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Question 1

Why is the new English Y9 SoL different and potentially tricky?

Answer 1

New Y9 SoL is ‘bespoke’ and will require teachers to generate materials based on their own knowledge and interest.

This raises questions about equity - the better / smarter the higher the quality of your resources.

What is the quality control approach for this unit?
How will leaders assess the relative merits of different approaches?

FROM ADU: Just sharing this SOL Pip has written - it addresses many of our department targets - we’re starting to embed some key principles in our work e.g.

• assessment for learning e.g. hinge questions
• assessment - not just GCSE style but aligning with curric intent
• component intent/knowledge - specified and sequenced
• broadening KS3 Curriculum
• our approach as a team to planning/implementing SOL - not just teachers firing up pre-exisiting slides - we should see a degree of autonomy and responsive teaching

Question 2

What is GAG funding?

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Answer 2

General Annual Grant (GAG) paid by government to schools