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Year 9 Options January 2011

Year 9 Options January 2011. Why this, why now?. Big decisions More opportunities than ever Qualifications to suit YOU Think what you will do after school Time to think – the RIGHT decision. Qualifications available today. Entry level GCSE’s BTEC Foundation Courses Diplomas.

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Year 9 Options January 2011

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  1. Year 9 OptionsJanuary 2011

  2. Why this, why now? • Big decisions • More opportunities than ever • Qualifications to suit YOU • Think what you will do after school • Time to think – the RIGHT decision

  3. Qualifications available today • Entry level • GCSE’s • BTEC • Foundation Courses • Diplomas Level 2 eq. A* - C Level 1 eq. D - G

  4. Our curriculum at KS4 • Core– keeps all career options open • Maths, English, Science, PE, RE, PSCHE • Options • Wide range of subjects Two week cycle/50 hour timetable

  5. Vocational Qualifications Young Apprenticeship B.Tec Sport and Leadership, Expressive Arts, Science, Engineering, Art Diplomas Land based, Hair & Beauty GCSE’s Art Music Media Geography History Textiles Resistant Materials Graphics Food Business Studies Additional Science French Phys Ed Options Entry Level Literacy Certificate of Personal Effectiveness (COPE) Study Plus Please note. These could change

  6. What is in a Diploma? Functional skills Extended Project Additional or specialist learning Principal Learning 10 days work experience Diploma This is not the easy option!

  7. Diploma • Vocational course • 2 full days per week • Pass all 5 aspects to get the full qualification The Diploma is available at 3 levels: Level 1 equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grades D to G Level 2 equivalent to 7 GCSEs at grades A* to C Level 3 equivalent to 3.5 A levels

  8. What will it mean if you study for a Diploma? • Off-site • Ongoing assessments, project and coursework • Pass all 5 elements gain the award • 2 full days (Wed & Friday) at another school every week • May miss some lessons for other in-school subjects. Must keep up with workload as once begun – no turning back!

  9. The right course for you? • Interests, preferences and enjoyment • Future goals and career aspirations • Keep options choices broad and balanced • What you are good at - consider entry level • What your friends are doing!!!

  10. What is theConnexions Service? For young people aged 13 –19 Provide support, information, advice and guidance Understanding option choices in school and routes after year 11 School, colleges and high street

  11. Connexions (continued) • Personal Advisors in Kings Grove High School • Connexions Room • Call and see us • Request interview via your form teacher or head of year.

  12. How Connexions works in Kings Grove • Group Sessions • One to One careers interviews • Drop in at lunch and break time • Events in School

  13. Resources in School • Connexions Room • Careers Library • Careers Information • College & University Details • Jobs & Training Vacancies • Books, Magazines & Videos • Internet Access

  14. The next steps • Talk – discuss with teachers and parents • Support - PSCHE and other school events • Research internet web sites • Diploma Info Evening at South Cheshire College – 26th Jan • Discuss choices: • Parents, teachers, Connexions service • Options Taster Day & Evening – Wednesday 2nd Feb • Parents Evening – Thursday 10th Feb

  15. Key Dates • Diploma Evening at South Cheshire College – 26th Jan • Options Day and Evening – 2nd Feb • Parents Evening – Thursday 10th February • Complete and return options form to tutor P1 on Monday 28th Feb

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