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Year 9 Options January 2011. Why this, why now?. Big decisions More opportunities than ever Qualifications to suit YOU Think what you will do after school Time to think – the RIGHT decision. Qualifications available today. Entry level GCSE’s BTEC Foundation Courses Diplomas. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Year 9 Options
January 2011
Why this, why now? Big decisions More opportunities than ever Qualifications to suit YOU Think what you will do after
school Time to think – the RIGHT
decision
Qualifications available today
Entry level GCSE’s BTEC Foundation Courses Diplomas
Level 2 eq. A* - C
Level 1 eq. D - G
Our curriculum at KS4
Core – keeps all career options open Maths, English, Science, PE, RE, PSCHE
Options Wide range of subjects
Two week cycle/50 hour timetable
GCSE’s Art MusicMediaGeographyHistoryTextilesResistant MaterialsGraphicsFoodBusiness StudiesAdditional ScienceFrenchPhys Ed
Vocational QualificationsYoung Apprenticeship
B.Tec Sport and Leadership, Expressive Arts, Science, Engineering, Art
Diplomas
Land based, Hair & Beauty
Entry LevelLiteracyCertificate of PersonalEffectiveness (COPE)Study Plus
Options
Please note. These could change
What is in a Diploma?
Extended Project
Principal Learning
Additional or specialist learning
Functional skills
10 days work experience
Diploma
This is not the easy option!
Diploma Vocational course 2 full days per week Pass all 5 aspects to get the full
qualificationThe Diploma is available at 3 levels:Level 1 equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grades D to G Level 2 equivalent to 7 GCSEs at grades A* to C Level 3 equivalent to 3.5 A levels
What will it mean if you study for a Diploma?
Off-site Ongoing assessments, project and
coursework Pass all 5 elements gain the award 2 full days (Wed & Friday) at another
school every week May miss some lessons for other in-
school subjects. Must keep up with workload as once begun – no turning back!
The right course for you? Interests, preferences and enjoyment Future goals and career aspirations Keep options choices broad and balanced What you are good at - consider entry
level
What your friends are doing!!!
What is theConnexions Service?
For young people aged 13 –19Provide support, information, advice and guidanceUnderstanding option choices in school and routes after year 11School, colleges and high street
Connexions (continued)
Personal Advisors in Kings Grove High School
Connexions Room Call and see us Request interview via your form teacher
or head of year.
How Connexions works in Kings Grove
Group Sessions One to One careers interviews Drop in at lunch and break time Events in School
Resources in School Connexions Room Careers Library Careers Information College & University Details Jobs & Training Vacancies Books, Magazines & Videos Internet Access
The next steps Talk – discuss with teachers and parents Support - PSCHE and other school events Research internet web sites Diploma Info Evening at South Cheshire
College – 26th Jan Discuss choices:
Parents, teachers, Connexions service Options Taster Day & Evening – Wednesday 2nd
Feb Parents Evening – Thursday 10th Feb
Key Dates Diploma Evening at South Cheshire College –
26th Jan Options Day and Evening – 2nd Feb Parents Evening – Thursday 10th February Complete and return options form to
tutor P1 on Monday 28th Feb