NOTES REGARDING YEAR 6 CHILDREN

1. Basic details:

Consists of:

2 maths papers and mental arithmetic test
2 science papers
4 English papers (2 Writing ,1 Reading 1 Spelling )

• Timetable will be distributed to parents and children in good time.
• Tests will take place in classrooms with good adult support.
• Absence is final - no retakes.
• Papers are marked externally.
• Results given in July (with a report).
• Teacher Assessment is equally important.
• Levels - Most 11 year olds are expected to achieve Level 4.

2. What the school does to prepare children for SAT’s and secondary education:

• Groups for English - following National Literacy Strategy.
• Groups for Maths – following National Numeracy Strategy.
• Identified weekly time for Science - clear programme of study - lessons taught in Science room or classroom.
• Targeted L.S.A. support.
• Challenging Work.
• Targeting underachievers (Booster Classes for some).
• Informing parents promptly of poor behaviour, attitude, etc.   
• Emphasising positive personal qualities through certificates, etc, including Headteacher’s Certificate.
• Emphasising high expectations and use of individual targets.
• Good  resources throughout school.
• Continuous and consistent assessment of achievement /detailed tracking system.
• Use of experts/visits/visitors as appropriate.
• Setting reasonable and appropriate homework.
• Use of parent helpers for support in school as appropriate.
• Familiarisation of SATs papers, test conditions, etc, in the run up to the tests.
• Special Parents’ Evenings for Year 6 parents in February 2004.
• Various secondary school familiarisation opportunities.

3. How parents can support children throughout Year 6:

• Give encouragement, discuss work covered and work which is to come.  Keep them cheerful and positive.
• Offer practical activities where appropriate (money work/time/measuring/cooking/visits to support curriculum).
• Optional use of commercially published SATs practice materials.
• Encourage good attendance and punctuality.
• Encourage smart appearance.
• Encourage hard work, effort, positive attitude, manners and behaviour (in and out of school).
• Ensure a reasonable bedtime and monitor T.V. viewing time.
• Ensure a balanced diet.
• Support completion of homework as appropriate.
• Reinforce our behaviour expectations.

Any problems, contact class teacher or maths or literacy teacher,or Upper School Manager (Mr C Chappell) or Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher (Mrs Denison).

4. Other Information:

Return CAF Forms to us, promptly.