6th Form Prospectus 2016 by Caludon Castle School

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Welcome to Caludon Castle Post 16 Centre We feel confident that Caludon offers excellent courses for all our students, whatever their interests and abilities. We run a wide range of Advanced Level courses and an exciting combined one-year level 2/3 course, incorporating a BTEC and resit GCSEs. We are also part of the Coventry Federation, a group of 19 secondary schools, and students are able to access more courses through this Federation. The sixth form has its own purpose built facilities within the school building. These include a large common room, designated study area with ICT facilities and access to the onsite community library. We hope your time in the sixth form will be both enjoyable and stimulating, whether you come into the sixth form for one, two or three years. We expect your wholehearted commitment to the courses you will study; in return we promise you our fullest support. This prospectus is not intended to tell you everything, but it is expected that it will give you ideas and spark questions, which staff will be only too happy to answer. Michele Marr Headteacher

The vast majority of students have made outstanding progress by the time they leave Year 13 and the majority attain well above average. Outstanding and highly effective teaching engages students in their learning. Teachers promote problem solving and encourage students to take responsibility for their learning through paired and group work. The school’s rigorous target setting and tracking ensures that staff set challenging targets and students are regularly able to discuss their progress. Systems are in place to support any student who is at risk of underachieving or who has issues that affect commitment to learning. The outstanding curriculum is flexible and meets the needs of all sixth form students well. Students enjoy life in the sixth form and value the wide variety of enrichment opportunities provided. They demonstrate maturity both in their studies and in their roles within the school community. Most students are heavily involved in the life of the school; this ranges from organising after school activities with younger students to being outstanding role models in their commitment to learning at the highest level. The leadership and management of the sixth form are outstanding. There are extremely effective systems for monitoring the progress of students and measuring the impact of provision on student outcomes.

What Our Students Say.. ‘Teachers help and support you from Year7 through to Year 13’

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‘There is a wide range of courses to choose from, something to suit everyone.’

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‘Teachers give you respect.’

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‘They never give up on you’.

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‘Course facilities are excellent; the media suite for example has Macs and a recording studio’.

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‘The Sixth Form has a relaxed friendly atmosphere’.`

2011 Overall effectiveness of the 6th form • Outcomes for students • The quality of provision • Leadership and management

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What Does Ofsted Say?

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Entry Policy: Level 3 courses All students are welcome at Caludon and we have a range of courses to suit all students. We want our students to follow a route which brings them success and for this reason all courses in Year 12 have entry requirements. These requirements are based on our understanding of the demands of the courses and the qualities which students need to meet these demands successfully. Students following level 3 courses (i.e. A levels and BTEC National level 3 courses) need to have a minimum of 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths. However some courses have additional specific requirements or preferences, including students needing 5 GCSEs at grade B or better, or a specified grade in a particular subject. We are always flexible in our approach and look at each application on its merits, with the aim of helping each individual student achieve the best possible grades. We expect our students to demonstrate a positive commitment to learning and conduct, acting as role models for the school. Students sign the Caludon Commitment as a learning agreement.

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As well as AS and BTEC level 3 courses, Caludon Castle offers all students in Year 12 a core programme of courses. This programme is designed to both enrich and extend academic studies and prepare students for life after the Sixth Form. The programme includes: Tutor or Mentor group, including regular individual meetings with tutor. Revision skills for all, offering independent research and study skills. Enrichment and Community Action: a placement in Year 12, helping in the community on a project of your choice. Options include assisting at a local Primary School, volunteering at our local hospital and helping out a lower school class in a subject you are studying, peer mentoring, sports leadership and the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. Students also support a lower school tutor or mentor group. Work Experience in Year 12 for all students; Higher Education preparation programme: visit to Birmingham University for all students, guidance on personal statements, UCAS support and finance advice, visits to Oxford and Cambridge Universities for selected students and additional support for Oxbridge applications. We have close links with Warwick, Birmingham and Coventry universities. Careers advice and guidance: outside speakers, from a range of industries and career fairs, and our on-site careers advisor. A variety of trips offered by many subject areas.

One Year Post 16 Course This course, offered to Caludon Castle students only, gives students the chance to begin a level 3 course in Travel and Tourism whilst aiming to gain C grades in both Maths and English. It is designed to bridge the gap between GCSEs and either A level study or other progression routes such as apprenticeships or college the following year.

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Core Programme

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Why choose Caludon? Caludon Castleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s large sixth form is situated in the heart of the school and provides a vibrant, exciting and stimulating place to study. Expectations are high and results are extremely good. All our students have access to a wide range of courses that are personalised to suit each individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ability, needs and future aspirations. In addition to an extensive range of courses and enrichment activities, we offer a dedicated sixth form team who support, encourage and monitor student progress throughout the year. All we ask is a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

A level pass Rate 99.7% Grace C or above 78.7% Grade B or above 51.4% Tremendous help and support Excellent IT facilities Very well qualified staff

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Purpose built sixth form suite of rooms, including common room, spacious air conditioned work area with high specification pcs and a student café for the use of older students. Large community library and resource centre, open after school Leisure facilities including a sports centre with swimming pool and multi gym On site careers advice. All year round support by a dedicated, experienced post-16 team

Student Support Every Sixth Form student matters and at Caludon Castle we have a strong management team who are determined to ensure that every student is valued, encouraged and supported to achieve their very best. The team has an excellent track record of ensuring success with both university and job applications. All students have a dedicated tutor, with whom they will meet regularly in Year 12 and 13 individually and as part of their tutor group. Tutor groups are vertical with Year 12 and 13 students, broadly within faculty areas. In Year 13 tutors provide study support and discuss career choices and help with UCAS applications. Students are also allocated a house, each of which has a Head who provides support. OFSTED “Systems are in place to support any student who is at risk of underachieving or who has issues that affect commitment to learning”. All learning providers are required to take reasonable steps to cater for all learners. We have an Accessibility Plan under the Special Educational Needs and Disability Act aimed at continually improving accessibility to the curriculum, physical environment and written information.

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Facilities

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Activities and Events The Sixth Form is largely responsible for decisions about its own affairs and consults regularly with students to find out their views. There is a student leadership group, which focuses on learning and teaching, as well as learning and teaching. Our students participate in drama and music productions, sports clubs, and charity events. Students are encouraged to develop their own interests and over the years have written their own newspaper, participated in the Youth Parliament and run an Amnesty International group. Students can also get involved in the organisation of parties at Christmas and end of year. There is currently a Prom committee, which is organising the year 13 end of year event. We have a charity committee, which co-ordinates many charity events to raise money for projects such as Children in Need, Red Nose Day and many more. The Sixth Form adopts various charities each year (Macmillan Nurses, MS and Make a Wish foundation have featured this year) and we also have links with schools in Uganda and Kenya.

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The Post Sixteen Team As a result of a growing sixth form, and in order to maintain the high levels of student support, we have reorganised the structure of our sixth form. We are divided into three houses, which are currently headed by Mrs Carter, Mr Handy and Miss Roberts. Within each house there are mixed tutor groups of Year 12 and 13. As far as possible the students are placed in a house which is relevant to the subjects they are studying. The tutors and the house head will be teachers in the relevant subject areas.

Deputy Headteacher: Head of 6th Form/ Head of Rowling House Deputy Head of 6th Form/ Head of Schrรถdinger House Ast. Headteacher for Enterprise, Enrichment and Employability/ Head of Apple House

Mrs C Waring Miss R Roberts Mrs S Carter

Admin Support for Rowling House Admin Support for Schrรถdinger House Admin Support for Apple House

Trudi Queen Sharon Veasey Tracey Hamill

Mr A Handy

For any specific queries please contact the school direct: Email: sixthformteam@caludoncastle.co.uk Telephone: 024 76 444822 Ext 818

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Changes to A Levels and Accreditation A level courses and examinations are in the process of changing nationally. The majority of subjects change from September whilst six subjects, indicated on the list of courses, follow the old specification still for next year. For subjects implementing new courses, the AS and A level are separate qualifications and there is no link. However the content of the AS examination is also included in the A level. We intend that students take the AS examination in year 12, as it will give them a qualification and ensure they are on the right pathway. For subjects following the old courses, the AS level is worth 50% of the final A level. Students will continue to take the AS level examination at the end of year 12 and the A2 examination (also worth 50%) at the end of year 13. BTEC course are also in the process of changing and some will include an examination element and external assessment. The picture across subjects is still unclear, however the courses advertised are currently the most likely to run.

At the time of printing, the details concerning courses, examinations and the options process are accurate as far as we know. However, the national picture is still not completely clear. If any additional information becomes available to us or we need to change courses, we will let students know.

A level Subjects

Extra requirements (B also means Merit at BTEC)

Art and Design

B in GCSE Art or strong evidence of artistic ability presented as a portfolio.

Biology Chemistry

5 B grades, including B in Biology or B in Additional Science and B in Maths. 5 B grades, including B in Chemistry or B in Additional Science and B in Maths. GCSE grade B either Computer Science or ICT and a grade B in Maths

Computer Science Drama and Theatre Studies Economics English Language English Language and Lit English Literature French Geography Health and Social Care Applied History Mathematics Further Mathematics Core Mathematics Media Studies Moving Image Philosophy and Ethics Photography Physics Product Design Psychology Science Applied Sociology

Business BTEC I.T BTEC Music BTEC

Standard requirements 5 x B grades including Maths and English Grade B in both English Language and English Literature is recommended Grade C in both English Language and English Literature is recommended, a B grade in at least one of these subjects is preferred. Grade B in both English Literature and English Language is recommended 5 GCSEs at grade B or above, including at least a grade B in French. 5 GCSEs at grade B, including a grade B in Geography. Standard requirements Grade B in History GCSE and grade B in an English GCSE. GCSE grade A in Mathematics GCSE grade A in Mathematics GCSE grade B in Mathematics B in English plus B in an Expressive Arts subject preferred Standard requirements Grade B in English Standard requirements 5 B grades, including B in Physics or B in Additional Science and B in Maths.as well as a commitment to post GCSE Maths study. GCSE Grade B in Resistant Materials, Graphic Products or Product Design Five GCSEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grade A*-B. At least a grade B in English, Mathematics and Science. At least a grade C at GCSE Additional Science and a C grade in English GCSE. 5 A*-B in GCSEs including a B in English Language and a B in Sociology (if they have taken it at GCSE). GCSE Sociology is not a requirement.

Caludon Castle Entry Requirements for Level 3 Courses Standard requirements for all Level 3 courses = 5 x C grades in GCSEs or equivalent qualifications, including English and Mathematics (C = Pass for BTEC). Additional requirements are listed in the table but we are flexible in our approach and look at each application on its merits, with the aim of helping each individual student achieve the best possible grades. We recommend that you choose 4 courses only if you have mainly A or B grades at GCSE.

