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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.

STAC Beyond 18

Our Rationale

At St Thomas the Apostle College, we believe that every student has the potential to shape their own future, and the right guidance can turn aspirations into reality. That’s why we have designed a dynamic and empowering careers programme that puts students at the centre

Our programme equips students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make informed decisions, plan strategically, and take meaningful steps toward their goals. Armed with this knowledge, we encourage every student to explore their ‘possible selves’ because no career, ambition, or pathway is out of reach.

With expert advice, real-world insights, and tailored support, we ensure that when our students leave us, they do so ready to thrive not just in education and work, but in life. Every story has a start. Where will yours take you?

Our Philosophy

We understand that students are individuals who need to be supported to choose a route that’s right for them and so we would fully expect and encourage students to be part of more than one programme

We see our role in a student’s journey as going beyond 18 when they leave us and our programme is bespoke and responsive to the needs of our students and changes in the post 18 landscape.

Our Partnerships

We work in partnership with numerous universities, apprenticeship providers, employers and external providers to make sure that all students receive expert and up to date guidance

STAC Beyond 18

Our Programme:

We have shaped our programme around three areas of focus:

Each strand has been carefully planned so our students will succeed. You will note that our programmes ensure parity of support regardless of which post 18 pathway a student chooses to follow.

STAC Beyond 18

The Programme

Beyond 18: Future Excellence

Our wraparound programme will be undertaken by all students and serves to prepare students for both academic and professional life.

Oursupportincludes,butisnotlimitedto:

• Minimum 2 weeks work experience.

• Careers and futures week.

• Fully funded weekly enrichment programme.

• Oracy and debating training.

• Super-curricular programme: including a fully funded platform and bespoke resources.

• Sport and cookery masterclasses.

• Networking masterclasses.

• Access to extensive alumni network.

• Independent careers advisor.

• Leadership training.

• Scholarship application support.

Beyond 18: Future Scholars

Our programme serves to help prepare students for the most competitive universities and courses, including Oxbridge, Medicine and Dentistry.

Oursupportincludes,butisnotlimitedto:

• Admissions test preparation, including bespoke schedules.

• Weekly meetings.

• Easter and Summer academic training camps.

• Application mentoring.

• Student led academic societies, including discrete Medicine society.

• Interview preparation, including multiple mock interviews.

STAC Beyond 18

The

Programme

Beyond 18: Future Professionals

Our programme serves our students who wish to embark on an apprenticeship or degree apprenticeships.

Oursupportincludes,butisnotlimitedto:

• Dedicated careers team.

• Student led apprenticeship society.

• Extensive calendar of guest speakers and industry panels.

• Application mentoring.

• Specialist CV support.

• Assessment centre support.

• Psychometric test preparation.

• Interview preparation, including multiple mock interviews.

DESTINATIONS

Below are some of our previous students’ destinations and the degrees they have studied:

3-D Design

WHAT WILL I LEARN? Autumn

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 Museum, British Museum, British Library and a range of other iconic London landmarks

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, Fashion designer, Web/Digital software designer, Mechanic etc.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

 Grade 6 in Art or Design Technology

 Grade 6 in GCSE English Language

Year 12

Year 13

Biology

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Autumn Spring

• 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

Summer

• Biodiversity, Classification, Genetic Diversity, Evolution, Field work.

• 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.

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

The Disruptors

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

 Chesmistry

 Maths

 Physics

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 7-8 in GCSE Combined Science

 Grade 6 in GCSE English Language

 Grade 6 in GCSE Maths

Business Studies

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

• Business Activity

• Leadership and Decision making

• Marketing

• Operations Management

• Finance

• Strategic position

• External Influences of Business

• Strategic Direction

• Strategic Methods

• Managing Strategic Change

• Finance

• Human Resources

Revision, Exam Prep and Final Exams:

• Paper 1: 2 hours, worth 33.3% of course

• Paper 2: 2 hours, worth 33.3% of the course

• Paper 3: 2 hours, worth 33.3% of the course

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

 MFL

Higher Education

WHAT CAREERS DOES THIS LEAD TO?

