achievement pathways options for success welcome to our achievement pathways evening 2012 today’s...
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Achievement PathwaysOptions for success
Welcome to our Achievement Pathways Evening 2012Today’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?
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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.
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SUBJECTS
MATHSMaths GCSE
FSMQCPF
Adult Numeracy
SCIENCE3 Sciences GCSEDouble Science
GCSEBTEC Science
CORE
ENGLISHEnglish Lang and
Lit GCSEEnglish GCSE
Functional SkillsAdult Literacy
RE GCSECitizenship ½ GCSE
PE
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SUBJECTS
CommunicationsFrench SpanishGerman
Media Studies
HumanitiesBusiness StudiesHistory
Geography
Achievement SupportCoPE
SportPhysical Education
Sports Studies
OPTIONAL
TechnologyICT
ConstructionTextiles
FoodHospitality and
CateringEngineering
Product DesignGraphic Products
ScienceHealth and Social Care
Electronics
ArtsArt
Art and DesignActingDramaMusicDance
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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 Results92% of students achieved 5 A*-C passes43% including Eng and Maths
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How much choice do we offer students?CORE
CURRICULUM THE THREE PATHWAYS
OPTION CHOICES
AVAILABLE
English, Maths,
Science, RE and PE
Students study GCSE courses only without requiring any additional English or Maths teaching, but are required to study at least one Modern Foreign Language and either History or Geography.
(ACADEMIC PATHWAY)
1 2
Students study vocational courses only and require additional Functional English and Maths teaching at Level 1 minimum (equivalent to grades D-G at GCSE), known as Foundation Learning.
(VOCATIONAL PATHWAY)
OPTIONS AVAILABLE
1 2 3
Students study a combination of GCSE and Vocational courses but require additional English and Maths teaching at level 2 (equivalent to grade C+ at GCSE) and vocational ICT, known as Extended Core.
(BLENDED PATHWAY)
OPTIONS AVAILABLE
1 2 3
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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
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Post 16 Progression and Higher EducationKeeping your options open for sixth form study and university?Things to think about:1. Am I studying the right subjects for any career pathways I am
interested in?2. 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 lifehttp://www.russellgroup.ac.uk/media/informed-choices/InformedChoices-latest.pdf
Further information is available in the refectory
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1:1sDid-book
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MyOptions
In Year 8 ....
How am I going to get there?
Personal targets.Where do I want
to get to?Where am I now?
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Supporting students to manage and make successful transitions
Impartial information and support
Engaging career education programmes
Supporting progression pathways
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What is the deadline for returns?
Friday 20th January
Also tonight...Quick questionnaireGetting the most out of the school website and parent portal