The London Challenge
Service Area 5
Services for students to improve learning and aspirations
The Offer
1. Year Group study skills training in Y10 AND Y11: a one day course Study Skills for Success concluding with twilight session for parents/carers. The course will cover: study skills; active learning strategies; exam revision and techniques, using the internet, and improving speaking, listening and writing.
2. Aspirational coaching (group workshops and one-to-one) to:
- reinforce messages in Study Skills for Success
- develop individual aspirations and self esteem
- combat poor attendance in individual students
3. Provision of Study and Revision sessions in most key subjects (bespoke and agreed with school staff) in holidays and weekends.
4. Provision of coursework clinics in English, maths, ICT, science and technology. In some schools, re-running practical exercises underpinning coursework to compensate for staffing turnover and teaching issues (particularly in science).
English and Maths Year 11 Student and Department Guides Available to download
- How To Succeed in GCSE English: A Guide for Year 11 Students in 2007 – 2008 following AQA Specification A
- How to Succeed in GCSE English: A Guide for Year 11 Students in 2007 – 2008 following Edexcel Specification A
- How to Succeed in GCSE English: A Guide for Year 11 Students in 2007 – 2008 following Edexcel Specification B
- How to Succeed in GCSE English: Department Guide for Year 11 in 2007 - 2008
- How to Succeed in Maths: A Guide for Year 11 Students in 2007 -2008
- How to Succeed in Maths: Department Guide for Year 11 in 2007 – 2008
Making it happen
To arrange any of these services, please contact John McDermott in the Education London office: 01372 363 630 john.mcdermott@educationlondon.org.uk or use this electronic form (MS Word Doc)