Y9 PATHWAYS 2017
Tuesday 24th January 2017 Mr N Holmes Principal Mr G Hughes Vice Principal (Curriculum) Mr P Galloway Vice Principal (Key Stage 3) PATHWAYS 2017
80% 71% 5+ A*-C Grades (inc English & Maths) The de Ferrers Academy Value Axis 63% 54% 2013/14 Examination Methodology Changes: Previous year data not directly England - All Schools 45% 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 Category Axis Results
Headline results % of students achieving 5 A*-C (including E/M) % of students achieving E- Bacc Attainment 8 score Progress 8 score National The de Ferrers Academy 63 77 24.5 39 49.8 53.8 0 +0.27 GCSE Results 2016
The future
In 2011 the DFE introduced a new measure of student achievement called the English Baccalaureate (E-Bacc). It recognises the achievements of students that achieve grades A*-C in a broad range of key subjects. These key subjects are: o GCSE Maths o GCSE English (Language) o GCSE Science (Double or Triple) o GCSE French o GCSE History or Geography English Baccalaureate
The evidence from the DFE, media, universities and colleges is that the E-Bacc continues to grow in relevance, so it is important we encourage those students that are able to achieve it to do so. Recent changes to A levels have also focused on the importance of facilitating (E-Bacc) subjects. English Baccalaureate
What is a BTEC qualification? The BTEC/Technical courses that we are offering are vocational and provide an alternative to the more traditional GCSE route. They differ from GCSE in that they are mainly assessed through coursework: each student will produce a portfolio of assignments, upon which the qualification grading will be based (Pass, Merit, Distinction). 25% of the BTEC course is now externally examined, via an external test, so revision will be essential. Vocational courses
There are 3 different Pathway routes through Key Stage 4: RED RED Pathway E-Bacc French compulsory History/Geog compulsory BLUE Pathway Non Non E-Bacc No No French History/Geog compulsory GREEN Pathway Work Related No No French History/Geog Geography compulsory We have issued students with a personalised options form for the Pathway that we believe best suits their abilities. The 3 Pathways
All students are also studying qualifications in: GCSE English Language and GCSE Literature GCSE Mathematics GCSE Triple Science or GCSE Double Science (depends upon set) GCSE RS (full course) Pathways
Students on the Red Pathway will choose: GCSE History or GCSE Geography GCSE French Any 1 other option Students will be taking Triple Science or GCSE Dual Award Science. The extra teaching time allocated for core subjects means that these students will have 1 other option. Red Pathway
Students on the Blue Pathway will choose: GCSE History or GCSE Geography Any 2 other option subjects Students will not be required to take GCSE French. Blue Pathway
Students on the Green Pathway will choose: GCSE History or GCSE Geography Any 1 other option subject from a selected list There will be additional time for a vocational ICT qualification, extra literacy & numeracy support and Work Related Learning activities (eg, possible work placements, short courses on food preparation, ICT) Green Pathway
Students will not take GCSE French Students will study fewer options, allowing them to attain higher grades in the ones they do take. The focus is on Work Related Learning/skills and key qualifications to maximise employment prospects for students Green Pathway
The options this year in Design Technology have changed: GCSE Design & Technology GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition Technical awards in Visual communication Fashion and Textiles Materials Technology Food and Catering Design Technology
All students should also choose a reserve option choice. We will do our very best to accommodate as many first choices as possible, but we may not be able to offer this for everyone, depending upon timetabling and clashes. Please note - some courses may not run if the numbers of interested students are very low. Pathways
Choices
We would advise students to take no more than 1 BTEC or vocational option subject. The following pairs of courses are very similar and students should therefore NOT choose both of them: GCSE Child Development and GCSE Health & Social GCSE Art and BTEC Art & Design GCSE Computer Science and BTEC Information & Creative Technology GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition and Technical Food & Catering Pathways advice
Friday 20 th January Tuesday 24 th January Monday 6th February February/March March/April Pathways booklet and forms distributed to students Pathways Evening for Parents/ Carers Deadline for return of Pathways forms Assessment of Pathways choices Students interviewed by staff to discuss their allocated choices Key dates 2017
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