KS4 Prospectus 2023

KS4 Pathway Process

Your child is reaching an important stage, where in Year 10, they will begin Key Stage 4 and start their GCSE and/or BTEC/ vocational qualifications and within that they have some element of choice.

At Sirius North, we aim to ensure that all our students achieve the best that they possibly can. With this in mind, the curriculum that we offer is designed to meet the needs of students and to allow for the best possible opportunities in the future.

The curriculum in Key Stage 4 is made up of compulsory and optional elements. The compulsory elements are known as the core subjects and comprise of:

• Mathematics

• English Language and Literature

• Science

• Finance

• Life

• Physical Education

The optional element comprises of a broad range of subjects for we commit to broadening horizons for your child. Details of these subjects and their courses can be found in this booklet. It is important that students keep their options for the future as open as possible and we therefore strongly advise that the subjects selected ensure that a balanced curriculum is followed. The options process is complex and the school is committed to guiding students towards suitable choices. However, limitations on class size and available resources can inhibit complete freedom of choice. A parent or carer’s signature needs to be on the form before we can accept it therefore it is expected that your child discusses their options with you to ensure they have all the guidance possible in selecting the right options.

Final decisions about subject availability in relation to student choice will rest with the school.

Step 1

Options Booklet | Sirius Academy North

All students will receive an options booklet. The booklet will provide students with an understanding of all the courses available to them. This includes: content of each course, specific assessment methods within the subject and potential career routes.

Step 2

Discussion with staff and during curriculum time to discuss options. Students will be informed about course content and should be discussing all the options available. Any concerns can be brought to Mrs Tester.

Step 3

Option Forms | Deadline: Friday 28th April 2023

All students will be expected to select a number of preferences based on their knowledge of the course available. The forms must be returned by the deadline to increase the chance of enrolment on the chosen course.

KS4 Prospectus

All students will follow the Core Curriculum

CORE CURRICULUM

Course Subject

GCSE English Language English

GCSE English Literature English

GCSE Mathematics Mathematics

GCSE Combined Science Science

LIBF Technical Award in Finance Finance

Life Life

Physical Education* PE & Sport

HUMANITIES AND LANGUAGES

Course Subject

GCSE History Humanities

GCSE Geography Humanities

GCSE French MFL

OPTIONS CURRICULUM

Course Subject

GCSE Art & Design

NCFE Child Development & Care

OCR Nationals Computer Science

Art & Design

Child Development

Computer Science

BTEC Dance Dance

BTEC Drama Drama

NCFE Engineering Engineering

OCR Nationals Enterprise & Marketing Business

GCSE Geography

Geography

GCSE History History

Level 1/2 Hospitality & Catering

WJEC Vocational Award ICT

BTEC Music

Core Curriculum:

All students will follow these courses in Year 10 and these are non-negotiable.

*All students will be required to participate in a PE & Life lesson each week. Students will not be formally assessed within these lessons and will not receive a grade at the end of Year 11.

Hospitality & Catering

ICT

Music

GCSE Photography Photography

GCSE Religious, Philosophical & Ethical Studies RE

WJEC Retail Business

Retail Business

OCR Nationals Sport Studies Sport

GCSE Textiles Textiles

OCR Nationals Travel & Tourism

Travel & Tourism

Humanities and Languages Curriculum: Students in all pathways will choose to study either GCSE Geography or GCSE History.

Students in sets 10M1 - 4 will also study a GCSE in French., which is compulsory for these students.

Options Curriculum:

All students in Diamond will have the choice of 1 option course that they will be able to study.

All students in 10M1 -10 will have the choice of 2 option choices that they will be able to study.

The availability of all option curriculum courses will depend on the demand by other students and suitable staff availability.

Over the course of Year 10 and Year 11, students will gain two GCSE qualifications in English: English Language and English Literature.

English Language - Students will complete two exams (Grade 1-9): Paper 1 (50%): Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing: Students will learn how to explore, analyse and evaluate a range of unseen texts, as well as developing a range of creative writing strategies.

Paper 2 (50%): Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives: Students will identify, explore and compare writer’s viewpoints and perspectives in a range of texts, and develop a range of strategies to help you write to convey your own point of view.

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English plays a vital role in preparing students for further study and their future careers. Every job requires employees to have strong literacy skills in order to be able to communicate effectively. There are many careers in where English skills provide a vital stepping-stone to success. These include: Media and Journalism, Teaching and Academia, Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations, Law

If you require and further information, please contact Mrs Bond (Director of English), or Miss Stirling (Assistant Director of English).

“It is not enough to simply teach children to read; we have to give them something worth reading. Something that will stretch their imaginations - something that will help them make sense of their own lives and encourage them to reach out toward people whose lives are quite different from their own.”

Katherine Paterson

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Over the course of Year 10 and Year 11, you will gain two GCSE qualifications in English: English Language and English Literature.

