms only one item may be plugged into each wall socket.

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In single rooms a power extension block can be used with no more than four outlets.

Tiering of exams

The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students • opportunity Hair dryerstoand straighteners must plugged directly into a wall socket—they never be the show their knowledge and be abilities.

Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology,should Chemistry, French, left switched on or on a hard surface, your bed or the floor.

German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

You may not bring in your own kettles, toasters or TVs however you may bring computers, phones, tablets, shavers and hair equipment.

New Current

grading structure grading structure

FIRE PROCEDURE 9 is awarded to those pupils achieving what 9 FIRE A* would currently be 8 a top A*: perhaps at Ifaround you discover a fire: A 96%+ 7 Under the updated structure, the ‘good • Inform a member of staff immediately.

6 GOOD PASS (DfE) B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above • If it is not safe to reach a member if youisare 5 of staff, raise the alarm by shouting ‘FIRE’ or English a 5, near whichais Schools are nobox, longer AWARDING red alarm break the glass and sound the alarm. on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed on A*-C a C and a B under the • statistics, Do notbut tryonto‘9-4’ put out the fire yourself!

D old system.

3 statistics.

E 2 WHEN YOU HEAR THE FIRE ALARM F

1 G • Stop what you are doing immediately U U • Leave the house quickly and quietly by the nearest fire exit and go to the assembly point which is outside the front of School House the other side of the roundabout and is labelled point J.

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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE •

Do not stop or go back for any personal belongings Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in

• February Shut allsowindows and doors behind you as you exit. that next year’s timetable can be blocked and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at At night put on dressing gown and shoes; do not stop to dress fully; ensure that others in your the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add dorm are awake. any supporting comments on both initial and final forms if you feelwhere particularly • option-choice Please ensure you know your strongly fire exits and assembly points are. about the choices that have been made. Once the final form isline submitted, the allocation of options • options You should up in SILENCE in alphabetical order in your year groups. A roll call will be taken will beyou made based on thethere information supplied on instructions from the member of staff present. and should stay to await further the form.

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Do not re-enter the House until told to do so by the member of staff present.

Once choices have been made, the College reserves right tofire withdraw any carried courses for theretwice is • the Formal drills are outwhich at least a term. insufficient demand.

We try to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are FOOD AND oversubscribed KITCHENS and availability of staffing sometimes prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will • contact The kitchen facilities in House are not provided as an alternative to attending meals. you to discuss alternatives.

• Milk, bread, spreads, fruit and squashes are provided in the House daily—check with Matron for the On the following pages,are youavailable. will find more information times when these about each subject, as well as some useful advice fromhome — particularly perishable products.

• Do not bring in large quantities of food from the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon • You may bring tuck in however you must keep it in your own secure tuck box. If you put Allmark.

Thesein will help you when weighing something the fridge do not forgetuptothe name it! Space is limited. various factors involved in making the most • Follow instructions when using the microwave or oven and be careful as food and drinks can get appropriate very hot. choices.

• Toasters are for toasting bread only—please do not try and cook anything else in them!

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

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GCSE HouseReforms Life GAMES AND ACTIVITIES • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure; IN COLLEGE • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9

candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; You should attend all College games and activity sessions as these are part of your official timetable.

• In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; your teacher youbyotherwise, yousubjects must wear for types all games and activities.

•Unless The assessment will betells mainly exam. In some such College as Dramasports and Art,kit other of assessment will be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak Ifto you selected play the major sport of the term or represent the College in a team then you theare relevant Head to of Department. must fulfil your commitment.

Tiering of exams

IN HOUSE The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, the The House has lots of facilities: German, Maths, Physics and Spanish. piano, drum kit, table tennis, snooker table, football table, dart board, air hockey, board games, PS4, Xbox, TVs etc. for use in your free time. Please make sure you look after these so that everyone can enjoy them.

New Current grading structure grading structure HAIR

9 is awarded to those Your hair should be kept neat and tidy. It should be natural in colour—any highlights should be subtle pupils achieving what 9 in nature and professionally done. Your hairstyle should not exhibit any extremes of fashion. Hair must A* would currently be be off the collar.

8 a top A*: perhaps at A around 96%+ HOUSE COUNCIL, PEER MENTORS7and HOUSE PREFECTS Under the updated

structure, the ‘good 6 can have GOOD PASSto (DfE) The idea of House Council is that you input House routines, make suggestions for House B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above events or facilities and prompt changes for the better regarding our family House life or around theis 5 English is a 5, which Schools are no campus. longer wider College AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed on A*-C a C and a B under the statistics, butmeets on ‘9-4’every week. It consists of one or two pupils per The Council will vote for your D tutor group. You old system.

3 statistics. year group representative(s) at the start of term. The Council is chaired by the Head of House.

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The minutes are submitted to your Houseparent whose responsesFwill be published on the House 1 G up by the Head of House when notice board. Items regarding the College in general will be brought the prefects have lunch with the Headmaster.

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House Prefects also meet once a week, you may take issues to them where they can raise it with the Houseparent.

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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE You may also speakwill tomake or email Your son/daughter initialsuggestions GCSE choicesto in the HOH or DHOH, if you have any good ideas or concerns.

February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at Each in House have ato Peer the year end ofgroup this term.

There iswill the also opportunity add Mentor that they can speak to, to voice concerns or any express feelings.

Each Mentor (including all supporting comments on both initial and final 6th formers) will have mentor training and guidance beforehand, provided Chaplain. option-choice forms if by youthe feelCollege particularly strongly about the choices that have been made. Once the final PREP (Homework) options form is submitted, the allocation of options will be made based on the information supplied on Prep thetime form. is a time for individual work. You will start it off with 15 minutes of compulsory reading. This can be fiction, non-fiction, articles, newspaper etc.

Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right tohave withdraw anystationery courses for and which there is You should all the equipment ready to start prep on time. insufficient demand.

Throughout prep time you shouldchoices be working We try to accommodate all subject within at your desk or on one of the House computers. the prescribed framework. However, subjects are It is a quiet time and therefore you are not allowed to be chatting or wandering around the House. sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing 3rdprevents & 4th Formers may listen to music on headphones.

5th & 6th Formers may play music on stereos additional classes. If this is the case, we will quietly, so long as it is not audible outside your room. contact you to discuss alternatives.

On the following pages,your you will find moreon information Make sure you record prep tasks an e-calendar so that you do not have to wander around to about each subject, as well as some useful from be set on the VLE, but do not rely on it every time, find out what work has been set. Prepsadvice may also the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon make a note of it as well.

Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the most appropriate choices.

LAUNDRY

MATRONS LOOK AFTER ALL THE LAUNDRY IN THE HOUSE

You should take your dirty clothes every day to the laundry room and ensure you put things in the Stephen Badger correct baskets.

Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

You will find your clean clothes in the named laundry boxes in Matron’s room.

Full boarders put all their casual, sports kit and uniform clothing in for washing.

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GCSE HouseReforms Life Weekly/Flexi boarders may put in all school uniform and games kit in for washing. Casual clothes besubjects washed atnow home at weekends.

•should All GCSE are graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure;

• 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 Day boys’ laundry should be done at home. candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’;

•Washing In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; and drying machines are for use by Matrons and resident staff only.

• The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will Any items forwhere dry cleaning shouldtobe handed toskills.

Matron who will arrange about for them to be cleaned. be used only they are needed test essential For further information assessment, please speak to the relevant Head of Department.

MATRONS Tiering of exams

Matrons are on duty Monday to Friday from 0800 2100 andexam on Saturdays 0800 - 1800 The new GCSEs are only from split into foundation tier and higher tier if- one single paper doesfrom not give all students the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, They: Maths, Physics and Spanish.

German, ¨ look after your laundry. ¨ will usually be your first port of call for any medical issues. ¨ are responsible for the domestic side of the House so expect to be chased by them if your room is New Current grading structure dirty/untidy or if you haven’t grading made structure your bed!

9 is awarded to those Most importantly, they are: pupils achieving what 9 · a friend, A* would currently · a listening ear,be 8 a top A*: perhaps at on and · a shoulder to cry A around 96%+ · someone to be a mum if you need7it.

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structure, the ‘good 6 which GOOD PASS (DfE) Matrons have their own email address is: schmatron@lordwandsworth.org B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above

5 English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed on A*-C MEDICAL MATTERS a C and a B under the statistics, but on ‘9-4’ D old system.

3 statistics. APPOINTMENTS: DOCTOR These can be arranged via Matron, E Houseparent or directly through 2 Health Centre. the

Doctor’s surgeries are held everyFMonday and Thursday afternoons.

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Day pupils should see their own G doctor at home unless they are registered with one of the school U Udoctors.

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IF Your YOUson/daughter FEEL UNWELL: will make initial GCSE choices in February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked DURING THEplanned.

DAY TIME: See Matron or anyat duty staff. and staffing They will confirm their choices the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add IN any LESSONS: Ask initial your and teacher supporting comments on both final to come back to the House to see Matron—if necessary she will arrange for you to see a nurse. option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly about the choices that have been made. Once the final DURING TIME: Knock on Houseparent’s or Assitant Houseparent’s door …long optionsTHE form NIGHT is submitted, the allocation ofthe options enough to wake will be made based on the information supplied onsomeone up! the form.

Your parents will be contacted if you are ill and have to be confined to House for a number of days or Once made, the College reserves need tochoices spendhave timebeen convalescing at home. the right to withdraw any courses for which there is

insufficient demand.

Matrons can usually take you to medical appointments outside school if your parents are unable to.

We try to accommodate all subject choices within DENTAL APPOINTMENTS: These should be made during the school holidays whenever the prescribed framework. However, subjects are possible.

Emergency treatment can be arranged via Matron. sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives.

MINIBUS (Link with train station) On the following pages, you will find more information about each as well as some useful A minibus is subject, available to take pupils to advice Hook from Station on Saturdays at 1200 or at 1600 on Fridays on the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon exeat or half term weekends.

Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved making the Station most A minibus also picks upinfrom Hook at 1925 on Sunday evenings. appropriate choices.

If you wish to use this service you need to sign up on the booking sheet in Reception by Friday lunchtime or by Thursday lunchtime for an exeat/half term weekends.

This service is also available at the start and end of each term.

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

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GCSE HouseReforms Life MONEY AND HOUSE BANK • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure; We are a cashless House. Any money for tuck or events can be added to the school bill or money can • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 be transferred to the House account. Please ask your Houseparent for the House Bank details. Parents/ candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; Guardians may pay in money for boarders if you need some cash for an outing or trip.

• In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; •NEWSPAPERS The assessment AND will beMAGAZINES mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak Newspapers magazines are delivered regularly—they are for everyone to enjoy. Please do not to the relevantand Head of Department. remove them from the Green Room or cut bits out of them!

Tiering of exams

Thenew House Council will decide which magazines theytier would toexam subscribe to. not give all students The GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher if one like single paper does the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French,

German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

OCCASIONAL BOARDING

• If you are a day pupil and you need to stay overnight, your parents/guardian should ask us if it is New Current grading structure grading structure ok to do so at least 24hrs in advance.

• 9 isIfawarded you aretoa those day pupil and there are some spare beds in the house, then you may find that you are pupils achieving what lucky enough to keep the same 9bed each time you stay. However, day pupils are not entitled to A* would currently be and you may have to use any bed which is available. their own bed 8 a top A*: perhaps at A • around You 96%+ need to bring your own duvet 7 or sleeping bag, pillows and sheets.

