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Key Stage 4

A mind set to succeed

Year 8

Option and Subject

Information Booklet

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Contents

English Language Page 6

English Literature Page 7

Maths Page 8

Combined Science Page 9

Religious Studies Page 10

Ci zenship Page 11

Triple Science Page 12

Computer Science Page 13

Geography Page 14

History Page 15

Modern Foreign Languages Page 16

Art and Design Page 17

Business Studies Page 18

Business and Enterprise Page 19

Child Development 0

Design & Technology - Engineering Page 21

Design & Technology - Graphics Page 22

Drama Page 23

Food and Cookery Page 24

ICT Page 25

Music Page 26

Sport Page 27

Core Subjects (subjects all students will study)

Op�onal Subjects (students must select 3 subjects plus 1 reserve subject)

Op ons Informa on Page 3

What subjects can I choose? Page 4

Key terms Page 5

Contents

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Year 8 Options

This booklet is designed for students, parents and carers to have clear and concise informa on regarding

op on choices for Key Stage 4. Due to the curriculum reform that has happened na onally, we feel

students would benefit greatly from beginning their KS4 curriculum in Year 9.

In providing these subject choices, we are aiming to meet the needs of all learners to equip them with

the knowledge and skills that they need in the evolving landscape beyond compulsory educa on. GCSEs

are the main qualifica ons that are on offer and these are complimented by voca onal qualifica ons in

some subjects, which offer a more flexible method of assessment whilst allowing students to achieve a

GCSE equivalent award.

The key dates for the op ons process are outlined below:

Tuesday 16 January 2018—Op ons Informa on Evening

Wednesday 24 January 2018—Progress Day

Week commencing Monday 29 January 2018—Students to inform their tutor of their op on choices

Students and parents/carers are encouraged to aFend the Op ons evening and Progress Day in order to

find out at much informa on as possible about the subjects on offer and your suitability for the course.

If there are any ques ons regarding this process then these should be directed to tutors in the first

instance, who will be fully informed about the process and who can support their students. Other staff

who are able to offer advice and guidance are listed below:

Mrs L Townsend—Leader of Data and Curriculum

Mr D LiFleford —Progress Leader, Year 8

Mrs K Jones—CEIAG and Careers advisor

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Which subjects can I choose?

All students have the choice of three op ons, with an addi onal fourth choice if they wish to take a

subject listed within our ‘3rd session’. The 3rd session op on would mean two addi onal school hours

each week for 3 years in order to complete the course.

Below is the list of subjects for students to chose from. They will need to pick one subject from op on

blocks 1-3 and if they wish to take an addi onal fourth subject they can pick from the 3rd session list.

When making choices they will also be asked to choose a reserve subject, in case we are not able to offer

the first three first choices. If we need to use a reserve subject we will talk to any students affected

about this first. All subject have been coded with either a (G) to indicate this is a GCSE qualifica on or a

(V) to indicate this is a voca onal style qualifica on. Please read the subject informa on carefully for

more detail on each of the courses:

Op�on 1 (compulsory) Op�on 2 (compulsory) Op�on 3 (compulsory) 3rd session (op�onal)

Geography (G)

History (G)

French (G)

German (G)

Spanish (G)

Computer Science (G)

Triple Science (G)

Art & Design (G)

Business Studies (G)

Business and Enterprise

(V)

Child Development (V)


Design & Technology—

Engineering (V)


Graphics (V)

Drama (G)

Food and Cookery (V)

French (G)

Geography (G)

German (G)

History (G)

ICT (V)

Music (G)

Spanish (G)

Sport (V)

Triple Science (G)

Art & Design (G)

Business Studies (G)


(V)

Child Development (V)



Engineering (V)


Graphics (V)

Drama (G)

Food and Cookery (V)

French (G)

Geography (G)

German (G)

History (G)

ICT (V)

Music (G)

Spanish (G)

Sport (V)

Triple Science (G)

Art & Design (G)

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Glossary

Cambridge Na�onal is a GCSE equivalent course where students can achieve a Level 1 or Level 2

qualifica on. These courses are 75% coursework and 25% exam.

Controlled Assessment takes place under examina on condi ons either set by the board and marked by

teachers or set by teachers and marked by the examina on board. Assessments can range from wriFen

tasks to delivering presenta ons to speaking and listening assessments.

Coursework is work which is completed by students and contributes towards the final grade of a course.

Coursework is not completed under examina on condi ons but has set guidelines from examina on

boards which will be outlined by individual teachers.

Examina�on Board is an organisa on that is responsible for seMng and awarding qualifica ons.

Different subjects will use different examina on boards.

External Examiner is an individual sent by the examina on board to ensure that any work submiFed

meets the requirements of the course the student is studying. The external examiner may complete an

assessment or view any work that has been completed.

GCSE (General Cer�ficate of Secondary Educa�on) is the standard examina on which most students

complete in a range of subjects.

Linear examina�ons are a way of assessing students at the end of their course, this would normally be

at the end of Year 11.

Specifica�on is the document which outlines the content that the students have to complete in order to

achieve their qualifica on.

Third Session provides students with an opportunity to study an addi onal subject aNer the end of the

normal school day. The exact availability will depend on demand, with limited subjects available.

Tiered Examina�on Papers are where examina ons are set based on the ability of the student. The

examina ons can be set at higher level and founda on level.

Un�ered Examina�on Papers are examina ons which students of all abili es complete.