Standard Requirements C in GCSE Computer Science or ICT

Sport BTEC

BTEC level 2 Extended Certificate Merit Grade, or GCSE Music Grade C or an appropriate musical grade at minimum grade 5 standard (Rock School, ABRSM, Guildhall) Merit in BTEC Sport or C/D in GCSE PE

Travel and Tourism BTEC

Standard Requirements

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Entry requirements

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Recent University Destinations 2015 Lancaster (English, Medicine and Computer Science) Manchester (Maths with Finance, Biology and Middle Eastern History) Birmingham City (Marketing and Business) Birmingham (Dentistry, Medicine, Law, Nursing and Modern Languages) Coventry (Adult Nursing, Accountancy, Law, Politics French & Spanish and Maths)

Percentage of students going to university achieving places at Russell Group universities = 27% Percentage of students going to universit achieving places at top ranking universities = 55% A large majority of our students continue to university and we work closely with our careers advisor to support students who want to follow an alternative path (apprenticeships, employment, Further Education) Newcastle (Mechanical Engineering)

York (History) Nottingham (Psychology with Philosophy and Maths)

Warwick (Physics, Theatre Studies and Maths)

De Montfort (History, Int. Relations and Pharmacy)

Wolverhampton (Public Health and Maths)

Leicester (Computing. English, History and Maths) Norwich (Agriculture) Oxford (Biological Sciences)

Bristol (Veterinary Science) Exeter (Physics with study in New Zealand)

Imperial College London (Maths)

Surrey (English Literature with Creative Writing and Nutrition & Dietetics)

Kings College London (Chemistry with Biomedicine) Reading (Law)

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Courses A level courses (new)

A level courses (old)

Art and Design

Health and Social Care Applied Mathematics Further Mathematics Product Design Media Studies Science Applied

Biology Chemistry Computer Science Drama and Theatre Studies Economics English Language English Language and Lit English Literature French Geography Health and Social Care Applied History Mathematics Further Mathematics Core Mathematics Media Studies Moving Image Philosophy and Ethics Photography Physics Psychology Science Applied Sociology

BTEC and other courses level 3 Business I.T Music Sport Travel and tourism

One year level 2/3 courses English (iGCSE) Mathematics (GCSE) BTEC Travel and Tourism National Certificate level 3 Work Experience or an additional level 3 subject (as appropriate) 15

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Further opportunities AS and/or A Level courses can lead to both employment and Higher Education. Students can go on to study a wide range of courses such as: Art Foundation Courses (one year) Art Degree course (three years) (after a one year Art Foundation Course). AS or A Level Art can also lead towards specific areas of work (in graphic design studios, media, ceramics, textiles, fashion, architecture, interior design, etc) or towards teaching and art therapy, when combined with other examination successes.

Why choose Art? The Art department envisions developing both the academic and cultural aspects of a student’s life. We aim to develop the students in our lessons into confident individuals who can use the power of the visual language to explore issues, ideologies and situations in a variety of ways. As the students progress through the course we aim to develop and engender key learning habits (in particular risk taking and perseverance) in order to create a learning experience in art that the student will find informative and memorable. We wish to develop students who will be able to explore and respond to all manner of influences during their work in the department, in a creative way. They will engage with this and develop in a disciplined manner at all times while retaining their individuality.

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ART

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

B in GCSE Art or strong evidence of artistic ability presented as a portfolio.

What is the course style? Students will study Art and Design, following the Fine Art endorsement, which allows students to develop their practical skills, as well as deepen their intellectual understanding of the subject area. All the work is practically based, and evidenced in a sketchbook and through final outcomes.

Student voice outcomes • Relates to real life problems • Great teaching skills and support • Interesting • Always learning something new 16

AS course content/ Assessment Component: ‘Personal Creative Enquiry’. 100% of qualification/100 marks. This course consists of one component. Referred to the ‘Personal Creative Enquiry’ it is 100% of qualification/100 marks. The ‘Personal Creative Enquiry’ consists of an extended, exploratory project/portfolio and outcome/s based on themes and subject matter which are personal and meaningful to the learner. The Enquiry must integrate critical, practical and theoretical work. The learner will be required to select, evaluate and present work for assessment. Submissions will be assessed through the use of the assessment objectives. Work will be determined by the learner and teacher, assessed by the teacher and externally moderated. No time limit: duration to be determined by the centre taking into account the May deadline for submission of internal marks to WJEC.

A level course content/ Assessment

Component 1: Personal Investigation (60% of qualification. 120 marks). A component of the course entitled ‘Personal Investigation’ and is internally determined by learner and teacher, internally assessed and externally moderated. 1)

First part of this component is a major in-depth critical, practical and theoretical investigative project/portfolio and outcome/s based on themes and subject matter that have personal significance. Second part of this an extended written element of 1000 words minimum, which may contain images and texts and must clearly relate to practical and theoretical work using an appropriate working vocabulary and specialist terminology.

Component 2: Externally Set Assignment (40% of qualification. 80 marks) A controlled examination component of the course. Set by WJEC, internally assessed and externally moderated. The Externally Set Assignment consists of two parts: Part 1: Preparatory study period: 1) 2)

February 1st and any time thereafter, Exam Paper is released with titles and visual stimuli for learner to select one and elicit a response from. Responses are developed during the preparatory study period. They should take the form of critical, practical and theoretical preparatory work/supporting studies which inform the resolution of ideas in the 15 hours sustained focus study.

Part 2: 15 hours of sustained focus work: 1)

The resolution of learners’ ideas from the preparatory work must be completed during the designated 15 hours and they must show how their planning relates to the outcome/s. The period of sustained focus work must be completed under supervised conditions.

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ART

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What is the course style? This course is a traditional A level covering the major topics in Biology. The AS level consists of 2 x 1 hour 30 minute written papers and 6 specified practicals which are tested in the exam. The A level consists of 3 x 2 hour papers and a further 6 specified practicals which are tested in the exam.

“Biology is bigger than physics. It enjoys bigger budgets, a bigger workforce, and achieves more major discoveries. Biology is likely to remain the biggest part of science through the twenty-first century.” Freeman Dyson, theoretical physicist and mathematician.

Further opportunities Medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry, nursing, veterinary science, forensic science, pharmaceutical company, drug development & research, food science, sports science, physiotherapy, academic research and lecturing/teaching

Student voice outcomes • Relates to real life problems • Great teaching skills and support • Interesting • Always learning something new 18

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BIOLOGY

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 5 B grades, including B in Biology or B in Additional Science and B in Maths. If you have taken Additional Science, then you need to have B grades in all of the examined modules.

Why choose Biology? A level Biology provides the chance to study a broad range of biological topics providing a solid foundation for further study in a range of related areas from medicine, nursing, pharmacy and veterinary science to health related drug research and sports science based careers. The focus is on animal biology with the emphasis upon cell biology, genetics and whole organ physiology including, but by no means limited to heart, lungs, kidney and nervous system. Throughout the course, the medical and forensic science applications of biological processes are highlighted.

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Biological molecules Cells and immunology Cardiovascular and breathing systems Genetic information and relationships between organisms

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Biochemistry of respiration and photosynthesis Nervous system and the kidney Genetics and evolution Gene expression and Forensic Science

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BIOLOGY

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What is the course style? This course is a vocational course which uses a combination of assessment styles, both practical and written, coursework and examinations, allowing you to showcase your learning and achievements to best effect when taking your next step, whether that’s supporting applications to higher education courses or potential employers.

“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.” Warren Buffett

BUSINESS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Standard requirements

Why choose BTEC Business? Are you a budding Alan Sugar or Deborah Meaden? Studying BTEC Business will give you a wider, in depth understanding into the business world. Topics which may have been studied in KS4 will be investigated in greater depth and new areas such as Introductory Economics, including business markets, and Personal Finance will also be covered.

Further opportunities You will be equipping yourself with employability skills, opening the door into a variety of career opportunities including apprenticeships or further study in Higher Education.

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“If you do build a great experience, customers tell each other about that. Word of mouth is very powerful.” – Jeff Bezos

Course content Unit 1: Exploring Business This is an introductory unit which covers the purposes of different businesses, their structure, the effect of the external environment, and how they need to be dynamic and innovative to survive. This unit is assessed through a variety of assignments which require students to investigate a minimum of two businesses. Unit 2: Developing a Marketing Campaign This unit investigates how a marketing campaign is developed. It explores the different processes that a business goes through when developing its campaign from initial market research through to the production of marketing materials. Assessment is through an externally set assignment which is completed in controlled conditions. Students will be issued with a case study and are required to complete a maximum of six hours research. The research will then be used to complete the assessment question in controlled conditions.

Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance Personal finance aspect of this unit involves the understanding of why money is important and how managing your money can help prevent future financial difficulties, providing a vital understanding of the financial decisions that you will need to take throughout your life and how risk can affect you and your choices. The business finance aspects of the unit introduce you to accounting terminology, the purpose and importance of business accounts and the different sources of finance available to businesses. This unit is assessed through a two hour externally set examination. Unit 14: Investigating Customer Service How is excellent customer service linked to business success? In this unit you will learn that attracting new customers costs a business more than keeping existing customers, so it is important to keep existing customers happy. You will cover how a business can do this by building relationships with internal and external customers and giving them excellent service that exceeds their needs and expectations. This unit is assessed through a variety of assignments which require students to investigate the customer service provided by a business as well as demonstrating their ability to provide effective customer service.

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BUSINESS

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;The country which is in advance of the rest of the world in chemistry will also be foremost in wealth and in general prosperity.â&#x20AC;? William Ramsay Further opportunities

What is the course style? The specification is divided into chemical topics, each containing different key concepts of Chemistry. Once the key features of a chemical topic have been developed, applications are considered. The teaching of practical skills are integrated with the theoretical topics and are assessed both in the written examination and in class. 22

Chemistry is a challenging, academic and rigorous A level that will impress many universities/employers. Chemistry can lead to many careers in healthcare such as medicine, pharmacy and dentistry. It can be useful in careers in the biological sciences, physics, mathematics, pharmacology and analytical chemistry. Chemistry is also taken by many Law applicants as it shows you can cope with difficult concepts.

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CHEMISTRY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

5 B grades, including B in Chemistry or B in Additional Science and B in Maths. If you have taken Additional Science, then you need to have B grades in all of the examined modules.

Why choose Chemistry? Chemistry at Advanced level provides an exciting insight into the contemporary world of chemistry, looking at its impact in industry and our everyday lives. If you enjoy problemsolving through practical work and the application of key concepts, Chemistry may be the perfect choice.

