Prospectus by Campsmount Technology College

Foreword W

‘Care and guidance in the sixth form is excellent and students greatly value the support they recieve’ Ofsted 2010

elcome to

in class. We’re also linked to the lower

University. This isn’t me trying to show

Campsmount Sixth

school which is great if you’re coming up

off, I want to show that Campsmount

from there as you will most likely know

will allow you to achieve your

all your teachers already which makes

potential, whatever that may be. This is

the transition from GCSE’s to A levels

demonstrated by the fact that over the

much easier.

last two years, virtually everyone in sixth

form’s prospectus.

Since you’re reading this you’re probably already considering coming here to do your A levels. Well, take it from me, it’s something you should definitely be considering. I can honestly say that Campsmount is a great place to come and study at. As a student here you get the chance to be taught by some fantastic teachers, whatever subjects you choose and you always feel that you belong here due to our incredibly friendly atmosphere. We’re a relatively small sixth form college but this is a great thing as you’ll find that within a few weeks you’ll know everyone in both Year 12 and 13. This engenders a wonderful spirit and sense of camaraderie which is really good for the student experience here. Our small size also means that classes are small (my largest class has nine people in) which is wonderful as it means

form who applied to university has got

As a student, you’ll find that instead

a place, despite the huge competition

of being treated like a child, you’re

for places.

treated like a responsible young adult which means that, unlike many places

So, get reading this prospectus and

I’ve heard of, you don’t feel as if you’re

you’ll soon see what a great place

being patronised or talked down to

Campsmount is to take your A levels.

by teachers. This is in addition to our

Andrew Wigglesworth, Y13

great sixth form staff who are incredibly supportive and who are always striving to meet your needs. One of the most exciting prospects of sixth form is the new school that is currently being built and will be finished by Easter 2012. This will contain facilities at the very cutting edge of technology and it will also be a place for both learning and relaxing. As new students, you’ll get to benefit from this throughout your entire sixth form career which, I can assure you, is something we current students are very jealous of.

you get to know your teachers really

I’m currently in year 13 and am aiming

well and get lots of one on one learning

to apply to study Physics at Oxford

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Contents

Entry into the 6th Form Biology

A levels

Subjects on offer

You need to meet all three of the

• Art

Spanish 22

criteria below:

• Biology

•

English Literature

03 Entry into the 6th Form

Testimonials 04

Chemistry 13

French 21

06 Art

Physics 14

07 DT (Product Design)

Psychology 15

Geography

6 GCSE’s of grade ‘C’ or above from a range of subjects (Including

08 Music

Physical Education

History 24

09 Music Technology

Maths

Health & Social Care

10 Photography

18 Business

Where our students are now

19 IT

27 Facilities

Film Studies

English and Maths). •

•

Grade ‘B’ or above in the subject

• DT (Product Design) • English Literature

After consultation with staff,

• Film

they are happy for you to study

• French* • Geography

How to Apply

BTEC •

• Chemistry

you want to study at A level.

the course.

• Business

• Health and Social Care (BTEC) Health & Social

• History

4 GCSE’s of grade ‘C’ or above,

• IT

including English and Maths.

• Maths • Music* • Music Technology • Photography*

* Campsmount is collaborating with neighbouring schools so we can offer a breadth of subject choices. These courses are subject to demand.

• Physics • Physical Education • Psychology • Spanish*

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Testimonials School Life

uring my time at

completely the opposite. The teachers

Regarding the academic side of the

Campsmount, I had

and students, all greeted me with open

6th form, when exam prep was needed

arms and I felt welcomed within the sixth

or coursework was due in, the teachers

form. From the start, I noticed that it was

were there to help me.

many experiences,

of which, all were spectacular.

a type of community where everyone

sound bad at first, but eventually you

Brecon Beacons on one, and it was

will sort of become friends and the

brilliant. It integrates the Yr12’s, Yr13’s and

After leaving McAuley in Y11 I had loads

knew one another and people were so

f you choose to come

banter increases.

teachers together. At Brecon Beacons

of choices where I could go. I rang

friendly, helpful and polite, I found it

to Campsmount

Campsmount and went for an interview

easy to make new friends of all ages.

Within 6th form there is a lot of freedom

we did lots of activities including dragon

as you do get treated more like

and also went to other places.