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) This consists of 5 core academic qualifica ons: English, Mathema cs,

History or Geography, Science (including Computer Science) and a language.

Key Terms

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Qualifica on type—GCSE

What does the course involve?

This GCSE course is an integral part of all students’ study at Key Stage 4. Easily combined with English Literature, there is an

overlap in skills, to ensure a quality curriculum that enables students to read, analyse and produce fic on and non-fic on texts

for a variety of purposes. English is seen by applicants to college or appren ceships as being a crucial qualifica on with either

a grade 4 or 5 needed to secure most places.

The topics covered are fic on, non-fic on, 19th century texts, wri ng for a variety of purposes (including to entertain and to

persuade), and there is also a spoken element of the GCSE.

How will I be assessed?

We currently sit the Eduqas board and for this (like all boards for GCSE) the course is fully linear with examina ons taken at

the end of Year 11.

This course is 100% examina on and there are 2 examina ons.

Component 1 – Twen eth Century Literature (a reading unit) and Crea ve Wri ng: 40% 1 hour 45 minutes.

Component 2- 19th and 21st Century non-fic on and Transac onal/ Persuasive Wri ng: 60%. 2 hours.

Component 3 – Spoken Language. This is a compulsory though non-examined element and not weighted.

Students will also sit a GCSE style ques on paper at the end of Year 9.

English Language

Where could a qualifica on in this subject take me?

Everywhere! English is viewed as a crucial qualifica on - not only for college courses and A level but also by prospec ve

employers. It proves that you have the skills to communicate effec vely in both the spoken and wriFen word.

Grove College offers the opportunity for students to study English Language and English Literature at AS and A level.

Possible career opportuni es are huge but specific areas include journalism, aspects of media, working in publicity, speech and

language, law, drama, teaching and libraries.

Who can I get more informa on from?

Director of Studies- Mrs R Lucas: [email protected]

Deputy Director of Studies– Miss K Saunders: [email protected]

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This course encourages students to develop knowledge and skills in reading, wri ng and cri cal thinking. It builds on skills

from the GCSE English Language course to enable constant prac ce.

Skills required are: the ability to read texts and analyse implicit and explicit informa on; the ability to compare poems (both

studied and unseen) and analyse them individually, and the ability to comment upon language, structure and form- using

appropriate subject terminology.


This course is 100% examina on, which will occur in the May or June of Year 11.

There are 2 examina ons.

Component 1: 2 hours long and will see the study and analysis of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ as well as an anthology containing 18

poems.

Component 2: 2 and a half hours long. In this examina on students will study a twen eth century text and a nineteenth

century text (currently, we study “The Woman in Black” and “A Christmas Carol”, but these op ons may change).

English Literature


Everywhere! English Literature is also viewed as a crucial qualifica on - not only for college courses and A level but also by

prospec ve employers. In fact, the government has recently raised its status to equal to English Language.

Grove College offers the opportunity for students to study English Language and English Literature at AS and A level.

Possible career opportuni es are huge but specific areas include journalism, law, drama, teaching and libraries to name but a

few.


Director of Studies- Mrs R Lucas: [email protected]

Deputy Director of Studies– Miss K Saunders: [email protected]

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Mathema cs teaches us a way of thinking. It provides the tools for making informed decisions throughout our lives both

inside and out of the classroom. Success in mathema cs is vital in being compe ve when applying for college or

appren ceship places with either a grade 4 or 5 needed to secure most places.

The new GCSE Mathema cs content has been divided into six main domains:

There are rela vely minor changes to (and a small increase in) the content but a change in style means that there is no longer

a requirement to assess quality of wriFen communica on and func onal elements. This should make the contents of the

course more accessible to students who have difficulty picking out the key parts of a ques ons or understanding exactly what

is required of them. However a lot more problem solving and applied ques ons are demanded.

There will usually be three Mathema cs groups in each year half. All groups from each half are taught at the same me and

the Mathema cs faculty have a certain degree of flexibility to move students between groups if required throughout the

course; we meet regularly to discuss such cases.

The majority of students will aim to GCSE at the Higher er, with some students entered at Founda on er. However, almost

all students will ini ally study the Higher er content, un l at least Year 11 when a decision is made on which er is most

appropriate for each student on an individual basis.


All six areas are assessed via three end of course (i.e. at the end of Year 11) external examina ons. There is no coursework

element therefore these examina ons make up 100% of the assessment. Paper 1 is a non-calculator assessment whereas a

calculator is allowed for Papers 2 and 3. All papers are 90 minutes in dura on and contribute equally to the overall grade.

There are two ers available: Founda on er, with grades 1-5 available; and Higher er, with grades 4-9 available. Students sit

all three examina ons at the same er.


GCSE Mathema cs is an important founda on for many courses and careers. Almost all jobs and careers require a

Mathema cs GCSE, but the following are some that use Mathema cs extensively:


Director of Studies—Mr D Robbinson: [email protected]

Deputy Director of Studies– Miss C Lyth: [email protected]

Mathema�cs

Economics Medicine Architecture

Engineering Accountancy Teaching

Psychology Compu ng Banking

Insurance Marke ng Pharmacy

1. Number 2. Algebra 3. Ra o, Propor on and rates of change

4. Geometry and measures 5. Probability 6. Sta s cs

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Most students at The Grove will follow the AQA Combined Science: Trilogy specifica on.