AS course content

A level course content

Module 1 – Development of practical skills in chemistry • Practical skills assessed in a written examination Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry • Atoms, compounds, molecules and equations • Amount of substance • Acid–base and redox reactions • Electrons, bonding and structure Module 3 – Periodic table and energy • The periodic table and periodicity • Group 2 and the halogens • Qualitative analysis • Enthalpy changes • Reaction rates and equilibrium (qualitative) Module 4 – Core organic chemistry • Basic concepts • Hydrocarbons • Alcohols and haloalkanes • Organic synthesis • Analytical techniques (IR and MS)

Module 5 – Physical chemistry and transition elements • Reaction rates and equilibrium (quantitative) • pH and buffers • Enthalpy, entropy and free energy • Redox and electrode potentials • Transition elements Module 6 – Organic chemistry and analysis • Aromatic compounds • Carbonyl compounds • Carboxylic acids and esters • Nitrogen compounds • Polymers • Organic synthesis • Chromatography and spectroscopy (NMR)

Assessment AS Qualification Breadth in chemistry (01)* 70 marks 1 hour 30 minutes written paper 50% of total AS level Depth in chemistry (02)* 70 marks 1 hour 30 minutes written paper 50% of total AS level Both components assess content from all four modules. A Level Qualification Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry (01) 100 marks 2 hours 15 minutes written paper 37% of total A level Synthesis and analytical techniques (02) 100 marks 2 hours 15 minutes written paper 37% of total A level Unified chemistry (03) 70 marks 1 hour 30 minutes written paper 26% of total A level Practical endorsement in chemistry (04) (non exam assessment) Reported separately Component 01 assesses content from modules 1, 2, 3 and 5. Component 02 assesses content from modules23 1, 2, 4 and 6. Component 03 assesses content from all modules (1 to 6).

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CHEMISTRY

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What is the course style? This course is a traditional style A Level, as favoured by many of the top universities. It focuses on the underlying theory behind computing as well as the application. It gives students a wide range of progression options into employment or further study, either in related disciplines or as a source of UCAS points.

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COMPUTER SCIENCE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: GCSE grade B either Computer Science or ICT and a grade B in Maths

â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are 10 kinds of people in the world: those who understand binary numerals, and those who don't.â&#x20AC;?

Further opportunities A Level Computing gives students a wide range of progression options into further study, training or relevant employment. Students who successfully complete the qualification will be well equipped to move onto degrees in related subjects such as ICT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Multimedia, Software Engineering, Computer Networking, e-Business and Information Management.

Ian Stewart, Professor Stewart's Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities

Why choose Computer Science? This course would be most suitable for students who have studied either OCR GCSE in ICT or have consistently achieved Distinction grades in OCR Nationals Level 2. Alternatively a real interest in programming and IT architecture should be identified and realised.

AS course content

A level course content

Computing Principles (01)

Computer Systems (01)

The characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output and storage devices; Software and software development; Programming; Exchanging data; Data types, data structures and algorithms; Legal, moral, ethical and cultural issues

The characteristics of contemporary processors, input, output and storage devices; Software and software development; Exchanging data; Data types, data structures and algorithms; Legal, moral, cultural and ethical issues Algorithms & Programming (02)

Algorithms & Problem Solving (02) Elements of computational thinking; Problem solving and programming; Algorithms

Elements of computational thinking; Problem solving and programming; Algorithms to solve problems and standard algorithms - Programming Project (03 or 04) Analysis of the problem; Design of the solution; Developing the solution; Evaluation

Assessment AS Qualification • 50% Unit 01 - 1 ¼ hours’ written examination. • 50% Unit 02 - 1 ¼ hours’ written examination. A level Qualification • 40% Unit 01 - 2 ½ hours’ written examination. • 40% Unit 02 - 2 ½ hours’ written examination. • 20% Unit 03 or 04 – non-exam assessment. 25

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COMPUTER SCIENCE

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“Whatever you can do or dream you can begin it.

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Boldness has genius power and magic in it” Goethe

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Standard Requirements

What is the course style? This is a fun yet rigorous course which demands the highest levels of commitment from candidates. Students will be required to balance practical group work with sophisticated written work. As a result, the qualification is highly regarded by universities and future employers.

“Art is the most intense form of individualism the world has ever known” Wilde 26

Further opportunities Previous students have gone on to pursue careers in theatre, media, advertising, social work, teaching, sales and other careers which necessitate effective communication and creative skills. Although Drama is not a specified A Level subject for some of the top universities, recent research has shown that a proportionately high number of students at top universities had studied Drama at A level.

DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES

Why choose Drama and Theatre Studies? The course is suitable for any student with a love and passion for theatre and Drama. While a GCSE or BTEC in Drama is preferable and certainly advantageous, there are students who would be capable of quickly gaining the necessary skills through the course. This is particularly true of those who have actively participated in theatre activities outside of school, or in school productions. A Level Drama offers an opportunity for practical and often enjoyable study of serious theme material and issues. The course will develop outstanding skills in team working, independence, leadership and building confidence.

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DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES AS course content Unit 1: Exploration of Drama and Theatre Students will explore two contrasting play texts through practical workshops, in order to understand the plays from the perspectives of performer, director and designer. They will also be introduced to the theories of key theatre practitioners, and will be expected to develop this understanding through their practical exploration. Assessment is based on a combination of practical and written work. The written element includes a set of “exploration notes” based on the two plays, which must be a maximum of 3000 words. Students must also produce a live theatre review (1000 words), and will be given opportunities to go on theatre trips in order to complete this task. Unit 2: Theatre Text in Performance This unit involves two types of performance to a visiting examiner. Firstly, students must perform either a monologue or a duologue from a published play, and provide a piece of writing explaining their interpretation of the piece. Secondly, students must perform in a different piece of scripted drama lasting 30-45 minutes, as part of a group of 3-9 students.

A Level course content Unit 3: Exploration of Dramatic Performance In this unit, students will work in a group of 3-6 people to devise an original piece of theatre lasting 15-30 minutes accordingly. Students will be assessed on the research and development of their work as well as the final performance, which will take place under professional performance conditions with an audience present. Students are also required to provide written documentation of the development of their piece, and complete a written evaluation of both the process and performance. Unit 4: Theatre Text in Context This unit is assessed by a two-and-a-half hour written exam, split into 3 sections. In preparation for Sections A and B, students will study “Woyzeck” and explore this practically from the point of view of a director. For section 3, students will study 2 out of 3 periods of theatre history (different from the period represented by the set text). Students will then watch a live performance of a play that has been produced during each of these time periods (e.g. a Shakespeare play), and compare the contemporary production with the original staging conditions of the piece.

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“The difficulty lies not so much in developing new ideas as in escaping from old ones.” John Maynard Keynes

ECONOMICS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

5 x B grades including Maths and English

Why choose Economics? It is an exciting time to study Economics. Many of the most important issues facing society are economic in nature. Whether you are concerned with global warming or global trade, whether you are looking at the collapse of world financial markets or of your neighbour’s small business, you can’t get far without a knowledge of economics. The course aims to stimulate your interest in how economies work.

“The curious task of economics is to demonstrate to men how little they really know about what they imagine they can design.” Friedrich von Hayek

Further opportunities You will be equipping yourself for a very large variety of Economics related courses in Higher Education and/or opening the door to a wide number of career opportunities. Areas that you could specialise in after completing this A Level include the economic disciplines of transport, welfare, the environment, European developments, finance.

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“Economics is everywhere, and understanding economics can help you make better decisions and lead a happier life.” Tyler Cowen

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ECONOMICS

AS course content

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This includes all AS content plus the following: 4.1 Individual, firms, markets and market failure

3.1 Operation of markets and market failure Students will be required to acquire knowledge and understanding of a selection of microeconomic models and to apply these to current problems and issues.

This builds on the microeconomics in unit 3.1 by studying the main market structures, the labour market and the distribution of wealth

3.2 The national economy Students will be required to use their microeconomic knowledge from unit 3.1 and apply it to show knowledge of the macroeconomy.

4.2 The national and international economy Students will develop their macroeconomic knowledge by studying financial markets, fiscal policy and supply side policies along with the international market.

Assessment AS Qualification Unit 3.1: 90 minute exam worth 70 marks (50%) Unit 3.2: 90 minute exam worth 70 marks (50%) A Level Qualification Unit 4.1: 2 hour exam worth 80 marks (33.3%) Unit 4.2: 2 hour exam worth 80 marks (33.3%) Economic principles and issues: 2 hour exam worth 80 marks (33.3%)

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Its very variety, subtlety, and utterly irrational, idiomatic complexity makes it possible to say things in English which simply cannot be said in any other language.â&#x20AC;? Robert A. Heinlein

What is the course style? The course is a traditional style A level, as favoured by many high tariff universities. It focuses on the underlying theory behind the English language.

Why choose English Language? This course has been developed to include relevant, engaging and up-to-date content that reflects contemporary language study. You will be introduced to the study of English in its various forms and contexts, with the concepts and methods appropriate for the analysis of language underpinning all elements of the course. The variety of assessment styles used, such as data analysis, discursive essays, directed writing, original writing and research-based investigative writing, allows students to develop a wide range of skills. These include critical reading, data analysis, evaluation, the ability to develop and sustain arguments and a number of different writing skills which are invaluable for both further study and future employment.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Grade B in both English Language and English Literature is recommended

Further opportunities All jobs are to do with communications and relationships. Analysing detail and organising ideas are crucial skills in many areas of work. The study of English is recognised as not only furnishing students with skills in communication, interpretation and debate, it also provides a springboard into a wide range of university and career choices, including teaching, journalism, advertising and the public sector.

AS course content/ Assessment Paper 1: Language and the individual (50% of AS/70 marks) Textual variations and representations Assessed by a written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes Two texts, linked by topic or theme. One question requiring analysis of one text (25 marks) A further question requiring analysis of a second text (25 marks) A question requiring comparison of the two texts (20 marks) Paper 2: Language varieties (50% of AS/70 marks) Language diversity and writing skills Assessed by a written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes Section A – A discursive essay on language diversity, with a choice of two questions (30 marks) Section B – A directed writing task on attitudes to language (40 marks)

A2 course content/ Assessment Non-exam assessment: Language in action (20% of A-level/ 100 marks) Students produce 2 pieces of coursework which are assessed by teachers and moderated by AQA A language investigation (2,000 words excluding data) A piece of original writing and commentary (1,500 words total)

A level course content/ Assessment Paper 1: Language, the individual and society (40% of A-level/100 marks) Textual variations and representations Assessed by a written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes Section A – Two texts (one contemporary and one older text) linked by topic or theme. One question requiring analysis of one text (25 marks) A further question requiring analysis of a second text (25 marks) A question requiring comparison of the two texts (20 marks) Section B – Children's language development A discursive essay on children’s language development, with a choice of two questions where the data provided will focus on spoken, written or multimodal language (30 marks) Paper 2: Language diversity and change (40% of Alevel/100 marks) Language diversity and change and writing skills Assessed by a written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes Section A – Diversity and change One question from a choice of two: either: an evaluative essay on language diversity (30 marks) or an evaluative essay on language change (30 marks) Section B – Language discourses Two texts about a topic linked to the study of diversity and change. One question requiring analysis of how the texts use language to present ideas, attitudes and opinions (40 marks) A directed writing task linked to the same topic and the ideas in the texts (30 marks) 31

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I look back, I am so impressed again with the lifegiving power of literature. If I were a young person today, trying to gain a sense of myself in the world, I would do that again by reading, just as I did when I was young.â&#x20AC;? Maya Angelou

What is the course style? The course is a traditional A level. It is assessed by means of exams which require you to write extended essays, and through the submission of two pieces of coursework (a total of 2500 3000 words) which are informed by the study of critical methods and ideas and the independent study of two literary texts.

