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14+ Choices Evening
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Compulsory subjects
English & English Literature (2 GCSEs)
Maths (1 GCSE)
Science (2 or 3 GCSEs)
RE (1 GCSE)
Personal & Social Education
Core PE
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Qualifications - levels
Level 2 A* - C
Level 1 D - G
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Subjects available - GCSE
Art & Design
Business Studies
Child Development
Dance
Drama
Food & Nutrition
Food Technology
French
Geography
Graphic Products
German
History
Music
Music Technology
PE
Resistant Materials
Textiles Technology
Subject available – OCR National
• Information & Communication Technology• Health & Social Care
All OCR National subjects are Level 2
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Subjects available - others
Btec First Diploma in Sport – Level 2
Btec in Motor Vehicle Technology – Level 2
Engineering – Level 1
Sports Leader Award
Building Crafts Occupations – Level 1 Construction
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College Courses
Young Apprenticeships (YA) – Level 2
Flexible Learning Programme (FLP) – Level 1
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Subjects available - YA
• Business & Administration• Construction• Engineering• Hairdressing• Health & Social Care• Hospitality• Motor Industry
All Young Apprenticeship courses are level 2
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Subjects available - FLP
• Public Services
Flexible Learning Programme courses are Level 1
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Last Year’s Options Form
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Restrictions on Choice
• Numbers in class• Resources• Entry requirements• Some subject combinations e.g. Music & Music
Technology
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What to consider when making choices
• Does your child enjoy the subject?• Does the course structure suit their way of
working?• Would they be considered suitable for the subject?• Do they need particular subjects for their chosen
career?
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What NOT to consider when making choices
• Teacher
• What their best friend is doing
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Balance
Once their choices are made look at the whole curriculum and check it is balanced.
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Where to go to for advice?
• Subject teachers • PSE • Tutor• College• Websites
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Important dates
• 26th November Parents’ Evening• 25th January Effort Check & 14+ Choices
Booklet go home• 7th February 14+ Choices Fair
Options form issued• 12th February Deadline for handing on Options form
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