Sixth form students ‘enjoy being members of the school and the sixth form is as inclusive as the rest of the school. Students have high aspira:ons for their futures. [Ofsted, May 2015]

S I X T H F O R M Prospectus For September 2018

Headteacher: Ms. R. E. Cave

Head of Sixth Form: Mr. K. Prior

CONTENTS

Contents 2 Welcome 3 Academic and Personal Development 4 How we support you 5 Curriculum 6 Applying to our Sixth Form 7 Art and Design (Fine Art) 8 Art Fashion (TexUle Design) 9 Art (Photography) 10 Biology 11 Business Studies 12 Business Studies (Level 2) 13 Chemistry 14 Chinese Mandarin 15 CompuUng 16 Drama and Theatre Studies 17 Economics 18 English (GCSE) 19 English Language and Literature 20 English Literature 21 French 22 Further MathemaUcs 23 Geography 24 History 25 InformaUon Technology (Level 2) 26 InformaUon Technology (Level 3) 27 MathemaUcs GCSE 28 MathemaUcs 29 MathemaUcal Studies 30 Media Studies 31 Music Technology 32 Philosophy 33 Physics 34 PoliUcs 35 Psychology 36 Sociology 37 Spanish 38 Sport (Level 3) 39 DesUnaUons 40

- 2 - WELCOME TO HIGHDOWN SCHOOL AND SIXTH FORM CENTRE

Welcome Why Highdown Sixth Form?

Thank you for your interest in Highdown School Sixth Form You can expect from us: Centre. Whether you are already a Highdown student in Year §A study programme that matches your 11 or a student from another local or internaUonal school, ability and aspiraUons you will be assured of personal a^enUon to ensure we §High quality teaching match the best curriculum offer to your skills and ambiUons. §Very strong academic results § A wide choice and combinaUons of Sixth Form is an exciUng Ume for 16-19 year olds. At courses available Highdown we will do all we can to make sure that you § A friendly and supporUve environment develop the confidence, self-esteem, social awareness, skills with a personal tutor tracking your and qualificaUons which will serve you well throughout your progress and mentoring you and life. We respect everyones individuality whilst working with supporUng your transiUon to Sixth Form you all to become effecUve team members and part of a §A range of enrichment and enhancement cohesive Sixth Form community. opportuniUes outside the academic curriculum to develop your personal, social Through your courses in the Sixth Form you will take and employability skills increasing responsibility for your own learning. You will be §A caring and friendly Sixth Form supported in all you do by a great team lead by the Head of community Achievement for Sixth Form together with your personal §A successful Oxbridge preparaUon tutor and your subject teachers. Care and guidance underpin programme challenging, inspiraUonal and engaging learning and §An extensive UCAS programme teaching. Our students go to the best UniversiUes and there §Full guidance system for careers and is a comprehensive support package to prepare you for Higher EducaUon interviews and selecUon tesUng either for the world of work, §Dedicated study space with excellent ICT apprenUceships or university. The superb guidance ensures faciliUes that all leave Highdown School well placed for the world § Fully qualified, caring and supporUve staff beyond. §ApplicaUon support for Bursary Fund

Highdown School Sixth Form Centre is large enough to offer an extensive range of vocaUonal and more tradiUonally What do we expect of you? academic courses. We ensure that there is good progression from our pre-16 curriculum. Level 2 courses in the Sixth You must commit to: Form support students who may need to gain qualificaUons §Work hard in order to maximise your in MathemaUcs or English as well as BTECs. These courses successes then progress to Level 3 for the majority of students who are §Collaborate with teachers, each other and successful on this route. take responsibility for your own learning §Develop as a person, taking advantage of Highdown School is a very special place. The Sixth Form is a the leadership opportuniUes offered vibrant and exciUng place in which to study, develop and §Make posiUve contribuUons to the school mature. The outstanding opportuniUes for personal growth and the wider community are second to none here. Our sixth formers are fantasUc §Have full a^endance at school every day young people who go beyond Highdown able to meet the §Behave and dress in an appropriate way challenges of life with confidence. and serve as a posiUve role model for younger students R E Cave K Prior Headteacher Head of Achievement, Sixth Form

- 3 - ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 2018

At Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre we believe that we can offer you an enjoyable, interesUng, challenging and successful Ume in Sixth Form. Sixth Form study offers you new courses, a new way of working and a wealth of new opportuniUes. Advanced Levels MathemaUcs Technical and vocaVonal Media Studies qualificaVons: Art and Design & Art Photography Music Technology Art Fashion Philosophy BTEC Level 3 Biology Physics Business Studies PoliUcs ICT Chemistry Psychology Sport CompuUng Sociology Economics Theatre Studies BTEC Level 2 English Language and Literature English Literature Extended Project QualificaVon Business Further MathemaUcs (EPQ) ICT Geography History MathemaVcal Studies [2yr AS] GCSE English Language Languages [Chinese Mandarin, GCSE MathemaVcs French, Spanish]

