WHITCHURCH HIGH SCHOOL YSGOL GYFUN YR EGLWYSNEWYDD YEAR 10 OPTIONS 2013/2014

GUIDANCE & CONSULTATION PROCESS  General Option Talk – November  Learning Pathways days – 12 th & 13 th Nov  Talks to Form Groups - December  New Subject Option Talks – Jan 2014  Parents Evenings – 25 th & 26 th Nov  Option Booklet/School website - November  Careers Advice/Careers Wales website  Individual Pupil Interviews – 10 th Feb 2014  Options Open Evening U/S – 13 th Feb 2014  Option forms submitted – 7 th March 2014

WHAT ADVICE ?  Subject Advice  Careers Advice  Mapping a Learning Pathway  A Balanced Curriculum if unsure  Unacceptable Combinations  Finalising Choices

Learning Pathways: Individual Learning Pathway leading to approved qualifications (ILPP – mapping achievements, goals and aspirations, career paths).

Learning Pathways: Wide Choice/Range of Opportunities Through the Curriculum on Offer Individual Learning Pathway leading to approved qualifications (ILPP – mapping achievements, goals and aspirations).

KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM  Core Curriculum - 30 periods  Optional Subjects - 20 periods  Welsh Baccalaureate - Integrated

CORE CURRICULUM – Per Fortnight  English 7 periods – Year 10 6 Periods – Year 11  Mathematics6 periods – Year 10 7 periods – Year 11  Science9 periods  WBQ/Science 1 period  Welsh2 periods  R.E.2 periods  P.E.2 periods  PSE1 period

SCIENCE 2014/16  1. Core Science  2.Triple Science  3. BTEC Applied Science

CORE SCIENCE  In Year 10: 10 hours per fortnight (1 WBQ). Study Biology (B1), Chemistry (C1) & Physics (P1). WJEC Controlled Assessments Three examinations in Year 10 (June 2015). Science GCSE awarded in Year 10. WBQ Application of Number Key skill – level 1. Higher Band: WBQ Application of Number Key skill – level 2.

CORE SCIENCE  In Year 11: A new course – Additional Science. New work in the three sciences. New Controlled assessments Three exams June 2016 (B2, C2, P2). New & separate GCSE award in Additional Science.

TRIPLE SCIENCE  15 hours per fortnight.  Separate GCSE awards in Biology, Chemistry & Physics at end of Y11.  Five examinations in Year 10 – (B1, B2, C1, P1, P2).  Four examinations in Year 11 – (B3, C2, C3, P3)  Controlled Assessment in each Science.  Suitable only for potential A Level Scientists  WBQ Application of Number Key skill – level 2.

APPLIED SCIENCE  BTEC level 2 Vocational course.  10 hours per fortnight.  Two year course.  100% Portfolio based – class based work.  Not suitable for potential A Level Scientists.  WBQ Application of Number Key skill – level 1.

ABCDEF SCIENCE CORE/APPLIED SCIENCE CORE/APPLIED SCIENCE CORE/APPLIED SCIENCE TRIPLE SCIENCE HUMANITIES OPTION SUBJECTS LANGUAGES TECHNOLOGY CREATIVE AESTHETIC OTHERS CHOICE

OPTIONAL SUBJECTS – 5 CURRICULUM AREAS  Humanities (e.g. RE, History, Business Studies)  Languages (e.g. French, German, Welsh, Spanish)  Technological (e.g. ICT, DT)  Creative Aesthetic (e.g. Art, Drama, Music, PE)  Vocational

Vocational - Applied Courses at WHS  Applied Art and Design(BTEC) – 2 Options  Applied Health and Social Care  Applied Leisure and Tourism  Digital Applications  Applied Engineering  Applied Business Studies  Applied Science (BTEC)

ABCDEF SCIENCE CORE/APPLIED SCIENCE CORE/APPLIED SCIENCE CORE/APPLIED SCIENCE TRIPLE SCIENCE HUMANITIES OPTION SUBJECTS LANGUAGES TECHNOLOGY CREATIVE AESTHETIC OTHERS CHOICE

ABCDEF SCIENCE CORE/APPLIED SCIENCE CORE/APPLIED SCIENCE CORE/APPLIED SCIENCE TRIPLE SCIENCE HUMANITIES OPTION SUBJECTS LANGUAGES TECHNOLOGY CREATIVE AESTHETIC OTHERS CHOICE

Vocational Subjects – External Provision b Extended learning opportunities - Leading to Apprenticeships or College Courses b Heating and Ventilation level 1/2 b Auto Engineering level 1/2 b Hair and Beauty level 2 b Construction level 1/2 b iMedia (Technical) level 2 b Theatrical makeup level 2 b Equivalent to 2 GCSE awards: b Level 1 at D-G b Level 2 at A*-C b ALL THE ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS AND WELSH GOVERNMENT APPROVAL.

ABCDEF SCIENCE CORE/APPLIED SCIENCE CORE/APPLIED SCIENCE CORE/APPLIED SCIENCE TRIPLE SCIENCE HUMANITIES OPTION SUBJECTS LANGUAGES TECHNOLOGY CREATIVE AESTHETIC OTHERS CHOICE

Learning Pathways: Individual Learning Pathway leading to approved qualifications (ILPP – mapping achievements, goals and aspirations). Wide Choice/Range of Opportunities Through the Curriculum on Offer Learning Core – wider learning: skills, knowledge & understanding, values and experiences required whatever the chosen pathway. Learner Support

CORE PROGRAMME  Key skills  Working with an employer  Team enterprise activity  Individual investigation  Wales, Europe and the World  Language module  PSE  Community participation GCSEs OPTIONS AS/A Levels BTEC NVQs MENTORING TUTORIAL SUPPORT GUIDANCE