WHITCHURCH HIGH SCHOOL

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YEAR 10 OPTIONS 2013/2014

GUIDANCE & CONSULTATION PROCESS

General Option Talk – November Learning Pathways days – 12th & 13th Nov Talks to Form Groups - December New Subject Option Talks – Jan 2014 Parents Evenings – 25th & 26th Nov Option Booklet/School website - November Careers Advice/Careers Wales website Individual Pupil Interviews – 10th Feb 2014 Options Open Evening U/S – 13th Feb 2014 Option forms submitted – 7th March 2014

WHAT ADVICE ?

Subject Advice Careers Advice Mapping a Learning Pathway A Balanced Curriculum if unsure Unacceptable Combinations Finalising Choices

Learning Pathways: 14-19

Individual Learning Pathway leading to approved qualifications (ILPP – mapping achievements, goals and aspirations, career paths).

Learning Pathways: 14-19

Wide Choice/Range of Opportunities Through the Curriculum on Offer

Individual Learning Pathway leading to approved qualifications (ILPP – mapping achievements, goals and aspirations).

KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM

Core Curriculum - 30 periods

Optional Subjects - 20 periods

Welsh Baccalaureate - Integrated

CORE CURRICULUM – Per Fortnight

English 7 periods – Year 10 6 Periods – Year 11

Mathematics 6 periods – Year 107 periods – Year 11

Science 9 periods WBQ/Science 1 period Welsh 2 periods R.E. 2 periods P.E. 2 periods PSE 1 period

SCIENCE 2014/16

1. Core Science

2. Triple Science

3. BTEC Applied Science

CORE SCIENCE In Year 10:

10 hours per fortnight (1 WBQ). Study Biology (B1), Chemistry (C1) & Physics (P1). WJEC Controlled Assessments Three examinations in Year 10 (June 2015). Science GCSE awarded in Year 10. WBQ Application of Number Key skill – level 1. Higher Band: WBQ Application of Number Key skill –

level 2.

CORE SCIENCE

In Year 11: A new course – Additional Science. New work in the three sciences. New Controlled assessments Three exams June 2016 (B2, C2, P2). New & separate GCSE award in Additional Science.

TRIPLE SCIENCE

15 hours per fortnight. Separate GCSE awards in Biology, Chemistry & Physics

at end of Y11. Five examinations in Year 10 – (B1, B2, C1, P1, P2). Four examinations in Year 11 – (B3, C2, C3, P3) Controlled Assessment in each Science. Suitable only for potential A Level Scientists WBQ Application of Number Key skill – level 2.

APPLIED SCIENCE

BTEC level 2 Vocational course. 10 hours per fortnight. Two year course. 100% Portfolio based – class based work. Not suitable for potential A Level Scientists. WBQ Application of Number Key skill – level 1.

  

A B C D E F

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CORE/APPLIED SCIENCE

CORE/APPLIED SCIENCE

CORE/APPLIED SCIENCE

TRIPLE SCIENCE TRIPLE SCIENCE

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OPTIONAL SUBJECTS – 5 CURRICULUM AREAS

Humanities (e.g. RE, History, Business Studies) Languages (e.g. French, German, Welsh, Spanish) Technological (e.g. ICT, DT) Creative Aesthetic (e.g. Art , Drama, Music, PE) Vocational

Vocational - Applied Courses at WHS

Applied Art and Design(BTEC) – 2 Options Applied Health and Social Care Applied Leisure and Tourism Digital Applications Applied Engineering Applied Business Studies Applied Science (BTEC)

  

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Vocational Subjects – External Provision

Extended learning opportunities - Leading to Apprenticeships or College Courses

Heating and Ventilation level 1/2 Auto Engineering level 1/2 Hair and Beauty level 2 Construction level 1/2 iMedia (Technical) level 2 Theatrical makeup level 2

Equivalent to 2 GCSE awards: Level 1 at D-G Level 2 at A*-C

ALL THE ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO PARTNERSHIP SCHOOLS AND WELSH GOVERNMENT APPROVAL.

  

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Learning Pathways: 14-19

Individual Learning Pathway leading to approved qualifications (ILPP – mapping achievements, goals and aspirations).

Wide Choice/Range of Opportunities Through the Curriculum on Offer

Learning Core – wider learning: skills, knowledge & understanding, values and experiences required whatever the chosen pathway.

Learner Support

CORE PROGRAMME Key skills Working with an employer Team enterprise activity Individual investigation Wales, Europe and the World Language module PSE Community participation

GCSEs

OPTIONS

AS/A LevelsBTEC

NVQs

MENTORING

TUTORIAL SUPPORT

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