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KS4<\/span>\u00a0Options Information<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

It is the time in your son\/daughter\u2019s education when some important choices must be made in relation to his\/her Key Stage 4 courses.<\/p>\n

Decisions made by Year 9 students about which subjects to study in Years 10 and 11 can be crucial, affecting future 6th\u00a0Form opportunities and career choices.\u00a0 Our Subject Leaders have worked hard to ensure you and your child receive accurate information, regarding their subject, which is essential to you as your child makes their KS4 choices.<\/p>\n

The KS4 Subject Pathways Brochure and the subject videos should provide you and your child with all the information you need to make these informed choices.\u00a0 There are also contact details, within the booklet, should you need more information on a specific subject.\u00a0Your son\/daughter will also be given a personalised options form.<\/p>\n

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Broad and Balanced Curriculum<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The National Curriculum requires pupils to do a broad range of subjects which are compulsory. These are Mathematics, English, Science, Physical Education, and Personal Development (RSHE, PSCHE, SMSC, RE). Pupils are then able to choose 4 options one of which must be a Humanities subject either History or Geography.<\/p>\n

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The English Baccalaureate<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The English Baccalaureate is not a standalone qualification but is made up of 5 GCSE subjects. Pupils who study the English Baccalaureate will study the National Curriculum subjects, a language (French or German) and a humanities subject (History or Geography). They will then have a choice of 2 other option subjects from a range of GCSE and vocational qualifications.<\/p>\n

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Choices<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

We will always try to give your son\/daughter his\/her first preference choices. Occasionally, this is not possible and if this is the case it will require further discussion.<\/p>\n

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KS4 Options Presentations<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Presentations\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>by our subject leaders can be viewed below. Please refer to the options available to you on your options form and\u00a0watch each relevant subject presentation\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>before making the final decision on what subjects you\u2019d like to take. Before you start though, please watch the below video about ‘Making Choices’ presented by Mr Wright.<\/p>\n