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Applied ScienceCOURSE TITLE BTEC LEVEL 3 APPLIED SCIENCE QUALIFICATION BTEC LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE (AS-Level equivalent)

BTEC LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA (A-Level equivalent)

LEVEL 3AWARDING BODY EDEXCEL

Brief outline of courseThis course is currently under review, so the following details are provisional. The BTEC allows learners to develop their knowledge and understanding of science by providing a more practical and real world approach to learning, allowing students to develop knowledge of all three sciences, as well as their applications. Students will cover areas ranging from the effects of exercise on the body, how enzymes work, looking at high tech medical instruments such as MRI machines, all the way to carrying out investigations into unknown chemicals.

Who can I contact for more information about the course?Mrs A Clewes

What could this qualification lead to?BTEC Level 3 Certificates and Diplomas are valued by employers and Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).If you want to get a job straight away, you could work in:

- A research laboratory in pharmaceuticals- A quality control laboratory in an industrial manufacturing laboratory- A hospital laboratory- A materials testing laboratory in the construction, paper or plastics industry- A forensic science laboratory- A laboratory in a school, college or university- An environmental science laboratory.

If you decide to go to university or college you could take a degree or a BTEC Higher National in Applied Science such as:- Applied Biology, Chemistry or Physics- Biomedical Science- Forensic Science, Pharmacy, Optometry, Nursing, Radiography.

In other words, the course prepares you for a range of careers in: Hospitals, Food and Drink Industry, Cosmetics Industry, Environmental Health/Science, Physical Science/Engineering.


Art & Design, Art & Design TextilesCOURSE TITLE ART & DESIGN AND ART & DESIGN TEXTILESQUALIFICATION AS AND A2LEVEL 3AWARDING BODY AQA

Brief outline of courseIt should be noted that at GCE A and AS level Art and Textiles are taught together and the course is designed to extend students’ knowledge and understanding of the Visual Arts.

The emphasis of study in these subjects is the development of understanding and skills using a range of materials, processes and techniques. Students need to demonstrate the ability to sustain work from an initial starting point to a realisation, including evidence of their ability to research and develop ideas, and link their work in a meaningful way to relevant critical/contextual materials.

The development of a portfolio may include all or some of the following:- Critical/contextual work, which could include written material such as journals, reviews, reflections and evaluations, annotations and historical background material. Evidence may be included from books, journals, moving images, photographs, digital presentations and the internet, as well as studies made during a residency, site, gallery or museum visit. Where appropriate, sources should be identified and acknowledged.

Sketchbooks, workbooks and journals, Prep sheets and finished pieces all provide evidence of the development that the student has created.

Exploring ideas and developing techniques in an imaginative and unique way, so as to create a personal and individual response, are key to success in these subjects.

AS Level Unit 1 - A portfolio of work.AS Level Unit 2 - An externally set assignment. (10hrs after a period of preparation)A2 Level Unit 3 - Personal investigationA2 Level Unit 4 - An externally set assignment. (15hrs after a period of preparation)

Who can I contact for more information about the course?External applicants can request contact through school. Internal applicants can speak with any teacher of Art or Textiles.


What could this qualification lead to?ArchitectureFine Art Graphic design Interior design HairdressingArt therapyAnimationProduct designGames designFilm set design Theatre designPhotographyFashion designTextile print designMany other design fields


BiologyCOURSE TITLE BIOLOGYQUALIFICATION AS AND A2LEVEL 3AWARDING BODY OCR

Brief outline of courseA Level Biology will cover units on Biodiversity; Exchange and Transport; Cells; Biological Molecules; Ecosystems; Control Systems; Genetics and Evolution,Energy for Biological Processes.

The AS qualification will no longer count towards the final grade of an A Level but will be a separate qualification in its own right.

The assessment of practical work in Science will not contribute to the final A Level but will be reported separately in a certificate of endorsement. The exam board will set out requirements for practical skills. Each student will need to carry out a minimum of 12 practical activities. The written exams will include questions in the context of these, and other, practical activities. To get good marks, students will need to show knowledge and understanding of the experiments that they have gained through doing them.

Who can I contact for more information about the course?Mrs F Vause

What could this qualification lead to?The course combines well with a variety of other subjects such as Chemistry, Health and Social Care, Sports Studies, Maths and Geography. It can lead to a wide variety of further courses and occupations including: Medicine; Dentistry; Nursing; Physiotherapy; Forensic Science; Conservation; Environmental Science; Microbiology; Marine Biology; Biochemistry; Genetics; Plant Breeding; Teaching….and many more.


Business StudiesCOURSE TITLE BUSINESS STUDIESQUALIFICATION AS AND A2LEVEL 3AWARDING BODY AQA

Brief outline of courseStudents will have the opportunity to:

Explore real business situations.Be practical in the application of business concepts.Understand the role of the entrepreneur and business in society.

At AS Level, students are introduced to the challenges and issues of starting a business and decision making including the following topic areas: 1 What is business?2 Managers, leadership and decision making3 Decision making to improve marketing performance4 Decision making to improve operational performance5 Decision making to improve financial performance6 Decision making to improve human resource performanceThe AS is examined through two written papers.

