Pathways 2019 The Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School     A Vibrant Christian Learning Community Pathways 2019 Mrs Bunston

Our Philosophy This model is based on the ‘dummy run’ – THANK YOU We believe in offering as much choice as we can. GCSEs , Level 1and 2 courses. Ebacc. Progress 8 and Attain 8. Options Evening

English Baccalaureate Progress 8 Attainment 8 English & Maths English Baccalaureate

Subjects in A8/P8 measure Bucket 1 (2 subjects) Bucket 2 (3 Ebacc subjects) Bucket 3 (3 other subjects) English – language or literature Maths (Both double weighted. English only double if student has also taken English Literature) Sciences Computer Science Geography History Languages Other Ebacc subjects Other ‘high value’ arts, academic, or vocational qualification

Weightings 20% 20% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 10% 100%

Key Features of the new GCSEs More difficult: content, test, pass mark –proper preparation for A Level. Focus on knowledge based curriculum. Extended writing; fewer bite-sized questions. No tiering (higher and foundation), except in Maths, Science and Languages. Ebacc subjects: a fully linear structure. No modules, no coursework, no controlled assessments, except 10% in Science for practical experiments. NEA’s. Grading scale 9 - 1 and U

Subjects Everyone will study: Maths, English (Literature and Language), Science (x2 or 3), Religious Studies , Core PE and PSHCE. We are advising some students to do additional English and we have been in contact about this. Students will choose from several subjects. Many schools do not offer this much choice! Options Evening

Other Factors COST – for some subjects these may have a cost – e.g. in Technology a contribution to buying materials and paying for ingredients for Food. Art Kit £20 and sketch book £5 Languages – all students will need to buy a dictionary (£5) and a grammar book. TRIPS – In some subjects there are compulsory trips – e.g. in Drama you will have to go to the theatre and write about it. There is also an offsite visit in Geography and History. We do ask for a contribution. Options Evening

Who decides? Students… Your parents/carers…. Teachers….. Other staff ….. You should indicate your preferences on the sheet that you are given. Options Evening

What Happens Next? If teachers feel they are not the right choices – we will discuss them with students and their parents/carers We will do our best to allocate choices fairly. Options Evening

Options Option choices make up 20 hours in year 10 and 11 Options Evening

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Careers Mr Lush Independent Advisor for Careers Options Evening

Key Dates Next week – course info 31st Jan – Pathway Evening February – Interviews with staff 14 March – Parents Evening 15 March – options forms go home March 22 – Final deadline for options form return

RESEARCH TIME…. Booklet Pathways Evening Subjects Teachers Parents Options Evening 2019