1. KS4 2018-21 The John of Gaunt School
Year 8 options KS
The John of Gaunt School

3. Benefits of the 3 year KS4 Reduces ‘drift’
Opportunity to alter direction if it is really needed (rarity)
Longer time to study
to discover
to immerse in the subject
to embed the knowledge required

4. X Back to the future! GCSE’s, Technical & vocational courses have
been reformed
Grading system fully
established by 2019 X

5. Performance measures for students and schools
Attainment 8 (A student’s average achievement across eight subjects)
Progress 8 (The progress a student has made across eight subjects)
English baccalaureate
“a broad core of subjects, ensuring that various avenues of opportunity are available in young persons future.”

6. 2018: Pathways 1 or 2 Pathway selection Aspirational Supportive
KS2 results
CAT tests
Current tracking points
Feedback from staff
Aspirational v’s realistic view
2018: Pathways 1 or 2
Aspirational
Supportive
Flexible

7. Pathway grouping Pathway 1 Pathway 2
Core: English, maths, RE, PE, PSHE, ICT (Yr 9 only)
Double science (option to convert to triple science)
4 Option subjects
STRONGLY ADVISED have 2 ebacc subjects selected as a first choice in two option blocks SPANISH OR FRENCH IS EXPECTED TO BE CHOSEN
Pathway 1
Core: English, maths, Double science, RE, PE, PSHE, ICT (Yr 9 only)
4 Option subjects
Must have 1 ebacc subject selected as a first choice in an option block
Some students may study a reduced number of option subjects but will receive a study skills programme.
Pathway 2

8. Consultation and decisions
Selecting subjects
Aptitude / Affinity
Attitude / Aspirations
Must not be about preferences of friends & family
National & local picture in education & employment

9. Consultation and decisions
Mrs Brunt (Director of Post 16)
Ms Marshall (SENDCO)
Mrs Amy Lynch (Careers advisor)
Thursday 25 January 8:45 – 4pm
Friday 26 January :45 – 4pm
Meetings upon request by making an appointment tonight

10. Option forms

11. Timelines and deadlines
Students should be booking a time to talk with their tutor over the next 2 days
Complete options form including 1st & 2nd choices
Friday 2ndFebruary – deadline for the submission of the options form
Consultation with each student over the next 2 terms
Term 5-6 final decision

12. Consult the teachers