BROOKE WESTON SIXTH FORM PROSPECTUS

MAXIMISE YOUR LEARNING

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“Students are at the heart of . Every aspect of what we do is focussed on maximising their potential and opening up a lifetime of opportunities.”

Peter Kirkbride

WELCOME I believe Brooke Weston Academy provides the answers to Dear Prospective all of these questions and I wanted to highlight some of the Sixth Former, benefits of choosing to study here. Students are at the heart of Brooke Weston Academy. I am delighted that you are considering spending Every aspect of what we do is focussed on maximising the next two years studying in our Sixth Form at Brooke their potential and opening up a lifetime of opportunities. Weston Academy. We have been incredibly successful at achieving this over I am very aware of the wide range of choices available the last 25 years. Our grading of Outstanding by Ofsted to you as you consider your options. Different types and our leadership of the Brooke Weston Academy Teaching School all reflect the commitment of this of institution, course and subjects make this a hugely Academy to academic success. important time. During your time in the Academically, these are important years, but we also have numerous fantastic There is no doubt that, should you choose to study at Sixth Form there will be opportunities for you outside of the class Brooke Weston Academy, you will work hard, but you will As you make the exciting decision of where opportunities and plenty of room. There are many clubs and groups be supported every step of the way by a dedicated team to study next, the following questions are critical: exciting possibilities that to join, whatever your interests. of teachers, staff and tutors, all working together to make Do I want to join an outstanding Sixth Form? sure you exceed your potential. I know that moving from will allow you to develop As a student in the Sixth Form you school to a different Sixth Form can be daunting but here at into a confident, mature and will play a vital, but exciting role within Do I want to join a Sixth Form with a history of Brooke Weston Academy you will be supported and receive successful young adult. the school. You are now a role model outstanding results? a highly effective induction into both the Sixth Form and and a leader. You are expected to set post 16 study. Sixth Form will stretch and challenge the right example, at all times, to our Do I want to study in excellent facilities? you from the start, but these are younger students. subjects you have chosen and that will Do I want to join a Sixth Form with outstanding lead you to the future you want. Your Enjoy your time with us. Work hard, pastoral care? subject teachers and tutor will work play hard and make the most of all the opportunities that come your way! Do I want a Sixth Form experience that prepares me with you on the rewarding journey for University life? Peter Kirkbride to becoming an independent and Nina Smith Principal enthusiastic learner. Director of Sixth Form

2 WELCOME Welcome 3 best practice for the benefit and development of all. Being part of a multi-academy Trust enables our THE BROOKE staff to access a range of training, educational settings and specialisms.

The Trust’s operation is underpinned WESTON TRUST by a dedicated Central Team that e are a network of schools Contributing to Society. These values offers services including finance, IT, in Northamptonshire inform all aspects of our work, both procurement, estates management and that in individual classrooms and schools, and welfare, so that all our schools tirelessly collaborates but also corporately at strategic and benefit from the same consistent and W professional advice. to increase educational outcomes operational level. and life chances for students of all Brooke Weston Academy (est 1991) backgrounds and abilities. Our 7,000+ students are at the heart of everything we do and they enjoy at Great Oakley was our founding We are very proud to have five Trust-wide activities including trips, school and the successful ideas and secondary and five primary schools curriculum days and competitions that principles pioneered there in our family, each with their own encourage them to interact and learn formed our foundation individual identity and who share the from their peers from different schools. and inspiration. same aims. We promote a culture of professional The Brooke Weston These are: Ambition for All, High collaboration and support for our Trust was established in Expectations, Excellent Teaching 1,000+ staff that allows them to 2008 and is led by CEO and Support, Working Together and network and share resources and Dr Andrew Campbell.

Primary Schools Secondary Schools WHY CHOOSE US? Beanfield Primary School Brooke Weston Academy Compass Primary Academy Business Academy Our Sixth Form is a key part of Brooke Weston Academy and although we do Gretton Primary School things a bit differently, compared to others, it is clearly successful with outstanding Oakley Vale Primary School Science Academy results being achieved year after year...

Peckover Primary School Academy CEO Dr Andrew Campbell.

ver 80 per cent of our Sixth We offer a wide range of A Levels and triathlon training, placements in local Formers go onto University vocational courses and feel strongly primary schools and work experience. OUR FOUNDERS with the rest entering high that the Sixth Form is about more Extra-curricular activities take place O quality apprenticeships than just academic study. This is an after school every day and we have a rooke Weston Academy Hugh de Capell Brooke died in or the world of work. Every year our Academy with a heart and soul. Our wide range of exciting trips, expeditions was founded in 1991 with 2014, but his family continues to Sixth Formers join a range of exciting extensive IEC programme helps you and enrichment opportunities for the the support of Hugh de take a very active interest in the courses at high quality Universities, develop skills, characteristics and Sixth Form. These include trips to far Capell Brooke and Garry achievements of all our students. including Russell Group Universities. experiences that will help you succeed flung destinations which have included B We have a fantastic track record of at University. Opportunities include Peru, Africa and Borneo. Weston, and the school owes a great deal to their foresight and Garry Weston was chairman supporting students to Oxford or generosity. of Associated British Foods. Cambridge. Whatever your goal, ambition or dream Brooke Weston He died in February 2002 and ‘’Students Hugh de Capell Brooke was a local is remembered for his unfailing Academy and its committed Sixth make outstanding land owner who donated the site support for Brooke Weston, of Form Team is determined to help you progress because of and substantial cash underwriting which he was always very proud. achieve it. to ensure the building of Brooke consistently high-quality Weston Academy began. His generosity extended beyond Our facilities are outstanding with teaching, teachers’ exemplary the initial sponsorship; he a dedicated Sixth Form study area, use of assessment, rigorous He and his family committed supported the initial construction well-equipped library and extensive IT, tracking, sharply focused more land to complete the of the astro-turf, the humanities sporting, dance, drama and learning interventions and excellent environmental developments and ICT block and the Newman facilities. All of this is set in a fantastic support and guidance.’’ around the site, including the Library. The Weston family campus near Corby. We have an Garfield Hugh Newman Library. A strong continues to be strong supporters extensive bus network that serves the Ofsted supporter of Brooke Weston, of all that we do. Weston de Capell Brooke surrounding area.

4 OUR FOUNDERS WHY CHOOSE US 5 Look below to see STUDYING AT COURSES the range of A Level courses we offer to find one that’s right BROOKE WESTON WE OFFER for you.

