KS4 2018-21 The John of Gaunt School Year 8 options KS4 2018-21 The John of Gaunt School

Benefits of the 3 year KS4 Reduces ‘drift’ Opportunity to alter direction if it is really needed (rarity) Longer time to study to discover to immerse in the subject to embed the knowledge required

X Back to the future! GCSE’s, Technical & vocational courses have been reformed Grading system fully established by 2019 X

Performance measures for students and schools Attainment 8 (A student’s average achievement across eight subjects) Progress 8 (The progress a student has made across eight subjects) English baccalaureate “a broad core of subjects, ensuring that various avenues of opportunity are available in young persons future.”

2018: Pathways 1 or 2 Pathway selection Aspirational Supportive KS2 results CAT tests Current tracking points Feedback from staff Aspirational v’s realistic view 2018: Pathways 1 or 2 Aspirational Supportive Flexible

Pathway grouping Pathway 1 Pathway 2 Core: English, maths, RE, PE, PSHE, ICT (Yr 9 only) Double science (option to convert to triple science) 4 Option subjects STRONGLY ADVISED have 2 ebacc subjects selected as a first choice in two option blocks SPANISH OR FRENCH IS EXPECTED TO BE CHOSEN Pathway 1 Core: English, maths, Double science, RE, PE, PSHE, ICT (Yr 9 only) 4 Option subjects Must have 1 ebacc subject selected as a first choice in an option block Some students may study a reduced number of option subjects but will receive a study skills programme. Pathway 2

Consultation and decisions Selecting subjects Aptitude / Affinity Attitude / Aspirations Must not be about preferences of friends & family National & local picture in education & employment

Consultation and decisions Mrs Brunt (Director of Post 16) Ms Marshall (SENDCO) Mrs Amy Lynch (Careers advisor) Thursday 25 January 8:45 – 4pm Friday 26 January 8:45 – 4pm Meetings upon request by making an appointment tonight

Option forms

Timelines and deadlines Students should be booking a time to talk with their tutor over the next 2 days Complete options form including 1st & 2nd choices Friday 2ndFebruary – deadline for the submission of the options form Consultation with each student over the next 2 terms Term 5-6 final decision

Consult the teachers