theoptions
KeyStage4 Options
CompulsoryandOp�onalSubjects
InYear9studentswillstarttheirKS4courses-GCSEandBTEC
AllofourstudentswilltakeGCSEEnglishLanguage,GCSEEnglishLiterature,GCSEReligiousStudiesandGCSEMathema�cs. Addi�onally,allofourstudentswillbedoingGCSEsineithersingleorcombinedSciences.TheywillalsostudyanonGCSE courseinPE.Studentsmustalsochooseuptothreemorecourses,whichtheystudyuptoGCSEoranequivalentlevel.
Atthisstagenotallstudentsknowwhattheywanttodointheirfuturecareersandtheirideasaboutthiscanchangeover �me.Therefore,itisimportantthatstudentschooseabroadrangeofsubjectswhichtheyenjoyandatwhichtheycan succeed.
Wewillrecommendandencouragestudentstofollowoneofthefourroutes;A,B,C,orD(below)whicharedesigned toprovidetheappropriatelevelsofsupportandchallenge.
Pleasetakethe�metodiscusstheop�onsprocessfullywithyourchildandwithteachingstafftoenableaninformed decisiontobemade.
WewillbeabletoconfirmwhichsubjectsyourchildwillbestudyingbytheendofMay.Anyconcernscanthenbe addressedbeforethestartofKeyStage3. Pleasebeawarethatoncethecoursesstart,nofurtherchangescanbemade.
InsomesubjectsstudentswillbeguidedtowardsBTECcourseswhichwillgivethemagreaterchanceofsuccessin voca�onalareas.ThesecoursesareequaltoGCSEgrades9-1andcanprovideroutestovoca�onalcoursesatourSixth formoranothercollege,andatuniversity.
RouteA(TheSTEMRoute)
HighachievingstudentswillbeplacedonourSTEMroute,thiswillgivethemtheopportunitytoachievegrade9’sacross theirthreeSciencedisciplines-Biology,ChemistryandPhysics.Thiswillenablethemtogainentrytothetopuniversi�esin futureandqualifytostudymedicine,den�stryandotheracademicsubjectswithhighentryrequirements.
RouteB
Studentswillchoosethreeop�onsubjects.Studentswhoareconsideringacademicroutestouniversityinthefuture shouldconsidertakingabroadacademicmixacrosshumani�es,languagesandcrea�vesubjects,keepingmul�ple post-16op�onsopen.
RouteC
Studentswillchoosetwoop�onsubjects.Thisrouteisforstudentswhoneedaddi�onal�metosecureMaths andEnglish.Their�metableincludesaddi�onalMathsandaddi�onalEnglish,wheretheyfollowamastery programmetobuildthecoreknowledgeandskillsrequiredforsuccess.
RouteD
Studentswillchooseoneop�onsubject.Studentsonthisroutewillbegivenaddi�onal�metoimprovetheirliteracy and/ornumeracyskills,withafocusonprac�calliteracy,numeracy,andlifeskills.ThisprovisionmayincludeASDANaccreditedprogrammes,offeringpersonalised,prac�callearningthatbuildsconfidence,recognisesachievement,and supportsstudentsinaccessingthefullcurriculumwhilepreparingthemforlifebeyondschool.
QualificationsandGrades
Ahelpfulqualifica�ontableisshownbelowtohelpyouunderstandwhateachqualifica�onmeans:
Qualifica�ontype Level
GradesandEquivalences
GCSE 1and2 9-1
BTEC
ASDAN 1and2 Pass,MeritDis�nc�on&Dis�nc�on*
Literacysupport
Numeracysupport
NotequivalenttoGCSE
EntryLevel None None
NotequivalenttoGCSE None
GCSEGradingSystem
Understandingthe1–9GradingSystem
GCSEsarenowgradedfrom1to9,with9beingthehighest.Thissystemshowsclearlyhowwell studentsaredoingandhelpsguidefuturechoices.
Importantpoints:
•Mostpost-16coursesrequireatleastgrade4inEnglishandMaths.
•Grades7–9areessentialforcompetitivecoursesanduniversitypathways.
•Grades1–3showprogressbutmayneedextrasupporttoreachkeymilestones.
OptionsChecklist
Pleaserememberthattheop�onssubmissionsmustbemadeby Wednesday11March,2026.
Usethischecklistbeforeyoumakeyoursubmissions:
Checklist
1.Makeafirstchoiceandareservechoicefromeachoftheop�onblocksyouare eligibletochoosefrom.
2.Ensurethatyouhavenotselectedthesamesubjectstwice.
3.Ifyourchildischoosingalanguage,ensureyouhavechosenonlyonelanguage subject,suchasMandarin,ArabicorSpanish.
4.Ifyourchildwishestostudyalanguage,pleaseensurethatitisthesamelanguage theyhavestudiedinyear7,8and9.
5.Discusstheroutewithyourchildandcheckyourchoices.
6.Op�onformsignedbystudent:DeadlineWednesday4March2026
7.Op�onformsignedbyparent/carer:DeadlineWednesday11March2026
•History
•Geography
•MFL(Arabic,MandarinorSpanish)
•GCSEComputerScience
•GCSEBusiness
•GCSESociology
TheFourRoutes
RouteA(STEMRoute)
•GCSEDesign&Technology
•GCSEArt
•GCSEDrama
•GCSEMusic
•MFL(Arabic,MandarinorSpanish)
•History
•Geography
•MFL(Arabic,MandarinorSpanish)
•GCSEComputerScience
•GCSEBusiness
•GCSESociology
•GCSEDesign&Technology
•GCSEArt
•GCSEDrama
•GCSEMusic
•MFL(Arabic,MandarinorSpanish)
●TripleScience
•GCSEDesign&Technology
•GCSEArt
•GCSEDrama
•GCSEMusic
•MfL(Arabic,MandarinorSpanish)
•History
•Geography
•BTECSports
•HospitalityandCatering
•BTECHealth&SocialCare
•BTECCompu�ng
•GCSEComputerScience
GCSE EnglishLanguage
Course�tle: GCSEEnglishLanguage
Coursenumber: AQA8700
Finalexampercentage: 100%
Numberoffinalexams: 2
Anyotherexamina�ons/assessmentrequirements: ThestudyofEnglishLanguagewillremainacompulsorypart oftheKeyStage4curriculum. AllEnglishGCSEswillhaveaterminalassessmentwithnocontrolledassessment 9-1
GradesAvailable
Studentswill:
Year9–BriefCourseDescription
● Studyarangeofunseentextsfromthe19th,20th and21st centuries.
● Studycri�calreadingandcomprehension,summariseandsynthesiseideasandthemes,evaluatewriters’ choicesinvocabulary,form,gramma�calandstructuralfeaturesandcomparetexts.
● Studyhowtoproduceclearandcoherenttextsandwri�ngforimpact.
● Completesetassessmentsthroughoutthecoursetotrackprogress.
