Options booklet 2015 published final

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CURRICULUM CHOICES INFORMATION BOOKLET SPRING 2015

Page 1 Contents

2 Introduction – A Broad and Balanced Curriculum, The Core Curriculum

3 The Choices Curriculum - advice on making your curriculum choices

4 English Baccalaureate

5 Checklist

6 Impartial Advice & Guidance

7 Trips & Visits

11 English (Core)

12 Mathematics (Core)

13, 14, 15 Modern Languages GCSE French, German, Spanish (Core)

16 PSHCEE (Including aspects of RE) (Core)

17. 18 Science Year 10 Core and Additional Science Year 11 (Core)

20 Art and Design GCSE (Option)

21 Art Graphic Design & Communication (Option)

22, 23 GCSE Business & Economics, BTEC Business Studies (Option)

24, 25, 26, 27, 28

Design & Technology: Food for Life, Food & Nutrition, Product Design, Resistant Materials, Textiles (Option)

29 Drama (Option)

30 BTEC First Award Performing Arts (Acting) (Option)

31 BTEC First Award Performing Arts (Dance) (Option)

32 Geography (Option)

33 History (Option)

34 ICT Computing GCSE (Option)

35 ICT Cambridge National Certificate (Option)

36 Music (Option)

37 Philosophy and Ethics (Religious Studies) (Option)

38, 39 GCSE Physical Education, BTEC Sport, Practical Sports Activities (Option)

40 Science Further Additional (Option)

41 ASDAN/COPE

42 Literacy Support

43, 44 My Notes

45 Curriculum Choices ‘Learning Pathways’ Form One copy to keep for your record and a loose copy to complete and hand in.

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to your Key Stage 4 Curriculum Choices Booklet.

In here you will find information about all the courses you can choose from next year plus guidance about how to make your choices. There is a lot of information which you will need to study very carefully. You also need to talk with your parents, Form Tutor and your subject teachers [ The Year 9 Parent Consultation Evening is on Thursday 12th February 2015 ]. In addition, you will have a meeting with a member of senior staff to discuss your choices and you may also be able to speak to our Personal Adviser from Youth Connexions ( the careers education and impartial advice and guidance service ).

More information will be available at the Options Evening on:

Thursday 29th January 2015 The deadline for returning your completed “Learning Pathways” ( Options ) Form is:

Monday 9th March 2015 Please hand the form to your Form Tutor on or before that date. Enjoy choosing! A BROAD AND BALANCED CURRICULUM

It is our responsibility to make sure that every student has access to a broad and balanced curriculum. Therefore, although there is some choice, there are certain subjects and types of subjects which you must study. This will make sure that you have the best range of opportunities when you complete these courses in Year 11. The subjects everyone follows make up the Core Curriculum and the option subjects you choose make up the Choices Curriculum. Putting your Core and Choices together will lead to a broad and balanced curriculum. Not all course choices lead to qualifications, for example, Practical PE. Some students may choose to take a non-exam subject such as ‘Food for Life’ as one of their options. Other students may be invited to join a Literacy Support Group to receive additional help with their literacy. THE CORE CURRICULUM

All students take the subjects below:

English Language

English Literature

Mathematics

Science - GCSE

A foreign language ( French, German or Spanish )

Personal, Social, Health, Citizenship & Economic Education ( PSHCEE ) including aspects of Religious Education - this is a non-examined subject

Physical Education (Core) - this is a non-examined subject

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THE CHOICES CURRICULUM We offer a wide range of choices at GCSE and BTEC level. There are four choices to be made and you must choose these very carefully, bearing in mind the courses you want to study after Year 11 and the type of career you may wish to follow in the future. Many parents will remember from their own school experience being given option blocks and told to choose one subject from each – we now ask students what they would like and then put these subjects into teaching blocks to give the maximum number of students their preferences. However, not all combinations are possible and students must also give reserve choices as we may not be able to allocate every student all of their first four choices. If no reserve choices are given, students will be allocated any subject, if necessary. When allocating students to groups, we take into consideration the order of preference of the subjects they have listed. Section A

This section of the form lists the Core Subjects. In this section you can choose the foreign language you wish to take or you can receive Literacy Support if you have been invited to do so. In Core Science you will study the double GCSE award. You will also take Core PE which is a non-exam subject. In Core PE, students will select a pathway of activities for the two years covering a variety of sports (such as Football, Netball, Hockey, Athletics, Gymnastics, Trampolining and health related Fitness) as well as several individual activities. Pathways will be explained during the Summer term when students will be supported in making their choices in PE lessons. Please note that GCSE PE and BTEC Sport are both option subjects which are taken in addition to Core PE.

Section B In Section B you have the opportunity to select four courses you wish to follow throughout Key Stage 4. To ensure a broad and balanced curriculum, you should only select no more than two subjects from any section. Please note the restrictions which apply to some subjects listed on the form.

All of the websites listed in this booklet are available as direct links from the school’s website. Click on ‘Students of Beaumont’ > ‘How We Learn’ > ‘Year 9 Options’. An electronic copy of this booklet and the Options Form can also be found here.

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The ENGLISH BACCALAUREATE or “E-Bacc” The English Baccalaureate is not a qualification in itself but a combination of subjects which the Department for Education believes provides a core foundation for future study and employment. ‘The English Baccalaureate is intended to give students greater opportunity to study in and beyond the vital core of English, mathematics and the sciences. The subjects included are designed to ensure that all students have the opportunity to study a broad core of subjects, ensuring that doors are not closed off to them in terms of future progression. For example, for students hoping to go to university, The Russell Group guide on making informed choices for post-16 education identifies ‘facilitating subjects’ [ see below ]. These are subjects most likely to be required or preferred for entry to degree courses and ones that will keep the most options open. The subjects they identify are those included in the English Baccalaureate – mathematics, English, physics, biology, chemistry [ or Double Award Science ], geography, history and languages (classical and modern).’

