Peter was very excited about learning when heHE, Higher Education is education at degree level or
equivalent, normally undertaken after the 6th form. was at primary school. HeHE, Higher Education is education at degree level or
equivalent, normally undertaken after the 6th form. could be distracted in class, but for the most part heHE, Higher Education is education at degree level or
equivalent, normally undertaken after the 6th form. received very good reports, and achieved level 5s in his Key Stage 2Key stage 2 is the learning stage from Year 4* age 8/9 to Year 6* age 10/11, at primary school. At the end of key stage 2, students take national SATsSATs, Standard Assessment Tasks, are national exams students take at the end of key stage 1*. In 2010, some students completed them at the end of key stage *, but they were boycotted by other schools.* exams in English, Maths and Science, although in 2010, some schools boycotted the SATsSATs, Standard Assessment Tasks, are national exams students take at the end of key stage 1*. In 2010, some students completed them at the end of key stage *, but they were boycotted by other schools. exams.
SATsSATs, Standard Assessment Tasks, are national exams students take at the end of key stage 1*. In 2010, some students completed them at the end of key stage *, but they were boycotted by other schools.. HeHE, Higher Education is education at degree level or
equivalent, normally undertaken after the 6th form. got a place at the secondary school where most of his friends went. It had a good reputation, but had become complacent, and was not on an upward trend. On the induction day the staff did not seem to show much interest in the students. Peter actually found his taster lessons rather boring. All the exciting things heHE, Higher Education is education at degree level or
equivalent, normally undertaken after the 6th form. was looking forward to, like having a Science lesson in the laboratory, using the gym,and Drama studio were not part of the day. There was an assembly for all the new students, and Peter told his mother that it took the Head of YearA student will be in a year group from Years 7 to 11 or 13*.They might also be in a houseSee also 'Head of year/ Head of house'.
A house is a team that groups of students are organised into for reasons of motivation and camaraderie.
Houses usually stretch across year groups.*. A houseSee also 'Head of year/ Head of house'.
A house is a team that groups of students are organised into for reasons of motivation and camaraderie.
Houses usually stretch across year groups. is a team that students are organised into, usually for
reasons of group loyalty or inter group competition. The Head of year or houseSee also 'Head of year/ Head of house'.
A house is a team that groups of students are organised into for reasons of motivation and camaraderie.
Houses usually stretch across year groups. is responsible for a year group or houseSee also 'Head of year/ Head of house'.
A house is a team that groups of students are organised into for reasons of motivation and camaraderie.
Houses usually stretch across year groups..
The Head of year usually progresses up the school with their year group, eventually becoming their Head of year 11Fifth year of secondary school, 15 - 16 years old.. Less commonly, Heads of year
remain stationary while the students move on, for example, a static Head of year 7First year of secondary school, 11 - 12 years old.. Heads of 6th formThe 6th form is for key stage 5* students age 16 to 18 studying ‘A’ LevelsAt key stage 2* and key stage 3* students are awarded National Curriculum levels to measure academic progressSchools are measured nationally according to attainment and progress. Progress is how well pupils have done given their starting points. For example, pupils' progress from key stage 2 to key stage 4 is measured.. The levels go from level 1 to level 8. In Year 9*, level 5 is the average nationally.* or vocationalNormally found at key stages 4 and 5*, a vocational course has a strong work related focus.* qualifications, such as a BTECA BTEC is a vocational* qualification which is usually completed at Key Stage 4* or 5* and can be equivalent to GCSEs or 'A' levelsAt key stage 2* and key stage 3* students are awarded National Curriculum levels to measure academic progressSchools are measured nationally according to attainment and progress. Progress is how well pupils have done given their starting points. For example, pupils' progress from key stage 2 to key stage 4 is measured.. The levels go from level 1 to level 8. In Year 9*, level 5 is the average nationally..* or NVQs, - National VocationalNormally found at key stages 4 and 5*, a vocational course has a strong work related focus. Qualifications.
are normally specialistSpecialist Schools specialise in a particular curriculum area. In the past, they had to apply to the DfES* to be
designated as specialist, and they were given extra money to develop resources in their specialist area.
These schools can also prioritise 10% of their places for students with a particular aptitude in the specialism, although few do. Specialist schools are often called colleges, for example, Science and Technology Colleges. posts.The Head of year or houseSee also 'Head of year/ Head of house'.
A house is a team that groups of students are organised into for reasons of motivation and camaraderie.
Houses usually stretch across year groups. is usually responsible
for results, behaviour and the moral and social welfare of students. After the tutorAlso known as ‘form tutor’.
A tutor is a teacher who registers a class of students and oversees their moral and social welfare. They should have a close overview of each
tutee’s progressSchools are measured nationally according to attainment and progress. Progress is how well pupils have done given their starting points. For example, pupils' progress from key stage 2 to key stage 4 is measured., although it is quite likely that the tutor will not teach the students in their tutor group. Tutors are often the first point of contact for
parents. A tutor is line managed by a head of year* or head of houseSee also 'Head of year/ Head of house'.
A house is a team that groups of students are organised into for reasons of motivation and camaraderie.
Houses usually stretch across year groups.*.*, the head of year or houseSee also 'Head of year/ Head of house'.
A house is a team that groups of students are organised into for reasons of motivation and camaraderie.
Houses usually stretch across year groups. is the first person a parent would contact about their child. a long time to get everybody quiet. Peter did not meet the Head teacher on his taster day. At lunchtime, Peter met a few older boys who were smoking at the back of the school. They were not unfriendly. In fact Peter was more excited by this event than anything else heHE, Higher Education is education at degree level or
equivalent, normally undertaken after the 6th form. had experienced that day. After this taster day, Peter began his secondary school career more excited about hanging around with the bigger boys, than his learning.