I also saw the teachers as friends more

6th form you will be

boating and archery which were very good, while at night time we did a quiz

When going round other places I began

than teachers as they were there to

and watched some films. The bonding

to realise that Campsmount would be

help whenever I was in need, either

trip definitely helped as I now talk to the

perfect for me because it was a small

academically or other problems.

yr 12’s a lot more than I did.

sixth form and I would get loads of help

presenting yourself with lots of new challenges.

adults and the rules are bent slightly. In Campsmount you get to go into dinner and get on the bus first, which is a

The main focus of these challenges will

good advantage. Also at breaks and

be your A levels. They are a big step

dinners you are allowed out of school,

I think the best advantage of coming

from GCSE’s and will require a lot more

as long as you’re back for the end.

to Campsmount’s 6th form is the help

revision to prepare for. Homework levels

You can also bring in your mobile phone

will also increase but as long as you are

and other devices like laptops etc.

organised and don’t let it get on top of

Within 6th form you also have to

application in to the best of your abilities

you then you should be fine. As you only

start being independent, as you are

is essential. With the experience the 6th

pick 3-4 subjects, hopefully you will enjoy

responsible for your education, which

form teachers have plus the university

them. In my experience it makes the

means you don’t have to come to

trips you go on, on AC days, you can do

classes more relaxing and also some of

school every day or do homework,

this. If you had to do it all on your own,

the work more enjoyable. I say some as I

but you will fail, which brings me onto

like some colleges make you, it would be

do Maths and Physics! This has made me

free periods. If you pick fewer subjects,

very difficult to replicate the high level of

more motivated and has ensured that I

the more free periods you get.

quality, which happens at Campsmount.

do my best in lessons. As the classes are

What you do in this time is completely up

describe the first few weeks

small, lessons aren’t the slog they used to

to you; apart from you can’t go home.

Graham Parker, Y13.

of 6th form.

be in GCSE. If you are struggling with any

I particular use them for extra work we

Graham is on his way to studying

Everyone taking A levels has to deal with

topic you can easily talk to the teacher,

have to do outside of lesson, however if

PE at Liverpool

the academic gap between GCSE’s and

who has more time for each student,

you are feeling stressed just use

A levels, so you’re not on your own.

and as there is less people it is not

them to relax.

There is a significant gap between GCSE

embarrassing to ask questions. Speaking of teachers, you do end up spending a lot of time with them, which might

Home Thoughts From Abroad

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The advantages of coming into the 6th form this year is that bonding trips have been introduced. I have just been to

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you get with your UCAS application. If you want to go to university filling this

if I needed it, rather than going to a massive sixth form or college. Being a new student to the college in Year 12, I felt like I would’ve been an ‘outsider’ to the community; however it was

Overall my 2 years at the 6th form were better than I could ever have imagined it to be. It has got me to university, an achievement I never thought I could’ve done. I made great friends, learnt many new things and experienced things I never thought I would do. I would advise anyone to attend the sixth form

There were many opportunities to get

at Campsmount.

involved in activities with the 6th Form, such as ski trips to Italy and Austria and

Michael Bloomer

PE trips to Spain and Dubai. I went on

Michael left in the summer of 2011 and

the business studies trip to New York

is studying IT at Derby

which was something I’ll never forget.

Plain Sailing Or A Leaky Boat?

veryone’s in the same

teachers and the 6th form team.

the load of fearing that you’ll have to

boat is a phrase

More homework is set at A level than

“deal with it on your own”. Tackling the

at GCSE, in addition to independent

challenges of courses with people you

studying away from the college.

may not have spoken to before will

However, the timetable allows for

definitely widen your understanding of

several free lessons which make it easier

a topic, as well as broaden other skills

to manage your time and you’ll soon

vital for life outside of Campsmount,

find that independent studying and

showing that Campsmount 6th form

homework is much easier to do during

is a unique place to learn, not only

these free lessons, and with other people

educationally, but socially too.

that can be used to

and A level that can be hard to adjust to, yet this gap is lessened through the support provided by your subject

from your class. Discussing work with other people taking that subject can

Becky Smith, Y13.

help you to understand a certain aspect

Becky is on her way to reading

of the course better, and in turn lighten

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Art

DT (Product Design)

we would like a solution. Often

and Application

and analytical and practical

the answer is to go out and buy

Based primarily on materials and

manufacture looking at these subjects

learning.

something. Sometimes lack

components and consisting of

in depth:

of money or the wish to have

three sections.

areas that interest you personally and

a try, leads us to think of ways

•

show how good you are at doing it as

to overcome the problem by

well. The course provides an opportunity

putting something together

for candidates to develop a sound

ourselves as a solution.

rt is a vehicle for personal expression, imagination, sensitivity,

conceptual thinking,observation

In other words... you are able to work in

understanding in a number of areas while still exploring the subject in depth.

ll of us come across situations where there is a problem to which

In Year 12...

In Year 13...