At A2 Level students consider strategies for larger businesses and how managers might measure the performance of the business and includes all the topics covered on the AS, plus the

following:. 7 Analysing the strategic position of a business 8 Choosing strategic direction 9 Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies 10 Managing strategic changeThe A2 is examined through three written exams.

Who can I contact for more information about the course?Mr C Barker, Mr A Fox, Mr E Hughes

What could this qualification lead to?1. Progress onto University courses - business related degrees or HNDs2. Employment in a large number of professions including:• Administration• Finance• Accountancy• Personnel• Retailing• Sales and marketing• Manufacturing and production management


ChemistryCOURSE TITLE CHEMISTRYQUALIFICATION AS AND A2LEVEL 3AWARDING BODY AQA

Brief outline of courseThe first part of the course explores the fundamental principles that form the basis of Chemistry. This includes looking at the atomic structure and bonding within compounds in closer detail, solving problems of solutions and gases and researching trends in the Periodic Table. The course also looks at industrial aspects of Chemistry and its application to modern technologies. Analytical techniques are also covered which explores how the structures of compounds are determined.

Following on from this, the later module build on the principles and applications covered in Year 12. This part of the course focuses on organic synthesis and the more sophisticated techniques used to determine the structure of compounds. The chemistry of transition metals, trends across the Periodic Table and applications of mathematical formulae are also covered in this part of the course.

The AS qualification will no longer count towards the final grade of an A Level but will be a separate qualification in its own right.

The assessment of practical work in Chemistry will not contribute to the final A Level but will be reported separately in a certificate of endorsement. The exam board will set out requirements for practical skills. Each student will need to carry out a minimum of 12 practical activities. The written exams will include questions in the context of these, and other, practical activities. To get good marks, students will need to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the experiments that they have gained through doing them.

Who can I contact for more information about the course?Dr M Mistry

What could this qualification lead to?The course combines well with a variety of other subjects such as Biology, Maths and Geography. It can lead to a wide variety of further courses and occupations including: Medicine; Dentistry; Nursing; Forensic Science; Environmental Science; Oceanography; Research, Teaching….and many more.


ComputingCOURSE TITLE COMPUTER SCIENCEQUALIFICATION AS AND A2LEVEL 3AWARDING BODY AQA

Brief outline of courseThe emphasis of the course is on programming. For students selecting just the one year AS course there are programming and theory units only and an hour and a half exam for each at the end of the year.

The A2 course is taught as two units over two years with a programming project in year 13. The first unit is an on-screen programming exam and the second unit is a written theory exam. Both of these exams are two and a half hours.

For the coursework unit, candidates are required to use their programming skills to create a computer system for a real end-user and document this process in the project report.

Who does the course suit?• Those who enjoy programming• Those who show initiative, creativity and imagination to solve problems• Those with good time-management skills who work methodically.

All lessons are taught in computer rooms with the following facilities:• Windows local area network and workstations• Microsoft Visual Studio and Microsoft Office.

Who can I contact for more information about the course?External applicants can request contact through school. Internal applicants can speak with any Computer Science teacher.

What could this qualification lead to?Any university degree course, especially those in:• Computer Science• Electrical, Electronic or Mechanical Engineering• Information Technology• Computer ForensicsCareers in specialist areas such as:• Programming• Software Engineering• Systems Analysis• Networking and Communications


DanceCOURSE TITLE DANCEQUALIFICATION AS AND A2LEVEL 3AWARDING BODY AQA

Brief outline of courseThe Dance specification provides candidates with the opportunity to acquire experience of performance and choreography and to engage in critical thinking about dance. The content allows candidates to study a subject which can be extended through higher education and promotes a healthy lifestyle through an awareness of the importance of exercise and training.

For the Advanced Subsidiary award the focus is on:• solo choreography• performance of own choreography• performance within a duo/trio• training, technique, health and safety of the dancer• analysis of choreography and performance within professional repertoire.

For the Advanced Level award, candidates have the opportunity to develop skills and extend and apply knowledge gained at Advanced Subsidiary level.

The focus is on:• group choreography• knowledge and understanding of the specific area of study related to the development of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre 1958 – current day.• performance skills in relation to either Akram Khan or Alvin Ailey.• training, technique, health and safety of the dancer• the analytical study of one set work, Zero Degrees by Khan and Cherkaoui and its cultural and artistic context

At AS level the genres and styles of works for study are chosen specifically to suit the group. This will encourage candidates to broaden their knowledge and understanding of dance, by looking at a range of dance works and choreographers in order to inform their own work and their appreciation of dance as an art form.

Study at AS level provides a sound foundation for Advanced Level, where candidates have the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of specific study areas and professional works as


well as connecting areas of practice with their own developing skills and theoretical understanding. This provides a suitable foundation for study in higher education and for employment.

Who can I contact for more information about the course?Miss K Layden

What could this qualification lead to?• University courses• Professional work• Teaching• Arts Administrator• Creative Practitioner• Choreographer


Design and TechnologyCOURSE TITLE PRODUCT DESIGN (3-D DESIGN)QUALIFICATION AS AND A2LEVEL 3AWARDING BODY AQA

Brief outline of courseDesign Technology – AS The AS represents the first half of an Advanced GCE course and contributes 50% of the specification content and the foundation for the A2 year units.

Design Technology A2The A2 represents the second half of the Advanced GCE course and contributes the other 50% of the specification content, which builds on the AS units to achieve the full Advanced GCE standard.

