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Connell Co-op College is a community united by our desire to make a positive difference to each and every one of our students. We focus on providing strong teaching and learning, complimented by outstanding student support.

We are a successful college and we continue to build on the strengths that were celebrated in our 2018 Ofsted report. Inspectors recognised the high-quality teaching and learning experience we provide, and the high standards our students achieve.

From the moment we start discussing your application, right through to when you complete your studies, our focus is always on your personal development and progression in your chosen career. There are great opportunities waiting for you beyond college, and it’s important that you’re equipped to make the most of them, whether that’s going to university or moving onto an apprenticeship or work-based learning.

CONNELL IS A GREAT PLACE TO LEARN AND DEVELOP: OUR STUDENTS WILL TELL YOU THAT.

Come and check us out by attending one of our Open Events – you’ll get the chance to look around the college, speak to our students and staff and find out why we’re a great place to learn.

“Connell isn’t just a good college, it’s one of the best choices out there. The staff will constantly challenge you so you are the best that you can possibly be.” Chris Mitchell Kew, U6 BTEC Sport & Performance student, Co-op Academy Failsworth

2 3 WE ARE CONNELL CO-OP COLLEGE. WE ARE DIFFERENT. WE’RE SMALL, BUT WE THINK BIG.

We are here because we think East Manchester deserves the best. We are here to offer you a sixth form that will help you to achieve your aspirations.

If you have the right mindset, then there are no limits to what you can accomplish. You will be an integral part of a caring and supportive learning community, not one face among hundreds of others. You’ll be taught by passionate teachers who will treat you as an individual.

YOU WILL BE CHALLENGED, BUT WE WILL SUPPORT YOU. YOU WILL LEARN, AND WE WILL GUIDE YOU. ULTIMATELY, YOU WILL SUCCEED.

When you leave us, you will be ready for the world: the world of university, of apprenticeship, of work. The world of discovery and possibility. We want to be part of your journey.

4 5 LIFE@CONNELL “My confidence in my academic ability has “You feel like you are in a place where skyrocketed since starting Connell. The tutors you belong as an individual, not just know you and you know them - it gives another person.” you more confidence because they have confidence in you.” U6 BTEC Sport & Performance student, L6 student studying BTEC Applied Science, Co-op Academy Failsworth Manchester Communication Academy

“The atmosphere is extremely “I can see a massive difference in my friendly and welcoming.” intellectual and independence development Amen Ilyas, Levenshulme High School, during just those two years. I am a 100% studying A Level Psychology, Law and prepared for University life and its challenges.” Sociology. Henrieta, studying BTEC Science, Wright Robinson College

6 7 WORKING IN TEACHING AND PARTNERSHIP LEARNING AT WITH YOU CONNELL

WE AT CONNELL BELIEVE THAT OUR TEACHING IS AT THE HEART OF STUDENTS WILL ONLY SUCCEED IF EVERYTHING WE DO AND WE TAKE WE ALL WORK IN PARTNERSHIP - PRIDE IN HOW MUCH OUR STUDENTS STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND PARENTS. ENJOY THEIR LEARNING AND MAKE WE WORK WITH FAMILIES TO HELP GOOD PROGRESS. THEIR YOUNG PEOPLE REACH THEIR CAREER GOALS. In January 2018 Ofsted said: • Teachers plan lessons meticulously “All teachers support every student Parents, we promise that if your son At U6 consultation evening we asked and they ensure that students make when they need help with anything. or daughter is not succeeding we will parents whether they agreed or not with good progress throughout their time My teachers have definitely helped me let you know about it and how you can these statements: at the college. achieve the grades that I want in every help. All parents have online access to assessment.” • “My child is happy at Connell” • They work skilfully to establish effective attendance and academic grades. • “My child feels safe at Connell” and purposeful learning environments Saniya, Studying A Level Law, English • “My child is taught well at Connell” which students greatly appreciate. Literature and Sociology. Our careers advice and guidance starts • “My child makes good progress at as soon as your son or daughter applies Connell” • Teachers assess students’ progress “The teaching is excellent, they don’t to us. We will give you the information • “I would recommend Connell to accurately and regularly through feel like they’re just teachers, you can you need to help them make the right another parent” a comprehensive progress-review have a laugh with them as well. They choices. system and provide useful feedback will challenge you with your work whilst that helps them to improve. at the same time making the work What do our parents say? • Intervention classes help students enjoyable.” “It is the best college.” who are not making the progress Chris, Studying BTEC Sport with CITC “My son has developed in his subject they should in their studies to gain Football Pathway and is doing great.” additional help and support to help them catch up and make good progress. (Quotes from U6 parent Survey 2019-20)

8 9 HOW WE TEACHING, SUPPORT YOU LEARNING AND AT CONNELL WE WANT TO HELP YOU GROW AND DEVELOP AS A PERSON. SUPPORT: WE DO THIS THROUGH OUR TUTORIAL PROGRAMME, OUR ENRICHMENT THE STUDENT PERSPECTIVE PROVISION, OUR CAREERS GUIDANCE “The teachers are fantastic and they “Coming from a different college, AND OUR WIDE VARIETY OF SUPPORT really care about every individual I can say that Connell Co-op College STRUCTURES, WITHIN THE CLASSROOM student. They’ve always given 110% is one of the rare colleges with a and made themselves available positive atmosphere that sees the best AND BEYOND. for extra learning sessions, advice inside of you. Connell Co-op College and chats about mental health.” has made me feel more comfortable and calm with the motivation from “We believe it is our job to support you places are - it’s not just about the books! Leaver 2020, Co-op Academy Manchester the teachers and my peers.” and challenge you. We believe that no In our Library you’ll find our Careers “I love how helpful the teachers are student should be left behind” Advisor who is there all day, every day, to Jazil Shaheen, Abraham Moss Senior Leadership Team ensure a good working environment and when you need it and how when you Community School, studying Law, to provide a bit of encouragement on need help you don’t need to feel shy Sociology, Business Studies The Hive: The Hive is one of our support days when you need it! We also have a or like you can’t go to them, they make structures that exists outside of lessons sure you know that you can always talk and tutorials. It is a place where any Student IT Suite when you need another space to work independently. to them. Even when it comes to things student can go and find someone to talk that aren’t college/work based.” to or just be quiet. It’s a place where you The Tutorial Programme: Our ever BTEC Applied Science Student, can ask for help or give help to other evolving tutorial curriculum addresses Manchester Communication Academy people. Everyone sometimes needs a the key issues of the day, supports you place to go and someone to turn to. with developing study skills, staying “You can feel safe and be yourself. safe and being prepared for life beyond It helps you grow emotionally and college. Students enjoy the weekly mentally strong.” opportunity to debate and discuss and really value the regular 1-2-1s with their “Students know that if they have any Progress Tutor. This system helps you worries they can go there without stay on track and focused on your long any shame.” term goals as well as providing extra The Library and Careers Room: Until support when you need it. you’ve been to a College or University Your Progress Tutor is your ‘go-to’ person it may be hard to understand how in college. important and appealing these learning

10 11 “Connell Co-op College has “Honestly, the career support in helped me find career routes Connell is the best . The Careers that are appropriate for me. It Advisor is just an amazing CAREERS SUPPORT has also helped me develop person and always welcomes my confidence and my the students and helps them communication skills.” with different issues. “ WHEN YOU APPLY TO CONNELL THE FIRST THING WE WILL ASK YOU IS

“WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO IN THE “There’s a lot of career support “Careers support at Connell FUTURE?”. AT CONNELL IT IS OUR including mock interviews is something like no other. JOB TO HELP YOU MAKE THE RIGHT which are really helpful for the Every week you’re sent emails future.” of available work experience CHOICES TO GET YOU ONTO YOUR careers advice and interviews CHOSEN CAREER PATH. EVERYTHING that provide advice for careers in that path. Our Careers WE DO IS ABOUT SUPPORTING YOU Advisor is so friendly and easily TO SUCCEED IN YOUR FUTURE. accessible.”

