14+ Choices Information Evening
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• Geography• Graphic Products
• History• French• German• Music• Music Technology• PE• Resistant Materials• Textiles Technology
Subjects available – OCR National
Level 2 qualification – equivalent to between
2 and 4 GCSE grades
• Information & Communication Technology
• Health & Social Care
Subjects available - others
• BTec in Sport – level 2 • BTec in Motor Vehicle – level 2• Engineering – level 1 • Building & Construction – level 1• Study Plus• Sports Leader Award• Skills for Working Life
Subjects available – Young Apprenticeships
Level 2 qualification – equivalent to 4 - 6 GCSE grades
• Hairdressing• Health & Social Care• Business Administration• Hospitality• Engineering• Construction• Motor Industry
Subjects available - FLP
Flexible Learning ProgrammeLevel 1 courses – equivalent to 2 GCSEgrades
• Motor Vehicle• Construction• Public Services• Horse Care
Subjects available – Diplomas?
Level 2 qualification – equivalent to 5 GCSE grades
• Construction & the Built Environment (SHS)
College Courses
• Young Apprenticeship
• Flexible Learning Programme
Last Year’s Options Form
Restrictions on Choice
• Numbers in class
• Teachers available
• Resources
• Entry requirements
• Health & Social Care & Child Development
• Music & Music Technology
What to consider when making choices?
• Does your child enjoy the subject?
• Does the course structure suit their way of working?
• Do they need it for their chosen career?
• Would they be considered suitable for the subject
What NOT to consider when making choices?
• Teacher
• What their best friend is doing!
Balance
• Review choices as part of the whole curriculum
Where to go for advice?
• Subject teachers
• Tutor
• College
• Taster sessions (Flexiday & Young Apprenticeship)
• Websites
Websites
Important Dates
20th January Effort Check & Options booklet home
25th January 14+ Choices Fair.
Application Forms issued.
31st January Parents’ Evening
7th February14+ Choices Application Forms handed in
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