Pathways Explained
During the autumn term our Year 9 students will have sat the exams that will help us to place them onto their recommended pathway. The exam data is only one element that we consider when placing students in their pathways; we also review their individual prior knowledge and progress data. We will this year recognise the disruption to learning that has occurred due to COVID and ensure that no child is disadvantaged by the process. This is an important milestone in your son and daughter’s education, and we will do everything to support them to make the right choices.
There are four pathways:
Pathway 1: Triple Scientists and the EBacc – Nationally ‘top’ 25%
Pathway 2: Students who are more capable of a ‘Traditional’ EBacc route through education – enabling future choices
Pathway 3: Students have the opportunity to achieve the EBacc but with recognition of different learning styles
Pathway 4: For a small number of students - an increased opportunity to achieve good GCSE grades in Maths and English.
The EBacc isn’t in itself a qualification, but a recognition that the students have achieved qualifications in English, Maths, Science, History/Geography and a Foreign Language.
Key Dates
There are some upcoming key dates that both our Year 9 students and their parents will need to be aware of:
9th February: Options Assembly (students will be taken through the process)
10th February: Options Evening will be launched which will include an online Presentation and Subject Introduction videos. Access to the KS4 Options Micro-site will be provided to Year 9 Parents and Students
10th February onwards: Morning focus in period 1 on different subjects
21st February - 3rd March: Taster Lessons in their normal lessons, including those subjects that they don't currently study (e.g. Media, Business, Photography and Sociology)
4th March: Deadline for students to submit their completed Options Form
