KEY STAGE 5
CURRICULUM INTENT
Our curriculum is guided by our core principles of excellence, care and high expectations. This means we hold dear the belief that every single young person at our school is capable of achieving something extraordinary.
Excellence is embodied in our curriculum through the high value we place on subjects and our teachers as experts in their subject areas. We want pupils to have access to the best that has been thought and said. Therefore, our teachers think in detail about what to teach and in what order. We want pupils’ future options to be wide, so we ensure our curriculum is broad and balanced.
Care is demonstrated through our evidence informed approach to planning and teaching. We believe pupils are more likely to remember all they have learned if the delivery of that knowledge has been carefully sequenced and matched to appropriate teaching strategies. Our ethos, underpinned by the gospel values, respects each pupil as unique individuals. All adults within the school foster close and productive relationships with pupils so showing them a blueprint for how they can engage positively with their wider community.
High expectations are evident through the rigorous, academic and vocational curriculums on offer. By offering a broad coverage of academic and vocational subject options at A-Level, we ensure all pupils are not only prepared for public exams but life afterwards whether they choose to pursue further education at Degree level, apprenticeships, or entering the workforce.
Our curriculums are planned backwards from the end of each Key Stage but enriched from the level above. This is to ensure that our curriculum offer is ambitious for all students. We design it so that a pupil will excel at university or acquire the subject knowledge and skills for a future career, whatever the route they take. We want pupils to leave the school with the widest possible life choices so they are able to find their place as active, educated citizens within society.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are two routes Sixth Form students can take: the academic route, or the vocational/BTEC route.
Academic Route
Students must achieve a minimum of 7 GCSEs grades 5-9, including English Language and Mathematics.
Vocational/BTEC Route
Students must achieve a minimum of 5 GCSE grades 5-9, including English Language & Mathematics.
Please be aware that each subject will have additional requirements., which students must meet to be considered for the subject they have applied for. These specific requirements are listed on each subject page.
ENRICHMENT
Every Wednesday afternoon, Year 12 students will have time off from their timetable to engage in extra curricular activities. Enrichment is done to develop the students’ independence, career prospects, and life experience—it is also helps them with their UCAS application. There are 3 blocks the students can choose from, below are some options that may be offered to them (options within each block may change from year to year):
Sports & Fitness
• Basketball Academy
• B-Fit Weight Training
• Football Coaching
• Running Club
• Swimming teaching for primary school students
• Tennis at Butterfly Tennis Club
• Volleyball
• Yoga
Academic
• Classics at Dulwich College
• Journalism
• Music production
• Politics Life skills & Careers
• Duke of Edinburgh
• Life Coaching
• Photography
• Peckham Pantry Community Kitchen
• Primary School Work Experience
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
We believe in giving our students a rich and broad curriculum across the key stages. The table below gives an overview of the curriculum options in years 12 and 13. Students will have to pick 3 options from the list below to study for their A-Levels. Each subject page in this booklet contains possible subject combinations which are complementary to each other.
Subject Options
Art—3D
Design
Biology
Business Studies
Chemistry
Computer Science
Economics
English Literature
Further
Maths
Geography
History
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy & Ethics
Physical Education
Physics
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
BTEC Business
Cambridge Technical in IT
BTEC Medical Science
BTEC Sport
FUTURE ROUTES
In Year 13, some students are offered a place in programmes which can help them in their chosen field/degree.
Eligibility is based on targets of A*AA or above, a compelling personal statement, and teacher nominations (based on student progress throughout Year 12).
Oxbridge Program
Our unique Oxbridge Pathways Programme recognises the needs of students who have the potential to gain places at the most competitive and prestigious higher education institutions in the UK and US.
As a participant on the Oxbridge Pathways Programme, you will benefit from an extra investment—up to the value of £1500 per student—of additional support, masterclasses, activities and preparation throughout your time with us.
Our Oxbridge Pathways Programme provides you with the challenge necessary to prepare you for application to top tier universities, and requires, in return, both hard work and complete dedication, from you.
We also provide students with a laptop and a kindle to help with their studies.
FUTURE ROUTES Medicine Program
Our unique Medicine and Dentistry Pathways Programme recognises the needs of students who have the potential to gain places at Medical school.
As a participant on the Medicine and Dentistry Pathways Programme, you will benefit from an extra investment—up to the value of £1500 per student—of additional support, masterclasses, activities and preparation throughout your time with us.
Our Medicine and Dentistry Pathways Programme provides you with the necessary preparation for successful application to Medical school, and requires, in return, both hard work and complete dedication, from you.
Additional benefits include:
· Membership of MedSoc—a weekly medical and dentistry society, including outside speakers and discussion of prevalent medical issues.
· Opportunities to experience ‘Operating Theatre Live’, a simulated medical activity.
· Enrichment activities to build your healthcare and medical CV, including weekly volunteering sessions during school time.
· Involvement with outreach activities, conferences and talks held by external medical professionals and universities.
DESTINATIONS
Below are some of our previous students’ destinations and the degrees they have studied: CURRICULUM
3-D Design
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Autumn Spring Summer
Project 1: Skills and Concepts
• How to structure and organise sketchbooks
• Researching and investigating ideas through drawing
• Materials and processes suitable for developing ideas
• Analysing and responding to the work of others.
Project 3: Component 1
• Evidence their engagement with a purposeful and meaningful project and this needs to be reflected in how they select and present their work.
• Produced the supporting written element of 1000 to 3000 words.
