Assertive Mentoring
The assertive mentoring programme starts in September of Year 11 and is split into three tiers based on student ability and needs.
Tier 1 Higher ability students - Targeting higher ability students with regular assemblies and check ins; the programme is aimed at challenge and achievement; tailored approach to individuals where needed (specific 1-1 / small group mentoring).
Tier 2 Middle ability students - led by mentors including HOH, SLT link, middle leaders within each House) meeting with mentors regularly to support and challenge students.
Tier 3 targeting a group of mixed ability students tailored to those who students who are supported by the Inclusion team and/or SEND team. Students will have weekly meetings and be involved in small group work and 1:1 sessions.
Assertive mentoring in a nutshell:
- Tried & tested programme which is proven to improve student outcomes
- Aim is to provide 1:1 support regularly to all Year 11 students throughout their final year
- Emphasis on academic resilience and maximising achievement for students in Year 10 moving into Year 11
- Encouraging students to take ownership of their own success through assertive discussions, based on data predictions, teacher feedback, student input
- Aim is to ensure students step-up and are held to account whilst feeling supported and motivated by their mentor
- Key areas of discussion to take place at every meeting and mentors to follow up discussion points with mentees and teachers where necessary
How does it work?
- Every Year 11 student is allocated an ‘assertive mentor.’
- Students are provided with a booklet to track meetings and agreed actions.
- Assertive mentors are experienced members of staff and will support students in their final year at Oakwood.
- Involves an ongoing conversation between student and mentor.
- Meetings used to identify underachievement through target setting and tracking systems and are evidence based.
- Helps to identify the most appropriate intervention to address any underachievement and to maximise progress and attainment.
- A mature and focused meeting involving actions to increase student performance and ultimately, maximise their exam results next summer.
Year 11 Key Dates 2023/24
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11-Sep-23 |
Mentoring (1) |
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02-Oct-23 |
Redhill Sixth Form Open Evening 5th October |
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09-Oct-23 |
Mentoring (2) |
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06-Nov-23 |
Year 11 - DC6 |
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13-Nov-23 |
Mentoring (3) |
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27-Nov-23 |
Year 11 - Review Week |
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11-Dec-23 |
Mentoring (4) |
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08-Jan-24 |
Mentoring - catch up |
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15-Jan-24 |
Year 11 Mocks |
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22-Jan-24 |
Year 11 Mocks |
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05-Feb-24 |
Year 11 Mock Results Day (DC7 and Reports) |
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19-Feb-24 |
Mentoring (5) |
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26-Feb-24 |
Year 11 - Parents' Evening 29th Feb |
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11-Mar-24 |
Mentoring (6) |
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01-Apr-24 |
Easter Revision 2nd & 3rd April |
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15-Apr-24 |
Mentoring (7) |
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29-Apr-24 |
Year 11 Commendation Evening 1st May |
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13-May-24 |
GCSE Exams |
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20-May-24 |
GCSE Exams |
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03-Jun-24 |
GCSE Exams |
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10-Jun-24 |
GCSE Exams |
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17-Jun-24 |
Year 11 Leavers Day - TBC |
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July 2024 |
Prom (5th July) |
Revision & support
Revision should be an ongoing process for GCSE students with prior knowledge being revisited regularly in lessons and in students’ own preparation and revision schedules. Producing a personalised revision timetable is a key action in taking control of revision and ensuring that assessments and exams are thoroughly prepared for.
You can download a template here to help you with your revision.
Excel version is available here.
Student booklet
Please see the attached student booklet which all students will be provided with in September.