Enrichment and enhancement opportuniVes: If you are considering applying for Oxbridge or other Russell Group universiUes you may wish to §‘Aim High’ support sessions consider studying at least one of the so-called §Student Leadership and Prefects facilitaVng subjects, which includes English, §Senior School ProducUons MathemaUcs, Sciences, Languages, humaniUes §Work Experience (History or Geography). However, fundamentally it §University visits and seminars will be the quality of your grades in any subjects §Curricular trips and visits which will be most important for your §Mock university admissions interviews applicaUons. §Comprehensive PSHCE programme §Peer mentoring programmes Dani achieved 1 A, 7 Bs and 1 C at GCSE. She §Weekly Enrichment followed an academic study programme and in Year 13 achieved: Here are some examples of programmes A-Level Drama D followed by students in the past at A-Level English Language and Literature B Highdown School Sixth Form... A-Level Sociology B Maryam achieved 2 Cs, 5 Ds and 3 Es at GCSE. She is currently studying Business Management at She iniUally followed a technical study Winchester. programme and in Year 12 achieved a BTEC L2 Diploma in Business. She then went on to follow Will achieved 13 A*s at GCSE. He followed an an academic study programme, and in Year 14 academic study programme and in Year 13 achieved: achieved: A-Level Art C A-Level English Literature A* A-Level Photography B A-Level History A A-Level Sociology B A-Level Chinese Mandarin A* She is currently studying InternaUonal Business A-Level MathemaUcs B at Brunel University He is currently studying Law at Oxford University.

- 4 - HOW WE SUPPORT YOU

At Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre we ‘go the extra mile’ (Y12 student) to support our students in their studies, preparaUon for their examinaUons and providing informaUon, advice and guidance related to their next steps – university, apprenUceships, employment or even a gap year!

Study Support WHY STUDENTS CHOOSE TO STUDY AT Sixth Form study is very different from Key Stage Four, with a great emphasis on independent learning. Our specialist Sixth Form mentors will deliver a study HIGHDOWN: skills programme through the first few months of Year 12. They will meet with students in the first week of term to discuss and set personal targets, and then, ‘I chose Highdown during the daily mentor sessions, will deliver advice on a range of effecUve because...’ study habits, from how to use study Ume effecUvely, to managing deadlines successfully. ‘... it offers more support The Sixth Form has a dedicated Sixth Form Study Centre, equipped with PCs, for Sixth Formers than and also enabling Bring Your Own Device study through the school w-fi system. colleges’ [Katrina] Students are Umetabled Independent Learning slots to help them manage their various deadlines. For students finding early difficulUes with the transiUon to Sixth Form study, our Learning Mentor, Mrs Kaminska, is available for 1:1 ‘... I believe Highdown support to help students overcome obstacles to academic success. The Learning provides a great learning Support Department can also help if a student has any special educaUonal environment, where I can needs and/or disabiliUes. achieve my best.’ [Ben] Pastoral Support ‘... of the variety of Much of the PSHCE support for students is delivered through weekly mentoring sessions, as well as through three termly ‘Big Learning Days’. Topics covered subjects to choose include dealing with stress and other mental health issues, being safe, and from.’ [Aisha] preparing to live on your own. All students facing any kind of emoUonal difficulUes have access to the STAR Centre, a whole school resource which ‘... I liked the supports students facing any kind of vulnerability. Furthermore, we support applicaUons for the 16-19 Bursary fund. faciliHes.’ [Abigail]

Preparing for Life A`er Highdown ‘... it gave me a beIer

During Year 12 and 13 decisions have to be made about life beyond school and opHon to learn with for many that may not necessarily mean applying for university. We provide quality teachers about access to excellent support to help students choose their future desUnaUons. subjects I have a passion Students are offered help in researching and applying for jobs and in.’ [Robert] apprenUceships, wriUng CVs and standing out in interviews. We also send home a monthly newsle^er informing parents of various careers events happening locally and naUonwide. We also have access to the school’s careers adviser. ‘... the teachers were more enthusiasHc than at Much support is offered for those wishing to apply for Further or Higher EducaUon. Our Year 13 tutor team support students through every step of the college.’ [Ryan] UCAS process. We invite admissions tutors from local UniversiUes to our InformaUon Evening in September, to tell you what they are looking for in an ‘... the teachers are willing outstanding applicaUon. The local Rotary Club support us in running mock to go the extra interviews for students, and we offer extra support for those aspiring to the most compeUUve courses and universiUes. mile.’ [Anon]

- 5 - CURRICULUM 2018

STUDY PROGRAMMES SPECIFIC SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS:

