Year 11 Support
Preparing for Success in Senior Year at Ormiston Rivers Academy
Year 11 Summer Learning Packs
As students move into Senior Year (Year 11), it is important that they maintain good study habits over the summer holiday. To support this, Summer Learning Packs are available below for all GCSE subjects and should be completed over the summer and brought to students’ first lesson in September. These packs have been carefully designed by departments to review key Year 10 knowledge and introduce important skills that will be developed further throughout Year 11. The packs can be accessed on mobile devices, laptops and PCs, and merits will be awarded for completion.
While the summer break is a valuable opportunity to relax and recharge, spending a small amount of time each week on learning can make a significant difference. Completing the Summer Learning Packs will help students retain important knowledge, strengthen their understanding and return to school feeling confident and well prepared for the challenges ahead. We expect all students to complete their packs, which will be assessed by their teachers, and arrive in September ready to make the most of every lesson.
Intervention & Support at Rivers
Teaching and learning are at the heart of our curriculum however there are times when a student may develop gaps in skill or knowledge. To close these gaps, we offer a range of methods to support students on their journey to maximise their academic success.
Super 6
Sessions operate 15.20-16.20 with a late bus service provided. Sessions are generally smaller than average class sizes with ideal size being between 8-12 students and address specific gaps in knowledge and skill. Staff select students for Super 6 that they believe they can have a positive impact on their outcomes.
Research from The Education endowment foundation state that the average impact of students attending Super 6 is equal to an additional three months’ progress over the course of a year.
Super 6 has been instrumental in raising attainment at Rivers and we are very grateful that staff are willing to give up their free time to support our students.
Morning Intervention
Sessions operate 08.50-09.20 (Tutor time) twice a week. Students will be placed in one of the following subject support groups based on the student’s academic need:
- English
- Maths
- Science
- History
- Computer Science
- Revision Skills
A Subject specialists will lead each session and focus on raising attainment. Morning Intervention groups can change with improved outcomes, so it is possible for a student to move subject mid academic year.
Holiday Programme
Holiday Programme sessions take place, subject to staff availability, in the following dates:
- February Half-term
- Easter Holidays
- May Half-term
There are three sessions per day:
- 08:45 – 10:45
- 11:00 – 13:00
- 13:30 – 15:30
The Holiday Programme has been instrumental in raising attainment at Rivers and we are very grateful that staff are willing to give up their free time to support our students during the holiday.
GCSE / Academic Support Presentation
The GCSE Support for parents, carers and students will take place during Y11 parents evening (one session at the start of the evening and then a repeat session at the end of the evening)
The presentation will cover:
Main hall
- Introduction to the importance of parental support at this crucial time
- Use of Go4Schools, Revision hub and intervention
- Use of GCSE POD
- Mental Health
- Exam timetable & Exam expectations
- Academy Shop (available resources)
Revision Hub – https://ormistonriversacademy.co.uk/curriculum/revision-hub
The Revision hub is available to all our students. Each section has been designed to support our students, parents and carers to achieve the best outcomes possible.
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