Key Stage 4 Options Booklet

Key Stage 4 Options 2013

Key Stage 4 Pathways

These pathways are to guide you into the correct choices, they are not setting arrangements.

RED PATHWAYCompulsory Core + Recommended

Humanities and Language + 2 GCSE options

BLUE PATHWAY

Compulsory Core + Recommended Humanities and Language + either

2 GCSE options or 1 Applied Academic option

(but guidance needed for choice)

YELLOW PATHWAY

Compulsory Core +Applied Academic option and 2

options

GREEN PATHWAY Compulsory Core + ASDAN+ College

1. Introduction

2. Overview of Key Stage 4 Options

3. Timeline

4. Pathways to Success

5. The Red Pathway

6. The Blue Pathway

7. The Yellow Pathway

8. The Green Pathway

9. Red and Blue Pathway Form (sample)

10. Yellow Pathway Form (sample)

11. Green Pathway Form (sample)

12. South Hunsley Sixth Form College

13. Learning Support

14. The Core

• English

• Maths

• Science

• ICT

• Religious Studies

• Physical Education

• Personal Development

15. GCSE Courses

16. Applied Academic Courses

17. The Green Pathway

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Contents

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IntroductionThis booklet is to help you decide which courses to follow in Years 10 and 11. These courses will prepare you for external examinations and for the career or further education courses you may wish to follow. Read it carefully BEFORE you make your choices and remember that there are people with whom you should consult to help you make the most sensible choices:

• Your parents, who know you best.• Your teachers and form tutors who can tell you how well you are progressing in the subjects you are

studying at present.• The Careers Department (Mrs Warren, Connexions Advisor) who will give you advice about how

your choices may affect your future career.• You should also look carefully at yourself, your achievements so far and your ambitions for the

future.

This booklet is divided into sections which will inform you about:

• The four different pathways, one of which you need to follow.• The core compulsory subjects where you do not need to express a choice.• The various routes you can follow in Science.• Language and Humanities options.• Options which include:

• GCSE courses• Applied Academic courses• College courses

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Overview of Key Stage 4 OptionsCore

15 periods over 3 days

GCSE Courses Applied Academic Courses

English 3

Maths 3

Science 5

ICT 1

RS 1

PE 2

PD

Art and DesignBusiness StudiesChild Development Dance DramaEngineering (Single or Double)Food TechnologyFrenchFurther Maths*GeographyGermanHistoryICT Music PhotographyProduct DesignSports Studies Textiles Technology

BTEC Creative Media Production

BTEC Sport

GCSE Applied Art and Design with GCSE Photography

GCSE Hospitality and Catering Double Award

*Starting in September 2013, Further Maths is being offered as an iGCSE. It will be available for students in the top two Maths sets on the Red and Blue Pathways. Classes will run as twilight sessions after school (one per week) and will not interfere with the rest of your timetable.

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Timeline for Choosing Key Stage 4 Courses

From 7 January 2013 Options Booklets distributed

Thursday 10 January 2013 Year 9 Options Evening

Wednesday 23 January 2013 Year 9 Careers Evening

From 4 February 2013 Options Forms distributed

Thursday 7 February 2013 Year 9 Parents Evening

Monday 18 February 2013 Options Forms to be returned

Students will be notified of their final Key Stage 4 study programme as soon as we have processed all the options forms. Whilst we try to ensure that every student gets their first choice where possible, this depends on numbers, staffing and facilities and very occasionally we have to disappoint a small number of students.

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The structure of the Key Stage 4 pathways has been designed to ensure that every student will follow a broad, balanced curriculum suited to their individual needs. We all have different strengths and weaknesses and for some students a more applied or vocational course will give them a greater chance of success in Level 2 courses than the traditional academic route. To advise you on which pathway to follow, we have looked at your levels in Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 and the data we have on exams. We want every student to finish Year 11 with a complete set of Level 2 qualifications that will take them on to their next stage whether that is employment, training or Post 16 study. Remember, any Level 2 qualifications lead to Level 3.

All students will follow the core curriculum of English Language, English Literature, Maths, Science, ICT, Religious Studies, Physical Education and Personal Development.

In addition, we recommend that students in the Red or Blue Pathway should choose a Humanity (History or Geography) and a Modern Foreign Language (French or German) to meet the demands of the English Baccalaureate (EBac) indicator.

How do you choose?

• Your tutor will advise you on which pathway is best for you.• Read all the subject information in this booklet.• Choose the appropriate form (samples are in this booklet).• Follow the instructions on the form for making your choice(s).

Some things to think about:

• Don’t choose a subject or course just because your friends do. • What are your strong subjects?• What are your weak subjects? • Do you prefer practical tasks rather than a lot of reading and writing?• Are you well organised and able to meet deadlines?

The answers to these questions should help you decide which choices to make but you can also talk to your teachers and your parents or carers. If you have a particular question about careers you can also consult the Careers Department (Mrs Warren, Connexions Advisor).

Pathways to SuccessLevel 2 (14 - 16)

Various vocational Certificates and awards (e.g. BTEC)

Vocational GCSE (grade A*-C) GCSE grade A*-C

Level 3 (16 - 19)Various vocational diplomas and awards e.g. BTEC Nationals

Vocational A levels

A and AS levels, key skills or functional skills

Apprenticeships, including key skills or functional skills

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The Red PathwayStudents following this pathway will study a core curriculum as follows:

Subject Number of HoursEnglish 3

Maths 3

Science 5

ICT 1

PE 2

RS 1

Students are advised that in order to meet the demands of the EBac indicator they should choose at least one Humanity (either History or Geography) and a Modern Foreign Language in addition to the compulsory core subjects.

Option AChoose one

Option BChoose one

Option CChoose two and one

alternativeBusiness StudiesChild DevelopmentEngineering FrenchGermanSports StudiesProduct Design

Art and Design Food TechnologyGeographyHistoryICTTextiles Technology

Art and DesignBusiness StudiesChild DevelopmentDanceDramaEngineering DoubleEngineering Single Food TechnologyFrenchGeographyGermanHistoryICT MusicPhotographyProduct DesignSports StudiesTextiles Technology

Please note

• The ICT option will allow students to build on and extend the core ICT to gain a full GCSE.• Further Maths is being offered as an iGCSE. It will be available for students in the top two Maths

sets. Classes will run as twilight sessions after school (one per week) and will not interfere with the rest of your timetable. More information can be found on page 33.

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The Blue PathwayStudents following this pathway will study the same core curriculum as the Red Pathway.

Students are advised that in order to meet the demands of the EBac indicator they should choose at least one Humanity (either History or Geography) and a Modern Foreign Language in addition to the compulsory core subjects.

• One Option A, one Option B and two Option C Or• One Option A, one Option B and one Applied Academic Option

GCSE Courses Applied Academic Courses

Option AChoose one

Option BChoose one

Option CChoose two and one alternative

Business StudiesChild DevelopmentEngineering FrenchGermanSports StudiesProduct Design

Art and DesignFood TechnologyGeographyHistoryICT Textiles Technology

Art and DesignBusiness StudiesChild DevelopmentDanceDramaEngineering DoubleEngineering Single Food TechnologyFrenchGeographyGermanHistoryICTMusicPhotographyProduct DesignSports StudiesTextiles Technology


BTEC Sport



Please note

• Subject combinations that are forbidden are:• GCSE Applied Art and Design with GCSE Photography, and GCSE Art and Design.• BTEC Sport and Sports Studies.

• The ICT option will allow students to build on and extend the core ICT to gain a full GCSE.• Further Maths is being offered as an iGCSE. It will be available for students in the top two Maths

sets. Classes will run as twilight sessions after school (one per week) and will not interfere with the rest of your timetable. More information can be found on page 33.

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The Yellow PathwayStudents following this pathway will study a core curriculum as follows:


Maths 3

Science 5

ICT 1

PE 2

RS 1

In addition to the core curriculum, students following the Yellow Pathway will need to choose:-

• One Applied Academic Course and two GCSE Courses

Applied Academic CoursesChoose one

GCSE CoursesChoose two and two alternatives


BTEC Sport



Art and DesignBusiness StudiesChild DevelopmentDanceDramaEngineering single or doubleFood TechnologyFrenchGeographyGermanHistoryICTMusicPhotographyProduct DesignSports StudiesTextiles Technology

Please note

• Subject combinations that are forbidden are:• GCSE Applied Art and Design with GCSE Photography, and GCSE Art and Design.• BTEC Sport and Sports Studies.

• The ICT option will allow students to build on and extend the core ICT to gain a full GCSE.

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The Green PathwayStudents following this pathway will study a core curriculum as follows:


Maths 3

Science 3

Preparation for Working Life

The COPE Award

Enterprise and Employability

Functional Skills

PE, RS and ICT will be studied within the programme

You will attend one of our partner colleges for one day each week.

In addition to the core curriculum, students following the Green Pathway should choose one of the following study areas and one alternative:

College CoursesHair and/or Beauty

Animal Care

Construction

IMI Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

IMI Motor Cycle Maintenance and Repair

Performing Engineering Operations (Welding and Fabrication)

Catering

Horticulture

Please note:

• Courses can only run where there is sufficient demand and therefore we would ask that at least one alternative course is chosen.

• Where possible we try to offer as many college course options to students as possible. Occasionally courses are available which are not listed. If you have a specific vocation or career path in mind which is not listed above, please contact Mr Gray to see if any alternative study options are available.

• The exact specifications each course will follow are being updated in line with recent national changes and will be confirmed early in 2013.