Year10–BriefCourseDescription
Studentswill:
● Consolidatetheskillsabove,exploringagreaterrangeofgenresandextractsfromthe19th,20th and21st centuries.
● Developconfidencewiththefollowing:cri�calreadingandcomprehension,summarisingandsynthesising ideasandthemes,greaterunderstandingandevalua�onsofwriters’choicesinvocabularyandprecisely selectedmethodsandcomparingtextscri�cally.
● Exploredifferentformsofwri�ngforimpact.
● Completesetassessmentsthroughoutthecoursetotrackprogress.
Year11–BriefCourseDescription
Studentswill:
● Completeprepara�onsforterminalexamsanddevelopexamskillslookingatarangeoffic�onand non-fic�on textsfromthe19th,20th and21st century.
● Completesetassessmentsthroughoutthecoursetotrackprogress.
● Taketheirfinalexams.
SpecialistEquipmentRequired
● Requiredresourceswillbeprovidedbytheteacheranddepartment.
Addi�onalInforma�on
● EnglishLanguageGCSEhasagreaterfocusonmakingsurethatstudentsareabletowriteclearlyand accuratelyinstandardEnglish.Therewillbeanincreasedemphasisonspelling,punctua�onandgrammar, includingtheuseofambi�ousvocabulary.
● Studentsshouldprac�seextendedwri�ngtobuilduptheirstaminaforwri�ng.
● Setassessmentswilltrackprogress;thesewillconsistofmainassessmentsthroughouttheyear.
● SpokenLanguage:therewillbeastrongemphasisonteachingstudentstobecomemoreconfidentinformal spokenlanguage,presen�nginforma�onandideaswhenrespondingtospokenlanguage.
Progression
● StudentsrequireaGCSEinEnglishLanguagetoprogressontostudyinglevel3coursesatcollegeandforentry ontoanundergraduatequalifica�on. Someformsoftrainingorappren�ceshipswillexpectstudentstohavea
GCSEinEnglish.
● Agoodqualifica�oninEnglishLanguageisneededforALevelstudiesinEnglishLanguageandEnglish Literature.ItwouldbeusefulforthestudyofLaw,History,Poli�csandothersubjectswherereadingand communica�onskillsareimportant.
Forfurtherdetails,pleasecontact: MsEFerguson, AssistantHeadteacherin chargeofEnglish
GCSE EnglishLiterature
Course�tle: GCSEEnglishLiterature
Coursenumber: AQA8702
Finalexampercentage: 100%
Numberoffinalexams: 2
Anyotherexamina�ons/assessmentrequirements: ThestudyofEnglishLiteraturewillremainacompulsorypartof theKeyStage4curriculum. AllEnglishGCSEswillhaveaterminalassessmentwithnocontrolledassessment.
GradesAvailable 9-1
● Studyananthologyofnon-fic�ontexts,amoderndrama,a19th centurynovelandaShakespearetext.
● Studyaselec�onofpoemsfromananthologybasedonthethemesofpowerandconflictandbeginto understandhowtoanalyseunseenpoems.
● Studyinferenceskills,cri�calreading,evaluatewriters’choicesofvocabulary,gramma�calandstructural featuresandcomparetexts.
● Studyhowtoproduceclearandcoherenttexts,todescribe,explain,summarise,argueanduseaccurate StandardEnglishwithaccuratespelling,punctua�onandgrammar.
● Completesetassessmentsthroughouttheyear.
● Consolidateanddevelopskillstoanalysenon-fic�ontexts,revisitthemoderndrama,19th centurynovel, andthe Shakespearetext.
● Learnaddi�onalpoemsfromtheanthologybasedonthethemesofpowerandconflictandexplorearangeof unseenpoems.
● Developinferenceskills,cri�calreading,evaluatewriters’choicesofvocabulary,gramma�calandstructural featuresandcomparetexts.
● Studyhowtoproduceclearandcoherenttexts;todescribe,explain,summarise,argueanduseaccurate StandardEnglishwithaccuratespelling,punctua�onandgrammar.
● Completesetassessmentsthroughouttheyear.
● Learntheremainingpoemsfromtheanthologybasedonthethemesofpowerandconflictaswellasrevise the poemslearntinyear9and10.
● ConsolidatetheskillsrequiredfortheLiteratureexams:inferenceskills,cri�calreading,evalua�ngwriters’ choice ofvocabulary,gramma�calandstructuralfeaturesandcomparingtexts.
● Completesetassessmentsthroughoutthecoursetotrackprogressandtaketheirfinalexam.
● Requiredresourceswillbeprovidedbytheteacheranddepartment.
● Thereisanexpecta�onthatstudentsmemorise,recallandstudyindependently.
● Studentsshouldprac�seextendedwri�ngtobuilduptheirstaminaforwri�ng.
● ThenewEnglishLiteratureGCSEwillhaveagreaterfocusonmakingsurethatstudentsareabletowriteclearly andaccurately,instandardEnglish.Therewillbeanincreasedemphasisonspelling,punctua�onandgrammar, includingtheuseofambi�ousvocabulary.
● Spokenlanguage:therewillbeastrongemphasisonteachingstudentstobecomemoreconfidentinformal spokenlanguage,presen�nginforma�onandideasandrespondingtospokenlanguage.
● StudentsrequireaGCSEinEnglishLiteraturetoprogressontostudyinglevel3coursesatcollegeandfor entryon anundergraduatequalifica�on.
GCSE Mathematics
Course�tle: GCSEMathema�cs
Coursenumber: Edexcel1MA1(Units-1MA1/1For1H,1MA1/2For2H,1MA1/3For3H)
Finalexampercentage: 100%
Numberoffinalexams: 3Papers–1non-calculatorand2calculator
Anyotherexamina�ons/assessmentrequirements: N/A
GradesAvailable 9-1
Studentswill:
Tiersofentry–HigherandFoundation
● StarttheirGCSEprogrammeofstudy.
● Developtheirunderstandingofcoremathema�calskills.
● Developtheirabilitytounderstandandinterpretfunc�onalproblems.
Studentswill:
● Furtherdevelopcoreskills.
● FocusonGCSEtopicsrangingfromgrade4tograde9.
● Developsta�s�calskills.
Studentswill:
● Undertakepreliminaryprac�ceexamsunderexamcondi�ons.
● Undertakerevisionmodulesinprepara�onfortheirexams.
● Studyalgebra.
● Studynumbers.
● Studyra�o,propor�onandratesofchange.
● Studyprobability.
● Studygeometryandmeasure.
● Studysta�s�cs.
SpecialistEquipmentRequired
● Geometrysetwhichincludesaprotractor,compassandruler.
● Scien�ficcalculator.
Addi�onalInforma�on
● Goodorganisa�onalskillsareessen�al.
● Goodlanguage,readingandwri�ngskillsaredesirable.
● Abilitytomeetdeadlinesisimportant.
