Prospectus 2019 Three Schools One19 Vision of Excellence Heads of Sixth

Mrs Helen Prince The Ferrers School

Mrs Jackie Holmes (Dean Ashurst – Acting Head of Sixth) Huxlow Science College

Mr Paul Chapman Rushden Academy Welcome to To find out more about The East Northamptonshire College the courses on offer and to speak to staff Combining the strengths of three schools at post-16, we offer a wide range of courses and and students currently opportunities to all students in the East Northamptonshire area. on post-16 courses we invite you to our information evening. A long and We have an excellent tradition of examination success Social activities, residentials, public speaking, peer in A Level and BTEC courses and year-on-year our mentoring, work experience, university visits, overseas excellent students gain places at top universities including visits, theatre trips and sporting competitions are a few Oxford and Cambridge. We are very proud that last examples of the things our students have taken part in Post-16 Information tradition of year our results topped the county league tables. this year. This booklet is designed to give you a detailed success However, we believe that being in the sixth form is not description of the courses on offer. Choosing the right Evening: just about gaining academic qualifications. place for your post-16 study is an extremely important The Ferrers School decision to make and we aim to provide you with a high All our students follow a wide-ranging PSHE, careers quality education to suit your needs. and enrichment programme and all Year 12 students Thursday 11th October are encouraged to play an active role in the wider Students who choose to study here will enjoy their time 2018 community. with us, and will feel valued, challenged and supported in their ambition to achieve the best they can. 5:30 - 8:00pm

Elaine Brooker We look forward to Director seeing you there. The East Northamptonshire College (Based at Rushden Academy)

4 5 TENC POST 16 PATHWAYS

Entry Requirements What we offer you Pathways Next steps Next Steps... What the students say... Throughout the sixth form Platinum A minimum of 5 GCSEs Extensive choice of A level subjects 3 or 4 A Levels Oxford/Cambridge we will support you with at grade 7 or above EPQ high quality information, Targeted support for Oxbridge applications Facilitating subjects are “Russell Group” universities including mathematics advice and guidance. All University Summer School opportunities available on this pathway “TENC sixth form and English language Sports leadership Award Level 3 Apprenticeships schools have a careers D of E Award programme and we organise tutors treat us all on University visits and Open Days visits to conferences, skills a personal basis and Support for “Russell Group” applications shows as well as trips to High quality CIAEG do all they possibly university open days. In Year Support form an academic mentor can to ensure we Work shadowing 13 students receive extensive Sports Leaders Award support with university achieve the best applications or help with Gold A minimum of 5 GCSEs Extensive choice of A level subjects 3 or 4 A Levels “Russell Group” universities grades and get the at grade 5 or above EPQ applying for apprenticeships University place or including mathematics University Summer School opportunities Facilitating subjects are Level 3 Apprenticeships or employment. Sports leadership Award available on this pathway apprenticeship you and English language D of E Award Higher Education want. Resources are University visits and Open Days Support for “Russell Group” applications Certain degree courses provided throughout High quality CIAEG require specific A Level the year and we Work shadowing subjects to have been Sports Leaders Award get lots of help and “The dynamics studied. Admissions tutors guidance.” Silver A minimum of 5 grade 4 Extensive choice of A level subjects BTEC courses Universities at specific universities will completely change GCSEs (or equivalent) D of E Award be able to guide you on this, when you go into Extensive choice of A level subjects Combined BTEC /A level Level 3 Apprenticeships Lewis including mathematics and the UCAS website is University visits and Open Days courses or alteratives the 6th Form and and English language Support for university applications also helpful: www.ucas.com I love it, it’s a High quality CIAEG Work shadowing great environment and everyone is Bronze GCSEs at grade 3 or A vocational course Level 2 courses Level 3 courses so friendly and below Vocationally relevant work experience D of E Award Apprenticeships supportive.” Sports leadership Award High quality CIAEG Employment with training Alexandra Resit mathematics and English language Individual mentor support

6 7 COURSES

Sciences Humanities & Social Sciences PE & Sport Business & ICT

BTEC National Diploma Science - Level 3 10 Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) 19 A Level Physical Education 28 A Level Business Studies 39

A Level Physics 11 A Level Geography 20 BTEC Level 2 Technical Certificate in Sport 29 BTEC First Certificate in Business - Level 2 40 & Activity Leaders A Level Biology 12 BTEC Extended Certificate/Diploma/Extended 21 BTEC Extended Certificate/Diploma in 41 Diploma in Health & Social Care– Level 3 BTEC Extended Certificate/Diploma/Extended 30 Business – Level 3 A Level Chemistry 13 Diploma in Sport – Level 3 A Level Computer Science 42 BTEC Health & Social Care - Level 2 22 BTEC Extended Certificate in ICT 43 Art Design & Technology A Level History 23 Modern Languages A Level Law 24 Food Science & Nutrition (QCF) - Level 3 14 A Level Modern Languages 31 Hair & Beauty A Level Philosophy & Ethics 25 A Level Art & Design 15 French - German- Spanish Diploma in Hair & Beauty - Level 2 44 A Level Psychology 26 Certificate in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair 16 City & Guilds Diploma in Beauty Therapy/ 45 (Light Vehicle) A Level Sociology 27 Creative & Performing Arts Diploma in Hairdressing - Level 3 A Level Graphics with Materials 17 Contemporary Music: 32 (Design & Technology) Certificate for Music Practitioners Mathematics A Level Photography 18 A Level Dance 33 A Level Mathematics & Core Maths 46

A Level Music 34 A Level Further Mathematics 47

BTEC Music Extended Certificate 35

BTEC Diploma Performing Arts - Level 3 36 English & Media

BTEC Extended Diploma Performing 37 A Level English Language & Literature 48 Arts (Acting) - Level 3 A Level English Literature 49

A Level Drama 38 A Level Media Studies 50

8 9 BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA SCIENCE - LEVEL 3 PHYSICS

Entry Requirements: BTEC Nationals use a combination of assessment styles to give students the confidence and the knowledge they need to Entry Requirements: Physics Rules the World! Opportunities succeed in the workplace. It also offers the study skills needed to continue learning on higher education courses. This course 5 GCSEs grade at 5 or above 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or There are many opportunities open to successful A can be taken as a single or double award. A learner’s final grade is decided by their performance across the qualification, Knowledge of physics opens doors to many careers including Maths, English and above including English. Level students. Physics A Level is a must for a career based on a combined total of points earned from assessments. However, students need to pass most (and in some cases, all) and opportunities. The new course will have a strong Science. Other qualifications At least a 7 in Science/ in science or the varied world of Engineering as well as mandatory content to remain eligible for an overall qualification pass. considered. Physics and minimum of a 6 mathematical bias and it is important that you feel many aspects of Medicine. in Maths. Length of Course: This BTEC Science course has elements of Biology, Chemistry and Physics and is assessed by external confident with Maths. All in all this is an exciting and worthwhile course. Even examination and Coursework. if you do not choose to enter the wonderful world of Two years. Length of Course: Many of the units you studied at GCSE are continued science based careers, you will finish this course with Two years. Examination Board: such as electricity, light, magnetism and mechanics; a better understanding and interpretation of the world Edexcel (Pearson). How to be successful The course Optional units (Internally assessed by Examination Board: however new areas of Physics will be introduced around you. programme aims to: coursework): Assessment: Since this course is both AQA. such as Quantum and fundamental particles. The exam and portfolio based, new course may also look at the use of physics with Students will be required to • Provide a pathway to • Physiology of Human body systems. Assessment: it is vital that complete 4 units, 3 of which a higher level broad • Human regulation and reproduction. medicine or possibly Physics with Astronomy. are mandatory. students are qualification in science. Assessment is all exams. self-motivated • Biological molecules and metabolic pathways. There is no practical Double Award consists of 3 • Allow access to and have good • Genetic and genetic engineering. coursework that will additional compulsory units university courses. coursework contribute to the grade and 1 optional unit. • Diseases and infections. skills. • Develop student ability but it may be reported 1. Principles and to acquire knowledge • Applications of Inorganic Chemistry. separately. Applications of Science. through experimental • Applications of Organic Chemistry. work, carried out with Mandatory • Electrical Circuits and their Applications. due regard to safety. (Externally Assessed by • Astronomy and Space Science. “Physics A Level is written exam)s. a must for a career 2. Practical Scientific in science or the Techniques. varied world of Mandatory (Internally Assessed by Engineering coursework) as well as many 3. Science Investigation aspects of Skills. Medicine.” Mandatory (Externally assessed by written exam)