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Red and Blue Pathway FormGCSE Courses Applied

Academic Courses

Option AChoose one

Option BChoose one

Option CChoose two and one alternative

Business StudiesChild DevelopmentEngineeringFrenchGermanProduct DesignSports Studies

Art and DesignFood TechnologyGeographyHistoryICTTextiles Technology

Art and DesignBusiness StudiesChild DevelopmentDanceDramaEngineering DoubleEngineering Single Food TechnologyFrenchGeographyGermanHistoryICT MusicPhotographyProduct DesignSports StudiesTextiles Technology


BTEC Sport



Please complete the boxes below with your subject choices. Read pages 5 and 6 carefully before filling in this form. It is important to choose alternatives as we cannot guarantee your first choices in every case.

GCSE Options Applied Academic OptionsOption A First Choice

Option B Alternative

GCSE OptionsOption C First Choice

Option C Second Choice

Option C Alternative

Science Option (please tick one box) Further Maths (please tick if interested)

Triple Science

Additional Science

NAME _________________________________________ FORM _____________

Signature of student _____________________________________________________

Signature of parent______________________________________________________

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Yellow Pathway FormApplied Academic Courses

Choose oneGCSE Courses

Choose two and two alternativesBTEC Creative Media Production

BTEC Sport



Art and DesignBusiness StudiesChild DevelopmentDanceDramaEngineering single or doubleFood TechnologyFrenchGeographyGermanHistoryICTMusicPhotographyProduct DesignSports StudiesTextiles Technology

Please complete the boxes below with your subject choices. Read page 7 carefully before filling in this form.

Applied Academic OptionsFirst Choice

Alternative Choice

GCSE OptionsFirst Choice

Second Choice

Alternative First Choice

Alternative Second Choice

Science Option (please tick one box)Triple Science

Additional Science

NAME _________________________________________ FORM _____________



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Green Pathway FormCollege Course

Hair and/or Beauty

Animal Care

Construction

IMI Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

IMI Motor Cycle Maintenance and Repair

Performing Engineering Operations (Welding and Fabrication)

Catering

Horticulture

Please complete the boxes below with your subject choices. Read page 8 carefully before filling in this form.

Please note: Courses can only run where there is sufficient demand and therefore we would ask that an alternative course is chosen.

College CourseFirst Choice

Alternative Choice

NAME _________________________________________ FORM _____________



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South Hunsley Sixth Form CollegeAs you come to the end of Year 11 and your GCSE courses, you will have some very important decisions to make. Will you choose to continue in education or go into training or employment? If you do go into Post 16 education, where will you go and what you will study? There are a lot of courses to choose from but we hope that if we have the right course for you, you will choose South Hunsley Sixth Form College.

South Hunsley has a thriving Sixth Form College attracting large numbers of students from our own school and the surrounding area. The Sixth Form College aims to build upon the school’s academic excellence in Key Stages 3 and 4 and the successes of our students enable them to access their higher education and career ambitions.

South Hunsley Sixth Form College offers students a wide range of courses, from traditional A Levels to vocational and applied alternatives. Our guided pathways and continuing links with Bishop Burton College ensure that we meet the needs of all of our students. You are able to choose from over 40 different subjects, including A Levels, applied A Levels, vocational courses and BTECs. We constantly review our courses to ensure that there is, as far as possible, something to suit every taste and ability.

All the advanced courses lead to university entrance and most of our sixth form students (about 85%) go on to university. Our students have been successful in getting places at many different universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, and on a huge variety of degree courses. Our Post 16 results consistently make us one of the top performing establishments in the East Riding and we monitor students’ progress throughout their stay in the Sixth Form to ensure they leave with the best possible results.

Our Sixth Form College is part of the larger South Hunsley educational organisation and we make sure you have the chance to gain every advantage from this close connection. There are lots of opportunities for getting involved in activities in and out of school, including sport, drama, music, art, community and charity work. Also, through our enhancement programme, students can add to their existing skills and gain further experience, and in some cases qualifications, in areas other than those they are studying. The main thing to realise is that sixth form is a new experience and completely different from main school. The process of enrolment and induction into the sixth form will be explained to you in Year 11 in assemblies, subject talks, interviews and at the Post 16 Open Evening.

If you would like to find out more, please pick up a copy of our Sixth Form College prospectus.

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Learning SupportAt Key Stage 4, support continues to be based on individual need. Often, students with learning needs opt for the Green or Yellow pathway – courses with a more practical or vocational focus.

The majority of learning support in Years 10 and 11 takes place within the classroom; either by working with teaching assistants, using resources to support learning such as laptops or voice activated software, or by special exam arrangements. The focus is always on developing independent work habits and self-reliance.

Exam Concessions: Students are tested at the end of Year 9 to see if they qualify for any special exam arrangements. The timing of these assessments is delayed until the summer term as the results are only valid for 26 months. The students tested are those on the SEN Register or those who are recommended for assessment by their subject teachers. If a student feels they ought to be considered for special arrangements and there are grounds for this, they can self-refer. This should be done by the Easter holidays of Year 9.

Dyslexic students who have previously had specialist tuition through withdrawal lessons no longer receive this tuition at Key Stage 4 as withdrawal from the timetable is problematic. Support is usually in class support and appropriate exam concessions.

Entry level is available for students for whom GCSE English is not appropriate. Individual students are advised accordingly.

Throughout Key Stage 4, twilight classes, catch ups and revision classes run across a range of subjects.

Jo Donkersloot (SENCo)

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The CoreThese are the subjects all students must study: -

• English• Maths• Science• ICT• Religious Studies• Physical Education • Personal Development

Please note that Personal Development does not lead to an External Examination.

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GCSE English LanguageThis course will develop your abilities to communicate effectively in speech and writing and to listen with understanding. You will follow an integrated course leading to two separate qualifications - GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature.

Language is an integral aspect of all human experience and takes many different forms, both spoken and written, occurring in a wide range of contexts. The skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening are of vital importance in many areas. Not only are they essential in many careers, they also underpin successful study at all levels and can add immeasurably to an individual’s quality of life.

The new scheme of assessment for WJEC GCSE English Language is as follows:

Unit 1 Exam:Paper 1 (one hour)

Studying Written Language 20%

Unit 2 Exam:Paper 2 (one hour)

Using Written Language 20%

Unit 3

Controlled Assessment:Literary Reading and Creative Writing

Studying written language: extended literary text

Using language: creative writing (two assignments, descriptive and narrative)

15%

7.5% each

Unit 4

Controlled Assessment:Spoken Language

Studying spoken language: variations, choices and change in spoken language

Using language: speaking and listening (communicating and adapting language; interacting and responding; creating and sustaining roles)

10%

20%

Within a varied programme of speaking and listening, reading and writing, you will be given the following opportunities:

• To talk and listen in a variety of contexts and for a range of purposes, adapting to different audiences and situations.

• To read a wide variety of literature, non-fiction and media texts, which will develop your appreciation of different genres and styles, encouraging independent wider reading.

• To write for a range of purposes and in a variety of forms.

For more information, please see your English teacher or Mr Lees.

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GCSE English LiteratureThis course will encourage you to become an enthusiastic, responsive and knowledgeable reader. You will be asked to consider the cultural and historical contexts of literary texts and to reflect on a range of social, political and ethical issues. Developing new skills in critical and analytical reading will allow you to articulate your own views in writing and in discussion, at the same time encouraging you to consider critically and constructively the views of others.

The scheme of assessment for WJEC GCSE English Literature is as follows:

Unit 1Prose and

Poetry

External Assessment:(two hours)

Section A – Individual Texts in Context:Different cultures prose eg. Of Mice and Men or To Kill A Mockingbird

Section B – Comparative Study:Contemporary unseen poetry comparison

21%

14%

Unit 2 External Assessment:(two hours)

Individual Texts in Context:Literary heritage drama and contemporary prose

40%

Unit 3

Controlled Assessment:(linked texts)

Poetry and drama (literary heritage):Poetry taken from the WJEC GCSE poetry collection and a play by Shakespeare chosen by the centre.

25%

Within an integrated programme of speaking and listening, reading and writing, you will be given the following opportunities:

• To read, understand and respond to a wide range of literary texts, to appreciate the ways in which authors achieve their effects and to develop the skills necessary for literary study.

• To be aware of social, historical and cultural influences in the study of literature.• To construct and convey meaning in speech and writing, matching style to audience and purpose.

Both GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature encourage the development of communication skills considered essential by many employers. They provide a foundation for Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced GCE in English Literature, English Language, Drama and Theatre Studies and Media Studies. In fact, the skills you develop will be vital in most subjects and at every qualification level at Post 16 study.

For more information, please see your English teacher or Mr Lees.

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GCSE MathsAll students will follow a Maths course in Years 10 and 11. The main aims of the course are:

• To establish mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding.• To develop the ability to use logic and solve problems.• To develop a positive attitude towards mathematics.

The curriculum for Key Stage 4 is a natural development of the curriculum in Key Stage 3. Many of the topics that are studied will be familiar to students, but these topics are developed and explored further. New topics are also introduced and these are designed to help students to progress and reach their potential. A key element of the curriculum is the use of functional Mathematics which will allow students to apply what they have learned to practical and real life problems.

The courses have been developed to meet the requirements of the National Curriculum, which caters for students of differing abilities by defining different levels of attainment. The curriculum is further differentiated by the classroom teachers who personalise the course content for their teaching groups and students. Students are set in groups, roughly by ability with the main consideration being that students feel secure in their learning and the content and pace of learning gives them the best opportunity to reach their full potential. Class sets are not rigid and student movement is discussed on a regular basis at department meetings.

Final entry for the GCSE course is done on a student by student basis and students will be entered for one of two tiers:

• Foundation – Grades G to C• Higher – Grades D to A*

Classwork consists of a range of teaching resources and strategies, such as poster activities, group work, investigations and the use of text books. There is a constant process of assessment in the classroom through the use of questioning and mini whiteboards, as well as regular tests to allow classroom teachers to adapt lessons to students’ needs.

