1. Year 9 GCSE Pathways Middlewich High School
17th January 2017
Achievement For All

2. High Quality Learning Every Day
“high expectations and students were set challenging activities that were both engaging and exciting”
“a spirit of inclusion pervades the school; the prevailing ethos is one of harmony and respect for others”
“engrossed in their work”
“lessons are purposeful and often dynamic”
“The school has become a beacon for the local area”
Curriculum quotes to add

3. The future for our students
Aspirational vision and commitment.
Exciting stage of their lives, preparing for adulthood.
Global citizens prepared for the future.
Highest levels of Literacy and Numeracy.
Multi-skilled and flexible learners.

4. MHS Curriculum 2017 Mr M Edwards
English Lang & Lit
Maths
GCSE
2 x Science PE
ICT
Citizenship & Religion in Modern World *
Many schools reduced e and m to 6

5. Combined Science 2 x GCSE
Science GCSEs
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Guided pathway based on precise knowledge from KS3. All progress to A level
3 Separate Sciences
Combined Science 2 x GCSE

6. Selection of Pathway Subjects
Core subjects
J(5)
K(5)
L(5)
New GCSEs drama, astronomy, Dance

7. Separate Science students select 2 additional GCSEs If you are a Double scientist please select 3 but one must be:
History
Geography
MFL – Spanish or French
Computer Science
(Personalised by invitation)

8. English Baccalaureate (EBacc)
Science
Maths J
MFL L
History/
Geography
‘to ensure that all pupils have the opportunity to study a broad core of subjects, ensuring that doors are not closed off to them in terms of future progression. For example, for pupils hoping to go to university’ DFES 2014
Strongly advise

9. Alternative to GCSEs
Technical Awards
CIDA ICT
BTec

10. Aspirations and Achieving Goals
Mr Mike Finney
School Governor
Senior Leader
South Cheshire College

11. Pathway Selection Process 2017
Miss K Holt
Assistant Headteacher
Achievement & Progress

12. 1. Y9 Pathways evening - 17th January - Subject information shared with parents & students

13. 2. Y9 Annual Reports published in February to guide subject choice.

14. 5. Opportunity to discuss subject choices at Y9 Progress Evening on Wed 8th Feb.

15. 3. i-Values Day - Feb 17th – Guidance on choosing subjects with an afternoon of KS4 taster lessons for students to choose to attend (2 lessons).

16. 4. A ‘straw poll’ from students returned on Monday 27th February to form tutors, which indicates subjects in order of preference.

17. 6. Final subject selection from 3 Pathway blocks by Mon 24th March.
(Only viable subjects will be offered)

18. Year 9 GCSE Pathways Middlewich High School
Achievement For All