The course:

• leads to 2 GCSE qualifica ons, awarded at the end of Year 11;

• highlights the scien fic process and the implica ons of Science for Society;

• provides a balanced Science curriculum ensuring appropriate knowledge and skills for progression to A level Science

subjects in the Sixth Form.

Biology Topics: Cell Biology, Organisa on, Infec on and response, Bioenerge cs, Homeostasis and response, Inheritance,

Varia on and Ecology.

Chemistry Topics: Atomic structure and the periodic table, Bonding and the structure of maFer, Quan ta ve chemistry,

Chemical changes, Energy changes, The rate and extent of chemical change, Organic analysis, Chemical

analysis, Chemistry of the atmosphere and Using Resources.

Physics Topics: Forces, Energy, Waves, Electricity, Magne sm and electromagne sm, the Par cle model of maFer and

Atomic structure and radioac vity.


This course has separate examina ons in Biology, Chemistry and Physics in May/June of Year 11. There are two examina ons

in each subject area, each comprising a specific set of topics. Each examina on is 1 hour 15 minutes long and consists of 70

marks. Each examina on is worth 16.7% of the final GCSE grade.

Students will complete compulsory prac cal experiments during the course and each examina on may feature some

ques ons rela ng to them.


Towards any science-related career including: medicine, veterinary medicine, engineering, banking and finance, product

design and teaching.

Grove College offers the opportunity for students following the Addi onal Science course to study Science further through

Biology, Chemistry and Physics at A level. The skills developed during both courses including prac cal skills, data handling, proposing and tes ng ideas and independent

work are applicable to many areas and extremely useful in most types of employment.


Director of Studies—Mr K Downie: [email protected]

Deputy Director of Studies– Miss L Gilchrist: [email protected]

Combined Science

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Students sit two examina on papers at the end of the two year course each las ng 1 hour and 45 minutes, each worth 50% of

the GCSE and each worth 96 marks (plus 3 marks for Spelling, punctua on and grammar [SPaG]).

Paper 1: Beliefs, teachings and prac�ces

• Chris anity

• Islam

Paper 2: Thema�c studies

• Religion and rela onships.

• Religion, peace and conflict.

• Religions, crime and punishment.

• Religion and Life


Director of Studies—Miss N Warrender: [email protected]

Subject teachers– Mrs N Griffiths, Miss K Griffin, Miss Warrender, Mr Bentley

Where can a qualifica on in this subject take me?

The skills acquired in Religious Studies are valuable in many jobs today. Understanding society and the beliefs held within it

are key in par cular jobs including the Armed Forces, the police, teaching and social work.

Grove College offers the opportunity for further study philosophical themes within Sociology at A level

Religious Studies



Students will follow the AQA specifica on and con nue to study RS during KS4. It is expected that all students will work

towards a full GCSE qualifica on.

The course aims to provide students with a broader knowledge of two religious communi es that live in society and their

views on moral issues. This specifica on encourages students to develop their interest for the study of religion and the

rela onship between religion and the wider world. It also develops their skills, knowledge and understanding of world

religions by exploring the impact of beliefs, teachings, prac ces, ways of life and forms of expressing meaning.

Students will focus on the following areas:

• Religion and rela onships.

• Religion, peace and conflict.

• Religions, crime and punishment.

• Religion, and life.

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Director of Studies—Miss N Warrender: [email protected]

Subject teachers– Mrs N Griffiths, Miss Warrender, Mr Bentley

Where can a qualifica on in this subject take me?

The skills acquired in Religious Studies are valuable in many jobs today. Understanding society and the beliefs held within it

are key in par cular jobs including the Armed Forces, the police, teaching and social work.

Grove College offers the opportunity for further study philosophical themes and ci zenship within Sociology A level

Ci�zenship



Students will follow the AQA specifica on and con nue to study RS moral and ethical issues through the ci zenship

specifica on during KS4. It is expected that all students will work towards a full GCSE qualifica on.

Students gain a deeper knowledge of democracy, mul cultural socie es, tolerance, human rights, government and law, and

develop skills to create sustained and reasoned arguments, present various viewpoints and plan prac cal ci zenship ac ons

to benefit society.

They will also gain the ability to recognise bias, cri cally evaluate argument, weigh evidence and look for alterna ve

interpreta ons and sources of evidence, all of which are essen al skills valued by higher educa on and employers.

• Ci zenship skills, processes and methods

• Life in modern Britain

• Rights and responsibili es

• Poli cs and par cipa on

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GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry and GCSE Physics

As an alterna ve to Combined Science, selected students will study three separate GCSE Science qualifica ons.

This course is significantly more demanding than the Combined Science route and it is excellent prepara on to study Science

beyond GCSE level. Students will be recommended for this course by their teachers on the basis of their results and

performance in class.

All students taking this course will study the topics described in the Combined Science leaflet. The topic areas will be studied to

a greater degree of depth and with more advanced content than Combined Science.

Students will also study the Space Physics topic which is exclusive to Triple Science.

Students will take ALL THREE Sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) for the two years of the course. Each subject will count

for one GCSE.


• Each subject will have two examina ons (worth 50% each) at the end of Year 11.

• Each paper will be on half of the topics studied, will be 1 hour 45 minutes long and will consist of 100 marks

• A specific and dis nct GCSE grade is awarded for Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Students will complete 9 compulsory prac cal experiments each for Biology, Chemistry and Physics and each examina on may

feature some ques ons rela ng to them.