Homework is set on a regular basis and we expect all students to complete this. Homework can consist of tasks that are designed to consolidate or extend learning as well as presenting students with scenarios that allow them to apply their learning in a different context. There are a range of support facilities for students outside the classroom; these include homework clubs and booster sessions as well as the Mymaths website.

To do well in Maths, students will need to be interested in numbers and shapes, think logically and methodically, be able to apply their knowledge and skills to a variety of problems and be able to explain their work both in writing and verbally. Students need to put in a lot of effort and be pro active in their learning.

Maths is a key component in a student’s education and is used as an essential tool across the curriculum in other subjects. Achievement in Maths is used as a key indicator if a student is thinking of going to college and university.

For more information, please see your Maths teacher or Mr Loftus.

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GCSE ScienceThis is now a three year programme of study. In Year 9 all students study the core units of the twenty first century Science GCSE course. This course provides a basis for scientific literacy. It aims to develop a broad understanding of some major scientific explanations, and the ability to appreciate and interpret science related information in the media.

For the second two years of the programme of study in Science, the students have a choice as described by the routes below:

Route 1 Triple award – students study the three separate Sciences: Biology, Chemistry and Physics (three GCSEs).

Route 2 Additional Science (concept-based) – studied in Years 10 and 11.

Assessment Route 1 All exams are taken at the end of Year 11. Controlled assessments will take place during the end of Year 10 and the beginning of Year 11.

Assessment Route 2 The core science exams are taken at the end of Year 10 and the controlled assessments will take place in the Spring term of Year 10. The additional exams will be at the end of Year 11 and the controlled assessment will take place in the Autumn term of Year 11.

GCSE Core ScienceThis emphasises scientific literacy – the knowledge and understanding which students need to engage, as informed citizens, with science based issues. As with other courses in the suite, this qualification uses contemporary, relevant contexts of interest to students, which is approached through a range of teaching and learning activities.

GCSE Additional Science A concept led course developed to meet the needs of students seeking a deeper understanding of basic scientific ideas. The course focuses on scientific explanations and models, and gives students an insight into how scientists develop scientific understanding of ourselves and the world we inhabit.

GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry, GCSE Physics A concept led course developed to meet the needs of students seeking a deeper understanding of basic scientific ideas. The course focuses on scientific explanations and models, and gives students an insight into how scientists develop scientific understanding of ourselves and the world we inhabit. They also offer an opportunity to further develop an understanding of science explanations, how science works and the study of elements of applied science, with particular relevance to professional scientists. Those students who follow the Green Pathway will do their core Science and an entry level certificate qualification in Science too.

For more information, please see your Science teacher or Mrs Briggs.

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GCSE ICT - Core CourseOCR Cambridge National Certificate in ICT

This is a compulsory course which is designed to ensure that all Key Stage 4 students gain a good foundation in ICT. It will consist of one taught period a week throughout Years 9 and 10 and two periods a week in Year 11. Students will work towards an OCR Cambridge National Certificate in ICT qualification which is equivalent to a GCSE grade (this is a new course which we have already started in Year 9). The OCR Cambridge National Certificate in ICT consists of four units:

Understanding Computer SystemsThis is a compulsory 30 hour unit which is assessed by a one hour written examination paper. It is designed to give students a solid base to develop knowledge and understanding of computer systems and the implications of working with data to enable them to use computers effectively. This will include systems used at home, school and in a business setting. Students will also consider the implications of working with data to create content within a commercial environment. The content includes:• An understanding of how ICT can be used to meet business needs.• How to work with information and data to meet specific business needs.• How ICT can be used to support business working practices.• An understanding of the legal, ethical, safety and security issues that affect how computers are used.

Using ICT to Create Business SolutionsThis is a compulsory 30 hour unit which is assessed by school assessed practical tasks. Students will refine their existing knowledge of computers to reflect the working practices of the commercial world. They will use a wide range of applications that are commonly used in the workplace and in further and higher education. They will develop an understanding of how to select the most appropriate software and to use tools to meet specific business requirements while developing skills to enhance documents of a variety of file types. The content will give students the skills to:• Use techniques to search for, store and share information.• Select and use software to handle data.• Select and use software to communicate information for a business purpose.• Use software tools to format documents.

Creating an Interactive Product using Multimedia ComponentsThis 30 hour unit is assessed by school assessed practical tasks. Interactive products are used widely in everyday life: visiting a website, ordering an online product, using mobile phone applications, viewing a presentation or playing computer games. Students will be able to develop and demonstrate their creative flair by combining multimedia components to create a vibrant, energetic or stimulating interactive product. The content will provide students with the skills to:• Design interactive products.• Create interactive products containing multimedia components.• Complete usability testing.

Creating Dynamic Products using Sound and VisionThis 30 hour unit is assessed by school assessed practical tasks. Twenty first century technology such as gaming technologies, mobile phone apps, media marketing technologies and web based technology make great use of dynamic specialist technologies that differentiate their products for the end user. Students will focus on developing their expertise in animation and will create an animated product suitable for use on a website. The content will provide students with the skills to:• Prepare for the production of dynamic products.• Create dynamic products.• Test and evaluate computer programs.

For more information, please see Mr Johnson.

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GCSE Religious StudiesEthics, Philosophy and Religion in Society

All students will follow AQA Specification B during Years 9, 10 and 11 and achieve a full qualification at the end of the course. The aims are to provide students with the opportunity to study some of the big issues in life, and to introduce them to philosophy and how to think in a philosophical manner. By the end of the course, students will have a broad understanding of how people from different religions and cultures respond. Students will study two units, both of which cover contemporary moral issues and we relate these to issues that have arisen in the news. During the course students will have the opportunity to meet people from different walks of life and visit places of interest. As a qualification this subject is highly valued by employers and institutes of higher and further education because it demonstrates that students have a good understanding of the beliefs and values of others and are able to reach clear and balanced decisions through philosophical thought and analysis. We live in a multi-cultural society and opportunities to travel and work abroad are open to us all. Moreover, it is increasingly important for us to understand and evaluate different religions, cultures and the often complex and contradictory answers to moral issues that they present.

Religion and Morality – Unit 3This unit is assessed by one examination lasting 1 hour 30 minutes – there is no coursework. Students will study five out of the six options below and will be required to answer on four topics:

Medical ethics Including issues such as cloning, genetic engineering, IVF and transplant surgery.

Issues relating to mortality Including issues such as euthanasia, the work of the hospice, when does life end?

Drugs in society Including issues such as should some drugs be legalised, drugs in sport and recreational drugs.

Wealth and poverty in British society

Including issues such as the National Lottery, global poverty, gambling and the homeless.

World poverty Including debt, war, globalisation, aid organisations, sustainable development.

Crime and punishment Including the causes of crime, effects of imprisonment and other forms of punishment including capital punishment.

Religion and Life Issues – Unit 2This unit is assessed by one examination lasting 1 hour 30 minutes – there is no coursework. Students will study five out of the six options below and will be required to answer on four topics:

Planet Earth Including environmental problems that face us nationally and internationally.

Prejudice and discrimination

Including a look at the causes of prejudice and discrimination, how we see it in society and its impact. We look at key figures that have challenged discrimination such as Martin Luther King and Gandhi and the manner in which they did this.

Early life Including issues relating to the value of life, protection of life and abortion

War and peace Including a look at some wars, why we fight and concepts such as pacifism and a Just War.

Animal rights Including the rights of animals when set against human beings and the ways we use animals in society

Young people Including a look at the role of young people in religion and the challenges and benefits of growing up in a religious home.

For more information, please see your Religious Studies teacher.

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GCSE Physical EducationPhysical Education and Games are compulsory subjects for all students. The Physical Education course in Years 10 and 11 has two strands; education and competition.

EducationThrough a student’s PE lesson they are offered an opportunity to work towards an extra qualification which is delivered on site by the school’s PE department. Students can opt to take part in the Sports Leaders’ Award at either Level 1 or Level 2. Both options carry examination points, the amount depending on the level you take and the number of voluntary hours you undertake.

CompetitionAs part of the Games lessons, groups work together to use the skills they have been taught and developed over Key Stage 3 and cover a different sport every three weeks. These activities include football, rugby, netball, hockey, cricket, basketball, athletics, volleyball, ultimate Frisbee, softball, rounders and handball.

Students work through a three week programme that revisits some key skills and develops group tactics with their teacher. They then compete against the other teaching groups for the title of best group. In addition, full interform competitions and a variety of sports clubs and teams provide extracurricular opportunities for all Year 10 and 11 students. Many individuals progress to gain district, county and even national honours.

For more information, please see Mr Martinson.

Personal DevelopmentThis course, held over a series of whole school days, is intended to help you develop your knowledge, understanding, attitudes and skills concerned with:

• Yourself and others• The community in which you live and its institutions• The adult world • The world of work• Personal money management• Politics and citizenship

Society is changing rapidly and you will need skills to help you to adapt to these changes and to make confident decisions about yourself, where you are going and what you wish to do with your life. You will examine subjects such as health and relationships (including sex and relationships education), careers options and the world of work, personal finance and citizenship, particularly how democracy works. You will be prepared for Post 16 choices, rapidly changing employment prospects and application procedures.

Most of the lessons will be with school staff, but some will be taken by specialists, including representatives from the local Youth Support Services regarding careers guidance and health issues: our School Nurse is also involved in the latter. There is no public examination at the end of the course but skills developed will be valuable to you now and in the future; aspects of Personal Development education will form a useful part of your end of school testimonial/reference.

Activities during Personal Development Week at the end of the year will also enhance your awareness and knowledge of these topics as well as giving further opportunities to practice your team work and enterprise skills.

For more information, please see Miss Murray.