At Brooke Weston Academy we work hard to ensure that the transition from Year 11 Art Humanities Modern Languages into the Sixth Form enables our students to develop the specific skills they need to A Level Art, Craft and Design A Level Geography A Level French achieve their target grades and broaden their experiences. A Level Fine Art A Level History A Level Spanish A Level Photography A Level Psychology Performing Art ixth Form students will enjoy familiarisation day prior to the main university courses, personal statements, Business A Level Philosophy & Ethics A Level Dance more independence in their Sixth Form induction day. Here they will educational references and preparing A Level Business Studies Physical Education S learning. We recognise that meet other new students and have the CVs and job applications, apprenticeships A Level Sociology Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended students have many demands on their opportunity to get used to the building, and substantial one-to-one support for ICT time and we will work with them to choose their options and adjust to the those seeking employment. All services Certificate in Business Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity Cambridge Technical Level 3 ensure that they are able to experience expectations at Brooke Weston Academy. are delivered impartially in line with Design Technology Science Extended Certificate in IT a range of activities alongside their Government requirements. A Level Design & Technology: Career guidance and support A Level Biology (Salters-Nuffield Edexcel A) academic studies. Product Design 3D A Level in Computer Science Careers education and guidance is Tutors, the Head of Sixth Form and A Level Chemistry (Salters Chemistry OCR B) Students joining us in Year 12 visit the provided as part of the curriculum the careers advisor are all available to English Mathematics A Level Physics (Edexcel A Level Physics: school individually with their parents and we have our own on-site advisor assist students in making choices for A Level Mathematics A Level English Language Salters-Horners approach) as part of the application process. who can guide on all matters relating universities and they will be guided and A Level English Literature A Level Further Mathematics Following the publication of GCSE to the world of work. This includes helped through the UCAS application Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended results, they will be invited to a special information on career opportunities, process at every stage. A Level Media Studies Core Mathematics - mathematical studies Certificate in Health & Social Care

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“We have state-of-the-art science laboratories, an electronics studio, wood and metal workshops, dedicated textile and cookery rooms, a drama studio, a dance studio, a music technology suite and music practice rooms.” OUR FACILITIES WORKING ENVIRONMENT e are very proud of our is connected by a glass link block. building and facilities, which Each department has a designated W are constantly refurbished and corridor and contains a study area with kept in pristine condition and visitors computers and soft seating. are usually surprised that the building is over 25 years old. Everyone benefits Specialist facilities are excellent. We have from working in a clean and cared-for state-of-the-art science laboratories, recordings. It is equipped with banks environment. an electronics studio, wood and metal of computers that are used for both workshops, dedicated textile and lessons and self-study and laptops Brooke Weston Academy is set in acres cookery rooms, a drama studio, a dance that may be loaned. We also have a of well-maintained grounds that are studio, a music technology suite and 300-seater theatre, a smaller lecture invaluable for both sports and nature music practice rooms. theatre and a boardroom. study. The building is also exceptional and built in a pentagon around a central The Newman Library is well stocked Sports facilities are also excellent. courtyard. Each two-storey section with the latest books, DVDs and audio The indoor sports hall has all the usual facilities and equipment that you would expect. There are also all-weather sports pitches, plus cricket nets and other grass pitches which are used by both students during the day and by the community at evenings and weekends. The latest addition is a modern gym in its own separate building, which is used by the Sixth Form and by the community.

Our restaurant provides a wide choice of delicious breakfasts and lunches although students can bring their own food in if they wish.

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Professional Placement; Primary School Placement; Lower School IEC PROGRAMME Mentoring; Community and Volunteer The IEC was developed in response the arts, music and performance. Work; Young Enterprise Scheme; to an increasing demand by Endeavour can include participation in Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme; universities and employers for individual and team sports, taking part Sports Teams; Charity Fundraising students with ‘employability’ skills in expeditions and involvement in local Team; Engineering Education such as leadership, organisation and or international projects. Community schemes; Library Internship and a management skills alongside their is involvement in helping others and lively Debate Team. academic qualifications. includes voluntary work. Activities offered are subject to student Inspiration is any activity that allows Activities on offer on our IEC and teacher commitment and may be a student to display creativity around enrichment programme include: subject to change. INTRODUCING OUR ‘’The staff work HEAD BOY AND HEAD GIRL incredibly hard to meet the needs of Head Girl Milly Simpson said: ‘Brooke get the most out of lessons. If you don’t no playtime. It teaches you A Level of every individual student Weston Academy has allowed me to learn perform to your best then you can stay maturity and the interpersonal skills, such regardless of their how to manage my time and become on afterwards and teachers will give extra as caring and humility that you need in background.’’ more organised. This ensures that I do support with your studies.’ the world of work. We have gone on the best in all my subjects and become a lots of residentials to universities and Ofsted better all-round person. Brooke Weston Head Boy Parasdeep Bains said: ‘Brooke as I want a medical career, I do my IEC Academy is not like a typical school as Weston Academy teaches you how to at Lakelands Hospice which has given the timings and arrangement of the day be an adult. When you start, in Year 7, me a great insight into the realities of a lets you keep yourself organised and it is not like other schools as there is healthcare career.’ LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING YOU! Nina Smith Dave Clarke Director of Sixth Form Deputy Director Our Sixth Form team comprises Director of Sixth Form, Nina Smith, Deputy Directors of Sixth Form, Dave Clarke and Jo Rodger and Sixth Form co-ordinator Mandy Cheatley, who are all highly experienced, approachable professionals, with the best interests of our students at heart.

They look after all aspects of your Sixth Form experience at Jo Rodger Mandy Cheatley Brooke Weston Academy to ensure that your time here is a happy Deputy Director Sixth Form Co-ordinator and productive one.