SUBJECT REQUIREMENT(S) In the Sixth Form you will study Art and Design or subjects you choose within an agreed 4+ in Art/Art Graphics/Photography or pornolio evidence STUDY PROGRAMME. This may involve Photography the study of purely academic A-Levels Art Fashion 4+ in TexUles or Art, or pornolio evidence or Technical (vocaUonal) subjects at Biology 6+ in Biology or 6/6 in Trilogy Science, and 5+ in MathemaUcs either Level 2 or Level 3, or a mixture of these. Business Studies 4+ in English & MathemaUcs, C+ in Business (if studied)

6+ in Chemistry or 6/6 in Trilogy Science, and 5+ in A-Levels and Level 3 qualificaUons are Chemistry MathemaUcs studied over two years with terminal examinaUons at the end of the second CompuUng 5+ in MathemaUcs and 5+ in CompuUng (if studied) year of study. Drama and Theatre 4+ in Drama and 5+ in English In addiUon to your chosen subjects, Studies your Study Programme will also include Economics 5+ in MathemaUcs a daily mentor period, may include English Language 5+ in both English Language and Literature independent study periods as part of and Literature your Umetable and will include a period of enrichment every week. You will also English Literature 5+ in both English Language and Literature complete a week of work experience in Further 8+ in MathemaUcs or 7+ in MathemaUcs with A* in Further Year 12. MathemaUcs MathemaUcs , if studied

Geography 4+ in Geography and 5+ in English Sixth Form Pathways: History 5+ in History and 5+ in English 1. With 7+ in English and MathemaHcs : InformaUon

Technology 5+ A*-C [9-4], including 4+ in English or MathemaUcs 10+ GCSEs at grade A*/A [9-7]: Up to 4 [Level 3] A-Levels + EPQ Languages 6+ in French/Spanish or B+ in Mandarin, as appropriate 8+ GCSEs at grade A*-A [9-7]: Up to 4 A-Levels or 3 A-Levels + EPQ or AS MathemaUcs 7+ in MathemaUcs Level MathemaUcal 4+ in MathemaUcs 2. With 4+ in English and MathemaHcs : Studies {2yr AS] 6+ GCSEs at grade A*-C [9-4]: 3 A- Media Studies 4 in English Language and English Literature Levels Music Technology 5+ in Music or Music Technology and 5+ in MathemaUcs 5+ GCSEs at grade A*-C [9-4]: Up to 3 A-Levels or A-Level/Level 3 mix Philosophy 4+ in English 3. With 5+ in English and MathemaHcs Physics 6+ in Physics or 6/6 in Trilogy Science, and 5+ in MathemaUcs

4+ GCSEs at grade A*-C [9-4]: 1 Level 3 PoliUcs 4+ in English + 1 A-Level Psychology 4+ in a Science or 4/4 in Trilogy Science and 4+ in English 4. With 4+ in English or MathemaHcs : Sociology 4+ in English 5+ GCSEs at grade A*-C [9-4]: 1 Level 3 + 1 A-Level + GCSE retake 4+ in Biology or 4/4 in Trilogy Science. Must be involved Sport [Level 3] in facilitaUng compeUUve sport(s). Eligibility to be 5. 4+ GCSEs at D [3]: discussed with Curriculum Leader

2 Level 2 qualificaVons + GCSE retakes ‘English’ refers to either English Language or English Literature. Please note: Students must pass their PPEs in Year 12 in order to conUnue to study the subject in Year 13, although it is desirable to achieve at least a D grade at this stage. If students are at risk of not achieving passes at the end of A-Level courses, students will be required to have a formal interview with the Head of Achievement for the Sixth Form.

- 6 - APPLYING TO OUR SIXTH FORM

The applicaVon process Sixth Form admissions policy

Highdown School will consider the STEP 1 § A^end our informaUon evening following factors before deciding 2 November § Discuss your opUons with parents, to offer a student a place in the 2017 teachers and other adults Sixth Form:

§The GCSE grade criteria for the desired course(s) has been met STEP 2 §There are sufficient places § Return your completed applicaUon form 1 December available on the desired course(s) to Mrs. H. Mendham by this date § 2017 Evidence of a commitment to the ethos of the school and the expectaUons required in the Sixth Form for aptude to work and § A^end an interview with a Sixth Form behaviour STEP 3 leader to discuss your applicaUon January 2018 § If successful, a provisional offer will be Students will only be admi^ed to made by le^er courses at the start of Year 12, unless there are excepUonal circumstances.

STEP 4 § A^end our InducUon Days to start your All courses will only be offered 25-27 June journey as a Highdown sixth form student subject to demand and staff 2018 and in your chosen subjects availability.

