Making the right choices to support and give as

Aim: To link our aspirations to our

excellent achievement

choices and options in school

many life chances as possible

Born:

1988, Tottenham, London.

Education:

Auditioned and was accepted to the BRIT school.

(state school)

Interesting fact:

Her wealth is now over £20 million.

Born:

1972, Tottenham, London.

Education:

The King’s School. (state school) Studied law and became a barrister and is now an MP.

Interesting fact:

to study Law for a Masters at Harvard Law School (USA).

Was the first Black Britton

Born:

1983, Mogadishu, Somalia.

Education:

Feltham Community School. (state )

Studied at St Mary’s Community College.

Interesting fact:

"When I first met him, he was struggling academically.”

Born:

1967, Stafford, Midlands.

Education:

Walton high School. (state school) Studied Industrial design at Northumbria University.

Interesting fact:

The Daily Telegraph describes this him as the most influential person living in the United States.

All of our students have strengths and talents

Pathways exist to guide students to ambitious but realistic targets

The national picture Employers Universities Literacy and Numeracy CBI Subjects that will support aspirations and student engagement and success

We aim for three levels of progress over the academic year as a minimum Level 4a at KS3 would lead to a D at GCSE; We aim for at least 50% of students to make four levels of progress over the academic year Level 4a at GCSE would lead to a Grade C at GCSE; Level 5a to a C; Level 5a to a B; Level 6a to a B; Level 6a to an A; Level 7a to an A Level 7a to an A*

Level at the end of Year 9: Results at the end of Year 11: English: 6 Maths: 7 Science: 7 5 GCSEs: A* to Cs grades What are they doing now?

Sixth Form College and then dropped out

Level at the end of Year 9: Results at the end of Year 11: English: 5 Maths: 6 Science: 5 9 GCSEs: A* to As grades What are they doing now?

University of Nottingham studying medicine

The offer ?

The aim is to provide courses that will meet your talents and needs... whatever they may be Pathways are based on target grades and teacher recommendations

The core offer:

8 lessons of English (leading to two GCSEs / equivalent) 8 lessons of Maths (leading to a GCSE) 10 lessons of Science (leading to one or two GCSEs) All students need to get these qualifications!

English and Maths

These are essential qualifications: Students will lose an option to Literacy and / or Numeracy catch-up if there is any risk of not achieving a C in English and Maths

Then ...

A choice of GCSE and Level 1 and 2 qualifications GCSEs: 5 hours a fortnight, good qualifications for students planning further study or university BTECs: 5- 10 lessons a fortnight, good qualifications for students who prefer active learning and want vocational study.

E-bacc pathways: top university

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Opportunities: 10 GCSEs

Students working above Level 6 • Students do core subjects • Students must study ONE language and ONE Humanities subject • Choice of two options • Triple Science in 12 hours •

Aspirations: 9 GCSEs

Students working above Level 5b • Students do core subjects • Students must study ONE language and ONE Humanities subject • Choice of two options, including Triple Science • May lose an option to Literacy or Numeracy

Vocational pathways

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Futures: core, GCSEs, BTECs

Students working above Level 4c • • Students do three core subjects (English, Maths, Science) • Choice of four options, one of which will have one hour after school each week – GCSEs and / or BTECs • May lose options to Literacy / Numeracy • Could end up with 9 GCSEs •

Innovations: core, BTECs

Students working on or below Level 4c • Students do three core subjects (English, Maths, Science) • Choice of four options – GCSEs, NCON, BTECs, etc • College options

Old and new subjects on offer: Check the subject requirements carefully Free choice within the rules: we run subjects based on demand.

Our aim: To offer you the support and choice you need to meet your needs and fulfil your dreams

Timeline for Year 9 Options:

1) Tonight’s event 2) After Options Evening Interview with your Head of House or tutor Careers interview with external adviser Taster lessons Conversations at home 3) 5 th February: deadline for forms 4) Early March: return of option events

Do’s for Options:

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Speak to your teachers and parents / carers Don’ts for Options:

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Do not think your choices will stop you becoming what you want in life.

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Think about what you would like to do in life.

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Do not think you cannot choose an option if you are below target in that subject.

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Be confident and proud of your aspirations.

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Ask teachers if an option is right for you.

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Attend the Year 9 Parents Evening.

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Do not just think of the subjects you enjoy most.

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Do not think one subject is worth more than another one.