1. Witton Park High School A Specialist College for Business Enterprise and Science Welcome to Year 9 Options Evening 2013 Achievement For All

2. Witton Park High School A Specialist College for Business Enterprise and Science The 21 st Century Our world is changing fast Today our young people will have jobs that dont exist yet Todays learners will have many different jobs To be successful and employable in todays world our young people need to be flexible, confident, qualified and have good interpersonal skills.

3. Witton Park High School A Specialist College for Business Enterprise and Science Choices in Year 9 Opportunities for all our students All students will study English, Mathematics, Science, Business, PSHCEE & Citizenship and PE All students who have the ability will study separate Sciences 2 or 3 choices Personalised Curriculums for our students

4. Witton Park High School A Specialist College for Business Enterprise and Science Three Pathways English Baccalaureate Pathway GCSE Pathway Foundation Pathway All ensure that our students gain at least 5 GCSEs including English and mathematics

5. Witton Park High School A Specialist College for Business Enterprise and Science English Baccalaureate Considered an Academic Pathway Suitable for A level and University education Employers will also value this standard Not to be confused with the new exams that the government where planning to introduce (EBCs instead of GCSEs)

6. Witton Park High School A Specialist College for Business Enterprise and Science English Baccalaureate At least 6 GCSEs grade C and above; English, Mathematics, at least 2 sciences A Modern Language - French or Urdu A Humanity choice - Geography or History Third option - GCSE A free choice

7. Witton Park High School A Specialist College for Business Enterprise and Science Core GCSE Pathway Option A free choice leading to either BTEC or GCSE Option B free choice GCSE Option C free choice GCSE This pathway will enable you to progress onto A levels, BTEC or an Apprenticeship

8. Witton Park High School A Specialist College for Business Enterprise and Science Foundation Pathway Three choices from a range of practical subjects; Sport and Leisure, Child Care, Performing Arts, Textiles Leading to BTEC qualifications In addition study for certificates in; Horticulture and Gardening, Home Cooking Skills for Life, Safer Driving and First Aid You will be able to progress onto college or Apprenticeship

9. Witton Park High School A Specialist College for Business Enterprise and Science What are the Choices? Booklet will help to guide you 2/3 choices: Option A Option B Option C Think about – interest and success Flexible curriculum, if it is possible we will try to provide it.

10. Witton Park High School A Specialist College for Business Enterprise and Science Year 10 Foundation Options Sheet Name Tutor Group Option ATickOption BTickOption CTick BTEC Sport Carousel of Life Skills BTEC Performing Arts BTEC Childcare GCSE Textiles

11. Witton Park High School A Specialist College for Business Enterprise and Science Year 10 Core (GCSE Pathway) Options Sheet Name Tutor Group Option A1 st and 2 nd Choice Option B1 st and 2 nd Choice Option C1 st and 2 nd Choice Health & Social CateringPhilosophy & Ethics MediaTextilesGCSE PE SportArtDrama CateringGraphicsUrdu BusinessHistoryProduct Design or Resistant Materials GeographyMusic DramaBusiness Art Graphics

12. Witton Park High School A Specialist College for Business Enterprise and Science Year 10 English Baccalaureate. Options Sheet Name Tutor Group Humanity Choice Third Option 1 st and 2 nd Choice GeographyPhilosophy and Ethics HistoryGCSE PE Art Music Product Design or Resistant Materials Business Drama Urdu CIDA Textiles Graphics

13. Witton Park High School A Specialist College for Business Enterprise and Science What happens next? Together decide your Options Refer to your last report in February Complete the options form & sign it Hand your form to your tutor by Friday 15 th March Interview with the Guidance Team in school – parents are welcome We will confirm your options in June

14. Witton Park High School A Specialist College for Business Enterprise and Science Advice and Guidance Tonight find out about the courses on offer Connexions – Rob Brown Careers library- located in school library U-Explore web based careers package

15. Witton Park High School A Specialist College for Business Enterprise and Science Achievement For All There is a lot that you can achieve Dont underestimate yourself Dont hold yourself back Become the person you want to be

16. Witton Park High School A Specialist College for Business Enterprise and Science Nothing to hold you down Anything is possible

17. Witton Park High School A Specialist College for Business Enterprise and Science