How do we support you? We support students to ensure that they: At Connell we have a dedicated Careers • Research their career ideas and HE Advisor who is in college every day. goals. Students receive support with writing • Develop self-awareness of their skills, their CV, UCAS applications and personal strengths and interests in relation to statement advice. We help you to develop higher education and career options. your interview skills, supporting you with applying for an apprenticeship, assisting • Identify and develop key with finding and applying for jobs or work employability skills so that they have experiences and offering general careers the confidence to demonstrate these advice from a team dedicated to making during the recruitment process. sure you secure a successful future.. We • Understand labour market information arrange a wide range of careers talks and and its impact on the choices that skills workshops throughout the year. they make. Our Careers Programme At Connell, we offer the Career Ready Our aim is to support all students in the Programme, which is part of a nationwide planning of their career, so that they leave scheme which helps to raise the Connell well informed and equipped aspirations of students intending to for the next step of their career. follow careers in areas such as Business, Computing, Finance and Economics, and Students have opportunities to attend Construction. This is achieved by working employer engagement sessions, receive in partnership with local employers. one-to-one guidance and participate in career events with universities, apprenticeship providers and employers.

12 13 WE’RE Connell supports up to 600 students, which means SMALL we’re much smaller than most colleges. So, we’ve got a powerful sense of community, where everyone BUT WE knows each other. THINK BIG PROGRESS TUTORS

At Connell, subjects are grouped into Faculties where BE PART OF teachers and leaders work together with you to ensure you achieve your potential. We make sure that no student is left A TEAM behind.

HEALTHY BODY THE We have a refectory, library, IT suites, silent study areas, FREEDOM sports facilities and relaxing outdoor spaces to give you HEALTHY MIND the chance to socialise and enhance your experiences TO BE during your time with us. YOURSELF

Every student at Connell has access to East Manchester Leisure Centre. A state-of-the-art facility with a superb gym, fitness class studio and two swimming pools. You’ll be assigned a Progress Tutor who’ll be responsible FREE ONE-TO-ONE for your academic performance, as well as your welfare.

You’re free to use the gym at any time SUPPORT We offer counselling services, student support and including during college holidays. GYM AND outstanding careers advice. We also have specialist staff to support learners with additional needs. If you need any CHALLENGE support during your time at Connell, we’ll be there for you.

14 15 FIELD Throughout the year you’ll get the chance to go on trips abroad, theatre visits and university lectures. We also TRIPS invite expert speakers to come in and talk to you. These AND opportunities support the learning you do in college and give you invaluable real-world experiences. TRIPS MORE Every year we run a wide variety of trips and visits. These are often subsidised so that no one is left out because they can’t afford to go. Some are part of courses, others are open to anyone as part of our careers and enrichment programme. Here’s where our students went between September 2019 and lockdown:

SUPPORT Connell Co-op College students have a fully equipped BERLIN Careers Room, and staff here are trained to give expert FOR YOUR advice and are assisted by independent advisors. It’s BERGEN BELSEN CHOSEN our aim that no young person will leave without a career AUSCHWITZ pathway to follow. CAREER LONDON CO-OP HQ ERNST AND YOUNG PWC UA92 UCFB WORK MMU You’ll be able to get great work experience through our BASED careers team. We work with local and national companies UCLAN to give you the best chance to explore your future. When PLACE- you leave us, you’ll be ready to take on the world. ETIHAD STADIUM MENTS EDGE HILL UNIVERSITY MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY HUDDERSFIELD UNIVERSITY MANCHESTER CROWN COURT THE SHARP PROJECT You’ll have access to a range of possibilities beyond your OLD TRAFFORD course, and these are growing every year. We’ll bring your chosen career to life with visits to workplaces, universities PEOPLE’S HISTORY MUSEUM BEYOND and more. THE SLAVERY MUSEUM

YOUR It’s really important to us that you get a chance to immerse MANCHESTER ART GALLERY COURSE yourself in broader experiences. These are unique chances DARESBURY LABORATORY to develop your understanding but also a chance to build long-lasting relationships. BODY WORLDS MUSEUM

16 17 ENRICHMENT

Core Maths. Doing Maths might be COMING TO A SIXTH FORM COLLEGE considered an unusual way to spend “Students should apply to Connell IS ABOUT MORE THAN JUST STUDYING your spare time but at Connell we because the college does not only recognise the value of continuing to focus on what courses you are AN ACADEMIC COURSE. IT’S ABOUT study Mathematics beyond GCSE doing but also on activities and and so we offer the Core Maths opportunities which you can take DEVELOPING INTO THE ADULT YOU part in to develop your confidence qualification (equivalent to an AS) as an outside your education hours”. WANT TO BE. YOU’LL WANT TO TRY enrichment option. Core Maths is about understanding how maths is really used Imaan Idrees, BTEC Business, NEW THINGS, TAKE RISKS, BUILD in a wide variety of professions. The Cedar Mount Academy UP YOUR SKILLS FOR YOUR FUTURE course covers personal finance (tax, mortgages, student loans), the use and CAREER, MAKE NEW FRIENDS AND ‘abuse’ of statistics, and how to use maths MOST IMPORTANTLY HAVE FUN! to draw conclusions and support an argument. This course will enhance your university applications for business, any science, social sciences and medicine. At Connell Co-op College, life outside of The Medical Society is one of the key This course is not available to students lessons is busy and full of opportunities. tools we use to support students wanting who study A Level Statistics. Every day there will be some kind of to pursue a medical career. You’ll get sport to try and of course there’s the free to practice dissection and stitching Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. You gym across the road. Several times a year techniques, enhance your knowledge will volunteer, develop a new or existing students have taken on the teachers in by reading and discussing the latest skill, engage in physical work and of charity competitions. So whether you’re medical research papers and take part in course complete an expedition. You will super serious about sport or just want to careers talks and visits. We also provide demonstrate resilience, independence, stay fit and healthy there’s something personalised support with the BMAT and teamwork and a willingness to do for everyone. UKCAT aptitude tests. something more than the ordinary. And you’ll have a brilliant time doing it! Some of our enrichment activities are The Advocacy Academy is your space The Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award is really focused on getting you ready for to speak your mind and learn to do it recognised universities and employers so the next stage of your studies. well. This facilitated group gives you it will definitely help you open the right the opportunity to research, speak and doors for your future. Not everything in the enrichment debate about the key issues of the day. programme requires your sustained This group is an essential training ground Other great opportunities are the commitment. You can drop into the for those who are considering a career as Student Council, training for and weekly art and craft session or help out a barrister or studying social sciences or becoming a Mental Health Ambassador when you can with the volunteering humanities at university. (supporting your peers) or being a and charity group or just join in with the College Ambassador (talking to our regular well-being events that are run by potential new students at events). students in The Hive.