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Art and Design

Business Studies

Child Development

Dance

Design and Technology

Product Design

Engineering Double and Single Award

Textiles Technology

Food Technology

Drama

Further Maths

Geography

History

ICT

Modern Foreign Languages

Music

Photography

Sports Studies

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GCSE Art and DesignThis course consists of three assignments. Two of the assignments will be set by us and one is set by the exam board. The majority of the work is practical and will include studying the work of artists and designers, using a sketchbook, developing your practical skills, drawing from observation and using your imagination to develop individual pieces of artwork.

The course is broad based so you will work in a wide variety of media such as paint, print, collage, graphic design, sculpture and digital media.

The assignments set by the school will count for 60% of the total marks. This will include the Controlled Assessment where you must work independently to show what you have learnt. The exam board assignment is a practical one which includes ten hours which will be done under exam conditions. This assignment counts for 40% of the marks. The themes for the assignments vary, but this year they have included “Portraits” and “Inspired by Natural Forms”.

The main qualities you need to do well in GCSE Art and Design are a genuine enthusiasm for the subject and a hardworking attitude. All the work you do is needed for your GCSE grade, so students who work consistently do best.

GCSE Outline Scheme of Work:

YEAR 10

Unit OneFoundation SkillsSeptember to February

Exploring and investigating visual and practical skills using a variety of media.Developing sketchbook skills. Investigating the work of others, making informed connections. Working in two and three dimensions.

Unit TwoMajor AssignmentMarch to July

Developing and consolidating practical and visual skills in two and three dimensions.Extending knowledge and understanding of the work of others.Reinforcing and consolidating the Art and Design process.Planning and developing individual work.Looking at the work of twentieth century Artists and Designers

YEAR 11

Unit TwoSeptember to October

Realisation of final pieces including refining, modifying final pieces and completion of all sketchbook work.

November to January

Controlled Assessment

Unit Three Externally Set AssignmentFebruary to April

This will take approximately ten weeks in total and will include ten hours supervised exam time, to be completed between 1 February and 1 May.

Presentation Of Final Work

Visit of external examiner.

For more information, pleases see Mrs Neves.

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GCSE Business StudiesThis course offers you the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of the world of business and enterprise through investigation of a range of business organisations and concepts. The current specifications provide a student focused syllabus that looks to make sure learners are studying a course that prepares them well for further education, training and employment.

GCSE Business Studies has been redesigned to make sure it is relevant to the world you live in and to your future. Your studies begin by looking at the world of new and flourishing businesses, the likes of which you see locally and that most of us deal with day to day. As your business knowledge builds and your confidence grows, so you begin to study larger and more complex businesses, the largest of which span the globe. The course incorporates controlled assessment which allows you to conduct your own investigation into a small local business. With support from your teacher this should help you to achieve the best possible grade.

What do I need to know or be able to do before taking Business Studies?Business Studies will be new to most students in Year 10 so there are no specific requirements. It is likely though that you have enjoyed enterprise activities in school in the past. The main skills you developed during these activities such as teamwork, idea investigation and development, and presentation techniques will all help you fulfil your potential on the course. Enthusiasm and a positive work ethic are also always present in students who come out with top grades in this subject. Our teaching team works hard to provide inspiring lessons so if you aspire to do well then this is the course for you.

AssessmentAssessment is divided in to three main sections. The first section is a 45 minute exam on new and small businesses. This is a multiple choice exam using a range of question formats. At the end of this exam there is one extended answer question that involves making a recommendation on a business decision. The second section is a longer exam based around case studies and a range of business scenarios. Recent changes to GCSEs mean that both of the GCSE Business exams are now sat at the end of Year 11. The final section of assessment is the controlled assessment element of the course. This is worth 25% of the overall award and is written up early in Year 11.

There are four main topic areas you will investigate:• Marketing – making sure a business provides a good/service which consumers actually want, and then

convincing them to buy it. • Finance – where entrepreneurs can find the money to pursue their business dreams, and how larger

businesses measure and spend their income.• People – staff are often the most valuable resource for a business. This topic looks at the qualities and

skills of these people, as well as how they are recruited, and how they can be motivated.• External influences – the Credit Crunch, inflation, falling house prices, the environment, fierce

competitors. Businesses have to deal with all these issues, and more and if they don’t, the results can be disastrous.

ICT is integrated into the course wherever possible. In particular, your idea skills will be enhanced as you conduct your controlled assessment.

The value of GCSE Business StudiesBusiness Studies is a perfect complement to Humanities subjects such as History and Geography. It also sits well alongside Maths and ICT based studies, particularly if you think you might want to work in business, banking, finance or law. However, many students take Business Studies to give a balance to their GCSE choices. Lord Alan Sugar never did Business Studies, but as the government’s enterprise tsar he now thinks that all students should.

For more information, please see Mr Gray.

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GCSE Child DevelopmentThis course is designed to inspire, motivate and challenge learners. During the Child Development course you will be encouraged to develop your skills and interests within a very broad course content. You will have the opportunity to focus on Child Development from conception to the age of five, and actively engage in it so you can develop as a confident learner. You will also have the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of human needs within a diverse society, and evaluate evidence, make reasoned judgements and present conclusions.

What you will studyYear 10 activitiesYou will develop knowledge, understanding and skills in:• The roles and responsibilities of the family• Changing patterns in parenting and family life • Pre conceptual health and care• Preparation for pregnancy and birth • Post natal care• Nutrition and feeding

You will undertake two short tasks:• Design and make a healthy lifestyle leaflet for pregnant women.• Comparing homemade and commercially produced baby foods.

Year 11 activities

The syllabus will continue to complete the following areas:• Physical , intellectual, social and emotional development• Health and response to infection • Community support• Day care and pre-School provisions

You will undertake two short tasks and a child study:• Design and make a book for a 4 year old which will assist his or her intellectual development.• Design and make a health record diary for parents to explain the immunisation programme.• A Child Study forms an area of development within the course content and is the candidate’s choice.

It requires a problem solving and investigation approach, including the observation of a child aged 0-5 years.

Assessment1. Coursework: short task and child study = 60%2. Examination: one 90 minute paper is taken at the end of the two year course = 40%

Future OpportunitiesChild Development is of particular value for anyone considering working with children e.g. Teaching, Nursing, Nursery Teacher, Midwifery or Health Visitor.

For more information, please see Mrs Beharrell.

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GCSE DanceThis course seeks to promote and develop knowledge and understanding of dance through performance, composition and appreciation of your own dance and choreography work and that of others, including peers and professionals. Students will improve their technical skills in choreography and dance, whilst developing a theoretical appreciation of the history and breadth of dance as an art form and communication medium. Students learn in a well equipped Dance Studio and are taught by specialist, dance trained staff.

Students are assessed through a combination of practical assessed work and externally assessed written work in the form of a written examination. The practical dance coursework accounts for 80% of the final assessment and the written examination paper accounts for 20% of the final assessment. The coursework will consist of:

Performance in solo or group dance (20%)Students perform in a group dance of two, three, four or five dancers, lasting 3-3½ minutes. Every student dances for at least two minutes within the piece. Assessment includes marks for demonstration of knowledge of safe practice, technical and performance skills. The dance relates to a professional work from the prescribed list, with three clear links, and is choreographed by the teacher in collaboration with the students. This unit is internally assessed and externally moderated.

Solo Composition (15%) Each student selects three motifs from any one of the prescribed professional works and develops them into a dance of 1-1½ minutes. The student may perform his/her own composition.

Choreography (25%)Each student choreographs either a solo dance lasting 1-1½ minutes, OR a group dance for two, three, four or five dancers, lasting 2½-3mins.The dance may be in any style, in response to one of the prescribed stimuli chosen by AQA. The style must allow the student to meet the criteria for assessment and demonstrate knowledge of dance composition through the selection of actions, space, relationships and dynamics. The student may perform his/her own composition.

Set Dance (20%) Students perform one solo dance of approximately 1-1½ min from a choice of two set by the AQA board. This unit aims to challenge the technical and performance skills of a dancer and the overall accuracy in the demonstration of the piece. The work is assessed externally and recordings are submitted on the media that the board specify.

Written Examination (20%) Students will complete a written examination that includes critical appreciation of two professional dance pieces, knowledge and application of the process of choreography and safe practice as a performer.

Skills vital to the progression of learning on this course are the ability to work practically as a team, a commitment to attending out of class rehearsals and study support sessions, an eagerness to perform and share work and an ability to conduct research and build written notes as skills and understanding progresses. Students are highly encouraged to participate in as much extra curricular Dance as possible and to visit theatres and other venues to observe professional dance performances.

Students on this course may be young people who already have proven competence and accreditation dance, or students who have a strong, proven interest and desire to learn in an expressive, creative and practical way. This GCSE course prepares students for a range of creative and expressive Key Stage 5 qualifications and study will embed a critical and theoretical appreciation of the arts within a cultural context.

For more information, please see Mrs Witts or Miss Holt.

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GCSE Design and TechnologyThe Design and Technology department offers GCSE courses in:

• Product Design• Engineering Double and Single Award• Food Technology• Hospitality and Catering Double Award • Textiles Technology• Child Development

Each course is examined in a similar way and will allow you to develop your skills of design and making in an area of specialist interest to you.

An outline of each of the Design and Technology courses is provided over the following pages.

The GCSE Hospitality and Catering Double Award outline appears under Applied Academic Courses.

What is Design and Technology?

In Design and Technology you will combine practical and technological skills with creative thinking to design and make products, garments, packaging, meals and systems that meet your everyday and human needs. You will learn to use current technologies and consider the impact of future technological developments within your chosen specialist technology area. You will learn to think creatively and intervene to improve the quality of life, solving problems as individuals and members of a team.

It is important that you read each course description carefully before deciding which course best suits you. If you need more information your Design and Technology teachers will be pleased to advise you.

All courses will run if there are sufficient numbers to make courses in each class viable. Students will get their first choice of course if teaching group size limits allow. You will need to make a second choice just in case your first choice is over subscribed.