10 INSPIRATION, ENDEAVOUR & COMMUNITY MEET THE TEAM 11 A Level Photography A Level Art, Craft and Design Exam Board Exam Board AQA AQA Assessment Assessment Coursework and Examination Coursework and Examination Overview Overview Themes covered in Photography include: portraiture; Students will be able to choose two areas to work in: landscape; still life; documentary; fashion; fine art mixed media; 3D design which includes sculpture and photography and the moving image. Four Units will be ceramics; photography; Graphics or Textiles. Six Units will be studied over a two year period; three units will make up the studied over a two year period; five units will make up the coursework component 1 and one unit will be the controlled coursework component 1 and one unit will be the controlled externally set component 2. Students will explore a number externally set component 2. Students will explore a number of traditional dark room techniques and digital photography of resources, workshops and materials during the first term to techniques during the first term to give a firm basis in the give a firm basis in the techniques and expectations involved techniques and expectations involved at A Level. They will at A Level. The study of artists will aid understanding of the be introduced to the CS5 Photoshop suite and will produce art world and we expect students to visit various art galleries high quality imagery through comprehensive investigations independently during the course. Evidence of research and into chosen subject matters. The study of artists and development of ideas that link their work in a meaningful photographers will aid understanding of the art world and way to relevant critical /contextual materials are expected we expect students to visit various art galleries independently in their portfolio of work. Research and experimentation will during the course. Evidence of research and development culminate in the creation of a major final piece reflecting the of ideas that link their work in a meaningful way to relevant journey they have taken through their assignment. At the end critical /contextual materials are expected in their portfolio of each year, students’ work will be displayed in the school’s of work. Research and experimentation will culminate in the annual Art exhibition open to the public. creation of a major final piece reflecting the journey they ART have taken through their assignment. At the end of each year, Entry Requirements A Level Fine Art students’ work will be displayed in the school’s annual Art This course is open to students who have gained a grade B in The Art department offers three an English GCSE subject and a portfolio of art/ photography exhibition open to the public. exciting Post 16 courses. Students Exam Board work. AQA are encouraged to experiment Entry Requirements with ideas and materials within Units studied Assessment This course is open to students who have gained a grade B in a nurturing environment which Component 1: Coursework and 1000-3000 word GCSE Photography and a grade B in an English GCSE subject. promotes maturity. The support of Coursework and Examination Dissertation (60% of the total A2 marks) subject specialist teachers enables Overview Units studied Component 2: Controlled assignment (40% of the total A2 students to reach a new breath of Students are required to work in one area of fine art: drawing; painting; mixed Component 1: Coursework and 1000-3000 word marks) creativity in their work. Dissertation (60% of the total A2 marks) media; illustration; print making. Four Units will be studied over a two year peri- Future pathways The department contains a variety Component 2: Controlled assignment (40% of the total A2 marks) od; three units will make up the coursework component 1 and one unit will be There are a wealth of career opportunities following art- of specialist equipment including: the controlled externally set component 2. Students will explore a number of Future pathways based A Levels in the creative industries at higher education. oil and acrylic paints; print making; a resources, workshops and materials during the first term to give a firm basis in There are a wealth of career opportunities following art- Including: art therapist, interior decorator, architect, art kiln for firing ceramics, a darkroom the techniques and expectations involved at A Level. The study of artists will aid for processing traditional black based A Levels in the creative industries at higher education. teacher, fashion designer, gallery curator, graphic designer, understanding of the art world and we expect students to visit various art galleries and white photography, digital SLR Including: freelance photographer, illustrator, fashion layout designer, website designer, set designer, theatre independently during the course. Evidence of research and development of ideas cameras and a photography studio photographer, art teacher, website designer, set designer, art designer and costume designer amongst many others. that link their work in a meaningful way to relevant critical /contextual materials are for students’ use. director and cinematographer amongst many others. expected in their portfolio of work. Research and experimentation will culminate in the creation of a major final piece reflecting the journey they have taken through their assignment. At the end of each year, students’ work will be displayed in the school’s annual Art exhibition open to the public. Entry Requirements This course is open to students who have gained a grade B in GCSE Fine Art, and a grade B in an English GCSE subject. Units studied Component 1: Coursework and 1000-3000 word Dissertation (60% of the total A2 marks) Component 2: Controlled assignment (40% of the total A2 marks) Future pathways Courses offered in Art: There are a wealth of career opportunities following art-based A Levels in the  A Level Fine Art creative industries at higher education. Including: artist, art therapist, interior  A Level Photography decorator, architect, art teacher, print maker, illustrator, fashion designer, gallery  A Level Art, Craft and Design curator, graphic designer, layout designer, website designer, set designer, theatre designer and costume designer amongst many others.

12 COURSE INFORMATION COURSE INFORMATION 13 DESIGN & BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY AS and A Level Cambridge Technical A Level Design & Technology: The Business department consists The Design & Technology of specialist Business teachers who Business Studies Level 3 Extended department has two well-equipped Product Design - 3D plan and deliver lessons in a number workshops; a specialist electronics Exam Board Certificate in Business Exam Board of dedicated ICT suites, each room; excellent ICT facilities WJEC Edexcel containing up-to-date equipment Exam Board that include CAD/CAM; and a including PCs, scanners, laser Assessment OCR dedicated textiles suite and fully Assessment printers and interactive whiteboards. 100% Externally-set written examination equipped Food Technology room The Subject Content for Design and Technology has been put together by the DfE, Assessment The department also has an which gives our students access which worked with major stakeholders including Dyson, the Design and Technology Overview 50% Coursework and 50% External extensive library of software to a wide variety of manufacturing Association (DATA) and the Royal Academy of Engineering. The content is split into This is a two year course which enables Examinations ranging from word processing, and catering processes. three sections: students to gain a broad understanding spreadsheet, presentation and of business and how businesses operate Overview  Core technical principles database applications to audio in the wider world. Students will develop This course offers students the opportunity  Core design and making principles visual, animation and desk top skills of analysis and evaluation as well as to explore the world of business with Courses offered in Design  Specialist knowledge processing. This allows students applying their knowledge to a variety of the completion of five units, created in Technology: a wide range of choice in how to The A Level subject content has a new requirement to include maths and science case study situations. collaboration with leading businesses. The  A Level Design & Technology: produce work in order to satisfy knowledge, skills and understanding. At least 15% of the written examination must assess qualification explores all aspects of the Product Design - 3D learning outcomes. Units studied business world including practical activities – mathematical skills at GCSE level (for example, ratios, number, percentages and geometry). A2 Component 1: ideal for a wide range of learning styles. Science skills required include Newton’s laws of motion, Hooke’s law and Ohm’s law as Business Opportunities and Functions appropriate to the designed product. (33% of the total A2 marks) Units studied Unit 1: Business environment A2 Component 2: (Exam – Double weighting) Overview Business Analysis and Strategy Coursework is now known as Non-Examined Assessment. There has been a reduction in weighting from 60% to 50% of the (33% of the total A2 marks) Unit 2: Working in business (Exam) Unit 4: Customers and communication qualification. All students need to produce a design and make project at A Level, • a final prototype(s) based on a design brief A2 Component 3: developed by the Learner Business in the Changing World (Coursework) (33% of the total A2 marks) Unit 5: Marketing and research (Coursework) Units studied Unit 21: Being Entrepreneurial (Coursework) Component 1: Principles of Design and Technology. Written exam, externally assessed • 2 hours 30 minutes • 50% of qualification Future pathways • 120 marks. The paper includes calculations, short open and open response questions. as well as extended-writing questions There are many university courses Future pathways focused on: • Analysis and evaluation of design decisions and outcomes, against a technical principle, for prototypes made by others which give students the opportunity Students of Business go on to study a range • Analysis and evaluation of wider issues in design technology, including social, moral, ethical and environmental impacts. to specialise in one particular area of of subjects at degree level. Many university • Students must answer all questions. • Students must have calculators and rulers in the examination. Content is Topics 1 - 12 business studies, such as marketing or courses offer Business modules which Component 2: Independent Design and Make Project. • Non-examined assessment, internally assessed and externally moderated marketing and finance. Business studies this course would support. Business is a • 50% of qualification • 120 marks. Courses offered in Business: students have a wide range of career valuable subject over a range of careers.  A Level Business Studies opportunities available to them, from Business studies provide students with an Future pathways  Cambridge Technical Level 3 financial management to marketing understanding of the way that businesses Students have progressed onto further degree / HND courses that span Architecture; Interior Design; Industrial & Product Design: Extended Certificate in Business and commerce and human resources and organisations operate and could Engineering and Computer Aided Design. Students have also successfully gained places on prestigious apprenticeships that include management. therefore be applied to virtually any career. BAE Systems.