STEP 5 § Collect your results (available from 9am) § Confirm your choice of subjects Applying to our Sixth Form 23 August § Students from other schools to a^end an 2018 interview today Complete the applicaUon form, which is also available on our The 16 to 19 Bursary Fund school website, carefully. These must be returned by 1 December Vulnerable student bursary: You could get up to £1,200 if at least one 2017. of the following applies: §you are in, or recently ler, local authority care It is very important you research §you get Income Support (or Universal Credit in place of Income your choices thoroughly and our Support) in your name Open Evening plays a vital role in §You’re disabled and get both Employment and Support Allowance this process. If you are unsure (ESA) (or Universal Credit in place of ESA), and either Disability Living about your opUons then please do Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in your not hesitate to contact Mr. Prior, name Head of Sixth Form, or Mr. Flynn, DiscreVonary student bursary: contact Mr. Prior for more Head of Achievement for Years 12 informaUon. and 13, to discuss further.

Visit h^ps://www.gov.uk/1619-bursary-fund/overview for more info.

- 7 - ART AND DESIGN Advanced Level

Awarding OrganisaVon: AQA Overview Reformed/Linear A-Level: Yes Our approach to Art and Design will sUmulate your curiosity and knowledge and extend your skills in visual language. More informaVon: Mrs. V. Coleman Students should be genuinely interested in using and manipulaUng two and three dimensional materials and Course requirements: evaluaUng the work of other arUsts to develop criUcal GCSE Grade 4+ in Art/Art Graphics/ thinking. Photography or pornolio of evidence

Curriculum and Assessment Year 12 Year 13

The first year is a Ume of learning new skills and This year is split into two units of work; a building on knowledge already gained. You will coursework pornolio and an externally set experiment with materials and techniques, skills assignment which culminates in a 15 hour and methods to help you develop your own ideas. examinaUon at the end of the course. You will be supported by your teachers, who will be preparing you for the challenge of the Personal During this year you will produce a Personal InvesUgaUon, which you will start in the Summer InvesUgaUon which is pracUcal by nature, leading Term and conUnue with in Year 13. to a finished piece or pieces and is supported by a compulsory wri^en element that links the work of During this year you are required to work in two or other arUsts to the project. In this unit you are in more areas of art and design, such as painUng, charge and with our support you will produce a drawing, mixed media, graphics, sculpture, pornolio of work that reflects your strengths and photography and printmaking. interests. You will be encouraged to work in a variety of ways, exploring fully the subject you have Projects will consist of research, development, chosen and uUlising the skills you have learnt over invesUgaUon, experimentaUon and final outcomes. the course.

Post 18 OpportuniVes Many of our students go on to study art and design at a higher level. Students can also conUnue on a FoundaUon Course in Art and Design. Students can conUnue their Graphic studies on a FoundaUon Course or do a degree course in areas such as AnimaUon, IllustraUon, AdverUsing or a more general Graphic Design degree.

DesVnaVons of students in the last two years:

Some students have conUnued their Art studies on a one year foundaUon course. Leicester University – Fine Art Buckinghamshire University – Graphic Design – AnimaUon Middlesex University - Film and Set Design Southampton Solent – Hair and Make Up for TV and Media Expenses Pornolio, sketchbooks and some material costs. Visits to museums and galleries in the UK and an opUonal overseas visit.

- 8 - 14 ART FASHION (TexVle Design) Advanced Level

Overview Awarding OrganisaVon: AQA You will be introduced to a variety of experiences that explore a range of texUle media, processes and techniques, Reformed/Linear A-Level: Yes looking at both tradiUonal and new media. You will be required to demonstrate skills in all of the following: More informaVon: Miss. C. Lobo § Awareness of the elements of texUle design § Awareness of intended audience or purpose Course requirements: § AppreciaUon of the relaUonship of form and funcUon GCSE Grade 4+ in TexUles or Art or § Understanding a variety of texUle methods pornolio evidence Curriculum and Assessment Year 12 Year 13

In component 1, you will produce an extended In component 1, you will develop work based on an collecUon of work that exemplifies aspects of idea, issue, concept or theme leading to a finished developing knowledge, skills and understanding. outcome or a series of related finished outcomes. You should provide evidence of research, the PracUcal elements should make connecUons with development of ideas, making skills and criUcal/ some aspect of contemporary or past pracUce of contextual understanding. You should arUst(s), designer(s), photographers or crarspeople demonstrate your ability to sustain work from an and include wri^en work of no less than 1000 and iniUal starUng point to a realisaUon. no more than 3000 words which supports the pracUcal work. In component 2, you will respond to sUmulus, provided by AQA, to produce work which provides In component 2, you will respond to a sUmulus, evidence of your ability to research and develop provided by AQA, to produce work which provides ideas and to make clear the link between your evidence of your ability to work independently own and other’s work within specific Ume within specified Ume constraints, developing a constraints personal and meaningful response which addresses all the assessment objecUves and leads to a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes. Post 18 OpportuniVes TexUle Design goes well with other subjects. If you want a career in design you might also consider Art & Design, Business Studies, or CompuUng as companion A Levels. Students with an Art Fashion (TexUle Design) qualificaUon go on to be Interior designers, Costume Designers, Fashion Designers, Fashion/TexUle Buyers, do window displays or Fashion merchandising.

