1. Options
2019

2. Designing a curriculum
National
Government
Local Environment
Needs
of the individual
Balance
Enjoyment

3. New GCSE Grades

4. The English Baccalaureate
The EBacc is a performance measure introduced into school league tables in It is not a qualification in itself but it shows how students have achieved across a core of academic subjects –
English, Mathematics, two Sciences, History or Geography and a Modern Foreign Language.

5. Progress 8
Progress 8 is a performance measure introduced into school league tables in The measure shows how much progress students have made in a range of subjects including the EBacc subjects and up to 3 others.
This is also not a qualification in itself; but in the future it may become a simple way for employers and education providers to judge candidates.

7. ? Old Government measure to assess school performance
5 x GCSEs at C or above including English and Maths
New
Progress 8 Score
EBacc Score
English and Maths at Grade 5 and above.
Employers and Further Education providers
5 x GCSEs at C or above including English and Maths
New ?

8. Sixth Form Requirements
Need to achieve a minimum of five grade including English + Maths.
Prospectus details individual subject requirements. Grade 6 in the chosen subjects.
e.g. Maths or French: Grade 6 or above.
Ask your teachers for their advice.

9. A level and beyond
The choice of A Level subjects should be based around interest & enjoyment of the subject, ability to do well in the subject and what is needed for a specific degree. However, ‘selecting’ universities such as those in the Russell Group and 1994 Group are highly competitive, demand high grades and have preferred subjects. The Russell Group has produced a document, Informed Choices, giving advice about choosing A Level subjects for entry to one of its institutions.
A synopsis of ‘facilitating’ subjects is below:-
English
Maths
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Geography
History
Languages

10. What is studied at KS4? THE COMPULSORY CURRICULUM OPTION CHOICES
This is a fixed set of subjects which the majority of students study.
OPTION CHOICES
Up to four further choices selected from a large range of subjects.

11. Compulsory Subjects English Language Double Science English Literature
Mathematics
Double Science
Religious Studies PE

12. Separate (Triple) Science
Option Subjects
Geography
History
French
German
Spanish
Separate (Triple) Science
Computer Science
ICT - Creative iMedia
Fine Art
D&T - Engineering
Food Preparation & Nutrition
Health & Social Care
Drama
Music
Dance
Sport Studies

13. Choose one subject from Box A Choose three subjects from Box B
Choices A
Geography
History
Choose one subject from Box A B
French
German
Spanish
Separate Science
Computer Science
ICT – Creative iMedia
Fine Art
D&T - Engineering*
Food Preparation*
Health and Social Care
Drama
Music
Dance
Sport Studies
Choose three subjects from Box B
Subject
Priority 1 2 3
Under normal circumstances students
will only be allowed to take one
technology subject (marked *).
We will try our best to give you your first choices,
but sometimes we have to disappoint some
students. However we will always talk to you first. C
Reserve Choices
Please identify two additional subjects as reserve choices. We will try our best to give you your first choices but on occasion we might have to use your reserves.

14. Choose one subject from Box A Choose three subjects from Box B
Choices A
Geography
History
Choose one subject from Box A
 History B
French
German
Spanish
Separate Science
Computer Science
ICT – Creative iMedia
Fine Art
D&T - Engineering*
Food Preparation*
Health and Social Care
Drama
Music
Dance
Sport Studies
Choose three subjects from Box B
Subject
Priority
 German 1
Food Preparation 2
Fine Art   3
Under normal circumstances students
will only be allowed to take one
technology subject (marked *).
We will try our best to give you your first choices,
but sometimes we have to disappoint some
students. However we will always talk to you first. C
Reserve Choices
Please identify two additional subjects as reserve choices. We will try our best to give you your first choices but on occasion we might have to use your reserves.
 Spanish
 Drama

15. Making Choices An important step.
The first time students have a real choice.
Think carefully.
Difficult to make a serious error about the future.
But it does determine what a student does for the next two years.
Keeping doors open!

16. Making Choices Breadth and Balance Range of skills
Enjoyment and Interest
Post 16 Choices
Adaptability

17. How do I help my child decide?
The students need to consider these questions:
What am I good at?
What do I enjoy?
What do I need?
Parents
Form teacher
Subject teachers
They need to talk to:

18. How do I help my child decide?
Carry out research:
Careers Hub and Internet

19. What happens now?
Options Assembly and Options Evening – today.
Guidance work in tutorial time and Subject assemblies.
Options Study Guide and Options Application Form go home by Wednesday 16th January.
Parent / Teacher Subject Evening on Thursday 24th January.
Completed option form to Reception by Friday 1st February.

20. Ulverston Victoria High School
Options 2019