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Radyr Comprehensive School
      Ysgol Gyfun Radur
  Respect  Commitment  Success

Year 10 Parent/Guardian Guide
      Assessment Guide
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Radyr Comprehensive School
                                                                                                        Ysgol Gyfun Radur

                                                                                       Heol Isaf, Radyr, Cardiff CF15 8XG
                                                                                                Telephone 029 2084 5100
                                                                                                       Fax 029 2084 5101

                                                                              Headteacher: Mr A. D. Williams B.Sc. M.Ed.

                                                                                                E.mail: enquiries@radyr.net
                                                                              Website: http://www.radyr.cardiff.sch.uk
September 2019

Dear Parent/Guardian

Re: Assessment in Year 10

Everybody involved with schools will be thinking about the year ahead. Many students in Year 10 will know exactly what lay
ahead, others may not. It is a time when students and perhaps parents/guardians get a little anxious about examinations and
other assessments. This is perfectly normal. As a school community, our thoughts are with those KS4 students who are at this
vital stage in their journey through school.

This booklet can be used by both student and parent and will hopefully address any questions or concerns they may have.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the information is clear, if after reading this information you have any further
questions, contact details for each subject can be found at the back. You may also find assessment documents on the school
website helpful.

All subject departments have supplied details of the controlled assessments and examinations in Year 10.

All pupils will sit assessments throughout the year. Students may need to manage a variety of non-examined assessment
(controlled assessment) or coursework, as well as having to prepare for examinations. This guide is designed to help both pupils
and parents/guardians to plan carefully to meet the challenges ahead. External examinations in the summer are in May and
June. It is therefore imperative that holidays must not be booked within term time. It is vital over the next 10 months that
students miss as little school as possible, other than for genuine illness.

All students will be provided with examination information and an individual timetable. Students will need to talk to their
subject teachers to ensure they are aware of which examinations they are entered for and the suitable areas to revise. If you
require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Yours faithfully

Richard Jenkins
Assistant Headteacher-Curriculum/ARR

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Contents
Art & Design (GCSE)                                  5
Business Studies (GCSE)                              5
Computer Science (GCSE)                              6
Design & Technology : Product Design (GCSE)          6
Design & Technology : Fashion and Textiles (GCSE)    6
Drama (GCSE)                                         7
English (GCSE)                                       7
Geography (GCSE)                                     8
History (GCSE)                                       9
Food & Nutrition (GCSE)                              9
Health & Social Care & Child Care (GCSE)             9
Information & Communication Technology (GCSE)       10
Media (GCSE)                                        10
Mathematics (GCSE)                                  10
Modern Languages - French & German (GCSE)           11
Music (GCSE)                                        11
Physical Education (GCSE)                           12
Religious Studies (GCSE)                            12
Science (GCSE)                                      13
Sport (IVET)                                        14
Welsh 2nd Language Applied (GCSE)                   14
Sociology                                           14
Ethics, Philosophy and Skills                       14
Important Dates                                     16
Contact Details                                     16

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Art and Design (WJEC)
Assessment:                                                                   Weighting?           When?
Coursework:
One unit of work. This topic/theme is chosen by the pupil and guided by          60%             Deadline:
teachers. This is an independent and ongoing project to be worked on                           December 2020
consistently in class and at home. This commences at the start of year 10
and continues into Year 11.
Practical exam:
Single tier entry. Students are given the exam paper in January. They will
have approximately 12 weeks preparation and development time with a 2-           40%              April 2021
day examination taking place in April.

Ways of supporting at home:
Use a variety of sources as a basis of inspiration and research:
www.wjec.co.uk
www.vam.ac.uk
www.lightboxresource.co.uk
www.nationalgallery.org.uk
www.pinterest.com
www.tate.org.uk
www.npg.co.uk
www.saatchigallery.com
www.mymodernmet.com
Please familiarise yourself with the week-by-week calendar to be used in the lead up to the exam. Copies will be
given to parents at parents evening and details put on SMHW. This is a useful way to ensure pupils keep on
track.

