1. Options 2018

2. Pupils
Careers
Options

3. stay in full-time education, eg at a college start an apprenticeship
All young people are now expected to continue in education or training until 18.
The choices are:
stay in full-time education,
eg at a college
start an apprenticeship
work or volunteer
(for 20 hours or more a week) whilst in part-time education or training

4. Level 2 Level 1 Level Old GCSE Grades New GCSE Vocational A* 9 8 D2* A7 D2 B 6 M2
B/C 5 C 4 P2
Level 1 D 3 D1 E 2 M1
F/G 1 P1

5. Department for Education
All students aged 16 to 18 studying for
150 hours or more [1 day/week or more]
and who do not hold a
GCSE grade 9 to 4 in Maths and/or English,
are required to study these subjects
as part of their study programme
in each academic year

6. The new GCSEs in English and mathematics set higher expectations; they demand more from all students and provide further challenge for those aiming to achieve top grades.
The new Maths GCSE will be more demanding with additional content, greater assessment and an anticipation that schools will need to increase the time spent teaching.
Reformed GCSEs will be more demanding
Non-exam assessments will be removed or reduced in the majority of GCSEs

7. Progress 8 was significantly above average and in the highest 10% for the following groups of pupils:
high prior attainers

8. Options 2018 All pupils will study GCSE Religious Education
GCSE English Language
GCSE English Literature
GCSE Mathematics
GCSE Combined Science [Double]
Physical Education
Options 2018

9. Options 2018 Option Subjects: GCSEs Option Subjects: Vocational
· Art, Craft & Design
· Computer Science
· Design & Technology
· Drama
· Food & Nutrition
· French
· Geography
· German
· Graphics
· History
· Music
· Photography
· Physical Education
· Spanish
· Triple Science
Options 2018
Option Subjects: Vocational
· BTEC Health & Social Care
· OCR Nationals iMedia

10. Level 1 Vocational Courses
Maximum Grade: Grade P1
Horticulture
Construction

11. Options 2018 Research the Options
If you know what you want to study when you leave school, make sure you know what subjects you need to study in Years 10 and 11 Most Level 3 Vocational courses & Advanced Apprenticeships require 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English & Maths For A Levels check individual entry requirements
Options 2018

12. Blackburn College Level 3 Extended Diploma Health & Social Care
5 GCSEs with a mixture of Grades 4/5/6
including Maths and English

13. Myerscough College Level 3 Advanced Technical Certificate
Landscape, Horticulture or Sports Turf
English GCSE at grade 4 or higher plus a minimum of three others GCSEs at grade 4 or higher, including Maths or Science.
Myerscough College

14. Blackburn College Plumbing Level 2 Level 1 plumbing course
OR four GCSEs at Grade 4 to include Maths, English Language,
ICT and Science.

15. Advanced Apprenticeship
Engineering: Royal Mail
Salary: £11,728 - £18,658
Work towards your Mechatronics Trailblazer standard NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Operations and membership with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Advanced Apprenticeship
Minimum of five  GCSEs at Grade C [4]
or above including Maths, English and Science

16. Higher Apprenticeship
Quantity Surveyor: Manchester
Salary: £250 / week [£13 000/year]
HNC Quantity Surveying
(Level 4)
Higher Apprenticeship
8 GCSEs at grade A*-C
with a minimum of
grade 5 in Maths and English

17. A Level Computer Science
Minimum
2 GCSEs at grade 6
3 GCSEs at grade 5
A Levels
A Level Computer Science
English Language: Grade 5
Maths: Grade 6
Science: 1xGrade 6
A Level German
German: Grade 6

19. Useful A Levels Art Mathematics Design Tech Physics
Architecture
Useful A Levels Art Mathematics Design Tech Physics

20. Speech Therapy Essential A levels
Some degrees want a Science such as Biology, Chemistry
or Physics.
Speech Therapy
Useful A Levels Foreign Language, English, Psychology.

