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IN ALL SUBJECTS * 2016-2020 Your course guide 2021 STAY LOCAL GO FURTHER STAY LOCAL - GO FURTHER Welcome Ranked No.1 IN ALL SUBJECTS * in the country for 2016-2020 A Level Progress Score SEE PAGE 16 See page 9 See page 8 Cover: Beth Lennox. Former Academy at Shotton Hall pupil. Beth studied A Level English Language, English Literature & History at ED6. She is now reading English at Durham University. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT LIFE AT ED6 2 VISIT OUR WEBSITE | WWW.ED6.AC.UK *Students taking 3 A-level subjects Thank you for your interest in ED6 - I am really pleased you are considering becoming a student here. ED6 is built on an ethos of success and quality results. We are committed to providing you with high quality, challenging teaching and outstanding support so that you achieve your potential and realise your goals. We have a proven track record in helping students gain excellent results and we are delighted to have achieved consistently high A Level pass rates over the past seven years. At ED6 staff and students work together to produce a mature learning environment that is supportive, exciting and challenging. We expect all of our students to work purposefully throughout their time at ED6, we also expect them to enjoy themselves. In addition to academic courses, you will find a great variety of extracurricular activities available for you to choose from, as well as an active Students’ Union. Our sixth form is extremely well resourced. We teach in purpose-built areas specifically designed to meet the needs of post-16 study. We have state-of-the-art ILT (Information and Learning Technologies) facilities to support all courses, as well as a magnificent sports hall and sports facilities, including free gym membership for all students. If you want to find out more about ED6, please attend one of our open evening events where you will receive a very warm welcome. I really hope to see you here as a student at ED6 in September 2021. Natalie Carr. Former ED6er studied BSc(Hons) Criminology Suzanne Duncan and Sociology at Northumbria University. Principal of ED6 3 STAY LOCAL - GO FURTHER % % 10of students0 felt 97 % OF STUDENTS WOULD 10of students0 felt teachers constantly Recommend they were ready to challenge me to US TO OTHERS take the next step do my best % % 10of students0 felt 97 % % OF STUDENTS98 WOULD % 10of students0 felt % OF STUDENTS WOULD99 OF STUDENTS teachers constantly % of students felt they were read98y to challenge me to 10of studentsRecommend0 Agreed their they developed the take the next step RecommendUS TO OTHERS do my best course was wellUS TO OTHERS Coming to college organised skillsthey needed % % % of students Agreed THEY 99 OF STUDENTS % 100 % of students fel%t 9810of students0 felt LIKED10of THE students WAY0 THEY'RE Agreed their of10they students developed said0 they the got the THEY WERE DEVELOPING help they needed to apply to THE SKILLS NEEDED courseTAUGHT was well TO GET A JOB Coming to college organised Universitskillsthey needed y 4 VISIT OUR WEBSITE | WWW.ED6.AC.UK % of10 students said0 they got the help they needed to apply to University ED6 students have use of their very own common room. COURSE CONTENTS Art & Design - Fine Art A Level Page 34 Art & Design - Photography A Level Page 35 Art & Design - Graphic Communication A Level Page 36 Biology A Level Page 38 Business Studies A Level Page 40 Chemistry A Level Page 42 Computing Certificate / Extended Certificate Page 44 with Computer Games Development Computer Science A Level Page 46 Criminology Certificate / Diploma Page 48 Economics A Level Page 50 English Language A Level Page 51 English Literature A Level Page 52 History A Level Page 54 Law A Level Page 56 Mathematics A Level Page 58 Further Mathematics A Level Page 59 Maths in Context Certificate Page 60 Media Studies A Level Page 62 Physical Education A Level Page 64 Physics A Level Page 66 % Psychology A Level Page 68 10OF STUDENTS0 Applied Psychology Certificate / Diploma Page 70 SAID THE TEACHING WAS Sociology A Level Page 72 GOOD ON THEIR BTEC Applied Science (Level 2 & 3) Page 74 Course Extended Project Qualification Page 76 ED6 student feedback, QDP On Programme Survey, 2019 5 STAY LOCAL - GO FURTHER Why ED6? There are three good reasons why you should choose ED6: the courses we offer, the staff who teach them and the first-class learning facilities you’ll enjoy. Not every A Level. Just the ones that matter most. We offer a variety of A Level courses which have all been selected for a very special reason. They’re the ones that are most respected and valued by leading universities. The ones that give you the best chance of attending the university of your choice to get the degree you’re