The courses:• Ensure that AS Advanced GCE specifications build on and extend the knowledge, understanding and skills established in GCSE Design and Technology courses.• Promote progression through AS and Advanced GCE and provide a suitable foundation for the study of design. • Ensure that design and technology is treated as an integrated activity which requires students to design and make products which can be tested and evaluated.

• Encourage the development of independent learning, creativity and innovation.• Support the integration of work-related learning and links to the industrial and commercial world.• Meet the needs of students who wish to broaden their studies, whether at AS or A2 GCE.

Who can I contact for more information about the course?Mr J Ludlow

What could this qualification lead to?Students in the past have gone on to study a diverse variety of subjects that included Architecture, Engineering and Design.


Drama and Theatre StudiesCOURSE TITLE DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIESQUALIFICATION AS AND A2LEVEL 3AWARDING BODY EDEXCEL

Brief outline of courseThis syllabus offers you a balanced and enjoyable mix of opportunities to study Drama and Theatre from performing, directing, design and technical perspectives. You will practically explore set plays from different eras such as Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’ and John Buchan’s ’39 Steps’, and explore the performance styles.

You will visit the theatre regularly; work in groups to interpret plays and devise performance pieces; and you will study leading influential theatre practitioners, theatre companies and directors; past and present.

You will be assessed on your preparation and presentation of group performance pieces, as well as own your performance, design or directorial skills as shown through the productions. You will support your practical work with brief, structured ‘supporting notes’. At the end of the second year, there is a written paper about the set plays studied and live productions seen.

Who can I contact for more information about the course?Mrs A West

What could this qualification lead to?• Drama is used as a training aid in a wide range of industries• It is valued in careers which involve working with people• Arts-related careers include arts administration, marketing and publicity, development and education, production management, performance and stage craft/design• Your skills can also be applied to administration, management, human resources, social services, teaching and working in the media industries• University courses in Performing Arts and Drama.


English Language & LiteratureCOURSE TITLE AS ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE (EMC)QUALIFICATION AS AND A2LEVEL 3AWARDING BODY OCR

Brief outline of courseThe course is designed to deepen learners’ interest and enjoyment of English Literature and English Language. Students will study a range of fiction and non-fiction texts spanning pre to post 1900. The AS qualification can be taught independently OR alongside the first year of the A level. The course is linear and all assessment is done at the end of the course. The AS course lasts for one year and is examined at the end of that year. There is no coursework. A2 is a two year course which comprises of a coursework element and two exams at the end of two years. OCR has developed the AS and A level qualifications in this qualification to ensure that they are entirely co-teachable. It would be possible to examine AS at the end of the first year and then transfer to the A2 for the second year. The grades will not combine to form a final grade; the AS is an independent grade. The A2 exams are entirely separate from the AS exams. The range of reading material on offer for study crosses over both qualifications so it would be possible having done the AS to take up the second year study of A2.

The OCR A Level in English Language and Literature (EMC) will encourage learners to develop their interest in, and enjoyment of, English as they: develop and apply their knowledge of literary analysis and evaluation; develop and apply their understanding of the concepts and methods appropriate for the analysis and study of language; use linguistic and literary approaches in their reading and interpretation of texts, showing how the two disciplines can relate to each other; engage creatively and critically with a wide range of texts; explore the ways in which texts relate to each other and the contexts in which they are produced and received; develop their skills as producers and interpreters of language.

Some set texts on offer include the work of: Samuel Pepys; Jonathan Swift; Captain Robert Scott; Edward and Helen Thomas; Alan Bennett; Jamie Oliver; Russell Brand; F Scott Fitzgerald; Jacob Sam-La Rose


Who can I contact for more information about the course? Mrs C. Howell; Miss L. Kelly

What could this qualification lead to?• Journalism• Media, advertising• TV and film work• Teaching• Administration• Social Services• Management• Research• Legal profession• MA• PhD• Literary Critic


English LanguageCOURSE TITLE ENGLISH LANGUAGEQUALIFICATION AS AND A2LEVEL 3AWARDING BODY OCR

Brief outline of courseThe course is designed to deepen learners’ interest and enjoyment in the use of English.

Students will develop and apply their understanding of the concepts and methods appropriate for the analysis and study of language. They will be required to undertake a systematic and detailed independent investigation of language in use; examine, discuss and engage with texts in relation to their purpose, audience and form as well as assessing the impact of context on the production and reception of a text. Alongside this students will analyse, assess and create individual pieces of creative work responding to the needs of specific demographics. This part of the course will also require to students to effectively reflect on the choices made in their own writing process.

Overall the course offers a varied and interesting programme of study; developing and extending the skills and techniques utilized in the GCSE course. Students will be pushed to become skilled, analytical and inquisitive thinkers as they explore the development of language from the past to the present day and

beyond, whilst also honing their skills as producers of language.Details for this course are currently under review and more information will be available pending publication by OCR of the specification.