                                             Business Studies (WJEC)

Assessment                              Weighting?                              When
Written paper:                          62.5%                                   Summer 2021
Unit 1: Business World
2 hours

Written paper:                          37.5%                                   Summer 2021
Unit 2: Business Perceptions
1 hour 30 minutes

Ways of supporting at home:

   Revision guides can be purchased online from a variety of websites. As a department, we recommend WJEC and
    EDUQAS GCSE Business Revision Notes by David Salter, published by Hodder Education.
   WJEC website for specimen materials and course notes
    https://resources.wjec.co.uk/Pages/ResourceSingle.aspx?rIid=2541
   BBC Bitesize - https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/subjects/zpsvr82

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Computer Science (WJEC)
Assessment:                                                                      Weighting?            When?
Controlled assessment: Unit 3 (Developing Computing Solutions),                    25%             Throughout Year
internally assessed and externally moderated 15 hour controlled                                          10
assessment to develop a piece of work using programming software
following a task brief issued by WJEC.

Written paper: N/A                                                                   N/A                  N/A

Ways of supporting at home:
Installation of free Visual Basic Express software on home computer to allow skills to be built outside of school
Youtube.com for VB.NET tutorial videos
Home and Learn website: http://www.homeandlearn.co.uk/NET/vbNet.html

                                           D&T: Product Design (WJEC)
Assessment:                                                                       Weighting?           When?
Non Examined Assessment: Students undertake a major project at the end              50%               March 2021
of Year 10. This is continued into Year 11. Students will design and make a
product to satisfy a design brief issued by the exam board. Students are
given the contexts for design in June.

Written paper:
One tier – 2 hours                                                                   50%             Summer 2021

Ways of supporting at home:
     Encourage investigation into the selected studied designers.
     Visit design museums and retail shops for product inspiration.
     Use the websites below to generate innovative designs.
     Watch You tube clips to improve understanding of manufacturing processes, machinery, tools and
       equipment preparation and workshop skills and techniques.
www.wjec.co.uk
DT Source.org
www.technologystudent.com
www.pinterest.com
www.design-technology.info/revisionguides/productdesign-revision

                                        D&T: Fashion and Textiles (WJEC)
Assessment:                                                                       Weighting?           When?
Non Examined Assessment: Students undertake a major project at the end              50%               March 2021
of Year 10. This is continued into Year 11. Students will design and make a
product to satisfy a design brief issued by the exam board. Students are
given the contexts for design in June.

Written paper:
One tier – 2 hours                                                                   50%             Summer 2021

Ways of supporting at home:
    Encourage investigation into the selected studied designers.

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  Visit design museums and retail shops for product inspiration.
     Use the websites below to generate innovative designs.
     Watch You tube clips to improve understanding of manufacturing processes, machinery, tools and
      equipment preparation and workshop skills and techniques.
www.wjec.co.uk
www.technologystudent.com
www.pinterest.com
www.design-technology.info/revisionguides/productdesign-revision

                                                 Drama (WJEC)
Assessment:                                                                   Weighting?            When?
Performance. Students will perform individually and in groups in
preparation for a practical mock assessment. Students will work to develop         NA                 NA
their skills in the following areas:
     Voice
     Movement
     Characterisation
     Use of the acting area
     Directing strategies
     Theatre design (costume, lighting and sound).
Written paper:
Students will work on a live performance review in preparation for future          NA                 NA
exams and begin studying their set text.

Ways of supporting at home:
Support materials are available on the WJEC website.
                                             English Language (WJEC)
Assessment:                                                                       Weighting?         When?
Controlled assessment: Unit 1 Oracy
Task 1: Individual Presentation                                                      10%          Summer 2020
Task 2: Interacting and Responding (Group Discussion)                                10%         Start of Year 11
Written paper:
Unit 2 Language                                                                      40%         End of Year 11
Unit 3 Language                                                                      40%         End of Year 11
Ways of supporting at home:
There are a wide range of resources on the new specification available on http://hwb.wales.gov.uk/
There are specimen assessment materials available on http://www.wjec.co.uk/qualifications/english/english-gcse/
A study guide relevant to the new specification in Wales is available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Revise-
English-Language-Wales-Workbook/dp/0198408382

