The Curriculum in

Years 10 and 11

The KS4 Curriculum (per fortnight) English 8 hours (2 GCSEs)

Maths 8 hours (2 GCSEs)

Science 10 hours (2 GCSEs)

Skills Challenge 2 hours (1 GCSE)

Welsh 3 hours (1 GCSE)

Religious Education 2 hour (1 GCSE)

PE 2 hours

PSE

Option A 5 hours (1 GCSE)

Option B 5 hours (1 GCSE)

Option C 5 hours (1 GCSE)

Our School Priority is….

To ensure that all our students do the very best they can to leave with the qualifications

that will help them the most in their careers.

General or Vocational?

General

Academic or practical

School based

Traditional and

recognised.

GCSE

Exam assessed

Controlled assessments

Vocational

Work skill related

Recognised by industry

Assessed through

portfolio

OCR, BTEC, IVEC Points

can count as GCSE

equivalent.

Level 1 (GCSE G-D) & Level 2 (GCSE C – A*)

Coleg Cambria courses in Option

Block B. (Tuesday afternoon)

More information

from 14-19 stand tonight

Monitoring and Tracking

Every student receives a Target Minimum

Grade in September.

Guidance evening: September 2017

Progress Reviews every half term.

Report and Parents evening in May 2018

WJEC GCSE English

Language (Wales) New Specification

Assessment

• Unit 1 – Oracy (20% - 1 x individual researched

presentation and 1 x group discussion)

• Unit 2 - Description, narration, exposition (2 hours /

40%). Reading section, editing, proof reading

section, 1 writing task out of a choice of 2.)

• Unit 3 - Argumentation,persuasion and instructional

(2 hours / 40%). Reading section, 2 writing tasks.

READING

Purpose of a Text

• Personal - - to satisfy a personal interest. Personal letters, fiction,

diary, personal email

• Public - texts that concern the larger society. They issue

anonymous contact with the reader - official documents, news

websites, blogs, public notices

• Educational - written specifically for the purpose of instruction

connected to a learning task . Printed text books….

• Occupational - a text that involves the accomplishment of an

immediate task. Job advertisements, health and safety rules…

Skills being assessed

• Location and retrieval

• Inference

• Analysis

• Synthesis

• Comparison

• Evaluation and reflection

• Summarising

• Proof reading and sequencing

Inference and Deduction -

'What' questions

• What impression do you get of…. ?

• What do you learn about …?

• Evidence must be selected to support

points

Writing: Key Reminders/ Tips

• Teach purpose rather than form

• Teach conventions

• Half marks for accuracy (sentence

structure and grammar)

Mathematics from September 2015

• Two GCSEs (four exams) o Mathematics o Mathematics – Numeracy

• Three tiers of examination: o Higher (A* to D) o Intermediate (B to E) o Foundation (D to G)

• Some pupils to sit one set of exams in June 2017 • Some pupils to sit one set of exams in November

Year 11 • More details at www.wjec.co.uk

Mathematics from September 2015

Mathematics • Very similar to the

outgoing syllabus in style • Content is slightly different • No coursework • Two terminal written

examinations

Mathematics – Numeracy • Totally different style

(more like semi real life problems)

• Lots of text, tables and graphs to decipher

• Questions are more story-like

• No coursework • Two terminal written

examinations

The content of the Mathematics – Numeracy syllabus is a subset of the content of the Mathematics syllabus.

Mathematics from September 2015

How can parents help? • Get children involved in practical matters at home

o New carpets, tiling or painting o Baking o Best buys and special offers

Two for the price of three

Mathematics from September 2015

How can parents help? • Get children involved in practical matters at home

o New carpets, tiling or painting o Baking o Best buys and special offers o Interest calculations on bank accounts and loans o Buying a new car (depreciation, mpg, diesel vs petrol) o VAT, checking your pay slip o Weekly shopping – “closest to the bill”

• Skills with multiplication, division and practical estimation • Get children to read more

o Speed with understanding o Filter irrelevant information

Mathematics from September 2015

Mathematics from September 2015

Mathematics from September 2015

Calculators

• Any scientific calculator will meet the basic needs • Some calculators are not allowed for exams (e.g. if they

can be programmed, or can store text) • Casio and Sharp are well known brands • Essential keys:

Sin Cos Tan

KS4 Science at Darland from

September 2016

GSCEs FOR ALL

Two pathways

GCSE Science

double award

GCSE Separate

Sciences

Biology,

Chemistry,

Physics

The pathway selected will be determined by achievement at KS3 (year

9)

1. GCSE Science (double award) – all pupils

2. GCSE Separate Sciences – option subject available for secure level 7s only

GCSE in Science (Double award)

• Traditional Science course

• 6 X 1 hour 15 minute

examinations (2 per subject) -

90%

• Practical assessment coursework

taken in January of year 11-

10%

• Provides a suitable foundation

for the study of Science at

either AS or A level.

