Key Stage 4 Options
Welcome to the start of an important and exciting time for your child as they think about their future and decide on their Key Stage 4 (KS4) courses.
The aim of the Key Stage 4 curriculum is to allow your child to be successful in a range of courses that suit their skills, interests, and aspirations for the future. In doing so, there will be a greater emphasis on using approaches to study that promote independence and home learning.
Over the coming weeks, we will be supporting all Year 9 students through a process that will culminate with them completing their options form and being placed onto their GCSE courses. A timeline for the first stage of this process can be found below.
Additionally, a brochure outlining the whole process in detail can be found at the link below. We strongly suggest that you take the time to read through this document as it contains vital information on both the options process and also detailed information about all of our Key Stage 4 subjects.
WEDNESDAY 19TH MARCH - OPTIONS INFORMATION EVENING - SIGN UP LINK
OEP Key Stage 4 Options - Frequently Asked Questions
OEP Key Stage 4 Options Booklet 2024-25
Options Timeline
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Date |
Overview of Key events |
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Tuesday 4th March |
Year 9 Options Assemblies to introduce options process and new subjects: GCSEs: Sociology, Media Studies, Business Studies BTEC/CNAT: Health and Social Care, Marketing & Enterprise, Sports Science, Hospitality & Catering, Digital IT |
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Wednesday 5th March |
Year 9 Careers Fair with external providers |
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Thursday 13th March |
‘Try it, choose it, love it’ GCSE taster sessions during Year 9 Enrichment |
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Wednesday 19th March |
KS4 Options and Information Evening 5:00 - 6:30pm |
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Thursday 20th March |
Options form sent to all parents |
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19th March – 2nd April |
Optional parent & student guidance meetings with senior staff and tutors |
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Wednesday 2nd April |
Deadline for submitting option choices |
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2nd April – 21st June |
Conversations held with students that have options timetable clashes or where there are concerns about a student’s option choices
School curriculum and timetable planning based on final option choices |
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Monday 23rd June |
Final subject choices communicated to students and parents |