looking for. There is a wide choice of combinations, so you’ll be able to find the perfect match for your talents, interests and ambition. The better the staff, the better the student. Teaching A Level subjects isn’t easy. Academic subjects undoubtedly require high quality theoretical input from the lecturer, but also the ability to develop the skills of serious research and enquiry in the student, who will be working more independently than at school. Which is why all our staff are highly-qualified, experienced, hand-picked professionals. They know exactly how to get the best out of you. Their proven track record of getting results means you’ll achieve all you possibly can. 6 VISIT OUR WEBSITE | WWW.ED6.AC.UK Jenny McAllister. Jenny is a former pupil of High Tunstall School in Hartlepool and studied A Levels in English Language, Literature and History at ED6. Jenny is now at the University of Central Lancashire studying Asia Pacific Studies and Korean. A high-achieving atmosphere. ED6 is part of East Durham College – but it’s also set apart from students doing other courses. With your own lecture rooms, study spaces and communal areas, you’ll be sharing space with people who, like you, are taking their education seriously. We believe that by fostering a culture of learning we’ll help you to reach your A Level goals more successfully. 7 STAY LOCAL - GO FURTHER Everything YOU NEED IS RIGHT HERE The ED6 campus is equipped with everything you need to get the most out of your time in the sixth form. Most of your time will be spent in the We have first-class sports facilities here, dedicated ED6 space, which covers which you’re welcome to enjoy to the much of the top floor of our bright, full for free. modern building. ED6 students have their very own common room too! Our Student Liaison Coordinator will support you in establishing clubs and Library facilities and IT suites are second- societies in anything from music and to-none – every facility for study is here. drama to games and gaming. Food and drink come high on a And on a personal level, you will have a sixth-formers’ list of priorities, and during Progression Coach throughout your time breaks and lunchtimes there’s a choice here, who is responsible for checking your of places for a snack or a meal. And progress, overseeing your welfare and those students who were eligible for free dealing with any problems or queries – school meals at school will continue to so there’ll always be someone to talk to. receive free meals at ED6. Free Bus Service We’ve teamed up with Arriva to offer you a free bus service to get you to college and home again. You can simply show your college ID badge to jump on any Arriva bus during term-time, Monday to Friday. This offer is available to ALL ED6 students regardless of age or household income. For full details and terms and conditions, please check our website. To check details on Arriva’s routes, please log on to www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-east or call their Customer Service team on 0344 800 44 11 (standard landline rate). Speak to our Student Services team on 0191 518 8222 if you need any further help and support. 8 VISIT OUR WEBSITE | WWW.ED6.AC.UK Brian Gillespie. Brian studied A Level Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths and Physics at ED6 achieving three A stars and an A. He is now reading maths at Durham University. Cash Reward Scheme All ED6 students aged 16-18, on or before 31st August 2021, can receive amazing cash rewards to help with college costs – here’s the deal… Deal 1 For students from households with an income of £25,000** or below. Get £360 for the academic year, paid at £10 per week; subject to attendance, excellent behaviour and homework/assignment completion. Deal 2 For students from households with an income of between £25,001 and £50,000** get £100 for the academic year, paid at £50 in February and £50 in July; subject to attendance, excellent behaviour and homework/assignment completion. ** Terms and conditions apply, please see website for details. Household income is any income from work, plus any benefits being claimed such as working tax credits, child tax credits, etc. Household income does NOT include disability benefits. *Means tested, please check website for details. 9 STAY LOCAL - GO FURTHER The Sixth Form DIFFERENCE So, we all know that sixth form is different to being at school but what exactly are some of those key differences? Well, there’s the typical day as an A Level This encourages students to cultivate a mature, student. At ED6 lessons run from 9am to organised approach to their work, which is 12.15pm and then 1.15pm to 4.15pm, but excellent preparation for university and the students’ timetables will often be scheduled world of work.