• The World of Art
Project 2: Development of Skills and Concepts
• Work based on their response to a personal issue, interest or concern
• How to organise and present work effectively
• Produce an initial project which reflects a sustained and in-depth period of study.
Externally set assignment: Component 2
• There is a separate externally set assignment paper for each title.
• Students must select and respond to one starting point from their chosen title.
• Examples of starting points from previous years can be found for reference within the Centre Services section of the AQA website.
Project 3: Component 1
• Developing work based on their response to a personal issue, interest or concern
• Developing ideas explored in previous study
• Work with increasing independence
Super Curricular Resources
A series published by Thames and Hudson includes an extensive collection of titles covering all aspects of art, craft and design.
• Dorling Kindersley Eyewitness Guides - include a number of titles which provide an introduction to the work of artists, movements and themes, and the history and art of different cultures.
• Oxford History of Art
A series which includes a wide range of titles related to the history of art.
• Phaidon Colour Library
Contains 40-plus titles including artists’ work from different cultures and movements.
https://www.tate.org.uk/art/black-identitiesand-art
https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/art-anddesign/AQA-GCSE-ART-RL.PDF
https://www.aqa.org.uk/resources/art-anddesign/as-and-a-level/art-and-design/teach/ subject-specific-vocabulary
https://www.vam.ac.uk/
https://artsandculture.google.com/
https://designmuseum.org/discover-design
https://www.impressions-gallery.com/ https://www.bl.uk/learning
https://www.saatchigallery.com/learning
https://www.britishmuseum.org/learning/ schools_and_teachers.aspx
https:// www.youtube.com/ watch?v=8_-aI0xzBrk
https:// www.youtube.com/ watch?v=LKDf0ssBt6c
https:// www.youtube.com/ watch?v=jjCJaX4w2Kg
https:// www.youtube.com/ watch?v=ZXgnLaNHvlI
https:// www.youtube.com/ watch?v=W7QltLDUzFQ
https:// www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Vky5vyEmdQA
EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES & OTHER INFORMATION
Exam Board: AQA
https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/art-and-design/as-and-a-level/art-and-design-7201/specification-at-aglance
The Art department offers a full co-curricular programme, including visits to places such as: The Design Museum, The Victoria & Albert Museum, Twist Museum, Balloon Museum, Tate Modern, Natural History
Recommended Subject Combinations
Creative Subjects (Art & Crafts, Textiles, Graphics and Photography)
STEM Subjects (Science, Maths, Engineering and Technology)
WHAT CAREERS DOES THIS LEAD TO?
Higher Education
Degrees in: Fine Art, Sculpture, Textiles, Graphics, Architecture, Engineering or Digital design
Careers
Employment: Product Designer, Engineer, Architect, Carpenter, Technologist, Electrician,
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 6 in GCSE Design Technology or one of the Art & Design courses Design Technology subjects.
Biology WHAT WILL I LEARN?
• Cell Structure and division, Biological molecules and Enzymes, Transport across membranes
• Respiration, Photosynthesis, Nervous co-ordination, Energy and Ecosystems, Nutrient cycles, Synoptic Essay Training.
• Mass Transport, Exchanges with the Environment, Immunity
• Inheritance, Homeostasis, Muscle structure, DNA techniques, Synoptic Essay Training
• Biodiversity, Classification, Genetic Diversity, Evolution, Field work. Year 13
• Revision Programme
Super curricular Resources
Ashcroft, F. (2012) The SparkofLife:Electricityin theHumanBody . London: Penguin Books. Buchanan, B.B., Guissem, W. & Jones, R.L. (2000) Biochemistryand MolecularBiologyof Plants . New York: John Wiley and Sons Ltd. Jennings, D.H. & Lysek, G. (1999) FungalBiology:UnderstandingtheFungal Lifestyle,2nded . Oxford: BIOS Scientific Publishers Ltd.
The Disruptors Autumn
http://www.ibiblio.org/virtualcell/ index.html
http://www.accessexcellence.org/ RC/VL/GG
http://www.uq.oz.au/nanoworld
http://www.dnai.org/a/index.html
http://nature.com
http://royalsociety.org
http://www.nhm.ac.uk
TedTalks.
Science with Katie
Get Revising Martyn Poliakoff BBC ideas
EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES & OTHER INFORMATION
Exam Board: AQA
Exam Specification
Students will be given the opportunity to help run STEM clubs, will have opportunities linked with the London School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, as well as Lewisham Hospital.
Recommended Subject Combinations
Physics
Psychology
P.E
Geography
WHAT CAREERS DOES THIS LEAD TO?
Higher Education
Degrees in: Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Dentistry, Psychology, Pharmacy and more.
A Higher National Course in Biological Science, or other related programmes. Careers
Employment in: Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Catering, Land Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 7 in GCSE Biology (Triple) Science or 7-7 in GCSE Combined Science
Grade 6 in GCSE English Language
Grade 6 in GCSE Maths
Business Studies
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
• Business
• Leadership and Decision making
• External Influences of Business
• Strategic Implementation
• Marketing
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Operations Management
• Strategic Methods
• Strategic Change Revision, Exam Prep and Final Exams:
• Paper 1: Business 1, 2 hours, worth 33.3% of course
• Paper 2: Business 2, 2 hours, worth 33.3% of the course
• Paper 3: Business 3, 2 hours, worth 33.3%
Super Curricular Resources
The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey Moore
The Hard Thing about Hard Things by Ben Horowitz
Tony J. Watson (2006) Organisingand managingwork:organisational,managerialandstrategicbehaviourin theoryandpractice/TonyJ.Watson.2nd edition. Harlow, Pearson Longman.
www.bized.co.uk
www.businesscasestudies.c o.uk
www.bbc.co.uk/news/ business
Tutor2u. Study Rocket BBC ideas
A level politics UK and global podcast
EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES & OTHER INFORMATION
Exam Board: AQA
Exam Specification
Recommended Subject Combinations
Geography
Psychology
English Literature
Mathematics
WHAT CAREERS DOES THIS LEAD TO?
