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1 Year 9 Preference Evening /13 Priorities 2012 Teaching & Learning - Every Lesson a Challenge Data Fusion for Maximising Student Performance Pastoral Support for Learning Raising Aspirations Systems & Routines

2 KS4 Preference Evening Welcome: Mr D Hill Information & Guidance: Miss R Brown Helpdesks available at the end of the evening: Preferences Miss Brown Preferences/Head of House Mr Bell Learning Support Mrs Bowen T&W: Travel 2 Learn Faye Chapman 2012 PREFERENCES

3 INTRODUCTION 2012 PREFERENCES

4 Expressing Preferences It is time for your son/daughter to think about their future Year 10 & 11 exam courses. They will start in September and will last for two years PREFERENCES The decisions that your son/daughter and you as their parents/guardians make about PREFERENCES are very important. Encourage your son/daughter to collect information, seek advice and be realistic!

5 Expressing Preferences All Year 9 students will be exploring a careers guidance package in Life Skills over the next few weeks 2010 PREFERENCES Students should select subjects that will relate to their ideas for future education, training and employment and if students are unsure, then a broad range of subjects should be chosen

6 INFORMATION & GUIDANCE

7 KS4 Preferences Folder Preference Folder contents: Preference Booklet which contains information on: Preference Calendar English Baccalaureate Core Subjects, Preference Subjects GCSEs, BTECs, Travel 2 Learn and Twilight Course Information Preference Form

8 How do students choose? Students must look at all subjects before making a decision Students must not fall into the trap of thinking that some subjects are only for boys and some only for girls - this is not true! Students can ask for help and advice from teachers, tutors, Connexions/careers advisor and other members of staff Students need to be realistic about their abilities and match the correct courses for them!

9 GOOD reasons for choosing a course Students are good at the subject Students think that they will enjoy the course The subjects fit into career ideas and plan The subjects go well with their other choices The subjects will give them plenty of options for the future broad and balanced Students think that they may want to keep on studying it after Year 11

10 BAD reasons for choosing a course Students know their friends are choosing it People say it is easy there are no easy subjects! Students think it is a good course for a boy or girl Students like the teacher they have now for that subject Students did not have time to research their options properly Students need to make decisions for themselves, they should NOT make decisions that suit their friends

11 SUBJECTS

12 Which subjects do students have to study? GCSE English Language (1 GCSE) GCSE English Literature (1 GCSE) GCSE Mathematics (1 GCSE) GCSE Science Core Science & Additional (2 GCSEs) or BTEC Science (for some students that struggle with Science - 2 GCSEs) GCSE Religious Studies (1 GCSE) Physical Education Non examination Life Skills - Non examination - 1 lesson every fortnight Study Skills/Careers Non examination - 1 lesson every fortnight

13 What other subjects can students choose? GCSE Applied Business Studies GCSE Art and Design BTEC Art GCSE Photography GCSE Child Development GCSE Dance GCSE D&T Resistant Materials GCSE D&T Food Technology GCSE D&T Graphics GCSE D&T Textiles GCSE Drama GCSE Geography GCSE History GCSE ICT ICT CiDA/DiDA GCSE MFL French GCSE MFL Spanish GCSE Music GCSE PE BTEC Sport GCSE Sociology GCSE Triple Science Travel 2 Learn BTEC Work Skills (by invitation only) Twilights: BTEC Performing Arts 24 subject choices! STUDENTS NEED TO CHOOSE 4 OF THESE SUBJECTS OR 2 SUBJECTS IF STUDENTS CHOOSE TRAVEL TO LEARN

14 ENGLISH BACCALAUREATE

15 What is the English Baccalaureate? The Government believes that schools should offer students a broad range of academic subjects and the English Baccalaureate supports this aspiration It is NOT a new qualification but it recognises students achievements across a core selection of academic subjects and will be issued in the form of a certificate for A*-C C passes in the following subjects: English Language, Maths, Science, Modern Foreign Language and Geography or History

16 VOCATIONAL SUBJECTS ~ BTECs ~

17 What are Vocational subjects? This group of subjects are all closely applied to the world of work and involve a large amount of practical and Coursework 75% and Controlled Assessment 25% BTEC Art, Performing Arts, Sport and Science ICT CiDA Travel 2 Learn (a range of BTEC and vocational courses at another college or provider - 1 day a week, transport provided) BTEC Workskills (only offered to students who currently have Level 3 in English. This exciting course is aimed to develop Literacy through the skills needed for the world of work) These courses are worth 2 GCSEs A*-C