                                            English Literature (WJEC)
Assessment:                                                                    Weighting?          When?
Controlled assessment: Shakespeare Assessment – Romeo and Juliet                12.5%           Autumn 1 2019
Controlled assessment: Poetry Assessment                                         12.5%          Autumn 2 2019
Written paper:
Unit 1 Literature (Of Mice and Men/Unseen Poetry)                                 35%            January 2020

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Written paper:
Unit 2A Literature (An Inspector Calls/Heroes)                                     40%            Summer 2020

Ways of supporting at home:
Reading the set texts and study guides
Online copy of An Inspector Calls:
https://digital.library.adelaide.edu.au/dspace/bitstream/2440/48531/1/An%20Inspector%20Calls.pdf
Mr Bruff Video Analysis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASErrH0Jjg0
Online copy of Of Mice and Men: http://www.rednovels.net/classics/u5739.html
Study guide: https://www.amazon.co.uk/REVISION-NOTES-STEINBECKS-page-page/dp/1505718236
Literature support: http://www.universalteacher.org.uk/
GCSE Bite size: http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zr9d7ty

                                                 Geography(WJEC)
Assessment:                                                                    Weighting?            When?
Controlled assessment:
Controlled assessment:                                                             20%          Fieldwork during
Unit 3: Fieldwork Enquiry                                                                        Year 10 and 11,
                                                                                                report completed
Unit 3 requires a written report from the learner, to include evidence of
                                                                                                  during Year 11
their understanding of the enquiry process and their independent ability to
process/present data and complete extended writing. The report must be
written in response to specific questions set by WJEC.
Written paper:                                                                      40%             Summer of
Unit 1:                                                                                              Year 11
Changing Physical and Human Landscapes
Theme 1, 2 and 4                                                                                    Summer of
1 hour 30 minutes                                                                  40%               Year 11
Unit 2:
Environmental and Development Issues
Theme 5,6 and 8
Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes
Ways of supporting at home:
BBC Bitesize - http://www.bbc.co.uk/education
Hwb website - http://hwb.wales.gov.uk/resources (click Key Stage 4 and then Geography)
Pupils are also encouraged to keep up to date with ‘Geography in the news’ through newspapers, television
broadcasts and online news websites. Many of the topics studied in the course can be contextualised in this way.
For example, the recent Hurricane in America.
Revision Guides
Revision guides can be purchased online from a variety of websites. Please note that we are studying WJEC
Geography from 2016.
As a department, we recommend My Revision Notes by Rachel Crutcher and Dirk Sykes published by Hodder
Education 2017
Please note the students are completing the following themes;
     Theme 1 Landscapes and Physical Processes
     Theme 2 Rural- Urban Links
     Theme 4 Coastal Hazards and their management
     Theme 5 Weather, Climate and Ecosystems
     Theme 6 Development and Resource Issues
Theme 8 Environment Challenges

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History (GCSE)
Assessment:                                                                  Weighting?              When?
Controlled assessment:                                                         25%              September 2018 to
Jack the Ripper                                                                                   January 2019
Written paper:
The changing role and status of women 1900 to the present day                   25%            February 2019 to July
                                                                                                      2019
Ways of supporting at home:
Excellent website - http://www.jack-the-ripper.org/
WJEC textbook can be purchased from: https://wordery.com/wjec-gcse-history-the-elizabethan-age-1558-1603-
and-
depression-war-and-recovery-1930-1951-r-paul-evans-
9781510403185?currency=GBP&gtrck=bDJIR21HY0hXL0VZTER1bmdabVpRMjVHRWIwcnpUUDM1Ny84ZTF6WHNuc
URCL2NJVlRVcFJUWWFFUUxYNTMxK1pQN1RWZUFvTXgzTkVHNWNoNmV3RVE9PQ&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwLSY7NW

                                            Food and Nutrition (WJEC)
Assessment:                                                                       Weighting?           When?
Non Examined Assessment 1 -The Food Investigation Assessment
A food investigation will be set by the WJEC and will involve food science            20%         June- September
and experimental work.                                                                                  2020

