What are options?

In Years 10 and 11, all pupils will study a core curriculum comprising of the following subjects:

• English – Language and Literature
• Mathematics
• Science
• Religious Education
• Physical Education
• PSHCE
• IT/Computing
• CEIAG (Careers)

‘Options’ are the subjects studied additionally to the above. Pupils are given a choice of a wide range of subjects that lead to qualifications or accreditations.

The following ‘Option’ subjects/qualifications/accreditations are currently offered at The Oaks Secondary School:

• History (GCSE/Entry Level)
• Geography (Entry Level)
• Art (GCSE/Entry Level)
• Resistant Materials (Entry Level)
• Textiles and Expressive Arts (Entry Level)
• Food Technology (BTEC Level 1 and 2)
• Horticulture (BTEC)
• Enterprise and Employability (BTEC Level 1 & NOCN Entry Level)
• Work Skills, Training and Development (NOCN)
• ASDAN Award
• Duke of Edinburgh (Bronze Award)
• Preparing for Work (Entry Level 3)

What does each subject entail?

For a more information about the options process as well as a breakdown of each subject/qualification/accreditation offered, please see the Options booklets linked below.

The Oaks Secondary School,
Rock Road, Spennymoor, Co Durham, DL16 7DB

Tel: 01388 827380