Alps July Newsletter 2023
In this July newsletter learn about how our updated Knowledge Base makes it easier for you to be informed, read essential articles that will help you set high expectations at KS4 with Alps Connect, plus, tap into helpful information about the Alps Support that is available to you this summer. |
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We're here to support you this summer |
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| The Alps team are available to help you throughout the summer period.
Alps summer opening hours (Mon-Fri):
1st -15th August | 8.30am - 5.00pm 16th - 25th August | 8.00am - 5.30pm 28th August - 1st September | 8.30am - 5.00pm 4th - 8th September | 8.00am - 5.30pm |
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| | Interpretation of KS5 Results on Results Day -
approach with caution AUGUST 2023 | Interpretation and analysis of the 2023 Key Stage 5 outcomes should be approached with caution in terms of the value-added grades assigned.
In this article Alps Educational Consultant John Roe discusses the importance of the Alps client benchmarks across 2022, and why full analysis of 2023 should take place once the client benchmarks have been published in Connect and Summit. | | Interpretation of KS5 Results on Results Day | | Explore our updated Knowledge Base:
| We are excited to share the latest updates to the Alps Knowledge Base, which will make it easier and faster for you to navigate and source the information that you need.
Check out these new sections of the Knowledge Base:
The Support Hub - For instant access to Alps support help articles take a look at our new section of the Knowledge Base, for example: "How do I change my user permissions?" or "How do I reset my password?"
Educational Updates - Find key educational updates and supporting information, for example: "Interpretation of KS5 results on Results Day" or "Alternative Prior Attainment at KS4"
Champions - Additional resources to enable you to use all the brilliant aspects of Alps, helping you to help your students reach their full potential.
Release Notes - Read the latest information about Alps' new releases. | | New Knowledge Base | | Hoping for a hassle free results day?
Look no further | Check out our on-demand webinar, hosted by Alps' Customer Success Specialist, Adam.
This webinar is packed with essential information that will equip you with knowledge and confidence for the coming results period.
The programme includes:
- Preparing your data for Results Days – What can you do now?
- How to upload your examination results on each big day
- Latest updates on the Alps Benchmarks
- How to get the most from the KS5 Attainment Measures and the New Strategic Analysis Section
| | Click here to watch the on-demand webinar | | Year 11 September 2023: New Bands and MEGs
Setting high expectations at KS4 with Alps | With the publication of scaled score transition matrices for 2022, we have amended our banding structure for KS4, bringing it into line with DfE definitions of HPA, MPA and LPA. Click below to read our article which contains important information regarding this re-banding of Key Stage 4 analysis in Connect.
IMPORTANT: This will have implications for your MEGs for your current Year 10 students. We urge you to read our article and watch our video prior to the summer break. | | Click here to read the article | | Alternative prior attainment
options for KS4 Connect | With no SATs taking place in 2020 or 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, current Year 8 and 9 students will not have KS2 SAT scores.
This article aims to introduce the different options we will make available enabling providers who currently use KS2 SAT scores to make informed decisions when choosing an alternative prior attainment baseline. | | Click here to read the article |
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| | New to Alps:
The Alps Explorer Programme |
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| From novice to expert at a time that suits you! Our new on demand Alps Explorer Programme gives you a brilliant series of short webinars on the key topics to either get you started or brush up on using Alps to really make a difference!
The Alps Explorer brochure includes an outline and link to each webinar. Watch them in your own time and share with your colleagues! Click the link below to find the brochure in new Education section of our Knowledge Base. |
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| | Many of the schools and colleges we work with would strongly recommended Alps to colleagues! The great news is that we are giving a discount on your renewal price if you refer a friend and they buy Alps from your referral. What’s more, the more successful referrals you make, the higher the discount on your own renewal. |
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| | Our wonderful Contracts Administrator, Gemma Foxley ensures that everything runs smoothly for the Multi Academy Trusts and Groups we work with. Earlier this month, we sat down with Gemma to find out more about what she loves most about working for Alps. |
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| | | We hope you have a restful summer break – for those of you still working over the Summer the team have created a list of their go-to summer songs to keep you feeling energised over the holidays. |
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| Click here to listen | | | We're here to help | Our team is on hand to help now and throughout the summer holidays so please contact us if you have any questions. | The Alps Team |
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