whitchurch high school ysgol gyfun yr eglwysnewydd year 10 options 2013/2014
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GUIDANCE & CONSULTATION PROCESS
General Option Talk – November Learning Pathways days – 12th & 13th Nov Talks to Form Groups - December New Subject Option Talks – Jan 2014 Parents Evenings – 25th & 26th Nov Option Booklet/School website - November Careers Advice/Careers Wales website Individual Pupil Interviews – 10th Feb 2014 Options Open Evening U/S – 13th Feb 2014 Option forms submitted – 7th March 2014
WHAT ADVICE ?
Subject Advice
Careers Advice
Mapping a Learning Pathway
A Balanced Curriculum if unsure
Unacceptable Combinations
Finalising Choices
Learning Pathways: 14-19
Individual Learning Pathway leading to approved qualifications (ILPP – mapping achievements, goals and aspirations, career paths).
Learning Pathways: 14-19
Wide Choice/Range of Opportunities Through the Curriculum on Offer
Individual Learning Pathway leading to approved qualifications (ILPP – mapping achievements, goals and aspirations).
KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM
Core Curriculum - 30 periods
Optional Subjects - 20 periods
Welsh Baccalaureate - Integrated
CORE CURRICULUM – Per Fortnight
English 7 periods – Year 10 6 Periods – Year 11
Mathematics 6 periods – Year 107 periods – Year 11
Science 9 periods WBQ/Science 1 period Welsh 2 periods R.E. 2 periods P.E. 2 periods PSE 1 period
CORE SCIENCE In Year 10:
10 hours per fortnight (1 WBQ).
Study Biology (B1), Chemistry (C1) & Physics (P1).
WJEC
Controlled Assessments
Three examinations in Year 10 (June 2015).
Science GCSE awarded in Year 10.
WBQ Application of Number Key skill – level 1.
Higher Band: WBQ Application of Number Key skill –
level 2.
CORE SCIENCE
In Year 11:
A new course – Additional Science.
New work in the three sciences.
New Controlled assessments
Three exams June 2016 (B2, C2, P2).
New & separate GCSE award in Additional Science.
TRIPLE SCIENCE
15 hours per fortnight.
Separate GCSE awards in Biology, Chemistry & Physics
at end of Y11.
Five examinations in Year 10 – (B1, B2, C1, P1, P2).
Four examinations in Year 11 – (B3, C2, C3, P3)
Controlled Assessment in each Science.
Suitable only for potential A Level Scientists
WBQ Application of Number Key skill – level 2.
APPLIED SCIENCE
BTEC level 2 Vocational course.
10 hours per fortnight.
Two year course.
100% Portfolio based – class based work.
Not suitable for potential A Level Scientists.
WBQ Application of Number Key skill – level 1.
A B C D E F
SCIENCE
CORE/APPLIED SCIENCE
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TRIPLE SCIENCE TRIPLE SCIENCE
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OPTIONAL SUBJECTS – 5 CURRICULUM AREAS
Humanities (e.g. RE, History, Business Studies)
Languages (e.g. French, German, Welsh, Spanish)
Technological (e.g. ICT, DT)
Creative Aesthetic (e.g. Art , Drama, Music, PE)
Vocational
Vocational - Applied Courses at WHS
Applied Art and Design(BTEC) – 2 Options
Applied Health and Social Care
Applied Leisure and Tourism
Digital Applications
Applied Engineering
Applied Business Studies
Applied Science (BTEC)
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Vocational Subjects – External Provision
Extended learning opportunities - Leading to Apprenticeships or College Courses
Heating and Ventilation level 1/2 Auto Engineering level 1/2 Hair and Beauty level 2 Construction level 1/2 iMedia (Technical) level 2 Theatrical makeup level 2
Equivalent to 2 GCSE awards: Level 1 at D-G Level 2 at A*-C
ALL THE ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS AND WELSH GOVERNMENT APPROVAL.
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Learning Pathways: 14-19
Individual Learning Pathway leading to approved qualifications (ILPP – mapping achievements, goals and aspirations).
Wide Choice/Range of Opportunities Through the Curriculum on Offer
Learning Core – wider learning: skills, knowledge & understanding, values and experiences required whatever the chosen pathway.
Learner Support