Who can I contact for more information about the course?Mr D Thornhill, Mrs C Howell



English LiteratureCOURSE TITLE ENGLISH LITERATUREQUALIFICATION AS AND A2LEVEL 3AWARDING BODY OCR

Brief outline of courseThe course is designed to deepen learners’ interest and enjoyment of English Literature. Students will study a diverse range of Literature spanning pre to post 1900. The AS qualification can be taught independently OR alongside the first year of the A level. The course is linear and all assessment is done at the end of the course. The AS course lasts for one year and is examined at the end of that year. There is no coursework. A2 is a two year course which comprises of a coursework element and two exams at the end of two years. OCR has developed the AS and A level qualifications in English Literature to ensure that they are entirely co-teachable. It would be possible to examine AS at the end of the first year and then transfer to the A2 for the second year. The grades will not combine to form a final grade; the AS is an independent grade. The A2 exams are entirely separate from the AS exams. The range of Literature on offer for study crosses over both qualifications, so it would be possible having done the AS to take up the second year study of A2.

You will study 8 texts at A level. Some set texts on offer include: Hamlet; Richard III; The Tempest; Webster’s Duchess of Malfi; Ibsen’s A Doll’s House; Milton’s Paradise Lost; Poetry

of Tennyson; Coleridge or Christina Rossetti; The Great Gatsby; The Handmaid’s Tale; Sense and Sensibility; A Streetcar Named Desire; Nineteen Eighty-Four.

Who can I contact for more information about the course?Mrs C Howell



Food TechnologyCOURSE TITLE Design and Technology - FOOD TECHNOLOGYQUALIFICATION AS AND A2LEVEL 3AWARDING BODY AQA

Brief outline of courseIn a nutshell, Food Technology is using food science for the creation, preservation, processing, packaging and distribution of food products.

As a food technologist you’ll be able to create foods that satisfy the increasing demand for meals which look fantastic, taste great and are marketable. It’s a smart career choice too, people are always going to eat, so you could be part of a growth industry.

During the course, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the relationship between design, materials, manufacture and marketing. This makes GCE Food Technology a powerful foundation for Higher Education courses or as a qualification in its own right. During both years, there’s a mix of classroom learning and practical learning-by-doing. In the first year (AS) course you’ll study materials and components, market influences and manufacturing processes. Practical work will include designing, making and launching a product. In the second year you’ll continue to learn about manufacturing through to marketing, whilst the practical sessions give you more experience at creating and testing new food ideas.

Will it fit in my life?Students who take Food Technology often also take Health & Social Care, Chemistry, Biology or other courses from the Design & Technology category as well as many other combinations of subjects. This means that Food Technology can either be your specialist topic, or play a supporting role for other subjects.

Who can I contact for more information about the course?Mrs C Smith

What could this qualification lead to?The course would be useful to pupils intending to go on to Higher Education, or employment, in areas such as product development, manufacturing, dietetics and nutrition, health care professionals, teaching, health education and promotion, retail, leisure and hospitality industry, to name a few.


FrenchCOURSE TITLE FRENCHQUALIFICATION AS AND A2LEVEL 3AWARDING BODY AQA (Syllabus 2650)

Brief outline of courseAdvanced Level French aims to provide students with a thorough knowledge of the language and to develop, in particular, the skill of speaking with a high degree of fluency. Our students always enjoy the rapid progress that they make throughout the A Level course.

The course will include elements of the following:Spoken French, Interpreting, Translation, Written French Grammar, Reading, listening to and analysing texts,History, Society and Culture of the French speaking world. The A2 course provides students with the opportunity to study aspects of the cinema, literature and history of the French-speaking world. For example, current students are carrying out detailed studies of a recent novel (Kiffe Kiffe Demain) and a French film (La Haine).

In Year 12 and Year 13 our students will have the benefit of 1 hour per week with a native speaker with the aim of developing confidence and creativity with the spoken language. All students are strongly encouraged to listen to French radio and read French

newspapers, magazines and websites on a regular basis.

Who can I contact for more information about the course?Mrs A Galletly, Mrs M Copley, Mr R Hurley

What could this qualification lead to?Students who have the ability to offer potential employers the capability to speak a fluent level of French with a high degree of accuracy possess an extremely marketable and sought after skill. With the advent of a European free market in trade, industry and employment, combined with the ongoing development and rapidity of international communications, the relevance and value of the foreign language has never been more obvious. GCE Courses are now being designed to incorporate a vocational, as well as academic, dimension, preparing students for exciting career opportunities in a wide range of professions such as:Tourism, Hospitality & Catering, Commerce, Law,Banking, Business Administration, Teaching.

These courses will also serve as excellent preparation for students wishing to proceed to Higher Education.


GeographyCOURSE TITLE GEOGRAPHYQUALIFICATION AS AND A2LEVEL 3AWARDING BODY tbc

Brief outline of courseThe course requires students to gain a wide variety of skills and knowledge across both elements of Human and Physical Geography. With the draft specifications only just released by exam boards, the specific content of the courses are still to be confirmed. During the first year, students will study two contrasting human units and two physical units. In addition to this, students will participate in a compulsory field work investigation in order to develop the skills component of the course.

At A2, students develop a more in depth and evaluative understanding of topics studied. Again these are subject to confirmation, but will include a combination of different physical and human components. Students will build upon the skills gained at AS to conduct further field work investigation, where their analytical and evaluative understanding of the processes that underpin field work will be assessed.

