This is the letter which was sent out to all parents last month.

Dear Parents/Carers

We are now at the stage where we will be starting the Y9 options process and your child will be asked to select subject choices for the Key Stage 4 curriculum.  I delivered an assembly this morning to all Y9 students to explain what the process involves.

We are pleased to invite you and your child to our Y9 Options Information Evening 5.30-7.30pm on Thursday 9^th February .  There will be three talks as follows:

• 5.30pm - parent/carer and student from each of forms 9JNS and 9BTH
• 6.00pm - parent/carer and student from each of forms 9SMK and 9KCH
• 6.30pm - parent/carer and student from each of forms 9AUS, 9CHE & 9HT

Senior leaders and subject teachers will be available throughout the evening including Mrs Garner our SENCO.

Students are required to follow a core curriculum of:

• GCSE English Language
• GCSE English Literature
• GCSE Maths
• GCSE Philosophy and Ethics
• GCSE Science (combined or triple)

As well as Core Physical Education.

In addition students will be asked to select 3 further choices and must also choose 3 reserve subjects.

To support this options process we offer a range of information, advice and guidance throughout the next half term. As well as discussions with their tutor and subject teachers, the following programme will take place:

• 18^th January              Options assembly presentation for Y9 students.
• 25^th January              Option A subjects assembly.
• 25^th/26^th January      Students apply for taster sessions.
• 1^st February              Options booklet issued to students in form time.
• 2^nd February             Y9 Parents’ Evening via School Cloud.
• 9^th February              Options Information Evening in school.
• 13^th February            Taster sessions during PD slot.
• 17^th February            You will receive a link to an electronic form for your child to make their choices via email.

• 6^th March                   Option choices deadline.

We look forwarding to seeing you on the 9^th February.

Yours sincerely

Mrs Sam Jones - Head of School