Options
The Options process for Year 9 students has now been finalised. In Years 10 and 11 (Key Stage 4) students at David Nieper Academy will study a core curriculum that comprises of Maths, English Literature and Language, Science, non-GCSE PE and PSHE. In addition to this, students choose their options from a range of subjects offered by the academy.
Option Blocks 2022
Students must pick 3 options in total. One from Block A, Block B and Block C. These lessons will be taught at the same time so students cannot pick two subjects from any block. From these three subjects one choice must include at least one subject from Computer Science, French, Geography or History. Students can choose to study more than one subject from these if they wish.
In addition to these subjects students will all continue to study the following examined subjects; Maths, English Language and Literature and Science, plus the following non examined subjects; PSHE, PE and RE.
Dr Hobbs and Mr Endacott’s introduction video to the Options process – Click here
Option Block A
| Subject | Type of Qualification | Taster Video | Booklet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design and Technology | GCSE | Click here | Click here |
| Food Preparation and Nutrition | GCSE | Click here | Click here |
| Geography | GCSE | Click here | Click here |
| History | GCSE | Click here | Click here |
| Music | Level 2 Award | Click here | Click here |
| Religious Studies | GCSE | Click here | Click here |
| Sport | GCSE | Click here | Click here |
| Hospitality and Catering | Level 2 Award | Click here | Click here |
Option Block B
| Subject | Type of Qualification | Taster Video | Booklet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | GCSE | Click here | Click here |
| Dance | BTEC Level 2 | Click here | Click here |
| French | GCSE | Click here | Click here |
| Geography | GCSE | Click here | Click here |
| History | GCSE | Click here | Click here |
| Health and Social Care | BTEC Level 2 | Click here | Click here |
| Art – Textiles | GCSE | Click here | Click here |
| Hospitality and Catering | Level 2 Award | Click here | Click here |
Option Block C
| Subject | Type of Qualification | Taster Video | Booklet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art | GCSE | Click here | Click here |
| Business Studies | BTEC Level 2 | Click here | Click here |
| Drama | BTEC Level 2 | Click here | Click here |
| French | GCSE | Click here | Click here |
| Geography | GCSE | Click here | Click here |
| Health and Social Care | BTEC Level 2 | Click here | Click here |
| Sport | BTEC Level 2 | Click here | Click here |