Higher Education
Degrees in: Accounting, Management, Marketing
Apprenticeships in Accounting and Finance
Careers
Employment in: Management, Finance , Marketing,, Human Resources
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Distinction or Merit Level 2 in OCR Cambridge National Business are desirable but not essential
Grade 5 in GCSE Business is desirable but not essential
12
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Autumn Spring Summer
• Atomic structure, Amount of substance, Energetics, Bonding, Kinetics, Introduction to organic chemistry, Alkanes, Halogenoalkanes
• Rates, Thermodynamics, Acids and bases, Electrode potentials, Kp (Equilibrium constant), Organic analysis, Carbonyl compounds
13
• Equilibrium, Redox, Group 2, Group 7, Alkenes, Alcohols, Organic analysis
• Transition metals, period 3 oxides, Aromatics, Amines, Polymers, Amino acids, Proteins and DNA, Organic synthesis
• Revision
• Revision
Super Curricular Resources
Solen and Harb, Introduction to Chemical Engineering: Tools for Today and Tomorrow
Denn, Chemical Engineering: An Introduction
www.rsc.org.uk
www.icheme.org
www.chemguide.co.uk
https://royalsociety.org/scienceevents-and-lectures/2020/summerscience-online/programme/monday/
Chemical Engineering: Challenges and Opportunities
Oxford Sparks: Bringing Oxford Science to life
TedTalks. Science with Katie Get Revising Martyn Poliakoff
BBC 4: chemistry of addiction
BBC ideas The Disruptors
EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES & OTHER INFORMATION
Exam Board: AQA
Exam Specification
Students will be ale to participate in Chemistry intervention sessions, have Chemistry Lecture trips at UCL, participate in the Chemistry Olympiad, and be part of the Spectroscopy in a Suit-
Recommended Subject Combinations
Biology
Mathematics
Physics
WHAT CAREERS DOES THIS LEAD TO?
Higher Education
Degree in: Chemistry, Environmental Science, Medicine, Pharmacy of Biochemistry
A Higher National Programme in Applied Chemistry, or related programmes such as Sports Studies, Beauty Therapy, Applied Biology, Engineering, Agriculture, Animal Management, Countryside Management, Environmental Science, Horticulture, etc. Careers
Employment in: Pharmacy and Biotechnology
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 7 in GCSE Chemistry (Triple) Science or 7-7 in GCSE Combined Science
Grade 6 in GCSE English Language
Grade 7 in GCSE Maths
12
Computer Science
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Autumn Spring Summer
• Structure and function of the processor
• Types of processor
• Input, output and storage
• Programming techniques
• Data Types
• Boolean Algebra
• Elements of computational thinking
• Computational methods
13
• Develop programming project
• Algorithms
• Data Structures
• Types of Programming Language
• Systems Software
• Applications Generation
• Networks
• Web Technologies
• Software Development
• Computing related legislation
• Moral and ethical Issues
• Compression, Encryption and Hashing
• Databases
• Start the programming project
• Revision
Super Curricular Resources
The Code Book: The Secret History of Codes and Codebreaking
Dewdney, The New Turing Omnibus: 66 Excursions in Computer Science
Gribbin, Computing with Quantum Cats
http://www.tnmoc.org/
http://pcpro.com
http:// www.theregister.co.uk/
Computer Science Tutor
Ted Talks
Isaac Computer Science
Explore NASA STEM
University of Oxford, Department of Computer Science
The Disruptors
Level Design Lobby
University of Oxford Podcasts: Computer Science
EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES & OTHER INFORMATION
Exam Board: OCR
Exam Specification
Recommended Subject Combinations
Maths
Science
WHAT CAREERS DOES THIS LEAD TO?
Higher Education
Degree in: Computing, Computer Engineering
Careers
Employment in: Science, Engineering, Computer Programming, Medical Science, Education
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 6 in GCSE Computer Science and Mathematics
Or Grade 8 in GCSE Mathematics
12
Economics
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
• Micro: economics principles. Demand and Supply, Consumer and Producer Surplus, Subsidies and taxes Market Failure
• Macro: government objectives, Circular flow of income, AD-AS analysis, Economic growth
• Micro: market structures, Behavioural Economics, Business Economics
• Micro: market failure, Business Economics, Market Structures
• Macro: economic performance, Inflation, Balance of Payments, Monetary Policy
• Micro: market structures, Government Intervention, Behavioural Economics
• Macro: government policy , Fiscal Policy, Supply Side Policies Year 13
• Macro: financial markets, Banks, Macroeconomics Objectives recap
• Micro: income distribution, Labour Market, Poverty and Inequality, Government Intervention and Failure
• Macro: International economy, Exchange Rates, Balance of Payments, Poverty and Inequality
• Micro: exam preparation
• Macro: exam preparation
Super Curricular Resources
Books Websites
Dasgupta, P (2007), Economics: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press
Rodrik, D (2015) Economics Rules: Why Economics Works, When It Fails, and How To Tell The Difference, Oxford University Press.