Who can I contact for more information about the course?Miss K Difusco, Miss J Black

What could this qualification lead to?Studying geography allows students to gain an in-depth understanding of the contemporary issues that face them today. It involves analysing complex situations, collecting and interpreting data, communicating findings and formulating solutions. It is these transferable skills that interest a wide variety of employers.

The technical aspects of the course, such as the use of Geographical information, is used in all kinds of businesses and organisations and the development of geographic information systems has meant new ways of inputting, storing, displaying and analysing geographic information on computer systems.

The study of geography can lead to specific areas of employment, and the multitude of transferable skills students develop means graduates go into a very wide range of jobs. These include a variety of business, environmental, demographic and social fields. Overall, geography gives students a wide variety of skills that are adaptable and applicable to a wide variety of situations both within and outside the workplace.


Hair and BeautyCOURSE TITLE HAIRDRESSINGQUALIFICATION NVQ DIPLOMA IN HAIRDRESSINGLEVEL 3AWARDING BODY CITY AND GUILDS

Brief outline of courseThis full-time Level 3 course builds on the existing knowledge gained during Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Hairdressing and will develop further, your technical skills to an advanced level, combining both theory and practical knowledge. This course also touches on the aspects of running a commercial salon. A Hairdressing NVQ gives you the techniques and experience to start your career in the hair industry, working on both male and female clients.

A compulsory element of this course is for the learner to find a work placement in a salon once a week, also working on a column in Captivation Salon during late evenings on a Wednesday or Thursday and Saturdays.

Who can I contact for more information about the course?Miss R Baird

What could this qualification lead to?On completion of this course there is a possibility of progressing on to a Foundation Degree (Level 4) in Salon Management or to pursue a career as a Hairdressing Technician, Lecturer, Assessor (City & Guilds A1), External Verifier (City & Guilds V1), Journalist or as a Senior Stylist in a Salon.


Health and Social CareCOURSE TITLE ADVANCED GCE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

(SINGLE AWARD)QUALIFICATION AS and A2LEVEL 3AWARDING BODY EDEXCEL

Brief outline of courseUsing different work-related contexts, you will develop skills that will enable you to make an effective contribution to the care sector, including research, evaluation and problem-solving skills. You may apply your learning to the following choices of contexts: health, children’s services, early years (care and education), care of older people or individuals with specific needs.

This A-level is ideal for those who enjoy creating project-style work and investigating real situations. It will help you to develop an understanding of the diverse and complex nature of the health and social care sector.

In the AS units you will learn about:- Human Growth and Development - Unit 1- Communication and Values - Unit 2- Positive Care Environments - Unit 3

In the A2 units you will learn about:- Meeting Individual Needs - Unit 7- Promoting Health and Wellbeing - Unit 8- Investigating Disease - Unit 9

In the first year, a placement must be secured at a care setting eg nursery, play group, infant school, residential home, nursing home. Students attend once a week from September to February. It is a requirement of the course for the students to secure and commence their placements by the end of September. Students must be responsible with their placements and should understand that it is their responsibility to make their own way to the placement, funding any travel costs. The placement visits have to be arranged around the timetable as other school lessons cannot be missed; there is provision for students to leave during free period to attend placement.


Who can I contact for more information about the course?Mrs C Smith, Miss L Tillett

What could this qualification lead to?The GCE in Health and Social Care qualifies for UCAS points so if you complete it successfully you could move on to study for a degree or BTEC Higher National Diploma in related subjects. You could also go on to relevant employment within health and social care services.

Previous students have gone into the following pathways with their A Level qualification:• Further study on University courses including – Nursing; Teacher training ; Counselling; Occupational therapy; Education studies; Radiography; Social work ; Child psychology; Paediatric nursing; Health visitor; Midwifery.• Direct entry jobs including: Health care assistant; Care home worker; Bank nursing; Dental nursing; Teaching assistant; Nursery worker; Learning support assistant; Administrative positions in various health and social care settings.


HistoryCOURSE TITLE HISTORYQUALIFICATION AS AND A2LEVEL 3AWARDING BODY AQA

Brief outline of courseHistory A level students will follow two units over the two years of the course• Tsarist and Communist Russia 1855 – 1964. This unit examines how Russia developed during the 19th Century and how the conditions were created for the Revolutions of 1917. The period up to 1917 is covered in Year 12. During Year 13, students explore the development of Communism in Russia and the creation of the totalitarian superpower, the Soviet Union.• The Making of Modern Britain 1951 – 2007. We consider how Britain emerged from the period of the Second World War and examine how Britain altered in the second half of the Twentieth Century. We explore change in British politics, in the economy and in society. We look at Britain’s changing place in the World as a declining Imperial power, in the context of the Cold War and also Britain’s changing relationship with Europe. The period up to 1979 is covered in Year 12 with the years 1979 to 2007 covered in Year 13.

Students will also complete a 3,500 word Individual Assignment. We have not decided the topic for this yet but it

will cover an issue, over a 100 year period, dating from before 1807. We have to study an issue from before 1807 to comply with the requirement that the A level course covers more than a 200 year period.

Who can I contact for more information about the course?Mr S Bounds, Mrs L Rose, Mr A Tomlinson

What could this qualification lead to?History A-level is a valuable qualification because of the skills acquired by students. Students will develop an ability to interpret and use a wide variety of types of information. They will be able to reach their own conclusion and be able to communicate any ideas they have in a variety of ways. These aptitudes are useful for students who wish to study for a degree, and also for entry into a range of professions, especially legal, managerial and public sector services.