10 11 BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY

Entry Requirements: What are you looking for at A Level? What will you get in return? Entry Requirements: Chemistry is a very demanding A Level course. Students need to show a high level of commitment if they are to succeed. 5 GCSEs grade at 5 or • I want something practical / I want to enjoy my study • An opportunity to extend your understanding of live 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above including a 6 in science through practical work. above including Maths and / I like discovering things. Key Skills Maths, English and Higher English. The course programme aims to: • A chance to explore intellectually how living things Science. • I want to investigate things / I want a challenge / I • Stimulate your interest and enjoyment of Chemistry. Chemistry provides work. Grades 7-9 in Science opportunities for key • Present Chemistry as a coherent but developing body of knowledge, principles and Length of Course: want a good choice of career. strongly recommended. skills evidence in • Good preparation for the challenges theories linked by unified ideas. Two years. Communication and • I achieved good grades in Science at GCSE but I want of further study. Length of Course: • Develop an appreciation of social, economic, environmental and technological Information Examination Board: to specialise. • Enthusiastic teaching staff that will Two years. innovations and applications of Chemistry. AQA. encourage you to discover things for Examination Board: • Develop your ability to acquire knowledge through experimental work, carried out with If you are willing to work hard and enjoy one of the yourself and develop an analytical Assessment: OCR. due regard to safety. most popular A Level subjects in the country then this mind. 100% exam. • Provide an appropriate course for those students who wish to continue their studies in is the course for you. You will need to study hard with “Joy may be Chemistry and other related subjects. your peers and discuss your progress with staff. inarticulate, Chemistry is a challenging course that has links to Physics and Biology and also underlies but reflection is many branches of technology. “...the Biology empty without course demands understanding. Interested? independent study There is a delight and a solid interest Good. Bear in mind to be had merely Unit 1: Pupil practical skills. that the nature of the looking at the world, Unit 2: Foundations in in the subject. Biology course demands We ask for independent study and but that delight Chemistry. hard work and a solid interest in the can be deepened Unit 3: Periodic Table. subject. We ask for hard when the mind’s eye Unit 4: Core organic commitment from work and commitment Chemistry. you. from you. can penetrate the surface of things to Unit 5: Physical Chemistry. In return we In return we offer caring offer caring and supportive tuition. see the connections Unit 6: Organic Chemistry. and supportive within.” tuition.” P W Atkins (Chemist)

12 13 FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION (QCF) - LEVEL 3 ART & DESIGN

Entry Requirements: Entry Requirements: The aim of the course is for students to develop an understanding of the holistic nature of Art and Design. 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above A Level is a natural progression from GCSE. above including Maths, including a 6 or above in Art Expectations English and a science and a {Cook} and Design. The course helps develop practical and theoretical knowledge and There is an expectation food subject. understanding of relevant materials, processes, ideas, genres and styles. Length of Course: that students will take up Skills are developed through observation, research, recording and analysis. the opportunity to extend Examination Board: Two years. Students will be encouraged to use their knowledge and understanding their skills, knowledge and WJEC. of the work of others to develop and extend thinking and inform their Examination Board: experiences through own work. Ideas will be generated and explored through enquiry that Assessment: AQA. self-initiated gallery visits and involves experimenting with a wide range of materials and techniques in an extended hours activities. Controlled Assessment, Assessment: independent way. external assessment and Component 1 Personal practical assessments. Why Study Food Science and Nutrition? This qualification offers students: investigation: 60% of marks. This is an exciting course which allows students to gain a • Skills required for independent learning and Component 2 externally set development. assignments: 40% of marks. During the first year of the course Cooking isn’t wealth of knowledge about Food Science and Nutrition. students will be introduced to a • A range of generic and transferable skills. a job... They will have the opportunity to learn about the variety of experiences that explore relationship between the human body and food as well as • The ability to solve problems. two-dimensional and/or three It’s a passion practical skills about cooking and preparing food. • The skills of project based research, development and “Students dimensional media. Students will presentation. will explore explore graphic media, textiles There is a strong emphasis on practical work, making this • The ability to apply mathematical and ICT skills. techniques, photography, digital manipulation to mention but a few. an ideal choice for students who prefer to learn by doing. • The fundamental ability to work alongside other graphic professionals, in a professional environment. Towards the end of the first By studying this Level 3 Certificate students will gain media, textiles • The ability to apply learning in vocational contexts. year students will be directed to the required knowledge to be able to consider and seek techniques, choose a suggested pathway to employment at a specific level, within the food and drink study for the time remaining on photography, the course. They will follow the sectors of hospitality and catering, food production or the digital unendorsed element of the course food retail industry; or use the qualification to support which will allow the students to entry to higher/further education courses e.g. BSc manipulation study in a variety of media which Food and Nutrition, BSc Human Nutrition, BSc (Hons) to mention may include Fine Art, Graphic Communication, Textile Design, Public Health Nutrition, BSc (Hons) Food Science and but a few.” Three-Dimensional Design or Technology. Photography. 14 15 CERTIFICATE IN VEHICLE MAINTENANCE & REPAIR (LIGHT VEHICLE) - LEVEL 2 & 3 GRAPHICS WITH MATERIALS (DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY)

