Woodbrook Vale School

Welcome and Introductions Year 9 Options Evening Welcome and Introductions Aspire x Enjoy x Succeed

GCSE Qualifications Changing times – reformed GCSEs New specifications (phased introduction) Maths / English Language / English Literature (2017) History / Geography / MFL (2018) Psychology / Business (2019)

GCSE Qualifications Strengthened qualifications – increased content Linear assessment Points (1-9) replacing grades

Grading the New GCSEs in 2017

WBV Key Stage 4 Core curriculum (Maths/English/Science/PE/PD) Option subjects KS3 subjects New subjects GCSE Media Studies GCSE Sociology

The English Baccalaureate Government target: 90% by 2020 Maths English Science Humanities Modern Foreign Language Consultation – ended 29 January 2016

New Headline Measures Progress 8 Attainment 8 % Maths and English EBacc.

Progress 8 (P8) 5A*-C (EM) – replaced Performance measured across a suite of 8 subjects P8 “Buckets” – Maths / English / EBacc. / Open

Attainment 8

WBV GCSE Results (Headlines) Above national average across all key indicators Positive Progress 8 scores (2015 and 2016) % A*-C (maths and English) = 67% Maths – one of highest performing faculties in the county

Staffing and Resources Specialist teaching staff Class sizes Facilities

Classroom Block

Sports Hall

Site Development New classroom block Sports Centre Science rooms Dining hall extension Learning Centre New roof? (CIF bid, 2017)

GCSE Mock Results Day

WBV GCSE Results (Headlines)

Options Evening Information gathering Talk to teachers / ask lots of questions Informed and appropriate choices Mrs Vann (Deputy Headteacher)

Woodbrook Vale KS4 Curriculum Options 2017

Key Dates Option booklet to students Year 9 Options Tutor evening 15 December 2016 Option booklet to students   19 January 2017 Year 9 Options Tutor evening 2 February 2017 Year 9 Parents Consultation evening 10 February 2017 Options form deadline

The Core Curriculum English 2 GCSEs Maths 1 GCSE Statistics Science Physical Education (PE) Developing personal health and fitness Personal Development (PD) PSHE, Citizenship and RE

Options Business Studies, Computer Science, Dance, Design and Technology Drama, Fine Art, Food Preparation and Nutrition, French, Geography, Health and Social care, History, ICT, Media Studies, Music, PE, Religious Studies, Separate Sciences, Sociology, Spanish.

3 Pathways: The English Baccalaureate Pathway The Guided Pathway The Progress Pathway The Guided Pathway

The English Baccalaureate Pathway This pathway is designed for students who are predicted to achieve grade 5 or above The English Baccalaureate Pathway GCSE English Language GCSE English Literature GCSE Maths GCSE Statistics GCSE Combined science GCSE French or Spanish GCSE History or Geography 2 other options

The Progress Pathway GCSE English Language GCSE English Literature If the English Baccalaureate is not suitable for you, then you will follow the Progress pathway. The Progress Pathway GCSE English Language GCSE English Literature GCSE Maths GCSE Statistics GCSE Combined Science GCSE History, Geography, French, Spanish or Computer Science 3 other options

Guided Learning GCSE English Language GCSE English Literature This is a supportive curriculum programme for those students who need extra help. You will be guided into the most suitable choices for you. You may do extra maths and/or English lessons Guided Learning GCSE English Language GCSE English Literature GCSE Maths GCSE Statistics GCSE Combined Science GCSE History, Geography, French, Spanish or Computer Science Up to 3 other options

Advice Fine Art, Design Technology, Food Preparation and Nutrition French and Spanish Separate Sciences Computer Science Health and Social care is a Technical Award

‘Open’ choices Choose subjects from section 2 Mark your choices in order of preference We cannot guarantee you will be able to study your top choices. You must be prepared to do any of the subjects you choose.

So……what now? Talk to teachers tonight; attend Parents Evening on Feb 2; email addresses of key staff in booklet Discuss the options with your child, ask them to talk to their teachers too. Option form handed in by Feb 10 Some students spoken to about choices We will let you know your child’s subjects as soon as possible. KS4 starts June 5.