This document provides information about course options and requirements for students entering Year 10/11. It discusses the importance of qualifications for employment opportunities and lists the core subjects required like English, maths, and science. Students can choose from GCSE subjects in areas like art, languages, and technology, or pursue vocational qualifications in construction, health, business, and more. The Raising of the Participation Age means students will need to continue education or training until age 18. The next steps outlined are to attend a parents' evening, have an interview to discuss interests and career ideas, and submit optional subject selections online by the deadline.

1. Welcome to theYear 9 Future Pathways Providing our students with more choices for success

2. Why the fuss about qualifications? ‘In a competitive job market, academic and vocational qualifications are increasingly important. Those without qualifications are at a higher risk of being unemployed and having low incomes.’ Exclusion, employment and opportunity, Case Paper No 4, Atkinson. A and Hills J, (eds),

4. What do I have to study in Year 10/11? English All: GCSE English Language Some: GCSE English Literature Mathematics All: GCSE Mathematics Science All: GCSE Core Science + either: GCSE Additional Science or: BTEC Applied Science PSRE Full / Short Course GCSE RE Core ICT EDEXCEL Aida qualification or Functional Skills Core PE Physical Education

5. Week plan - Year 10 Sept 2011

7. Diploma in Hair and Beauty

8. Diploma in Hospitality and Catering

9. Diploma in Business and Finance

10. Diploma in Environment and Land Based Studies

11. Diploma in Creative and Media

12. Diploma in IT

13. Diploma in Society, Health and Development

14. Diploma in Travel and Tourism

15. Diploma in Public Services

16. Diploma in Sport and Active LeisureBusiness BTEC First Sport BTEC First (single or double option) Performing Arts - Music BTEC First Performing Arts - Dance BTEC First

17. What’s new then? English Baccalaureate – The new ‘gold standard’ in education??? English GCSE Maths GCSE 2 x GCSEs in Science GCSE in a Language GCSE in Humanities The ticket to Sixth Form, University and Employment success???

19. Diploma in Hair and Beauty

20. Diploma in Hospitality and Catering

21. Diploma in Business and Finance

22. Diploma in Environment and Land Based Studies

23. Diploma in Creative and Media

24. Diploma in IT

25. Diploma in Society, Health and Development

26. Diploma in Travel and Tourism

27. Diploma in Public Services

28. Diploma in Sport and Active LeisureUnder Review Business BTEC First Sport BTEC First (single or double option) Performing Arts - Music BTEC First Performing Arts - Dance BTEC First Under Review

30. Hair and Beauty

31. Hospitality and Catering

32. Business Studies

33. Environment and Land Based Studies

34. Creative and Media

35. ICT

36. Society, Health and Development

37. Travel and Tourism

38. Public Services

39. Sport

40. Dance

41. Music

42. Young Apprenticeship in EngineeringArt GCSE Catering GCSE Child Development GCSE Drama GCSE French GCSE Geography GCSE Graphics Technology GCSE History GCSE Music GCSE Physical Education GCSE Resistant Materials Technology GCSE Science (Triple Option) GCSE Spanish GCSE Textiles Technology GCSE

44. The Raising of the Participation Age (RPA) means that all young people will continue in education or training to 17 from 2013 and to 18 from 2015.

46. So what next?? Interview with a member of Senior Staff in the week beginning February 7th or 14th (parents invited) Recommended Coloured Pathway Interests and Strengths Career ideas Sixth Form / Higher Education Update on curriculum offer and chance for questions

47. Year 9 Parents Evening Thursday 10th February 2011 Make appointments to see ‘Core’ teachers and subjects where you have particular interests

48. Completing Options online For vocational areas select just the subject e.g. Hair and Beauty, Sport, Business Studies Select Coloured Pathway Use drop down menus to select your subjects Submit form answering the security question Avoid prohibited combinations e.g. 2 DT subjects, GCSE PE and Sport Indicate reserve area

49. So what next? Join us for refreshments and informal discussions Think carefully about your plans for the future Prepare well for your interview Talk with family, friends and teachers Pick areas and subjects for the right reasons