GCSEs in the Separate

Sciences (3 GCSEs)

• Traditional Science courses

• 2 X 1 hour 45 minute

examinations per subject

taken over the two years

(90%)

• Practical assessment

(coursework) taken in January

of year 11 (10%)

• Provides a suitable foundation

for the study of Science at

either AS or A level.

• All students will study Science at GCSE level

• All students will study for at least 2 GCSEs

• GCSE Science is for all our students

• GCSE Separate Science is NOT for

all our students • GCSE Separate Science is for those students who

are considering a career in Medicine or Veterinary

Science

Find out more by visiting the WJEC website at;

http://www.wjec.co.uk/qualifications/science/science-gcse/

TGAU Cymraeg Welsh GCSE

2016 – Full Course A*-C 95%

Welsh is compulsory at GCSE.

WHY WELSH IS A GOOD OPTION.

The public sector in Wales is legally bound to provide services in both Welsh and English and many private companies do so because it’s good for business. This means that Welsh speakers are in demand.

Having a Welsh GCSE qualification will open so many doors and will make you stand out from the crowd when applying for University places or jobs in Wales, in the UK and around the World!

By learning a language you develop so many skills such as social skills, the ability to work in a team, communication skills, problem-solving skills, confidence and open mindedness.

Dwy iaith, dwywaith y sgiliau!

Two languages, twice the skills!

Changes to the course – September 2017

• The main change will be the way WJEC are assessing the work.

• 1 unit will be sat in year 10 all other 3 units must be sat in year 11.

• The language will be the same and many of the topics/sentence structures and the grammar elements you will have studied lower down the school.

Unit 1 – January assessment.

• Pair/Group oracy response to visual material(DVD) to stimulate discussion. • 25% of qualification (50 marks) • The focus is on assessing a natural Welsh discussion between the pair/group.

Overview of The Welsh Course – September 2017

Unit 2 – Summer assessment.

• Communicate with others based on a statement, question or topic • 25% of qualification (50 marks) • The focus is on assessing a natural Welsh discussion between the pair/group.

Unit 3 – Summer assessment.

• Writing and Reading examination: 1 hour 30 minutes • 25% of qualification (100 marks)

One translation task from English to Welsh / One proof reading task / One writing task

Unit 4 – Summer assessment. • Writing and Reading examination: 1 hour 30 minutes • 25% of qualification (100 marks) • The focus is on Reading tasks with non-verbal Written responses and one

extended Writing task.

Welsh Baccalaureate Overview

Essential Skills

The seven essential and employability skills are:

• Literacy

• Numeracy

• Digital Literacy

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

• Planning and Organisation

• Creativity and Innovation

• Personal Effectiveness

Format for Each Challenge

Teaching and learning of skills

and context

Practice applying skills in context

(use mini challenge)

Controlled Assessment of

Challenge Brief

Skills Challenge Certificate

Components

Weighting (%) Assessed Skills Teaching Hours

Individual Project

50

• Planning and Organisation • Critical Thinking and Problem

solving • Digital Literacy

40

Enterprise and Employability

Challenge

20

• Creativity and Innovation • Personal Effectiveness • Digital Literacy

30 (20 generate

evidence)

Global Citizenship

Challenge

15

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

• Creativity and Innovation

25 (10 generate

evidence)

Community Challenge

15

• Planning and Organisation • Personal Effectiveness

25 (5 planning 10

doing)

Further Information

www.wjec.co.uk

Rationale for Option Block Construction 2017-18

Curriculum analysis of previous three years options

patterns

To allow for a gender balance within the blocks and across the

blocks

To provide a fair balance for upper, middle & lower ability

students.

To provide the possibility of strands across the blocks such as

‘academic’, ‘vocational’ ’ & ‘mixed strand’

