Key Stage 4 Options
OPTIONAL SUBJECTS
Upper School is a very exciting time for our students - you are able to make some choices about what you want to learn and select some of your lessons. At Lampard Community School we offer a wide range of subjects, so we know there will be something to interest you all!
Our KS4 Options curriculum allows students to make choices about which subjects they want to study in Year 10 and 11. Students have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills, and to experience a range of chosen subject areas. Students work towards accreditation within a broad range of academic, creative and vocational subjects. Students will be supported to pick subjects that are linked to their interests, skills and aspirations for the future. Credits from these subjects are used to gain accreditation from either WJEC, NCFE or AQA examining boards, depending on the subjects chosen.
Students are only required to commit to optional subjects for one year at a time. If they study a subject in Year 10, they can continue with it in Year 11 or choose something different.
We are currently offering students 4 optional subjects: 2 double (2 x lessons per week, in the afternoon) and 2 single (1 x lesson per week, in the morning). Further information about all of these can be found on the presentation, which is uploaded as an attachment at the bottom of this page.
Making Choices:
Choosing options can be tricky for some students but there is lots of support available to help them with their choices.
The KS4 Options event in March each year, is designed to give students and their families the information they need about each subject. Teachers, aided by current Upper School students, run stalls for each subject and display some of the work they have produced. They are there to answer your questions. Ms Winter gives a presentation at this event to talk through how the options work.
Parents / carers are sent details of the Options event along with an information booklet, a week or two prior to the event. In the meantime, please watch the 202 Options presentation below;
What's Next?
Once you have had a good look at the options available, spoken to adults in school and with your family, and watched the Upper School Presentation- it is time to make your choices!
Think about subjects that you are interested in. Subjects that you enjoy. Subjects that are linked to jobs you would like to do.
The presentation video will explain how to tell us your choices. Each student will be sent home an options booklet and choices form. Please return this form to school by the given deadline.
Who can help?
Ahead of the KS4 Options event our CSW Careers Development Consultant Natalie Bray talks to Year 9 and 10 students and can offer further support to students and their families.
During your 1:1 Preparation for Adulthood meetings we will talk about careers aspirations and what subjects can help you with these. You can book extra time to talk to her if you need to. There will also be a Year 9 assembly to talk about options. Ms Winter in the careers lead in school and can be contacted to discuss any questions parents and students may have.
The Year 9 Tutors also work to support you through this in school. They will help you to identify what skills and interests you have and to think about which subjects will help you towards your career aspirations. If you want to talk through subjects with Upper School teachers or students, your tutor can arrange this for you.
If your family is unable to access the website to see the options choices, we have options booklets available. These can be requested through the school office (a letter goes home to tell families about this).