Ever wondered what really separates a Band 4, 5 and 6 in Community and Family Studies? After years of marking thousands of CAFS responses and serving as the NSW Supervisor of Marking: I’ve seen the hidden shifts in what CAFS markers are looking for and where students consistently fall short.
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain to share exactly what you need to be doing now in your CAFS classroom to set your students up for success. You’ll discover:
✅ Why relying on acronyms alone won’t get your students across the line
✅ The subtle changes in student CAFS responses that markers reward
✅ The biggest traps teachers still unintentionally reinforce in class
✅ Practical strategies you can embed straight away to help your students climb into those top bands
This isn’t theory. It’s not guesswork. It’s insider advice from the former NSW CAFS Supervisor of Marking: the kind of perspective most teachers never get to hear.
If you want to future-proof your teaching and give your students the edge they need, this episode is your roadmap.
Show Notes
- 🔗 The CAFS Collective Membership
- 🎟️ Grab your ticket to The CAFS Conference 2025
- Access our done-for-you PDHPE & CAFS Packages at thelearnnet.com/packages
- Communities like The Learning Network's NSW PDHPE & CAFS Teachers which provides a supportive space for teachers from all stages of their careers to connect.
- Subscribe to our email list for early access to upcoming events from The Learning Network in 2025.
- My memberships and packages provide everything teachers need on a "silver platter".
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Check out our constantly updated resources across subject areas for teachers to implement immediately.
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Resources
Looking for resources to help students improve their assessment and exam results?
Check out my full collection of resources & Revision Sessions to ensure your students are spending their valuable revision time on meaningful & strategic activities!
Working with Year 11 and 12 CAFS students is something I have done since 2007, so if you would love me to join you in the classroom (where absolute magic happens) get in touch.
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