14+ choices evening approachable, encouraging, engaging, friendly, safe

14+ Choices Evening

Approachable, Encouraging, Engaging, Friendly, Safe

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

French

Geography

Graphic Products

German

History

Music

Music Technology

PE

Resistant Materials

Textiles Technology

Subject available – OCR National

• Information & Communication Technology• Health & Social Care

All OCR National subjects are Level 2


Subjects available - others

Btec First Diploma in Sport – Level 2

Btec in Motor Vehicle Technology – Level 2

Engineering – Level 1

Sports Leader Award

Building Crafts Occupations – Level 1 Construction


College Courses

Young Apprenticeships (YA) – Level 2

Flexible Learning Programme (FLP) – Level 1


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Subjects available - YA

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

All Young Apprenticeship courses are level 2



Subjects available - FLP

• Public Services

Flexible Learning Programme courses are Level 1


Last Year’s Options Form

• Approachable, Encouraging, Engaging, Friendly, Safe

Restrictions on Choice

• Numbers in class• Resources• Entry requirements• Some subject combinations e.g. Music & Music

Technology


What to consider when making choices

• Does your child enjoy the subject?• Does the course structure suit their way of

working?• Would they be considered suitable for the subject?• Do they need particular subjects for their chosen

career?


What NOT to consider when making choices

• Teacher

• What their best friend is doing


Balance

Once their choices are made look at the whole curriculum and check it is balanced.


Where to go to for advice?

• Subject teachers • PSE • Tutor• College• Websites


Important dates

• 26th November Parents’ Evening• 25th January Effort Check & 14+ Choices

Booklet go home• 7th February 14+ Choices Fair

Options form issued• 12th February Deadline for handing on Options form


14+ choices evening approachable, encouraging, engaging, friendly, safe

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