Unit 1 – Materials, components

Unit 3 - Design and Manufacture

limited response questions •

Section 3 contains one compulsory question

GCSE Level in Graphics, Electronics, Visits to a variety of art galleries are an

Resistant Materials or Product Design;

Unit 2 – Learning through Design

integral part of the course.

if developments in Technology have

and Making

interested you... this may be the course for you! The course is a mixture of coursework, personal study and externally set assignments

•

Materials and components

•

Design and market influence

•

Process and manufacture

Section 2 offers a choice of one question from two

• If you have enjoyed creating things at

Section1 contains compulsory

A written paper based on design and

Essentially this is the coursework element of the examination. This work will be undertaken throughout the year, with the setting of a problem, analysis and development of a range of ideas, prior to choosing a final solution.

Unit 4 - Design and Making Practice This is the second piece of coursework, intended to further the ideas of a designer working for a client.

Opportunities: The qualification can lead to a degree in Graphic Design, Product Design, Furniture Making, Industrial Design, 3D Design, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Design Technology for Sport, Design Technology for Aeronautics and Teacher training. Employment opportunities and prospects within these areas are good.

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Music

Music Technology

o you ... love playing

Composing

an instrument and

You learn how to write for instrument(s)

performing?

and/or voices, and how to develop

Like exploring and creating new music? Enjoy listening to music from a range of styles?

process of recording

musical ideas. At AS, you create a three-

and creating music.

minute composition based on a task

The Music Technology course

of your choice, plus CD sleeve notes to

is an introduction to the basic

Wonder about how and why

At A2, you compose a second three-

techniques of recording,

music has developed the

minute composition, in addition to

sequencing and sampling music

way it has?

learning to compose using styles and

and traces the history of music

for you! Where else can you play music and get coursework credit for it, create and record your own music, listen to music in class, and learn about different styles of music?

techniques of other composers.

technology in the pop world.

Developing Musical Understanding

What wil you learn?

This unit focuses on listening to music and understanding how it works.

You will have a practical ‘hands-on’

At AS, you study pieces of music from

experience of both analogue and

the two topics: Instrument Music and

The course is made up of three components:

Vocal Music. At A2, you continue to

revolutionised the

accompany the composition.

If yes, then the A level Music course is

igital technology has

study Instrumental Music, and also

Accessibility...

study Applied Music. Pieces range from

The course caters for a wide range

Haydn Symphonies and Mozart Piano

of musicians. You are free to choose

Performing

Concertos, through Gershwin,

any instrument(s) and/or voice(s) and

You are encouraged to develop your

Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis, to the

perform music in any style. You can

performance skills by playing a range

film music of John Williams. At A2,

perform from a score, or improvise,

of styles of music as a soloist and/or an

you also learn to use a musical score to

as appropriate. The level of performance

ensemble member. At AS, you present

identify musical features, and then apply

is expected to correspond to Grade

a performance of 5-6 minutes. The

these principles for yourself.

5 (AS) and Grade 6 (A2) of graded

digital recording, create arrangements of existing songs/music using computer software. You will also develop your skills in listening to unfamiliar music from the pop/jazz field analysing the various technical and stylistic features.

There are three strands of assessment to the course: Coursework Sequencing and recording music from film, jazz and pop traditions

Recording Industry

Exam

•

Theatre Technician

A listening exam placed at the end

•

PA installation

•

Working with bands/performers

•

Music Business

of the course

examinations of bodies such as the

A2, allowing for a wider and balanced

Associated Board of the Royal Schools of

Structured Commentary

programme of music.

Music, Trinity Guildhall, Rockschool, and

A logbook to be completed

the London College of Music.

throughout the course

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Possible career opportunities include: •

requirement extends to 12-15 minutes at

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Future Opportunities?

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Photography

Film Studies

he course aims

ilm Studies, as the name

to provide you

suggests, is a course that

with a thorough

looks at films.

understanding of photography; camera controls, techniques,

producers and audiences as separate and interrelated entities; part two focuses

This A level will provide you with an

on the British film industry from both a

insight into the creation process of film,

financial and sociological standpoint,

in addition to producers and audiences.

and; part three allows you to compare

and presentation alongside

The film industry has developed and

two US films that are related either

a study of photography in a

evolved in little over a century. Modern

generically or thematically.

historical and social context.

society is bombarded by film and its

In Year 13...

This course requires you to work using

people, film plays an important part in

both traditional silver-based darkroom

their lives… Why? … Why not choose

processes and digital photography and

this course to find out the answer?

advertising, on a daily basis. For many

In Year 12...

areas such as portraiture, documentary and/or photojournalism, environmental

FM1: Exploring Film Form

photography and experimental

FM3: Film Research and Creative Projects You must complete two pieces of coursework; one requires you to research a number of films on a related topic; the other requires you to create and evaluate a short film sequence

This coursework module allows you to

photography.

