Attleborough academy sixth form prospectus

ATTLEBOROUGH ACADEMY SIXTH FORM A LEVEL COURSE GUIDE 2017

ATTLEBOROUGH ACADEMY SIXTH FORM

Welcome to Attleborough Academy Sixth Form 2

Attleborough Academy Norfolk is an inclusive, friendly and effective learning community with high aspirations and a reputation for innovation.

Whilst we recognise the great importance of qualifications, we are not just a ’results factory’.

Excellent relationships between students and staff are at the heart of the Academy and are often commented on by our visitors. The Academy is a hardworking and caring community of people with high standards, high expectations and strong core values:

We take our roles as educators very seriously and so it is our aim to assist parents and carers to educate the ‘whole child’ into a well-rounded member of the community, so that when they leave us, they are able to compete in what we predict will be, for them, a globally competitive and challenging world but also that they are an admirable person and a conscientious citizen.

• Commitment • Acknowledgement • Respect • Excellence

Our expectations are quite traditional. We expect students to be punctual, well-mannered and well presented.

CARE has a genuine meaning within our community as we want the Academy to be a place where these values are seen in all aspects of our work together.

Our greatest assets are our students. A team of Sixth Form Presidents take a prominent role in the leadership of the Academy and provide good examples of behaviour and learning to our younger students.

Before conversion to Academy status, we were the first school in the Eastern region to achieve a nationally recognised award for our work with Gifted and Talented students and the only school to have been re-accredited.

Our vision is simple: • To be the best we can be • To have aspirational, happy and successful students • To have inspirational, happy and successful staff Our core purpose is to achieve the best learner outcome.

For a student to be ‘successful’ though, we believe it is far more than just attaining results.

We are constantly developing and improving.

The school was originally built for 250 students and we are now approaching 900 students. Our student roll has risen significantly over recent years and we have worked creatively with the buildings we have, to develop high quality teaching areas to accommodate this growth.

We have ten high quality ICT suites, large playing fields, a recently renovated gym and main hall along with a large sports hall which we share with the community.

2016 saw the official opening of Attleborough Academy’s Sixth Form study Centre - The Forster Centre With refurbishment funded by benefactor and ex Attleborough student, Mr Philip Bujak. The Forster Study Centre now provides bespoke study rooms with computer access for Sixth Form students to carry out their research, reading and silent study, under the supervision of our newly appointed Learning Mentor. The centre includes four rooms equipped with ICT facilities, breakout and tutorial room and social areas. This centre is an effective addition to our Sixth Form Centre which continues to expand in numbers and in the type of courses on offer to students.

Attleborough as a town is proposed to grow by a further 4,000 houses over the next ten years and we therefore have exciting and innovative draft plans in place to provide even better facilities for educational, technical, sporting and community facilities on our site.

In January 2014 we became an academy sponsored by the TEN Group. This group are locally based and have a genuine ambition to improve education for Norfolk children. Their expertise, influence and ambition will provide outstanding support to our community to ensure that our all inclusive agenda is greatly enhanced as we move into the next phase of our development.

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Attleborough Academy Norfolk is an Academy with ambition

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Our vision for the Sixth Form is: • To be the best we can be • Aspirational, happy and successful students • Inspirational, happy and successful staff We are committed to continuous improvement and have outstanding teaching and support staff who genuinely care for the education and progress of all of our students.

The growth of the Academy and the challenges and opportunities that will go with it make Attleborough Academy Sixth Form a very exciting place to work and learn.

Aims • To contribute to the personal, social and academic development of each student.

• To provide students with a learning environment that is supportive, stimulating and challenging.

• To encourage and assist students to develop an increasing sense of responsibility for their own learning.

• To provide students with appropriate information, advice, guidance and support for their individual progression needs.

Ethos The atmosphere in the Sixth Form is different from in the Academy.

Students enjoy a greater degree of freedom and independence but, to make constructive use of it, must assume a greater degree of personal responsibility and maturity. There is private study time built into individual programmes to assist students in the completion of homework, project work and individual research and students are expected to use this time positively. From 2016 we have appointed a highly qualified Learning Mentor to support our Sixth Formers and maximise the rigour and effectiveness of their supervised study periods.

The range of courses and experiences offered to students in the Sixth Form has been designed to enable them to achieve academic success, further their progression needs and to provide opportunities to develop other skills and interests. Sixth Form education is about more than gaining qualifications. It is a time for personal development and fulfilment as well as preparation for higher education and employment.

Our Sixth Form have a base in our purpose built study centre – The Forster Study Centre - and are also well integrated into the life of the Academy.

Choosing your course Your choice of subjects and courses may have a significant influence on the range of opportunities open to you at the end of your Sixth Form career. In making these choices you should make good use of the advice available to you, but you would be well advised to consider those subjects which interest you and that you are good at.

If you intend going on to higher education it should be remembered that degree courses are normally open to those with a minimum of 2 A Levels or BTEC equivalents, with 3 A Levels the more usual entry requirement. At our Sixth Form, other than if you are enrolled on the A2A or Aspiration Academy Pathway, you will be required to take 3 or 4 subjects depending on your chosen ‘pathway’, with some students who take Further Mathematics taking five.

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Our curriculum offer We offer a wide range of A Level and BTEC courses at Attleborough Academy. In addition to these, from 2015 we have extended our offer to include courses that offer bespoke individual student pathways: our Aspiration Academies programme and the A2A. Both of these programmes include learning opportunities linked to business and local industry.

Our links within the TEN Group increases our ability to offer wide ranging opportunities for all students, whether they wish to pursue a traditionally academic, a technical, or a vocational route.

We combine the strengths of different centres to provide the highest quality Post-16 education. There is more choice and more opportunity for you, the student. We also operate a course linking arrangement with Wymondham College and as a result, are able to offer approximately thirty six different Advanced Level/BTEC Level 3 courses to our prospective students.

AAN Sixth Form Courses: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Art and Design Biology Business Chemistry Computer Science Drama and Theatre Studies English Language and Literature English Literature Geography German Health and Social Care History Mathematics Further Mathematics Media Studies Photography Physical Education* Physics Politics

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Product Design Psychology Sociology RSL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma for Music Practitioners • BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport* • Aspiration Academies • A2A (with Work Experience) Students may also be able to choose from a range of courses taught at Wymondham College.

Information for these courses can be found in their college prospectus (view at www.wymondhamcollege.org)

This will include A Levels in most of the subjects to the left, plus: • Art (Textiles) • Economics • Food, Nutrition and Health • French • Government & Politics • Law • Music • Spanish For those students who are unable to meet the GCSE entry requirements for a 3 or 4 A Level/BTEC Level 3 entry, we will offer an alternative individual pathway, usually through our A2A scheme. This may include GCSE retakes in English and Maths, and other GCSE retakes, if appropriate.

IMPORTANT: The provision of all courses is subject to viable group sizes, timetabling and staffing issues.

* Only one of these courses may run if there is insufficient demand to run both.

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General entry requirements A Level courses – Introduction We aim to create an individual pathway in our Sixth Form to match your specific need and ability. We offer a range of different courses and pathway options in our Sixth Form; this allows flexibility to match courses with each student’s prior attainment. From Summer 2017 English and Mathematics GCSE grading moves to a 9 to 1 scale and at the time of printing, the former ‘C’ grade at GCSE is considered to be a ‘4’. However, this is subject to National change and our entry requirements for the September 2017 will need to reflect this; we therefore ask for ‘equivalent to’ the former A* to C grade.

Pathway 1 For a 3 A Level or BTEC (National Award/Diploma) course, students must achieve 5 GCSE passes at grades at equivalent to A* - C (including English GCSE at a C grade equivalent). Students may retake Maths GCSE if they did not achieve a C grade equivalent.

Pathway 2 For a 4 A Level or BTEC (National Award/Diploma) course, students must achieve 7 GCSE passes at grades at equivalent to A* - C including 3 B grade equivalents (including English and Maths GCSE at grade C equivalent).

Pathway 3 To take up our Aspiration Academy pathway, students will need to show evidence – through formal reference, interview and previous engagement – of their talent in and commitment to their chosen academy topic.

For the Level 3 qualification, grade C equivalent or above in English and Maths is required.

Pathway 4 To take up our A2A pathway students need to show evidence – through interview and previous engagement of commitment to developing their future career. Students target in the year’s study, work and career planning is to ready themselves, through gaining additional qualification and work experience to take full A Level courses or an Apprenticeship the following year. The entry requirements to A2A reflect the individual nature of this pathway and will be dependent on the student’s commitment.

Please note: • Whilst most A Level courses allow entry with a GCSE grade C equivalent, for some subjects a grade B equivalent (‘5’) will be required.

•G CSE Short Courses (e.g. Religious Studies and Citizenship) will count as 0.5 of a GCSE. • For Pathways 1, 3 and 4: all students are expected to study the Level 3 Extended Project to develop their independent learning skills.

For the purpose of A Level entry: • A BTEC First Award/ Certificate (Level 2) will count as one GCSE pass.

• A BTEC First Diploma (Level 2) will count as two GCSE passes.

• The DIDA course will count as one GCSE pass.

• For Science A Level courses, OCR National and BTEC qualifications do not meet the entry requirements.

• Students who have taken a majority of non-GCSE subjects (e.g. BTEC or International qualifications) will be treated on an individual basis for Sixth Form entry.

