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Key Stage 4 Curriculum Information Name: Tutor Group:

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Key Stage 4 Curriculum 2018

This booklet explains the curriculum that you will be following in Years 10 and 11. It contains information on the subjects that everyone studies as well as the three preference subjects you will be guided to study in Years 10 and 11.

Information for parents Your daughter will be studying the new GCSEs in all subjects. These will be awarded grades 9 to 1 rather than the traditional A* to G. The other main differences are that they contain more content, there are more exams and less controlled assessment.

The government focus is now on students achieving 8 good grades as well as making good progress in a wide range of subjects at the end of Key Stage 4. Our curriculum offer ensures that this is possible for all students.

Regular attendance and good punctuality are crucial if your child is to fulfill their potential at KS4. We need them to be in lessons if they are to achieve academic success. Please ensure that your daughter is punctual and that the academy is informed of the reasons for non-attendance as soon as possible.

The Parents’ Evening on Thursday 1st of February (4.00pm - 7.30pm) will give you an opportunity to discuss your daughters’ progress with teachers.

If you require any additional information please contact one of the following people: Academy telephone number – 020 8985 6641 Head of Year 9 – Mr Fyles (Ext 218) dfyles@clapton.hackney.sch.uk Assistant Headteacher – Ms Peattie (Ext 204) rpeattie@clapton.hackney.sch.uk

The final deadline for handing in your form is Friday 23rd February.

Your Key Stage 4 Subjects These are the subjects that everyone studies all the way through Key Stage 4.

These subjects are central to every pathway.

English

GCSE English Language GCSE English Literature

4.5 hours per week

Maths

GCSE Maths

4 hours per week

Science

GCSE Combined Science to give 2 GCSEs or 3 separate Sciences to give 3 GCSEs.

4.5 hours per week

Everyone studies at least one of these 4 subjects.

3 hours per week

Religious Studies

GCSE Religious Studies

2 hours per week

PE

You will study PE in Years 10 and 11. It 1.5 hours is important for you to stay fit and healthy per week to be successful in your studies.

PSHCE

You will study PSHCE in Years 10 and 11. You will continue to work with your tutor on important topics related to healthy lifestyles, citizenship, personal safety, careers and economic well-being.

History Geography Spanish French

0.5 hours per week

There is more information about these and the other subjects you can study in this booklet.

Key Stage 3

Progression Routes From Pathways Year 9 2017

Key Stage 4

Core subjects

Pathways subjects Successful Outcome Summer 2019

Look carefully at the chart – which colour pathway are you most likely to follow? Use this to help you make a decision about which subjects you want to study.

Learning Pathways Learning Pathway 1

Learning Pathway 2

Learning Pathway 3

English Language English Literature Maths 3 separate Sciences RE French/Spanish/ Geography/History

English Language English Literature Maths Combined Science RE French/Spanish/ Geography/History

2 other GCSEs

2 other subjects – could include a BTEC

Personal Social Development (PSD)

Up to 10 GCSE grades at 9-5

Up to 10 GCSE grades at 9-5

ASDAN qualification 3 Entry Level GCSEs

Step up English Entry Level Maths Entry Level Science Humanities

Key Stage 5

Learning Pathways Route

On to an A Level Pathway at Clapton Girls’ Academy

On to an A Level or BTEC Pathway at Clapton Girls’ Academy

Successful Outcome Summer 2021

You will have a University place.

This may be at a Russell Group university.

You will have a University place or an apprenticeship.

Summer 2022

On to a BTEC or Vocational leading to an apprenticeship or employment.

University / Apprenticeship / Employment

How to Make Good Choices You need to select 3 subjects 1:

In block A, choose 1 subject from French, Spanish, Geography and History.

2:

In block B and C – you choose 1 subject from each block.

3: You also need to nominate a reserve subject.

As well as choosing subjects there are some subject combinations that you are not allowed to do.

You can only do one of: 1: Sociology and BTEC Health & Social Care.

2: IFS Financial Education and BTEC Health &

Social Care.

3: Product Design, Food & Nutrition, and

Textiles Technology.

DO

think about:

Read this booklet carefully.

You really need to understand what each subject involves.

What do I most enjoy?

Talk to your family.

They know you best and will give you some good advice.

What do I want to do in the Sixth Form?

Talk to your teachers and tutors.

They know your strengths and areas for development, they can tell you about the subjects and what learning styles might suit you best.

Talk to Ms Storey, careers advisor, in C20.

To find out what is helpful for progression to sixth form or a particular career.

Talk to Year 10 and 11 students.

Find out from students already studying GCSE what the subject involves.

Go online.

You can look at exam information on the academy website.

Talk to students in the sixth form.

They will be able to advise you about pathways into Key Stage 5 and higher education.

What am I good at?

Am I more suited to a BTEC or GCSE? How will my choices affect my future career options?

DOn’t Choose a subject because your friends want to do it.

It is probable that you will not end up in the same class.

Choose a subject because you like your current teacher.

You might not get the same teacher next year.

Choose a subject because you think it will be easy.

You will need to work hard in all subjects to achieve good grades.

sixth formers’ ADVICE Dear Year 9 students, my name is Lauren.

Dear Year 9 students, my name is Mollie.

At the end of Year 9, I had the opportunity to choose GCSE subjects. I chose French, geography, PE and food technology.

I chose PE, as at the time I was interested in becoming a PE teacher. I felt that by doing PE at GCSE it would provide me with a better understanding of the subject to help me get into universities. At the beginning of Year 12, I realised that the choices I made at GCSE had a massive impact on the subjects I chose for sixth form as certain subjects require specific grades at GCSE. On results day, I chose to study BTEC Health and Social Care as I realised that this would help me in the process of becoming a teacher and getting into university. I currently have university offers from Brighton, Middlesex and Roehampton to study Primary Education.

Overall, my main advice is to pick a subject you enjoy and do well in. I also advise you to pick subjects which will help you in your future.

