Choosing subject options for Year 10 can be challenging. This is an important decision for students and is easy to feel overwhelmed by the choice. That’s why it’s important that students think carefully about what they enjoy, what they’re good at and what they might like to study after GCSEs.
Along with the compulsory core subjects, we encourage students to choose a broad, balanced mixture so that their future choices are as wide as possible. Where possible we believe that opting to study a foreign language at GCSE is exceptionally desirable and beneficial to students. This taken in combination with Geography or History alongside Maths, English and Science is increasing a curriculum that will enable students to access the next steps in their studies or gain employment.
We also have a number of vocational options available, reliant much more on coursework type activities reducing the traditional reliance on examinations. These courses can offer a good alternative to GCSE and provide qualifications that are an equivalent to the traditional GCSE subjects.
The aim of this booklet is to provide an overview of what’s on offer in through Key Stage four. Please take time to read all the information carefully and contact teaching staff if you have any questions. Students will be able to discuss option preferences and will receive further information on subjects during their normal lessons, assemblies and in Tutor Time.
It is possible that if not enough students opt for a particular subject it may not be viable to run it. We ask therefore, that students select a third choice ‘backup’ subject. Where possible we are committed to running courses and will do our utmost to ensure this happens.
Please do not hesitate to contact your child’s Director of Progress (Mrs R Evans) if you have any questions during this process. It is important to note that subject can only run if sufficient students opt to study them. Students may be directed through the process to indicate a reserve / third choice subject in case this impacts them.
Miss Julie Johnson HeadteacherWeek commencing 27th February 2023
Options 2022 assemblies and information
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Thursday 2nd March 2023
Year 9 Parents’ Evening and Options survey opens
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March 2023
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The following staff will be available to speak to both students and parents/carers throughout the options process.
Jim Taylor
Deputy Headteacher jim.taylor@shr.mmat.co.uk
Ross Smith
Director of Maths ross.smith@shr.mmat.co.uk
Claire Jackson
Director of English claire.jackson@shr.mmat.co.uk
Maria Requejo
Director of Languages maria.requejo@shr.mmat.co.uk
Joanne Jones
Director of Humanities joanne.jones@shr.mmat.co.uk
Please contact the director of faculty directly for subject related enquiries either by speaking to them in school or using the email above.
Rebecca Evans
Director of Progress rebecca.evans@shr.mmat.co.uk
Adam Richards Director of Science adam.richards@shr.mmat.co.uk
Jan Everest Director of Technology Jan.EtchesEverest@shr.mmat.co.uk
Lucy Frederick Director of Expressive Arts Lucy.Frederick@shr.mmat.co.uk
Kris Dobson
Director of Physical Education kris.dobson@shr.mmat.co.uk
When students enter Year 10 in September 2022, they move into Key Stage 4, the final part of their compulsory school education. At the end of this two-year period, public examinations are taken. By the end of Year 11, all public exams will have been completed.
In some cases, public examinations will be completed in Year 10.
The National Curriculum requires all students to study the following subjects throughout Key Stage 4 (although not necessarily to GCSE level):
⦁ English
⦁ Mathematics
⦁ Science
⦁ Physical Education
⦁ Religious Education / Citizenship
There is also a requirement to maintain a balanced curriculum through to the age of 16. Our school curriculum for Key Stage 4 is intended to combine this important principle of balance together with a degree of flexibility and choice. This booklet aims to explain how this applies to each student in Year 10. It is also intended to act as a handbook for future reference.
Optional courses:
Art I 3D Art & Design (Ceramics) I Business Studies I Child Development I Creative iMediaI
Performing Arts Dance I Drama I Design
Technology I Food Preparation and Nutrition I
History I Geography I Modern Foreign
Languages* I Photography I Physical
Education I Business Studies I Resistant
Materials I Separate Science I Sport Studies I
Performing Arts Music I Textiles (Design) *Compulsory
All students study the five core subjects of English, Mathematics, Science, Physical Education and Humanities (History OR Geography). In addition, all students will continue with their course of Citizenship, which covers aspects of Religious Education, in addition Work-Related Learning and Careers Guidance as well as Personal and Social Education also continues through key stage 4.
