Woodkirk Academy

Year 8 Information Evening

15th January 2015

2015/18 Options

Pathways mean:• More enjoyment• Better experience• Better results• Better prospects• Less disaffection• Less misbehaviour

2015/18 Options

• First step in their 14 – 19 education or training.

• Results at 16 open or close the doors for their next step.

• All GCSE exams at the end of Y11.

Core subjects

• English – Language and Literature• Mathematics • Science – at least core and additional• Geography or History • PDS – RE• Relationship education

Drugs, alcohol and safety

Citizenship

Finance, law and citizenship• ICT• PE

Pathways.

• Equal value, but with small differences to suit the students.

• All pathways have choices within them

• Provides an experience that stimulates, motivates and extends ALL learners as well as preparing them for their next step.

Blue pathway • Core curriculum - English, Maths,

Science, Geography/History

• 2 vocational courses which are equivalent to GCSEs

• 1 support class - developing essential basic skills

Green pathway

• Core curriculum - English, Maths, Science, Geography/History

• 1 vocational courses equivalent to GCSEs at grades A* - C.

• 1 other course which maybe GCSEs or other equivalents.

Red pathway

Core curriculum - English, Maths, Science, Geography/History, MFL

Pupils get two other choices from GCSEs or equivalents.

Purple pathway

Core curriculum - English, Maths, Science, Geography/History, MFL

Allows the students to achieve the English Baccalaureate

Pupils get two other choices one of which will be a GCSE equivalent.

How will pupils be guided?

• Professional, realistic judgement. • The pathway will be relative to their

ability, strengths and learning style.• Achievement, attainment and

predictive data will be used.• Pastoral input.• Parental input. • Individual decisions.

Key dates• 15.01.15 - Information Evening• w/c 19.01.15 - Pathway information• 23.01.15 – progress reports available• w/c 26.01.15 - Subject assemblies• 03.02.15 – Year 8 Parents’ Eve • 09.02.15 – Option sheets to form tutors• 10/11.03.15 – Individual student discussions• 10/11.03.15 – Parental discussions• 16.03.15 – All options finalised

Aim

• For all students to enjoy school and achieve their full potential.