Further opportunities All jobs are to do with communications and relationships. Analysing detail and organising ideas are crucial skills in many areas of work. The study of English is recognised as not only furnishing students with skills in communication, interpretation and debate, it also provides a springboard into a wide range of university and career choices, including law, journalism, the civil service, philosophy, politics and social sciences.

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ENGLISH LITERATURE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Grade B in both English Literature and English Language is recommended

Why choose English Literature? The study of English develops independent thinkers who love debate and exploring literature, as well as helping you to write fluent and coherent answers to challenging questions. English Literature explores ideas relating to ethics, identity, history and philosophy through the study of writers such as Shakespeare, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Arthur Miller, John Keats, Margaret Attwood, Jim Crace and William Blake. We consider not only the written word but also socio-cultural influences, the context in which the texts were written and the biography of the writer. English is a discussion-based subject, encouraging you to express your own opinions and to learn to value those expressed by others.

AS course content/ Assessment Paper 1: Literary genres: drama (50% of AS/50 marks) Aspects of Tragedy -The study of one Shakespeare play and one further drama text Assessed by a written closed book exam: 1 hour 30 minutes Section A: one passage-based question on a Shakespeare text (25 marks) Section B: one essay question on a drama set text (25 marks) Paper 2: Literary genres: prose and poetry (50% of AS/ 50 marks) Aspects of Tragedy - The study of one prose text and one poetry text Assessed by a written open book exam: 1 hour 30 minutes Section A: one essay question on poetry set text (25 marks) Section B: one essay question on prose set text (25 marks)

content A level course content/ Assessment

A level course content/ Assessment Paper 1: Literary genres (40% of A-level /75 marks) Aspects of tragedy: The study of one Shakespeare text; a second drama text and one further text, of which one must be written pre-1900 Assessed by a closed book written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes Section A: one passage based question on set Shakespeare text (25 marks) Section B: one essay question on set Shakespeare text (25 marks) Section C: one essay question linking two texts (25 marks) Paper 2: Texts and genres (40% of A-level/ 75 marks) Elements of political and social protest writing: The study of three texts: one post-2000 prose text; one poetry and one further text, of which one must be written pre-1900 Assessed by an open book written exam: 3 hours Section A: one compulsory question on an unseen passage (25 marks) Section B: one essay question on set text (25 marks) Section C: one essay question which connects two texts (25 marks)

Non-exam assessment: Theory and independence (20% of A-level/50 marks) Study of two texts: one poetry and one prose text, informed by study of the Critical anthology Assessed by the production of two essays of 1,250â&#x20AC;&#x201C;1,500 words, each responding to a different text and linking to a different aspect of the Critical anthology One essay can be re-creative. The re-creative piece will be accompanied by a commentary. Assessed by teachers and moderated by AQA

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What is the course style? The course is a traditional style A level. It is assessed by means of exams which require you to write extended essays, and through the submission of a piece of coursework (2500 3000 words) which focuses on language use in different types of text, requiring you to make connections between a literary text and non-literary material.

"For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet or excite you. Books help us understand who we are and how we are to behave. They show us how to live and die.â&#x20AC;? Anne Lamott

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Grade C in both English Language and English Literature is recommended, a B grade in at least one of these subjects is preferred.

Why choose English Language and Literature? This course has been designed with a focus on the integration of language and literature, enabling you to see how linguistic and literary methods are related and to explore these links in their work. You will study four texts covering drama, poetry and prose by writers such as Arthur Miller, Carol Ann Duffy, Margaret Attwood and F. Scott Fitzgerald. A variety of assessment styles are used, such as re-creative writing, commentary writing, discursive essays and research-based investigative writing, allowing you to develop a wide range of skills. These include the ability to read critically, analyse, evaluate and undertake independent research.

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Paper 1: Views and Voices (50% of AS/75 marks)

Paper 1: Telling Stories (40% of A-level/100 marks)

Imagined Worlds and Poetic Voices Assessed by a closed book written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes Section A – Imagined Worlds One compulsory question on prose set text (35 marks) Section B – Poetic Voices One compulsory question on poetry set text (40 marks)

Remembered Places and Poetic Voices prose Assessed by a written exam: 3 hours Section A – Remembered Places. This section is closed book. One compulsory question on the AQA Anthology: Paris (40 marks) Section B – Imagined Worlds. This section is open book. One question from a choice of two on prose set text (35 marks) Section C – Poetic Voices. This section is open book. One question from a choice of two on poetry set text (25 marks)

Paper 2: People and Places (50% of AS/75 marks) Remembered Places and Re-creative Writing Assessed by a closed book written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes Section A – Remembered Places One compulsory question on the AQA Anthology: Paris (40 marks) Section B – Re-creative Writing One piece of re-creative writing using extract provided in Section A (15 marks) Critical commentary (20 marks)

Paper 2: Exploring Conflict (40% of A-level/100 marks) Writing about Society and re-creative writing based on set texts Assessed by an open book written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes Section A – Writing about Society. One piece of re-creative writing using set text (25 marks) Critical commentary (30 marks) Section B – Dramatic Encounters. One question from a choice of two on drama set text (45 marks)

A level course content/ Assessment Non-exam assessment: Making Connections (20% of A-level/50 marks) A piece of coursework (2,500 – 3,000 words) which is assessed by teachers and moderated by AQA. It is a personal investigation that explores a specific technique or theme in both literary and non-literary discourse

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What is the course style? There will be an opportunity for students who have followed the IGCSE course in year 11 to resit the exam in the November series. After this, students still needing to retake will be required to follow the new GCSE specification to prepare for the exams in June 2016. The new GCSE is assessed by means of two exams which require you to write extended essays. There is no longer a coursework element to the assessment.

"Employers care about the quality of English skills people haveâ&#x20AC;ŚThey told us about the type of knowledge and skills which hold real currency and support the success of their businesses.â&#x20AC;? David Russell, CEO at the Education and Training Foundation

Further opportunities This is an important qualification which is valued highly by employers as all jobs require us to have good communication skills. Most jobs will call for us to be able to have a good understanding of written materials and to be able to express ourselves clearly both in writing and orally. A grade C in English Language is a prerequisite for many college courses and for all university courses. 36

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ENGLISH (iGCSE) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: This is a re-sit class for those students who have not yet achieved a grade C in English Language

Why choose English (GCSE)? All young people are now required to continue their study of English up to the age of 18 or until they achieve at least a grade C in GCSE English Language. This course aims to develop the ability to communicate accurately and to help students understand themselves and others, whilst also developing skills needed in wider contexts. We ensure students can analyse texts and write in different forms. We put a focus on literacy skills to help ensure that spelling, punctuation and grammar are used effectively in all written work.

Course content/ Assessment Paper 1:

Paper 2:

Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes 80 marks 50% of GCSE Section A: Reading (40 marks) (25%) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one single fiction text 1 short form question (1 x 4 marks) 2 longer form questions (2 x 8 marks) 1 extended question (1 x 20 marks)

Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes 80 marks 50% of GCSE

Section B: Writing (40 marks) (25%)Descriptive or narrative writing; 1 extended question, 24 marks for content, 16 marks for technical accuracy)

Section B: Writing (40 marks) (25%) Writing to present a viewpoint 1 extended writing question (24 marks for content, 16 marks for technical accuracy)

Section A: Reading (40 marks) (25%) Two linked texts - one non-fiction text and one literary non-fiction text 1 short form question (1 x 4 marks) 2 longer form questions (1 x 8, 1 x 12 marks)

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What is the course style? This course is all about communication. Students develop the skills necessary to be able to speak and write with a degree of fluency in French. They listen and read a lot of language to extend their vocabulary and ideas, and master more grammatical structures to allow them to express more complex ideas. There is a lot of discussion in class and students also develop their written skills, so they are able to structure essays about the topics studied.

"Young people considering their future subject choices should be made more aware of the benefits to their careers that can come from studying a foreign language." CBI deputy director general Katja Hall.

Further opportunities Choosing an A-level language is a really smart move if you want a varied subject which offers you a range of career possibilities at the end and is a lot of fun along the way. It is a gateway to many opportunities and provides a valuable tool to enhance your Higher Education or career prospects. It also provides evidence that you have advanced language learning skills, and the flexibility that goes with this can be very attractive to potential employers. 38

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FRENCH

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 5 GCSEs at grade B or above, including at least a grade B in French.

Why choose French? Languages are all around us; they are used in so many situations whether at work, on holiday or just casually in day-to-day life - we live in a multilingual global society. Learning a language is a never-ending process; languages are constantly changing, bringing in new words and getting rid of old ones. Languages at A-level offer you a fantastic opportunity to work towards becoming a linguist and the broad range of skills which you gain from studying a language at A-level are incredibly important tools to have under your belt.

41% of businesses said knowledge of a foreign language was beneficial

One theme from social issues and trends One theme from political and/or intellectual and/or artistic culture One book or film from a prescribed list.

A level course content

AS and A level themes and sub-themes: Aspects of French- speaking society: current trends : The changing nature of family; The 'cyber societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;; The place of voluntary work Aspects of French speaking society: current issues: Positive features of a diverse society; Life for the marginalised; How criminals are treated Artistic culture in the French speaking world: A culture proud of its heritage; Contemporary francophone music; Cinema: the seventh art form Aspects of political life in the French speaking world: Teenagers; the right to vote and political commitment; Demonstrations, strikes - who holds the power?; Politics and immigration Individual research project Students identify a subject or key question based on a country/ community where French is spoken. Students select information from sources including the Internet. Students present findings and discuss in the speaking assessment.

Assessment AS Qualification Paper 1 Listening, reading and writing (including translation into English). Paper 2 Writing (translation into French and essay about film or book). Paper 3 speaking test (discussion of a sub theme based on a card).

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A level Qualification Paper 1 Listening, reading and writing (translation into English and into French) Paper 2 An essay about a book plus an essay about a film or second book Paper 3 Speaking test (discussion of one topic and presentation of individual research)

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What is the course style? This course is a traditional A Level. It is an exam based subject which includes multiple choice, short answer and essay based questions. Students are also required to read around the subject to develop their understanding of case studies.

So why is geography so good? It is because geography students are the most employable.

“Geography students hold the key to the world's problems“ Michael Palin

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GEOGRAPHY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 5 GCSE’s at grade B, including a grade B in Geography.

Why choose Geography? Further opportunities It gives students a wide range of progression options into further study, training or relevant employment. Students who successfully complete the qualification will be well equipped to follow a wide variety of different paths, including law, advertising, journalism, environmental management, engineering and construction, in addition to degree courses in Geography itself.

Geography is a pretty unique subject because it looks at both the physical structure of the planet and the social structure (i.e. how we affect our environment and how it affects us) in the past, present and future. The new Geography course will challenge your perceptions and stimulate you to investigate and use analytical skills. The course reflects the world today and investigates earthquakes, rivers, deserts, hazards, globalization, urban environments and population

A level course content

Component one: Either coastal systems and landscapes or the water and carbon cycle AND either hazards or urban environments.

Component One: Water and carbon cycles. Either Deserts or coastal systems AND hazards or cold environments.

