Key Stage 4 Options 2009-2010 Key Stage 4 Options 2009-2010 THE BLANDFORD SCHOOL   Year 10 Options 2019-2021 Duncan Smith – Deputy Headteacher   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) PE (Not examined) Tutorial / PSRE Programme / Character and Culture (Not examined)

Time Allocation English – 8 hours Maths – 9 hours Science – 10 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 Dance Design and Technology Drama Food and Nutrition French Further Science Geography Music PE Spanish Include V for Voc and * for EBACC

Optional Subjects Vocational Business Vocation ICT BTEC Sport Food and Cookery / Catering Child Development Engineering Learning Support – not examined 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? -BTEC -Cambridge Nationals -VCERTS

Option blocks

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

Options form with space for alternative combinations

Options Timeline Tutor Period NOW – Parent Information Session – Taster sessions 31st January– Year 9 Parents’ Evening 4th 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