Year 10 Parents Information Evening

Topics that will be covered during this event:

• The Year 10 Curriculum – what your child is studying this year, key events and any school trips coming up
• Financial Support – Free School Meals and Hardship Fund
• Post-16 Destinations - finding the right place to study after Orchard
• The Assessment Calendar – when your child’s exams start, both mock exams and real exams throughout the year, home learning, laptops and helping with revision
• Additional Support – how we provide extra support for children with special educational needs, medical needs or other support needs
• The link between attendance and GCSE grades
• Looking after your child’s mental health during this important year
• Safeguarding and support