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Year 10 Options Evening
Katharine Lady Berkeley’s SchoolYear 10 Options Evening
Tim Rand Introduction
Colin Mann The KS 4 Curriculum & Options Programme
Lee Grenfell-Williams Pastoral Support
Types of Qualifications
GCSE
BTEC
NCFE Technical Award
CoPE
GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education)
Usually a mix of theoretical study and investigative work
Some subjects have large practical elements
Some subjects have a combination of written examinations and project work
Examinations take place at the end of the course in Year 11
GCSE Grading for all subjects examined in summer 2022
Previous
A*
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
U
Current
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
U
Broadly the same proportion of students
will achieve a grade 4 and above as
currently achieve a grade C and above
Broadly the same proportion of students
will achieve a grade 7 and above as
currently achieve an A and above
For each examination, the top 20 per cent
of those who get grade 7 or above will get a
grade 9 – the very highest performers
The bottom of grade 1 will be aligned with
the bottom of grade G
The mathematics, sciences, and languages
GCSEs will be tiered, with grades 4 and 5
available through both tiers
BTEC and NCFE Qualifications
Students can see the relevance of the work
They are rewarded for their efforts as the course progresses
60% continuous assessment
40% of the course assessed by controlled assessment under examination conditions
Contact with people from outside school
Developing a wide range of work-related skills
Equivalent to one GCSE
Good preparation for other vocational courses in further education/apprenticeship at level 3
CoPE
Certificate of Personal Effectiveness
Students complete a range of practical, life enhancing and work related challenges
Students are assessed by creating a portfolio of evidence as they complete various challenges
English Baccalaureate
Achieved if a student achieves “a good pass” (5) or above in:
English Language and Literature (combined or separate)
Mathematics
At least two Separate Sciences or Double Award in Combined Science. Computer Science can count as one of the science GCSEs
One modern language
History or Geography
Key Stage 4 Curriculum Plan
Subject Qualification Lessons per two week cycle
English 2 GCSEs 8
Mathematics 1 GCSE 7
Science 2 or 3 GCSEs 10
P.E./Games 3
Health, Wellbeing & Citizenship
Accredited by ASDAN 2
Option Subject 1 GCSE/BTEC/V CERT 5
Option Subject 2 GCSE/BTEC/V CERT 5
Option Subject 3 GCSE/BTEC/V CERT 5
Option Subject 4 GCSE/BTEC/V CERT/COPE 5
The Options Booklet
Section 1
General information, advice and guidance
More detailed information on the types of qualifications
Section 2: Subject information pages
Introduction;
Course content; skills developed; methods of learning most used; assessment; what can you do next?
The Options Form
2 steps
Step 1:
Choose 1 from the list of 7 subjects
Step 2:
Choose 3 from the long list of subjects. Include a reserve choice
Making Choices
Advice for students
Consider subjects …
that are suitable for you
in which you are successful
that you are interested in
that give you a broad curriculum
that will take you along a career pathway
that give you a realistic chance of doing well
The Options Process
4 February Options Assembly to all Year 9 students & Options Evening for parents
From 5 February Those subjects currently teaching Y9 give talks on the Y10 courses in timetabled lessons
From 10 February Student interviews with Senior Staff and Mr Grenfell-Williams
7 February BTEC Health & Social Care presentation to all Y9 students
8 February Drama GCSE presentation to all Y9 students
11 February Business presentation to all Y9 students
12 February Sociology GCSE presentation to all Y9 students
26 February Year 9 Parents’ Evening
26 March Deadline for the option form to be handed in to tutors
The Options Process
The wider role of support
when making options choices
Individual interviews/ Mentoring Interests and skills Consultation with home and school staff Life after Year 11: Careers and Level 3 courses
Careers Advisor – Mr. Pegg
Advice and information from subject teachers and Heads of Department
The role of the tutor in the options process
Communication between parents and school [email protected] [email protected] Contact Mr. Pegg if you
require the log in details for Fast Tomato
Options information pack
If you haven’t already done so, please collect the information pack with your
child’s name on as you leave.