2.  Big decisions  More opportunities than ever  Qualifications to suit YOU  Think what you will do after school  Time to think – the RIGHT decision

3.  Entry level  GCSE’s  BTEC  Foundation Courses  Diplomas Level 2 eq. A* - C Level 1 eq. D - G

4.  Core – keeps all career options open  Maths, English, Science, PE, RE, PSCHE  Options  Wide range of subjects Two week cycle/50 hour timetable

5. GCSE’s Art Music Media Geography History Textiles Resistant Materials Graphics Food Business Studies Additional Science French Phys Ed Vocational Qualifications Young Apprenticeship B.Tec Sport and Leadership, Expressive Arts, Science, Engineering, Art Diplomas Land based, Hair & Beauty Entry Level Literacy Certificate of Personal Effectiveness (COPE) Study Plus Options Please note. These could change

6. Extended Project Principal Learning Additional or specialist learning Functional skills 10 days work experience Diploma This is not the easy option!

7.  Vocational course  2 full days per week  Pass all 5 aspects to get the full qualification The Diploma is available at 3 levels: Level 1equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grades D to G Level 2equivalent to 7 GCSEs at grades A* to C Level 3equivalent to 3.5 A levels

8.  Off-site  Ongoing assessments, project and coursework  Pass all 5 elements gain the award  2 full days (Wed & Friday) at another school every week  May miss some lessons for other in-school subjects. Must keep up with workload as once begun – no turning back!

9.  Interests, preferences and enjoyment  Future goals and career aspirations  Keep options choices broad and balanced  What you are good at - consider entry level  What your friends are doing!!!

10.  For young people aged 13 –19  Provide support, information, advice and guidance  Understanding option choices in school and routes after year 11  School, colleges and high street

11.  Personal Advisors in Kings Grove High School  Connexions Room  Call and see us  Request interview via your form teacher or head of year.

12.  Group Sessions  One to One careers interviews  Drop in at lunch and break time  Events in School

13.  Connexions Room  Careers Library  Careers Information  College & University Details  Jobs & Training Vacancies  Books, Magazines & Videos  Internet Access

14.  Talk – discuss with teachers and parents  Support - PSCHE and other school events  Research internet web sites  Diploma Info Evening at South Cheshire College – 26 th Jan  Discuss choices:  Parents, teachers, Connexions service  Options Taster Day & Evening – Wednesday 2 nd Feb  Parents Evening – Thursday 10 th Feb

15. Key Dates  Diploma Evening at South Cheshire College – 26 th Jan  Options Day and Evening – 2 nd Feb  Parents Evening – Thursday 10 th February  Complete and return options form to tutor P1 on Monday 28 th Feb