Core Subjects Studied

• RE
• English
• Maths (will move to six groups in year ten)
• Science
• PE
• ICT

Pathways

• 14-19 Curriculum
• Continuity and progression
• Personalised Learning
  

Option blocks

• One less option block this year to accommodate;
• Government requirement of 2 periods of PE for all pupils (Parent/pupil voice and
• OFSTED)
• Statutory requirement for a qualification in ICT for all pupils – (2 periods a week)
  

Science

• One group following the triple science examination – biology, physics and chemistry.
• This group will be identified by the science department based on aptitude and ability.
• Pupils following the triple science and the accelerated programme will have one option choice - pathway is for pupils who have a keen interest and ability in
• Science and who wish to pursue Science post sixteen/Career
• Other pupils who follow triple science will have two option choices
• The majority of pupils will follow dual award Science.
• This will not hinder pupils from studying sciences at As or A level.
• The majority of pupils in this country follow dual award.
• One further group will follow the single award science programme.
• This will be supported by a more vocational pathway and option choices.

Guidance and Choices

• All year nine pupils will have a careers interview between December and February.
• PSE Programme will support the decision making process
• Staff will talk to pupils about the variety of pathways in their subjects.
• IPM and assessment data inform you of your progress and targets.
• Parent Teacher Meetings
  

Some things to remember

• Size of groups – health and safety implications
• Pupils make preference choices and indicate reserve choices – no pupil will lose more than one first preference.
• School is committed to all pupils across the ability range to make the best choices for them.

Guidance given to your daughters

• Talk to your parents, staff and other adults about your choices.
• Ask if you are not sure!
• Think carefully about why you are choosing a subject
• Start to think about what you want to do when you leave Sacred Heart and how you choices will support that.