Written paper:
NA                                                                                     -                  -

Ways of supporting at home:
    Weigh and measure ingredients accurately for all practical lessons.
    Keep up to date with current dietary habits and new developments in the food industry.
    Collect a bank of interesting recipes from books, magazines and television programmes.
    Watch You Tube clips to improve understanding of food preparation and cooking skills and techniques.
    Help pupils to prepare thoroughly prior to the NEA sessions.

www.nutrition.org.uk
www.foodafactoflife.org.uk
www.wjec.co.uk

                                  Health and Social Care and Child Care (WJEC)
Assessment:                                                                   Weighting?               When?
Non Examined Assessment 1: Plan and carry out a health promotion
campaign for a target group of your choice.                                     40%                 January 2020

Written paper:
                                                                                       -
NA
Ways of supporting at home:
    Watch You Tube clips to improve understanding of the
       development of different age groups.
    Encourage awareness of current health promotion campaigns.
    Help pupils to prepare thoroughly prior to NEA sessions.
   

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www.nhs.uk/Conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/pages/pregnancy-and-baby-
care.aspx
www.pathways.org/
http://www.babycenter.com/
www.wjec.co.uk

                                    Information Computer Technology (WJEC)
Assessment:                                                                  Weighting?         When?
Controlled assessment: Unit2: Solving Problems with ICT [internally            30%            Throughout
assessed and externally moderated 22 hour controlled assessment to                              Year 10
develop a piece of work ]
Written paper: N/A
Ways of supporting at home:
Familiarity and guidance in the use of Microsoft Access and Excel

                                                  Media (WJEC)
Assessment                                                                    Weighting?         When?
Controlled Assessment:
Unit 3 – Creating Media                                                          40%           Spring 2020

Written paper:
N/A                                                                                -                -
Ways of supporting at home:
https://www.englishandmedia.co.uk/
     Keeping a media diary and scrapbook which notes the different media that surrounds us and examples of
        how we are affected by it.
     Researching magazines and making notes on them using the pillars of media.
     Watching the News and discussing current events as a family.
     Reading a Newspaper at least once a week; occasionally buying a Tabloid Newspaper and a Broadsheet
        Newspaper and discussing how the events are presented differently.

                                               Mathematics (WJEC)
Assessment: Examination (100%)                                               Weighting?         When?
Controlled assessment: NA                                                       NA               NA
Written paper:
Examination entry is decided after careful consideration of progress in
lessons. Two GCSEs are available in this subject.

All students – foundation, intermediate and higher tier
will sit WJEC GCSE Mathematics exam in November of Year 11.
Two papers: Paper 1 (non-calculator) and Paper 2 (calculator allowed).    50 % each paper      Nov 2020

All students – foundation, intermediate and higher tier
will sit WJEC GCSE Mathematics-Numeracy exam in May of Year 11.
Two papers: Paper 1 (non-calculator) and Paper 2 (calculator allowed).    50 % each paper      Nov 2020
Ways of supporting at home:

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   Obtaining a GCSE Maths Revision Guide will provide helpful support for the above examinations. Such guides
    (CGP, Letts, Longmans, Hodder) are readily available at most bookshops and online.
   Textbooks and revision guides written for the new WJEC qualifications, “GCSE Mathematics: Numeracy” and
    “GCSE Mathematics”, will be particularly well-suited for the current specifications.
   A scientific calculator is needed in every lesson so that pupils become fluent in the more complex functions on
    their own particular calculator. The Casio fx 85 series is very popular at GCSE level.
   A full geometry set including a protractor and compasses is needed in every lesson so that pupils learn to use
    them with precision.
   Pupils have access to the ‘Dr Frost’ website which is a flexible online revision tool. (www.drfrostmaths.com
    pupils can obtain log in details from their teacher).
   www.corbettmaths.com is an excellent resource tool for additional questions and tutorial videos.
   Pupils and parents are invited to follow our Twitter page: @RadyrMaths

                                          MFL French and German (WJEC)
Assessment:                                                                       Weighting?             When?
Controlled assessment: N/A

