Succeeding at Beechen Cliff • A parent’s guide to survival : Mr D Sayers (Assistant Head) • Communication with the School: Mr K Mann (Assistant Head) • Literacy: Mr C Crow (Library Coordinator) • Numeracy: Mr M Glanville (Assistant Head – Numeracy) • Careers: Mr J Forrest (Head of Careers) • Assessment and Reporting : Mr T Markall (Assistant Head)
If only…
Parental survival guide?
‗ When the going gets tough’ (Billy Ocean 1983)
Help ‘doing work’ • Homework timetables • Show my homework • ‗Rummage‘ • The kit • Flexibility • Sensitivity • Interest • Perspective
Some Tips • Agree a balance • Non-confrontation • Rewards • Snacks • The 80/20 rule of thumb • Strategies for excuses: ‗There are 2 secrets to success: One is never to tell all you know‘
Excuses, excuses
And strategies for dealing with them • Keep track of them – they won‘t! • Check on SMHW • Follow it up! • If it becomes a real problem – explain your concerns to them and say you will contact the school • Remember the objective – to get him to do the work and do it well
A message to the boys A message to the boys • Accept you will fail as you test yourself • Learn from it • Listen to advice • Work hard • Persevere – keep going • You might not be brilliant at something but you will get better
WHAT IF THERE STILL SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM? Contact the school/teacher Listen to both sides of the story ‗What can we all do, together, to move forward?‘
KEEPING A SENSE OF PERSPECTIVE • Asking ‗what‘s the worst that can happen?‘ • Remind them (and yourselves) of when they have overcome difficulties in the past • Getting them to focus on their achievements • Remember that little has been achieved without hard work and mistakes – life is like that
BEECHEN CLIFF BEECHEN CLIFF SCHOOL Communication with the school
When to contact the school • If your son consistently tells you he has no homework • Concerns over behaviour; aggressive / withdrawn / anxious - meet with tutor or Head of House • Subject concern – meet with subject teacher • Poor information from your son • On going ―clash‖ with a teacher • Change in home circumstances • Prolonged health problem
When school will contact you • Unexplained absence / patterns of absence / patterns of lateness • Concerns over behaviour in class or during break and lunch • ―Incidents‖ (use of phones in school) • Change in attitude or application / missed homeworks • Positive behaviour showing maturity and compassion • Exceptional effort – going beyond the expected
General Tips • Show My Homework, Progress Reports, Newsletter, Full reports • Meet with teacher as early as possible • Explain how you support your son at home • Ask for further ideas
BEECHEN CLIFF Show My Homework SCHOOL https://beechencliff.showmyhomework.co.uk/school/homeworks/calendar
Channels of Communication CURRICULUM Subject teacher ↓ Head of Faculty ↓ Deputy Head Curriculum (Mr Watts)
Channels of Communication PASTORAL Tutor ↓ Head of House ↓ Mr K. Mann
BEECHEN CLIFF BEECHEN CLIFF SCHOOL Supporting your son’s literacy
BEECHEN CLIFF BEECHEN CLIFF SCHOOL " The limits of my language means the limits of my world." Ludwig Wittgenstein ”
BEECHEN CLIFF BEECHEN CLIFF SCHOOL RESEARCH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL 2016 BY DR. Josie Billington has shown that books can have an influence on making life decisions. It found that: • 27% of the population have been inspired to make a positive change in their life from reading a book such as look for a new job • 36% of the population have been inspired to go travelling by a book • 20% have been motivated to take better care of their health by reading a book • 19% of adults say books have given them the impetus they need to take up a new hobby
BEECHEN CLIFF Your son’s library lesson SCHOOL • Individual Reading • Reading to a member of the library team • Reading to a Sixth Form Reading Assistant • Book recommendations • Book reservations • Book requests • Taking A ccelerated R eader quizzes
BEECHEN CLIFF BEECHEN CLIFF SCHOOL Motivates pupils to read by guiding them to books matching their ability and interests. Provides fast feedback on progress and rewards success. Promotes significant reading age growth in just one academic year while promoting reading for pleasure. Develops a life-long love of reading in our students.
