Southmoor Community School Y10 Pathways

2012 Y10 Pathways: Key Dates Event Date Staff (Dev’t Time) / GovernorsWed 7 th Dec Pupils (Assembly)Fri 6th Jan Parents (Pathways Eve)Wed 11 th January Subject Leaders to PupilsAssemblies 13 th /20 th Jan Mentoring (Pathways booklets) Pupil Review Day Tues 24 th Jan Wed 25 th Jan Curriculum SurgeryThursday 19 th Jan Pathways forms byFriday 27 th Jan

% of Pupils achieving 5 A*-C including English & Maths SOUTHMOOR

% of Pupils achieving 5 A*-C including English & Maths

Ofsted Nov “Students’ attainment has seen an outstanding improvement” “Over the past two years, the curriculum has been transformed and is on course for being outstanding” “The new curriculum provision offers pathways through Key Stage 4 that will provide a suitable basis for students to continue in education, training or employment beyond the age of 16.

Current progress? In the top 13% of all schools nationally Current Y11 have already achieved more than ever.. Current Y10 are on track to exceed this

3 Year Overview June 2010 (start Y9) YEAR 1 Start option courses which last for 2 years Sept 2011 (Y10) YEAR 2 2 nd year of option courses Feb 2012 (Y10) YEAR 2 Options made for Year 3

3 Yr Detail: June 2010YEAR 1 (Y9) Start Phase 1option courses which last for 2 years Sept 2011YEAR 2 (Y10) 2 nd year of Phase 1 option courses Feb 2012 June 2012 YEAR 2 (Y10) Options made for Year 3 Start Phase 2 option courses which last for 1 year Aug / Sept 2012YEAR 3 (Y11) Phase 1 options results + core results Continue Phase 2 option courses July / Aug 2013 YEAR 3 (Y11) Phase 2 completed.

GCSE Core Learning.. continuity and progression mathematics / statistics / paired maths English language / literature / media ICT PE

GCSE Science Everyone already studies core science. Some pupils also study additional science Options for Y11? Separate sciences if you are making strong progress towards A level science Additional science could be the course to help you achieve C+ in two sciences

Timetable 3 options to start in June 2012: Option 1 = 6 lessons Option 2 = 6 lessons Option 3 = 3 lessons Core: English / maths / ICT / PE

English Baccalaureate GCSEs at C+ needed in: English language / mathematics / 2 sciences / language / humanities Pupils are eligible to opt for the above if not already studying hard choices can be the right ones!

Personal Dev’t Option Personal Development Option3 Lessons External Vocational Placement P4WL / Citizenship School Based Placement Musical Instrument: Graded Exam Training Supported Study Duke of Edinburgh (New Project Edexcel) Personal Social Dev'tASDAN

Alternatives? graded music examinations personal & social development course supported study Duke of Edinburgh Work placements Personal Dev’t

Year 11 Work Placements 1.School Based Placements 2.External Based Placements

School Based Placements With various Curriculum Areas in school. PE, Drama, ICT, School Kitchen, Caretaker etc. Places negotiated and agreed pending demand of numbers for each area. June 2012 – June Fitted out with school polo top and staff badge etc.

External Based Placements How many pupils? 80+ out this year. How do pupils find their placements? Ultimately by themselves. Types of placements? Mainly admin, retail, primary school, hair & beauty. Practical placements difficult due to insurance etc. Preparation for placements? Health & Safety, finding placements advice, essential paperwork. Start/Finish? June 2012 – June Which day? Probably Monday a.m. onwards.

External Based Placements Monitoring of pupils? Attendance regularly checked. Staff contact (phone & visits) on a regular basis. Monitoring of placements? Connexions - health & safety, insurance, CRB checks. Termly visits. What if pupil can not find placement? Must find by May Half Term. Pupils will be given next available option. Some placements may not start until September. What if placement cancelled during year? Some placements do not work out for pupil and/or employer. Some employers cancel due to loss of staff, closure etc. Generally given chance to secure another placement. Essential paperwork? Placement packs issued following options selection process. Connexions placement forms, Parent Consent Forms etc. Presently seek a verbal agreement with employers.

2012 Y10 Pathways: Key Dates Event Date Staff (Dev’t Time) / GovernorsWed 7 th Dec Pupils (Assembly)Fri 6th Jan Parents (Pathways Eve)Wed 11 th January Subject Leaders to PupilsAssemblies 13 th /20 th Jan Mentoring (Pathways booklets) Pupil Review Day Tues 24 th Jan Wed 25 th Jan Curriculum SurgeryThursday 19 th Jan Pathways forms byFriday 27 th Jan