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Year 9 Options
Information for Parents
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The QES KS4 curriculum is founded
on principles• The needs of the pupils
come first
• Breadth and balance
• Maximum choice
• Limited compulsion
• Flexibility of provision
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Turbulence in the system
• Subjects teaching new specifications from Sept 2017
• New specifications are “more challenging” and “strengthened”
• English Language: no speaking and listening
• New GCSEs in English and Maths introduced Sept 2015 with extra teaching time
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New GCSEs
• In most subjects for this cohort
• All linear – exams at the end of 2 years of study
• Many with no coursework or controlled assessment
• Increased content
• No speaking and listening within the English grade
• Higher level of difficulty
• Graded 1-9 ( 9 being highest and beyond the level of A*)
• The new “pass” is level 5 – the top third of the old C grade and the bottom two thirds of the B
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…and A levels
• All linear
• No resits
• De-coupling of AS and A2
• Huge emphasis on “facilitating” subjects
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KS4 students at QES
• Take 5 GCSEs as part of the
compulsory core of English, Maths and
Science
• Have 5 additional choices to add to their
curriculum
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The compulsory core
• Maths
• English
• English Literature
• Science (Double Science worth 2 GCSEs)
• Pupils wanting to study 3 separate sciences use one of their options to create the additional time
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Options
• Free choice
• No compulsory RE or ICT
• A great deal to choose from
• Some whole day learning, possibly within
the Studio School provision
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The English Baccalaureate ( E-Bacc)
Pupils to attain a good pass in:
• English
• Maths
• 2 of the Sciences ( Double Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science)
• A language (French, Spanish, German or Latin)
• A Humanity ( History, World History, Geography)
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Our advice has always been to aim
for breadth and balance
The core +
• At least one of the humanities
• At least one language
• A technology or arts subject
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Help with option choices
• Careers Advice and Guidance colleagues at QES: Mrs Harrison and Mr Burnett
• Year Team led by Miss Govan and Mrs Burkitt
• Studio School advice from Mrs Harrison and Mr Hooper
• Pupils have already started to receive guidance through the PD programme, led by Mrs Hooper
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Queen Elizabeth Studio School
• A new free school on this site and led by our staff
• Offering technical , vocational and professional learning to pupils of all abilities from 14-19
• Education supported by high level of employer engagement
• Working in partnership with Lancaster University
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Studio School pathways
• Arts ( visual, performing, media)
• Engineering
• Food, hospitality and textiles
• Health and Education
• Sports
• Environment and conservation
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Year 10 CurriculumArts pathway Engineering
pathway
Food pathway Health pathway Sports pathway Conservation &
Environment Pathway
Specialism BTEC level 1 / 2 First Award in
Art and Design
BTEC level 1 / 2 First Award in
Performing Arts
BTEC level 1 / 2 First Award in
Music
BTEC level 1 / 2 First
Award in Engineering
Design and Product
Investigation
(2 cohorts)
WJEC level 1 / 2
Award in
Hospitality and
Catering
AQA level 1 / 2 Technical
Award in Health and
Social Care
OCR level 1 / 2 Technical
award in Children’s
Learning, Development
and Play
Level 1 / 2 Technical
Award in Sport
Management/ Sports
Coaching
Level 1 / 2 Award and
Certificate in Practical
Environment and
Conservation Skills
GCSEs:
core
English Language & Literature
Maths
Science (double award)
English Language &
Literature
Maths
Science (double award)
English Language &
Literature
Maths
Science (double
award)
English Language &
Literature
Maths
Science (double award)
English Language &
Literature
Maths
Science (double award)
English Language &
Literature
Maths
Science (double award)
Options Choose up to 3 options from the QES offer
Professional
learning
Accredited CREATE
programme: levels 1-3
GCSE Business Studies
Level 2 ITQ
National Enterprise
Challenge
Level 1 / 2 CIEH Health &
Safety in the Workplace
Arts Award ( Silver)
Accredited
CREATE
programme: levels
1-3
GCSE Business
Studies
Level 2 ITQ
CSCS
National Enterprise
Challenge
Smallpeice Trust
Level 1 / 2 CIEH
Health & Safety in
the Workplace
Accredited
CREATE
programme : levels
1-3
GCSE Business
Studies
Level 2 ITQ
Hygiene level 1 / 2
National Enterprise
Challenge
Level 1 / 2 CIEH
Health & Safety in
the Workplace
Accredited CREATE
programme : levels 1-3
GCSE Business Studies
Level 2 ITQ
National Enterprise
Challenge
