1. Year 9 Information Evening

2. How is the curriculum organised? Core subjects that teach the skills needed for a changing world An average of 11 GCSEs A pathway to suit every student A wide range of high achieving courses Building on previous experience and results

3. Core Subjects Mathematics 1 GCSE Challenge and opportunity for all

4. Core Subjects Mathematics 1 GCSE Challenge and opportunity for all English 2 GCSEs English English Literature

5. Core Subjects Mathematics 1 GCSE Challenge and opportunity for all English 2 GCSEs English English Literature Outstanding Results

6. Core Subjects Science: Physics, Chemistry and Biology

7. Core Subjects Science: Physics, Chemistry and Biology More intensive course leads to 3 GCSEs Core and Additional, 2 GCSEs BTEC Science

8. Core Subjects Information Technology or Computing GCSE Design and Technology GCSE Modern Foreign Language GCSE Theology and Ethics GCSE

9. Completing the Core PSHCE A rolling programme, including outside expertise

10. Completing the Core PSHCE A rolling programme, including outside expertise Physical Education

11. Option Choices Design and Technology Block Modern Foreign Language Block 2 Further Option Choices Think carefully about keeping future options open Most important is a good set of GCSEs that provide future opportunities

12. The English Baccalaureate GCSEs must include Maths English Science Modern Foreign Language Geography or History Likely to become increasingly important

13. Options Art and Design GCSE Music GCSE or Music BTEC Drama GCSE Dance GCSE

14. Options History GCSE Geography GCSE One of these must be included in the English Baccalaureate

15. Options Physical Education GCSE Health and Social Care GCSE Business Studies GCSE Second language: Spanish GCSE Second language: German GCSE

16. Options Pathways: Skills Related Learning Sport BTEC

17. Completing the Form Each student should now have their Options form

18. Design and Technology Block Food and Nutrition Graphic Products Resistant Materials Systems and Control Textiles Also Dance, Music GCSE, and Second language Make a first and second choice in this block

19. Modern Foreign Language Block French Spanish German If you are taking 2 languages, choose French in this block Skills related learning, BTEC sport

20. Option block for 2 further choices Choose 2 subjects from the list Also contains Music GCSE, Dance and Second language

21. Year 10 Curriculum 2013 - Summary English Mathematics Science ICT Design and Technology Modern Foreign Language Option 1 Option 2 PE PSHCE Theology and Ethics 6 lessons 9 lessons 5 lessons 4 lessons rolling programme 2 lessons

22. Support and Advice Tutor and College Team Subject Teachers Consultation Evening Curriculum Booklet Connexions Remember that forms must be returned by Monday 31 st March

23. Any questions? Help and advice available after this presentation