Students will then choose to study two additional option subjects. For selected students, a language may be compulsory; this can lead to the English Baccalaureate, a measure of student achievement where students must achieve a good pass in English, Mathematics, two Sciences, a Modern Foreign Language and a Humanities subject.
All examination subjects studied can lead to a recognised qualification at Level One or Level Two of the National Qualification Framework meaning that students will follow eight academic courses with the possibility of up to nine GCSE passes or equivalents. Some students can opt for an additional subject which may run as a session 6 afterschool.
Methods of assessment vary considerably between courses. You can find specific details on each subject’s page in this booklet. For further information, please visit The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Authority’s website www.qca.org.uk
The curriculum is divided into 25 lessons per week:
GCSE qualifications
⦁ Graded 9–1.
⦁ Accepted by all post-16 providers depending on the grade achieved and the suitability of the course content for future study.
⦁ An academic focus with one exam at the end.
⦁ Some subjects have coursework.
Technical qualifications
⦁ Graded Distinction D* to U.
⦁ Accepted by all post-16 providers depending on the grade achieved and the suitability of the course content for future study.
⦁ A vocational focus: all courses are assessed through a series of internally assessed tasks and one external exam which have one external exam (which has one re-take opportunity).
⦁ All subjects have exam assessment tasks to complete in school time which make up part of the final grade.
Grading structure explained:
Compulsory core subjects:
English
Mathematics
Science
Physical Education (Core)
History
OR Geography
In addition to this column Students then pick two option choice from the column on the right-hand side.
Students may also indicate a 3rd or reserve choice. From the column on the right-hand side (clearly marking this with an ‘R’)
Optional subjects:
Art
3D Art and Design (Ceramics)
Business Studies
Creative I-media
Child Development
Drama
Design Technology
Food Preparation and Nutrition
Modern Foreign Languages
Sports Studies
Performing Arts: Music
Performing Arts: Dance
Photography
Separate Sciences
Textiles
*Compulsory for selected students only
You will learn to further develop your skills in the following areas:
⦁ Reading a wide range of texts, fluently and with good understanding, from 1789 to the present day
⦁ Reading critically, and using knowledge gained from wide reading to inform and improve your own writing
⦁ Expressing your views, presenting arguments and writing creatively
⦁ Using grammar correctly, punctuating and spelling accurately
⦁ Listening to and understanding spoken language, and using spoken Standard English effectively
Every student will sit both GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature, both of which are graded 9–1.
GCSE English Language will feature two written examination papers worth 100% of the qualification. 50% of the qualification assesses reading skills and 50% of the qualification assesses writing skills. Students will also have to complete a speaking and listening task throughout the course. GCSE English Literature will also feature two written examination papers worth 100% of the qualification. These will cover pre-19th century texts, post-19th century texts and a Shakespeare play.
For further information, please contact…
Claire Jackson Director of English claire.jackson@shr.mmat.co.ukGCSE Mathematics aims to enable you to enjoy and become confident in using and applying mathematical techniques. You will learn to develop your skills in the following areas:
⦁ Number
⦁ Algebra
⦁ Ratio and Proportion
⦁ Geometry and Measures
⦁ Statistics and Probability
There are two tiers of GCSE examination – Foundation and Higher.
The Foundation exam allows a student to gain the new GCSE grade of 5–1. The Higher exam allows a student to gain the new GCSE grade of 9–4.
GCSE Maths is examined by written papers at the end of the two-year course.
There are three papers: one non-calculator and two calculator.
For further information, please contact…
Ross Smith Director of Mathematicsross.smith@shr.mmat.co.uk
Scientific study gives us an understanding of the world and helps us explore how science affects our everyday lives. You will study Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Combined Science: 2 GCSE grades in Science (9–1) following the AQA Combined Science Trilogy course.
There are six written exam papers. All are taken at the end of Year 11.
⦁ 2 x Biology
⦁ 2 x Chemistry
⦁ 2 x Physics
Each of these exams is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
There is no controlled assessment: 100% of the qualification is based on these exams.
