1. Pathways 2019 The Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School
A Vibrant Christian Learning Community
Pathways 2019
Mrs Bunston

2. Our Philosophy This model is based on the ‘dummy run’ – THANK YOU
We believe in offering as much choice as we can.
GCSEs , Level 1and 2 courses.
Ebacc.
Progress 8 and Attain 8.
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3. English Baccalaureate
Progress 8
Attainment 8
English & Maths
English Baccalaureate

4. Subjects in A8/P8 measure
Bucket 1
(2 subjects)
Bucket 2
(3 Ebacc subjects)
Bucket 3
(3 other subjects)
English – language or literature
Maths
(Both double weighted. English only double if student has also taken English Literature)
Sciences
Computer Science
Geography
History
Languages
Other Ebacc subjects
Other ‘high value’ arts, academic, or vocational qualification

5. Weightings
20%
20%
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%
100%

6. Key Features of the new GCSEs
More difficult: content, test, pass mark –proper preparation for A Level.
Focus on knowledge based curriculum.
Extended writing; fewer bite-sized questions.
No tiering (higher and foundation), except in Maths, Science and Languages.
Ebacc subjects: a fully linear structure. No modules, no coursework, no controlled assessments, except 10% in Science for practical experiments. NEA’s.
Grading scale and U

8. Subjects
Everyone will study: Maths, English (Literature and Language), Science (x2 or 3), Religious Studies , Core PE and PSHCE. We are advising some students to do additional English and we have been in contact about this. Students will choose from several subjects. Many schools do not offer this much choice!
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9. Other Factors
COST – for some subjects these may have a cost – e.g. in Technology a contribution to buying materials and paying for ingredients for Food. Art Kit £20 and sketch book £5 Languages – all students will need to buy a dictionary (£5) and a grammar book. TRIPS – In some subjects there are compulsory trips – e.g. in Drama you will have to go to the theatre and write about it. There is also an offsite visit in Geography and History. We do ask for a contribution.
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10. Who decides?
Students… Your parents/carers…. Teachers….. Other staff ….. You should indicate your preferences on the sheet that you are given.
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11. What Happens Next?
If teachers feel they are not the right choices – we will discuss them with students and their parents/carers
We will do our best to allocate choices fairly.
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12. Options Option choices make up 20 hours in year 10 and 11
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13. Options Evening 2019

14. Careers
Mr Lush
Independent Advisor for Careers
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15. Key Dates Next week – course info
31st Jan – Pathway Evening February – Interviews with staff 14 March – Parents Evening 15 March – options forms go home March 22 – Final deadline for options form return

16. RESEARCH TIME…. Booklet Pathways Evening Subjects Teachers Parents
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