DfE http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/teachingandlearning/qualifications/englishbac/a0075975/theenglishbaccalaureate

‘Many courses at university level build on knowledge which you will gain while still at school. Where this is the case, universities need to make sure that all the students they admit have prepared themselves in the best way to cope with their chosen course. For this reason, some university courses may require you to have studied a specific subject prior to entry, others may not. However, there are some subjects that are required more often than others. These subjects are sometimes referred to as facilitating subjects.’

‘Informed Choices for post-16 education’ The Russell Group http://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/informed-choices/ Links to these two websites can be found on the school website. The DfE has announced that it is considering combining the E-Bacc subjects into an ‘E-Bacc Certificate’ for students achieving grade A*-C in the listed subjects so we would strongly advise students to consider including these subjects within their Core and Choice courses. This would require students to include either Geography or History as one of their four subject choices.

http://media.education.gov.uk/assets/files/pdf/r/the%20russell%20group%20guide%20on%20making%20informed%20choices%20for%20post%2016%20education.pdf

http://media.education.gov.uk/assets/files/pdf/r/the%20russell%20group%20guide%20on%20making%20informed%20choices%20for%20post%2016%20education.pdf

http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/teachingandlearning/qualifications/englishbac/a0075975/theenglishbaccalaureate

http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/teachingandlearning/qualifications/englishbac/a0075975/theenglishbaccalaureate

http://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/informed-choices/

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CHECKLIST – THINK!!

Choose subjects which you enjoy and where you

feel you can succeed.

Don’t try to follow friends or teachers.

Consider which courses you might like to follow

after Year 11 and make sure you take the

necessary subjects at GCSE.

Try to look ahead long term; what you choose

should provide the balance of subjects for the type

of career you have in mind (if you are hoping to

attend a Russell Group University, it is strongly

recommended that you study two of the

‘facilitating subjects’ at ‘A’ Level).

Talk to your parents, your Form Tutor, your

subject teachers and the careers staff.

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IMPARTIAL ADVICE & GUIDANCE

The Impartial Advice and Guidance programme enables students to make informed decisions about their futures, be it in employment and training ( such as an Aprenticeship ) at age 16 or in higher or further education. All students in Year 8 and above can request a careers guidance interview with the school’s Youth Connexions Personal Advisor, Claire Blanchard, at any time should they wish for one. The Careers/Youth Connexions Library is located in the reference section of the school Library. It is well resourced with information about different careers pathways, university or college courses and Apprenticeships. The Library has open access throughout the school day and the Library staff are happy to provide guidance on how to use the resources available. From Year 9, all students are also given guidance in and access to Careers Guidance software which they can use both in school and from home via the internet. The web address for this software can be found at the school’s website ( see page 3 ). As part of your Impartial Advice and Guidance / Careers and Work-Related Eduction, you will:

go on a one week Work Experience placement in the Summer Term of Year 10.

be offered guidance in how to fill in application forms, write a CV, prepare for interviews etc.

have a personal interview with a member of senior staff regarding Post 16 options.

have opportunities within PSHCEE lessons to investigate different careers and education routes, learn how to action plan and make informed decisions.

Take part in the Year 11 ‘Moving On’ Curriculum Enrichment Day in which you learn about and practise interview techniques; consider effective choice-making; investigate how specific qualifications link to career paths and take part in a ‘Careers Fair’ attended by a range of local employers, colleges, universities and training providers.

Information about all aspects of Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance can also be found on the Beaumont School ‘Careers blog’ which can be accessed from the school website or at: http://careersatbeaumontschool.blogspot.co.uk/ For further information please contact Mr C Cross

http://careersatbeaumontschool.blogspot.co.uk/

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LIKELY TRIPS & VISITS IN KS4

SUBJECT YEAR VISIT APPROX.

COST COST Art/Graphics 10 London Art Gallery £6

Drama 10/11 Theatre visits (for coursework) £25

Drama/ Music/BTEC Performing Arts (Acting)

10/11 Study trip to Lake Garda Easter 2016 £750

English 10 Drama day focusing on a Shakespeare text -

English 10/11 Various theatre trips organised £20

(average cost per trip)

Geography 11 GCSE Geography trip to Norfolk to carry out field work

for Controlled Assessment.

£135

Music 10/11 Various Concert and Theatre trips £25

PE 10/11 Climbing, swimming £50 - £60

The cost of these trips will be subsidised for students

eligible for Pupil Premium* additional funding

Please contact the school’s Finance Office if you wish to discuss the funding of a school trip

[ * the Pupil Premium is additional funding schools receive for all students whose families are currently receiving Free School Meals or have received them at any point over the past six years. Children in Local Authority Care or children adopted from Care are also eligible. ]

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CORE SUBJECTS

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Topics & Ideas Studied

Analysis of Literary texts: prose, drama and poetry (including unseen)

Unseen extract analysis (including 20th Century Prose and 19

th/20

th

Century Non-fiction)

Creative writing

Speaking and listening

Examinations

English Language Exam

Paper 1 Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing (50%) Paper 2 Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives (50%) English Literature Exam

Paper 1 Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel (40%)

Paper 2 Modern Texts and Poetry (60%)

Speaking and Listening will be assessed as a discrete element of language.

Qualification Two GCSEs: English Language and English Literature One tier entry. The grading system runs from 1 – 9, 1 being the lowest grade and 9 the highest..

Course Assessment

Essay-writing Independent reading and research Discussion and presentational skills

Useful Skills

www.aqa.org.uk/english

Miss K Piercey, Head of English (Acting)

Further Information from

GCSE English (AQA)

http://www.aqa.org.uk/english

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GCSE Mathematics (Edexcel)


The aim of the course is to promote the development of mathematical knowledge and oral written and practical skills which can be applied in everyday situations

Topic areas include Number, Algebra, Geometry, Measures, Statistics and Probability

Emphasis on problem solving selecting strategies and applying mathematical techniques are all prominent features of the work.

