In Year 10 you will study all subjects in the core curriculum. The core includes English, Mathematics and Science. You can gain 5 GCSE qualifications from the core. The core also includes: -

ICT - Information and Communication Technology
DEP - Development and Enrichment Programme
RS - Religious Studies
PE - Physical Education
Some of these may not lead to a qualification.

Pathways choices are subjects that you choose to study. Some choices are worth up to 4 GCSEs at grade C. You will need to make choices as indicated on the Choices form. It may not be possible to give everyone their first choice.

When making your choices you should think about:
- how well you have achieved in each subject so far
- how much you enjoy and are interested in each subject
- what you might need for a future career
- the type of work you must produce during the course
- how the course is assessed
- how well your subjects mix together or support each other.

When choosing your subjects you should not think about:

- who is teaching the subject this year - it may not be them next year!
- what your friends are choosing - they will not have the same needs as you!

- You may only choose German, Spanish or Urdu if you have studied it during Year 9.
- You should not choose subjects that are too similar. For example, if you choose GCSE Business Studies you cannot choose another Business course as well.
- You may only choose Separate Science if you have worked at high enough levels in Year 9.
- You will not be allowed to choose the Vocational Course + CoPE unless it is
offered to you.

You can get help from a variety of sources. You can:

- read the information provided by school
- talk to your subject teachers
- talk to your parents
- talk to your form tutor
- talk to Mrs Beckford, our 14-19 Coordinator.

Next year’s timetable may depend on choices made now so it is very unlikely that you will be allowed to change your mind later.