Updated Options Booklet 2024

Opportunity, Responsibility, Excellence

January 2024

Dear Students, Parents and Carers

I am delighted to be ableto share the Key Stage 4Options Bookletwith you. Students have beenable to study a breadth of subjects in the National Curriculum during Key Stage3 and in year 10and 11 have the opportunity to choose some subjects they wish tostudy further. Our aim is to provide a broad andwellbalanced programme for each individual studentas they transition into Year 10, whichwill lead onto a range of courses or employment opportunitiesatthe end of Key Stage 4.

This options booklet describes the courses available to our students andoffers advice on how tochoose the best ones. There area number of compulsory subjects that all studentsin key stage4 will learn: English, Maths, Science, core PE, Citizenship –andthen four othersfrom a range of optional subjects whichwillmake up theyear curriculum.

Decidingwhich optionalsubjects to take during Key Stage4 is a very important part of being in Year 9 and we hope that you will have the opportunity to gather all the information you need in order to make informed choices. Help and advice areavailable during the process, from subject teachers,year team or myself andfurther details are provided in this booklet andwe have aYear9 Choices Eveningon Wednesday 24th January.

Once students have hada chance to look into all the available optionsanddiscussed their choiceswith parents andcarers, they will need to complete the google formwhichwill be emailed directly to their school Gmail account and submit it no later than Monday 11th March.

Being involved in makingchoices aboutyour education is really exciting.I have high hopes for all students and want themto be ambitious with their selection.

I hopeyou find the Options Booklet clear and helpful. Please do not hesitate to contact meif you have any further questions.

Yours sincerely

Mr Jermaine Jarvis Assistant Headteacher Transition andProgression

Making your choices

People to ask

Allthe staff in the school will be happy to help you but the following peopleare likely to be especially useful:

Mr Jarvis Assistant Headteacher (Transitions andProgression) jjarvis@cherwellschool.org

Mr Madden Year Leader gmadden@cherwellschool.org

Mrs Goble Deputy Year Leader cgoble@cherwellschool.org

Mr Hilton Deputy Headteacher thilton@cherwellschool.org

Mrs Larminie Assistant Headteacher (Inclusion) klarminie@cherwellschool.org

Mrs Hands SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) shands@cherwellschool.org

Mr Jason Davis Careers Adviser, based on South Site onMondaysjdavis@cherwellschool.org

Your FormTutor – to see if you have chosen a balanced set of subjects which suits you

Yoursubject teachers – to discuss the suitability of the subject foryou

Your parents/carers – whoknow you best of all as a person

Wednesday 24th January

Thursday 29th February

Monday 11th March

3rd to 21st June

Week beginning24th June

Week beginning8th July

Important Dates 2023

Year 9 Options Evening.Courses for Years 10 &11 options booklet available for parents on schoolwebsite

https://www.cherwell.oxon.sch.uk/425/choosing-your-gcse-options

Parents’ ConsultationEvening

Last date for Option Forms to be submitted via google form

The schooladvice team(see‘people to ask’above) review student choices. Further meetings with individual students, parents and carersat this stage if required

Science programme of study confirmed

Options confirmed to students and parents. Opportunity for follow up consultations with students and parents and carers if concerns remain

Understanding the difference between GCSE and Non-GCSE courses at KS4

GCSE

How does it work?

How are students assessed?

What can you do with these qualifications at the end of KS4?

The qualification involves in-depth study of the knowledge and skills required for different subjects.

Almost all GCSEs are assessed through an examination which takes place at the end of the course.

Some courses also include assessed coursework, which can take place in Year 10 or Year 11.

Student performance is awarded a number between 9–1, with 9 being the highest grade.

Depending on your grades, GCSEs prepare you to study for A-level courses at sixth form or college. Other options are that you will be able to complete courses at college, take on an apprenticeship or enter work related training.

English BaccalaureateSubjects

NCFE VCerts / Cambridge Nationals

Non-GCSE courses at Cherwell are more focused on developing skills for use in the workplace, with more practical, real-life topics.

Non-GCSE courses tend to have fewer examinations at the end of the course, although they all have some. More of the assessment is completed as coursework, which can be completed during Year 10 or 11.

Non-GCSE courses are Level 2 qualifications, which means that they are equivalent to GCSE courses.

Success in these courses will enable you to gain access to sixth forms, pursue similar courses at college, gain an apprenticeship or begin other work related training.

The English Baccalaureate (Ebacc) is a measure used by the government to promote some specific academic subjects which they see as of particularly high value. It is also as a way to measure school performance and promote access to a broad and balanced curriculum. These subjects are being promoted because of their link with greater opportunities in later life and students’ likelihood of continuing in education.

Subjects at Cherwell which count in the measure are the following:

 English

 Maths

 Science (either triple or combined)

 Modern Foreign Languages (at Cherwell: French, Spanish andGerman)

 History

 Geography

 Computer Science (in the absence of science GCSE)

In terms of GCSE choices this means that to follow an Ebacc programme students would need to opt for a language and either history or geography. Our ambition is that the vast majority of students at Cherwell make options choices which enable them to qualify for the Ebacc but more importantly we want their choices to be right for them and therefore do not insist that all students take Ebacc subjects.

Languages

As a school we feel committed to ensuring that students are aware of the opportunities that studying languages can give them and we see it as important to direct students towards them. We are aware that as often students have only studied languages for 3 years and that at this point in year 9 they can appear challenging. Given the recognised link to greater opportunities in further education and increased likelihood that a pupil will stay on in full-time education we feel that the promotion of languages is important. Therefore, any student who is ‘secure’ or

What can I do after Year 11?

Cherwell Sixth Form

Currently approximately 70% of students at the end of Year 11will carry on into the Cherwell Sixth Form.

EntryintotheCherwellSixthFormdoesdependonhowwellyoudoinyourcoursesatKeyStage4.BothGCSE andnon-GCSEcoursesprovidearouteintotheSixthForm.DuringYear11youaregivenclearadviceabouthow toapplyandwhatgradesyoumight needtoachievetostudyparticularcourses.Ifyouarekeentoresearchthis inadvance,youcanfindtheinformationontheschoolwebsiteat:

https://sixthform.cherwellschool.org

Other school Sixth Forms

Currently,approximately 5% willgo to another school Sixth Form.Entrance requirementsforother Sixth Forms vary by school,and can usually befound easily by browsing school websites.

City of Oxford College and other Colleges

Currently approximately 20% of students at the end of their courseswill go to college –most popularly City of Oxford College,but also including others suchasAbingdon and Witney College.

