1.  ‘There is a rich and impressive range of courses on offer for older students which match their interests and needs. There is a very strong curriculum focus on employability skills and this is raising achievement across all groups of students. Link courses with local colleges and BTEC courses in school are an integral part of the framework of choice. As a result, almost all Year 11 students remained in education after they left school.’

3. English Language GCSE English Literature GCSE Mathematics GCSE Science (2 GCSE’s, Core & Additional) Personal, Social and Health Education (including RE and Citizenship) Physical Education IT (OCR National Units)

4. Options – choose four subjects/courses GCSE Subjects Grades A* to G (One choice) GCSE Art GCSE Catering and Hospitality GCSE French GCSE Geography GCSE German GCSE Graphics GCSE History GCSE Music GCSE PE GCSE Photography GCSE Resistant Materials GCSE Triple Science Vocational - (One choice but worth 2 GCSE’s) BTEC Sport BTEC Dance BTEC Business studies BTEC Applied Science OCR Nationals - ICT BTECs and OCR Nationals are awarded on completed assignments rather than examinations. Vocational - Yeovil College, Windmill, Lufton & Paragon Training (counts for 2 choices on your form) Grades D to G Level 1 Land and environment Land and environment – animal care Motor Vehicle Studies Salon Services Construction

5.  Which subjects do I enjoy studying?  Which subjects am I good at?  Have I chosen from different curriculum areas?  Have I spoken to my subject teachers?  What are the career implications?  Does it matter what my friends have chosen?

6.  Last year we were able to meet 401 out of 412 choices  We cannot make arrangements for every possible combination of courses  We cannot run courses for very small numbers  Courses at Yeovil College, Lufton, Paragon & Windmill Training are shared with 5 other schools – places are very limited, you will need to apply and be successful at interview

7.  Think carefully ….seek advice!!  Talk to subject teachers… …in school, talk with parents.  Additional support…Connect South West / Careers, Yeovil College, Curriculum Support

8. FLC (turn left) Curriculum Support Dining Area (turn left) Maths & English Departments ML1 (left cross foyer, up stairs) Languages 3 timed presentations: 6.50; 7.20; 7.40. IT3 (left down the corridor right at the end) IT Art Studio (turn right, under covered way out) Art/Photography PEC Graphics, Catering/Hospitality, Music, Resistant Materials, Geography, Business studies, History, Dance, P.E., Sport, Triple Science. Foyer Connexions Careers officer Sean Parry, Yeovil College, Paragon, Windmill, Lufton