Entry Requirements: This qualification is primarily a Technical Level This qualification therefore supports young Entry Requirements: Qualification developed for schools and colleges to deliver people to: An interest in the industry to learners aged in the 16-19 age group and is aimed at 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above including Maths and English. and sound functional skills. learners with a keen interest in the motorsport vehicle • Acquire transferable skills required to work within a 6 or above required in Length of Course: maintenance and repair industry. range of job roles with both the motorsport industry and other sectors. Graphics, Product Design or One year Level 2. Along with developing transferable skills required to Resistant Materials. A love of • Acquire a detailed and comprehensive specialist work within a number of job roles within the motorsport graphic products is required Two years Level 3. technical knowledge core, as well as providing the industry, this qualification is designed to equip students and an awareness of opportunity to develop their academic and study skills Studied at Centurion with the high level specialist technical knowledge and Mathematical and Scientific to support progression onto further qualifications and skills are required. Training - Northampton. skills to be able to work on modern motorsport vehicles. potential employment. Length of Course: Examination Board: The qualification is assessed using a range of methods • Acquire advanced level specialist technical practical Two years. IMI Awards Limited. appropriate for this level of technical qualification skills across the range of systems and components on including practical skills assessments, written modern motorsport vehicles to support progression Examination Board: Component One Component 2: Four part assessment: Assessment: assignments and online tests. into employment or onto an apprenticeship. Edexcel. Principles of Design and Technology Independent Design and Make Part 1: Identifying and outlining Online testing and practical This qualification helps provide entry into employment (Examination – 50% of the qualification) Project (Coursework – 50% of possibilities for design identification assignments. Assessment: within the motorsport industry and also onto an the qualification) and investigation of a design Written paper (2.5 hours), which is externally apprenticeship in motorsport vehicle maintenance and Written exam and possibility, investigation of client/ coursework. assessed. In this unit students develop their This unit is a substantial design repair (as a recognised knowledge qualification within end user needs, wants and values, knowledge and understanding of a range of and make activity where students the SEMTA Engineering Manufacture Framework). This research and production of a modern design and manufacturing practices create a portfolio of work qualification also provides a high level of underpinning specification and contemporary design issues including: approximately 40 A3 pages. knowledge and skills which may allow progression onto Exploring Students in consultation with Part 2: Designing a prototype, some higher education qualifications in motorsport and • Materials and manufacturing processes a client, create a problem and design ideas, development of design engineering related subjects. Creativity & • Factors influencing the development of design context and produce a idea, final design solution, review of Sustainability products range of designs which are to be development and final design and • Health and safety in manufacturing developed into a final solution. communication of design ideas Underpinning Knowledge of Optional units They will then manufacture a In both forms of assessment industries Part 3: scale model of the product whilst Making a final prototype • Event regulations. • Diagnosis and rectification • Joining vehicle • Marking out, cutting, (coursework 50% and • Sustainability demonstrating as many workshop design, manufacture and realisation of transmission and components using a fusion shaping and forming examination 50%) students • Setting up motorsport • Information handling, modelling, and skills as possible. Most students of a final prototype, including tools driveline faults. and non fusion processes. sheet and tube materials will be developing their vehicles. forward planning. opt to follow the architecture and equipment and quality and to fabricate motorsport knowledge, understanding, • Diagnosis and rectification • Stripping and rebuilding route, however, students can accuracy • Inspecting a motorsport components. skills and application for Maths and Science skills are fundamental to of chassis system faults. engines for motorsport personalise the project whether vehicle during competition. designing and making Design and Technology. These will also be Part 4: Evaluating own design and vehicles. • Dressing engines for it be product design, packaging products. embedded within the examination for this prototype. Testing and evaluation. motorsport vehicles. qualification. design or even garden design! 16 17 PHOTOGRAPHY EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION (EPQ)

Entry Requirements: This is a Level What do I do? Why do it? 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or 3 Qualification • Choose an area of interest. • A chance to get above. • Draft a title and aims of the project for formal approval. involved in something equivalent to ½ you are passionate 6 or above in Art or • Plan, research and carry out the project. about. Photography GCSE an A Level. • Deliver a presentation to a specified audience. • Excellent evidence of Length of course: • Provide evidence of all stages of project development and production for assessment. skills. A Level - 2 years. It has some • UCAS points. Examination Board: All projects must include a written report of between 1000 and 5000 words. • The possibility of taught elements A project which consists solely of written work should be approximately 5000 words. reduced UCAS offers. OCR. such as Projects where the majority of the evidence is provided in other formats should include a Assessment: report which is at least 1000 words. Component 1: Personal Do you want to be part of one of the fastest growing industry sectors in the UK economy? Then you need research skills, to get involved in the creative and media industries, and studying Photography will take you there. investigation 60% of marks referencing, Component 2: Externally set You will be introduced to a variety of experiences Key Features: portfolio of work. This task 40% of marks exploring a range of photographic techniques, styles could support you gaining report writing and genres, including: portraiture, documentary, • 100% Practical and employment at an entry etc. and then photojournalism, landscape and experimental imagery. Contextual work (NO level directly from college. theory based exams) You will develop technical understanding relating to All projects and requires a large You are the composition of images and an ability to explore the • 100% Digital course assignments will focus amount of expected to different elements of visual language. including the on developing your own development of digital individual skills and independent have access Progression Routes – What’s in it for me?: image manipulation creativity. skills. project work This course allows students to apply for a variety of Additional activities such to a digital You will study aspects Higher Education courses including Foundation Degrees, as trips and visits will and regular of professional practice camera, HNDs and BA degrees in Art, Design and different be arranged throughout within photography and meetings with areas of Photography. Courses such as Documentary the course. These will be iPhone or art and design as part of Photography, Photographic Art, Fashion Photography, project and progression the course. In the second your supervisor. similar... Fine Art, Art Practice, Graphic Design, Animation, Media focused. These are year you will be given the Studies, Multimedia and Lens Based Media, Film and optional activities and opportunity to specialise Television. This course will develop the essential skills fees will be charged. within a specific area of needed for study at a higher level and those needed for Details will be available photography allowing employment. from the course leader. you to develop a focused 18 19 GEOGRAPHY BTEC EXTENDED CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA/EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE – LEVEL 3

Entry Requirements: You will enjoy this course if you take an interest in What do we study? Entry Requirements: The BTEC National Extended Certificate/Diploma/Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (Level 3) qualification is suitable for anyone who is interested in progressing to a range of caring what is going on in the world and are able to see the Compulsory units of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or professions or pursue a higher education course in this field. above including Geography. implications and consequences of environmental/ study: including English or Maths. There is no requirement to Length of Course: global issues. You must be prepared to carry out your • Water and carbon have studied Health and The New BTEC There are a number of mandatory and There are a range own research, using both fieldwork techniques and cycles. Social Care previously. A Level - 2 years. National course in optional units studied for the Extended of optional units. secondary research using the internet, books and • Global systems and Examination Board: Length of Course: Health and Social Certificate, Diploma and Extended Diploma. Examples include: journals. global governance. AQA. Two years, although an AS Care encourages: Examples include: • Psychological • Changing places. equivalent Certificate can be You must come to lessons prepared to argue your case Perspectives (internally Assessment: Optional units of study attained after one year. • The ability to learn • Human life span development (exam). and see issues from alternative viewpoints. All students independently. marked assignment). 2 x exams of 2 hours 30 • Working in Health and Social Care (exam). • Coastal systems and Extended certificate • Supporting individuals minutes - 40% each. will be expected to take part in at least 4 days of • The ability to landscapes. Equivalent to one A Level. • Meeting individual care and support needs with additional needs 1x controlled assessment - fieldwork activities over a range of scales, to prepare for Diploma research actively and (internally marked assignment). • Hazards. (internally marked 3-4000 words - 20%. methodically. the controlled assessment. The fieldtrips will be based Equivalent to 2 A Levels. • Enquiries into Current Research in assignment). • Contemporary urban Extended Diploma around both urban and coastal locations. • The ability to be able Health and Social Care (synoptic environments. Equivalent to 3 A Levels. to give presentations • Caring for individuals task – Diploma and Extended with dementia Examination Board: and be active group Diploma only). members. (internally marked Contemporary Pearson. assignment). Geography also geography is a Assignments: considers our subject which Set and marked by teachers; The Extended Diploma relationships with their verified by Pearson. Still the has a mandatory unit considers the physical environment at main form of assessment for involving 100 hours of work relationship a variety of scales, from all BTEC Nationals. experience. of human local to global. Tasks For the Extended Certificate Provide students with work- there are 50 hours of populations Students will also have based challenges in timed, optional work experience. to each other the opportunity to realistic work conditions. Progression: consider the values and Written exams Students have gone on to over space and attitudes of themselves Students create written study: Midwifery, Nursing, time. and of others during this answers to practical Podiatry, Radiography, course. questions in exam Paramedic and health care conditions. courses. 20 21 BTEC HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE - LEVEL 2 HISTORY