14 COURSE INFORMATION COURSE INFORMATION 15 ENGLISHA Level English Language A Level English Literature A Level Media Studies The ability to communicate effectively in both speech and writing is a necessity for everyone in all aspects Exam Board Exam Board Exam Board of life, not just for those students who are considering AQA AQA Lit A OCR reading English at university. A Levels in English and Assessment Assessment Assessment Media Studies encourage students to explore the different Coursework and Examination Coursework and Examination Coursework and Examination ways in which we communicate meaning. Our courses enable students to develop their critical and analytical Overview Overview Overview reading and research skills. This A Level English Language specification will enable students This two year course encourages students to develop interest With a focus on innovation, creativity and enterprise, this We view A Levels as an opportunity for students to to build on the skills they’ve developed at GCSE by engaging in and enjoyment of English Literature, through reading two year course seeks to ensure that students have a full become independent learners who have the courage and creatively and critically with a wide range of texts and discourses. extensively and widely, as well as critically and independently - understanding of the new media which dominate the conviction to have individual views. We challenge our The course will enable development of a range of different across centuries, genre and gender. Students are expected to contemporary landscape by enabling students to use and students to be creative thinkers and active participators skills such as data analysis, discursive essays, directed writing, purchase numerous books and critical material over the course produce such media in their coursework. and speaking and listening skills are an essential aspect of original writing and research-based investigative writing. The and also see a range of dramatic performances to enhance Units studied all the A Levels we offer. skills taught include critical reading, data analysis, evaluation, their experience of the texts and contexts in which the works the ability to develop and sustain arguments and a number of were conceived or adapted. Students will be given audits per Unit 1: different writing skills which are invaluable for both further study term of tasks to complete and a comprehensive reading list Media Messages (35% of total A Level grade) Written exam and future employment. It is important for students considering which they are expected to read, either with their teacher or as of 1 hour 45 minutes. This paper tests your knowledge of this option to understand that the course is considered a social independent study. newspapers, magazines, print and online advertisements and science with accompanying theory and discussion. music videos. Units studied Unit 2: Units studied A2 Paper 1: Love through the Ages – Poetry and Prose 3 hour Evolving Media (35% of total A Level grade) Written exam of 2 A2 Paper 1: Language, the Individual and Society – written exam written exam which is worth 40% of the A Level grade. hours. This paper tests your knowledge of radio, video games, of 2 hours 30 minutes which is worth 40% of the A Level grade. A2 Paper 2B: Modern Times – Literature from 1945 to the film audiences and industry practices. A2 Paper 2: Language Diversity and Change – written exam of Present Day – Poetry, Prose and Drama - 2 hour 30 minute Unit 3/4: 2 hours and 30 minutes which is worth 40% of the A Level grade. written exam which is worth 40% of the A Level grade. Making Media (30 % of total A Level grade). Coursework based A2 Non-exam assessment: Independent Critical Study – A2 Non-exam assessment – Language in Action – assessed by on a brief set by OCR. Texts across Time - Assessed by teachers and moderated by teachers and moderated by AQA. It is 20% of the A Level. AQA, which is worth 20% of the A Level. Future pathways Future pathways Students of Media Studies go on to study a wide Future pathways This course is particularly suitable for those students who range of subjects at degree level including: Media and Students of English literature go on to study a wide range of wish to study English Language, Linguistics or English Communication, English, Cultural Studies, History, Film subjects at degree level including English literature, English Studies in higher education. An A Level qualification in Studies, Film Production, Journalism, Marketing and more. language, performing arts, history, journalism, philosophy, law, English Language is useful for students aiming to pursue An A Level in Media Studies opens up many opportunities sociology and media studies. Many students find that their A Level a career in publishing, teaching, journalism and the media. to gain a career in advertising, marketing, web design, Courses offered in English: in English Literature helps them to gain a career in publishing, Some areas which have traditionally attracted English journalism, radio, TV and new media.  A Level English Language teaching, journalism, and literary criticism. Some areas which Language students include advertising, marketing and PR,  A Level English Literature have traditionally attracted English Literature students include arts administration, library and information management, the  A Level Media Studies advertising, marketing and PR, arts administration, library and legal profession and speech therapy. information management, the legal profession and the media.

16 COURSE INFORMATION COURSE INFORMATION 17 HUMANITIESA Level Geography Human units focus on: Future pathways The Humanities department offers  Contemporary urban environments – the ubiquitous Geography students go on to study a wide range of subjects Exam Board a range of humanities and social processes of urban growth and change are examined in at University as geography is seen as both a science and an AQA science subjects at GCE A Level. order to understand issues associated with them. Engaging arts subject. Qualifications in geography allow students to gain The A Level subjects taught in Assessment with these themes allows for an appreciation of diversity, a career in many professional areas. Geographers are highly the department are traditional Externally Set Examination and coursework the importance of environmental sustainability as well as prized by employers as they have scientific, written and verbal subjects which are held in high social cohesion. Further opportunities for fieldwork are skills. They have the ability to research, work independently regard as academic disciplines and Overview offered in this unit. and develop arguments. Traditional areas which have attracted are, therefore, looked upon very This course encourages students to develop an interest in and enjoyment of the geographers are, architecture, oceanography, biogeographical  Changing Places – as a core human unit, Changing Places favourably by both employers and world around them, challenge perceptions and stimulate investigative and analytical fields, climatology, resource management, engineering, focuses on people’s engagement with places and their universities. skills. The course is varied and includes a residential experience and day field trips cartography including GIS, retail management, town planning, experiences. Factors and processes which impact upon All Humanities subjects focus to a variety of locations. Please note that the field trips, including the residential, are countryside management and journalism.. how places change and develop over time are studied and on human behaviour and mandatory and will incur a cost. two areas in places of contrasting economic development, experience and through studying Units studied demographic and cultural background and political and them you will gain knowledge Students study a breadth of units which span both the physical and human aspects economic organisation form the basis of much of the unit and understanding of different of the subject. Physical geography units focus on: which, again, offers further opportunities for fieldwork. cultures and beliefs and a better understanding of current world  Hazards – by exploring the origin and nature of lithospheric and atmospheric  Global Systems and Global Governance – this core unit issues. They also develop essential hazards, students engage in the relationships between people and the focuses on globalisation and the factors considered to study skills, such as critical and environments they occupy. Seismic activity, vulcanicity, storms and fires in nature be the driving forces behind change in recent decades. creative thinking, debating and form the basis of the unit. Students contemplate many complex dimensions of evaluating. contemporary world affairs and their own place in and  Coastal environments – the dynamic environments of coastal zones are explored perspective on them. Issues studied include, but are not to develop an appreciation of the beauty, diversity and importance of coasts. restricted to, those which are linked to unequal flows of Coastal processes, landforms and the management of the coast allows enquiring people, development, conflicts and power relations. Courses offered in Humanities: minds to develop and offers opportunities for fieldwork data collection  A Level Geography Students also complete an individual investigation which  Water and carbon cycles – this core unit focuses on the major stores of must include data collected in the field. The individual  A Level History water and carbon at or near the Earth’s surface and the dynamic cyclical investigation must be based on a question or issue defined  A Level Psychology relationships associated with them. The fundamental interactions between and developed by the student and is assessed through the  A Level Religious Studies people and the balance within these stores allows for the implications of completion of an extended investigation write up, marked by  A Level Sociology flooding and climate change to be understood. Further opportunities for teachers and moderated by AQA. This element of the course fieldwork are offered in this unit. contributes 20% of the overall grade achieved.