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Subject entry requirements ATTLEBOROUGH ACADEMY SIXTH FORM Subject

Entry Requirements

A2A

Entry by interview and evidence of commitment to course of study

Aspiration Academies

Entry by interview, references and evidence of past experience of successfully pursuing specified interest (English at Grade C equivalent if taking Level 3)

Art and Design

Art C grade

Biology

Core Science, Additional Science, Further Additional Science BB or Biology B plus Maths C and English Language C equivalents

Business

English Language C equivalent and Business Studies C, if this has been taken at GCSE; Maths C equivalent is also desirable, but not essential

Btec Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport

Btec Level 2 (Pass) in PE or GCSE PE C

Chemistry

Core Science, Additional Science, Further Additional Science BB or Chemistry B plus Maths C and English Language C equivalents

Computer Science

GCSE Computing C and GCSE Maths C equivalent

Drama and Theatre Studies

English Language C equivalent and Drama C

English Language and Literature

English Language C and English Literature B equivalents

English Literature

English Language B and English Literature B equivalents

Further Mathematics

Mathematics A equivalent

Geography

Geography C, if this has been taken at GCSE and English and Maths C equivalents

German

German GCSE Grade C

Health and Social Care

English Language C, Maths and Science C equivalents

History

History C, if this has been taken at GCSE

Mathematics

Mathematics B equivalent

Media Studies

Media C if this has been taken at GCSE and English Language C equivalent

Music RSL Level 3 Diploma for Music Practitioners

BTEC First Award Music or GCSE Music C

Photography

A creative subject: C grade

Physical Education

Physical Education C and any two GCSE Sciences C

Physics

Core Science, Additional Science, Further Additional Science BB or Physics B plus Maths C and English Language C equivalents

Politics

English Language B equivalent

Product Design

Graphic Products C or Product Design C

Psychology

Science C and English Language C equivalent

Sociology

English Language C equivalent

• From Summer 2017 English and Maths grading will be on a 9-1 scale. At the time of printing the equivalent of the former grade C pass is currently considered to be a ‘4’, however this is subject to National change and our printing of ‘GCSE grade C equivalent’ allows for any changes that occur.

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Important Progression Information Students will be assessed throughout the two years of study. Those deemed to be at risk of not achieving a full A Level in a given subject will have to complete the AS exam. Students taking non-linear qualifications will sit the AS exam regardless.

Furthermore, in some subject areas students will be given opportunities to sit an AS qualification if staff feel this will be beneficial to that individual. Progression to Year 13 will be determined by a combination of AS result, predicted grades, general progress and performance in internal examinations.

After Year 13, if a student wishes to retake an A Level to improve a grade (or grades), they would have to take 2 new AS Levels alongside this retake. (This condition is dependent upon whether the DFE allow resits at KS5 in the future).

Application Process October • Read Sixth Form Prospectus.

• Attend Sixth Form Open Evening. Discuss courses with Subject Teachers, parents, Head of Sixth Form, Guidance Advisors.

November/December • Identify courses you wish to apply for. Complete and submit the application form via the AAN website link.

July • Sixth Form Induction Days take place.

August • GCSE results are published and Sixth Form places confirmed.

September • Register as a member of Attleborough Academy Sixth Form. Sixth Form Induction continues. Courses begin.

March • Sixth Form interviews normally take place for internal applicants in March.

Further details will follow.

External applicants are invited for an interview during this period.

Further Information If you would like further information about the Sixth Form or would like to arrange a visit to the Academy to discuss the opportunities we can provide, please contact: Mr. Andy Cole Head of Sixth Form Attleborough Academy Sixth Form, 9 Norwich Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AJ. t: 01953 452335 f: 01953 456817 e: office@aan.norfolk.sch. w: aan.norfolk.sch.uk

* Students will be required to pay the AS exam entry fee and this will be reimbursed on successful achievement of the A Level.

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ATTLEBOROUGH ACADEMY SIXTH FORM

Enrichment Commitment In addition to your specific subject courses, there will be a range of other courses and activities available through the Enrichment Programme. The main elements comprise: • Tutorial Programme • Extra–Curricular Activities • The Extended Project (Level 3) • Work experience In addition, you will have the opportunity to develop key learning skills throughout your A Level subjects and through the Enrichment Programme. These may include communication, numeracy, information technology, improving own learning and performance, working with others and problem solving.

Tutorial Programme The tutors, together with the Head, and Assistant Head of Sixth Form implement the Tutorial Programme, which exists to further the personal and social development of each student.

Individual tutorials take place at appropriate times throughout the year. Throughout the year a range of local business and industry personnel engage in the programme and bring their expertise into the academy through assemblies, presentations, workshops and mentoring.

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The Extended Project (Level 3) The project provides an opportunity to develop an area of interest and engage in a detailed piece of research. It is wcorth more UCAS points than an AS Level and will be completed by all students on Pathways 1, 3 and 4. A student on Pathway 2 can opt for this additional qualification.

Work Experience Year 12 students have the opportunity to experience the world of work in a formalised Work Experience week which takes place in the Summer Term.

For students on the A2A course and Aspiration Academy Work Experience is an integral part of the overall programme.

Extra-Curricular Activities This programme of activities will provide you with the opportunity to maintain a current interest, develop a new one, or, alternatively, contribute to the wider community. Activities offered in previous years have included: Community Service Students have the opportunity to reinforce or develop an interest through a community service placement. In past years, this has involved placements in the local First and Junior schools, Chapel Road School and local homes for the elderly.

Student MSA Scheme At the Academy we trust our Sixth Formers to be responsible and mature students who are a role model to the younger students. We therefore have established a programme where students can become paid members of our lunchtime supervision team. These posts are by application and students receive full training to carry out this important paid role.

Paired Reading Scheme Students have the opportunity to be ‘paired’ with a student from the Main Academy and meet them regularly to provide extra help to develop their literacy skills, particularly in the area of reading.

Main Academy Link It is important for Sixth Form students to appreciate the need to act as good role models for younger students and to make a valuable contribution to life in the Main Academy. ‘Main Academy Link’ provides them with opportunities to develop and broaden their experience.

These opportunities may include providing assistance in a class or in a sport, drama or music session.

ICT Facilities Sixth Form students have access to a growing set of ICT facilities. Within the Sixth Form block is the Forster Study Centre; there are two quiet work rooms which have recently been upgraded with 18 PCs. Also in this area is a further set of 5 PCs and a room dedicated to Private Study sessions with 30 PCs. Across the site students have access to our Bring Your Own Device network; students can use their own laptops, tablets and phones on the network to access the internet as they would on an Academy computer.

All students are provided with an Office 365 account that provides them with an email address and a calendar which is automatically populated with their timetable. The same account provides them with access to our new online learning system, using Google Classroom and Google Drive. While a student at the Academy, this account enables you to download and install the very latest version of Microsoft Office on up to 5 devices for free.

Progression As part of the Tutorial System, the Progression Programme provides a support service of individual counselling, group work and careers and higher education advice on all aspects of student progression at 18+, utilising the expertise of the Student Liaison Office at the University of East Anglia and other local universities.

Class Sizes Smaller groups are an important factor in the success achieved by our students. They provide for frequent, detailed and high quality oral and written feedback. This will help you to assess your own progress and set realistic targets for future improvement. There will be, as in most Sixth Form institutions, a minimum number of students for each teaching group.

This means that some courses offered may not run if the number of interested students is below that minimum.

Sixth Form Presidents There are currently twelve Year 13 students who make up the ‘Presidential Team’, which includes male and female Lead, and male and female Vice Presidents.

The role of this team is to provide a lead in co-ordinating and motivating the Sixth Form body to be actively involved in Sixth Form life and the wider life of the whole Academy.

With this in mind, Presidents may take a leading role in groups set up to develop worthwhile activities in areas such as sport, drama, the arts, the environment, charity events and social activities, including the Year 13 Leavers’ Formal.

Tutorial System Sixth Form tutor groups are organised ‘horizontally’ so will consist of Year 12 or Year 13 students. The tutor monitors the progress and development of students within their tutor group and provides an immediate point of contact between home and the Academy. It is the tutor who builds up a picture of the individual needs of each student and who is in the best position to offer advice as to how the Academy can meet these.

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Monitoring Progress Monitoring of student progress takes place on a continuous basis, both formally and informally. At the end of the first half-term, as the formal induction period comes to a close, staff will conduct a review of the progress that you have made in several key areas related to your standard of work, attitude, effort and commitment. At every subsequent half-term, an assessment is made of your progress in terms of your academic work and the commitment you are showing to each of your subjects.

Formal reports are written on two occasions throughout the Sixth Form and there are two Parents’ Evenings. At the end of the first term in Year 12, you will receive a subject report. A Parents’ Evening takes place in March of Year 12.

In November of Year 13 you will receive another subject report with a Parents’ Evening taking place in February of Year 13.

Travel Arrangements Attleborough Sixth Form Centre operate a Mini Bus Service allowing students who live out of catchment area to get to and from school every day. Currently we pick up from Hingham, Little Ellingham, Watton, Old Buckenham, Griston, Saham Toney, Banham and Great Hockham. This service is extremely flexible; please speak to the school should you require any further information. The cost of this service at time of printing is £644 for the 2016-17 academic year, but this may be subject to change.

Payments options are available.

There are also, of course, the normal bus routes to the surrounding villages. All students in Norfolk Sixth Form, who use an academy bus are required to make a contribution towards the cost of provision; Local Authority Transport Department will advise you of the current charge, how to apply and the deadline date for applying.

Dress Code Attleborough Academy Sixth Form students are not required to wear a uniform and there is no formal dress code. We do expect students to dress in a manner appropriate to their studies and one which does not cause offence to other members of the Academy community, particularly members of the main Academy.

If you study a course at Wymondham College, students are required to adhere to the College’s formal dress code.

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Attendance Full attendance is vital if students are to achieve their potential.

Students are required to attend daily registration and a tutor or subject tutor will take a register each lesson. The attendance levels of students are closely monitored.

Failure to attend fully can lead to students being withdrawn from examination entries and in the most serious cases being asked to leave the Academy. In line with Norfolk Children’s Services policy, the Academy does not support students taking family holidays during term time.

16-19 Bursary Fund The school receives a limited allocation from the Government’s 16-19 Bursary Fund, to be managed at its own discretion, according to guidelines laid down by the Education Funding Agency.

