In Year 11, students are monitored very closely in terms of their progress. Each student is mentored by a member of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Year 11 or the ASM (Assessment Strategy Manager) and we work closely with parents to ensure that every student makes as much progress as possible.

We offer a Learning Strategy and Wellbeing Session for parents/carers.  On Tuesday 19th November 2019 you are invited to come along to an informal event where you can see some of the skills that we use with the students first hand, and have an opportunity to discuss any issues or concerns, with us and other parents. During the evening there will be a series of workshops on offer where revision techniques are discussed, along with strategies to encourage the organisation of homework, coursework and revision. Each workshop is specifically designed to cover the issues that arise at different stages of students education here at Belvidere. We offer many types of pastoral support at Belvidere which help our students develop strategies for coping with the challenges of teenage life; for building emotional resilience and managing their feelings and for attending well throughout their time at Belvidere. Members of the pastoral team will be present on the evening, offering workshops on selected themes for parents/carers.

Parent/Carer Learning Strategies and Wellbeing Evening : Thursday 19th November 2019

‘I didn’t know that revision could be done in so many different ways’
‘I wish that I was taught how to revise when I was at school’
‘I feel better equipped to help my son organise himself ready for his exams now, thank you.’
'Just wanted to say we appreciated yours and the other staffs time and efforts last night.'
'It was helpful as it reassured me that Chloe and I were on the right track. It is was very different for me 30 years ago, reading through text books and hoping for the best!'

Here at Belvidere we aim for every student to reach their full potential. To enable them to do this, they sometimes need a little extra support. Mrs Brown, our intervention manager, extracts students and works with them on areas where support is needed, specifically in English and Maths.

Students are extracted in groups of 4-5, these small group sizes ensure that pupils receive the help they need, that will boost their skills and confidence. In addition to this, pupils are also extracted during form time and PSHE by the head of Maths, English and Science and our literacy and numeracy coordinators, to refresh key skills.

We also have a team of assessment strategy managers. There is a designated assessment strategy manager (ASM) per year group who is on hand to assist your child on an individual basis or in small groups. They use data and teacher referrals to track and see individual children, but they can also self-refer by asking an ASM or their form tutor for an appointment. The ASMs help pupils organise themselves, keep up to date with homework and offer advice on all subject matters. 
The ASMs are:

Year 7	Mrs Cadwell		Year 7 Assessment Booklet
Year 8	Ms Reading		Year 8 Assessment Booklet
Year 9	Mr Lowe		Year 9 Assessment Booklet
Year 10	Mrs Batha		Year 10 Assessment Booklet
Year 11	Ms Poyser		Year 11 Assessment Booklet