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The Regents Review Spring 2026

GENERAL NEWS

assessment, structured support and confident classroom presence. Teachers at RPCC aim to: • Use whiteboards for frequent checks for understanding • Plan lessons using the 6-step learning structure • Provide scaffolding to guide students toward independence • Use powerful positioning to maintain engagement and focus. These strategies help create a learning environment where all students can succeed and develop independence in their learning. Curriculum The highlight of my year so far has been meeting with Year 9 students to discuss their options. This year, we once again offered a broad range of subjects from Computer Science, Sociology and Business Studies to Photography, Sport and Digital iMedia and many more… The full list of 2026 options can be found on the school website. Year 9s were impressive during their meetings. They were prepared, mature and sensible about whether their choices would be a positive step towards their future aspirations. The majority of students got their first choices in all three of their options and I will be working with the few who did not, to make positive start for their KS4 studies, as they have demonstrated a positive mindset and a desire to succeed. Before this academic year is out, they will experience a formal taster lesson where they can check that they have made the right choice, so that once they return in September, they are ready to go! In Key Stage 3, students will have been experiencing some of the United Learning curricula as different departments begin to follow these new schemes sure they are happy with reserve choices. This Year 9 group have already got off to a

of learning. This will be a transitional phase as we work with United Learning to ensure a smooth process, which enhances students’ experiences of learning and builds on any prior learning. Year 10 students are now well into their KS4 courses with some aspects of assessed coursework already completed. Year 10 mock examinations are fast approaching, giving students their first taster of formal GCSE examinations. Papers will be based around the content covered thus far and students should be revising this using Carousel, Google Classroom and any other resources they may have. It is never too early to start. Finally, Year 11s have been extremely busy. With course content covered in most subjects, revision is now the main focus. The level of effort from Year 11s has been outstanding with students showing significant improvements from their December mocks to the most recent exams. The majority of students have increased their marks, with some improving by as much as 3 grades! For them, the focus is on the final countdown to the formal summer examinations. I wish them success: they absolutely deserve it. Ms Webster Deputy Headteacher

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