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Options Information 2024-2025

Information for Students and Parents/Carers

INTRODUCTION

We have put this booklet together to give you further information that you will find helpful prior to joining Warlingham Sixth Form College in September.

When you get your GCSE results, it is important that you check that they meet the general entry requirements outlined below.

General Entry Requirements

1. You will need to get five or more 9-4 grades at GCSE.

2. You will also need to meet the subject-specific grade requirements. (See the table on pages 3 and 4)

3. If you do not have Grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics and/or GCSE English, you must study the subject(s) in the Sixth Form.

Recommended Routes

As you know, our range of courses is large, and includes both A Level and Level 3 Vocational Courses. All students have a free choice of courses with no pre-set blocking in operation.

If you have grades 9-7 in most of your subjects, it is appropriate for you to take three A Levels (including one or two facilitating subjects). In addition, we recommend you consider taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).

If you have five or six GCSEs at grades 9-4 you should consider taking three A Levels or two A Levels and one Vocational Level 3 course.

If you have mainly grade 4s in your GCSEs you should consider taking two or more Level 3 vocational courses.

Course-Specific Entry Requirements

When you get your GCSE results, it is also important that you check that your results meet the minimum grade requirements outlined on pages 3-4 for each subject that you have applied to take.

If you do not meet the minimum grade requirements and you feel very strongly that you would still like to take that course, we are able to consider this on a case-by-case basis. There will be an opportunity to discuss this on the enrolment day. Alternatively, you might like to choose a different course, provided you meet the requirements of that course. Please refer to the blocks on the next page, to see how the replacement course might fit with your other course choices. If there is anything you do not understand, or if you would like some guidance, please contact us by emailing Info@WarlinghamSixthForm.co.uk.

Enrichment Options

All students can select one of our enrichment courses, which include the CSLA, the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and the EPQ (Extended Project Qualification). Please see pages 5-6 for full details of the enrichment courses we are offering for the 2023-2024 Academic Year.

Please have a think about your preferred enrichment options. The option offer will not be finalised before enrolment and so it is possible that we may be able to offer additional choices.

We are looking forward to welcoming you into Warlingham Sixth Form College in September.

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YEAR 12 OPTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 2024

We have now considered all the subject choices for the students who have applied to join Warlingham Sixth Form College in September 2024 and our timetabling program has allocated the ‘best fit’. The blocks for Year 12 for 2024-2025 are as follows:

Block A

A Level Accounting

A Level Art & Design (Photography)

A Level Design Technology

A Level Further Mathematics

CTEC Health & Social Care

A Level Music

BTEC Music Performance

A Level Politics

A Level Psychology

A Level Religion, Philosophy & Ethics

Block D

BTEC Business

A Level Chemistry

A Level Computer Science

A Level English Literature

A Level Physical Education

A Level Spanish

Notes

Block B

CTEC Digital Media

A Level Geography

A Level History

A Level Law

A Level Physics

Block C

A Level Art & Design (Art, Craft & Design)

A Level Art & Design (Fashion & Textiles)

A Level Business

A Level Economics

A Level Mathematics

A Level Psychology

BTEC Sport

Block E

BTEC Applied Human Biology

A Level Biology

A Level Film Studies

A Level History

A Level Mathematics

A Level Sociology

1. A Level History, A Level Maths and A Level Psychology have groups in two blocks, but students on these courses only attend lessons in one block.

2. Where there was a clash of subjects, you have been allocated the course that you gave the next highest priority to and where it could fit.

3. GCSE Maths / Functional Maths and GCSE English have not yet been timetabled. All students without a minimum grade 4 in GCSE Maths and/or GCSE English have to attend these lessons, and therefore will not be able to choose another option in whichever block these subjects are timetabled into.

4. All students in Year 12 commit to two lessons per fortnight of one of the ‘enrichment’ options. These options will be finalised over the next few weeks and students will be informed of the options at enrolment. Further details of these enrichment courses are highlighted later in this booklet.

5. It is our intention to run all of the courses offered on the blocking chart in September on the basis that the numbers taking the course remain sufficiently high. If a decision is made not to run a course, students and parents will be informed immediately and alternative choices will be offered.

