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Our ‘Emerging Stronger’ response to COVID-19 has been carefully and extensively planned. A key part of this response has been the creation of a detailed and focused ‘Accelerated Learning’ plan. The plan sets out our strategies to ensure that the COVID-19 interruption does not impact on students reaching their academic and personal potential. In the table below you can see a streamlined summary of our accelerated learning plan strategies.
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Achieve Excellence Programme - An intervention programme for all students that includes in school mentoring (‘Champions’ League’ programme); After school [Period 7] provision; Parents’ information evenings |
The academic year is split into 3 cycles. At the end of each cycle a Key Assessment Task (KAT) is undertaken by all students in all subjects which are moderated across WAT. At Key Stage 3 these are compared with standardised assessments (GL assessment, No More Marking) At Key Stage 4 these are compared with national exam performance, formal mock examinations using past papers and mark schemes Impact of both X code absence and intervention approach on assessment performance, attendance, and behaviour data and information will be assessed. |
Summer Schools Targeted intervention in key subjects for students who have struggled to access remote learning or who have gaps in their learning; Transition activities for vulnerable students in year 6/7 transition; re-engagement activities for other vulnerable students |
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Study Skills programme - Study skills instruction for year 11 students provided by external agency. Lessons learned from this programme will inform development of in house learning skills tuition for all year groups. |
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Saturday Schools - Provision of additional tuition from existing teaching staff for targeted year 7 and 8 students in Maths or English. Tuition will prioritize vulnerable and disadvantaged students |
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Holiday Schools - Examination preparation for year 11 students, with specific incentives and encouragement for those with learning gaps or who are vulnerable; Accelerated Learning intervention for all year groups |
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Academic Mentoring - Recruitment of Teach First academic mentors to provide group support and intervention for target students/groups of students in all year groups (prioritising year 11) in key subjects. |
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Small Group/Individual tuition programmes - Faculty Director tuition: individual and small group tuition and intervention withdrawing students from form time; National Tutoring Partners: focussed intervention in small groups for targeted Disadvantaged students to close learning gaps |
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Welfare and Behaviour Mentoring - 4 in school mentors are employed at the school to provide behaviour and welfare intervention training to support positive wellbeing, mental health and behaviour approaches. |
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Accelerating Learning - Powered by Digital Technology This has included the following investment: Google Enterprise Education G-Suite, staff devices, student devices, staff training, content development (e.g. Digital Hub), safety software and a range of equipment (e.g. charging and storage solution) |