2. The Curriculum Policy…. Ossett Academy will provide a curriculum structure that provides a deep learning experience for all of our students, providing them with the skills and competences for life long learning. To promote excellence by inspiring students to realise their full potential, achieve high standards and have the courage to accept new challenges.

3. The Future.... The subjects and qualifications studied during Years 10 and 11 will affect how students spend their time during the next two years at school. It could also help with a career or college course later on. Students can make choices about some of the subjects they study, picking those that suit individual interests and talents.

4. Changes for September 2015 New GCSEs in English language, literature and maths that will be taught from September 2015, will contain new content and will be assessed and graded differently. These subjects will be assessed by exam only, and students will be awarded one of nine grades, represented by the numbers 1-9, with 9 representing the highest level of attainment. The new maths GCSE will be more ‘challenging’ with more emphasis on problem solving. It will also be wholly assessed by exam.

5. The new GCSEs will be graded 1 to 9, with 9 being the top grade Broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 4 and above as currently achieve a grade C and above Broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 7 and above as currently achieve an A and above

6. Subjects…. There are a number of subjects which everybody must take, to ensure a broad and balanced education. Maths English Language English Literature Science PE ICT RE/Life (PSHEE)

7. Where to start????? The subjects students are best at are normally the ones that they are passionate about. Careers Pages on the course section of the VTLE - named: Careers@Ossett http://www.ucas.com/progress UCAS Progress is the website where all Year 11 make there post 16 allocations for sixth forms, Further Education Colleges and Apprenticeship providers. www.ucas.com UCAS (University Central Admissions System) For students to research University courses/entrance requirement eg specific subjects require to be studied at A Level etc..

8. Teachers know best…. Subject teachers know exactly what studying a subject in Year 10 and 11 involves, and can advise whether it’s the right choice. They can also help with information about choices after Year 11 Speak to the Post 16 Team Find Mr Green!!

9. QUALIFICATIONS AVAILABLE GCSEs BTECs

10. Students will be placed in one of three (four) different pathways. Ennis Goodison (1 & 2) Brownlee

11. Maths English Science PE ICT Life Pick one BTEC Business BTEC Health & Social Care BTEC Sport GCSE Food GCSE Art & Design GCSE Product Design GCSE Drama Pick one Hairdressing/Beauty Therapy Childcare Construction Motor Vehicle Studies One Day per week out Brownlee Pathway One Option to be completed by end of Year 10

12. Maths English Science PE ICT Life Goodison 2 Pathway Pick three BTEC Business BTEC Health & Social Care BTEC Sport GSCE Graphics GCSE Art & Design GCSE Media GCSE Business GCSE Music GCSE Citizenship GCSE PE GCSE Computer Science GCSE Photography GCSE Dance GCSE Product Design GCSE Drama GCSE RE GCSE Economics GCSE Food GCSE Spanish GCSE French GCSE Geography GCSE History GCSE Textiles GCSE German GCSE Separate Science One Option & Core Science to be completed by end of Year 10

13. Maths English Science PE ICT Life Pick One GCSE History GCSE Geography GCSE Spanish GCSE German GCSE French GCSE Separate Science GCSE Computer Science Goodison 1 Pathway Pick two BTEC Business BTEC Health & Social Care BTEC Sport GSCE Graphics GCSE Art & Design GCSE Media GCSE Business GCSE Music GCSE Citizenship GCSE PE GCSE Computer Science GCSE Photography GCSE Dance GCSE Product Design GCSE Drama GCSE RE GCSE Economics GCSE Food GCSE Spanish GCSE French GCSE Geography GCSE History GCSE Textiles GCSE German GCSE Separate Science One Option, ICT & Core Science to be completed by end of Year 10

14. Maths English Science PE ICT Life Ennis Pathway Pick 2 BTEC Business BTEC Health & Social Care BTEC Sport GSCE Graphics GCSE Art & Design GCSE Media GCSE Business GCSE Music GCSE Citizenship GCSE PE GCSE Computer Science GCSE Photography GCSE Dance GCSE Product Design GCSE Drama GCSE RE GCSE Economics GCSE Food GCSE Spanish GCSE French GCSE Geography GCSE History GCSE Textiles GCSE German GCSE Separate Science One Option, ICT & Core Science to be completed by end of Year 10 Pick Two GCSE History GCSE Geography GCSE Spanish GCSE German GCSE French GCSE Separate Science GCSE Computer Science

16. TIMESCALES/EVENTS Year 9 Extended Assembly Monday 26th January Parents Information Evening Monday 26 th January Year 9 Students seen by SLT or Learning Leaders week commencing 26 th January Support available from SLT, Learning Leaders, Curriculum Team Leaders, Careers Team, Post 16 Team and Subject Staff Option Sheets returned no later than MONDAY 23 th FEBRUARY to Student Services Office. 24 th February – 27 th March. Option difficulties identified and students seen by Mr Stott.