Component two: Either Global Systems or changing places AND Geography fieldwork.

Component two: Global systems, changing places and either urban environments or population. Component three: Geographical investigation

Assessment AS Qualification Component one: 1 hour 30 minutes written exam (80 marks) 50% of the AS Component two: 1 hour 30 minutes written exam (80 marks) 50% of the AS A level Qualification Component one: 2 hours 30 minutes written exam (96 marks) 40% of the A level Component two: 2 hours 30 minutes written exam (96 marks) 40% of the A level Component three: 3,000- 4,000 words (35 marks) 20% of the A level 41

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GEOGRAPHY

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What is the course style and what skills are developed?

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The course style is a combination of applied course work modules and external examination modules. In the AS year students will complete Communication in Care Settings as a course work module, which will include a large written analysis of communication methods, theory and application and include off site visits to a care provider to experience firsthand application of their communication research. Additional units are Promoting Quality Care and Promoting Good Health which look at all aspects of care promotion and provision.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Standard requirements

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

Why choose Health and Social Care? Further opportunities Successful students can progress onto a variety of university degree and diploma courses, or full time employment. Previous students have followed careers in: teaching, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, animal husbandry, sports science and paramedical courses; as well as non-related courses such as history, industrial architecture and geography.

The Health and Social Care sector is undergoing radical and rapid change. Developments in frontline health and social care mean there's a demand for welltrained and multi-skilled people across a range of rewarding employment opportunities. The course is two thirds coursework and so would suit students who perform well in coursework assessment. It is a vocational course so students are required to apply their knowledge to health, social care or childcare settings. Students who are able to experience appropriate work based or voluntary experience in a health, care or early years setting will be able to bring their experience into their portfolio work.

Communication in care settings: This unit investigates the different types of communication skills used in care settings and their purpose. This will include oral, non-verbal, written, computerised and any special methods used in the care settings. Candidates will also find out how effective communication values individuals and promotes health and well-being. Promoting good health: This unit investigates the range of lifestyle choices and societal factors which influence health and well-being. Candidates will investigate the ways in which ill-health can be prevented and the health-promotion methods that are used by health-and-social-care practitioners. Candidates will develop an understanding of the attitudes and prejudices which influence individualsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; health and well-being.

Promoting quality care: For candidates considering a career in health, social care or early years, it will be important to know how they can contribute to promoting quality care within a setting.

A level course content

Care practice and provision: It is important for all workers in the health, social care and early-years care and education services to understand their role in meeting individual needs and how working in partnership can support their work. Health care practitioners also need to understand the importance of quality assurance in raising the standard of care provided and how national policy and legislation affects service provision locally.

Understanding human behaviour and development: This unit provides an understanding of the influences that can affect growth and development and of the concepts and theories that can be used to explain human behaviour across different life stages. Mental Health Issues: This unit explores the concepts, types, causes and images of mental health, and the influence the media has on society's perception and treatment of individuals with mental-health needs. This unit also examines how people with mental-health needs are supported by practitioners. The role of legislation in relation to people with mental-health needs is also explored.

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HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

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"Their Past, Our Future, History Matters". History at Advanced Level is thought provoking, rewarding and relevant and the History Team hopes that you want to be a part of a subject which learns from the past in order to shape the future!

What is the course style? History is a traditional style A Level, as favoured by many of the top universities, and offers students the chance to study two different and distinct periods. By the end of the course you will have learned how to; evaluate and analyse, interpret different perspectives and communicate complex ideas. All students will complete the AS examination at the end of the first year.

Further opportunities History equips you for a variety of Higher Education courses and opens the door to a wide number of career opportunities. The skills that History teaches are recognised and valued by employers, universities and colleges alike and History AS/A Level provides an excellent foundation for a number of popular careers including journalism, law and business.

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HISTORY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Grade B in History GCSE and a grade B in an English GCSE.

Why choose History? Everyone has a life story and the purpose of History is to understand how past life stories and events shape the lives and events of those in the present and the future. At Advanced Level History offers students the opportunity to explore two time periods; the Tudor World from Henry VII to Elizabeth I and Russia during its revolution from Lenin to Stalin. Whether your interests lie in politics, foreign affairs, religion, economics, or society, History has it all covered. Students who study AS/ A Level History have access to a wide range of opportunities. History combines well with Maths and Science subjects as well as the more traditional combinations with English and Modern Foreign Languages to create an attractive portfolio of qualifications.

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A level course content

Component 1: Breadth Option 1C The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 Key Content: This option allows students to study in breadth issues of change, continuity, cause and consequence in this period through a number of key questions. Component 2: Depth Option 2N Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia and the Soviet Union, 1917–1953 Key Content: This option provides for the study in depth of the coming and practice of communism in Russia. It explores concepts such as Marxism, communism, Leninism, and Stalinism, ideological control and dictatorship. It also enables students to consider issues of political authority, the power of individuals and the inter-relationship of governmental and economic and social change. These two components are completed across the two years with elements of each at AS and A level Component 3 (A Level): Historical Enquiry A personal study of the students’ choice which will be assessed by the centre and moderated by AQA. The topic must cover a period of 100 years and not overlap components 1 or 2.

Assessment AS Component 1: Part 1- Breadth Option 1C Written examination : 1 ½ hours. 50 marks, 50% of AS. Questions are in 2 sections; Part A (Compulsory), Part B (choose 1 out of 2) AS Component 2: Part 1— Depth Option 2N Written examination : 1 ½ hours. 50 marks, 50% of AS. Questions are in 2 sections; Part A (Compulsory), Part B (choose 1 out of 2) A Level Component 1: Breadth Option 1C Written examination : 2 ½ hours. 80 marks, 40% of A Level. Questions are in 2 sections; Part A (Compulsory interpretations based), Part B (choose 2 out of 3 essays) A Level Component 2: Depth Option 2N Written examination : 2 ½ hours. 80 marks, 40% of A Level. Questions are in 2 sections; Part A (Compulsory source based), Part B (choose 2 out of 3 essays) Component 3: Historical Enquiry Coursework (approx 3000 words): an analysis of an historical issue. 20% of the total A level marks. Internally assessed by the centre. Moderated by the exam board.

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What is the course style? This course is practical and is assessed through the application of skills and knowledge taught during the course. Each unit is assessed through examinations and assignments.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Treat your password like your toothbrush. Don't let anybody else use it, and get a new one every six months.â&#x20AC;? Clifford Stoll

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

C in GCSE Computer Science or ICT

Why choose Information Technology? Further opportunities A BTEC gives students a wide range of progression options into further study, training or relevant employment. Students who successfully complete the qualification will be well equipped to move onto degrees in related subjects such as ICT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Multimedia, Software Engineering, Computer Networking, e-Business and Information Management. Those who opt for workbased training are likely to progress to IT User Practitioner NVQs.

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This course would be most suitable for students who are progressing from ITQ or with Merits or Passes in OCR Nationals Level 2 who wish to continue developing their knowledge and understanding of ICT and its application.

Course content Unit 1: Information Technology Systems Information technology (IT) systems have a significant role in the world around us and play a part in almost everything we do. Having a sound understanding of how to effectively select and use appropriate IT systems is of great benefit personally and professionally. You will explore the relationships between the hardware and software that form an IT system, the way systems work individually and together as well as the relationship between the user and the system. You will examine issues related to the use of IT systems and the impact that these have on organisations and individuals. In this unit you will draw on your learning from across your programme to complete assessment tasks. Unit 2: Creating systems to manage information Relational databases are widely used to manage and process data, in order to produce information to support many business processes as well as our own social lives. From the smallest in-house systems to stock control systems for large online retailers, databases are repositories of information that are a significant part of organisational operating requirements. You will examine the structure of data, its origins and how an efficient data design follows through to an effective and useful database. You will examine a given scenario and develop an effective design solution to produce a database system. You will then test your solution to ensure it works correctly. Finally, you will evaluate each stage of the development process and the effectiveness of your database solution.

Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business In this unit, you will explore different social media websites, the ways in which they can be used and the potential pitfalls when using them for business purposes. You will develop a plan to use social media strategies for business purposes to achieve specific aims and objectives. You will then implement the plan, developing and posting content and interacting with others. Finally, you will collect data on the business use of social media and review the effectiveness of your efforts. Unit 6: Website Development In this unit, you will review existing websites, commenting on their overall design and effectiveness. You will use scripting languages such as Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) and JavaScript® and a simple text editor, or rapid application development tools. Finally, you will reflect on the website design and functionality using a testing and review process.

Assessment AS · 33% Unit 1 - 2hours’ written examination. · 25% Unit 2 – externally assessed coursework. A level · 25% Unit 3 - 2 ½ hours’ written examination. · 17% Unit 6 - 2 ½ hours’ written examination. 47

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What is the course style?

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MATHEMATICS

This course is a traditional A level. It is exam based and requires students to be able to apply knowledge of Mathematics in a variety of familiar and unfamiliar circumstances.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: GCSE grade A in Mathematics

Why choose Mathematics?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without mathematics, there's nothing you can do. Everything around you is mathematics. Everything around you is numbers.â&#x20AC;? Shakuntala Devi Further opportunities Studying Mathematics can lead to unlimited options. Those who study Mathematics are keen problem solvers, eager to make sense of even the most advanced equations. Academic research is a common career path, but so too are careers in business, finance, economics, banking and engineering. This wide range of opportunities comes from the universal need for graduates with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 48

Students of Mathematics like the challenge it provides, enjoy its clarity, with the solution of a problem providing excitement and satisfaction. Mathematics has wide importance it is advancing at a spectacular rate. Mathematics is about pattern and structure; it is about logical analysis, deduction, calculation within these patterns and structures. When patterns are found, often in widely different areas of science and technology, the mathematics of these patterns can be used to explain and control natural happenings and situations. Mathematics has a pervasive influence on our everyday lives, and contributes to the wealth of the country.

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The course consists of 6 units. 3 units at AS level and 3 units at A level. All units are equally weighted, and all examination papers are 1 hour 30 minutes long. The units have been designed to encourage candidates to: • develop their understanding of mathematics and mathematical processes in a way that promotes confidence and fosters enjoyment • develop abilities to reason logically and recognise incorrect reasoning, to generalise and to extend their range of mathematical skills and techniques and use them in more difficult, unstructured problems • recognise how a situation may be represented mathematically and understand the relationship between ‘real-world’ problems and standard and other mathematical models and how these can be refined and improved • acquire the skills needed to use technology such as calculators and computers effectively, recognise when such use may be inappropriate and be aware of limitations • develop an awareness of the relevance of mathematics to other fields of study, to the world of work and to society in general • take increasing responsibility for their own learning and the evaluation of their own mathematical development.

Assessment AS Qualification All exams will take place in June, students will sit 3 modules, Statistics, Core 1 and Core 2. A level Qualification All exams will be in June, students will sit Core 3, Core 4 and Mechanics.

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MATHEMATICS

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What is the course style?

