Aims:• To ensure that all
parents/carers/pupils are fully informed about the pathway
• To ensure that all pupils study GCSE subjects and vocational courses most appropriate to their abilities and interests
• To enable all students to maximise their chances of success at KS4 and beyond
Why are options changing?
In Years 7, 8 and 9, all pupils follow a set curriculum based largely around the National Curriculum
In Years 10 and 11 pupils are able to follow a more “Personalised Curriculum”
We are committed to helping all pupils choose the most appropriate curriculum for them
Post 16 Progression Pathways
College• University• Higher level
apprenticeships
Apprenticeships
• See Positive Steps who are here tonight to discuss this
Employment
• All students in this year group must stay in education or training until they are 18 years old
KS4 planning should take into account your preferred post 16 pathway and the current Labour Market and employment opportunities.
30 lessons in a week
English• English: 2 GCSEs• Examination: 100%
English Language
• Reading• Writing• Speaking and Listening
What you study
English
Maths
• Worth 1 GCSE
GCSE Mathematics
• Worth 2 GCSEs
Combined Science English
Maths
Science
Design and Technology (Textiles)
Engineering
Hospitality & Catering
4 lessons per week
English
Maths
Science
Technology
Students will complete their technology qualification in Year 10 – giving them confidence to tackle
the other GCSEs in Year 11.
The extra time will go to Maths, English, Science & Humanities.
•PE is compulsory to all pupils in Key Stage 4
•All pupils must bring their PE kit
• One lesson per week
English
Maths
Science
Technology
• One lesson per week• Personal, Health and Social
Education• Citizenship• Work Related Learning• Careers Education• Guidance and Enterprise
Education.
English
Maths
Science
Technology
Option A
Geography or History
There is a national expectation that students will study a broad range of traditional “academic subjects”. For red pathway students this is geography or history.Students may opt for German in option C to complete the Ebacc.
You are good at that subjectYou enjoy itIt will give you good opportunities when you leave school
Your friends have chosen itYou like the teacher this yearYou think “I can always swap if I’m not happy”You think you won’t have much work to do in that subject
It is important to put down a second choice subject as:
If the subject is undersubscribed the course will not run
A subject may be oversubscribed
All forms to be completed by
13th March
Interview with SLT from 13th
March
Where subjects are over or
undersubscribed pupils will be re-
interviewed
Parents and students confirm
their option choices
• The deadline for handing in Pathway Form is:
13th Marchto the Year 9
office.
Be assured…..
• The curriculum for 2020-22 will be designed to meet the needs of our current Year 9 students.
• A member of the senior team will check your son/daughter is sure of their options.
• Parents will see the final student choices
• Students will not be allowed to change in September.
Available to speak to on the bottom floor all evening to provide careers,
information and guidance.
• Subject questions? Speak to the subject teachers at the appropriate stand
• Other enquiries? – Speak to your form tutor, Positive steps, IAG or members of the Senior Leadership Team
• If you have any further questions please email [email protected] in the first instance.