Under the updated

structure, the ‘good 6 on theGOOD (DfE) • You should not leave your bedding bedPASS on nights whenByou are not staying as Maths the bed pass’ for andmay 5 and above = top of C and above be needed by someone else.

5 English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed on A*-C a C and a B under the statistics, but on ‘9-4’ D old system.

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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE PHONES Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in Mobiles February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked You are generally allowed to have your with you in school, (3rd form only after the and staffing planned.

They will confirm theirmobile choicesphone at Autumn half term), but it must be on ‘silent’ during the school day and must not disrupt lessons. If it the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add does ring, your mobile will be confiscated and passed on to your Houseparent. Sometimes you will be any supporting comments on both initial and final allowed to use your phone to record prep or use during lessons, but only if the teacher says you can. option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly about the choices that have been made. Once the final Mobiles be used ‘lights out’. 3rd form are initially not allowed mobiles in school, but optionsshould form is not submitted, theafter allocation of options thereafter they have to hand their mobile phones and other devices to the staff member on duty will be made based on the information supplied on before lights out.

4th & 5th form boys will also have their mobile phones collected before lights out. the form.

Once choices have made, the reserves Boys may return tobeen the House at College break or lunch to use their phones, otherwise they must remain out the right to withdraw any courses for which there isYou can take your mobile on off-site trips and to away of sight during the school day (7.45am-6pm). insufficient demand. sports fixtures.

We try to accommodate all subject choices within 6ththe formers canframework. use their However, mobilessubjects in the 6th prescribed are Form Centre. sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing House telephones prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will If your parents contact you, they should try your mobile or Matron’s phone (01256 860298). contact you to need discusstoalternatives.

The main House telephone should not be used without specific permission from a member of the On the following pages, you will find more information House staff. about each subject, as well as some useful advice from

the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon POST Allmark.

These will help you when weighing up the

various factors in making the and mostcan be collected from Matron’s room. You can leave letters Post is deliveredinvolved to the House daily appropriate choices. for posting with Matron, you can also buy stamps and hand in letters to post at the main College reception.

POSTERS

Badger WeStephen like you to bring posters and pictures to liven up your dorm but please make sure you only Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning) pin them to the notice boards provided - do not blu-tack or sellotape any to the walls or furniture.

Prospective parents, staff and other visitors will often be shown around the House and therefore any posters you put up must not cause offence. If a member of staff thinks a poster is unsuitable you will be asked to remove it. Posters containing the following should definitely be avoided; racism, nudity, sex, bad/crude language, blood and gore, anything which sets out to shock.

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GCSE HouseReforms Life SATURDAYS • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure; Attendance on Saturday morning is encouraged to enable you to take advantage of the varied array • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 of additional activities and clubs which take place over the two sessions. Attendance is optional but it candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; is expected that all those who board on Friday night will wish to benefit from the advertised Saturday •programme In every subject, content more demandingthe andlater the assessment more rigorous than(full previously; andthe day boys iswill appreciate registration time of 0910 boarders must attend Saturday activities).

• The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak You may go home your last activity if you have no afternoon commitments. All boys must stay to the relevant Head after of Department. on Saturday afternoon if they are required for a school commitment. Dress code for Saturdays is smart Tiering exams casual.ofNo fancy dress please.

The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, the ENTRANCES, EXITS and & SHOES German, Maths, Physics Spanish.IN HOUSE

The back entrance is for 3rd to 5th form, only 6th form may use the front entrance. So that we do not get mud trailed through the House, all 3rd take off their shoes on entering the house.

Newto 5th form must Current grading structure Shoes should be stored in the bootgrading roomstructure in the racks. You may wear slippers or sliders in House, so long as they are used indoors ONLY. 9 is awarded to those pupils achieving what 9 SIGNING IN AND OUT A* would currently be 8 a top A*: perhaps We need to knowatwhere you are AT ALL TIMES in case you need to be found urgently or if there is a A around 96%+ fire alarm, etc. so...

7 Under the updated

structure, the ‘good 6 your T-Card GOOD when PASS (DfE) You must ALWAYS turn and/or move entering or You must sign B exiting the House. pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above out with Matron or the member of staff on duty when going home at the end of the day or at the 5 English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer weekend.

AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed on A*-C a C and a B under the statistics, tea but and on ‘9-4’ Between prep time make sure so that we know where we D old system.

3 you fill in the signing out sheet statistics. can find you. In the autumn and spring terms you may not be outside but you can sign out to visit E 2 House by 1845. another house. You must be back in F

1 In the autumn and spring terms—3rd-5th Formers are not allowedGout of the house after prep time without specific permission.

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Choosing House Life the right subjects for GCSE TAXIS Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked You may not planned. hire a taxi without permission.

Matron and staffing They will confirm their choices at has a list of school accredited taxi firms in the area.

Taxi fares can be put on your school bill if your parents agree—you can collect a taxi slip from Matron. the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add any supporting comments on both initial and final option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly TELEVISION, COMPUTER ETC. about the choices that have GAMES, been made.

Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options You may watch TV during freetime or after your activities on any weekday (except during prep time). will be made based on the information supplied on At the weekends boarders can watch TV at any time after their activities have finished on Saturday. The form.

TV should be switched off at bed time—if you happen to be the last person in the room please ensure Once have made, the College reserves you turnchoices the TV offbeen before you leave.

TVs are not allowed in bedrooms. the right to withdraw any courses for which there is

insufficient demand.

You should not be watching movies or playing games on your laptop during prep time or after lights out.

3rd-5th Form will hand in all choices tablets/laptops with their phones before lights out.