18 19 “I really enjoy being here as there are so many KIRAN people from different backgrounds, very friendly OUR SEKHON teachers and lots of opportunities.” STUDENTS

JESSICA “The college community also has a strong focus SAY... on mental health, something which is very BEDFORD important to me.“

“Connell has great facilities such as the sports hall, DENZEL pitches and the free gym!“ BASTOS

“Every person is valued and appreciated here, TAHMID and diversity is encouraged amongst students AHMAD and staff.“

20 21 COURSES COURSES

A-LEVEL GENERAL APPLIED

BIOLOGY...... 29 APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY...... 55

BUSINESS STUDIES...... 31 APPLIED SCIENCE...... 57 (FORENSIC OR MEDICAL) CHEMISTRY...... 33 BUSINESS...... 59 ENGLISH LANGUAGE...... 35 CO-OP YOUNG ENGLISH LITERATURE...... 37 BUSINESS LEADERS...... 61 GEOGRAPHY...... 39 CRIMINOLOGY...... 63 HISTORY...... 41 HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE...... 65 LAW...... 43 SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCE.....67 MEDIA STUDIES...... 45 SPORT & PERFORMANCE...... 69 PSYCHOLOGY...... 47 CITC FOOTBALL PATHWAY...... 71 SOCIOLOGY...... 49 FOUNDATION PROGRAMME...... 73 STATISTICS...... 51

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS To be eligible for any of our Level 3 courses, you must achieve a minimum of 5 GCSEs, grades 4-9, including English Language and Maths.

22 23 HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT COURSE A-LEVEL, APPLIED GENERALS OR A BLENDED COURSE?

Choosing the right subjects for the next CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE phase of your studies can be really difficult. Providing that you meet our entry We advise students to choose subjects that requirements, you can study any they enjoy and feel that they will succeed combination of subjects as long as they in, while keeping an eye on their future equate to a total of 3 A-levels. For example, goals. We look forward to discussing your you could study one A-level and a ‘Double’ choices and helping you select the best subject or 2 A-levels and another ‘Single’ study programme for your future when subject or a ‘Triple’ subject on its own. If you we meet you at Interview or at one of our choose a ‘Triple’ subject you cannot study recruitment events. any other Level 3 qualifications alongside it.

At Connell there are a several types of Remember, when you choose your qualifications to choose from. All students qualifications, check that they will allow must study the equivalent of 3 A-levels, you to pursue the career path or university which can be made up of a combination of courses that you are interested in. If you traditional A-levels or other qualifications need advice about this, we can provide called ‘Applied Generals’ which include further guidance at your interview or at one BTECs. To help you select your programme of our recruitment events. of study we have classified all our subjects under one of the following categories:

Single equivalent to one A-level

Double equivalent to two A-levels

Triple equivalent to three A-levels

24 25 A-LEVEL

26 27 A-LEVEL BIOLOGY

Are you interested in how living endorsement; a component that will be organisms operate? Do you want to find important if you wish to study a Science out more about the natural world that subject at University. surrounds you? If so, Biology may be the perfect subject for you and your future. FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Perhaps you’ll become the new Sir David Biology can lead to a wide variety of courses Attenborough or Dr Alice Roberts! in Higher Education, some of which include: Pharmacology, Medicine, Zoology, During your first year you will study the Conservation and Biomedical Sciences. structure of different types of cells and learn how these interact to form functioning Biology will provide you with a whole range tissues, organs and systems. Learning is of practical and mathematical skills which aid divided into topics such as ‘Cell structure’, the study of other subjects. It compliments ‘Transport in Animals’ and ‘Communicable many of the other A-levels offered at Diseases.’ Connell and can open up numerous study programmes and career opportunities for The second year of the course allows you to your future. cultivate your knowledge about mammalian and plant physiology, genetics, gene technology and cloning. Throughout the course you will be making links to develop your understanding of the dynamic and interactive nature of Biology. ADDITIONAL ENTRY BEYOND THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS Here at Connell you will be offered a wide range of activities, some of which include Grade 6 in GCSE Biology or 6/6 in visiting University lecturers or researchers and professionals such as Doctors. We tailor double award Science, and Grade 5 the activities and invited speakers each year in GCSE Maths to the interests of the students. We also offer a horticulture club and a medics club LENGTH for those who are interested.

ASSESSMENT 2 years At the end of the course you will sit three written papers which contribute SPECIFICATION to your overall grade. Practical work does not contribute to your final grade, OCR but the development of practical skills will be essential to obtain your practical 28 29 A-LEVEL BUSINESS STUDIES

Business Studies is an exciting and presentations, you will get a real insight into fascinating course to study. Whether you the challenges that business owners face want to be the next great entrepreneur or and how they solve these problems. simply understand how businesses affect us every day, this is the A-level for you. ASSESSMENT At the end of the course you will sit three The course is delivered by teachers who have written papers. considerable business experience, including running their own businesses. You will study FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES all aspects of running a business and the Many Business Studies students pursue effect of business activities on the population the subject at university and you will find in general. These fall into the following areas: knowledge you have gained during the course are valued by employers. Quite a • What is Business? few go on to run their own businesses! • Managers, leadership and decision making • Decision making to improve marketing performance • Decision making to improve financial performance • Decision making to improve human resource performance ADDITIONAL ENTRY • Analysing the strategic position of REQUIREMENTS a business • Choosing strategic direction None • Strategic methods • Managing strategic change LENGTH

2 years BEYOND THE COURSE There are visits to a number of businesses located in Greater Manchester, including SPECIFICATION to the Co-op headquarters, as well as talks presented by financial bodies such as the AQA Bank of England. During these visits and

30 31 A-LEVEL CHEMISTRY

Do you want to explore the world of atoms, does not contribute to your final grade, molecules, compounds and ions? Are but the development of practical skills you interested in medical discoveries and will be essential to obtain your practical attempting to explain the origin and the endorsement; a component that will be fate of the universe? If so, then Chemistry important if you wish to study a Science will really suit you. subject at University.

At Connell, you will be working in state-of- FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES the-art laboratories with top class facilities Many Chemistry students continue into and equipment. Over the 2 years, you will Higher Education, as Chemistry degrees study topics such as: can lead to a wide variety of careers in areas such as water treatment, drug design, • Atoms, compounds, molecules pharmacy, teaching and renewable energy. and equations Also, a qualification in Chemistry allows access to other University courses in areas • Enthalpy, entropy and free energy such as chemical engineering, environmental • Redox and electrode potentials science, food science, materials science and • Group 2 and the halogens biochemistry. Chemistry is the only science compulsory for the study of medicine and • Organic synthesis dentistry. • Reaction rates and equilibrium • Analytical techniques (IR and MS) • pH and buffers ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Chromatography and spectroscopy (NMR)

Grade 6 in GCSE Chemistry or BEYOND THE COURSE 6/6 in double award Science, and There will be opportunities to attend talks, Grade 5 in GCSE Maths both at Connell and at universities, from chemistry professionals such as doctors and research scientists. There will also be LENGTH enrichment opportunities for those budding scientists who wish to pursue their interests 2 years outside the classroom.