To be eligible, students must be under 19 on 31 August in the academic year they start their programme of study. Where a student turns 19 during their programme of study, support will continue until the end of the academic year they turn 19 or the end of the programme of study, whichever is sooner. The Academy will use the fund to support the most vulnerable young people to participate in and benefit from post-16 education and, within the limited funds available, may provide discretionary support to other students meeting criteria laid down by the Academy.

The J F Bujak Travel Bursary

The J F Bujak Travel Bursary has been granted by the Bujak Trust to commemorate the Norfolk family origins of Philip Bujak. Philip’s family on his mother’s side (Forster) has lived in Attleborough for over 300 years. Philip donated the bursary to honour his father who fought at Monte Cassino and was awarded the Krzyz Welecznych (Cross of Valour) and whom settled in the town having arrived with the Polish Army from Italy in 1947.

Philip Bujak was a student at Attleborough High from 1971 to 1976. Since leaving school, Philip has enjoyed a highly successful career. After a period of time in The Junior Leaders Regiment, Philip went on to study English and European Political History at the University of East Anglia.

From there to begin a career in teaching at Wymondham College as a History teacher. After moving to Langley School in Norfolk as Head of History and carrying out Housemaster post from 1985 and1994, Philip was then appointed Headmaster of Stover School for Girls in 1994, where he had a significant impact on enlarging the school and placing it at the forefront of schools in Devon.

In 2004, Philip was appointed Chief Executive of Montessori, a national school movement of over 700 nursery schools and 35,000 pupils. In 2010, in recognition for his relentless charity work he was awarded Honorary Freedom of the City of London He retired in 2014 and is now a freelance writer.

The Sixth Form students who have been awarded this bursary over the three years it has been in existence have all engaged in life changing experiences.

The first beneficiary of this award, Amy Bedford, travelled to Uganda, where she worked with young children and experienced first-hand the value of education in bringing about changes to young lives. In 2014 Georgina McLaren used the bursary to gain experience to support her future degree course in Events Management; visiting European capital cities; engaging with a wide variety of different cultures and experiencing the challenges of organising trips and events.

In 2015 Chloe Painter and Holly McLaren were funded to visit Auschwitz, and have since worked to raise awareness amongst young people, of the tragic events that occurred there. Patrick Kassaga used the bursary for a trip to St Lucia, where he worked with young people from deprived backgrounds to get involved in sporting activities, particularly football, running after school coaching clinics; he is currently continuing his journeying to Peru.

In 2016 Amber Miller, our 20152016 Lead Sixth Form President, was awarded the bursary to travel to Costa Rica to teach.

The bursary will be granted to Sixth Form students who have the vision and ideas but do not have the means to complete their educational journey. A total of £1000 per annum has been granted. This may be awarded as either one £1000 payment or two £500 payments to the successful applicant or applicants.

To be eligible for a bursary up to a maximum of £1000, you must be a Sixth Form student at Attleborough Academy Norfolk (AAN). You should ideally be in receipt of the 16-19 Bursary Fund but this is not compulsory. You must have a dream or ambition that you are passionate about but do not have the necessary funds to pursue. If, for example, you have the dream to become a volunteer or temporary teacher within a third world country, the bursary could help you fund the opportunity to gain the experience you need.

To be successful in your application, your project must be organised through a nationally recognised organisation, body or institution. Organisations you could look at are: • Original Volunteers • i to i Volunteering • Voluntary Services (VSO) • Global Volunteer Network • Real Gap The bursary will therefore act as a part of your required fundraising for the project and as such, the Academy will only act as a facilitator to enable you to access the bursary as part of the sponsorship required by the organising body.

For full details on how to apply for this bursary, please see the Head of Sixth Form. If your application is successful and you pursue your ambition, you will be required to write an article on completion of your project which will be published on the Academy’s website. You will also be given the opportunity to present a short assembly to the Academy community.

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Courses Course Contents Art and Design - 15

Health and Social Care - 24

Biology - 16

Politics - 33 Product Design - 34

History - 25 Psychology - 35

Business - 17 Mathematics - 26 Chemistry - 18

Sociology - 36 Further Mathematics - 27

Computer Science - 19 Media Studies - 28 Drama and Theatre Studies - 20

Modern Foreign Languages: German - 29

English Language and Literature - 21

Photography - 30

English Literature - 22

Physical Education - 31

RSL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma for Music - 37 Btec Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport - 38 A2A Pathway - 39 Aspiration Academies - 40

Geography - 23

Physics - 32 Entry Requirements - 42

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Art and Design Course If you have an interest in, enthusiasm for and enjoyment of art, craft and design with intellectual, imaginative, creative and intuitive capabilities then A Level Art and Design is the subject to study.

Following the EDEXCEL 8ADO/9ADO specification, you will work under the same four assessment objects for each component: Skills, Recording and Research, The Creative Process and Outcomes. You will show technical manipulation of media; visual literacy, control of formal elements. Primary and secondary recording of visual reference material will enable you to develop research and understanding of contextual references that are relevant to intentions.

Throughout your portfolio of work, you will explore ideas, techniques and media, reviewing and refining throughout; generating ideas through investigation. You will be able to bring together investigations in relation to creative intentions to realise and produce final outcome(s).

AS Components • A/S 8ADO Component 1: Personal Investigation • A/S 8ADO Component 2: Externally Set Assignment A2 Components • A Level 9ADO Component 1: Personal Investigation • A Level 9ADO Component 2: Externally Set Assignment Assessment A/S 8ADO Component 1: Incorporates two major elements: supporting studies and practical work.

Supporting studies and practical work will comprise a portfolio of development work and outcomes based on themes and ideas developed from personal starting points.

A/S 8ADO Component 2: Incorporates two major elements: preparatory studies and the 10 hour period of sustained focus. Preparatory studies will comprise of a portfolio of practical and written development work based on the Externally Set Assignment. During the 10 hour period of sustained focus, students will produce final outcome(s) extending from their preparatory studies in response to the Externally Set Assignment, under examination conditions.

Students have from 1 January until the commencement of the final 10 hour period of sustained focus to develop preparatory studies.

A Level 9ADO Component 1: Incorporates three major elements: supporting studies, practical work, and a personal study. Supporting studies and practical work will comprise a portfolio of development work and outcomes based on themes and ideas developed from personal starting points.

The personal study will be evidenced through critical written communication showing contextual research and understanding in a minimum 1000 words of continuous prose, which may contain integrated images.

This will comprise 12% of total qualification marked out of 18.

externally Set Assignment, under examination conditions. Students have from 1 February until the commencement of the final 15 hour period of sustained focus to develop preparatory studies.

Progression Art and Design combines well with many subjects particularly Maths, Biology, Geology, Graphics, Product Design and Hair and Beauty.

It provides an excellent foundation for many careers and degree courses including Advertising, Archaeology, Cartoonist, Illustrator, Photography, Theatre Design, Beautician, Fashion Designer, Florist, Architect, Movie Making and Teaching.

Entry Requirements Art C

A Level 9ADO Component 2: Incorporates two major elements: preparatory studies and the 15 hour period of sustained focus. Preparatory studies will comprise of a portfolio of practical and written development work based on the Externally Set Assignment. During the 15 hour period of sustained focus, students will produce final outcome(s) extending from their preparatory studies in response to the

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Biology Course: Following the Edexcel Advance GCE in Biology A specification, the aims of the GCSE in Biology are to enable students to: (a) Develop their interest in, and enthusiasm for, Biology including developing an interest in further study and careers in the subject. (b) Appreciate how society makes decisions about Biology-related issues and how Biology contributes to the success of the economy and society. (c) Develop and demonstrate a deeper appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of How Science Works. (d) Develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of Biology and how they relate to each other.

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AS Components Topic 1 – Lifestyle, Health and Risk Topic 2 – Genes and Health Topic 3 – Voice of the Genome Topic 4 – Biodiversity and Natural Resources A2 Components Topics 1 – 4 as per the AS route, plus Topic 5 – On The Wild Side Topic 6 – Immunity, Infection and Forensics Topic 7 – Run For Your Life Topic 8 – Grey Matter Assessment • AS Level paper 1: 1hr 30mins Written paper – covers topics 1 and 2 • AS Level paper 2: 1hr 30mins Written paper – covers topics 3 and 4 • A Level paper 1: 2hr Written paper – covers AS topics and topics 5&6

• A Level paper 2: 2hr Written paper – covers AS topics and topics 7&8 • A Level paper 3: 2hr Written paper – covers ALL topics and pre-released reading material Progression Studying this course can lead on to: • a range of different relevant academic or vocational higher education qualifications, such as a Biology or Medicine degree • Employment in a relevant sector, such as scientific research • Further training such as an apprenticeship Entry Requirements Core Science, Additional Science, Further Additional Science BB or Biology B plus Maths C and English Language C equivalents.

Business Course Ideal for those students who are keen to understand and are interested in the world of commerce, finance and entrepreneurship, Business will allow students to develop the knowledge and skills needed to analyse data, think critically about issues and make informed decisions – all skills that are needed for further study and employment.

Business has been reaccredited with A Level status and new from 2015 students will study an AQA syllabus that will introduce those who have not studied the subject at GCSE to what Business is, will expand on topics such as leadership and management, and introduce key decision making skills and processes.

AS Components 1) What is business?

2) Managers, leadership and decision making 3) Decision making to improve marketing performance 4) Decision making to improve operational performance 5) Decision making to improve financial performance 6) Decision making to improve human resource performance

A2 Components 7) Analysing the strategic position of a business (A Level only) 8) Choosing strategic direction (A Level only) 9) Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies (A Level only) 10) Managing strategic change (A Level only) Assessment AS: Two equally weighted 90 minute written exams each assessing components 1-6 with questions comprising of multiple choice, short answer, data stimuli/response, and case study questions.

A Level: Three equally weighted 120 minute written exams each assessing components 1-10 with questions comprising of multiple choice, short answer, data stimuli/response, case study, and essay questions.