Progression
● Mathsislinkedtopost16courses–AS/A2Maths,FurtherMaths,PhysicsandSta�s�cs.
● MathsislinkedtomostjobsandcareerssuchasEngineering,Architecture,Medicine,Media andAccountancy. Forfurtherdetails,pleasecontact: MrJRahman,AssistantHeadteacherinCharge ofMaths
GCSE CombinedScience
Course�tle: GCSECombinedScience:Trilogy(worthtwoGCSEs)
Coursenumber: AQA8464
Finalexampercentage: 100%
Numberoffinalexams: 6
Anyotherexamina�ons/assessmentrequirements: N/A
Studentswill:
● Studycells,organs,enzymes,gene�cs,bioenerge�cs,chemicalbonding,chemicalreac�ons, forces,energy,electricityandradia�on.
● Carryout8prac�calswhichtheywillbeexaminedonintheirfinalexams.
Studentswill:
● Studyhumanbiology,varia�onandevolu�on,ecology,productsfromrocksandoils,theearth andatmosphere,chemicalanalysis,speed,wavesandtheuniverse.
● Carryout8prac�calswhichtheywillbeexaminedonintheirfinalexams.
Studentswill:
● ReviseallYear9andYear10contentbystudyingitinmoredetailandlearningthemore advancedsubjectknowledge.
SpecialistEquipmentRequired
● Allstandardschoolsta�oneryincludingacalculator.
Addi�onalInforma�on
Studentswillrequiretheseskills:
● Abilitytoworkindependentlyandaspartofateam.
● Skillinexperimentalworkandproblemsolving.
● Highlevelsofnumeracy.
● Abilitytowriteextendedanswersshowinghigh levelsofliteracy.
● ALevelsinBiology,ChemistryPhysics,Psychology, BTECHealthandSocialCare
● UniversitycoursesinarangeofScienceand STEMrelatedsubjects
GCSE SeparateSciences
Course�tle: GCSESeparateSciences(worththreeGCSEs).
Coursenumber: AQA8461,8462,8463
Finalexampercentage: 100%
Numberoffinalexams: 6
Anyotherexamina�ons/assessmentrequirements: N/A
GradesAvailable 9-1
Studentswill:
HigherandFounda�on�ersavailableforthefinalexams
Year9–BriefCourseDescription
● Studycells,organs,enzymes,gene�cs,bioenerge�cs,chemicalbonding,chemicalreac�ons, forces,energy,electricityandradia�on.
● Carryout8prac�calswhichtheywillbeexaminedonintheirfinalexams.
Year10–BriefCourseDescription
Studentswill:
● Studyhumanbiology,varia�onandevolu�on,ecology,productsfromrocksandoils,theearth andatmosphere,chemicalanalysis,speed,wavesandtheuniverse.
● Carryout8prac�calswhichtheywillbeexaminedonintheirfinalexams.
Year11–BriefCourseDescription
Studentswill:
● ReviseallYear9andYear10contentbystudyingitinmoredetailandlearningthemore advancedsubjectknowledge.
● Carryout8prac�calswhichtheywillbeexaminedonintheirfinalexams.
SpecialistEquipmentRequired
● Allstandardschoolsta�oneryincludingacalculator.
Addi�onalInforma�on
Studentswillrequiretheseskills:
● Abilitytoworkindependentlyandaspartofateam.
● Skillinexperimentalworkandproblemsolving.
● Highlevelsofnumeracy.
● Abilitytowriteextendedanswersshowinghighlevelsofliteracy.
Keytopics:
● Cellbiology.
● Organisa�on.
● Forces.
● Atomicstructure.
Progression
● ALevelsinBiology,ChemistryandPhysics.
● UniversitycoursesinarangeofSciencesubjects.
GCSE ReligiousStudies
Course�tle: GCSEEduqasReligiousStudies(fullcourseGCSE)
Coursenumber: WJEC 601/8879/0
Finalexampercentage: 100%
Numberoffinalexams: 3
ControlledAssessmentpercentage: N/A
ControlledAssessmentrequirements: N/A
Component1: Religious,philosophicalandethicalstudiesinthemodernworld-2hrpaper
Component2: StudyofChris�anity-1hrpaper
Component3: Studyofaworldfaith:Islam-1hrpaper
Anyotherexamina�ons/assessmentrequirements: Allstudentstocompletefullcourse.
Studentswill:
● Learnaboutanddiscussissuesofrela�onships,lifeanddeath,goodandevilandhuman rights.
● StudyChris�anity.
● StudyIslam-SunniandShia
● StudyHumanism.
● Examstyleandexpecta�ons
Studentswill:
● StudyIssuesofrela�onships,lifeanddeath,goodandevilandhumanrights.
● ExploreChris�an,Muslimandhumanistviews.
● Learnaboutissuesconcerningthesanc�tyoflifesuchasabor�on,samesexrela�onships andeuthanasia.
● Studytheroleofpersonalmoralityandsacredtexts.
Studentswill:
● Perfectexamskillsinprepara�onforfinalexams.
● Reviseprevioustopicsinprepara�onfortheirfinalexams.
● Nospecialistequipmentrequiredbutreferencetorevisionmaterialwillbeprovided. Progression
● Atahigherlevel,PhilosophyandEthicscanbetakenasanAlevelordegreeandhaslinks withsubjectssuchas Philosophy,HistoryandSociology.
GCSE ComputerScience
Course�tle: GCSEComputerScience
ComputerSystems: 50%
Computa�onalthinking,algorithmsandprogramming: 50%
ComputerSystems:
Coursenumber: OCRCSJ277(9-1)
Numberoffinalexams: 2
Studentswilllearnaboutsystemsarchitecture,memoryandstorage,computernetworks,networksecurity, systemso�wareandethical,legal,culturalandenvironmentalimpactsoftechnology.
Computa�onalthinking,algorithmsandprogramming:
Studentswilllearnaboutalgorithms,programmingfundamentals(usingthepythonprogramminglanguage), producingrobustprograms,booleanlogic,programminglanguagesandintegrateddevelopmentenvironments (IDEs).
GradesAvailable 9-1 Year9–BriefCourseDescription
Studentswilllearnabout:
•Systemsarchitecture(VonNeumannarchitecture,theCPU)
•MemoryandStorage(primaryandsecondarymemory,dataandstorage,charactersets)
•Datarepresenta�on(numberbases,images,soundandcompression)
•ComputerNetworks(typesofnetworks,topologies,connec�onsandhardware,protocolsandlayers)
•Represen�ngalgorithms(pseudocode,flowcharts,searchingandsor�ngalgorithms)
•Pythonprogramming(I/O,variablesanddatatypes,controlstructures,datastructuresandsub-programs)
Studentswilllearnabout:
•SystemsSo�ware(TheOSandU�lityso�ware)
•NetworkSecurity(iden�fyingandprotec�ngagainstthreats)
•Legal,environmental,culturalðicalimpactsofdigitaltechnologyonsociety
•Booleanlogic(logicgates,truthtables,logiccircuitsandexpressions)
•Programminglanguages,IDEsandRobustprograms(designandtes�ng)
•Pythonprogramming(sub-programs,2Ddatastructures,fileI/OandSQLdatabases)
Studentswilllearnabout:
● AnsweringGCSEexamstyleques�onsandextendedwri�ngprac�ce.
