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Aims of this evening By the end of this presentation you should!! Be well informed about the decisions you must make.!! Be able to find the information you need to make those decisions.
Education 2016 Facts you need to know
Education 2016!! You are expected to stay in education or training until the age of 18.!! Post 16 course providers are looking for higher grades and there is more competition for places.!! Universities are taking GCSE grades into consideration.!! There are fewer university places available at the lower grades.!! Modern Apprenticeships are increasing in popularity so applications need to stand out.
New generation GCSEs!! How does this affect you?!! 9-1 in some subjects English Language English Literature Mathematics All Sciences Geography History Languages Citizenship Studies Computer Science Dance Drama Food Music PE!! A*-G in all other subjects Business Studies Design & Technology Economics Media Studies Psychology Sociology Statistics
Education 2016!"#$%&'($ %)*+",, + * -.+$%&'($ %)*+", 01 0!! How does 9-1 relate to A*-G? ) / (!! Below Grade 4 $! # % " & ' -.
English Baccalaureate subjects!! Maths!! English!! Physics, Chemistry and Biology OR!! Science!! Computer Science!! History and Geography!! Modern Foreign Language
!!All of your GCSE exams will be at the end of the qualification.!!no early entry
Three Pathways!! Decision based on!! Previous levels!! Recent performance!! Ensure best chances to pass English and Maths
Pathway One Core Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Maths English Language English Literature Physics Biology Chemistry French Spanish German Italian History Geography Other GCSE 9 GCSEs
Pathway Two Core Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Maths English Language English Literature Combined Science French Spanish German Italian Computer Science History Geography History Geography Other GCSE/ BTEC Other GCSE Other GCSE 8 GCSEs OR 7 GCSEs + 1 BTEC Pupils must choose at least 1 Ebacc subject from the purple boxes
Pathway Three Core Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Maths English Language English Literature French Spanish German Italian History Geography History Geography Combined Science Other GCSE/ BTEC Other GCSE Other GCSE 8 GCSEs OR 7 GCSEs + 1 BTEC Pupils can choose Ebacc subjects from the purple boxes
Subjects GCSE French GCSE German GCSE Italian GCSE Spanish GCSE Computer Science GCSE History GCSE Geography GCSE Art & Design! GCSE Business! GCSE Child Development! GCSE Citizenship Studies! GCSE Dance! GCSE Drama! GCSE Textiles! GCSE Food preparation and nutrition! GCSE Media Studies! GCSE Music! GCSE Philosophy & Ethics! GCSE Physical Education! GCSE Psychology! GCSE Product Design! GCSE Sociology! GCSE Statistics! ICT Nationals BTEC Health and Social Care! BTEC Sport!
Summary Pathway 1 choose!! a language,!! history or geography!! one other GCSE
Summary Pathway 2 choose!! a language OR history OR geography!! two other GCSEs or equivalent qualification
Summary Pathway 3 choose!! Any 3 GCSEs or equivalent qualification
Decisions!! Information in individual pathways booklets on subjects relevant to you!! You can speak to teachers in school!! Your parents can speak to teachers at progress evening on the Wednesday 27 th January!! You can attend a careers meeting
Careers meeting Careers Advisor Mr Altree Ask your House PA to book you an appointment Or Attend the drop in session at 3.00pm on Tuesday
What happens next?!! Personalised pathway booklets will be handed out now by your teacher. Pupils complete and return their forms to reception by Monday 1 st February.
Please note!! We will do everything we can to ensure pupils preferences are met but ultimately we must have viable pupil numbers for groups.!! We also reserve the right to withdraw a subject at any time.
Please note!! We will do everything we can to ensure pupils preferences are met but ultimately we must have viable pupil numbers for groups.!! We also reserve the right to withdraw a subject at any time.
Decisions You should now!! Research your chosen options carefully!! Discuss with parents and teachers!! Make decisions that are right for you
Decisions You should NOT!! Choose an option because your friend is choosing it!! Let parents make the decision for you!! HAND YOUR FORM IN LATE!
1 st February Miss Beards Deputy Headteacher