1. Curriculum Information and Subject Choice Evening 2017-18
Year 10
Curriculum Information and Subject Choice Evening

2. Aims of evening Further develop school/parent partnership Organisation
School support structures
Tracking and Assessment
GCSE Subject Choice
Careers Information

3. Key staff Mrs Gardiner Year Head Girls Mr Woodcock Year Head Boys
Mr Matchett Head of Junior School
Mrs Taylor VP Curriculum
Dr Collins Head of Careers

4. Parent App

5. Communication Parent App Updates on behavior and achievements Reports
Complete the permission form and Acceptable Use policy
Download SIMS Parent app
Await the link

6. Organisation

7. Pupils should arrive at school prepared to learn
Correct equipment: Students are expected to bring the following to school: 2 black/blue pens, 2 green/red pens, pencil, ruler, rubber, calculator, reading book, sharpener, PE kit.
Correct books – pack bag the night before
Correct homework for that day
On time and ready to learn

8. Homework Diary

9. Homework Encourage proper use of the diary Monitor the diary at home
Check all homework is completed (neatly to the best of their ability)
Sign the diary
Contact us

10. Parent section in HW Diary

11. Attendance and punctuality

12. Support structures Study after school Heads of Year
Head of Junior School
Teachers
Tracking
Pupil mentors

13. This school year Year 10 pupils will sit internal school examinations:
Winter 10 – 17 January 2018
Summer 17 – 25 May 2018

14. Assessment and tracking
There will be four assessment points:
October/November - tracking report
Winter exams - mid year report
March – tracking report
Summer exams – full report
Full details on the website:

18. Target Grades
Teachers will use previous results to help pupils decide on a target grade in each subject
Pupils will be encouraged to work towards these target grades
Our expectations are high

19. GCSE SUBJECT CHOICE How many? What subjects are compulsory?
What optional courses are on offer?
What support is there?
What do I do next?

20. Compulsory Subjects
English Language
English Literature*
Mathematics

21. Modern Language and Science
Pupils are encouraged to study a modern foreign language:
FRENCH
GERMAN
SPANISH
Pupils are encouraged to study a science:
BIOLOGY
CHEMISTRY
PHYSICS

22. GCSE Subject Choice
The next SIX subjects are a free choice from the following list …

23. GCSE OPTIONS
Art, Biology, Business Studies, Business Communication Systems, Chemistry, Classical Civilisation, Digital Technology, Drama, Economics, French, Geography, German, History, Food Science and Nutrition, Moving Image Arts, Music, Physical Education, Physics, Religious Studies, Spanish and Technology & Design

24. Subject Choice Combinations that cannot be chosen together:
Economics and Business Studies
BCS and Digital Technology
BCS and Business Studies

25. Subject Choice What other subjects would you like offered?
GCSE [
Child Development
Agriculture
Engineering
Learning for Life and Work ?

27. Have your say
SURVEY
Please complete the survey, I will the link:

28. Other possible restrictions
Certain combinations of subjects may not be possible
Some subjects may be oversubscribed
If too few pupils choose a subject, the class may not run
If any of these situations arise you will be contacted.

29. Religious Education
Pupils who do not choose Religious Studies GCSE will follow the GCSE short course in Religious Studies
(this is equivalent to half a GCSE)

30. Other subjects All KS4 pupils also have classes in:-
Learning for Life and Work
Non-certificate P.E.
Games

31. Choose a subject That they are interested in it; good at it;
that fits their career aspirations.

32. Don’t choose a subject …
because a friend is choosing it;
because they like their teacher;
without discussing it fully.

33. Subject choice booklet
AVAILABLE AFTER Christmas
Gives information on each subject and how it is examined at GCSE
Please discuss this before making any final choices

34. Subjects which are new to pupils
Information sessions
Economics
Business Communication Systems
Business Studies
Classical Civilisation
Digital Technology
Moving Image Arts

35. Subjects which have entrance criteriaPE
MUSIC

36. GCSEs How many? 9 – 10.5 subjects Further Mathematics
Compulsory Subjects:
English Literature, English Language, Mathematics
Choose in order of preference

37. Support What help is there for pupils?
Parents, teachers, form tutors, year heads, careers department, careers drop-in sessions, new subject information sessions, VP curriculum
Forms returned by early March

38. Year 10 CEIAG Support Dr Collins

39. Careers Module – LLW
Careers Information Day 5 Dec 2017
GCSE Options Talk
Choosing GCSEs - Drop in Sessions
Parents’ Afternoon – 1 March 4 – 6pm
Employability Talks – Options, Career Pathways and Labour Market Information
Employability Classes

40. 1. LLW Career Pathways GCSE and A level Subjects
Personal Career Action Plan – online
Preparation for Year 10 Careers Information Day

41. 2. Careers Information Day
Employer Talks
Further & Higher Education Talks
GCSE Subject Choice Interviews
GCSE Subject Talks

42. How can Parents help? Encourage your child to –
Register for online PCAP & complete it
Print and hand-in a copy of their online PCAP to their LLW Teacher
Complete Careers Booklet and hand in to Form Tutor
(LLW PowerPoints will be available to view on the school website in November)

43. Summary of Process Survey monkey – have your say in the offer
Careers module in school
Discussion at home
Subject choice booklet and form
New subject information sessions
Parents meeting 1 March
Choose GCSE subjects early March

44. Contact us
Contact the relevant member of staff by ringing the school office or
Telephone
THANK YOU