English Literature – You will complete two exams (Grade 1-9)

Paper 1 (50%): Shakespeare and the 19th Century Novel: You will study Macbeth by William Shakespeare and A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Paper 2 (50%): Modern Texts and Poetry: You will study An Inspector Calls and a range of poetry from the Conflict cluster. You will also study and compare unseen poetry.

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English plays a vital role in preparing students for further study and their future careers. Every job requires employees to have strong literacy skills in order to be able to communicate effectively. There are many careers in where English skills provide a vital stepping-stone to success. These include: Media and Journalism, Teaching and Academia, Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations, Law

If you require and further information, please contact Mrs Bond (Director of English), or Miss Stirling (Assistant Director of English).

“The best word shakers were the ones who understood the power of words. They were the ones who could climb the highest.”

Marcus Zusak

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Students will follow the OCR GCSE (9-1) course at Foundation tier (Grades 1 – 5) or Higher tier (Grades 4 – 9). There are 3 x 1 hour 30 minute written exams, two of which allow you to use a calculator. The scores are added together and grade boundaries are determined by the exam board. Students are grouped into sets according to their ability, knowledge and learning needs. This provides students with the opportunity to work at an appropriate pace and depth of understanding. We aim to give each student confidence, satisfaction and a sense of achievement as they progress through the course. Students are encouraged to develop their skills to use mathematics to solve problems and seek out solutions.

The course is delivered by an experienced team of specialist mathematics teachers, and covers a wide range of topics including Number, Algebra, Ratio & Proportion, Geometry & Measures, Probability and Statistics.

You can find further details about the topics covered at the link below:

https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/168982-specification-gcse-mathematics-j560.pdf

A good qualification in Mathematics provides a strong foundation for further academic and vocational study and for future employment. It is a well-known fact that the vast majority of the best paid jobs are done by people with a high level of mathematical ability

Possible careers include: Accountancy, Business, Computer Science, Construction, Energy, Education, Engineering, Environment, Financial Services, Food and Drink, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Science, Telecommunication and many more exciting careers.

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If you require further information, please speak to Mr. Ritchie (Director for Maths), Miss Carter (KS 3 co-ordinator for Maths) or Mr Oades (KS4 co-ordinator for Maths).

“Maths is the language in which the universe is written. It’s innate to the human brain and is a spectacular thing that we’ve discovered/invented”

Dara

O Briain – Comedian and Television Presenter

You will follow the AQA Trilogy Science scheme of learning. This scheme is a double award scheme meaning students will leave us with 2 GCSE grades in science. As part of this you will sit either the Higher (4,4-9,9) or Foundation (1,1-5,5) with the exams split into six 1 hour 15 minute papers with 2 papers for Chemistry, Physics & Biology.

Students are set based around ability, prior understanding and additional needs so that all students are given the best opportunity to succeed. Each paper covers a distinct part of the curriculum with working scientifically skills, math skills and application of knowledge spread between all units.

Biology: Paper 1 – Cell biology, Organisation, Infection & Response, Bioenergetics.

Biology: Paper 2 – Homeostasis, Inheritance, Variation & Evolution, Ecology. Chemistry: Paper 1Atomic Structure, Bonding & Properties of matter, Quantitative Chemistry, Chemical Changes & Energy Changes.

Chemistry: Paper 2- Rate of Reaction, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Analysis, Atmosphere, Using Resources.

Physics: Paper 1 – Energy, Electricity, Particle Model of Matter, Atomic Structure. Physics: Paper 2 –Forces, Wave, Magnetism & Electromagnetism

Are you interested in understanding the world around you and being involved in making discoveries that shape the future? A science GCSE can open up many doors into either further study or exciting careers.

Possible career paths that you can use a science GCSE for are: Medical Sciences, Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy, Sports Rehabilitation, Forensic Sciences, Health & Safety, Architecture & Design, Hairdressing, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Science Teacher, Lab Technician, Marine Biology, Nuclear Physics, Medical Physics, Radiographer, Scientific research.

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If you require any more information speak to Mr Townsend and ask the science team about our degree areas!

“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less.” Marie Curie (Nobel Prize Winner in Physics)

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The GCSE in Religious Studies provides the opportunity for all students to learn about the beliefs, teachings and practices of two of the world’s major religions. Also, students study different religious, philosophical and ethical themes, which allows them to consider and express their own viewpoints on a range of issues regarding life and society.

In this course, there are three exams which will equate to a full GCSE qualification graded 1-9. Religious, Philosophical and Ethical Studies in the Modern World (2 hours, worth 50%)

You will study;

Issues of Relationships

Issues of Life and Death

Issues of Good and Evil

Issues of Human Rights

Study of Christianity (1 hour, worth 25%)

You will study: Beliefs, Teachings and Practices of Christianity.

Study of a World Faith (1 hour, worth 25%)

You will study: Beliefs, Teachings and Practices of Islam.