Atcollege you would be able to study afull rangeof vocational coursesfrom entry leveltoextended diploma (equivalent to 3A levels).You can also study A levels and accesscourses. If you are keen to find out more about City of OxfordCollege andfind out entryrequirements,youcan look ontheirwebsite:

https://oxford.activatelearning.ac.uk/

Apprenticeships

Currently 5%of studentsgo directly intoapprenticeshipsor other typesofemployment withtraining.We are keen to promote theseroutes,which can provideexcellentopportunities.DuringKey Stage 4wewillprovide youwithregularanddetailed informationandadvice, includingApprenticeship assemblyworkshops inYear11. Please also look at thesetwowebsites:

https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

Options and your career

https://www.oxfordshireapprenticeships.co.uk

This year will bethe first of many career-related choicesand decisions you need to make during the next few years.You may already have some thoughtsabout your future career,but equally you may not. If you have an ideaof the sort of job you would like to do at 16+ or later, find out about the coursesand qualificationsthat wouldbeuseful by looking on the excellent National Careers Service website.This site has information and guidanceabout over 750different careers:

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

In Year 11you will be given individualguidanceabout career options.You will have opportunities to meet with anadviser,your form tutor and a senior member of staff,all of whom will discussopportunities available to you at the end of Year 11. You will also spend one weekon a Work Experienceplacement, which is designed tohelp you todevelop your thinking aroundpotential careers for the future.

Having consideredall of the opportunitiesavailable to you and having discussed the situation with thosewho know you, fill in the options formby Monday 11th March.

The options form iswill be emailed directly to thestudents’ Gmail accounts.

Exam Boards

Exam Boards

Within the booklet youwillfind reference to the following examination boards / awarding bodies. Each has lots of information about course to be found on their websites.

AQA Assessment and Qualifications Authority –www.aqa.org.uk

OCR Oxford, CambridgeandRSA– www.ocr.org.uk

NCFE (Formerly Northern Council for FurtherEducation)– www.ncfe.org.uk

Pearson (Formally EDEXEL) https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html

Eduqas https://www.eduqas.co.uk/

Outline of your choices 2024–2026

Allstudents will take the following subjects:

1. THE CORE YEAR 10 COMPULSORY CURRICULUM IS AS FOLLOWS:

CITIZENSHIP (1 GCSE)

MATHEMATICS (1 GCSE)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE (1 GCSE)

ENGLISH LITERATURE (1 GCSE)

PHYSICALEDUCATION CORE SCIENCE (2 or3 GCSEs)

As well as these core subjects you will choose up to 4 options subjects. Read the information about this below.

2. EBACC OPTIONS

We advise students to take a languageoption forGCSE, and especially ifyou are ‘secure’ atPR2 You can choose from French, German and Spanish.

FRENCH GERMAN SPANISH

b) Humanities options

HISTORY

GEOGRAPHY

3. TECHNOLOGY & CREATIVE OPTIONS

You have all taken a range of technology and creative options during the course of Year 9and in Year 10 you will be able to choose any of these subjects for GCSE, but it is not compulsory.

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY (GCSE)

ART (GCSE)

DANCE (GCSE)

FOOD &NUTRITION (GCSE)

TEXTILES ART (GCSE)

DRAMA (GCSE)

ENGINEERING (NCFE VCert)

MUSIC (GCSE)

CYCLE MAINTENANCE

Outline of your choices

2024–2026

4. ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

COMPUTER SCIENCE (GCSE)

HEALTH& FITNESS (NCFE VCert)

RELIGIOUS STUDIES, PHILOSOPHY & APPLIED ETHICS (GCSE)

BUSINESS (GCSE)

SOCIOLOGY (GCSE)

SPORT SCIENCE (GCSE)

HEALTH& SOCIALCARE (Cambridge National)

COMPULSORY CORE SUBJECTS

ENGLISH LANGUAGE & ENGLISH LITERATURE

Whatwillyoustudy?

AllstudentswillstudyforGCSEsinbothEnglishLanguageandEnglish Literature,buildingontheknowledgeandskillsdevelopedatKeyStage 3.

ENGLISHLANGUAGE:

Courseoutline

Studentsuseanddevelopskillsacrossunitsincluding:

Learningtoreadtextsactivelyandcritically

Makinginferencesandgivinginformedcommentson languageinuse

Producingtextsthatarefitforpurposeandaudience

Comparingnon-fictiontexts

ENGLISHLITERATURE:

Courseoutline

Studentsrespondthoughtfullyandcriticallytoliterary texts–novels,extracts,playsandpoems.Oursettexts areLordoftheFlies,Frankenstein,MacbethandPower andConflictPoetry

EXAMBOARD

AQA8700(Language)and 8702(Literature)

Studentsexploreandcomparethemesandideasthrough literarytexts

Howwillyoubeassessed?

ENGLISHLANGUAGE:

Thiscoursehastwoexams.

Unit1–Exam:ExplorationsinCreativeReadingandWriting(50%)

Unit2–Exam:Writers’ViewpointsandPerspectives(50%)

Unit3–Nonexamined:SpokenLanguage(formalpresentation)

ENGLISHLITERATURE:

Thecoursehastwoexams;theseareclosedbookexams.

Unit1–Exam:Shakespeareandthe19thCenturyNovel(40%)

Unit2–Exam:ModernTextsandPoetry(60%)

For more information see your English Teacher or Miss Hathaway vhathaway@cherwellschool.org

MATHEMATICS

Whatwillyoustudy?

TheareasofstudyatGCSEare:

Number

Algebra

Ratio,proportionandratesofchange

Geometryandmeasures

Statisticsandprobability

Aswellaslearningandapplyingstandardtechniquestosolve problemswithinmathematicsandothermorereal-lifecontexts, studentswillbeencouragedtoreason,interpretandcommunicate mathematically.

Howwillyoubeassessed?

StudentswillbeenteredforeithertheFoundationTierortheHigher tier.Bothareassessedbythree1½hourpaperssatattheendofYear 11,oneofwhichwillbeanon-calculatorpaper.

For more information see your Mathematics teacher or Mr Slater kslater@cherwellschool.org

SCIENCE

(2 or 3 GCSEs)

Scienceisanimportantsubjectinmodernsocietyandassuch,itis essentialforallstudentstohaveawideexperienceofScienceinYears 10and11.

Thereare2sciencecourseswhichyoucanfollow.Wewillworkclosely withstudents,parentsandcarerstomakesureyouaccesstheright optionforyou.Thefullrangeofgradesupto9areavailableonboth courses.

TripleScience

TripleScienceinvolvesstudyingfor3ScienceGCSEs:oneinBiology, oneinChemistryandoneinPhysics.ThiswillinvolvestudyingScience fortwelveperiodsperfortnightinYear10andYear11.

CombinedScience–adualawardGCSEcourse

EXAMBOARD

AQA(8461)(8462)(8463) (8464)

Studentsstudyfor2GCSEs.ThiswillinvolvestudyingScienceforten periodsperfortnight.

