Key Stage 4 Options 2009-2010 Key Stage 4 Options 2009-2010 THE BLANDFORD SCHOOL   Year 10 Options 2017   THE BLANDFORD SCHOOL A Specialist Technology College THE BLANDFORD SCHOOL A Specialist Technology College Key Stage 4 Options 2009-2010 Key Stage 4 Options 2009-2010

Core Curriculum All students will study the following subjects: English (Language and Literature, worth 2 GCSEs) Maths (worth 1 GCSE) Science (worth 2 GCSEs, can be upgraded to 3 by taking Science as an option) RE (3 year course, worth 1 GCSE) PE (Not examined) Tutorial Programme (Not examined)

Time Allocation English – 7 hours Maths – 7 hours Science – 9 hours RE – 4 hours PE – 3 hours Option A – 5 hours Option B – 5 hours Option C – 5 hours Option D – 5 hours

Optional Subjects Art Business Studies Computing Dance Drama Food and Nutrition French Further Science Geography Graphics Product Design PE Spanish Textiles Include V for Voc and * for EBACC

Optional Subjects BTEC ICT BTEC Sport Catering Child Development Material Technology Learning Support Include V for Voc and * for EBACC

KS4 Options Things NOT to consider What are friends opting for? What did brother/sister opt for? What did parents/grandparents opt for? Favourite teachers

KS4 Options Things you should consider Which subjects does your child enjoy? Which subjects is s/he good at? Which subjects might s/he need for future career? Can s/he continue with these subjects up to A level?

All students must choose AT LEAST ONE of the following subjects: A Modern Foreign Language (French / Spanish) OR A Humanities subject (History / Geography)

What is the English Baccalaureate?

English Baccalaureate Maths Science ( x 2) History or Geography AND French or Spanish

Is the English Baccalaureate compulsory Is the English Baccalaureate compulsory? Is the English Baccalaureate a good idea for your child?

What are Vocational Courses What are Vocational Courses? -BTEC -Cambridge Nationals -Technical Awards

What if my child can’t do the subjects they really want?

Options form with space for alternative combinations

Options Timeline Today – Tutor Period / Options Booklet / Parent Information Session 23rd Jan – Taster sessions 2nd Feb – Year 9 Parents’ Evening 7th Feb – Deadline to return Options Form, Version 1

Careers Website www.startprofile.com

And finally... Please note that we CANNOT GUARANTEE that students will be able to do all their preferred subjects – they may need to be flexible. Encourage students to do their research, ask questions, seek advice - then MAKE THEIR DECISION. Talk about budget