SPECIFICATION ASSESSMENT At the end of the course you will sit OCR three written papers which contribute to your overall grade. Practical work

32 33 A-LEVEL ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Language is up there with humanity’s cutting-edge language research. Trips and greatest achievements – and it surrounds visits are also organised to allow students to us, every minute of every day. That means observe language in action. there’s enormous power in understanding how it works. ASSESSMENT You will sit two exams at the end of the In your first year, you’ll explore how course, each worth 40% of your overall language is used to create meanings A-level qualification. You will also complete a in a variety of texts, from journalism to non-exam assessment which is worth 20% of political speeches to graphic novels and the A-level. more. You’ll also examine the way different texts represent people, places, ideas and social groups – with a strong focus on the FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES relationship between language and contexts Universities and employers prize candidates like audience, purpose and social attitudes. with strong communication skills. An English You will also try to answer one of the most Language A-level is hugely versatile, leading fascinating questions in language study: students to careers in media, journalism, how do children learn to speak and write? advertising, marketing, publishing, teaching, civil service and more. In the second year, you will enter the world of sociolinguistics, considering how factors such as age, gender, sexuality, region, occupation, and social class shape our use of language. You’ll also delve deep into the ADDITIONAL ENTRY history of the English language, exploring how it has evolved, what factors drives REQUIREMENTS its change, and what its future holds on a global scale. None

Over the two years, you will also produce LENGTH your own creative writing and conduct an independent investigation into a language topic of your choice as part of your 2 years coursework portfolio. SPECIFICATION BEYOND THE COURSE Students regularly benefit from guest AQA lectures and workshops delivered by respected linguists working on the most

34 35 A-LEVEL ENGLISH LITERATURE

As an English Literature A-level student, Juliet’ and a host of other famous plays for you’ll get to grips with some of the a sense of how drama works on the stage. world’s most important, controversial and Meanwhile, guest speakers are regularly fascinating texts. invited to deliver specialist workshops for a flavour of degree-level literary analysis. Literature students love to read. On top of that, you’ll have an inquisitive mind and ASSESSMENT a passion for writers’ craft. You’ll revel in You will sit two exams at the end of the pulling a text apart to uncover its deepest course, each worth 40% of your overall meanings and you’ll take every opportunity A-level qualification. You will also complete a to broaden your horizons and look at big non-exam assessment which is worth 20% of questions from new perspectives. Studying the A-level. English Literature at Connell will allow you to refine your analytical and essay- FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES writing skills, at the same time as affording plenty of opportunity to debate the key An English Literature A-level opens up all questions that arise from investigating kinds of doors; universities and employers literary masterpieces. What’s more, you’ll place extremely high value on the critical leave with a highly respected and versatile nature of the subject. The majority of qualification. English Literature students go on to Higher Education, studying diverse subjects such In your first year, you will learn about Drama as English, Linguistics, Film, Journalism, & Poetry pre-1900, studying the work of Marketing, Politics, Law, and more. Christina Rossetti, Henrik Ibsen and William Shakespeare. You will also make a start on an independent coursework portfolio, ADDITIONAL ENTRY analysing a combination of contemporary REQUIREMENTS poetry and 20th century fiction.

In the second year, you will focus on the Grade 5 in both GCSE English dark, deviant and uncanny world of Gothic Language and English Literature Literature, studying Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ and Angela Carter’s ‘The Bloody Chamber’, alongside a selection of atmospheric Gothic LENGTH passages dating from the 18th Century to 2 years modern day.

BEYOND THE COURSE SPECIFICATION Students in recent years have attended OCR live productions of ‘Hamlet’, ‘Romeo &

36 37 A-LEVEL GEOGRAPHY

Are you interested in the world around ASSESSMENT you? Do you want to know how the human The three exams that you will sit at the and physical environment is changing? end of your second year, together with If so, A-level Geography is the course the coursework, will give you an A-level for you! qualification.

Over the two years of the course you will FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES study a wide range of topics that integrate Geography students have one of the human and physical geography. You will highest employment rates after graduating also undertake an individual fieldwork university, because of the range of skills investigation on a topic of your choice that they have developed. Studying Geography has been covered in the course. at A-level develops a wide range of transferable skills: report writing, numeracy, The units are as follows: information technology, decision-making, independent research and problem solving. Unit 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards; Geography bridges the Arts and Sciences, Glaciated or Coastal Landscapes; giving flexibility for Higher Education The Water Cycle and Water courses, such as those in Planning and Insecurity; The Carbon Cycle and Environmental Management. It can also lead Energy Insecurity. you to study a wide range of other courses, including Business, Law, development work Unit 2: Globalisation; Diverse Places; and human rights, to name but a few. Superpowers; Development & Human Rights

Unit 3: Place-based Geographical Investigation. ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Unit 4: A 3000-4000-word Independent Fieldwork Investigation, on a topic We prefer that you have studied of your choice. GCSE Geography but this is not essential. BEYOND THE COURSE You will undertake a minimum of four days LENGTH of course-related field work in the Lake District, Fylde Coastline and Manchester. 2 years There are also opportunities to attend university study days, Manchester SPECIFICATION Geographical Association lectures, Universities in Manchester lectures and Edexcel listen to talks from NGOs, such as Refugee Action. 38 39 A-LEVEL HISTORY

Want to develop a number of skills that are Independent Study: You will be given a directly relevant to all sorts of professional choice of two topics for your coursework. activities? Want to become the most The first is Black Rights Campaigns in the argumentative student in college? Want USA between c.1880-1980. The second to understand the background of divided choice is Black British History, using America and the foundations of England’s historians such as David Olusoga and modern state? Want a course that is respected Miranda Kaufman to form an enquiry into the and accepted by all universities, for all lives of black people in Britain and how this subjects? Then choose History at Connell. changed over a period of 100 years.