TripleScience

ThiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhoareparticularlyinterestedinScienceandwishtoachieve3 ScienceGCSEs.Tocopewiththedemandofthecoursestudentsarerequiredtohavedisplayedan appropriatelevelofachievementinSciencethroughoutYear9.

Whatwillyoustudy?

A2yearGCSEcourseineachofBiology,ChemistryandPhysics.

InBiologyyouwillcovertopicssuchas:howdissolvedsubstancesgetintoandoutofanimalsandplants andhowexerciseaffectstheexchangestakingplacewithinthebody.

InChemistryyouwillcovertopicssuchas:developmentoftheperiodictableandacidsandalkalis. InPhysicsyouwillcovertopicssuchas:forces,lightandsound.

Howwillyoubeassessed?

Youwilltake2writtenexaminationsin eachscienceattheendofyear11.

SCIENCE (2 or 3 GCSEs)

CombinedScienceTrilogy–dualawardGCSE

(Thiswillgiveyou2GCSEs)

TheaimsofthiscoursearetodevelopyourknowledgeofSciencealongsideacriticalapproachtoscientific evidenceandmethods.Youwillacquireandapplyskills,knowledgeandunderstandingofhowscience worksanditsessentialroleinsociety.

Whatwillyoustudy?

YouwillstudyaspectsofBiology,ChemistryandPhysicstaughtbysubjectspecialistsandgainarangeof investigativeandpracticalskills.

InBiologyyouwillcovertopicssuchas:cellbiology,infection&response,inheritancevariation& evolution.

InChemistryyouwillcovertopicssuchas:atomicstructure&theperiodictable,chemicalchangesandthe chemistryoftheatmosphere.

InPhysicsyouwillcovertopicssuchas:forces,energyandmagnetism&electromagnetism.

Howwillyoubeassessed?

Youwilltakewrittenexamsattheendofyear11.

For

CORE PHYSICAL EDUCATION

OurPhysicaleducationcurriculumwillcontinuetoprovidestudents withaplatformtocompeteandbeactivewithinsports.Traditional sportscontinuewithafocusongamesituations,strategiesandtactics. Inadditiontothisnewsportsareintroducedthroughouttheyearin ordertogivefurtheropportunityforstudentdevelopmentand enjoyment.BeforestudentsfinishPEweensuretheyleavewiththe knowledgeandunderstandingofhowtokeepphysicallyfitand healthy.

Whatwillyoustudy?

Lessonsaretaughtinbothsinglesexgroupsandmixedgroups.The activitiesarecovered,including:

Football

Netball

Basketball

Rugby

Athletics

Rounders

Cricket

Tennis

Badminton

Volleyball

Lacrosse

TableTennis

Fitness

Howwillyoubeassessed?

Rangeofskills–allofthecoreandadvancedskillsbothinisolation andundercompetitivepressure

Qualityofskills–coreskillsareperformedconsistentlywithavery goodstandardofaccuracycontrolandfluency

Physicalattributes–allowthemtoperformreasonablyeffectively Decisionmaking–skillselectionappropriateonsomeoccasions; goodunderstandingoftacticsandawarenessofrules&regulations andsafety

For more information see your P.E. teacher or Mr Wallington bwallington@cherwellschool.org

CITIZENSHIP STUDIES GCSE

CitizenshipisacoresubjectwhichstartedinYear9andiscompleted bytheendofyear10.Throughstudyingarangeofcontemporaryand engagingtopicsyouwillgainadeeperknowledgeofdemocracy, governmentandlaw,anddevelopskillstocreatesustainedand reasonedarguments,presentvariousviewpointsandplanpractical citizenshipactionstobenefitsociety.Youwillalsogaintheabilityto recognisebias,criticallyevaluatearguments,weighevidenceandlook foralternativeinterpretationsandsourcesofevidence.Alloftheseare essentialskillsvaluedbyhighereducationandemployers.Inthis courseyouwillbeencouragedtodiscuss,analyseandevaluate complexsocialissues.GCSECitizenshipStudieshasthepowerto motivateandenableyoutobecomeathoughtful,activecitizen.

Whatwillyoustudy?

Wecovertopicsthatfitintothefollowingareas:

1.LifeinModernBritain

2.RightsandResponsibilities

3.PoliticsandParticipation

4.ActiveCitizenship

Issuesinclude:

Humanrights–whataretheyandhowarethey protected?

Howthelegalsystemworks

Thecriminaljusticesystem

TheRoleoftheUKwithininternationalorganisations

IdentityandmulticulturalBritain

Politicsandpoliticalsystemsatalocal,nationallevel

Theroleofthemedia

Howcitizenscanmaketheirvoicesheardtomake achange

Howwillyoubeassessed?

100%Examination(2Exampapers,1hour45minuteseach)

Paper1:SectionA–ActiveCitizenship,SectionB–PoliticsandParticipation

Paper2:SectionA–LifeinModernBritain,SectionB–RightsandResponsibilities

Eachexampaperincludesthefollowingtypesofquestions

Multiplechoice

Shortanswer

Sourcebasedquestions

Extendedanswer:essaypresentingargumentsforand/oragainstastatement/question

For more information see your current citizenship teacher or Miss Bevan abevan@cherwellschool.org

OPTIONAL SUBJECTS

Ebacc Options

GCSE MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES

GCSEFrench(PearsonEdexcel1FR0)

GCSEGerman(PearsonEdexcel1GN0)

GCSESpanish(PearsonEdexcel1SP0)

Whatwillyoustudy?

AsyouhavehadsomeexperienceoflanguagelearningatThe CherwellSchool,youalreadyhavemanyoftheskillsrequired tosucceedonthenewGCSElanguagecourse.

PearsonEdexcel1FR0/ 1GN0/1SP0

Therearemanywaystolearnalanguage.Youwillbeableto readextractsfrommagazines,papers,books,watchfilmsand listentoauthenticnativespeakersontheinternetorthrough TVandradiobroadcasts.Youwillhaveregularsessionswithour foreignlanguageassistants,andlearnnewstrategieswhichwill helpyoudealwiththemostdifficultgrammarandvocabulary.

Toincreaseyourenjoymentandconfidencewearealsorunning residentialtripstoSpain,FranceandGermany.

Howwillyoubeassessedin1FR0/1GN0/1SP0?

ThethreelanguageswillbeassessedwithamixtureofListening, Speaking,ReadingandWriting.Theexamswilltakeplaceinthe summertermofYear11butweshallbeconductingassessmentsand mocksasearlyasYear10.Yourteacherswillprovideyouwithregular feedbackandupdateyouonyourprogressthroughoutthecourse.

