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Year 9 Information and Options

Year 9 Information and Options. Mrs Verma Assistant Headteacher (Curriculum & Assessment). Introduction. Assessment process GCSEs Vocational course Changes to A Levels Work experience Progression Post 16 and Post 18. Preparing for Key Stage 4. Options information evening

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Year 9 Information and Options

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  1. Year 9 Information and Options Mrs Verma Assistant Headteacher (Curriculum & Assessment)

  2. Introduction • Assessment process GCSEs Vocational course • Changes to A Levels • Work experience • Progression Post 16 and Post 18

  3. Preparing for Key Stage 4 • Options information evening • Assembly on options process • Discussions with review tutor • Presentation on core and option subjects • Curriculum information on website

  4. CORE subjects

  5. Core subjects • English • English Literature • Mathematics • Religious Studies • Science * • RSE/PSHEE • PE* * Options within these subjects

  6. Science • Trilogy (Double Award) • Separate Sciences (option)

  7. Religious Education • All students will complete the full course GCSE

  8. PE • All students will participate in physical activities and will complete the SLA • GCSE PE (option)

  9. RSE/PSHEE • Discrete days off timetable • Assembly • Review time

  10. Options

  11. Option choices • The English Baccalaureate*(English, mathematics, double science, or two from biology, chemistry, physics, computing, geography or history and a foreign language) • All students to access the Ebacc

  12. Progress 8 • Measure introduced by the government • Progress across 8 qualifications including: English language, English literature, mathematics, science, computer science, humanities, MFL and up to three vocational subjects • Progress in all subjects- not just grades

  13. Choosing courses Your daughter must consider: • Which subjects she enjoys and why • Which subjects is she good at • Her preferred learning style • Her career aspirations • Keeping her options open • Progression at Post 16 and Post 18

  14. Choosing courses Your daughter must not choose her options: • Based on what her friends have chosen • Because she likes the teacher • Because it is what ‘XX’ wants me to do

  15. Pathway 1 Traditional route – predominantly GCSE qualifications with a choice of four subjects studied over 2 years Pathway 2 Traditional/vocational route – mixture of GCSE and BTEC qualifications with a choice of four subjects with some delivered in one year and some over two years Pathway 3 Skill development route - a range of level 1 and 2 courses which focus on developing key skills in English, Mathematics and ICT and preparation for the world of work. Extra support for GCSE English and Mathematics also provided Pathway 4 &5 GCSE and Internship route – choice of two GCSEs alongside a vocational level 2 BTEC course plus opportunity to work with employers in a chosen vocational area Pathways Pathway 1 Traditional/vocational route – mixture of GCSE and vocational qualifications with a choice of four subjects studied over 2 years including a MFL and geography and/or history Pathway 2 A mixture of GCSE and vocational qualifications with a choice of threesubjects studied over 2 years including geographyand/or history. There will be additional support for English and maths.

  16. Subjects available Art Business Citizenship Computing Digital Media Drama French Geography Health and Social Care History Hospitality & Catering Music PE Photography Separate Science Spanish • courses will only run if they are viable (minimum of 15 students)

  17. Key dates 26/02/19 Deadline for option choices 04/06/19 Key Stage Four Studies commence l.verma@lordswoodtrust.co.uk 0121 429 2838

  18. Art & photography Art and Photography are separate GCSEs and both can be chosen if a student is particularly interested in a creative pathway or future career. The first 2 terms of lessons are all workshops so they will be taught the skills they need during this time and then able to make their own decisions as to which techniques they want to use/specialise in. Students will enjoy art and/or photography if they are imaginative, like doing practical work, enjoy trying new things and want to be able to express themselves in a creative manner. Art and Photography both offer a range of transferable skills; analytical skills, creative thinking, technical skills, problem solving, forming ideas and realising initial concepts. Students also develop their understanding of visual language. • AQA Art and Design UNIT 1 – PORTFOLIO •This unit is worth 60% of the GCSE grade. •Completed in year 10 and first term of year 11. Made up of two projects. UNIT 2 – EXTERNALLY SET ASSIGNMENT •This unit is worth 40% of the GCSE grade. •Completed between the 1st January of year 11 and the last week of April. • Mrs Douglas