WHAT WILL I STUDY? ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES Over two years we follow two nations at You can get involved in essay and debating pivotal moments. You will be introduced competitions, as well as trips to the People’s to different political and legal systems, History Museum to explore their archives, understand how new ideas were forged in conference trips and lecture series. times of crisis and form an understanding of Additional to our course, you will have the process of change. the opportunity to become a Holocaust Education Trust ambassador by taking part Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Unit 1:  on their Lessons from Auschwitz project, and Monarchy 1603-1702; This breadth we will take a residential trip to a European study helps you to understand in capital city. just 100 years, how England went from the Absolute Tudor monarchs ASSESSMENT to the execution of a King using modern ideas on the basis of power, Two exams plus one coursework essay. the attempts of an English Republic, the return of the monarchy and how FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES limits were placed on the monarchy’s It’s a common misconception that History ADDITIONAL ENTRY power. See if you agree that this graduates don’t earn as much as STEM REQUIREMENTS period was “A time of huge change, graduates. In fact, average incomes for set against the background of a History graduates match the incomes of doomed monarchy.” graduates in some scientific fields. History We prefer that you have studied History A level offers numerous transferable skills at GCSE but this is not essential. Unit 2: America: A Nation Divided, c1845 – such as logical argumentation, processing 1877; This depth study will help you and analysis and strong communication understand modern America, as you LENGTH skills, which set a candidate apart from the will see how divided the North and rest for any University or apprenticeship South were in 1845, what the spark application. History graduates who go 2 years was for the Civil War and how the into management or law, as many do, can betrayal of Reconstruction still ripples earn substantial salaries and have high SPECIFICATION through American society. We also job satisfaction. It is also a great route into get to see how History is manipulated journalism, business, marketing, politics, for agendas, and how misinformation media and international relations. AQA was spread deliberately to portray the events of the Civil War a certain way. 40 41 A-LEVEL LAW

Are you interested in our legal system? ASSESSMENT Do you find yourself drawn to stories All three examinations are taken at the end about crime and justice? If so, Law may of your second year. There is no coursework be the perfect subject for you. element to this subject.

You will find out where laws come from and FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES how they are made. You will also study the Many Law students go on to Higher courts and people involved in the legal Education, studying subjects such as system. After this you will learn about legal Law or Criminology, or Legal Services responsibility in both criminal and civil law. Apprenticeships. However, the skills that you will gain during these two years will Throughout the course there will be a be transferable to a number of subjects at focus on criminal law, looking at a range of undergraduate level, as well as a number of criminal offences such as murder, GBH and different career pathways. burglary, as well as a number of criminal defences.

However, it’s more than just criminal law. You will learn about the English legal system, tort law and either contract law or human rights law. ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS BEYOND THE COURSE There are trips to the Magistrates Court None and Crown Court, as well as opportunities to attend talks from Solicitors, Barristers LENGTH and Magistrates. Students will have the opportunity to set up a law society, and also take part in mock trials against other 2 years colleges. SPECIFICATION

OCR

42 43 A-LEVEL MEDIA STUDIES

On an average day you’ll spend three hours some fantastic enrichment opportunities to on social media, view 45 TV adverts and complement their studies. stream music for two hours. Learn how the media you use on a daily basis is produced ASSESSMENT and consumed. You will sit two exams at the end of your second year which, together with You’ll learn how the media uses language coursework, will give you an A-level to communicate messages and influence qualification. Each exam is 35% each. Or audiences. For example, how developing two exams are 70% of your overall A-level technology has given rise to Vloggers. And, qualification, and your coursework folder if you’re the type of student who’s constantly accounts for the remaining 30%. checking their social media feeds, you’ll be interested to learn how platforms like FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Facebook and Twitter target audiences with Many students of Media Studies go on content they love. to Higher Education, studying rewarding subjects such as English, Sociology, Maybe you’d like to know more about how Journalism, Marketing, Publishing and Film the media industry is owned and how it at degree level. There are also exciting operates. Where exactly do you get $350m degree pathways in the creative industries to make Avengers: Endgame? Or the eye- including roles in: design, film and television watering $644m to produce Red Dead production and radio broadcasting. Redemption 2?

Or perhaps you’re interested in how events, issues, individuals and social groups are represented in the media.

You’ll study where stereotypes originate and ADDITIONAL ENTRY how media representations reflect social, cultural and historical circumstances. REQUIREMENTS

BEYOND THE COURSE None You’ll have the opportunity to showcase your creative talent by undertaking LENGTH coursework. You’ll create a media product in one of the following forms: TV, music video, radio, newspapers, magazines, advertising/ 2 years marketing, online, video games and social media. SPECIFICATION

MediaCity UK and the SPACE Centre are AQA two creative hubs here on our doorstep. So our learners are well placed to access

44 45 A-LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY

Psychology is one of the most popular ASSESSMENT A-level choices. One reason for this is You will sit three exams at the end of the that many people find the fundamental two-year course. Each exam is worth 33.33% questions of Psychologists interesting: of your overall A-level qualification. There is “Why do I behave like this?”, “Why do I feel no coursework element to this subject. like this?” and “Why do I think like this?”. FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES You’ll begin by looking at Psychology: Studying A-level Psychology enables Past to Present. You’ll discover the many students to develop important skills explanations of behaviour that Psychology in writing, analysis and evaluation. It is offers, from the historic Psychodynamic valued as a rigorous academic subject by Approach to the modern Biological Universities and is also directly relevant to Approach. This will include a range of any career path which involves interaction therapies, such as Psychosurgery and with people. Examples of these are contemporary debates, such as ‘Should journalism, child care, the legal system, the mothers be the primary caregiver?’. You’ll police force, teaching, medicine, nursing, then study Psychology: Investigating business, sports management. Students Behaviour, where you will learn and apply may also decide to follow a career in a field the crucial skills required to conduct valid of Psychology e.g. Clinical Psychology or and reliable Psychological research. Educational Psychology.

In the second year you’ll focus on Psychology: Implications in the Real World, which looks at a range of topics from criminal behaviour to Schizophrenia. You will also consider various controversies, ADDITIONAL ENTRY such as whether Psychology is a science and REQUIREMENTS whether using animals in research can be justified. Grade 5/5 in double award Science BEYOND THE COURSE PSYCHOLOGY LENGTH IS ALSO You will have the opportunity to attend the Berlin trip, to make links between the syllabus AVAILABLE and real behaviours. There are trips to the 2 years AS A GENERAL Psychology department at UCLAN as well as opportunities to attend talks from Forensic, SPECIFICATION APPLIED Educational and Clinical Psychologists. We also take Psychology students to Chester Zoo PAGE 54 each year. You will also conduct your own EDUQAS (WJEC) psychological investigations.

46 47 A-LEVEL SOCIOLOGY

Do you find yourself questioning the way ASSESSMENT in which members of society behave, and You will sit three exams at the end of your what influences them? Are you interested second year, which will address all the in the dark sides of society that we often modules studied throughout the course. don’t like to talk about such as poverty, Each exam is worth 33.3% of your overall racism and sexism? If so, Sociology is the A-level. subject for you. FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES In the first year we study the Sociology of The majority of Sociology students go on to Education by asking questions such as, Higher Education, studying subjects such what is the point of the education system? as Sociology, Criminology, Law and Social Why do children from wealthy families Policy. However, by studying Sociology you tend to have higher levels of educational will gain a broad understanding of society achievements than children from poorer and therefore it provides you with a range of families? We also study the Sociology of knowledge and skills that can be transferred Families & Households. We question who to a variety of professions, including benefits most from family life, as well as education, social work, government and exploring the ‘dark side’ of the family and counselling. domestic abuse.

In the second year we study the Sociology of Crime and Deviance, and ask who the real criminals are in our society. Are they on they street wearing hoodies or in the boardroom wearing suits? We also examine the Sociology of Beliefs in Society ADDITIONAL ENTRY by exploring the function of religion both REQUIREMENTS historically and in modern day society, and questioning whether science has won out as the dominant belief system. None

BEYOND THE COURSE LENGTH You will have the opportunity to visit Berlin as part of the Social Science Faculty, where 2 years you will be able to make links between the syllabus and wider society. In addition, there will be opportunities to attend the SPECIFICATION Criminology Conference, to access a wide range of contemporary Sociology books EDUQAS (WJEC) and visit university Sociology departments.