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SUBJECT-SPECIFIC GRADE REQUIREMENTS

Subject

A Level Accountancy

A Level Art & Design ( Art, Craft and Design)

A Level Art & Design ( Photography)

A Level Art & Design (Textile Design)

A Level Biology

A Level Business

A Level Chemistry

A Level Computer Science

A Level Design Technology

A Level Economics

Grade Requirements

Grade 6 or above in GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics

Grade 6 or above in GCSE Art & Design.

Grade 6 or above in GCSE Art & Design or GCSE Design & Technology Textiles.

Grade 6-6 or above in GCSE Combined Science or grade 6 or above in GCSE Biology. It is also strongly recommended that you have grade 6 or above in GCSE Mathematics.

Grade 6 or above in GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics.

Grade 6-6 or above in GCSE Combined Science or grade 6 or above in GCSE Chemistry. It is also strongly recommended that you have grade 6 or above in GCSE Mathematics.

Grade 6 or above in GCSE Computing or a Merit in Certificate in Digital Applications (CiDA), grade 6 or above in GCSE Mathematics and grade 6 or above in GCSE English.

Grade 6 or above in any GCSE Design & Technology-related subject plus ideally grade 4 or above in GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics.

Grade 6 or above in GCSE English plus grade 6 or above in GCSE Mathematics. Previous study of Economics is not a requirement. However, it is essential that you have a genuine interest in economic and world affairs. An ability to read complex text and write fluently is also a requirement and you must have excellent numerical skills.

A Level English Literature

A Level Film Studies

A Level Geography

A Level History

A Level Law

A Level Mathematics

A Level Further Mathematics

A Level Music

Grade 6 or above in GCSE English Language or grade 6 or above in GCSE English Literature.

Grade 4 or above in GCSE English plus grade C or above in GCSE Media, if taken.

Grade 5 or above in GCSE Humanities or grade 5 or above in GCSE Geography.

Grade 5 or above in GCSE Humanities or GCSE History. If neither of these subjects were taken, grade 5 or above in GCSE English. (Grade 4 will be considered.)

Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language and preferably garde 5 and above in GCSE Mathematics or GCSE Humanities.

The course will suit a candidate who has followed the GCSE Higher Tier course and has achieved a grade 7 or higher. The course is not suitable for a student who has followed the Foundation Tier at GCSE.

Grade 8 or above in GCSE Mathematics (Higher Tier). You must also be studying A Level Mathematics.

Grade 5 or above in GCSE Music. ABRSM (or equivalent) grade 4+ on one instrument or voice. Grade 3 Theory desirable.

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SUBJECT-SPECIFIC GRADE REQUIREMENTS

Subject

A Level Physical Education

A Level Physics

A Level Politics

Grade Requirements

Grade 6 or above in GCSE Physical Education or GCSE Science.

Grade 6-6 or above in GCSE Combined Science or grade 6 or above in GCSE Physics. It is also strongly recommended that you have grade 7 or above in GCSE Mathematics.

Grade 5 or above in GCSE Government & Politics, if taken. Otherwise, Grade 5 or above in any GCSE Humanities subject. If no Humanities GCSEs were taken: Grade 5 or above GCSE English (In exceptional circumstances, a Grade 4 will be considered.)

A Level Psychology

A Level Religion, Philosophy & Ethics

A Level Sociology

A Level Spanish

BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Applied Human Biology

BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Business

BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Music

BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate and Diploma in Sport

Cambridge Technical Level 3 Digital Media

Cambridge Technical Level 3 Health & Social Care

GCSE English Language

GCSE Mathematics

Functional Skills in Mathematics

Grade 6 or above in GCSE English, GCSE Mathematics and GCSE Science. (Grade 5 will be considered on an exceptional basis, but only if taken at the Higher Tier.)

Grade 5 or above in GCSE English plus grade B or above in GCSE Religious Education.

Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Literature, GCSE History or GCSE Sociology.

Grade 6 or above in GCSE Spanish.

A minimum of five GCSEs, grade 4 or above plus a grade 4 in GCSE Science (5-5 in Combined Science) or BTEC Level 2 in Science (Merit grade).