In Year 12... Unit 1 - Coursework, comprising of practical, theoretical and contextual study Unit 2 - Coursework Unit 3 - Externally set assignment

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three parts; part one focuses both on

photographic materials, printing

manipulation. This could be working in

perspective. The module is split into

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In Year 13... Unit 4 - Coursework Unit 5 - Personal illustrated study (approximately 3000 words)

be both critical and creative. You must

FM4: Varieties of Film Experience –

complete two pieces of coursework;

Issues and Debate

one requires you to write a short analysis

This exam-based module allows you to

of a film extract; the other requires

travel the entire world! You will further

you to create and evaluate a short

develop your critical skills by exploring

film sequence.

the nature of film, on a national and

Future Opportunities?

international scale. The module is split

Film Studies offers you the

into three parts; part one focuses on

opportunity to work in a number

world cinema; part two focuses on film

of fields, such as: Teaching, Media,

and the spectator, and; part three is a

Researcher and Public Relations.

FM2: British and American Film

Unit 6 - Practical coursework with

This exam-based module allows you to

supporting written study

further develop your critical skills and

(approximately 1000 words)

explore the nature of the film industry,

Unit 7 - Externally set assignment

from both a financial and sociological

synoptic section, which allows you to focus your analysis entirely on one film.

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Biology a

level Biology deals with life processes, with an emphasis on human

biology and the ways in which we are affected by, and in return influence other living things.

In Year 12... the parts of a cell you can see with light

are made of, how they

Homeostasis and Energy

interact with each other and

This unit looks at the role of hormones

their surroundings and the role

and nerves in the whole organism

they play in living things.

communication systems. The role of the

As such chemistry occupies a central

DNA from AS Level Biology. Looking at

other cells, also how cells divide.

the role of DNA and how it controls life at

understanding of the complex transport systems of both plants and animals.

habitats develops your understanding of the breadth of living things in the world around us. You will learn to classify all living organisms, how life on earth has evolved and how the actions of humans

are over, all have been improved by people studying Chemistry.

In Year 12...

industry uses biotechnology. plants and animals respond to their

proteins, lipids and DNA. The study of

even the celebratory drink when exams

Cloning is studied along with how

Food and Health

of life, in particular carbohydrates,

the paper we write on, the food we eat,

role of genetic information in variation.

Finally an understanding of how the

molecules that are the building blocks

every aspect of our lives. Our clothes,

a cellular level. You will also consider the

Unit 2 – Molecules, Biodiversity,

This module focuses on the biological

mathematics to medicine and affects

Unit 2 – Control, Genomes and Environment

can interact with its surrounding and

This allows you to develop your

position in science, linking disciplines from

and respiration.

This unit builds on your knowledge of

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materials; what they

Unit 1 – Communication,

and electron microscopy, how a cell

Unit 1 - Atoms, Bonds and Groups Takes atomic structure to a higher level

environment is studied.

Future Opportunities?

Unit 3 – Practical Skills in Biology

• Medicine

You will carry out complex practical

•

techniques and practical tasks under

• Nursing/Midwifery

examination conditions. You will be required to demonstrate the ability to interpret, analyse and process data,

Vetinary Science

• Physiotherapy • P.E.

this will also be tested under

•

Biology teacher/lecturer

examination conditions.

•

Forensic Scientist

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Unit 3 - Practical Skills

hemistry is the study of

energy is involved in photosynthesis

You will learn about cell structure;

can influence life on earth.

In Year 13...

kidney in excretion is studied and how

Unit 1 – Cells, Exchange and Transport

Chemistry

and applies this knowledge to the

Unit 3 - Practical Skills You will be assessed on practical skills These assessments will concentrate on

Future Opportunities?

your ability to observe, measure, analyse

The choices with a Chemistry A level

and evaluate results.

are numerous and varied. For example

used during laboratory sessions.

you can continue your studies of the

In Year 13...

discipline to degree level studying Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry,

periodic table. Unit 1 - Rings, Polymers and Analysis

Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry and

Unit 2 - Chains, Energy and Resources

This unit continues the study of organic

Chemistry with Computer Science

Introduces organic chemistry and

chemistry and how we analyse and

how we make new molecules,

identify the products.

whilst considering our impact on the environment.

Or you can embark upon one of the many professions for which an A level

Unit 2 - Equilibria, Energetics and Elements

in Chemistry is essential, such as

Considers the rate and equilibrium of

Medicine, Chemical Engineering,

chemical reactions and also the energy

Dentistry, Nursing, and Physiotherapy.

changes involved.

