The Countdown to GCSE evening really sets the clock running for our Year 11 pupils, who are looking ahead to their mock examinations after the half-term break and final public examinations next summer. It was wonderful to see so many parents at the meeting – but also sobering to reflect that this time next year our Year 11 pupils will have moved on to post-16 education and training. The support parents give to their children’s education is so vital – and again, it was evident that parents are working hard to ensure our pupils are successful in their examinations next summer. That parent partnership is key and such a strength of our school and that, alongside great teaching, makes the difference.