Entry Requirements: Throughout the course students will complete Students are expected to complete a day of relevant Entry Requirements: Course Content a range of units including: work experience every week throughout their time on 5 GCSEs at grade 3 or 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or Year 12: Year 13: Key Skills below. A caring personality the course. above including English • The impact of nutrition on health Unit 1 - Russia, 1917-1991: Unit 3 - The British and interest in the subject. and Maths with at least a Throughout the History • Children’s development through play This will be an 6 in a Humanities subject, From Lenin to Yeltsin. Experience of Warfare course every opportunity Length of Course: Examination (30%). 1790-1918. is given for students to • Creative and therapeutic activities opportunity for preferably History. Examination (30%). cover key skills through One Year students to apply Unit 2 - The German Length of Course: a variety of teaching and Classes will be a mix of theoretical lessons and Democratic Republic, Unit 4 - Causes of BTEC First Certificate in what they have learnt Two years. learning styles including practical activities with assignments that involve both 1949-1990. the The Holocaust. Health and Social Care – to the ‘real world’ presentations, research, Examination Board: Examination (20%). Coursework (20%). Equivalent to two GCSEs. written work, role plays and some written exams. and give them more independent project Edexcel, London. work, problem solving BTEC First Certificate in practical skills. and essay writing. Children’s Play, Learning Assessment: and Development – Combination of examination Equivalent to two GCSEs. and coursework, as detailed This course is perfect for students who wish to boost in the course content. Assignments: their GCSE profiles in order to move onto some Level Set and marked by Expectations 3 courses such as Level 3 Health and Social Care or teachers; verified by A Level History is quite students who wish to move on to an apprenticeship in Pearson. Still the main form different to GCSE. You of assessment for all BTEC the relevant sector. will need to undertake Nationals. The Truth of a wide range of Tasks: independent reading and note taking. A high Provide students with work- History degree of personal based challenges in timed, Is the Hope of motivation and a genuine realistic work conditions. the Future... commitment to the study Written exams: of History are crucial Students create written ingredients for success at answers to practical this level. questions in exam conditions.

22 23 LAW PHILOSOPHY & ETHICS

Entry Requirements: Course Content Entry Requirements:

5 GCSEs at grade 5 or English Legal System the relationship between Tort Law Parliament and the 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above above including English and including Maths and English. legal rules and morality courts along with how Maths. No prior knowledge How law is made and The theory of Tort Law This subject requires of law required. in a modern pluralist judges interpret Acts interpreted, the civil and and its application in motivation, independent society. of Parliament. Length of Course: criminal court system our relationships with thought and regular background reading. A Level - 2 years. and the people who make Criminal Law one another, including Contract Law Length of Course: decisions i.e. judges, negligence and nuisance. Examination Board: The general elements of Fundamentals of juries and magistrates. Two years. OCR. criminal liability and how Law Making formation and discharge Examination Board: Nature of Law these apply to both fatal of a contact and The unit includes OCR. and non-fatal offences appropriate remedies The role law plays in exploring the Assessment: and property offences, for breach. society, balancing mechanisms by Students will cover three including murder, GBH “Although Law competing interests and which law is made by units, assessed by external requires a lot of and theft. examination. Philosophy Unit: Ethics Unit: Religious Thought Unit: Skills: commitment and There are no coursework hard work, it is an Why should I study Law? units at A Level. • The forefathers of • Virtue Ethics • Religious beliefs. Evaluation of evidence, philosophy: Plato and • Ethical systems including • Sources of wisdom and assessing belief and excellent choice Law is involved in every Aristotle. actions, reasoned of subject as it is “The aim of Christian Ethics, Natural authority. aspect of our lives and • Life after Death. Law, Utilitarianism and arguments, open minded interesting and relationships with one • Religious identity. attitude, logical thought the course • The question of the Soul. Kantian Ethics. challenging.” another. The relevance • Religion and Society. processes, written and of studying law goes well is to explore • Religious Experience. • Applied Ethics: Euthanasia, verbal communication. Sexual Ethics, Meta Ethics. • Historical developments in beyond entering the legal some of the • Philosophical debates such religious thought. “Law is a subject profession. You will develop as: Is this the only reality? • Free Will, Determinism and that never lets you problem solving skills and questions Does God exist? Conscience. an ability to argue an issue lose interest.” • The problem of evil: How • The Euthyphro dilemma. from both sides - useful which people can God and evil exist? skills for any career choice. ask about life, Through studying law you • Meaningful Religious will come to realise that God and Language and 20th there are no problems - only century perspectives. solutions! the universe.” 24 25 PSYCHOLOGY SOCIOLOGY

Entry Requirements: Year 12 Content: Year 13 Content: Entry Requirements: Sociology is a social science which studies human beings and the way in which they behave in society. 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or We will look at 10 core psychological studies which will We will focus on exploring applications of psychology 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above above including Maths including Maths and English. develop your understanding of how human behaviour and gain an insight into how theory can be applied to Have you ever asked: Sociology attempts The AQA specification for and English. A grade 5 or Length of Course: Sociology covers: above in GCSE Science is can be explained. Each pair of core studies is linked to real-world situations. These areas of • Why is there an increase in Two years. to answer these recommended. a key theme in psychology and includes both a classic applied psychology will include issues single parent families? • The nature of sociology. Examination Board: questions. This subject requires and a contemporary study. The classic studies are with mental health, child psychology • Why many children under • The methods of research that motivation, interest and ‘landmark’ pieces of research that have helped to shape and criminal psychology. AQA. achieve at school? The answers lie Sociologists apply to their studies. regular background reading. the course of the subject and which all students of The second set of 10 core Assessment: • Why people commit crime? in the nature of • In-depth study of subject areas Psychology should be familiar with. The contemporary psychological studies will be • Who controls the media? Length of Course: Paper 1 - Education with society and the like the family, health, education, Two Years. studies are more ‘up-to-date’ pieces of research that learnt. You will also continue Theory and Methods (2 hrs). • Why some groups live longer deviance and crime, class, provide an understanding of the research currently to develop your knowledge than other groups? individuals within gender, ethnicity, beliefs. Examination Board: Paper 2 - Families and undertaken by psychologists. You will also learn the and understanding of households and Beliefs in • Why the suicide rate is soaring? OCR society (2 hrs). it. research methods content. research methods. Paper 3 Crime and Deviance “This subject will with Theory and Methods not only teach you (2 hrs). a lot about other Course Content people but about Assessment: The course involves a great yourself, especially “Sociology is The A Level is assessed by 3 exams at the end of the deal of active learning. You how to cope under will find it enjoyable and two years. Each exam is 2 hours long and includes a an eye-opening exam pressure.” stimulating and you will be variety of question types from multiple choice through “Psychology looks subject. It expected to participate fully in to extended questions. Much of the assessment discussions and research. at the science covers a range will require you to apply your knowledge and behind behaviour of topics so understanding to a novel source. “A word of caution but also gives there will WHY? lots of other 10% of the marks will be assessing mathematics at - it requires a lot explanations too.” level 2 or higher. Students must have at least a grade 5 always be of hard work and equivalent for GCSE mathematics. something of commitment.” interest.” 26 27 PHYSICAL EDUCATION BTEC LEVEL 2 TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN SPORT & ACTIVITY LEADERS

