Options 2017 Year 9 Pathways Information for Parents / Carers & Students
Years 10 & 11 Two year programme of study Linear courses Exams at the end of two years study Controlled Assessments (in exam conditions) BTEC (minimum 50 % external assessment) No early entry in GCSE exams
Core Subjects at Titus Salt English Language English Literature Mathematics Science (Combined OR Triple Science) Ethics & Values PE (Option for BTEC Performing Arts: Dance) PSHE (Personal, Social, Health Education)
Option Subjects at Titus Salt GCSE Art Drama Music Media Studies Triple Science Computer Science Geography History Religious Studies French German Spanish Vocational Subjects IT User BTEC Business Studies BTEC Health & Social Care BTEC Sports Science BTEC Performing Arts: Dance (taken as core PE) Fashion & Textiles Technical Award NCFE V Certs: Creative Studies NCFE V Cert: Business & Enterprise Design & Technology Food Preparation and Nutrition Business Studies
English Baccalaureate (EBacc) To achieve the EBacc students must study: GCSE English GCSE Mathematics GCSE Science (Combined or Triple Science) Combined Science counts as 2 GCSEs Triple Science counts as 3 GCSEs GCSE History or Geography GCSE Modern Foreign Language (French or German or Spanish)
How will exams be graded? GCSE subjects 1-9 BTEC s, Technical and Vocational subjects Pass, Merit, Distinction, Distinction* IT User 1-9
How will the new 1-9 grading compare with G-A*?
Data we have in Year 9 GCSE grades (replaced NC Levels 2014) English, Mathematics, Science e.g. English D+ Maths C- Science D+ Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Levels English, Mathematics Cognitive Assessment Test (CATs) Scores test taken on entry e.g. Mean 100 Student A 114 (above average) Student B 89 (below average) Reading age test scores (Suffolk Test) e.g. Actual age: 14 yrs 4 months Reading age: 13 yrs 5 months Note: Titus Salt replaced National Curriculum Levels with GCSE grading for Years 7 9 in Sept 2014.
What else we might consider Attitude to learning grades (1-5) last report Attendance Aptitude for certain subjects Teacher knowledge of student and their learning style Student s stated further aspirations ; Post-16 or career
Identifying PATHWAYS... All students access the Core Subjects. Pathway Options 3 3 - EBacc route (Triple Science or Combined Science) - EBacc route (Triple Science or Combined Science) with suggested options 2a 2a 2b 2d - EBacc route (Combined Science) - EBacc route (Combined Science) with suggested options - Emphasis on Core GCSE with reduced number of options - DSP students (individual options) Notes: Triple Science (if chosen) takes one option. Pathways 2a / 2b greater range of vocational choices
Pathway 3 Options 2017 Name, Form This Pathway is for students we recommend take Triple Science and provides a wide range of subject choices, preparing students to progress into post-16 education and beyond. We advise selecting a broad, balanced range of subjects with consideration given equally to EBacc qualifications in bold and the open group of GCSE and vocational courses. Please choose four subjects in order of priority, by placing a number (1-4) in the subject boxes. You must select a minimum of one subject from the EBacc Options section, we would advise you to take at least two. Your remaining choices may come from any of the three Options sections. You must also choose two reserve subjects by putting R1 and R2 next to them. Please be aware one reserve might become a subject you study. Compulsory Core EBacc Options GCSE Options BTEC/Vocational Options GCSE English Language GCSE Computing* Art & Design BTEC Business Studies** GCSE English Literature GCSE Geography Business** BTEC Health & Social Care GCSE Mathematics GCSE History Drama IT User GCSE Combined Science GCSE German Food Preparation & Nutrition BTEC Sports Science GCSE Triple Science (Option) GCSE French Media Studies Fashion & Textiles Technical Award Core Ethics GCSE Spanish Music Core PE or BTEC P. Arts: Dance GCSE Triple Science Philosophy & Ethics ** If you choose GCSE Business Studies PSHE Design & Technology you cannot take BTEC Business Studies * If you choose GCSE as well. Computing you cannot take IT User as well. Please return this form to your Form Tutor by Friday 17 February 2017 Remember to look at the 14-16 Options Choices book and discuss your choices with subject staff to get a clear understanding of course content. If you require any further advice or guidance please speak in the first instance to your Form Tutor or a member of the Year Team.
