Guided Pathways

Welcome to the Guided Pathways page.

The curriculum offer at St Michael’s aims to support our students to achieve their full potential. As such, we offer a variety of courses that lead to both academic and vocational qualifications and provide pathways to education, apprenticeships or employment beyond the age of 16. When deciding on their choices, it is important to balance subjects that reflect their abilities, talent, and interests.

As part of the Guided Pathways process, students will be directed to the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) pathway or the General pathway. Students on the EBacc pathway will study core subjects, a language, and either geography or history. Students on the General pathway will also have the opportunity to study a language for the EBacc as well if they wish to.

On Wednesday, the 21st of January, we will host a Year 9 Guided Pathways Evening. Mr Bending, Assistant Headteacher, will deliver presentations in the main theatre to support our students and their families in making well-informed choices about the courses available to them in Key Stage 4.

On Thursday, the 19th of March, we will be holding our Year 9 Parents’ Evening. This is an opportunity to meet with all of your child’s subject teachers to discuss the progress they are currently making. You will also be able to ask further questions about subject content in Key Stage 4 and how this is assessed.