DesVnaVons of students in the last two years: Bristol UWE - Fashion and TexUles London University – Costume Design London University – Fashion Merchandising Nopngham University - Fashion Contour

Expenses A sketchbook for each component and some material costs. - 9 - 14 ART (PHOTOGRAPHY) Advanced Level

Overview Awarding OrganisaVon: AQA

During the course you will develop creaUve and pracUcal skills for Reformed/Linear A-Level: Yes communicaUng and expressing ideas, feelings and meanings through photography. You will use invesUgaUve and criUcal skills More informaVon: Mrs. V. Coleman to research and analyse. Through looking at the work of others and developing your own ideas, you will build up a solid understanding of photography in contemporary society and in Minimum Course requirements: other Umes and cultures. GCSE Grade 4+ in Art/Art Graphics/ Photography or pornolio of evidence You will be introduced to a range of photographic media, techniques and processes. You will be made aware of both tradiUonal and new technologies. Your responses to these examples will be shown through pracUcal and criUcal acUviUes which will demonstrate an understanding of different styles, genres and tradiUons.

Curriculum and Assessment

Year 12 Year 13 During this year you will explore a range of During this year you will work on a self-iniUated photographic techniques to manipulate imagery personal study. For this project you will develop a and consider presenUng work in an innovaUve way. theme, issue, idea or concept of your choosing. The Projects are assessed on research, development project will consist of pracUcal work and a and quality of final outcome(s). 1000-3000 word essay.

You will also complete an externally set assignment, culminaUng in a 15 hour pracUcal examinaUon.

Post 18 OpportuniVes Students can conUnue with their studies on an Art FoundaUon Course or progress straight to University or find employment in the Photography area.

DesVnaVons of students in the last two years:

University of South Wales – Documentary Photography

Expenses You will need to have access to a digital camera, suitable amount of memory/storage and means of moving files from home to school (USB sUck). You will need to provide your own sketchbooks or files in which to present your work.

- 10 - 14 BIOLOGY Advanced Level

Overview Awarding OrganisaVon: AQA Biology is a fascinaUng and diverse area of study. You will deepen your knowledge of familiar topics such as cells, Reformed/Linear A-Level: Yes disease, and body systems and be introduced to advanced topics such as biochemistry and geneUcs. More informaVon: Mr. G. Haskins

Biology is a pracUcal subject and you will quickly learn how Course requirements: to work carefully and accurately. By using a wide range of GCSE Grade 6 in AddiUonal Science or 6 sources, you will hone your skills in research, note taking in Biology and 5 in MathemaUcs and presentaUon.

Curriculum and Assessment

Year 12 Year 13

Students will gain an excellent basis for future Students will develop many of the themes study. You begin by studying how cells funcUon at a encountered in Year 12. You will begin by studying molecular level and how substances are transported more advanced cell funcUons such as the role of around organisms. You will then look at the ATP in respiraUon and photosynthesis. Towards funcUons of different body systems and how they the end of the course, you will further your are affected by disease and the role played by knowledge of the control of body systems and mammalian blood in the defence against deepen your knowledge of geneUcs and apply your pathogens. The second unit takes you off to look at knowledge to understand gene therapy and geneUc adapUons, diversity and habitats. fingerprinUng.

Assessment Three 2 hour examinaUons Compulsory PracUcal Endorsement

Post 18 OpportuniVes Biologists observe the environment and the behaviour of organisms within it. They may choose to become specialists with a focus on a parUcular aspect of Biology. Their analyUcal skills and ability to make connecUons between complex ideas is of interest to many employers. Academic research, work in the Department of Health, ConservaUon, DieUcian, Food Industry and producUon, Laboratory technician, Journalism, Teaching, Nursing & Midwifery, Pharmacy, the Police Service, Sales or Tutoring are just a few of the careers that Biology qualificaUons can give access to.