RE links to hundreds of different careers from Priesthood to journalism. You do not have to be religious to study religious studies; it provides key skills for many careers. You may go on to AS and A2 level Religious Studies. Also useful for AS/A2 courses in Philosophy, Critical Studies and Anthropology.

Studying RE would benefit you in a career in social work and a career in the police, as it allows you to understand diversity and equality in society and develop empathy for others.

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For any further information or details contact Mrs Bateson and Miss Platts.

“If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity.” John F. Kennedy.

Here at Sirius Academy North we follow the Edexcel A GCSE Geography course. It is split into three components:

Unit 1: The Physical Environment (1 hour 30 minute exam) 37.5% (Weather hazards and Climate Change, UK Landscapes, River Landscapes, Coastal Landscapes and Ecosystems and Management)

Unit 2: The Human Environment (1 hour 30 minute exam) 37.5% (Changing Cities, Global Development and Energy Resource Management)

Unit 3: Geographical Investigations: Fieldwork (visiting a rural and a coastal environment) and UK Challenges (1 hour 30 minute exam) 25% (Two fieldwork investigations and UK Challenges) Over the course of the GCSE students will build and develop enquiry skills, place knowledge, perception of patterns and processes, language and literacy and numeracy skills.

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GCSE Geography can open doors to a range of jobs and further areas of academic study. Geography is about the future and its study encourages flexible thinking and decision making, both crucial attributes in today’s ever-changing job market. Jobs directly related to geography: Journalism, Weather forecaster, Environmental consultant officer GIS: Geographical information systems officer, Planning and development surveyor, Town planner, Travel Agent, Transport/ logistics planner, Cartographer, Photographer, Accountancy/banking/finance

If you need further information, please speak to Ms. Blanchard (Director of Geography) or Mr. Pilkington (Coordinator of Geography).

"It's surely our responsibility to do everything within our power to create a planet that provides a home not just for us, but for all life on Earth."

David Attenborough

In History, students can achieve one GCSE at grade 9 - 1.

Paper 1 - Medicine Through Time – 30%

Students will start with Medicine through time. They will trace this thread over the next 1000 years to see how it has changed and stayed the same. Finishing by looking at Battlefield Medicine in WW1

Paper 2 - Early Elizabethan England - 20%

Students explore a pivotal moment in English history as the country transformed under its most famous queen. The unit begins with the religious, political and gender turmoil of the Tudors. It considers how England achieved a fragile stability and dramatically defeated a global superpower.

Paper 2 - The Cold War and International Relations – 20%

This unit looks at how the two ‘superpowers’ of the USA and USSR dominated the globe in the ‘Cold War’ for five decades. They will also see how this dangerous conflict dramatically ended with demonstrations of people power in 1989.

Paper 3 - Weimar and Nazi Germany – 30%

Students will examine how Germany struggled through the 1920s before the election of Adolf Hitler and the descent into the nightmare of the Nazi dictatorship in the 1930s.

History is a lifelong curiosity, so we aspire for our students to develop a deep understanding of the events of the past. To enable them to be aware and learn from the past to promote tolerance, respect and liberty.

The analytical skills acquired are valued in a wide range of careers. The skills acquired: questioning, arguing a case and using inference are inter-changeable for many future jobs. Possible careers where an History GCSE is valued include: Solicitor, Lawyer, Barrister, Researcher, Journalism and Broadcast Media, Media Executive, Marketing Executive, Teaching and Lecturing.

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If you need further information, please speak to Mrs. Bateson (Director of History and R.E and PSHE).

'Those who don't know history are doomed to repeat it. '

Edmund Burke

You will complete a Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing exam at either Foundation (Grades 1-5) or Higher (Grades 5-9). Each exam is worth 25% of your marks and you have to complete all the exams to get a grade overall. You will study 3 themes:

Theme 1 – Identity and Culture where you will learn to talk about yourself, your relationships with your family and friends as well as modern technology and customs and festivals in the UK and in France and French speaking countries.

Theme 2 – Local, national, international and global areas of interest where you will learn how to talk about where you live, issues threatening the world and how to describe past and future holidays.

Theme 3 – Current and future study and employment where you will learn how to talk about your school and your plans for the future in terms of studying and getting a job. You will practise all the skills you need for the exams in each lesson and you will learn how to translate out of and in to French.

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A qualification in a language can lead you into lots of jobs. You could become an interpreter (where you use mainly spoken language) or a translator (where you are translating documents, books etc), you could become a languages teacher but there are also many jobs which having a degree in languages would be useful for. Here are just some examples: Broadcast Journalist, Travel Blogger, Detective, Diplomatic Service Officer, English as a foreign language Teacher, International Aid/Development worker, Marketing Executive, or Sales Executive.

COMMUNITY

If you need further information, please speak to Mrs Cox (Director of MFL).

"One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way."