This course provides the ideal prepara on to move on to A levels and university to study any Science subject. Grove College

offers the opportunity for students to study Science further through Biology, Chemistry and Physics at A level.

It is the preferred first step towards many Science-related careers including medicine, veterinary medicine, engineering,

banking and finance, product design and teaching.

Former students have gone on to study for PhDs and into careers in research.

The high level skills developed during this course including prac cal skills, data handling, proposing and tes ng ideas and

independent work are applicable to many areas and extremely useful in most types of employment.


Director of Studies—Mr K Downie: [email protected]

Deputy Director of Studies—Miss L Gilchrist: [email protected]

Triple Science

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The qualifica on will build on the knowledge, understanding and skills established through the Computer Science elements of

the Key Stage 3 programme of study. It is part of the offer for the English Baccalaureate. The content has been designed not

only to allow for a solid basis of understanding but to engage learners and get them thinking about real world applica on. This

is a challenging course designed to stretch computa onal thinking and knowledge and is suited to those students who have

strong mathema cal skills. Individual guidance will be given to students considering this course.

Course Content:

Students will follow these three units of study:

• Unit 1: Computer Systems.

• Unit 2: Computa onal thinking, algorithms and programming.

• Unit 3: Programming project.


• Units 1 and 2 will be externally assessed by examina on (each worth 40% of the overall course mark) • Unit 3 will be assessed by the crea on of a project por[olio (worth 20% of the overall course mark)

Where could this qualifica on take me?

• This course could lead to further study in an IT specialism, such as Cisco or MicrosoN professional course. • This course could lead to employment or further on-the-job training in an IT-related profession. • Grove College offer the opportunity for students to study Computer Science further at A level.


Director of Studies—Miss A Willis: [email protected]

Deputy Director of Studies—Miss N Chambers: [email protected]

Subject teacher—Mrs C Radford-Smith

Computer Science

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Geography makes up part of the offer for the English Baccalaureate. This GCSE course follows the AQA specifica on It

provides the opportunity to address Geography on regional, na onal and global scales.

The areas studied are:

• Living with the physical environment.

• Challenges in the human environment.

• Geographical applica ons.

• Geographical skills


Unit 1: Living with the Physical Environment—WriFen examina on 1 hour 30 minutes (35% of GCSE )

This paper will cover: the challenge of natural hazards; Physical landscapes in the UK; The living world; Geographical skills.

Unit 2: Challenges in the human environment WriFen examina on: 1 hour 30 minutes (35% of GCSE)

This paper will cover: Urban issues and challenges; The changing economic world; The challenge of resource management;

Geographical skills .

Unit 3: Geographical applica�ons WriFen exam: 1 hour 15 minutes (30% of GCSE)

This paper will cover Issue evalua on; Fieldwork; Geographical skills


Geography provides a world of opportuni es. Geography-related qualifica ons are highly regarded by both Further and

Higher Educa onal ins tu ons. Geography is a good all-round subject that links well with a wide range of future pathways

especially Sciences, Humani es and the Arts. In fact, Geography connects with virtually every job in some way or another.

Grove College offers the opportunity for students to study Geography at A level.


Director of Studies—Miss N Warrender [email protected]

Subject teachers—Mr C Gilmour, Mr L Gibson, Mrs K Jones

Geography

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History makes up part of the offer for the English Baccalaureate. This GCSE course follows the Edexcel specifica on. Students

will develop an understanding of material not previously studied at Key Stage 3. It offers a broad and diverse study of the

history of Britain and the wider world and give students skills that will support progression to further study of history .

Paper 1: Thema�c study and historic environment

• Medicine in Britain, c1250–present

• The Bri sh sector of the Western Front, 1914–18: injuries, treatment and the trenches.

Paper 2: Period study and Bri�sh depth study

• The reigns of King Richard I and King John, 1189–1216

• The American West, c1835–c1895

Paper 3: Modern depth study

• Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918–39


Paper 1: Thema�c study and historic environment

The exam is 1 hour and 15 minutes. The ques on paper is out of 52 marks and is worth 30% of the overall qualifica on

Paper 2: Period study and Bri�sh depth study

The exam is 1 hour and 45 minutes. The ques on paper is out of 64 marks and is worth 40% of the overall qualifica on.

Paper 3: Modern depth study

The exam is 1 hour and 20 minutes. The ques on paper is out of 52 marks and is worth 30% of the overall qualifica on.


It is a highly respected qualifica on by both Further and Higher Educa on ins tu ons. It is a good, all-round subject that leads

to a wide range of pathways. It develops literacy and analy cal skills. It is highly respected by employers as it encourages

independent thinking and evalua on of different opinions. Grove College offer the opportunity for students to study History at

A level.



Subject teachers—Miss E O’Brien, Mr D Hughes-Beddows, Miss K Griffin

History

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The study of a Modern Foreign Language is now part of the offer for the English Baccalaureate. Students studying languages

can benefit from the use of the dedicated ICT suite, interac ve whiteboards and subscrip ons to various languages websites to

enrich their enjoyment and knowledge of language.

All students have the op on to con nue with at least one Modern Foreign Language in Key Stage 4. Students can choose from

French, German or Spanish. It is highly recommended for students who might be considering going into Further and/or Higher

Educa on to con nue learning at least one language at GCSE level. Some students will opt to take two languages in KS4.