Entry Requirements: Central to the study of PE is the development of; theoretical In addition, how performers refine their ability Entry Requirements: This course is suited to students who want to improve The course is ideal for students with a keen interest in their GCSE achievement and study a full time timetable sport and physical activity who enjoy learning through 5 GCSEs grade 5 or above knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin to perform effectively in physical activity and 5 GCSEs at grade 3 or alongside Maths and English GCSE resits. vocational or work related context. including English and physical activity and sport, understanding of how sport, by developing skills and techniques and below. The course allows students to progress on to Level Science. physiological and psychological states selecting and using tactics, strategies and/or Level 1/Level 2 Pass in BTEC All units covered are related to different skills, 3 Sport courses such as BTEC Level 3 Extended knowledge and behaviours desired by employers in the Students must have grade affect performance, understanding the compositional ideas, developing their ability to Sport is recommended. Certificate, Diploma or Extended Diploma in Sport or sport and recreation industry covering these key areas: 5 or above in GCSE PE or socio-cultural factors that influence analyse and evaluate to improve performance Interest in playing or leading apprenticeships and/or work in the sport & fitness equivalent at Level 2 involvement in physical activity and sport and to understand the contribution which sport activities. sector. • Working in sport and activity leadership BTEC. and understanding the role of technology in physical activity makes to health and fitness. Length of Course: • Leading sport and activity safely and effectively Students must be also physical activity and sport. 1 Year • Leading sport and physical activity playing and/or coaching BTEC Level 2 Technical • Coaching sport regularly to a high level in Certificate in Sport & Activity and out of school hours. Leaders is equivalent to • Developing skills for sport and activity leadership three GCSEs. Length of Course: Component 1: Component 2: Component 3: • Delivering a sports event. Two years. Assessment: Factors affecting Factors affecting NEA (Non-Exam Coursework, Practical, Examination Board: participation in optimal performance Assessment): practical Online Exam and Controlled AQA. physical activity and in physical activity in performance in Assessment. sport sport physical activity and Assessment: This qualification is a mixture of externally and internally assessed units, sport these include: Unit 3.1 Factors affecting Section A: Applied Section A: Exercise participation in physical and anatomy and physiology physiology and Students assessed as Unit 1 Leading Sport Safely and Effectively External (online exam) sport. biomechanics a performer or coach Section B: Skill in the full sided version Unit 2 Working in Sport and Activity Leadership External (controlled assessment) Unit 3.2 Factors affecting acquisition Section B: Sport of one activity, plus psychology Unit 3 Leading Sport and Physical Activity Internal optimal performance in Section C: Sport and written/verbal analysis of physical activity and sport. society Section C: Sport and performance Unit 4 Coaching Sport Internal society and technology Unit 4 Practical performance How it is assessed How it is assessed Unit 5 Developing Skills for Sport and Internal in physical and sport. in sport Written exam: 2 hours Internal assessment, Activity Leadership How it is assessed external moderation All students are expected to 35% of A Level Unit 6 Getting Others Active Outdoors Internal (optional) take a lead role in the TENC Written exam: 2 hours 30% of A Level Unit 7 Leading Different Groups Internal (optional) sport programme. 35% of A Level Unit 8 Delivering a Sports Activity Event Internal 28 29 BTEC EXTENDED CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA/EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN SPORT – LEVEL 3 MODERN LANGUAGES – FRENCH – GERMAN – SPANISH

Entry Requirements: BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Sport are for people with Areas of study Entry Requirements: Students will study a range of literary texts and an interest in sport, recreation or leisure who wish to include: films as well as explore key themes and topics 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or experience their learning through a vocational or work- 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above. Students should have including: related context. In all units there are vocational scenarios Extended Certificate: above including a minimum taken BTEC Level 2 Sport or of a 6 in your chosen GCSE PE (or equivalent). A directly related to careers in sport and the different roles • Anatomy & physiology French: within. language. grade 5 or above in Science • Professional Length of Course: is recommended. This course will give the student a sound knowledge of the development in sport. • Family. Two Years. Length of Course: fundamental areas of sport science (namely physiology, • Sports leadership • Education. analysis and coaching) whilst developing and applying Two years. Examination Board: • The world of work. their knowledge to a variety of sporting areas. • Fitness training • Music, media and culture. Examination Board: Edexcel. Students have the opportunity to study sport at different • France as a multicultural society. Pearson BTEC. Diploma: Assessment: depths by choosing either the Extended Certificate • The Occupation and Resistance. Assessment: (equivalent to one A-Level), Diploma (2 A-Levels) or • Fitness testing Provide students with work- A mixture of examinations, Extended Diploma (3 A-Levels). All three courses are an • Business of sport based challenges in timed, excellent stepping stone to the wide variety of careers realistic work conditions. coursework assignments • Skill acquisition German: and practical assessments. in sport or for further study at university. • Practical sport Written exams: • Nature and the environment. performance By written and oral • Education. “This course examination - 3 in total. Skills: • World of work. is ideal for Extended Diploma: The examinations cover the four skills of listening, • Music, media and culture. Research, essay writing, people with • Sports event reading, writing and • Germany as a multicultural society. reading comprehension, an interest in organisation speaking. You must be • The reunification of Germany. listening comprehension, sport, recreation • Coaching prepared to participate fully during the lessons in your ICT, translation from and or leisure who • Sports injury management chosen language, carry out Spanish: into the target language, find learning independent research and literature analysis, role play, attend compulsory lessons • Family debate and discussion, and assessment with language assistants. through practical • World of work presenting a topic orally. and coursework • Music, media and culture • Spain as a multicultural society more effective • The transition from dictatorship to democracy than exams.” • The impact of tourism

30 31 CONTEMPORARY MUSIC: CERTIFICATE FOR MUSIC PRACTITIONERS DANCE

Entry Requirements: Each unit will be assessed both by practical and Aims: Entry Requirements: A Level Dance provides students with the opportunity to gain experience of performance and choreography and to develop critical thinking about Dance. You need to show an written assignments. Written assignments will include To provide students with 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above a broad background interest in the music reflective and self-evaluative tasks. including Maths and English. Component 1: Component 2: industry and already be of the Music Industry; GCSE Dance is advisable able to play an instrument The Contemporary Music programme leads to a Level enable students to but not essential. Performance and Choreography Critical Engagement or sing. The ability to read 3 qualification and is designed for anyone who may develop the musical skills Length of Course: • Solo performance linked to a specified • Knowledge, understanding and critical music is not essential, required to facilitate be contemplating a career in the Music Industry. It Two years. practitioner within an area of study appreciation of two set works. but enthusiasm and progress and further commitment to working will help you gain valuable insights into the industry study; enable students Examination Board: • Performance in a quartet • One compulsory set work within the to make an assessment hard is. and to develop useful skills and relevant background AQA. • Group choreography compulsory area of study. knowledge for further study. It is an introductory of their own strengths, • One optional set work within the Length of Course: areas for development Assessment: Assessment: practically based vocational programme which will corresponding area of study, from a Two years. and aptitude for work All examinations. • Practical exam choice of four. develop your performing and composing skills using in the sector; develop Examination Board: • 80 marks Assessment: instruments and industry standard recording facilities students’ skills to become • 50% of A Level • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes Rock School. in the department’s recording studio. independent performers and composers. Assessment: • 100 marks You will pick one unit • 50% of A Level from either performing or composing music which will How will I study? lead to a final assessment. “...gain This course is valuable You will study all practical aspects of your course within one of our music work spaces, Exam questions - often working collaboratively with other students. You will particularly Two sections: insights into also receive support on a regular basis to review suitable for • Section A: the industry progress. The course will consist of 1-2 taught students who Short answer questions hours per week, plus a minimum of two (25 marks) and and to develop wish to study one essay question hours of practical supported self study. useful skills (25 marks) on the Depending upon your unit choice, dance at a compulsory set work/ and relevant you will be required to work higher level. area of study. background collaboratively with a partner or • Section B: by yourself to produce a body of Two essay questions on knowledge for music to be performed in front the second set work/ area of study (25 marks further study.” of an audience. for each essay). 32 33 MUSIC BTEC MUSIC EXTENDED CERTIFICATE