For further information, please contact…
Adam Richards Director of Science adam.richards@shr.mmat.co.ukStudents in Key Stage 4 will receive 2 hours core PE per week in Year 10 and 11 This will be non-assessed and will give the students an opportunity to participate in a variety of different activities to improve health and fitness as well as promoting lifelong learning. The course will encourage students to improve their tactical knowledge, consolidate their skill base, take part in further physical activity
Within the hours allocated in Year 11, students are given time to work on their individual fitness and play in team and individual games. The time is spent on activities with the emphasis on participation and enjoyment. Some students may use core PE to enhance their GCSE practical grades.
Statutory core PE has no qualification. Students are able to select Sports Studies as an additional qualification course as one of their option choices.
Students’ individual progress in core PE will be monitored by teaching staff during lessons and all students are expected to participate fully. For further information, please contact…
Kris Dobson Director of Physical Education kris.dobson@shr.mmat.co.ukStudents will travel the world from the classroom, exploring issues and case studies in the UK, newly emerging economies and lower income countries as well as developing a range of statistical and analytical skills.
Topics of study include:
⦁ Physical Geography: Climate, coasts, rivers, tropical storms, tectonic hazards, climate change, deserts and tropical rainforests.
⦁ Human Geography: Energy security, economic development, major cities, urban growth and sustainable living.
Students will develop a wide range of geographical skills and techniques and be encouraged to understand their role in society.
GCSE grade 9–1.
There will be three exams to sit (100%)
⦁ Physical Geography (35%)
⦁ Human Geography (35%)
⦁ Skills (30%)
For further information, please contact…
Joanne Jones Director of Humanitiesjoanne.jones@shr.mmat.co.uk
What is involved?
History is a fascinating subject that helps us understand the past and appreciate how and why people and societies have changed over time. Students will study the main developments in 20th century British history and international relations.
Paper 1: Understanding the Modern World
Section A: Period Studies
AB Germany, 1890–1945: Democracy and dictatorship
Section B: Wider World depth studies
BB Conflict and tension: The inter-war years, 1918–1939
Paper 2: Shaping the Nation
Section A: Thematic Studies
AA Britain: Health and the people: c1000 to the present day
Section B: British Depth Studies
BC Elizabethan England, c1568
Qualifications available
GCSE grade 9–1.
Assessment
1603
There are two written exams which are taken at the end of Year 11:
Paper 1: 2 hours (50%)
Paper 2: 2 hours (50%)
For further information, please contact…
Joanna Jones Director of Humanities joanna.jones@shr.mmat.co.ukIt is hoped that students opting to follow the GCSE Art course will enjoy the opportunity to develop their creative, observation, organisational, critical and communication skills through the practical study of one or more art and craft techniques. A widening understanding of cultural, historical art and material properties should develop as the course progresses to both enrich and stimulate personal ideas and outcomes. During the course students need to develop and demonstrate an ability to:
• observe and record information from natural or man-made forms • work independently
• use materials and processes in a systematic and disciplined manner
• compose the visual elements of tone, colour texture, line form and space in a creative and imaginative manner sustain a chosen study from conception to realisation
• identify characteristics of Art and relate these to their own work or social context and make critical judgements where necessary
Many students go on to take higher education courses in Art and Design.
GCSE grade 9–1.
Art is assessed at Key Stage 4 through coursework and an external exam. Students are required to produce a portfolio (60% of marks available) and complete a final set task (40%)
For further information, please contact…
Lucy Frederick Director of Expressive Arts Lucy.Frederick@shr.mmat.co.ukIt is hoped that students opting to follow 3D Art & Design course will enjoy the opportunity to develop their creative, observation, organisational, critical and communication skills through the practical study of one or more art and craft techniques. Alongside the three-dimensional work students will need to explore and be encouraged to use pencil, paint, and printmaking to create the foundation and to enhance the sculptural work created. During the course students need to develop and demonstrate an ability to:
• understand different materials and explore the manipulation of threedimensional materials to communicate ideas
• use a range of sculpting materials, tools and techniques such as carving, modelling, joining, constructing, and reducing, and transposing twodimensional images into three-dimensional forms.
