Year 9 Progression Evening

29th January 2013

Time to Choose Your Pathway to Success!!!

Ms HaynesVice Principal Curriculum

Purpose of this Presentation

The Future The Option Process Pathways Qualifications Choosing Options Do's and Don'ts Where to get advice Next Steps

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Year 9 ProgressionYear 9 ProgressionTimelineTimeline

PSCHE Lessons December – March  Year 9 Reports Analysis – December 2012  Taster Fortnight 14th January – 25th January 2013  Y9 Options Assembly – 14th January 2013  Y9 Options Evening – 29th January 2013  Y9 Options Interviews – 28th January-15th February

2013  Y9 Parents Evening - 6th March 2013  Final Option Choices Deadline - 15th March 2013

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PathwaysPathways

11-14

14-16

16-19

19+

GCSE D-G

GCSE A*-C

A levels

Vocational Level 1

Vocational Level 2

BTEC National

Advanced Apprenticeshi

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Employment Higher Education

Further Education

Key Stage 3

IB

Foundation Learning Tier- E3/L1 Certificate

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Core GCSEs- Compulsory

• English Language & Literature• Mathematics• Additional Science• Religious Education (RE)

NO EXAMINATIONS• Personal Social Health & Citizenship Education (PSHCE)• Physical Education (PE)

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GCSEs Examso A* - Go Examso Controlled Testso Practical Examso Linearo SPGo No modular

o Literacyo Specialist terminologyo No resitso No coursework

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GCSEs - GCSEs - OptionsOptions

• Art and Design• Drama• French• Geography• Graphics• History• ICT• Media Studies

• Music• Product Design• Sociology• Spanish• Textiles• Triple Science

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Vocational Vocational (BTEC or Cambridge Nationals) - Options(BTEC or Cambridge Nationals) - Options

• Business• Creative Media• Health & Social Care• ICT• Sport

• Level 2 (A* - C)• Level 1 (D – G)• Pass, Merit, Distinction• 80%Portfolio• Practical • Vocationally related• Flexible assessment

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EBACC – English Baccalaureate

• A measure of achievement called the ‘English Baccalaureate’. It is to be awarded to any students who achieve 5 GCSEs (A* to C) in the following subjects:

1. English 2. Maths 3. Additional Science4. A Language (French, Spanish or GCSE Heritage Language)5. A Humanity (History or Geography)

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Who takes all GCSEs?Who takes all GCSEs?

Your aim is to achieve at least 5 GCSE grades C or above (A*, A, B or C) including English and Maths.

To study A Level at 6th Form you must achieve grades Cs and above, some Bs are required for Maths, Science and Humanities A Level subjects.

You are prepared to revise and study for your exams. You complete homework on time. You are an independent learner. You will prepare and complete all controlled

assessments on time. You will attend after-school clubs. You are considering university.

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Vocational qualifications are Vocational qualifications are suitable for someone who:suitable for someone who:

o Knows what area of study interests them.o Likes to learn in a more practical way.o Is good at coursework.o Is not confident in exams.o You are considering a Level 3 Vocational courses

at Post 16.o You can still go to university.

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What level should I apply What level should I apply for?for?

Levels LEVEL OF STUDY

Mostly Level 2a, 3C, 3B, 3A, 4C

Choose Vocational (BTEC Level 1 courses)

Mostly 4C, 4B, 4A, 5C Choose a mixture of GCSEs and BTECLevel 2 courses

Mostly5B, 5A, 6C, 6B, 6A, 7C Choose GCSEs

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Subject Restrictions

Triple Science – Level 6 and aboveMusic – Play an instrument or sing, audition

requiredDrama – Read the booklet carefully, required

skillsMedia Studies – Level 5 and above in EnglishFoundation learning – Level 1 Courses

(teacher selection only)

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Interviews with Ms Interviews with Ms HaynesHaynes

o Discuss progress, behaviour, attendance and attitude to learning.

o Decide on the best pathway.o Consider possible option choices.o Set clear targets to help you progress.o Discuss future progression and career

aspirations

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Do’sDo’sDo speak to your parents/carerDo speak to other studentsDo ask for advice, and questionsDo make decisions based on interest, strengths and

enjoymentDo research subjects, careers Do continue to work hard in Year 9Do read your Pathway Booklet carefully when you

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Don’tsDon’tso Don’t choose a subject because you like the teachero Don’t choose a subject because your friends areo Don’t choose a subject because it sounds goodo Don’t choose a subject because you think it will be

easy

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Completing the Options Form

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Information Advice & Information Advice & GuidanceGuidance

Senior StaffHeads of DepartmentHead of YearsForm TutorSubject TeacherSupport Staff LRC Internet

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Key StaffKey Staff

Senior Staff• Ms Mimnagh VP KS3• Ms Haynes VP

Curriculum• Ms Ionta HOY 9• Ms Duffy SEN/EAL

Form Tutors• Ms Persaud 9AF• Ms Arbuckle 9EB• Mr Davison 9EP• Ms Jones

9MA• Mr Rauf 9RP

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Useful LinksUseful LinksDFEhttps://www.education.gov.uk/publications/standard/publicationDetail/Page1/625-1Skills.org.ukhttp://www.skill.org.uk/youth/page.aspx?c=0&p=412My World of Workhttp://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/My Choice Londonhttp://www.clickstart.org.uk/page/view/id/10972

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GOOD LUCK!!GOOD LUCK!!

THE CHOICE IS YOURS!!THE CHOICE IS YOURS!!

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