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GCSE Subject Choices and Careers Information

GCSE Subject Choices and Careers Information. Monday 18 March 2019. NI Curricular Requirements Key Stage 4. Schools are required to provide : Learning for Life and Work PE RE Cross Curricular Skills Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities. Learning for Life and Work.

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GCSE Subject Choices and Careers Information

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  1. GCSE Subject Choices and Careers Information Monday 18 March 2019

  2. NI Curricular Requirements Key Stage 4 • Schools are required to provide: • Learning for Life and Work • PE • RE • Cross Curricular Skills • Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities

  3. Learning for Life and Work • Employability • Citizenship • Personal Development (PSHE)

  4. Curricular Pathways Pathway A and B (10 or 9 GCSEs) Double Award Science Pathway C (8 GCSEs) Single Award Science Pathway D (8 GCSEs) OCN NI Level 2 Extended Certificate in Applied Science, Level 2 Occupational Studies and Level 2 Prince’s Trust Pathways C and D will be given 1/3 additional time in English, Mathematics and Science

  5. Pathway A and B 10 or 9 subjects • English Language • Mathematics • Religious Studies • Double Award Science • 4 Subject Choices Non-Examination subjects: General PE and LLW

  6. 10 GCSEs English Literature Digital Technology or

  7. Criteria for 10 GCSEs • Academic performance in Year 10 • Advice and guidance of the subject teacher • DENI guidelines on the restriction of class sizes in certain subjects. There will be a maximum of 24 students in the English Literature and Digital Technology classes.

  8. Science 8 subjects Single Award Science 8 subjects OCN NI Level 2 Extended Certificate in Applied Science 10 or 9 subjects Double Award Science Double Award Science is needed to study Biology, Chemistry or Physics at A level Level 2 Science is not suitable for Nursing

  9. Pathway C 8 subjects – Extra time allocation • English Language • Mathematics • Religious Studies/OCN NI Level 2 Certificate in Religious Studies + • Single Award Science • 4 Subject Choices Non-Examination subjects: General PE and LLW Third more time allocated to English, Maths and Science.

  10. Pathway D 8 subjects – Extra time allocation • English Language • Mathematics • Religious Studies/OCN NI Level 2 Certificate in Religious Studies + • OCN NI Level 2 Extended Certificate in Applied Science • Level 2 Occupational Studies: Technology & Innovation (Bench Joinery and CAD) or Business & Services (Contemporary Cuisine and Patisserie and Baking) • Level 2 Princes Trust Achieve Programme • Two subject choices Non-Examination subjects: General PE and LLW. Third more time allocated to English, Maths and Science.

  11. Other Options Fully compliant with requirements of Entitlement Framework

  12. Changes to GCSE Grading First Teaching 2017 First Subject Level Awards 2019

  13. Level 2 Courses Available • OCN NI Level 2 Extended Certificate in Applied Science = up to 2B grades at GCSE • OCN NI Level 2 Certificate in Religious Studies = 1B grade at GCSE • OCN NI Level 2 Certificate in Information Technology Applications • = 1 B grade at GCSE • Level 2 Princes Trust Achieve Programme = up to 2 B grades at GCSE • Level 2 Occupational Studies – Construction or Cookery = 1 GCSE • Final Award: Distinction* = A* Distinction = A Merit = B Pass = C

  14. When Making Your GCSE Choices • Choose subjects you: • Like and enjoy and which reflect your interest and personal qualities • Are good at and are likely to succeed in • May need for your career and will help keep your options open in the future • Choose the number of GCSEs which best suit your needs

  15. Each student has been issued with: • Year 10 Subject Choice Booklet • Preparing for Key Stage 4 information flyer • Trawl form to be submitted to Form Teacher by Friday 22 March • Evaluation form • Year 10 Subject Choice Booklet and PowerPoint also available on the College website www.stkillianscollege.org.uk • If you require any further information please contact the College.

  16. Thank you

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