1. Options Guided Choice Thursday 12 th January 2012

2. Overview MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday CoreOptionsCoreOptionsCore

3. Core Subjects All students will study: English English Mathematics Mathematics Science Science ICT (in Year 9) ICT (in Year 9) Religious Education Religious Education Physical Education Physical Education PSHCE PSHCE

4. Types of Qualification GCSEBTECvs

5. The English Baccalaureate

6. Student X Year 9Year 10Year 11 Option AFrench Year 1French Year 2Drama Option BProduct DesignPEHistory Core: Mathematics GCSE 2 English GCSEs (Language and Literature) 3 Science GCSEs (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) Total of 11 GCSEs English Baccalaureate would need to pass English, Mathematics, Science, French and History with grades C and above. Options

7. Student Y Year 9Year 10Year 11 Option AEngineeringCateringMathematics Option BBusinessGeographyFood Technology Core: Mathematics GCSE English GCSE 2 Science GCSEs (Core and Additional) Total of 9 GCSEs Options

8. Student Z Year 9Year 10Year 11 Option A Performing Arts BTEC PE BTECGeography Option BSpanish Year 1Spanish Year 2Music Core: Mathematics GCSE English GCSE 2 Science GCSEs (Core and Additional) Total of 7 GCSEs and 2 BTECs Options

9. How do I choose? Broad / balanced curriculum Broad / balanced curriculum Consider English Baccalaureate Consider English Baccalaureate GCSE or BTEC GCSE or BTEC Consider abilities, interests, ambitions Consider abilities, interests, ambitions Careers guidance Careers guidance Be flexible. Be flexible.

10. What if I am interested in vocational pathways ? Some students already identified and parents will be aware if this is the case. Some students already identified and parents will be aware if this is the case. If you are interested in this pathway but have not been spoken to already, see Mrs Edgar. If you are interested in this pathway but have not been spoken to already, see Mrs Edgar. This will include a work placement but only from year 10. This will include a work placement but only from year 10.

11. What Guidance and Support is Available? Form Tutor Form Tutor Parents, carers and existing students Parents, carers and existing students Curriculum Leader / subject teacher Curriculum Leader / subject teacher Attend Monday lunchtime with Mrs Edgar in Enterprise Office if you have questions/concerns Attend Monday lunchtime with Mrs Edgar in Enterprise Office if you have questions/concerns Request careers interview from Mrs Edgar Request careers interview from Mrs Edgar

12. Process Preparation in form time. Preparation in form time. Options booklets have been issued. Options booklets have been issued. Attend Review Day on 25 January with parents and submit the completed choice form to tutor. Attend Review Day on 25 January with parents and submit the completed choice form to tutor. Form tutor will input choices. Form tutor will input choices.

13. What then? Options Choices will be confirmed in March Options Choices will be confirmed in March Choices will be reviewed each year Choices will be reviewed each year