You should consider this option if …

 You have enjoyed Languages at Key Stage 3

 You have had positive feedback from your Language teachers about your work and if you’ve made good progress in any of these subjects

 You want to share your interests, ideas and opinions with other people who speak French, German and/or Spanish and to learn more about these countries

 You are interested in working abroad or for companies in the UK with international links. Many employers look for people who can speak a foreign language

For more information, see your language teachers or the subject leaders –Madame Sherrington (French) fsherrington@cherwellschool.org

Herr Mehrabian (German) jmehrabian@cherwellschool.org

Señorita Erskine (Spanish) jerskine@cherwellschool.org

GCSE GEOGRAPHY

Whatwillyoustudy?

Geographersinvestigatesomeofthegreatestchallengesfacingthe worldtoday,includingglobalwarming,theavailabilityofwater resources,thereasonsformigrationandtheprocessesofdevelopment andglobalisation.

Unit1LivingwiththePhysicalEnvironment

Howdonaturalprocessesshapeourworld?Youwillstudycoasts, tectonichazards,rivers,tropicalstorms,extremeweatherintheUKand climatechange.Ineachtopicyouwilllearntoidentifyandexplainthe formationoflandformsandnaturalhazards,andhowtheseaffect people,andcanbemanaged.

Unit2ChallengesintheHumanEnvironment

Howdopeopleliveinanincreasinglydevelopedandurbanisedworld?

Youwillstudyurbanissuesandchallenges,withcasestudiesofLagos andNigeriacombinedwithotherUKbasedexamples,economic change,andresourcemanagement.Youwillalsolearnabouthowthe developmentgapmightbereducedandstrategiesforasustainable future.

Unit3GeographicalApplications

Youwilldevelopabroadrangeofusefulskillsincludingmapwork, datapresentationandanalysis.Youwilllearntoidentifypatternsand trendsingraphs,photographs,fieldsketchesandsatelliteimages.You willusetheseskillstocompleteanissueevaluationexercise,and twofieldworkenquiriesincontrastingenvironments (oneurban,onecoastal).

Howwillyoubeassessed?

Threeexams–oneforeachunitabove.

35%unit1and35%unit2(both1hour39 minutes)

30%unit3(issueevaluation,basedonresource bookletandfieldwork)(1hour15minutes)

You should consider this option if …

 You have enjoyed Geography at Key Stage 3 and have made good progress, with positive feedback from your Geography teachers about your work

 You are interested in learning about a wide variety of different places and you want to:

–Explore some of the major global issues challenging us in the 21st Century and beyond

–Discuss alternative future solutions for the planet

–Develop useful skills including report writing, and analysing graphs and maps –Do fieldwork including planning investigations of your own

For more information see your Geography teacher or Mr Harrison jharrison@cherwellschool.org

GCSE HISTORY

Questionsasking'Why?'areusuallythemostinteresting;whydothings happen?Whydothingschange?Whydopeopleactastheydo?

Historyisallaboutsuchquestions,andinlearninghowtoanswer them,youwilldevelopimportantskills.

Theprocessofinvestigationandanalysiswillhelpyoutodevelop independentideas,andwillchallengeyoutotrytounderstand feelings,attitudesandpointsofviewwhicharequitedifferent fromyourown.Historyisalsoacrucialwayofhelpingyouto makesenseofwhatishappeningintheworldtoday.

Whatwillyoustudy?

Thecoursehasfourunitssplitacrosstwopapers: Britain:Healthandthepeoplec.1000tothepresentday–A ‘ThematicStudy’(Paper2)

Thisisastudyofmedicalideasandpracticesfrommedievaltimes tothepresentday.Itraisessomeinteresting(andoccasionallygory) questions.Thismoduleasksyoutothinkcarefullyaboutwhychanges happenedinthepastandtoconsiderwhetherchangehasalwaysbeen forthebetter.

Edward11272-1307ABritishDepthStudy(Paper2)

InthismoduleyouwillbelookingatthereignofEdward1(1272-1307).You willlearnaboutcrucialmomentsintherelationshipbetweenEngland, ScotlandandWalesaswellasinvestigateaphysicalplaceandwhatitcan tellus.

ConflictandTension1918–1939–AWiderWorldStudy(Paper1)

Thisunitfocusesonthefascinating,chaoticperiodofhistorywhenbitter rivalriesbetweenEuropeanpowers,aswellasaneconomicdisasteranda triooffrighteningdictators,plungedtheworldintoaSecondWorldWar.

Germany1890–1945–APeriodStudy(Paper1)

Buildingonyourknowledgefromtheunitabove,thispartofthecourse focusesspecificallyonGermany.Oneofthemostpowerfulcountriesinthe worldin1914,Germanyhadherwealth,herstrengthandherprideripped awayfromheraftertheFirstWorldWar,plungingboththeGermanpeople andthegovernmentintochaosanddesperation.Outofthecarnagerose oneofthemostdangerousdictatorsinhistory:AdolfHitler.

Howwillyoube assessed?

TheGCSEisassessedintwo examinedpapersattheendof Year11.

For more information see your History teacher or Mr Hibbert dhibbert@cherwellschool.org

OPTIONAL SUBJECTS

Technology & Creative Options

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY OPTIONS

GCSEDesignandTechnology,GCSEFood PreparationandNutrition,NCFEVCert Engineering

ThroughallofthedifferentDesignandTechnologysubjectsyou areabletodeveloparangeofrelevantandnecessaryskillsfor lifeinthemodernworld.

GCSEDESIGNANDTECHNOLOGY

Whatwillyoustudy?

ThisGCSEinvolvesdesigningandproducing3Dproductsusingacombinationofplastics,woodsand metals.

Studentswillstudyarangeofdesignskillsandalsolearnaboutafullrangeofmaterialsand manufacturingprocesses.

DuringYear10pupilswillcompletearangeofshortprojectslearningawidevarietyofskills.Theseskills willthenbeusedforthemajornon-examinedassessmentthatiscompletedinYear11.

ThecoursewillrequiretheuseofICTandComputerAidedDesign/ComputerAidedManufacturing,which willbetaughtduringYear10.

Theemphasisisonmakingreal,fullsize,workingprototypes.ProjectsforaGCSEnon-examined assessmentmightincludealamp,achild’stoy,astoragesolutionetc.

Challenginghomeworkwillbesetweekly.

AllDesignTechnologystudentswillberequiredtolearnsomemathsalongwithsomecoredesigntheory including,Electronics,Textiles,GraphicsandResistantMaterials.Thefinalwrittenexaminationwithbe madeupfrom40%Coreand60%specialistarea.Yourmathsknowledgewillalsobetestedwithinthe writtenexamination.

