1. GCSE Options

2. The World is Changing The Options process is a way of preparing students for: -A rapidly changing world… -A highly competitive world… -A globalised world…

3. Compulsory Subjects The Core English Maths Science (Core + Additional) PE (non exam)

4. Three Possible Pathways -Year 8 students will be placed on one of two pathways. The pathway for your child will be based on a combination of expected progress from KS2 SATs scores and the latest tracking data. -The two pathways are: 1)EBacc pathway 2)Progress 8 pathway

5. EBacc Pathway Core EnglishMathsSciencePE Progress 8 Triple Science Block A HistoryGeography Block B French German** Block C Free Choice

6. Progress 8 Pathway Core EnglishMathsSciencePE Progress 8 GeographyHistory Block A Free Choice Block B Free Choice Block C Free Choice Computer Science

7. Options Subjects Technology Art (Art & Design) Photography (Art & Design) Construction Textiles (Fashion) Product Design Graphic Products Food (Catering) Creative & Performing Arts Music* Music Technology Drama Dance Performing Arts Humanities History Geography Business Studies Languages French German** ICT Computing Creative Media (Gaming) Physical Education & Well Being BTEC Sport GCSE PE ** = must be able to play an instrument or sing * = must have studied this subject on Year 8

8. Information Advice Guidance Mentoring from form tutors Options assemblies Speaking to subject staff Taster sessions Subject documents on the school website

9. Timeline Mid January onwards GCSE subject information will be available on the website. During the week beginning Monday 25 th January students will be issued with their option pathway forms. Parents’ Evening on Thursday 11 th February will provide an opportunity to discuss GCSE courses with subject staff. Options forms must be handed into form tutors by – Wednesday 24 th February 2016.