  19. Business Mrs Waraich r.waraich@lordswoodtrust.co.uk

  20. Computing Mrs Venn l.venn@lordswoodtrust.co.uk

  21. Digital media Mrs Leadbetter k.leadbetter@lordswoodtrust.co.uk Level 1/2 Cambridge National Certificate in Creative iMedia • An ideal course if you are in interested in developing creative media and IT skills. • You will develop skills through a variety of practical assignments to create multimedia products. Units could include: • Pre-production skills • Creating Digital Graphics • Created a multipage website • Digital animation

  22. Citizenship & history Miss Rahim m.rahim@lordswoodtrust.co.uk

  23. Drama Miss Briggs f.briggs@lordswoodtrust.co.uk Component 1: Devising Theatre Non-exam assessment: internally assessed, externally moderated (40% of qualification) You will participate in the creation, development and performance of a piece of devised theatre using techniques set by WJEC. You must produce: > a realisation of a piece of devised theatre > a portfolio of supporting evidence > an evaluation of the final performance. Component 2: Performing from a Text Non-exam assessment: externally assessed by a visiting examiner ( 20% of qualification) You will study two extracts from the same performance text and participate in one performance using sections of text from both extracts. Component 3: Interpreting Theatre Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes (40% of qualification) Section A: Set Text Hard to Swallow, Mark Wheeller Section B: Live Theatre Review

  24. Hospitality & Catering Mrs Faulkner p.faulkner@lordswoodtrust.co.uk The hospitality and catering sector is one of the largest workforce sectors in the UK. Studying hospitality and catering gives students the opportunity to study this key area and develop further their food and cookery skills. Unit 1 - The hospitality and catering industry (examination) (40%) Unit 2 - Hospitality and catering in action (controlled assessment) (60%) Students will apply their learning to safely prepare, cook and present nutritional dishes. They will consider:- • Which establishments provide a hospitality and catering service • Job opportunities available • Laws within the industry • Importance of nutritional needs to a range of consumers • The best ways to store, cook and present food This course is suitable for students who enjoy food and cooking and who may have an interest in a career within the sector.

  25. Geography Miss Gager r.gager@lordswoodtrust.co.uk Geography is classed as a ‘facilitating’ subject by Universities. Geography is seen as the ‘bridge’ between humanities and sciences. GCSE Geography is a popular choice at LGS and results are above the national average.

  26. Health & Social Care d.muggleton@lordswoodtrust.co.uk Approx 3 million people work in health and social care. Social care roles include care assistants, social workers, occupational therapists, counsellors. Health care roles include nurses, pharmacists, midwives. HSC is also useful for childcare careers. The BTEC Tech Award in Health and Social Care course develops sector-specific knowledge and practical skills. There are strong opportunities for post-16 progression. HSC is a popular course with excellent results. • Mrs Muggleton

  27. Music

  28. PE • Mr Guppy a.guppy@lordswoodtrust.co.uk Theoretical Component (60% overall) • End of course examinations • Range of topics including methods of training, anatomy & physiology, psychology of sport. • Students supported Practical Component (40% overall) • Students pick 3 sports to be assessed on • One individual, one team and one personal choice • 10% is made up by their PDP Why Choose Physical Education? Adds a variety to option choices; Positive impact on academic performance in other subjects; Not all about the performance! Links very well with Biology/Science, Psychology, Business, Food/Nutrition

  29. Key Personnel • Review tutors • Mr Baker/Miss Briggs – Achievement Coordinator for Yr8 & Yr9 • Mrs Colvin-Grieve – Intervention & Inclusion Coordinator • Mr Goetschel – Achievement Coordinator for Yr10 & Yr11 • Mrs Verma – Assistant Headteacher (Curriculum & Assessment) • Mrs P Kempthorne – Coordinator of CEIAG and Work Related Learning

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