SpecialistEquipmentRequired
● Alltheso�warerequiredforthiscoursewillbeavailableinschool. Addi�onalInforma�on
● TheabilitytothinklogicallyandagoodunderstandingofMathema�csareabsolutelyessen�altothis course.Also,beingabletoworkindependentlyandmanageyour�meeffec�velywillbeagreatassetto thiscourse.Theabilitytosolveproblemsisalsorequiredandwillbeextendedfurtherwithinthiscourse, whichisaskillvaluableforotherSTEMsubjectssuchasMathema�csandScience.
Progression
● StudentscanprogresstostudyA-levelComputerScience(oranyotherSTEMsubject)asComputer Scienceisastrongsubjectandhighlyvaluedthroughoutsixthforms/collegesanduniversi�es.
GCSE ArtandDesign
Course�tle: GCSEArtandDesign:FineArt
Coursenumber: Edexcel1AD0
Finalexampercentage: 40%
Numberoffinalexams: 1
ControlledAssessmentpercentage: Coursework60%
ControlledAssessmentrequirements: Tocreatea�tledpieceofworkinresponseto4assessment objec�ves. Anyotherexamina�ons: Coursework(includingpreliminaryexams)60%.
Assessmentrequirements: Therearefourassessmentobjec�vestomeetthroughoutthecourse; AO1=Develop(cri�calstudies),AO2=refine(materials&techniques),AO3=record(drawings,annota�ons), AO4=present(finalpiece).
GradesAvailable 9-1
Studentswill:
● Undertakeastructuredprojectdesignedtointroduceandrevisitar�s�cskillsandtechniques
● Learntoeffec�velyrecordtheirideasandobserva�ons,withanemphasisondrawing
● Developtheircri�calanalysisskillsandwri�enevalua�on
Studentswill:
● Completeaprojectdesignedtomasterar�s�cskillsandtechniques
● Createhighlyskilledartworksdemonstra�ngoutstandingabilitytodrawandrecord
● Begiventheopportunitytoworkmoreindependently
Studentswill:
● Completecourseworkelements
● Completetheexamcomponentofthecourse(40%)includinga10hour�medexam
● Studentsmaychoosetostockuponequipmenttouseathome,however,themajorityofmaterials andequipmentwillbeprovidedbytheschool,aswellasanequipmentstarterpackforallGCSE students.
● Studentsmustbecrea�veandhaveestablishedprac�calvisualcommunica�onskills.Anap�tude fordrawingwillgivestudentsanadvantageonthiscourse
● Studentsmusthavetheabilitytoworkindependentlyandpersistentlytosolvecrea�vechallenges
● Studentsmustbeself-mo�vatedandhaveadetermina�ontoimproveandprogress
Progression
● Thecrea�veindustriesareworth£101billiontotheUKeconomy-anewrecord,andnearlytwice therate oftheeconomy.FieldssuchasengineeringandIT/so�wareareincreasinglyrecrui�ng peoplewithcrea�ve problemsolvingandcri�calthinkingskills
● Studentscanprogresstostudyandhavecareersinarchitecture,photography,designingand anima�ngaswellasmanyothercrea�vecareers
GCSE Business
Course�tle: GCSEBusiness
Coursenumber: Edexcel1BS0(Units–1BS0/01,1BS0/02)
Finalexampercentage: 100%
Numberoffinalexams: 2
GradesAvailable 9-1
Studentswill:
● Studyandgainadetailedunderstandingofsmallbusinesses
● Examinethefollowingareas:spo�ngabusinessopportunity,pu�ngabusinessideaintoprac�ce, crea�nganeffec�vebusinessandexternalinfluencesonbusinesses
● Developkeyskillssuchasunderstanding,applica�on,analysisandevalua�on
Studentswill:
● Studyandgainadetailedunderstandingofbuildingabusiness.
● Examinethefollowingareas:howtoexpandabusiness,marke�ngdecisions,opera�onaldecisions, financialdecisionsandhumanresourcedecisions.
● Developkeyskillssuchasunderstanding,applica�on,analysisandevalua�on
Studentswill:
● Prepareforthefinalexamina�onsbyrevisingthetopicsanddevelopingtheirexamina�onskills. Unit1-Smallbusiness
● Enterprise.
● Finance.
● Externalinfluences. Unit2-Buildingabusiness
● Marke�ng.
● Financialdecisions.
● Humanresources. SpecialistEquipmentRequired
● None
Thiscourseprovidesstudentswithopportuni�estolearnimportanttransferableskills:
● Businessintelligence:todevelopasenterprising,crea�veandindependentindividualswiththe abilitytodemonstratebusinessacumen
● Thinking:tomakeinformeddecisions,jus�fyarguments,andsolveproblems
● Prac�cal:todemonstrate�memanagement,personalorganisa�onandac�onplanning
● Personal:toreviewpersonalandteamperformance,andshowevidenceofprogress
● Interpersonal:toworkandcommunicateaspartofateam
● Literacy:todevelopclearandaccuratewri�encommunica�on,usinganappropriatestyle,language, Addi�onalInforma�on andstructure
● Numeracy:tousequan�ta�vedatatoproduceaccuratecalcula�onsandinterpreta�ons
Progression
● StudentscanprogresstostudyandhavecareersinBusiness,Economics,Management,Accoun�ng, Administra�on,Adver�sing,Consultancy,CustomerService,Educa�on,FinancialServices, Government,Law,LeisureandTourism,Retail,SalesandMarke�ng
BTEC Computing
Course�tle: BTECLevel1/Level2TechAwardinDigitalInforma�onTechnology
Coursenumber:603/7050/6
Finalexampercentage: 40%
Numberoffinalexams: 1(Unit3:Effec�veDigitalWorkingPrac�ces)
Courseworkcomponents: 2x30%each
Unit1: ExploringUserInterfaceDesignPrinciplesandProjectPlanningTechniques
Unit2: Collec�ng,Presen�ngandInterpre�ngData
GradesAvailable
BTECLevel1/Level2TechAwardinDigitalInforma�onTechnology(equivalentto1GCSE) L1Pass,L1Merit,L1Dis�nc�on,L2Pass,L2Merit,L2Dis�nc�onandL2Dis�nc�on*
Studentswilllearnto:
● Understandinterfacedesignforindividualsandorganisa�ons
● Beabletouseprojectplanningtechniquestoplan,designanddevelopauserinterface
● Beabletoreviewauserinterface
Studentswilllearnto:
● Understandhowdataiscollectedandusedbyorganisa�onsanditsimpactonindividuals
● Beabletocreateadashboardusingdatamanipula�ontools
● Beabletodrawconclusionsandreviewdatapresenta�onmethods
Studentswilllearnto:
● Demonstrateknowledgeoffacts,terms,processesandissuesinrela�ontodigitalinforma�on technology
● Demonstrateanunderstandingoffacts,terms,processesandissuesinrela�ontodigitalinforma�on technology
● Applyanunderstandingoffacts,terms,processesandissuesinrela�ontodigitalinforma�on technology
● Makeconnec�onswiththeconcepts,issues,termsandprocessesindigitalinforma�ontechnology
SpecialistEquipmentRequired workinit
● Alltheso�warerequiredforthiscoursewillbeavailableinschool
● Explorewhatit’sliketoworkinthesectorandgaintheunderpinningknowledgeandskillsrequiredto Addi�onalInforma�on
● Developkeyknowledge,skillsandbehaviours,andlearnaboutessen�altools,techniques,and equipment
● Applytheirlearningtoreal-lifecontextsandvoca�onalscenariosinbothlearningandassessment
Progression
● StudentscanprogresstostudyLevel3BTECCompu�ngandtostudycompu�ngrelatedsubjectsat university
Forfurtherdetails,pleasecontact: MrAPatel,HeadofComputerScience
GCSE Drama
Course�tle: GCSEDrama
Coursenumber: Edexcel1DR01/1DR02/1DR03
Finalexampercentage: 40%
Numberoffinalexams: 1
ControlledAssessmentpercentage: 60%
Anyotherexamina�ons: 2Performances.Component1devised(40%).Component2scripted(20%)
ControlledAssessmentrequirements: Por�olioofevidenceofdevelopment(canbepresentedasablog, wri�enreport,videodiary)andevalua�onoffinalperformance.