There will be a greater emphasis in examinations on the assessment of applying mathematics and using mathematics to solve problems, and some questions will be set in contexts that students should be expected to deal with in the real world.

Examinations Specification 1MA1: There are three written examinations to be taken at the end of the GCSE course and any part of the content may be assessed on any paper. Each paper has an equal weighting of 80 marks, so 240 marks in total. Paper 1 is non-calculator; in the other two papers a calculator may be used.

Controlled Assessment N/A

Qualification Single GCSE: There are two tiers of entry i.e. Higher and Foundation. The grading system runs from 1 – 9, 1 being the lowest grade and 9 the highest. Grades 1 – 5 are available in the Foundation tier and grades 4 – 9 in the Higher.

Course Assessment

Problem solving

Good written communication skills

Thinking logically

Recall of necessary methods and formulae

Useful Skills

www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse10/maths/pages/default.aspx Mr K Smith, Head of Mathematics


http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse10/maths/pages/default.aspx

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GCSE Modern Language French (Edexcel)


Media and Culture

Sport and Leisure

Travel and Tourism

Business, Work and Employment

Examinations Listening and reading comprehension exams taken in Summer term of Year 11. Mostly short answers/multiple choice. Students entered at Foundation or Higher level. Each exam worth 20% of the final grade.

Controlled Assessment 2 x 250 word written assessments worth 30% of final grade 2 x 4-6 minute speaking assessments worth 30% of final grade.

Qualification Single GCSE: Higher Tier, grade A* - C; Foundation Tier, grade C - G

Course Assessment

Develop the ability to listen to and understand spoken French in a range of contexts and a variety of styles

Communicate in speech and writing for a variety of purposes

Understand and apply a range of vocabulary and structures

Develop language learning and communication skills

Useful Skills

http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse09/mfl/french

Ms K Wrightson Mrs S R Lutz Head of French Head of Modern Languages


http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse09/mfl/french

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GCSE Modern Language German (Edexcel)


Media and Culture

Sport and Leisure

Travel and Tourism



Controlled Assessment 2 x 250 word written assessments worth 30% of final grade 2 x 4-6 minute speaking assessments worth 30% of final grade.


Course Assessment

Develop the ability to listen to and understand spoken German in a range of contexts and a variety of styles




Useful Skills

http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse09/mfl/german Mrs S R Lutz Head of Modern Languages i/c German


http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse09/mfl/german

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GCSE Modern Language Spanish (Edexcel)


Media and Culture

Sport and Leisure

Travel and Tourism



Controlled Assessment 2 x 250 word written assessments worth 30% of final grade 2 x 4 - 6 minute speaking assessments worth 30% of final grade.


Course Assessment

Develop the ability to listen to and understand spoken Spanish in a range of contexts and a variety of styles




Useful Skills

http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse09/mfl/spanish Miss N Boggi Mrs S R Lutz Head of Spanish Head of Modern Languages


http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse09/mfl/spanish

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Personal, Social, Health, Citizenship and Economic Education, PSHCEE


The Media and Public Opinion

Work Experience Preparation

Financial Awareness

Drugs Recap and the Law

Criminal Justice System

Moral Dilemmas Freedom of Speech Stress Management

As a non-examined component of the curriculum, students are not given a GCSE grade for this subject. They do however receive a summative comment written by their PSHCEE provider as part of their Year 10 report.

Course Assessment

Through involvement with this course, it is hoped that students will develop:

Confidence and responsibility for making the most of their abilities.

A healthy, safer lifestyle.

Good relationships and respect the differences between people.

Knowledge and understanding about becoming informed citizens.

Skills of enquiry and communication.

Skills of participation and responsible action.

Useful Skills

Many of the topics covered feature on the following Youth Connexions website: www.channelmogo.com Miss E Cleverly Head of PSHCEE


http://www.channelmogo.com/

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GCSE Core Science (Year 10) (AQA)


Biology: Diet & exercise, defending against disease, nerves & hormones, drugs, adaptation, food chains, waste material, genetic variation, evolution

Chemistry: Atoms & elements, limestone & concrete, metals, crude oil & fuels, products from crude oil, plant oils, earth & atmosphere

Physics: Heat transfer, energy & efficiency, electrical appliances, generating electricity, waves (light & sound), Big Bang theory

Examinations Three theory papers, in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, taken in the summer of Year 10 and each counting 25%

Controlled Assessment ISA (Investigative Skills Assignment) will contribute 25%

Qualification GCSE Science

(Higher Tier, grade A* - C; Foundation Tier, grade C – G)

Course Assessment

Revision skills: there is a lot of content in the course. Students need to revise thoroughly in advance of unit assessments, mock examinations and, of course, the final exam.

Literacy: students need to express scientific ideas clearly, in good English

Practical skills: A careful and thorough approach to practical work is needed, both in lessons as part of the learning process and in the practical assessment (ISA)

Useful Skills

AQA website: course is Science A http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/science-a-4405

Mr G Sargen, Head of Science

Further Information

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/science-a-4405

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GCSE Additional Science (Year 11) (AQA)


Biology: Cell structure, tissues & organs, photosynthesis, organisms and their environment, proteins, respiration, cell division & inheritance, old & new species.

Chemistry: Structure & bonding, chemical properties, analytical and quantitative chemistry, rates of reaction, exothermic & endothermic reactions, acids & bases, electrolysis

Physics: Forces and motion, kinetic energy, electrical circuits, mains electricity, radioactive decay, nuclear fission, nuclear fusion & life cycle of a star


Controlled Assessment ISA (Investigative Skills Assignment) will contribute 25%.