48 49 A-LEVEL STATISTICS

Do you believe in psychics? Statistics allow ASSESSMENT us to put claims to the test, make informed You will be assessed with regular homework decisions and draw measurably valid and in-class assessments. conclusions. In Law, a misunderstanding of Statistics could mean sending an innocent The course is assessed by 3 linear exams. person to jail, or letting a guilty person The first exam is Data and Probability, the walk free. In Medicine, an understanding second is Statistical Inference and the third of Statistics enables doctors to plan assessment is Synoptic. clinical trials, allowing us to measure the effectiveness of a treatment. FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES This course goes well with Psychology, You will already be familiar with some Biology or Geography A-levels. Indeed, all Probability and Data Handling topics from experimental Sciences depend on being your GCSE Maths studies. A-level Statistics able to plan an experiment to collect data, takes this a step further to develop the from which valid conclusions can be drawn. ability to draw conclusions from data. You There is a huge demand for young people will learn about what it means for two events with advanced level skills in handing data. to be independent and what conditional This course will give candidates a distinct probability means. Further, you will learn competitive advantage when applying for how to form a hypothesis and put it to a any Science at University. statistical test.

BEYOND THE COURSE The modern world generates a vast amount of data in large datasets, and you will have practical experience of working with a large ADDITIONAL ENTRY dataset. You will develop skills in using REQUIREMENTS Spreadsheets and getting information from databases, transferable to any future Grade 5 in GCSE Maths career. There is also a project component to the course where you will write a report into topic of choice which is investigated in LENGTH depth with your statistical toolkit. 2 years

SPECIFICATION

Edexcel

50 51 52 53 APPLIED DIPLOMA APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY This subject is equivalent to 1 A-level

Psychology is one of the most popular second year and is also made up of one choice for A level, and we are excited to exam and coursework. As it is a modular offer this as a modular BTEC qualification. qualification, there are opportunities to re-sit One reason for its popularity is that many examined elements. people find the fundamental questions of Psychologists interesting: “Why do I behave FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES like this?”, “Why do I feel like this?” and It is directly relevant to any career path “Why do I think like this?” which involves interaction with people. This qualification gives you the knowledge, In your first year you will begin by looking at understanding and skills relevant to Psychology: Approaches and Applications. higher education courses such as a BSc You’ll find out the many explanations of in Psychology or Criminology, or a joint behaviour that Psychology offers, from honours degree in Psychology and Health the Cognitive Approach to the Biological and Social Care. It will also help you to Approach. progress to employment in a healthcare profession such as nursing or social care In the second year you will answer questions and to a role that supports the motivation of such as ‘How is stress linked to illness? Why others, such as teacher, life coach and sports do people become addicted to behaviours coach. or substances? Which factors influence whether people engage in healthy or unhealthy behaviours?’. ADDITIONAL ENTRY BEYOND THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS You will have the opportunities to apply the knowledge you learn in Psychology during extra-curricular trips and visits. In previous Grade 4/4 in double award Science years, students have attended a Berlin trip, trips to the Psychology department at LENGTH UCLAN as well as opportunities to attend talks from Forensic, Educational and Clinical 2 years PSYCHOLOGY IS Psychologists. ALSO AVAILABLE AS AN A-LEVEL ASSESSMENT SPECIFICATION This is a modular qualification, 50% of PAGE 46 the assessment occurs at the end of the Pearson BTEC National first year, and is made up of one exam Extended Certificate and coursework. The other 50% of the assessment is taken at the end of the 54 55 BTEC APPLIED SCIENCE FORENSIC OR MEDICAL SCIENCE

This subject is equivalent to 3 A-levels

Do you want to study Biology, Chemistry will be invited to speak to you to support and Physics? Do you want a more different units of your studies. A real coursework-based subject? highlight of the course is the opportunity to complete work experience in an area of The qualification consists of studying 6 or 7 applied science that is of interest to you. units each year. You will choose whether you wish to take the Forensic or Medical route, ASSESSMENT and your optional units will be tailored for each. Assessment for this course is a combination of exams and coursework.The exams include You will study a total of 13 units over the two a mixture of multiple choice, short and long years, of which 4 are examined. answered questions, practical write-ups and research-based tasks. You will also produce The core units for both routes are: Principles a coursework portfolio each year. and Applications of Science, Practical scientific procedures and techniques, FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Science investigation skills, Laboratory The Forensic route could lead to careers in techniques and their applications, an Investigative project, and Contemporary forensic science or criminology. The Medical issues in science. Route could lead to careers in biomedical sciences, nursing or pharmacology. Both Medical Science optional units could routes could allow you to train as a lab include: Medical physics applications, technician or to work in scientific research. Applications of organic chemistry, Genetics and genetic engineering, Diseases and infections, Applications of inorganic chemistry, Biomedical science and Human ADDITIONAL ENTRY regulation and reproduction. REQUIREMENTS

Forensic Science optional units could Grade 4/4 in double award Science include: Forensic evidence collection and analysis, Forensic fire investigation, Forensic traffic collision investigation, Physiology of LENGTH human body systems, Practical chemical analysis or Microbiology and microbiology 2 years techniques.

BEYOND THE COURSE SPECIFICATION You will have the opportunity to visit a range of science-based institutions and Pearson BTEC National organisations, as well as hearing about a variety of careers from professionals who 56 57 BTEC BUSINESS Pearson BTEC National Diploma BTEC Pearson Extended Diploma This subject is equivalent to 2 or 3 A-levels

This course is ideal for students with a real The course also includes written interest in business. It is a practical course examinations and synoptic assessments and allows you to develop a range of core to cover finance, marketing and business business skills. The course focuses on many management. You will achieve a grade elements of business to provide many for each individual unit and they will add opportunities for progression after college. together to form your final grade which is equivalent to 3 A-levels. WHAT YOU’LL STUDY Throughout the two year course, you will FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES study all elements of business which will The course will equip you well to start a provide you with the skills and knowledge career in business where employers value to progress into the industry. The course both your actual learning, your degree of consists of 13 units in total across the two years. independent learning and problem-solving ability which you will have gained during In year 1 you will focus on marketing, the course. There are also a wide variety of business finance and event management. business courses at university for which this The second-year focuses on international course is a perfect foundation. This course is business, law and business management. also ideal for progression onto a higher level apprenticeship such as Accounting, Business BEYOND THE COURSE Administration and HR. Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to enhance your knowledge of Previous students have progressed to business through trips and guest speakers. studying courses in: Over previous years this has included businesses such as Jaguar-Land Rover, • Business Management Warburtons, KPMG, Natwest and the Co-op. • Law You will also develop skills in finance and • Accounting ADDITIONAL ENTRY accountancy which is a route that many of • Human Resources REQUIREMENTS our learners progress into after college. • Construction Management Another highlight of the course is that you We prefer that you have studied could be selected to complete 40 days work • Marketing Business at GCSE or BTEC (Level 2) experience at the Co-op’s Angel Square • International Business headquarters in Manchester. LENGTH

2 years ASSESSMENT Throughout the course there are different SPECIFICATION forms of assessment, including internally assessed coursework which can take the Pearson BTEC National Diploma format of extended writing, presentations, excel spreadsheets or website design.