Leadingto:AlevelProductDesign(offeredatCherwell),Productdesign:Designstudies,3Ddesign, Furnituredesign,Architecture,Engineering,Animation,GamingDesign,AdvertisingandMarketingetc.

Howwillyoubeassessed?

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY – Food Preparation and Nutrition

GCSEFOOD&NUTRITION

GCSEFoodandNutritionisanexcitingandcreativecoursewhich focusesonpracticalcookingskillstoensureyoudevelopa thoroughunderstandingofnutrition,foodprovenanceandthe workingcharacteristicsoffoodmaterials.Atitsheart,this qualificationfocusesonnurturingyourpracticalcookeryskills.It willequipyouwithanarrayofculinarytechniques,aswellas knowledgeofnutrition,foodscienceandkitchensafety.

Therearearangeofcareeropportunitiesforyouifyoustudy FoodNutritionatGCSE.Uponcompletionofthiscourse,youwill bequalifiedtogoontofurtherstudyorembarkonan apprenticeshiporfull-timecareerinthecateringorfood industries.Thereisaskillsshortageinthefoodindustryat present.CareersincludeFoodScientist,Nutritionist,Dietician, FoodTechnician,FoodBuyer,Chef,DevelopmentChef, HospitalityandCatering,Teacher,EnvironmentalHealth Practitioner,Foodcritic,andmanymore.

Howwillyoubeassessed?

Paper1:FoodandNutrition

Writtenexam:1hour45minutes50%ofthetotalGCSE

TheoreticalknowledgeofFoodPreparationandNutrition.

Non-examassessment(NEA)50%ofthetotalGCSE

Task1:FoodInvestigation(30marks).Students’understanding oftheworkingcharacteristics,functionalandchemicalproperties ofingredients.Practicalinvestigationsareacompulsory elementofthisNEAtask.Howyouwillbeassessed:Written orelectronicreport(1,500to2,000words)including photographicevidenceofthepracticalinvestigation.

Task2:FoodandNutritionAssessment(70marks).Students’ knowledge,skillsandunderstandinginrelationtotheplanning, preparing,cooking,presentationoffoodandapplicationof nutritionrelatedtothechosentask.

Studentswillprepare,cookandpresentafinalmenuofthree disheswithinasingleperiodofnotmorethanthreehours, planninginadvancehowthiswillbeachieved.

Howyouwillbeassessed:Writtenorelectronicportfolio includingphotographicevidence.Photographicevidenceofthe threefinaldishesmustbeincluded.

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY – Engineering

NCFELevel1/2TechnicalAwardin Engineering

Whatwillyoustudy?

Thisqualificationisdesignedforlearnerswhowantanintroductiontoengineeringthat includesavocationalandproject-basedelement.Thequalificationwillappealto learnerswhowishtopursueacareerintheengineeringsectororprogresstofurther study.

ItisdistinctfromGCSEEngineering,asitencouragesthelearnertouseknowledgeand practicaltoolstofocusondevelopingtransferableskillsinpracticalengineering accompaniedbythetheoreticalknowledgetohelpwithprogressionintoemployment andontofurthereducation.

Thequalificationfocusesonanappliedstudyoftheengineeringsectorandlearners willgainabroadunderstandingandknowledgeofworkinginthesector.

Howwillyoubeassessed?

Thecourseisassessedbyanexternallyassessedwrittenexaminationinthesummerof Year11whichisexternallymarked.Thisaccountsfor40%andfocusesonthe engineeredworld,basicmaths,materials,processesandproductcomparisons.Thefinal 60%iscalledthesynopticproject(NEA)wherebystudentsaregivenaproducttomake andareassessedbytheirexecution.Eachyearanewbriefisset;pastyearshavebeena toolboxandmodelbridgeholdingfivetimesitsweight.Learnersmustachievea minimumofaLevel1Passintheinternalandexternalassessmenttoachievethe overallqualification.

GCSE FINE ART

Whatwillyoustudy?

Studentswilldeveloptheirpracticalartskillsworkingwithawiderange ofmediainbothtwoandthreedimensionalform.Underpinningthis workwillbeopportunitiestodeveloptheircriticalandanalyticalskills bystudyingtheworkofartistsandcreativepractitioners.Throughout thecoursestudentswilldevelopsketchbooksreflectingtheircreative journeyenablingthemto:

Developandexploreideas.

Selectandexperimentwithappropriatemedia,materials, techniquesandprocesses.

Recordtheirideas,observationsandinsights.

Presentpersonalandmeaningfulresponses,includingcreatingfinal outcomestoideasandthemes.

Howwillyoubeassessed?

Component1:PersonalPortfolio–60%ofGCSEGrade StudentswillworktocreatetheirPersonalPortfoliothroughoutYear10 and11comprisingofavarietyprojects.Thesewillenablestudentsto workincreasinglymoreindependentlyasthecourseprogresses.

Component2:ExternallySetAssignment–40%ofGCSEGrade Studentswillberequiredtorespondtoathemeset bytheexamboard.Theywillhaveanumberof weekstoproducepreparatorystudiessupportedby theirteacher.Thepreparatoryperiodwillconclude ina10hourexamwherestudentswillproducetheir personalresponsetothesettheme.

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should consider this option if …

 You have enjoyed Art at Key Stage 3

 You have had positive feedback from your Art teachers about your work and if you’ve made good progress in this subject

 You are self-motivated, work well independently and enjoy the challenge of seeing creative projects through

Art teacher or Miss

GCSE TEXTILE DESIGN

Whatwillyoustudy?

Studentswilldeveloptheirpracticaltextilesandartskillsworkingwith awiderangeofmediainbothtwoandthreedimensionalform. Underpinningthisworkwillbeopportunitiestodeveloptheircritical andanalyticalskillsbystudyingtheworkofartists,designersand creativepractitioners.Throughoutthecoursestudentswilldevelop sketchbooksreflectingtheircreativejourneyenablingthemto:

Developandexploreideas.

Selectandexperimentwith appropriatemedia,materials,

techniquesandprocesses.

Recordtheirideas,observationsand insights.

Presentpersonalandmeaningful responses,includingcreatingfinal textilesoutcomes.

Howwillyoubeassessed?

Component1:PersonalPortfolio–60%ofGCSEGrade

StudentswillworktocreatetheirPersonalPortfoliothroughoutYear10and11comprisingofavarietyof projects.Thesewillenablestudentstoworkincreasinglymoreindependentlyasthecourseprogresses.

Component2:ExternallySetAssignment–40%ofGCSEGrade

Studentswillberequiredtorespondtoathemesetbytheexamboard.Theywillhaveanumberofweeks toproducepreparatorystudiessupportedbytheirteacher.Thepreparatoryperiodwillconcludeina10 hourexamwherestudentswillproducetheirpersonalresponsetothesettheme.