• combine a range of mixed media materials and techniques such as wet and dry media, collage, objects, two- and three-dimensional elements, digital and non digital applications.
• work independently
• compose the visual elements of tone, colour texture, line form and space in a creative and imaginative manner both two- and three-dimensionally.
• sustain a chosen study from conception to realisation
• identify characteristics of art, culture, sculpture, and architecture and relate these to their own work.
GCSE grade 9–1.
3D Art is assessed at Key Stage 4 through coursework and an external exam. Students are required to produce a portfolio (60% of marks available) and complete a final set task (40%)
For further information, please contact…
Lucy Frederick Director of Expressive Arts Lucy.frederick@shr.mmat.co.ukStudents will gain an understanding of the business world and will develop a basic understanding of setting up their own business and the legal structure. Having a sound understanding of the economic world businesses are influenced by.
Specifically, the course covers the following content:
⦁ Marketing, including advertising, development of products, setting the best price.
⦁ Recruitment, including how businesses get the right staff and keep them working well.
⦁ Business structures, including the different ways to set up a business.
⦁ Finance, including how businesses get the money to set up and operate and how they make a profit.
⦁ Business operations, including how businesses produce the things we buy.
⦁ Influences on businesses, including the environment and how many businesses are operating around the world.
GCSE grade 9–1.
The course is examined via two 1.5 hour assessments.
For further information, please contact…
JanEverest
Director of TechnologyJan.EtchesEverest@shr.mmat.co.uk
The Cambridge National in Child Development is a practical-based qualification which equips the learner with the knowledge and skills to nurture and care for children in their early years.
Candidates will examine child development from the point of conception through to 5 years of age, developing a thorough understanding of the importance of effective early years childcare.
This is achieved through a variety of approaches, including undertaking research tasks, examining case studies, producing posters and presentations to demonstrate their knowledge and undertaking practical tasks to aid learning. It will also include a Child Study which develops research based learning opportunities through play.
The course also includes an externally set examination covering the Health and wellbeing for child development which contributes to the overall qualification.
This is ideal for learners who want a career in midwifery, teaching, maternity care, nursing, and working with child in nurseries or care.
OCR Cambridge National in Child Development qualification Level 1/2 award (Pass, Merit or Distinction) J809
RO57 – Health and wellbeing of child development: Exam worth 40% of overall mark.
RO58 - Create a safe environment and understand the nutritional needs of children from birth to five years: Centre assessed exam worth 30% of overall mark.
RO59 – Understand the development of a child from birth to five years: Centre assessed exam worth 30% of overall mark.
For further information, please contact…
Adam Richards Director of Science adam.richards@shr.mmat.co.ukWhat is involved?
In Graphics we look at the creative way interactive media products are made and used within today’s society, using posters, DVD covers and games for inspiration.
We look at Digital Graphics, their creation and the way that they are designed. We look at storytelling with comic strips and create a digital comic strip according to a client brief.
As well as the production of interactive media products, we also look at the importance of evaluation and the planning process, including story boarding, mind mapping and mood boards.
Qualifications available
The course will lead to a Level 2 Certificate in Creative I-Media.
Assessment
The course is currently made up of 2 mandatory units as well as an optional unit.
R093
• This unit is a foundation in what makes up the media industry and how creative imedia fits into it. You will learn about the job roles and processes required to create a wide range of media products.
R094
• Visual identity and digital graphics. There are 2 parts to this unit exploring visual identity and how this contributes to an overall brand identity. Second part looks at the design and creation of digital graphics for digital products.
R095
• Characters and Comics. This unit is all about creating characters and using those characters to create a comic that will tell a story
For further information, please contact…
Jan Everest Director of TechnologyJan.EtchesEverest@shr.mmat.co.uk
GCSE Drama is a lively and exciting subject that allows students of all abilities to fully develop their performance skills and increase their confidence through the exploration of different theatre styles and genres.
The WJEC Eduqas GCSE in Drama is an exciting, inspiring and a practical course. The specification promotes involvement in and enjoyment of drama, as performers and / or designers. Additionally it provides opportunities to attend live theatre performances and to develop skills as informed and thoughtful audience members.
Students will:
⦁ Study two plays.