Level 1 / 2 CIEH Health &
Safety in the Workplace
Level 1 award in
Supporting a Child’s
Learning
Level 1 award in Mental
Health Awareness
Level 1 award in
Safeguarding in a Learning
Environment
Essential First Aid
Accredited CREATE
programme : levels 1-3
GCSE Business Studies
Level 2 ITQ
JSLA
National Enterprise
Challenge
Level 1 / 2 CIEH Health
& Safety in the
Workplace
Level 1 award in
Safeguarding in a Learning
Environment
Essential First Aid
Accredited CREATE
programme: levels 1-3
GCSE Business Studies
Level 2 ITQ
National Enterprise
Challenge
Level 1 / 2 CIEH Health
& Safety in the
Workplace
Arts Award ( Silver)
Employer
Support
Majik House
Lancaster University
Newton Rigg
Kendal Arts International
University of Cumbria
Majik House
Thomas Consulting
Lancaster University
Newton Rigg
QE Studio
restaurant
Lancaster
University
Newton Rigg
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Age UK
Fire and Rescue Service
Lancaster University
Newton Rigg
University of Cumbria
Community sports
clubs
Lancaster University
University of Cumbria
Newton Rigg
Majik House
Thomas Consulting
Lancaster University
Newton Rigg
University of Cumbria
Wildlife Trust
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Year 12 CurriculumArts pathway Engineering pathway Food pathway Health pathway Sports pathway Conservation &
Environment Pathway
Specialism BTEC level 2/3 First
Extended Certificate
in Art & Design
BTEC level 2/3 First
Extended Certificate
in Performing Arts
BTEC level 2/3 First
Extended certificate in
Music/ Music
Technology
BTEC level 2/3 First
Extended Certificate in
Engineering
WJEC level 3
Certificate/Diploma
in Food Science and
Nutrition
BTEC level 2/3 First
Extended
Certificate in
Health and Social
Care
BTEC level 2/3 First
Extended Certificate in
Sports Management/
Sports Coaching
BTEC level 2/3 Certificate
in Countryside and the
Environment?
A levels
(Students to
choose 1/2
options
from lists)
English Language
Media Studies
IT
Design
Textiles
Business Studies
Science
Core Maths AS
English Language
Media Studies
IT
Design
Textiles
Business Studies
Science
Core Maths AS
English Language
Media Studies
IT
Design
Textiles
Business Studies
Science
Core Maths AS
English Language
Media Studies
IT
Psychology
Sociology
Business Studies
Science
PE
Core Maths AS
English Language
Media Studies
IT
Psychology
Sociology
Business Studies
Science
PE
Core Maths AS
Business Studies
Science
PE
Design
Core Maths AS
IT
Professional
learning
Accredited CREATE
programme: levels 2-4
Internships
Work Experience
Work Placements
Arts Award ( gold)
Safeguarding level 1
Accredited CREATE
programme: levels 2-4
Internships
Work Experience
Work Placements
CREST award
Accredited
CREATE
programme: levels
2-4
Internships
Work Experience
Work Placements
Accredited
CREATE
programme: levels
2-4
Internships
Work Experience
Work Placements
Safeguarding level1
Accredited CREATE
programme: levels 2-4
Internships
Work Experience
Work Placements
Safeguarding level 1
CSLA
Accredited CREATE
programme: levels 2-4
Internships
Work Experience
Work Placements
Employer
Support
Majik House
Lancaster University
Newton Rigg
Dukes Playhouse
University of Cumbria
Majik House
Thomas Consulting
Lancaster University
Newton Rigg
QE Studio
Restaurant
Newton Rigg
Lancaster
University
Lancaster
University
University of
Cumbria
Fire Service
AgeUK
Community sports
clubs
Newton Rigg
Lancaster University
University of Cumbria
Professional
physiotherapists
Lancaster University
University of Cumbria
Newton Rigg
QE Studio Restaurant
Wildlife Trust
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What happens next?• Start a dialogue with us:
call, e mail or arrange an appointment- speak to us tonight!
• Start discussions at home
• Check out the subject details, A level progression routes and UCAS website to find out where subjects can take you
• Complete an early survey form by 4 November
• Come along to a Studio School information evening on 22 November
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The Early Survey Form
• Not final in any way
• Helps us with our planning
• Give you a “dry run” at home
• Triggers the Studio School pathways
application process
• Needs to be with us by 4 November please
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Key dates
• 9 November 2016 Year 9 subject review
• 22 November 2016 Studio School Information
Evening
• 30 January - 7 February 2017–Year 9 exams in all
subjects
• w/c 13 March 2017- Academic reviewing
• 17 March 2017 – Deadline for completing Individual
Learning Plans and options forms
• w/c 19 June 2017– further exams in core subjects
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Academic reviewing
• Discuss exam results
• Discuss learning and study habits
• Have a conversation about options
• Complete an Individual Learning Plan
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Good reasons for choices
• I am good at this subject
• I enjoy this subject
• The way it is assessed suits my style of learning
• There are obvious progression routes at post-16 for me
Poor reasons for choices
• It looks easy
• My friends are doing it
• I like/ don’t like the teacher
• I have to have it if I want to be a………….