1. Options
2018

2. Designing a curriculum Needs of the individual
National
Government
Local Environment
Needs of the individual
Balance
Enjoyment

4. The English Baccalaureate
The EBacc is a performance measure introduced into school league tables in It is now one of the key measures by which a school is measured. It is not a qualification in itself. The measure shows where students have achieved a Grade 5 or better across a core of academic subjects –
English, Mathematics, two Sciences, History or Geography and a Modern Foreign Language.

5. Progress 8
Progress 8 is a performance measure introduced into school league tables in The measure shows how much progress students have made in a range of subjects including the EBacc subjects and up to 3 others.
This is also not a qualification in itself; but in the future it may become a simple way for employers and education providers to judge candidates.

7. The Future
"I always avoid prophesying beforehand because it is much better to prophesy after the event has already taken place. "
--Winston Churchill

8. ? Old Government measure to assess school performance
5 x GCSEs at C or above including English and Maths
New
Progress 8 Score
EBacc
English and Maths at Grade 5 and above.
Employers and Further Education requirements
5 x GCSEs at C or above including English and Maths
New ?

9. Sixth Form Requirements
Need to achieve an absolute minimum of five grade including English + Maths.
Prospectus details individual subject requirements. Grade 6 in all chosen subjects.
e.g. Maths or French: Grade 6 or above.
Ask your teachers for their advice.

10. A level and beyond
The choice of A Level subjects should be based around interest & enjoyment of the subject, ability to do well in the subject and what is needed for a specific degree. However, ‘selecting’ universities such as those in the Russell Group and 1994 Group are highly competitive, demand high grades and have preferred subjects. The Russell Group has produced a document, Informed Choices, giving advice about choosing A Level subjects for entry to one of its institutions.
A synopsis of ‘facilitating’ subjects is below:-
English
Maths
Physics
Biology
Chemistry
Geography
History
Languages

11. What is studied at KS4? THE COMPULSORY CURRICULUM OPTION CHOICES
This is a fixed set of subjects which the majority of students study.
OPTION CHOICES
Up to four further choices selected from a large range of subjects.

12. Compulsory Subjects English Physical Education Mathematics BPE
Double Science
Physical Education
BPE
ICT Functional Skills

13. Option Subjects Geography ICT History Fine Art French Textiles Design
German
Spanish
Separate Science
Computer Science
ICT
Fine Art
Textiles Design
Design & Technology
Food Preparation
Health and Social Care
Religious Studies
Drama
Music
Dance

14. Choose one subject from Box A Choose three subjects from Box B
Choices A
Geography
History
Choose one subject from Box A B
French
German
Spanish
Separate Science
Computer Science
ICT
Fine Art
Textiles Design
Design & Technology*
Food Preparation*
Health and Social Care
Religious Studies
Drama
Music
Dance
Choose three subjects from Box B
Subject
Priority 1 2 3
Fine Art and Textiles Design cannot be combined and under normal circumstances students will only be allowed to take one technology subject (marked *).
We will try our best to give you your first choices, but sometimes we have to disappoint some students. However we
will always talk to you first. C
Reserve Choices
Please identify two additional subjects as reserve choices. We will try our best to give you your first choices but on occasion we might have to use your reserves.

15. Choose one subject from Box A Choose three subjects from Box B
Choices A
Geography
History
Choose one subject from Box A
 History B
French
German
Spanish
Separate Science
Computer Science
ICT
Fine Art
Textiles Design
Design & Technology*
Food Preparation*
Health and Social Care
Religious Studies
Drama
Music
Dance
Choose three subjects from Box B
Subject
Priority
 German 1
Food Preparation 2
Fine Art   3
Fine Art and Textiles Design cannot be combined and under normal circumstances students will only be allowed to take one technology subject (marked *).
We will try our best to give you your first choices, but sometimes we have to disappoint some students. However we
will always talk to you first. C
Reserve Choices
Please identify two additional subjects as reserve choices. We will try our best to give you your first choices but on occasion we might have to use your reserves.
 Spanish
 Drama

16. Making Choices An important step.
The first time students have the choice.
Think carefully.
Difficult to make a serious error about the future.
But it does determine what a student does for the next two years.
Keeping doors open!

17. Making Choices Breadth and Balance Range of skills
Enjoyment and Interest
Post 16 Choices
Adaptability
English Baccalaureate and Progress 8

18. How do I help my child decide?
The students need to consider these questions:
What am I good at?
What do I enjoy?
What do I need?
Parents
Form teacher
Subject teachers
They need to talk to:
Carry out research:
Careers library and Internet

19. What happens now?
Options Assembly and Options Evening – today.
Guidance work in tutorial time and Subject Assemblies.
Options Study Guide and Options Application form go home by Wednesday 10th January.
Parent / Teacher subject evening – Thursday 18th January.
Completed option form to Reception by Friday 26th January.

20. Ulverston Victoria High School
Options 2018