KS4 Options | 2021 - 23
Surah Al-Fatihah
The Opening
Translation1. In the name of God, the Most
Beneficent, the Most Merciful.
2. All praise be to God, Lord of the Worlds;
3. The Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful;
4. Master of the Day of Judgement;
5. You alone we worship;
6. And You alone we ask for help;
7. Guide us to the Straight Path;
8. The path of those you have favoured;
9. Not of those who have incurred Your
anger,
10. Nor of those who went astray.
Madani
Schools
Federation
2021 - 2023
KS4 Options
Assembly
To be able to
make informed
decisions about
your options
• What will you study
• Choosing your options
• Completing your form
• What happens next
The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said,
"The example of guidance and
knowledge with which Allah has sent
me is like abundant rain falling on the
earth…
some of which was
fertile soil that
absorbed rainwater
and brought forth
vegetation and grass
in abundance.
…(and) a portion of it
was barren which
could neither hold the
water nor bring forth
vegetation (then that
land gave no
benefits).”
…(and) another
portion of it was
hard and held the rainwater and
Allah benefited the
people with it and
they utilised it for
drinking, making
their animals drink
from it and for
irrigation of the
land for cultivation.
The individual
and society
benefits
Only society
benefits
No benefit
Intention
Study with the intention to benefit
oneself and mankind
What will you
study?
Are any
subjects
compulsory?
Compulsory Subjects
Total Subjects
• 5 GCSE
• 2 Non GCSE
• 3 Options
GCSE
• English Language
• English Literature
• Maths
• Religious Education
• Combined Science
Non GCSE
• Life Skills
• P.E.
& 3 Options
Subjects
1 2 3MFL Arabic Computer Science Art – Fine Art / Graphics
MFL French Geography Business Studies
MFL Urdu History DT – Food & Nutrition
DT – Design Technology
Textiles
Triple Science
Sports Studies
• Subjects run according to viability
• Art – specialise in Fine Art/
Graphics
• MFL – based on preselected
subjectKS4 Options Subjects
• Maths
• Computer Science
• Business
• History
• Geography
• Religious Education
• Life Skills
• English Literature
• English Language
• Modern Foreign
Languages
Arabic/ French/ Urdu
• Combined Science
• Triple Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
• Core PE
• Sports Studies
• Art
Fine Art
Graphic Design
• Design Technology
• Food Preparation
and Nutrition
• Textiles
• Achieve
• Enhance
Provision agreed with
Ml. Shahid
EBacc
What is
the
EBacc?
• The EBacc is a set of subjects
at GCSE that keeps young
people’s options open for
further study and future
careers.
How
does it
help
me?
• The EBacc is made up of the
subjects which are considered
essential to many degrees and
open up lots of doors
EBacc
• Recognised by F.E. & Russell Group Universities
• Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Imperial
College London, Leeds, Liverpool, London School of Economics,
Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Oxford, Sheffield,
Southampton, University College London and Warwick.
How
does it
help
me?
• Research shows that studying
subjects included in the EBacc
provides students with greater
opportunities in further
education and increases the
likelihood that a pupil will stay
on in full-time education.
EBacc
• Recognised by F.E. & Russell Group Universities
• Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Imperial
College London, Leeds, Liverpool, London School of Economics,
Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Oxford, Sheffield,
Southampton, University College London and Warwick.
How
does it
help
me?
• Recognised by Russell group
Universities
EBacc
• Recognised by F.E. & Russell Group Universities
• Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Imperial
College London, Leeds, Liverpool, London School of Economics,
Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Oxford, Sheffield,
Southampton, University College London and Warwick.
What
are the
EBacc
subjects?
• English Lang. & Lit.
• Maths
• The Sciences
• A language (MFL)
• & Geography or
History
EBacc
EBacc• Core Eng, Maths, Science (or Computer Science)
• MFL
• Geography or History
1 2 3MFL Arabic Computer Science Art – Fine Art / Graphics
MFL French Geography Business Studies
MFL Urdu History DT – Food & Nutrition
DT – Design Technology
Textiles
Triple Science
Sports Studies
Choosing your
options?
What should we
consider when
choosing options?
Future
• Career
• Training
• Apprenticeship
• Further education
• Research courses,
requirements etc.
• School website
“Choose a job you love and you will never
have to work a day in your life”
Confucius
Life Skills Lessons
• Labour Market
Information – What
jobs and skills are in
demand
• Skills you have
developed
• Use the school website
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you
can use to change the world.”
