Options 2018

Designing a curriculum Needs of the individual National Government Local Environment Needs of the individual Balance Enjoyment

The English Baccalaureate The EBacc is a performance measure introduced into school league tables in 2011. It is now one of the key measures by which a school is measured. It is not a qualification in itself. The measure shows where students have achieved a Grade 5 or better across a core of academic subjects – English, Mathematics, two Sciences, History or Geography and a Modern Foreign Language.

Progress 8 Progress 8 is a performance measure introduced into school league tables in 2016. The measure shows how much progress students have made in a range of subjects including the EBacc subjects and up to 3 others. This is also not a qualification in itself; but in the future it may become a simple way for employers and education providers to judge candidates.

The Future "I always avoid prophesying beforehand because it is much better to prophesy after the event has already taken place. " --Winston Churchill

? Old Government measure to assess school performance 5 x GCSEs at C or above including English and Maths New Progress 8 Score EBacc English and Maths at Grade 5 and above. Employers and Further Education requirements 5 x GCSEs at C or above including English and Maths New ?

Sixth Form Requirements Need to achieve an absolute minimum of five grade 9 - 5 including English + Maths. Prospectus details individual subject requirements. Grade 6 in all chosen subjects. e.g. Maths or French: Grade 6 or above. Ask your teachers for their advice.

A level and beyond The choice of A Level subjects should be based around interest & enjoyment of the subject, ability to do well in the subject and what is needed for a specific degree. However, ‘selecting’ universities such as those in the Russell Group and 1994 Group are highly competitive, demand high grades and have preferred subjects. The Russell Group has produced a document, Informed Choices, giving advice about choosing A Level subjects for entry to one of its institutions. A synopsis of ‘facilitating’ subjects is below:- English Maths Physics Biology Chemistry Geography History Languages

What is studied at KS4? THE COMPULSORY CURRICULUM OPTION CHOICES This is a fixed set of subjects which the majority of students study. OPTION CHOICES Up to four further choices selected from a large range of subjects.

Compulsory Subjects English Physical Education Mathematics BPE Double Science Physical Education BPE ICT Functional Skills

Option Subjects Geography ICT History Fine Art French Textiles Design German Spanish Separate Science Computer Science ICT Fine Art Textiles Design Design & Technology Food Preparation Health and Social Care Religious Studies Drama Music Dance

Choose one subject from Box A Choose three subjects from Box B Choices A Geography History Choose one subject from Box A   B French German Spanish Separate Science Computer Science ICT Fine Art Textiles Design Design & Technology* Food Preparation* Health and Social Care Religious Studies Drama Music Dance Choose three subjects from Box B Subject Priority 1 2 3 Fine Art and Textiles Design cannot be combined and under normal circumstances students will only be allowed to take one technology subject (marked *). We will try our best to give you your first choices, but sometimes we have to disappoint some students. However we will always talk to you first. C Reserve Choices Please identify two additional subjects as reserve choices. We will try our best to give you your first choices but on occasion we might have to use your reserves.

Choose one subject from Box A Choose three subjects from Box B Choices A Geography History Choose one subject from Box A  History B French German Spanish Separate Science Computer Science ICT Fine Art Textiles Design Design & Technology* Food Preparation* Health and Social Care Religious Studies Drama Music Dance Choose three subjects from Box B Subject Priority  German 1 Food Preparation 2 Fine Art   3 Fine Art and Textiles Design cannot be combined and under normal circumstances students will only be allowed to take one technology subject (marked *).   We will try our best to give you your first choices, but sometimes we have to disappoint some students. However we will always talk to you first. C Reserve Choices Please identify two additional subjects as reserve choices. We will try our best to give you your first choices but on occasion we might have to use your reserves.  Spanish  Drama    

Making Choices An important step. The first time students have the choice. Think carefully. Difficult to make a serious error about the future. But it does determine what a student does for the next two years. Keeping doors open!

Making Choices Breadth and Balance Range of skills Enjoyment and Interest Post 16 Choices Adaptability English Baccalaureate and Progress 8

How do I help my child decide? The students need to consider these questions: What am I good at? What do I enjoy? What do I need? Parents Form teacher Subject teachers They need to talk to: Carry out research: Careers library and Internet

What happens now? Options Assembly and Options Evening – today. Guidance work in tutorial time and Subject Assemblies. Options Study Guide and Options Application form go home by Wednesday 10th January. Parent / Teacher subject evening – Thursday 18th January. Completed option form to Reception by Friday 26th January.

Ulverston Victoria High School Options 2018