When choosing our GCSE subjects, we were all advised to study a language and a humanities subject. At the time I felt that these would be pointless for me as I’ve only ever wanted to study maths. However, now having studied maths, further maths and physics for almost a year and a half, I understand how important studying a variety of different subjects is as it helps to develop a wider range of skills. Choosing to take Spanish and geography and also a creative subject like drama at GCSE gave me the opportunity to experiment and helped me to decide which subjects I wanted to take for A Level.

At present, I have offers to study mathematics at Exeter, York and Reading and I know that the main reason I was so sure I wanted to apply for maths was because I tried every type of subject at GCSE. My main advice is to try everything - even if you know what you want to do at A Level, you never know what hidden skills or passions you may have!

GCSE English Literature Course Description: Students will study one Shakespeare play and one 19th Century novel from a selection provided. They will study not just key scenes but the whole text. They will also study 15 poems from the Love and Relationships cluster in the AQA Poetry Anthology, Poems Past and Present, which were written between 1789 and the present day. Finally they will analyse an unseen poem.

How the Course is assessed: There is no longer a coursework requirement for this course, and the exam is no longer divided into tiers. All exams are closed book, so quotes and references will need to be memorised beforehand.

Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th century novel Section A: Shakespeare Students will answer one question on their play of choice. They will be required to write in detail about an extract from the play and then to write about the play as a whole.

Examined using 9-1 Grades Exam Board: AQA Syllabus Number: 8702

Section B: The 19th century novel Students will answer one question on their novel of choice. They will be required to write in detail about an extract from the novel and then to write about the play as a whole.

Exam lasts 1 hour 45 minutes and is worth 64 marks in total which is 40% of GCSE. Paper 2: Modern texts and poetry Section A: Modern texts Students will answer one essay question from a choice of two on their studied modern prose or drama text.

Section B: Poetry Students will answer one comparative question on one named poem printed on the paper and one other poem from the chosen cluster.

Section C: Unseen Poetry Students will answer one question on one unseen poem and one question comparing this poem with a second unseen poem.

Exam lasts 2 hours 15 minutes and is worth 96 marks in total which is 60% of GCSE.

To be successful in this subject, you need to: •

Experience a wide range of poetry in order to develop your ability to analyse poetry, particularly the unseen poems.

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Be able to evaluate and compare key features such as content, theme, structure and use of language.

Clapton Girl

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Rommana Delair English Literature at Warwick University

KS5: A Level English literature >> Higher Education: University >> As a ‘facilitating’ subject English literature A Level will keep many degree courses open to you and will demonstrate your analytical skills.

GCSE English Language Course Description: Students will draw upon a range of texts and engage with creative as well as real and relevant contexts.

They will have opportunities to develop higher-order reading and critical thinking skills that encourage genuine enquiry into different topics and themes. The texts include literature and extended literary nonfiction and other writing such as essays, reviews and journalism (both print and on-line) which support students in developing their own writing by providing effective models.

How the Course is assessed: There is no longer a coursework requirement for this course, and the exam is no longer divided into tiers.

There is a significant increase in the emphasis on technical accuracy (SPAG – Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar) which now carries a total of 16 marks or 20% of the total mark.

Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing

Examined using 9-1 Grades Exam Board: AQA Syllabus Number: 8700

Section B: Writing Descriptive or narrative writing: 40 marks (25%) 24 marks for content 16 marks for technical accuracy Exam lasts 1 hour 45 minutes and is worth 80 marks in total which is 50% of GCSE. Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives Section A: Reading One non-fiction text and one literary non-fiction text: 40 marks (25%) Section B: Writing Writing to present a viewpoint: 40 marks (25%) 24 marks for content 16 marks for technical accuracy Exam lasts 1 hour 45 minutes and is worth 80 marks which is 50% of GCSE.

Section A: Reading One literature fiction text: 40 marks (25%)

To be successful in this subject, you need to: •

Read around the subject in order to acquire contextual knowledge.

• Stay abreast of current affairs through commentary and editorial.

• Read as much as possible in order to increase vocabulary, improve spelling and develop an ‘ear’ for language.

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Clapton Girl Saliha Desai French & English at Kings College London

KS5: A Level English >> Higher Education: University >> As a ‘facilitating’ subject English A Level will keep many degree courses open to you.

GCSE Maths

Examined using 9-1 Grades Exam Board: edexcel Syllabus Number: 1MA1

Course Description: This GCSE course: • Meets the Ofqual regulations for GCSE (1-9).

• Is available at two levels: Foundation (grades 1 to 5) and Higher (grades 4 to 9).

• Knowledge, skills and understanding covered by this qualification are under the following content headings: Number, Algebra, Ratio & Proportion, Geometry and Measure, Probability, Statistics.

• Students need to be able to apply their knowledge and understanding to solve problems both within mathematics and other contexts.

How the Course is assessed: • At the end of year 11.

• 3 examinations: One non-calculator paper and two calculator papers.

• Each paper is 1 hour and 30 minutes long.

To be successful in this subject, you need to: • Be able to recall and apply mathematical methods and concepts.

• Be able to select and apply mathematical techniques to solve problems.

• Be able to reason mathematically and draw conclusions.

• Be able to interpret and communicate mathematical information in a variety of forms.

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Clapton Girl Lei-Yuan Dang

Economics at KS5: A Level maths, further maths, economics >> City University Higher Education: University >> An A Level in maths is a much prized qualification, it can open many doors to a variety of courses such as medicine or other science subjects, engineering, economics or courses relating to the business and financial sector.

GCSE sciences Course Description: OCR Gateway Science offers a more traditional grounding in science, and a base level of understanding that will help students progress into future scientific thinking. There is a strong emphasis on scientific literacy and understanding. Practical activities are embedded throughout the teaching topics to encourage practical activities in the classroom.