MathematicsCOURSE TITLE MATHEMATICS / FURTHER MATHEMATICSQUALIFICATION AS AND A2LEVEL 3AWARDING BODY EDEXCEL

Brief outline of courseMathematicsIn Year 12, students will study two core modules, C1 and C2, and an applied module S1. Assessment for each module is by a 90 minute written exam worth 75 marks. Each module is equally weighted at 16.6 %.

Students can cash in for an AS level in Mathematics at the end of year 12 with 3 modules, or continue until the end of year 13 for a full A level with 6 modules. Those continuing into Year 13 will study two further core modules, C3 and C4, and another applied module, either M1 or D1. Again, assessment for each module is by a 90 minute written exam worth 75 marks. Each module is equally weighted at 16.6%.

D1 is an especially useful foundation module for any student who will have to make quantitative decisions at some point during their career. It is useful for a career in computing.M1 is suitable for students taking Physics or Technology.S1 is suitable for students taking Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Psychology or Business Studies.

Further MathematicsIn Year 12 students will study one core module FP1 and two applied modules M1 and S2. Assessment for each module is by a 90 minute written exam worth 75 marks. Each module is equally weighted at 16.6%.

Students can cash in for an AS level in Further Mathematics at the end of year 12 with 3 modules, or continue until the end of year 13 for a full A level with 6 modules. Those continuing into Year 13 will study one further core module, FP2, and two more applied modules, M2 and D2. Again, assessment for each module is by a 90 minute written exam worth 75 marks. Each module is equally weighted at 16.6%.

Students following this course, must also study Mathematics.


Who can I contact for more information about the course?Mrs C Goggin, Mr I Lewis, Mr A Buxtonor any member of the Maths Department

What could this qualification lead to?Mathematics is one of the core disciplines which underpins the skills required in many occupations. A Mathematics qualification is desirable for careers in Science, Social Sciences, Engineering, Finance and Accounting, Medicine, Computer Programming, Market Research and Town and Country Planning.


Media StudiesCOURSE TITLE CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL IN MEDIA QUALIFICATION Completion of the course gives a Cambridge Technical Introductory

Diploma qualification, equivalent to a full A level and accepted by all major universities. You can achieve a pass, merit, distinction or distinction star.

LEVEL 3AWARDING BODY OCR

Brief outline of courseThe Cambridge Technical in Media is an engaging and largely practical qualification that aims to develop transferable skills that are essential in the modern media workplace or for further study. The course consists of a wide range of modules which creates a comprehensive and inclusive media qualification.

YEAR 12You will complete five modules. The mandatory first unit deals with the principles and theories of the media industries. The second unit is dedicated to digital photography and Photoshop and Lightroom image editing and students will explore these areas by researching, planning, carrying out and editing a full photo shoot. The third unit focuses on producing a print artifact (a magazine).

YEAR 13You will complete an additional four modules that allow you to extend and develop the skill-set acquired in Year 12. You will have the opportunity to explore additional areas including moving image and radio and sound.

Equipment and facilities: We have a media suite equipped with iMacs running the full Adobe Creative Suite. Three dedicated iMacs run Avid Media Composer for video editing and we have a selection of Nikon DSLR cameras and Sony HD videos cameras including a full broadcast quality model. We have a chroma key studio (green screen) with continuous and flash lighting. We also have a fully equipped recording studio running Pro Tools 11 and an academy radio station.


Who can I contact for more information about the course?Mr J Jarvis [email protected]

What could this qualification lead to?University courses or jobs in:• Media Studies• Media Production• Broadcast Media (TV and Radio)• Journalism• Photography• Web Design• English• Sociology• Politics


Music TechnologyCOURSE TITLE MUSIC TECHNOLOGYQUALIFICATION AS AND A2LEVEL 3AWARDING BODY EDEXCEL

Brief outline of courseThe Edexcel Music Technology qualification is a largely practical course during which students learn recording, sequencing, listening, microphone and mixing techniques.

In Year 12, these disciplines are taught and applied through the three pieces of coursework that have to be completed during the year:1. a re-creation in Pro Tools of a song specified by Edexcel2. a multi-track recording of music of the student’s own choice3. an arrangement of one of two pieces supplied by Edexcel4. a listening examination on popular music styles from 1910 through to the present day All this work is externally marked.

In Year 13, the knowledge acquired in year 12 is refreshed and extended to include more detail:1. a re-creation in Pro Tools of a song specified by Edexcel, including live audio tracks2. a multi-track recording of music of the student’s own choice and containing between 12 and 24 live tracks

3. a composition using technology based on one of three prescribed briefs set by Edexcel4. an analysis and production examination which not only tests students’ musical understanding and knowledge of technological processes, but also practically assesses the student in the production of a balanced stereo mix and the creation of a CD

Who can I contact for more information about the course?Mr J Jarvis [email protected]

What could this qualification lead to?• University entrance• Teaching• Performing using technology• Audio production• Studio engineer• Live sound engineer• Independent musical composition and arrangement• Events management• Music for emerging new media (e.g. games, Internet)


MusicCOURSE TITLE MUSICQUALIFICATION AS AND A2LEVEL 3AWARDING BODY EDEXCEL

Brief outline of courseYEAR 12AS Unit 1 - Performing 30%• You can perform a solo and/or ensemble in any style.• Performance time is between 5 & 6 minutes and it is performed in one go. • Standard- Grade 5 and above.

