KEY DATES Thursday 4th March 2021 Year 9 Options Information available on website
Thursday 11th March 2021 Year 9 Parents Evening - An opportunity to discuss students’ current progress
Monday 22nd March 2021 Students to complete and return Option Forms
Start of Summer Term Final Options allocations will be communicated to all students
KEY STAGE 4 QUALIFICATIONS Key Stage 4 is the name given to the period of education during Years 10 and 11. For most students this will cover the 14 to 16 age range. A range of qualifications is available, to ensure students achieve the best possible grades for their individual levels of ability. General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) - Key Stage 4 of the National Curriculum is usually assessed in terms of GCSEs. GCSEs are linear, which means students are assessed via terminal exams at the end of the course. The majority of courses offered will be of this format, however, some courses will also have a controlled assessment element. Level 2 Vocational Qualifications - The Level 2 qualifications (equivalent to GCSE) offer ongoing assessment of academic achievement. These courses are examined through assignments at regular intervals with a small examination at the end of the course. They are more vocational in nature. We may also offer Level 1 National Vocational Qualifications aimed at a small number of students if it is deemed appropriate.
Options 2021-2023
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