How will I be examined?

Following a coursework review by QCA, controlled assessment is being introduced as part of nearly all GCSEs, to replace coursework. The weight of controlled assessment will depend on individual GCSE subjects and in Design and Technology subjects they may be slightly different depending on the specialised area chosen.

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GCSE Design and TechnologyProduct Design

This course will give you the opportunity to be innovative and imaginative and will develop your design and making skills while using a wide range of materials, working as an individual or as part of a team. You will develop creativity when producing design solutions, learning a range of graphic and modelling material techniques to present your ideas and use marketing techniques to promote and advertise your ideas professionally. You will also have the opportunity to investigate and experience past and present iconic designs and designers and learn how some of the most famous designs and inventions were developed and produced. Throughout the course you will improve knowledge and skills through investigation and evaluation and wherever possible topics will be related to industrial practice and real world production and experiences.

This course provides you with the opportunity to work with any material, therefore providing you with greater choice and a more enjoyable course to study.

Product Design:

Graphics

Packaging, marketing, advertisement, POS, LOGO Design, Cooperate Identity T-Shirt designPossible materials you could develop:• Card• Foam Board• Plastics• Paper• Modelling Materials

Product Design:

Resistant Materials

Furniture design, docking station, storage, everyday products such as hair straighteners, mobile phones, toothbrushes – anything and everything that could be improved as a design product, you choose!Possible materials you could develop:• Wood• Metal• Plastics• Electronics• Foam• Modelling Materials

What you will study

Unit 1 Developing and Applying Design

Skills

Unit 2 Design and Making

Innovation Challenge Developing and Applying Design

skills

Unit 3 Making, Testing and Marketing Products

Unit 4 Design influences

Design folder work Design and Make exam Making folder work Exam Paper

30% 20% 30% 20%

Future OpportunitiesGCE Product design, degree in Product Design, Interior Designer, Architectural Design, Design Engineering, CAD Draughtsperson, Graphic Designer, Web Designer, 3D Design, Furniture Design.

For more information, please see Mrs Cain or Mrs Mulhaire.

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GCSE Design and TechnologyEngineering Double and Single Award

This course will provide you with the opportunity to access real life aspects of engineering practices and the opportunity to work with a range of materials to manufacture useful, well engineered and designed products as an individual and as part of a team. GCSE Engineering provides you with the opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and understanding in the context of real world engineering, and by encouraging learning through links with and study of real engineering companies. Courses of study following this course will be broad, coherent and satisfying.

The GCSE Double Award provides you with the opportunity to study engineering and achieve a double award qualification which is the value of two full GCSEs. It is made up of four mandatory units which will include active involvement in designing, solving problems, manufacturing, production and investigation into iconic engineered products past and present.

Please note that due to the double award status it will take up both option boxes.

The GCSE Single Award is both a stand alone qualification and also the first half of the corresponding double award. The single award is assessed at the same standard as the double award and is made up of two mandatory units, one of which is externally assessed and another that is internally assessed and externally moderated.

GCSE Double Award - Two GCSE equivalent

GCSE Single AwardUnit 3 Real World Engineering and 3B Making an Engineered Product

Unit 4 Impact of Modern Technologies on Engineering

Unit 1 1A Study of an Engineered Product and 1B Engineering a Product

Unit 2 Engineering Processes

Design Making folder work

Exam Unit Investigation and Making folder work

Exam Paper

60% Single 30%Double 40% Single 20% Double

30% Double Award 20% Double Award

Future OpportunitiesGCE Product Design, Apprenticeship Schemes, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Manufacturing Operations, Electrical, Marine, Software, Civil Engineering and manufacturing. Within each of these fields there are opportunities in research, design, development and testing, as well as management, production, marketing and sales.

Engineering can lead to a vast number of degree or career opportunities, with engineers in demand in almost every sector of the economy.

For more information, please see Mrs Cain or Mrs Mulhaire.

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GCSE Design and TechnologyTextiles Technology

This course will help you develop skills and knowledge about Textile Technologies through experimentation, designing, making and evaluation. You will have opportunities to work in a variety of textile media and to design and make several quality products. The techniques you will use range from traditional, hand techniques to the use of IT for computer aided design and production. You will learn how to present your ideas in a design folder.

What you will studyThe course begins by working through tasks which aim at building sound background knowledge of the subject which can then be used in context for later work.

Year 10 activitiesThree ‘Design and Make’ tasks give opportunities for practical work which result in the production of soft toys, small embellished bags and garments. These tasks are supported by relevant information and practise for making larger more complex products. Students will also complete work which relates to Textiles in the modern world and considers fibres and fabrics, components, finishing and manufacturing processes as well as design and market influences, environmental, social and cultural issues and information communication technology. Year 10 concludes with the commencement of the Controlled Assessment task. Year 11 activitiesThe main focus of the Year 11 work is the Controlled Assessment task. From a selection of alternatives, students choose a task they wish to study and go on to create an in depth design portfolio. This is completed within a structured time scale, with all practical work being completed in school. Assessment includes investigation of the design opportunity, developing of designs, making a product and testing and evaluating the resulting work. They also work to build their knowledge around a given theme in preparation for the final examination.

Unit 1 Written paper

2 hours Pre released material issued.

Unit 2 Controlled Assessment Portfolio

45 hours

Design, manufacture and working knowledge of materials

Single design and make activity selected from a range of board set tasks

40% 60%

Future OpportunitiesGCE Product Design Textiles, Fashion and Design courses.

For more information, please see Mrs Mulhaire.

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GCSE Design and TechnologyFood Technology

This course will provide you with the opportunity to develop design and technology skills and make good quality food products. Throughout the course you will improve your knowledge and skills through investigation, designing, making and evaluation and wherever appropriate, processes learned will be related to industrial practices. You will learn how to present your ideas in a design folder.

What you will studyYear 10 activitiesYou will develop a working knowledge of a wide range of materials, ingredients and standard components appropriate to modelling, prototyping and manufacturing. You will be given the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of the functions, working characteristics and the processing techniques when designing and making food products.

• Understand the functional properties of food.• The effects of combining different ingredients and the interaction of foods during preparation and

cooking.• The importance of appropriate proportions on the structure, shape and volume of mixtures• Understand the nutritional properties of food.• Demonstrate competence in a range of practical food skills/methods/processes to produce quality

outcomes.• Social, economic, cultural and environmental considerations.

Year 11 activitiesIn Year 11 a major project will be undertaken which will make up to 60% of the final grade. You will complete a single design and make activity selected from a choice of set tasks, consisting of the development of a made outcome and a concise design folder and/or appropriate ICT evidence. It is expected that students should spend approximately 45 hours on this activity. As part of the evidence submitted, students should include photographs of the finished product as well as photographs at various stages of the process.

Unit 1 Written paper

2 hours Pre released material issued.

Unit 2 Design and Making Practice

45 hours

Design, manufacture and working knowledge of food products

Single design and make activity selected from a range of board set tasks

40% 60%

Future OpportunitiesGCE Food Technology, GCE Food Science, GCE Product Design Food, Food Technologist, Dietician, Nutritional Studies courses, New Product Development, Catering Operations.


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GCSE DramaThis course is not just for aspiring actors but will develop skills and qualities (such as teamwork, imagination, initiative and resourcefulness) that will make you stand out as a top candidate for any course, job or university place. Drama has an important role to play in your personal development, whichever career field you aspire towards. You will become more confident, see situations from different viewpoints, and develop qualities that are assets in all aspects of life.

There are no entry requirements for the course and you do not have to have taken part in Drama before. You do, however, need to be enthusiastic about Drama, a good team player, and able to work in a group. You will sometimes have to learn lines and perform on stage to pass the course. You may wish to be assessed as a design candidate (sound, costume, set, lighting) in which case you will work practically in group workshops but will not be asked to perform in front of a formal audience.

Not everybody has nerves of steel and this course will help you to develop confidence, so please do not worry if you see yourself as a ‘quiet’ or ‘nervous person’. You will however, need to perform to an audience if you want to be assessed as an acting candidate. With a few team games, breathing exercises and warm up sessions, you will soon feel at home and really start to find your voice.

Consider the following questions:• Do you like to be creative and use your imagination in a practical way?• Do you enjoy debates and discussions, and like to question things and challenge ideas?• Do you enjoy role play, improvisation and acting; becoming someone else?• Do you like working with people; adults, professionals and younger students?• Do you enjoy watching a range of live performances?• Do you perform better in practical assessments and coursework, rather then in written exams? If you have answered ‘yes’ to any of the above, then Drama is the course for you.

What you will studyIn Year 10, you will complete a unit on improvisation and devising Drama. You will work in groups to create small plays based on stimulus such as music, poems, pictures and news articles. The topics range from ‘War’ and ‘Human Rights’ to ‘Greed’ and ‘Families’. You may also work with external agencies such as the police, the NHS, charities and local community groups, working as a theatre company to create a play to their specification. You will work with Year 6 and Year 7 students, and visit theatres; seeing plays and viewing backstage areas. In Year 11, you will explore different styles of theatre from different ages, and develop your characterisation techniques. You will also devise a play and perform it in front of an external examiner. You will also look at costume, set and lighting design and writing monologues.

AssessmentPractical Examination (40%):Prepare a group performance which will be marked by an external examiner. Alternatively, design costume, set, lighting or sound for a performance. Coursework (60%):Two teacher assessed practical workshops, supported by your portfolios and DVD evidence.You must produce 12 pages of explorative notes for both your Improvised and Scripted workshops as part of your coursework which must be undertaken in controlled conditions, together with reviews of live theatre performances that you have seen.Performances:You will have the opportunity to perform four times a year, though only two of these will be assessed as mock examinations. You will perform devised work, monologues duologues and scripted pieces to a paying audience during the seasonal arts festivals. You will also get lots of opportunities to visit theatres to see a range of live performances.

