Current Structure

Year 12

• 4 AS subjects (Further Maths 5) with PE and Sx(some students will begin EPQ)

Year 13

• 3, 4 or 5 A2 subjects with PE and Sx(completion of EPQ)

What will change?

A levels are changing from modular to linear

Decoupling of AS and A level- separate, alternative qualifications which have terminal assessments, for AS in Year 12. The As will no longer contribute to the final A level grade

A level in Year 13

Two phases

Phase One September, 2015

• English Language• Physics, Chemistry and Biology• Economics• Sociology and Psychology• History• Art

Second Phase

• Mathematics• Further Mathematics• Geography• Languages• Music• PRE

In addition

• Information being received currently regarding politics and other subjects, not yet mentioned in Phase 1 or 2

• English Literature changed in 2014 to offer Cambridge Pre U qualification (A level equivalent – well received by Russell Group universities)

How will this affect us?

Different options available locally eg three A levelsand an EPQ

CGS• Celebrates breadth in the curriculum• Recognises the need for a transition phase• Wary of change of government

4 Subjects for Sixth Form• 5, if Further Maths chosen

• Offers opportunity to select one subject as an AS

• Students can still take 4 or 5 A levels

• EPQ still offered to all(NB selection process)

Enrichment continues

• Physical Education each week

• Sx Lecture Series

• EPQ

• Volunteering

• Leadership etc

How will this work?

• Need for flexibility for students with a “mixed menu”

• AS and A level are co-teachable therefore Phase one subject students can finalise their decisions as to whether they wish to sit the subject at AS, or for a final assessment at A level in February of Year 12