year 9 options january 2011
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Year 9 Options January 2011. Why this, why now?. Big decisions More opportunities than ever Qualifications to suit YOU Think what you will do after school Time to think – the RIGHT decision. Qualifications available today. Entry level GCSE’s BTEC Foundation Courses Diplomas. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Year 9 Options
January 2011
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Why this, why now? Big decisions More opportunities than ever Qualifications to suit YOU Think what you will do after
school Time to think – the RIGHT
decision
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Qualifications available today
Entry level GCSE’s BTEC Foundation Courses Diplomas
Level 2 eq. A* - C
Level 1 eq. D - G
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Our curriculum at KS4
Core – keeps all career options open Maths, English, Science, PE, RE, PSCHE
Options Wide range of subjects
Two week cycle/50 hour timetable
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GCSE’s Art MusicMediaGeographyHistoryTextilesResistant MaterialsGraphicsFoodBusiness StudiesAdditional ScienceFrenchPhys Ed
Vocational QualificationsYoung Apprenticeship
B.Tec Sport and Leadership, Expressive Arts, Science, Engineering, Art
Diplomas
Land based, Hair & Beauty
Entry LevelLiteracyCertificate of PersonalEffectiveness (COPE)Study Plus
Options
Please note. These could change
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What is in a Diploma?
Extended Project
Principal Learning
Additional or specialist learning
Functional skills
10 days work experience
Diploma
This is not the easy option!
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Diploma Vocational course 2 full days per week Pass all 5 aspects to get the full
qualificationThe Diploma is available at 3 levels:Level 1 equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grades D to G Level 2 equivalent to 7 GCSEs at grades A* to C Level 3 equivalent to 3.5 A levels
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What will it mean if you study for a Diploma?
Off-site Ongoing assessments, project and
coursework Pass all 5 elements gain the award 2 full days (Wed & Friday) at another
school every week May miss some lessons for other in-
school subjects. Must keep up with workload as once begun – no turning back!
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The right course for you? Interests, preferences and enjoyment Future goals and career aspirations Keep options choices broad and balanced What you are good at - consider entry
level
What your friends are doing!!!
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What is theConnexions Service?
For young people aged 13 –19Provide support, information, advice and guidanceUnderstanding option choices in school and routes after year 11School, colleges and high street
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Connexions (continued)
Personal Advisors in Kings Grove High School
Connexions Room Call and see us Request interview via your form teacher
or head of year.
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How Connexions works in Kings Grove
Group Sessions One to One careers interviews Drop in at lunch and break time Events in School
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Resources in School Connexions Room Careers Library Careers Information College & University Details Jobs & Training Vacancies Books, Magazines & Videos Internet Access
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The next steps Talk – discuss with teachers and parents Support - PSCHE and other school events Research internet web sites Diploma Info Evening at South Cheshire
College – 26th Jan Discuss choices:
Parents, teachers, Connexions service Options Taster Day & Evening – Wednesday 2nd
Feb Parents Evening – Thursday 10th Feb
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Key Dates Diploma Evening at South Cheshire College –
26th Jan Options Day and Evening – 2nd Feb Parents Evening – Thursday 10th February Complete and return options form to
tutor P1 on Monday 28th Feb