Year 10 and 11 Pathways – How

will you make sure you have the best opportunities in

your future career?

We want to help you....

• To get onto the best possible post 16 courses in 2019.

• To have the maximum amount of choice when you do this.

• To have a set of qualifications which will have the maximum amount of respect from employers, universities and colleges.

Aspirational Thinking……

Aspirations don’t always involve university….

What is a Pathway?

A Pathway is....• A package of courses that will allow each student to

enter the next phase of school after Year 11 with the best collection of possible qualifications.

• All pathways contain English, Maths and Science qualifications, plus a choice of History or Geography.

• Many students will also study French or German.

Typically a Student Might Leave With....

Science GCSE

Computing GCSE

Geography GCSE

FrenchGCSE

Art GCSE

Maths GCSE

English iGCSE

ENGLISH BACCALAUREATE

English Baccalaureate Academic Pathway

• English, Maths, double or triple Science, Core PE, PSHE

• Choice of Language (French or German)

• History or Geography

• Plus choice of 3 other qualifications and a reserve

This route will provide maximum academic challenge andan excellent route through to 'A' Levels and HigherEducation.

Academic Pathway

• English, Maths, Double Science, Core PE, PSHE

• History or Geography

• Plus choice of 3 other qualifications and a reserve

This route will provide a good route through to 'A' Levelsand then Higher Education or employment with a goodrange of GCSE subjects.

IKB Pathway

• IKB academy is a partner school in the Wellsway Multi Academy Trust

• It offers a curriculum based in the STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics)

• Students are provided with opportunities for work experience alongside their studies

Russell Group Universities• London School of Economics

& Political Science• University of Manchester• Newcastle University• University of Nottingham• University of Oxford• Queen Mary University of

London• Queen's University Belfast• University of Sheffield• University of Southampton• University College London• University of Warwick• University of York

• University of Birmingham• University of Bristol• University of Cambridge• Cardiff University• Durham University• University of Edinburgh• University of Exeter• University of Glasgow• Imperial College London• King's College London• University of Leeds• University of Liverpool

C-NAT, Technical Certificate & BTEC Level 2

If you think that you might take a C-NAT or BTEC in Sixth Form then a C-NAT, Technical Certificate or BTEC in Year 10 and 11 prepares very well for BTEC in Sixth Form. They are also valued by many employers.

For A Level preparation:

If you think that you might take an 'A' Level in that subject or a related one, you are better off studying it as a GCSE as it will prepare you well for future study.

For You to Consider:

• Which subjects do you really enjoy?

• What might you want to study at Sixth Form or College?

• Which subjects open the most doors in the future?

What can you do to get help?

• Your teachers• Your tutor and Head of House• Parents• The Careers Adviser• Websites such as :

www.ucas.com for university entryhttps://www.gov.uk/topic/further-education-skills/apprenticeshipsfor apprenticeships

Next Steps

Early January 2017: Assembly for Year 9 (Study Pathways process)

12th January 2017: Year 9 Parents’ Evening, 4.30 pm – 7.30 pm 19th January 2017: Study Pathways Evening for parents/carers

6.30pm in Lansdown Block

31st January 2017: Final selection of pathway choices via the Insight online portal