French, German and Spanish GCSE

Students will follow a similar programme of content and skills in each of the separate French, German and Spanish courses.

They will be studying the language chosen within a range of topics which can be broadly categorised under the following

headings:

• Iden�ty and Culture (Youth Culture, Lifestyle, Customs and Tradi ons).

• Local, Na�onal, Interna�onal and Global Areas of Interest (Home and Locality, France/Germany/Spain and French/

German/Spanish Speaking Countries, Global Sustainability).

• Current and Future Study and Employment (Current Study, World of Work, Jobs and Future Plans).

As part of the GCSE course, students will also revisit topics which they have already studied in Key Stage 3, but in greater

detail.


Each of the four skills contributes towards the final GCSE grade in the following way:

Listening 25% Reading 25% Speaking 25% Wri ng 25%

All skills are examined as a terminal examina on at the end of Year 11.

The Reading and Wri ng exams will also include a transla on ques on from the foreign language into English and vice versa.


• As Languages are a key subject offered as part of the English Baccalaureate, they are now desirable for many university

courses—language-related or not. • Grove College offers the opportunity for students to study French, German and Spanish at A level. • A GCSE in an MFL will allow you to develop key communica on skills and give you an edge over applicants in the world

of business.



Subject teachers—Mr C Pollard, Mrs K Mar n, Mr S Harrison

Modern Foreign Languages

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It is hoped that students op ng to follow the GCSE Art course will enjoy the opportunity to develop their crea ve,

observa on, organisa onal, cri cal and communica on skills through the prac cal study of one or more art and craN

techniques. A widening understanding of cultural, historical art and material proper es should develop as the course

progresses to both enrich and s mulate personal ideas and outcomes.

During the course students need to develop and demonstrate:

• An ability to observe and record informa on from natural or man-made forms.

• An ability to work independently.

• An ability to use materials and processes in a systema c and disciplined manner.

• An ability to compose the visual elements of tone, colour texture, line form and space in a crea ve and imagina ve

manner.

• An ability to sustain a chosen study from concep on to realisa on.

• An ability to iden fy characteris cs of Art and relate these to their own work or social context and make cri cal

judgements where necessary.


Candidates are required to produce:

• An Art & Design Por[olio

• Final set task

Por:olio - 60% of marks available

• Candidates must produce a por[olio of work developed from personal or centre-devised star ng points.

• The focus is on including work that shows explora on, research, acquisi on of techniques and skills.

• Candidates will have 45 hours to complete their por[olio.

Set Task - 40% of marks available

• Candidates select one ques on from an early release ques on paper to which they produce a personal response.

• Candidates will be given a period of me in which to plan and prepare as determined by the centre.

• Candidates will be given ten hours of controlled me in which to work on developing their ideas to outcome.


Successful students may choose to con nue with further study at A level, while opportuni es within the wider community may

lead to appren ceships in a broad range of areas such as photography, design, print-making, and art therapy. Grove College

offer the opportunity for students to study Cambridge Technical Level 3 in Art and Design.

Any career route requiring crea vity and independence will benefit from the study of GCSE Art and Design


Director of Studies —Miss A Willis [email protected]

Subject teachers—Mrs S Clarke, Mrs H Upton

Art and Design

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This course follows the OCR specifica on and is an up-to-date and engaging qualifica on that is relevant to the world of

business today. It equips learners with the skills and confidence to explore how different business situa ons affect business

decisions. The qualifica on will encourage learners to make informed choices about a wide range of further learning

opportuni es and career pathways as well as develop life skills that enable them to become financially and commercially

aware. Delivery of the course is through a range of prac cal ac vi es set in real business contexts using IT as appropriate.

Business Studies relates to the real world of business and the community at large therefore during the course students will be

required to visit and make contact with na onal businesses. This course has been divided into six units of work.

Unit 1 – Business Ac�vity

This unit is designed to give students an introduc on to business ac vity in the UK and the world at large. It examines the

objec ves of business, the concept of enterprise and the alterna ve forms of business organisa on available to

entrepreneurs.

Unit 2 - Marke�ng

This unit focuses on the processes a business goes through to meet successfully the needs of consumers. It looks at a variety

of marke ng techniques which can be used to help make a business and its product successful.

Unit 3 - People

This unit considers how businesses manage their workforce. It focuses on the recruitment, training, management and control

of employees within a business.

Unit 4 – Opera�ons

This sec on focuses on the methods used by a business to choose a loca on, to produce goods, to control stock and to ensure

a quality product or service is produced. It also examines the problems inherent with expor ng.

Unit 5 – Finance

This unit focuses on the use of financial informa on and the use of the ra os to analyse business performance. It considers

the most appropriate methods of business finance in different business contexts.

Unit 6 – Influences on Business

This unit will look at the environment a business operates in and give students an understanding of the wider context of the

business world and its ethics.

Business Studies


Assessment is in the form of an un ered wriFen examina ons. There are two exams equally weighted, where each cover one

half of the course.


Any future employment, as much of the course is based around real businesses giving you an in-depth understanding of the

demands you will face in future employment. Many of you will go on to work in businesses and understanding how they

operate will be a huge advantage as you start employment.

Grove College offers the opportunity for students to take Business Studies and Economics further at A level.

