woodkirk academy year 8 information evening 15th january 2015
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Woodkirk Academy
Year 8 Information Evening
15th January 2015
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2015/18 Options
Pathways mean:• More enjoyment• Better experience• Better results• Better prospects• Less disaffection• Less misbehaviour
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2015/18 Options
• First step in their 14 – 19 education or training.
• Results at 16 open or close the doors for their next step.
• All GCSE exams at the end of Y11.
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Core subjects
• English – Language and Literature• Mathematics • Science – at least core and additional• Geography or History • PDS – RE• Relationship education
Drugs, alcohol and safety
Citizenship
Finance, law and citizenship• ICT• PE
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Pathways.
• Equal value, but with small differences to suit the students.
• All pathways have choices within them
• Provides an experience that stimulates, motivates and extends ALL learners as well as preparing them for their next step.
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Blue pathway • Core curriculum - English, Maths,
Science, Geography/History
• 2 vocational courses which are equivalent to GCSEs
• 1 support class - developing essential basic skills
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Green pathway
• Core curriculum - English, Maths, Science, Geography/History
• 1 vocational courses equivalent to GCSEs at grades A* - C.
• 1 other course which maybe GCSEs or other equivalents.
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Red pathway
Core curriculum - English, Maths, Science, Geography/History, MFL
Pupils get two other choices from GCSEs or equivalents.
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Purple pathway
Core curriculum - English, Maths, Science, Geography/History, MFL
Allows the students to achieve the English Baccalaureate
Pupils get two other choices one of which will be a GCSE equivalent.
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How will pupils be guided?
• Professional, realistic judgement. • The pathway will be relative to their
ability, strengths and learning style.• Achievement, attainment and
predictive data will be used.• Pastoral input.• Parental input. • Individual decisions.
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Key dates• 15.01.15 - Information Evening• w/c 19.01.15 - Pathway information• 23.01.15 – progress reports available• w/c 26.01.15 - Subject assemblies• 03.02.15 – Year 8 Parents’ Eve • 09.02.15 – Option sheets to form tutors• 10/11.03.15 – Individual student discussions• 10/11.03.15 – Parental discussions• 16.03.15 – All options finalised
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Aim
• For all students to enjoy school and achieve their full potential.