MAKING YOUR CHOICES

We will try as far as possible to enable you to study the options you choose, but you must be aware that certain constraints including:

• • staff availability;

  • the arrangement of subjects in timetable blocks;

  • viable teaching set numbers;

mean your preferences cannot be guaranteed.

Please be aware that only one course taught at the |College of further Education can be studied as the courses they deliver are all taught at the same time

We will be explaining the options and providing guidance to you during the next few weeks. Make sure you show this website to your parents and discuss your option choices with them. You and your parents will have an opportunity to get further information and discuss matters with staff at the Year 9 Futures Evening on 1st February 2024, at which careers advice will also be available. There will also be an opportunity for you and your parents to discuss issues with your subject teachers at the Y9 Parents’ Evening on 22nd February 2024.

You are required to enter your option preferences by 29th February 2024.  Your choices should be completed via Edval Choice using the web link and password that will be shared with you on 22nd February.  All preferences entered by this date will be treated equally and there is no advantage in handing them in early. There is much to be gained by considering your options carefully and making the right choices.  You will be required to enter 6 preferences

If you require any further help or information, please speak to your Tutor, Mrs Mauger (Head of Year 9), Mrs Nichols (Head of Careers), Mr Fox (Assistant Head) or Miss Garn (Deputy Head).

• 1. Choose a range of subject types 

  2. Choose subjects which take account of your abilities, interests, enjoyment and commitment.

  3. Choose subjects which keep your options open at later stages, i.e. when choosing Sixth Form courses or a career. 
     Careers guidance is available to you from the Head of Careers, and information about A Levels and the IB Diploma from the Sixth Form Management Team.

  4. Talk with a wide range of people before you make a decision.  Good sources of information are your subject teachers, tutors, and the students in Years 10 and 11 currently taking the courses. Make sure you discuss your choices with your parents.