We try to accommodate all subject within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing TIDINESS/BED MAKING prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives.

You are expected to keep your room tidy. The cleaning ladies are here to clean not to tidy up your On the following pages, your you will findbed more information mess!

You must make own every morning. You will change your bedding each week when about each subject, as well as some useful from weekly, duvet covers fortnightly.

Matron tells you to. Usually sheets and advice pillowcases the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon

Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the most TUCK SHOP appropriate choices.

We run a House tuck shop which sells some savoury snacks, sweets and drinks, plus a few other bits that may be helpful. Check with Matron for opening times. The Tuck Shop is cashless and will be either debited from your House Bank amount or put on your parents’ College bill.

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning) TUTORS

All boys are allocated a tutor group.

Your tutor is responsible for monitoring your academic progress as well as your social, cultural and sporting development. Tutors act as a channel of communication between you, your parents and 02 22

GCSE HouseReforms Life other staff. responsible for helping younew with university applications.

•6th All form GCSE tutors subjectsare arealso now graded and assessed using the 9-1your structure; Tutors additionally help with the running of the House and in particular they take turns to be ‘on duty’ in • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 the House during the evenings. candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’;

•Please In every subject, the content is more demanding and here the assessment more rigorous than previously; make friends with your tutor - they are to help you!

• The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak VISITORS to the relevant Head of Department.

Tiering of exams You must get permission from a member of the House staff if you wish to bring any guests, other than parents or relatives, the foundation estate. tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students The new GCSEs are onlyonto split into the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, • Members other Houses are welcome as guests during free time. But you must inform Matron and German, Maths, of Physics and Spanish. they must be signed in and out of House on the sheet. You must accompany them at all times.

• Guests should be entertained in the public rooms only, no-one else upstairs or in dorms or studies.

New Current grading structure grading structure You are responsible for the behaviour of your guests. The contact rule remains in effect (see school rules).

9 is awarded to those pupils achieving what 9 WEEKENDS A* would currently be 8 a top A*: perhaps at you will be asked by the duty staff as to your weekend arrangements, including the On Friday evenings A around 96%+ day/time you intend to return to school after the weekend.

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structure, the ‘good 6 (DfE) Full boarders may visit friends at weekends ifGOOD yourPASS Houseparent isBgiven approvalpass’ fromfor the parent/ Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above guardian of the full boarder and from the parent/guardian of the host family.

This approval needs 5 English is a 5, which to is be Schools longer given byare thenoend of Friday pm, either by letter, email or by phone.

AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed on A*-C a C and a B under the statistics, but on ‘9-4’ Weekly boarders may stay in House3over the weekend by arrangement with the Houseparent and with D old system. statistics.from home. approval E 2

If you are staying for the weekend you must still remember to signF out as to your whereabouts.

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At weekends guests may be allowed into the main common room U Uat times other than normal visiting times, if permission is granted from the member of staff on duty.

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Choosing the right subjects for GCSE Don’t forget!

Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add any supporting comments on both initial and final option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly about the choices that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options will be made based on the information supplied on the form.

Make the house a pleasa nt place to live for al l the me mbers of the communit y—both staf f and all We try to accommodate choices within pupisubject ls

Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand. the prescribed framework. However, subjects are sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives.

On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as well as some useful advice from the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the most appropriate choices.

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Choosing the right subjects for GCSE Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add any supporting comments on both initial and final option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly about the choices that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options will be made based on the information supplied on the form.

Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand.

We try to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives.

On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as well as some useful advice from the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the most appropriate choices.

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

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GCSE Reforms Boarding Principles & Aims At LWC, we focus on the needs of each of you as an individual, ensuring that people look out for and that youare look out for others.

LWCusing is anthe environment in which you’ll be encouraged to push •you All GCSE subjects now graded and assessed new 9-1 structure; yourself by going beyond where you are comfortable in and out of the classroom, knowing you have • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 the support and guidance of your friends and the staff. We will encourage you to work on a range of candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; skills, such as sharing your strengths, keeping going even when things are tough, being curious about •your In every subject, content houses is more demanding assessment moreplaces rigorous than previously; world.

Ourthe boarding are one ofand thethe most important for you to thrive and develop, and it is our aim to provide an environment in which each of you can do this.

• The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak • to the I will be courageous in doing what is right relevant Head of Department.

The community will maintain an atmosphere where positive behaviour and relationships are Tiering of exams promoted by ensuring all voices have the chance to be heard.

The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students • opportunity I will respect myself, andand theabilities. environment the to show theirothers knowledge Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, The community will provide a safe, supportive environment in which all individuals are able to German, Maths, Physics and Spanish. thrive; by fostering one of trust and mutual support which is relaxing, comfortable and suits the needs of all the boarders.

New Current grading structure grading structure • I will encourage others to be who they are The community will support and encourage choices and diversity of others. We will preserve 9 is awarded to those the environment where people trust and help one another to become better people by pupils promoting achieving what 9 and communal responsibility within the house. a spirit of teamwork A* would currently be 8 A*: be perhaps at of and inclusive of others • a top I will aware A aroundThe 96%+ community will promote7openness and equal opportunities by celebrating Underthe thecultural updated diversity of the boarding community at LWC and by providing appropriatestructure, opportunities and the ‘good 6 GOOD PASS (DfE) activities to support this.

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Choosing the right subjects forwe GCSE Cultural norms at LWC - What do and uphold here LWC CHARTER Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in • February I will work hard toyear’s be the best that can be and make the most of the opportunities given to me at so that next timetable can Ibe blocked the college and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at • the I will the There differences in other members of the community and seek to learn from each one endrespect of this term. is the opportunity to add of them. any supporting comments on both initial and final • option-choice I will endeavour act feel in aparticularly way that will benefit other people and leave them feeling good about formsto if you strongly themselves. about the choices that have been made. Once the final • options I will be supportive of the other’s aspirations and achievements. form is submitted, allocation of options • will I will remember that I represent the Lord Wandsworth College community regardless of where I am be made based on the information supplied on or what I am doing. the form.

