1. Framingham Earl High School Options Evening 2010

2. N.FurneauxHeadteacher

3. J. Adams Deputy Headteacher

4. The Option Pathways Available The Core Compulsory Subjects such as English, Maths and Science Pathway A Traditional GCSEs Core and chosen subjects studied Pathway B Young Apprenticeship Equivalent to 4 GCSEs at A* - C depending on course chosen Pathway C Vocational Courses Level 1 courses are equivalent to 4 GCSEs at D – G Level 2 courses are equivalent to 5 GCSEs at A* - C Pathway D The Diploma Foundation courses are equivalent to 5 GCSEs at D - G Higher courses are equivalent to 7 GCSEs at A* - C

5. The Importance of Core GCSEs ► Compulsory subjects like Maths, English, PSHE, ICT, PE, and Science ► Develop key skills and knowledge transferable to other subjects ► Grades in these subjects determine which post 16 courses you can study

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

7. 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 – coursework, exam experience ► Studying in a familiar environment ► A range of GCSEs will give you a greater variety of possible career pathways ► Strong teaching

8. GCSEs Provide A Variety Of Possible Routes In The Future

9. Options Evening 2010 R.Jarrald City College Norwich

10. Options Evening 2010 J.Hudson Open Opportunity

11. Options Evening 2010 R.Li-Rocchi Assistant Headteacher

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

13. The Options Forms ► Option Form A – Pathway A (GCSEs) ► Option Form B – Pathways B, C and D (any college course) ► If you are applying for a college course also complete a separate college application form and return it to Mr Li-Rocchi

14. 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! Option Form A –Pathway A (GCSEs) BLOCK 1BLOCK 2BLOCK 3BLOCK 4 1 DanceArtFood TechnologyArt Food TechnologyDramaGeographyBusiness Studies 2 FrenchHistory Music GraphicsGeographyICTPhilosophy & Ethics Resistant MaterialsGermanResistant MaterialsPE 3 SpanishPETriple Science

15. Option Form B, C & D – Work Related Learning or Diploma FIRST CHOICE Name of course: e.g. Diploma in Hair & Beauty Studies Level: e.g. Foundation Location if known: e.g. City College & The Hewett School

16. The next steps… ► Open Opportunity (OO) Pathways Evening:Feb 24th ► Year 9 Parent Consultation Evening – 25 th Feb ► Official School Options forms returned – March 4 th ► Application forms for college – 11 th March ► College interviews – week beginning March 22nd ► Students informed of choices – March / April Find out more at the different stalls…

17. An Informed & Guided Choice ► GCSE subjects – Gym ► General enquiries, Connexions & Refreshments – Hall ► Room 1- Open Opportunity (Diploma) & City College ► Room 2 – Norfolk Training Services & Easton College