Progression Business is a subject that complements a variety of other A Level subjects, it is theoretical and will support students in developing their communication skills while also teaching them practical skills they will apply in the workplace. Many of our students have gone on to study a Business/Finance/ Accounting related degree course at university and these are now some of the most popular subjects studied in UK universities. Masters level Business qualifications are proven to be among the most likely to dramatically increase employability and earning potential.

Entry Requirements English Language C equivalent and Business Studies C, if this has been taken at GCSE; Maths C equivalent is also desirable, but not essential.

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Chemistry Course This course provided by OCR gives you the skills and understanding to make decisions about the way Chemistry affects your everyday life by applying concepts into a range of contemporary areas of chemistry.

In addition, an A Level in Chemistry allows you to develop a range of generic skills requested by both employers and universities.

A Chemist will be an effective problem solver, communicator and be able to handle data.

You will build up your practical skills and develop a firm understanding of health and safety issues through a variety of experimental work.

AS Components • Foundations of chemistry • Chemistry in depth • A2 Components • Fundamentals of chemistry • Scientific literacy in chemistry • Practical skills in chemistry Assessment • AS – Written Examination Paper 1 – 90 minutes – 50% of AS • AS – Written Examination Paper 2 – 90 minutes – 50% of AS • A Level – Written Examination – Paper 1 – 135 minutes – 41% of A Level • A Level – Written Examination – Paper 2 – 135 minutes – 37% of A Level • A Level – Written Examination – Paper 3 – 90 minutes – 22% of A Level In addition students of A2 can be awarded a non-examined practical endorsement

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Progression A high quality academic qualification leading to a wide range of degree level courses including medicine, engineering and pharmacy.

Entry Requirements Core Science, Additional Science, Further Additional Science BB or Chemistry B plus Maths C and English Language C

Entry Requirements Core Science, Additional Science, Further Additional Science BB or Chemistry B plus Maths C and English Language C equivalent.

Computer Science Course The department teaches the AQA specification. This course is not about learning to use tools or just training in a programming language.

Instead the emphasis is on computational thinking.

Computational thinking is a kind of reasoning used by both humans and machines.

Thinking computationally means using abstraction and decomposition. The study of computation is about what can be computed and how to compute it. Computing involves questions that have the potential to change how we view the world.

For example, we may be computing with DNA at some stage in the future, with computer circuits made of genes.

Advances in Computing are transforming the way we work and this Computing course focuses on the knowledge, understanding and skills students need to progress to higher education or thrive in the workplace.

AS Components • Fundamentals of programming • Fundamentals of data structures • Systematic approach to problem solving • Theory of computation • Fundamentals of data representation • Fundamentals of computer systems • Fundamentals of computer organisation and architecture • Consequences of uses of computing • Fundamentals of communication and networking A Level Components • Fundamentals of programming • Fundamentals of data structures • Fundamentals of algorithms • Theory of computation • Fundamentals of data representation • Fundamentals of computer systems • Fundamentals of computer organization and architecture

• Consequences of uses of computing • Fundamentals of communication and networking • Fundamentals of databases • Big data • Fundamentals of functional programming • Systematic approach to problem solving • Non-exam assessment – the computing practical project Assessment • AS - Paper 1: On-screen exam: 1 hour 30 minutes: 50% of AS • AS - Paper 2: Written exam: 1 hours 30 minutes: 50% of AS. • A Level: Paper 1: On-screen exam: 2 hours 30 minutes: 40% of A Level • A Level: Paper 2: Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes: 40% of A Level • A Level: Non-exam assessment: 75 marks: 20% of A Level Progression Please note: There is a clear distinction between GCE ICT and GCE Computer Science.

This course is designed for students who wish to go on to higher education courses or employment where knowledge of Computing would be beneficial. One can study Computing and go on to a career in Medicine, Law, Business, Politics or any type of Science.

Entry Requirements GCSE Computing or Computer Science C.

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Drama and Theatre Studies Why choose AS and A Level Drama and Theatre?

Creative and exciting The curriculum is designed to ignite and engage students’ creativity, passion and interests. It includes opportunities to: create drama performances as an actor or designer, study exciting texts and learn about significant theatre practitioners.

Exploring and Performing Texts • Students will produce a performance based on a text chosen by the centre, which will assess their chosen theatrical skill (performance or design) • Students will be required to produce an accompanying concept document which outlines their intentions for the performance.

Skills for the future This course will create independent students, critical thinkers and effective decision-makers – all personal attributes that can help them stand out as they progress through their education and into employment.

Analysing Characters • Performance to demonstrate their chosen theatrical skill(performance or design) -Concept document outlining intentions for the performance.

• Exam: Section A: Students answer questions on one of the following: – Heroes and Villains – Family Dynamics – Conflict • In section B students will analyse and evaluate a live theatre production they have seen.

Expert teaching Our Drama department have been closely involved in developing the new A-level and have provided training for other Drama teachers at national level. They are experienced and skilled at delivering an A-level which is both practically and academically challenging.

Overview of AS and A-Level: Practitioners in Practice • Students will create their own devised performance influenced by the work of others. This must include: – The study of two centre chosen practitioners; – The study/exploration of an extract from a relevant supporting text (chosen by the centre) • accompanying research report and portfolio with evidence of the process and decisions made whilst creating and developing their performance.

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De-constructing Texts for Performance • This component requires students to study one set text in detail • The paper will contain questions about directorial decisions for the text and assesses students’ knowledge and understanding of how Drama and Theatre is created and developed for performance.

Progression Studying Drama and Theatre Studies at A Level will give you an opportunity to attend Drama college or university with possible careers in Acting, Television, Film, Teaching, the Media, Backstage, Technical Set Up, Set Design, the Police Force or Business in which high levels of communication skills will be required. More and more employers are looking for Drama on CVs as it builds confidence, social, communication and team building skills.

Entry Requirements English Language C equivalent and Drama C.

English Language and Literature Course • AQA AS English Language and Literature 7706 • AQA A2 English Language and Literature 7707 The specification is designed with a focus on the integration of language and literature enabling students to see how linguistic and literary methods are related and to explore these links in their work.

Students engage creatively and independently with a variety of spoken, written and multi-modal texts. A variety of assessment styles are used, such as re-creative writing, commentary writing, discursive essays and research-based investigative writing which allows students to develop a wide range of skills The course has clear skills progression from GCSE. Both the AS and A level courses provide strong stand-alone qualifications. We aim to offer the two year full A level course, along with the one year AS course.

AS Components In the ‘Imagined Worlds’ part of the subject content, students explore the imagined worlds of a text which is characterised by an unusual narrative, narrator and events.

Students study the text focusing on point of view, characterisation, presentation of time and space/place and narrative structure.

In the ‘Poetic Voices’ component students study poems from one of the four poets within an anthology focusing on the nature and function of poetic voice in the telling of events and the presentation of people.

In the ‘Remembered Places’ element students study the AQA Anthology: Paris.

The anthology includes a wide range of text types with a particular emphasis on non-fiction and non-literary material. Students explore the ways in which writers and speakers present places, societies, people and events.

The AS also includes ‘Re-creative Writing’ in which students develop the skills to adapt and shape the original material to respond to different re-creative tasks.

Students learn how to write a critical commentary to evaluate their writing by identifying specific examples of language in their writing and explaining their reasons for using them.

A Level Components In addition to the AS elements the A level further units are: ‘Writing about Society’ where Students study a text exploring the ways that writers present people, shape the narrative structure, reveal the speech and thought processes of the characters and narrator and use situations of conflict to express ideas. In addition, students develop the skills to adapt and shape the text to respond to different re-creative tasks. Students learn how to write a critical commentary to evaluate their writing In ‘Dramatic Encounters’ students study one drama text exploring the ways that conflicts are presented and the meanings that can be inferred from the language use and context. Students analyse how playwrights represent natural speech, create character and use the idea of conflict to address the themes of the play.

‘Making Connections’ requires students to write an independent study making connections between a literary text and non-literary material based on a chosen theme.

Assessment AS Paper 1: Views and Voices – 1.5 hours exam Section A: Imagined Worlds Section B: Poetic Voices AS Paper 2: People and Places – 1.5 hours exam Section A: Remembered Places Section B: Re-creative Writing A Level Paper 1: Telling Stories – 3 hours exam Section A – Remembered places Section B – Imagined worlds Section C – Poetic voices A Level Paper 2: Exploring Conflict – 2.5 hours exam Section A – Writing about society Section B – Dramatic encounters Non-exam Assessment A personal investigation that explores a specific technique or theme in both literary and non-literary discourse (2,500–3,000 words) Progression English Language and Literature is considered a suitable preparation for university study.

Entry Requirements English Language C and English Literature B equivalents.

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English Literature Course • AQA AS English Literature A 7711 • AQA A Level English Literature A 7712 “No one says a novel has to be one thing. It can be anything it wants to be” (Ishmael Reed) Do you agree with this opinion?

Do you love reading? Do you enjoy vibrant discussions on the books you have read?

English literature allows you to explore your love of books in an analytical, dynamic and discursive environment, studying texts that focus on the big questions which affect human existence. This A Level will allow you to experience a wide range of texts across the genres, from Shakespeare and the classics, to modern literature, drama and poetry.

As a literature student you will develop an understanding of the relationships between texts and of the significance of cultural and contextual influences on readers and writers. You will learn to review and evaluate the diverse interpretations of a text and become confident about expressing your own independent judgement with flair. We will encourage you to develop your own voice and writing style, elevating your own language skills alongside your study of others.

The new specification encourages guided and independent study of a range of texts aimed at developing knowledge and appreciation of great Literature within shared contexts and across time. A variety of assessment styles are addressed and the course offers clear progression from GCSE. Both the AS and A Level courses provide strong stand-alone qualifications. We aim to offer the two year full A Level course, along with the one year AS course, depending on student numbers.