Nelson Mandella
Contribution
• What will help you
to help others?
• How can you
contribute to
community/
society/ world
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you
can use to change the world.”
Nelson Mandella
Fulfilment
• Subjects that you
enjoy
• Subjects that you
find rewarding
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
Abraham Lincoln
Unifrog is a great place to start your research
Ability
• Consider what you
are good at - skills
and knowledge that
you already possess
• What would you like
to gain?
Unifrog can help point you in the right direction
Unifrog can help point you in the right direction
What should we
avoid when
choosing options?
Friends
• Do not choose
subjects based on
your friends
Teachers
• Do not choose
based on teachers
you like
Difficulty
• Perceived “Easy”
subjects
Pressure
• External pressure –
the most important
person in this
process is you.
Consider Avoid
• Your future
• Contribution
• Fulfilment
• Ability
• Following friends
• Following teachers
• “Easy” route
• External pressure
Is there any
support
available?
Sources of support
Careers Subject Process
Careers Advice SessionsSubject Teacher, Subject
Lead, Faculty LeadSchool website
Mrs ChopdatOptions videos, Options
Booklet, Options eveningMr Azeez
Complete online question form – include your email address for a
response
Parent/ Carer Options Evening
• Discuss KS4 study
• Ask any questions
• Discuss suitability with teachers/
subject leads
Options Booklet• Available from school website/
• Guidance
• Breakdown of options/ subjects
• Key dates / info
• Options form (draft/ paper only)• Overview of each subject
• Assessment format / weighting
• Suitability/ who is it for
• Potential Career pathways /
Progression Post 16
• Core / Option
Subject
presentations.
Life Skills
• Subject Overview
• What will I study?
• What will I learn?
• How will I be assessed?
• Career links/ further study
• Q&A
MSF KS4 OPTIONS 2021 - 23 CIVILISATION
H o n e s t y | E x c e l l e n c e | A c c o u n t a b i l i t y | R e s p e c t | T o l e r a n c e
Completing
your form
Justifying your decisions
Passion
Next Steps
Goals
What you like about the subject
How it will help you in your future
How it brings you closer to your goals
Justifying your decisions
Passion
Next Steps
Goals
What you like about the subject
How it will help you in your future
How it brings you closer to your goals
I like the subject, it is good and I really like it.
I have always had a passion for creativity. My aim is to become an author and write books that will
inspire people, to achieve my goal I would like to
develop my skills of literacy and understanding of how words can be used. I wish to study English
literature at degree level eventually and GCSE
study will open the door.
Paper only
• Rank all subjects in
each block in order
by numbering 1 to 3
• Ensure form is signed
by you and by
parent/ carer
Paper only
• Provide insight into
what you have
selected and why
• First and second
choice
FAQ
FAQ
• Can I fill in my
options now?
• To allow full
consideration,
options form
window will open
from 15th March
FAQ
• Can I change my
mind?
• Forms can be
returned – they will
need to be
completed from
scratch (keep your
drafts)
FAQ
• When is the
deadline?
• 4:00pm 25th March
• Online only
FAQ
• What if I don’t have
internet access?
• 4:00pm 25th March
• Can be provided by
hand via reception
– ask for a form
What happens
next?
How will decisions
be made?
Data Process Options Form
• Current progress
• Ability / aptitude
• CATs / Progress Tests
• Completed and Signed
form on time
• Viability of subject
• Interest / Enthusiasm
• Plans / Aspirations –
Education / career
• Review of selection data
• Leadership Team review
• Pupil interview
• Options allocated by Leadership Team
• All subjects are open to all
students (excluding achieve)
• Decisions made collaboratively by
S/LT KS4 Options Subjects
Options
Timeline
• Options Assembly
• Booklets available
online
• Subject videos
published
• Options Evening
Today 15th March 25th March
• Options form
window open
• Options form
deadline 4pm
(online & by paper
based)
• Contunue to work
hard in all subjects
HT6 Summer Y10
• Options allocatons
shared with students
and families.
• Moved into new
timetable - options
groups
• KS4 studies begin
What you need to do
• Write down potential subjects
• Collate list of questions, topics
and information you may need
to inform your decisions
Outcome
• A series of questions that can
support parent/ carer options
evening conversations
• Starting point for further research
into courses
Options Activity
For your time &
patience
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