18 COURSE INFORMATION COURSE INFORMATION 19 A Level History A Level Religious Studies Exam Board Exam Board AQA OCR

Assessment Assessment Coursework and Examination Externally Set Examination

Overview Overview This two year course focuses on Tudor and Russia from Philosophy, Ethics, Development in Christian thought 1917 – 53. There is also an opportunity to study another historical This is an extremely interesting yet rigorous course in which period for the coursework unit. students study a range of different philosophical, ethical and theological ideas and theories. The students will develop a Units studied greater understanding and appreciation for Christian beliefs and Component 1: Breadth Study – The Tudors: England 1485 – teachings, as well as the disciplines of ethics and philosophy. 1603 (40% of the total A Level marks) Units include ancient philosophical influences such as Plato, Component 2: Depth Study Russia: 1917 – 53, Revolution and Aristotle and Aquinas as well as more contemporary works; the Dictatorship (40% of the total A Level marks) application of ethical theories to contemporary issues, such Component 3: Historical Investigation - A personal study based as euthanasia and workplace practices; and Christian beliefs, on a topic of the student’s choice. (20% of the total A Level marks) values and teachings, their interconnections and how they vary historically and in the contemporary world. ICTThe ICT department consists of a number of dedicated ICT suites, each containing up-to-date equipment including PCs, Future pathways History is useful for students planning to take higher education Units studied scanners, laser printers and interactive display boards. The department also has an extensive library of software ranging from courses in history, American studies, international relations and Unit 1: Philosophy of religion (33.3% of the total A2 marks) word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database applications to audio visual, animation and desk top processing. law. It is also recognised as important for developing research Unit 2: Religious ethics (33.3% of the total A2 marks) This allows students a wide range of choice in how to produce work in order to satisfy learning outcomes. We have also invested skills. History A Level develops skills that can help students enter Unit 3: Development in Christian thought (33.3% of the total A2 marks) in a number of digital still and video cameras in addition to green screen capabilities allowing for special effects to be created. In many careers, some of which directly relate to history but many addition open study areas, the library and a wireless network allows students to access their work both in and out of lessons. Future pathways of which do not. These include law, journalism, broadcasting, the Students completing philosophy and ethics papers in religious studies civil service, teaching, the police force, publishing, personnel work, can go on to study a wide range of subjects at degree level, including banking, management, social work, insurance and accountancy. English literature, history, philosophy, law, sociology and anthropology Courses offered in ICT: as well as theology and religious studies. An A Level in religious  A Level in Computer Science  Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate in IT studies is highly valued in personnel work, law, medicine, education, A Level Psychology librarianship, media and social services, including the police force. As Exam Board with any subject in the area of humanities, students acquire a great AQA range of skills such as analysis, interpretation, critical thinking and the A Level in Computer Science Cambridge Technical Level 3 ability to produce extended evaluative pieces of writing Assessment Exam Board Extended Certificate in IT Externally Set Examination OCR A Level Sociology Exam Board Overview Assessment OCR In this two year course, students will develop a broad knowledge Exam Board 1 exam and 2 controlled assessments and understanding of the core areas of psychology through a AQA Assessment range of topics chosen for their accessibility and popularity. Overview 3 exam and 2 Coursework units Assessment The Computer Science qualification is relevant to the modern Units studied Externally Set Examination and changing world of computing. The course focuses on Overview Unit 1: Introductory topics in psychology. (33.3% of the total A programming and emphasises the importance of computational The Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate in IT Level marks). This includes social influence, memory, attachment Overview thinking as a discipline. The qualification has an expanded encapsulates a wide range of theoretical and vocational skills and psychopathology. Sociology is the study of societies and the way that they shape maths focus, much of which is embedded within the course and is an ideal foundation for learners entering the workplace. people’s behaviour; beliefs, and identity. This two year course and has computational thinking at its core. This helps students It is delivered using real-world examples in which learners can Unit 2: Psychology in context. (33.3% of the total A Level marks). has been designed so that students will acquire a knowledge and to develop the skills to solve problems, design systems and apply the relevant theory using case studies. The extended This includes approaches in psychology, biopsychology and understanding of central aspects of sociological thought and understand human and machine intelligence. certificate is equivalent to one A Level. research methods. methods, together with the application of a range of skills that Units studied Unit 3: Topics in psychology (33.3% of the total A Level marks). may be applied in other subject areas. Units studied The Computer Science A Level covers a range of core skills in Units The theory that is covered in the three core units (1, 2 and This includes issues and debates in psychology and three optional Units studied 3) cover a wide spectrum of subjects and include computer studies relationships, forensic psychology and schizophrenia. 1 and 2. The optional units offered to complete this qualification are Unit 1: Education with Theory and Methods ones which, based on past experience, students find highly motivating. hardware, software and applications, information storage and Future pathways (33.3% of the total A Level marks) how organisations use information, cyber threats, vulnerabilities Unit 2: Topics in Sociology - Families and households and mass media Unit 1: Computer Systems – Exam and risks for both individuals and organisations. Students of psychology go on to study a wide range of subjects at Unit 2: Algorithms and programming – Exam (33.3% of the total A Level marks) Unit 1: Fundamentals of IT – Exam degree level including clinical psychology, forensics, counselling, Unit 3: Programming project – Internally assessed and externally Unit 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods Unit 2: Global Information – Exam health, occupational, sport and exercise, teaching and research. moderated controlled assessment coursework. Within the project (33.3% of the total A Level marks) Unit 3: Cyber Security – Exam The majority of chartered psychologists specialise in clinical but candidates will be expected to investigate and solve a problem Unit 8: Project Management – Internally assessed externally moderated counselling and forensic psychologists are increasing in popularity. Future pathways using programming techniques. Most of these careers tend to involve working with clients on a Sociology is accepted for admission to a wide range of university Unit 9: Project Management – Internally assessed externally moderated one-to-one basis whilst others are more research based. Future pathways degree courses in the social sciences (e.g. social policy, social work Future pathways Students of Computer Science can go on to study a range of and education), the arts, humanities and business studies. It is also Students of ICT go on to study a range of subjects at degree level. subjects at degree level. Many university courses offer Computer accepted for training courses in health and social care, human resource Many university courses offer ICT modules which this course would Science degrees which this course would support and lead on management, leisure and tourism, journalism, the police and legal support. Other students are given opportunities on apprenticeships from. Computer Science is a valuable subject over a range of professions. Sociology A Level can lead directly to a career in social work, or within employment for a range of organisations. ICT is a valuable careers including web development, computer programming nursing, the police force or other professions where an understanding subject over a range of careers and there are very few careers for and software development. There are very few careers for which of people is an asset. The skills it develops are also valued for a variety which ICT would not be a useful supporting qualification. of professions from human resource management to journalism. Computer Science would not be a useful supporting qualification.

