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MKey Stage 4 Options Evening 2015
Welcome
Ms FurneauxHeadteacher
Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015
Mr YassinDeputy Headteacher
Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015
The Importance of GCSEs
Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015
These are subjects which all students must study.
English Language, English Literature, Maths, 2 Science qualifications, Religion and Citizenship, Computing, PE and PSHEE.
(Please note that core PE and PSHEE do not lead to a GCSE qualification)
Key Stage 4 Option
Pathways
Core Subjects
The Importance of GCSEs
Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015
These are subjects which all students must study.
English Language, English Literature, Maths, 2 Science qualifications, Religion and Citizenship, Computing, PE and PSHEE.
(Please note that core PE and PSHEE do not lead to a GCSE qualification)
Key Stage 4 Option
Pathways
Core Subjects
Four GCSE options to be taken. Leads to a total of 11 GCSEs for most students.
(includes EBacc)
Pathway 1
The Importance of GCSEs
Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015
These are subjects which all students must study.
English Language, English Literature, Maths, 2 Science qualifications, Religion and Citizenship, Computing, PE and PSHEE.
(Please note that core PE and PSHEE do not lead to a GCSE qualification)
Key Stage 4 Option
Pathways
Core Subjects
Four GCSE options to be taken. Leads to a total of 11 GCSEs for most students.
(includes EBacc)
Pathway 1
Two GCSE options to be taken & a Level 2 Vocational Course. (includes EBacc)Equivalent to A* - C at GCSE
Pathway 2
The Importance of GCSEs
Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015
These are subjects which all students must study.
English Language, English Literature, Maths, 2 Science qualifications, Religion and Citizenship, Computing, PE and PSHEE.
(Please note that core PE and PSHEE do not lead to a GCSE qualification)
Key Stage 4 Option
Pathways
Core Subjects
Four GCSE options to be taken. Leads to a total of 11 GCSEs for most students.
(includes EBacc)
Pathway 1
Two GCSE options to be taken & a Level 2 Vocational Course. (includes EBacc)Equivalent to A* - C at GCSE
Pathway 2
Up to two GCSE options to be taken & a Level 1 Vocational Course.
Equivalent to D – G at GCSEPathway 3
The Importance of GCSEs
Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015
Pathway 1
This route would be most suitable for learners wishing to study A-Levels or equivalent qualifications at college or sixth-form or hoping to go to university in the future.
Choosing 4 further GCSEs that are studied in addition to the core subjects.
Wide variety of GCSEs to choose from – details in the option booklet and from the ‘stalls’ in the gym after this presentation.
Students wishing to study GCSE Dance, please remember that you will still need to choose an option from Block 1.
Option Block Amendment: History is now available in Blocks 2, 3, and 4.
The Importance of GCSEs
Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015
Why take Pathway 1?
The courses provide a strong foundation for post-16 courses (especially A Level) and higher education (e.g. university) – controlled assessment and exam experience.
A range GCSEs will give you a greater variety of possible career pathways.
Studying in a familiar environment.
Strong teaching by our own staff who know you.
The Importance of GCSEs
Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015
Pathways 2 & 3
A vocational focus.
Flexibility – employment or Further Education.
Suitable for all students (level 1 and level 2).
Underpinned by GCSEs – Core and Options.
Building relationships with colleges you may wish to continue to study at post-16.
The Importance of GCSEs
Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015
Note:
Some post-16 providers are currently only accepting candidates with a ‘C’ grade or better in a Modern Foreign Language.
The Importance of GCSEs
Vocational Pathways
Mr HudsonOpen Opportunity
Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015
Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015
Vocational Pathways
Initial Briefing
Aim of this session
Outline the different courses that are available through OpenOpportunity and City College Norwich and provide information to support the Options process.
Inform you as to how and when you can learn more about the courses.
Give you an overview of the application process for the courses.
Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015
Vocational Pathways
The Basics
All the OpenOpportunity or CCN courses will take place on Friday next year (and stay on Friday The following year).
Students come from a wide range of schools.
They will spend all day at a different site and will wear the OpenOpportunity uniform (or appropriate clothing for CCN courses).
All courses are intended to give a broad experience of a particular industry area.
Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015
Vocational Pathways
The Basics
The qualifications used within our course packages vary slightly from course to course. Most are Edexcel BTECs but some may be OCR Nationals or other qualifications.
Although some are Level 2 qualifications it is now possible to be awarded a Level 1 qualification if the required standard is not met.
Many sixth forms may not accept these qualifications towards entry requirements for AS/A Levels.
It is not always possible to progress directly onto a Level 3 course at college from the Level 2 courses.
Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015
Vocational Pathways
Visual Arts and Photography
Hospitality and Catering
Hairdressing and Beauty
TherapyConstruction
Motor Vehicle Child Care
Performing Arts
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Vocational Pathways
How to Apply: The process
STUDENT & PARENT CONSULTATION
TASTER EVENT
INITIAL STUDENT BRIEFING
OPTIONS CHOICES
INTERVIEWS
FORMAL LETTER FROM OO
Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015
Vocational Pathways
How to find out more?
Sign up for a taster (3rd Feb)!
Visit the OpenOpportunity website at www.openopportunity.org.
Talk to your form tutor, Director of Learning.
Email me at [email protected].
Guiding your choices and how to complete the forms
Mr Li-RocchiAssistant Headteacher
Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015
Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015
Guiding your choices
Informed and
Guided Choice
Parents/Carers and Relatives
Subject Teachers
Options Booklet
Colleges/OpenOpportunity
Form Tutors
Leading or showing the way.
Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015
How to complete the option form
Option Form A (Cream) – Pathway 1 (GCSEs)
Option Form B (Green) – Pathway 2 (Level 2 Vocational college course plus two GCSEs)
Option Form C (Blue) – Pathway 3 (Level 1 Vocational college course plus up to two GCSEs)
If you are applying for a college course you also need to complete a separate college application form and return it to Mr Yassin
Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015
How to complete the option form
Option Form A (Cream) – Pathway 1: GCSEs
BLOCK 1 BLOCK 2 BLOCK 3 BLOCK 4
Computing Art Computing Art
French Drama Geography Food Technology
Food Technology Geography German History
Resistant Materials History History Music
Spanish PE Psychology PE
Textiles Triple Science Triple Science Resistant Materials
*Core+ *Core+ Textiles
Dance
Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015
How to complete the option form
Option Form A (Cream) – Pathway 1: GCSEs
BLOCK 1 BLOCK 2 BLOCK 3 BLOCK 4
Computing Art Computing 3 Art
1 French Drama 3 Geography Food Technology
Food Technology 1 Geography German 1 History
Resistant Materials 2 History History Music
2 Spanish PE 1 Psychology PE
3 Textiles 3 Triple Science 2 Triple Science Resistant Materials
*Core+ *Core+ 2 Textiles
Dance Delivered in core PE so does not count as an option.
Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015
How to complete the option form
Option Form B - Level 2 (Green) & Form C – Level 1 (Green)Pathways 2 & 3: College Courses
BLOCK 1 BLOCK 2
Computing Art
French Drama
Food Technology Geography
Resistant Materials
History
Spanish PE
Textiles Triple Science
*Core+ *Core+
Dance
FIRST CHOICE
Name of course:e.g. Hair & Beauty Therapy
Location if known:e.g. City College Norwich
SECOND CHOICE
Name of course: e.g. Motor Vehicle
Location if known: e.g. City College Norwich
Complete your preferred choice of college course (with a second choice)
If you are choosing a Level 2 college course your GCSE option choice must include one of the following subjects; Computing, French, Geography, History, Spanish or Triple Science.
Core + is only available to students choosing Level 1 courses who have had consultation with Mrs Harvey.
Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015
The next steps…………..Date Event
22nd January 2015 Year 9 Options Evening
30th January 2015 Return of Completed Options Forms to Form Tutors(including College Applications forms)
30th January 2015 Submission of names for Open Opportunity BTEC Level 2 student taster sessions
From 23rd February 2015 Consultation meetings with students to discuss Option Courses that may not run
Week commencing 9th February 2015 Vocational Pathway Voluntary Advice Interviews
3rd February 2015 Open Opportunity BTEC Level 2 Student Taster Sessions
To be arranged on a school by school basis Easton College Information Sessions
27th February 2015 Deadline for Applications to be sent to City College for Level 1 courses
3rd March 2015 Deadline for Applications to be sent to Easton & Otley College
6th March 2015 Deadline for Applications to be sent to City College for Level 2 Open Opportunity Courses.
17th March 2015 Easton College Student Interviews to take place
17th March 2015 Open Opportunity interviews to take place
18th March 2015 City College Level 1 interviews to take place
Easter 2015 Confirmation of options letter to be sent
Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015
The rest of the evening
After this main presentation there will be a short presentation on Science.
Visit our stands in the Gym for our GCSE option subjects.
Staff will be on hand in the hall if you have any general enquiries or you wish to speak to someone from the Learning Support Department.
Representatives are available in the following rooms:
City College & OpenOpportunity: M1 Easton & Otley College: M2
