Year 9 Guided Choices
The aim of our Guided Choices process is to ensure students and their families feel able to make informed choices about the qualifications they will be taking for the next two years. Events and resources will provide information on the Key Stage 4 Curriculum and the individual qualifications.
Please take the opportunities provided to discuss with colleagues the implications of choosing a subject as well as the importance of a broad and balanced curriculum.
Key Events and Resources
To support our students and families in choosing the qualifications to be studied during their Year 10 and 11, we have created the following resources or events:
- Our Curriculum Booklet – provides detailed overview of the process, qualifications available and further relevant information;
- Year 9 Guided Choices Evening on Wednesday, 2nd April 2025 from 4pm - 6.30pm will be an opportunity for families to talk directly to their children’s subject teachers. Here families can discuss the most appropriate choices based on known strengths. We will also be running a Subject Area Course Market Fair at the Progress Evening where students and families can learn more about subject areas and spend time talking to our Curriculum Teams and Careers Lead;
- Guided Choices Webinar - To follow the Subjects Market Fair, we will be hosting a Guided Choices Webinar on Wednesday, 23rd April at 6pm. This online session will be hosted by Mr. Downes and Mr. Franks and is an opportunity to go through the process in more detail, and provides families a forum for any questions. Please find Zoom link and access details:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89100366528?pwd=59ZCEwmadHbxutq5yuooO1fCXRuAuf.1
Meeting ID: 891 0036 6528
Passcode: z8FfWc
By the end of the process, students and their families should be clear about which qualifications choices are best suited to their aspirations for the future.
Final preference forms should be submitted by Wednesday, 30th April. A copy of the choices form will be shared with families and students.
Year 9 Guided Choices Letter to Families 12th March 2025
Key Documents
Key Resources
The Ultimate Options Guide: 2025 - BBC Bitesize
Year 9 Options 2025 - CXK