Y10 Information Evening
Mr M Auger and Mrs A Worsley
Firstly, thank you!
What is the purpose of today’s evening?
• Introduce key staff
• Overview for Y10
• Mock Exam Window
• Preparation for mocks
• Work Experience
• Post-16 options and next steps
Starting with the ending…
Celebrating Success!
What
is KS4 study and how does it differ?
Academic demands both in the classroom and at home
Homework and revision
Independence
Examinations and qualifications
What are the expectations of my child in school?
Prepared for their learning with the correct equipment and a school bag
Commitment to their learning – both in school and at home
GCSE and BTEC study
Attendance at school and in lessons
What are the expectations of my child at home?
Homework
Revision
GCSE Pod to support any gaps
Attendance – completing work that your child may have missed
What can we expect as parents/ carers?
Increased Homework
Staffed room for homework completion at lunchtimes
Revision
Key dates
Support from school
How is KS4 graded?
GCSE – Grade 1 to Grade 9
Minimum Grade 4 in both English Language and Maths for next steps
Check entry requirements for post-16 study so pupils know what they need to achieve
This is the level of qualification you complete in year 10 and 11 at LHS
This is the level of qualification you should be aiming to complete post-16
Starting with the basics
Maths and English GCSE
If you do not achieve a grade 4 in either / both of these qualifications, you will need to re-take them at post 16.
2025-26: Key events
Summer Current and Predicted grades Mock Results Day
Y10 website
What’s the purpose of mock examinations?
Experience of sitting terminal examinations
Gives your child a GCSE or BTEC grade
Allows your child to see what they do understand and what they need further help with
Allows your child’s teacher to assess their progress and determine next steps
How to revise:
1) Take regular breaks
2) Break down information
3) Practice
Online Platforms
11th May – 15th May 2026
Work
experience is a chance to..
• To meet new people
• To find out more about industry and commerce
• To experience travelling to work
• To exercise more self-discipline and responsibility
• To improve your self-confidence
• To improve your social skills
• To learn the importance of punctuality
• To gain transferable skills
Why go on work experience?
• Young people are more likely to be successful in their job hunt if they have done some good work experience.
• If you haven’t got a clue what career you want to do, work experience is a perfect way to sample all the career options out there. It’s a way of exploring different jobs without actually committing to anything. You can dip your toe in the water without taking the full plunge
• It enhances your understanding of the world of work
The Placement
Ideally matched to individual career aspirations.
• YOU must be pro-active in your search for a work placement.
• The placement must have up-to-date Employers Liability Insurance and a current risk-assessment.
• Unfortunately, this rules out 'sole-traders'.