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Physics W

Psychology

e are living in an

2008 were so successful? Yes they were

exciting age of

supreme athletes; no question of that,

technological

developments that mainly owe their advancements to the science of Physics. Studying Physics to a level beyond GCSE will equip you with skills that are valuable in ALL science related careers – however,

but in addition to that, the cycles and equipment they enjoyed were designed Brailsford, performance director,

The topics that are covered are

with ‘superior physics’ to that of any

designed to interest, motivate and

other nation. Interesting!

stimulate you through your learning.

What you will learn?

Once you get to grips with something like

employers in non-scientific areas are

Two of these are assessed externally

realising the value of a higher physics

while the third unit involves practical

qualification – the question is, have you?

skills and investigative practical skills and

physics - as a subject – really has no equal in scale, depth and diversity.

is assessed by the college throughout the year. Briefly you will focus on: •

And, therefore, no wonder it’s a tough subject; but it’s worth the journey for those with a passion for learning,

Particles, Quantum Phenomena and Electricity (40%)

•

or those that need the subject for their future career, or for those that need a

everyone else that

they are the strange ones!

The breakdown of the course is in 3 units.

leptons to black holes and the universe,

you how to persuade

and built, according to Professor Dave

it may surprise you to hear that many

From fundamental particles: quarks and

sychology teaches

•

bigger challenge than they have so far encountered, or for... those that don’t know yet?

this you will find it extremely rewarding. Psychology has made a major contribution to our understanding of human and animal behaviour. If you feel like a challenge and fancy learning a

In Year 13... Unit 3 - Child development and applied options •

Section A – Addressing the development of children including how they form attachments and relationships.

•

Section B – Applied Psychology Options to include Cognition and the Law, Mood Disorders, Stress, Substance Abuse and Forensic Psychology.

bit more about the way people behave

Unit 4 - Approaches, Debates and

then come and have a go.

Methods in Psychology

In Year 12...

This unit expands work already covered

Unit 1: In this unit you will study the six main approaches to psychology.

in Unit 1 regarding approaches to Psychology. It deals in more depth with debates in Psychology and takes a closer look at research methodology.

Mechanics, Materials

You will learn about brain and nerve

and Waves (40%)

functions and review the genetic basis

Investigative and Practical Skills

of behaviour. You will also study gender

Future Opportunities?

in AS Physics (20%)

development and review various

As a career choice Psychology offers

methods used in psychological research.

you the opportunity to work in a number of fields, such as: Educational Health,

Unit 2: Individual Differences, Social

Occupational, Sport and/or Child

Here is a small example of the

Psychology and Cognitive Psychology.

Psychology. Other caring avenues

importance of physics in sport: Why was

The three areas of study in this unit

include: Nursing, Teaching, Social Work

it that our cyclists in the Beijing Olympics

are Social Influence, Remembering

as well as Psychiatry.

and Forgetting.

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Physical Education

Maths

level PE builds upon the knowledge and skills gained at GCSE.

Decision Mathematics is the application

real world problems, often arising from

The common route in Yr12 will be

The big difference is that you hone

Pure Core 1, Pure Core 2 and Statistics 1;

your sports from the 4 you studied at

these three modules will then qualify for

GCSE, to 2 in Y12 and then 1 in Y13. This

an AS Level.

means that you focus on sports that you are enthusiastic about and become

Core Maths will build on the basics of

a specialist in that area. It will also

trigonometry and algebra learnt at GCSE

introduce you to new and interesting

and introduces further, more demanding

topics and experiences. The course is

topics, such as calculus and co-ordinate

challenging but rewarding and good fun!

geometry. For example, you will learn

In Year 13...

quick ways of summing a series of

In Year 12...

Unit 3: Principles and concepts across

Bio mechanics

different areas of Physical Education

•

Unit 1: An introduction to PE

Historical studies

• •

•

Anatomy and Physiology

•

motor skills and abilities

•

Socio-Cultural Studies relating to

Physical Education •

Evaluating and planning for the

19th century public schools

Linear Motion and force in

Statistics builds on the data handling,

physical activity

data analysis and probability skills learnt

Stability and angular motion

at GCSE and introduces new more

physical activity

demanding topics such as permutations, combinations and expectation. You will learn, for example, how to work out your

Comparative studies

• Energy

chances of winning the lottery!

•

A2 Maths

Comparing sport in the UK with sports in Australia and the USA

Health components of physical fitness

Unit 4: The improvement of effective

Sports Psychology

performance and the critical evaluation

•

Individual and group dynamics of

of practical activities in Physical Education

performance and audience effects

•

improvement of performance •

Mental preparation for physical activity

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numbers that are in a pattern.

