1. Achievement Pathways Options for success Welcome to our Achievement Pathways Evening 2012 Today’s presentation What are achievement pathways? Which subjects must be studied by all and which are optional? How do we maximise achievement for each of our students? How much choice do we offer our students? What support is there in this decision-making process? What is the deadline for returns?

2. Achievement Pathways Options for success What are achievement pathways? Achievement Pathways are the combinations of optional subjects studied in Key Stage 4 (years 9-11) that are designed to: maximise the achievement of each of our students give students the greatest chance possible of progressing to further courses of study, taking up apprenticeships or other career pathways post 16.

3. Achievement Pathways Options for success SUBJECTS MATHS Maths GCSE FSMQ CPF Adult Numeracy SCIENCE 3 Sciences GCSE Double Science GCSE BTEC Science CORE ENGLISH English Lang and Lit GCSE English GCSE Functional Skills Adult Literacy RE GCSE Citizenship ½ GCSE PE PE

4. Achievement Pathways Options for success SUBJECTS Communications French Spanish German Media Studies Humanities Business Studies History Geography Achievement Support CoPE Sport Physical Education Sports Studies OPTIONAL Technology ICT Construction Textiles Food Hospitality and Catering Engineering Product Design Graphic Products Science Health and Social Care Electronics Arts Art Art and Design Acting Drama Music Dance

5. Achievement Pathways Options for success How do we maximise achievement for each of our students? Knowing our students Data and personal knowledge Allocation of appropriate pathways CORE SUBJECTS Appropriate level, qualification and support OPTIONAL SUBJECTS Students are recommended by teachers that know their capabilities 2011 Results 92% of students achieved 5 A*-C passes 43% including Eng and Maths

6. Achievement Pathways Options for success How much choice do we offer students? CORE CURRICULUM THE THREE PATHWAYS OPTION CHOICES AVAILABLE English, Maths, Science, RE and PE Students study GCSE courses only without requiring any additional English or Maths teaching, but are required to study at least one Modern Foreign Language and either History or Geography. (ACADEMIC PATHWAY) 12 Students study vocational courses only and require additional Functional English and Maths teaching at Level 1 minimum (equivalent to grades D-G at GCSE), known as Foundation Learning. (VOCATIONAL PATHWAY) OPTIONS AVAILABLE 123 Students study a combination of GCSE and Vocational courses but require additional English and Maths teaching at level 2 (equivalent to grade C+ at GCSE) and vocational ICT, known as Extended Core. (BLENDED PATHWAY) OPTIONS AVAILABLE 123

7. Achievement Pathways Options for success What support is available in this process? Visit the Colleges and discuss subjects in more detail Speak to Subject leaders and College Leaders Visit the Post 16 desk Visit the desk

8. Achievement Pathways Options for success Post 16 Progression and Higher Education Keeping your options open for sixth form study and university? Things to think about: 1.Am I studying the right subjects for any career pathways I am interested in? 2.How will my subject choice be viewed by universities? Some universities look for a broad and varied academic curriculum Consider the make-up of your subjects Too narrow a range of subjects and/or a focus on more vocational courses can limit your options later on in life http://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/media/informed- choices/InformedChoices-latest.pdf Further information is available in the refectory

9. Achievement Pathways Options for success 1:1s Did-book Achievement Pathways My Options Achievement Pathways My Options In Year 8.... How am I going to get there? Personal targets. How am I going to get there? Personal targets. Where do I want to get to? Where am I now?

10. Achievement Pathways Options for success Supporting students to manage and make successful transitions Impartial information and support Engaging career education programmes Supporting progression pathways

11. Achievement Pathways Options for success What is the deadline for returns? Friday 20th January Also tonight... Quick questionnaire Getting the most out of the school website and parent portal