AS Unit 2 –Composing 30%• Three minute piece• Choice of 4 topics: 1) Composing expressively2) Variation structure3) Structure in vocal music4) Vocal Music- text context and texture.

AS Unit 3 - Developing Musical Understanding 40%Candidates will study selections of set works from two categories:• Instrumental Music• Vocal Music

YEAR 13A2 Unit 4 - Extended Performance 30%Perform as a soloist and/or as part of an ensemble for between 12 to 15 minutes. Music can be in any style, but must be a balanced programme. The standard is equivalent to Associated Board Grade 6

A2 Unit 5 - Composition and Technical Study 30%Composition: This further develops student’s compositional skills, leading to the creation of a final three minute piece in response to a chosen brief published by the board in September.ORTechnical study: This contains the opening bars of three pieces of music. Students will complete these openings in a specified style.

A2 Unit 6 - Further Musical Understanding 40%2 hour examination based on a range of set works which will be different to those studied at AS.


Who can I contact for more information about the course?Miss M O’keefe – Head of Music [email protected]

What could this qualification lead to?Music Teaching, Instrumental Teaching, Music Librarian, Music Therapist, Music Journalist.


PhysicsCOURSE TITLE PHYSICSQUALIFICATION AS AND A2LEVEL 3AWARDING BODY OCR

SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:A minimum of 5 separate subject GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade A*-C, to include grade C or above in English Language or Literature and grade B or above in Maths.

Also GCSE grade B or above in Additional Science or Triple Science, Physics.

Brief outline of courseA level Physics starts by continuing the work done in GCSE. In Year 1, students study topics on; Mechanics, Electric circuits, Materials and Waves and the Particle Nature of Light. In Year 2, the course introduces students to topics not met before including: Further Mechanics, Electric and Magnetic Fields, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Thermodynamics, Nuclear Radiation, Oscillations and Space.

The amount and level of mathematics contained within the Physics course is higher than other sciences and pupils not taking A level Maths are welcome to take A level Physics. However, they must be aware that there will be an expectation that those pupils will complete additional work, above and

beyond the normal homework tasks, at home, to learn and practise the specific mathematical skills that are a fundamental part of achieving success in advanced Physics.

The AS qualification will no longer count towards the final grade of an A Level but will be a separate qualification in its own right. Students should also be aware that Year 1 is common to both the AS qualification and the A level qualification.

The assessment of practical work in Science will not contribute to the final A Level but will be reported separately in a certificate of endorsement. The exam board will set out the requirements for the practical skills. Each student will need to carry out a minimum of 12 practical activities. Students will be required to sit a separate exam (40% of the total mark) in the context of these, and other, practical activities at the end of Year 2. To achieve the highest marks, students will need to show knowledge and understanding of the experiments that they have conducted throughout the 2 year course and be able to apply their skills and knowledge of practical skills to experiments never seen before.


Who can I contact for more information about the course?Mr S Chodzynski, Mr J Snow

What could this qualification lead to?The course contains an enhanced level of Mathematics and students who achieve the highest grades often match Physics with Maths and/or Further Maths. It is common for students to also match Physics with another Science, a Humanity and/or an Engineering subject. This results in candidates who have a good range of subjects to offer to Universities and employers. Physics is an “in demand” subject by Universities and Employers around the world. There is a shortage of Physicists, especially girls, and the subject leads into a wide variety of further courses and occupations including: Research, Teaching, Particle Physics, European and US Space Industries, Theoretical Sciences, Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Business Management, Project Management, Consultancy, Technical Writing, advising Government bodies and many more.


PsychologyCOURSE TITLE PSYCHOLOGYQUALIFICATION AS AND A2LEVEL 3AWARDING BODY OCR

Brief outline of courseOverlaps with other qualifications:

The emphasis of this course is:• Develop skills of analysis, interpretation and evaluation• Organisation and time management skills• Enhance communication skills – written and verbal• Common sense theories, weird and wonderful studies, outrageous procedures. Who can I contact for more information about the course?Miss L Vere, Miss A O’Hanlon

What could this qualification lead to?• Social Studies/Social Work• Health/Clinical Work• Counselling• Probation Service/Police work/criminology• Sports Studies/Leisure• Media Studies• Occupational/Management training• Education• Art• Greater personal / interpersonal awareness


Religious StudiesCOURSE TITLE RELIGIOUS STUDIES QUALIFICATION AS AND A2LEVEL 3AWARDING BODY EDEXCEL

Brief outline of courseThe Religious Studies course is divided into four subject areas:i) Philosophy of religionii) Religion and Ethicsiii) Textual Studiesiv) Systematic study of one religion

AS/A2 Philosophy of ReligionStudents will study Philosophical issues and questions raised by religion and belief including at least three contrasting arguments about the existence or non-existence of God. Explore the nature and influence of religious experience, challenges to religious belief, such as the problems of evil and suffering. Evaluate philosophical language and thought through significant concepts and the works of key thinkers, illustrated in issues or debates in the philosophy of religion.

