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14+ Choices Evening
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Compulsory subjects
English & English Literature (2 GCSEs)
Maths (1 GCSE)
Science (2 or 3 GCSEs)
RE (1 GCSE)
Personal & Social Education
Core PE
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Qualifications - levels
Level 2
A* - C
Level 1
D-G
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Subjects available - GCSE
Art & Design
Business Studies
Child Development
Dance
Drama
Food & Nutrition
Food Technology
French
Geography
Graphic Products
German
History
Music
Music Technology
PE
Resistant Materials
Textiles Technology
Subject available – OCR National
• Information & Communication Technology
• Health & Social Care
All OCR National subjects are Level 2
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Subjects available - others
Btec First Diploma in Sport – Level 2
Btec in Motor Vehicle Technology – Level 2
Sports Leader Award
Building Crafts Occupations – Level 1 Construction
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Subjects available – level 2
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Business
Construction
Engineering
Hairdressing
Hospitality
Beauty
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Subjects available – Level 1
• Automotive Vehicle Maintenance
• Beauty
• Hairdressing
• Hospitality
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Restrictions on Choice
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Numbers in class
Resources
Entry requirements
Some subject combinations e.g. Music & Music
Technology
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Go 4 Schools
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Go 4 Schools
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Last Year’s Options Form
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What to consider when making
choices
• Does your child enjoy the subject?
• Does the course structure suit their way of
working?
• Would they be considered suitable for the
subject?
• Do they need particular subjects for their chosen
career?
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What NOT to consider when
making choices
• Teacher
• What their best friend is doing
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Balance
Once their choices are made look at the whole
curriculum and check it is balanced.
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Where to go to for advice?
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Subject teachers
PSE
Tutor
College
Websites
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Important dates
• 26th November
• 24th January
• 5th February
Parents’ Evening
Effort Check & 14+ Choices
Booklet go home
14+ Choices Fair
Options form issued
• 11th February
Deadline for handing on Options
form
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