4. Which group of subjects will enable you to be successful?

5. Most subjects will be exam based. Courses will be harder. English and Maths are very important. Most subjects will be exam based. Courses will be harder. English and Maths are very important.

6. Religious Education English (Language & Literature) Maths Science PE PSHE/ Citizenship (non-exam part of core)

7. Double Science Separate Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) Applied Science

8. Modern Foreign Language French OR German (Can do both – uses 2 choices)

9. The English Baccalaureate This Award recognises grade C or better across a range of academic subjects. A suitable route for some students. May be important for some universities / Russell Group. English Language English Literature Maths Science (at least 2) R.E. French or German And History or Geography Two other subjects OR Separate Sciences plus one

10. GCSE Route A good route for many. May be important for some universities. English Language English Literature Maths Double Science RE ONE of French or German History Geography Separate Sciences Computer Science THREE other choices

11. Vocational route A suitable pathway for some students English Literature English Language Maths Double Science RE Hair and Beauty Uniform Services Motor Vehicle Construction Health and Social Care (count as 2 choices) 4 choices in total Study Plus

12. Art or Textiles Business Studies DanceDT Food D.T. (RM, Product Design or Graphics) FrenchGeographyGermanHistoryMusic Computer Science Physical Education Separate Science Drama Information Technology

13. Beauty TherapyConstructionHairdressingEntry to Uniformed Services Health & Social Care Motor Vehicle Studies

14. Beauty Therapy Hairdressing Motor Vehicle Construction Entry to Uniformed Services Health & Social Care

15. Enjoyment Ability Career plans (if any..) Keeping options open / specialising in the right areas. Developing a new skill.

16. Your friends are doing it. Trying to follow or avoid a particular teacher. It looks easy. You don’t really know what it is but it’s new! You feel pressured into doing it. You just fill in some choices.

17. Subject areas develop skills as well as content.

18. Thu 27 th FebruaryOptions’ evening Thu 6 th MarchParents’ evening 3 rd -14 th MarchGuidance weeks Monday 17 th MarchForms’ deadline April - MayGuidance meetings Summer termStart of GCSE work End of summer termChoices finalised

19. This summer term is about beginning the next stage of your education. Some subjects will be starting their KS4 work with you. (e.g. English & Maths.) We will be considering your suitability for courses. Its about taking responsibility and getting into the right habits for success over the next couple of years.