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AS Components The ‘Love Through The Ages’ focus includes the study of a Shakespeare Play and either a pre or post 1900 AQA anthology of Love Poetry, along with two comparative prose texts. Students will also study wider Love texts through time to learn the skills of analysing and evaluating unseen poetry.

A2 Components 1) ‘Love Through The Ages’– study of three set texts: one poetry and one prose, of which one must be written pre-1900, and one Shakespeare Play. Students will also study wider Love texts through time to learn the skills of analysing and evaluating unseen poetry 2) Texts in shared contexts focussed on either WW1 and its aftermath, or Literature from 1945 to present day. Students will study three set texts: one poetry, one play and one prose, of which one must be written post 2000 3) Independent critical study– comparative study of two texts, of which one is pre1900.

Assessment AS – 2 examinations of 1.5 hours each: 1) 2 questions, one Shakespeare, One Poetry 2) 2 questions, one comparing prose texts, one unseen poetry.

A Level: 2 examinations and one 2500 word essay.

1) 3 hour exam, 3 questions: a) Shakespeare, b) Unseen Poetry, c) Comparing texts.

Open book in c) only

2) 2 hours 30 mins examination Texts in Shared Contexts 2 questions: a) set text b) contextual linking unseen extract and set text 3) Independent critical study completing 2500 word essay with bibliography comparing two texts, one of which written pre 1900 Progression English Literature is a Russell Group tier one subject for Humanities university study.

Entry Requirements English Language B and English Literature B equivalents.

Geography Course: In A-Level Geography we follow the AQA specification; you will learn up-to-theminute contemporary and relevant issues which impact us locally and globally. The course is split into Physical and Human Geography; in addition there is a Geographical Investigation element which will involve first-hand data collection in the field. Students are expected to pick up on recent events through the media and use this to support their understanding of Geography.

Physical Geography topics of study will include; the water and carbon cycles, glacial systems and landscapes and hazards. In Human Geography the themes we cover across the course are; contemporary urban environments, changing places and global systems and governance.

In Y12 we run a trip to North Yorkshire in the summer term which allows students to gain knowledge and understanding of how to undertake ďŹ eldwork necessary to complete an individual Geographical Investigation report. In Yr13 students will have the opportunity to devise their own fieldwork and undertake an investigation in their own time to complete the requirements of the course.

Assessment In the A-Level there are two written exam papers, one covering Physical Geography and the other examining Human Geography. Each paper is worth 40% of the A-Level. Additionally there will be a non-exam assessment of the Geographical Investigation which will be 20% of the qualification. This report will be between 3000-4000 words and the title of the investigation will be chosen by the individual student.

Progression Geography combines very well with a wide variety of subjects from both arts and sciences. The skills of research, processing information and the upto-date knowledge of the world are all highly prized by universities and employers, whatever the course or job being considered. Geography may also be highly valued for careers in the Diplomatic Service, many types of Surveying and Planning, the Armed Forces as well as the Travel, Transport and Tourism industries.

Entry Requirements Geography C at GCSE, it is desirable that you also have Mathematics C and English C at GCSE equivalents.

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Health & Social Care Course: We use the OCR examination board specification Level 3 Technical Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care.

This is the equivalent to one A Level in terms of size and constitutes to 360 Guided Learning Hours (GLH).

Students will study four mandatory units totalling 270 GLH and Academy chosen optional units totalling a minimum of 90 GLH. Assessment You will study the following 4 mandatory units: • Unit 1: Building positive relationships in health and social care - Internally Assessed - 60 GLH • Unit 2: Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care - Externally Assessed - 60 GLH • Unit 3: Health, safety and security in health and social care - Externally Assessed 60 GLH

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• Unit 4: Anatomy and physiology for health and social care - Externally Assessed - 90 GLH The mandatory content contributes to 75% of the qualification grade.

You will then study the following optional units:

will provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress into Higher Education on a health and social carerelated programme such as Health and Social Care, Nursing, Social Work or Early Childhood Studies.

• Unit 10: Nutrition for health - Internally Assessed - 30 GLH • Unit 17: Supporting people with mental health conditions - Internally Assessed - 60 GLH

Entry Requirements You will need the equivalent of five A*-C grades at GCSE, including English Language and Maths equivalent and Science. (Grade 4s will be considered).

The optional content contributes to 25% of the qualification grade.

Note: There is an option for students to study a oneyear programme which is the equivalent to one AS Level in terms of size. This is called the Level 3 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Health and Social Care and will consist of 180 GLH. Students will study the first 3 mandatory units mentioned above.

Progression This qualification is for students who want to study health science, social care or childcare.

This qualification isn’t just about caring for babies or the elderly and the ill; it

History Course History helps us understand who we are, where we came from and how the world is the way it is today. History is about people and if people interest you then so will History.

You will continue to work on your source skills and practice extended writing in the form of essays. The coursework unit offers a chance to complete a rigorous piece of work to university level.

We will study the interesting figures of the late Tudor reign; Edward VI the ‘Boy King’, ‘Bloody’ Mary I and Elizabeth I, ‘Virgin Queen’. We will focus on the interesting events of the reign and how the monarchs dealt with the challenges of being a child or a woman ruler in the 16th century. To compliment this course you will also study witchcraft at this time and what we learn about society at this time from their treatment of witches. In contrast, Russia deals with revolution, communism and dictatorship in much more recent times and also there is an opportunity to complete a coursework essay in Modern History.

AS Components Unit 1: England 1547-1603: The Later Tudors Unit 2: Russia 1894-1941 A2 Components Unit 1: England 1547-1603: The Later Tudors Unit 2: Russia 1894-1941 Unit 3: Popular culture and the witch craze of the 16th and 17th centuries Unit 4: Topic based essay (coursework)

Assessment Unit 1: England 1547-1603: The Later Tudors – 1 hour 30 minute exam Unit 2: Russia 1894-1941 – 1 hour exam Unit 3: Popular culture and the witch craze of the 16th and 17th centuries – 2 hour 30 minute exam Unit 4: Coursework, nonexam assessment Progression History combines well with all other subjects, especially English, Sociology, Philosophy, Geography and Politics. It provides an excellent foundation for careers such as Law, Teaching, Local Government and Civil Service, Politics and Journalism to name but a few!

History teaches you to analyse information critically and communicate effectively.

Entry Requirements History C, if this has been taken at GCSE

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Mathematics Course A level Mathematics is an interesting, thought provoking and challenging course. Students will develop their knowledge and skill in mathematical argument, language and proof, problem solving and mathematical modelling, with use of mathematical technology.

It requires hard work, enthusiasm and an enquiring mind. A Level Mathematics is a well-respected qualification as it develops logical, organised thinking, reasoning and analysis.

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It can lead to a range of careers including accountancy, engineering, computer programming and finance.

Content All units are compulsory but will cover pure core maths, statistics and mechanics.

Assessment Units will be assessed with three exams at the end of the two years.

Progression Studying mathematics combines well with Science based courses but also complements subjects like Geography and Psychology due to the involvement of statistics. It is important for careers in medicine, computer science, architecture and banking.

Entry Requirements Mathematics Grade B or equivalent or high level 6.

Further Mathematics Course A Level Further Mathematics is for those students with a real passion for the subject and is designed to broaden and deepen the mathematical knowledge and skills when studying A Level Mathematics. It is taught alongside the main A Level, with the students being mixed in for the main Mathematics and then taught the further maths as a separate group.

It is an extension to the A Level including a more detailed approach, with more proofs and covering a wider range of applications.

Content 50% of the content is prescribed further pure content but will then have the option of choosing between Statistics, Mechanics or Discrete Mathematics.

Assessment Units will be assessed with exams at the end of the two years.

Progression Further Mathematics is a real advantage for students who wish to study Maths, Science or Engineering at university.

It combines well with Science and Physics based courses, and can lead to careers in Statistics, Medical Sciences, Management and Actuarial Science among many others where logical, organised thinking is required.

Entry Requirements Mathematics Grade A, Level 8 or equivalent.

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Media Studies Course This is an interesting, creative and demanding course that deals with an important element of everyday life.

Students not only study Media, but also have the opportunity to become researchers, journalists, editors, photographers and designers.

1. Advanced Portfolio Students explore a wider breadth of media forms and develop production skills to create the first four pages of an original regional magazine plus the two following options: two hyperlinked pages from the magazine’s website and a billboard advertisement for the magazine.

AS Components 1. Foundation Portfolio Students research, plan and produce two paired media artefacts in print production; a preliminary exercise using DTP and an image manipulation programme to produce the front page of a school/college magazine and a main task of producing the front page, contents and double spread of a new music magazine.

2. Critical Perspectives Students will describe and evaluate their skill development over the course of their production work in relation to theoretical concepts. They will also study contemporary media issues, debates and representations of youth and identity within the British Film and Television Industry.

2. Key Media Concepts This unit includes the textual analysis of various technical aspects of the languages and conventions of the moving image media: TV Drama.

Students will also study the contemporary institutional processes of production, distribution, marketing and the consumption of the Music and Film industries.

3. Foundation Portfolio Students research, plan and produce two paired media artefacts in print production; a preliminary exercise using DTP and an image manipulation programme to produce the front page of a school/college magazine and a main task of producing the front page, contents and double spread of a new music magazine.

4. Key Media Concepts This unit includes the textual analysis of various technical aspects of the languages and conventions of the moving image media: TV Drama. Students will also study the contemporary institutional processes of production, distribution, marketing and the consumption of the magazine industry.

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3. Advanced Portfolio Students explore a wider breadth of media forms and develop production skills to create the first four pages of an original regional magazine plus the two following options: two hyperlinked pages from the magazine’s website and a billboard advertisement for the magazine.

4. Critical Perspectives Students will describe and evaluate their skill

development over the course of their production work in relation to theoretical concepts. They will also study contemporary media issues, debates and the representation of collective identity referring to magazines and gender.

Assessment Units 1 and 3 are assessed through practical production coursework.