Qualification GCSE Additional Science


Course Assessment

Revision skills: there is a lot of content in the course. Students need to revise thoroughly in advance of unit assessments, mock examinations and, of course, the final exam.

Literacy: students need to express scientific ideas clearly, in good English

Practical skills: A careful and thorough approach to practical work is needed, both in lessons as part of the learning process and in the practical assessment (ISA)

Useful Skills

AQA website: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/additional-science-4408 Mr G Sargen, Head of Science

Further Information

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/additional-science-4408

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GCSE Art and Design (Edexcel)


GCSE Art and Design will offer you an exciting opportunity to develop your creativity in a supportive and forward thinking Art department. As an Art student, you will be given the opportunity to explore a broad range of skills, materials and techniques. This includes: painting, drawing, photography, Photoshop and graphical work, ceramics, textiles, and printmaking. Students will explore media in both 2D and 3D formats. As an Art student, you will be studying a variety of ‘themed’ projects, which you can develop your ideas in a personal and creative way.

At GCSE students will produce a ‘Personal Portfolio’ of coursework with a supported sketchbook. In Year 11, students will complete an Art Exam on a ‘given theme’ but may choose freely the media in which they complete the exam, and they are given 8 planned weeks to prepare for it. Unit 1: Personal Portfolio (Coursework) 60% (Externally moderated) Unit 2: Externally Set Assignment (Exam). Students are given 8 weeks to prepare for

the exam, including the production of a sketchbook and final piece) 40% (Externally moderated)

Qualification Single GCSE, Grade A* - G

Course Assessment

To study GCSE Art and Design, the following skills will come in useful:

A passion for Art and Design

Creativity and Imagination

Communicating your Ideas

An interest in the work of other Artists and Designers

Useful Skills

http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse09/Art/Pages/default.aspx

Please come and visit any member of the Art Department who can show you examplar work and sketchbooks.

Miss F May and Ms V Findlay


http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse09/Art/Pages/default.aspx

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GCSE Graphic Design and Communication (Edexcel)


GCSE Graphic Design and Communication will offer you an exciting opportunity to develop your creativity in a supportive and forward thinking Art department. As a Graphic Design student you will be asked to convey information and ideas through visual and other means. The critical element for a Graphic Designer is the successful communication of a message through the organisation of images and words. Students will work in a range of disciplines including advertising, illustration, typography, and packaging.

At GCSE students will produce a ‘Personal Portfolio’ of coursework with a supported sketchbook or portfolio file. In Year 11, students will complete a Graphic Design Exam on a ‘given theme’ but may choose freely the media in which they complete the exam, and they are given 8 planned weeks to prepare for it.

Unit 1: Personal Portfolio (Coursework) 60% (Externally moderated)

Unit 2: Externally Set Assignment (Exam). Students are given 8 weeks to prepare for the exam, including the production of a sketchbook and final piece) 40% (Externally moderated)

Course Assessment

To study GCSE Graphic Design and Communication, the following skills will come in useful:

A passion for Graphic Design

Creativity and Imagination

Communicating your Ideas in a range of disciplines.

An interest in the work of other Artists and Designers

Useful Skills

https://www.edexcel.com/migrationdocuments/GCSE%20New%20GCSE/GCSE%20Art%20Exemplar%20Materials%20-%20Graphic%20Communication%20v1%202013.pdf

Please come and visit any member of the Art Department who will be happy to discuss this course with you.

Miss F May and Ms V Findlay




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The main challenges to the creation and running of a small business

Enterprise skills

The economic aspects on a small and large scale; within the local, national and international arenas

The effects of competition

The determination of price and its effects

The independent behaviour of individuals, groups, organisations and governments within the local, national and international context

Examinations Year 11 – Unit 1 – Introduction to Small Business - 25%

Multiple choice and objective test Year 11 – Unit 5 – Introduction to Economic Understanding – 50%

Mixture of multiple choice, short and extended answers and data response questions

Controlled Assessment Year 10 – Unit 2 - Investigating Small Business – 25% Research assignment into a small, local business.

Qualification One tier of entry. Single GCSE. Grade A* - G

Course Assessment

extended writing

creativity

independent research

mathematical computation

decision-making

Useful Skills

http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse09/business/business/pages/default.aspx

Beaumontbusiness.blogspot.com

Mrs S Hopkin, Head of Economics & Business


GCSE Business and Economics (Edexcel)

http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse09/business/business/pages/default.aspx

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BTEC First Award Level 2 Business Studies (Edexcel)


The main challenges to the creation and running of a small business

Enterprise skills

The factors affecting a firm from outside influences

The effects of competition

The effects of marketing on a business

How to satisfy customers’ needs

Effective financial management

How to manage people

Assessment This is a vocational course, therefore students will need to fulfil a range of course work tasks that need to be completed throughout the year. These may include written answers, posters, leaflets, films and presentations. You will be assessed through a combination of coursework (75%) and online assessment (25%).

Qualification The successful completion of the course will result in the BTEC Level 2 being awarded. Graded at Pass, Merit, Distinction and Distinction* which is equivalent to grades C – A* at GCSE. It is worth one GCSE.

Course Assessment

Team work

Creativity

Independent research

Organisation

Decision making

Useful Skills

Exam Website http://www.edexcel.com/quals/firsts12/business/Pages/default

Beaumontbusiness.blogspot.com

Or contact Mrs S Hopkin, Head of Economics & Business


http://www.edexcel.com/quals/firsts12/business/Pages/default

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Design & Technology Food for Life


Food hygiene and safety

Choosing ingredients and meal planning

Following recipes and using equipment

Controlled Assessment

This course has been devised by the school to provide experience of teaching Life Skills through food.

There is no formal qualification awarded by an examining body but candidates will compile brief documentary evidence of their achievements (e.g. photograph of what they have made), appropriate for further formal training, work or study.