Frank Smith

Do you have a dream to run your own business? Do you wanting to know more about the business industry? This course will allow you to develop the skills and applied knowledge you will need in the business and enterprise sector.

Content:

Applying real life business techniques to understand their customers and develop a product

Learn how businesses attract and keep their customers

Researching and designing their own business proposal – complete with facts and figures

Understand how to research potential customers, present data and act on feedback

Students will prepare a business proposal and pitching your idea

They will develop a brand identity and promote your product.

Students will complete 3 units of work, 1 exam based and 2 moderated coursework pieces.

Unit 1 – Exam – Enterprise and marketing concepts

Unit 2 – Coursework – Design a business proposal

Unit 3 – Market and pitch a business proposal

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A qualification in Enterprise and Marketing will be beneficial for your future. Cambridge Nationals provides a strong base for progression to further education, whether it is on to Level 3 Cambridge Technical, A Levels, apprenticeship or work. The work you cover looks at all the functional areas in a business and will help you know more about the different jobs people do in all businesses. Careers progression could be top city offices or launching your own business and being an entrepreneur

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If you require any more information regarding Enterprise and Marketing, please speak to Miss Brown or Miss Cuttell. You could also speak to a number of the year 10 and 11 students who are currently completing the course.

"It's fine to celebrate success, but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure."

Bill Gates

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Do you love shopping? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Do you dream of starting your own business one day? From marketing and merchandising to good customer service - are you fascinated by the world of retail business and eager to discover how it all works?

The qualification consists of 3 units; this comprises of 1 examination unit and 2 units of coursework. Unit 1: The business of retail – Exam unit Unit 2: Customer service for retail business Unit 3: Merchandising and marketing of retail products

The content of the course will cover the competitive and dynamic nature of the retail industry. You will gain knowledge and understanding of the different types of retail organisations that compete for customers and how these businesses are managed in order to achieve their aims and provide a continuous supply of products. You will also gain knowledge and understanding of the external environment in which retailers operate and the impact of external factors on their operations. You will use this knowledge and understanding, in addition to retail business data, to identify the issues faced by retail organisations in a highly competitive market and to recommend solutions to business issues.

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A qualification in Retail business will be beneficial for your future. Retail Business will give you good IT knowledge, great analytical skills, and excellent problem-solving skills. This means that when it comes to potential careers, there will be lots of choice. Or you may want to continue studying at college and university. Careers progression - Career progressions could be store managers, HR consultants, logistics or visual merchandising.

If you require any more information regarding Retail Business, please speak to Miss Brown, Miss Cuttell.

“You walk into a retail store, whatever it is, and if there’s a sense of entertainment and excitement and electricity, you wanna be there.” Howard Schultz, CEO, Starbucks

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Computer Science is an exceptional field, as whatever the era – computing jobs are here to stay. Computer Scientists are majorly sought after. Computing enables you to make a positive difference in the world – you could build systems for hospitals, program automated limbs, create new and innovative ways for children to learn using technology, create programs that can help people with their daily lives; it’s truly a versatile field and this course is a beginning to it. You will study two components:

Component 01: Computer systems – This component Introduces central processing unit (CPU), computer memory and storage, data representation, wired and wireless networks, network topologies, system security and system software. It also looks at ethical, legal, cultural and environmental concerns associated with computer science. This component heavily focuses on architecture and computing theory.

Component 02: Computational thinking, algorithms and programming – In this component, you will gain and apply knowledge and understanding gained in component 01. You will develop skills and understanding in computational thinking: algorithms, programming techniques, producing robust programs, computational logic and translators. This is where you will create, debug and execute your own programs and learn to test them.

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A GCSE in Computer Science will provide you with exceptional problem-solving skills, regardless of what you choose to do later in life. This qualification will enable you to pursue many roles. It could lead to a position in: Cybersecurity , Games development, Artificial intelligence or robotics. The possibilities are endless!

If you require any more information regarding Computer Science, please speak to Miss Brown, Miss Peacock or Miss Vaikovska. This is a brand new course offered in the academy and if you have a spark for programming - don’t hesitate!

“Humans are allergic to change. They love to say, ‘We’ve always done it this way.’ I try to fight that. That’s why I have a clock on my wall that runs counter-clockwise.”

Grace Hopper

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Are you passionate about technology? Do you like solving problems? Are you curious about all things digital, and want to learn some fantastic new skills? If so, it’s time to uncover your potential. You will study two mandatory units, one is externally assessed with an online examination the second coursework based.

ICT usage is becoming increasingly widespread in day-to-day life, as people become progressively dependent on digital devices. Jobs in ICT exist in a variety of context, however, there are key areas of knowledge that all ICT specialists will be required to know. This course will enable you to prove that you have the key areas required for any job involving ICT.

Unit 1 – ICT in Society – This unit allows you to explore a wide range of uses of hardware, applications and specialist software used in society. You will investigate how information technology is used in a range of context, including business, education and at home.