20 COURSE INFORMATION COURSE INFORMATION 21 MATHEMATICSA Level Mathematics A Level Further Mathematics Core Mathematics – The Mathematics Department gives students the opportunity to Exam Board Exam Board Mathematical Studies study A Level Mathematics and Edexcel Edexcel Exam Board Further Mathematics. Maths is a Edexcel facilitating subject, which means Assessment Assessment Examination at the end of Year 2 Examination at the end of Year 2 it is more frequently required for Assessment entrance to University degrees Overview Overview This course is assessed with two exam papers at the end of and, as such, leaves students with The two year course provides students with a thorough grounding in Pure The two year course provides students with the opportunities to Year 12. a wide array of options when Mathematics, Mechanics and Statistics. The course is split into three main sections: study some wider aspects of Mathematics. It will develop critical leaving post 18 studies. Overview Pure Maths (2/3 of the content), Statistics (1/6 of the content) and Mechanics (1/6 thinking and non-routine problem solving skills alongside the This course helps to develop students’ mathematical The study of Mathematics of the content). ability to adapt to different situations and contexts. Matrices and skills and thinking and supports courses such as A Level develops a range of logic, problem complex numbers are just two areas which are investigated on Psychology, Sciences, Business and Geography as well as solving and thinking skills that are Units studied this course. The applied units studied are designed to develop transferable to many different technical and vocational qualifications. Pure Maths: Proof, algebra and functions, coordinate geometry, sequences and logical problem solving through the use of algorithms. subjects and contexts. If you series, trigonometry, exponentials and logarithms, differentiation, integration, You will study personal finance. would like to study Mathematics numerical methods and vectors. Units studied at degree level it is recommended Entry Requirements Statistics: sampling, data presentation and interpretation, probability, statistical Pure: Proof, Complex numbers, Matrices, Further algebra and that you also complete a Further This course is open to students who have gained a grade 5 distributions and statistical hypothesis testing. functions, Further calculus, Further vectors, Polar coordinates, Maths A Level. Hyperbolic functions, Differential equations. or above in GCSE mathematics Mechanics: Quantities and units, kinematics, forces and Newton’s laws and moments. Further Pure 1: Further trigonometry, Further Calculus, Units studied Further differential equations, Coordinate systems, Further Students sit two papers. Paper 1 is compulsory for all Courses offered in Maths: Future pathways vectors, Further numerical methods and Inequalities. students. Students then sit one of three paper 2s:  A Level Mathematics Problem solving, analytic and data interpretation skills mean that Mathematicians Decision 1: Algorithm and graph theory, Algorithms on We have chosen paper 2A – Statistical Techniques.  A Level Further Mathematics are suitable for a range of jobs in Finance, HR, Science, Engineering and graphs, Critical path analysis and Linear programming.  Core Mathematics – Computing. Students of A Level Mathematics also go on to study a wide variety Future pathways Mathematical Studies of subjects at degree level, ranging from law to engineering. It is recommended Future pathways This course is aimed at students who are not taking A Level that students wishing to study Sciences at university have at least an AS Level Further mathematics is a highly desirable qualification for mathematics but who wish develop their mathematical skills qualification in Mathematics. students who wish to study Mathematics or Engineering beyond GCSE with a view to perhaps taking a degree course at university and is recommended for Maths applicants at or apprenticeship that would benefit from recent exposure to Oxford and Cambridge. Further Maths is a facilitating subject mathematics. and can lead to a wide array of degree courses. Furthermore it is seen as very useful in jobs in Finance, HR, Science, Engineering and Computing.