58 59 The Co-op Young Business Leaders OUR CO-OP programme offers a substantive work We’re proud of our roots as the world’s first CO-OP YOUNG placement as part of the triple BTEC consumer co-operative and that still guides Business pathway. The opportunity is made who we are, what we do and where we’re available to upper sixth students, with the going today. We continue to grow because placement running alongside the BTEC we support the community that supports course. us. We make sure our values are reflected BUSINESS LEADERS in every single Co-op store and business. The course content is the same, but you’ll And, most importantly, we invest in the also complete a work placement at the Co- community, that’s why we’re proud to be the op’s Support Centre, 1 Angel Square in largest business sponsor of academies in the Manchester city centre. country.

You will be hosted by the Co-op Business WHO WE ARE Services (CBS) Function, experiencing a We support our members, customers, number of rotations across different teams colleagues and the communities they live within CBS from Customer Services and in. So, as we grow, our communities grow Finance to Recruitment and Development. too. Our values are reflected in everything we do, and as part of the Co-op Academies You will experience a real working Trust, your education is based on our shared environment and have the opportunity co-operative identity. Because what we do to ‘get stuck into’ value adding work and matters, our colleagues know they’re part projects along the way. You will develop of something truly worthwhile. And as a an understanding of different functions student at Connell, you are too. It’s What and business areas whilst developing We Do. your employability and key skills through meaningful experiences, linked to future WWW.COOP.CO.UK careers and current curriculum too. WWW.COOPACADEMIES.CO.UK

Alongside working within a business environment there’s a comprehensive learning and development programme that you will follow too. It’s woven into ADDITIONAL ENTRY the placements and will help you develop REQUIREMENTS your co-operative leadership skills and behaviours to support you moving into your career and next step beyond college. The same as for the BTEC Business course, but students wishing to You will develop both personally and join the Flagship Pathway will be professionally during the 6-month programme interviewed to assess eligibility and will be supported by a mentor to reach your potential throughout. LENGTH You’ll get paid for this work placement, in line with the Co-op new starter rate, as long 2 years as you meet attendance, punctuality and other course requirements. SPECIFICATION

BTEC PEARSON It’s what we do 60 61 BTEC CRIMINOLOGY This subject is equivalent to 1 A-level

Are you the type of person who is intrigued assessed internally. This course is particularly by crime and criminal behaviour? Are you appropriate for students who would prefer curious to know why some people commit to sit a combination of internal assessments criminal acts, whilst the rest of society and external examinations that count follow the rule of law (or do they?). Are towards their final grade. you fascinated by the inter-workings of our criminal justice system, and how you could FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES have the power to change it? If so, then Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology Applied Criminology is the subject for you. has been designed for students who want to access higher education degree courses, Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology such as: BSc Criminology, BA Criminology draws from disciplines such as Sociology, and Criminal Justice, BSC Criminology Law and Psychology, to provide you with with Law, BSC (Hons) Criminology and a full understanding of crime, criminal Psychology. behaviour and the criminal justice system. It is the ideal qualification for students who Alternatively, the qualification allows learners would like to complement their studies in to gain the required understanding and skills these areas, but is also suitable for those to be able to consider employment within who would prefer a broader curriculum some aspects of the criminal justice system, within the Humanities. e.g. the National Probation Service, the Courts and Tribunals Service or the National In year one you will study two units. Firstly Offender Management Service. you will study the Changing Awareness of Crime where you will examine the different types of crime that take place in our society, culminating with you planning a campaign for change relating to a crime about which we know very little. Secondly, you will learn ADDITIONAL ENTRY about the different criminological theories REQUIREMENTS and how they influence the setting of public policy. None In year two you will study a further two units, starting with learning about the skills LENGTH APPLIED needed to examine information in order to review the justice of verdicts in criminal 2 years DIPLOMA cases. Followed by an examination of how effective the process of social control is in EQUIVALENT SPECIFICATION turning criminal justice policy into practice. TO 1 A-LEVEL ASSESSMENT WJEC Applied Diploma There are four units, two of which are assessed by examination and two that are 62 63 BTEC HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE Pearson BTEC National Diploma BTEC Pearson Extended Diploma This subject is equivalent to 2 or 3 A-levels

Health & Social Care may sound like portfolio each year. a course only for social workers and • There are 8 units over the two years, of nurses, but it has, in reality, a much wider which 3 are examined. relevance than that. • Core units: Human lifespan development, There are two choices for your Health and Working in health and social care, Social Care qualification at Connell: Enquiries into current research in health and social care, Meeting individual care Triple Health and Social Care (extended and support needs, Promoting public Diploma) - Equivalent to 3 A-levels: health and Principles of safe practice in health and social care. • The qualification is a mixture of exams and coursework. Exams include a mixture • Optional units could include: Work of multiple choice, short and long experience in health and social care, answered questions and research based Sociological perspective, Psychological tasks. You will also produce a coursework perspectives, Physiological disorders and portfolio each year. their care, Nutritional health or Supporting • There are 13 units over the two years, of individuals with additional needs. which 4 are examined. Between 6 and 7 You will complete work placements in various units each year. settings of your choice within the health and • Core units: Human lifespan development, social care sector over the 2 years of study. Working in health and social care, Anatomy ADDITIONAL ENTRY and physiology for health and social care, BEYOND THE COURSE REQUIREMENTS Enquiries into current research in health You will examine how work experience can and social care, Meeting individual care help you develop personal and professional and support needs, Work experience in skills, such as communication and teamwork, For the triple BTEC - Grade 4/4 in health and social care, Promoting public and to understand more about the double award Science health and Principles of safe practice in expectations of different professional roles. For the double BTEC - Grade 3/3 in health and social care. ASSESSMENT double award Science There are additional units which will be covered during the two years. Assessment is a combination of internally assessed coursework and examination based LENGTH Double Health and Social Care (Diploma) units. - Equivalent to 2 A-levels, to be taken 2 years alongside another single subject (A-level or FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES single general applied, e.g. Medical science, This is an extended Diploma specifically Criminology or Psychology): SPECIFICATION for those who wish to progress to a health- • The qualification is a mixture of exams related degree. The course will help prepare and coursework. Exams include a mixture you for a range of university courses Pearson BTEC National Diploma of multiple choice, short and long including Social Work, Nursing, Midwifery, answered questions and research based Teacher Training, Psychology, Occupational tasks. You will also produce a coursework Therapy and Social Policy. 64 65 BTEC SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCE

BTEC Pearson National Extended Certificate BTEC Pearson National Extended Diploma This subject is equivalent to 2 or 3 A-levels

Do you have an interest in sport, exercise You’ll also complete additional Level 3 and physical activity? Or perhaps you’re qualifications that will run in and alongside curious how science can enhance human your BTEC qualification including first aid, performance or its impact on sports teams’ massage and coaching. performance on the big screen? Then why not consider sport and exercise science as ASSESSMENT a career. You will complete 18 units across the two years you study on the course. You will You’ll be amazed at the range of be assessed through a range of methods outstanding facilities and resources including practical and theoretical based available to our sport science students. assessments and presentations. You’ll have access to some of the world’s best sporting facilities including; The FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Manchester Institute of Health and The majority of students go onto Higher Performance, The National Squash Centre, Education studying subjects such as Sport City of Manchester Gymnastics, The Science, Sports Rehabilitation, Sports National Cycling Centre, Etihad Campus, Therapy and Sports Psychology. However and the new East Manchester Leisure the skills that you will gain during the two Centre. You’ll be exposed to innovative, years will be transferable to a number of research-led and applied curriculum in subjects at undergraduate level, as well as a a range of world-class facilities in East number of different career pathways. Manchester.