Varian, H (2014), Intermediate Microeconomics, Norton.
Mankiw, N G and M P Taylor, Macroeconomics, European Edition
The Economist
www.tutor2u.net
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/ business/economy
www.economicsonline.com
www.adamsmithinstitute.org
Maths for Economists Collection
National Institute of Economic and Social Research
YouTube Podcasts
Tutor2u.
Real Life Lore
TedTalks. Econplusdal
BBC ideas
Earn & Invest
Smart People Podcast
Wake up to Money Podcast
Freakonomics
50 Things that made the Modern Economy
EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES & OTHER INFORMATION
Exam Board: AQA
Exam Specification
The Economics department offers a full co-curricular programme, including visits to places such as: the Bank of England, the Financial Times, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley and other firms in the City of London.
The department also offers internal opportunities such as talks from the Bank of England and the Economics Research Council, as well as joining the Economics Book Club.
Recommended Subject Combinations
Humanities Subjects (History, Geography, Philosophy)
Politics
Psychology/Sociology
Essential to study Mathematics at A-Level if you want to study Economics at University WHAT CAREERS DOES THIS LEAD TO?
Higher Education
Degrees in: Business, Economics, Law, Accountancy, Maths, International Relations, and other social science subjects
Careers
Employment in: Accountancy, Finance, Consultancy, Sales, Banking Management, Human Resources and the Public Sector
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 6 in GCSE English, Maths, Economics (if applicable) and any Humanities subject.
12
English Literature WHAT WILL I LEARN?
• Drama: DuchessofMalfi
Exploring themes such as gender, class and religion.
• Poetry: Larkin ‘The Less Deceived’ collection
We will study Larkin’s seminal collection of poems and discuss his outlook on how to live and be in a modern society. Themes we will explore include: post-war life, the necessity to appreciate death is inevitable and the dwindling importance of institutions. We will learn how to make connections between poems.
• Prose: Coursework texts: TheColorPurple and TheirEyesWereWatchingGod
We will study the significance of these AfricanAmerican texts and how they are situated within American history. For your coursework, you will be comparing the way in which the protagonists of each novel develop their identities through themes such as spirituality and gender roles.
• Poetry: Modern poetry from ‘Poems of the Decade’ anthology’
We will be studying the poems in this modern anthology that address themes such as masculinity, relationships and the interconnection between past and present. We will learn how to make comparisons between these poems and unseen poems.
• Prose: HeartofDarknessand LonelyLondoners
We will study these two novels alongside each other. Heart of Darkness is a novel about a voyage up the Congo river. Lonely Londonersis a novel about immigrant life in 1950s London. Both novels explore themes of identity, and race and how the characters integrate into new communities.
• Drama: Othello
Shakespeare’ s Othelloexplores finding love across racial lines. In class, we will also study critical perspectives of this play and practice integrating these into our essays, preparing you for university studies.
• Revision
• Revision and coursework preparation
• Revision and exams
Super Curricular Resources
Auerbach, Mimesis: The Representation of Reality in Western Literature
Ghosts of my Life: Writings on Depression, Hauntology and Lost Futures
The Discarded Image: An Introduction to Medieval and Renaissance Literature
The Body in Pain: The Making and Unmaking of the World Stewart
http://www.universalteacher.org.uk/
http://www.phon.ucl.ac.uk/
www.englishlangsfx.blogspot.com/
https://writersmakeworlds.com/ writers/
London Review of Books
The Guardian Books
The British Library
MASSOLIT
TLS Literature
The Poetry Society
Great Writer’s Aspire
BBC Radio 4: In Our Time, Culture
Audiopi
Close Readings
EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES & OTHER INFORMATION
Exam Board: AQA
Exam Specification
The department arranges visits to theatres, galleries. We also arrange to have outside speakers visit the college to enhance the students’ understanding of literature.
Recommended Subject Combinations
Humanities subjects (History, Philosophy and Ethics, Geography)
Psychology/Sociology
Business Studies
In general, English works well with any combination of subjects as it will enhance your skills in
WHAT CAREERS DOES THIS LEAD TO?
Higher Education
Degree in: English Literature, Journalism, other Humanities subjects. Careers
Employment in: Journalism, Politics, Public Relations, Human Resources, Project Management, Advertising, Marketing, Publishing, Law, and other creative industries.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language and Literature
Year 12
Further Maths
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Autumn Spring Summer
Pure Maths & Decision
• Complex numbers
• Matrices
• Proof by Induction
• Argand Diagrams
Pure Maths
Year 13
Pure Maths & Decision
• Roots of Polynomials
• Series
• Linear Transformations Pure Maths & Decision
• Volumes of revolution
• Vectors
• Revision
• De Moivre
• Series
• Polar Coordinates Pure Maths
• Hyperbolic functions
• Volume of revolutions
• Methods in calculus
• Revision
Super Curricular Resources
Imagining Numbers: (Particularly the Square Root of Minus Fifteen)
Things to Make and Do in the Fourth Dimension
Infinite Powers: The Story of Calculus - The Language of the Universe
http://mathsbank.co.uk/
https://archive.org/details/
http://patrickjmt.com/
https://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/aboutus/life-oxford-mathematics/oxfordmathematics-alphabet
http://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/events/ public-lectures-events
Plus Maths: Living Mathematics
TL Maths patrickJMT
Oxford Mathematics
Ted Talk: Math Talks to Blow your Mind
The NCTEM Maths Podcast
Math ED
Breaking Math
The Secrets of Mathematics
EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES & OTHER INFORMATION
Exam Board: Edexcel
Exam Specification
Recommended Subject Combinations
MUST study Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Computer Science
WHAT CAREERS DOES THIS LEAD TO?