Units 2 and 4 are assessed through a written examination paper.

Progression An A Level in Media Studies is a useful qualification for students wishing to take a degree course at university in subjects including: Media; Print Production, Film Studies; Journalism; Communication Studies and Digital Arts.

Entry Requirements If Media Studies has been taken at GCSE, a minimum C grade is required.

Modern Foreign Languages: German Course We follow the AQA specification. This course allows in-depth study of a range of topics relating to the culture and society of German speaking countries, as well as developing candidates’ grammatical skills and awareness.

AS Components a) Social aspects and trends of German-speaking society (the changing state of the family, the digital world, youth culture – fashion, trends, music and television) b) Artistic culture in the German-speaking world (cultural life in Berlin: past and present, festivals and traditions, art and architecture) c) Study of a German novel or film A2 Components c) M ulti-culturalism in German- speaking society (immigration, integration, racism) d) P olitical life in the Germanspeaking world (Germany and the EU, politics and youth, German re-unification and its consequences) e) S tudy of another German novel or film f) I ndividual research project to form basis of A2 speaking exam (the research of a subject or key question which is of interest to you and which relates to a German-speaking country).

Assessment Listening, reading and writing AS: 1 hr 45 minute paper A2: 2 hr 30 minute paper Candidates respond to a variety of spoken and written sources, including authentic sources. At both levels candidates complete a translation into English and for A2 candidates also translate into German.

Writing AS: 1 hr 15 minute paper Candidates are required to complete a translation into German and to write a critical essay in response to a question relating to the novel or film which they have studied.

A2: 2 hr paper Candidates answer two critical essay questions based on the novels/films they have studied.

Speaking AS: 12-14 minute oral exam based on two stimulus cards relating to the content of AS units A and B.

of units a-d, followed by a presentation and discussion of the candidate’s individual research project.

Progression A-level German works well in combination with many other subjects including Law, Tourism, Politics, and History but also with more technical qualifications such as Science. This A Level provides an excellent basis for a number of university degrees from Modern Languages and European Studies to Hospitality.

The German specification will naturally enhance the communication skills and European awareness of candidates. Similarly, opportunities will arise to explore the spiritual, moral, ethical and cultural dimensions of topics studied.

Entry Requirements GCSE Grade C in German.

A2: 21-23 minute oral exam including a discussion of a stimulus card based on one

NB: French is offered via the Wymondham College linking arrangement

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Photography Course If you have an interest in, enthusiasm for and enjoyment of Photography with an artistic expression and enjoyment of communicating personal ideas about the world around us then A level Photography is the subject to study. Photography is used to convey personal identity more widely than any other art form, is applied in the creative process across art, craft and design and is widely used in social, commercial and scientific contexts.

Following the EDEXCEL 8PYO/9PYO specification, you will work under the same four assessment objects for each component: Skills, Recording and Research, The Creative Process and Outcomes. You will show technical manipulation of media; visual literacy, control of formal elements. Primary and secondary recording of visual reference material will enable you to develop research and understanding of contextual references that are relevant to intentions. Throughout your portfolio of work you will explore ideas, techniques and media, reviewing and refining throughout; generating ideas through investigation.

You will be able to bring together investigations in relation to creative intentions to realise and produce final outcome(s).

You will learn and know about the operations and principles of creating a photographic image, including the use of available and controlled light, lenses, cameras and light-sensitive materials, including digital and non-digital methods.

AS Components • A/S 8PYO Component 1: Personal Investigation • A/S 8PYO Component 2: Externally Set Assignment

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A2 Components • A Level 9PYO Component 1: Personal Investigation • A Level 9PYO Component 2: Externally Set Assignment Assessment A/S 8PYO Component 1 Incorporates two major elements: supporting studies and practical work.

Supporting studies and practical work will comprise a portfolio of development work and outcomes based on themes and ideas developed from personal starting points.

A/S 8PYO Component 2 Incorporates two major elements: preparatory studies and the 10 hour period of sustained focus. Preparatory studies will comprise of a portfolio of practical and written development work based on the Externally Set Assignment. During the 10 hour period of sustained focus, students will produce final outcome(s) extending from their preparatory studies in response to the Externally Set Assignment, under examination conditions.

Students have from 1 January until the commencement of the final 10 hour period of sustained focus to develop preparatory studies.

A Level 9PYO Component 1 Incorporates three major elements: supporting studies, practical work, and a personal study. Supporting studies and practical work will comprise a portfolio of development work and outcomes based on themes and ideas developed from personal starting points.

The personal study will be evidenced through critical written communication showing contextual research and understanding in a minimum 1000 words of continuous prose, which may contain integrated images.

A Level 9PYO Component 2 Incorporates two major elements: preparatory studies and the 15 hour period of sustained focus. Preparatory studies will comprise of a portfolio of practical and written development work based on the Externally Set Assignment. During the 15 hour period of sustained focus, students will produce final outcome(s) extending from their preparatory studies in response to the externally Set Assignment, under examination conditions. Students have from 1 February until the commencement of the final 15 hour period of sustained focus to develop preparatory studies.

Progression Photography combines well with all subject areas.

It provides an excellent foundation for many careers and degree courses including Advertising, Film/Video Editor, Photography, Theatre Design, Fashion Designer, Movie Making, Teaching, Location Manager, Press release and Television.

Entry Requirements A creative subject: C grade equivalent

Physical Education Course If you have a keen interest in all aspects of sport from anatomy and physiology to nutrition and you compete in a sport at club level, then A Level PE could be the course for you.

A2 Components Throughout year 12 students will continue to develop your knowledge in the components taught at AS as well as looking at Biomechanical movement.

A Level Physical Education at Attleborough Academy Norfolk follows the AQA exam board which is made up in both years of 70% theory and 30% practical.

A2 Assessment In year 13 students will sit two, two hours exams each worth 35% of the A Level. The first exam will cover 3 sections, Section A: Applied Anatomy and Physiology, Section B: Skill Acquistion, Section C: Sport and society.

AS Components The theory elements of the course are made up of: • Applied Anatomy and Physiology • Skill Acquisition • Sport and Society • Biomechanical movement • Sport psychology • Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport.

AS Assessment Students will take a two hour written exam (Factors Affecting Participation in Physical Activity) which will follow the following format. Section A: Applied Physiology. Section B: Skill acquisition and sports psychology. Section C: Sport and society and technology in sport. The exam is made up of multiple choice, short answers and extended writing.

The exam element makes up 70% of the AS grade.

Alongside this, students will also be assessed as a performer or a coach in a full sided version of one activity and a written/verbal analysis of performance. This will be external assessed by the exam board and is worth 30% of the AS Level.

The second exam will cover a further three sections: Section A: Exercise physiology and biomechanics. Section B: Sports Psychology and Section C: Sport society and technology in sport. The exam will follow the same format as the AS exam.

of performance, analysis, evaluation and corrective practices.

Progression University courses: • BSc Hons Sport Science • BSc Hons Sports Studies • BA QTS Physical Education • BEd Hons Physical Education • BA Leisure and Tourism • BSc Physiotherapy Employment opportunities: PE teacher, Sport Scientist, Coach, Leisure Industry, Physiotherapist, Sports massage, Sports Injury, Sports management, Sports Administrator, Professional Sports Person.

Entry Requirements: Physical Education 5 and two GCSE science 5.

Alongside this, students will also be assessed as a performer or a coach in a full sided version of one activity and a written/verbal analysis of performance. This will be external assessed by the exam board and is worth 30% of the A Level.

The A level course is delivered through theory lessons across all areas. Students are required to compete personal study and research in each of the topics studied. We require that all students who embark on this course are regularly participating and competing in one sport.

In both AS and A2 courses students are expected to contribute to KS3 PE lessons to develop their a more in depth knowledge

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Physics Course In A Level Physics you have chosen a challenging and rewarding area of study.

Physics attempts to answer the most fundamental of scientific questions and describes the universe in ways that can be most surprising. How did the universe start? How will it end? What is a black hole?

Is time travel possible? Did you know that you age more slowly, get heavier and get more stretched, the faster you travel?

If you have an enquiring mind and are always asking why things happen then Physics is the subject for you.

AS Components 1. Measurements and their errors 2. Particles and radiation 3. Waves 4. Mechanics and materials 5. Electricity

Assessment Paper 1: 2 hours – 34% of A Level Paper 2: 2 hours – 34% of A Level Paper 3: 2 hours – 32% of A Level

A2 Components 6. Further Mechanics and Thermal Physics 7. Fields and their consequences 8. Nuclear Physics With the optional units of either Astrophysics, Medical Physics, Engineering Physics, Turning Points in Physics or Electronics.

A separate “endorsement of Practical Skills” reported alongside A Level grade.

Progression A high quality academic qualification leading to a wide range of degree level courses including Medicine, Engineering, Physics etc.

Entry Requirements Core Science, Additional Science, Further Additional Science BB or Physics B plus Maths C and English Language C equivalents.

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Politics Course Lively, relevant, controversial… there are many ways to describe A-level Politics. There’s no denying that it’s one of the most interesting and engaging qualifications you can choose.

A-level Government and Politics enables students to develop their critical thinking skills and enhance their ability to interpret, evaluate and comment on the nature of politics.

Covering news and current affairs from the UK and US, it helps you understand how the UK country is run and develops research, written communication and debate skills. It also helps grow your confidence. This course is particularly suitable for students who have or are considering studying studied Citizenship, History, and English.

In the first year, students will concentrate on people, politics and participation as well as governing modern Britain. In the second year students will learn about the popular options: US politics and US government, comparative politics and ideologies. Other options have also been introduced, including political issues and ideologies in action.

No specialist knowledge is needed but an interest in current affairs and the news is desirable. It may also appeal to students who wish to study Government and Politics or History at a higher level. It is hoped to organise a trip to Washington D.C to visit the White House, and see American Government in action, if there is enough interest.

