This is a really important moment in a student’s school life – the first time that they will have the opportunity to consider and make some decisions about the pathways they will follow for future years.

Much of the Key Stage 4 curriculum is already set for students in terms of the subjects they will pursue to GCSE (or equivalent). This can sometimes be a surprise and even frustration to students and parents, who may desire a greater degree of flexibility. Our aim is to ensure all students have access to a broad and balanced curriculum, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, dispositions and ultimately choices, to pursue any post-16 pathway they wish. Part of the Guided Choices process will be to fully explain the Key Stage 4 curriculum to students and parents, so that they understand why they have more flexibility in some areas rather than others.

With regards to the aspects of curriculum that provide students with the opportunity to choose, we are proud to be able to offer a wide range of subjects, both GCSE and vocational. The booklets included below are updated each year and provide full details around the process and subjects.