Year 9 Options Evening 2015 Bob Elsey – Headteacher Stuart Matthews – Deputy Headteacher Gareth Croxon– Assistant Headteacher Louise West – Head of Year.

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

Progress to the Sixth Form

Progression routes

Options Form

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



Religious Studies

Resistant Materials

Drama

Option blocks - example


Geography

Spanish

Computing

Art & Design


Music

Child Development

Graphics

Physical Education

Sport OCR

Economics

Geography

History


Graphics

Resistant Materials

Textiles

Systems & Control


Business Studies


Geography

History

German

Religious Studies


Drama

Physical Education

Sport OCR

Photography

French

Computing

History

Art & Design

Business Studies



Religious Studies

Resistant Materials

Drama

Option for Double Linguists


Geography

Spanish

Computing

Art & Design


Music

Child Development

Graphics

Physical Education

Sport OCR

Economics

Geography

History


Graphics

Resistant Materials

Textiles

Systems & Control


Business Studies


Geography

History

German

Religious Studies


Drama

Physical Education

Sport OCR

Photography

French

Computing

History

Art & Design

Business Studies



Religious Studies

Resistant Materials

Drama

Option blocks – be carefulOption A Option B Option C Option D

Geography

Spanish

Computing

Art & Design


Music

Child Development

Graphics

Physical Education

Sport OCR

Economics

Geography

History


Graphics

Resistant Materials

Textiles

Systems & Control


Business Studies


Geography

History

German

Religious Studies


Drama

Physical Education

Sport OCR

Photography

French

Computing

History

Art & Design

Business Studies



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?

An opportunity to ask questions!

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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.

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