1. Welcome to the Key Stage 4 Options Evening 2017LY

2. Purpose of the evening …..
To receive important literature to help understand the options process
To provide an opportunity to speak with Curriculum Leaders in options subjects
To outline the current Government’s position on education
To receive guidance on how to go through the Options process LY

3. Key Individuals: Mrs Key, Headteacher Ms Poole, Assistant Headteacher
Mr Harris, Key Stage Director
Curriculum Leaders
Miss Thompson, SENCO
Mrs Bodner, Careers Adviser LY

4. Changes to Key Stage Four Curriculum
English (reformed GCSEs harder and you have to take two English GCSEs)
Maths (harder and a third extra content)
If you don’t reach a certain standard you have to re-take post 16
All reformed GCSEs have more content and some have more exams
Beliefs and Ethics compulsory
Importance of PSHE
The government and Ofsted would like everyone to study a language
The English Baccalaureate consists of English Language and Literature, Maths, Science, History or Geography and a Modern Foreign Language
Schools get measured on all students best 8 specific qualifications
More exams in many subjects!

5. Your Key Stage Four Curriculum - compulsory
English
Maths
Science
CORE PE
PSHE
Beliefs and Ethics
English Language GCSE
English Literature GCSE
Maths GCSE
Triple Science
(GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics) or
Combined Science
(2 GCSEs)
5 periods a week
2 GCSEs
1 GCSE
6 periods
a week
2-3 GCSEs
2 periods
1 period a week
1 period Year 9
2 Periods Year 10 and 11

6. Your Choices Language Option Open Option You chose this in Year 8
Free choice any below
Free choice from any below
3 periods
1 GCSE

7. Consider………….. History or Geography if…….
Choosing something creative/ different
If take up is low options may not run
Think about your reserves as we may need to use them
Don’t choose a subject because your friend does
Don’t choose an option because you like a teacher
Get it in by the deadline

8. Process so far! Y9 PSHE Lessons KS4 subjects and possible choices
Future career ideas
Where to find help and support
Focussed assemblies
Taster lessons
Trial run!
KS3 Tutor/Parents’ evening
Spring Progress Report LY 8

9. ‘The Small Print’
The school reserves the right to guide students towards certain subjects which we feel better suit them
Courses with a low uptake may not run and so students will be guided to other subjects
If a subject is over subscribed students may be asked to take their reserve subject
Once choices are made and a course has been embarked upon there is very little flexibility in changing course LY

10. Make the Right Choices for You!LP 10

11. So, how do I choose? Are some subjects easier than others?
Not in theory
What are my friends doing?
Not relevant
Who are my favourite teachers?
What subjects will help me in my chosen career? √
Which subjects suit my abilities/learning styles?
Should I choose subjects I’m doing well in?
Should I try something new?
Maybe
Should I choose different types of subjects?
Ignore
some of
these Qs AH

12. Some Do’s Do consider what type of learner you are Music
All subjects require literacy skills. You all need to be Word Smart.
Some subjects lend themselves to other specific skills which you may be particularly good at!
Music
Art and Design
GCSE PE
Drama
Dance
Food Technology
Design Technology
Computer Science
Business Studies
History
Geography AH
Are some subjects easier than others? Ofqual says no, but you may find some subjects easier than others

13. Some Do’s Do choose subjects you enjoy and have an interest in
You’re likely to work harder when you’re enjoying the content
You’re more likely to succeed as a result
You could end up with a career linked to subjects you enjoy AH

14. Some Don’ts
Don’t choose a subject just because your friend is doing it
Think for yourself … your friends are unlikely to be with you at college, university, work
Your friends could be in different sets/classes anyway

15. Some Don’ts
Don’t choose a subject because you get on well with your teacher
You never know who you’ll get! AH

16. Checklist……. KS4 Courses Booklet Options Form
Speak to Curriculum Leaders tonight
See Mrs Bodner for further advice or make an appointment LP

17. Please return your options form in an envelope addressed:
‘Ms Poole – KS4 Options’
to Student Services by
Thursday 9th February 2017 LP

18. CURRICULUM LEADERS Miss Thompson SENCO Ms Maynard GCSE PE Mrs Burley
Geography
Mrs Johnson
Art
Mr Fenn Tye
Computer Science
Miss Davey
Dance
Mr Cullen
History
Mrs Barringer
Music LP
Ms Hutton
Drama
Mr Deacon
Design Technology
Mr Dudgeon
History
Mr Harris
Geography
Ms Poole Business Studies
Mrs Searle
Food Technology
Miss Thompson SENCO