18 Choosing a Vocational Subject In order to maintain a broad and balanced Curriculum, if you are considering BTEC courses we recommend that you should not choose more than two BTEC subjects

19 Travel 2 Learn Choose the right course for your ability!

20 Travel 2 Learn are all Vocational Courses KS3 Levels 5-8 Level 2 Courses KS3 Levels 3-4 Level 1 Courses KS3 Levels 1-3 Entry Level Courses

21 If you are attaining on average Level 5s and above in your subjects Level 2 Land Based Studies Animal Care: Walford Campus Horticulture: Madeley Academy Creative Crafts using Digital Imaging: New College Music and Games Technology: TCAT Principal Learning in Information Technology and Project: TCAT Construction: Madeley Academy Engineering: TCAT Health and Social Care: TCAT Public Services: TCAT Principal Learning in Public Services: TCAT Principal Learning in Sport and Active Leisure and Project: TCAT Principal Learning in Travel and Tourism and Project: TCAT Hospitality: TCAT Hairdressing: Shropshire Council County Training Principal Learning in Hair and Beauty and Project: TCAT

22 If you are attaining on average Level 4s in your subjects Level 1 Land Based Studies Animal Care: Walford Campus Vehicle Maintenance: TCAT Caring for Children: TCAT Principal Learning in Travel and Tourism and Project: TCAT Hospitality: Shropshire Council County Training Hairdressing: Shropshire Council County Training Hair and Beauty: Lord Silkin School Beauty and Hairdressing: TCAT Principal Learning in Retail Business and Project: TCAT

23 If you are attaining on average Level 3s in your subjects Entry Level Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair: Nova Training Outdoor Education: TCAT Practical Cookery Course: TCAT The Travel 2 Learn booklet is on the School Website in the Year 9 Information

24 Preference Form Please take out this form from the Preference folder and look at it carefully

25 Preference Block P Pref 1 st & GCSE Art & Design BTEC (Certificate) PE Sport GCSE Spanish GCSE Geography GCSE DT Resistant Materials 2 nd 1 Preference Block Q BTEC (Certificate) Art GCSE Drama GCSE French GCSE Applied Business Studies Single Award GCSE Applied ICT Pref 1 st & 2 nd 1 2 Preference Block R Pref 1 st & GCSE Art & Design BTEC (Certificate) PE Sport GCSE Geography GCSE French GCSE Drama 2 nd Preference Block S GCSE Art and Design GCSE Photography GCSE Spanish GCSE History GCSE Music GCSE DT Food GCSE History GCSE Triple GCSE PE Technology Science 1 GCSE DT Graphics GCSE Triple Science GCSE Applied GCSE DT Graphics 2 Business Studies 2 Single Award GCSE DT Textiles GCSE Music ICT CIDA/DIDA GCSE DT Textiles Pref 1 st & 2 nd 2 1 GCSE Sociology GCSE Dance BTEC Work Skills (by invitation) ** GCSE Photography Travel to Learn** - see prospectus on the school website Travel to Learn** - see prospectus on the school website GCSE DT Food Technology GCSE Child Development BTEC Work Skills (by invitation)**

26 Preference Block P Pref 1 st & GCSE Art & Design BTEC (Certificate) PE Sport 2 nd Preference Block Q BTEC (Certificate) Art GCSE Drama Pref 1 st & 2 nd Preference Block R Pref 1 st & GCSE Art & Design BTEC (Certificate) PE Sport 2 nd 1 Preference Block S GCSE Art and Design GCSE Photography GCSE Spanish GCSE French GCSE Geography GCSE Spanish Pref 1 st & 2 nd 1 GCSE Geography GCSE DT Resistant Materials GCSE DT Food Technology GCSE Applied Business Studies Single Award GCSE Applied ICT GCSE History 2 GCSE French GCSE Drama GCSE Triple Science GCSE History GCSE Music GCSE PE GCSE DT Graphics GCSE Triple Science GCSE Applied Business Studies Single Award GCSE DT Graphics GCSE DT Textiles GCSE Music ICT CIDA/DIDA GCSE DT Textiles 2 2 GCSE Sociology 2 GCSE Dance BTEC Work Skills (by invitation) ** GCSE DT Food Technology GCSE Photography Travel to Learn** - see prospectus on the school website Travel to Learn** - see prospectus on 1 the school website 1 GCSE Child Development BTEC Work Skills (by invitation)**