Exercise and sport physiology

Unit 2: Acquiring, developing and evaluating practical skills in

Popular recreation in

•

pre-industrial Britain

Classification and development of

participation in physical activity

S Maths

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Evaluation, appreciation and the improvement of performance

of mathematical modelling to solve commercial and managerial concerns. It involves the study of algorithms, graphs and networks. For example, you will learn how to work out the least amount of cable that a TV company will need to connect a group of villages.

What can you do with A level Maths? Your career opportunities after following an AS Level Maths course are extensive. Maths is seen as one of the three basic subjects which everyone ‘needs’. An AS or A2 in Maths will demonstrate to employers that you have skills in numeracy, data handling, problem solving and logical thinking. Engineering, commerce, management, sciences and computer work all use

Core Maths will extend the topics

elements of maths which you will

covered at AS and introduce new topics

meet in the A level course.

such as numerical methods for solving equations and properties of functions.

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Business

orget Alan Sugar and

ant to go into games

The Apprentice. Forget

programming and

Duncan Bannatyne and

development?

the dragons in the den.

Fancy going into web design?

YOU are the next big

Well this course will open

entrepreneur to make it big.

doors into a career that will be

If you don’t know what an

enjoyable and challenging.

entrepreneur is you need not

IT is suitable for people studying in

apply for a place on this course

preparation for employment in the

‘cause you’re already fired! If you want to take risks and think you have what it takes then step forward...

Information and Communication Technology sector particularly in job roles Unit 2

Unit 4

•

Marketing; market analysis and

•

Short term and long term strategy

marketing strategy

•

Forecasting and decision making

Accounting and finance; cash flow,

•

Analysing performance

•

Managing change

The course is divided into 4 units, with 2 compulsory units being studied in Year 12 and 2 further units in Year 13. There is also the possibility to visit New York in Year 13 as part of your studies.

•

break even, final accounts •

People; labour turnover, motivation

•

Production; quality, stock control

Unit 1 •

The nature of business; managing

•

finance and personnel •

Unit 3

Classification of business, ownership, legal identity, growth and size

•

The market; market mechanism

•

External influences;

•

and technological

•

and skills that are transferable to both further study and the workplace.

Market research; meeting the needs

Presentation skills, teamwork,

of consumers

report writing, analysis, management,

Marketing mix; getting the products right and pricing them up

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During the two year course you wil study 6 units which are as follows:

Business Studies covers many aspects

specific audience

strategies

political, economical, social

skills and liaise with users.

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Market segmentation; targeting a

Planning; formulating marketing

where they will be expected to use ICT

Digital Business Communication

Collaborative Working

leadership, accounting and marketing

Problem Solving

All units are centre-assessed and there

are all covered and will equip and

Creating a Digital Showcase

are no timetabled exams!

help you with whatever you do

Digital Imaging and Photography

The Internet: Past, Present & Future

after A levels!

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English Literature

French

nglish Literature is an

are studying the poetry of WH Auden

extremely broad and

and Christina Rossetti. You will learn to

satisfying A level which

will challenge you to consider new ideas and concepts. Be prepared to discuss the views and opinions of critics, analyse texts in detail and read extensively around the subject. It is acknowledged by Higher Education Institutions as a versatile subject and is recognised as a valuable A level, no matter what career path you choose.

AS Level:

aspect of narrative.

Arundhati Roy’s ‘God of Small Things’ plus Mark Haddon’s ‘Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nightime’. You will learn to closely analyse the narrative method of each text.

your vocabulary, revise the grammar from GCSE and eventually introduce

play must be by Shakespeare (currently

new grammar points.

we are studying ‘King Lear’). You will

Topics covered on the course will include:

produce two pieces of written work, each of 1500 words, one of which may be re-creative, based on

•

Daily Life

the plays studied.

•

Sports and Pastimes

•

Food and Drink

•

Social issues

Within this unit you will focus on developing your ideas on the significance of genre through the categories ‘Elements of the Gothic’ or ’Elements of the Pastoral’. Three texts

Furthermore, you will be given an

these must come from the 1300 –

anthology of poetry dating from 1800 to

1800 era. We currently study Elements

1945 that includes poetry from Tennyson,

of the Gothic, focusing on Stoker’s

Browning, Coleridge, Keats, Auden,

‘Dracula’. The ‘Bloody Chamber’ and

Hardy and Rossetti. You will study two

Milton’s ‘Paradise Lost’.

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Our aim in the first term is to increase

dramatic genre of tragedy. At least one

must be studied and at least one of

of these poets in depth. Currently we

develops the skills

You will study two plays within the

Unit 3: Texts and Genres

Four texts must be studied including

course builds on and

acquired at GCSE.

