Year 9 Options Evening 2015

The Times They Are A-Changin' Bob Dylan 2

The end of Controlled Assessments Maths and English – a third more content Maths and English a lot harder to pass and Grades replaced by numbers Progress 2

E – Band (English Baccalaureate Route) Students are encouraged to study subjects that will prepare them for A- levels/University The English Baccalaureate will be awarded if students pass at a Grade C or above in English, Mathematics, Double Science, French and either History or Geography. 2

V – BAND This pathway is predominantly a vocational route with many BTEC subjects and is designed for students who wish to learn a more technical skill. This band can take students onto our Aspire sixth form, college, apprenticeships and employment. 2

M – BAND Students can select the English Baccalaureate subjects or other subjects to reflect their learning needs. This band can take students onto our Aspire sixth form, college, apprenticeships, employment and prepare them for a future at university. 2

PCSA Curriculum English 4 Hours Mathematics 4 Hours Core and Additional Science 4 Hours Physical Education 2 Hours Ethics 2 Hours 3 Option Choices 3 Hours Each 2

At least one option from the following is mandatory: Computer Science French Geography History 2

Remainder of options from the following: GCSE Further Additional Science GCSE Art & Design GCSE Business Studies GCSE Childcare GCSE Computer Science GCSE Dance GCSE Drama GCSE Food & Nutrition GCSE French GCSE Geography GCSE History GCSE Media Studies GCSE Textiles 2

Remainder of options from the following: Cambridge International Certificate in Health & Social Care BTEC Construction VCERT Graphics VCET Hair VCERT Music TLM Level 2 Certificate for IT BTEC Outdoor Education BTEC Sport 2