Year 9 into 10 Learning Pathways Evening Wednesday 20 th January 2016
At LHS we aim to: Provide a curriculum that engages ALL of our pupils and meets recommendations from the Review of Qualifications for 14-19 Ensure the curriculum we offer includes appropriate vocational qualifications that service the changing needs of our cohorts and are meaningful for our pupils and are included in the new performance measures Ensure all pupils have access to personal support and careers guidance. All year 9 and 11 pupils to have regular dialogue with appropriate staff regarding progress, aspirations and learning pathway Ensure that our pupils perform well in attaining the qualifications most valued by employers and post-16 and higher education providers as well as by parents, pupils and schools
What kind of learners do we want? Do we want 19 th Century learners or 21 st Century learners?
Qualified for Life What is changing and why? New qualifications for GCSE English Language, English Literature, Maths Numeracy and Mathematics to commence in September 2015 A revised and more rigorous WBQ at intermediate and advanced levels from September 2015 Year 9 will be the second cohort through
Welsh Baccalaureate Revised and more rigorous for September 2015 with a focus on employability skills 3 levels: Foundation (L1), National (L2) and Advanced (L3) Grading will now apply at all levels Foundation: Pass* and Pass National: A*, A, B and C Advanced: A*, A, B, C, D and E Individual project = 50% Enterprise, Global Citizenship and Community Challenges = 50%
Targets and Thresholds 5 GCSE A*-G grades or equivalent for all - Level 1 5 GCSE A*-C grades or equivalent for many, including English and Maths Level 2 + Threshold New measure the Capped 9 Points Score 5 A*-A s At 16-19 students then progress to either Level 2 or Level 3 qualifications, (A level or equivalent), depending upon 14-16 progress
4 Learning Pathways Some areas of the curriculum are compulsory The rest is yours to shape
Learning Pathways 14-19 Achievement Pathway Pathway 2 and 3 Pathway 4 At the end of year 9 my targets are: Levels 3 and 4 At the end of year 9 my targets are: Levels 5 and 6 At the end of year 9 my targets are: Levels 6 and 7
THE CORE GCSE English Language and English Literature GCSE Mathematics Numeracy and GCSE Mathematics Physical Education (2 hours)
Core + Science Double Award GCSE GCSE Religious Studies GCSE Welsh Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification
And then it s over to you!
Learning Pathways 14-19 GCSE Art and Design Business Studies Catering Computer Science Drama DT Resistant Materials DT Electronics DT Product Design French Geography German History IT Music PE TexOles BTEC/IVQ Art and Design ConstrucAon and the Built Environment Engineering Hair and Beauty Health and Social Care IVQ Hospitality and Catering Sport/Outdoor EducaAon Performing Arts
KEEPING YOUR OPTIONS OPEN Discipline : Subjects : Creative Humanities Modern Foreign Languages Social Sciences Technology Art, Drama, Music, BTEC Performing Arts, PE, BTEC Sport Geography, History French, German Business Studies, IT, BTEC Health and Social Care, Computer Science Catering, DT Electronics, DT Resistant Materials, Textiles, BTEC Engineering, BTEC Hospitality and Catering and events management, BTEC Construction
Forbidden combinations You cannot do this subject With This subject GCSE PE X BTEC Sport GCSE Catering X BTEC Hospitality and Catering GCSE DT Resistant Materials X BTEC Engineering GCSE Music X BTEC Performing Arts GCSE Drama X BTEC Performing Arts
Good reasons for Options Choices Interest/enjoyment in the subject area Aptitude or ability in the subject area Subject choice at post-16 Of possible use in a future career Good advice has been sought; from parents, subject teachers, form tutors, YTL, Careers Officer, Careers Wales website etc
Bad reasons for Options choices My friend is doing it! Subject is new! I like my teacher! I do not like my teacher! Gender reasons! Choice of parents/guardians/other interested adults!
