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Welcome to the KS4 Learning Pathways Evening Tuesday 5 th March 2013

Welcome to the KS4 Learning Pathways Evening Tuesday 5 th March 2013. Aspirations for students in 9.1 – 9.5. Highest grades possible – A/A* for many. College / post 16 study. University / Further Education. Professional careers at managerial level and beyond.

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Welcome to the KS4 Learning Pathways Evening Tuesday 5 th March 2013

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  1. Welcome to the KS4 Learning Pathways EveningTuesday 5th March 2013

  2. Aspirations for students in 9.1 – 9.5 Highest grades possible – A/A* for many College / post 16 study University / Further Education Professional careers at managerial level and beyond

  3. We must ensure William Edwards students have the competitive edge! Likely destinations: • Palmers College • SEEVIC • 6th Form • South Essex College Competing against students from local schools, King John, Southend High Schools and Grammar schools etc

  4. Raising Achievement! Driving up standards to improve the life chances of our students ‘Outcomes for individuals and groups are outstanding and have improved steadily’ Ofsted December 2010

  5. Potential Qualifications: 10 + GCSE’s – Level 2 English Baccalaureate (English, Maths, Science, MFL and Humanities) We must ensure William Edwards students have the competitive edge!

  6. The GCSE Choices • Art and Design • Catering • History • Leisure & Tourism • Product Design • Art Textiles • Drama • Media Studies • Photography • Business Studies • Geography • Physical Education • Music • ICT

  7. How do I successfully choose the right course? 1. Young people and parents decide together. 2. Agreement is reached carefully. 3. The subject is chosen not the teacher (teachers may change anyway!) 4. Experienced teachers are consulted. 5. Older pupils are questioned / opinions sought. 6. Any temptation to follow a friend(s) is avoided. 7. Remember what you are good at. A new subject may not always be as glamorous as it appears. 8. Considering future career plans which may be supported by one or two selections.

  8. Questions you may wish to ask: • Will my child get his/her option choices? • In most cases and wherever possible. • 2. If too many choose a subject, how will students be selected? • Carefully, according to the appropriateness of courses. • 3. How will I, as a parent, be kept informed? • Dialogue as necessary and in May an individual print out will be sent homefor checking. • 4. Will my child be able to change later on? • Only in exceptional cases. It’s crucial that correct decisions are made now! • 5. Will it help if my form is in quickly? • No decisions will be made until all forms are in on the 15thMarch.

  9. The 2013 Preferences Timeline To date: Invitations to Information Evening sent home. Preference Booklet on school website. Year 9 Assembly – guidance for pupils. 5th March: KS4 Pathways Information Evening for parents. 6th-14th Mar: Dialogue between students, tutorsand subject teachers to secure decisions. 15th Mar: Final deadline for return of forms to School Office

  10. The 2013 Preferences Timeline cont. 18th Mar – May: Discussion between staff, students & parents in cases where: 1. Individuals seem to have chosen inappropriately or unwisely 2. Subjects are over-subscribed By May half-term: Individual print out sent home as check 2013/14 Year 10 Class Lists prepared

  11. We must ensure William Edwards students have the competitive edge! There are lots of subject staff available in school and senior staff are also available to answer any questions.

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