St Thomas More Language College 2018/19
Encouraging students to embrace ‘serving God and striving for excellence’
What problems were in your school and how did you identify them?
• Students with prior attainment below that of their peers
• Interviews were used early in year 11 to assess learning needs and issues
What actions did you take?
• Treated each student as an individual able to achieve, and ensured an appropriate curriculum
• Developed good study habits through outside speakers and inhouse staff
• Additional support provided by dedicated SEND & EAL team
• Structured 12 week revision plans for all subjects following mock exams
• Used tutor times to develop independent learning skills
• Produced a programme of targeted interventions at key points in the year
• Regular assessment and monitoring cycles to look at both learning attitudes and progress
• Individual academic interviews and targets set twice a year
• Offered pastoral support to those who needed it
• Engaged and supported parents/carers through information evenings
• Offered intensive support to build the confidence of the learners
What were the outcomes?
• Our low prior attaining pupils made outstanding academic progress.
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