This document provides information for parents about supporting their child's education at Ryedale High School. It discusses the school's priorities, the reformed GCSE exams, feedback and assessment practices, and strategies for supporting learning at home. Key points include: - The school's priorities include improving communication and supporting the new GCSE format which includes more content, rigorous exams, and increased theory. - Students will take GCSEs over three years instead of two to allow more time to cover increased content. - Various forms of formative and summative assessment are used including progress reports, feedback in exercise books, and parents' evenings. - Tips are provided for supporting learning at home including setting a schedule,