Course Assessment

Practical skills in preparing a range of basic foods (eggs, breakfast dishes, packed lunches, soups, salads, bread, pastry, pasta, vegetables, fish, meat, fruit, cakes and biscuits)

Life skills in numeracy (weighing, measuring and costing ingredients); decision making (selecting foods and ingredients); literacy (following a recipe); applied science and humanities (where does food come from and how does cooking affect change food?); social and communication skills (cooking in a team and by yourself, for others and for yourself).

Useful Skills

Mrs C Atsiaris and Mrs J Bailey


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GCSE Home Economics Food and Nutrition (OCR)


Nutrition and health

Food commodities

Meal planning

Food preparation and cooking

Food safety and preservation

Consumer education

Examinations Unit 3: Food and Nutrition Written Examination Paper (BO03) External Examination 1 hour and 30 minutes. 40% of marks.

Controlled Assessment Unit 1: Total 30%. Short Tasks. Two practical and one investigative Unit 2: Total 30%. Individual Food Study Task


Course Assessment

Practical skills in preparing a range of foods and ingredients (meat, fish, poultry, bread, cakes, pastries, dairy foods, rice, pasta, fruits and vegetables)

Research, analysis, planning and evaluation techniques

Useful Skills

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-home-economics-food-and-nutrition-j431-from-2012/

Mrs J Bailey and Mrs J Johnston




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GCSE D&T Product Design (OCR)


The design of a product based on a candidate’s own interests

The development of an innovative design from a given brief

The manufacture of a product based on a candidate’s own interests

The factors that influence design including iconic products, trend-setters and design eras and movements

Examinations Unit A552: 2 x 3 hour un-tiered design paper with a weighting of 20% Unit A554: 1 hour 30 minutes un-tiered written paper with a weighting of 20% Controlled Assessment Unit A551: 20 hour product design task with a weighting of 30%

Unit A553: 20 hour make and market task with a weighting of 30%


Course Assessment

Freehand drawing

ICT especially PowerPoint, Photoshop and Google ‘Sketch up’

Model making and manufacturing skills using wood, metal and plastic

Finishing techniques using paint and polish

Useful Skills

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-design-and-technology-product-design-j305-from-2012/

Mrs C Atsiaris, Head of Design & Technology




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GCSE D&T Resistant Materials (AQA)


Design and make creative and original products using a range of materials and techniques

Develop a working knowledge of woods, metals, plastics and composite materials

Study the use of new technologies

Examinations Unit 1: Written Paper (45601) 2 hours –120 marks – 40% Candidates answer all questions in two sections and pre-release material issued

Controlled Assessment Unit 2: Design and Making Practice (45602) 45 hours – 90 marks – 60% Consists of a single design and make activity selected from a range of board set tasks


Course Assessment

Freehand drawing

ICT especially Google Sketch up

Model making and manufacturing skills using card

Prototype production and manufacturing skills using wood, metal and plastic

Useful Skills

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/design-and-technology/gcse/design-and-technology-resistant-materials-4560

Mrs C Atsiaris, Head of Design & Technology




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GCSE D&T Textiles (AQA)


Textiles decorative techniques

Design and make a bag and an individual piece of textiles

Textiles construction

Industrial practice in fashion industry

Examinations: AQA: 45701 Design and Technology Textiles.

Written paper: 40% of overall mark; a 2 hour exam. Types of questions include drawn design pages, written short and long answers.

Controlled Assessment: 60% coursework: a 21 page coursework folder with a textiles practical piece. Past coursework includes: floor cushions, wall hangings and bags.


Course Assessment

Enjoy designing and using colour to create ideas.

Enjoy drawing and practical work.

Independent research.

Enthusiasm for Textiles!

Useful Skills

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/design-and-technology/gcse/design-and-technology-textiles-technology-4570 Mrs M Ten Dam and Mrs L Lloyd


http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/design-and-technology/gcse/design-and-technology-textiles-technology-4570

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/design-and-technology/gcse/design-and-technology-textiles-technology-4570

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GCSE Drama (Edexcel)


Unit 1: Creating Drama on a topic/theme/issue. Practical exploration. Written Controlled Assessment about your own work and that of others.

Unit 2: Exploring play texts. Practical exploration. Written Controlled Assessment on your own work and that of others.

Live theatre review: Watch a professional theatre production and write a review

Unit 3: Final practical exam in front of external examiner. Students can choose either acting or performance support

Controlled Assessment Unit 1 5DR01: 6 hours practical exploration. Documentary response (2000 word maximum) Unit 2 5DR02: 6 hours practical exploration. Documentary response (1000 word maximum) Response to Live Theatre (2000 word maximum) Examination Unit 3 5DR03: Students will present their work as either performers or performance support students in a single performance to an examiner appointed by Edexcel. Qualification One tier of entry. Single GCSE. Grade A* - G

Course Assessment

Teamwork/collaboration, creativity, imagination

Communication

Essay writing

Evaluation of your own work and that of others

Useful Skills

http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse09/drama/Pages/default.aspx

Drama Department blog: http://dramaatbeaumontschool.blogspot.com/

Twitter@BeaumontDrama

Miss Z Shepherd, Head of Drama


http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse09/drama/Pages/default.aspx

http://dramaatbeaumontschool.blogspot.com/

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BTEC Acting is a great option if you enjoy performing. It allows you to develop your skills and prepares you for auditions as well as helping your confidence.

The following information is based on Edexcel’s new specification which will be the equivalent of one GCSE.

Voice and movement skills

Selecting material for audition

Develop a performance as part of a production company

Explore and develop your acting skills and review your own practice

Core Unit 1: Individual Showcase Externally assessed unit

Core Unit 2: Preparation, Performance and Production. Internally assessed unit Examples of skills from other Specialist Units: Acting Skills, Devising plays, Performing Scripted plays, Physical Theatre and Character Exploration

Graded at Pass, Merit, Distinction and Distinction Plus which is equivalent to grades C – A* at GCSE. It is worth one GCSE.

