1. My 14-19 Path Choosing GCSEs (14:19 2 & 3)

2. WALT = Understand 14-19 educational options and choose from them WILF = Self-reflective choices

3. Who’s thinking about it? Who went to Careers Evening? Who has read the booklet? Who has looked ahead to 16+? Who has chosen completely? Partially? Who wants more time? Explain.

4. The “abstract” questions Are you wanting to be a specialist or a generalist at this stage? Academic or vocational? At which level will you leave education?

5. What are “Levels”? “Entry” level = fewer than 3 GCSEs at G Level 1 = a few GCSEs at D-G Level 2 = 5+ GCSEs at A*-C Level 3 = A-level Level 4 = Degree … or equivalent, at every step. Higher levels = higher lifetime pay, in general.

6. This & next lesson 1.Understand the terms. 2.Understand the routes. 3.Complete the first page (the most important part of) “My 14-19 Path” sheet. Email your teacher and your tutor and keep a copy. 4.Find a Level 3 course. Do the second page of the worksheet and email an up- to-date copy to your tutor. You might want to check back on Plan-It?