AS/A2 Religion and EthicsStudents will study Ethical language and thought through significant concepts and the works of key thinkers, illustrated in issues or debates in religion and ethics. The Discovery of three normative ethical theories such as deontological, teleological or

character based ethics. Completed by the application of ethical theory to two personal, societal or global issues of importance, including religious ethical perspectives.

AS/A2 Textual studies Students will study selected text(s) or substantial passages in translation from a particular religious work, corpus of sacred text or scripture, examining the meaning of the material, its social and historical context, its literary features, authorship and audience and its relationship with other texts and/or sources of wisdom and authority. To evaluate how textual interpretations have, over time, influenced and been influenced by developments in philosophy of religion, ethics or religious thought.

AS/A2 Systematic study of one religionStudents will study religious beliefs, values and teachings, in their interconnections and as they vary historically and in the contemporary world, including those linked to the nature and existence of God. The role of the community of believers, key moral principles, beliefs about the self, death and afterlife, and identify beliefs about the meaning and purpose of life,


significant social and historical developments in theology or religious thought, including the challenges of secularisation, science, responses to pluralism and diversity within traditions, migration, the changing roles of men and women, feminist and liberationist approaches.

Who can I contact for more information about the course?Mrs C Groom, Director of Learning – Religious Education

What could this qualification lead to?Any career involving Philosophy or Ethics, eg Social Work, Teaching, Caring professions, Law, Politics Mediation. It is a particularly useful foundation for degrees in these subjects too.


SociologyCOURSE TITLE SOCIOLOGYQUALIFICATION AS AND A2LEVEL 3AWARDING BODY AQA

Brief outline of courseStudents will find Sociology an exciting subject which focuses on the heart of social interaction and how we behave with others around us. However, it is also a demanding subject and students will be expected to do a high level of independent reading and note-taking ‘around the subject’. Students will also be required to apply ‘real life’ events to what they have learnt in the classroom in order to gain a deeper level of understanding

We are planning to cover the following topics:

Year One:Sociological Methods with Education Family and Households

Year TwoSociological Methods with Crime and Deviance.Beliefs in Society

Who can I contact for more information about the course?Miss C Belmore, Miss A O’Hanlon, Mrs L Rose

What could this qualification lead to?Sociology is a stepping stone to several career options which involve working with people, below are just a selection of careers the subject will open up to you:• Social worker• Nursing• Police service • Journalism • Teaching• Politics• Education• Law


SpanishCOURSE TITLE SPANISHQUALIFICATION AS AND A2LEVEL 3AWARDING BODY AQA (Syllabus 2650)

Brief outline of courseAdvanced Level Spanish aims to provide students with a thorough knowledge of the language and to develop, in particular, the skill of speaking with a high degree of fluency. Our students always enjoy the rapid progress that they make throughout the A Level course.

The course will include elements of the following:Spoken Spanish, Interpreting, Translation, Written Spanish, Grammar, Reading, listening to and analysing texts,History, Society and Culture of the Spanish-speaking world. The A2 course provides students with the opportunity to study aspects of the cinema, literature and history of the Spanish-speaking world. For example, current students are carrying out detailed study of Perú, and a Spanish film.

In Year 12 and Year 13, our students will have the benefit of 1 hour per week with a native speaker with the aim of developing confidence and creativity with the spoken language. All students are strongly encouraged to listen to Spanish radio and read Spanish newspapers, magazines and websites on a regular basis.

Who can I contact for more information about the course?Mrs A Galletly, Mrs E Hernandez-Orza, Mrs M Spencer

What could this qualification lead to?Students who have the ability to offer potential employers the capability to speak a fluent level of Spanish with a high degree of accuracy possess an extremely marketable and sought after skill. With the advent of a European free market in trade, industry and employment, combined with the ongoing development and rapidity of international communications, the relevance and value of the foreign language has never been more obvious. GCE Courses are now being designed to incorporate a vocational, as well as academic, dimension, preparing students for exciting career opportunities in a wide range of professions such as:

Tourism, Hospitality & Catering, Commerce, Law, Banking, Business Administration, Teaching

These courses will also serve as excellent preparation for students wishing to proceed to Higher Education.


SportCOURSE TITLE CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL (QCF) IN SPORTQUALIFICATION INTRODUCTORY DIPLOMALEVEL 3AWARDING BODY OCR Cambridge

Brief outline of courseThe course is an Introductory Diploma based on coursework only. It is strictly vocational in nature and there is no written examination. Evidence for each unit can be supplied in various formats, for example; posters, word document, film footage, DVD, CD or even audio cassette. The production of evidence is really up to the imagination of the student and what meets their needs best.

UCAS points are accredited to this qualification in line with other awarding bodies and the grades are: passes, merits and distinctions. The units are Anatomy and Physiology, Issues in Sport, Sports Coaching and Exercise Physiology. Each unit is delivered by a different member of the PE staff matched to a unit that suits their individual expertise.

Students attend lessons in a normal way and teaching is targeted towards guiding them to make informed choices about the layout of the evidence and fully understanding the content of the unit.

The units are internally moderated and the Centre is visited by an external moderator to clarify all marks.

Who can I contact for more information about the course?Miss N Mills, Mr M Robinson

What could this qualification lead to?Higher Education (UCAS points are accredited)

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