Course Assessment

Teamwork/collaboration, creativity, imagination

Communication

Evaluation of your own work

Versatility

Useful Skills

https://www.edexcel.com/migrationdocuments/BTEC%20Firsts%20from%202010/BF029656-Firsts-in-Performing-Arts-Issue2.pdf

Drama Department blog: http://dramaatbeaumontschool.blogspot.com/

Twitter@BeaumontDrama

Miss Z Shepherd, Head of Drama

Further Information

BTEC First Award Performing Arts (Acting) (Edexcel)



http://dramaatbeaumontschool.blogspot.com/

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BTEC First Award Level 2 Performing Arts (Dance) (Edexcel)


BTEC Dance is a lively and enjoyable subject choice. It allows for individuality and personal exploration of dance. BONUS FEATURE: No written exam at the end of the two years!

Areas covered include:

Selecting material for audition. Making an application.

Develop a performance as part of an audition

Performance skills for progression opportunities

Explore and develop your dance skills, carry out preparatory work and review your own practice

Develop, practise and rehearse skills and technique for performance

Learning Aims:

Unit 1: Individual Showcase: Apply and perform Externally assessed unit Online letter of application. Controlled assessment 2 recorded solos Understand the skills required for the selected progression opportunity Present a self-promotional response to the selected progression opportunity.

Unit 2: Preparation, Performance and Production: Internally assessed unit Take part in the preparations for a live performance Demonstrate performance and techniques in performance

Unit 4 Dance Skills: Internally assessed unit Explore and developing dance skills in a variety of styles: e.g. Bhangara; Contemporary;

Jazz; and review your practice Use your dance skills within rehearsal and performance

Students will plan, rehearse and carry out live performances. Graded at Distinction * to Pass which is equivalent to A* to C at GCSE. It is worth one GCSE.

Course Assessment

Teamwork, collaboration

Creativity, imagination

Communication

Evaluation of your own work

Versatility

Confidence

Useful Skills

http://www.edexcel.com/quals/firsts2012/performing-arts/spec-pack/Pages/Documents-Award.aspx

Mrs L RiggottJones

Further Information

http://www.edexcel.com/quals/firsts2012/performing-arts/spec-pack/Pages/Documents-Award.aspx

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GCSE Geography (Edexcel)


Unit 1: Dynamic Planet. Students complete the units Restless Earth, Changing Climate, Battle for the Biosphere, Water World, Coastal Change and Conflict and Oceans on the Edge.

Unit 2: People and Planet. Students complete the units Population Dynamics, Consuming Resources, Globalisation, Development Dilemmas, Changing Settlements in the UK and The Challenges of a Rural World.

Unit 3: Making Geographical Decisions. A resource booklet is issued to the students during the exam about a current geographical topic and students study the different pressures, conflicts and people involved.

Unit 4: Researching Geography. Internally assessment controlled assessment based on a fieldwork investigation on either coasts or an issue in the local area.

Examination Unit 1: 5GB1 Dynamic Planet 1 hour exam with a range of short and long mark questions. Unit 2: 5GB2 People and Planet 1 hour exam with a range of short and long mark questions. Unit 3: 5GB3 Making Geographical Decisions 1½ hour exam with a range of short and long mark questions. Unit 4: 5GB04 Controlled assessment Extended fieldwork investigation internally marked.

Each unit is worth 25% of the GCSE qualification. Single GCSE: Higher Tier, grade A* - C; Foundation Tier, grade C - G

Course Assessment

Extended writing skills

Effective researching

Working independently and in small groups

Being able to analyse a range of information

Good ICT skills

Useful Skills

http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/geography-a-2009.html

Geography Department blog: www.beaumontgeoggers.blogspot.com

Miss S Hosegood, Head of Geography


http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/geography-a-2009.html

http://www.beaumontgeoggers.blogspot.com/

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GCSE History (Edexcel)


In Year 10, 2 units are covered: USA 1919-41 (looking at the boom years of the 20s covering the share crazes, flappers, prohibition, gangsters and the impact of intolerance and the years of depression and Roosevelt’s controversial changes). International relations: The Cold War 1943-56 (looking at how the Cold War in Europe developed; Three Cold War crises: in Berlin, Cuba and Czechoslovakia; Détente to the collapse of the Soviet Union). In Year 11 there are a further 2 units: Civil rights and protest in the USA 1945-70 (The development of protest movements, Changes in civil rights and the roles of Key individuals, and the effectiveness of peaceful protest). The transformation of British Society 1951-7 (An overview of the changes that occurred through a variety of topics such as, the family, employment, immigration, labour relations, ‘the swinging sixties, leisure, attitudes, social divisions and conflicts).

Examinations Three written examinations in the Summer of Year 11: (USA 1919-41, International relations: The Cold War 1943-56, The transformation of British Society 1951-79). Each exam is 1hr 15 minutes and they cover source and essay-style questions.

Controlled Assessment Three written tasks (2½ hours in total) on a question that the students are informed of 2 weeks before the task. Students are able to research, bring notes and plans in with them to the write up sessions.


Course Assessment

History develops many useful skills:

The ability to write longer, structured pieces of work that are analytical, selective and present a coherent argument.

The ability to select useful and reliable evidence to support an argument

To write precisely and concisely in timed conditions

Useful Skills

http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse09/history/a/Pages/2013-reforms.aspx For further details of the unit content please see pages 10, 11, 17, 18, 25, 26 and 30.

Ms D Esmizadeh, Head of History (Acting)


http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gcse/gcse09/history/a/Pages/2013-reforms.aspx

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GCSE Computing (OCR)


All students will complete:

Unit A451 – Computer Systems and programming Unit A452 – Practical Investigation Unit A453 – Programming Project

Examinations Unit A451 – written exam 1hr 30 mins – 40% of the grade

Assessment Unit A452 – Practical Investigation of a topic chosen from a set of options supplied by OCR. 20 guided learning hours worth 30% of the grade.