Option columns There will be 4 of these Changes to curriculum for Science from September 2016
Pathway 1 This pathway suits learners who prefer vocational qualifications and coursework It is designed to reduce the number of exams that learners sit Support for Maths and English Includes a Skills for Life programme and a wide range of BTEC and vocational qualifications Target levels 3 and 4
Pathway 2 Core subjects and double award Science RE to Full Course GCSE and Welsh Short Course 3 options choices to make Range of BTEC and GCSE courses Target levels 5 and 6
Pathway 3 Core Science and Double Award GCSE Science RE and Welsh to Full Course GCSE level 3 option choices Range of BTEC and GCSE courses Target levels 5 and 6
Pathway 4 Core Science and Additional Science RE and Welsh to Full Course GCSE level 3 option choices BTEC Engineering and a range of GCSE courses Triple Science is available in this pathway which is needed to pursue Sciences to A-Level Target levels 6 and 7
YEAR 10 3 CHALLENGES YEAR 11 INDIVIDUAL PROJECT 3 CHALLENGES + INDIVIDUAL PROJECT SKILLS CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE
COMMUNITY CHALLENGE
GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP CHALLENGE
ENTERPRISE & EMPLOYABILITY CHALLENGE
INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
3 CHALLENGES + INDIVIDUAL PROJECT SKILLS CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE GRADED A*- C, PASS*, PASS
SKILLS CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE + 5 GCSEs WELSH BACCALAUREATE NATIONAL (A*- C) FOUNDATION(PASS */PASS)
BTEC at LLANISHEN HIGH SCHOOL 2016-18
What are BTEC qualifications?? BTEC s are work-related qualifications suitable for All students. BTEC s are built to accommodate the needs of employers and allow progression to university. They provide a practical, real-world approach to learning. They can be taken alongside, or in place of, GCSE s and A levels.
BTEC s have been around for nearly 30 years and their reputation is second to none. They're recognised by schools, colleges, universities, employers and professional bodies across the UK. They offer natural progression along a vocational path, from and to academic qualifications and university.
BTEC PROVISION 2016-18 Each BTEC is made up of units. The number of units is dependent on the level and size of BTEC being studied e.g. BTEC Award = 4 units studied BTEC Certificate = 6-8 units studied BTEC Extended Certificate = 8-10 units studied.
Therefore students will be offered EITHER; The AWARD = 120 HOURS of teaching = equivalent to 1 GCSE (1 option column) Or The CERTIFICATE = 240 HOURS of teaching = equivalent to 2 GCSE s (2 option columns) Or The EXTENDED CERTIFICATE = 360 HOURS of teaching = equivalent to 3 GCSE s (2 option columns)
Final Points Most of the BTEC subjects are still 100% coursework. For a minority of BTEC qualifications there WILL BE A SHORT EXAM worth 25% of the final grade. There is a limit on the amount of BTEC qualifications that students will be allowed to take in 2017 and this is 2 BTEC s worth 2 GCSE s each or 4 BTEC s worth 1 GCSE each. For more information see Mr Charles (QN & BTEC Sport) or Mrs Leon (Lead Internal verifier BTEC Health and Social Care).
Recap of Vocational courses offered at LHS: BTEC Construction and the Built Environment BTEC Engineering BTEC Health and Social Care BTEC Sport and Outdoor Education IVQ Hospitality BTEC Performing Arts BTEC Vocational studies BTEC Jamie Oliver Home cooking BTEC Personal Finance
How to take these BTEC Sport and Health and Social Care all take up 2 of the option choices This means both BTEC Sport and Health and Social Care will give you 2 grades equivalent to 2 GCSE s minimum ALL BTEC QUALIFICATIONS ARE GRADED IN LINE WITH GCSE SUBJECTS and are therefore seen as having equal equivalence to GCSE s.
Next steps. Completion of Careers Wales online Free Choice survey From this, option columns have been devised that allow broad & balanced choices and as many student preferences as possible All students will be interviewed by SLT on their targets and future choices (Feb) Learning Pathways booklet/careers Wales online/options forms/assembly talks all available Full written report - 29 th February 2016 Year 9 Parents Evening Tuesday 8 th March 2016 Students make final choices Thursday 10 th March Viable choices are timetabled
All the information that has been presented tonight will be available on the Year 9 section of the school website: This PowerPoint Learning Pathways Booklet Option Choice Sheets
Thank you for attending this evening Senior staff and the Year 9 team are all available after this presentation for further discussion