1. Options 2012 Making the right choice! March 2012

2. KS4 Timetable COMPULSORY English Maths Science (Core in Y10, Additional in Y11) Physical Education (PE) Philosophy and Ethics Personal, Social, Health & Economic education (PSHE) OPTIONAL A range of subjects (academic and vocational) within Design & Technology Expressive Arts Humanities MFL Others (IT, Sport, triple science)

3. How can I decide? Direct Gov – Education - http://www.direct.gov.ukhttp://www.direct.gov.uk What sort of person are you? What do you want to do? What’s the best way for you to learn? – Academic subjects (GCSE) Exams & controlled assessments – Vocational (work related) Courses (BTEC, OCR National) Give an equivalency to GCSE Continuous assessment of coursework Where can you get help and advice? – Careers Advisors – People at school – Family and friends

4. Typical Y10 timetable MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday English Maths English Science PE PhilosophyPSHE OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3

5. Optional subjects Design Technology – GCSE Electronics – GCSE Food – GCSE Graphics – GCSE Resistant Materials Expressive Arts – BTEC Acting – GCSE Art & Design – BTEC Music Humanities – GCSE Geography – GCSE History – GCSE Sociology MFL – GCSE French – GCSE German

6. Optional subjects Others – OCR National in ICT – BTEC Sport – GCSE Triple Science Work Related Learning Study Plus (English and Maths) NOT REALLY AN OPTION! We have chosen this on your behalf if we think you could get a ‘C’ grade with some extra support This is a practical course for pupils who are aiming to move onto vocational qualifications at FE College or an apprenticeship You need a Level 6 at KS3 to do this!

7. Important points What you need – Level 2 = 5+ A*-C grades including En & Ma – Level 1 = 5+ GCSE Passes including En & Ma Competitive Universities English Baccalaureate – English / Maths / 2 Science / MFL / History OR Geography Vocational Qualifications – 2 maximum! – BTECs (Sport, Music, Acting) – OCR National in ICT

8. Completing your form 1 2 3 4 5

9. Important Dates Options Evening – Thursday March 29 th starting 5:00pm Deadline for return of Options Forms – Wednesday April 18 th, just after Easter holiday