Higher Education
Degree in: Mathematics, Economics Careers
Employment in: Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, Economics
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 8 in GCSE Maths
Additional/Further Maths GCSE desirable
Geography
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
• Paper 1: Water & Carbon
• Paper 2: Global Systems & Global Governance
• Paper 2: Population & the Environment
• Paper 1: Coastal Systems & Landscapes
• Paper 2: Changing Places
• Paper 1: Hazards
• Coursework
• Revision
Books
Super Curricular Resources
Prosperity without growth: economics for a finite planet Klein
This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs the Climate Massey
e Great Flood: travels through a sodden landscape Solnit
http://www.s-cool.co.uk/a-level/ geography
http://www.edexcel.com/subjects/ Geography
/Pages/Useful-websites.aspx
http://www.georesources.co.uk/ indexalevel.html
National Geographic
The Economist
Royal Geographical Society
CrashCourse. BBC ideas
Revise - A Level Geography Revision
Ask the geographer
Costing the Earth
EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES & OTHER INFORMATION
Exam Board: AQA
Exam Specification
The course offers field trips and various lectures
Recommended Subject Combinations
Economics
Biology
WHAT CAREERS DOES THIS LEAD TO?
Higher Education
Degrees in: Geography, Tourism and other related environmental disciplines Careers
Employment in: Environment Agency, Town Planning. Non-Governmental Organisations, Disaster Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 6 in GCSE Geography
Grace 6 in English Language
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
• Cold War – Origins 1945
• Tudors – Mid- Tudor Crisis 1547-1558
• Coursework
• Civil Rights – African Americans
• Cold War – Development of the CW 1945-1955 and 19561984
• Tudors – Elizabethan England
• Coursework
• Civil Rights – Trade Union and Labour Rights, Native Americans
• Cold War – End of the CW 1984-1995
• Tudors – Elizabethan England and Coursework
• Civil Rights – Women
• Revision
Super Curricular Resources
Boyd-Hilton, A Mad, Bad and Dangerous People? England 1783-1846 Butterfield,
The Whig Interpretation of History Clark
The Sleepwalkers: How Europe Went to War in 1914 Gaddis
Lawrance, Me, Me, Me: The Search for Community in Post-war England Roper
A Concise Companion to History Saïd, Orientalism
www.history.org.uk
www.massolit.io History Lectures
www.historyextra.com BBC history magazine articles
www.historytoday.com
History: British History in depth
Black Cultural Archives
‘You’re Dead to Me’ BBC Radio 4
‘In Our Time’ BBC Radio 4
Massolit History Lectures
EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES & OTHER INFORMATION
Exam Board: OCR
Exam Specification
Recommended Subject Combinations
Any Humanities subjects such as:
Geography
Economics
Philosophy & Ethics
WHAT CAREERS DOES THIS LEAD TO?
Higher Education
Degree in: History, Philosophy, Law and other Humanities subjects Careers
Employment in: Journalism, Law, Education, Research, Archaeology, Politics, Business
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 6 in GCSE History
Grade 6 in GCSE English Language
Students with Grade 7 in any other Humanities subjects will be considered on an individual basis
Mathematics
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Super Curricular Resources
Alcock, How to Think About Analysis Penrose,
The Emperor's New Mind: Concerning Computers, Minds, and the Laws of Physics
Singh, Fermat’ s Last Theorem
Dunham, Euler: the Master of Us All
http://mathsbank.co.uk/
https://archive.org/details/
http://patrickjmt.com/
https://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/aboutus/life-oxford-mathematics/oxfordmathematics-alphabet
http://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/events/ public-lectures-events
Plus Maths: Living Mathematics
TL Maths
patrickJMT
Oxford Mathematics
Ted Talk: Math Talks to Blow your Mind
The NCTEM Maths Podcast
Math ED Breaking Math
The Secrets of Mathematics
EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES & OTHER INFORMATION
Exam Board: Edexcel
Exam Specification
Recommended Subject Combinations
Further Maths
Physics
Chemistry
Economics
Computer Science
WHAT CAREERS DOES THIS LEAD TO?
Higher Education
Degree in: Maths, Statistics, Physics, Astronomy, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Actuarial Science and Medicine
Careers
Employment in: Architecture, Biology, Chemistry, Psychology
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 7 in GCSE Maths
Year 12
Music
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
• AoS A: Western Classical Tradition
• ABRSM Music Theory
• Weekly instrumental lessons & practice
• Composing in a Classical style
• AoS D: Jazz
• ABRSM Music Theory
• Weekly instrument lessons & practice
• Composing in jazz styles
Year 13
• AoS A: Western Classical Tradition
• Set Brief Composition
• Weekly instrumental lessons & practice
• Mock exam recitals
• AoS E: Into the 20th Century & AoS D: Jazz
• Mock Exam
• Free Composition
• Final exam recital
• AoS E: Into the 20th Century
• Revision for UCAS Exams
• ABRSM Grade 5 Theory Exam
• Instrumental Exams
• Composing in 20th Century style
• Revision
Super Curricular Resources
Books Websites
YouTube / Playlists Podcasts BBC Music Magazine
Music Theory: the Essential Guide (Faber Edition) Music theory https://teoria.com/ https://www.musicca.com/
Search for Eduqas A level playlists on spotify
https:// www.youtube.com/ @tompankhurst
https:// www.youtube.com/ @MusicMattersGB
https:// www.youtube.com/ user/Lso/playlists
https:// www.youtube.com/ watch?v=DLlz6m9uHo
‘Add to Playlist’ 6 Music
‘3 in a bar’ BBC Radio 3
The Listening ServicePodcast
EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES & OTHER INFORMATION
Exam Board: Eduqas
Exam Specification
Recommended Subject Combinations
Any other subject
WHAT CAREERS DOES THIS LEAD TO?