Once choices been made, the College reserves Breaching any have of the following constitutes a serious offence at LWC and, for it, pupils are most likely the right to withdraw any courses for which there Depending is to be placed on our disciplinary framework. on the seriousness of the breach pupils risk insufficient demand. exclusion at the first offence. The following (including anything that breaks UK law) are completely unacceptable at any time: We try to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are • sometimes Possessing, purchasing, using or supplying illegal drugs and legalised recreational drugs (including oversubscribed and availability of staffing tobacco, alcohol, e-cigarettes, poppers and prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will ‘legal highs’). Abusing or misusing any legal substance (solvents, prescription drugs, glue, etc.) to achieve a drug-like state. contact you to discuss alternatives.

• Possessing, purchasing, using or supplying any sort of offensive weapon or using any object in a On the followingorpages, you will way. find more information threatening dangerous about each subject, as well as some useful advice from of incendiary materials (including flares, cigarette • Possessing, purchasing or supplying any sort the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon lighters etc); intentionally setting off/tampering with fire alarms or extinguishers; wasting the time Allmark.

These will help when weighing up the the fire brigade). of those required toyou deal with it (including various factors involved in making the most • Any form of sexual activity between pupils of any age. Possession of pornographic material appropriate including choices. in electronic form on devices of any kind. Generating, sending, wilfully possessing, requesting or sharing any ‘sexting’ images.

• Any form of inappropriate comment via any medium, whether ‘banter’ or sustained bullying, whether intent is present or not, that undermines individuals being who they are. Particular areas of concern would be around: race and ethnicity, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, Stephen Badger learning differences, gender identification and individual interest/aspiration.

Deputy Head (Teaching & unintelligent, Learning) • Boreish, emotionally threatening and offensive behaviour that can intimidate and upset, exclude or belittle others through physical, verbal, written or electronic means.

• Breaking bounds and/or the school’s driving policy, including any unauthorised absence (truancy) from any school commitment including co-curricular activities.

• Behaviour that encourages members of the community to withdraw from their moral principles, including calling individuals ‘snakes’, ‘snitches’ etc.

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GCSE Reforms Cultural norms at LWC - What we do and uphold here •

Theft, intentional damage, or unauthorised use (or access to) property belonging to another or theare college whether or electronic.

• All person GCSE subjects now graded and physical assessed using the new 9-1 structure; • Bringing LWC, its pupils or staff into disrepute or danger through poor choices at any time and by • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 any media channels including the internet. candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’;

• In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously;

• The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak to the relevant Head of Department.

Tiering of exams The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

New grading structure

9 is awarded to those pupils achieving what would currently be a top A*: perhaps at around 96%+

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Choosing the right subjects for GCSE Your son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add any supporting comments on both initial and final option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly about the choices that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options will be made based on the information supplied on the form.

Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand.

We try to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives.

On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as well as some useful advice from the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the most appropriate choices.

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

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GCSE Reforms Privacy Notice - Children (2nd Form Upwards) Personal data on you will be processed for the purposes of allowing you to make the best of your time Lord Wandsworth College.

College using will therefore what is called a “legitimate interest” for •atAll GCSE subjects are now gradedThe and assessed the new 9-1have structure; processing basic personal data and sensitive personal data. The data the College holds will be the • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 minimum it requires to allow you to thrive in your years here. candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’;

•The In every subject, content more with demanding thehave assessment morewith rigorous than previously; College willthe share youris data thoseand who contracts or deliver services to the College, for example: • The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will Catering be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak Photographers to the relevant Head of Department.

Health care Tiering of exams IT Contractor IT software provider The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, It is not Maths, necessary for data to be shared with other countries. The exception to this will be if you are German, Physics and Spanish. involved in any international trips that the College organises when you will be contacted for your consent; the consent will be limited in time and content if it is required.

New Current structure be until grading The retention period for pupil datagrading will generally you structure reach the age of 25 years.

9 is have awarded those You thetoright to withdraw your consent to data processing at any time, however this will only pupilsto achieving 9 apply certainwhat groups of data for which you have given particular consent.

A* would currently be 8 a top perhaps at data the College requires from you, should we need data from other sources we will We willA*:obtain the A around 96%+ contact you.

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structure, the ‘good 6 as necessary GOOD PASS We see the provision of personal data to (DfE) properly manage your timepass’ hereforand forand the B Maths 5 and above = top of C and above College to fulfil its obligations to you.

5 English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom has of C and above assessed on A*-C at any time about4 how You can complain the College handled your data. In the you a Cfirst and ainstance B under the statistics, but on should speak to ‘9-4’ your tutor. The College has also appointed the IT Manager as its ‘Privacy Officer’ to D old system.

3 statistics. deal with enquiries concerning the College’s uses of personal data.

The Privacy Officer is currently: E 2 c/o IT Manager, College, Long Sutton, Hook RG29 1TG. The mccrackend@lordwandsworth.org and Information Commissioner is available at: ICO helpline is 0303 123F1113.

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Choosing the right subjects for GCSE College Rules General Principles WeYour hope that the formal rules outlined here will son/daughter will make initial GCSE choices in be seen by all members of the College community to beFebruary reasonable, necessary and a help to a happy so that next year’s timetable can be blockedlife together. The normal events and circumstances of and College lifeplanned. are covered in confirm these rules; but Lord staffing They will their choices at Wandsworth College expects the behaviour of its pupils to be at all times guided by common sense, by loyalty to the good name of the College and its the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add ethos and overwhelmingly by consideration for the feelings of others. No rules can provide for every any supporting comments on both initial and final eventuality.

