https://padlet.com/taylorc2/alevelsqltjuly18 en-us 2018-06-06 13:32:23 UTC 2018-06-06 15:54:36 UTC hello@padlet.com taylorc2 https://padlet.com/taylorc2/alevelsqltjuly18/wish/265874993 Please discuss and consider the following questions. Add your thoughts and feelings below. Be sure to reference which question you're answering.

1)  What has gone well and why?  (sell your success)

2)  What hasn't gone so well, and suggestions for improvements?

]]> 2018-06-06 13:32:23 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorc2/alevelsqltjuly18/wish/265874993 https://padlet.com/taylorc2/alevelsqltjuly18/wish/265901286 - Greater use of timed pieces in class for extra exam preparation. This has led to attendance improving in lessons right up until the exam.
- Increased revision classes and catch up sessions outside of lessons (i.e. holiday, IA time, tutorial...) with good attendance and targeting of weaker students and poor attendees. Leading to higher retention in year and to date 100% attendance in A-Level exams.
- Greater use of Google suite (especially for coursework leading to 100% submission and higher grades), more collaborative work for learners and between staff. This has helped learners who have been absent, but have still been able to complete work. Again, evidenced by high retention.]]> 2018-06-06 15:09:47 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorc2/alevelsqltjuly18/wish/265901286 https://padlet.com/taylorc2/alevelsqltjuly18/wish/265902113 Lit, lang, Hist and Pol - More practice q's and timed tasks - focus on structure. Better responses.

Maths - New AS spec introduced successfully - content complete to allow in-class revision. One to two weeks allowed in addition to other revision.

Politics - New spec introduced. Better guidance for learners re structured responses. More development in student responses across year.

Use of new specification support resources have enabled learners to consolidate learning in class and at home.

History - UCL visit (to UCL and member of their staff visiting COWC to meet with AS learners) - introduction to University level learning, focused and enthused learners. Learners contribute to link being generated between institutions.

Lit & Lang - Dedicated teaching space - Learners more settled and comfortable in environment.
Increased use of Google Classroom and docs - introduction of mini-projects - summative reflection of each section ( AS Lit & Lang) 

Sciences - Revision sessions on Wednesday - levels of attendance. 
Practical assessments better integrated into scheme of work - results have improved as a result of better contextual understanding.

Physics - Enhanced end of topic tests - resulted in increased understanding of concepts.

Maths - New specification support resources (improved) have been fully utilised in-class and to support homework. E-resources and physical copies have been accessed.]]> 2018-06-06 15:12:45 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorc2/alevelsqltjuly18/wish/265902113 https://padlet.com/taylorc2/alevelsqltjuly18/wish/265905084 - Better co-ordination (and financial support) of enrichment activities in some subjects, e.g. how many trips per subject? Cut off cost?
- Greater social engagement with learners completing more charity/voluntary work. This would help learners when completing UCAS applications, CVs.
-]]> 2018-06-06 15:25:13 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorc2/alevelsqltjuly18/wish/265905084 https://padlet.com/taylorc2/alevelsqltjuly18/wish/265910908 Admissions - Strict adherence to entry requirements.

Returning learners who did not achieve in the previous academic year (particularly those with low attendance rates, poor behaviour and low motivation) need close monitoring so if improvements are not made - conditions of return have not been met.

Three-week test - where learners are identified as being of serious concern at this stage, a rigorous process needs to be in place to ensure these learners are moved onto a more suitable course, or offered other options.

Late starters - post three week mark have on the whole been unsuccessful. Many having left the college prior to exams.]]> 2018-06-06 15:46:23 UTC https://padlet.com/taylorc2/alevelsqltjuly18/wish/265910908