Unit A453 – Create a solution to a computing task from a set of options supplied by OCR. 20 guided learning hours worth 30% of the grade.


Course Assessment

Develop your understanding of current and emerging technologies, understanding of how they work and apply this knowledge and understanding in a range of contexts;

Acquire and apply knowledge, some technical skills and an understanding of the use of algorithms in computer programs to solve problems using programming;

Use your knowledge and understanding of computer technology to become an independent and discerning user of IT, able to make informed decisions about the use and be aware of the implications of different technologies;

Acquire and apply creative and technical skills, knowledge and understanding of IT in a range of contexts;

Develop computer programs to solve problems;

Develop the skills to work collaboratively;

Evaluate the effectiveness of computer programs/solutions and the impact of, and issues related to, the use of computer technology in society.

Through this course you will:

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-computing-j275-from-2012/ Mr J Goddard, Head of ICT


http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-computing-j275-from-2012/

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Cambridge National Certificate in ICT (OCR)


ICT students will complete the following units:

Units R001: Understanding computer systems R002: Using ICT to create business solutions R005: Creating an interactive product using multimedia components R007: Creating dynamic products using sound and vision

Other units may be offered if time permits.

Assessment ROO1 is a written paper – 1 hour, worth 60 marks. The remaining units are assessed by completing Controlled Assessments which are marked by an external moderator. Each unit is worth 25% of the final grade.

Qualification Cambridge National Certificate in ICT Level 1 and 2. Graded at Pass, Merit, Distinction and Distinction Plus which is equivalent to grades C – A* at GCSE. It is worth one GCSE.

Course Assessment

The course aims to: Stimulate students' creativity and develop real-world, practical skills that will

motivate learning across a wide range of subjects. Develop students' ability to select and use digital applications appropriately and

produce high quality outcomes. Promote the use of digital applications achieving a goal, rather than for their own

sake. Enhance creativity and communication. Equip students with some of the skills that they will need in the workplace or in

further education or training. Encourage students to reflect critically on their own and others' use of digital

applications.

Useful Skills

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-nationals-ict-level-1-2-j800-j810-j820/

Mr J Goddard, Head of ICT


http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-nationals-ict-level-1-2-j800-j810-j820/

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GCSE Music (Edexcel)


Throughout the course, students study a huge range of music from the following areas of study:

Area of Study 1: Western Classical Music 1600-1899

Area of Study 2: Music in the Twentieth Century

Area of Study 3: Popular Music in Context

Area of Study 4: World Music

They approach these areas through a combination of performing, composing, and listening and appraising.

Unit 1: Performing Music Students produce one solo and one ensemble performance during the course (30% of total)

Unit 2: Composing Music Students produce two compositions under controlled conditions (30% of total)

Unit 3: Music – Listening and Appraising Students sit a 90 minute written paper and answer questions based on set works studied throughout the course (40% of total)


Course Assessment

Creativity, imagination, composition

Communication, performing and evaluating

Analysis and essay writing

Ability to play an instrument is highly recommended, ability to read notation desirable, but not essential

Useful Skills

Qualification website https://www.edexcel.com/QUALS/GCSE/GCSE09/MUSIC/Pages/default.aspx Music Department Blog www.musicatbeaumontschool.blogspot.com Twitter http://twitter.com/BeaumontMusic Mr D Guinane, Head of Music


https://www.edexcel.com/QUALS/GCSE/GCSE09/MUSIC/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.musicatbeaumontschool.blogspot.com/

http://twitter.com/BeaumontMusic

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GCSE Philosophy and Ethics (Religious Studies) (OCR)


ETHICS

Human relationships

Medical ethics

Poverty and wealth

Peace and justice

Equality

The media

Examinations OCR Religious Studies B, two two-hour papers (one in Philosophy and one in Ethics) worth 100% of overall grade, mixture of short and long answers and essays

Controlled Assessment No Controlled Assessment Qualification One tier of entry. Single GCSE. Grade A* - G

Course Assessment

Essay writing

Independent research

Class discussion and debate

Role play

Group work

Useful Skills

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/type/gcse/hss/rs_b/ Mrs L Sidney, Head of Religious Studies


PHILOSOPHY

Beliefs about God

Death and beyond

Good and evil

Religion versus science

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/type/gcse/hss/rs_b/

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GCSE Physical Education


48% is practical in which pupils will study a range of physical activities from a variety of areas such as Invasion Games, Striking and Fielding Games, Aesthetic activities and Athletics.

12% is coursework which includes two written projects. One based on analysis of performance and the other on developing personal fitness.

40% is a final written exam sat in the summer of Year 11.

Examinations 40% awarded from a final exam of short and long answer questions on all areas covered throughout the two years of study.

Controlled Assessment The analysis of performance coursework is completed in controlled conditions within lesson time.

Qualification Single GCSE, one tier, grades A* - G

Course Assessment

All students need to have a basic knowledge and interest in Human Biology

All students should have an enthusiastic approach to a wide range of practical activities and must have demonstrated a high enough level of competence in practical activities within their KS3 studies

Useful Skills

Two lessons per week will be practical lessons with the final lesson being a theory lesson based in a classroom. Visit the PE blog for more information - http://beaumontschoolgcsepe.blogspot.com/

Mr S Jump, Head of PE


http://beaumontschoolgcsepe.blogspot.com/

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BTEC Physical Education First Award Level 1/2 in Sport & Leadership

Units Studied

The following Units are studied at both Level 1 and Level 2 (BTEC) with 4 Units covered in total (two Core Units, and two Optional Units). These units are covered throughout Year 9 (from May half term) Year 10 and through Year 11.

