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Framingham Earl
High School
Options Evening 2010
N.Furneaux
Headteacher
Options Evening 2010
J. Adams
Deputy Headteacher
Options Evening 2010
The Option Pathways Available
The Core
Compulsory
Subjects such as
English, Maths and
Science
Pathway C
Pathway D
Vocational Courses
The Diploma
Level 1 courses are
equivalent to 4
GCSEs at D – G
Foundation courses
are equivalent to 5
GCSEs at D - G
Level 2 courses are
equivalent to 5
GCSEs at A* - C
Higher courses are
equivalent to 7
GCSEs at A* - C
Pathway B
Pathway A
Traditional GCSEs
Core and chosen
subjects studied
Young
Apprenticeship
Equivalent to 4
GCSEs at
A* - C depending on
course chosen
The Importance of Core GCSEs
► Compulsory
subjects like Maths, English,
PSHE, ICT, PE, and Science
► Develop
key skills and knowledge
transferable to other subjects
► Grades
in these subjects determine which
post 16 courses you can study
GCSE Options – Pathway A
► Choosing
up to 4 further GCSEs that are
studied in addition to the core
► Wide
variety of GCSEs to choose from –
details in the option booklet and from the
‘stalls’ in the gym after these speeches
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 – coursework, exam experience
► Studying
in a familiar environment
►A
range of GCSEs will give you a greater variety of
possible career pathways
► Strong
teaching
GCSEs Provide A Variety Of
Possible Routes In The Future
R.Jarrald
City College Norwich
Options Evening 2010
J.Hudson
Open Opportunity
Options Evening 2010
R.Li-Rocchi
Assistant Headteacher
Options Evening 2010
Guiding Your Choices
‘Leading or showing the way’
Subject
Teachers
Options
Booklet
Tutors
Informed &
Guided
Choice
Colleges /
Open
Opportunity
Parents &
Carers
Connexions
The Options Forms
► Option
Form A – Pathway A (GCSEs)
► Option
Form B – Pathways B, C and D (any
college course)
► If
you are applying for a college course also
complete a separate college application
form and return it to Mr Li-Rocchi
Option Form A –Pathway A (GCSEs)
BLOCK 1
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BLOCK 2
BLOCK 3
BLOCK 4
Dance
Art
Food Technology
Art
Food Technology
Drama
Geography
Business Studies
French
History
History
Music
Graphics
Geography
ICT
Philosophy & Ethics
Resistant Materials
German
Resistant Materials
PE
Spanish
PE
Triple Science
Triple Science
Option Form B, C & D –
Work Related Learning or Diploma
FIRST CHOICE
Name of course:
e.g. Diploma in Hair &
Beauty Studies
Level:
e.g. Foundation
Location if known:
e.g. City College & The
Hewett School
The next steps…
► Open
Opportunity (OO) Pathways Evening: Feb 24th
► Year 9 Parent Consultation Evening – 25th Feb
► Official School Options forms returned – March 4th
► Application forms for college – 11th March
► College interviews – week beginning March 22nd
► Students informed of choices – March / April
Find out more at the different stalls…
An Informed & Guided Choice
► GCSE
subjects – Gym
► General
enquiries, Connexions &
Refreshments – Hall
► Room
1- Open Opportunity (Diploma) & City
College
► Room
2 – Norfolk Training Services & Easton
College