22 COURSE INFORMATION COURSE INFORMATION 23 A qualification from the Performing Arts Department demonstrates total commitment to a particular study or hobby. Performers will have spent many hours on their own, and in groups, rehearsing to improve their skills. If students wish to teach dance, drama or music or else to perform, it is a vital course. Performing arts develop Success in a Modern Foreign transferable skills: students’ Language is becoming more and listening skills will enhance more important due to the rich and the aural perception needed diverse culture around us. Having MODERN in languages; their performing a language will improve students’ skills develop confidence in chances of getting a good job and performing to an audience, which a place at a top university. is very useful when planning a The languages department PERFORM- career in law or media; and the encourages students to work FOREIGN arts also provide an excellent independently in preparation for discussion point in interviews. Higher Education and will provide Through devising and creating them with learning opportunities personal work, students’ abilities that enable them to showcase their to sensitively critique, evaluate talents. The department offers A Level LANGUAGES ING ARTS and act upon feedback to improve courses in French and Spanish and is will be expanded; giving life skills Units studied fortunate in having experienced staff, A Level French or Spanish Units studied A Level Dance essential for all career paths. Unit 1: Reading, Writing and Listening 50% Topic 1: Practical Exam including native speakers. Exam Board Exam Board Unit 1: Writing 20% (50% of A2 Marks) All performing arts students are The department also has the AQA AQA Unit 1: Speaking 30% Topic 2: Written Exam exposed to national professional support of language assistants, who performances, broadening their Assessment Assessment (50% of A2 Marks) are able to give additional help with Future pathways outlook and offering experiences Externally-set examination Coursework and External examination spoken language and conversation In an increasingly globalised world, Future pathways to enable them to become a well- in their respective languages. Overview employers value not only the linguistic Overview A Level Dance is a dynamic rounded individual. If students are This course seeks to extend and develop the four and communication skills, which are the This course reflects both qualification which encourages creative and looking for an skills learned at GCSE, namely Reading, Listening, backbone of the A Level course, but also historical and current dance students to develop their creative, A Level to express themselves, Speaking and Writing. At the same time, and the ability to understand other cultures practices and inspires a lifelong performance and theoretical which offers practical opportunities equally importantly, students are expected to and alternative ways of thinking, which passion and appreciation knowledge and ability alongside to devise and compose, then they develop their grammar skills and their knowledge are an integral part of language study. for dance. A range of styles transferable skills such as team should consider a performing arts of the societies in those countries where these Modern Languages give graduates highly and sources are studied for working, communication and qualification at . languages are spoken and their understanding of marketable skills and languages graduates choreography and performance, problem solving. All of these the problems and challenges that these societies develop careers in many sectors of with students given the choice are sought after skills by higher face. In this context, students will find themselves the economy, including marketing, education providers and employers, to perform and choreograph Courses offered in Performing Arts discussing such diverse cultural topics as: business and commerce, finance and and will help young people to stand Courses offered in MFL in a style of their choice for the  A Level Dance  A Level French  1. Social issues and trends banking, advertising, public relations, group work, providing it meets out in the workplace, whatever their  A Level Spanish  2. Political and artistic culture communications and transport. the assessment criteria. choice of career.  3. Grammar

24 COURSE INFORMATION COURSE INFORMATION 25 PHYSICAL EDUCATION SCIENCE Cambridge Technical Level 3 The Physical Education department has a wide range of A Level science is extremely popular students will produce and analyse Biology, Chemistry and Physics are resources that fully meet the needs of students studying Extended Certificate in Sport and at Brooke Weston Academy with a aspirin using thin layer chromatography very popular choices amongst students physical education at both core and examination level. In Physical Activity large proportion of students going and in physics they will use a Rubens at A Level. All three subjects adopt an practical areas, students have access to a fully equipped on to study science-based degrees tube for demonstrating standing waves applied approach, where every topic is sports hall, dedicated fitness equipment, two Astroturf Exam Board at university including medicine, in musical instruments. set in the context of a real life situation. pitches, a high quality rugby pitch, a high quality football OCR dentistry and veterinary science. We further develop students’ Students are encouraged to apply their pitch, five tennis courts, three netball courts and access Students are taught by subject spectroscopy skills through our work knowledge and use it in context, a skill Assessment to theatre for dance activities. specialists, many of whom began with the Royal Society of Chemistry and which is valuable in many careers. Coursework and External Assessment Work in the classroom is supported by the latest their careers working in industry. Leicester University, plus their biological Students completing these courses technology to ensure the curriculum is developed Overview Within all three sciences students knowledge by entering students into will also have developed high levels of to meet the learning needs of all our students. The A Cambridge Technical is a vocational qualification at Level 3 will be given the opportunity to work the British Biology Olympiad. We also practical skills suitable for use in any curriculum is also supported by visits to performance that is the equivalent of one A Level and provides a sound basis with some sophisticated equipment study particle physics at CERN, Geneva type of laboratory work. level facilities at local Universities, local sports facilities for those wishing to follow a career in sport. This two year such as that required in Biology for in addition to the ‘Sciences in Action’ and professional clubs. course provides an introduction to a wide range of areas within Gel Electrophoresis; within chemistry conferences held at Warwick University. the sporting sector. The course is taught through a practical and theoretical context and is suited to students looking to build a career in sport or to progress to Higher Education. Courses offered in Physical Education: Courses offered in Science:  Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate in Units studied  A Level Biology (Salters-Nuffield Edexcel A) Sport and Physical Activity Unit 1: Body systems and the effects of physical activity  A Level Chemistry (Salters Chemistry OCR B) Unit 2: Sports coaching and activity leadership  A Level Physics (Edexcel A Level Physics: Salters-Horners approach) Unit 3: Sports organisation and development  Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care A further two or three units will be selected from optional units in Year 13. Mandatory units make up 240 guided learning hours. 360 are needed for the qualification in total.

Future pathways The OCR Cambridge Technical in Sport will help students gain a career in all sports related vocational fields including exercise and fitness, coaching and teaching, sports development and sports and leisure management. Students of sports studies go on to study a wide range of subjects at degree level including,  physical education, recreation management, sport science, teaching and social science.