Units you’ll study include: • Research Methods for Sport and Exercise Sciences ADDITIONAL ENTRY • Sports Nutrition REQUIREMENTS • Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology • Laboratory and experimental methods Grade 4/4 in double award Science • Sports Coaching LENGTH BEYOND THE COURSE You will gain clinical skills in order to be 2 years proficient in the preparation, testing, data handling and critical analysis of applied SPECIFICATION assessment methods. You will also explore all components of consultation, assessment BTEC Pearson National and sports massage, in order to safely and Extended Certificate effectively plan and conduct a treatment plan for sports performers.

66 67 BTEC SPORT & PERFORMANCE

This subject is equivalent to 3 A-levels

Do you have a keen interest in sport, of Quality Assurance. There are also 4 exam coaching and physical activity? Would units over the two years. you like to enhance your sporting knowledge and gain an insight into player FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES development? Then Sport & Performance This course particularly suits those wanting is the course for you! This course particularly suits those wanting to enter employment in the sport and active This course contains a generous amount leisure sector as coaches, PE teachers and of sports participation and can be taken leaders as well as those who have a real alongside the football pathway. Practical passion for football. It is also ideal for those elements occur within many units such wishing to progress to higher education as Sports Coaching, Fitness Testing and to study a sport-related degree such as Fitness Training and Programming. The coaching, sports development, sports practical elements of the course will be science and teaching sport. This course is supported by class tasks, logbooks and linked to the Manchester City Community both written and practical assessments to Football Coaching degree at Manchester demonstrate your knowledge of the unit. Metropolitan University. Alongside the academic aspect of the course, you will also These units include: have access to quality coaching to enhance • Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology your football skills and playing ability. • Unit 2: Fitness training and programming for health, sport and well-being • Unit 4: Sports leadership • Unit 7: Practical sports performance ADDITIONAL ENTRY • Unit 8: Coaching for performance REQUIREMENTS

BEYOND THE COURSE None You will undertake various qualifications relevant to the course. There are volunteering opportunities available to you, including LENGTH CITC events, disability sports and school events. 2 years ASSESSMENT Work is assessed and marked internally using SPECIFICATION a broad range of assessment methods. Marked work audits will be completed on BTEC Pearson National a regular basis throughout the duration of the course to ensure consistently high levels

68 69 This pathway can be added on to either of There are volunteering opportunities our full-time (triple) Sport BTECs to enhance available to you, including CITC events, CITC FOOTBALL your experience through football. disability sports and school events. If football is your passion, we have the ASSESSMENT opportunity for you! You will develop Learner work is assessed and marked your footballing skills alongside your internally using a broad range of assessment PATHWAY studies. Students studying either Sport & methods. Marked work audits will be Performance or Sport & Exercise Sciences completed on a regular basis throughout the can join our specialist football training and duration of the course to ensure consistently development programme which is delivered high levels of Quality Assurance. Each by our partners CITC. individual unit is graded Pass (P), Merit (M) We all share a passionate commitment to or Distinction (D). excellence. Our aim is to develop good people on the pitch and in the classroom. FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Students who opt to join this training and This course particularly suits those wanting development programme will take part in to enter employment in the sport and active football training and matches as part of their leisure sector as coaches, instructors and timetable every day. leaders and who also have a real passion for Our coaches are all qualified to UEFA football. It is also ideal for those wishing to B level, to improve players’ knowledge, progress to higher education to study a understanding and game management. sport related degree such as coaching, Each of the sessions are set at a level to sports development and sports science. challenge the individual, where there’ll be This course is linked to the Manchester different themes. These will be split over City Community Football Coaching degree the session, where you’ll regularly take part at Manchester Metropolitan University. in the different themed topics and end the Alongside the academic aspect of the session with a conditioned game. course, you will also have access to quality coaching to enhance your football skills and Over the season you’ll be completing in playing ability. the AOC and National Youth League. You’ll play many well-established football clubs, where the aim is to raise standards for and aspirations of talented football players in full time education and outside of the Academy ADDITIONAL ENTRY system. All of our clubs work hard to ensure REQUIREMENTS that their players develop as well-rounded individuals with a strong focus on academics None and developing other opportunities around their football to give them life skills. You can indicate your interest in this LENGTH additional programme on your application form and will have the opportunity to 2 years find out more by attending one of our recruitment events or at interview. SPECIFICATION BEYOND THE COURSE Students will play in the City in the BTEC PEARSON Community BTEC league as well as national cup competitions. You will also undertake various qualifications relevant to the course. 70 71 “Before coming to Connell, I had only passed one GCSE from school. I worked so hard in FOUNDATION Connell and with the help of my teachers, have secured a place for medicine with a foundation PROGRAMME year. I believe without the help of my tutors it wouldn’t have The Foundation Programme allows action project. Last year students spent time been possible.“ students to build a secure footing at raising money for a local homeless charity, Syed, Connell Student 2017-2020. Level 2 in a subject of their choice before and working to raise awareness of issues progression on to a Level 3 course and around street crime. In response to this years hopefully university or apprenticeships. programme students have said: Making the transition from a foundation “I can now apply for jobs or apprenticeships programme to Level 3 is challenging but without getting scared.” we give our students lots of support and at the end of three years, we have students “I can now see more opportunities.” leaving us with top grades and places on “I have developed my communication skills competitive University courses. and confidence.” On our foundation programme students can re-sit their GCSE English / Maths alongside a FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES BTEC Level 2 First Certificate (equivalent to The Level 2 programme is an opportunity to two GCSEs) in one of the following courses: boost your GCSE grade profile so that you can progress to a Level 3 BTEC qualification. • Business • Health & Social • Sport On all the courses you will be assessed by a ADDITIONAL ENTRY combination of examined and coursework REQUIREMENTS based units. The assignments you complete are related to a subject specific Grade 3 in 5 GCSEs, including workplace scenario and we look for lots of English Language and Maths and opportunities to include trips and visits that at least one grade 4 in any subject. enhance your studies. Grade 3/3 in double award Science The experience at Connell will be about is required for L2 Health and Social much more than just your courses. Within Care. your lessons and beyond we work with you to build the knowledge and personal skills you will need to succeed at the next level. LENGTH For example, all our Level 2 students take part in the PIE Future Ready programme. 1 year This is a 12 week programme working to develop digital skills, and take part in a SPECIFICATION number of experiences and opportunities to help get students ready for life beyond education. This includes various visits Various to workplaces, opportunities for work experience and the chance to run a social 72 73 NOTES

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