Year 10 Options 2020-2021

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Technical PathwayThe Technical Pathway is for a small number of students who will be selected after discussions with students, staff and parents.This pathway is aimed at students whose needs are best served through a blend of technical and applied courses, complementing the coreprogramme. Technical and trade courses are delivered on site and through a range of high-quality external providers.All students are required to complete an option form for either the EBACC, Academic or STEM pathway, and we will then contact those parents whosechild may be more suited for the technical pathway in due course.36
Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. What are the core subjects in Year 10?A.All students study English, Mathematics, Science, PE, and the Personal Developmentprogramme.Q. Can I study more than one subject in any curriculum area?A.We advise students not to take more than two subjects in any area e.g social studies or designsubjects. This is to ensure that you study a wide range of subjects at GCSE. The time tospecialise is at A level. Some subjects follow the same examination specification and thereforeyou are not allowed to study both (e.g. textiles and graphics or art). This is outlined on theoptions form.Q. Will I get all my first choices?A.QA.We work extremely hard to give students their first choices but we do have to allocate someback-up choices for a variety of reasons. It is important that students select back-up choicesthat they are willing and able to do. If you already have a specific career in mind please writethis on the options form so that we can give this consideration.Do I have to study a language?No, but if you wish to be recognised as achieving the English Baccalaureate you will need tostudy French and history or geography as part of this. Languages are highly valued byuniversities and employers.Q. What is the English Baccalaureate? (E-Bacc)A.To be recognised as having studied a suite of subjects for the E-Bacc a student must attain aGrade 4 or above in GCSE, English, Maths, Science, a modern foreign language and history orgeography. We strongly recommend that students wishing to attend universities consider thiswhen making choices now. We refer to this as the EBacc pathway.Q. Do any subjects take up more than one choice?A.No, we have listened to the views of students and parents who prefer to have more choicesrather than use up two options on one subject.Q. What is a BTEC subject and what is the main difference between that and a GCSE?A.The BTEC subjects are all performance based subjects. However, to ensure greater parity androbustness of challenge. Edexcel has redesigned all of their qualifications to include anexternally tested unit of work. This is worth 20% of the qualification.Q. Who should I speak to if I have any further queries once the form has been handed in?A.QA.Should you have any questions, please email your school office and the appropriate person willget back to you as soon as possible.Do any subjects have specific entry requirements?Please read the options booklet carefully. Some subjects require a very high level of literacyand/or numeracy in order to successfully complete the course. Students who wish to studyTriple Science should have a genuine passion for science as it will take 30% of their timetable.Q. What is Cambridge National Qualification?A.These are broad and engaging Level1 and Level 2 qualifications that equip students with appliedknowledge and associated practical skills. Similar to BTEC qualifications, they will have acoursework element to them.Q. Do I have to study triple science to achieve the E-Bacc?A. No, core combined science (two GCSEs) is sufficient.37
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Page 4 and 5: Curriculum PathwaysPathways at Key
Page 6 and 7: Character ValuesA person’s forms
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Page 12 and 13: Type of QualificationBTEC Level 1 a
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Page 26 and 27: PsychologyGCSE Psychology (Edexcel)
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