Believe! Achieve! Exceed! The Barclay School

What do you want to be in the future? Believe! Achieve! Exceed!

What do you want to be in the future? Successful? Rich? Challenged? Fulfilled? Happy? Believe! Achieve! Exceed!

Barclay’s vision and values We believe in our potential to exceed all expectations and to have a unique impact on the world We value learning and welcome new opportunities and experiences

Key Stage 4 Your first chance to make some real choices about your education Q What makes KS4 so different….? Believe! Achieve! Exceed!

Qualifications for KS4 General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) The main features of the new GCSEs are:  A new grading scale of 9 to 1 will be used, with 9 being the top grade.  Assessment will be mainly by exam.  There will be new, more demanding content.  Most pupils take 9 GCSEs Believe! Achieve! Exceed!

Qualifications for KS4 Business & Technology Education Council (BTEC) BTECs are vocationally related qualifications, developing knowledge and understanding by applying learning and skills in a work-related context. Equivalent to 1 GCSE at Assessment and exam Believe! Achieve! Exceed!

Qualifications for KS4 CiDA Certificate in Digital Applications Vocational qualification which covers the more creative aspects of computing. Assessed by a practical exam. The optional units are assessed by a project. Believe! Achieve! Exceed!

The Core Curriculum All students study Maths (8 hrs) – 1 GCSE English Language and Literature (8 hrs) – 2 GCSEs Science (8 hrs) – 2 GCSEs Personal and Social Studies (1 hr ) – no exam Religious Studies (2 hrs in Y10, 1 hr in Y11) – ½ GCSE Computing (1 hr in Y10, 2 hrs in Y11) Physical Education (2 hrs) – no exam

The Vocational Pathway This is a programme of GCSE and Vocational qualifications designed for students who are on track to achieve GCSE (or equivalent) grade 4-1 in most subjects by the time they finish year 11. You will be expecting to progress to a training course with employment such as an apprenticeship or to a full Level 2 vocational programme at college (eg. Mechanics). Believe! Achieve! Exceed!

English English Literature 8 lessons Maths 8 lessons Double Science 8 lessons Core Support + Work Skills 5 lessons BTEC H&S BTEC Sport BTEC Business CIDA 5 lessons Vocational Pathway 2 choices: Engineering Graphics Prod. Design Drama Film Studies Art and Design 5 lessons x 2 PE 2 lessons + PSHCE 1 lesson + RS 2 lessons + Computing 1 lesson Believe! Achieve! Exceed!

The Open Pathway This is a programme of GCSE and Vocational qualifications designed for students who are on track to achieve GCSE grade 4 (or above) in most subjects by the time they finish year 11. You will be expecting to study A-Levels, BTECs or other Level 3 vocational pathways. Believe! Achieve! Exceed!

English English Literature 8 lessons Maths 8 lessons Core Science AND Additional Science 8 lessons 3 choices: BTEC Dance BTEC Health & Social Art and Design Business Studies Computing Drama Engineering Film Studies French Geography Graphics History Music Physical Education Product Design Religious Studies Spanish 5 lessons x 3 Open Pathway French Spanish Computing History Geography 5 lessons PE 2 lessons + PSHCE 1 lesson + RS 2 lessons + Computing 1 lesson Believe! Achieve! Exceed!

The Baccalaureate Pathway It is expected that students taking this programme will pass all their qualifications at grade 4-9. To achieve the EBacc you must pass English, Maths, two Sciences, a foreign Language and History or Geography, at GCSE grade 4 or above. You will be expecting to take A levels followed by a university degree. Believe! Achieve! Exceed!

English English Literature 8 lessons Maths 8 lessons Core Science + Additional Science 8 lessons 2 choices: Art and Design Business Studies Computing Critical Thinking Drama Engineering Film Studies Food Tech. Graphics Music Physical Education Product Design Religious Studies Triple Science + Stats 5 lessons x 2 Baccalaureate Pathway French Spanish 5 lessons PE 2 lessons + PSHCE 1 lesson + RS 2 lessons + Computing 1 lesson Believe! Achieve! Exceed! History Geography 5 lessons

Believe! Achieve! Exceed! Something we all need to remember The world your child will experience as an adult will be very different from the one we have experienced. There will be global competition. It is important therefore to consider developing the skills required to learn a new language.

How to make the right choice Choose subjects you enjoy. Follow a broad and balanced curriculum. Gather good information: Options Booklet, Form Tutor, Subject teachers, interviews with SLT Be careful to choose the course, not the teacher. Do not opt for courses because your friends have. Believe! Achieve! Exceed!

w/c 11 th January - Talk to subject teachers about courses you might be interested in opting for at Key Stage 4 and ask any questions you may have. Thursday 28 th January – Year 9 Subject Consultation Evening. This gives you an opportunity to discuss your initial thoughts with your subject teachers. Please use the Online booking system. January – KS4 courses explained in assemblies. Saturday 6th & Monday 8th February – Parent and student interview to discuss options with a member of SLT Wednesday 10 th February - Deadline for returning signed option form to your form tutor. Key Dates Believe! Achieve! Exceed!

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