DesVnaVons of students in the last two years: Anglia Ruskin University – Biomedical Science Bangor University – Marine Biology University of East Anglia – Environmental Science Kingston University – Biomedical Science Warwick University- Biomedical Science

Expenses You will need to purchase text books. We will endeavor to a^end at least one series of lectures to supplement the course. - 11 - 14 BUSINESS STUDIES Advanced Level

Overview Awarding OrganisaVon: AQA

Business Studies aims to provide an understanding of the Reformed/Linear A-Level: Yes internal workings of organisaUons, their business behaviour and the environment in which they operate. More informaVon: Mrs. S Stevens

Business Studies is a subject which incorporates a variety of different styles including both numeracy and literacy. Course requirements: GCSE Grade 4 in English and MathemaUcs, C+ in Business (if studied) Curriculum and Assessment

Year 12 Year 13 During this year you will complete: During this year you will complete: § What is business? § Analysing the strategic posiUon of a business § Managers, leadership and decision making § Choosing strategic direcUon § Decision making to improve markeUng § Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies performance § Managing strategic change § Decision making to improve operaUonal performance § Decision making to improve human resource performance

Assessment Paper 1: Business 1 – all content assessed – 2 hour wri^en exam Three compulsory secUons: – SecUon A – 15 mulUple choice quesUons – SecUon B – short answer quesUons – SecUon C and D – two essay quesUons

Paper 2: Business 2 – all content assessed – 2 hour wri^en exam Three data response compulsory quesUons made up of three or four part quesUons.

Paper 3: Business 3 – all content assessed – 2 hour wri^en exam One compulsory case study followed by approximately six quesUons.

Post 18 OpportuniVes This course will provide a foundaUon for students looking to move into the workplace or aiming to conUnue their studies with a business related degree or many other subjects at university.

DesVnaVons of students in the last two years: Nopngham Trent University – Business Management Gloucester University – MarkeUng, AdverUsing and Branding Winchester University – Business Management

Expenses Students are required to purchase their own text books and need a calculator. There will also be periodic trips which will incur addiUonal costs to help develop their understanding.

- 12 - 14 BUSINESS STUDIES Level 2

Overview Awarding OrganisaVon: Edexcel Pearson This is a BTEC Level 2 Diploma which is equivalent to two GCSE’s A* - C More informaVon: Mrs. S Stevens Course requirements: 4 or more GCSEs at Grades D-E

Curriculum and Assessment

Units studied Assessment § Enterprise in the business world § Internal assessment § Finance for business § External assessment (December 2018) § PromoUng a brand § Internal assessment § Sales and personal selling § Internal assessment § Introducing retail business § Internal assessment § Principles of markeUng § External assessment (January 2018)

Where might this course lead?

The course is designed to provide students with pracUcal experience of business, enabling them to conUnue further in vocaUonal or academic studies or into the workplace. PracUcal applicaUon takes place in many of the units and students have the opportunity to work with business people and apply their knowledge in work environments.

Expenses

Students are required to purchase a BTEC textbook. Other expenses include the costs of trips within the local area.

- 13 - 14 CHEMISTRY Advanced Level

Overview A Level Chemistry is a rigorous and highly-regarded academic Awarding OrganisaVon: AQA challenge. You will delve deeply into familiar topics such as atomic structure, carbon chemistry and energeUcs and be Reformed/Linear A-Level: Yes introduced to new areas such as redox chemistry and spectroscopy. More informaVon: Mr. G. Haskins

Chemistry is a pracUcal subject and you will quickly learn how to use Quickfit apparatus and how to perform a successful UtraUon. Your numeracy skills will be finally honed and it is Course requirements: expected that you will develop a real appreciaUon of the GCSE Grade 6 in AddiUonal Science or 6 in Chemistry and 5 in MathemaUcs meaning of the numbers you are using and applying. You will be required to solve pracUcal and theoreUcal problems so it is important that you are ready to try out different soluUons and be ready to think flexibly. Curriculum and Assessment Year 12 Year 13 During this year you will cover the following key During this year you will develop many of the areas: themes encountered in Year 12. § Atomic structure and the periodic table § You will widen your appreciaUon of carbon § Carbon chemistry chemistry through study of benzene and the § EnergeUcs aromaUcs § QuanUtaUve chemistry § You will enjoy the intellectual challenge of § Spectroscopy entropy and equilibrium § Green Chemistry § You will gain some appreciaUon of chemistry in the real world in your studies of nmr and other analyUcal techniques

Assessment Three 2 hour examinaUons Compulsory PracUcal Endorsement Post 18 OpportuniVes Chemists are excellent problem solvers who are highly numerate so they have a range of skills that are a^racUve to a very broad range of future employers. The specific technical skills directly relevant to chemistry-related careers include fine pracUcal skills, collecUng and collaUng data, research and report wriUng, sophisUcated quanUtaUve processing and thorough evaluaUon of experimental methods, published papers and data collected from a range of sources. Chemists are highly sought-arer in the worlds of finance and law.

DesVnaVons of students in the last two years: Cardiff University – Law Oxford University – Law Manchester University – Law Nopngham University- Chemical Engineering Expenses You will need to purchase text book and a lab coat. We will endeavor to a^end at least one series of lectures to supplement the course.