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FURTHER MATHEMATICS

This course is a traditional A level. It is exam based and requires students to be able to apply knowledge of Mathematics in a variety of familiar and unfamiliar circumstances.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: GCSE grade A in Mathematics

Further opportunities Why choose Mathematics? Further Mathematics qualifications are highly regarded and are warmly welcomed by universities. Students who take Further Mathematics are really demonstrating a strong commitment to their studies, as well as learning mathematics that is very useful for any mathematically rich degree. Some prestigious university courses require you to have a Further Mathematics qualification and others may adjust their grade requirements more favourably to students with Further Mathematics. If you are not planning to study for mathematically rich degrees but are keen on mathematics you will find Further Mathematics a very enjoyable course and having a Further Mathematics qualification identifies you as having excellent analytical skills, whatever area you are considering for a career.

The skills gained from studying a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) subject at A level or degree level are in demand by employers. These subjects are underpinned by mathematics. Having a broad mathematical knowledge and secure technical ability will help the transition from sixth-form to higher education

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas.â&#x20AC;? Albert Einstein

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Assessment AS and A level Further Maths This course is taught completely in-house at Caludon for both AS and A2 Year. Students take six equally weighted unit examinations according to the following timetable: AS All exams will take place in June, students will sit 3 modules: Further Pure 1, Decision and Statistics A level All exams will take place in June, students will sit 3 modules: Further Pure 2, Mechanics 1 and Mechanics 2 51

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What is the course style? This course is equivalent to an AS qualification and is a one year course. It is completely exam based through two papers, comprehension worth 40% and application worth 60%.

“It is essential that students keep up their maths skills but clearly A-level and AS-level mathematics aren’t for everybody. Core Maths gives students the opportunity to maintain and develop everyday maths skills that will be really useful to them both at university and when they start work.” Further opportunities

“Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) industries are becoming increasingly central to economic competitiveness and growth and will provide many of the jobs of tomorrow for young people.” Norris 52

This course will provide evidence of students’ achievements against demanding and fulfilling content, to give them confidence in their mathematical skills, knowledge and understanding. Core Mathematics will prepare students for the range of varied contexts that they are likely to encounter in vocational and academic study, future employment and life.

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CORE MATHEMATICS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: GCSE grade B in Mathematics and the standard requirements

Why choose Core Mathematics? The focus of Core Maths is on using mathematics in a meaningful way to address problems that will be encountered in work, study and life. Taught through a practical, problem-solving approach, Core Maths students develop and build valuable mathematics skills using real life examples. Core Mathematics will build on and develop mathematical understanding and skills in the application of mathematics to authentic problems. It will build a a broader base of mathematical understanding and skills in order to support the mathematical content in other qualifications, for example GCE A Level Biology, Business Studies, Economics, Computing, Geography, Psychology, BTEC Applied Science, Business, Health and Social Care, IT.

Course content and Assessment The course is assessed in two examinations. The first examination covers Data Analysis, Personal Finance and Estimation. These topics will help prepare students for degrees and jobs that demand advanced levels of numeracy. The second examination covers more advanced topics within statistics including mathematical modelling, the use of distributions and probability. These topics are relevant to anyone wishing to make effective use of numerical data in any setting. The skills and knowledge that students will gain in Core Mathematics will be directly applicable to any degree or job that requires data analysis: for example, sciences, social sciences and engineering. Both examinations will take place in June.

Please note: this is a one year AS course and in most cases should be taken alongside 3 other full A Level subjects.

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What is the course style? This is a one year course. Two externally set examination papers of equal length are taken at the end of the course (either in November, for the resit, or in June for those who continue studying through until June). One paper is with a calculator and one paper without a calculator. Further opportunities Many post 16 courses have a requirement of a Grade C in Mathematics and this course allows students the opportunity to reach those requirements. In addition future employers will always be impressed by students who have continued to strive to improve their GCSE Mathematics grade.

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MATHEMATICS (GCSE) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: This is a re-sit class for those students who have not yet achieved a grade C in Mathematics

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We use maths in every aspect of our lives at work and in practical everyday activities at home and beyond.â&#x20AC;? National Numeracy

Why choose GCSE Mathematics? This course is suitable for students who are looking to improve their GCSE Mathematics grade. It has a particular focus on achieving a Grade C; however it is suitable for all students wishing to improve their GCSE Mathematics grade. This course follows the GCSE Mathematics curriculum. The vast majority of content will not be new to students; hence significant time is dedicated to revising topics, problem solving skills and exam technique.

Course content and Assessment This GCSE in Mathematics gives students the opportunity to develop the ability to: • acquire and use problem-solving strategies • select and apply mathematical techniques and methods in mathematical, every day and real-world situations • 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. Exam Board: Edexcel /AQA GCSE Linear Mathematics Paper 1: non-calculator – 1 hour 45 mins/ 1 hour 15 mins Paper 2: Calculator – 1 hour 45 mins/ 1 hour 45 mins Exams are equally weighted There are two opportunities to resit, one in November and one in June.

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What is the course style? The course is a traditional A level with coursework followed by exams at the end of the year. Over the 2 years students will produce 2 practical projects and sit 2 exams. The exams are entirely essay based

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Today we are beginning to notice that the new media are not just mechanical gimmicks for creating worlds of illusion, but new languages with new and unique powers of expressionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Marshall McLuhan 56

The Creative Industries consistently punch well above their weight, outperforming all the other main industry sectors, and are a powerhouse within the UK economy Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Maria Miller Further opportunities There are a wide variety of university and college courses available to students of this subject, leading to jobs in the following industries: Web design Game design Television Radio Newspapers Magazines Advertising and Marketing

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MEDIA STUDIES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: B in English plus B in an Expressive Arts subject preferred .

Why choose Media Studies? The media surrounds and integrates into our everyday lives. This course helps to make sense of the techniques used and allows you to gain experience at making your own products. We study how the media industry works, how products are created and the effect they have on audiences. We learn how to analyse clips of film, make sense of the digital world we live in and experience using print and film making skills. This course is really useful if you are interested in working in a creative industry.

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Coursework: Foundation Portfolio in Media Students are required to research, plan, create and evaluate a media product in response to a brief set by the exam board. Currently this is to produce a music magazine. The evaluation is based on seven questions set by the exam board. All work undertaken for this unit is presented electronically on a Caludon blog. The work is assessed internally and then externally moderated.

Coursework: Advanced Portfolio in Media In this unit students are required to research, plan, make and evaluate a short film from a brief set by the exam board. They also have to produce two subsidiary products linked to their film, this could include a magazine review and a poster campaign. The evaluation is their response to questions set by the exam board and then presented in an electronic format. The unit is internally assessed and then externally moderated.

Assessment Year 12 OCR Media Studies AS Level Foundation Portfolio - Practical – 50% of the AS marks 25% of the A level Exam 2 hrs – 50% of the AS marks 25% of the A level. Year 13 OCR Media Studies A level Advanced Portfolio – Practical – 25% of the A level Exam 2 hrs – 25% of the A level 57

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What is the course style? The course is based on practical work. Throughout the course, you will undertake a series of practical exercises, which will then be evidenced in a sketchbook, including annotations that explain your thinking. There is no exam in the first year of the course. The second year includes both coursework and a practical exam.

“I like to make films because I like to go into another world. I like to get lost in another world. And film to me is a magical medium that makes you dream…allows you to dream in the dark. It’s just a fantastic thing, to get lost inside the world of film.” David Lynch

“I dream for a living. Once a month the sky falls on my head, I come to, and I see another movie I want to make.” Stephen Spielberg

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MOVING IMAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Standard requirements .

Why choose Moving Image? Further opportunities After completing your A Level, you could choose to study Film Production, Media Production or Animation at university, with lecturers who work in the industry themselves. Alternatively, you could go straight into employment or selfemployment; for example, starting as a runner on a film set, and learning on the job. Moving image work can also form a part of other careers, such as journalism, photography and graphic design.

You want to work in the film industry. You have great ideas for films and want to put them into practice. You want to go into acting and want experience behind the camera as well as in front. You want to expand your creativity. You’ve been making your own videos for a long time and want to pursue it in more depth. You want to be an animator.

This course CANNOT be taken in conjunction with Photography, as it is the same final award

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The course will start with a basic skills programme. Using DSLRs and Final Cut Pro, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll learn how to control your film-making, using different techniques, such as pulling focus, lighting, moving the camera, creative editing and filters. You will also experiment with 2D and stop motion animation. The next phase of the course will see you making short films in a variety of environments, before you select your own project for the final section of the course. You will be expected to create work for public exhibition, and present that work professionally, possibly as part of a video installation.

You will negotiate your own coursework project that will take you from September to February. You will set yourself a question to explore through film-making, experimenting widely at the start of the project, then gradually refining your ideas. At three points during this phase of the course, you will present your work to your class, explaining your research and your thinking. At the end you will present work for public screening. From February to May you will work on your exam / externally set assignment. You will choose one from a range of titles set by the exam board, and then follow a similar process to the coursework project: experimenting, refining and creating work for public screening or video installation.

Assessment AS 100% coursework (Personal Creative Enquiry) A level 60% coursework (Personal Investigation) 40% exam (Externally Set Assignment) from a paper issued in February. Students will have three months to experiment and plan (the preparatory study period), followed by 15 hours under exam conditions (sustained focused work) to create the final piece. 59

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“Music . . . can name the unnameable and communicate the unknowable.” Leonard Bernstein

What is the course style? This is very practical course, building on learners’ knowledge gained from BTEC Level 2 in Music or GCSE Music. Learners are given relevant real life scenarios and must respond accordingly in the musical disciplines of Performing and Composing. Learners must undertake 4 distinct units, two of which are assessed internally and the remaining two assessed through an extended task, completed in school, marked externally. Learners who undertake this course must be prepared and able to perform to a high standard and be ready and willing to undertake major musical projects and perform in live gigs.

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“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent.” Victor Hugo 60

Recent changes regarding BTEC have made them more rigorous and now highly regarded by universities and employers. Students who have completed this course in recent years have gone on to a variety of universities and courses including; University of Warwick - Performing Arts Degree, Leeds University - Popular Music and Jazz degree, Coventry University Music with music technology degree, Bristol Institute of Music (BIM) - Music, Northampton University - Popular Music Degree, Southampton Solent University Music Journalism degree.

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MUSIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

GCSE or BTEC Music Level 2 Merit or above or Grade 5 musical instrument grade.

Why choose Music? The course is suitable for any student with a love and passion for music and particularly those who wish to pursue music at a higher level and then possibly continue to university to study music or attend a music college. Students who undertake this course will be given a solid grounding in performance, composition and event planning and promotion. Students will use Sibelius, logic and GarageBand musical computer programmes to create their own music and will be taught how to compose for a variety of instruments and ensembles.

