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Year 9 Pathways
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Context Personalising learning 14-19 curriculum
Changes to exams: all courses now linear (exams at the end) Continuity and progression The English Baccalaureate
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The English Baccalaureate (EBacc)
The Government believes that schools should offer pupils a broad range of academic subjects to age 16 In 2013, 57% of SHHS girls achieved the EBacc The E Bacc is not a new qualification – it is a certificate to show A* to C passes in English A language Maths A humanities subject (History or Geography) Sciences (x2) (includes Computer Science)
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Continuity & progression
Sixth Form Continuity & progression GCSE A- levels University vocational qualifications future careers
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The Pathways Booklet Section A: information and advice
Section B: the core subjects everyone has to study Section C: the non-core (options) subjects on offer Section D: the option blocks and pathways
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Core Subjects RE English Maths Science PSHE PE
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Science Triple science = 3 GCSEs in science
The most able scientists only – must discuss with teachers Double science = 2 Science GCSEs: for the majority of pupils Core science GCSE in Year 10 Additional science GCSE in Year 11 Single science = 1 Science GCSE: 15 – 20 pupil limit Core science GCSE is taught over two years Allows you to focus on other subjects Must discuss with teachers
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More about Science The majority of pupils will follow dual award Science This will not prevent you from studying sciences at AS or A level in most sixth forms The majority of pupils in this country follow dual award You DO NOT need triple science to go on to a medicine or health-related career
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GCSE Leisure & Tourism Single Award = 1 GCSE
Two Units 1 exam unit and 1 case study unit
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GCSE Business Studies Two exam units and one controlled assessment unit Different pathways: Business or Economics Business Economics
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Non-core subjects
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Non-core subjects
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Options Pathways 2012-2014 Pathway 1 Triple Science Options 1-3
+ three other subjects from Options 4, 5 & 6 including either History or Geography and a modern language (French or Spanish) Pathway 2 Double (Core and Applied) Science Options 1 & 2 + four other subjects from Options 3, 4, 5 & 6 Pathway 3 Single Science Option 1 ICT Option 2 Pathway 4 Leisure & Tourism Option 3
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Option Blocks 2014-2016 Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5
Triple Science French Art Drama DT Spanish Business Studies History Geography PE Music Computing Double (Core and Applied) Science Leisure & Tourism Single Science ICT
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The Preferences Form DEADLINE Friday 2nd May
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Guidance and Choices All year nine pupils should by now have had a careers interview PSHE programme will support the decision-making process Staff will talk to pupils about the variety of pathways in their subjects IPM, assessment data and report inform you of progress and targets Parents’ evening on 1st May
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Some things to remember…
Size of groups – health and safety implications Limits on number of groups Pupils make preference choices and indicate alternative choices WE WILL CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE CHOICES We will do our best to accommodate preferences, but obviously there are some constraints School is committed to helping all pupils of all abilities to make the best choices for their future. We reserve the right to direct pupils in their best interests.
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Over-subscription KS3 and KS4 Directors of Learning will take a holistic overview of each pupil’s choice Progress and effort will be as important as grades to make decisions in cases of over-subscription A professional judgment will be made in each case
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Parents' information evening and visits to subject areas today - Thursday 20th March
IPM and annual reports to parents – 11th April Support through PSHE Year 9 Parent Teacher Meeting 1st May – chance to speak to subject teachers to confirm decisions about choices Hand in pathways form on Friday 2nd May Course confirmation - final half term Timeline…
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Next steps for pupils… Talk to your parents/carers, school staff, Mr Young and other adults about your choices. Use the time tomorrow during PSHE to read the options booklet thoroughly, hear about different careers and talk to tutors Ask if you are not sure! Think carefully about why you are choosing a subject. Start to think about what you want to do at Sixth Form and how your choices will support that.
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Good luck on your pathway to SUCCESS!
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