To provide for certain career pathway possibilities such as

Medicine, Journalism & Nursing

An awareness of the resource constraints the School

must operate in

Rationale for Option Block Construction 2017-18

We are looking for a Curriculum which best meets the

needs and provides opportunities for all groups of

learners at Darland

High ability Boys

High ability Girls

Middle ability Boys

Middle ability Girls

Less able Boys

Less able Girls

Option A Option B Option C

ART 14-19 COURSES ART

FRENCH 14-19 COURSES DRAMA

HISTORY MEDIA STUDIES GEOGRAPHY

HISTORY GEOGRAPHY HISTORY

ICT RE ICT

FOOD & NUTRITION RESISTANT MATERIALS PHYSICAL EDUCATION

MUSIC SEPARATE SCIENCE PHYSICAL EDUCATION

TEXTILES PHOTOGRAPHY

Academic Pathways

The Arts Pathway

Option A Option B Option C

ART 14-19 COURSES ART

FRENCH 14-19 COURSES DRAMA

HISTORY MEDIA STUDIES GEOGRAPHY

HISTORY GEOGRAPHY HISTORY

ICT RE ICT

FOOD & NUTRITION RESISTANT MATERIALS PHYSICAL EDUCATION

MUSIC SEPARATE SCIENCE PHYSICAL EDUCATION

TEXTILES PHOTOGRAPHY

Humanities Pathway

Option A Option B Option C

ART 14-19 COURSES ART

FRENCH 14-19 COURSES DRAMA

HISTORY MEDIA STUDIES GEOGRAPHY

HISTORY GEOGRAPHY HISTORY

ICT RE ICT

FOOD & NUTRITION RESISTANT MATERIALS PHYSICAL EDUCATION

MUSIC SEPARATE SCIENCE PHYSICAL EDUCATION

TEXTILES PHOTOGRAPHY

Modern Technologies Pathway

Option A Option B Option C

ART 14-19 COURSES ART

FRENCH 14-19 COURSES DRAMA

HISTORY MEDIA STUDIES GEOGRAPHY

HISTORY GEOGRAPHY HISTORY

ICT RE ICT

FOOD & NUTRITION RESISTANT MATERIALS PHYSICAL EDUCATION

MUSIC SEPARATE SCIENCE PHYSICAL EDUCATION

TEXTILES PHOTOGRAPHY

Option A Option B Option C

ART 14-19 COURSES ART

FRENCH 14-19 COURSES DRAMA

HISTORY MEDIA STUDIES GEOGRAPHY

HISTORY GEOGRAPHY HISTORY

ICT RE ICT

FOOD & NUTRITION RESISTANT MATERIALS PHYSICAL EDUCATION

MUSIC SEPARATE SCIENCE PHYSICAL EDUCATION

TEXTILES PHOTOGRAPHY

Popular Combinations

Option A Option B Option C

ART 14-19 COURSES ART

FRENCH 14-19 COURSES DRAMA

HISTORY MEDIA STUDIES GEOGRAPHY

HISTORY GEOGRAPHY HISTORY

ICT RE ICT

FOOD & NUTRITION RESISTANT MATERIALS PHYSICAL EDUCATION

MUSIC SEPARATE SCIENCE PHYSICAL EDUCATION

TEXTILES PHOTOGRAPHY

Popular Combinations

Option A Option B Option C

ART 14-19 COURSES ART

FRENCH 14-19 COURSES DRAMA

HISTORY MEDIA STUDIES GEOGRAPHY

HISTORY GEOGRAPHY HISTORY

ICT RE ICT

FOOD & NUTRITION RESISTANT MATERIALS PHYSICAL EDUCATION

MUSIC SEPARATE SCIENCE PHYSICAL EDUCATION

TEXTILES PHOTOGRAPHY

Popular Combinations

Option A Option B Option C

ART 14-19 COURSES ART

FRENCH 14-19 COURSES DRAMA

HISTORY MEDIA STUDIES GEOGRAPHY

HISTORY GEOGRAPHY HISTORY

ICT RE ICT

FOOD & NUTRITION RESISTANT MATERIALS PHYSICAL EDUCATION

MUSIC SEPARATE SCIENCE PHYSICAL EDUCATION

TEXTILES PHOTOGRAPHY

Popular Combinations

Engineering Level 1 Coleg Cambria Bersham Road

Engineering Level 2 Coleg Cambria Bersham Road

Construction Level 1 Coleg Cambria Bersham Road

Construction Level 2 Coleg Cambria Bersham Road

Hair and Beauty Level 1 Coleg Cambria and St Christopher’s School

Hair and Beauty Level 2 Coleg Cambria

Small Animal Care Level 2 St Christopher’s School

Public Services Level 2 Coleg Cambria

Performing Arts Level 2 Coleg Cambria

Hospitality and Catering Level 2 Coleg Cambria

Health and Social Care Level 2 Coleg Cambria

GCSE Computing Level 2 Coleg Cambria

GCSE Spanish* Level 2 Coleg Cambria

Collaborative Provision - Half day courses (available

from September 2017) *This course takes places after school 4.30 – 6.30 pm

Enrichment Courses 2017-18

Hair & Beauty

3D Crafts

Welding & Fabrication

Catering

Small Animal Care

Motor Mechanics

Construction

Retail Level 1

Visual Arts Level 1

Horticultural and Agricultural Engineering

We also offer a wide range of Enrichment course on offer at Entry Level and Level 1

Enrichment

How to choose your Options

www.careerswales.com

Make a 1st & 2nd choice in Blocks A, B & C

There are rules in place to stop you making certain choices

such as 2 subjects in the same block!

Open until Friday the 17th February

Option A Option B Option C

ART 14-19 COURSES ART

FRENCH 14-19 COURSES DRAMA

HISTORY MEDIA STUDIES GEOGRAPHY

HISTORY GEOGRAPHY HISTORY

ICT SOCIOLOGY ICT

CATERING RESISTANT MATERIALS PHYSICAL EDUCATION

MUSIC SEPARATE SCIENCE PHYSICAL EDUCATION

TEXTILES PHOTOGRAPHY

Options 2017-18