1. Year 9
Options Evening 2019

2. To inform you about the way that subjects are changing and the career implications of certain choices.
To make students and parents aware of the commitment required over the two years of the GCSE course.

3. Week beginning 7/1 Option info sent to HOF return by 17th Jan 14/1
7/1
Option info sent to HOF return by 17th Jan
14/1
Assembly Initial Talk to whole cohort Monday 14th
21/1
Boys Careers info in PSHE (HJQ/TLW)
Assembly New Subjects to whole cohort Thursday 21st
28/1
Girls Careers info in PSHE (KLH/TLW)
4/2
4th Feb option Booklets ed home
7th Feb Parents Evening (available to talk)
18/2
Half Term
4/3
7th March Option Evening PM

4. DO: DONT: Choose courses you are interested in and that you enjoy
Choose a range of different courses, so that you have a broad base from which to choose your post-16 courses
Read the subject information Ask the advice of your subject teachers, your tutor and our careers advisers and discuss it with your parents
THINK VERY CAREFULLY about the subjects you choose. It is very difficult indeed to change course once you have started.
DONT:
Pick a subject you have not studied at KS3 unless a new subject at KS4.
Choose a course simply because your friends have
Allow either a like or a dislike of particular teachers to influence your choice
Make your decision hastily
Drop any subject you may want to study after Year 11
Drop any subject you may require for entry to a particular occupation or course of further study

5. Your GCSEs Matter
Grades in these subjects will effect your choices and the range of options open to you at the end of Year 11;
Higher level course at school or college
Course entry requirements often specify grades in these subjects
Jobs or apprenticeships
Many employers will look for students with 4-9 grades in these subjects
University
The majority of universities require English and maths at grade 5 or above
Grades in these subjects will effect your choices and the range of options open to you at the end of Year 11:-
Higher level course at school or college
Course entry requirements often specify grades in these subjects
Jobs or apprenticeships
Many employers will look for students with A*-C grades in these subjects
University
The majority of universities require English and maths at grade C or above
Examples
Entry to A levels and other level 3 courses in some subjects may depend on 4/5 or even 6 grades in one or more of these subjects for entry
Medicine/ Veterinary Science/ Russell Group Universities: Courses are highly competitive. Universities may specify 8/9 grades across a number of subjects including English, maths and science.
Primary school teaching: 9-4 grades in English, maths and science are essential and in addition you will need to undertake tests in maths and English
Secondary school teaching and social work: Courses and employers generally require at least a 4/5 grade in English and maths.
Nursing: At least 4/5 grades in English, maths and science are required
Engineering: You will generally need 4/5 grades in maths and science

6. Subjects and Related Careers
Most jobs do not require specific GCSE subjects
You may change your mind about jobs in future
For a few jobs, however, you will need specific subjects, for example:-
Art and design based jobs
Engineering and technology
Language based jobs
Practical jobs
Scientific jobs
Art and Design based jobs such as fine artist, graphic designer, sculptor, illustrator, animator, wallpaper designer usually require you to take an art or design based course at a high level. For higher level art and design courses you'll need a portfolio of work, and evidence of drawing skills. Taking a GCSE art and design course, or a Foundation or Higher Diploma in Creative and Media, can be a useful way of starting to develop both your portfolio and your drawing skills - as art and design course admission tutors like to see both your artistic/design abilities and also how your skills have developed over time. Engineering and Technology professional level jobs such as civil engineer, architectural technologist, or structural engineer usually require you to have taken maths, plus physics or an equivalent construction or engineering Diploma at a Higher level (level 3). Design and technology at GCSE, or a Foundation or Higher Diploma in Engineering or Construction and the Built Environment, can also be useful subjects to demonstrate to employers/universities your technical ability and interest. Language based jobs such as translator, interpreter or European lawyer usually require you to have studied two languages at GCSE. This is to give you a broad base to go on and do the higher level language study you'll need for these competitive jobs. Practical based jobs such as: carpenter, chef, hairdresser, and builder usually require evidence of practical ability. It's a good idea to choose a subject to demonstrate this - for example, food technology if you're keen to be a chef, or art/design if you are keen to be a hairdresser, or the foundation or Higher Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment if you are keen to go into building.  Sometimes the requirement may be for you to have taken the subject, and shown interest, rather than achieved a particular grade or level. Scientific jobs such as: medical doctor, vet and biochemist often require specific sciences - for example chemistry plus one other, preferably biology, for medicine; chemistry, biology and physics for some veterinary science courses.

7. Subjects and Related Careers
English: Journalism, Law, Politics, Media, Social Work, Teaching, etc………
Maths: Accountancy, Business, Construction, Computer Programming, Engineering, Finance, Health, Science careers, Teaching, etc…
Science: Construction, Engineering, Environmental work, Health, Technology, Other science careers (eg. Psychology, Veterinary work, Astronomy)
Social Sciences: Can help in careers such as Social Work, Social Care, Nursing, Counselling, Youth Work, Community Work, Law or Politics
This and the following slides are not by any means extensive lists of careers related to subjects but are intended as examples to help you think about how subjects could link to future careers

8. Subjects and Related Careers
Geography: Travel & Tourism, Environmental Work, Transport & Logistics, Landscape Architecture Planning (town & country), Surveying, Geology, Estate Management
History: Law, Politics, Journalism, Archaeology, Museums, Heritage, Costume Design, Conservation
Languages: Translation & Interpretation, Travel & Tourism, Teaching, Sales & Exports, Legal & Financial areas, Journalism
Art & Design: Design work in Publishing, Computer Games, Clothes/Textiles, Websites, Teaching, Film, Theatre or Arts, Exhibition/Retail Displays
The examples on this slide are not by any means extensive lists of careers related to subjects but are intended as examples to help you think about how subjects could link to future careers

9. Subjects and Related Careers
Business: Starting point for entry to different business areas including manufacturing, banking, retail, hotels & restaurants, public services. Careers include management, marketing, sales, human resources, law, administration.
ICT: Useful for many jobs, Engineering, Computer Science, Games Design, Media, Marketing, Administration etc…
Design Technology: Construction, Manufacturing, Engineering, Motor Mechanics, ICT careers
Sport: Teaching, Leisure Centres/Gyms, Coaching, Outdoor work, Armed Forces, Sports Science
The examples on this slide are not by any means extensive lists of careers related to subjects but are intended as examples to help you think about how subjects could link to future careers

10. PCSA Curriculum 2019-2021 2 week timetable English 9 Hours Mathematics
2 week timetable
English
9 Hours
Mathematics
8 Hours
Science
Physical Education
2 Hours
PSHE and Careers
4 Option Choices
5 Hours Each

11. At least one option from the following is mandatory: 
Computer Science
French
Geography
History
Spanish

12. Remainder of options from the following:
GCSE Computer Science*
BTEC Music
GCSE French*
OCR Cambridge National Sport Studies
GCSE Geography*
GCSE Ethics
GCSE History*
OCR Cambridge National Enterprise & Marketing ( Business Studies)
GCSE Spanish*
VCERT Interactive Media (IT)
GCSE Drama
OCR Cambridge National Health and Social Care
GCSE Food
OCR Cambridge National Child Development
BTEC Art
BTEC Construction
WJEC Level1/2 Engineering Studies
VTCT Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy

13. Support