Assessmentrequirements: Toperformingroupsforapproximately10–20minutesdependingongroup size.
GradesAvailable 9-1
Studentswill:
Year9–BriefCourseDescription
● Explorearangeoftheatrestylesandprac��onersusedincontemporarytheatreincludingnew technologysuchasinterac�vemediaperformances
● Havethechoiceofaperformanceop�on(ac�ng)oratechnicalop�on(costume,set,ligh�ng, makeupandsound).Studentsundertakingatechnicalop�onwillhaveapersonalisedcourseof study
● Beintroducedtoprofessionalactortraining
● Takepartintheatrevisits
● Takepartinmasterclassworkshopsbyprofessionalactorsanddirectors
● Explorearangeofs�muliandprac�serespondingtos�muli
Year10–BriefCourseDescription
Studentswill:
● Duringtheautumnterm,deviseapieceoftheatrefromagivens�mulus.Theywillsitmock Component1attheendofterm
● Duringthespringterm,prepare,rehearseandperformascriptedpieceofdrama.Theywillsit preliminaryComponent2attheendofterm
● Duringthesummerterm,revisewhichevercomponentwasweakestandprepareforthepreliminary component3exam
● Takepartinatleast3theatrevisitstofullWestEndproduc�ons
● Takepartinmasterclassworkshopsbyprofessionalactorsanddirectors
● Submitapplica�onstotheRudolphWalkerInterSchoolsFes�val,theInterna�onalYouthArts Fes�val,Na�onalYouthTheatreAudi�ons
Year11–BriefCourseDescription
Studentswill:
● Autumnterm:completecomponent1
● Springterm:preparecomponent2andstartonprescribedtextforcomponent3
● Summerterm:component2andcomponent3exams
SpecialistEquipmentRequired
● Nospecialistequipmentrequired
Addi�onalInforma�on
● Recentresearchfromgovernment,educa�onalandbusinessandindustryhavehighlightedthevalueofarts subjectsindevelopingmuchneeded“so�skills”.Theseskillsincommunica�on,confidence,andcrea�vity arethecornerstoneofallartsteaching,par�cularlyDrama
Progression
● Post16courses-AS/A2DramaandTheatreStudies
● BTECHNDinPerformingArts Forfurtherdetails,pleasecontact: MsSBailey,HeadofDrama
GCSE Geography
Course�tle: GCSEGeography
Coursenumber: AQA8035
Finalexampercentage: 100%
Numberoffinalexams: 3
Fieldworkrequirements: Twocompulsorypiecesoffieldworkincontras�ngenvironments.
Anyotherexamina�ons/assessmentrequirements: Studentswillberequiredtostudylivingwiththe physicalenvironmentandchallengesinthehumanenvironment.
Forthefinalexampaper,GeographicalApplica�ons,theywillberequiredtodrawtogetherknowledge, understandingandskillsfromthefullcourseofstudy.Thisexamiscomposedoftwoparts;issueevalua�on andfieldwork.
GradesAvailable 9-1
Studentswillstudy:
● Topicsandskillsfromboththe‘LivingwiththePhysicalEnvironment’and‘Challengesinthe HumanEnvironmentpapers
● LivingwiththePhysicalEnvironment:Clima�cHazards,UKRiverLandscapes,andTheLivingWorld
● ChallengesintheHumanEnvironment:TheChangingEconomicWorld,UrbanIssuesand ChallengesandChallengesofResourceManagement
● Oneoftwofieldworkinves�ga�ons;oneofthesewillbeinStra�ordinY9
Studentswillstudy:
● Livingwiththephysicalenvironment:TectonicHazards,UK’sExtremeWeather,UKCoastal Landscapes andTropicalRainforest/HotDesertecosystems
● ChallengesintheHumanEnvironment:UKUrbanChange,TheChangingEconomicWorldinIndia andEnergyasaResource
● Oneoftwofieldworkinves�ga�ons;oneofthesewillbeinWaltonontheNazeinY10
Studentswillstudy:
● Reviewofknowledgeandskills,alongsideweeklyexamskillssessions
● Pre-releasematerialisprovided12weeksbeforethefinalPaper3exam.Thiswillprovidestudents withtheopportunitytoworkthroughtheresourcesandpreparefortheexam
SpecialistEquipmentRequired
● Requiredresourceswillbeprovidedbytheteacherandthedepartment
Addi�onalInforma�on
● Subjectcontentisrevisitedandrevisedineachyearofstudy;withknowledgestudiedinYear9 thenrevisitedwithinadifferentcontextinYear10
Progression
● Asasubjectlinkingtheartsandthesciencesitishighlyflexibleintermsofwhatyoucancombine itwith,bothatGCSEandALevel. WeofferAlevelGeographyatTheExcelsiorSixthForm.