Unit 1: Music Performance Brief Learners will plan and perform at a large scale gig, outside of school, with all proceeds going to a charity of their choice. Learners will plan and deliver every aspect of the concert from rehearsing and selecting material through to ticket sales and organising promotion and marketing. This unit is marked internally by music department staff. Unit 4: Music Composition Brief Learners explore music theory and its application through composition. They will use music technology to produce a composition in response to a given brief. This unit is assessed by a set task of 75 marks provided by the exam board and completed under supervised conditions. The supervised assessment period is a maximum of 12 hours and should be arranged over a number of sessions in a period timetabled by the exam board. After teacher led lessons students will put what they have learnt into their own composition written under controlled assessment conditions. This unit is completed in school but marked externally by BTEC examiners. Students will be given a brief which they must respond to, showing creativity and an solid understanding of music compositional techniques. Unit 5: Professional Practice in the Music Industry Like the composing brief, students will display what they have learnt in Unit 1 under controlled assessment criteria. Students will be given a scenario, then communicate how they would respond to the scenario giving real life costings, logistical reasoning and displaying an understanding and a knowledge of the policies and practices required when putting on a real event. The task explores the professional skills required to work effectively in the industry. Unit 18: Music Ensembles Learners will be the pit band and/or stage actors for the school Christmas show. In recent years we have undertaken the Wizard of Oz, We Will Rock You and Grease. This year learners are undertaking the 60s Rock and Roll musical set in space, the Return to the Forbidden Planet. It is impossible to decide at this early stage what musical the students will undertake in 2016. Learners will work as part of a musical ensemble and develop their skills and techniques in rehearsal and performance.

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To study philosophy is to grapple with questions that have occupied humankind for millennia, in conversation with some of the greatest thinkers who have ever lived. "It breaks down, describes, and assesses moves we ordinarily make at great speed....It then becomes evident that alternatives are possible."

Further opportunities This course is suitable for students who are thinking about going to university to study a range of subjects including: History, Law, Philosophy, English, Psychology, Public Relations, Politics and Medicine. Philosophy will help you to develop the skills prized by these subjects.

What is the course style? This course is a traditional A Level. It is an exam based subject which includes essay based questions. Students are also required to read around the subject to develop their understanding of different philosophical traditions.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade B in English Language or Literature

Why choose Philosophy and Ethics? This is a new and very interesting course. You will study different aspects of European and Eastern philosophy, looking at contrasting views of the nature of God, human purpose and existence as well as the philosophy of morality from ancient or modern perspectives. The course addresses the big questions in life such as: What am I doing here? Is there a God? Why do I suffer? How should I behave? Why follow rules?

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Philosophy of religion Ancient philosophical influences Arguments about the existence or non-existence of God The nature and impact of religious experience The challenge for religious belief of the problem of evil The nature of the soul, mind and body The possibility of life after death Religion and Ethics Normative ethical theories The application of ethical theory to two contemporary issues of importance Ethical language and thought

Learners will study Ideas about the nature of God Issues in religious language.

Religion and Ethics Debates surrounding the significant ideas of conscience and free will The influence on ethical thought of developments in religious beliefs and the philosophy of religion Developments in religious thought Significant social and historical developments in theology and religious thought Key themes related to the relationship between religion and society.

Developments in religious thought Religious beliefs, values and teachings, their interconnections and how they vary historically and in the contemporary world Sources of religious wisdom and authority Practices which shape and express religious identity, and how these vary within a tradition

Assessment AS 3x 1 hour written papers worth 33.3% of the total each (Philosophy of Religion 60 marks, Religion and Ethics 60 marks, Developments in religious thought 60 marks) A level 3x 2 hour written papers worth 33.3% of the total each (Philosophy of Religion 120 marks, Religion and Ethics 120 marks, Developments in religious thought 120 marks) 63

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“Photography changes the way you see things. Suddenly you notice light, shapes, colours, textures, people, buildings, trees, flowers… Once you start noticing details, you inevitably start to see how much beauty is all around you. Every day is filled with it—in the most ordinary or unexpected places. When you start to derive happiness from seeing some particularly awesome light, you’ll realize that photography has changed your everyday experience.” Lauren Lim

Further opportunities After completing your A Level, you could choose to study Photography at university, with some courses specialising in different aspects of the subject – photojournalism, documentary photography, photographic art, forensic photography and scientific photography amongst others. Alternatively, you could go straight into employment or selfemployment; for example, as an assistant to a professional photographer, learning on the job. Photography can also form a part of other careers, such as journalism, film-making and graphic design.

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PHOTOGRAPHY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Standard requirements .

Why choose Photography? You probably carry a mega-pixel camera with you every day, in your pocket, but most people use this amazing technology simply to take selfies. Despite its apparent disposability, photography is one of the most ubiquitous and effective communication methods in the twenty-first century. It can be used to convey artistic meaning, to document events, or to help make scientific discoveries. This course will help you to harness the power of this medium and create meaningful images.

PHOTOGRAPHY AS course content The course will start with a basic skills programme. Using traditional film SLRs and digital SLRs, you’ll learn how to control your image-taking using shutter speeds, apertures and film speeds. You’ll use studio lighting, and learn how to manipulate your images in the darkroom and using Adobe Photoshop. The next phase of the course will see you taking photographs in a variety of environments, before you select your own project for the final section of the course. You will be expected to create work for an exhibition, and present that work professionally.

Assessment AS – year 12, 100% coursework (Personal Creative Enquiry) A level - Year 13, 60% coursework (Personal Investigation) 40% exam (Externally Set Assignment) from a paper issued in February. Students will have three months to experiment and plan (the preparatory study period), followed by 15 hours under exam conditions (sustained focused work) to create the final piece.

A level course content You will negotiate your own coursework project that will take you from September to February. You will set yourself a question to explore photographically, experimenting widely at the start of the project, then gradually refining your ideas. At three points during this phase of the course, you will present your work to your class, explaining your research and your thinking. At the end you will present work for exhibition. From February to May you will work on your exam / externally set assignment. You will choose one from a range of titles set by the exam board, and then follow a similar process to the coursework project: experimenting, refining and creating work for an exhibition.

This course CANNOT be taken in conjunction with Moving Image, as it is the same final award

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What is the course style? This course is a traditional A Level. It is an exam based subject which includes a mix of questions. Students are also required to read around the subject.

Physics is by far and away the most wide ranging subject we offer at A level - from the astronomical world of stars, galaxies and black holes to the sub atomic world of quarks and bosons. We try to get our minds around the forces that hold everything together and discuss whether theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all actually the same force. Oh, and is light actually a stream of particles and would we do well to think of mass as energy? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not for the faint hearted or, for that matter, the unimaginative. And what is matter anyway? Further opportunities Physics students have a wide range of opportunities including higher education. UK Physics graduates have gone on to careers in Business, HR and finance (18.9%), Information technology (18.9%) and Engineering and building (9.1%).

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PHYSICS

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 5 B grades, including B in Physics or B in Additional Science and B in Maths. If you have taken Additional Science, then you need to have B grades in all of the examined modules. You also must have a commitment to post GCSE maths study. .

Why choose Physics?

Studying physics allows you to develop skills in the following areas: Problem solving - with a pragmatic and analytical approach Reasoning- constructing logical arguments, applying analytical skills and grasping complex problems. Numeracy - skills in using mathematics to find solutions to scientific problems, mathematical modelling and interpreting and presenting information graphically. Practical skills - planning, executing and reporting experiments, using technical equipment and paying attention to detail. Communication conveying complex ideas and using technical language correctly.

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1 Measurements and their errors 5 Electricity - Use of SI units and their prefixes, Limitation of - Current electricity physical measurements and Estimation of physical quantities 6 Further mechanics and thermal physics - Periodic motion and Thermal physics 2 Particles and radiation - Particles and Electromagnetic radiation and 7 Fields and their consequences quantum phenomena - Fields, Gravitational fields, Electric fields, Capacitance, Magnetic fields 3 Waves Progressive and stationary waves and Refraction, 8 Nuclear physics diffraction and interference - Radioactivity 4 Mechanics and materials - Force, energy and momentum and Materials

Option: Astrophysics - Telescopes, Classification of stars, Cosmology

Assessment The course is assessed with three 2 hour exam papers, the third of which focuses on the option and the 12 specified practicals that are carried throughout the course which are tested in the exams.

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What is the course style? This course is a traditional A Level. It is an exam based subject which includes a mix of short answer and essay based questions. Students are also required to read around the subject. The range of skills developed by studying Psychology make the subject a respected entry qualification for a wide range of degree courses, and Psychology is accepted for entry into most medical related courses.

"The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind." William James (1842-1910)

PSYCHOLOGY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 5 GCSEs grade A*-B. At least a grade B in English, Mathematics and Science.

Why choose Psychology?

Further opportunities Studying psychology gives you a broad range of skills that span both science and the arts and opens up opportunities with a wide variety of employers. People with skills in psychology are sought after in business, management, teaching, research, social work and careers in medicine and healthcare. Job opportunities after completing a psychology degree can involve clinical psychologist, educational psychologist, forensic psychologist, sport psychologist and much more.

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Have you ever wondered what it is that makes some people behave the way they do, why youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re scared of spiders or how different things can affect your mood and even your confidence? Psychologists could hold the answers to your questions. Psychology is also the scientific study of the mind and human behaviour. Psychologists observe and conduct experiments to find out more about the way people act and interact. They try to understand what motivates, challenges or changes us and use this understanding to help us tackle personal and social problems.

AS course content · Social Influence · Memory · Attachment · Approaches in Psychology · Psychopathology · Research methods

A level course content · Social influence · Memory · Attachment · Psychopathology · Approaches in Psychology · Biopsychology · Research methods · Issues and debates in psychology · Relationships · Addiction · Schizophrenia

Assessment AS Qualification · Paper 1 Introductory Topics · Written exam 1.5 hours · 50% of AS Level · Paper 2 Psychology in Context · Written exam 1.5 hours · 50% of AS Level

A level Qualification Paper 1 Introductory Topics Paper 2 Psychology in Context Paper 3 Issues and options in psychology. Each paper is a written exam which lasts 2 hours and holds a weighting of 33.3% of the A-level.

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“My own success has been in observing objects in daily use which, it was always assumed, could not be improved.” James Dyson

Further opportunities A Level Product Design qualifies for UCAS points. It gives students a wide range of progression options into further study, training or relevant employment. Students who successfully complete the qualification will be well equipped to move onto degrees or apprenticeships in related subjects such as product design, engineering, graphic design, interior architecture, landscape design, automotive design, furniture design.

“Design is intelligence made visible.” Alina Wheeler 70

PRODUCT DESIGN (3D DESIGN) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: GCSE Grade B in Resistant Materials, Graphic Products or Product Design

This course would be most suitable for students who have studied either GCSE Graphic Products or GCSE Resistant Materials and have attained at least a B grade. The course requires a great degree of creativity, innovation, practical and problem solving skills.

What is the course style? This course is a traditional A Level. It consists of 4 units over two years. Each year you will study a design and make assignment/ portfolio followed by a two hour examination. Each Unit makes up 25% of the overall mark.

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Why choose Product Design? Design and Technology opens the door to some of the widest career routes in the UK and worldwide. The creative industries in the UK are valued at 76.9 billion pounds per year which equates to an incredible 8.8 million pounds per hour which makes Product Design one of the most exciting routes to consider exploring. The course aims to stimulate thoughts and ideas through analysis, problem solving and practical outcome.