What follows is a set of pointers and guidelines: it does not set out to cover any more option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly than the most obvious situations. about the choices that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options

Conduct will be made based on the information supplied on Depending the form. on context, should pupils breach any of the following, they will most likely be placed on our disciplinary framework with an SLT detention as the minimum sanction, experience restorative Once or choices been made, College reserves of the breach pupils risk permanent exclusion at the justice both.have Depending onthe the seriousness the right to withdraw any courses for which there is that breaks UK law) are inappropriate within this first offence. The following (including anything insufficient demand. culture at any time: We try to accommodate all subject choices within • the Possessing, purchasing, using subjects or supplying illegal drugs and legalised recreational drugs (including prescribed framework.

However, are tobacco, alcohol, e-cigarettes/vapes, poppers sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing and ‘legal highs’). Abusing or misusing any legal substance (solvents, prescription drugs, prevents additional classes.

If this is the case, we glue, will etc.) to achieve a drug-like state.

• contact NB Sixth formers are able to consume alcohol when it is served and monitored by members of you to discuss alternatives. staff who have sought the permission of the Headmaster for that to take place. the following pages, you will find or more information • On Possessing, purchasing, using supplying any sort of offensive weapon or using any object in a about each subject, as well as some useful advice threatening or potentially dangerous way.from Head of Careers and Higher • the Possessing, purchasing or Education, supplyingSharon any sort of incendiary materials (including flares, cigarette Allmark.

These will help you when weighing up the lighters, etc.); intentionally setting off/tampering with fire alarms or extinguishers; wasting the time various factors involved making most of those required toindeal withthe their actions (including the fire brigade).

• appropriate Any form choices. of sexual activity between pupils of any age. Possession or pornographic material including in electronic form on devices of any kind. Generating, sending, wilfully possessing, requesting or sharing any ‘sexting’ images.

• Any form of inappropriate comment via any medium, whether ‘banter’ or sustained bullying, whether intent is present or not, that undermines individuals being who they are. Particular areas Stephen Badger of concern would be around: race and ethnicity, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, Deputy Head (Teaching & gender Learning)identification and individual interest/aspiration. learning differences, • Boorish, emotionally unintelligent, threatening and offensive behaviour that can intimidate and upset, exclude or belittle others through physical, verbal, written or electronic means.

• Breaking bounds and/or the school’s driving policy, any authorised absence (truancy) from any school commitment including co-curricular activities.

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GCSE Reforms College Rules •

Behaviour that encourages members of the community to withdraw from their moral principles, calling individuals ‘snakes’, ‘snitches’, • All including GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the etc. new 9-1 structure; • Theft, intentional damage, or unauthorised use (or access to) property/possessions belonging to • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 another person or the College whether physical or electronic. candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; • Bringing LWC, its pupils or staff into disrepute or danger through poor choices at any time and by • In every subject,channels the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; any media including the internet.

• The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will Pupils involved in the oressential supply skills. of illegal drugsinformation or volatileabout substances shall be dealt be used only where theyuse, are possession needed to test For further assessment, please speak with in accordance with the College’s Substance Misuse Policy which is available from the VLE or from to the relevant Head of Department.

Reception. Pupils (and parents) should ensure that they have read and understood this policy. Any Tiering of exams of staff or visitor should feel comfortable and not embarrassed by the over-familiar pupil, member behaviour of other people.

The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, It is against the law to smoke on College premises. Pupils caught in the company of smokers German, Maths, Physics and Spanish. (e-cigarette or otherwise) can expect to be treated as if they were smokers themselves.

Pupils should not engage in any form ofNew gambling for monetary Currentreward or material gain. grading structure grading structure

The agreement of the relevant Houseparent(s) must be obtained before the holding of raffles, 9 is awarded to sweepstakes orthose auctions (where such events are to be on a whole College basis the Headmaster’s pupils achieving what 9 permission is required).

A* would currently be 8 a top A*: perhaps at No food, drink, cutlery or crockery may be taken from the Dining Hall.

A around 96%+ 7 Under the updated Bounds structure, the ‘good 6 except:GOOD PASS (DfE) The whole College estate is in bounds B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above • The College Farm Buildings, Grounds and Maintenance premises and Works Department 5 English is a 5,premises. which is are no longer • Schools Fields other than when crossed by a recognised footpath and when on that footpath.

AWARDING on the border between C 4 andStudios, above = bottom of C and above 4 Art on A*-Cand Technology Areas, • assessed The Design Laboratories, Sports Centre and Pool, a CSwimming and a B under the statistics, butother on ‘9-4’ and any main College building without permission.

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The Woods and the Spinney, without permission.

E • No pupil may leave the College 2 Estate unless on an official school outing without the permission of F their Houseparent.

1 • All licensed premises are normally out of bounds, but anyone G who has reached the age of 18 years and has received their Houseparent’s and parents’ consent U U may use a Public House between 7.00 pm and 10.00pm on Saturdays and between 12 noon and 2.00pm on Sundays, but may only purchase a pre-arranged quantity of beer, cider or wine for consumption on the premises, usually a maximum of two pints of beer or the equivalent.

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Choosing the right subjects for GCSE College Rules

Particular to Juniorwill House Your son/daughter make only initial GCSE choices in • February Unless so special permission has been granted that next year’s timetable can be blockedby the Junior Houseparent no Junior pupils are permitted to return to Junior House during and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices the at working school day.