Unit 2 – ICT in Context – This unit will introduce you to a broader knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, automated documents and images. It will enable you to apply your knowledge and understanding to solve problems.

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A qualification in ICT will be beneficial for your future as this course provides a strong base for progression to further education. The work you will cover could lead to work in a vast majority of areas such as data analyst, network management or software development. Careers progression - Careers progression could be data analyst, digital content producer, systems engineer or web marketing manager.

If you require any more information regarding ICT, please speak to Miss Brown, Miss Peacock or Miss Vaikovska. You could also speak to a number of the year 10 and 11 students who are currently completing the course.

" Technology alone is not enough. It's technology married with the liberal arts, married with the humanities, that yields the results that makes our hearts sing”

Steve Jobs

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Level 1/2 Finance is a compulsory subject that you will complete over two years. You will complete three units of work: two pieces of coursework and one examination.

Unit 1: Finance for the Individual (25%)

This unit focuses on providing students with the supporting financial knowledge for an individual.

Unit 2: Finance in Business (25%)

This unit progresses from the individual’s financial knowledge to business finance, covering areas such as the business models, the impact of being ethical, how external factors can affect a business, how businesses attract and retain customers.

Unit 3: Financial Services sector (50%)

This unit is synoptic, providing the learner with an insight into the financial services industry, using the knowledge of how individual financial choices from unit 1 and how a financial services provider may operate from their knowledge of business in unit 2. The unit develops the understanding of both units and covers areas such as financial careers, the role of the various regulator, the external influence of government, ethical considerations are explored further in ESG, how fintech is changing the industry.

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The technical certificate in Finance is a vocational qualification which provides an enriching and detailed introduction to the world of finance, relating to real life application.

Please speak to Mrs Tester, Miss Peacock, Mr Bilton or Miss Bonner for more information about this qualification.

“Teachers are the single most important influence on student success. The qualifications of financial educators have direct impact both on short-term student outcomes and on their long-term financial well-being.”

Vince

Shorb, CEO, National Financial Educators Council

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OCR Cambridge National in Sports Science is an option for those students who love Physical Education, sport and physical activity. The course is a mix of theory and practical where you will be involved in learning about fitness, personal training, diet/ wellbeing and sports injuries.

The two mandatory units are:

R180: Reducing the risk of sports injuries and dealing with common medical conditions This is assessed by an exam. By completing this unit, students will prepare as a participant to take part in physical activity in a way which minimises the risk of injuries occurring.

R181: Applying the principles of training: fitness and how it affects skill performance This is assessed by a set assignment. By completing this unit, students will conduct a range of fitness tests, understand what they test and their advantages and disadvantages.

Optional unit:

R183: Nutrition and sports performance This is assessed by a set assignment. By completing this unit, you will gain understanding of healthy, balanced nutrition. Students will consider the necessity of certain nutrients and their role in enabling effective performance in different sporting activities.

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A qualification in Sport can lead you into lots of jobs in the sports industry. Here are just some examples: PE teacher, sports coach, sports pundit, sports scientist, personal trainer, nutritionist, sports development officer, sports journalist, physiotherapist, sports analyst or an outdoor activity leader.

Please speak to Mr Spink (Director of PE) for more information or a member of the PE department.

Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement.

Matt Biondi

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Do you want to enter the health and social care sector? This course will give you clear knowledge, skills and behaviours to succeed in the future, you will learn about many rewarding jobs available across the sector, the care values that underpin professional practice and legislation in these professions.

You will study a number of different elements, covering:

• Health and social care provisions and services

• Jobs in health and social care

• Legislation, policies and procedures

• Human development and life span

• The care needs of individuals

• How health and social care services are accessed

• Partnership working in health and social care

• The care planning cycle

This course will provide you with opportunities to acquire a number of practical and technical skills. You will complete an exam and coursework for this qualification, both of which will be used to award your final grade

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A qualification in Health and Social Care will be beneficial for your future. You will be able to continue with level 3 qualifications, which can lead to university. Or you may wish to progress onto an apprentice in any number of specialisms in health and social care.

If you require any more information Health and social care, please speak to Miss Brown or Miss Willis. You could also speak to a number of the year 10 and 11 students who are currently completing the course.

“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”

- The Lorax by Dr. Seuss

This course has been designed for students who are interested in the hospitality and catering industry. It is divided into 2 units:

Unit 1: The Hospitality and Catering Industry - Exam 40% You will learn about the hospitality and catering industry, the types of hospitality and catering providers and about working in the industry. Students will also learn about health and safety, and food safety in hospitality and catering, as well as food related causes of ill health.

Unit 2: Hospitality and Catering in Action - Assignment 60% Students will learn about the importance of nutrition and how cooking methods can impact on nutritional value. In addition they will learn how to plan nutritious menus as well as factors which affect menu planning. This also includes skills and techniques needed to prepare, cook and present dishes as well as learning how to review your work effectively.

