Your Curriculum Pathway in KS4(Year 10 and 11)

2020 - 2022

Where to now? The journey from Year 9 to Year 13

Year 9

Personalised Curriculum Pathway

Skills Checklist

Subject teacher, form tutor, home views

Year 10 & 11

Core SubjectsOptions Subjects

Post 16/Year 12 & 13

Level 3 Courses(A-level & BTEC)Leading to:

• Higher Education• Career Choices

Level 2 Courses Leading to:

• A-levels• Vocational training

Personalised Pathway

The Key Stage 4 Curriculum

Core GCSE Subjects

Maths English LanguageEnglish LiteratureScience (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

Spanish

3 Option Subjects

Other Core Subjects

Physical Education

Religious Studies

PSHCE

+ +

Options Subjects• Child Development & Care (Level 2 CACHE )

• Computer Science

• Creative Media Production (BTEC Tech Award)

• Dance

• Design Technology

• Digital Information Technology (BTEC Tech Award)

• Drama

• Enterprise (BTEC Tech Award)

• Fine Art

• Food – Catering and Hospitality (Tech Award)

• Geography

• Health and Social Care (BTEC Tech Award)

• History

• Music

• Philosophy & Ethics

• Physical Education

• Sociology

• Textiles

GCSE or Technical Award?

GCSETechnical Awards(BTEC / CACHE)

All core exam subjects and most options

Weighted the same as GCSEs (Level 2)

Exams taken after two years, no coursework, some practical exams

Exams and coursework spread across the 2-years

Foundation and higher papers (Maths, Science, Spanish)

Applied knowledgePractical skills

Grade Comparison

GCSE CACHE BTEC

8/9 A* Level 2 Distinction *

7 A Level 2 Distinction

5/6 B Level 2 Merit

4 C Level 2 Pass

3/2/1 D/E/FLevel 1 Merit/Level 1 Pass

Progression to Sixth Form

Subjects that require studyingat KS4

to pick them as an option in 6th form

Subjects that do not require studying at KS4

to pick them as an option in 6th form

Computer ScienceDance

Design TechnologyDrama

Fine ArtGeography

HistoryMusic

PE/SportTextiles

Business (Enterprise)Child Care

Information TechnologyHealth and Social Care

MediaPhilosophy and Ethics

Sociology

*Photography*Film Studies*Psychology

Cerys

Year 10/11 Options:Geography, Design Technology, Computer Science

A-level: Maths, Physics, Design Technology

University:Mechanical Engineering atLiverpool John Moore’s University

Mia

Year 10/11 Options:History, Child Development, Drama

A-level: Health & Social Care (Double), Sociology

University:Adult Nursing atUniversity of Chester

Erin

Year 10/11 Options:Geography, Fine Art, Computer Science

A-level: Biology, English Literature, Psychology

University:English Language & Linguistics atUniversity of Lancaster

Megan

Year 10/11 Options:History, Health & Social Care, Sociology

A-level: History, Sociology, Psychology

University:Criminology & Sociology atLiverpool John Moore’s University

Maisie

Year 10/11 Options:History, Fine Art, Enterprise (Business)

A-level: English Literature, Art & Design, Textiles

University:Fine Art atBath Spa

Alisha

Year 10/11 Options:Geography, History, PE

A-level: PE, Applied Science, Sociology

University:Sports Coaching atLiverpool John Moore’s University

Abbie

Year 10/11 Options:Geography, PE, Computer Science

A-level: Maths, Chemistry, Biology

University:Biochemistry atUniversity of Birmingham

Layla

Year 10/11 Options:History, Sociology, Child Development

A-level: Child Care

Destination:Employment at Little Ones Nursery

Cara

Year 10/11 Options:Geography, Enterprise (Business), Philosophy & Ethics

A-level: Psychology, Business Studies, IT

Destination:Higher Level ApprenticeshipAdministrationACL Shipping

Elissa

Year 10/11 Options:History, Sociology, Computer Science

A-level: Biology, Chemistry, Psychology

University:Medicine atHull York Medical School

Nicole

Year 10/11 Options:History, Textiles, French

A-level: Maths, Further Maths, French

University:Asian & Middle Eastern Studies atUniversity of Cambridge

Listen carefully to all the information and advice given before filling in the form!

The Options Form

Must be completed, signed by a Parent/Carer and

returned to Form Tutors by Friday 14th February

The Options Process

Options Form handed in.

Forms are processed and subjects allocated to all students in a fair way.

Every effort is made to give students what they want but we may need to use the reserve subject.

You never know what one small achievement

will lead to.