Achievement Pathways Options for success Welcome to our Achievement Pathways Evening 2012 Today’s presentation What are achievement pathways? Which subjects.

Achievement PathwaysOptions for success

Welcome to our Achievement Pathways Evening 2012Today’s presentation• What are achievement pathways?• Which subjects must be studied by all and which are optional?• How do we maximise achievement for each of our students?• How much choice do we offer our students?• What support is there in this decision-making process?• What is the deadline for returns?

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What are achievement pathways?Achievement Pathways are the combinations of optional subjects studied in Key Stage 4 (years 9-11) that are designed to:

• maximise the achievement of each of our students • give students the greatest chance possible of progressing to further courses of study, taking up apprenticeships or other career pathways post 16.

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SUBJECTS

MATHSMaths GCSE

FSMQCPF

Adult Numeracy

SCIENCE3 Sciences GCSEDouble Science

GCSEBTEC Science

CORE

ENGLISHEnglish Lang and

Lit GCSEEnglish GCSE

Functional SkillsAdult Literacy

RE GCSECitizenship ½ GCSE

PE

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SUBJECTS

CommunicationsFrench SpanishGerman

Media Studies

HumanitiesBusiness StudiesHistory

Geography

Achievement SupportCoPE

SportPhysical Education

Sports Studies

OPTIONAL

TechnologyICT

ConstructionTextiles

FoodHospitality and

CateringEngineering

Product DesignGraphic Products

ScienceHealth and Social Care

Electronics

ArtsArt

Art and DesignActingDramaMusicDance

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How do we maximise achievement for each of our students?• Knowing our students• Data and personal knowledge• Allocation of appropriate pathways

CORE SUBJECTS• Appropriate level, qualification and support

OPTIONAL SUBJECTS• Students are recommended by teachers that know their capabilities

2011 Results92% of students achieved 5 A*-C passes43% including Eng and Maths

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How much choice do we offer students?CORE

CURRICULUM THE THREE PATHWAYS

OPTION CHOICES

AVAILABLE

English, Maths,

Science, RE and PE

Students study GCSE courses only without requiring any additional English or Maths teaching, but are required to study at least one Modern Foreign Language and either History or Geography.

(ACADEMIC PATHWAY)

1 2

Students study vocational courses only and require additional Functional English and Maths teaching at Level 1 minimum (equivalent to grades D-G at GCSE), known as Foundation Learning.

(VOCATIONAL PATHWAY)

OPTIONS AVAILABLE

1 2 3

Students study a combination of GCSE and Vocational courses but require additional English and Maths teaching at level 2 (equivalent to grade C+ at GCSE) and vocational ICT, known as Extended Core.

(BLENDED PATHWAY)

OPTIONS AVAILABLE

1 2 3

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What support is available in this process?

• Visit the Colleges and discuss subjects in more detail

• Speak to Subject leaders and College Leaders

• Visit the Post 16 desk

• Visit the desk

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Post 16 Progression and Higher EducationKeeping your options open for sixth form study and university?Things to think about:1. Am I studying the right subjects for any career pathways I am

interested in?2. How will my subject choice be viewed by universities?• Some universities look for a broad and varied academic curriculum• Consider the make-up of your subjects • Too narrow a range of subjects and/or a focus

on more vocational courses can limit your options later on in lifehttp://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/media/informed-choices/InformedChoices-latest.pdf

Further information is available in the refectory

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1:1sDid-book

Achievement Pathways

MyOptions

In Year 8 ....

How am I going to get there?

Personal targets.Where do I want

to get to?Where am I now?

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Supporting students to manage and make successful transitions

Impartial information and support

Engaging career education programmes

Supporting progression pathways

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What is the deadline for returns?

Friday 20th January

Also tonight...Quick questionnaireGetting the most out of the school website and parent portal