⦁ Complete a ‘devised performance’ in response to stimulus.
⦁ Complete a 900-word portfolio to support their practical performance.
⦁ Take a written exam based on their set text and a response to live theatre.
⦁ Students will study and perform two extracts from a text.
GCSE grade 9–1.
Assessment
⦁ Component 1: Devised performance and portfolio (40%)
⦁ Component 2: Performing from a text (20%)
⦁ Component 3: Written Exam (40%)
LucyFrederick
Director of Expressive ArtsLucy.Frederick@shr.mmat.co.uk
What is involved?
In this exciting and industry inspired course students will get to study what it really takes to be a creative in the Performing Arts industry. Students will research, analyse and perform existing professional pieces; they will explore rehearsal methods and creative processes that are at the core of professional practice. Students will be able to create original pieces of dance using the skills developed and reenforced throughout this course, working in ways that are recognised by industry professionals. In addition to this students who choose this course will study how creatives plan, develop and deliver performances responding to industry commissions. This will include looking at the social and cultural aspect of performances, budgeting, job roles and responsibilities and promoting, including marketing through advertising and social media.
Students will:
Learn skills that are essential to working in the performing arts industry. Work in creative, collaborative ways to develop vocational skills. Develop a wide range of transferable skills that are highly desirable in most job settings, including research, analysis, self reflection and evaluation, responding to feedback, independent learning, group work, self expression, marketing, presentation skills and self confidence.
Qualifications Available:
Technical Award
Level 1 / 2 Vocational Award in Performing Arts (Dance)
Assessment: (Internal and External assessment)
Portfolio of own research and development
Performance of a professional piece of work
Creation and performance of own work
Planning, pitching and promoting an event.
For further information, please contact…
Lucy Frederick Director of Expressive ArtsLucy.Frederick@shr.mmat.co.uk
What is involved?
Food Preparation & Nutrition GCSE is an exciting and creative course which focuses on practical cooking skills and developing a greater understanding of nutrition, food provenance and the working characteristics of food materials. You will learn about British and international culinary traditions, food security and safety.
Food preparation skills are integrated into five core topics:
• Food, nutrition and health
• Food science
• Food safety
• Food choice
• Food provenance
Qualifications available GCSE grades 9–1.
Assessment
Written exam: Food preparation and nutrition (50%) Theoretical knowledge of food preparation and nutrition from the 5 core topics.
Non-exam assessment (NEA): (50%) Practical investigations are a compulsory element of this NEA task.
Task 1: Food investigation You will understand the working characteristics, functional and chemical properties of ingredients.
Task 2: Food preparation assessment You will prepare, cook and present a final menu of three dishes within a single period of no more than three hours, planning in advance how this will be achieved.
For further information, please contact…
Jan Everest Director of TechnologyJan.EtchesEverest@shr.mmat.co.uk
What is involved?
All students are able to study Spanish. For selected students (usually those attaining grade 5 or above), a language will be compulsory; this can lead to the English Baccalaureate, which will be beneficial in terms of Sixth Form, college, university and future employment applications.
The aim of MFL GCSEs is to enable students to develop their ability to communicate in Spanish and to understand a variety of authentic materials including excerpts from literature in the target language. For those wishing to study a language at A Level, this course leads smoothly into Advanced Level study.
Qualifications available
GCSE grade 9–1.
The course is linear, meaning that all four skills are assessed in final exams at the end of Year 11. Students will be entered at either foundation tier (grades 1–5) or higher tier (grades 4–9). All four components must be taken at the same tier of entry.
Listening: 25% of total GCSE marks (35 minutes at foundation tier or 45 minutes at higher tier). There will be a range of question types, some in English, some in the target language.
Speaking: 25% of total GCSE marks (12 minutes of preparation time, then 7 to 9minute exam at foundation tier or 10–12 minutes at higher tier). This will include a photo card discussion, a role play exercise and a conversation.
Reading: 25% of total GCSE marks (45 minutes at foundation tier or 1 hour at higher tier). This will include a range of materials from across the subject content, a literature extract and a short translation.