Fitness for Sport and Exercise (Unit 1 – externally assessed)

Practical Sports Performance (Unit 2 – internally assessed)

The Mind and Sports Performance (Unit 3 – internally assessed)

Running a Sports Event (Unit 11 – internally assessed)

Students will be awarded a grade of Pass, Merit or Distinction depending on the quality and quantity of work produced for each unit over the two years of study.

External Assessment Unit 1 is externally assessed via on-line tests.

Controlled Assessment All other Units are assessed internally via coursework produced in lesson time.

Qualification The successful completion of the course will result in the award of a BTEC Sport Level 1 or 2 qualification (depending on the standard of work produced). Graded at Pass, Merit, Distinction and Distinction Plus which is equivalent to grades C – A* at GCSE. It is worth one GCSE.

This qualification is ideal for those students considering BTEC Level 3 and Sixth Form or college applications beyond Year 11.

Course Assessment

All students need to have a basic knowledge and interest in Human Biology

All students should have basic skills in ICT

All students should have an interest in participating in practical activities

Useful Skills

Visit the Edexcel website for more information:

http://www.edexcel.com/quals/firsts2012/sport/Pages/default.aspx

Mr S Jump, Head of PE

Further Information

http://www.edexcel.com/quals/firsts2012/sport/Pages/default.aspx

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GCSE Further Additional Science (AQA)


Biology: Movement of molecules in and out of cells, transport systems, homeostasis, humans and their environment.

Chemistry: The periodic table, water, calculating energy changes, analysing substances, production of ammonia, alcohols, carboxylic acids and esters

Physics: Medical Physics (eg X-rays, ultrasound, lenses, physics of the eye), mechanics incl. moments and circular motion, electric motors & transformers.


Controlled Assessment ISA (Investigative Skills Assignment) will contribute 25%.

Qualification GCSE Further Additional Science


Students wishing to take Triple Sciences select this GCSE as an option, on top of the GCSEs in Science and Additional Science included in the core timetable. Taken together, the subject content exactly matches that contained in AQA’s Biology, Chemistry and Physics GCSEs.

The school has chosen this route because it allows Triple Scientists to take their GCSE in Science at the end of Year 10, thereby spreading out the revision and Controlled Assessment workload.

This is a challenging GCSE and students should be working at Science National Curriculum level 6a or 7 by Spring 2015.

More information

AQA website: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/further-additional-science-4410

Mr G Sargen, Head of Science

Further Information

Course Assessment

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/further-additional-science-4410

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ASDAN Certificate of Personal Effectiveness


There is no exam in this subject. Assessment is through the Portfolio of Evidence each student completes during the course.

Assessment

http://www.asdan.org.uk/Qualifications/CoPE_1_and_2 Mrs H Vine and Mrs C Hopkin (ASDAN Teachers)


The Certificate of Personal Effectiveness (COPE) course consists of 12 modules, each of which is divided into three sections. Students will need 12 credits and complete six skills (see below) to gain the Certificate of Personal Effectiveness.

The module titles are:

Communication Citizenship and Community Sport and Leisure Independent Living The Environment Vocational and Diploma Preparation Health and Fitness Work Related Learning and Enterprise Science and Technology International Links Expressive Arts Beliefs and Values

By building a Portfolio of Evidence as they complete various challenges, students demonstrate their competence at Level 1 or 2 in the following skills: Introduction to Working with Others, Introduction to Improving own Learning and Performance, Introduction to Problem Solving, Planning and Carrying out a Piece of Research, Communication through Discussion and Planning and Giving an Oral Presentation.

http://www.asdan.org.uk/Qualifications/CoPE_1_and_2

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LITERACY SUPPORT ( by invitation only )

Some students who would benefit from additional support with Literacy may be invited to complete a programme of supported learning. This would replace the Core Language in their Key Stage 4 curriculum.

For further information please contact Mrs Y Powdrell

It may be possible to combine Literacy Support with and other non-examination subjects, such as ASDAN/COPE, in your Options choices, timetable permitting.

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Name: Form:

Section A: Core Subjects

Your Core subjects are: English Language, English Literature, Maths, Core and Additional Science, Core PE and PSHCEE plus a Modern Foreign Language or Literacy Support ( if you have been invited to take this option ).

Choose one subject (tick one box only):

French Early entry French

German Early entry German

Spanish Literacy Support ( by invitation )

Section B: Option Subjects

Choose four subjects you wish to study but no more than two from any section: Place a number 1 – 4 in the relevant box to indicate your order of preference ( where 1 is the highest priority )

Please note you cannot include any of the combinations listed below:

more than one Design & Technology subject

BTEC Business and GCSE Business & Economics

BTEC Performing Arts (Acting) and GCSE Drama

GCSE PE and BTEC Sport

GCSE Art and GCSE Art Graphics

GCSE Computing and ICT

Food and Nutrition GCSE and ‘Food for Life’

Arts Humanities Languages Science & Technology

Art Business & Economics

French D&T Product Design

Art Graphics BTEC Business German D&T Resistant Materials

Drama Geography * Spanish

D&T Textiles

Music History *

Food & Nutrition

BTEC Performing Arts ( Acting )

Philosophy & Ethics

Further Additional ( Triple ) Science

BTEC Performing Arts ( Dance )

PE Computing & ICT non-exam courses

GCSE PE GCSE Computing ASDAN / COPE

BTEC Sport ICT ( Cambridge Certificate )

‘Food for Life’

Section C: Reserve choices

Choose two reserve choices of subjects:

First choice

Second choice

Key Stage 4 Learning Pathways 2015 - 2017

Key Stage 4 Learning Pathways 2015 - 2017

* You must include either

GCSE Geography or History in your four options to be eligible for the English Baccalaureate qualification

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Options booklet 2015 published final

Documents

core curriculum

option subjects

additional option

music option

geography option

history option

textiles option

drama option