Higher Education
Degree in: Music, Theatre, Music Technology, Media Studies Careers
Employment in: Performance, Composition, Sound Engineering, Production
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 6 at GCSE Music or a Grade 5 theory pass
Grade 3+ instrumental exam pass
Basic keyboard skills
Confidence in reading music notation
N.B Students without music theory experience you will be required to take compulsory classes offered by the music department as part of their essential development during the course
N.B Students who do not have GCSE music will be required to do a series of entry tests to show that they have the music knowledge required to meet the demands of the course.
Philosophy & Ethics WHAT WILL I LEARN?
• Developments in Christianity: Augustine and Human Nature; Life after Death; Natural and Revealed knowledge of God; Jesus Christ. Philosophy: Introduction to Philosophy; Ancient Philosophy
• Philosophy: Nature of God; Religious Language. Developments in Christianity: Religious Pluralism. Ethics: Metaethics; Conscience
• Developments in Christianity: Moral Principles; Moral Action and Bonhoeffer; Philosophy: Soul, Mind and Body; Existence of God
• Ethics: Natural law; Kantian Ethics; Situation Ethics; Utilitarianism; Euthanasia; Business Ethics
• Developments in Christianity: Gender; Secularism; Liberation Theology. Ethics: Sexual ethics
• Revision of year 12 and year 13 content
Super Curricular Resources
The Pig that wants to be Eaten by Julian Baggini.
Western Philosophy: An Anthology edited by John Cottingham.
The VeryShortIntroductionseries. You can find the full list (around 800 titles!) here https:// global.oup.com/ academic/content/series/ v/very-short-introductions -vsi/?
type=listing&lang=en&cc= gb –
The Puzzle of Ethics Peter Vardy and Paul Grosch
SCM Study Guide to Christian Ethics Neil Messer;
https://peped.org/
https://www.newadvent.org/
https://ocr.org.uk/qualifications/ as-and-a-level/religious-studiesh173-h573-from-2016/
https:// laurenrevisesphilosophy.wordpress.com/
https:// sandringham.herts.sch.uk/wpcontent/uploads/2020/06/A-level -Phil-Ethics-and-Theology-Widerreading-list-2020.pdf
https://www.massolit.io/
Crash Course Philosophy: https:// www.youtube.com/ watch?
v=BNYJQaZUDrI&lis t=PL8dPuuaLjXtNgK 6MZucdYldNkMybYI HKR
Panpsycast
Philosophy Bites
Philosophize
This!
In Our Time: Philosophy – BBC
Radio 4
Philosophy Now Podcasts: https:// philosophynow.org/ podcasts
EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES & OTHER INFORMATION
Exam Board: OCR
Exam Specification
Recommended Subject Combinations
English Literature
History
Mathematics
Biology
Psychology
WHAT CAREERS DOES THIS LEAD TO?
Higher Education
Degrees in: Philosophy, Theology, Religious Studies, PPE (Politics, Philosophy, Economics) or joint honours degree with any other subject
Careers
Employment in: Civil Service, Politics, Law, Journalism, Research, Teaching
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 6 in GCSE Religious Education
Grade 6 in GCSE English Language
Possible combination with BTEC
Physical Education
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
• Cardiovascular System
• Respiratory System
• Energy Systems
Books
• Training Methods
• Injury
• Muscular-Skeletal
• Skill Continua & Transfer
• Methods of Practice
• Theories of Learning
• Biomechanics
• Info Processing
• Revision
• Analysis and Evaluation of Performance.
• Revision
Super Curricular Resources
The Talent Code: Greatness Isn't Born. It's Grown. Here's How.
Black Box Thinking: The Surprising Truth About Success
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE
How (Not) To Be Strong – Alex Scott
Physiology of Sport and Exercise by W. Larry Kenney, Jack H. Wilmore, and David L. Costil 2020
Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology by Robert S. Weinberg and Daniel Gould 2019
https:// theeverlearner.com/
www.mypeexam.co m
www.sportengland. org
Everlearner
James Morris.
Brookbush Institute
Pacey Performance Podcast –By sports smith
The Huberman Lab
EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES & OTHER INFORMATION
Exam Board: AQA
Exam Specification
Recommended Subject Combinations
Science (particularly biology and physics)
Maths
Psychology
History
English literature
WHAT CAREERS DOES THIS LEAD TO?
Higher Education
Degree in: Science, such as Biology, or Sport & Science Careers
Employment in: Sport Psychology, Physiotherapy, Sports Journalism, Sports Coaching
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 6 in GCSE Biology or Physics (if triple science)
Grade 6-6 in GCSE Science (if double science(
Grade 6 in GCSE PE desirable, but not essential
Must be actively involved in a competitive club that takes place outside of school
EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES & OTHER INFORMATION
Exam Board: AQA
Exam Specification
The course offers various opportunities, such as the chance to join STEM club, have extra interventions and trips.