Entry Requirements: “...develop your Entry Requirements: The course is made up of four units, three compulsory and Why choose Music one optional until as shown below. It covers a wide variety of Technology? 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above historical topics from practical harmony and theory skills, performance including Maths and English. including Maths and English Music Technology plays a key skills, Music Industry skills and Music technology. It is vital GCSE Music (preferably knowledge of and Music. Grade 6 or above role in music across the world. you are a confident player of an instrument to be able to grade 5 or above) or grade 5 music by in Music. You must be able to If you have an interest in Theory of Music. play an instrument complete the compulsory ensemble music unit. Assessment popular music, have good ICT is through both practical tasks set in school and linked to Length of Course: studying two Length of Course: skills and a working knowledge work-related scenarios as well as pre-release based tasks of music then this course could Two years. areas of music Two years. set externally by the exam board. be for you. Examination Board: in depth, and AQA. be able to “...delivered Compulsory units: Practical Music Professional Practice in Choose one of these Assessment: through a identify details Theory and Harmony the Music Industry two optional units: Performing - assessed Ensemble Music of music in mixture of • Learn what it is to be a throughout both courses Performance • Learn and develop Solo Performance with a final recital at the end different practical and knowledge and professional musician and of each year. • As a musical ensemble understanding of music how to put a bid forward • Find out about financial styles.” theoretical management, effective (min 3, max 8) develop theory and how it can for work Composing - assessed interpersonal skills and sessions.” skills and techniques be applied to practical • Understand how coursework in AS, importance of working with in rehearsal and professional behaviour examination and/or scenarios others performance is absolutely key to the coursework in A2. • Explore how rhythm, • Assessment: You will have an “Learning how • You will choose three pitch, tempo and music profession and Listening and Analysing industry specific scenario for A Level Music aims to develop your understanding and appreciation of a Music is a very demanding songs from a list which expression are understand what is meant - listening and written sounds are which you will research then wide variety of music, from classical to modern film and TV music. and enjoyable course. you will then rehearse communicated in by ‘professional practice’ examinations papers for carry out a written task captured, and perform to an different forms of • Find out about financial both AS and A2. You should already have a Performing Listening audience notation. management, effective Music Software Skills commitment to the subject created, edited • Submission interpersonal skills and • Explore and carry out audio there are a wide range of you will develop your historical and have reached a good and arranged • Learn how scales are includes a importance of working editing, control MIDI data opportunities for solo and knowledge of music by studying two performance standard (by constructed and how to for commercial video of a with others and use multitrack recording ensemble performance areas of music in depth, and be able the end of A2 you should be use these and chords to 6-15 minute software throughout the course which to identify details of music in different working to a minimum of recordings.” compose • Assessment: You will are logged and go towards Grade 6 standard). performance have an industry specific • Learn the operations and styles. • Explore these concepts functions of music software your final mark. as a performer, scenario for which you You will be expected songwriter, producer, will research then carry • Create a multi-track recording to take an active part using advanced processes composer and arranger out a written task in performances and ensembles at Ferrers. 34 35 BTEC DIPLOMA PERFORMING ARTS - LEVEL 3 BTEC EXTENDED DIPLOMA PERFORMING ARTS (ACTING) - LEVEL 3

Entry Requirements: Entry Requirements: This is a practical and work related course, Opportunities This is a practical and work related course, 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or which is broadly equivalent to two A Levels, 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or which is broadly equivalent to three A Levels, Previous BTEC work has above including Maths taking up both the single and double option above including English and using the Single, Double and Triple option included performances and English and Drama or blocks. a Drama or Performing/ block. at the Derngate Theatre, Performing/Expressive Arts Expressive Arts or a merit All students will be assessed on the following work with local infant All students will be assessed on the following or a merit in BTEC. in BTEC. core units: and secondary schools, core units: Length of Course: showcases, musicals, Length of Course: • Investigating practitioners work. • Investigating Practitioners work. 8 Units of which 6 are workshops with Frantic 13 units – 7 of which are • Skills and techniques for live performance. • Skills and Techniques for Live Performance. compulsory and 2 of which Assembly and last year compulsory and 6 of which you choose from a range of • Group performance workshop. the BTEC group took you choose from a range of • Group Performance Workshop. part in the National specialist areas. • Performing arts in the community. specialist areas. • Performing Arts in the Community. Theatre Connections 500, Examination Board: • Individual performance commission. performing ‘Citizenship’ Examination Board: • Individual Performance Commission. Edexcel. • Final live performance to an audience. by Mark Ravenhill at the Edexcel. • Final Live Performance to an Audience. Connections Festival at You will take a further two units in each year such as • Progression Opportunities in Performing Arts. Assessment: the Royal Theatre. Assessment: Physical Theatre, Theatre for Children, Movement and You will take a further six units in each year such as Practical assessments and Practical assessments and Acting Styles. Physical Theatre, Theatre for Children, Movement, set tasks. Performance. set tasks. Performance. Improvisation, Musical Theatre and Acting Styles. Written coursework in the Written coursework in the form of actors logs. Total form of actors logs. Total GLH - 720 over 2 years. GLH - 720 over 2 years. Progression: Progression: Students can go on to work Students can go on to work in the theatre or be involved in the theatre or be involved in the entertainment in the entertainment industry. Students can industry. Students can Opportunities apply to university or Drama apply to university or Drama School to study Acting, School to study Acting, Previous BTEC work has included performances Performing Arts and Drama Performing Arts and Drama at the Derngate Theatre, work with local infant and with this qualification. with this qualification. Drama secondary schools, showcases, musicals, workshops Drama if they have this BTEC if they have this BTEC and with Frantic Assembly and last year the BTEC group and additional qualifications. additional qualifications. took part in the National Theatre Connections 500, performing ‘Citizenship’ by Mark Ravenhill at the Connections Festival at the Royal Theatre. 36 37 DRAMA BUSINESS STUDIES

Entry Requirements: What will you need? What will you learn? What will you get? Entry Requirements: The course is only assessed through external 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or • An interest in plays and • How to understand, • An A Level which is recognised by all universities 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or examination, with no coursework and the breakdown is above including Maths and their performance. appreciate and perform and which combines well with all subjects. above including Maths and as follows: English. GCSE is strongly plays. English or OCR National/ • A willingness to learn, • Increased skills and confidence, useful for all 1 What is business? recommended. to make mistakes and • How the theatre and careers. BTEC Diploma at merit or above. 2 Managers, leadership and decision making. Length of Course: take risks. its audiences have • An appreciation and understanding of evolved. 3 Decision making to improve marketing performance. Two years. • The ability to work one of the oldest and most accessible Length of Course: creatively and co- • How to create original of the art forms. Two years. 4 Decision making to improve operational performance. Examination Board: operatively in a group. drama. • Self-motivation, responsibility, maturity. 5 Decision making to improve financial performance. Edexcel. Examination Board: • Commitment and a • How key practitioners • An interest for life. 6 Decision making to improve human resource AQA. Assessment: capacity for hard work. work and influence performance. styles of drama. • Team work and problem solving skills, 3 components including essential for any future career. Assessment: 7 Analysing the strategic position of a business. written and practical Examined. 8 Choosing strategic direction. coursework, practical 9 Strategic methods: How to pursue strategies. examination and written “For students who examination. 10 Managing strategic change. “An enjoyable wish to take a mixture of more academic “Interesting route with their and writing, studies GCE Paper 1 - Will assess all of the content above in a 2hr written exam. 3 sections consisting of multiple choice, challenging.” reading, Business Studies watching enables students to short answer and essay style questions. develop creative “...unlike other and doing.” Paper 2 - Will assess all of the content above in a 2hr and analytical written exam. 3 data response questions, broken into 3 or subjects there thinking through 4 questions each. is a chance “Lots of fun investigating Paper 3 businesses; their - Will assess all of the content above in a 2hr to get up and but serious written exam. 1 case study consisting of 6 questions. show what you products, services, work is customers and Each exam is weighted the same amount. Upon have learnt.” required.” day-to- day successful completion of these units students will gain an activities.” A Level at the awarded grade. 38 39 BTEC FIRST CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS - LEVEL 2 BTEC EXTENDED CERTIFICATE/DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS – LEVEL 3