 Degrees in: Accounting, Management, Marketing

 Apprenticeships in Accounting and Finance

Careers

 Employment in: Management, Finance , Marketing,, Human Resources

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

 Grade 6 Maths

 Grade 6 English Language

 Grade 6 in GCSE Business is desirable but not essential

Year 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

• 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 Year 13

• 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 Suitcase workshop

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



Computer Science

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

• 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

• 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/

University of Oxford

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 7 or higher in GCSE Computer Science

 Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics

 If Computer Science not taken at GCSE, Grade 8 Maths will suffice

Year 12

Economics

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Autumn Spring Summer

• 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

Year 13

• Macro: financial markets, Banks, Macroeconomics Objectives recap

• Micro: market failure, Business Economics, Market Structures

• Macro: economic performance, Inflation, Balance of Payments, Monetary Policy

• Micro: income distribution, Labour Market, Poverty and Inequality, Government Intervention and Failure

• Macro: International economy, Exchange Rates, Balance of Payments, Poverty and Inequality

• Micro: market structures, Government Intervention, Behavioural Economics

• Macro: government policy , Fiscal Policy, Supply Side Policies

• 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.

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: Edexcel

 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

Further Maths

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

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

ics

EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES & OTHER INFORMATION

 Exam Board: Edexcel

 Exam Specification

Recommended Subject Combinations

 MUST study Mathematics

 Physics

 Chemistry

 Computer Science

 Economics

WHAT CAREERS DOES THIS LEAD TO?

Higher Education

 Degree in: Mathematics, Economics Careers

 Employment in: Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, Economics

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

 Grade 9 in GCSE Maths

 Grade 8 in GCSE Maths & a pass on an internal baseline test

 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

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

 English Literature

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?

• Pure Maths & Statistics

• Pure Maths & Mechanics

• Revision

• Pure Maths & Statistics

• Revision

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

• 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

BBC Music Magazine

Music Theory: the Essential Guide (Faber Edition) Music theory

https:// teoria.com/ https:// www.musicca.co m/

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=DLlz6m-9uHo

‘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

 A Music qualification can enhance a CV and lead into any career, showing employers

creativity and academic ability.

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?

Autumn Spring Summer

• 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

• Cardiovascular System

• Respiratory System

• Skill Continua & Transfer

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

• Muscular-Skeletal

• Neuromuscular

• Methods of Practice

• Training Methods

• Injury

• Info Processing

• Biomechanics

• Theories of Learning

• Energy Systems

• 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

https:// theeverlearner.com/

Atomic Habits : James Clear

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

www.mypeexam.com

www.sportengland.or g

Everlearner

Pacey Performance Podcast –By sports smith

James Morris. Brookbush Institute

The Huberman Lab

The High Performance Podcast

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, Chemistry and Physics (if studied triple science)

Grade 6-6 in GCSE Science (if double science)

Grade 6 in GCSE PE desirable, but not essential

Membership of a competitive sports club in one sport, playing competitively

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 7-8 in GCSE Combined Science

 Grade 7 in GCSE Maths

 MUST CHOOSE Maths for A-Level

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

• Approaches and Research Methods, Social Influence

• Biopsychology, Psychopathology • Attachment, Memory and revision

Books

• Issues and Debates, Research methods, Aggression

• Relationships, Schizophrenia 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)

Spanish WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Autumn Spring Summer

• Introduction to A-Level Spanish

• Los valores tracidionales y modernos

• El ciberespacio

• Grammar foundations: present, preterite, imperfect, future

• Introduction to the themes of the film Volver: context, plot, background

• La inmigración

• El racism

• La Convivencia

• Grammar consolidation (focus on subjnctive compound tenses)

• Introduction to Como agua para chocolate: historical context, keu themes and essay questions

• Independent research project

 Students develop research questions, gather evidence (primary or secondary) and analyse findings

Books

• La igualdad de los sexos

• La influencia de los ídolos

• La identidad regional en España

• Continued grammar practice, subjunctive

• In-depth film strudy of Volver: characters, themes, cinematrography

• Essay skills and critical interpretation

• Final essay writing on Volver

• Jóvenes de hoy, ciudadanos del mañana

• In-depth analysis of Como agua para chocolate: symbolism, characters, structure and essay questions

• Monarquías y dictaduras

• Los movimientos populares

• Revision and exam strategies and practice

• Final speaking preparation

• El patrimonio cultural

• Preparation for end-ofyear assessments and end -of-year speaking practice

• Exam Practice and revision strategies

• Independent research project

 Students develop research questions, gather evidence (primary or secondary) and analyse findings.

