“Choose the right courses and the right qualifications for you”
The course details relate to 2010/2011.
Students first choose one of two pathways.
Pathway 1 - Single Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) Plus French or Geography or Spanish or DT Electronics
Pathway 2 - Dual Science Plus Art or CiDA or DT: Electronics or DT: Food Technology or DT: Graphics
Students finally select one subject from each of four option blocks.
The key to a good education at KS4 is balance. It is important that you make choices that leave as many future pathways open as possible. As you go through your studies at Key Stage 4 you will develop new skills and interests so you must choose a programme of study now that allows you choice in the future.
It is important that you develop the skills necessary for the changing world in which we live. You will need good ICT skills as a future learner and in any career that you follow. For this reason we have made it possible for you to follow an ICT based course and a Technology based course. You will also choose one subject from the Humanities (Geography, History, Religious Studies and Sociology).
We strongly advise you to consider taking a Language as this adds balance to your programme of study. Some students attend Curriculum Support lessons instead. This means that you choose one subject less and use the extra time to focus on your other subjects. However, only students who are invited to do this will be able to follow this option.