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The Pathways Process - moving from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4
Some subjects are compulsory - the Government says that all students must take them. Other subjects are “Entitlements” - the Government says that students must be able to choose a subject in that area if they so wish. Not all subjects are suitable to all students. Whether or not a pupil likes and/or enjoys a subject is important, as is their ability or potential to do well in that subject. Deciding which subjects your child can or should take can be difficult.
We can help you with this. We have a wealth of information about your child. The Student Progress Leader for Year 9 meets with a number of other teachers to consider every child in the year group. Using this information we will help guide your child towards what, in our professional judgment, would be the most appropriate combination of courses for your child to study at Key Stage 4.
Below you will find details of both the compulsory examined subjects your child must take and a range of subjects for your child to choose from. Your child will study THREE of these subjects. The Pathways Form guides you through the choice you need to make. We also ask you to nominate reserve choices in case we are unable to place students in their first choices.
The core consists of compulsory subjects that all students must follow. There is no choice.
All students follow a core of:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Physical Education
- Religious Education
Mathematics, Science, English Language and English Literature are taught as separate lessons with formal assessment leading to GCSEs in these subjects.
Physical Education and Religious Education are also delivered in the core but as non-examined courses. Students who wish to obtain a formal qualification in Physical Education can opt to choose the GCSE course as part of their entitlement choices.
During their two-year Key Stage 4 course all students have curriculum time for:
- Citizenship
- Careers Education
- Sex Education
- Enrichment Experience
British Values and what it means to be British is explored and discussed as part of this curriculum time.
Please complete the Pathways Form with your child stating one blue option and two green options. Remember to also nominate your reserve choices.
The series of videos, presentations and documents below contains all the information regarding the pathways process and subjects available. Please contact us if you require a printed copy of the subject information documents.
The following Google Slide presentation has accompanying audio clips, for IT security purposes students will need to sign into their school Google Account to access the audio.
How to Complete the Pathways Form
ACHS Y10 Curriculum Core Examined 2021 -2023
ACHS Y10 Curriculum Core Non Examined 2021 - 2023
ACHS Y10 Curriculum Optional Subjects 2021 - 2023
Faculty of Art and Technology - Presentations
GCSE Art and Design - Examples of Work
GCSE 3D Design - Examples of Work
Faculty of Art and Technology - Further Information
Faculty of Humanities and MFL - Presentations
The following Google Slide presentations have accompanying audio clips, for IT security purposes students will need to sign into their school Google Account to access the audio.
GCSE Geography, History and French
Faculty of Humanities and MFL - Further Information
Faculty of PE and Health - Presentations
The following Google Slide presentations have accompanying audio clips, for IT security purposes students will need to sign into their school Google Account to access the audio.
Faculty of PE and Health Overview
GCSE PE and CAMNAT Sports Science
Faculty of PE and Health - Further Information
Faculty of Science - Presentation
Faculty of Science - Further Information
Faculty of World of Work - Presentations
The following Google Slide presentations have accompanying audio clips, for IT security purposes students will need to sign into their school Google Account to access the audio.
Faculty of World of Work Overview
BTEC Digital Information Technology
CAMNAT Enterprise and Marketing (Business)
Faculty of World of Work - Further Information