Unit 2: Dramatic Genres

A2 Level:

Unit 1: Aspects of Narrative

compare texts through focusing on an

he A level French

Unit 4: Further and Independent Reading

• Media

You will study at least three texts, one

•

of which is a pre-released anthology of

You will cover 4 units:

critical writing. The aim of the unit is to

Education…..and many more!

consider the different ways of reading texts and the critical ideas that can

Unit 1 – Speaking Test

be applied. Your portfolio of writing will

This assessment consists of role-play and

produce two pieces of written work, one

topic discussion.

of which will be a comparative study of an aspect of two texts. The second may

Unit 2 – Written Paper

be a re-creative piece based on the

This written paper is designed to test

application of critical ideas.

the other three skills, with a variety of listening, reading and written tests.

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Unit 3 – Speaking Test This speaking test contains discussion of

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an article in the target language and topic discussion.

You can use French in many ways. You can continue the language and

Unit 4 – Written Paper Tasks involving comprehension and manipulation of language as well as an

pursue a career in Business, Law, Education, Banking, Diplomatic Service, Journalism and many more openings.

extended essay.

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Spanish

Geography

workplace. Whether it is as a

their environment.

standalone subject or whether

As a subject it bridges the gap between

eography is the study

panish, like all languages, is high in demand in the

it compliments other areas

of the relationship between people and

pure science and social studies.

such as English, Business or Law

This is what makes it the ideal subject

companies want people who

for starting further education because it

are bi or multi-lingual.

gives you a broad base upon which to build your future career.

The qualification itself is a combination of speaking, listening and written form.

designed to give you the best possible

You will focus on:

chance of success. It consists of 4

• Society •

modules, which cover both the physical

Law & Order

and human aspects. Two modules are sat at the end of year 12 to gain an AS

• Pollution

grade and two modules are sat at the

• Culture

end of Year 13 to gain an A2 level.

• Education

and many more!

In Year 12...

As well as timetabled lessons you will spend time with the Spanish Assistant to refine your speaking and written forms. The subject requires you to become immersed in language and work independently outside of lessons reading Spanish magazines/newspapers and watching Spanish films for example.

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In Year 13... Unit 3: Contemporary Geographical Issues

And then you will complete one of the modules below:

An issues based approach to

Unit 4A: Geography Fieldwork Investigation

contemporary geographical themes.

concepts. In this module, you will study 2 human and 2 physical modules. Unit 2: Geographical Skills A geographical skills paper based on the content of unit 1.

extend an area of the subject content

from the physical options and at least

into a more detailed fieldwork study.

one from the human options.

You take your fieldwork folder into

Optional Physical topics: •

the exam and use this to analyse and evaluate your own data and results in

Plate tectonics and

response to the questions set.

associated hazards •

Unit 4B: Geographical Issue Evaluation

Weather and climate and associated hazards

Unit 1: Physical and Human Geography The study of core geographical

This unit gives you the opportunity to

You must select three topics; at least one

•

This unit gives you the opportunity to

Ecosystems: Change and Challenge

Optional Human topics:

use your skills of analysis, synthesis and evaluation. An Advance Information booklet is pre-released 2 months prior

•

World cities

to the exam to facilitate your research

•

Development and globalisation

into an area which extends from the

•

Contemporary conflicts

specification content.

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History

Health & Social Care

t AS level:

A level course but a BTEC Diploma. It is the

The origins of the American Civil War

equivalent of 3 A levels and

You are given the opportunity to consider

as such if you opt to study

the reason for the outbreak of the

this course it will be the only

American Civil War in the USA 1861.

one you take!

Focussing specifically on developments which led to the increasing tension between the northern and southern states of the union. The Early Stuarts and the Origins of the English Civil War 1603-42

At A2 level:

Is the course for you?

Coursework

Our course will take your learning to an

This unit is made up of two 2000 word pieces of coursework and is based on

In addition to the document-based study

the two skill elements of interpretation

of the US Civil War, you are given the

and investigation. The first element is

opportunity to consider the reason for

based on the examination of a number

the outbreak of Civil War in England in

of historian’s interpretations of the

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and social care issues. Throughout the course, you will study a variety of topics,

the skills of thinking, interpretation

ranging from anatomy and physiology,

and analysis.

to equality, diversity, and human rights.

