The Curriculumand beyond Year8

Construction

At Present

The Curriculum in Yr8

Dance, MFL, Computing, Science,

Maths, Geography, English, PE, RE

Drama, History, Technology, Art,

PDC, Music

Progress

Options in Yr8 – Beginning to specialise

Chosen in yr8 – starting in yr9

or

A three year KS4 GCSE –

knowledge based, content driven

Why not have all option choices in yr8?

There is the opportunity to select additional Humanities to

Study at GCSE in yrs10/11 in the yr9 options. Also, this will not

Cut off A-Level opportunities

Continuity in yr9

Plus PDC and PE

Specialise – Option Choices. Choose in Yr9

start in Yr10

Yr8 – “No wasted year”

The firmer the foundations, the stronger

the structure

Skills and knowledge development

Metacognition – repeating practice and

application – learning

24th May – Yr8 Parent Consultation evening

Beyond?

The Curriculumand beyond Year9

Construction

At present

Progress

Continuity

Plus PDC and PE

More choice, new choices

Types of Choices in Yr9

Open Options Modern Foreign Language

Alternative

Specialise – Open Options

Most students

Most students should continue with their

MFL through to GCSE

Great Expectations

Be aware

Some choice but not a

What to do in Year9?

Maximise progress

Be aware

Talk it over

Be informed

8th March Options Evening

15th March Parent/Teacher evening

Beyond?