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Understanding Qualifications in 2015-16Cefn Hengoed Community School

1New TerminologyAn A* - C qualification is known as a Level 2A D - G qualification is known as a Level 1 5 A* - C or equivalent is known as the Level 2 Threshold5 D - G or equivalent is known as the Level 1 Threshold

Measuring PerformanceThe Gold Standard used to be 5 A* - C gradesThis then became the Level 2 ThresholdThis allows us to measure performance in Vocational Subjects such as Engineering or Hospitality & CateringThis gave vocational courses equal standing against traditional options

The Gold StandardThe Level 2 Threshold became the new label for the Gold StandardSchool and pupil were measured by this markerIt determined what course/courses you were able to take in College/6th FormA marker that employers valued

National Priorities Literacy & NumeracyRecent focus has turned to Literacy & NumeracyHighlighted by employers The importance of achieving A* - C Grades in Mathematics and English is higher than everThe new benchmark of success has now become the Level 2 Threshold including Eng & MathOr 5 A* - C Grades including Eng & Math

What does this mean to your child?Success in GCSE English and Mathematics is more important than it has ever been Outcomes in these subjects will determine future choices

A-Level CandidatesThey may find themselves having to drop one of their chosen subjectsThe college will INSIST on them re-sitting the Maths or English GCSE

What does this mean to your child?Vocational CandidatesIf you want to do a Level 3 course it would be more than likely that you would have to start on a Level 2 courseIn short AN EXTRA YEAR!!!

Support at Cefn HengoedAll staff are aware of the importance of Maths and EnglishWe support in every way we canWednesday MathsThursday English

BOTTOM LINE:Maths and English are now vitalIf we work together we can succeed