ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS


• Which subjects do I like? • Which subjects am I good at?


• Do I need a particular subject for a higher educational course, or the career, I have in mind?


• Do I like practical subjects and will I organise materials for them?


• Am I good at exams?


• Which subjects do I know enough about to make a good choice?


• Which subjects do I need to find out more about?


• Have I discussed my choice(s) with my parents or carers and with my form tutor?


ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATIONS


All students will be taking the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) examination at the end of Year 11 in all their subjects. All courses on offer lead to recognised qualifications except for core sport. There will not be any modular examinations for the cohort beginning GCSEs in autumn 2017, nor will there will be any opportunity to resit, except for English Language and mathematics.


Students’ GCSE achievements will be reported and certificated in August 2019.


Some students can be entered at Foundation Level (Grades 4-1) or Higher Level (Grades 9-5). This is detailed on the planner overleaf, but it is under review by the government.


Coursework or portfolio work is an important part of practical subjects. Regular attendance, keeping to deadlines and being prepared to respond to feedback are essential to success. Coursework can be researched, written and improved at home as well as in school.


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