● Avarietyofskillsaretaughtincludingliteracy,numeracy,ICT,deba�ng,problemsolvingand decisionmaking
● Geographyishighlyrespectedbyemployers.Geographygraduateshaveoneofthehighestratesof graduateemployment,pursuingawiderangeofcareerpaths.It’so�ensaidthatthereisnosuch thingasageographyjob;rathertherearemul�plejobsthatgeographersdo
Forfurtherdetails,pleasecontact: MrSChris�e,HeadofGeography
GCSE History
Course�tle: GCSEHistory
Coursenumber: Edexcel1HI0
Finalexampercentage: 100%
Numberoffinalexams: 3(Unit11:15mins,Unit21:45mins,Unit31:20mins)
Anyotherexamina�ons/assessmentrequirements: Pupilswillbeexpectedtocover40%Bri�shHistory;aBri�sh andnon-Bri�shdepthstudyfromdifferenteras-Modern,EarlyModernandMedieval;andathema�cstudyovera 1,000yearperiod.
Studentswillstudy:
Unit1: Thema�cStudyonMigra�ontoBritainc1000tothepresentday.Itisworth20%oftheexambasedonrecall ofknowledgeandexplana�onofhistoricaleventsandfactors:
● c800–c1500:Migra�oninmedievalEngland
● c1500–c1700:Migra�oninearlymodernEngland
● c1700–c1900:Migra�onineighteenth-andnineteenth-centuryBritain
● c1900–present:Migra�oninmodernBritain
Unit1: HistoricEnvironmentonNo�ngHilllearningaboutwhatdrewmigrantstothisarea,whatwasthecontextin whichtheyarrived,whatwastheirexperienceinthisareaandwhatimpacttheyhad.Theexamisworth10%andwill focusonrecallofknowledgeandsourceanalysisbasedonNo�ngHill1948-1970
Studentswillstudy:
Unit2: Bri�shDepthStudy–HenryVII&hisministers1509-1540.Itisworth20%oftheexambasedonrecallof knowledgeandexplana�onofhistoricaleventsandfactors:
● HenryVIIIandWolsey1509-29
● HenryVIIIandCromwell1529-40
● TheReforma�onanditsimpact1529-40
Unit2: PeriodStudy–SuperpowerRela�ons1941-91.Itisworth20%oftheexambasedonrecallofknowledgeand explana�onofhistoricaleventsandfactors:
● TheoriginsoftheColdWar,1941–58
● ColdWarcrises,1958–70
● TheendoftheColdWar,1970–91
Studentswillstudy:
Unit3: TheUSA,1954–75:conflictathomeandabroad.Itisworth30%oftheexamcombiningrecallofknowledge, explana�onofhistoricalevents,sourceanalysisandinterpreta�onsofhistory:
● TheDevelopmentoftheCivilRightsMovement1954-60
● Protest&Progress1960-1975
● USinvolvementintheVietnamWar1954-751
● Reac�onstoUSinvolvementinVietnam1964-75
Addi�onalInforma�on
● Goodreading,wri�ngandorganisa�onalskillsareessen�al.AninterestinandunderstandingofHistory, currentaffairsandthewiderworldisdesirable.Theabilitytodevelopahighstandardofthinking,clear communica�onskillsandwri�ngaccuratelyunder�medcondi�onsandtolearnhistoricalskillssuchas inves�ga�on,research,interpreta�onandevalua�onisneeded
Progression
● ALevelHistory,AlevelGovernmentandPoli�cs
● AuniversitydegreeinHistory,Poli�csorLaw Forfurtherdetails,pleasecontact: MrOWalsh,HeadofHistory
BTEC HealthandSocialCare
Course�tle: PearsonBTECLevel1/2TechawardinHealthandSocialCare
Coursenumbers: 603/7047/6
Finalexampercentage: 20%
Numberoffinalexams: 1
Assessmentpercentage: 80%
ControlledAssessmentrequirements: Studentswillhavethreelearningoutcomesforeachcontrolledassessmentunit.
BTECLevel1/Level2TechAwardinHSCqualifica�on(equivalentto1GCSE)-L1Pass,L1Merit,L1Dis�nc�on, L2Pass,L2Merit,L2Dis�nc�onandL2Dis�nc�on*(equivalenttogrades1-9).
Studentswill:
Component1TeachingandLearning–HumanLifespanDevelopment
● Studentswilllearnallrequiredcontentinprepara�onfortheinternalassessment,focusingonphysical, intellectual,emo�onalandsocialdevelopmentacrossthelifestages
Component2TeachingandLearning–HealthandSocialCareServicesandValues
● Studentswilllearnallrequiredcontentinprepara�onfortheinternalassessment,developinganunderstanding ofhealthandsocialcareservices,serviceusers’needs,andthecorevaluesthatunderpincare
Studentswill:
Component1Assessment–HumanLifespanDevelopment
●Studentswilllearnallrequiredcontentinprepara�onfortheinternalassessment,focusingonphysical, intellectual,emo�onal,andsocialdevelopmentacrossthelifestages
Component2Assessment–HealthandSocialCareServicesandValues
●Internalassessmentinwhichstudentsapplytheirknowledgeandunderstandingofhealthandsocialcare servicesandcorevaluestomeetserviceusers’needs
Studentswill:
Component3TeachingandLearning–HealthandWellbeing
● Studentswillbeginlearningtherequiredcontentinprepara�onfortheexternallyassessedexamina�on,focusing onfactorsthataffecthealthandwellbeingandhowthesecanbemanaged Component3Assessment–HealthandWellbeing
● Studentscompleteanexternalexamassessingtheirknowledgeoffactorsaffec�nghealthandwellbeing,how lifestylechoicesimpactindividuals,andstrategiestoimproveandmaintainhealth
● ICTandinternetaccess
● Thiscoursewillpar�cularlyappealtostudentswhoareconsideringafuturecareerinhealthandsocialcare. Studentswillneedtobeflexibleinthewaytheyworkinordertocompleteavarietyoftasksandassessments.
● Thiscourseisaboutgatheringevidence,inarangeofdifferentways,abouthealthandsocialcareprac�ces, services,andvalues.
● Studentsselec�ngthiscourseshouldbeabletodemonstrateempathy,communica�on,andprac�calcareskillsto agoodstandard,showingawarenessoftheneedsofserviceusers
● StudentscanprogresstostudyBTECLevel3HealthandSocialCare,CambridgeNa�onalLevel3HealthandSocial Care,nursingandcare-relatedappren�ceshipsandearlyyearsorsocialcarequalifica�ons
Level1/2 HospitalityandCatering
Course�tle: Level1/2inHospitalityandCatering(Specifica�onA)
Coursenumber: WJEC601/7703/2
Finalexampercentage: Unit1:TheHospitalityandCateringIndustry.Externalassessment,wri�enexamina�on 80minutes.40%ofqualifica�on.
Numberoffinalexams: 1
ControlledAssessmentpercentage: Unit2:Hospitalityandcateringinac�on.Nonexamina�onassessment. Research,prepare,cookandpresentdishes.12hours(including4hourprac�calassessment)60%of qualifica�on.
