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It explains how GCSEs work, including core compulsory subjects, separate versus combined science routes, games and PSHE requirements, tiered entry for Maths and Science, and assessment approaches covering exam and non-exam assessment. It also highlights support options such as Study Support, careers guidance through PSHE and Xello, and one week of work experience.","QU INTON HOUSE SCHOOL  \nGCSE OPTIONS 2026-2027  \nCONTENTS  \n03 WELCOME TO YOUR GCSE STUDIES  \n04 HOW DO GCSES WORK?  \n05 CORE SUBJECTS:  \n06 ENGLISH LANGUAGE  \n07 ENGLISH LITERATURE  \n08 MATHEMATICS  \n09/10 COMBINED SCIENCE: DOUBLE AWARD  \n11 OPTION SUBJECTS:  \n12 ART & PHOTOGRAPHY  \n13 FINE ART; ART & DESIGN; TEXTILES  \n14 PHOTOGRAPHY  \n15 BUSINESS & COMPUTING  \n16 BUSINESS STUDIES  \n17 COMPUTER SCIENCE  \n18 HUMANITIES  \n19 GEOGRAPHY  \n20 HISTORY  \n21 RELIGIOUS , ETHICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL STUDIES  \n22 MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES  \n23 FRENCH, GERMAN & SPANISH  \n24 PERFORMING ARTS & PHYSICAL EDUCATION  \n25 DRAMA  \n26 MUSIC  \n27 PHYSICAL EDUCATION  \n28 SCIENCES  \n29 PSYCHOLOGY  \n30 TRIPLE SCIENCE-BIOLOGY  \n31 TRIPLE SCIENCE-CHEMISTRY  \n32 TRIPLE SCIENCE-PHYSICS  \n33 ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS  \n34 FURTHER MATHEMATICS  \n3  \nWELCOME TO YOUR GCSE STUDIES  \n“The GCSE programme at Quinton House School allows students to experience a stimulating educational offer. At the core is a dynamic programme of Mathematics, Science and English. Beyond this you have the opportunity to explore and pursue your own interests within the Humanities, the Arts, Technology and Physical Education.  \nYou have studied a broad curriculum during KS3 that has given you the experience of a wide range of subjects, ensuring a firm grounding in the core subjects before you make your GCSE subject choices. The GCSE curriculum encourages and supports you in the development ofpersonal enquiry and independent study.  \nThe start of the process requires you to select GCSEs which is an exciting time in your educational journey. The choices you make this year will influence your future atA-Level and beyond. This is an important time in your academic career as you now have the opportunity to take direct responsibility for deciding which subjects you will be studying for the next two years.  \nAlthough the wide variety of choices may at first seem daunting, we hope that this booklet will help support your decisions.”  \nMr Thomas Muskin-Headmaster  \nCore (compulsory) GCSE subjects  \nEnglish Language  \nEnglish Literature  \nMathematics  \nCombined Science  \n(2 GCSE’s)  \nor  \nTriple Science  \n(3 GCSE’s)  \nOption Subjects  \nBusiness Studies  \nComputer Science  \nDrama  \nFine Art; Art & Design; Textiles  \nFrench  \nGeography  \nGerman  \nHistory  \nMusic  \nPhotography  \nPsychology  \nPhysical Education  \nReligious Ethical and Philosophical Studies  \nSpanish  \nAdditional Subjects  \nFurther Mathematics  \n4  \nHOW DO  \nGCSES WORK?  \nSubject choices:  \nCore subjects: All pupils will study the core subjects of English Language, English Literature and Mathematics. All pupils will study either separate Sciences ( Biology, Chemistry and Physics, which count as 3 GCSEs) or Combined Science (equivalent to 2 GCSEs) .  \nAll students also have Games and PSHE lessons, which are not examined.  \nOption subjects:  \nIn addition to the Core Subjects, students can choose up to 4 Option Subjects to personalise their learning.  \nAlthough not a subject option as such, Study Support can betaken in lieu of a GCSE option to provide students either with further support with the foundational skills in the Core subjects or opportunities for private study.  \nCareers: The common core of GCSE subjects ensures that students keep open as many educational and career opportunities as possible and satisfy the basic entry requirements for most careers. Therefore, the choice of GCSE options should not have worrying career implications for your child’s future. We recommend that pupils choose their options based on interest; enjoyment; ability; balance; breadth; and future aims.  \nAll GCSE subjects support students to develop a wide range of skills that can be transferred and creatively used across a variety of occupations.  \nThe KS3 curriculum supports the GCSE options process by:  \n The embedding career related discussions in each subject to show students how the skills they gain in each subject is useful in developing their employabili","cbCaieIOdzK4QrBY","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieIOdzK4QrBY","pdf",2674946,1,36,"English","en",105,"# Welcome to your GCSE studies\n## Core (compulsory) GCSE subjects\n# How do GCSEs work?\n## Subject choices: core, option subjects and Study Support\n## Careers, mindset for success and assessment\n## Tiers of entry and SEND students\n# Core subjects\n## English Language\n## English Literature\n## Mathematics\n## Combined Science (or Triple Science)","[{\"question\":\"Which GCSE core subjects are compulsory for all students?\",\"answer\":\"All students study English Language, English Literature and Mathematics. 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