GCSE DANCE

ThissingleGCSEprovidesabalanceofpracticalperforming,creative groupworkandwork-relatedresearch.Studentswilldeveloptheirown danceskillsandchoreographictechniquesandusethesetocreatea finalperformanceinastyleoftheirownchoosing,foraliveaudience. Noexperiencenecessary.

WhystudyDANCE?

Intoday’sworld,creativethinkingisbecomingincreasinglyimportant. Danceprovidesyoungpeoplewithanopportunitytodeveloptheir creativitywhileatthesametimeencouragingthemtolearnselfdiscipline,physicalskills,andperformancetechniqueswhichwillbe usefulinmanydifferentcontextsinlaterlife,suchasinsports, presentationwork,andjobswhichrequirecreativityandorganisation. Thelearningskillsincludedinthiscourseinvolvetime-management, target-setting,organisation,analysis,evaluationandmanyotherstudy skills.

Whatwillyoustudy?

TheGCSEcourseconsistsoftwocomponents

Component1–Performance&Choreography

Performance–SetphrasesandasoloperformanceorDuet/Trio performance

Choreography–Soloorgroupchoreography

Component2–DanceAppreciation–Knowledgeandunderstanding ofchoreographicprocessesandperformingskills.Criticalappraisalof ownworkandsixprofessionalworks.

Howwillyoubeassessed?

Component1–Internallymarkedandexternallymoderated. Performance30%ofGCSE.Choreography30%ofGCSE

Component2–Writtenexam:1hr30mins.40%ofGCSE.

You should consider this option if …

 You enjoy dancing and have experience of dancing (any style)

 You enjoy working in groups creatively and are willing to learn how to dance solo as well as with others

 You are open to the challenge of learning to perform in front of your peers and wider audiences

 You understand that this course includes research and written work as well as practical performance work

For more information see Miss Rose zrose@cherwellschool.org

EXAMBOARD AQA(8326)

GCSE DRAMA

Whatwillyoustudy?

Inyear10,studentswillcompleteadevisingunitwhichmeansthey createashortdramainsmallgroups.Inyear11,studentsexploretexts practicallyandcreatetwotext-basedperformances.Attheendofthe course,studentswillcompleteawrittenexambasedontheplayBlood Brothersandaplaytheyhaveseenatthetheatre.Studentsaretaken tothetheatreregularlyduringthecourse.Studentscanbesureto gathermanyinvaluableskills,boththeatricalandtransferable,to expandtheirhorizonsandsecureapathbeyondKeyStage4.

Howwillyoubeassessed?

Component1:Understandingdrama

Knowledgeandunderstandingofdramaandtheatre

Studyofonesetplay–BloodBrothers

Analysisandevaluationoftheworkoflivetheatremakers

Component2:Devisingdrama(practical)

Processofcreatingdeviseddrama

Performanceofdeviseddrama(studentsmaycontributeas performerordesigner)

Analysisandevaluationofownwork

Devisinglog(60marks)

Component3:Textsinpractice(practical)

Performanceoftwoextractsfromoneplay(studentsmaycontributeas performerordesigner)

Component1–Writtenexam(1hr45mins).40%ofGCSE

Component2–Deviseddramaperformance.40%ofGCSE

Component3–Scripteddramaperformance.20%ofGCSE

You should consider this option if …

 You have enjoyed Drama at Key Stage 3, had positive feedback from your Drama teachers about your work and made good progress in this subject

 You work well in groups and like developing your skills with other students

 You have commitment to rehearse and practice both in and out of lessons. This might be in the form of extracurricular drama in school productions or with drama groups outside school

 You understand the

For more information see your Drama teacher or Ms Wigham kwigham@cherwellschool.org

EXAMBOARD

AQA8261

GCSE MUSIC

Whetheryouareanorchestralplayerorpianist,arockmusicianorsinger,orif youhaveprogressedwellinYear9onthekeyboards,percussioninstrumentsor guitar,youwillhaveopportunitiestoperformmusic.Youwillalsohavethe optiontousethecomputersforsequencing,ortomakemulti-trackrecordings. Ifyoualreadyplayaninstrument,thecoursewillbroadenyourmusical understandinganddevelopyourmusicianshipandliteracy.Ifyouare enthusiastic,evenifyouhavenothadmuchmusicalexperiencesofar,your practicalandcreativeskillscandevelopagreatdealinthetwoyearsofthe course.

It’sreallyimportantthatyouarehavinginstrumentallessonsbeforeyou startthecourse,andcontinuetodosothroughoutthecourse. TalktoyourMusicteacherifyouneedadviceaboutthis.

Whatwillyoustudyandhowwillyoubeassessed?

Therearethreeunitscoveringavarietyofmusictopics:

1.IntegratedPortfolio30%

Youwillperformasolopieceonyourchoseninstrumenttoshowyourskillsandthecapabilitiesof yourinstrument,andcomposeapieceofmusicthatwillbelinkedtothisperformancepiece which,showsyourabilitytodevelopmusicalideas

2.PracticalComponent30%

Thisconsistsofasecondcompositiontoabroadsetbrief,aswellasaseparateperformance whichwilldemonstrateyourskillsperformingwithotherpeople(ensemble).

3.ListeningandAppraisingExamination

(1hour30minsExamPaper)40%

Listening,appraisalandnotationskillsaretaught.Youwilllearntorecogniseandstudyin detaildifferentstylesofmusicfromavarietyofcultures,bothpastandpresent. ThestyleswewillstudyincludeBhangra,SalsaandGamelan,RomanticConcertotomodernpop balladsandarangeofpopularmusicfromthe1950’stothepresentday.IntheProgrammatic musicunitwestudymusicfromfilmsandmusicthathasbeencomposedasasoundtrackfora videogame.

You should consider this option if …

 You play an instrument or sing and work well with other students

 You have enjoyed Music at Key Stage 3 and you have had positive feedback from your Music teachers about your work and made good progress in this subject

 You work well in groups and like developing your skills with other students

For more information see your Music Teacher or Mrs Hollindale ehollindale@cherwellschool.org

GCSE COMPUTER SCIENCE

Thecoursecovershowthecentralprocessingunitworks;howtheoperatingsystem allowstheusertointeractwiththecomputerandthehardwareandsoftwareto communicate;howcomputersconnectovernetworks,includingdatatransmission acrosstheinternet;whathackingisandthelawsandsecuritysystemsinplaceto preventit;howalldataisrepresentedinbinaryandhowtoconvertbetweenbinary, denaryandhexadecimalnumbersystems;andofcourselotsofprogramming.This GCSEissuitedtostudentswhoenjoyproblemsolving,haveaninterestinhow computersworkandhowtechdevicescommunicateacrosstheworld.

