14+ Choices Information Evening

Compulsory Subjects

• English & English Literature (2 GCSEs)

• Maths (1 GCSE)

• Science (2 or 3 GCSEs)

• RE (1 GCSE)

• Personal & Social Education

• Core PE

Qualifications - Levels

• Level 2 A* - C

• Level 1 D – G

Subjects available - GCSE

• Art & Design• Business Studies• Child Development• Dance• Drama• Food & Nutrition• Food Technology• Geography• Graphic Products

• History• French• German• Music• Music Technology• PE• Resistant Materials• Textiles Technology

Subjects available – OCR National

Level 2 qualification – equivalent to between

2 and 4 GCSE grades

• Information & Communication Technology

• Health & Social Care

Subjects available - others

• BTec in Sport – level 2 • BTec in Motor Vehicle – level 2• Engineering – level 1 • Building & Construction – level 1• Study Plus• Sports Leader Award• Skills for Working Life

Subjects available – Young Apprenticeships

Level 2 qualification – equivalent to 4 - 6 GCSE grades

• Hairdressing• Health & Social Care• Business Administration• Hospitality• Engineering• Construction• Motor Industry

Subjects available - FLP

Flexible Learning ProgrammeLevel 1 courses – equivalent to 2 GCSEgrades

• Motor Vehicle• Construction• Public Services• Horse Care

Subjects available – Diplomas?

Level 2 qualification – equivalent to 5 GCSE grades

• Construction & the Built Environment (SHS)

College Courses

• Young Apprenticeship

• Flexible Learning Programme

Last Year’s Options Form

Restrictions on Choice

• Numbers in class

• Teachers available

• Resources

• Entry requirements

• Health & Social Care & Child Development

• Music & Music Technology

What to consider when making choices?

• Does your child enjoy the subject?

• Does the course structure suit their way of working?

• Do they need it for their chosen career?

• Would they be considered suitable for the subject

What NOT to consider when making choices?

• Teacher

• What their best friend is doing!

Balance

• Review choices as part of the whole curriculum

Where to go for advice?

• Subject teachers

• Tutor

• College

• Taster sessions (Flexiday & Young Apprenticeship)

• Websites

Websites

Important Dates

20th January Effort Check & Options booklet home

25th January 14+ Choices Fair.

Application Forms issued.

31st January Parents’ Evening

7th February14+ Choices Application Forms handed in