1. Newbridge School BTEC Qualifications

2.  Alternate type level 2 qualification  Vocational approach  No examinations  Continued assessment  2 GCSE equivalent What is a BTEC? What is a BTEC?

3. Subjects offered at Newbridge  Art  Science  Engineering _____________________________________  Equal Priority – Subject Specialists

4. How are they graded?  4 levels of grading __________________________________  Pass – 2 C grades  Merit – 2 B grades  Distinction – 2 A grades  Distinction* – 2 A* grades

5.  Pupils are fully aware!  Continually assessed – ongoing coursework  Regular completion of assignments  Work towards the set criteria  Act upon feedback  Can re-submit work for marking*

6. Success to date…  100% pass rate in 2010  High proportion of merit, distinction and distinction*  Significant impact on schools overall level 2 threshold  Positive feedback from both pupils and departments