Curriculum Choices 2023

We are pleased to confirm some important dates for your diary regarding the GCSE option process.  As you are aware, GCSE options are due to take place this year. We hope that your child has enjoyed their courses in Year 9.

Key Dates

• Friday 27 January Online Options Forms open for choices to be made
• Thursday 2 February Progress Review Evening via the Parent Cloud system
• Thursday 9 February Deadline for all options choices to be completed online

Summary of Key Points for 2023 - 2025 Choices

• You are strongly encouraged to continue with your Humanities and a Language choice
• If you have not studied French or Spanish in Year 9, it is not suitable to start in Year 10. We will review the current progress of all language students and offer guidance on the best options going forward
• RE GCSE is available as an option choice and examined in Year 11 along with all other subjects
• Separate Science is available as an option and will not be studied as part of the core curriculum. All students will complete Combined Science (2 GCSEs). The additional content that allows students to sit separate GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics will be covered in the option class. This course will be studied at higher level only and will provide our high attaining science students with the opportunity to develop their scientific understanding
   

Religious Studies

We believe in the importance of the study of Religious Education for all students’ understanding of the world’s philosophy, beliefs, and cultures.  In order to support all students, there will be a core component of Religious Education comprising one lesson per fortnight and complementing the Life Skills and Citizenship (LSC) curriculum. 

Curriculum Choices Booklet

Parent Presentation