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Ever wondered what it takes to work in a top hotel or restaurant? Does food and discovering new flavours in the kitchen inspire you? Maybe you are interested in developing the skills you need to work front of house? If so, it is time to uncover your potential – find out more about this exciting qualification today!

The hospitality industry offers a wide range of exciting opportunities which includes: chef de partie, commis chef, concierge, executive chef, front of house manager, head waiter, housekeeper, maître d’hôte, pastry chef, receptionist, and sous chef.

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If you need further information, please speak to Miss Branch-Evans (Co-ordinator of Food) or Miss Mills (Director of Technology).

“Good chefs cook because they have to, great chefs cook because they want to”. anonymous

In Year 10, students will complete theory lessons covering the nine disciplines of engineering and a mock synoptic project. The synoptic project will introduce you to new skills including C.A.D., technical drawing, and design processes, as well as practical skills in completing a build of the project.

Unit 1 - Exam 40%

The Unit 1 examination is sat at the end of year 11 and tests knowledge and understanding in the following key areas: Engineering disciplines the science and mathematics that is applied in engineering , how to read engineering drawings’, properties and characteristics of engineering materials and know why specific materials are selected for engineering applications, engineering tools, equipment and machines production planning techniques processing skills techniques applied to materials for a manufacturing task equipment.

Unit 2 - Synoptic Project 60%

There are 18 hours to complete the project brief independently, this includes using all the available tools and resources. Students will gain a technical award in L1/2 Engineering which is marked as a Pass, Merit, Distinction and Distinction*

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A qualification in engineering can lead you into lots of jobs. You could follow a career in the Hull based Siemens factory, become a software engineer, F1 mechanic or you could even become a design technology teacher. There is a huge list of jobs an engineering qualification would be useful for; here are just a few examples: Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace and Space, Big Data, Oil and Gas industry, Low Carbon Economy, Life Science, Road and Rail transport.

If you need further information, please speak to Mr McNiff (Teacher of Technology) or Miss Mills (Director of Technology).

“Others dream of things that were, and ask 'Why?'  I dream of things that never were, and ask 'Why not?'"

Cardinal Saint-Saens

Studying Photography will flourish your skillset in imagination and individual approaches to capturing forms of images. In this GCSE course, there are two components which are completed across the two year course.

Component one: Portfolio

A portfolio of photography work which evidences learner’s journey from initial engagement to the final outcome of a project. Through this portfolio learners will carry out artist research and experiments in their style. They will annotate their work and reflect on their outcome. They will make a final piece of photography in work which shows the journey they have taken.

Component two: Externally set assignment

The externally set assignment provides learners with the opportunity to demonstrate, through an extended creative response, their ability to draw together different areas of knowledge, skills and/or understanding in response to their selected starting point.

Photography links to hundreds of different careers, some of these to name but a few are advertising art director, graphic designer, photographer and television camera operator. Photography provides many transferable key skills for a wide range of careers.

Through studying photography you will develop your creativity, build your personal resilience and enable you to take innovative risks.

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For any further information or details contact Miss Caprani or Mrs Rose (Director of Creative Performing Arts).

Photography is an art of observation. It has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them

Elliott Erwitt

Studying Art and Design will engage you in the creative process of art, craft and design to develop your creativity, independence, capabilities, imagination and reflective skills. In this GCSE course, there are two components which are completed across the two year course.

Component one: Portfolio

A portfolio of art work which evidences learners journey from initial engagement to the final outcome of a project. Through this portfolio learners will carry out artist research and experiments in their style. They will annotate their work and reflect on their outcome. They will make a final piece of art work which shows the journey they have taken.

Component two: Externally set assignment

The externally set assignment provides learners with the opportunity to demonstrate, through an extended creative response, their ability to draw together different areas of knowledge, skills and/or understanding in response to their selected starting point.

Art links to hundreds of different careers, some of these to name but a few are artist, creative director, games designer, store planner, gallery manager and art therapist. Art provides many transferable key skills for a wide range of careers.

Through studying Art you will develop your creativity, build your personal resilience and enable you to take innovative risks.

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For any further information or details contact Miss Devlin.

The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life of our souls

Pablo Picasso.

Picture yourself on stage or front of the camera performing, or behind the scenes designing or directing? In this course, there are three components which make up the BTEC Performing Arts course.

Component one: Exploring the performing Arts. Through this component learners will develop their understanding of the performing arts by examining the work of performing arts professionals and the processes used to create performance.

Component two: Developing Skills and Techniques in the Performing Arts. Through this component learners will develop their acting skills and techniques and will stage a section of a famous play.

Component three: Responding to a Brief, (externally set exam.) Through this exam learners will be given the opportunity to work as part of a group to contribute to a workshop performance as a performer in response to a brief and stimulus.