26 COURSE INFORMATION COURSE INFORMATION 27 SCIENCE A Level Biology (Edexcel Salters A Level Chemistry A Level Physics (EDEXCEL Salters Cambridge Technical Level 3 Nuffield Advanced Biology) (Salters Chemistry B) Horners Advanced Physics) Extended Certificate in Health Exam Board Exam Board Exam Board and Social Care Edexcel OCR Edexcel Exam Board Assessment Assessment Assessment OCR Externally set examination alongside practical endorsement Externally set examinations alongside practical endorsement Externally set examination alongside practical endorsement Assessment Overview Overview Overview Coursework and Examination The course provides an exciting, innovative approach to The course provides an exciting, innovative approach to teaching The course begins with the consideration of situations teaching and learning biology. It achieves this by developing and learning chemistry. It achieves this by developing chemical and applications that each draws on one or more areas of Overview ideas and concepts which are taught through contemporary ideas in the context of real-life applications of chemistry. The physics, and then moves on to the underlying physics laws, A Cambridge Technical is a vocational qualification at topics, designed to motivate students, in the context of real specification relates modern-day applications of chemistry theories and models. This approach is based on the Salters Level 3 that is the equivalent of one A Level and provides life applications of biology. Examples of the use of basic and current research to the concepts needed for the study of Horners Advanced Physics (SHAP) Project and it provides a sound basis for those wishing to follow a career in biological principles are taken from the contexts of health and chemistry at A Level. The chemical ideas and skills are developed an exciting, innovative context-led approach to teaching health, social care or child care. The course develops everyday living, technology and the environment. The course by means of a Chemical Storyline, leading laboratory practical and learning physics concepts that are relevant to the skills and understanding that are directly relevant to is supported by an exclusive, dedicated website, multimedia work, research activities and data analysis. The course has been modern world. Students will be required to develop a range these careers. This course is not considered to be a resources and course texts. Specifically designed online designed to build up understanding of chemical ideas in a of practical skills throughout their course in preparation suitable route for those interested in gaining a nursing activities are available to support learning in each topic, as gradual way and in a range of different contexts. The students for the written examinations. These skills will be assessed qualification. well as those to develop and support maths and ICT skills. will have opportunities to use relevant apparatus and techniques through a minimum of 12 identified practical activities and the Units studied Students will have opportunities to use relevant apparatus and to develop and demonstrate specific practical skills. These assessment outcomes will be reported separately on students’ Unit 1: Building positive relationships in health and social care techniques to develop and demonstrate specific practical skills. skills are assessed throughout the course and the assessment certificates alongside the overall grade for the qualification. (Coursework) These skills will be assessed through a minimum of 12 identified outcomes will be reported separately on students’ certificates Unit 2: Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care (Exam) practical activities. The assessment outcomes will be reported alongside the overall grade for the qualification. Units studied  Higher, Faster, Stronger Unit 3: Health, safety and security in health and social care (Exam) separately on students’ certificates alongside the overall grade Unit 4: Anatomy and physiology for health and social care (Exam) for the qualification. Units studied  Technology in Space  Digging up the Past Unit 7: Safeguarding (Coursework)  Elements of Life Unit 15: Promoting health and well being (Coursework) Units studied  Developing Fuels  The Sound of Music Topic 1: Lifestyle, Health and Risk  Elements from the Sea  Good Enough to Eat Future pathways Topic 2: Genes and Health  The Ozone Story  Spare Part Surgery Students who achieve this qualification will be prepared Topic 3: Voice of the Genome  What’s in a Medicine? to enter a variety of HND or degree level courses Topic 4: Biodiversity and Natural Resources Future pathways  The Chemical Industry Physics is very useful for courses in architecture, all types of in health, social care and early years care-related Topic 5: On the Wild Side  Polymers and Life subjects. For example, a student achieving a Cambridge Topic 6: Immunity, Infection and Forensics engineering, computer science, instrument physics, materials science,  Oceans mineral sciences, telecommunications science and technology. Technical Level 3 Introductory Diploma in Health and Future pathways  Developing Metals Social Care, supported by a suitable A Level subject, Biology is often an essential requirement for higher education  Colour by Design and wishing to progress to further qualifications in the courses in medicine, dentistry, agricultural sciences, health sector, may undertake a qualification in one Future pathways of the following areas: professions allied to medicine; anatomy, animal sciences, biochemistry, biological sciences, Chemistry is an essential requirement for higher education courses biotechnology, ecology, genetics, food science, microbiology, complementary healthcare; sports health or dietetics. in medicine, dentistry, agricultural sciences, animal sciences, Similarly, a student wishing to progress to further natural sciences, occupational therapy, physiotherapy and biochemistry, biological sciences, biotechnology, chemical veterinary science. qualifications in the social care sector may undertake a engineering, chemical physics, earth sciences, geology, human degree in social work at age 21+ or NVQs to become sciences, materials science, ecology, genetics, food science, home care organisers, teaching assistants, or pursue a microbiology, natural sciences, pharmacology, occupational career working with people with disabilities. therapy, physiotherapy, pharmacy and veterinary science.

28 COURSE INFORMATION COURSE INFORMATION 29 The Post 16 options day will allow you to attend subject presentations by departments to give you a feel for the subjects you are considering.

Will all the courses listed in this When will I have to make my final How often will my parents be Is it possible to use my own laptop Who do I go to if I have a problem? Bristol, Cardiff University, the University Q booklet take place? Q option choices? Q informed of my progress? Q on the internal network? Q Curriculum issues should be of Edinburgh, the University of Q&AWe hope to be able to offer all the Your final choices do not have to be made You will receive an interim report at the It is possible to use your own laptop on addressed to your teacher or to the Head Glasgow, Imperial College London, courses listed in this booklet. However, until you have your GCSE results. The Post 16 end of each term, starting in Term 2. our network. There is a requirement to of Department. Pastoral issues should be King’s College London, the University if there are insufficient numbers to options day will allow you to attend subject In addition to this, you will get a tutor sign up to a set of terms and conditions to referred to your tutor. The Head of Sixth of Leeds, the University of Liverpool, allow a course to run then we will presentations by departments to give you report once in each year. We hold a allow this to happen. Certain restrictions Form is also able to help with any issues the London School of Economics endeavour, where possible, to offer an a feel for the subjects you are considering. parents’ consultation evening during the will be placed on what you are able to you might have. & Political Science, the University of alternative. There may also be some You will also get the opportunity to attend course of the academic year. do. We reserve the right to remove this Manchester, Newcastle University, changes to the offering as a result of a fifteen minute consultation session facility at any time in order to maintain the What happens if I am unhappy The University of Nottingham, staffing and timetabling constraints and with your parent/guardian and a senior Is there a Sixth Form common room? security of the network. Q with my subject choices after a Queen’s University Belfast, the changes made to specifications by the member of staff to ensure the choices Q In line with our ethos, there is short period of time? University of Sheffield, the University Awarding Bodies. made are the most appropriate for you no Sixth Form common room. All the What ICT facilities are available to If you decide early during the first term of Southampton, University College and your future aspirations. facilities are shared by all who work at Q me when I am not in lessons? of Year 12 that you may have made the London and the University of Warwick. Is it possible to select two subjects Brooke Weston Academy. The first point of call should be the library wrong choices, you should discuss this Q from the same option block? How do my parents get a message where there are banks of computers initially with your subject teachers, tutor The aims and objectives of The Russell Lessons in the same option block Q to me? Are Sixth Formers allowed to leave dedicated for Sixth Form use. Laptops and Head of Sixth Form. In most cases, Group are to promote the interests take place at the same time so it not If anyone needs to contact you during the Q during the day? can also be borrowed for use around the you will be able to change course without of Universities in which teaching possible to, for example, take two day, they should ring the main reception It is not possible to leave during the day building on the wireless network. Study too much difficulty although, of course, and learning are undertaken within a subjects in option block A. Where and leave a message. Your name will unless you have a medical appointment areas can also be used for work. you would need to catch up on work culture of research excellence and to possible, we try to construct the appear on the screen so you can collect or driving lesson. In both cases, a note missed from the new course. identify and disseminate new thinking blocks to maximise the choice and to the message. If the message is urgent, from your parent/guardian will need to How will I access the ICT facilities? and ideas about the organisation and suit the largest proportion of students. a member of the administration staff be shown to your tutor and reception Q You will be issued with a unique What is the Russell Group of management of such institutions. Unusual combinations of subject can will attempt to locate you if you are in order to gain exit. These should not username and password. This will give Q Universities? www.russellgroup.ac.uk result in a “clash” in this way. timetabled to be in a lesson. be arranged during timetabled lessons you access to our network, filtered The Russell Group is an organisation (including structured study lessons). Internet access and to your personal of Oxford, Cambridge, the University email account. of Birmingham, the University of

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