Step by Step Guide

Step 1: The options process is launched through the online Option Evening event. Students and parents explore the options website together.

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Step 2: In PSHE lessons, students explore Start Profile and research future careers ideas. They are provided with a login name and password to allow them to access this website from home.

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Step 3: Through assembly and option lessons, delivered during normal lesson time, the option process and subjects are explained to students.

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Step 4: Students complete an options preparation form which helps them to reflect on their strengths and achievements and consider which subjects they would like to explore. Students are also given access to the options portal.  

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Step 5: Students attend a 1:1 option interview with a senior member of staff to discuss their option choices.

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Step 6: Students attend their interview and finalise their choices. 

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Step 7: A letter is sent to parents informing them of the subjects chosen at interview.

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Step 8: Students start their GCSE curriculum in September of Year 10.

Options Process Key Dates

January 2024

  • 25th - Year 9 Parents' Evening

March 2024

  • 7th - Options Evening. Evening event at the school to launch the option process to parents and students
  • The options process is also explained to students in assembly
  • Students complete the options preparation form and are given access to the options portal
  • Students find out more about option subjects during normal lessons
  • 11th-22nd - Options Interviews

June 2024

  • Options are confirmed and are sent to parents