The course also aims to develop interest and decision making skills in students about the impact of science in society. There is a wide crossover with subjects in humanities, physical education, technology, mathematics and PSHCE. All students will study science at GCSE. The number of grades achieved at the end will be dependent on the pace of learning of the student. There are two science pathways that are on offer, both of which can be studied at higher or foundation level.

Examined using 9-1 Grades Exam Board: OCR Syllabus Number: n/a

The Science course commences in January of Year 9. All students shall remain on the Separate Science pathway in Year 9. Pre-public examinations during Year 10 shall determine which students shall be entered for Combined Science rather than Separate Sciences.

How the Course is assessed: Both pathways are assessed through six examinations in the Summer term of Year 11. Students must also complete a series of practical activities throughout the GCSE course within lesson time.

To be successful in this subject, you need to: • Have good independent learning and thinking skills.

Combined Science – Combined Award Science gains each student two GCSE science qualifications and includes learning in biology, chemistry and physics. The course provides a sound understanding of science and how it is relevant to our lives.

• Regularly review class books and revision guides.

Separate Sciences – Separate Science gains each student three GCSE science qualifications, one each for biology, chemistry and physics. This includes all the learning from Double Award Science, but with additional learning that provides students with the opportunity to study some of the more complex concepts also held in the KS5 curriculum. This route is ideal for students hoping to take science subjects at A Level.

• Commit, cooperate and contribute in class.

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• Have a sound awareness of science-based news.

• Have sound literacy and reading skills.

• Work well at home on home learning and revision work.

Clapton Girl Emily Williams

Veterinary Science at KS5: A Level chemistry, biology, physics, Royal Veterinary BTEC Level 3 Applied Science >> College Higher Education: University >> Science based A Levels and BTECs are essential for places on medicine or medicine and science-related courses such as biochemistry or nursing.

GCSE R.E.

Examined using 9-1 Grades Exam Board: ocr Syllabus Number: 8063

Course Description:

How the Course is assessed:

This GCSE covers two religions, Christianity and Islam in component 1and six religions in component 2. Students consider different beliefs and attitudes to religious and non-religious issues in contemporary British society. Students will be challenged with questions about belief, values, meaning, purpose and truth, enabling them to develop their own attitudes towards religious issues.

Coursework:

Students will take assessments in the following two components – the study of religious beliefs, teachings and practices; thematic studies.

Students will also gain an appreciation of how religion, philosophy and ethics form the basis of our culture.

They will develop analytical and critical thinking skills, the ability to work with abstract ideas, leadership and research skills. All these skills will help prepare them for further study.

Component 1 – Beliefs, teachings and practices of the two religions: Christianity Islam Component 2 – Religious, philosophical and ethical studies from four of the following themes covering the main six world religions:

There is no course work requirement for this course.

Exams: The exams contribute 100% of the total marks.

2 written exams: 1 hour 45 minutes (each).

Each exam carries 96 marks (plus 6 marks for spelling, punctuation and grammar (SPaG).

To be successful in this subject, you need to: • Have a knowledge and understanding of relevant teachings from both sacred texts and contemporary religious leaders and organisations.

• Understand the diversity of viewpoints that may exist within religions.

• Explain the relationship between religious beliefs and teachings and actions in the lives of believers.

• Be able to formulate your own opinion on contemporary moral issues.

Theme A: Relationships and families.

Theme B: Religion and life.

Theme C: Crime and Punishment.

Theme D: Human Rights and Social Justice.

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Clapton Girl Rae White Philosophy & Politics at Sheffield University

KS5: A Level philosophy and ethics >> Higher Education: University >> As a ‘facilitating’ subject, an philosophy and ethics A Level will keep many degree courses open to you.

GCSE history Course Description: Year 10: Period study on Germany, 1890 1945: democracy and dictatorship.

The period study on Germany allows students to focus on the development of Germany during a turbulent half century of change. It was a period of democracy and dictatorship – the development and collapse of democracy and the rise and fall of Nazism.

Thematic study on Britain: Power and the people: c1170 to the present day The thematic study on Britain enables students to gain an understanding of a vast period of history. Each section of the course covers one event that helped change who held power in Britain. The course looks at the history of Britain from around 1200 to today largely through the eyes of people who thought something was wrong and wanted to put it right. In one sense this course covers the spread and development of democracy.

Year 11: Wider world depth study on conflict and tension between East and West 1945-1972 This wider world depth study focuses on the causes and events of the Cold War and seeks to show how and why conflict occurred and why it proved difficult to resolve the tensions which arose during the Cold War. This study also considers the role of key individuals and groups in shaping change and how they were affected by, and influenced international relations.

British depth study on Elizabethan England, 1568-1603 The British depth study allows students to study in depth the last 35 years of Elizabeth I reign. The study will focus on major events of Elizabeth’s reign

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Examined using 9-1 Grades Exam Board: aqa Syllabus Number: 8145

considered from religious, political, social and cultural standpoints and the arising contemporary and historical controversies.

How the Course is assessed: Paper 1: Understanding the modern world with a focus on Germany.

Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes • 84 marks (including 4 marks for spelling, punctuation and grammar).

• 50% of GCSE. Paper 2: Shaping the nation with a focus on Britain.

Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes • 84 marks (including 4 marks for spelling, punctuation and grammar).

• 50% of GCSE. This is a linear exam which means that students will sit all their exams at the end of the course.

To be successful in this subject, you need to: •

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding and be able to apply it to key issues.

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Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts such as causation, change & continuity, similarity and/ difference, interpretations and significance.

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Demonstrate historical skills such as source evaluation.

Clapton Girl Chrisann Jarrett Law at London School of Economics

KS5: A Level history, government & politics >> Higher Education: University >> An A Level in history can lead to many courses which require evidence of essay writing and critical thinking, such as law, history and politics.

GCSE geography

Examined using 9-1 Grades Exam Board: aqa Syllabus Number: 8035

Course Description:

In this course you will study three main themes.