For more information, please see Mrs Witts or Miss Derry.

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iGCSE Further MathsThe iGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) is an internationally recognised qualification taken by secondary school students in England and Wales.

This qualification is for high achieving Maths students and assesses higher order mathematical skills, particularly in algebraic reasoning, in greater depth without infringing upon AS Level Mathematics. It helps students to maximise their potential in further studies at A Level. It offers the opportunity to stretch and challenge and builds on the Key Stage 4 curriculum and is intended as an additional qualification to GCSE Maths, rather than as a replacement. The content covers the areas of algebra and geometry, which are crucial to further study in the subject, in greater depth and breadth.

This new qualification places an emphasis on higher order technical proficiency, rigorous argument and problem solving skills. It also gives an introduction to calculus and matrices and develops further skills in trigonometry, functions and graphs.

What you will study• Surds and conjugate pairs• Functions• Factor theorem for factorising cubics• Quadratic inequalities• Algebraic proof• Limits of sequences• Calculus• Matrix transformations• Trigonometric identities and equations

During the course students will:• Develop knowledge, skills and understanding of higher order mathematical methods and concepts.• Acquire and use problem solving strategies including the use of algebra as a tool for solving

problems.• Select, apply and link mathematical techniques and methods to solve challenging and non-routine

problems.• Reason mathematically, make deductions and inferences and draw conclusions.• Interpret and communicate mathematical information in a variety of forms appropriate to the

information and context including rigorous use of algebraic argument and formal proof.

AssessmentThe course is assessed by two written papers:

Paper 1 Non calculator: 1 hour 30 minutes (40%)Paper 2 Calculator: 2 hours (60%)

The iGCSE in Further Maths is aimed at students who are expected to achieve an A or A* grade in GCSE Maths and are likely to progress to A Level study in Maths and possibly Further Maths.

For more information, please see Mr Loftus.

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GCSE GeographyThis course is about learning more about the world in which we live. Geographers ask the questions why and how processes happen, and how these changes impact on the landscapes we see around us. We are also interested in how humans have shaped the world and the future impacts of this.

Geography is about understanding our own place in the world and the factors which have led to the changing world around us. Issues such as globalisation, climate change and environmental damage have made Geography extremely relevant to all people in the twenty first century.

The department prides itself in the level of support offered to students and consistently produces excellent results. Many students taking GCSE Geography continue to study the subject at A Level.

We believe that Geography is a ‘field science’ and offer a range of opportunities for learning beyond the classroom. We offer a field trip to the East Yorkshire coast during Year 10 to collect data that is used for our controlled assessment.

What you will studyWe follow the AQA A GCSE Geography course looking at the following topics:• Physical Geography – we study our ever changing natural environment by looking at Plate Tectonics,

Coastal Landscapes and River Studies. We look at how they have shaped the earth and the impact these have on the way in which we live.

• Human Geography – the way in which humans interact with each other and the landscape is studied through Population Change, A Tourist’s World and Changing Rural Environments. We think about why life is changing and how this is affecting us as well as the environment.

• We also look at Geographical skills such as maps, graphs and enquiries to help us get a better understanding of the world.

Assessment75% of the course is examined through two exam papers, one based on physical topics and the other based on human topics.

25% of the course is examined through a piece of controlled assessment which is largely completed in class and based on our fieldtrip visit.

Teaching and Resources• Wide range of teaching methods.• Excellent fieldwork equipment.• A range of textbooks and maps.• Well equipped classrooms.• Revision and Exam preparation materials.• Support materials on the VLE.

Future OpportunitiesAs with most subjects the study of Geography will not get you a job directly but here are some of the professions people have entered having successfully taken the subject:

Accountancy Computing Meteorologist Tax inspectorArmed Services Estate Agent Pilot TeachingBanking Finance Police force Travel AgentCivil Service Law Surveying University

For more information, please see Mrs Allison, Mrs Field, Mr Shrimpton or Mr Ellis.

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GCSE HistoryThis course is about people and change. You will learn how people lived in the past, how and why their lives changed and the way in which those changes affected people at the time. Those changes have also helped to shape the world in which we live today, and by understanding what happened in the past, you will have a better understanding of developments in the modern world.

History is about using evidence. You will learn how to use evidence to find out for yourself, and will develop the skills needed to ask questions, compare information and build up your own opinions and ideas about what happened in the past.

You will need to be able to make your own notes; write clear paragraph answers and learn to write essays. You will learn to study evidence and use that information to form your own ideas.

What you will studyThere are four main themes in the History course:1. The impact of war on Britain 1914 – 1950. This is a controlled assessment about World War One and

World War Two.2. A study of the history of medicine from the Middle Ages to the present, looking at how and why

change takes place through time.3. The American West 1840 – 1895: studying events through a variety of sources, e.g. diaries,

newspapers, cartoons, detecting bias and propaganda.4. The transformation of surgery 1848 – 1918.

Assessment25% of the final GCSE grade is a controlled assessment in class.

75% of the final grade depends on three examination papers and you will sit all of these exams at the end of Year 11.

Future OpportunitiesHistory trains you to think for yourself, to work out your own opinions and not to accept what you are told as always being right. It is a good springboard into all careers which involve working with people: the police, law, journalism, management, office work. It may also be helpful to anyone interested in medicine. The fastest growing industry in Britain today is the heritage industry and History would certainly benefit anyone interested in a career in this. Many people see history as a major leisure interest: visiting buildings and museums, collecting, war-gaming, model making. The past has a lot to offer the present.

For more information, please see Miss Drake.

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GCSE ICTThis course is an optional course which students may choose at Key Stage 4. It will enable students to build on and extend the foundation in ICT developed on the core course to a full GCSE. The course will consist of two or three periods a week throughout Years 10 and 11. (This is a new course which may change based on government policy).

Studying this course should enable students to:• Become independent and discerning users of ICT, making informed decisions and aware of the

implications.• Acquire and apply creative and technical skills, knowledge and understanding of ICT in a range of

contexts.• Develop ICT based solutions to solve problems and their understanding of current and emerging

technologies and their social and commercial impact.• Develop their understanding of the legal, social, economic, ethical and environmental issues raised by

ICT.• Recognise potential risks when using ICT, and develop safe, secure and responsible practice.• Develop the skills to work collaboratively and evaluate ICT based solutions.

What you will studyICT in Today’s WorldStudents study a range of ICT systems, as used in the home, at school, and in society. Students need to be aware of current and emerging technologies and the impact that advances in technology may have on themselves and others, including ICT systems, exchanging information, presenting information, manipulating Data and the legal, social, ethical and environmental issues when using ICT. This unit is assessed by a one hour written examination (20% of the GCSE).

Practical Applications in ICTStudents study a range of everyday software applications to be able to manipulate and process data and other information effectively and efficiently and to present information in a format suitable for purpose and audience. Students will select from a range of set tasks written to enable them to demonstrate their practical ICT ability, including investigating a need, using software tools to produce a working solution, using file and data structures to produce a working solution and presenting and evaluating their solution. This unit is assessed by means of a Controlled Assessment where students create an ICT solution using ICT applications (30% of the GCSE).

ICT in ContextStudents study a range of ICT systems in a business or organisational context. Students should be aware of current and emerging technologies and their impact on themselves and on others, including ICT systems, networks, information knowledge based systems and expert systems, project planning, exchanging information and presenting information. This unit is assessed by a written examination based on pre-release material (20% of the GCSE).

Creative Use of ICTStudents study a range of creative software applications in order to create a multimedia solution to a given problem. They should be aware of how to analyse the problem, as well as the steps needed to design, develop, test and evaluate the solution to the problem. Students will be required to complete a task by creating and developing a multimedia solution with appropriate elements such as sound clips, video, animation and graphics. This unit is assessed by a Controlled Assessment where students create a multimedia solution to an exam board set task (30% of the GCSE).

For more information, please see Mr Johnson.

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Modern Foreign LanguagesFrench - German

This course aims to develop your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. You will develop your knowledge and understanding of the language and the countries where that language is spoken. You will be encouraged to apply your knowledge in a variety of relevant and contemporary contexts. The course should give you a suitable foundation for the practical use of the language and possibly for future study.

Through the study of a modern foreign language you will begin to understand and to appreciate different countries, cultures, people and communities. You will explore the similarities and differences between the foreign language and English, and learn how language can be manipulated and applied in different ways. Your listening, reading and memory skills will improve and your speaking and writing will become more accurate.

Employers value language competence as an indicator of wider communication skills: language learning promotes understanding of the need to listen carefully, to engage with others and to empathise with people in a range of working and social contexts.

What you will studyThe lessons will be similar to what you have been used to over the last three years. You will continue to use course books, listening materials, ICT and a whole range of other resources to enable you to further develop your ability to understand and communicate with French or German speakers. The amount of written work produced will depend on your individual need, but what we do ask of you is to take an active part in lessons and not to be frightened of making mistakes.

Over the two years you will cover the following topics:• Lifestyle - Health / Relationships and choices• Leisure - Free time and the media / Holidays• Home and Environment - Home and local area / Environment• Work and Education - School/college and future plans / Current and future jobs

Assessment The GCSE is a mixture of two examinations (reading and listening) and four controlled assessments (speaking and writing). At the end of Year 11 you will take an examination, either at Foundation Level or at Higher Level, in two skills – Listening and Reading.

During Years 10 and 11 you will also complete a minimum of four Controlled Assessments (two speaking and two writing) in the foreign language. Each one will be produced under exam conditions. You will have one hour to complete each writing assessment. The speaking assessments will last between four to six minutes each. Your best two pieces of work for each skill (two speaking and two writing) will be submitted to the exam board and this makes up 60% of your grade. Your overall grade is broken down as follows: Listening 20%, Speaking 30%, Reading 20% and Writing 30%.