- 14 - 14 CHINESE MANDARIN Advanced Level (Pre-U)

Overview The aim of this course is to equip students with the skills Awarding OrganisaVon: Cambridge Pre-U to survive in a Chinese environment. It also provides a stepping stone for university courses in Chinese and More informaVon: Miss. L. Hurst Chinese Studies, allowing universiUes to offer successful Pre-U candidates alternaUve courses to the prevailing ab iniUo classes. Students will gain further knowledge and understanding of this language in everyday life which will Minimum Course requirements: include: family, young people, educaUon, the media, work and leisure and the environment. GCSE Grade B+ in Mandarin Curriculum and Assessment

Year 12 Year 13 Paper 1 –15 minute internally assessed speaking Paper 1 – 15 minute externally assessed speaking examinaUon worth 40% examinaUon worth 20%

Paper 2 – 1 hour 15 minute wri^en examinaUon on Paper 2 – 2 hours 30 minutes wri^en examinaUon – Chinese Culture worth 60% Listening , Reading and TranslaUon worth 30%

Paper 3 - 2 hour wri^en examinaUon – wriUng and usage worth 25%

Paper 4 – 2 hours 30 minutes wri^en examinaUon on Chinese Culture worth 25%

Skills that will be developed The skills of speaking, listening, reading and wriUng are supplemented by Chinese-specific skills: accurate idenUficaUon of roman transliteraUon, including tones, and the use of a radical-indexed Chinese dicUonary. The aims of the course are: §To develop the ability to understand Mandarin Chinese §To enable the candidate to communicate confidently and clearly §To form a sound base of skills, language and aptudes required for further study, work and leisure §To develop insights into the culture and civilizaUon of countries where Chinese is spoken §To encourage posiUve aptudes to language learning and a sympatheUc approach to other cultures and civilizaUons §To further intellectual and personal development by promoUng learning and social skills

Post 18 OpportuniVes As well as allowing candidates to develop their language skills, the course will foster an awareness of Chinese culture and history. In addiUon to providing a secure foundaUon for study in higher educaUon, the course equips candidates with a range of skills for careers in business, educaUon and the arts.

DesVnaVons of students in the last two years: SOAS, University of London - Chinese Expenses Students need to purchase Chinese language textbooks and dicUonaries. - 15 - 14 COMPUTING Advanced Level Overview Awarding OrganisaVon: AQA Computer Science is not about learning to use tools or just training in a programming language (though you will do Reformed/Linear A-Level: Yes both). Instead the emphasis is on computaUonal thinking which is a kind of reasoning used by both humans and More informaVon: Mr. D. Stephenson machines. Computer Science involves quesUons that have the potenUal to change how we view the world e.g. we may be compuUng with DNA in the future, with computer circuits made of genes. This leads to the quesUon, does the natural Course requirements: world compute? GCSE Grade 5+ in MathemaUcs and Grade 5+ in CompuUng (if studied) Curriculum and Assessment

Year 12 Year 13 § Problem solving and Boolean logic § Finite state and turing machines § Programming and data representaUon § Comparison of algorithmic complexity § Machine level architecture § What you cannot compute and why § The stored program concept § Programming paradims and concepts § The structure of the internet § RelaUonal database design and implementaUon (SQL, DDL, NormalisaUon) § Complex networking theory § OperaUng Systems

Assessment Students sit two examinaUons worth 80% at the end of Year 13. In addiUon to a Thesis like research project into a compuUng topic or the development of a programmed soluUon for a real world client worth 20%.

Post 18 OpportuniVes This course, with its emphasis on abstract thinking, general problem solving, algorithmic and mathemaUcal reasoning, scienUfic and engineering-based thinking, is a good foundaUon for those who wish to go on to higher educaUon courses or employment where knowledge of compuUng would be beneficial. You can study compuUng and go onto a career in medicine, law, business, poliUcs or any type of science.

DesVnaVons of students in the last two years: Cardiff University – Computer Science Newcastle University – Computer Science Nopngham University – CompuUng Science with ArUficial Intelligence Oxford University – Physics Reading University – CyberneUcs

Expenses Students are required to purchase text books but we will provide all the sorware needed for the course.