Theme 1 – Living with the physical environment (natural hazards, tropical rainforests and hot deserts, river valleys and coastal areas in the UK).

Theme 2 – Challenges in the human environment (urban issues and challenges, the changing economic world and the challenge of resource management).

Theme 3 – Geographical applications (issue evaluation and fieldwork) and geographical skills.

There is a requirement to undertake two separate days of fieldwork which involves practical fieldwork activities.

NB: in order to run the fieldtrips, we will ask that parents / carers contribute to the cost of transport to the fieldwork locations.

How the Course is assessed:

Paper 1: Living with the physical environment (1 hour 30 minutes). 35% of GCSE and a mix of short answer and extended writing questions.

Paper 2: Challenges in the human environment (1 hour 30 minutes). 35% of GCSE and a mix of short answer and extended writing questions.

Paper 3: Geographical applications (1 hour 15 minutes). 30% of GCSE. Questions to discuss and evaluate social, economic and environmental issues in a real life location covered in a pre-release booklet, as well as questions on fieldwork and skills you have learnt about and completed.

To be successful in this subject, you need to: •

Have a balanced understanding of physical and human features and processes.

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Have an interest in modern changes in geography both in the UK and in other parts of the world.

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Have a good knowledge of key geographical literacy.

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Have enquiry and research skills to enable reading around all the topics.

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Have a good knowledge of map skills and how to find places.

CGA Pathway KS5: A Level geography >> Higher Education: University >> As a ‘facilitating’ subject, a geography A Level will keep many degree courses open to you.

Clapton Girl Aisha Bismillah Geography at Kings College London

GCSE french

Examined using 9-1 Grades Exam Board: aqa Syllabus Number: 8658

Course Description:

How the Course is assessed:

Students study all of the following themes on which the assessments are based.

GCSE French has a Foundation Tier (grades 1–5) and a Higher Tier (grades 4–9). Students must take all four question papers at the same tier. All question papers must be taken in the same series.

Theme 1: Identity and culture Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest Theme 3: Current and future study and employment Reasons to study GCSE French: • Language learning can improve your career prospects: More and more companies are investing in staff training in foreign languages, or are looking to recruit people with language skills.

• Learning a second language “boosts” brain power, scientists believe.

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Many universities look favorably at students who have a GCSE in a language, this is called ‘facilitating subjects’.

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A French GCSE will help you acquire essential communication skills that employers look for in a candidate.

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It will open your horizons and cultural awareness and help you appreciate others and their languages when travelling.

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If you enjoy French, you will do well with the support of your teachers!

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Students are assessed on four skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. Each of these skills is 25% of the GCSE. All exams are externally assessed by AQA examiners.

To be successful in this subject, you need to: • Enjoy French in Year 9.

• Be dedicated to your studies.

• Enjoy interacting with others.

• Be interested in different cultures.

Clapton Girl Salima Bilal

French & Arabic at KS5: A Level French >> Oxford University Higher Education: University >> An A Level in French is essential for many language courses and is also a good subject to have under your belt as it is favoured by many universities.

GCSE Spanish Course Description: Students study all of the following themes on which the assessments are based.

Theme 1: Identity and culture.

Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest.

Theme 3: Current and future study and employment.

How the Course is assessed: •

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GCSE Spanish has a Foundation Tier (grades 1–5) and a Higher Tier (grades 4–9). Students must take all four question papers at the same tier. All question papers must be taken in the same series.

Students are assessed on four skills: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. Each of these skills is 25% of GCSE. All exams are externally assessed

by AQA examiners.

Reasons to study GCSE Spanish: • Language learning can improve your career prospects: More and more companies are investing in staff training in foreign languages, or are looking to recruit people with language skills.

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Learning a second language “boosts” brain power, scientists believe.

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Many universities look favorably at students who have a GCSE in a language, this is called ‘facilitating subjects’.

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Examined using 9-1 Grades Exam Board: AQA Syllabus Number: 8698

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A Spanish GCSE will help you acquire essential communication skills that employers look for in a candidate.

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It will open your horizons and cultural awareness and help you appreciate others and their languages when travelling.

•

If you enjoy Spanish you will do well with the support of your teachers.

To be successful in this subject, you need to: • Enjoy Spanish in Year 9.

• Be dedicated to your studies.

• Enjoy interacting with others.

• Be interested in different cultures.

Clapton Girl Brittnie Moss Jeremiah Spanish & Spanish Law at Nottingham University

KS5: A Level Spanish >> Higher Education: University >> An A Level in Spanish is essential for studying Spanish at university and is a good subject to have under your belt as it demonstrates many skills and is favoured by many universities.

GCSE Sociology

Examined using 9-1 Grades Exam Board: AQA Syllabus Number: 8192

Course Description: Sociology examines the society we live in today, the way people live, learn and work together and how society is organised.

Sociologists are interested in questioning why things are the way they are; for example ‘Why do more girls ask for Barbie dolls for their birthday?’, ‘Why are more people getting divorced?’, ‘Does the mass media influence people to commit crime?’, ‘Is society fair and equal for all people?’

Topics covered include Family, Education, Researching Society, Crime and Deviance, Mass Media, Power & Social Inequality.

How the Course is assessed: • The examination contributes 100% of the total mark.

• Students take two exams.

• Each exam lasts 1hour 45 minutes.

To be successful in this subject, you need to: • Have sound literacy skills to enable you to make notes, answer questions and write essays.

• Have good questioning skills and a critical mind.

• Be prepared to work in different ways such as discussion groups and whole class debates.

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Clapton Girl Amani Bilal

Sociology at KS5: A Level sociology, psychology >> Bluecross Locums Higher Education: University >> Apprenticeship An A Level in Sociology is useful for many social science based courses such as counselling, sociology, human geography and psychology.