Entry Requirements: The students will Entry Requirements: BTEC Business enables students to develop creative and analytical thinking through investigating businesses: their products, services, customers and day-to-day activities. 5 GCSEs at grade 3 or study 8 units over 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above below. the course of the year including Maths and English or OCR National/BTEC The Diploma is for learners who are interested in Extended Certificate Diploma Length of Course: and undertake work Diploma at merit or above. learning about the business sector alongside other • Exploring business. • Managing an event. One year. experience: fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide Length of Course: range of higher education courses, not necessarily in • Developing a marketing • Team building in Examination Board: Unit 1: Enterprise in the Two years. business-related subjects. This qualification can also campaign. business. Business World. Pearson. Examination Board: be used to progress to Higher Apprenticeships. • Personal and business • International business. Unit 2: Finance for Business Assessment: Pearson. Students study a variety of units that give a broad finance. • Principles of (Externally assessed exam). understanding of what it is like to operate within • Recruitment and management. Internally/Externally Assessment: Unit 3: Promoting a Brand. certain business parameters. selection. assessed coursework and Internally/Externally an externally examined unit. Unit 4: Principles of assessed coursework and an Customer Service. externally examined unit. Unit 6: Introducing Retail “BTEC Firsts Business. “...for learners who motivate learners, Unit 8: Recruitment, are interested in and open doors to Selection and Employment. learning about the progression into Unit 9: Principles of business sector further study and Marketing (Externally alongside other responsibility assessed exam). fields of study, within the Unit 13: Financial Planning. with a view to workplace.” progressing to a BTECs are vocationally related qualifications, where learners develop knowledge wide range of higher and understanding by applying their learning and skills in a work-related context. education courses, Additionally, they are popular and effective because they engage learners to take not necessarily in responsibility for their own learning and to develop skills that are essential for business-related the modern-day workplace. These skills include: team working; working from a prescribed brief; working to deadlines; presenting information effectively; and subjects.” accurately completing administrative tasks and processes.

40 41 COMPUTER SCIENCE BTEC EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN ICT

Entry Requirements: Computer Science is a practical subject where Assessment Assessment Entry Requirements: Edexcel BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Information Technology has a varied style of students can apply the academic principles learned Overview - AS Level Overview - A2 study and this qualification is designed for learners who are interested in an introduction to the study 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or 4 GCSEs at grade 5 or in the classroom to real-world systems. It’s an Computer Science of creating IT systems to manage and share information, alongside other fields of study, with a view above including Maths and Computing Principles above including Maths and intensely creative subject that combines invention and to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in IT. English. Computing Principles English. Ideally students will excitement, and can look at the natural world through a • 70 marks 1 hour and 15 have taken GCSE ICT or Length of Course: digital prism. The aims of this qualification are to enable minutes written paper • 140 marks 2 hours and equivalent. This course will give the Certificate: Extended Certificate: learners to develop: 30 minutes Two years. • 50% of total AS level Length of Course: student a sound knowledge of the fundamental areas The two mandatory units The mandatory unit Examination Board: • An understanding and ability to apply the • 40% of total A Level Two years. covered are: covered is: fundamental principles and concepts of computer Algorithms and of designing, creating and OCR. Science, including: abstraction, decomposition, logic, problem solving Algorithms and Examination Board: maintaining database systems Creating Systems to Information problem solving together with the use of social Manage Information Assessment: algorithms and data representation. • 70 marks 1 hour and 15 Edexcel. Technology Systems - minutes written paper • 140 marks 2 hours and media in business. (databases) - External External assessment. This is a linear qualification • The ability to analyse problems in computational Assessment: assessment. terms through practical experience of solving such 30 minutes written The Certificate is equivalent to whereby all assessments Coursework, theory and Option choice from problems, including writing programs to do so. paper 0.5 of an A Level qualification Using social media are taken at the end of the practical. Data Modelling or two year course. Please see • The capacity to think creatively, innovatively, • 40% of total A Level and the Extended Certificate in business - Internal Website Development - is equivalent to 1 A Level. assessment. the grid below for further analytically, logically and critically. Programming project Internal assessment. details on assessment. • The capacity to see relationships between different aspects of Computer Science. • 70 marks Non-exam assessment • Mathematical skills. • 20% of total A Level

42 43 DIPLOMA IN HAIR AND BEAUTY - LEVEL 2 CITY & GUILDS DIPLOMA IN BEAUTY THERAPY/DIPLOMA IN HAIRDRESSING - LEVEL 3

Entry Requirements: The Hair Diploma will include the The Beauty Diploma will include the Entry Requirements: Progression: following units: Further studies in hair You need to have a strong following units: You need to have completed and beauty at university. interest in acquiring the • Follow health and safety in the salon. • Follow health and safety in the salon. a level 2 hair and beauty skills and knowledge which course or equivalent, as Career pathways • Client care and communication in beauty related • Client care and communication for beauty services. will prepare students well as a strong interest from Hair and Beauty industries. in acquiring the skills and for a career in the hair • Provide facial skincare. Diplomas lead to salons, knowledge which will and beauty industry or • Client consultation for hair services. • Provide manicure treatments. fashion, health and prepare you for a career in for further study. We are • Create an image based in a theme within the hair and • Provide pedicure treatments. the hair and beauty industry. fitness, well-being, looking for 4 GCSEs at 3 or beauty sector. We are looking for 4 GCSEs retailing, paramedical above. • Apply make up. • The art of dressing hair. at 4 or above including treatment, film and • Provide nail art. Science and English. television, complimentary Length of Course: • Shampoo and condition the hair and scalp. • Display stock to promote sales in salon. and alternative medicine, One year. • Cut women’s hair. You must be motivated and care and the creative enthusiastic about the hair industries. Examination Board: • Provide scalp massage. and beauty industry. City and Guilds. Length of Course: Assessment: Two years. Hair and Beauty Diplomas Progression: Examination Board: The Hair Diploma will include the The level 3 Beauty Therapy will include the will be internally assessed Hair and Beauty City and Guilds. following units: following units: Assessment for practicals is Diplomas Level 3 or other • Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in • Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in done in a realistic learning Level 3 subjects. Assessment: the salon. the salon. environment, on clients. The Hair and Beauty Career pathways Diplomas will incorporate • Consultation support for colleagues on hair services. • Client care and communication within beauty related Theory assignments will be from Hair and Beauty internal assessment. • Cut women’s hair to create a variety of looks. industries. carried out and assessed Diplomas lead to salon Assessment for practicals is • Promote and sell products and services to clients in for each unit. based work, fashion, • Style and dress hair using a variety of techniques. done in a realistic learning the salon/reception. health and fitness, environment, on paying • Cut men’s hair to create a variety of looks. well-being, retailing, • Provide body massage. clients. Theory assignments • Display stock to promote sales in a salon. paramedical treatment, will be carried out and • Provide Indian head massage. • Scalp Massage Services. film and television, assessed for each unit. • Apply stone therapy massage. complimentary and • Salon Reception. • Provide Self-tanning alternative medicine, • Creative hairdressing design skills. care and the creative industries. • Promote and sell products to clients. • Colour and lighten hair 44 45 MATHEMATICS AND CORE MATHS FURTHER MATHEMATICS

