1. Key Stage 4 Choices 2016

2. The National Qualification Framework
Level 8
Doctorate
PhD 7
Master’s Degree
MA, MSc, MPhil 6
Honors Degree
BA, BSc 5
HND 4
HNC 3
A level
AS/A2
BTEC
Apprenticeship
1/2
GCSE
Grades A*-G or 9-1

3. Curriculum for Year 10 Mathematics 5 English 4 Science 5
ICT/Citizenship 1
Religious Studies 1
Core PE
4 Choices (3 periods each) 12
TOTAL

4. Qualifications
GCSEs Mathematics 1 English Language and English Literature 2 Science ‘Trilogy’ 2 Religious Studies 1 4 Choices (3 periods each) maximum 4 BASIC TOTAL 10 Others: Additional maths, Latin, Languages, vocational courses, learning support (minimum of 8)

5. Options Choices Art Spanish Business Studies Separate Sciences
Drama Music GCSE
French Music BTEC
Geography Textiles
German Product Design
Graphics Photography
ICT Food and Nutrition
Sport GCSE
Sport BTEC
Media Studies
History
Choose a broad and balanced curriculum

6. Grading of Exams Grading moving to a ‘9 to 1’ scale for most subjects
Still be A*-G for DT, Media and ICT
The C/D boundary will be the 4/3 boundary
A ‘good’ pass will move up to a 5 (a high C or a B)
A level 9 will be a high A* with a fixed proportion awarded

7. Assessment Examinations (written or practical) Non-examined Assessment
The majority of subjects, including English, Mathematics and Science will be ‘exams only’
On-going practical work, that cannot be tested by an examination will take place under supervision
Curriculum leaders will provide notice of
Key Dates so you can support your child.

8. Making choices: Key dates
Course information booklet
Report on progress March
Subject Consultation Evening 16 March
Forms due in by April
Assemblies, PSHCE lessons, and talks from teachers to explain the course content to students
Individual support and guidance

9. Course Allocation NOT a first come – first served system
Group sizes have to be viable for a course to run, and may have a maximum number
Students allocated to groups in order to ensure the maximum number of students get their first 4 choices (usually over 95%)
Individual conversations where the 5th choice is used
Families are notified in writing for a final confirmation in Summer Term