Framingham Earl High School Options Evening 2014

Framingham Earl Framingham Earl High SchoolHigh School

Options Evening Options Evening 20142014

Options Evening 2014Options Evening 2014

N.FurneauxN.Furneaux

HeadteacherHeadteacher


G. YassinG. Yassin

Deputy HeadteacherDeputy Headteacher

The Option Pathways The Option Pathways AvailableAvailable

Key Stage 4

Pathways

Core Subjects(have to be studied)

English, Maths and Science GCSE; Citizenship,

Philosophy & Ethics full course GCSE; ICT; PSHEE,

& PE

OPTIONS

Pathway AFour GCSE

options taken. Leads to a

total of 10.5 GCSEs for

most students.

Pathway BVocational CoursesLevel 1

Equivalent to 2-4 GCSEs at D – GUp to two GCSE Options Chosen

Pathway CVocational CoursesLevel 2

Equivalent to 4 GCSEs at A* - CUp to two GCSE Options Chosen

The English BaccalaureateThe English Baccalaureate(E.Bacc)(E.Bacc)

►New measure in Schools’ Performance New measure in Schools’ Performance TablesTables

► Introduced in 2010-11Introduced in 2010-11►English, Maths, 2 ‘good’ Sciences, a English, Maths, 2 ‘good’ Sciences, a

humanities subject (History or Geography) humanities subject (History or Geography) and a modern foreign language subjectand a modern foreign language subject

►Some post 16 providers are only Some post 16 providers are only accepting E.Bacc candidates for some accepting E.Bacc candidates for some coursescourses

The Importance of Core The Importance of Core GCSEsGCSEs

► Compulsory subjects are Maths, English, Compulsory subjects are Maths, English, PSHEE, ICT, PE (Dance is offered in the PSHEE, ICT, PE (Dance is offered in the Core), and ScienceCore), and Science

► Develop key skills and knowledge Develop key skills and knowledge transferable to other subjectstransferable to other subjects

► Grades in these subjects often determine Grades in these subjects often determine which post 16 courses you can studywhich post 16 courses you can study

GCSE Options – Pathway AGCSE Options – Pathway A

►Choosing 4 further GCSEs that are Choosing 4 further GCSEs that are studied in addition to the core subjectsstudied in addition to the core subjects

►Wide variety of GCSEs to choose from – Wide variety of GCSEs to choose from – details in the option booklet and from the details in the option booklet and from the ‘stalls’ in the gym after these speeches‘stalls’ in the gym after these speeches

AmendmentAmendmentBLOCK 1 BLOCK 2 BLOCK 3 BLOCK 4

French History History Triple Science

Spanish Geography Geography PE

Resistant Materials

Art Textiles Philosophy & Ethics

Food Technology

PE Food Technology

Art

Textiles Drama Resistant Materials

Computing

Computing Triple Science

German Music

BTEC in Sport

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Resistant Materials

Art Textiles Psychology

Food Technology

PE Food Technology

Art


Computing

Computing Triple Science

German Music

BTEC in Sport

Why Take Pathway A?Why Take Pathway A?

► Many FEHS students are equipped to get good Many FEHS students are equipped to get good grades – guidance will be providedgrades – guidance will be provided

► The courses provide a strong foundation for post The courses provide a strong foundation for post 16 courses (esp. A level)– coursework, exam 16 courses (esp. A level)– coursework, exam experienceexperience

► Studying in a familiar environmentStudying in a familiar environment

► A range of GCSEs will give you a greater variety A range of GCSEs will give you a greater variety of possible career pathways of possible career pathways

► Strong teachingStrong teaching

Pathways B and CPathways B and C

►A vocational focusA vocational focus►Flexibility – employment or Further Flexibility – employment or Further

EducationEducation►Suitable for all abilitiesSuitable for all abilities►Underpinned by GCSEs – core and Underpinned by GCSEs – core and

optionsoptions►Building relationships with colleges Building relationships with colleges

you may continue to study at post 16you may continue to study at post 16


Open OpportunityOpen Opportunity

Vocational PathwaysVocational Pathways

Initial BriefingAims 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.

The Basics• All the OpenOpportunity or CCN courses will take place on Thursday next year (and stay on Thursday 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.

The Basics II•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 quals it is now possible to be awarded a Level 1 qual if the required standard is not met.

•Most VIth Forms will not accept these qualifications towards entry requirements for AS/A Levels.

•It is not always possible to progress directly onto a L3 course at college from the Level 2 courses.