Writing: 25% of total GCSE marks (1 hour at foundation tier or 1 hour 15 minutes at higher tier). This will include several tasks ranging in difficulty and a translation from English into the target language.
For further information, please contact…
Maria Requejo Director of Languagesmaria.requejo@shr.mmat.co.uk
The course aims to provide learners with opportunities to study vocational subjects alongside GCSEs focuses on applied learning, i.e., acquiring and applying knowledge, skills and understanding through purposeful tasks or subject contexts that have many of the characteristics of real work
Curriculum Content:
1 Performing:
• Research, rehearse and perform an existing piece of work. This will be between 3 and 6 minutes long.
• This can be a musical performance or a music technology creation
• You will produce documentation which outlines your research, a rehearsal plan, a reflective journal which records the rehearsal process, and finally an evaluation of the performance.
2 Creating;
• Create an original piece of work. This can be composition, or music Technology work.
• This must be at least 3 minutes long and no longer than 10 minutes.
• This can be done individually or as part of a group.
• You will produce documentation including an outline of your creative ideas, a log which tracks the development of your creative idea, and an evaluation on the effectiveness of your creative idea.
3 Performing arts in Practice:
• You will complete a series of tasks in response to an industry commission requiring you to propose an original creative work in response to a brief for an event.
• You will create a plan which will includes a detailed description of the resources and personnel required, a production schedule and a cost budget.
• You will consider how your event might be marketed. You will produce a practical example from your proposal. You will pitch your proposal to an audience. Finally, you will evaluate the success of your creative proposal.
The vast majority of our performing arts students go on to study a vocational level 3 qualification rather than A Level. We feel the technical award is more suited to our students.
For further information, please contact…
Lucy Frederick Director of Expressive ArtsLucy.Frederick@shr.mmat.co.uk
In photography GCSE you will learn how to use DSLR cameras to explore areas of lens-based and light based art. How to compose a photograph and how photography works. You need to be a creative individual who is not afraid to experiment.
Responding to and being inspired by the artists work, creating your own work and then evaluating is the photography standard process. You will learn how to use a range of photographic styles, portraiture, still life and architectural. A big part of the course is ICT based using photo editing software to manipulate images.
As photography is a coursework-based subject everything that you will be doing goes towards your grade. This is all evidenced in your digital portfolio making it possible for you to complete work whenever you need to.
In year 10 you will gain necessary skills then progress onto choosing your own theme and artwork to be inspired by. The exam comes out in January of year 11 and you must be able to explore the theme that the exam board sets for you. This culminates in a 2 day exam where you create a final piece.
Photography is an exciting opportunity to show how creative and talented you are in the fields of ICT and art, regardless of your drawing ability and traditional art media skills.
Qualifications available
GCSE grade 9-1
Assessment
· Coursework 60%
· Exam 40%
For further information, please contact…
JanEverest
Director of TechnologyJan.EtchesEverest@shr.mmat.co.uk
GCSE Design and Technology will prepare students to participate confidently and successfully in an increasingly technological world. Students will gain awareness and learn from wider influences on Design and Technology including historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic factors.
Students will get the opportunity to work creatively when designing and making and apply technical and practical expertise. Our GCSE allows students to study core technical and designing and making principles, including a broad range of design processes, materials techniques and equipment. They will also have the opportunity to study specialist technical principles in greater depth.
The course is split into two main parts,
The NEA involves developing a contextual project around a given topic, students will develop a portfolio of work and develop modelling skills to come up with a prototype model that fulfils the design brief. They we work on this for approximately 30 to 40 hours over the course of the second year.
The Examination focuses on the following topics.
• Core technical principles
• Specialist technical principles
• Designing and making principles
In addition:
• at least 15% of the exam will assess maths
• at least 10% of the exam will assess science.
The course will run over two years and the first year will be split into two parts, developing key knowledge and understanding of design & technology concepts and developing practical, drawing and developmental skills through practical work and developing a mini NEA on the topic of lighting. The second year will involve completing the examination and the NEA Project
For further information, please contact…
Jan Everest Director of TechnologyJan.EtchesEverest@shr.mmat.co.uk
Scientific study gives us an understanding of the world and helps us explore how science affects our everyday lives. If choosing this option, you will study Biology, Chemistry and Physics in more depth than covered in the Combined Science GCSE.