Which language can I choose?If you are currently studying French, then French is the only language you may opt for at GCSE. If you are currently studying French and German, then you may choose either language, or both. We hope that those students who have been given the opportunity to study two languages in Years 7-9 will seriously consider continuing with both into Year 10.

For more information, please see you French/German teacher or Miss Lowe.

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GCSE MusicThis course requires students to have a genuine interest in music and it is also important that you are able to play an instrument or sing for the Performing Unit.

On completion of the course you may want to consider taking an A Level in Music or Music Technology.

Specification Content and Assessment:Unit Requirements Mode of Assessment Weighting

Unit 1 – Performing Solo PerformanceEnsemble Performance

Perform one solo piece

Perform/direct one ensemble piece

15% - internally assessed/ externally moderated15% - internally assessed/ externally moderated

30%

Unit 2 – ComposingComposing 1

Composing 2

One composition, based on one of the Areas of StudyOne composition based on a different Area of Study

15% - internally assessed/ externally moderated15% - internally assessed/ externally moderated

30%

Unit 3 – Listening and Appraising

Written Paper on Set Works from four Areas of Study.

Exam 1 hour, 30 minutes

40% - externally assessed

40%

Area of Study and Set WorksArea of Study 1:

Western Classical Music

1600 – 1899

Area of Study 2:Music in the 20th

Century

Area of Study 3:Popular Music in

context

Area of Study 4:World Music

Handel: Chorus: And The Glory of The Lord from Messiah

W A Mozart: 1st Movement from Symphony No. 40 in G minor

F Chopin: Prelude No 15 in D flat major, Op. 28

A Schoenberg: Peripetie from Five Orchestral Pieces, Op. 16

L Bernstein: Something’s Coming from West Side Story

S Reich: 3rd Movement (fast) from Electric Counterpoint

M Davis: All Blues from the album Kind of Blue

J Buckley: Grace from the album Grace

Moby: Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad? From the album Play

Capercaillie: Chuir M’Athair Mise Dhan Taigh Charraideach (Skye Waulking Song) from the album Nàdurra

Rag Desh

Koko:Yiri

For more information, please see Miss Griffin.

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GCSE PhotographyLens and Light based Media

This course will teach students knowledge and skills in using 35mm black and white photography and digital photography.

Students will learn how to use a camera, process films, print pictures and develop darkroom techniques and IT skills using Photoshop. They will also learn how to evaluate the work of professional photographers. Students will have the opportunity to develop personal ideas and themes within the criteria set.

What you will studyStudents will work in one or more areas of lens based and light based media such as:• Portraiture • Landscape photography (working from the built or natural environment). • Still Life photography (working from natural or manufactured objects). • Documentary photography, photo journalism, narrative photography, reportage. • Fine Art photography, photographic installation. • Photography involving a moving image, (television, film and animation). • New media practice such as computer manipulated photography and photographic projections.

AssessmentStudents will be expected to produce two units of work. Unit one is a coursework portfolio. This portfolio will include a work journal containing technical instructions and projects exploring different themes.

Unit two is an externally set unit of work which will include supervised exam hours. After successful completion of the GCSE photography course, students have the opportunity to take this subject in the sixth form.

The main qualities you need in order to do well in this subject are a genuine enthusiasm for the subject and a hardworking attitude. All the work you do is needed for your GCSE grade so students who can work consistently do best.

For more information, please see Mrs Neves or Mr Borthwick.

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GCSE Sports StudiesThis course aims to increase the student’s knowledge of the functions of various body systems in a sporting environment and performance in various physical activities. This course will also promote physical exercise as part of a healthy and active lifestyle.

You need to be interested in a variety of sports and need to be well organised and prepared to work hard at both your practical and theory work. You will receive regular homework and must be prepared to work independently.

It helps if you are a talented sports person but it is not essential. You should be a truly dedicated sports person who maintains high standards in both the practical and theoretical activities included in the course. It is essential that all students show a respect for authority at all times, consideration towards other students within the group, and most important of all, self discipline. These are the qualities expected from all Physical Educationalists. You need to be interested in a variety of sports showing the ability to plan coaching practices, analyse and evaluate both your own performance and your peers. You need to be well organised and prepared to work conscientiously at both your practical and theory work.

What you will studyPractical:The practical element builds upon work completed at Key Stage 3. The course is based on practical work, studying the following activities: badminton, basketball, rugby, hockey, volleyball, tennis, trampolining, swimming, football, cricket, netball, orienteering, gymnastics, dance, rock climbing, athletics, squash and golf. Students are not only assessed in practical performance, but also have the opportunity to be assessed as an official, organiser or coach. Each assessment is marked out of ten and at the end of the course the student’s best four grades are submitted. Students will complete a controlled assessment in the form of a Personal Exercise Programme (PEP) and will be asked to perform an observation and analysis of other sporting performances.

Theory:The students will also have to study the theory aspects of Physical Education. Students will look in detail at the human body and the function of the body’s main systems, the factors that affect participation in sport, performance enhancing drugs and the various different types of training including formulating a specific and progressive training programme.

AssessmentWritten paper – 40 (1½ hour examination)Practical – 60% (four activities assessed, observation and analysis of sports performance and PEP)

Pathways:Other courses:• A Level Sport• BTEC Sport

Future Opportunities:Police force/Armed forces Sports ScienceFitness Instructor Engineering and Design for sportPE Teacher Sports Event OrganiserSports Journalism and Media Sports Centre ManagerSports Rehabilitation


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Applied Academic CoursesA Vocational Key Stage 4 Curriculum

OverviewSouth Hunsley School is pleased to be able to offer a range of vocational courses which allow students to learn in more detail about subject areas that they have a particular interest in. One benefit of these courses is that they offer a more practical approach to studying than traditional exam based courses. All qualifications we offer are designed to support learning through the study of a range of real life situations and students undertake a number of units for which they present evidence based on actual work and studies. Students who are most successful on vocational courses are likely to be well organised, motivated and capable of working independently to meet deadlines, and all these skills will be developed throughout the course.

Each vocational qualification is allocated an extended number of learning hours per week in school. Alongside this, homework and independent study are both essential aspects of these courses, all of which include a range of independent and group based learning activities. It is expected that students will achieve the equivalent of two GCSEs at Grade A*-C on any of our BTEC or Applied GCSE options. In line with new government policy, all these courses are primarily assessed through portfolio assignments which are marked in school, but all courses also now have an externally assessed component.

How are vocational courses assessed?Following the Wolf Report all vocational courses offered in schools have been reviewed and updated. A recommendation from the report that has been upheld is that all courses must now include an element of external assessment – a part of the course not marked by teachers in school. For some of our courses the external component will be an online assessment conducted in a computer lab in school. For others it is a formal written exam. Compared to non-vocational courses though, the externally assessed components contribute a much smaller percentage of the overall final grade.

What Next?Vocational courses are designed to allow students to build or develop knowledge about a particular area of study. For this reason some students will be able to progress straight into paid employment upon finishing their courses. Part of the national programme of Raising the Participation Age (ensuring all young people stay in some form of education or training until their 17th birthday) means that even these young people will need to continue some element of work based learning. Studying a vocational course is the ideal preparation for this.

Most of our students however, do go on to study either vocational or A Level courses. All of the qualifications we offer have been carefully selected to allow students the opportunity to access the widest range of level 3 qualifications at Post 16.

CoursesStudents can choose from the following courses:

Art and Design with Photography Hospitality and CateringCreative Media Production Sport

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This course is ideal for anyone who loves Art and Design and who might be thinking about working in the Art and Design industry. This course will give you two separate GCSEs.

Applied Art and DesignThis part of the course will give you the opportunity to work with a wide variety of different techniques including; graphic design, using Photoshop, photography, plaster casting, printmaking and painting.

You will learn to produce work for specific purposes such as an illustration for a story, a mask for a play, a design for a poster and so on. This is an exciting course which is more closely related to the world of work than the traditional GCSE Art and Design course and will suit you if you like to work in this way.

PhotographyIn the Photography part of the course, students will learn how to use a camera, process films, print pictures and develop darkroom techniques and IT skills using Photoshop. They will also learn how to evaluate the work of professional photographers. Students will have the opportunity to develop personal ideas and themes within the criteria set.

Themes studied will include:• Portraiture • Landscape photography (working from the built or natural environment). • Still Life photography (working from natural or manufactured objects).

In both subjects, coursework assignments set by the school will count for 60% of the total marks. This will include the Controlled Assessment where you must work independently to show what you have learnt. The exam board also sets an assignment which will include ten hours which will be done under exam conditions, this assignment is all practical work and it counts for 40% of the marks.

Whilst completing the units of work you will work with different members of staff from the Art Department and there may also be trips and visits as part of the course. The main qualities you need to do well in this course are a genuine enthusiasm for the subjects and a hardworking attitude. All the work you do is needed for your GCSE grade so students who work consistently do best.

After completion of this course you will be able to go on to study for higher level BTECs or A Levels in Applied Art and Design or Photography.

For more information, please see Mrs Neves or Mr Borthwick.

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This course offers a unique opportunity for candidates to develop their knowledge and extend their skills within a vocational context. It will provide opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and understanding in the context of real world hospitality and catering situations.

You will have the opportunity to develop a high level of practical skills when working with food products as well as learning about the hospitality and catering industry.

It is a suitable qualification for those who want a broad background in this area and for those who wish to progress to further education. It will offer valuable preparation for those entering the world of work. The course will provide a good understanding of the hospitality and catering industry including accommodation, food and beverage service and front of house operations.

The GCSE Double Award provides you with the opportunity to study hospitality and catering and achieve a qualification which is the value of two full GCSEs. It is made up of four mandatory units which will include catering skills related to food preparation and service, catering, food and the customer, hospitality skills related to events and functions, hospitality and the customer.

