1. Year 8 GCSE Pathways Middlewich High School
17th January 2018
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
Exciting stage of their lives, preparing for adulthood.
Emotional well-being
Aspirational vision and commitment to success.
Global citizens
Highest levels of literacy and numeracy.
Multi-skilled, resilient and flexible learners.

4. 3 Years for GCSE Success GCSEs have greater challenge from 2017
Students will consolidate 12 subjects into 10
Focus still on the core of Mathematics and English
Pathway subjects have 5 hours per fortnight for 3 years, rather than just 2 years
First term of Year 9 presents a foundation for successful GCSE studies so there is flexibility to change the GCSE choice if required.

5. Mr Mike Finney MBE
School Governor

6. MHS Curriculum 2018 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

7. 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

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

9. If you are a Combined scientist please select 3 GCSEs but one must be:
History
Geography
MFL – Spanish or French
Computer Science
Personalised TT
Separate Science students select 2 additional GCSEs

10. 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
Strongly advise

11. Alternative to GCSEs
OCR Nationals
CIDA ICT
BTec

12. Pathway Selection Process 2018

13. 1. Y8 Pathways evening – 17th January Subject information shared with parents & students

14. 2. Y8 Annual Reports published on the Parental Portal in February to guide subject choice.

15. 5. Opportunity to discuss subject choices at Y8 Progress Evening on 8th February.

16. 3. Experience week 2nd March Guidance on choosing subjects with a week of KS4 taster lessons.

17. 4. Final subject selection from 3 Pathway blocks by 19th March.
(Only viable subjects will be offered)

18. Year 8 GCSE Pathways Middlewich High School
Achievement For All