27 Preference Block P Pref 1 st & GCSE Art & Design 2 nd Preference Block Q BTEC (Certificate) Art Pref 1 st & 2 nd Preference Block R Pref 1 st & GCSE Art & Design 2 nd Preference Block S Pref 1 st & 2 nd GCSE Art and Design 1 BTEC (Certificate) PE Sport 1 GCSE Drama BTEC (Certificate) PE Sport 2 GCSE Spanish GCSE French GCSE Geography GCSE Geography GCSE DT Resistant Materials GCSE DT Food Technology GCSE Applied Business Studies Single Award GCSE Applied ICT GCSE History 2 1 GCSE French GCSE Drama GCSE Triple Science 1 GCSE Photography GCSE Spanish GCSE History GCSE Music GCSE PE GCSE DT Graphics GCSE Triple Science GCSE Applied GCSE DT Graphics Business Studies Single Award GCSE DT Textiles GCSE Music ICT CIDA/DIDA GCSE DT Textiles 2 GCSE Sociology GCSE Dance BTEC Work Skills (by invitation) ** GCSE DT Food Technology GCSE Photography Travel to Learn** - see prospectus on the school website 2 Travel to Learn** - see prospectus on the school website GCSE Child Development BTEC Work Skills (by invitation)**

28 Making 1 st st & 2 nd Choices & 2 nd Choices The 1 st choice is clearly student s s first option and their preferred subject but the second choice is equally valuable Ensure that an equal amount of time is spent making and discussing both the 1st and 2nd choices If there is a problem making preferences, please bring it to our attention rather than worry about it in silence

29 PROCESS

30 Processing the forms At this stage we can not guarantee that all of these courses will run, this will not be known until all students have made their preferences We aim to accommodate as many students first or second preferences as possible

31 SUPPORT

32 What else could help students make their preferences? Recent Year 9 Reports should be viewed with the Preferences in mind Subject Talks in CLL from 30 th January Life Skills work choose subjects related to a future career

33 What is the role of the Tutor and Head of House during the Preference process? To offer support and guidance to students if they are finding it difficult to make preference choices To help with any concerns that may arise during the Preference process

34 Learning Support Some students in KS4 will require Access Arrangements to enable them to demonstrate their potential in GCSE examinations This would typically include students with literacy difficulties or students who needed any form of learning support and this may entitle them to extra time, a reader, a scribe or access to computers to complete papers Students will be identified by the school and parents informed of any arrangements made. However if you feel that your child is eligible for extra support please contact their Head of House or the SENCO Mrs Bowen at school and a Learning Support Help Desk will be available at the end of this evening and at Year 9 Subjects Parents evening on 1 st March

35 Year 9 Parents Evening Support Thursday 1 st March st March Opportunity to speak to the teachers of the subjects that may be chosen All Travel 2 Learn providers will be available in the DT block Preferences Help Desk in the DT block Learning Support Help Desk in the DT Block BTEC Workskills Help Desk in the DT Block

36 QUESTIONS

37 Common student questions When will I find out if I have been selected for the BTEC Science course or the BTEC Workskills course? Why do courses not run? What do I do if I do not get my first choice and it is subject I really need to study for my future? What if I start a course in September and I really don t enjoy it? When will I find out what my final Preference subjects are?

38 DEADLINE

39 Meeting the deadline March 5th Preferences Forms MUST be in to tutors Tutors check that students have made a 1 st and 2 nd choice in each column I process the forms and create the groups I meet with ANY student who does not get their first choice due to courses not running The March 5 th deadline MUST be met as it results in a knock on effect for everything else

40 CHECKLIST

41 What do students need to do next? Discuss their preferences with Parents/Guardians Attend the subject talks by teachers starting next week during CLL Attend the Subject Parents Evening on March 1st where students can firm up their ideas and speak to all subject teachers At the Subject Parents Evening there will also be Help Desks with all the Travel 2 Learn Providers, BTEC Workskills, Learning Support and General Preferences Help Desks Students need to think about what is the best combination for them Students need to remember to carefully choose a 1 st and 2nd preference choice Students need to ensure their Preference Forms are handed into tutors by 5th March

42 Parent Survey & Questions Preferences Help Desk Miss Brown Head of House Help Desk Mr Bell Learning Support Help Desk Mrs Bowen Travel 2 Learn Help desk Faye Chapman

43 Thank you Thank you for attending the Preference Evening tonight and supporting your son or daughter through the process of making these very important choices If you have any other queries after you have left this evening please me and I will do my very best to help rachael.brown@taw.org.uk