year 9 options evening 2015 bob elsey – headteacher stuart matthews – deputy headteacher gareth...
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Year 9 Options Evening 2015
Bob Elsey – Headteacher
Stuart Matthews – Deputy Headteacher
Gareth Croxon– Assistant Headteacher
Louise West – Head of Year 9
Phil Marshall – External Data Associate
Aims of the evening
To introduce the Key Stage 4 Curriculum 2015-2017
To provide an outline of the Options Process and key dates
To highlight ways pupils are given support and guidance and how additional support can be gained
The Next Few Weeks…
Discuss Options with family
Yr 9 Parents’ Evening (22nd Jan)
Discuss Options in school
Options Evening
Complete Options Form by 12th February
Curriculum Principles
BroadBalancedRelevantPersonal Development and ChallengeOpportunities for Progression
Qualifications for Key Stage 4
GCSE assessed through a combination of examinations and controlled
assessments graded A* to G or Maths and English graded 9-1
Vocational (BTEC/VCERT/OCR National) continuous assessment – 25% external assessment assessed at Level 1 (equivalent to GCSE grade D-G) and Level 2
(equivalent to GCSE grade A*-C) graded Pass, Merit, Distinction, Distinction*
Measuring Pupils’ Achievement
Measuring School Performance Attainment 8 Progress 8 English Baccalaureate
English language Maths Science Humanity (Geography or History) MFL (French, German, Spanish) Computer Science
Some key changes being introduced are: All non-GCSE subjects are being brought into line with
GCSEs (120GLH, 240GLH etc.) Modular exams will be replaced by linear exams Exams will only be taken in the summer – no re-sits? Extra marks for SPaG in En Lit, Geog, History & RS All Year 9 pupils will be required to continue in education
or training until the end of Year 13
Educational Reform
The Key Stage 4 Curriculum1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
SCIENCE
ENGLISHPE
PSHGEE
OPTION 1 OPTION 2
OPTION 3 OPTION 4
MATHS
Core Curriculum
Subject Periods Qualification
English 8 2 GCSEs
Mathematics 7 1 GCSE
Science 10 2-3 GCSEs
Physical Ed 4 -
PSHGEE 1 -
Optional Subjects - GCSEs Art and Design, Photography Business Studies Computing Drama Economics Geography History Information and Communication Technology Modern Foreign Languages
French, German and Spanish Music Physical Education Religious Studies Technology
Catering and Hospitality, Graphics, Systems and Control, Resistant Materials and Textiles
Optional Subjects - Vocational
Business Health & Social Care ICT Performing Arts Sport (Physical Education)
Science
Science pathways Triple Science Core & Additional Science
Advice & Guidance Prior attainment Attitude to learning Post-16 progression
Option blocks
Option A Option B Option C Option D
Geography
Spanish
Computing
Art & Design
ICT Cambridge Nationals
Music
Child Development
Graphics
Physical Education
Sport OCR
Economics
Geography
History
Hospitality & Catering
Graphics
Resistant Materials
Textiles
Systems & Control
Performing Arts BTEC
Business Studies
Business Studies VCERT
Geography
History
German
Religious Studies
Health & Social Care BTEC
Drama
Physical Education
Sport OCR
Photography
French
Computing
History
Art & Design
Business Studies
Business Studies VCERT
ICT Cambridge Nationals
Religious Studies
Resistant Materials
Drama
Option blocks - example
Option A Option B Option C Option D
Geography
Spanish
Computing
Art & Design
ICT Cambridge Nationals
Music
Child Development
Graphics
Physical Education
Sport OCR
Economics
Geography
History
Hospitality & Catering
Graphics
Resistant Materials
Textiles
Systems & Control
Performing Arts BTEC
Business Studies
Business Studies VCERT
Geography
History
German
Religious Studies
Health & Social Care BTEC
Drama
Physical Education
Sport OCR
Photography
French
Computing
History
Art & Design
Business Studies
Business Studies VCERT
ICT Cambridge Nationals
Religious Studies
Resistant Materials
Drama
Option for Double Linguists
Option A Option B Option C Option D
Geography
Spanish
Computing
Art & Design
ICT Cambridge Nationals
Music
Child Development
Graphics
Physical Education
Sport OCR
Economics
Geography
History
Hospitality & Catering
Graphics
Resistant Materials
Textiles
Systems & Control
Performing Arts BTEC
Business Studies
Business Studies VCERT
Geography
History
German
Religious Studies
Health & Social Care BTEC
Drama
Physical Education
Sport OCR
Photography
French
Computing
History
Art & Design
Business Studies
Business Studies VCERT
ICT Cambridge Nationals
Religious Studies
Resistant Materials
Drama
Option blocks – be carefulOption A Option B Option C Option D
Geography
Spanish
Computing
Art & Design
ICT Cambridge Nationals
Music
Child Development
Graphics
Physical Education
Sport OCR
Economics
Geography
History
Hospitality & Catering
Graphics
Resistant Materials
Textiles
Systems & Control
Performing Arts BTEC
Business Studies
Business Studies VCERT
Geography
History
German
Religious Studies
Health & Social Care BTEC
Drama
Physical Education
Sport OCR
Photography
French
Computing
History
Art & Design
Business Studies
Business Studies VCERT
ICT Cambridge Nationals
Religious Studies
Resistant Materials
Drama
Selecting Options
One option choice needs to be made from each column
At least one option must be an EBACC subject This will highlight four preferred choices Rank your choices Two reserve choices are also important Pupils should not choose the same subject twice! Each pupil should have six choices Pupils should think carefully about their subject
combinations
Options formsPlease choose ONE course from each option block, ensuring at least one is an EBACC
Option A
Option B
Option C
Option D
Now take the four options selected above and rank then in order of preference. Number 1 being the choice that is most important to you.
1
2
3
4
Now choose two reserve options from any block
Reserve 1
Reserve 2
Student Name Tutor Group
Signed - Student
Signed - Parent/Carer
Signed - Form Tutor
Advice on how to make the right choices
Gather good information Subject teachers Form tutors Parents
Pupils should select courses that they will enjoy studying
Pupils should be encouraged to follow a broad and balanced curriculum
Pupils should choose subjects that are important or essential for a future career
Pupils should opt for the course not the teacher or because of friends!
Broad & Balanced?
Most pupils will go on to further or higher education
Pupils will be required to show a wide selection of skills, in a wide variety of subjects
Pupils should be thinking about taking a language, an art, a humanity, and a technology
Whichever options a pupil chooses they will have to say… WHY?
Summary
Choose four options & two reservesChoose a broad and balanced
curriculumPick at least one EBACCTwo Technology GCSE’sSupport and guidance
Key dates and Events
Thursday 22nd January (5-8pm): Year 9 Parents’ Evening
Thursday 12th February: final date for returning option sheets to Tutors
Thursday 5th March (6.30-8.30pm): PTA Careers evening
Frequently Asked Questions
Why not have free options rather than four option blocks?
What if I don’t like anything in one of the blocks? Why put the same subjects in certain blocks e.g.
Business GCSE alongside Business VCERT? Do pupils have to do what the school recommends? Will I get all of my options? What will happen if I
don’t?