• Revision and exam strategies and practice

• Final speaking preparation

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 https:// bookshelf.mml.ox.ac.uk/

University of Cambridge MML Preliminary Reading

The Linguist List

BBC Mundo

El Pais

Easy Languages

Change and Stability in native language of migrants

Language learning and creativity

The acquisition and evolution of linguistic variation

Coffee Break

Babbel

University of Oxford: Linguistics

Linguistics and Languages Podcast

BBC Mundo Podcasts

EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES & OTHER INFORMATION

 Exam Board: AQA

 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, Business 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.

Curricular Resources

‘Thinking Sociologically’ Bauman, Z. and May, T. (2019) http:// www.sociology.org.uk/

‘The God Delusion’ – Richard Dawkins http:// www.statistics.gov.uk/

‘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

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

Cambridge Technical in IT

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Autumn Spring Summer

Unit F160: Fundamentals of application development –Examined Unit

• Types of software used in application design

• Software development models

• Planning application development projects

• Application design scoping

• Human computer interface and interaction

• Job roles and skills

Unit F161: Developing application software – Examined Unit

• Application software considerations

• Data and flow in application software

• API and protocols

• Application software security

• Operational considerations

• Legal considerations

Unit F162: Designing and communicating User Experience (UX) /User Interaction (UI) solutions

• Principles of UX and UI design

• Plan UX/UI solutions

• Design UX/UI solutions

• Communicate UX/UI solutions

• Review and improve UX/UI solutions

F163: Game Development

• Game design

• Plan and design highfidelity game prototypes

• Create high-fidelity game prototypes

• Test high-fidelity game prototypes

• Review and improve highfidelity game prototypes

F164: Website development

• Fundamentals of website development

• Plan and design high-fidelity website prototypes

• Create high-fidelity website prototypes

• Test high-fidelity website prototypes

• Review and improve the effectiveness of high-fidelity website prototypes

EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES & OTHER INFORMATION

 Exam Board: OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical in IT

 Exam Specification

Recommended Subject Combinations

 A Level or BTEC Business Studies

 A Level Design & Technology

 A Level Maths

WHAT CAREERS DOES THIS LEAD TO?

Higher Education

 Degree in: Computing, Computer Engineering

 Apprenticeships in: Management, Computing Careers

 Employment in: Computer Science, Computer Games Development, Computing, Creative Computing, Web and Mobile Development, Web and User Experience Design

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

 Grade 5 in Maths

 Grade 5 in English

 M2 in creative media

BTEC Applied Science

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Autumn Spring Summer Year 12

• Unit 1 Principles and Applications of Biology

• Unit 2 Principles and Applications of Chemistry

• Unit 3 Principles and Applications of Physics (Exam based module)

• Unit 4 Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques (Coursework based unit)

• Unit 1 Principals and Applications of Biology

• Unit 2 Principles and Applications of Chemistry

• Unit 3 Principles and Applications of Physics (Exam based module)

• Unit 5 Science Investigation Skills (Coursework based unit)

• Unit 4 Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques (Coursework based unit)

• Unit 5 Science Investigation Skills (Coursework based unit)

EXTRA CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES & OTHER INFORMATION

 Exam Board: Pearson

 Exam Specification

 The Extended certificate course (equivalent of 1 A-Level) builds on the knowledge of all 3 Science GCSE disciplines (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

 Unit 1: Principals and Applications of Biology (external exam)

 Unit 2: Principals and Applications of Chemistry (external exam)

 Unit 3: Principals and Applications of Physics (external exam)

 Unit 4: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques (internal coursework)

 Unit 5: Science Investigation Skills (Internal coursework)

Recommended Subject Combinations

 Any other BTEC course

 A-Level Biology, Chemistry or Physics

 PE

Higher Education

WHAT CAREERS DOES THIS LEAD TO?

 Degree in: Science related subjects such as Biology and Chemistry Careers

 Employment in: Nursing, Midwifery, paramedics.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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

• Personal 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

 ICT

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

 M2 or above in BTEC Level 2 Sports Diploma is desirable, but not essential

BTEC Sport (Double)

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

• Unit 2 Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Wellbeing (controlled assessment exam)

• Unit 22 Investigating Business in Sport

• Unit 25 Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport (coursework)