Entry Requirements: This course is designed for students who enjoy Mathematics and Core Maths: Entry Requirements: Combined course resulting in the award of 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or are looking for a challenge. Students need to have a real flair for This is a separate two year 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or A Level Mathematics and A Level Further above including English mathematics and be able to work at a sustained pace throughout course designed for students above including English and Mathematics and a 7 in mathematics. A the 2 years. not wanting to take the an 8 in mathematics. grade 6 may be accepted A level mathematics but Mathematics is an interesting and challenging subject Length of Course: with support of the Head of Pure Content: Statistics Content: Mechanics Content: wishing to continue with and is a useful A Level to have for a range of careers Maths at the home school. studying mathematics in the Two years. and degree courses. • Algebra • Collecting and • Kinematics, Motion and sixth form. It is equivalent to Length of Course: Representing Data Equations of motion an AS level and is taught over At the end of year 1 students • Differentiation Content and Structure: Two Years. two years. It is particularly will have completed A Level • Trigonometry • Probability • Forces and Newtons Mathematics. recommended for those This course is designed for students who enjoy Examination Board: • Discrete Random Laws • Graphs requiring higher skills in mathematics and are looking for a challenge. Variables At the end of year 2 Edexcel. • Vectors data handling and really students will have Students need to have a real flair for mathematics and • Hypothesis Testing helps those studying science completed A Level Further Assessment: • Sequences and series. be able to work at a sustained pace throughout the 2 subjects, geography or Mathematics. 3 formal written psychology. It is an excellent years. examinations. support for many university Examination Board: Paper 1 – Pure mathematics courses. Edexcel. Further Pure Options: Paper 2 – Pure mathematics Content: Paper 3 – Mechanics/ Assessment: • 4B: Further Statistics 1 statistics combined. At the end of year 1 there • Proof • 4C: Further Statistics 2 are three examinations – • Complex numbers • 4D: Further Mechanics 1 please refer to the A Level • Matrices, Mathematics details. • 4E: Further Mechanics • Further algebra and • 4F: Decision Mathematics At the end of year 2 there are functions 3 examinations. • 4G: Decision • Further calculus Mathematics 2 Two of the examinations test • Further vectors the Further Pure content. • Further algebra and Two of the examinations functions are option units which • Polar coordinates cover more Further Pure, • Hyperbolic functions Mechanics, Statistics or Decision Maths. • Differential equations

46 47 ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE ENGLISH LITERATURE

Entry Requirements: Students benefit from experiencing a range of teaching styles as they Entry Requirements: The course aims to develop increasingly confident, Course Overview: explore and develop their understanding of how both literary and 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above independent and reflective readers of a range of texts non-literary texts work. 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or Component 1: including Maths with a 6 in above including Maths with as they pay close attention to how narrative works in English Assessment: Final • Shakespeare a 6 in English. text; make connections across texts; explore genre examination with a 20% Studying English Language and Literature allows you to: • Drama and Poetry Pre non-examined unit. Length of Course: through the study of drama, prose and poetry; extend 1900 • Study a wide range of interesting and acquired through prose study in the Two years. independent reading and extend their awareness of Length of Course: engaging literary and non-fiction texts. production of original creative writing. • Closed Text different critical method and readings. Two years. • Use literary and linguistic methods to • Choose a “free-choice” of text for Examination Board: Examination Board: study in a clear and coherent way. comparison with a set text, encouraging OCR. Set authors include: Shakespeare, Marlowe, Chaucer, Component 2: you to develop your independent OCR. • Explore and make connections between Assessment: Tennyson, Rossetti, Austen, Woolf, Fitzgerald and • Close reading in chosen texts using the analytical concepts and interests in language and literature. Assessment: Examination and Steinbeck. A range of texts are available for study topic methods you learn during the course. • Produce original non-fiction writing for Coursework. according to the choices of individual students. • Comparative and Coursework and final coursework, building on your knowledge • Demonstrate knowledge and Contextual Study from examination. of non-fiction genres. understanding of narrative techniques chosen topic area • Closed Text A Level English can take you Deepen your “The person, be Essentials for Component 3: Success anywhere. understanding it gentleman or • Critical Piece OR Universities of the use • A creative and coherent A wide variety of teaching methods re-creative writing lady, who has writer. piece with commentary and employers of English is used during the course, including not pleasure • An analytical and theatre and study trips where available. • Comparative Essay need people with enthusiastic reader. Language and in a good Students are encouraged to use the • Non Examined • A confident speaker. Assessment (20% of excellent skills library resource centres of all three develop skills of novel, must final grade) of analysis and • Able to construct a schools and the internet for research. literary analysis concise argument. communication. be intolerably through creative stupid.” • Willing to give Reading, wider reading and essay writing are essential presentations to your components of study. This course will appeal to students engagement peers. Jane Austen, who have an interest in reading, discussing and with a range of Northanger Abbey expressing their views on a wide range of issues. texts. 48 49 MEDIA STUDIES

“I like the “The teachers are Entry Requirements: What will I study? independence very hands on, that the 6th Form A minimum of 5 GCSEs The theoretical The context within Across the following forms: “I love the 6th they look to do grade at 5 or above, gives you and its so framework which which media texts are Form! It’s a relaxing all they can for including English and a comprises of: produced: • Audio-visual (TV, film, radio, different to Year 11. creative arts subject. advertising & marketing, video environment and each individual • Media Representation • Social games, music video). The staff care about Length of Course: even with a heavy student. They want • Media Language • Cultural • Online (social media, video you and your grades.” Two years. workload you can everyone to reach games, advertising, newspapers, • Media Audiences • Historical Imogen concentrate and their potential. Examination Board: magazines). • Media Industries • Political focus so much more.” They provide all the AQA. • Print (magazines, newspapers, sources that you advertising and marketing). Abbie Assessment: will need to succeed Exam and project. and get the highest How will you be assessed? grades. In my opinion Paper 1 Paper 2 there is nothing more 35% of A Level 35% of A Level “6th Form is a really the teachers could Thinking of Written Exam 2hrs Written Exam 2hrs a career in friendly environment possibly do, they give Questions will focus on Analysis of media with time and space every student the television and issues and debates in products using the to do your work to best platform to get radio, film the media. A topic will be theoretical framework released in advance of with an expectation to a high standard. “The staff, both the best grades.” and video, the exam. Students will be demonstrate understanding Staff treat you with teaching and support Taylor digital media, expected to use relevant of the contexts in which the respect and are elements of the theoretical products were created. are so lovely and computer games, framework in order to very helpful and supportive. I am journalism, explore the ideas in the supportive.” really enjoying 6th paper. writing and Ben Form even though the workload is publishing, PR Practical Project 30% of A Level Creating a cross-media product heavy.” and media...? A choice of topics relating to a given theme. This will be created Jack at the beginning of the second year. It is teacher assessed and AQA moderated. What the students say...

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