GCSE fine art

Examined using 9-1 Grades Exam Board: edexcel Syllabus Number: 1FA0

Course Description: Fine Art may be defined as work developed primarily to communicate aesthetic, intellectual or purely conceptual ideas and meaning, rather than to serve a practical or commercial function. For example, work could be the outcome of personal experiences, thoughts and feelings, or simply to observe and record people, places and things in new and unique ways. Fine art work will demonstrate an understanding and application of formal elements and creative skills, including mark-making. Students will use visual communication sensitively and thoughtfully to document their artistic journey and fully support their intentions.

How the Course is assessed: Unit 1: Coursework • Two sketchbook projects are completed in Years 10 and 11, with resolved work produced in any media.

These form a portfolio of student work which represents 60% of the total mark.

Unit 2: Externally Set Assignment • Students have 12 weeks to produce preparatory work (sketchbook) on a theme set by the exam board. The resolved piece is then produced during a timed (10 hour) exam. This unit represents 40% of the total GCSE mark.

In both Unit 1 and Unit 2, students are required to create work associated with areas of study chosen from at least some (or all) of the 6 disciplines: drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, installation and photography.

To be successful in this subject, you need to: •

Be creative, enthusiastic and imaginative.

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Be keen to develop skills working in a range of media.

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Enjoy visiting museums and galleries and discussing artists’ work.

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Be willing to review progress and make improvements to your artwork.

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Be willing to experiment and take risks in your work.

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Be able to sustain an investigation and work independently.

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Clapton Girl Emily Zell-Huxley

Foundation Course KS5: A Level Fine Art >> at Plymouth Art Higher Education: University >> College An A Level in Fine Art is essential for anyone who wants to follow a creative pathway such as graphic design, photography, fashion, illustration or architecture.

GCSE photography

Examined using 9-1 Grades Exam Board: edexcel Syllabus Number: 1AD0

Course Description: This course is an art & design GCSE where the creative journey focuses on lens and light based media. Students will develop a practical knowledge and understanding of: • • • • •

the use of the formal elements to communicate a variety of approaches. the camera and its functions. the application of observational skills to record from sources and communicate ideas. the effects and creative potential of combining and manipulating materials and media. the use of digital and/or non-digital applications.

How the Course is assessed: Unit 1 Coursework

Unit 2 Externally Set Assignment

Two sketchbook projects are completed in Years 10 and 11, with resolved work produced in a range of media. These form a portfolio of student work which represents 60% of the total mark. Students will produce work which meets the assessment objectives: Developing Ideas, Exploring Materials, Recording Ideas and Presenting an Outcome.

Students have approximately 10 weeks in which to produce preparatory work (sketchbook) on a theme set by the exam board. The resolved piece is then produced during a timed (10 hour) exam. This unit represents 40% of the total mark.

In both Unit 1 and Unit 2, students are required to create work associated with areas of study chosen from at least two of seven themes: Documentary Photography, Photo Journalism, Studio Photography, Location Photography, Experimental Imagery, Installation and Moving Image. There is an element of drawing in the course; students will be expected to use drawing as a form of communication and to record the progress of their work.

To be successful in this subject, you need to: • • • •

Be interested in the visual arts and be inquisitive about the world around you.

Be open minded to new ideas.

Be willing to develop your creative independence.

Be willing to analyse a diverse range of artists’ work and to conduct independent research.

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Clapton Girl Jasmine Coughtrie

Live Events & KS5: A Level Fine Art >> Television at Higher Education: University >> University of the Arts An A Level in Fine Art is essential for anyone who wants to follow a creative pathway such as graphic design, photography, fashion, illustration or architecture.

GCSE drama

Examined using 9-1 Grades Exam Board: ocr Syllabus Number: j316

Course Description:

How the Course is assessed:

You will learn a full range of drama skills through practical workshops. You will experience working with scripts and use improvisation to devise your own drama. You will perform regularly throughout the course.

The course is assessed through two non-exam assessment components (60% of qualification) and one written examination (40% of qualification).

Students will: • • • • • •

Work imaginatively and creatively in collaborative contexts, generating, developing and communicating ideas.

Consider and explore the impact of social, historical and cultural influences on drama texts and activities.

Reflect on and document their own work and the work of others, in preparation for the examination.

Develop and demonstrate competence in a range of practical, creative, written and performance skills.

Develop a basis for their future role as active citizens in employment and society, as well as for the possible further study of drama.

Actively engage in the process of dramatic study in order to develop as effective and independent learners and as critical and reflective thinkers with enquiring minds.

Component 1: Devising Drama – students create a devised performance from a range of stimuli provided by the exam board supported by a working portfolio.

Component 2: Text Performance – students will be involved in two performances of extracts, from a text chosen by the academy, at least one of which will be as part of a group. They also complete a concept document outlining their intentions for the performance.

Exam: Section A – students will answer a series of questions about performing a text studied in class from a list set by the exam board.

Exam: Section B – students review a performance that they have seen during their course in which they will analyse and evaluate the production.

To be successful in this subject, you need to: • Be enthusiastic.

• Be prepared to work well in a team.

• Enjoy performing and exploring your creative talents.

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Clapton Girl Ellora Torchia

Acting at KS5: A Level theatre studies >> RADA Higher Education: University >> An A Level in drama is essential for anyone who wants to apply to drama school. It is also a great subject for building confidence and public speaking skills.

GCSE music

Examined using 9-1 Grades Exam Board: OCR Syllabus Number: J536

Course Description: The OCR GCSE (9–1) in Music requires learners to practically apply knowledge and understanding, including musical vocabulary and notation as appropriate to the context, through the skills of: • Performing, composing and appraising.

Learners will study five areas of study: • My music - a study of your instrument.

• The concerto through time.

• Rhythms of the world.

• Film music.

• Conventions of pop (1950 to present day).

Music is regarded as an academic subject by employers. The creative industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK but many musicians also pursue careers in finance and banking, legal and consultancy

How the Course is assessed: • • • • •

60% non-exam assessment.

40% external exam.

TWO performances - one solo, one in an ensemble.