21. Useful A Levels English History
Law
Useful A Levels English History

22. Italian or another Language such as French, German or Spanish
Essential A levels
Italian or another Language such as French, German or Spanish
Italian
Useful A Levels Another Modern Foreign Language, English Lit, History, Politics

23. University of Liverpool
Medicine
A Levels
Minimum of AAA:
A (Chemistry); A ( Biology); A (3rd academic A-level).
University of Liverpool
GCSEs
GCSEs in 9 separate subject areas and at least a score of
15 points or better (where A*/A = 2; B = 1)
from the nine including:
2 x Science (or Biology, Chemistry, and Physics), English Language, and Mathematics (all at least grade B). Preference will be given to applicants
with a higher GSCE score.

24. Degree Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Degree Apprenticeships
£17,539 pa – GCHQ Manchester
Degree Apprenticeship
As well as a strong interest in programming
and technology, you will have
three A-levels at BBC or above,
including at least  2 x Bs in Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths related subjects

25. Degree Apprenticeship
Engineering: Jaguar Land Rover
Starting Salary: £18 500
BEng (Hons) Degree in Applied Engineering
Degree Apprenticeship
A Levels: Maths and either
Further Maths/Physics/Chemistry/Technology or Engineering subject at C grade or above.
GCSE: Maths [Higher Level] and English grade 4-9.
Additionally, three GCSEs including Science, Engineering or Technology at C Grade or above,

26. Triple Science Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Pupils who have a keen interest in Science and are working consistently at Grade 4 or above
Pupils who may wish to go on to study
Science at ‘A’ or ‘AS’ level
Combined Science
Biology
Biol 1
Biol 2
Biol 3
Chemistry
Chem 1
Chem 2
Chem 3
Physics
Phys 1
Phys 2
Phys 3
Biol 1
Chem 1
Phys 1
Biol 2
Chem 2
Phys 2
Pupils will study science each day
Pupils will study science each day and twice on some days

27. Music Performance is 30% of the course.
You can be assessed through singing instead of playing
an instrument.
You can perform pop or classical pieces.

28. Graphic Communication
Photography
Drawing
Portraiture
Location Photography
Studio Photography
Experimental Imagery
Fashion Photography
Documentary Photography
Photo-journalism
Moving Image
Graphic Communication
Drawing
Communication Graphics
Print Making
Illustration
Package Design
Typography
Multi-media
Advertising & Branding
Signage
Art, Craft & Design
Drawing
Painting
3D Sculpture
Printmaking
Textiles
Photography
Mixed Media / Collage

29. Environmental Impacts Most suitable for pupils with
OCR Nationals iMedia
Compulsory Units
Pre-production Skills
Digital Graphics
Optional Units
Game Concepts
Digital Animation
Digital Games
Digital Sound
Digital Video
Websites
Story Telling
2D & 3D Digital Characters
GCSE Computer Science
Programming
Cyber Security
Networks
Data eg Binary System
Ethical, Legal &
Environmental Impacts
Most suitable for pupils with
good logical reasoning and/or mathematical skills

30. GCSE Design & Technology
Design Technology elements combined to create one new GCSE:
papers and boards
timber
metals
polymers
textiles
electronic & mechanical systems
No longer possible to study separate Design
Technology GCSEs in:
Electronic Products
Graphic Products
Product Design
Resistant Materials
Textiles
‘Design Brief’ at the
end of Year 10
eg *contemporary home
*a high profile event

33. Enjoy
Teachers
Achieve
Friends
Future Career

34. We cannot guarantee to run the same courses each year.
The final options offered depend on staffing
and on the interests of the year group.
Representatives from post 16 providers will
be available at Year 9 Parents’ Evening
to offer advice on college entry requirements.
Mrs Wilkinson will be available to offer advice
during Year 9 Parents’ Evening.
Completed option forms should be returned to
Mrs Munro by Friday 23rd February 2018.