14+ Choices Information Evening
Compulsory Subjects English & English Literature (2 GCSEs) Maths (1 GCSE) Science (2 or 3 GCSEs) RE (1 GCSE) Personal & Social Education Core PE
Qualifications - Levels Level 2 A* - C Level 1 D – G
Subjects available - GCSE Art & Design Business Studies Child Development Dance Drama Food & Nutrition Food Technology Geography Graphic Products History French German Music Music Technology PE Resistant Materials Textiles Technology
Subjects available – OCR National Level 2 qualification – equivalent to between 2 and 4 GCSE grades Information & Communication Technology Health & Social Care
Subjects available - others BTec in Sport – level 2 BTec in Motor Vehicle – level 2 Engineering – level 1 Building & Construction – level 1 Study Plus Sports Leader Award Skills for Working Life
Subjects available – Young Apprenticeships Level 2 qualification – equivalent to 4 - 6 GCSE grades Hairdressing Health & Social Care Business Administration Hospitality Engineering Construction Motor Industry
Subjects available - FLP Flexible Learning Programme Level 1 courses – equivalent to 2 GCSE grades Motor Vehicle Construction Public Services Horse Care
Subjects available – Diplomas? Level 2 qualification – equivalent to 5 GCSE grades Construction & the Built Environment (SHS)
College Courses Young Apprenticeship Flexible Learning Programme
Last Year’s Options Form
Restrictions on Choice Numbers in class Teachers available Resources Entry requirements Health & Social Care & Child Development Music & Music Technology
What to consider when making choices? Does your child enjoy the subject? Does the course structure suit their way of working? Do they need it for their chosen career? Would they be considered suitable for the subject
What NOT to consider when making choices? Teacher What their best friend is doing!
Balance Review choices as part of the whole curriculum
Where to go for advice? Subject teachers Tutor College Taster sessions (Flexiday & Young Apprenticeship) Websites
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Important Dates 20th January Effort Check & Options booklet home 25th January 14+ Choices Fair. Application Forms issued. 31st January Parents’ Evening 7th February 14+ Choices Application Forms handed in