To follow three separate sciences is an academically demanding course, requiring high levels of ability. Only students attaining grade 6 consistently across Science, Maths and English will be allowed to follow the separate sciences course.
Students should talk to their science teacher and to Mr Richards, Director of Science, if they are planning on selecting this as an option subject.
Only students attaining grade 6 consistently across Science, Maths and English will be allowed to follow the separate sciences course.
⦁ 1 GCSE grade 9–1 in Biology following AQA GCSE Biology
⦁ 1 GCSE grade 9–1 in Chemistry following AQA GCSE Chemistry
⦁ 1 GCSE grade 9–1 in Physics following AQA GCSE Physics
There are six written exam papers, all of which are taken in the summer exam period of Year 11.
⦁ 2 x Biology
⦁ 2 x Chemistry
⦁ 2 x Physics
Each of these exams is 1 hour and 45 minutes. There is no controlled assessment and so 100% of the qualification is based on these exams.
For further information, please contact…
Adam Richards Director of Science adam.richards@shr.mmat.co.ukThis is a vocationally-related qualification that takes an engaging, practical and inspiring approach to learning and assessment. The Cambridge National in Sport Studies provides students with a broad knowledge and understanding of different aspects of sports studies, from looking at contemporary issues in sport to developing the practical skills essential for progression into the sports industry.
The Cambridge National in Sport Studies takes a more sector-based focus, whilst also encompassing some core sport/Physical Education themes. Students have the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge about different types of sport and physical activity, skills development and sports leadership to their own practical performance. They will learn about contemporary issues in sport such as funding, participation, ethics and role models, and sport and the media. Students will develop an appreciation of the importance of sport locally and nationally, different ways of being involved in sport and of how this shapes the sports industry. This course will suit you if you love sport but prefer to see your marks building through the course rather than having final exams. Some practical ability is an advantage.
Level 2 GCSE 9–1 equivalent.
Assessment
Three units will make up the course. The assessment will be centre assessed as well as externally assessed:
Exam - Contemporary issues in sport (40%)
Issues affecting participation
Promoting values
Hosting major sporting events
National governing bodies
Developing Sports Skills and Sports Leadership (30%)
Individual sport and Team Sport – (Practical Based)
Identification of Strengths and Weaknesses of your Sporting performance (Assignment Based)
Planning to lead a session (Assignment Based)
Risk Assessment (Assignment Based)
Deliver a session – (Practical Based)
Evaluate your own performance (Assignment Based)
Developing knowledge and skills in Outdoor Activities (30%)
Know different types of outdoor activities (Assignment Based)
Value of participating in outdoor activities (Assignment Based)
Plan an outdoor activity (Assignment Based)
Participate in OAA activity (Practical Based)
kris.dobson@shr.mmat.co.uk
Textile Design is a versatile practice that involves the creation, selection, manipulation and application of a range of materials such as fibres, yarns and fabrics, and processes such as weaving, knitting, stitching and printing to create designs and products.
Areas of study involves:
• Constructed textiles
• Digital textiles
• Printed fabrics
• Dyed fabrics
• Fashion design
• Installed textiles
• Soft furnishings
• Stitched and/or embellished textiles
Qualifications available
GCSE grade 9–1.
Assessment
The course is assessed at Key Stage 4 through coursework and an external exam. Students are required to produce a portfolio (60% of marks available) and complete a final set task (40%)
For further information, please contact…
Lucy Frederick Director of Expressive Arts Lucy.frederick@shr.mmat.co.ukOnce you have narrowed down your options to a list of possibilities, the next step is to complete the initial preferences survey before
Where possible this survey should be completed with parental guidance. If internet access is not available at home please see your Tutor who will arrange access.
You need to decide if you wish to study History or Geography and then pick two option choices from the list.
It is a good idea to select a third choice option as a reserve subject as a back up choice.
The survey must be completed by Friday 10th of March 2023
Students are reminded that we will endeavour to deliver individual student preferences, but this cannot always be guaranteed.
Further support on how to complete the options survey please visit our website.
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