Who can I get more informa on from? Director of Studies—Miss A Willis [email protected]

Deputy Director of Studies—Miss N Chambers [email protected]

Business Studies

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Qualifica on type—NCFE Level 2 Cer ficate

What does the course involve? This NCFE Level 2 qualifica on in Business and Enterprise is designed for learners who want an introduc on to business and

enterprise that includes a voca onal and hands-on element. It has been developed to enthuse and inspire learners about a

career in business and enterprise. The qualifica on will appeal to learners who wish to either set up their own business, move

into employment, or progress onto further study. This qualifica on aims to:

• develop a broad and comprehensive understanding of business and enterprise;

• develop a significant knowledge core which spans the voca onal sector;

• provide academic and study skills that will support progression within business and enterprise and more broadly.

The objec ves of this qualifica on are to help learners to:

• add breadth to their knowledge and understanding of the sector as part of their career progression and development

plans;

• progress to a level 3 qualifica on, an appren ceship or set up their own enterprise.

This unit is designed to give students an introduc on to business ac vity in the UK and the world at large. It examines the

objec ves of business, the concept of enterprise and the alterna ve forms of business organisa on available to

entrepreneurs.

Throughout the delivery of this qualifica on, the following core areas and transferable skills should be evident: team working

– the qualifica on requires learners to work with others either on small tasks or during the final project task; communica on

skills; presenta on skills – learners will learn to present their work to those around them in a suitable way and will also learn

the most appropriate way of communica ng as an entrepreneur; use ini a ve – learners will learn what ini a ve is and why it

is important for an entrepreneur or business person; and work independently – learners will understand how to work

independently on specific tasks.

This unit considers how businesses manage their workforce. It focuses on the recruitment, training, management and control

of employees within a business.

Business Studies


The course is divided into 4 units, 3 of which are assessed through a por[olio of coursework and 1 is a controlled assessment.

All units carry equal weight. There is no external exam element to this course.

Unit 1—Introduc on to business and enterprise (coursework)

Unit 2—Marke ng (controlled assessment)

Unit 3—Finance (coursework)

Unit 4—Plan, develop and par cipate in an enterprise project (coursework)

Where could a qualifica on in this subject take me? Any future employment, as much of the course is based around real businesses giving you an in-depth understanding of the

demands you will face in future employment. Many of you will go on to work in businesses and understanding how they

operate will be a huge advantage as you start employment or you will have the knowledge to start your own business

Grove College offers the opportunity for students to con nue Business Studies at level 3.




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Qualifica on type—CACHE Level 2 Award


This is a voca onal qualifica on from CACHE, the leaders in child, care and educa on. At level 2 the course gives a basic

introduc on to working with children within a nursery seMng. It has been designed to meet the needs of learners from the

age of 14 years. It includes the knowledge and understanding of child development and well-being necessary for working with

children in a variety of seMngs. The course examines the theory of the developing child, legisla on and best prac ce. It also

gives learners an insight into their preferred learning styles and assists in developing their ability to study effec vely which is

transferable for all subjects.

Students may also be able to combine this qualifica on with a Level 2 cer ficate in childminding from Year 9.


Course Assessment

Assessment includes three components, the award is graded from A*-D:

• Unit 1—Coursework

• Unit 2—Coursework

• Unit 3—Examina on (mul ple choice paper)


This is the introductory course for working with children, possible future careers include nursery nurse, teaching, nursing,

social work and the care industry. At Grove College you could study Level 2 or Level 3 Cambridge Technical in Health and

Social Care.


Director of Studies — Miss A Willis: [email protected]

Deputy Director of Studies—Mr A Barber [email protected]

Deputy Director of Studies—Miss N Chambers natalie.chambers@

Subject Teacher—Mrs A Roberts

Child Development and Care

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Qualifica on type—Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award

What does the course involve? This course is a technical/voca onal Level 2 course equivalent to a GCSE. It is aimed at 14-16 year olds studying their Key Stage

4 curriculum and interested in any of the engineering contexts such as engineering drawing, tools and materials.

Students will carry out prac cal ac vi es including cuMng/shaping, joining and finishing engineering materials – using a range

of hand and machine tools. A significant por[olio of evidence will be created which documents their prac cal ac vi es –

including research notes, wriFen reports jus fying choice of tools/materials, cuMng lists, annotated photographs. Students will also spend a significant period of me crea ng 2D and 3D engineering drawings.

Benefits of Design and Technology / Engineering to students:

• crea vity: enables students to be inspired and challenged by solving those problems arising from prac cal work;

• prepara on: prepares students to make informed decisions about further learning opportuni es and career choices;

• independent learners: helps students to develop skills in decision making, problem solving, and cri cal analysis;

• single ered assessment covering grades - Dis nc on, Merit, Pass.

• a prac cal approach to develop technical skills, using a range of engineering materials and techniques


For internal assessment each candidate must create a por[olio of evidence generated from appropriate assessment tasks

which demonstrate achievement of all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria associated with each unit.

External assessments are set and marked by Pearson BTEC . The assessment assesses candidates’ knowledge, understanding

and skills based on the qualifica on. The external assessment is administered under specified assessment condi ons and will

last for 1 hour.

Unit 1: The Engineered World. Inves ga ng an Engineering Product. Mandatory Unit I hour Exam

Unit 2: Introduc on to Engineering Product. Internally assessed.

Unit 3: Machining Techniques. Internally assessed.