TWO compositions - one based on your solo performance and one based upon a given stimuli.

ONE seated listening exam 1.5 hours.

To be successful in this subject, you need to: •

Have an ability to sing in tune and/or play a musical instrument.

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Have good communication skills and willingness to take constructive criticism.

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Have an ability to read music notation at a basic level.

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Have an ability to get on with other people.

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Have an open mind to all kinds of different genres of music.

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Attend weekly instrumental or vocal lessons in or outside of school.

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Be reliable and hard working.

CGA Pathway

Clapton Girl

Beatrix Webb Theatre Studies KS5: A Level music is not currently offered at CGA but if there was enough interest the curriculum may be reviewed. at Leeds University

A GCSE in music is useful for an A Level in theatre studies.>> Higher Education: University >> Having the ability to play an instrument is a favoured by many universities as it demonstrates many skills.

GCSE Food & Nutrition Course Description: •

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GCSE food preparation and nutrition specification sets out the knowledge, understanding and skills required to cook and apply the principles of food science, nutrition and healthy eating.

The majority of the specification is delivered through preparation and making activities. Students will be able to make the connections between theory and practice to apply their understanding of food and nutrition to practical preparation.

The topics are: Food, nutrition and health, food science food safety food choice food provenance.

You will: Explore a range of ingredients and processes from different culinary traditions (traditional British and international), to inspire new ideas or modify existing recipes.

Understand the relationship between diet, nutrition and health, including the physiological and psychological effects of poor diet.

Understand the economic, environmental, ethical, and socio-cultural influences on food availability, production processes, and health choices.

Examined using 9-1 Grades Exam Board: AQA Syllabus Number: 8585

Demonstrate understanding of functional and nutritional properties, sensory qualities and microbiological food safety considerations when working with food.

How the Course is assessed: Compulsory Practical Controlled Assessment Task 1: Food investigation (30 marks) Understanding of the working characteristics and chemical properties of ingredients.

Task 2: Food preparation assessment (70 marks) Students’ knowledge, skills and understanding in relation to the planning, preparation, cooking, presentation of food and application of nutrition related to the chosen task. Students will prepare, cook and present a final menu of three dishes within a specified period of time, planning in advance how this will be achieved.

Final Exam Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes.

Multiple choice questions - Five questions each with a number of sub questions.

To be successful in this subject, you need to: • • • •

Enjoy having imaginative and creative ideas, which you want to explore.

Be able to communicate your ideas in an interesting, technical and clear way.

Be able to explore different methods, materials and processes to overcome problems.

Have an interest in the creative world of food design.

CGA Pathway

Clapton Girl Gioya Ikar

Early Childhood KS5: This course is not offered at A Level at CGA but Studies at University can be helpful to students wishing to study BTEC health of East London & social care.

Higher Education: University >> Studying food & nutrition can lead to courses in nutrition, dietary or hospitality sector.

GCSE pRODUCT DESIGN

Examined using 9-1 Grades Exam Board: AQA Syllabus Number: 8552

Course Description:

How the Course is assessed:

This course will help you build on your knowledge and understanding of product design, 2D Design and the laser cutter. You will be expected to design and make products in wood, plastic and metal. You will also learn about and use smart materials. This course will allow you to develop advanced practical skills in the workshop and it will also improve your ICT skills.

NEA - Non Exam Assessment: You will be set design and make tasks and be guided through all the important stages from researching and investigating the topic to coming up with ideas and developing these into realistic solutions and evaluating your work against your original intention. You will need to spend up to 50 hours on your controlled assessment.

You will learn: • a wide range of designing & making

techniques.

• a range of colour printing processes.

• how to manufacture high quality commercial products.

• how to make a range of jewellery.

• how to design and make packaging.

• how to make stylish, modern home

accessories.

• how to make a fully functional lamp.

The controlled assessment contributes 50% of your final mark. (This is your coursework, which will be completed on computer, during lessons. Some drawings are done on 2D Design and some are sketched by hand.)

Paper 1 Exam: One exam paper that contributes 50% of your final mark.

To be successful in this subject, you need to:

You will have the opportunity to: • • •

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develop your own ideas. make lots of different products. use specialist machines (including the laser cutter & 3D printer). work with professional designers. attend courses at the Design Museum.

CGA Pathway

• Enjoy being creative.

• Be good at having ideas.

• Be able to communicate your ideas (by

sketching, photography, making models, and

computer aided design).

• Be able to work independently and overcome problems.

• Have a critical ability to evaluate your own

work and the work of others.

Clapton Girl Humairaa Patel Product Design at Birmingham University

KS5: A Level product design. >> Higher Education: University >> An A Level in product design is essential if you want to study architecture, product design or industrial and interior design.

It is also useful for many creative courses.

GCSE textiles technology

Examined using 9-1 Grades Exam Board: AQA Syllabus Number: 8552

Course Description:

How the Course is assessed:

This course will help you build on your knowledge and understanding of textiles technology. It will also give you the opportunity to develop your practical skills. You will design and make your own products which will give you the opportunity to develop your creativity.

NEA - Non Exam Assessment: 50% of total marks

You will learn: • about different sewing techniques.

• about pattern making and pattern cutting.

• how to make products in different fabrics.

• how to manufacture high quality commercial products.

You will have the opportunity to make independent design decisions which will lead to a high quality product.

You will have the opportunity to: • • • •

You will choose from a list of given design briefs and you will be required to submit a creative and unique design folder showing your first ideas through to your made product.

develop your own design ideas. make several different products. attend reward trips to exhibitions. experiment with different print techniques such as screen printing.

Paper 1 exam: 50% of the total marks In the exam you will answer a design question, you will have the opportunity to research before the exam.

The question will cover all aspects of the specification content and will include questions about fibres and fabrics.

To be successful in this subject, you need to: • • • •

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Be creative.

Have ideas.

Have opinions.

Be able to communicate your ideas (by sketching, photography, making models, and computer aided design).

