Year 9 Options Evening 2019

To inform you about the way that subjects are changing and the career implications of certain choices. To make students and parents aware of the commitment required over the two years of the GCSE course.

Week beginning 7/1 Option info sent to HOF return by 17th Jan 14/1   7/1 Option info sent to HOF return by 17th Jan 14/1 Assembly Initial Talk to whole cohort Monday 14th 21/1 Boys Careers info in PSHE (HJQ/TLW) Assembly New Subjects to whole cohort Thursday 21st 28/1 Girls Careers info in PSHE (KLH/TLW) 4/2 4th Feb option Booklets emailed home 7th Feb Parents Evening (available to talk) 18/2 Half Term 4/3 7th March Option Evening PM

DO: DONT: Choose courses you are interested in and that you enjoy Choose a range of different courses, so that you have a broad base from which to choose your post-16 courses Read the subject information Ask the advice of your subject teachers, your tutor and our careers advisers and discuss it with your parents THINK VERY CAREFULLY about the subjects you choose. It is very difficult indeed to change course once you have started. DONT: Pick a subject you have not studied at KS3 unless a new subject at KS4. Choose a course simply because your friends have Allow either a like or a dislike of particular teachers to influence your choice Make your decision hastily Drop any subject you may want to study after Year 11 Drop any subject you may require for entry to a particular occupation or course of further study

Your GCSEs Matter Grades in these subjects will effect your choices and the range of options open to you at the end of Year 11; Higher level course at school or college Course entry requirements often specify grades in these subjects Jobs or apprenticeships Many employers will look for students with 4-9 grades in these subjects University The majority of universities require English and maths at grade 5 or above Grades in these subjects will effect your choices and the range of options open to you at the end of Year 11:- Higher level course at school or college Course entry requirements often specify grades in these subjects Jobs or apprenticeships Many employers will look for students with A*-C grades in these subjects University The majority of universities require English and maths at grade C or above Examples Entry to A levels and other level 3 courses in some subjects may depend on 4/5 or even 6 grades in one or more of these subjects for entry Medicine/ Veterinary Science/ Russell Group Universities: Courses are highly competitive. Universities may specify 8/9 grades across a number of subjects including English, maths and science. Primary school teaching: 9-4 grades in English, maths and science are essential and in addition you will need to undertake tests in maths and English Secondary school teaching and social work: Courses and employers generally require at least a 4/5 grade in English and maths. Nursing: At least 4/5 grades in English, maths and science are required Engineering: You will generally need 4/5 grades in maths and science www.micareersguidance.co.uk

Subjects and Related Careers Most jobs do not require specific GCSE subjects You may change your mind about jobs in future For a few jobs, however, you will need specific subjects, for example:- Art and design based jobs Engineering and technology Language based jobs Practical jobs Scientific jobs Art and Design based jobs such as fine artist, graphic designer, sculptor, illustrator, animator, wallpaper designer usually require you to take an art or design based course at a high level. For higher level art and design courses you'll need a portfolio of work, and evidence of drawing skills. Taking a GCSE art and design course, or a Foundation or Higher Diploma in Creative and Media, can be a useful way of starting to develop both your portfolio and your drawing skills - as art and design course admission tutors like to see both your artistic/design abilities and also how your skills have developed over time. Engineering and Technology professional level jobs such as civil engineer, architectural technologist, or structural engineer usually require you to have taken maths, plus physics or an equivalent construction or engineering Diploma at a Higher level (level 3). Design and technology at GCSE, or a Foundation or Higher Diploma in Engineering or Construction and the Built Environment, can also be useful subjects to demonstrate to employers/universities your technical ability and interest. Language based jobs such as translator, interpreter or European lawyer usually require you to have studied two languages at GCSE. This is to give you a broad base to go on and do the higher level language study you'll need for these competitive jobs. Practical based jobs such as: carpenter, chef, hairdresser, and builder usually require evidence of practical ability. It's a good idea to choose a subject to demonstrate this - for example, food technology if you're keen to be a chef, or art/design if you are keen to be a hairdresser, or the foundation or Higher Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment if you are keen to go into building.  Sometimes the requirement may be for you to have taken the subject, and shown interest, rather than achieved a particular grade or level. Scientific jobs such as: medical doctor, vet and biochemist often require specific sciences - for example chemistry plus one other, preferably biology, for medicine; chemistry, biology and physics for some veterinary science courses. www.micareersguidance.co.uk

Subjects and Related Careers English: Journalism, Law, Politics, Media, Social Work, Teaching, etc……… Maths: Accountancy, Business, Construction, Computer Programming, Engineering, Finance, Health, Science careers, Teaching, etc… Science: Construction, Engineering, Environmental work, Health, Technology, Other science careers (eg. Psychology, Veterinary work, Astronomy) Social Sciences: Can help in careers such as Social Work, Social Care, Nursing, Counselling, Youth Work, Community Work, Law or Politics This and the following slides are not by any means extensive lists of careers related to subjects but are intended as examples to help you think about how subjects could link to future careers www.micareersguidance.co.uk

Subjects and Related Careers Geography: Travel & Tourism, Environmental Work, Transport & Logistics, Landscape Architecture Planning (town & country), Surveying, Geology, Estate Management History: Law, Politics, Journalism, Archaeology, Museums, Heritage, Costume Design, Conservation Languages: Translation & Interpretation, Travel & Tourism, Teaching, Sales & Exports, Legal & Financial areas, Journalism Art & Design: Design work in Publishing, Computer Games, Clothes/Textiles, Websites, Teaching, Film, Theatre or Arts, Exhibition/Retail Displays The examples on this slide are not by any means extensive lists of careers related to subjects but are intended as examples to help you think about how subjects could link to future careers www.micareersguidance.co.uk

Subjects and Related Careers Business: Starting point for entry to different business areas including manufacturing, banking, retail, hotels & restaurants, public services. Careers include management, marketing, sales, human resources, law, administration. ICT: Useful for many jobs, Engineering, Computer Science, Games Design, Media, Marketing, Administration etc… Design Technology: Construction, Manufacturing, Engineering, Motor Mechanics, ICT careers Sport: Teaching, Leisure Centres/Gyms, Coaching, Outdoor work, Armed Forces, Sports Science The examples on this slide are not by any means extensive lists of careers related to subjects but are intended as examples to help you think about how subjects could link to future careers www.micareersguidance.co.uk

PCSA Curriculum 2019-2021 2 week timetable English 9 Hours Mathematics   2 week timetable English 9 Hours Mathematics 8 Hours Science Physical Education 2 Hours PSHE and Careers 4 Option Choices 5 Hours Each

At least one option from the following is mandatory:  Computer Science French Geography History Spanish

Remainder of options from the following: GCSE Computer Science* BTEC Music GCSE French* OCR Cambridge National Sport Studies GCSE Geography* GCSE Ethics GCSE History* OCR Cambridge National Enterprise & Marketing ( Business Studies) GCSE Spanish* VCERT Interactive Media (IT) GCSE Drama OCR Cambridge National Health and Social Care GCSE Food OCR Cambridge National Child Development BTEC Art BTEC Construction WJEC Level1/2 Engineering Studies VTCT Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy

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