There is a vast array of roles within engineering. Usually, a design engineer will be office-based and work on computers with

some site work involved. A produc on engineer might work on a shop floor, making and assembling parts of system. This will

involve working with tools and a having a good level of manual dexterity. A maintenance engineer will be employed to ensure

the safe working of machines used in the manufacture of goods. A welder looks at fixing materials together in structures, using

a welding torch. A chemical engineer will work in a laboratory, tes ng the use of chemicals in a product.

Appren ceships are a popular route into successful careers. They enable young people to work in paid employment whilst

training in a specific job role and gaining qualifica ons at an appropriate level.

Learners who achieve this qualifica on could progress onto further Level 3 qualifica ons and A levels: for example A level in

Engineering, Diploma in Engineering Maintenance, and Diploma in Automo ve Engineering.


Director Of Studies— Miss A Willis [email protected]

Teacher of Engineering - Mr D Jones

Design and Technology—Engineering

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Qualifica on type—Level1/2 Technical Award


Design and Technology courses build on the skills developed during Key Stage 3. Students will combine their designing and

making skills with specialist knowledge to make quality products. Students will be encouraged to develop their work in the

context of the real world of designing, commerce and industry.

Please note: Design and Technology courses are s ll in their draN format and awai ng approval due to curriculum changes

from September 2017. The courses selected will be appropriate for each student’s ability and will be a full GCSE or a

comparable course.

This course has been devised to encourage students to be able to design and make graphic products. Learners will study the

fundamentals of the Visual Communica on industry and the industrial and commercial processes that exist within it. They will

learn about materials and their proper es and also about possible careers within the industry.

The course will develop a wide range of prac cal making skills incorpora ng drawing and sketching in 2D and 3D, using digital

soNware, applica on of colour theory and image capture and manipula on.

Learners will also develop an understanding of commercial processes and an in-depth knowledge of graphic based materials

and their proper es.

This course is suited to:

• students who have an interest in Design or Computer Aided design;

• students who enjoy crea ng 2D products or Promo onal items.


Learners will be assessed through a series of project based design and make tasks. This will form approximately 75% of their

overall grade. There will be an external examina on to test the remaining knowledge and understanding of the units.


A qualifica on in Graphics can lead to a variety of appren ceships and careers including Graphic designers and Product

designers as well as leading to other fields such as Web design and Media. A knowledge of visual communica on also

complements other voca onal qualifica ons including Engineering, Materials Technology and Food and Catering. It is also a

great partner qualifica on for Art and Design.

Upon comple on, learners can progress to Technical Cer ficates and other Level 3 voca onal qualifica ons such as BTEC

Extended Level 3 Diploma in Graphic and Interac ve Design or A level Design and Technology: Product Design.

Grove College offers the opportunity for students to study Product/Graphic Design at A/S and A level ensuring a smooth

transi on of skills.


Director Of Studies— Miss A Willis [email protected]



Design and Technology—Graphics

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The Edexcel GCSE Drama qualifica on is a mix of theory and prac cal work that is based around the three core areas of drama:

Evalua ng, Performing & Crea ng.

GCSE Drama is a prac cal course with 60% of the final grade generated through explora ve workshops supported by wriFen

analysis and evalua on. As Drama is part of the Faculty for Expressive Arts & Sports, the course is designed to develop

crea ve, social, prac cal, technical and confidence skills as well as crea ng exci ng opportuni es to showcase your work

around the School and in the community.

During this course you will be enhancing your personal performance skills gained in Key Stage 3 whilst developing a theore cal

understanding of drama c performance. Using drama you will explore a number of themes & social issues, contribute to play

texts and stage performances and evaluate exis ng stage produc ons seen at the theatre.

If you love expressing yourself in a fun and crea ve way, enjoy working with others, have a passion for stage produc ons, want

to develop your confidence and are enthusias c towards wri ng and producing plays then GCSE Drama is definitely for you!


There are 3 core elements:

UNIT 1 – Drama Explora on (Coursework: Using drama to explore a theme, 30%)

UNIT 2 – Exploring Play Texts (Coursework: Analysing texts and watching a live performance, 30%

UNIT 3 – Drama Performance (Exam: Working in a small group, performing for an examiner, 40%)


Academic: A-Level Drama/Performing Arts, Stage School, University Courses

Work: Crea ve Media Industries, TV/Film/Radio, Actor, Produc on Company, Script Writer


Director of Studies— Mrs R Lucas [email protected]

Subject teacher—Mrs S Wright

Drama

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Qualifica on type—NCFE Level 2 Cer ficate

What does the course involve? This qualifica on will provide learners with experience of using different cooking techniques and methods. It will give them a basic understanding of the skills required for a career in food. This Level 2 qualifica on is appropriate for learners who are looking to develop a significant core of knowledge and understanding and apply that knowledge in preparing and producing dishes.

This qualifica on shows learners how:

• to prepare self and environment for cooking;

• food func ons in the body and in recipes;

• to modify recipes for health for balanced diets;

• to assess a diet and make recommenda ons;

• to plan and produce dishes for a purpose.

Learners will know about safe and hygienic prepara on of the cooking environment, the sources and seasonality that can affect food choices, food labels and cooking for a range of purposes.

They will develop skills in:

• crea ng menus to meet a brief;

• selec ng ingredients to cook dishes;

• adap ng recipes for health;

• evalua ng their own work;

• Literacy, Numeracy and ICT.

• the modern workplace,: such as planning, research skills, communica on, problem-solving skills and health and safety.