Written papers:
Listening: 35 minutes (Foundation tier), 45 minutes (Higher tier)                     25%
Speaking: 7-9 minutes (Foundation tier), 10-12 minutes (Higher tier)                  25%             Summer 2021
Reading:1 hour (Foundation tier), 1 hour 15 minutes (Higher tier)                     25%
Writing :1 hour 15 minutes (Foundation tier), 1 hour 30 minutes (Higher               25%
tier)
Ways of supporting at home:
In exercise books students have A sheet of key verbs in different tenses that need to be learnt and used when
completing all written and speaking work. www.quizlet.com has lots of vocab learning games and BBC Bitesize,
zut.org (French), gut.org (German) are examples of other useful revisions sites.
Regular learning of all grammar, particularly the formation of different tenses, as well as all vocabulary covered in
lessons, is vital and help at home can be given with this.

                                                    Music (WJEC)
Assessment:                                                                       Weighting?             When?

MU1 Performance. Individual and ensemble performances to be internally
assessed.
Programme notes compiled.                                                              5%            Summer Term

MU2 Composition. Student will create short compositions based upon the
4 Areas of Study (see below).
Controlled assessment: 1 completed composition                                        15%            Autumn Term

All composition must be undertaken in the Music department for
authenticity purpose. Students receive two-three hours of composing
lessons each fortnight but should also attend lunchtimes or after school to
complete their work to a high standard. Teacher support is also offered to
all students outside of lesson time.

MU3 Apprising - Written paper:

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Notation exercises and exam-style questions based upon the 4 Areas of
Study:
    1. Forms and Devices
    2. Music for Ensemble
    3. Film Music
    4. Popular Music
Ways of supporting at home:
     Install Cubase at home to practise composing and technology skills
       (contact Mrs Power for a copy of the software).
     Encourage regular performance practice.
     Ensure students decide on their performance repertoire ASAP.
     Notation games and exercises: www.musictheory.net

                                             Physical Education (WJEC)
Assessment:                                                                  Weighting?              When?
Controlled assessment:
Pupils will be assessed in all sports they participate in throughout the         50%               2018-2020
course. Pupils may also be external assessed in their chosen sports, this
evidence must be provided by February of Year 11.
Written paper:
The 2 hour exam is based around a video clip where pupils will have to
answer questions on four topic areas:                                            50%               2020
     Health and Fitness                                                                      (May of Year 11)
     Anatomy and Physiology
     Skill Acquisition
Contemporary Issues
Ways of supporting at home:
GCSE PE Revision Guide by CGP Books

                                            Religious Studies (WJEC)
Assessment:                                                                  Weighting?              When?
Controlled assessment:
There are no controlled assessments in Religious Studies.
There will be 2 external examinations.

Unit 1 : Religion and Philosophical themes                                      (50%)             Summer 2019

Written paper:
Unit 1 : Religion and Philosophical themes - 2 Hours                             50%               Summer 2019
Unit 2: Religion and Ethical themes – 2 Hours                                    50%              Summer 20120

Ways of supporting at home:
    Use the BBC GCSE RS Bite size website
    Read the articles posted onto the shared learning resources
    Watch Religious Documentaries frequently televised
    Watch the News & read newspapers
    Keep Class notes and homework assignments organised.
    Download and save revision materials emailed to students for effective revision materials.
    Practise past exam questions
    Consider purchasing the CGP WJEC RS revision guide

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Science (WJEC)

Assessment:                                                                       Weighting?          When?

Controlled assessment:

There are no controlled assessments or practical examinations in Science in
Y10.

There will be practical examinations in Year 11 that will count towards the
                                                                                 10% Practical   Spring term Y11
GCSE grade. This is worth 10% of the qualification. These will be on a day set
                                                                                 examination
by the examination board and marked externally                                                   Externally set by
                                                                                                      WJEC

Written paper:

Written papers in Biology, Chemistry and Physics examined externally by           45% of final     June of Y10
WJEC in June.                                                                       GCSE

Ways of supporting at home:

Students should be aware of science in the news and how it impacts on everyday life. You could help them with
scientific language and encourage them to read articles to widen their general understanding of scientific
literature. Scientific literacy is an important part of the new curricula, students are expected to understand
subject specific vocabulary and be able to extract key information from scientific texts.

