KEY STAGE 4 OPTIONS EVENING

KEY STAGE 4 Well-qualified, successful individuals, who enjoy learning, make progress and achieve Responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to the HGS & wider community Independent, confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives

Key Stage 4 KS4 Mandatory English Maths Science PE/Sport Arts Entitlement Mandatory English Maths Science PE/Sport Religious Studies Citizenship,PSHE,CEIAG KS4 Arts Technology Humanities Modern Foreign Languages

Key Stage 4 at The Harvey Personalised Subject Range Quality Outcomes

Science English PE & sport Maths Geography or History French or Spanish Option 1 Option 2 Work Hard Play Hard be supportive It provides a strong academic curriculum which is an excellent foundation for Higher Education, including courses at the premier universities. Universities and employers increasingly expect pupils to have this portfolio of qualifications.

The English Baccalaureate English Language Mathematics Sciences Humanity (Geography or History) Modern Foreign Language (French or Spanish)

Key Stage 4 at The Harvey Personalised …really?

Science Physical Education & Sport BTEC Sport Active Enjoyment English PE & sport Maths Geography or History French or Spanish Option 1 Option 2 Work Hard Play Hard be supportive Combined Science (Trilogy) Separate Sciences: Biology Chemistry Physics Science Physical Education & Sport BTEC Sport Active Enjoyment Extra Curricular Sports’ Leadership

Science Maths English PE & sport Geography or History French Work Hard Play Hard be supportive Geography or History French or Spanish Option 1 Option 2

Grade 5 or above is a ‘strong pass’ Grade 4 is a ‘standard pass’ GCSE Grades 2021 9 8 7 6 5 Grade 5 or above is a ‘strong pass’ 4 Grade 4 is a ‘standard pass’ 3

Outcomes To be a serious Oxbridge applicant one might typically expect to have 5 or more GCSEs at grade 8, with the rest at grade 7. Russell Group Universities are increasingly competitive. They may have as many as 10 applicants for each place on their most popular courses. Government, Employers & Universities are increasingly looking at a student's Key Stage 4 qualifications.

Outcomes 28% 16% % of pupils attending top third of higher-education institutions % of pupils attending Russell Group Universities

Maths English Language English Literature Biology Chemistry Physics Science English PE & sport Maths Geography or History French or Spanish Option 1 Option 2 Work Hard Play Hard be supportive Maths English Language English Literature Biology Chemistry Physics BTEC Sport Geography French Option 1 Option 2 Maths English Language English Literature Combined Science BTEC Sport Geography French Option 1*

Information Technology The Options Art & Design* Business Design Technology* Drama Economics Film Studies French Geography History Information Technology Music Psychology Philosophy & Ethics Spanish

How to choose? Broad & Balanced Aptitude Enjoyment

How to choose? Subject Demands Subject Summaries Future Learning

Information Technology The Options Art & Design* Business Design Technology* Drama Economics Film Studies French Geography History Information Technology Music Psychology Philosophy & Ethics Spanish

Key Stage 4 Independent Learning Pace & Challenge Support & Guidance

Timetable Y9 Parents’ Evening: Wednesday 27th February Option Forms Completed: Thursday 28th – Sunday 24th March Option Groups Formulated: May/June

Information Technology The Options Art & Design* Business Design Technology* Drama Economics Film Studies French Geography History Information Technology Music Psychology Philosophy & Ethics Spanish