There are 4 units, each worth 25% of the overall mark:

Unit 1—Preparing to cook (Internally assessed por[olio of evidence)

Unit 2—Understanding food (Internally assessed por[olio of evidence)

Unit 3—Exploring balanced diets (Externally set and marked 2 hour exam)

Unit 4—Exploring balanced diets (Internally assessed por[olio of evidence)

Where could a qualifica on in this subject take me? Learners who achieve this V Cert qualifica on could progress onto further Level 3 qualifica ons and A levels, such as:

• Advanced GCE in Design and Technology: Food Technology

• Advanced GCE in Home Economics (Food, Nutri on and Health)

• Diploma in Advanced Professional Cookery (Prepara on and Cooking)

• Cer ficate in Hospitality and Catering Principles

• Professional Cookery Studies

The work environment will depend on the job role and the possibili es are varied – here are some examples:

• Hospitality and Catering: hotel, restaurant, fast food outlets school meals canteen, cruise ship, youth hostel, hospital kitchen, armed forces kitchen.

• Health and Well-being: leisure centre, private gym, client’s home, hospital.

• Food Development and Produc on: laboratory, test kitchen, food manufacturing site.

• Food Retail: independent shops, shops within chains, supermarkets.



Subject teacher – Miss E Sargent

Food and Cookery

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Qualifica on type—Level 2 Cambridge Na onal Cer ficate


This qualifica on will teach the learner what different technologies can be used, why they should use them and how to make

best use of them, to gather, store, manipulate and present data.

Course Details:

To aFain the Cambridge Na onal Cer ficate in IT students will need to successfully complete the following two units:

• R012 Understanding tools, techniques, methods and processes for technological solu ons

• R013 Developing technological solu ons


• Unit R012 will be externally assessed by examina on • Units R013 will be assessed by the crea on of a project por[olio

Where could this qualifica on take me?

• This course could lead to further study in an IT specialism, such as Cisco or MicrosoN professional course. • This course could lead to employment or further on-the-job training in an IT-related profession. • This course could be used as a stepping stone to other course op ons post 16.


Director of Studies—Miss A Willis [email protected]



Subject teacher—Mrs C Radford-Smith

ICT

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The AQA GCSE Music qualifica on is a mix of theory and prac cal work that is based around the three core areas of music;

Listening, Performing & Composing.

GCSE Music is a prac cal course with 60% of the final grade generated through composi ons and performances. The course is

designed to develop crea ve, social, prac cal, technical and confidence skills as well as crea ng exci ng opportuni es to

showcase your work around the School and in the community.

In order to do GCSE Music students need to be able to play an instrument or sing. You do not need to be a graded musician to

do the GCSE course but you will demonstrate a dedica on and enthusiasm for improvement through prac se.

During year 9 the course will focus on developing personal musical skills and enhancing the studies undertaken in Years 7 and

8. Over the three year course, a GCSE in music will aim to foster a growing apprecia on and enjoyment of music making both

on an individual and group basis. This is achieved through ac ve par cipa on in performing, listening and composing.


There are 3 core components of work:

Component 1 – Understanding Music (Exam 40% of GCSE Grade)

Component 2 – Performing Music (Coursework: One solo, one group, 30%)

Component 3 – Composing Music (Coursework: Two composi ons, 30%)


Academic: A-Level Music/Technology, Performing Arts, University Courses

Work: Crea ve Media Industries, Radio/TV/eMedia, Freelance Composer, Session Musician, Professional Performer, Song

Writer


Director of Study — Miss Nicola Warrender [email protected]

Subject teacher—Miss E BrundreF

Music

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Qualifica on type—Level 2 Cambridge Na onal Cer ficate


This is a voca onally-related qualifica on that takes an engaging, prac cal and inspiring approach to learning and assessment.

The Cambridge Na onal in Sport Studies provides students with a broad knowledge and understanding of different aspects of

sports studies, from looking at contemporary issues in sport and the rela onship between sport and the media to developing

the prac cal skills essen al for progression into the sports industry.

The Cambridge Na onal in Sport Studies take a more sector-based focus, whilst also encompassing some core sport/Physical

Educa on themes. Students have the opportunity to apply theore cal knowledge about different types of sport and physical

ac vity, skills development and sports leadership to their own prac cal performance. They will learn about contemporary

issues in sport such as funding, par cipa on, ethics and role models, and sport and the media. Students will develop an

apprecia on of the importance of sport locally and na onally, different ways of being involved in sport and of how this shapes

the sports’ industry.


4 units each making up 25% of your grade:

Unit 1 Contemporary issues in sport. The assessment for this is an external 1 hour examina on.

Unit 2 – Developing sport skills. The assessment for this is prac cal performance in an individual, team sport and officia ng in

one of these sports.

Unit 3 – Sports leadership. The assessment for this is planning, delivering and reviewing a 30 minute coaching session.

Unit 4 – Outdoor and adventurous ac vi es. The assessment for this is developing knowledge of the different types of OAA

ac vi es and par cipa ng in bouldering and archery.


This course will produce a route to Further Educa on awards such as Level 3 Cambridge Technical in Sport, A levels and to

Higher Educa on in PE, as well as associated career opportuni es such as Physiotherapy, Sports Journalism, Teaching/

Coaching, Nutri onist and Spor ng.

Grove College offers a Cambridge Technical Level 3 qualifica on in Sport.


Director of Studies—Miss A Willis [email protected]


Subject teachers—Mr D LiFleford, Miss J Hannah

Sport

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