Whatwillyoustudy?

Paper1–Computersystems

Systemsarchitecture

Memoryandstorage

Computernetworks,connectionsandprotocols

Networksecurity

Systemssoftware

Ethical,legal,culturalandenvironmentalimpactsof digitaltechnology

Paper2–Computationalthinkingandproblemsolving

Algorithms

Programmingfundamentals

Producingrobustprograms

Booleanlogic

ProgramminglanguagesandIntegratedDevelopmentEnvironments Programmingprojects

Studentsaregivenmanyopportunitiesthroughthecoursetoundertakeminiprogramming projectstoimproveprogrammingskillsandunderstanding.

Studentswillbeexpectedtoworkontheseforhomeworkaswellasinlessons. Thesewillallowthedevelopmentofskillswithinthefollowingareaswhenprogramming: designing,writing,testingandrefiningsolutionswhichwillbevaluableforthePaper2exam

Howwillyoubeassessed?

2xWrittenexams(1.5hourseach).Eachworth50%ofthefinalgrade.

You should consider this option if …

 You enjoyed Computing at Key Stage 3 (specifically units such as Databases and SQL, Python programming, Flowcharts, Data representation of images, units and characters, networks) and want to develop your understanding of how computers work, networking and to improve your programming skills.

 You enjoy logic and maths puzzles

 You want to understand how computers work with regard to the central processing unit and other hardware.

For more information see your Computing teacher or Miss Brown rbrown@cherwellschool.org

GCSE RELIGION, PHILOSOPHY & APPLIED ETHICS

ReligiousStudies,PhilosophyandAppliedEthicsGCSEisanexcitingand highlycontemporarycourse.Itisdesignedtohelpstudentsengagewith majorphilosophicalandethicalquestionsaboutlifewhilstdevelopinga deeperunderstandingofhowtworeligionsrespondtothem.

What willyou study?

You will develop a broad and deep understanding of religious and philosophical (e.g. humanist and atheist) perspectives on a range of major questions in society today. For example;

 What rights and responsibilities do we have?

 When does life begin?

 Is it morally acceptable to test on animals?

 Does someone have the right to choose when they die?

 Can violent protest ever be justified?

AQA:8062A

Howwillyoube assessed?

100%Examination(2 Exampapers,1hour45 minuteseach)

Paper1:Christianityand Buddhism(Beliefsand Practices)

 How should criminals be treated?

Skills

Paper2:Philosophicaland EthicalThemes

You will learn how to express your own well-reasoned opinions on contemporary issues and debates. You will gain a deeper understanding of how different people view the world and how those variations affect our lives. This will help you to understand the complex links between morality, society, religion and culture. You will also develop verbal and written skills: how to discuss well, how to apply content to a range of topics and how to write effectively to demonstrate knowledge and understanding, analysis, evaluation and balanced essay writing.

Paper 1: Religion

You should consider this option if …

 You enjoyed Religious Studies, Social Wellbeing and Citizenship at Key Stage 3

You will also study the beliefs, teachings and practices of two distinct major world religions: Christianity and Buddhism. You will be learning about the core views believers hold, how they show thesebeliefs through actions and diversity within the faith. You will also apply these views to think about how believers may respond differently to the questions above.

Paper 2: Philosophical & Ethical Studies

 Religion & Life (e.g. origins of universe, use and abuse of the environment, abortion, euthanasia, animal rights)

 Peace & Conflict (e.g. reasons for war, holy war, pacifism, peace keeping, violent protest and terrorism)

 You have had positive feedback from your Religious Studies teachers about your work and if you’ve made good progress in this subject

 If you have an enquiring mind, an interest in ‘big ideas’ and a love of discussing, thinking about and investigating difference

 You want to develop high quality reading, writing and evaluative skills

 Crime & Punishment (e.g. aims of punishment, death penalty, treatment of criminals, forgiveness)

 Human Rights & Social Justice (e.g. issues of racial & gender equality, along with the distribution of wealth in society)

 You are thinking about a futurecareer in journalism, education, law, policing, politics, social work, and even medicine (amongst many others).

GCSE SPORT SCIENCE

GCSESportScienceequipsstudentswiththeknowledge, understandingandskillstodeveloptheirunderstandingofthewide rangingissueswhichimpactonsportingparticipationand performance.Theydeveloptheirunderstandingofsocio-cultural influencesonparticipationinsport,andthebenefitsofphysicalactivity tohealth,fitnessandwell-being.

Whatwillyoustudy?

Paper1

Thestructureandfunctionoftheskeletalsystem

Thestructureandfunctionofthemuscularsystem

Movementanalysis

Thecardiovascularandrespiratorysystems

Effectsofexerciseonbodysystems

OCR(J5879–1)

Componentsoffitness

Applyingtheprincipalsoftraining

Preventinginjuryinphysicalactivityandtraining

Paper2

Engagementpatternsofdifferentsocialgroups

Commercialisationofphysicalactivityandsport

Ethicalandsocio-culturalissuesinphysicalactivityandsport

Sportspsychology

Health,fitnessandwell-being

Howwillyoubeassessed?

1HourExamPaper1(30%)

1HourExamPaper2(30%)

3PracticalSports(10%each)

Coursework(10%)

You should consider this option if …

 Enjoy learning about the body and the impact of physical activity

 Interested in contemporary issues within sport and the media

 Are interested in the link between science and performance

 Are playing sport competitively for an organised club

 Are performing for Dance as part of an organisation.

For more information see your P.E. teacher or Mr Wallington bwallington@cherwellschool.org

NCFE VCert

TheNCFELevel1/2Awardisapractical,work-relatedcourse.Youlearn bycompletingprojectsthatarebasedonrealisticworkplacesituations, activitiesanddemands.Thisqualificationisdesignedforlearnerswith aninterestinanyofthehealthandfitnesscontextssuchasexercise, lifestylesanddiet.

Whatwillyoustudy?

Award

Thefollowingareelementsofthecourse:

PrinciplesofhealthandFitness

DevelopingHealthandFitnessprogrammes

TrainingforPersonalFitness

Howwillyoubeassessed?

Youwillproduceaportfolioofcoursework/assessment(NEA) piecesworth60%ofyourtotalmark. Oneoftheunitsisexternallytestedandisworth 40%ofyourtotalmark.

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GCSE BUSINESS

InYear10studentswillbeginatwo-yearprogrammeofstudythatthrows themintotheworldofbusiness,coveredin2units.

