Year 9 Options

We are aware how difficult choosing the best option subjects can be for our students, we are here to help at every stage.

At Irlam and Cadishead Academy, our aim is to ensure our students leave school demonstrating respect, enthusiasm, ambition and determination. As our Year 9 students begin to make important decisions that will affect their future, we aim to ensure that each child has the right guidance to put them on a path to reach their full potential.

In preparation for choosing their options, students participate in a range of CEAIG activities to ensure they have guidance regarding their future career pathways. (Please see our CEAIG area for further details of our provision).

GM Higher’s Parent & Carer guide includes a section on Choosing GCSE subjects as well as the student Uni&Me guide which outlines Do’s and Don’ts for choosing GCSEs (You may also find the What Can I Study - Part 1 - Introduction - GM Higher video useful).

As we approach the time of year where students will select their options, we provide a range of assemblies with Q&A as well as more bespoke support for those students who are uncertain about their choices. Our Year 9 Parents’ Evening and Options presentation evening provides a further opportunity for parents/carers to speak to subject specialists regarding their child’s next steps.

The contact details for all of our curriculum leaders can be found in the options booklet if you have any subject specific enquiries, whilst Mrs Lancaster, our Head of Year 9, is available for any general enquiries: rachel.lancaster@irlamandcadishead.org.uk. Additionally, Acting Vice principal, Mrs Larsen-Taylor is more than happy to offer support: kim.larsen-taylor@irlamandcadishead.org.uk.