1. Options for Sept 2016

2. Why do you have to choose? Too many subjects to study in the depth and detail needed at Key Stage 4 Enable students to focus on areas of strength & interest Focus on specific subjects related to future plans 1

3. The Process so far Options Assembly Thursday 14 th January Option forms & booklets handed out Friday 15 th January Subject Specific assemblies this week Form Time discussions Period 7 sessions Careers ‘Speed Dating’ afternoon Options evening tonight 2

4. How much choice do you have? 6 CORE Subjects – No Choice English Language GCSE English Literature GCSE Maths GCSE Science GCSE PE & PD 4 Options – Your Choice (2 Year Courses) 3

5. So how do you select your options? 4

6. The Old Way Block A Block B Block C 5 SubjectIndicate 1 Choice Drama History French PE SubjectIndicate 1 Choice Geography Business Product D Music SubjectIndicate 1 Choice Comp S. Media St Outdoor Ed Art

7. So what has changed? 6

8. 7 Choose 1 subject here Choose 3 subjects from this list Reserve choices

9. Choose 3 subjects which you are good at and that you enjoy! 8 Art GCSE Business Studies GCSE Catering NCFE Computer Science GCSE Construction BTEC Drama GCSE Engineering NCFE French GCSE Geography GCSE Hair & Beauty VTCT Health & Social Care BTEC History GCSE ICT GCSE Leisure & Tourism GCSE Media Studies GCSE Music GCSE Outdoor Education BTEC GCSE PE or BTEC Sport Product Design (including Textiles) GCSE Religious Studies GCSE Statistics GCSE You put numbers in; “1” for your first choice “2” for your second choice “3” for your 3 rd choice 1 3 2 You will also need to write down 2 reserve choices, just in case your choice isn’t available

10. 9 Reserve choices Media Studies ICT

11. So what other information may help you decide? 10

12. The EBacc English Baccalaureate Not a qualification in it’s own right – Performance Indicator against ‘traditionally academic subjects’ (Maths, English, Science, a Humanity and a Language) Some universities will look at whether you have studied the EBacc subjects It is not compulsory to do the EBacc at Furness Academy 11

13. General Advice Think about the following; – What do you enjoy? – What are you good at? – What do you want to do next? College, 6 th form, apprenticeship, University…etc. 12

14. Don’t……… Choose something to be with your friends Choose something because you like the teacher Choose something because it “sounds” good without doing your research! 13

15. Who else can help you? Subject teachers Form tutors PD lessons Furness Academy Website Research on the internet Parents/Siblings Other students 14

16. What’s next? 1.Tonight 2.Period 7 Sessions 3.Form Tutor Discussions 4.Skills Fest Sat 30 th January 5.Parents’ evening Wed 3 rd February 6.Deadline - form handed in by Wed 10 th February. 15

17. The option choices in summary 16

18. 17 Choose 1 subject here Choose 3 subjects from this list Reserve choices

19. Options for Sept 2016