Year 9 into 10 Learning Pathways Evening Wednesday 18 th January 2017
At LHS we aim to: Provide a curriculum that engages ALL of our pupils and meets all the 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 commenced in September 2015 A revised and more rigorous WBQ at intermediate and advanced levels Withdrawal of the short course Welsh GCSE
Welsh Baccalaureate Revised and more rigorous from 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
Targets New measure the Capped 9 Points Score: English Language Mathematics Mathematics numeracy 2 x GCSE Science qualifications Any other 4 A broad and balanced curriculum and a focus on all grades
4 Learning Pathways Some areas of the curriculum are compulsory The rest is yours to shape
Learning Pathways 14-19 Pathway 1 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: Level 7+
THE CORE GCSE English Language and English Literature GCSE Mathematics Numeracy and GCSE Mathematics Science Double Award GCSE Physical Education (2 hours)
Core + GCSE Religious Studies GCSE Welsh Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification
And then it s over to you!
GCSE Learning Pathways 14-19 BTEC/IVQ Art and Design Business Studies Computer Science Drama DT Product Design Engineering Engineering Design (Electronics) Food & NutriKon French Geography German Spanish History IT Music PE Photography TexKles Art and Design ConstrucEon and the Built Environment Engineering Hair and Beauty Health and Social Care Hospitality and Catering Sport/Outdoor EducaEon Music
KEEPING YOUR OPTIONS OPEN Discipline : Subjects : Creative Art, BTEC Art, Drama, Music, BTEC Music, PE, BTEC Sport/Outdoor Activities, Photography Humanities Modern Foreign Languages Social Sciences Geography, History French, German, Spanish Business Studies, IT, BTEC Health and Social Care, Computer Science Technology Food & Nutrition, Engineering Design (Electronics), Product Design Engineering, Textiles, BTEC Engineering, BTEC Hospitality and Catering, BTEC Construction
Forbidden combinations You cannot do this subject With This subject GCSE PE X BTEC Sport GCSE Food & Nutrition X BTEC Hospitality and Catering GCSE DT Product Design Engineering X BTEC Engineering
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, Head of Year, Careers Officer, Cardiff 14-19 Network website, 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!
Pathway 1 Core subjects 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 RE and Welsh to Full Course GCSE level 3 options choices to make Range of BTEC and GCSE courses Target levels 5 and 6
Pathway 3 Core subjects RE and Welsh to Full Course GCSE level 3 option choices Range of BTEC and GCSE courses Target levels 5 and 6
Pathway 4 You will be selected into Pathway 4 Top 70 Scientists/mathematicians selected STEM pathway RE and Welsh to Full Course GCSE level 3 option choices BTEC Engineering and a range of GCSE courses Target levels 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 2017-19
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.
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 BTEC Music BTEC Art & Design BTEC Vocational studies BTEC Jamie Oliver Home cooking BTEC Personal Finance
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.
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 For some BTEC qualifications there WILL BE A SHORT EXAM worth 25%of the final grade. For more information see Mr Charles (QN & BTEC Sport) or Mrs Leon (Lead Internal verifier BTEC Health and Social Care).
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 INLINE WITH GCSE SUBJECTS. HOWEVER BTEC QUALIFICATIONS ARE GRADED FROM A*-C not A*-G
Next steps. Students have completed the careers lessons within PSE and completed Free Choice surveys online 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 (end January/early Feb) Learning Pathways booklet/ links to the Careers Wales website / Options forms / Assembly talks / this presentation are all available on the school website under Information: Year 9 Learning Pathways Full written report - 2 nd March Year 9 Parents Evening 7 th March Students make final choices Deadline 8 th March Viable choices will then be timetabled
Thank you for attending this evening Senior staff and the Year 9 team are all available after this presentation for further discussion