BROADENING HORIZONS

Drama links to hundreds of different careers, some of these to name but a few are actor, director, drama therapist, journalist, media researcher and games designer. Drama provides many transferable key skills for a wide range of careers.

Through studying Drama you will explore the world of theatre which will develop your creativity, build your personal resilience and enable you to take innovative risks.

COMMUNITY

For any further information or details contact Mrs Rose (Director of Creative & Performing Arts) or Mr Wilson

The word theatre comes from the Greeks. It means the seeing place. It is the place people come to see the truth about life and the social situation

Stella Adler

Studying Dance will offer you the opportunity to learn about the industry, develop understanding and practical dance skills, and apply the skills and knowledge to a dance setting. In this course, there are three components which make up the BTEC Performing Arts course.

Component one: Exploring the performing Arts. Through this component learners will develop their understanding of the performing arts by examining the work of performing arts professionals and the processes used to create performance.

Component two: Developing Skills and Techniques in the Performing Arts. Through this component learners will develop their dance skills and techniques and will perform a dance created by a famous choreographer.

Component three: Responding to a Brief, (externally set exam.) Through this exam learners will be given the opportunity to work as part of a group to contribute to a workshop performance as a dancer in response to a brief and stimulus.

Dance links to hundreds of different careers, some of these to name but a few are dancer, choreographer, dance movement, psychotherapist, personal trainer and theatre director. Dance provides many transferable key skills for a wide range of careers.

Through studying Dance and exploring the world of dance you will develop your creativity, build your personal resilience and feel more able to take risks.

BROADENING HORIZONS COMMUNITY

For any further information or details contact Miss Willis or Mrs Rose (Director of Creative & Performing Arts).

You dance love, you dance joy and you dance dreams

Gene Kelly

Sign up for Music if you wish to combine practical and creative skills! In this BTEC course, there are three components which are completed across the two year course.

Component one: Exploring Music Products and Styles

Learners will explore the techniques used in the creation of different musical products and investigate the key features of different musical styles.

Component two: Music Skills Development

Learners will have the opportunity to develop two musical disciplines through engagement in practical tasks, while documenting their progress and planning for further improvement.

Component three: Responding to a Music Brief

Learners will be given the opportunity to develop and present music in response to a given music brief.

BROADENING HORIZONS

Music links to hundreds of different careers, some of these to name but a few are music producer, musician, music therapist, radio producer and sound engineer. Music provides many transferable key skills for a wide range of careers.

Through studying Music you will develop your creativity, build your personal resilience and enable you to take innovative risks.

COMMUNITY

For any further information or details contact Mrs Latham or Mrs Rose (Director of Creative Performing Arts).

Music can change the world

Do you want to learn more about the effects of biological and environmental factors on the growth of a child, the importance of play and activities in a child’s healthy development, and understand the ways to make a positive impact in this field?

Students will be introduced to child development and care that includes a vocational and project based element. This is suitable for students who wish to pursue a career in the early years sector or progress onto further study. They will complete 2 assessments; one is an externally set assessment, which is set by the exam board and one written external examination. The content includes:

Child Development

Factors that influence the child’s development Care routines, play activities to support the child

Early years provision

Legislation, policies and procedures in the early years

Expectations of the early years practitioners

Roles and responsibilities within early years settings

The importance of observations in early years childcare

Planning in early years childcare

A qualification in Child Development will be beneficial for your future, the course provides a strong base for progression to further education, in subjects such as Early Years, Childcare and Education, Health and Social Care. You could also progress onto an apprenticeship. The understanding and skills gained through this qualification could be useful to progress onto an apprenticeship in the early years sector Careers progression - nursery nurse, early years educator, teaching assistant, child psychologist.

BROADENING HORIZONS COMMUNITY

If you require any more information regarding Child Development and Care in Early Years, please speak to Miss Brown or Mrs Tester. You could also speak to a number of the year 10 and 11 students who are currently completing the course.

“For a small child there is no division between playing and learning; between the things he or she does ‘just for fun’ and things that are ‘educational.’ The child learns while living and any part of living that is enjoyable is also play.”

Penelope Leach

NO LIMITS

Travel and Tourism is a BTEC Technical Award. Learners are required and achieve all three components included in the qualification.

Component 1: Travel and Tourism Organisations and Destinations.

Learning aim A - Investigate the aims of UK travel and tourism organisations. Students will be able to describe the type and purpose of different travel and tourism organisations.

Learning aim B - Explore travel and tourism and tourist destinations. Students will be able to describe different types of UK tourist destination and give examples of the different features that would appeal to different types of visitor.

Component 2: Influences on Global Travel and Tourism. Students will explore the different factors that may influence global travel and tourism, and how travel and tourism organisations and destinations respond to these factors.

