Transcript 14+ Choices Evening - Stowmarket High School

14+ Choices Information
Evening
Compulsory Subjects
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English & English Literature (2 GCSEs)
Maths (1 GCSE)
Science (2 or 3 GCSEs)
RE (1 GCSE)
Personal & Social Education
Core PE
Qualifications - Levels
• Level 2
A* - C
• Level 1
D–G
Subjects available - GCSE
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Art & Design
Business Studies
Child Development
Dance
Drama
Food & Nutrition
Food Technology
Geography
Graphic Products
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History
French
German
Music
Music Technology
PE
Resistant Materials
Textiles Technology
Subjects available – OCR National
Level 2 qualification – equivalent to between
2 and 4 GCSE grades
• Information & Communication Technology
• Health & Social Care
Subjects available - others
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BTec in Sport – level 2
BTec in Motor Vehicle – level 2
Engineering – level 1
Building & Construction – level 1
Study Plus
Sports Leader Award
Skills for Working Life
Subjects available – Young
Apprenticeships
Level 2 qualification – equivalent to 4 - 6 GCSE grades
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Hairdressing
Health & Social Care
Business Administration
Hospitality
Engineering
Construction
Motor Industry
Subjects available - FLP
Flexible Learning Programme
Level 1 courses – equivalent to 2 GCSE
grades
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Motor Vehicle
Construction
Public Services
Horse Care
Subjects available – Diplomas?
Level 2 qualification – equivalent to 5 GCSE
grades
• Construction & the Built Environment
(SHS)
College Courses
• Young Apprenticeship
• Flexible Learning Programme
Last Year’s Options Form
Restrictions on Choice
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Numbers in class
Teachers available
Resources
Entry requirements
Health & Social Care & Child Development
Music & Music Technology
What to consider when
making choices?
• Does your child enjoy the subject?
• Does the course structure suit their way of
working?
• Do they need it for their chosen career?
• Would they be considered suitable for the
subject
What NOT to consider when
making choices?
• Teacher
• What their best friend is doing!
Balance
• Review choices as part of the whole
curriculum
Where to go for advice?
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Subject teachers
Tutor
College
Taster sessions (Flexiday & Young
Apprenticeship)
• Websites
Websites
Important Dates
20th January
25th January
31st January
7th February
Effort Check & Options
booklet home
14+ Choices Fair.
Application Forms issued.
Parents’ Evening
14+ Choices Application
Forms handed in