Framingham Earl
High School
Options Evening 2014
N.Furneaux
Headteacher
Options Evening 2014
G. Yassin
Deputy Headteacher
Options Evening 2014
The Option Pathways Available
Key
Stage 4
Pathways
Core Subjects
(have to be studied)
English, Maths and Science
GCSE; Citizenship,
Philosophy & Ethics full
course GCSE; ICT; PSHEE,
& PE
OPTIONS
Pathway A
Pathway B
Pathway C
Four GCSE
options taken.
Leads to a total
of 10.5 GCSEs
for most
students.
Vocational
Courses
Level 1
Vocational
Courses
Level 2
Equivalent to 2-4
GCSEs at D – G
Up to two GCSE
Options Chosen
Equivalent to 4
GCSEs at A* - C
Up to two GCSE
Options Chosen
The English Baccalaureate
(E.Bacc)
► New
measure in Schools’ Performance
Tables
► Introduced in 2010-11
► English, Maths, 2 ‘good’ Sciences, a
humanities subject (History or Geography)
and a modern foreign language subject
► Some post 16 providers are only accepting
E.Bacc candidates for some courses
The Importance of Core GCSEs
► Compulsory
subjects are Maths, English, PSHEE,
ICT, PE (Dance is offered in the Core), and
Science
► Develop
key skills and knowledge transferable to
other subjects
► Grades
in these subjects often determine which
post 16 courses you can study
GCSE Options – Pathway A
► Choosing
4 further GCSEs that are studied
in addition to the core subjects
► Wide
variety of GCSEs to choose from –
details in the option booklet and from the
‘stalls’ in the gym after these speeches
Amendment
BLOCK 1
BLOCK 2
BLOCK 3
BLOCK 4
French
History
History
Triple Science
Spanish
Geography
Geography
PE
Resistant
Materials
Art
Textiles
Philosophy &
Ethics
Food
Technology
PE
Food
Technology
Art
Textiles
Drama
Resistant
Materials
Computing
Computing
Triple Science
German
Music
BTEC in Sport
Amendment
BLOCK 1
BLOCK 2
BLOCK 3
BLOCK 4
French
History
History
Triple Science
Spanish
Geography
Geography
PE
Resistant
Materials
Art
Textiles
Psychology
Food
Technology
PE
Food
Technology
Art
Textiles
Drama
Resistant
Materials
Computing
Computing
Triple Science
German
Music
BTEC in Sport
Why Take Pathway A?
► Many
FEHS students are equipped to get good grades
– guidance will be provided
► The
courses provide a strong foundation for post 16
courses (esp. A level)– coursework, exam experience
► Studying
in a familiar environment
►A
range of GCSEs will give you a greater variety of
possible career pathways
► Strong
teaching
Pathways B and C
►A
vocational focus
► Flexibility – employment or Further
Education
► Suitable for all abilities
► Underpinned by GCSEs – core and options
► Building relationships with colleges you may
continue to study at post 16
Open Opportunity
Vocational Pathways
Options Evening 2014
Initial Briefing
Aims of this session:
•Outline the different courses that are available through
OpenOpportunity and City College Norwich and provide
information to support the Options process.
•Inform you as to how and when you can learn more about
the courses.
•Give you an overview of the application process for the
courses.
The Basics
• All the OpenOpportunity or CCN courses will take place on
Thursday next year (and stay on Thursday the following year).
•Students come from a wide range of schools.
•They will spend all day at a different site and will wear the
OpenOpportunity uniform (or appropriate clothing for CCN
courses).
•All courses are intended to give a broad experience of a
particular industry area.
The Basics II
•The qualifications used within our course packages vary
slightly from course to course. Most are Edexcel BTECs but
some may be OCR Nationals or other qualifications.
•Although some are Level 2 quals it is now possible to be
awarded a Level 1 qual if the required standard is not met.
•Most VIth Forms will not accept these qualifications towards
entry requirements for AS/A Levels.
•It is not always possible to progress directly onto a L3
course at college from the Level 2 courses.
