Your Curriculum Pathway in KS4 (Year 10 and 11) 2020 - 2022 Where - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Your Curriculum Pathway in KS4 (Year 10 and 11) 2020 - 2022 Where - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Your Curriculum Pathway in KS4 (Year 10 and 11) 2020 - 2022 Where to now? The journey from Year 9 to Year 13 Post 16/Year 12 & 13 Year 10 & 11 Level 3 Courses Year 9 (A-level & BTEC) Leading to: Personalised Curriculum
Where to now?
The journey from Year 9 to Year 13
Year 9
Personalised Curriculum Pathway Skills Checklist Subject teacher, form tutor, home views
Year 10 & 11
Core Subjects Options Subjects
Post 16/Year 12 & 13 Level 3 Courses (A-level & BTEC) Leading to:
- Higher Education
- Career Choices
Level 2 Courses Leading to:
- A-levels
- Vocational training
Personalised Pathway
The Key Stage 4 Curriculum
Core GCSE Subjects
Maths English Language English Literature Science
(Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Spanish
3 Option Subjects Other Core Subjects
Physical Education Religious Studies PSHCE
+ +
Options Subjects
- Child Development & Care (Level 2 CACHE )
- Computer Science
- Creative Media Production (BTEC Tech Award)
- Dance
- Design Technology
- Digital Information Technology (BTEC Tech Award)
- Drama
- Enterprise (BTEC Tech Award)
- Fine Art
- Food – Catering and Hospitality (Tech Award)
- Geography
- Health and Social Care (BTEC Tech Award)
- History
- Music
- Philosophy & Ethics
- Physical Education
- Sociology
- Textiles
GCSE or Technical Award?
GCSE Technical Awards (BTEC / CACHE) All core exam subjects and most
- ptions
Weighted the same as GCSEs (Level 2) Exams taken after two years, no coursework, some practical exams Exams and coursework spread across the 2-years Foundation and higher papers (Maths, Science, Spanish) Applied knowledge Practical skills
Grade Comparison
GCSE CACHE BTEC 8/9 A* Level 2 Distinction * 7 A Level 2 Distinction 5/6 B Level 2 Merit 4 C Level 2 Pass 3/2/1 D/E/F Level 1 Merit/ Level 1 Pass
Progression to Sixth Form
Subjects that require studying at KS4 to pick them as an option in 6th form Subjects that do not require studying at KS4 to pick them as an option in 6th form Computer Science Dance Design Technology Drama Fine Art Geography History Music PE/Sport Textiles Business (Enterprise) Child Care Information Technology Health and Social Care Media Philosophy and Ethics Sociology *Photography *Film Studies *Psychology
Cerys
Year 10/11 Options: Geography, Design Technology, Computer Science A-level: Maths, Physics, Design Technology University: Mechanical Engineering at Liverpool John Moore’s University
Mia
Year 10/11 Options: History, Child Development, Drama A-level: Health & Social Care (Double), Sociology University: Adult Nursing at University of Chester
Erin
Year 10/11 Options: Geography, Fine Art, Computer Science A-level: Biology, English Literature, Psychology University: English Language & Linguistics at University of Lancaster
Megan
Year 10/11 Options: History, Health & Social Care, Sociology A-level: History, Sociology, Psychology University: Criminology & Sociology at Liverpool John Moore’s University
Maisie
Year 10/11 Options: History, Fine Art, Enterprise (Business) A-level: English Literature, Art & Design, Textiles University: Fine Art at Bath Spa
Alisha
Year 10/11 Options: Geography, History, PE A-level: PE, Applied Science, Sociology University: Sports Coaching at Liverpool John Moore’s University
Abbie
Year 10/11 Options: Geography, PE, Computer Science A-level: Maths, Chemistry, Biology University: Biochemistry at University of Birmingham
Layla
Year 10/11 Options: History, Sociology, Child Development A-level: Child Care Destination: Employment at Little Ones Nursery
Cara
Year 10/11 Options: Geography, Enterprise (Business), Philosophy & Ethics A-level: Psychology, Business Studies, IT Destination: Higher Level Apprenticeship Administration ACL Shipping
Elissa
Year 10/11 Options: History, Sociology, Computer Science A-level: Biology, Chemistry, Psychology University: Medicine at Hull York Medical School
Nicole
Year 10/11 Options: History, Textiles, French A-level: Maths, Further Maths, French University: Asian & Middle Eastern Studies at University of Cambridge
Listen carefully to all the information and advice given before filling in the form!
The Options Form
Must be completed, signed by a Parent/Carer and returned to Form Tutors by Friday 14th February
The Options Process
Options Form handed in. Forms are processed and subjects allocated to all students in a fair way. Every effort is made to give students what they want but we may need to use the reserve subject.