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Year 10
Welcome to the Year 10 Hub
This page contains all the essential information, updates, and resources needed to support your child's journey in Year 10.
Year 10 marks the official start of your child's GCSE and vocational pathway. While the final examinations take place at the end of Year 11, the core knowledge, coursework modules, and study habits required for success are established right now. Our goal this year is to balance academic ambition with strong personal development, ensuring every student feels confident, supported, and prepared for the road ahead.
Key Staff
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| To Be Confirmed | Head of Year 10 |
| Miss C Douglas | Pastoral for Year 10 |
| Mrs H Doran | Medical Needs Officer |
| Mrs S Murphy | Safeguarding Officer |
| Mrs K Brenson | SENDCO |
Key Dates For The Diary 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 2 September | First Day Back at School |
| Thursday 24 September | School Photos - All Years |
| Friday 27 November | INSET Day |
| Monday 7 December | Flu Vaccinations |
| Tuesday 12 January | Parents Evening |
| Monday 4 January | INSET Day |
| Monday 12 April | INSET Day |
| Tuesday 1 June | Parents Evening |
| Monday 14 June | Bronze Mocks Start |
Please note that these dates are subject to change. Should any adjustments be made, we will notify all parents immediately.
2026 Flu Vaccination Session
Main Date: Monday 7 December
Catch-Ups: Any catch-ups will be done at a Community Clinic by appointment only
The link for the electronic form and information about the vaccination will be found here closer to the date.
Academic Milestones & Key Updates
The KS4 Transition & Strategy
Autumn Term
Focus shifts entirely to GCSE and vocational specifications.
Revision Techniques
Spring Term
As curriculum content intensifies, students learn advanced memory retention skills to help in revising. Independent study schedules focus on mixing up different subjects to mirror real exam conditions.
Formal Mock Examinations
Summer Term
Students sit their first full-scale Year 10 Mock Exams under strict JCQ (Joint Council for Qualifications) regulations. These results isolate learning gaps and heavily influence predicted grades for post-16 college and apprenticeship applications.
Important Regulatory Update (SEND & Access Arrangements)
JCQ Guidance Notice: The Joint Council for Qualifications updated its official guidance regarding Access Arrangements and Special Considerations. If your child requires adjustments for exams (such as 25% extra time, a computer reader, or a scribe due to learning difficulties, medical needs, or sensory needs), formal assessment evidence must be processed early this year. Please contact our SENDCo department to ensure current Form 8 profiles are updated.
Bronze Mock Timetable
The timetable will be added here closer to the date.
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