Visual Arts
and
Photography
Public
Public
Public
Services
Services
Services
Hospitality
and
Catering
Performing
Arts
Motor
Vehicle
Health &
Social
Care
Hairdressing
and Beauty
Therapy
Child
Care
Construction
How to Apply: the Process
INITIAL
STUDENT
BRIEFING
STUDENT & PARENT
CONSULTATION
OPTIONS
CHOICES
INTERVIEWS
March 4th
TASTER EVENT
April
FORMAL LETTER FROM OO
How to find out more
•Sign up for a taster!
•Visit the OpenOpportunity website at: www.openopportunity.org
•Talk to your Tutor, Director of Learning or Gareth Yassin
•E-mail me at jhudson@openopportunity.org
R. Li-Rocchi
Assistant Headteacher
Options Evening 2014
Guiding Your Choices
‘Leading or showing the way’
Parents /
Carers &
Relatives
Subject
Teachers
Form
Tutors
Informed &
Guided
Choice
Colleges /
Open
Opportunity
Options
Booklet
The Options Forms
► Option
Form A – Pathway A (GCSEs)
► Option
Form B – Pathways B & C (any
college course plus up to two GCSEs)
► If
you are applying for a college course
also complete a separate college
application form and return it to Mr
Yassin
Option Form A –Pathway A (GCSEs)
BLANK EXAMPLE
BLOCK 1
BLOCK 2
BLOCK 3
BLOCK 4
French
History
History
Triple
Science
Spanish
Geography
Geography
PE
Art
Textiles
Psychology
Resistant
Materials
Food
Technology
PE
Textiles
Drama
Computing
Triple Science
Food
Technology
Resistant
Materials
German
BTEC in Sport
Dance
Art
Computing
Music
Option Form A –Pathway A (GCSEs)
COMPLETED EXAMPLE
BLOCK 1
1
French
2
Spanish
BLOCK 2
Triple
Science
PE
2
1
History
1
Geography
2
Geography
Art
PE
Textiles
Computing
BLOCK 4
History
Resistant
Materials
Food
Technology
3
BLOCK 3
Drama
3
Triple Science
3
Textiles
2
Psychology
Food
Technology
Resistant
Materials
1
Art
3
Computing
German
Music
BTEC in Sport
Dance
Delivered in core PE so does not
count as an option
Option Forms B & C –
College Courses
FIRST CHOICE
Name of course:
e.g. Hair & Beauty
Therapy Level 2
Location if known:
e.g. City College
Norwich
BLOCK 1
French
Spanish
Resistant Materials
Food Technology
Textiles
Computing
Dance
BLOCK 2
History
Geography
Art
PE
Drama
Triple Science
Delivered in core PE so does not
count as an option
The next steps…
Date
Event
23rd January 2014
Year 9 Options Evening
29th January 2014
14th February 2014
W/C 10th February 2014
Return of Completed Options Forms to Form Tutors
(including College Applications forms)
Submission of names for Open Opportunity BTEC Level 2
student taster sessions
Consultation meetings with students to discuss Option
Courses that may not run
W/C 10th February 2014
Vocational Pathway Voluntary Advice Interviews
4th March 2014 (9am – 12pm)
Open Opportunity BTEC Level 2 Student Taster Sessions
Date to be confirmed
Easton College Information Sessions
14th March 2014
Deadline for Applications to be sent to City College for
Level 1 courses and Level 2 Open Opportunity Courses.
W/C 24th March 2014
Confirmation of options letter to be sent
End March
Easton College Student Interviews to take place
1st April 2014
Open Opportunity interviews to take place
The rest of the evening
► GCSE
options subjects – Gym
► General
enquiries & Special Educational
Needs (following Science / BTEC Sport
presentations)
► Room
M1 – GCSE ICT
► Room M2 - Easton College
► Room M3 – Open Opportunity / City College
Evaluation forms on your seats!
The rest of the evening
► Triple
Science & BTEC Sport
presentations in the Hall
(will start in approx 5 mins time)
► If
you are not considering Triple Science
or BTEC Sport as options, please go to
the Gym (GCSE stalls) or the main
corridor (ICT & College courses)