Encourage students to prepare thoroughly for tests and assessments, but most importantly, remind students to
seek support from their teachers when they find anything difficult to understand.

WJEC texts and resources are available on their website.

Links to online resources are continually updated and will be sent out to students via SMHW and e-mail.

                                                    Sport (IVET)
Assessment                                                                       Weighting?          When?
 Core units
 Fitness for Sport and Exercise                                                     50%             Ongoing
Improving Performance in Sport                                                      25%            assessment
Sports Campaigning                                                                  25%          throughout the
                                                                                                      year
Ways of supporting at home:
   Encourage pupils to take part in physical activity to help to improve fitness levels.
   Revisit class notes on a regular basis.
   Use the course textbook and internet resources such as BBC Bitesize to help consolidate pupils knowledge and
      understanding for each topic

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Welsh 2nd Language Applied (WJEC)
 Assessment:                                                                      Weighting?              When?
 Oral Examination with a partner (Unit 1)                                           25%             April 23, 24 or 25
                                                                                                           2018
 Written paper:
 Welsh Second Language Applied Unit 1

 Ways of supporting at home:
        Each student will be provided with a revision booklet with example questions, useful vocabulary and
 revisionnotes. Encourage students to watch Welsh programmes on S4C and raise awareness of the Welsh around
 them. Encourage students to use QR codes included in the revision booklet for revision websites such as “Bitezise
           and Quiz let”. There will also be a new revision guide published by the WJEC in October 2017.

                                                   Sociology WJEC
Assessment:                                                                        Weighting?            When?
Written Paper:
Unit 1 1½ hrs                                                                         (50%)          Summer Year 10
Core Module: Understanding social processes
Option Module: Families

Unit 2 1½ hrs                                                                         (50%)          Summer Year 11
Core Module: Understanding social structures - 30%
Option Module: Crime & deviance - 20%

Ways of supporting at home:
Every Module Booklet contains:
     Glossary of Key Terms that can be revised and students indicate their level of understanding of each key
       term.
     Revision cards can be created from the Glossary to help prepare students for the exam.
     Information from various textbooks. Reading through this information at home can help embed the
       learning that took place in the lesson.
     Activities that students can complete at home to reinforce what was learnt in the lesson.
     Reflection sections that enable the student to check their understanding of each topic.
     Extension tasks that will stretch the students understanding of each topic.
     Useful websites that provide opportunities for wider reading or video clips that will illustrate the contents
       of the topic learnt.

                                             Ethics, Philosophy and Skills

Within this subject, pupils will study three open questions one per term:

       Healthy body, healthy mind?
       What is a healthy relationship?
       Why is it important to look after the environment?

These questions are explored covering ethics and philosophy and health and wellbeing rich topics. The pupils will
also complete the Skills Certificate Challenge qualification graded A*- C – Level 2 and a Pass at Level 1 D-G. The
qualification focuses on developing the following skills, which will aid pupils’ development across the curriculum.

       Literacy
       Numeracy
       Digital Competency
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 Creativity and Innovation
     Enterprise and Employability
     Critical thinking
     Planning and organisation
Pupils will be assessed throughout Year 10 and 11 in order to gain an overall GCSE.

The Skills Challenge Certificate consists of four components that are followed by all learners:
     Individual Project
     Enterprise and Employability Challenge
     Global Citizenship Challenge
     Community Challenge

                                                       Assessment
               Name                                        Skills                      Weighting    When
                                         Planning and Organisation
                                                                                          50%
         Individual Project              Critical Thinking and Problem Solving                     Year 11
                                         Digital Literacy
   Enterprise and Employability          Creativity and Innovation
                                                                                          20%
            Challenge                    Personal Effectiveness                                    Year 10
                                         Digital Literacy
   Global Citizenship Challenge          Critical Thinking and Problem Solving           15%
                                                                                                    Year 10
                                         Creativity and Innovation
                                         Planning and Organisation
      Community Challenge                                                                 15%       Year 10
                                         Personal Effectiveness

Grading: Component achievement is based on a learner’s ability to meet the learning outcomes. Each component is
awarded a summative grade;
     Level 1 Pass;
     Level 2 Pass;
     Level 2 Merit;
     Level 2 Distinction.
Assessors will allocate a score for each learning outcome and collate the points across the whole component to
provide a total score. The summative grade for the component will be calculated from the total score.

