1. Framingham Earl High School
Options Evening 2014

2. N.Furneaux Headteacher
Options Evening 2014

3. G. Yassin Deputy Headteacher
Options Evening 2014

4. The Option Pathways Available
Key Stage 4 Pathways
Core Subjects
(have to be studied)
English, Maths and Science GCSE; Citizenship, Philosophy & Ethics full course GCSE; ICT; PSHEE,
& PE
OPTIONS
Pathway A
Four GCSE options taken. Leads to a total of 10.5 GCSEs for most students.
Pathway B
Vocational Courses
Level 1
Equivalent to 2-4 GCSEs at D – G
Up to two GCSE Options Chosen
Pathway C
Level 2
Equivalent to 4 GCSEs at A* - C

5. The English Baccalaureate (E.Bacc)
New measure in Schools’ Performance Tables
Introduced in
English, Maths, 2 ‘good’ Sciences, a humanities subject (History or Geography) and a modern foreign language subject
Some post 16 providers are only accepting E.Bacc candidates for some courses

6. The Importance of Core GCSEs
Compulsory subjects are Maths, English, PSHEE, ICT, PE (Dance is offered in the Core), and Science
Develop key skills and knowledge transferable to other subjects
Grades in these subjects often determine which post 16 courses you can study

7. GCSE Options – Pathway A
Choosing 4 further GCSEs that are studied in addition to the core subjects
Wide variety of GCSEs to choose from – details in the option booklet and from the ‘stalls’ in the gym after these speeches

8. Amendment BLOCK 1 BLOCK 2 BLOCK 3 BLOCK 4 French History
French
History
Triple Science
Spanish
Geography PE
Resistant Materials
Art
Textiles
Philosophy & Ethics
Food Technology
Drama
Computing
German
Music
BTEC in Sport

9. Amendment BLOCK 1 BLOCK 2 BLOCK 3 BLOCK 4 Psychology French History
French
History
Triple Science
Spanish
Geography PE
Resistant Materials
Art
Textiles
Psychology
Food Technology
Drama
Computing
German
Music
BTEC in Sport

10. Why Take Pathway A?
Many FEHS students are equipped to get good grades – guidance will be provided
The courses provide a strong foundation for post 16 courses (esp. A level)– coursework, exam experience
Studying in a familiar environment
A range of GCSEs will give you a greater variety of possible career pathways
Strong teaching

11. Pathways B and C A vocational focus
Flexibility – employment or Further Education
Suitable for all abilities
Underpinned by GCSEs – core and options
Building relationships with colleges you may continue to study at post 16

12. Open Opportunity Vocational Pathways
Options Evening 2014

14. Initial Briefing Aims of this session:
Outline the different courses that are available through OpenOpportunity and City College Norwich and provide information to support the Options process.
Inform you as to how and when you can learn more about the courses.
Give you an overview of the application process for the courses.

15. The Basics
All the OpenOpportunity or CCN courses will take place on Thursday next year (and stay on Thursday the following year).
Students come from a wide range of schools.
They will spend all day at a different site and will wear the OpenOpportunity uniform (or appropriate clothing for CCN courses).
All courses are intended to give a broad experience of a particular industry area.

16. The Basics II
The qualifications used within our course packages vary slightly from course to course. Most are Edexcel BTECs but some may be OCR Nationals or other qualifications.
Although some are Level 2 quals it is now possible to be awarded a Level 1 qual if the required standard is not met.
Most VIth Forms will not accept these qualifications towards entry requirements for AS/A Levels.
It is not always possible to progress directly onto a L3 course at college from the Level 2 courses.

17. Visual Arts and Photography Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
Health & Social Care
Public Services
Public Services
Visual Arts and Photography
Public Services
Hospitality and Catering
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
Performing Arts
Construction
Motor Vehicle
Child Care

18. STUDENT & PARENT CONSULTATION INITIAL STUDENT BRIEFING
How to Apply: the Process
STUDENT & PARENT CONSULTATION
INITIAL STUDENT BRIEFING
March 4th
OPTIONS CHOICES
TASTER EVENT
INTERVIEWS
April
FORMAL LETTER FROM OO

19. How to find out more Sign up for a taster!
Visit the OpenOpportunity website at:
Talk to your Tutor, Director of Learning or Gareth Yassin
me at

20. Assistant Headteacher
R. Li-Rocchi
Assistant Headteacher
Options Evening 2014

21. ‘Leading or showing the way’
Guiding Your Choices
‘Leading or showing the way’
Parents /
Carers &
Relatives
Subject
Teachers
Options
Booklet
Colleges /
Open
Opportunity
Form
Tutors
Informed &
Guided
Choice

22. The Options Forms Option Form A – Pathway A (GCSEs)
Option Form B – Pathways B & C (any college course plus up to two GCSEs)
If you are applying for a college course also complete a separate college application form and return it to Mr Yassin

23. Option Form A –Pathway A (GCSEs)
BLANK EXAMPLE
BLOCK 1
BLOCK 2
BLOCK 3
BLOCK 4
French
History
Triple Science
Spanish
Geography PE
Resistant Materials
Art
Textiles
Psychology
Food Technology
Drama
Computing
German
Music
BTEC in Sport
Dance
Now that you have had a think about how your choices look, fill in the real form overleaf. Don’t forget to fill in your NAME and FORM at the top!

24. Option Form A –Pathway A (GCSEs) COMPLETED EXAMPLE
BLOCK 1
BLOCK 2
BLOCK 3
BLOCK 4  1
French  2
History
Triple Science
Spanish
Geography PE
Resistant Materials
Art
Textiles
Psychology
Food Technology  3
Drama
Computing
German
Music
BTEC in Sport
Dance
Delivered in core PE so does not count as an option
Now that you have had a think about how your choices look, fill in the real form overleaf. Don’t forget to fill in your NAME and FORM at the top!

25. Delivered in core PE so does not count as an option
Option Forms B & C –
College Courses
FIRST CHOICE
Name of course:
e.g. Hair & Beauty Therapy Level 2
Location if known:
e.g. City College Norwich
BLOCK 1
BLOCK 2
French
History
Spanish
Geography
Resistant Materials
Art
Food Technology PE
Textiles
Drama
Computing
Triple Science
Delivered in core PE so does not count as an option
Dance

26. The next steps… Date Event 23rd January 2014 Year 9 Options Evening
Event
23rd January 2014
Year 9 Options Evening
29th January 2014
Return of Completed Options Forms to Form Tutors
(including College Applications forms)
14th February 2014
Submission of names for Open Opportunity BTEC Level 2 student taster sessions
W/C 10th February 2014
Consultation meetings with students to discuss Option Courses that may not run
Vocational Pathway Voluntary Advice Interviews
4th March 2014 (9am – 12pm)
Open Opportunity BTEC Level 2 Student Taster Sessions
Date to be confirmed
Easton College Information Sessions
14th March 2014
Deadline for Applications to be sent to City College for Level 1 courses and Level 2 Open Opportunity Courses.
W/C 24th March 2014
Confirmation of options letter to be sent
End March
Easton College Student Interviews to take place
1st April 2014
Open Opportunity interviews to take place

27. The rest of the evening GCSE options subjects – Gym
General enquiries & Special Educational Needs (following Science / BTEC Sport presentations)
Room M1 – GCSE ICT
Room M2 - Easton College
Room M3 – Open Opportunity / City College
Evaluation forms on your seats!

28. The rest of the evening
Triple Science & BTEC Sport presentations in the Hall
(will start in approx 5 mins time)
If you are not considering Triple Science or BTEC Sport as options, please go to the Gym (GCSE stalls) or the main corridor (ICT & College courses)