Public Services

Visual Arts and

Photography

Performing Arts

Hospitality and

Catering

Public Services

Hairdressing and Beauty

Therapy

Public Services

Health & Social Care

Construction

Motor Vehicle

Child Care

STUDENT & PARENT CONSULTATION

TASTER EVENT

INITIAL STUDENT BRIEFING

OPTIONS CHOICES

INTERVIEWS

FORMAL LETTER FROM OO

March 4th

April

How to Apply: the Process

How to find out more•Sign up for a taster!

•Visit the OpenOpportunity website at: www.openopportunity.org

•Talk to your Tutor, Director of Learning or Gareth Yassin

•E-mail me at [email protected]


R. Li-RocchiR. Li-Rocchi

Assistant HeadteacherAssistant Headteacher

Guiding Your ChoicesGuiding Your Choices‘Leading or showing the way’

Parents / Carers &Relatives

Subject Teachers

Options Booklet

Colleges / Open

Opportunity

FormTutors

Informed & GuidedChoice

The Options FormsThe Options Forms

►Option Form A – Pathway A (GCSEs)Option Form A – Pathway A (GCSEs)

►Option Form B – Pathways B & C (any Option Form B – Pathways B & C (any college course plus up to two GCSEs) college course plus up to two GCSEs)

►If you are applying for a college course If you are applying for a college course also complete a separate college also complete a separate college application form and return it to Mr application form and return it to Mr YassinYassin

Option Form A –Pathway A (GCSEs)

BLANK EXAMPLE

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Resistant Materials

Art Textiles Psychology

Food Technology

PE Food Technology

Art


Computing

Computing Triple Science German Music

BTEC in Sport

Dance

Option Form A –Pathway A (GCSEs)

COMPLETED EXAMPLE

BLOCK 1 BLOCK 2 BLOCK 3 BLOCK 4

1 French 2 History 1 History Triple Science

2 Spanish 1 Geography 2 Geography PE

Resistant Materials Art Textiles 2 Psychology

Food Technology PE Food

Technology 1 Art

3 Textiles Drama Resistant Materials 3 Computing

Computing 3 Triple Science 3 German Music

BTEC in Sport

Dance Delivered in core PE so does not count as an option

Option Forms B & C – College Courses

FIRST CHOICE

Name of course:e.g. Hair & Beauty Therapy Level 2

Location if known:e.g. City College Norwich

BLOCK 1 BLOCK 2 French History Spanish Geography Resistant Materials Art Food Technology PE Textiles Drama Computing Triple Science

Dance Delivered in core PE so does

not count as an option

The next steps…The next steps…Date Event

23rd January 2014 Year 9 Options Evening

29th January 2014 Return of Completed Options Forms to Form Tutors(including College Applications forms)

14th February 2014 Submission of names for Open Opportunity BTEC Level 2 student taster sessions

W/C 10th February 2014 Consultation meetings with students to discuss Option Courses that may not run

W/C 10th February 2014 Vocational Pathway Voluntary Advice Interviews

4th March 2014 (9am – 12pm) Open Opportunity BTEC Level 2 Student Taster Sessions

Date to be confirmed Easton College Information Sessions

14th March 2014 Deadline for Applications to be sent to City College for Level 1 courses and Level 2 Open Opportunity Courses.

W/C 24th March 2014 Confirmation of options letter to be sent

End March Easton College Student Interviews to take place

1st April 2014 Open Opportunity interviews to take place

The rest of the eveningThe rest of the evening

► GCSE options subjects – GymGCSE options subjects – Gym

► General enquiries & Special Educational General enquiries & Special Educational Needs (following Science / BTEC Sport Needs (following Science / BTEC Sport presentations)presentations)

► Room M1 – GCSE ICTRoom M1 – GCSE ICT► Room M2 - Easton CollegeRoom M2 - Easton College► Room M3 – Open Opportunity / City CollegeRoom M3 – Open Opportunity / City College

Evaluation forms on your seats!Evaluation forms on your seats!

The rest of the eveningThe rest of the evening

►Triple Science & BTEC Sport Triple Science & BTEC Sport presentations in the Hall presentations in the Hall

(will start in approx 5 mins time)(will start in approx 5 mins time)

►If you are not considering Triple If you are not considering Triple Science or BTEC Sport as options, Science or BTEC Sport as options, please go to the Gym (GCSE stalls) or please go to the Gym (GCSE stalls) or the main corridor (ICT & College the main corridor (ICT & College courses)courses)

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Framingham Earl High School Options Evening 2014