Examples of how this works:

Learner A
                             Components                         Weighting                Grade
            Individual Project                                 50%           Level 2 Distinction
            Enterprise and Employability Challenge             20%           Level 2 Distinction
            Global Citizenship Challenge                       15%           Level 2 Distinction
            Community Challenge                                15%           Level 2 Distinction

                   Learner A would be awarded a National Skills Challenge Certificate at grade A*

Learner B
                             Components                         Weighting                Grade
            Individual Project                                 50%           Level 2 Pass
            Enterprise and Employability Challenge             20%           Level 1 Pass
            Global Citizenship Challenge                       15%           Level 2 Pass
            Community Challenge                                15%           Level 2 Pass

                    Learner B would be awarded a National Skills Challenge Certificate at grade C

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IMPORTANT DATES

                                    Progress Report 1 - Late October 2019
                                   Full Written Report-Early February 2020
                                              PCE – 1 April 2020
                                      Progress Report 2 - Late June 2020

                                            CONTACT DETAILS

Clear routes of communication are very important in ensuring you speak to the correct staff member. To help,
below are the names and contact details of those members of staff responsible for the different subject areas.
If you have queries regarding subjects, you can contact the relevant Head of Department:

                     Subject                   Head of Department                   Email address
                  Art & Design                   Mrs C Hutchings                c.skene@radyr.net
                     Biology                     Mr T Cummings               t.cummings@radyr.net
                    Chemistry                       Mr J Firth                    j.firth@radyr.net
                     Drama                          Mr S Lee                       s.lee@radyr.net
                 English/Media                    Ms S Thomas                  s.thomas@radyr.net
                   Geography                      Mrs A Knight                  a.knight@radyr.net
                     History                       Miss J Hicks                  j.lewis@radyr.net
      ICT, Computing &Digital Application          Mr K Allen                    k.allen@radyr.net
            Mathematics/Numeracy                  Mr M Wagner                 m.wagner@radyr.net
           Modern Foreign Languages               Mrs B Dinnick                b.dinnick@radyr.net
                      Music                       Mrs R Power                   r.power@radyr.net
           Physical Education & Sport             Mr N Roberts                np.roberts@radyr.net
                     Physics                     Mr M Stephens               m.stephens@radyr.net
                Religious Studies                 Mrs N Evans                  n.evans1@radyr.net
                    Sociology                    Miss M Murphy                m.murphy@radyr.net
       Technology (HE & Product Design)            Ms L Lloyd                    l.lloyd@radyr.net
                      Welsh                      Mrs N Morgan                 n.morgan@radyr.net
             Welsh Baccalaureate                 Mrs D Thomas                 d.thomas@radyr.net
                                                  Mrs N Clarke                  n.clarke@radyr.net

 The KS4 Director of School is Mr P Hardy. If you have queries, regarding your child’s progress you should
 contact the KS4 Progress Leader (Academic). If you have queries regarding attendance, behaviour or general
 wellbeing then you can contact the KS4 Progress Leader (Behaviour).

          For enquiries regarding additional learning needs, you should contact the School’s ALNCo.
                      The Named Child Protection Officer for the school is Miss J Howlett.

                     Role                             Name                        Email address
            KS4 Director of School                 Mr P Hardy                  p.hardy@radyr.net
       KS4 Progress Leader (Academic)              Mr R Hopes                  r.hopes@radyr.net
       KS4 Progress Leader (Behaviour)            Mrs C Atkins                 c.atkins@radyr.net
            KS4 Wellbeing Officer                 Mrs C Randell               c.randell@radyr.net
        Assistant Headteacher/ALNCo               Miss J Howlett              j.howlett@radyr.net

       Alternatively, staff can be contacted through contacting the school reception on 02920 845100.
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