Career choices may include:

Thatcher era of British Government 1979-90. The second element,

• Teaching

You will consider the role of James and

investigation, is a 2000 word long piece

• Lawyer

of individual coursework which is linked

following through with the importance

back to the interpretation topic.

new perspective on a range of health

variety of occupations that require

in this significant event of British history. the Church in the ‘run-up’ to the Civil War

advanced level, and help you gain a

History is a very useful subject for a

1642 and the importance of the Stuarts

of financial issues at the time and the

his course is not an

If you are keen to develop a career in the health and social care sector, either through employment based

• Barrister

training, or if you are thinking of going to

• Research

university then this is the course for you!

problems that were inherited by

Historical Themes Module

• Journalism

King Charles I.

The topic for this unit is the changing

• Police

How will you be assessed?

relationship between Great Britain and

• Archivist

You will complete assignments for each

Ireland from 1798 to 1922, requiring you

• Archaeology

unit of study. Assignment format will range

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to analyse events and turning points

from written assignments to projects and

during this period thematically.

presentations. There are no exams!

Where can this lead? Enrichment opportunities:

Our Extended Diploma is the equivalent to three A levels and is widely recognised by employers and universities. This means that you could progress to university and studying a variety of degrees, such as Nursing, Midwifery, and Social Work. Or if you wish to go into employment straight away, you could work in a variety of sectors such as, registered care homes,

As a compulsory part of the course you will complete 100 hours of work experience in at least 1 work placement. Past students have gained experience working in the social care sector for the local council, local care homes, nurseries, hospitals and schools.

nurseries, schools, and hospitals.

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A list of where some of our students went this year...

Facilities I

am so glad that I chose to come to Campsmount’s sixth

Robert Barker

University of Lincoln

Politics

Sophie Bevan

Liverpool John Moore University

English

Harley Langfield

Lancaster University

Sociology

Manuel Bisby

University of Doncaster

Business Management

Michael Bloomer

University of Derby

Computing

Lauren Booth

University of Huddersfield

Psychology

Thomas Coe

Hull University

Primary Teaching

Connor Evans

University of Teeside

Sport and Exercise (Coaching Science)

Kane Gibbon

Sheffield Hallam University

Mathematics

Charlotte Greaves

Leeds Metropolitan University

Business and Management

Stephanie Hayward

Sheffield Hallam University

Design and Technology with Education and Qualified Teacher Status

room, or alternatively go to the quiet

Daniel Hobson

Leeds Metropolitan University

Law

Sixth Form Study Room and use the

Andrew Lewins

University of Derby

Health and Social Care

computers to complete homework or

Chloe Lewins

University of Doncaster

Early Childhood Studies

Ellis Meek

Sheffield University

Geography

form after completing my GCSE’s this summer. It has enabled me to maintain a close relationship between staff and students, as well as being a convenient and successful school. The sixth form has facilities which allow me to work effectively whilst still socialising with my friends. During my free periods I can relax in the common

conduct research. If I am working on a multimedia project I can also use all of the facilities in the Mac Suite, which has

Kirsten Oliver

York St John University

Creative Writing & English Literature

Dominic Parker

Leeds Metropolitan University

Music Technology

and other helpful technologies that help

Joseph Readman

University of Teeside

Sports Development

me produce the highest quality of

Ben Sanderson

Keele University

American Studies and History

work possible. In addition to the Mac

brand new, top of the range computers

Members of the sixth form are also able

Choosing the sixth form has opened

to access the gym and sports hall at any

up so many doors for me, and I feel

time during the day, which is a great

confident that I’ll successfully complete

(and cheap!) way to escape

A levels and hopefully have the

the pressures of A level.

opportunity to attend university in

Suite the sixth form has access to the

Choosing Campsmount sixth form also

modern, up to date Learning Resource

gave me the opportunity to be one

Centre (LRC) which contains a multitude

of the first students taught in the new

Andrew Smith

Sheffield Hallam University

Computer and Information Security

Keil Taylor

University of Huddersfield

Chemistry with Forensic Science

Thomas Brennan

Liverpool John Moore University

Politics

of books and magazines that we can

school. I get to experience all of the

Thomas Wright

Sheffield Hallam University

Environmental Conservation

use as sources in our coursework or help

fantastic new facilities and I really

us revise for exams.

can’t wait.

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the near future!

Anna Murgatroyd, Y12 Anna is on her way to Cambridge to study Law

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How To Apply There is an ‘Open Evening’ in November for you to have an informal chat with teachers about the courses and then we go from there....

OPEN EVENING WEDNESDAY 9 NOVEMBER Starting at 6pm Your sixth form team: N Grove

Head of Sixth Form

J Sapsford

Head of Y12

G Faulkner

Tutor

D Hudson

Tutor

G Levy

Tutor

C Stokoe

CAMPSMOUNT

TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE

Ryecroft Road, Norton, Doncaster DN6 9AS Tel: 01302 700002 | Fax: 01302 707775 Email: ng@campsmount.com Tutor

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