1. 14+ Choices Information Evening

2. Compulsory Subjects English & English Literature (2 GCSEs)
Maths (1 GCSE)
Science (2 or 3 GCSEs)
RE (1 GCSE)
Personal & Social Education
Core PE

3. Qualifications - Levels
Level 2 A* - C
Level 1 D – G

4. Subjects available - GCSE
Art & Design
Business Studies
Child Development
Dance
Drama
Food & Nutrition
Food Technology
Geography
Graphic Products
History
French
German
Music
Music Technology PE
Resistant Materials
Textiles Technology

5. Subjects available – OCR National
Level 2 qualification – equivalent to between
2 and 4 GCSE grades
Information & Communication Technology
Health & Social Care

6. Subjects available - others
BTec in Sport – level 2
BTec in Motor Vehicle – level 2
Engineering – level 1
Building & Construction – level 1
Study Plus
Sports Leader Award
Skills for Working Life

7. Subjects available – Young Apprenticeships
Level 2 qualification – equivalent to GCSE grades
Hairdressing
Health & Social Care
Business Administration
Hospitality
Engineering
Construction
Motor Industry

8. Subjects available - FLP
Flexible Learning Programme
Level 1 courses – equivalent to 2 GCSE
grades
Motor Vehicle
Construction
Public Services
Horse Care

9. Subjects available – Diplomas?
Level 2 qualification – equivalent to 5 GCSE grades
Construction & the Built Environment (SHS)

10. College Courses
Young Apprenticeship
Flexible Learning Programme

11. Last Year’s Options Form

12. Restrictions on Choice
Numbers in class
Teachers available
Resources
Entry requirements
Health & Social Care & Child Development
Music & Music Technology

13. What to consider when making choices?
Does your child enjoy the subject?
Does the course structure suit their way of working?
Do they need it for their chosen career?
Would they be considered suitable for the subject

14. What NOT to consider when making choices?
Teacher
What their best friend is doing!

15. Balance
Review choices as part of the whole curriculum

16. Where to go for advice? Subject teachers Tutor College
Taster sessions (Flexiday & Young Apprenticeship)
Websites

17. Websites

21. Important Dates 20th January Effort Check & Options booklet home
25th January 14+ Choices Fair.
Application Forms issued.
31st January Parents’ Evening
7th February 14+ Choices Application Forms handed in