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Options 2019

Options 2019. Designing a curriculum. National Government. Local Environment. Needs of the individual. Balance. Enjoyment. New GCSE Grades. The English Baccalaureate.

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  1. Options 2019

  2. Designing a curriculum National Government Local Environment Needs of the individual Balance Enjoyment

  3. New GCSE Grades

  4. The English Baccalaureate The EBacc is a performance measure introduced into school league tables in 2011. It is not a qualification in itself but it shows how students have achieved across a core of academic subjects – English, Mathematics, two Sciences, History or Geography and a Modern Foreign Language.

  5. Progress 8 Progress 8 is a performance measure introduced into school league tables in 2016. The measure shows how much progress students have made in a range of subjects including the EBacc subjects and up to 3 others. This is also not a qualification in itself; but in the future it may become a simple way for employers and education providers to judge candidates.

  6. Old Government measure to assess school performance 5 x GCSEs at C or above including English and Maths New Progress 8 Score EBaccScore English and Maths at Grade 5 and above. Employers and Further Education providers 5 x GCSEs at C or above including English and Maths New ?

  7. Sixth Form Requirements • Need to achieve a minimum of five grade 9 - 5 including English + Maths. • Prospectus details individual subject requirements. Grade 6 in the chosen subjects. • e.g. Maths or French: Grade 6 or above. • Ask your teachers for their advice.

  8. A level and beyond The choice of A Level subjects should be based around interest & enjoyment of the subject, ability to do well in the subject and what is needed for a specific degree. However, ‘selecting’ universities such as those in the Russell Group and 1994 Group are highly competitive, demand high grades and have preferred subjects. The Russell Group has produced a document, Informed Choices, giving advice about choosing A Level subjects for entry to one of its institutions. A synopsis of ‘facilitating’ subjects is below:- English Maths Physics Chemistry Biology Geography History Languages

  9. What is studied at KS4? THE COMPULSORY CURRICULUM This is a fixed set of subjects which the majority of students study. OPTION CHOICES Up to four further choices selected from a large range of subjects.

  10. Compulsory Subjects English Language English Literature Mathematics Double Science Religious Studies PE

  11. Option Subjects Geography History French German Spanish Separate (Triple) Science Computer Science ICT - Creative iMedia Fine Art D&T - Engineering Food Preparation & Nutrition Health &Social Care Drama Music Dance Sport Studies

  12. Making Choices An important step. The first time students have a real choice. Think carefully. Difficult to make a serious error about the future. But it does determine what a student does for the next two years. Keeping doors open!

  13. Making Choices Breadth and Balance Range of skills Enjoyment and Interest Post 16 Choices Adaptability

  14. How do I help my child decide? The students need to consider these questions: What am I good at? What do I enjoy? What do I need? Parents Form teacher Subject teachers They need to talk to:

  15. How do I help my child decide? Carry out research: Careers Hub and Internet

  16. What happens now? Options Assembly and Options Evening – today. Guidance work in tutorial time and Subject assemblies. Options Study Guide and Options Application Form go home by Wednesday 16thJanuary. Parent / Teacher Subject Evening on Thursday 24thJanuary. Completed option form to Reception byFriday 1st February.

  17. Ulverston Victoria High School Options 2019

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