1. Options 2011 Making the right choice! March 2011

2. KS4 Timetable COMPULSORY English Maths Science (Core in Y10, Additional in Y11) Physical Education (PE) Philosophy and Ethics Personal, Social, Health & Economic education (PSHE) OPTIONAL A range of subjects (academic and vocational) within Design & Technology Expressive Arts Humanities MFL Others (IT, Sport, triple science)

3. How can I decide? Which way now? What sort of person are you? What do you want to do? What’s the best way for you to learn? – Academic subjects (GCSE) Exams & controlled assessments – Vocational (work related) Courses (BTEC, OCR National, NCFE) Give an equivalency to GCSE Continuous assessment of coursework Where can you get help and advice? – Connexions – People at school – Family and friends

4. Typical Y10 timetable MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday English Maths English Science PE PhilosophyPSHE OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3

5. Optional subjects Design Technology – GCSE Electronics – GCSE Food – GCSE Graphics – GCSE Resistant Materials – GCSE Textiles Expressive Arts – BTEC Acting – NCFE Animation – GCSE Art & Design – BTEC Music Humanities – GCSE Geography – GCSE History – GCSE Sociology – BTEC Travel & Tourism MFL – GCSE French – GCSE German

6. Optional subjects Others – OCR National in ICT – BTEC Sport – GCSE Triple Science Work Related Learning Study Plus (English and/or Maths)

7. Important points What you need – Level 2 = 5+ A*-C grades including En & Ma – Level 1 = 5+ GCSE Passes including En & Ma Competitive Universities English Baccalaureate – English / Maths / 2 Science / MFL / History OR Geography Vocational Qualifications – 2 maximum! – BTECs (Sport, Music, Acting, T&T) – OCR National in ICT – NCFE Animation

8. Completing your form 1 2 3 4 5

9. Important Dates Options Evening – Wednesday April 6 th starting 5:00pm Deadline for return of Options Forms – Thursday April 14 th, just before Easter holiday