Recommended Subject Combinations
Mathematics
Further Mathematics
Chemistry
WHAT CAREERS DOES THIS LEAD TO?
Higher Education
Higher National Programmes (HNC & HND) to degree level coursers, studying subjects such as; Physics, Medicine, Engineering
Careers
Employment in areas such as Medicine, Radiography, Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering
Supporting careers in Biotechnology or Chemical Engineering ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 7 in GCSE Physics (Triple) Science or 7-7 in GCSE Combined Science
Grade 6 in GCSE English Language
Grade 7 in GCSE Maths
MUST CHOOSE Maths for A-Level
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
• Psychopathology, Approaches and Research Methods
• Attachment, Biopsychology, Social Influence and Memory
• Finish off Social Influence Memory and revision
• Issues and Debates, Relationships and Schizophrenia
• Aggression, Research Methods and revision
• A Level Exams
Super Curricular Resources
Cognitive Psychology: A Student’ s Handbook Damasio, Self comes to mind: constructing the conscious brain Hogg and Vaughan, Essentials of Social Psychology Hrdy,
Mothers and Others: The Evolutionary Origins of Mutual Understanding
How the Mind Works Sacks
Key Concepts in Developmental Psychology Ward,
A Student’s Guide to Cognitive Neuroscience
http://www.bps.org.uk
http://faculty.washington.edu/ chudler/neurok.html
www.tutor2u.net
https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/ blog/a-level-psychology-revision/
https://quizlet.com/subject/aqapsychology/
https://studyrocket.co.uk/revision/alevel-psychology-aqa
Nature Human Behaviour
CrashCourse.
Psych Boost. TedTalks.
BBC Radio: why do certain chords make us feel sad?
BBC Radio: Inside the brain of a 5-year-old
BBC radio 4: How can you feel less lonely?
EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES & OTHER INFORMATION
Exam Board: AQA
Exam Specification
Recommended Subject Combinations
Biology
Philosophy & Ethics
English
Mathematics
WHAT CAREERS DOES THIS LEAD TO?
Higher Education
Degrees in: Psychology , Social Science subjects, or any other subject Careers
Employment in: Psychology, Health,, Education, or any other graduate role
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 6 in GCSE English Language
Grade 6 in GCSE Maths
Grade 6-6 in a minimum of two GCSE sciences (triple or double)
GCSE Psychology not essential
13
Spanish WHAT WILL I LEARN?
• Evolution of Spanish society and study of a film
• Immigration in Spain and study of a book
• The culture in the Spanish speaking world and essay writing on film
• Franco’s dictatorship and transition to democracy, and essay writing on a book
• ndependent Research Project (IRP) preparation and introduction to study literature
• Review of Year 12 topics and revision. Essay writing practice. Exam revision.
Super Curricular Resources
Adger, Language Unlimited: The Science Behind Our Most Creative Power
Crystal, The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language
Peterson, The Art of Language Invention
Roberts, The Wonders of Language, or How to Make Noises and Influence People
Duolingo www.bonjourdefrance.com
https://bookshelf.mml.ox.ac.uk/
University of Cambridge MML Preliminary Reading
The Linguist List
British Accents and Dialects
Easy Languages.
Change and Stability in native language of migrants
Language learning and creativity
The acquisition and evolution of linguistic variation
La Vérité éclate toujours - Advanced audio drama from
Coffee Break
Babbel
University of Oxford: Linguistics
Linguistics and Languages Podcast
EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES & OTHER INFORMATION
Exam Board: Edexcel
Exam Specification
Recommended Subject Combinations
English Literature
French
Italian
Maths
History
WHAT CAREERS DOES THIS LEAD TO?
Higher Education
Degree in: Spanish, Marketing, International Law/Relations Careers
Employment in: Education, International Law, Counselling, Social Services, Customer Services, Sales, Marketing, International Trade, Translator, Interpreter, Linguist
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 7 in GCSE Spanish
Books
Sociology WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Families and Households:
• Theories of the Family
• Couples
• Childhood Education:
• Role of education in Society
• Class differences in achievement
Beliefs in Society
• Theories of religion
• Religion and social change
• Secularisation
• Religion renewal and choice
• Religion in a global context
• Organisations, movements and members
• Ideology and science
Families and Households:
• Demography
• Changing family patterns
• Family diversity
Education:
• Ethnic differences in achievement Gender differences in education
Methods in Context
• Application of quantitative and qualitative research methods to the study of education.
Crime and deviance
• Functionalist, strain and subcultural theories
• Interactionism and labelling theory
• Class, power and crime
• Realist theories
• Gender, crime and justice
• Ethnicity, crime and justice
• Crime and the media
• Globalisation, green crime, human rights and state crime.
Families and Households:
• Families and social policy
Education:
• Education Policy and Inequality
Methods in Context
• Application of quantitative and qualitative research methods to the study of education.
Theories and Methods
• Sociology and Science
• Objectivity and Values in Sociology
Crime and deviance
• Control, punishment and victims
• Theories and Methods
• Sociological theories, structuralism, conflict and action.
• Globalisation, modernity and postmodernity.
• Sociology and social policy.