BEECHEN CLIFF BEECHEN CLIFF SCHOOL STAR Reading Test ZPD - recommendation of ideal level of books Read at the lower end of your ZPD range Take the AR quiz • % correct score • Points (pro rata) Total words read Choose next book •
FAQs FAQs • How much reading will my son be doing during the school day? • Can my son take AR Quizzes on books we‘ve already got at home? http://www.arbookfind.co.uk/ AR Book Finder • Is it OK for him to read outside of his reading level? • Will be son have to read the book he is given? • How can I help my son become a better reader?
BEECHEN CLIFF 2016 -17 READING CHALLENGE SCHOOL Genre Number In the next week your son will Realistic fiction 5 start his reading challenge for Historical fiction 2 the year. Fiction from other cultures 2 Aim: read 25 books by June Dystopian 2 2017 across different genres. Science fiction/Fantasy 1 Biography/ Autobiography 1 Please encourage your son to Nonfiction 5 complete this challenge and to fill in the reading journal Poetry 1 they receive. Play 1 Traditional / classical literature 1 Graphic novels 1 Free choice 3
How To Encourage Your Son To Read • Set an example. Let them see YOU reading for pleasure and describe your process. • Leave books, magazines, and newspapers around . Check to see what disappears for a clue to what interests them! • Build on their interests. Look for books and articles that feature their favourite sports teams, hobbies, or television shows. Give a gift subscription to a special interest magazine. • Read some books written for teens. Young adult novels can give you valuable insights into the concerns and pressures felt by teenagers. You may find that these books provide a neutral ground on which to talk about sensitive subjects. • Make reading aloud a natural part of family life. Share something you clipped from the paper, a letter, or a random page from an encyclopaedia — without turning it into a lesson. • Encourage older children to read to their younger brothers and sisters . Older children enjoy showing off their skills to an admiring audience.
How To Encourage Your Son To Read • Play games that are reading-related . Look for spelling games played with letter tiles or dice, or board games that require players to read spaces, cards, and directions. • Check the Wednesday Newsletter for our Book of the Month • Reintroduce the bookmark . Let them know that you don't have to finish a book in one sitting; you can stop after a few pages, or a chapter, and pick up where you left off at another time. Avoid insisting books are finished - recommend trying another. • Keep the big picture in mind. For all sorts of reasons, some teenagers go through periods without showing much interest in reading. Don't panic! Time often helps rekindle their interest.
BEECHEN CLIFF BEECHEN CLIFF SCHOOL Supporting your son’s Numeracy
BEECHEN CLIFF BEECHEN CLIFF - Numeracy SCHOOL What is Numeracy?? ―The confidence and competence to use numbers or measures to solve mathematical problems in everyday life‖
BEECHEN CLIFF BEECHEN CLIFF - Numeracy SCHOOL • We are seeing increased Mathematical content in ALL subjects at GCSE and beyond • Most jobs require a numerate applicant • The world we live in has seen an exponential increase in the use of technology and figures Clearly a confidence with numbers and measures is essential
BEECHEN CLIFF How to improve your son’s Numeracy SCHOOL • Multiplication Tables – Test them regularly. • Household Finances – Expose them to bills/shopping budgets/taxes etc. • Be Prepared! – Ensure they have all of the right maths equipment for EVERY lesson. Maths equipment should be packed irrespective of having maths that day or not.
BEECHEN CLIFF BEECHEN CLIFF - Numeracy SCHOOL
BEECHEN CLIFF How to improve your son’s Numeracy SCHOOL • Multiplication Tables – Test them regularly. • Household Finances – Expose them to bills/shopping budgets/taxes etc. • Be Prepared! – Ensure they have all of the right maths equipment for EVERY lesson. Maths equipment should be packed irrespective of having maths that day or not. • Newspapers/Articles – Encourage them to explain to you what a chart/graphic means. • Use the competitive spirit in your son – Sudoku, Brain Training apps, family games, beat the cashier, etc They naturally want to win, provide an opportunity to apply to number based problems. • Most of them carry a calculator everywhere they go now! – Encourage them to use their mobile phone to help you. • Swot up on your skills – National Numeracy and mymaths.co.uk
BEECHEN CLIFF BEECHEN CLIFF - Numeracy SCHOOL More info: www.nationalnumeracy.org.uk
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