FRAM Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015

Welcome Ms Furneaux Headteacher Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015

Mr Yassin Deputy Headteacher Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015 The Importance of GCSEs

Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015 These are subjects which all students must study. English Language, English Literature, Maths, 2 Science qualifications, Religion and Citizenship, Computing, PE and PSHEE. (Please note that core PE and PSHEE do not lead to a GCSE qualification) Key Stage 4 Option Pathways Core Subjects The Importance of GCSEs

Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015 These are subjects which all students must study. English Language, English Literature, Maths, 2 Science qualifications, Religion and Citizenship, Computing, PE and PSHEE. (Please note that core PE and PSHEE do not lead to a GCSE qualification) Key Stage 4 Option Pathways Core Subjects Four GCSE options to be taken. Leads to a total of 11 GCSEs for most students. (includes EBacc) Pathway 1 The Importance of GCSEs

Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015 These are subjects which all students must study. English Language, English Literature, Maths, 2 Science qualifications, Religion and Citizenship, Computing, PE and PSHEE. (Please note that core PE and PSHEE do not lead to a GCSE qualification) Key Stage 4 Option Pathways Core Subjects Four GCSE options to be taken. Leads to a total of 11 GCSEs for most students. (includes EBacc) Pathway 1 Two GCSE options to be taken & a Level 2 Vocational Course. (includes EBacc) Equivalent to A* - C at GCSE Pathway 2 The Importance of GCSEs

Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015 These are subjects which all students must study. English Language, English Literature, Maths, 2 Science qualifications, Religion and Citizenship, Computing, PE and PSHEE. (Please note that core PE and PSHEE do not lead to a GCSE qualification) Key Stage 4 Option Pathways Core Subjects Four GCSE options to be taken. Leads to a total of 11 GCSEs for most students. (includes EBacc) Pathway 1 Two GCSE options to be taken & a Level 2 Vocational Course. (includes EBacc) Equivalent to A* - C at GCSE Pathway 2 Up to two GCSE options to be taken & a Level 1 Vocational Course. Equivalent to D – G at GCSE Pathway 3 The Importance of GCSEs

Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015 Pathway 1  This route would be most suitable for learners wishing to study A-Levels or equivalent qualifications at college or sixth-form or hoping to go to university in the future.  Choosing 4 further GCSEs that are studied in addition to the core subjects.  Wide variety of GCSEs to choose from – details in the option booklet and from the ‘stalls’ in the gym after this presentation.  Students wishing to study GCSE Dance, please remember that you will still need to choose an option from Block 1.  Option Block Amendment: History is now available in Blocks 2, 3, and 4. The Importance of GCSEs

Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015 Why take Pathway 1?  The courses provide a strong foundation for post-16 courses (especially A Level) and higher education (e.g. university) – controlled assessment and exam experience.  A range GCSEs will give you a greater variety of possible career pathways.  Studying in a familiar environment.  Strong teaching by our own staff who know you. The Importance of GCSEs

Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015 Pathways 2 & 3  A vocational focus.  Flexibility – employment or Further Education.  Suitable for all students (level 1 and level 2).  Underpinned by GCSEs – Core and Options.  Building relationships with colleges you may wish to continue to study at post-16. The Importance of GCSEs

Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015 Note:  Some post-16 providers are currently only accepting candidates with a ‘C’ grade or better in a Modern Foreign Language. The Importance of GCSEs

Vocational Pathways Mr Hudson Open Opportunity Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015

Vocational Pathways Initial Briefing Aim of this session  Outline the different courses that are available through OpenOpportunity and City College Norwich and provide information to support the Options process.  Inform you as to how and when you can learn more about the courses.  Give you an overview of the application process for the courses.

Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015 Vocational Pathways The Basics  All the OpenOpportunity or CCN courses will take place on Friday next year (and stay on Friday The following year).  Students come from a wide range of schools.  They will spend all day at a different site and will wear the OpenOpportunity uniform (or appropriate clothing for CCN courses).  All courses are intended to give a broad experience of a particular industry area.

Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015 Vocational Pathways The Basics  The qualifications used within our course packages vary slightly from course to course. Most are Edexcel BTECs but some may be OCR Nationals or other qualifications.  Although some are Level 2 qualifications it is now possible to be awarded a Level 1 qualification if the required standard is not met.  Many sixth forms may not accept these qualifications towards entry requirements for AS/A Levels.  It is not always possible to progress directly onto a Level 3 course at college from the Level 2 courses.

Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015 Vocational Pathways Visual Arts and Photography Hospitality and Catering Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Construction Motor Vehicle Child Care Performing Arts

Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015 Vocational Pathways How to Apply: The process STUDENT & PARENT CONSULTATION TASTER EVENT INITIAL STUDENT BRIEFING OPTIONS CHOICES INTERVIEWS FORMAL LETTER FROM OO

Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015 Vocational Pathways How to find out more?  Sign up for a taster (3 rd Feb)!  Visit the OpenOpportunity website at  Talk to your form tutor, Director of Learning.  me at

Guiding your choices and how to complete the forms Mr Li-Rocchi Assistant Headteacher Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015

Guiding your choices Informed and Guided Choice Parents/Carers and Relatives Subject Teachers Options Booklet Colleges/Open Opportunity Form Tutors Leading or showing the way.

Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015 How to complete the option form  Option Form A (Cream) – Pathway 1 (GCSEs)  Option Form B (Green) – Pathway 2 (Level 2 Vocational college course plus two GCSEs)  Option Form C (Blue) – Pathway 3 (Level 1 Vocational college course plus up to two GCSEs)  If you are applying for a college course you also need to complete a separate college application form and return it to Mr Yassin

Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015 How to complete the option form Option Form A (Cream) – Pathway 1: GCSEs BLOCK 1BLOCK 2BLOCK 3BLOCK 4 Computing Art Computing Art French Drama Geography Food Technology Geography German History Resistant Materials History Music Spanish PE Psychology PE Textiles Triple Science Resistant Materials *Core+ Textiles Dance

Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015 How to complete the option form Option Form A (Cream) – Pathway 1: GCSEs BLOCK 1BLOCK 2BLOCK 3BLOCK 4 Computing Art Computing3Art 1French Drama3Geography Food Technology 1Geography German1History Resistant Materials2History Music 2Spanish PE1Psychology PE 3Textiles3Triple Science2 Resistant Materials *Core+ 2Textiles Dance Delivered in core PE so does not count as an option.

Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015 How to complete the option form Option Form B - Level 2 (Green) & Form C – Level 1 (Green) Pathways 2 & 3: College Courses BLOCK 1BLOCK 2 Computing Art French Drama Food TechnologyGeography Resistant Materials History Spanish PE TextilesTriple Science *Core+ Dance FIRST CHOICE Name of course: e.g. Hair & Beauty Therapy Location if known: e.g. City College Norwich SECOND CHOICE Name of course: e.g. Motor Vehicle Location if known: e.g. City College Norwich  Complete your preferred choice of college course (with a second choice)  If you are choosing a Level 2 college course your GCSE option choice must include one of the following subjects; Computing, French, Geography, History, Spanish or Triple Science.  Core + is only available to students choosing Level 1 courses who have had consultation with Mrs Harvey.

Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015 The next steps………….. Date Event 22 nd January 2015 Year 9 Options Evening 30 th January 2015 Return of Completed Options Forms to Form Tutors (including College Applications forms) 30 th January 2015 Submission of names for Open Opportunity BTEC Level 2 student taster sessions From 23 rd February 2015 Consultation meetings with students to discuss Option Courses that may not run Week commencing 9 th February 2015 Vocational Pathway Voluntary Advice Interviews 3 rd February 2015 Open Opportunity BTEC Level 2 Student Taster Sessions To be arranged on a school by school basis Easton College Information Sessions 27 th February 2015 Deadline for Applications to be sent to City College for Level 1 courses 3 rd March 2015 Deadline for Applications to be sent to Easton & Otley College 6 th March 2015 Deadline for Applications to be sent to City College for Level 2 Open Opportunity Courses. 17 th March 2015 Easton College Student Interviews to take place 17 th March 2015 Open Opportunity interviews to take place 18 th March 2015 City College Level 1 interviews to take place Easter 2015 Confirmation of options letter to be sent

Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2015 The rest of the evening  After this main presentation there will be a short presentation on Science.  Visit our stands in the Gym for our GCSE option subjects.  Staff will be on hand in the hall if you have any general enquiries or you wish to speak to someone from the Learning Support Department.  Representatives are available in the following rooms:  City College & OpenOpportunity:M1  Easton & Otley College:M2