Super Curricular Resources
‘Thinking Sociologically’ Bauman, Z. and May, T. (2019)
‘The God Delusion’ – Richard Dawkins
‘Cows, Pigs, Wars, and Witches.’ – Marvin Harris
‘Outliers’ – Malcolm Gladwell
The Tipping Point – Malcolm Gladwell
Chavs – Owen Jones
A Brave New World – Aldus Huxley, 1984 – George Orwell
http:// www.sociology.org.uk/
http:// www.statistics.gov.uk/
https:// www.precookedsociology.co m/
[Twitter Accounts geared to AS and Advanced Level Sociology Units [Organised by Ken Browne]
https://www.tutor2u.net/ sociology
https://www.youtube.com/@TheTEACHERSOCIOLOGY
• TedTalks.
• Tutor2U
• The Sociology Guy: YouTube Channel
• Thinking Allowed
• The Social Breakdown
• Allsociology | take 1
• The Sociology Show
• Digital Sociology Podcast
EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES & OTHER INFORMATION
Exam Board: AQA
Exam Specification
There is a book club available to accompany the course
Recommended Subject Combinations
Psychology
Philosophy & Ethics
History
Economics
Geography
WHAT CAREERS DOES THIS LEAD TO?
Higher Education
Degrees in: Sociology, Law, Social Policy, Criminology, Politics Careers
Employment in: Police, Journalism, Law, Politics, Human Resources, Public Relations, Media, Education, Marketing
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 6 in GCSE English Language
Grade 5 in GCSE Maths
Grade 6 in GCSE History and/or Geography. Other Humanities subjects will also be considered.
BTEC Business WHAT WILL I LEARN?
EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES & OTHER INFORMATION
Exam Board: Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Award
Exam Specification
Students will have the option to specialise in areas such as International Business and Recruitment and Selection
Recommended Subject Combinations
Any other BTEC subjects such as: Sport, Medical Science, ICT
A level Language subjects such as: Spanish, French, Italian
WHAT CAREERS DOES THIS LEAD TO?
Higher Education
Degrees in: Business Management, Accounting & Finance, Business Economics
Apprenticeships in: Accounting, Business Administration
Careers
Employment in fields such as Accounting, Finance, Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Merit minimum grade essential
Distinction at BTEC Level 2 Business desirable
Cambridge Technical in IT
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
• Unit 1 – Fundamentals in IT: Understand computer hardware and software, understand business IT systems, employability and communication skills, ethical and operational issues and threats to a computer
• Unit 6, 8, 9 – Application development: Project management an application
• Unit 2 – Global Information: Where information is held and transmitted globally, management of global information systems, benefits to individuals and organisations of global information, legal framework and flow of information
• Unit 6, 8, 9 – Application development: Project management an application
• Unit 6, 8, 9 –Application development: Project management and development of an application
• Unit 6, 8, 9 –Application development: Project management an application
EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES & OTHER INFORMATION
Exam Board: Level 3 Cambridge Technical in IT
Exam Specification
Recommended Subject Combinations
BTEC Business Studies and any other BTEC subject
WHAT CAREERS DOES THIS LEAD TO?
Higher Education
Degree in: Computing, Computer Engineering
Apprenticeships in: Management, Computing Careers
Employment in: IT Infrastructure Technician, Emerging Digital Technology Practitioner, Application Developer and Data Analyst
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 5 in GCSE ICT is desirable but not essential;
BTEC Medical Science
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Autumn Spring Summer
• Unit 3: Science Investigation Skills
• Unit 1: Principals and Applications of Science
• Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures
• Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures
• Unit 10: : Biological Molecules and Biochemical Processes
• Unit 10: : Biological Molecules and Biochemical Processes
EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES & OTHER INFORMATION
Exam Board: Pearson
Exam Specification
Recommended Subject Combinations
Any other BTEC course
WHAT CAREERS DOES THIS LEAD TO?
Higher Education
Degree in: Science related subjects such as Biology and Chemistry Careers
Employment in: Nursing, Midwifery, Biomedical Science, Sports Therapy, Pharmaceutical Science, Paramedic Science, Radiography, Biological Life Sciences, Veterinary Nursing
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 5-5 in GCSE Science
Distinction or Merit in BTEC Level 2 Sports Diploma is desirable but not essential
BTEC Sport
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
2
Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-Being
• Lifestyle Factors
• Nutritional Needs
• Components of Fitness
• Training Methods
• Programme Design
Unit 1 – Anatomy and Physiology
• Muscular System
• Cardiovascular System
• Energy Systems
• Respiratory System
• Skeletal System
Unit 3 – Professional Development in the Sports Industry
• Careers in the Sports Industry
• Skills Audits
• Career Development Action Plan
• Employability
Unit 4 – Sports Leadership
• Roles, Skills, Qualities and Characteristics of Effective Sports Leaders
• Psychological Factors
Unit 3 – Professional Development in the Sports Industry
• Job Applications
• Interviews
• Career Specific Pathways
• Evaluating Job Specific Roles
Unit 4 – Sports Leadership
• Expectations of Sports Leaders
• Practical Skills for Leading a Sports Session
• Impact on Leadership in Sport
EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES & OTHER INFORMATION
Exam Board: Pearson Edexcel
Exam Specification
Recommended Subject Combinations
Any other Level 3 BTEC qualifications such as:
Applied Medical Science
Business Studies
WHAT CAREERS DOES THIS LEAD TO?
Higher Education
Degree in: Sport & Science, Biology Careers
Employment in: Sports Scientist, Sports Psychologist, Sports Journalism, Sports Analyst, Gym Instructor/Personal Trainer, Nutritionist, Sports Coach, Events Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Grade 5-5 in GCSE Science
Distinction or Merit in BTEC Level 2 Sports Diploma is desirable, but not essential