• the When moving between Junior House and the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add main College area, pupils should always be accompanied by at least one other pupil. any supporting comments on both initial and finalJunior pupils should stay within the main College area during the working day and when they have returned to Junior House they must stay within the option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly Junior House boundaries. about the choices that have been made. Once the final options form is submitted, the allocation of options House Rules will be made based on the information supplied on • the Pupils form.should not be congregating outside when it is dark. All pupils are required to follow the rules set out in the ‘After Dark’ notice displayed in House. choices have been the College reserves • Once No pupil present on made, site may leave the environs of his/her House during PREP time or between the the right to withdraw any courses for which there is the permission of the member of staff on duty. end of PREP and 7.30am unless he/she has insufficient demand. th th • 6 Formers are allowed to use the 6 Form Centre, with permission from the member of staff on duty and provided they are with at least We try to accommodate all subject choices withinone other person, between 9.10pm and 10.10pm but must be back in House by 10.15pm. the prescribed framework. However, subjects are • sometimes 6th Formers are allowed, permission from the member of staff on duty, to visit other Houses oversubscribed andwith availability of staffing between 9.10pm and 10.10pm but must be back in House by 10.15pm and must be with at least one prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will other person. contact you to discuss alternatives.

• 6th Formers who have private study periods may work during these periods in the Library, in their On the rooms, followinginpages, you will find information own departments ormore in the 6th Form Centre. about each subject, as well as some useful advice from • No pupil may go into another’s room or dormitory between lights out and breakfast. the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon • Music should not be audible outside the dormitories or study bedrooms.

These will help weighingposters up the should only be attached to the pin-board areas in each • Allmark.

To avoid damage toyou thewhen paintwork, various factors involved in making the most room. Pictures and decoration on study bedroom and dormitory walls must be respectful. Items appropriate choices. liable to cause offence or embarrassment must be removed.

Visiting Other Houses Pupils may only visit the area of the House designated for visitors. At any other time permission from a member of the House staff must be sought.

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning) Electrical Appliances Pupils are not permitted to have anything with a heating element, e.g. a television set. The only electrical appliances allowed in pupils’ rooms are low-powered audio systems, razors, hair styling equipment, battery chargers, mobile phones (in line with the school and boarding house approach to mobile phones) and computers.

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GCSE Reforms College Rules No extra leads may be taken from the central light and no abnormal light shades may be fitted.

• All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure; In single study bedrooms, a recognised fused adaptor lead may be fitted to the wall socket. In other • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 dormitories, only one electrical appliance may be plugged into each wall socket at any one time. candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’;

•All In electrical every subject, the content is more demanding and the rigorous than appliances and power extensions areassessment subject tomore the College PATpreviously; testing procedure.

• The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will Power extension blocks and stripstoshould have askills. maximum of four outlets.

Extensions should not be be used only where they are needed test essential For further information about assessment, please speak used in series, but each plugged directly into the wall socket.

Power extensions should be switched to the relevant Head of Department. off or unplugged when the room is unoccupied.

Tiering of exams

Electrical items switched on or charging clocks laptops the room is unoccupied should The new GCSEs areleft only split into foundation tier andi.e. higher tier or if one single when exam paper does not give all students be plugged directly into the wall socket, and left on a solid surface not including the floor or bed. the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French,

German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

Appliances with heated elements such as hair dryers and straighteners must be plugged directly into the wall socket and not via an extension or block. They should be unplugged immediately after use and left on a solid surface, not includingNew the floor or bed. Current grading structure grading structure

Mobile Phones and headphones: 9 is awarded to Use thoseof IT and Mobile Phone and Other Electronic Equipment Policy.

Please refer to 9 pupils achieving what A* would currently be Leaves and Exeats 8 a top A*: perhaps at be sought from the pupil’s Houseparent for all leave involving: Permission should A 96%+ from College during working • around Absence hours.

7 Under the updated • Absence overnight, except day pupils. structure, the ‘good • Absence from assemblies, PREP6or meals.GOOD PASS (DfE) B pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above • Going off campus.

5 English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C and above = bottom of C and above assessed on A*-Cmust be notified by4the 4host Houseparent(s) and the visitor’s own parents if pupils wish toB take aC and a underleave the statistics, butor onat ‘9-4’ from school a home other than their own.

If boarding pupils are taking leave at a home D old system. other 3 statistics. than their own after an away game the Houseparent must have received the relevant permission. The E Houseparent will communicate this 2to the member of staff in charge of the team.

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1 G Guests The Houseparent’s permission mustUbe sought if a pupil wishes toUbring guests, other than parents or relations, on to the Estate or into Boarding Houses. All guests should register with the member of staff on duty on entering a Boarding House.

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Choosing the right subjects for GCSE College Rules Transport NoYour liftsson/daughter are to be accepted fromchoices anyone will make onsite initial GCSE in apart from a member of staff performing an authorised duty.

February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at Under certain the Headmaster may grant permission to Upper 6th Formers, and Lower the end of thiscircumstances term. There is the opportunity to add th 6 any Formers during the summer have supporting comments on bothterm, initialto and finaltheir cars at College. See Cars in the Sixth Form Policy. option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly Noabout pupilthe may travel in have a taxi unless they have obtained permission from their Houseparent or unless choices that been made.

Once the final theoptions journey has been arranged by Reception and the pupil’s Houseparent and parents are aware. form is submitted, the allocation of options will be made based on the information supplied on Nothe pupil may travel in a car driven by another pupil, unless the necessary paperwork has been form. completed by the parents/guardians of all the pupils involved and permission has been given by the Once choices have beeninmade, the College Headmaster.

See Cars the Sixth Formreserves Policy. the right to withdraw any courses for which there is

Noinsufficient pupil maydemand. come to, or leave College on a motor cycle, or keep and ride a motor cycle, or ride on theWe pillion of a motor cycle, unless driven by their parents. try to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are The use of bicycles, roller and blades, scooters, skateboards and other similar items is not permitted by sometimes oversubscribed availability of staffing pupils on the College grounds unless permission prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will has been granted by a member of staff for a specific reason. is the case a safety helmet must be worn, together with other relevant protection. contactWhen you tothis discuss alternatives.

