It’s Your Choice! KS4 Options 2014

Key Dates Information Evening - 9th January 2014 Assemblies Start - 15th January 2014 Parents’ Evening – 28th January 2014 Individual Options Interviews – commencing from 4thFebruary 2014 Deadline for Return of Options Forms – 28th February 2014

College Entrance Criteria 2014 Winstanley College - 48 points from best 8 (C or better in English, Maths and Science) John Rigby - A Levels – 3 GCSE’s B Grades and 3 GCSE’s at C Grade including English, Level 2 courses – At least 4 D’s including English Carmel College – At least 4 B’s and 1 C, Level 2 courses – At least 2 D’s Wigan and Leigh - Depends on the course

Exam Structure Entry Level Basic Qualification GCSE Worth 1 GCSE at Grades A*-G First Certificate Worth 2 GCSEs at Level 2 First Diploma Worth 4 GCSEs at Level 2 i-Media Worth 1 GCSE at Level 2/Grade B Music Technology Certificate

The National Qualification Framework Level 1 Qualifications – equivalent to GCSE grades D-G Level 2 Qualifications equivalent to GCSE grades A* -C

English Baccalaureate This qualification will offer you a broad range of academic subjects. To gain this qualification you will need: Mathematics English Language and study English Literature 2 Sciences A Humanities- either History or Geography A Foreign Language

Summary – Core Subjects English Maths Science Games RE CASP (Community and Self Progression)

How to Choose A subject you like and are good at. Because you have chosen it rather than your friend You like the subject not the present teacher. Because you think you will enjoy it Coursework or exams? What are you more comfortable with? It’s your choice

Choices Conventional GCSE Courses and/or Applied/Vocational Course

Curriculum Structure Y7   Y8 Y9 Y10 Y11 Ex Arts-Art, Drama, Music, PE 5 Option A 2 Product Design Option B Option C Option D Option E ICT Science 3 4 Maths English MFL PE 1 Humanities-Geography, History, RE RE TOTAL 25 This is the actual model. There is an enlarged copy in your pack. This model, that OFSTED said was outstanding, relevant and stimulating and met the needs of the students very well has been further modified based on our experiences over the last 3 years and to meet the needs of students in a changing educational environment. There are 5 periods per day, 25 per week. These are the areas of study. There is an increased focus on ICT- we are a maths and Computing college, it is an essential set of skills in preparing our students for the future for further study and for the world of work. This allows our students to achieve an ICT qualification by the end of Year 9- but there are then further opportunities to study the subject on greater depth.

GCSEs GCSE Art GCSE Business Studies GCSE Child Development GCSE Computer Science GCSE Dance GCSE Drama GCSE Food GCSE French GCSE Geography GCSE History GCSE ICT GCSE Media Studies GCSE Music GCSE Performing Arts GCSE Physical Education GCSE Product Design GCSE Psychology GCSE RE GCSE Spanish GCSE Further Science Further English and Further Maths (with the possibility of accreditation)

BTECs/Nationals BTEC First Diploma in Health & Social Care

Vocational BTEC First Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development BTEC Introductory/First in Construction NVQ Hairdressing Motor Vehicle Engineering Certificate in Uniformed Services

Other Qualifications i-Media Certificate NCFE Music Technology

Help and Advice If you need any more help: Speak to your subject teachers Mrs McVeigh (Head of Careers) is available Monday Lunch Times Careers Adviser – Julie Tindall