Pathway 3a Personalised Options 2017 Name, Form This Pathway is for students we recommend take Triple Science and provides a wide range of subject choices, preparing students to progress into post-16 education and beyond. We advise selecting a broad, balanced range of subjects with consideration given equally to EBacc qualifications in bold and the open group of GCSE and vocational courses. Please choose four subjects in order of priority, by placing a number (1-4) in the subject boxes. You must select a minimum of one subject from the EBacc Options section, we would advise you to take at least two. Your remaining choices may come from any of the three Options sections. You must also choose two reserve subjects by putting R1 and R2 next to them. Please be aware one reserve might become a subject you study. Compulsory Core EBacc Options GCSE Options BTEC/Vocational Options Having looked at your data, we suggest that you look closely at the following subjects GCSE English Language GCSE Computing* Art & Design BTEC Business Studies** GCSE English Literature GCSE Geography Business** BTEC Health & Social Care GCSE Mathematics GCSE History Drama IT User GCSE Combined Science GCSE German Food Preparation & Nutrition BTEC Sports Science GCSE Triple Science (Option) GCSE French Media Studies Fashion & Textiles Technical Award Core Ethics GCSE Spanish Music Core PE or BTEC P. Arts: Dance GCSE Triple Science Philosophy & Ethics PSHE * If you choose GCSE Computing you cannot take IT User as well. Design & Technology ** If you choose GCSE Business Studies you cannot take BTEC Business Studies as well. Please return this form to your Form Tutor by Friday 17 February 2017 Remember to look at the 14-16 Options Choices book and discuss your choices with subject staff to get a clear understanding of course content. If you require any further advice or guidance please speak in the first instance to your Form Tutor or a member of the Year Team.
Pathway 2a Options 2017 Name, Form This Pathway provides a wide range of subject choices, preparing students to progress into post-16 education and beyond. We recommend selecting a broad, balanced range of subjects. Please choose four subjects in order of priority, by placing a number (1-4) in the subject boxes. You must select a minimum of one subject from the EBacc Options section. Your remaining three choices may come from any of the three Options sections. You must also choose two reserve subjects by putting R1 and R2 next to them. Please be aware that one reserve might become a subject you study. Compulsory Core EBacc Options GCSE Options BTEC/Vocational Options GCSE English Language GCSE Geography Art & Design BTEC Business Studies GCSE English Literature or Drama BTEC Health & Social Care GCSE Mathematics GSCE History Food Preparation & Nutrition IT User GCSE Combined Science GCSE French Media Studies BTEC Sports Science Core Ethics & Values or Music Fashion & Textiles Technical Award Core PE or BTEC P. Arts: Dance GCSE German Philosophy & Ethics PSHE or Design & Technology GCSE Spanish Please return this form to your Form Tutor by Friday 17 February 2017 Remember to look at the 14-16 Options Choices book and discuss your choices with subject staff to get a clear understanding of course content. If you require any further advice or guidance please speak in the first instance to your Form Tutor or a member of the Year Team.
Pathway 2a Personalised Options 2017 Name, Form This Pathway provides a wide range of subject choices, preparing students to progress into post-16 education and beyond. We recommend selecting a broad, balanced range of subjects. Please choose four subjects in order of priority, by placing a number (1-4) in the subject boxes. You must select a minimum of one subject from the EBacc Options section. Your remaining three choices may come from any of the three Options sections. You must also choose two reserve subjects by putting R1 and R2 next to them. Please be aware that one reserve might become a subject you study. Compulsory Core EBacc Options GCSE Options BTEC/Vocational Options Having looked at your data, we suggest that you look closely at the following subjects GCSE English Language GCSE Geography Art & Design BTEC Business Studies GCSE English Literature or Drama BTEC Health & Social Care GCSE Mathematics GSCE History Food Preparation & Nutrition IT User GCSE Combined Science GCSE French Media Studies BTEC Sports Science Core Ethics & Values or Music Fashion & Textiles Technical Award Core PE or BTEC P. Arts: Dance GCSE German Philosophy & Ethics PSHE or Design & Technology GCSE Spanish Please return this form to your Form Tutor by Friday 17 February 2017 Remember to look at the 14-16 Options Choices book and discuss your choices with subject staff to get a clear understanding of course content. If you require any further advice or guidance please speak in the first instance to your Form Tutor or a member of the Year Team.
Pathway 2b Options 2017 Name, Form This Pathway provides a range of subject choices, preparing students to progress into post-16 education and beyond. This Pathway has been carefully designed for (NAME) based on (his/her) current performance across a range of subjects. It also includes vocational subjects which have not been studied at Key Stage 3. The intention is to ensure that (NAME) achieves the maximum success in (his/her) chosen subjects while offering a full range of progression opportunities at the end of Year11. All students on this Pathway study for GCSEs in English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Combined Science and Geography or History. They also have the opportunity to take separate NCFE Vocational Certificate qualifications in Business & Enterprise and Creative Studies. For Option choices, please choose two subjects from the Options blocks below in order of priority, by placing a number (1-2) in the subject boxes. You must also choose one reserve subject by putting R1 next to it. Please be aware that your reserve might become a subject you study. Compulsory Subjects Personalised GCSE Options BTEC/Vocational Options GCSE English Language PSHE French BTEC Health & Social Care GCSE English Literature NCFE V Cert: Business & Enterprise Food Preparation & Nutrition BTEC Business Studies GCSE Mathematics NCFE V Cert: Creative Studies or IT User GCSE Combined Science Product Design Fashion & Textiles Technical Award IT User Please return this form to your Form Tutor by Friday 17 February 2017 Remember to look at the 14-16 Options Choices book and discuss your choices with subject staff to get a clear understanding of course content. If you require any further advice or guidance please speak in the first instance to your Form Tutor or a member of the Year Team.
