1. Key Stage 4 and Beyond 2016 Thursday 28 th January

2. The Future University Truro College Apprenticeships Jobs and careers What do students need? 8 good passes and a broad range of choices

3. The New Specification GCSE Grades The current indication is that students sitting their English and Mathematics GCSE in 2017 4 = C. However in 2018 a good pass will be a 5 or better. Students will be expected to achieve a 6 or better to follow an A level qualification.

4. Progress and Attainment 8 Although colleges have not set targets for the entry to their courses they could do in the future to replace the 5 Good GCSE passes.

5. It is not a qualification in itself and at present there are no plans for a certificate to be issued to a student who successfully completes the English Baccalaureate. However it does recognise students’ achievement in the published league tables across a core of selected academic subjects in getting grade 5 passes in 5 GCSE subjects: English Mathematics 2 Sciences History or Geography German or French or Spanish The ‘English Baccalaureate’

6. Overview of Process KS4 & Beyond Information Evening for students and parents on Thursday 28 th January A taster course for vocational courses at Truro College takes place on Thursday 24 th February There is a Parents’ Consultation Evening on Thursday 3 rd March The Choices Form, upon which you will make your choices, will be issued on Monday 1 st February. Please return it to your tutor by Friday 8 th February. A letter confirming your KS4 courses will be sent home to parents following scrutiny of the courses chosen and checking their viability.

7. Choose option subjects because the pupil thinks they’ll be good at them, and they will be interested in them. If they’re not sure what they might want to take at university, ensure they’ve got a good mix of GCSE subjects – they could follow the English Baccalaureate model (taking English, maths, double science, history or geography and a modern language) Don’t choose subjects because they want to be with a best friend or a particular teacher - their friendship may not last and the teacher may be working with a different group! If they’re already thinking about a particular type of course, take a look at the entry requirements for specific courses at university and work back from there. Choice

8. Advice and Guidance Individual Interviews Starting 22 nd February once option blocks are formed Mrs Sherwood and Mrs Donnelly are here to help with advice with careers The library PSHE lessons Truro College – what do you need for the next step?

9. Core Subjects English Mathematics Compulsory GCSE Subjects ICT RE/CIT PSHE Compulsory National Curriculum Subjects PE Science 1 & 2

10. History Geography French German Computing Ebacc Option 1 History Geography French German Computing Science 3 Ebacc Option 2 Blue Booklet Science 3 Name: Tutor Group: AS Critical Thinking This is an Additional course run in the evenings at Truro College. Please tick the box if interested Parent Signature: Date: /02/2016 Please choose 1 option from each block by putting a cross in the box next to the option. Just in case 1 of your options does not run please put an R in an additional option (any block) to act as the reserve. This form is due in by 8 th February and should be submitted to Mrs Vingoe in the general office. Statistics French German Option 4 Religious Studies Physical Ed VCert Physical Ed GCSE Music Btech GCSE Music Media Studies GCSE ICT History Graphic Communications Geography Drama Systems & Control Textiles Product Design Food & Nutrition Computing BTEC Dance Child Development Business Communications Business Studies Art & Design Statistics French German Option 3 Religious Studies Physical Ed VCert Physical Ed GCSE Music Btech GCSE Music Media Studies GCSE ICT History Graphic Communications Geography Drama Systems & Control Textiles Product Design Food & Nutrition Computing BTEC Dance Child Development Business Communications Business Studies Art & Design

11. History Geography French German Computing Option 1 Red Booklet Name: Tutor Group: Parent Signature: Date: /02/2016 Please choose 1 option from option 1, 2 and 3 by putting a cross in the box next to the option. Just in case 1 of your options does not run please put an R in an additional option (any block) to act as the reserve. This form is due in by 8 th February and should be submitted to Mrs Vingoe in the general office. Statistics French German Option 3 Religious Studies Physical Ed VCert Physical Ed GCSE Music Btech GCSE Music Media Studies GCSE ICT History Graphic Communications Geography Drama Systems & Control Textiles Product Design Food & Nutrition Computing BTEC Dance Child Development Business Communications Business Studies Art & Design Statistics French German Option 2 Religious Studies Physical Ed VCert Physical Ed GCSE Music Btech GCSE Music Media Studies GCSE ICT History Graphic Communications Geography Drama Systems & Control Textiles Product Design Food & Nutrition Computing BTEC Dance Child Development Business Communications Business Studies Art & Design Science Support Accredited Subject English Lit Statistics ECDL/ ICT Food & Nutrition Vocational Options You need to choose 3 of these and Rank them 1, 2 & 3 in order of preference. Please place a 1, 2 and 3 in the boxes provided. Hair & Beauty (Level2 ) If picking Hair & Beauty please do not choose one from option 3 Physical Ed VCert

12. Yellow Booklet Name: Tutor Group: Parent Signature: Date: ……../02/2016 Please choose 1 option from option 1 and 2 by putting a cross in the box next to the option. Just in case 1 of your options does not run please put an R in an additional option ( block 1 or 2) to act as the reserve. This form is due in by 8 th February and should be submitted to Mrs Vingoe in the general office. You need to choose 3 of these and Rank them 1, 2 & 3 in order of preference. Please place a 1, 2 and 3 in the boxes provided. In the single option section you must choose one option in each column e.g. science and life skills. Statistics French German Option 3 Religious Studies Physical Ed VCert Physical Ed GCSE Music Btech GCSE Music Media Studies GCSE ICT History Graphic Communication s Geography Drama Systems & Control Textiles Product Design Food & Nutrition Computing BTEC Dance Child Development Business Communications Business Studies Art & Design Statistics French German Option 3 Religious Studies Physical Ed VCert Physical Ed GCSE Music Btech GCSE Music Media Studies GCSE ICT History Graphic Communication s Geography Drama Systems & Control Textiles Product Design Food & Nutrition Computing BTEC Dance Child Development Business Communications Business Studies Art & Design Guided Double Option Physical Ed VCert Food & Nutrition Construction (Level 1) Hair & Beauty (Level 1/2) Motor Vehicles (Level 1) GCSE Options Science Support Accredited Subject ICT/ECDL Life Skills English Lit Statistics F Science Support Accredited Subject ICT/ECDL Life Skills English Lit Statistics F

13. Some Rules Only one from Product Design, Systems & Control and Textiles can be taken Both subjects from the following pairs cannot be chosen: Art and Graphic Communication Computing and ICT Business Studies and Business Communications

14. Activities Extra-curricular activities Duke of Edinburgh Sports Leaders Volunteering Helping out at youth clubs or arranging activities for younger year groups at school CCF Combined Cadet Force Impress employers and university admissions tutors alike.

15. We will do our best to give everyone the programme they want and that suits their interests and aspirations. Courses will only run if student numbers make them viable! Option Forms