Core content • Government and politics of the UK • Government and politics of the USA and comparative politics • Political ideas What’s assessed Government and politics of the UK How it’s assessed • Written exam: 2 hours • 77 marks • 33% of A-level Paper 2 What’s assessed • The government and politics of the USA • Comparative politics How it’s assessed • Written exam: 2 hours • 77 marks • 3% of A-level Questions A mixture of medium length ‘explain’ and essay style questions.

Paper 3 What’s assessed Political ideas How it’s assessed • Written exam: 2 hours • 77 marks • 33% of A-level Topics are clearly and logically structured and include: • the three traditional ideologies of Liberalism, Conservatism and Socialism • one of either: feminism, nationalism, multiculturalism, ecologism or anarchism.

Our specification provides ample opportunity for students to develop their higher-order thinking and independent learning skills, perfect for students wanting to study politics at a higher level and for those with a keen interest in politics.

• Our AS and A-level UK Government and politics topic will give students a grounding in the key

structures, events, individuals, controversies and debates in the government and politics of the UK. • A-level students will still get study to US government and politics in depth, as well as comparatively with the UK. • In our comparative politics topic, A-level students will have the opportunity to engage in high level analysis and evaluation of significant issues in UK and US politics.

• All A-level students will now get to study Political ideas as a compulsory course, allowing students to develop expertise in three core ideology and specialise in one other ideology of their choice.

How the new assessment will work • For AS, students will answer a mixture of short response questions, extract based questions and evaluative essays.

• For A-level, students will answer a mixture of medium length ‘explain’ style questions, extract based essays and evaluative essays.

Progression It’s ideal if you’re considering studying politics, sociology, ethics, advertising or journalism at university and is highly regarded by employers in industries including politics, international organisations, the media, government and the civil service.

Entry Requirements English Language Grade B equivalent or above

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Product Design Course Outline The department teaches the new AQA specification and is designed to be a natural progression from the Design and Technology courses at GCSE level. The course allows students to develop their own creativity, design capability, modelling and manufacturing skills.

Students are taught to sketch, render, use Computer Aided Design and manufacture to model products to a high level. Students are required to apply their knowledge and understanding to a design brief and produce an extensive design folio and accompanying 3D outcome.

Students should have a strong interest in researching, designing, modelling, manufacturing and evaluating products in order to be successful in the course. .

A-Level Components Exam Paper 1 – Core technical principles and core designing and making principles This is a 2 hour written examination which amounts to 25% of the A-Level qualification. It includes a mixture of short answers, multiple choice and extended responses.

Exam Paper 2 – Specialist knowledge, technical and designing and making principles. This is a 2 hour written examination also amounts to 25% of the A-Level, it has two sections.

Section A includes a product analysis and includes up to 6 short answers based on the visual stimulus of products.

Section B is focussed on commercial manufacturing and includes a mixture of short and extended response questions.

Non-exam Assessment – Practical application of technical principles, designing and making principles and specialist knowledge.

This is a single design and make task which will be completed throughout the

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course. This unit amounts to 50% of the A-Level and will require documentation through a written portfolio of evidence.

Progression Product Design combines well with Mathematics, Physics and Art or can be a contrasting subject with English, History or Geography.

This A Level course has been specifically chosen due to its broad based design content and provides a solid foundation for all university courses or careers in design and design related subjects.

Previous students have progressed into Product Design, Graphic Design, Architecture, Animation and Web Design, Furniture Design, Engineering, Automotive Design and Design Management.

Entry Requirements Graphic Products C or Product Design C.

Psychology Course If you have an interest in explaining behaviours, including your own as well as that of others around you, then Psychology is the course for you.

Following the AQA A 7181/7182 specification, you will study a range of universal behaviours and issues that play a prominent role in modern life. We will discuss how individuals can create social change and in contrast to this, the impact of conformity to rules and social roles. We will also consider the impact of early life on development and adult life. We will look at the role played by memory in forming personality and life as you understand it to be as well as the limitations of memory and the impact that such limitations can have. We will also look at the role played by different parts of the brain in creating behavioural patterns and in some cases psychological disorders.

At A Level, we will look at one disorder, Schizophrenia, in greater depth by assessing differing views on what causes the symptoms and what differing treatments are available to reduce symptoms. We will research studies that aim to explain how and why relationships form and break down. We will also consider what causes aggressive behaviours and the implications of these suggestions in terms of how best to reduce the problems created by aggressive behaviour.

By the end of the course, you should have a better idea of what factors lead to the creation of personalities and behaviours, including what factors may have led to the creation of your own behavioural characteristics.

We will examine and debate differing theories that underpin explanations for all behaviours. You will also learn how a Psychologist completes an investigation and practise small-scale research yourself.

AS Components Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology – Social Influence, Memory and Attachments.

Paper 2: Psychology in Context – Approaches in Psychology, Psychopathology and Research Methods.

A2 Components Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology – Social Influence, Memory, Attachments and Psychopathology.

Paper 2: Psychology in Context – Approaches in Psychology, Biopsychology and Research Methods.

Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology – Issues and Debates in Psychology, Relationships, Schizophrenia, Addiction.

Assessment • AS Level Paper 1: 1½ hour written exam – multiple choice, short answer and extended writing.

• AS Level Paper 2: 1½ hour written exam – multiple choice, short answer and extended writing.

• A Level Paper 1: 2 hour written exam – multiple choice, short answer and extended writing.

• A Level Paper 2: 2 hour written exam – multiple choice, short answer and extended writing.

• A Level Paper 3: 2 hour written exam – multiple choice, short answer and extended writing.

Progression Psychology combines well with all subjects, especially English, History, Health and Social Care, Sociology, the Sciences and Mathematics.

It provides an excellent background for many degree courses and careers including Social Work, Teaching, Youth and Community work, the Law, the Police and Probation Service. It is also well suited to a wide spectrum of occupations related to health care, including Counselling and Psychiatry.

Entry Requirements Science C.

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Sociology Course If you have an enquiring mind, an ability to communicate effectively and an interest in contemporary social issues, A Level Sociology is the subject to study.

Following the AQA 7191/7192 specification, you will study society and social interaction, exploring the themes of socialisation, culture and identity, social differentiation and power and stratification.

We will discuss how society creates the citizens it wants, who decides how we should live our lives and how did they get that power. We will also consider why we are not all treated in the same way. We will look at how families, the education system, the mass media and the criminal justice system operate and try to control us.

By the end of the course, you should have a better idea of how we create our society.

We will examine and debate differing sociological theories and concepts and apply them to current situations. You will also learn how a Sociologist researches a social issue and practise research yourself.

AS Components Unit 1: Education with Methods in Context Unit 2: Families and Households A2 Components Unit 1: Education with Theory and Methods Unit 2: Families and Households, The Media Unit 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods

Assessment • AS Level Unit 1: 1½ hour written exam – short answer and extended writing.

• AS Level Unit 2: 1½ hour written exam – short answer and extended writing.

• A Level Unit 1: 2 hour written exam – short answer and extended writing.

• A Level Unit 2: 2 hour written exam – extended writing.

• A Level Unit 3: 2 hour written exam – short answer and extended writing.

Progression Sociology combines well with all subjects, especially English, History, Geography, Psychology, Economics, the Sciences and Mathematics.

It provides an excellent background for many degree courses and careers including Social Work, Teaching, Journalism and Broadcasting, Local Government and Civil Service, Youth and Community work, the Law, the Police and Probation Service.

Entry Requirements English Language C equivalent.

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RSL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma for Music Practitioners Course This course is worth the equivalent of one and a half A Levels and is taught over two years. It offers students the ability to gain skills and knowledge in the key music industry disciplines of performing, composing and songwriting, music technology and production, the music business and events management.

They offer the ability to gain skills and knowledge in key music industry disciplines and can be valuable to students of any age. If a student has an interest in performing, songwriting, music production or the business side of the industry these are the qualifications for them.

Structure and Content The course can be personalised to students’ strengths and specific areas of music they are passionate about or would like to follow in future. Students will follow one of four Specialist pathways, although are also free to choose a combination of units from any pathway.

Students will follow one of four Specialist pathways: PERFORMANCE Learners will: • Perform effectively on their instrument/voice • Rehearse and display musicianship skills • Initiate and develop repertoire • Rehearse effectively and perform music live • Understand contextual issues relating to music style, audience and the music industry • Understand relevant aspects of music technology

TECHNOLOGY Learners will demonstrate: • Sound recording skills • Mixing and mastering skills • Sequencing and production skills • Live sound skills • Radio programming skills • Video production skills • Understanding of contextual issues relating to music technology BUSINESS Learners will demonstrate: • Sound business and financial skills • Marketing skills • Understanding of music contracts • Media communication skills • Freelance practice • Artist management and artist representation skills • Event management skills COMPOSITION Learners will: • Compose and arrange music • Initiate and develop repertoire • Develop musicianship skills through using a harmony instrument • Use computers and sequencing and recording software/hardware • Understand contextual issues relating to music style, audience and the music industry Assessment 100% Coursework. Students will complete one externally assessed core unit and one internally assessed core unit.

All further optional units will be internally assessed.

Grades available are Pass, Merit, Distinction and Distinction*, all of which offer UCAS points.

Progression You will become a more skilled and knowledgeable musician, a more astute entrepreneur or a highly capable producer. They allow learners to progress to Higher Education and into the Industry.

Students could progress to a wider range of specialist roles in performing, composing, recording, live sound, publishing, arts administration, teaching and music therapy. It will also provide transferable knowledge and skills that prepare learners for progression to university.

Entry Requirements Performance/ Composition Pathways: BTEC First Award (Pass) in Music or GCSE Music C or another appropriate qualification to be discussed with the Head of Music.

Music Technology Pathway: No prior study of music technology is needed to take this course, however, some understanding of recording and live sound would be beneficial. It is expected that you will have a range of achievements at Level 2 in GCSEs or equivalent qualifications, but may not have studied music previously.