Be interested in the latest fashions and also classic designs.

Want to see your designs made into actual, real life products.

CGA Pathway

Clapton Girl Josephine Gummer Costume Design at Arts University Bournemouth

KS5: A Level Textiles>> This GCSE can also be useful for A Levels in art or product design.

Higher Education: University >> Studying textiles could lead to many creative and business roles within the fashion industry.

GCSE p.e.

Examined using 9-1 Grades Exam Board: Edexcel Syllabus Number: 1PE0

Course Description:

How the Course is assessed:

This course requires you to develop your theoretical knowledge and understanding of physical activity and sport in order to understand how to improve performance. There is a strong emphasis on physiological and psychological factors that affect performance, as well as the requirement to perform effectively in different areas of physical activity through developing a variety of skills and techniques. This course also contributes to health, fitness and wellbeing.

There is overlap between GCSE PE and many other subjects such as science, maths, PSHCE and health and social care. The course is divided into four components:

Practical: 30% Students are assessed in 3 practical sports from a prescribed list, one of these must be a team sport/ activity and one must be an individual sport/activity.

These sports must already be played to a good standard when joining the course. Students are expected to already represent a school or borough team, or at a minimum, be a regular participant at an extra-curricular club for their sport.

• Personal Exercise Programme: 10% • Exam: 60% The written exams include multiple choice, short answer and long answer questions (60%).

Paper 1 Fitness and body systems (component 1): 1hour 15mins.

Paper 2 Health and Performance (component 2): 1hour 45mins.

Component 1 – Fitness and body systems • Topic 1: Applied anatomy and physiology - body systems and structures.

• Topic 2: Movement analysis – movement and its effect on performance.

• Topic 3: Physical training.

• Topic 4: Use of data.

Component 2 – Health and Performance • Topic 1: Health, fitness and wellbeing.

• Topic 2: Sport psychology.

• Topic 3: Socio–cultural influences.

• Topic 4: Use of data.

Component 3 – Practical Performance Component 4 – Personal Exercise Programme (Coursework)

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To be successful in this subject, you need to: • • • • •

Have a passion for physical activity and sport and for your own fitness and health.

Have good independent learning and critical thinking skills.

Regularly attend extra-curricular clubs in and/or outside of school.

Have a keen interest in physical activity and sport based news.

Be a positive role model who is able to organise and manage your time effectively, committing and contributing to PE and to the school sports programme.

Clapton Girl Zoe Sunu Sport and Exercise Science at Brighton University

KS5: A Level PE is not currently offered at CGA but is useful for an A Level in biology or BTEC Health & Social Care.

Higher Education: University >> Studying PE can develop your leadership and teamwork skills. This is helpful to many courses relating to sports, health and fitness, leisure or teaching.

GCSE computing

Examined using 9-1 Grades Exam Board: OCR Syllabus Number: J276

Course Description: This course is relevant to the modern and changing world of computer science. Computer Science is a practical subject where learners can apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to real world problems. It is an intensely creative subject that involves invention and excitement. This qualification will value computational thinking, helping learners to develop the skills to solve problems and design systems that do so. The qualification will also provide a good grounding for other subject areas that require computational thinking and analytical skills.

How the Course is assessed: • 80% written exam • 20% coursework The course requires students to complete 3 units of work over the two years.

Unit 1: Computer Systems (Exam) • System architecture • Memory • Storage • Wired and wireless networks • Network topologies • Network security • System software • Moral, social, legal, cultural and environmental concerns

Unit 2: Computational Thinking (Exam) • Algorithms and programming • High and low level programming • Computational logic • Data representation Unit 3: Programming Project (Coursework) • Programming techniques • Design & development • Effectiveness and efficiency • Technical understanding • Testing, evaluation and conclusions

To be successful in this subject, you need to: • • • •

Enjoy practical work on a computer, skills building and learning to programme.

Be able to meet strict deadlines.

Be highly motivated and work independently.

Attend computing intervention clubs to support your learning.

CGA Pathway KS5: A Level in computing Higher Education: University >> An A Level in computing and ICT is useful for courses in computing, computer science and the technology sector.

Clapton Girl Ling Guo Computer Science at Queen Mary University

cambridge national creative imedia

Examined using Pass, Merit, Distinction Exam Board: ocr Syllabus Number: N/A

Course Description: This course offers students the opportunity to explore a vocational route throughout Key Stage 4. The course lets students gain knowledge in a number of key areas in the media field, from pre-production skills to digital animation, and offers a hands-on approach to learning.

The Cambridge National in Creative iMedia will also provide opportunities to develop useful transferable skills such as research, planning, and review, working with others and communicating creative concepts effectively.

How the Course is assessed: 75% coursework 25% written exam (compulsory units) The course requires students to complete 4 units of work over the two years. All students must complete the compulsory units and a further 2 optional units from the list below.

Compulsory Units Unit R081: Pre Production Skills (exam) This first unit underpins the other learning in this qualification.

• Students will learn about how to plan pre-production effectively including understanding of client requirements and reviewing pre-production briefs.

• They will use this knowledge in the optional units when they develop their own media products.

Education - online learning, VLE’s.

• This unit also provides excellent transferable skills such as project planning which will be useful in a wide variety of contexts.

Unit R082: Creating Digital Graphics Digital graphics are a key part of most digital products and this mandatory unit will help support the other optional units in the suite. Students will learn the basics of digital graphics editing for the creative and digital media sector, considering client requirements that they learnt about in R081.

Optional Units Students will choose 2 optional units from the following: • • • • • • • • • •

2D & 3D digital characters Websites Story telling Digital animation Game concepts Interactive multimedia products Digital sound Digital video Digital photography Digital games

To be successful in this subject, you need to: • • • •

Be creative and enjoy working with others.

Have the ability to meet strict deadlines.

Be highly motivated and work independently.

Attend creative imedia intervention clubs to support your learning.