Component 3: Customer Needs in Travel and Tourism

Students will investigate how organisations use market research to identify travel and tourism trends, and customer needs and preferences. They will apply their understanding by selecting products and services, and planning a holiday to meet customer needs and preferences.

BROADENING HORIZONS COMMUNITY

The travel and tourism sector is the UK’s third-largest employer, accounting for 9.5 per cent of total employment. Tourism is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the UK in employment terms, employing nearly 3 million people, and the value of tourism to the UK economy is approximately £121 billion (7.1 per cent) of UK GDP. In 2016, travel and tourism contributed 10.2 per cent of the world GDP, and the sector now supports 292 million people in employment – that’s one in ten jobs worldwide. Here are a few career opportunities: Travel Agent, Flight Attendant, Tour Operator, Hotel Manager, Event Organiser, Tour Guide, Leisure Activity Communicator or Train Driver. !

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Mr Hayes in the Travel & Tourism/PE department.

The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.

Saint Augustine

We are also able to enter students for a GCSE in range of additional languages. These languages are: Bengali, Chinese (spoken Mandarin), Gujarati, Japanese, Greek, Arabic, Polish, Portuguese, Panjabi, Russian, Turkish, Urdu, Spanish and Italian.

It is important to understand that to complete the GCSE you must be able to read and write fluently in the language. You will complete a Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing exam at either Foundation (Grades 1-5) or Higher (Grades 5-9). Each exam is worth 25% of your marks and you have to complete all the exams to get a grade overall.

BROADENING HORIZONS

A qualification in a language can lead you into lots of jobs. You could become an interpreter (where you use mainly spoken language) or a translator (where you are translating documents, books etc), you could become a languages teacher but there are also many jobs which having a degree in languages would be useful for. Here are just some examples: Broadcast Journalist, Travel Blogger, Detective, Diplomatic Service Officer, English as a foreign language Teacher, International Aid/Development worker, Marketing Executive, or Sales Executive.

COMMUNITY

If you need further information, please speak to Mrs Cox (Director of MFL).

“Any time you think some other language is strange, remember that yours is just as strange, you’re just used to it.”

Frank Smith

The Textile design course offers the opportunity to develop skills over a broad range of textile techniques and applications, such as printing, weaving, knitting, mixed media, digital applications, surface design, embroidery and installation. Practical work is produced by researching and developing ideas using drawing, digital exploration, and sketchbooks, supported by critical evaluation and an awareness of contemporary and historical artists, cultures and influences. There are two components:

Component 1 Portfolio: produce a sustained project and a selection of further work that represents the course of study. This is worth 60% of your overall marks: Nature project – Producing a folder of work containing a wide variety of surface decoration techniques based upon natural forms and the investigation of textiles / fine artists who are also inspired by nature. Personal sustained project – Students will work upon a final major project to develop and extend their skills. The project can be based upon the theme of architecture / portraits / cultures and messages influenced by your own work.

Component 2: There is a separate externally set task paper. It features seven tasks and you have to complete one of them. You get preparation time, plus ten hours of supervised time. This is worth 40 % of your total marks.

BROADENING HORIZONS COMMUNITY

A qualification in a Textiles can lead you into endless creative possibilities. Here are just some examples: Fashion designer, Fashion illustrator, Fashion journalist, Fashion stylist, Costume designer, Creative director, Digital textiles, Textile technologist, Interior designer, Museum/gallery, Conservator, Pattern cutter, Retail buyer, Teacher or lecturer, Textile designer, Theatre designer, Upholsterer, Wallpaper designer, Make-up artist, Hair dresser.

If you need further information, please speak to Miss Mills or Miss Wallis (Textiles).

‘Textiles affect every part of our lives’

Blanton Godfrey

Grading GCSEs from 2018

Statistical predications were used in 2018 to ensure there is alignment between the new and current grading structures, such that:

• broadly the same proportion of students achieved a grade 4 and above as currently achieve a grade C and above

• broadly the same proportion of students achieved a grade 7 and above as currently achieve a grade A and above

• broadly the same proportion of students achieved a grade 1 and above as currently achieve a grade G and above

Our Advice

Our advice when considering your subject choice is to choose subjects that:

• You are most likely to work enthusiastically and achieve well in

• You think you will enjoy and you feel you are good at

• Provide a balance and variety - by keeping a balance at this stage, you will not close off future options

• You may need for your future education and/or career path

Making the right choice for you

• Do talk to parents, subject teachers and tutors - they are all here to help and support you.

• Do read the course details in this prospectus carefully and ask questions.

• Don’t choose a course just because you like a particular teacher.

• Don’t choose a course because your friends are choosing it. You are deciding about your future for you.

Key Staff: KS4

Mrs Bond English Mr Ritchie Mathematics Mr Townsend Science

Mrs Bateson History

Miss Brown IT & Business

Mrs Cox MFL

Mrs Rose CAPA

Miss Mills Technology

Miss Blanchard Geography Mr Spink PE