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14+ Choices Evening. Approachable, Encouraging, Engaging, Friendly, Safe. Compulsory subjects. English & English Literature (2 GCSEs) Maths (1 GCSE) Science (2 or 3 GCSEs) RE (1 GCSE) Personal & Social Education Core PE Approachable, Encouraging, Engaging, Friendly, Safe.
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14+ Choices Evening Approachable, Encouraging, Engaging, Friendly, Safe
Compulsory subjects English & English Literature (2 GCSEs) Maths (1 GCSE) Science (2 or 3 GCSEs) RE (1 GCSE) Personal & Social Education Core PE Approachable, Encouraging, Engaging, Friendly, Safe
Qualifications - levels Level 2 A* - C Level 1 D - G Approachable, Encouraging, Engaging, Friendly, Safe
Subjects available - GCSE Art & Design Business Studies Child Development Dance Drama Food & Nutrition Food Technology French Geography Graphic Products German History Music Music Technology PE Resistant Materials Textiles Technology
Subject available – OCR National • Information & Communication Technology • Health & Social Care All OCR National subjects are Level 2 Approachable, Encouraging, Engaging, Friendly, Safe
Subjects available - others Btec First Diploma in Sport – Level 2 Btec in Motor Vehicle Technology – Level 2 Engineering – Level 1 Sports Leader Award Building Crafts Occupations – Level 1 Construction Approachable, Encouraging, Engaging, Friendly, Safe
College Courses Young Apprenticeships (YA) – Level 2 Flexible Learning Programme (FLP) – Level 1 Approachable, Encouraging, Engaging, Friendly, Safe
Subjects available - YA • Business & Administration • Construction • Engineering • Hairdressing • Health & Social Care • Hospitality • Motor Industry All Young Apprenticeship courses are level 2 Approachable, Encouraging, Engaging, Friendly, Safe Approachable, Encouraging, Engaging, Friendly, Safe
Subjects available - FLP • Public Services Flexible Learning Programme courses are Level 1 Approachable, Encouraging, Engaging, Friendly, Safe
Approachable, Encouraging, Engaging, Friendly, Safe Last Year’s Options Form
Restrictions on Choice • Numbers in class • Resources • Entry requirements • Some subject combinations e.g. Music & Music Technology Approachable, Encouraging, Engaging, Friendly, Safe
What to consider when making choices • Does your child enjoy the subject? • Does the course structure suit their way of working? • Would they be considered suitable for the subject? • Do they need particular subjects for their chosen career? Approachable, Encouraging, Engaging, Friendly, Safe
What NOT to consider when making choices • Teacher • What their best friend is doing Approachable, Encouraging, Engaging, Friendly, Safe
Balance Once their choices are made look at the whole curriculum and check it is balanced. Approachable, Encouraging, Engaging, Friendly, Safe
Where to go to for advice? • Subject teachers • PSE • Tutor • College • Websites Approachable, Encouraging, Engaging, Friendly, Safe
Important dates • 26th November Parents’ Evening • 25th January Effort Check & 14+ Choices Booklet go home • 7th February 14+ Choices Fair Options form issued • 12th February Deadline for handing on Options form Approachable, Encouraging, Engaging, Friendly, Safe