Studentswilllearnaboutafullrangeofbusinessissuesand topicsinthisexcitingcourse.Studentswillbecomeskilled atbusinessdecisionmaking,beingcreative,workingwith numbers,communicatingandworkingaspartofteam. Studentswillhavetheopportunitytoworkonrealworld businesscasestudiestounderstandhoworganisations tackleproblemsinordertoachievesuccess.Thisengages studentstograsptheoreticalissuesinapractical environment.Thesubjectisextremelyinteractiveandwe usearangeofteachingmethodsthatengageourstudents andallowthemtoexpresstheirideasinanenvironment thatisconducivetoachievement.GCSEBusinessprovides theidealgatewaytostudyALevelBusinessand/orALevel Economics.Thecoursecouldleadtocareersin accountancy,law,journalism,marketingortheleisureand tourismindustry.

Howwillyoubeassessed?

Paper 1 – Theme 1: Investigating small business

Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes, 90 marks.

50% of the total GCSE.

Paper 2 – Theme 2: Building a business

Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes, 90 marks.

50% of the total GCSE.

Multiple choice, calculation, short-answer and extended-writing questions.

Multiple choice, calculation, short-answer and extended-writing questions.

There are three sections in the paper.

There are three sections in the paper.

Each section starts with multiple choice questions, moving to short answer questions and ending with extended writing.

Sections B and C are based on real life, relevant business contexts and examples.

Each section starts with multiple choice questions, moving to short answer questions and ending with extended writing.

Sections B and C are based on real life, relevant business contexts and examples.

You should consider this option if …

 You want to understand how businesses and the wider economy works

 You are interested in being an entrepreneur, working for a business and understanding economic decisions.

For more information see Mr Lawfull clawfull@cherwellschool.org

GCSE SOCIOLOGY

GCSESociologyisabrand-newsubjectarea.Itisanexcitingsubjectfullof moderntopicsandissues.Youwillneedtolearnsomefoundationalskills, knowledge,andanewsociologicallanguagetohelpyouknowwhatit meanstobeagoodsociologist.Youwillbegainingknowledgeaboutthe structureofsociety,howpeoplelearndifferentbehavioursandwhyweact incertainwayswithdifferentgroupsofpeople.Youwillbestudyinghow sociologistsresearchdifferentaspectsofsocietyandwhetherthatresearch isreliable,validandgeneralisable.Youwillbestudyingthisresearchand developinganabilitytodeepenyourunderstandingofsocietybyfocusing onsomekeyareasofsociallife,includingfamilies,education,crime,and differenttypesofgroupsinsociety(socialstratification).Youwilldevelopa rangeofskillsincludingdataanalysis,anabilitytocompareandcontrasting theoreticalviewsonavarietyofsocialissues.Youwillalsolearnhowtowrite likeasociologist.Instudyingsociology,youwillbethinkingaboutand understandingtheworldfromaverydifferentperspective.

Whatwillyoustudy?

KeyTopics:

–Sociologicalresearchmethods

–SociologicalTheory(e.g.Functionalism,Marxism,Feminism) –Families

–Education

–CrimeandDeviance

–SocialStratification

SomeKeyQuestions:

extendedresponses

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 You enjoy reading, lots of writing and discussing ideas.

 You want to have a career working with people – e.g. social work, law, policing, criminology, media, politics.

GCSE HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

ThisCambridgeNationalinHealthandSocialCareisaimedat studentsaged14-16yearsandwilldevelopknowledge, understandingandpracticalskillsthatwouldbeusedinthehealth andsocialcaresector.Studentswillreceivealevel2certificatewhich isequivalenttoaGCSE.Studentswhostudythiscoursemay eventuallybeinterestedinarangeofcaresectorprofessionssuchas nursing,socialworkandworkintherapy.Thecourseweofferat Cherwellisdirectlyconcernedwiththeworkandprovisionofcarein theNHS,SocialServicesandEarlyYearsServices.

Whatwillyoustudy?

R032:Principlesofcareinhealthandsocialcaresettings.

Thisunitisassessedbyanexam.Inthisunityouwilllearnaboutthekeytopicsthatareimportantwhen caringforandprotectingpeopleinhealthandsocialcare.Topicsinclude:

Therightsofserviceusersinhealthandsocialcaresettings.

Person-centredvalues.

Effectivecommunicationinhealthandsocialcaresettings.

Protectingserviceusersandserviceprovidersinhealthandsocialcaresettings.

R033:Supportingindividualsthroughlifeevents.

ThisunitisassessedbyaSetAssignment.Inthisunityouwilllearnaboutgrowthanddevelopment throughthelifestages.Youwillalsolearnhowtounderstandtheneedsofindividualswhohavebeen affectedbylifeeventsandhowtorecommendsupporttomeettheirneeds.

R035:Healthpromotioncampaigns.

ThisunitisassessedbyaSetAssignment.Inthisunityouwillresearchhealthpromotioncampaignsand learnabouttheirbenefitstosociety.Youwillalsoplananddeliveryourownhealthpromotioncampaign.

Topicsinclude:

Currentpublichealthissuesandtheimpactonsociety

Factorsinfluencinghealth

Planandcreateahealthpromotioncampaign

Deliverandevaluateahealthpromotioncampaign

Howwillyoubeassessed?

60%:Non-examinedassessments (Coursework)

40%:WrittenExam(1hr15min)

You should consider this option if …

 You are interested in a career in Nursing, Midwifery, Psychology, Occupational Health, Physiotherapy, Social Work and Medical Practice.

 You want to develop research skills and the confidence to work independently

 You would enjoy researching issues that link to areas of your own lives and the lives of your family and friends

EAL VRQ CERTIFICATE IN CYCLE MAINTENANCE

Whatwillyoustudy?

Thisisasingleoptionchoicewhichwillinvolvespending5periodsper fortnightinthebikeworkshoponsite.Studentswillworkonallaspects ofbikemaintenanceandwilllearnhowtobuildabikeusingspecialist equipmentandengineeringtechniques.Thispracticalcourseissuitable forasmallnumberofstudentswhowewilladviseinschool.

Howwillyoubeassessed?

Studentswillbecontinuallyassessedthroughaportfolioofevidence, smalltestsandtheirpracticalwork.

GCSE ASTRONOMY

(After School Course)

Astronomygrabsmediaattention–especiallytheexplorationofthe planets,blackholesandthepossibilityoflifeelsewhere.

Yetastronomyisalsooneoftheoldestofthesciences,havinghada significantinfluenceonculturaldevelopmentthroughoutthewhole world.

Thecourseoccursonceaweekafterschoolforoneninety-minute ‘twilight’sessionacrosstwoyears.

Whatwillyoustudy?

PlanetEarth:thedaysandtheseasons

TheMoon,theSunandeclipses

Planetsandasteroids,meteorsandcomets

Stars,ConstellationsandGalaxies

Observingtechniquesandspaceexploration

Howwillyoubeassessed?

Therearetwo,2hourwrittenpapersattheend ofthecourse.

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