Year 9 Information and Options Mrs Verma Assistant Headteacher (Curriculum & Assessment)

Introduction Assessment process GCSEs Vocational course Changes to A Levels Work experience Progression Post 16 and Post 18

Preparing for Key Stage 4 Options Information Evening Assembly on options process Discussions with review tutor Presentation on core and option subjects Curriculum information on website

CORE subjects

Core subjects English English Literature Mathematics Religious Studies Science * RSE/PSHEE PE* * Options within these subjects

Science Trilogy (Double Award) Separate Sciences (option)

Religious Education All students will complete the full course GCSE

PE All students will participate in physical activities and will complete the SLA GCSE PE (option)

RSE/PSHEE Discrete days off timetable Assembly Review time

Options

Option choices The English Baccalaureate* (English, mathematics, double science, or two from biology, chemistry, physics, computing, geography or history and a foreign language) All students to access the Ebacc

Progress 8 Measure introduced by the government Progress across 8 qualifications including: English language, English literature, mathematics, science, computer science, humanities, MFL and up to three vocational subjects Progress in all subjects- not just grades

Choosing courses You must consider: Which subjects you enjoy and why Which subjects you are good at Your preferred learning style Your career aspirations Keeping your options open Progression at Post 16 and Post 18

Choosing courses You must not choose your options: Based on what your friends have chosen Because you likes the teacher Because it is what ‘XX’ wants me to do

Pathway 1 Traditional route – predominantly GCSE qualifications with a choice of four subjects studied over 2 years Pathway 2 Traditional/vocational route – mixture of GCSE and BTEC qualifications with a choice of four subjects with some delivered in one year and some over two years Pathway 3 Skill development route - a range of level 1 and 2 courses which focus on developing key skills in English, Mathematics and ICT and preparation for the world of work. Extra support for GCSE English and Mathematics also provided Pathway 4 &5 GCSE and Internship route – choice of two GCSEs alongside a vocational level 2 BTEC course plus opportunity to work with employers in a chosen vocational area Pathways Pathway 1 Traditional/vocational route – mixture of GCSE and vocational qualifications with a choice of four subjects studied over 2 years including a MFL and geography and/or history Pathway 2 A mixture of GCSE and vocational qualifications with a choice of three subjects studied over 2 years including geography and/or history. There will be additional support for English and maths.

Subjects available Art Business Citizenship Computing Digital Media Drama French Geography Health and Social Care History Hospitality & Catering Music PE Photography Separate Science Spanish courses will only run if they are viable (minimum of 15 students)

Key dates 26/02/19 Deadline for option choices 04/06/19 Key Stage Four Studies commence l.verma@lordswoodtrust.co.uk 0121 429 2838

Key Personnel Review tutors Mr Baker/Miss Briggs – Achievement Coordinator for Yr8 & Yr9 Mrs Colvin-Grieve – Intervention & Inclusion Coordinator Mr Goetschel – Achievement Coordinator for Yr10 & Yr11 Mrs Verma – Assistant Headteacher (Curriculum & Assessment) Mrs P Kempthorne – Coordinator of CEIAG and Work Related Learning