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  • Student guide to awarding: summer 2021

    Published 19/05/21

    Ofqual have published a guide for students on how GCSEs, A levels, vocational and technical qualifications will be graded and awarded in summer 2021.

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  • Year 11 and Year 13 leaving arrangements

    Published 17/05/21

    In order to give teachers time to mark and evaluate the work of students as a result of the implementation of Centre Assessment Grades for secondary schools in England in 2021, we will not require students to be in school after Friday 28th May. The students will be providing evidence for their grades up until this date. 

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  • Year 11 maths assessment update - AP2

    Published 26/04/21
    • As with AP1, you will have 3 papers: 1 non-calculator and 2 calculator papers (1 hour each)
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  • Year 10-13 assessment dates - May/June

    Published 23/04/21

    Please click on the links below:

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  • Year 11 maths assessment update

    Published 18/03/21

    Yr 11 GCSE maths students will have mini class assessments after Easter, for which the timetable will be shared soon. 

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  • Year 9 Options

    Published 05/03/21

    This dedicated webpage has been set up to help Year 9 students and families understand the options process and provide information about each subject. 

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  • Year 9 options: Timeline and letter to families

    Published 08/02/21

    Year 9 Options information/key dates

    Students attend chosen Taster Sessions

    March 2nd - 5th- - Year 9 will attend 8 timetabled virtual option taster sessions. Students will be invited to join taster sessions on teams, based on their selection. When students are not taking part in taster sessions, students will be expected to follow their normal timetabled lessons and complete work.

    Taster sessions will remain online throughout Thursday 4th March and Friday 5th March.

     

    March 8th – Parent/Carer virtual drop-in sessions 8:30am-5:00pm

    Parents/carers can make a 1-to-1 online appointment, if required, to discuss in more detail the Year 9 options process. Appointments will run from 8:30am-5:00pm and will be led by key academy personnel. Appointments are bookable on our online parents evening system.

     

    March 8th - 12th – Choosing Preliminary Options online

    Students will need to choose FOUR option subjects plus TWO reserves. The process will be completed online with students being sent a teams form to complete and submit choices. The form will also be sent out via parent email. Students will have the week to think about their choices, so please do not rush this process.

     

    March 12th – Deadline for preliminary options submissions.

     

    Week commencing March 15th – Preliminary Options Submissions Review

    Preliminary Options Submissions will be reviewed by Mrs Tarsitano VP for Outcomes and

    and Mr Winfield Year 9 RSL to ensure appropriacy.

     

    March 22nd – 26th  _  Finalising option choices

    All students will be required to attend a formal 1-to-1 meeting to finalise option choices. The purpose of these meetings is to discuss what subjects your child chose for his/her preliminary options, to discuss their suitability and to complete the necessary paperwork. Parents/Carers are welcome to attend online. Details for booking online appointments will follow.


    Click here to read a letter to parents/carers which further outlines the timetable and information regarding the Year 9 options process.

     

    A dedicated Year 9 options webpage will be live on our website soon.

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  • TCA supporting remote learning

    Published 08/01/21

    Click on the link below to read the latest parent bulletin regarding remote learning.

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  • Notice of Academy closure

    Published 05/01/21

    Following tonight’s announcement by the Prime Minister, the only children who should be attending school tomorrow are those in the vulnerable category or those whose parents are critical workers. The definitions for both these categories can be found here.

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