Please note that due to the double award status it will take up both option boxes.

GCSE Double Award: Hospitality and Catering

Unit 1: Catering Skills related to food preparation and service

Two practical tasks. Internally assessed, externally moderated. 30%

Unit 2: Catering, food and the customer Written paper. Externally set and marked.20%

Unit 3: Hospitality skills related to events and functions

Plan and run a catering event.30%

Unit 4: Hospitality and the customer Written paper. Externally set and marked.20%

Future Opportunities GCE Food Technology, GCE Product Design Food, Food Technologist, Dietician, New Product Development, Catering Operations, Hotel Management, Careers in Food Service and Food Preparation.


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BTEC Creative Media ProductionLevel 2 Diploma

This course is designed for hard working students who have a keen interest in the media industry, are creative and are willing to work in a team. It provides students with a qualification based on practical aspects of the media industry alongside theoretical study, and the skills taught are associated with the use of media related technical equipment.

Students who opt for this particular course will complete the following four core units: 1. Research for Creative Media Production2. Communication Techniques for Creative Media Production3. The Creative Media Sector4. Media Audiences and Products

Students will also complete four of the following specialist units: 1. Video production 2. Print production 3. Advertising Production 4. Factual production for the creative media

The course is taught within a custom built, well resourced Media facilities (for example in the Media Music Suite) and students receive continual support and training in their use of the various software packages and technologies. Students benefit from the advice and guidance of our dedicated Media Music technician, who is available for support both within and outside of lesson time.

This BTEC qualification can be the first step into a career within the field of print media or media technology, either behind the camera, recording desk or behind the scenes. However, many students take their interest into similar courses at Post 16 level and ultimately into further and higher education.

This course both requires and develops the vital professional skills of time management, communication, research and personal organisation. Although largely practical in nature, the course does require a degree of written work, research and study of media communication theory. The practical exploration and creation of magazines, films and videos is balanced with a degree of written work and a schedule of important deadlines; hence a commitment to independent learning outside of lessons is vital.

For more information, please see Miss Clark or Mr Shaw.

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BTEC SportThis course will help you gain the knowledge, understanding and competency needed when considering entering employment in the sports sector. You will gain grounding in the essential skills and broad fundamentals crucial to this area of study.

Students who opt for this particular course will complete the following core units for 15 credits:1. Fitness Testing and Training2. Practical sport

Students must also complete 45 credits from other specialist units. The current units covered are:1. Anatomy and Physiology for Sport2. Injury in Sport3. Technical Skills and Tactical Awareness4. Expedition Experience5. Planning and Running Sports Events

Following completion of the BTEC First, successful candidates would be able to enter initial employment, at a junior level, in such areas as sports coaching, professional sport, fitness instruction or to build on their success by undertaking another Level 2 qualification, or to progress to a qualification at Level 3.


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The Green PathwayLevel 2 Diploma

The Green Pathway has been designed for learners who wish to take a more hands on approach to education at Key Stage 4, as well as for students who have an idea of a vocational path they wish to follow for which practical skills and experience would be most appropriate.

You will spend one day each week with one of our local college partners such as Hull College or Bishop Burton, or with an approved training provider. On this day you will build skills and knowledge that will lead to a recognised and valued vocational qualification.

The remainder of the week is spent here at South Hunsley School, studying a core curriculum comprising Maths, English, Science, IT and RS, alongside some additional accredited courses carefully selected to support vocational preferences. In this way, you will have the opportunity to follow a variety of subjects that provide an extensive portfolio of nationally recognised qualifications and to develop the key skills increasingly sought by employers.

Vocational TrainingVocational training is designed to provide a more adult environment for students to experience the world of work. Such opportunities have proved a popular and successful way of introducing young people to the expectations of employers and bring relevancy to their studies.

Below is a list of the courses that have been offered by partner colleges in recent years. The exact courses offered each year is subject to change due to the numbers of students applying, as well as official government approval of vocational courses. It is therefore recommended that you indicate a second subject as a reserve choice if your first preference is unavailable.

1. Hair and/or Beauty2. IMI Motor Vehicle Maintenance and Repair3. IMI Motor Cycle Maintenance and Repair4. Animal Care5. Performing Engineering Operations (Welding and Fabrication)6. Construction (Brick or Wood)7. Catering8. Horticulture

For more information, please see Mr Gray.

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Hair and/or Beauty (Hull College, Queens Gardens)

The qualification in Salon Services is suitable for students who have a genuine interest in establishing a career in the hair and beauty industry, and requires commitment from the student for punctual and regular attendance. Students in Year 10 are required to choose either the hair or beauty route.

The qualification is broken up into several units including: health and safety, assisting with reception duties, customer service, personal presentation, introduction to hairdressing services including perming and colouring, industry and occupational awareness, complete basic manicure, and applying basic make up.

Students who successfully complete this course in Year 10 can progress onto the Level 2 course in their chosen field in Year 11. For those students who wish to keep their career options open it may be possible to complete the alternative Level 1 Certificate in Salon services in Year 11, e.g. a student who has completed the Certificate in Beauty may wish to complete the Certificate in Hair.

HairThis course can only be accessed by students who have successfully completed the Year 10 course. Year 11 students will complete units in personal actions reducing risks to health and safety, assisting with Salon reception duties, contributing to the development of effective working relationships, shampoo and condition hair, preparation for hairdressing services and maintenance of work area and assisting with perming and colouring services.

BeautyThis course can only be accessed by students who have successfully completed the Year 10 course. Year 11 students will complete units in personal actions reducing risks to health and safety, assisting with salon reception duties, contributing to the development of effective working relationships, preparation and maintenance of the beauty therapy work area, assisting with facial treatments and nail treatments on the hands.

On successful completion, students can progress onto the higher level vocational course (e.g. BTEC Level 2 or 3) in their specialised area.

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IMI Motor Vehicle and Motor Cycle Maintenance

(Hull College, Cannon Street)These qualifications are an ideal starting point for those seeking employment in the Motor Industry. Students should be aware that there are both theory and practical elements to the course. They will learn basic motor vehicle or motor cycle repair operations including engine systems, gearboxes and clutches, braking and steering systems, electrical and electronic systems, inspection techniques, health and safety and key skills.

Students who successfully complete this course can, on leaving school, progress onto the Level 2 Certificate in Service and Repair of Road Vehicles qualification.

Animal Care (Bishop Burton)

This is an introductory level course that is designed to allow students to develop both confidence and skills by spending the majority of their time working with animals. The programme has also been designed to improve students’ numeracy and literacy skills and to encourage personal development, with particular regard to basic problem solving.

Students will study units in animal care, animal handling, animal accommodation, animal feeding and watering, and health and safety.

Students who successfully complete this course can gain employment within the animal management industry in such areas as kennel and catteries, grooming parlours and animal welfare organisations. Other students prefer to continue their studies by progressing onto further college programmes.

Performing Engineering Operations - Fabrication and Welding

(Hull College)This course covers a wide range of basic engineering skills and is ideally suited to young people who wish to pursue a career in the engineering industry. The engineering industry is very diverse and the breadth of this course will provide students with a wide range of career options.

Students will primarily develop skills in welding and fabrication through a variety of practical activities in custom designed workshops and will study theoretical components in working safely in an engineering environment, working effectively and efficiently in engineering and using and communicating technical information.

Students who successfully complete this course can remain in education and progress onto higher level qualifications in Performing Engineering Operations, Land Based Technology; an Apprenticeship in Service Engineering (once Level 1 has been achieved). Alternatively some students move on to employment in the engineering sector with training built in to their role.

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Construction – Bricklaying (Hull College)

This is a very practical course that has been particularly designed to meet the needs of the construction industry where there is a skills shortage of bricklayers and people competent in the trowel trades. However, there may be some opportunity for students to develop a basic level of skill in plastering and tiling. The course has been specifically developed for delivery in college using the college’s fully equipped construction workshops.

Students will study units in access equipment, basic tool skills, health and safety, setting out, storage and handling of materials, trade specific units and working with others.

On successful completion, students can go on to Apprenticeships and Advanced Apprenticeships in Construction; Level 2 or 3 Construction courses or employment in the construction industry.

Construction – Carpentry and Joinery (Hull College)

This is a brand new practical course that will be offered from September if there is sufficient demand. The course is designed to equip students with a range of practical skills and knowledge relating to carpentry and joinery and will provide a sound basis for a future career within the construction industry.

Students will develop a wide range of skills relating to Carpentry and Joinery including: health and safety, maintenance and use of woodworking hand tools, basic wood jointing techniques, communication skills and practical carpentry and joinery techniques.

Students who successfully complete this course can progress onto the Level 2 or 3 qualification in Carpentry and Joinery, further qualifications as part of an apprenticeship or employment within the construction industry.

Level 1 Catering (Hull College) and

Level 1 Horticulture (Bishop Burton)

Students wishing to obtain further information about either of these two courses should speak to Mrs Simpson directly.

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Additional Accredited Courses (completed in school)

The COPE Award – Level 1 or 2 as appropriate This is a skills based qualification promoting the development of communication, team working and problem solving. The Award also affords students opportunities to gain accreditation in areas such as First Aid, Health and Safety and a Junior Sports Leaders Award.

Preparation for Working Life and Enterprise and Employability – Level 1 or 2 as appropriateTwo qualifications designed for students who wish to prepare for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of working life/adult life.

Diploma in CLAIT and OCR National ICT – Level 1and Level 2 respectivelyCLAIT is a level 1 GCSE equivalent ICT qualification available as an additional qualification to students studying the Level 2 OCR National ICT qualification or to those who have found the Level 2 OCR National qualification too challenging. The qualification is nationally recognised and sought by employers.

Where information has not been provided for a particular course or for more information on the Green Pathway, please see Mr Gray or Mrs Simpson.

The GREEN PathwayA Practical Way Forward

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