CGA Pathway KS5: A Level computing.

This GCSE can also be useful for A Levels in fine art.

Higher Education: University >> An A Level in computing is useful for courses in computing, computer science and the technology sector.

Clapton Girl Katie Moran Marketing at Manchester Met University

IFS level 2 financial education Course Description:

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The Level 2 Certificate in Financial Education (CeFE) is primarily designed to provide an introduction to, and preparation for an understanding of the economy, financial management skills, employability and enterprise.

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The course will enable you to understand the impact of finance on the economy and encourages you to consider how this can affect business and the individual. Through this, it develops knowledge and a valuable range of applied and transferable skills and provides a foundation for further study in business and finance-related disciplines, as well as a wide range of other fields that are encapsulated in programmes of study related to social enterprise and vocational professional development.

The course is divided into 3 units: • Unit 1 – Finance, the Individual and Society • Unit 2 – Practices of Managing Money • Unit 3 – Financial Capability, Work and Enterprise Key skills The qualification will enable students to: • develop an understanding of the key content areas and how they relate to each other.

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Examined using Pass, Merit, Distinction Exam Board: qcf Syllabus Number: n/a

identify, understand and use information from a range of sources. use appropriate tools to manage a personal budget and apply these concepts to business enterprise. apply the concept of financial planning and make informed financial decisions to enhance financial literacy. demonstrate numeracy skills, including the ability to manipulate financial and other numerical data (such as calculating the costs of borrowing and spending) to reflect the conceptual activity of financial maths. communicate ideas and arguments clearly both verbally though classroom discussion and in writing.

How the Course is assessed: •

100% exam

All components and units are mandatory and assessed.

Each unit is assessed via the following method: 1. Unit 1: 20 stand-alone multiple-choice questions and 5 sets of stimulus material each with 3 associated questions (total marks 35).

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Unit 2: 15 stand-alone multiple-choice questions and 5 sets of stimulus material each with 4 associated questions (total marks 35).

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Unit 3: pre-release case study requiring written responses (total marks 27).

To be successful in this subject, you need to: • • •

Be prepared to develop your research and planning skills.

Enjoy group work , discussions and making presentations.

Have an interest in the world of finance and problem solving.

CGA Pathway KS5: BTEC Level 3 business studies / IFS level 3 Higher Education: University >> A BTEC in business studies is excellent for courses within the business, managerial and finance sector.

Clapton Girl Habibe Alkilinc Business Management at Queen Mary

btec level 2 health & social care

Examined using Pass, Merit, Distinction Exam Board: Edexcel Syllabus Number: N/A

Course Description:

How the Course is assessed:

BTEC Health and Social Care Level 2 aims to give you a practical understanding of aspects of health and social care for a variety of age groups. You will look at the physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs of people, their rights and how to communicate effectively with them.

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The skills learnt in studying the BTEC health and social care will aid progression to further study and prepare learners to enter the workplace in due course. This qualification provides learners with a taste of what the health and social care sector is like, enabling you to make informed choices about your future career.

You will also have the opportunity to investigate what professional health care workers do such as nurses, social workers, midwives and careers working with children.

60% Coursework 40% Synoptic Exam

The BTEC Level 2 in Health and Social Care includes an externally assessed component (exam) and two internally assessed components (coursework). This will assist you in your progression into either higher levels of vocational learning, or into academic qualifications.

Evidence for assessment may be generated through a range of diverse activities, including assignment and project work, case studies, workplace, role play and presentations. Lessons will be a mixture of taught and independent study time to complete coursework and assessments. All coursework components are internally assessed and externally verified. You must complete every component. There will be a synoptic examination completed within Year 11.

The course is divided into three components:

To be successful in this subject, you need to:

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Component 1 – Human Lifespan Development

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Component 2 – Health and Social Care Services and Values

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Be good at independent work and research.

Component 3 – Health and Wellbeing

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Enjoy working in groups, producing presentations, participating in discussion and taking part in role plays.

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Be able to meet deadlines and manage your time well.

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CGA Pathway

Clapton Girl Yasmin Navsa

Nursing at Kings KS5: BTEC Level 3 health & social care College London Higher Education: University >> A BTEC in Health & Social is useful for courses within the social and health sectors such as midwifery, nursing and social work.

Learning Pathway 3

Course Descriptions: Step Up English This course will enable you to build basic and relevant literacy skills.

Entry Level Maths You will learn to use and apply mathematics in practical tasks, in real life problems and within mathematics itself, focusing on number and algebra, shape, space and measures, and handling data.

Entry Level Science You will learn about basic scientific concepts and how science is applied in everyday life, developing the skills to perform simple experiments, take basic measurements, interpret experimental data and draw conclusions.

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environmental awareness personal safety healthy living dealing with problems in daily life working towards goals

How the Courses are assessed: You will be assessed through a variety of methods incorporating portfolio work and in class assessments.

To be successful in this pathway, you need to: • Be able to make decisions and solve problems.

Humanities This course is made up of short courses in history, geography and RE.

• Be willing to give new things a try.

Personal and Social Development (PSD) You will embrace personal, social, health, citizenship and ICT, together with skills that prepare you for independence and working life. You will select from a range of units available including the following:

• Work on your skills outside of the classroom.

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• Be able to set targets, meet deadlines and review progress.

working as part of a group managing social relationships developing self community action speech and communication managing money

CGA Pathway

• Develop your literacy skills in a variety of contexts.

• Be able to negotiate and work with others.

• Be able to apply your skills to real life situations.

• Be able to complete a portfolio of work with support.

Clapton Girl Lynsey Corr

KS5: This pathway will lead you to a Level 2 pathway at KS5 Work training placement in animal Employment & Apprenticeships: >> With a Level 2 qualification, you could seek employment or care. gain a place on an apprenticeship related to your course.

Food & Nutrition French PE Sociology BTEC Health & Social Care Spanish

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IFS Financial Education

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