ControlledAssessmentrequirements: 2
Studentswill:
● Developtheirprac�calknowledgeandunderstandingrequiredtocookandpreparevariousdishes
● Beintroducedtomorein-depthculinaryskills,andinves�gatefoodsafetyandhygiene
● Exploremorein-depthjobrolesintheHospitalityandCateringIndustry
● Lookattheroleofnutrientsinthediet,theirsources,func�onanddeficiencydisease
● Learnhowtoapplytheprinciplesofnutri�on,sustainabilityandhealthyea�ngtodifferentdishes
● Developingfoodpresenta�onandfoodgarnishingskills
Studentswill:
● Lookintothebusinessenvironmentofcertainestablishments,theservicesofferedandwhattheyhaveto takeintoaccounttobesuccessful
● Inves�gateissuesrelatedtonutri�on,foodsafetyandhowtheyaffectsuccessfulhospitalityandcatering opera�ons
● Applytheprinciplesofnutri�on,sustainabilityandhealthyea�ngto2coursemeals
● Beexpectedtoplandishesandprac�secookinga2coursemealunder�meconstraints
Studentswill:
● Produceapor�olioandcookacomplex2coursemealunder�meconstraints. SitmockexamsinDecemberandFebruaryinpreparationtosittheirfinalexampaperinJune
● Allequipmentincludingspecialistequipmentandbasicingredientswillbeprovidedbytheschool
● Studentsmustbeself-mo�vatedandhaveapassiontodeveloptheirculinaryskills.
● Studentsmusthavetheabilitytoworkindependentlyandhaveadesiretolearnaboutwherefood comesfromanditsnutri�onalvalue
● Thecoursewillhelpdevelopthestudents’problem-solving,organisa�on,�memanagementand planningandcommunica�onskills
● StudentscanprogresstostudyLevel2DiplomainProfessionalCookeryorHospitalityandCatering Principles(professionalcookery),WJECLevel3Food,ScienceandNutri�on,Level3Diplomain HospitalityandTourismManagement(VRQ).ThiscoursecanalsoleadtocareersinHospitality,Food Manufacturing,EnvironmentalHealth,Childcare,Die�cianandNutri�on,FoodIndustryNutri�onistand NewProductDevelopment
Forfurtherdetails,pleasecontact: MsUNaicker,LeadteacherofFood
GCSE ModernForeignLanguages
Course�tle: GCSESpanish/GCSEArabic/GCSEMandarin
Coursenumber: Edexcel1SP0(Spanish)/Edexcel1AA0(Arabic)/AQA8673(Mandarin)
Finalexampercentage: 100%
Numberoffinalexams: 4x25%(Listening,reading,wri�ngandspeaking)
GradesAvailable 9-1
Studentswill:
Year9–BriefCourseDescription
● Developtheircommunica�onskills-bothwri�enandoral
● Studyavarietyoftopicsintheirchosenlanguagerelevanttotheirageandinterests,including hobbiesandrela�onships,specialoccasions,localareaandholidaysandtravel
● Learnnewverbtenses(imperfect,futureandcondi�onal)anddeveloptheirgrammarskills (compara�vesandmodalverbs)
● FamiliarisethemselveswiththeGCSEspecifica�onsandprac�ceexamskills
Year10–BriefCourseDescription
Studentswill:
● Developtheircommunica�onskills-bothwri�enandoral
● Studyavarietyoftopicsintheirchosenlanguagerelevanttotheirageandinterests,including school,futureaspira�onsandwork,andtheenvironment
● Developtheirvocabularyandgrammarskills(directobjectpronouns,condi�onaltense,modal verbsandimpersonalverbs)
● FamiliarisethemselveswiththeGCSEspecifica�onsandprac�ceexamskills
Year11–BriefCourseDescription
Studentswill:
● Furtherimprovetheiroralandwri�encommunica�onskills
● Consolidatetheirlearningacrossavarietyoftopicsintheirchosenlanguage
● Embedawiderangeofvocabularyrelevanttotheircourse
● Furtherdeveloptheirgrammarskills(present,imperfect,future,condi�onal,perfectand pluperfecttenses)
● BecomefullyconversantintheGCSEspecifica�onsandprac�ceexamskills
SpecialistEquipmentRequired
● KnowledgeMap•Vocabularybooklet•Edexcel/AQArevisionguideandworkbook(recommended)
AteverystageoftheirGCSEstudy,ourstudentswill:
● BuildonthelanguageskillstheyacquiredinYear7and8
● Developtheirabilitytocommunicatewithna�vespeakersinbothspokenandwri�enform
● Developtheirunderstandingofstandardspokenlanguagesinavarietyofscenarios
● AcquireagreaterawarenessofArabic,MandarinandSpanish-speakingcultures,communi�esand countries
● Becomemoreconfidentlinguistsbydevelopingtheirgrammarskills
Progression
● AlevelSpanishcourse.
● ALevelMandarin+Arabiccourses currentlynotoffered
● Languagesarehighlysoughta�erbyemployersanduniversi�esandanaddi�onallanguagecanbe advantageouswhenchoosingacareerinmanysectors,includingfinanceandeduca�on
Forfurtherdetails,pleasecontact: MsMGoncalves,HeadofMFL
GCSE Music
Course�tle: GCSEMusic(9-1)
Coursenumber: OCRJ536
Finalexampercentage: 40%
Numberoffinalexams: 1
ControlledAssessmentpercentage: 60%
ControlledAssessmentrequirements: Combina�onofperformance/ensemble(group)andcomposi�on Assessment:
●30%performing(twoperformances:onesoloandoneasanensemblerecordedinYear11)
●30%composing(twocomposi�ons:oneownchoicecomposi�oninYear10,onesettoabrief setinYear11)
●40%listening/wri�enexaminJuneYear11whichincludesalltheareasofstudy
GradesAvailable 9-1
Years10-11CourseDescription
Studentswillcoverfiveareasofstudy:
● AOS1:Instrumentstudy(exploringyourinstrument/voice)
● AOS2:TheConcertoThroughTime:TheConcerto,fromtheBaroqueperiod,Classicalperiodthroughtothe Roman�cperiod
● AOS3:RhythmsoftheWorld:explorethetradi�onalrhythmicdrummingrootsfromfourgeographical regionsoftheworld:IndianClassicalMusic;Bhangra;GreekMusic;IsraeliMusic;AfricanDrumming;Calypso andSamba
● AOS4:FilmMusicandMusicforVideoGames:musicwri�enspecificallyforfilm,westernclassical tradi�onandsoundtracksforvideogames
● AOS5:Conven�onsofPopMusic:Rock’n’roll,RockAnthems,PopBalladsandsoloar�sts
SpecialistEquipmentRequired
● Itwouldbebeneficialifstudentshavesomeexperienceinsingingorplayinganinstrument.Itisalsohelpful tohaveaccesstoaninstrumentathome.Instrumentsareavailableforuseatlunch�mesanda�erschoolin theMusicDepartmentifthisisnotpossible.
