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Welcome to our Achievement Pathways Evening 2012 Today’s presentation What are achievement pathways?

Welcome to our Achievement Pathways Evening 2012 Today’s presentation What are achievement pathways? Which subjects must be studied by all and which are optional? How do we maximise achievement for each of our students? How much choice do we offer our students?

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Welcome to our Achievement Pathways Evening 2012 Today’s presentation What are achievement pathways?

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  1. Welcome to our Achievement Pathways Evening 2012 • Today’s presentation • What are achievement pathways? • Which subjects must be studied by all and which are optional? • How do we maximise achievement for each of our students? • How much choice do we offer our students? • What support is there in this decision-making process? • What is the deadline for returns?

  2. What are achievement pathways? • Achievement Pathways are the combinations of optional subjects studied in Key Stage 4 (years 9-11) that are designed to: • maximise the achievement of each of our students • give students the greatest chance possible of progressing to further courses of study, taking up apprenticeships or other career pathways post 16.

  3. How do we maximise achievement for each of our students? • Knowing our students • Data and personal knowledge • Allocation of appropriate pathways • CORE SUBJECTS • Appropriate level, qualification and support • OPTIONAL SUBJECTS • Students are recommended by teachers that know their capabilities • 2011 Results • 92% of students achieved 5 A*-C passes • 43% including Eng and Maths

  4. How much choice do we offer students?

  5. What support is available in this process? • Visit the Colleges and discuss subjects in more detail • Speak to Subject leaders and College Leaders • Visit the Post 16 desk • Visit the desk

  6. Post 16 Progression and Higher Education • Keeping your options open for sixth form study and university? • Things to think about: • Am I studying the right subjects for any career pathways I am interested in? • How will my subject choice be viewed by universities? • Some universities look for a broad and varied academic curriculum • Consider the make-up of your subjects • Too narrow a range of subjects and/or a focus • on more vocational courses can limit your options later on in life • http://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/media/informed-choices/InformedChoices-latest.pdf • Further information is available in the refectory

  7. In Year 8 .... How am I going to get there? Personal targets. Where am I now? Where do I want to get to? Achievement Pathways My Options Did-book 1:1s

  8. Supporting students to manage and make successful transitions Impartial information and support Engaging career education programmes Supporting progression pathways

  9. What is the deadline for returns? Friday 20th January Also tonight... Quick questionnaire Getting the most out of the school website and parent portal

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