Year 9 Keystage Four Subject Pathways 2024
Decisions made by Year 9 students about which subjects to study in years 10 and 11 can be crucial, affecting future 6th Form opportunities and career choices. The Year 9 options booklet will be available from January and the supporting videos below should provide you and your child with all the information you need to make these informed choices. There are also contact details, within the booklet, should you need more information on a specific subject.
To reflect national changes, our Key Stage 4 curriculum has been the subject of much review and will continue to give all students access to a broad and balanced education. All of our students will follow a core curriculum and be given the opportunity to follow the English Baccalaureate pathway. In addition, they will also have the opportunity to benefit from a range of rigorous Level 2 qualifications such as GCSEs, BTECs and Lv2 Technical Awards.
Our Year 9 students face many new challenges in the years ahead, however, we are confident that the curriculum we offer will enable your child to excel. There is much support on hand to guide your child through the process and we look forward to discussing Key Stage 4 options with you.
To find out more, please take time to watch the subject specific presentations by scrolling down and clicking on the subjects you are interested in.
Options Choices
Parents contacting the school about OPTIONS CHOICES should in the first instance email info@sandhillview.com. If you have a specific query regarding a subject, then please use the contact details at the bottom of the relevant page in the options booklet linked at the bottom of this page.
Year 9 Options Presentations
Year 9 Presentations by our subject leaders can be viewed below. Please refer to the options available to you on your options form and watch each relevant subject presentation before making the final decision on what subjects you’d like to take.
Careers Education Information, Advice and Guidance
Pathways & Careers
Programme
Our comprehensive programme is aimed at equipping students with the necessary skills and knowledge to enable them to recognise and achieve their educational, personal and vocational potential and to manage their transition from KS3 to KS4 & 5 and then beyond, whether it is into higher education or employment. All students are involved in:
- A planned careers education programme throughout the Key Stages.
- Individual support from our own Careers Advisor.
- Access to information about the ‘world of work’ and all the various pathways open to the students at the end of Year 11, including sixth form, college and apprenticeships.
- Participation in the schools work-related learning curriculum, including work experience with a local employer.
Help & Advice
There is a lot to think about…
- Ask for help.
- Stick with your decisions.
- Work hard in ALL your subjects!
For advice regarding subject selection and other careers information, please contact our Trust Director of Progression, Julia Robinson at this email address.
Core Subjects
GCSE English Language & Literature
GCSE Maths
GCSE Science
Personal Development (SMSC)
Options Subjects
GCSE Art & Design
GCSE Child Development
GCSE Computer Science
GCSE Engineering Design
GCSE Geography
Cambridge National Level 2 Health & Social Care
GCSE History
GCSE Hospitality & Catering
BTEC Information Technology
Level 2 Technical Land Based Studies
GCSE Languages
GCSE Media Studies
BTEC Performing Arts
GCSE Photography
GCSE Separate Science
BTEC Sport
Pathways Brochure
You can view every subject and all the information presented above in our full Pathways Brochure 2024. Click the banner below to view.