Addi�onalInforma�on
SuccessfulMusicstudentsare:
● Keentodevelopperformingskillsonaninstrumentorvoice
● Crea�veandimagina�vetosupportdevelopmentofcomposingskills
● Willingtoenjoylisteningtoawidevarietyofmusicstylesandgenres
● Abletoworkindependentlyrehearsing,bothinschoolandathome
Youwilldeveloptheseskillsthroughoutthecourse.
● Musicteachessomuchmorethanjusthowtoplayorsing,finemotorskillsareimproved,along withcoordina�on.Theydeveloptheabilitytoworkwithothersandtheirself-confidencegrows.A musicianuseseverypartoftheirbrain;notjustonesec�on.Astudentwhostudiesmusico�en doesmuchbe�erintheirothersubjectstoo.
● AsaMusicstudenttheywillhavetheopportunitytoa�endtripstoseeconcertsandperformancesaswell asworkshopswithindustryprofessionals.
Progression
● GCSEMusicallowsstudentstobuildgreatmusicalknowledgeandskillswhichcanbeusedasthespringboard forfurtherstudyatALevel/BTEC/Diplomalevelandbeyond.
● ForthosewishingtopursueMusicasacareerthereisawiderangeofchoicesavailableincludingasaMusic Classroom/InstrumentalTeacher,MusicProducer,MusicJournalist,MusicTherapist,MusicalDirector, PerformerorComposer,SoundEngineer,DJ,MusicStudioPersonnel,MusicPromoteretc.
Forfurtherdetails,pleasecontact: MsMHohenkirk,LeadteacherofMusic
GCSE Sociology
Course�tle: GCSEEduqasSociology
Coursenumbers: WJECC200QS
Finalexampercentage: 100%
Numberoffinalexams: 2
Anyotherexamina�ons/assessmentrequirements: TheGCSEismadeupoftwomandatoryexternally assessedunits;bothunitsareequallyweightedat50%.
Component1: UnderstandingSocialProcesses
Wri�enexamina�on:1hour45minutes50%ofqualifica�on:
● Keyconceptsandprocessesofculturaltransmission.
● Families,Educa�on&SociologicalResearchMethods.
Component2: UnderstandingSocialStructures
Wri�enexamina�on:1hour45minutes50%ofqualifica�on:
● Socialdifferen�a�onandStra�fica�on.
● CrimeandDeviance.
● AppliedMethodsofSociologicalEnquiry.
GradesAvailable 9-1
Studentswill:
● Beintroducedtothebasickeyconceptsinsociologyandstarttolearnhowindividualsandsociety areshapedthroughtheirfamilyandeduca�onsystem.
● Inves�gatesociologicaltheoriesofpovertyandsocialinequality.
● Createtheirownresearchtopicandcarryourprimaryresearchinthecommunityonatopicof theirchoice.
Studentswill:
● Inves�gatesociologicaltheoriesofhowinequalityandpovertyleadstocrimeanddeviancein society,aswellascrimecommi�edbyaffluentmembersofsociety.
● Inves�gatethesocialconstructofgender,poli�cs,iden�ty,familyandothers.
● Inves�gatehowtheeduca�onsystemhelpssocialiseyoungpeopleintoeduca�on,howandwhy somerebelagainstthesystem.
Studentswillbenefitfrom:
● Tailoredexamskillsforallabili�eswiththeop�onoftwosessionsaweek.
● Examstructureandspecialistbookletsforallabili�es.
● Nospecialistequipmentisrequired.
● Thiscourseisforstudentswhoareinterestedinunderstandingthewaysocietyisshapedbyexploringthe structureoftheeduca�onsystem,theroleofthefamily,genderandclassinequalityandpa�ernsof crimeanddeviance.
● Goodreading,wri�ngandorganisa�onskillsareessen�alasthecoursedevelopsessaywri�ngskills. Studentsshouldbecuriousandcri�calaboutthedifferentsystemsinoursocietyandeagertofindout moreabouthowtheyoperate.
● AlevelLaw,Psychology,Poli�cs,Economics,Geography,History,Philosophy,ReligiousStudiesand SocialCare.Appren�ceshipsinthecivilservice,health,publicservicesandcareandpres�gious companiessuchasPWCandGoogle.
BTEC Sports
Course�tle: PearsonBTECLevel1/2TechawardinSport
Coursenumber: 603/7068/3
Finalexampercentage: 40%
Numberoffinalexams: 1
Assessmentpercentage: 60%
ControlledAssessmentrequirements: Studentswillhavethreelearningoutcomesforeachcontrolled assessmentunit.
GradesAvailable
L1Pass,L1Merit,L1 Dis�nc�on,L2Pass,L2Merit,L2Dis�nc�onandL2Dis�nc�on*(equivalenttogrades1-9)
Year9–BriefCourseDescription
Studentswilllearn:
● Component1TeachingandLearning–Preparingpar�cipantstotakepartinsportandphysicalac�vitystudentswilllearnallcontentreadyforthecontrolledassessmentinyear10.
● Component2TeachingandLearning–Takingpartandimprovingotherpar�cipants'spor�ng performance-studentswilllearnallcontentreadyforthecontrolledassessmentinyear10.
Year10–BriefCourseDescription
Studentswilllearn:
● Component1Assessment–Preparingpar�cipantstotakepartinsportandphysicalac�vity-controlled assessment
● Component2Assessment–Takingpartandimprovingotherpar�cipantsspor�ngperformancecontrolledassessment
● Component3TeachingandLearning-Developingfitnesstoimproveotherpar�cipantsperformancein sportandphysicalac�vity-studentswillstarttolearnthecontentpreparingfortheexam
Year11–BriefCourseDescription
Studentswill:
● Component3Assessment-Developingfitnesstoimproveotherpar�cipantsperformanceinsportand physicalac�vity
● studentswillsittheexam
SpecialistEquipmentRequired
● Physicaleduca�onkit(seeschoollist)
● ICTandinternetaccess
Addi�onalInforma�on
● Thiscourseshouldpar�cularlyappealtothosewhomightbeconsideringworkinginthesportorfitness industry. Studentswillneedtobeflexibleinthewaytheyworkinordertocompletetasksset.
● Thiscourseisaboutgainingevidence,inlotsofdifferentways,aboutsportandfitness.Someprac�cal sportwilltakeplacebutthelevelofperformanceinapar�cularsportwillnotbethemainpartofthe assessment.
● Studentsselec�ngthiscourseshouldbeabletoperformskillsof1chosensportwithahighlevelof accuracyandcontrol.
Progression
● StudentscanprogresstostudyBTECna�onalslevel3sport,Alevelphysicaleduca�on,Cambridge Na�onallevel3sport,VCERTlevel3sport,sportscoachingqualifica�ons,personaltraining qualifica�onsandmore.
Forfurtherdetailspleasecontact: MrRHudson,HeadofPE
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