29 th January 2013
Ms Haynes
Vice Principal Curriculum
Time to Choose Your Pathway to Success!!!

 The Future
 The Option Process
 Pathways
 Qualifications
 Choosing Options
 Do's and Don'ts
 Where to get advice
 Next Steps
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2020
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Mount Carmel College for Girls

2017
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Mount Carmel College for Girls

2015
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Mount Carmel College for Girls

CLASS OF 2012
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2013
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Mount Carmel College for Girls

 PSCHE Lessons December – March
 Year 9 Reports Analysis – December 2012
 Taster Fortnight 14 th January – 25 th January 2013
 Y9 Options Assembly – 14 th January 2013
 Y9 Options Evening – 29 th January 2013
 Y9 Options Interviews – 28 th January-15 th February 2013
 Y9 Parents Evening - 6 th March 2013
 Final Option Choices Deadline - 15 th March 2013
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19+
16-19
Employment
A levels IB
Higher
Education
BTEC
National
Further
Education
Advanced
Apprenticeship
GCSE A*-C Vocational Level 2
14-16
GCSE D-G Vocational Level 1
Foundation Learning Tier- E3/L1 Certificate
11-14 Key Stage 3
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• English Language & Literature
• Mathematics
• Additional Science
• Religious Education (RE)
NO EXAMINATIONS
• Personal Social Health & Citizenship Education (PSHCE)
• Physical Education (PE)
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o A* - G o Exams o Controlled Tests o Practical Exams o Linear o SPG o No modular o Literacy o Specialist terminology o No resits o No coursework
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• Art and Design
• Drama
• French
• Geography
• Graphics
• History
• ICT
• Media Studies
• Music
• Product Design
• Sociology
• Spanish
• Textiles
• Triple Science
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(BTEC or Cambridge Nationals) - Options
• Business
• Creative Media
• Health & Social Care
• ICT
• Sport
• Level 2 (A* - C)
• Level 1 (D – G)
• Pass, Merit, Distinction
• 80%Portfolio
• Practical
• Vocationally related
• Flexible assessment
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• A measure of achievement called the ‘English
Baccalaureate’. It is to be awarded to any students who achieve 5 GCSEs (A* to C) in the following subjects:
1. English
2. Maths
3. Additional Science
4. A Language (French, Spanish or GCSE Heritage Language)
5. A Humanity (History or Geography)
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Mount Carmel College for Girls

 Your aim is to achieve at least 5 GCSE grades C or above (A*, A, B or C) including English and Maths.
 To study A Level at 6th Form you must achieve grades Cs and above, some Bs are required for
Maths, Science and Humanities A Level subjects.
 You are prepared to revise and study for your exams.
 You complete homework on time.
 You are an independent learner.
 You will prepare and complete all controlled assessments on time.
 You will attend after-school clubs.
 You are considering university.
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Vocational qualifications are suitable for someone who: o Knows what area of study interests them.
o Likes to learn in a more practical way.
o Is good at coursework.
o Is not confident in exams.
o You are considering a Level 3 Vocational courses at Post 16.
o You can still go to university.
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Levels
Mostly
Level 2a, 3C, 3B, 3A, 4C
Mostly 4C, 4B, 4A, 5C
Mostly
5B, 5A, 6C, 6B, 6A, 7C
LEVEL OF STUDY
Choose Vocational
(BTEC Level 1 courses)
Choose a mixture of
GCSEs and BTEC
Level 2 courses
Choose GCSEs
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Mount Carmel College for Girls

 Triple Science – Level 6 and above
 Music – Play an instrument or sing, audition required
 Drama – Read the booklet carefully, required skills
 Media Studies – Level 5 and above in English
 Foundation learning – Level 1 Courses
(teacher selection only)
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o Discuss progress, behaviour, attendance and attitude to learning.
o Decide on the best pathway.
o Consider possible option choices.
o Set clear targets to help you progress.
o Discuss future progression and career aspirations
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 Do speak to your parents/carer
 Do speak to other students
 Do ask for advice, and questions
 Do make decisions based on interest, strengths and enjoyment
 Do research subjects, careers
 Do continue to work hard in Year 9
 Do read your Pathway Booklet carefully when you receive it.
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Mount Carmel College for Girls

o Don’t choose a subject because you like the teacher o Don’t choose a subject because your friends are o Don’t choose a subject because it sounds good o Don’t choose a subject because you think it will be easy
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 Senior Staff
 Heads of Department
 Head of Years
 Form Tutor
 Subject Teacher
 Support Staff
 LRC
 Internet
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• Ms Mimnagh
• Ms Haynes
• Ms Ionta
• Ms Duffy
VP KS3
VP Curriculum
HOY 9
SEN/EAL
• Ms Persaud
• Ms Arbuckle
• Mr Davison
• Ms Jones
• Mr Rauf
9AF
9EB
9EP
9MA
9RP
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DFE https://www.education.gov.uk/publications/standard/publica tionDetail/Page1/625-1
Skills.org.uk
http://www.skill.org.uk/youth/page.aspx?c=0&p=412
My World of Work http://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/
My Choice London http://www.clickstart.org.uk/page/view/id/10972
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THE CHOICE IS YOURS!!
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Mount Carmel College for Girls