Pathway 2d Options 2017 Name, Form This Pathway gives access to a range of subjects, preparing students to progress into post-16 education and beyond. This Pathway has been designed for those students who need additional support to maximise their attainment across the curriculum, with particular emphasis on building life skills. All students on this Pathway follow a Core curriculum, with GCSE or Entry Level being decided in Year 11 based upon progress made. Additionally, students study for the NCFE Vocational Certificate qualification and also have an opportunity to study for the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award. In addition to school based courses, students will attend a number of one day vocational taster courses at a range of post-16 Further Education providers over the two years. All courses offered have a school or college based post-16 progression route. Compulsory Core Taken by all students NCFE Vocational Certificate Enhancement Life Skills English Language (Entry Level) Modules studied include: Art & Design Finance and Budgeting English Literature (Entry Level) Enterprise Drama Identity and Cultural Diversity Mathematics (Entry Level) Creative - Food/Art Duke of Edinburgh Award Managing Social Relationships Science (Entry Level) Individual Interest Projects Health & Social Care Healthy Living, Healthy Eating Core PE or Dance Music Work Plan and Review Ethics Product Design Creative - Food/Art PSHE Cooking and Nutrition Individual Interest Projects Please return this form to your Form Tutor by Friday 17 February 2017 Remember to discuss your courses with subject staff to get a clear understanding of content. If you require any further advice or guidance please speak in the first instance to your Form Tutor or member of the Year Team.
Raising Participation Age (RPA) Until they are 18, young people have to stay in: full-time education in school or FE college OR work-based learning, for example an apprenticeship or a job with full training OR part-time education/training alongside employment, self-employed or volunteering of more than 20 hours a week.
Post 16 Denys Salt Sixth Form Centre
Titus Salt Post-16 Routes Route A 2 Year 5+ GCSE passes at grades 5-9 Route B 5 GCSE passes at grades 5 9 Route C 2 Year 2 Year 5 GCSE passes at grades 4 9 BTEC or Vocational Route D 5 GCSE passes at 3+ 1 Year Enrichment & Enrichment & Enrichment Opportunities & Enrichment Opportunities & Business (Single or Double) Business (Centre of Excellence) Health & Social Care (S/D) Sport Science (S/D) Performing Arts: Dance (S) Performing Arts: Drama Music (S/D) Applied Science ICT (S/D) GCSE En/Ma re-sit (if required) Enrichment Opportunities & Art Biology Chemistry Computing Economics English Literature English Language French Further Maths Geography History Mathematics Product Design Textiles Media Studies Photography Physics Psychology Religious Studies Sociology Spanish From: Business Health & Social Care Sport Dance ICT En/Ma Resit Note: Only one option will run. + Enrichment / W/Exp. Degree Courses (Academic/Vocational) (University/College) Employment Advanced Apprenticeships Degree Courses (Academic/Vocational) (University/College) Employment Advanced Apprenticeships Degree Courses (Vocational) (University/College) Further College Study Employment Advanced Apprenticeships School (Routes B or C) College L3 Courses Apprenticeships Employment with Training
Timeline Wednesday 1Feb Year 9 Options Evening (Students / Parents/Carers) Monday 6 Feb Friday 17 Feb Options forms posted home Deadline for return of forms to school
Option Choices Evening 2017 Art (AR) AR01 Science (SC) SC01and SC02 Humanities: History, Geography, Religious Studies (HU) - HU08/HU09 PE - Sports Hall corridor Food (TE) TE07 Textiles (TE) TE03 Health and Social Care (TE) - TE04 Graphics and Resistant Materials TE02 English (EN) EN09 Mathematics (MA) MA07 Computing (CBEM) IT03, IT04 + break out area. Business Studies (CBEM) BS01 Media Studies (CBEM) - MS01 + Editing Suite Languages (LA) LA01 Dance (PA) and Drama (DR) Dance Studio Music (MU) MU01 Careers Learning Resource Centre Sixth Form Advice Denys Salt Sixth Form Centre SEN Advice Achievement Support NCFE Creative studies, Business and Enterprise (AS) - Achievement Support