AS course content/ Assessment Unit 1 - PROD1 Materials, Components and Application · 50% of AS, 25% of A Level · 2 hour written paper · 80 marks · Based primarily on Materials and Components and consisting of three sections · Section 1 contains compulsory limited response questions · Section 2 offers a choice of one question from two · Section 3 contains one compulsory question Unit 2 - PROD2 Learning Through Designing and Making · 50% of AS, 25% of A Level · Coursework - approx. 50 hours · 80 marks · Written (or electronic) design portfolio · Manufactured outcome(s) · Coursework may take a number of forms: a simple design-and-make project, two smaller projects or a portfolio of work

A level course content/ Assessment Unit 3 - PROD3 Design and Manufacture · 25% of A Level · 2 hour written paper · 84 marks · Based primarily on Design and Manufacture and consisting of two sections · Candidates answer three questions: one question from three in each section, plus a final question from either section. · Includes synoptic assessment

Unit 4 - PROD4 Design and Making Practice · 25% of A Level · Coursework - approx. 60 hours · 85 marks · Written (or electronic) design folder · Manufactured outcome · Candidates submit evidence of a simple, substantial designing and making activity

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What is the course style? This course is an Applied A Level, accepted by the majority of universities. It focuses on how science is used in the workplace and how theoretical science can be applied to real life situations. It gives students a wide range of progression options into employment or further study, either in related disciplines (medical science, sports science, laboratory work) or as a source of UCAS points which would be valued on most other university courses.

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SCIENCE APPLIED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

'Science is an enterprise that should be cherished as an activity of the free human mind. Because it transforms who we are, how we live, and it gives us an understanding of our place in the universe.' Neil deGrasse Tyson

At least a grade C at GCSE Additional Science and a C grade in English GCSE .

Why choose Applied Science? This course is suitable for students who do not want to follow the traditional academic Science A Levels. It is more vocationally based, linking the taught aspects of Science with jobs which use science. It is not suitable for students wishing to become doctors, but excellent for those wishing to work in the health care profession at other levels, similarly with other vocational science areas.

Further opportunities There is a direct link to Applied Science degree courses and there are opportunities to go onto work related learning and vocational science careers.

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Science at Work (portfolio) Analysis at Work (portfolio) Monitoring the Activity of the Human Body (external exam) Students will learn to develop appropriate skills, knowledge and understanding and apply these where science is used in a place of work. Students will also carry out different standard procedures set in a vocational context and process and evaluate their work.

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Investigating the scientists’ work (portfolio) Synthesising organic chemicals (portfolio) Sampling Techniques (external exam) Students will build upon the skills acquired in year 12 and carry out more independent study and research on topics such as the use and production of pharmaceutical drugs and an investigation set in a vocational context.

Assessment AS A combination of externally assessed examination (Monitoring the Activity of the Human Body), 90 minutes long and internally assessed portfolios which are externally moderated. Each component is worth a third of the marks. A LEVEL A combination of an externally assessed examination (Sampling, testing and processing), 90 minutes long and internally assessed portfolios which are externally moderated. Each component is worth a third of the marks.

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What is the course style? This course is a traditional style A Level, as favoured by many of the top universities, which is exam based with a mix of short answer and essay questions. Students will answer questions about society and explain why society is the way that it is. Students will develop skills such as depth of enquiry, looking at the world through different perspectives and an analysis of what society is really like.

'My students often ask me, 'What is sociology?' And I tell them, 'It's the study of the way in which human beings are shaped by things that they don't see.'

SOCIOLOGY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

5 A*-B in GCSEs including a B in English Language and a B in Sociology (if you have taken it at GCSE). GCSE Sociology is not a requirement.

Why choose Sociology?

Further opportunities A level Sociology gives students a wide range of progression options into further study, training or relevant employment. Students who successfully complete the qualification will be well equipped to move onto degrees and jobs in related subjects such as Social studies, Criminology, Social work, Law, Political science, Social policy, History and Education amongst others. 74

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'Studying sociology offers insights into social and cultural issues. It helps you develop a multi-perspective and critical approach to understanding issues around culture, identity, religion, crime, childhood and social power. More than once during the course you’re bound to ask yourself the question, “why have we developed like this. Poverty, ignorance, crime, injustice ... shouldn’t we have left them in the Stone Age?”

AS course content

A level course content

AS course content

Unit 1 Family and Households— Relationship of the family to state policy; changes in family structure; changing patterns of marriage, marital breakdown and child bearing; gender roles, domestic labour and changes to the status of children. · Unit 2 Education and Sociological method—Factors affecting educational achievement of different social groups by gender, social class and ethnicity; school processes including pupil subcultures and teacher/pupil relationships; the significance of state policies on student experiences of education. Different methods by which sociologists gather information; theoretical, practical and ethical considerations influencing choice of topic and research method; the strengths and limitations of a range of methods and data.

Unit 3 Beliefs in society—This topic examines the role of a range of religious beliefs and organisations and the extent of secularisation. Unit 4 Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods— This topic builds on knowledge from Module 3 in a more critical, interpretative and evaluative way; studies the nature of sociological thought in much greater depth than AS level. This topic studies explanations of crime, deviance, social order, control and power; distribution of crime by age, gender, social class, ethnicity and locality; a study of suicide.

Assessment AS Qualification · Unit 1 – 1 hr written examination. Accounts for 40% of final AS grade · Unit 2 – 2 hr written examination. Accounts for 60% of final AS grade A Level Qualification · Unit 3 – 1 hr 30 mins written examination. Accounts for 20% of final A level. · Unit 4 - 2 hrs written examination. Accounts for 30% of final A-level

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SOCIOLOGY

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What is the course style? This course is all about communication. Students develop the skills necessary to be able to speak and write with a degree of fluency in Spanish. They listen and read a lot of language to extend their vocabulary and ideas, and master more grammatical structures to allow them to express more complex ideas. There is a lot of discussion in class and students also develop their written skills, so they are able to structure essays about the topics studied.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.â&#x20AC;? Nelson Mandela

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SPANISH

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: 5 GCSEs at grade B or above, including at least a grade B in Spanish.

Why choose Spanish? Languages are all around us; they are used in so many situations whether at work, on holiday or just casually in day-to-day life - we live in a multilingual global society. Learning a language is a never-ending process; languages are constantly changing, bringing in new words and getting rid of old ones. Languages at A-level offer you a fantastic opportunity to work towards becoming a linguist and the broad range of skills which you gain from studying a language at A-level are incredibly important tools to have under your belt.

41% of businesses said knowledge of a foreign language was beneficial

AS course content

A level course content

One theme from social issues and trends One theme from political and/or intellectual and/or artistic culture One book or film from a prescribed list. AS and A level themes and sub-themes: Aspects of Hispanic society • Modern and traditional values • Cyberspace • Equal rights Multiculturalism in Hispanic society • Immigration • Racism • Integration

A further theme from social issues and trends; A further theme from political and/or intellectual and/or artistic culture; One book ( or if book studied in year 12, one film or a second book); Individual research project for speaking assessment. Artistic culture in the Hispanic world • Modern day idols • Spanish regional identity • Cultural heritage or Cultural landscape Aspects of political life in the Hispanic world • Today’s youth, tomorrow’s citizens • Monarchies, republics and dictatorships • Popular movements

Individual research project Students identify a subject or key question based on a country/ community where French is spoken. Students select information from sources including the Internet. Students present findings and discuss in the speaking assessment.

Assessment AS Qualification Paper 1 Listening, reading and writing (including translation into English). Paper 2 Writing (translation into Spanish and essay about film or book). Paper 3 speaking test (discussion of a sub theme based on a card).

40% 30% 30%

A level Qualification Paper 1 Listening, reading and writing (translation into English and into Spanish) Paper 2 An essay about a book plus an essay about a film or second book Paper 3 Speaking test (discussion of one topic and presentation of individual research)

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SPANISH

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong.â&#x20AC;? John F. Kennedy

What is the course style? Throughout the course, candidates produce a portfolio of work to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding in each of the units assessed. Some of this work will be written and some will involve practical participation which may need to be videoed or have a witness statement to prove participation. Students will work within a structured environment to complete their work and be supported by specialist staff. There is no externally set exam for this subject. Each unit is internally assessed in line with criteria set by the exam board.

Further opportunities Level 3 BTEC Sport qualifies for UCAS points. It gives students a wide range of progression options into further study on sports related courses, training or relevant employment in the sport and leisure sector. Students who successfully complete the qualification at the top levels will be well equipped to move onto degrees in related subjects such as sports science, sports coaching or teaching courses* depending on which units they choose to follow. *A- level P.E. is preferred by some universities if considering teaching courses.

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SPORT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

GCSE P.E. (minimum C grade required) or BTEC Sport (minimum MERIT grade required)

Why choose Sport? This course is suitable for students who have previously followed a course at KS4 offered by the Sport and Leisure Faculty.

Course content This course is completed in one year and is the equivalent of a full A level.

4 mandatory units studied • • • •

3 optional units

Principles of Anatomy and For these units students are given an Physiology in Sport opportunity to follow their own Assessing Risk in Sport personalised programme of learning. The Physiology of Fitness Students will be given guidance from Fitness testing for Sport and staff related to aspirations upon Exercise leaving school and will ultimately choose relevant units that will enable them to access either employment or university courses.

Assessment Students will produce a portfolio of evidence to meet the different assessment criteria. This portfolio is continually assessed throughout the course and students will be given feedback at every stage through the course. 79

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SPORT

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The travel and tourism sector comprises many different industries and sub-industries, including services such as retail travel, currency exchange, tour operators and tourist boards. It also covers passenger transport including coach, aviation, rail and waterways, and visitor attractions such as museums, theme parks, zoos and heritage sites as well as leisure, sport and tourism, charity and voluntary work, business, consulting and management. This is the largest employment sector in the UK.

What is the course style? This course is a BTEC course which is 100% course work and no exam. Course work is complete in class and at home over the course and a sample is submitted to the exam board for moderation at the end of the year.

Further opportunities Jobs directly related to your qualification include: • Holiday representative • Tour manager • Tourism officer • Tourist information centre manager • Travel agency manager • Leisure Services • Sports Services • Customer service manager • Event organiser • Hotel manager • Marketing executive • Outdoor activities/education manager • Retail Sales • Heritage Industry

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TRAVEL AND TOURISM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Standard requirements

Why choose Travel and Tourism? A travel and tourism course offers vocational training for the industry and helps you develop strong business management and communication skills, broadening your job prospects. The course also equips you with a range of transferable skills, including: leadership; problemsolving; IT skills; research and communication skills; presentation skills; teamwork; and the ability to work to deadlines.

Course content This course is completed in one year and is the equivalent of a full A level. You will study: Unit 1: Investigating the Travel and Tourism Sector Unit 2: The Business of Travel and Tourism

Unit 3: The UK as a Destination Unit 4: Customer Service in Travel and Tourism Unit 6: Preparing for Employment in Travel and Tourism Unit 7: European Tourist Destinations

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