On the following pages, you will find more information Uniform and Dress Codes about each subject, as st th well as some useful advice from All pupils from 1 -5 Form are expected to wear the official Lord Wandsworth College uniform and all the Head of Careersto and Higherthe Education, Sharon pupils are required follow dress code appropriate to their year group.

Allmark.

These will help you when weighing up the

various factors involved in making the can mostbe found in the College uniform guide.

The uniform items and dress codes appropriate choices.

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

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GCSE Pupil’sReforms complaints procedure is an subjects important piece of information for you, but we •This All GCSE are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1sincerely structure; hope you will never need it!

• 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 Introduction candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’;

If a pupil is unhappy about anything that occurs in College, then he/she may complain about this

•either In every the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; tosubject, the relevant teacher or to his/her houseparent(s).

• The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will The complaint maythey be personal or it may fall Whistleblowing category.

Thisspeak is be used only where are neededintonature test essential skills.

Forwithin furtherthe information about assessment, please when the concern relates to some form of malpractice at the College such as actual or suspected to the relevant Head of Department.

criminal offences, failure to comply with legal obligations, serious health and safety risks, damage to

Tiering of exams the environment, academic malpractice, financial and procedural irregularity, deliberate suppression

or concealment any of into these.

Students be tier reassured thatexam in raising any such concerns, their The new GCSEs areof only split foundation tiershould and higher if one single paper does not give all students actions will be viewed positively and that they will be protected from victimisation. the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French,

German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

Whatever the nature of the complaint it will be treated seriously and a response made.

If the response is not, in the view of the New pupil, satisfactory, or if the complaint is a particularly Current grading grading serious one, then he/she should refer the structure matter to either the structure Deputy Head or the Headmaster. This should be done in writing. The Deputy Head or the Headmaster will aim to deal with the complaint 9 is awarded those within a weektoand will make a written response.

9 pupils achieving what A* would currently be 8 a top A*: Stage 1 – perhaps InternalatResolution A around 96%+ Oral discussions, separately, with both against.

These 7 the pupil and the person being complainedUnder the updated discussions will need to be followed by written accounts, which will be discussed structure, with both the pupil the ‘good 6 GOOD and their Houseparent. The preliminary decision ofPASS the(DfE) Deputy Head will be given to the B / Headmaster pass’ for Maths and 5 and above = top of C and above Houseparent and discussed with the person complained against.

5 English is a 5, which is Schools are no longer AWARDING on the border between C 4 and above = bottom of C and above 4 assessed A*-C Discussion Stage 2 –on Further a C and a B under the but on ‘9-4’ is necessary a meeting of the pupil, the Houseparent Ifstatistics, further discussion and theold person complained D system.

3 statistics. against will be chaired by the Deputy Head / Headmaster. Ultimately, the Deputy Head or the E 2 Headmaster will write to both the pupil and the person complained against, giving the decision.

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1 G Stage 3 – Independent Advisor If the pupil is dissatisfied with this response then he/she may take U Uthe case to an independent person. The person appointed by the College to act in this independent capacity is the school counsellor. She can be contacted by calling the Medical Centre on 01256 860248.

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Choosing the rightprocedure subjects for GCSE Pupil’s complaints The counsellor will arrange a meeting with the pupil at which she will listen to the complaint. She will discuss with either will themake Headmaster orchoices the Deputy Head, as appropriate, and provide a written Your son/daughter initial GCSE in response to the pupil and to the College.

This response will either state that she supports the February so that next year’s timetable can be blocked College’s actions, or that she recommends that the College revisits the pupil’s original complaint. and staffing planned. They will confirm their choices at the end of this term. There is the opportunity to add Contact Details comments on both initial and final any supporting option-choice forms if you feel particularly strongly • about Deputy Head, Lord Wandsworth the choices that have been made.College Once the final Tel: 01256 860206 • options The Headmaster, Lord Wandsworth form is submitted, the allocation of College options Tel: 01256 860348 • will The Independent Counsellor, Health Centre Tel: 01256 860248 be made based on the information supplied on the form.

Once choices have been made, the College reserves the right to withdraw any courses for which there is insufficient demand.

We try to accommodate all subject choices within the prescribed framework. However, subjects are sometimes oversubscribed and availability of staffing prevents additional classes. If this is the case, we will contact you to discuss alternatives.

On the following pages, you will find more information about each subject, as well as some useful advice from the Head of Careers and Higher Education, Sharon Allmark. These will help you when weighing up the various factors involved in making the most appropriate choices.

Stephen Badger Deputy Head (Teaching & Learning)

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GCSE Reforms • All GCSE subjects are now graded and assessed using the new 9-1 structure; • 9 is the highest grade, awarded to the very best candidates in the subject. The official definition of a grade-9 candidate is that they will be ‘in the top 20% of those achieving grades 7-9 in the subject’; • In every subject, the content is more demanding and the assessment more rigorous than previously; • The assessment will be mainly by exam. In some subjects such as Drama and Art, other types of assessment will be used only where they are needed to test essential skills. For further information about assessment, please speak to the relevant Head of Department.

Tiering of exams The new GCSEs are only split into foundation tier and higher tier if one single exam paper does not give all students the opportunity to show their knowledge and abilities. Consequently, exams are tiered in Biology, Chemistry, French, German, Maths, Physics and Spanish.

New grading structure

9 is awarded to those pupils achieving what would currently be a top A*: perhaps at around 96%+

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Schools are no longer assessed on A*-C statistics, but on ‘9-4’ statistics.

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Under the updated structure, the ‘good pass’ for Maths and English is a 5, which is on the border between a C and a B under the old system.

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