Year 9 GCSE Pathways Middlewich High School 17th January 2017 Achievement For All

High Quality Learning Every Day “high expectations and students were set challenging activities that were both engaging and exciting” “a spirit of inclusion pervades the school; the prevailing ethos is one of harmony and respect for others” “engrossed in their work” “lessons are purposeful and often dynamic” “The school has become a beacon for the local area” Curriculum quotes to add

The future for our students Aspirational vision and commitment. Exciting stage of their lives, preparing for adulthood. Global citizens prepared for the future. Highest levels of Literacy and Numeracy. Multi-skilled and flexible learners.

MHS Curriculum 2017 Mr M Edwards English Lang & Lit Maths GCSE 2 x Science PE ICT Citizenship & Religion in Modern World * Many schools reduced e and m to 6

Combined Science 2 x GCSE Science GCSEs Physics Chemistry Biology Guided pathway based on precise knowledge from KS3. All progress to A level 3 Separate Sciences Combined Science 2 x GCSE

Selection of Pathway Subjects Core subjects J(5) K(5) L(5) New GCSEs drama, astronomy, Dance

Separate Science students select 2 additional GCSEs If you are a Double scientist please select 3 but one must be: History Geography MFL – Spanish or French Computer Science (Personalised by invitation)

English Baccalaureate (EBacc) Science Maths J MFL L History/ Geography ‘to ensure that all pupils have the opportunity to study a broad core of subjects, ensuring that doors are not closed off to them in terms of future progression. For example, for pupils hoping to go to university’ DFES 2014 Strongly advise

Alternative to GCSEs Technical Awards CIDA ICT BTec

Aspirations and Achieving Goals Mr Mike Finney School Governor Senior Leader South Cheshire College

Pathway Selection Process 2017 Miss K Holt Assistant Headteacher Achievement & Progress

1. Y9 Pathways evening - 17th January - Subject information shared with parents & students

2. Y9 Annual Reports published in February to guide subject choice.

5. Opportunity to discuss subject choices at Y9 Progress Evening on Wed 8th Feb.

3. i-Values Day - Feb 17th – Guidance on choosing subjects with an afternoon of KS4 taster lessons for students to choose to attend (2 lessons).

4. A ‘straw poll’ from students returned on Monday 27th February to form tutors, which indicates 4 subjects in order of preference.

6. Final subject selection from 3 Pathway blocks by Mon 24th March. (Only viable subjects will be offered)

Year 9 GCSE Pathways Middlewich High School Achievement For All