A minimum of 5 GCSEs, grade 4 or above.

A minimum of five GCSEs, grade 4 or above plus grade 4 in GCSE Music, if taken or BTEC Level 2 in Music (Merit grade). Minimum Grade 3 ability in an instrument.

A minimum of five GCSEs, grade 4 or above plus grade 4 in GCSE Physical Education or BTEC Level 2 in Sport (Merit grade).

Grade 4 or above in GCSE english and GCSE Media (if taken).

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including grade 4 or above in GCSE English, plus Merit or above in BTEC Health & Social Care, if taken.

Grade 3 in GCSE English.

Grade 3 in GCSE Mathematics.

Below grade 3 in GCSE Mathematics.

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ENRICHMENT OPTIONS

All students in Year 12 commit to one lesson per week of one of the ‘enrichment’ options. We offer these options to help ensure that our college students are well-rounded and well-prepared for their applications post-18. The options currently available for 2024-2025 are listed below; it is possible that we may be able to offer additional choices. We will be able to give more information on additional enrichment activities when you enrol.

Community Sports Leadership Award

This is a nationally recognised coaching qualification that enables successful learners to lead groups of people in sport/activity, under indirect supervision.

This is a course designed for students over the age of 16 years to gain experience in leading and coaching students in a variety of sports and activities. We have the opportunity to regularly visit local primary schools on a Wednesday afternoon.

Core Sport

Cooking for College

Students cook a range of different products that allow them to explore different cooking skills and techniques.

Later on in the term there is opportunity for students to direct the recipe choices. (Students will need to supply their own ingredients.)

There is also an opportunity to take an online Hygiene Test.

Core Sport is an opportunity for students to continue with a healthy, active lifestyle. Students can switch off from the everyday exam pressures and enjoy participating in physical activity with their peers.

Students will collaborate and decide which activities they want to participate in. An example of previous years’ options are Fitness Suite, Football, Badminton, Basketball, Table Tennis, Trampolining and Swimming.

This option also provides an excellent chance to play sporting fixtures against other Sixth Forms / Colleges.

Was Brexit a good idea? Should Euthanasia be legalised? Has social media damaged our society? If you find yourself having opinions on moral, social and political questions such as these or simply enjoy putting your points across in an argument then Debating Enrichment would be a perfect choice for you.

Over the year, we will spend time considering how to structure a debate before choosing a range of topics to debate and discuss.

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ENRICHMENT OPTIONS

Enterprise

Duke of Edinburgh Award

The Duke of Edinburgh Gold award is a personalised programme of development that covers five areas; volunteering, physical, skills, expedition and residential. It is open to everyone regardless of whether they have had any previous involvement in the D of E programme.

You will be supported and guided on the programme during enrichment time, but you will also need to undertake activities in addition. The beauty of the programme is that it is fully customized towards you. Many activities can count towards D of E, such as helping out other year groups in school, sports coaching, helping at Scouts, etc. You will also get to experience an expedition in the Lake District.

This award could make you stand out from the crowd.

Students will set up and run a Social Enterprise – a “not-for-profit” organisation that operates to benefit society. Essentially, students will work together to operate a business that raises money for chosen charities. Last year’s enterprise students chose Cancer Research as their chosen charity.

The Enterprise option encourages students to work in teams, solve problems, manage their time, manage budgets and do something under their own control. It is ideal for signing off Applied Skills in the Graduation booklet and for putting something different and meaningful in university and job applications.

Students will be taught all aspects of Business Management and will be expected to put their knowledge into practice as an “employee” of their Social Enterprise.

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

This is a highly sought-after AS-equivalent qualification. It is especially suitable for potential Oxbridge Candidates, medics, scientists, historians, and lawyers.

The Extended Project provides students with the opportunity to develop and extend one or more of their subjects or investigate a personal interest or activity outside their main programme of study. The project is based on a topic chosen by the student who will be required to plan, research and carry out the project as well as deliver a presentation to a non-specialist audience.

The EPQ provides a range of benefits for any students undertaking the qualification and is looked upon favourably by university admissions tutors as well as employers.

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