Key Stage 4 Choices 2016

The National Qualification Framework Level 8 Doctorate PhD 7 Master’s Degree MA, MSc, MPhil 6 Honors Degree BA, BSc   5 HND 4 HNC 3 A level AS/A2 BTEC Apprenticeship 1/2 GCSE Grades A*-G or 9-1

Curriculum for Year 10 Mathematics 5 English 4 Science 5 ICT/Citizenship 1 Religious Studies 1 Core PE 2 4 Choices (3 periods each) 12 TOTAL 30

Qualifications GCSEs Mathematics 1 English Language and English Literature 2 Science ‘Trilogy’ 2 Religious Studies 1 4 Choices (3 periods each) maximum 4 BASIC TOTAL 10 Others: Additional maths, Latin, Languages, vocational courses, learning support (minimum of 8)

Options Choices Art Spanish Business Studies Separate Sciences Drama Music GCSE French Music BTEC Geography Textiles German Product Design Graphics Photography ICT Food and Nutrition Sport GCSE Sport BTEC Media Studies History Choose a broad and balanced curriculum  

Grading of Exams Grading moving to a ‘9 to 1’ scale for most subjects Still be A*-G for DT, Media and ICT The C/D boundary will be the 4/3 boundary A ‘good’ pass will move up to a 5 (a high C or a B) A level 9 will be a high A* with a fixed proportion awarded

Assessment Examinations (written or practical) Non-examined Assessment The majority of subjects, including English, Mathematics and Science will be ‘exams only’ On-going practical work, that cannot be tested by an examination will take place under supervision Curriculum leaders will provide notice of Key Dates so you can support your child.

Making choices: Key dates Course information booklet Report on progress 14 March Subject Consultation Evening 16 March Forms due in by 12 April Assemblies, PSHCE lessons, and talks from teachers to explain the course content to students Individual support and guidance

Course Allocation NOT a first come – first served system Group sizes have to be viable for a course to run, and may have a maximum number Students allocated to groups in order to ensure the maximum number of students get their first 4 choices (usually over 95%) Individual conversations where the 5th choice is used Families are notified in writing for a final confirmation in Summer Term