Music Business and Events Pathway: It is expected that you will have a range of achievements at Level 2 in GCSEs or equivalent qualifications, but may not have studied music previously. Level 2 qualifications in Media, Art, IT and Business would also be beneficial, but not essential.

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Btec Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport Course: The Btec Level 3 qualification is designed to provide a specialist, work related vocational context to the sports industry. The course is run over two year with students completing 360 Guided Learning hours of study towards the qualification and is the equivalent to 1 A Level.

In addition, students choose optional units from a range that has been designed to support choices in progression to sport courses in HE. They cover content areas such as: • Application of fitness testing • Sport psychology •P ractical sports performance • Sports leadership.

The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with academics to ensure that it supports progression to higher education. In addition, employers and professional bodies have been involved and consulted, in order to confirm that the content is also appropriate and consistent with current practice for students choosing to enter employment directly in the sport sector.

Assessment: All unites are assessed through written assignments and practical lessons.

Components: The following mandatory units must be taken: • Anatomy and Physiology • Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Wellbeing • Professional Development in the Sport Industry.

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Progression: • BA (Hons) in Sport Studies and Business, if taken alongside A Levels in Business and Mathematics • BSC (Hons) in Sport Psychology, if taken alongside Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science and A Level in Psychology • BA (Hons) in Sports Education and Special and Inclusive Education, if taken alongside an A Level in English Language and a Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Performing Arts

• BA (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science, if taken alongside a Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science.

Employment opportunities: PE teacher, Sport Scientist, Coach, Leisure Industry, Physiotherapist, Sports massage, Sports Injury, Sports management, Sports Administrator, Professional Sports Person.

Entry Requirements: Btec Level 2 (Pass) in PE or GCSE PE 5

A2A Pathway At Attleborough Academy we can offer a unique learning pathway that allows us to match the individual need, ability and interest of a student with a programme of study that most effectively prepares them for a bright future. The introduction of the A2A programme in September 2016 has enabled us to offer students a bespoke course which combines subjects taught in school, business and industry engagement, and valuable work experience. The entire year’s programme is constructed to support successful progression towards each student’s individual future goals.

This one year pathway of study aims to provide a bridge between Year 11 completion and the next stage, effectively preparing students for the world of work, for embarking on apprenticeships, or, by increasing their qualifications, improving their readiness to begin full A Level courses in the near future. The majority of students joining the A2A group at the academy will carry out one day a week work experience with a local business or industry.

In 2016 A2A students gathered substantial and meaningful work related skills in a diverse range of placements, which included a large construction company, car mechanics business, leisure and charity organisations, retail businesses and educational and medical institutions. Students participating in the A2A programme will also have timetabled taught lessons within the academy for GCSE retakes, (with particular focus on English and Maths) and/ or additional Level 2 qualifications. All students will study for the Extended Project Qualification which will be focussed on their specific area of interest or future goals. They will also have supervised guided study periods and will receive substantial tutor and mentoring support.

If you are a student who previously felt that Sixth Form was not the place for you - either because you desire to follow a less traditional and more work related programme of learning, or because you did not yet achieve the required quantity of GCSE and equivalent passes to begin A Level study – this is the pathway for you.

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Aspiration Academies Norfolk (AAN) What is your dream pursuit?

Do you wish to make a career out of your talent or interest?

Do you see your future as that of an actor, a published author, photographer, musician, or a professional sportsperson?

Do you see yourself as an entrepreneur? Or maybe your aim is to forge a successful path in the technology, digital or engineering industry or in retail or public services?

The ‘Aspiration’ course, which is unique to Attleborough Academy offers you the opportunity to pursue your individual talent, whilst also achieving a Level 3 qualification and receiving customised input from industry experts in your specific area of interest.

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Our bespoke course caters for a diverse range of subject areas and provides you with core training strands to gain the knowledge and skills you will need for effective selfemployment or for running your own business.

We will guarantee you a personalised mentor whilst

you are pursuing your ideals; an expert working in your chosen field to support and guide you throughout your study. You will also have opportunities to experience working contexts within the wider community; to build up the industry contacts you will need to set you up for an exciting and bright future career.

Aspiration Academies Norfolk (AAN) Course Outline: The beauty of this qualification course is that whilst offering a core base in business and entrepreneurial skills it provides great flexibility and can be customised to meet your entirely individual needs and interests. The starting point is your specific area of interest; choose from a range of subjects that could be from any one of the following: • ‘Sports Academy’ subjects: A specific sport: basketball, football, netball, cricket, rugby, boxing • ‘ Performance Academy’ subjects: A performance based subject: Drama.

Musicianship (any instrument), Music Production and technology, Dance, Set and Costume Design.

• Technology Academy: ICT, Computer Programming, Software Engineering, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Animation, Design, Digital Technology, • Creative Arts Academy: fine art; photography, or creative writing, script writing, or journalism?

• Industrial Academy: in industry or production: car mechanics, engineering, catering, manufacturing or retail.

Before embarking on your course you will need to talk to us about the exact nature of the interest you want to focus on and we will make every attempt to match your learning pathway to that interest. We, in turn, will require evidence in the form of interview, previous experience and references that you have the skill and commitment to succeed in your desired area of further study. Then, alongside your choice you will study the core elements of the course: Course Outline: • Tuition and practise in your chosen ‘Academy’ area • Core element: Level 3 or 2 Business and Enterprise Qualification comprising workshops led by industry experts and relevant business partners, placements in local work contexts. Part of this core course will provide a wide ranging input of business teaching aimed at maximising the knowledge and skills needed to be set up your own business, be self-employed, or to seek an employed role in your chosen work area. This will include workshops on the latest global developments

such as crowd-funding and the explosion in self-publishing online. All students in the ‘Academies’, whatever their chosen area will come together for this element of the course • Production support and opportunities for performance based subjects • ICT training and support • Access to all of our facilities including full recording studio, media suites, drama and art rooms, sports hall, playing fields, ICT suites • An individual mentor to guide and support you throughout the two year course Entrance requirements: Interview, References, Evidence of past experience of successfully pursuing specified interest. (for Level 3 entry English and Maths at C or above is required)

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Entry requirements WYMONDHAM COLLEGE SIXTH FORM

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GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS – For Wymondham College courses, entry is conditional on: • A place being available on the relevant course • A student achieving 3 GCSE passes at grade B plus 4 GCSE passes at grade C or above • A student meeting the specific subject entry requirements • P asses in DIDA and BTEC courses will count as ONE GCSE pass.

• The course is not viable on the Attleborough Academy Norfolk site.

Subject

Entry Requirements

Art - Fine Art

GCSE Art grade B or above in Art and a good portfolio.

Art - Photography

GCSE Art grade B or above or photographic portfolio. Students will need their own digital camera, preferably an SLR.

Art - Textiles

Students should have Grade B or above in Art and/or Textiles and a good portfolio.

Biology

Grade BB or above in Double Science or two grade Bs in separate Sciences, one grade B must be in Biology. Minimum of Grade B in Maths is also required. Students taking all three sciences should have Grade A or A* in all three Sciences.

Business Studies

No previous knowledge of Business Studies required. A GCSE Grade C equivalent or above in English and Mathematics is required.

Chemistry

Grade BB or above in Double Science or two grade Bs in separate Sciences, one grade B must be in Chemistry. Minimum of Grade B equivalent in Maths is also required.

Students taking all three sciences should have Grade A or A* in all three Sciences.

Computer Science

GCSE in Computer Science is not essential, Grade B or above in Maths, C in English equivalents.

Design and Technology/ Product Design/ Resistant Materials

GCSE Grade B or above in a relevant Technology subject.

Drama and Theatre Studies

GCSE English and English Literature – Grade C or above equivalent. Drama Grade C or a demonstrable interest in Performing Arts.

Economics

No previous knowledge of Economics is required. GCSE Mathematics and English equivalents at Grade B or above is required.

English Literature

Grade B or above in GCSE English Literature and Grade C or above in English Language equivalents.

Food, Nutrition and Health

GCSE Grade C (higher tier) or above in Food Technology or related GCSE.

Geography

GCSE Geography – minimum Grade B. An interest and understanding of current affairs is useful, as well as a desire to engage in discussion and debate.

Government and Politics

A genuine interest in current affairs with GCSE English or History at Grade B or above.

History

GCSE History is not required but if taken should be at grade B or above, students should have at least a Grade B in English equivalent.

ICT (Applied)

Good working knowledge of generic software packages. GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English equivalent. If studied a minimum of a Grade C in ICT at GCSE.

Law

GCSE English or History at Grade B or above.

Mathematics

Grade A or A* at GCSE Mathematics is usually necessary.

Further Maths

Grade A* at GCSE Mathematics. Students with Grade A will need to consult with the Head of Department, as to their suitability for the course.

Media Studies

Grade B or above in GCSE English equivalent.

Modern Languages

GCSE Grade B or above in chosen Language (French, German).

Music

GCSE Music Grade B, or above, or good practical ability (Grade 6) with Grade 5 Theory.

The ability to read music.

Philosophy of Religion and Religious Ethics

English GCSE equivalent at Grade C or above .

Physics

Grade BB or above in Double Science or two grade Bs in separate Sciences, one grade B must be in Physics. Minimum of Grade B in Maths equivalent is also required. Students taking all three sciences should have Grade A or A* in all three Sciences.

Psychology

GCSE Science and Mathematics equivalent at Grade B or above. GCSE English equivalent Grade B or above.

Sociology

English GCSE at Grade C or above.

Sport and P.E.

GCSE Grade C or above in P.E., or Grade B or above in Science and GCSE Grade C or above in English equivalent.

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Attleborough Academy Norfolk 9 Norwich Road Attleborough Norfolk NR17 2AJ t: 01953 452335 f: 01953 456817 e: office@aan.norfolk.sch.uk aan.norfolk.sch.uk

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