- 16 - 14 DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES Advanced Level

Overview Awarding OrganisaVon: AQA 7262

Drama students are dynamic, creaUve, outgoing and Reformed/Linear A-Level: Yes confident people. These qualiUes are highly valued by employers and university tutors. Drama and Theatre can be More informaVon: Mrs. S. Lake combined with dozens of other higher educaUon and university courses. Course requirements: GCSE Grade 4+ in Drama and Curriculum and Assessment GCSE Grade 5+ in English Language

2 year overview

Component 1: Drama and theatre Component 3: Making theatre (PracVcal) The assessment is by a wri^en paper. The assessment is by pornolio and performance of Wri^en exam: 3 hours extract 40% of A-level 30% of A-level

Component 2: CreaVng original drama (PracVcal) The assessment is by pornolio and performance of extract. 30% of A-level

Skills that will be developed

Drama students at this level are not only excellent team players with advanced communicaUon and negoUaUon skills but also creaUve and original thinkers who push the boundaries of their imaginaUons. Physical control and flexibility are need for a convincing role on stage in addiUon to accepUng the demands of ‘ensemble’ acUng, where the ‘group’ is more important that the ‘individual’. Timing, risk taking, vocal variaUon, characterisaUon and the skills of ‘devising’ are all covered on the course.

Post 18 OpportuniVes

Drama and Theatre Studies can lead to a career in journalism, teaching, television broadcasUng, the radio and music industry, social work and the theatre profession both as a performer and technician.

DesVnaVons of students in the last two years: Delamar Academy – Make up and special effects – Theatre and Performance Studies Tiffany Theatre College - Studying Dance

Expenses Students may be required to purchase set texts or subject related books. During the course there are regular trips to the theatre which will incur costs but we will support students with financial difficulUes.

- 17 - 14 ECONOMICS Advanced Level

Overview Awarding OrganisaVon: AQA

The aim of studying Economics is to apply economic theory Reformed/Linear A-Level: Yes to support an analysis of current economic problems and issues. Our aim is to introduce students to the concepts of More informaVon: Mrs. S. Stevens both micro and macroeconomic theory and discuss the relaUonships between them. Course requirements: GCSE Grade 5+ in MathemaUcs Curriculum and Assessment Year 12 Year 13

The operaUon of markets and market failure Individuals, firms, markets and market failure § Economic methodology and the economic § Perfect compleUon, imperfectly compeUUve problem markets and monopoly § Price determinaUon in a compeUUve market § The labour market § ProducUon, costs and revenue § The distribuUon of income and wealth: poverty § CompeUUve and concentrated markets and inequality § The market mechanism, market failure and government intervenUon in markets The naUonal and internaUonal economy § Financial markets and monetary policy The naUonal economy in a global context § Fiscal policy and supply-side policies § The measurement of macroeconomic § The internaUonal economy performance § How the macroeconomy works; the circular flow Assessment: of income, AD/AS analysis and related concepts Paper 1: Markets and market failure - 2 hour paper § Economic performance Paper 2: NaUonal and InternaUonal economy – 2 § Macroeconomic policy hour paper Paper 3: Economic principles and issues – 2 hour paper

Post 18 OpportuniVes Students who study Economics are able to move onto university to read subjects such as Accountancy, Economics, PoliUcs, InternaUonal RelaUons and MathemaUcs. In addiUon, employers regard Economics highly as the subject incorporates many employability skills such as data analysis, evaluaUon of concepts and graphical annotaUon. The course also emphasises the applicaUon of economic theory to the real world environment, enabling students to gain a grasp of current affairs and the impact this has upon the economy as a whole.

DesVnaVons of students in the last two years: Portsmouth University - Economics Bournemouth University – Finance and Economics

Expenses Students are required to purchase their own text books. There will also be periodic trips which will incur addiUonal costs to help develop their understanding. - 18 - 14 ENGLISH GCSE

Overview Awarding OrganisaVon: AQA GCSE English Language equips students with the skills required to read, understand and analyse a wide range of More informaVon: Miss. N. Salmon texts, as well as providing students with the opportunity to produce imaginaUve, creaUve and technically accurate pieces of wriUng for a variety of different purposes. An essenUal prerequisite to A-Levels and other Level 3 courses, the AQA GCSE English Language specificaUon will challenge, moUvate and enable students to achieve their career ambiUons.

Curriculum and Assessment

Units

Unit 1 – ExploraVons in CreaVve Reading and Unit 2 – Writers’ Viewpoints and PerspecVves (50%) WriVng (50%) SecVon A – Reading SecVon A – Reading Students will be required to read, understand, Students will be required to read, understand, analyse, evaluate and compare literary non-ficUon analyse and evaluate different 19th Century texts from different centuries. literary texts. SecVon B – WriVng SecVon B - WriVng Students will study discursive wriUng. Students will study narraUve and descripUve wriUng. Students will be assessed through a 1 hour 45 minute exam paper at the end of the course. Students will be assessed through a 1 hour 45 minute examinaUon paper at the end of the course.

Unit 3 – Spoken Language Assessment Students are required to complete a presentaUon in front of an audience. This is a compulsory element of the course however, it does not contribute to the student’s final GCSE grade. Students will be awarded a separate cerUficate for this aspect of the course from the examinaUon body.

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- 19 - 14 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Advanced Level

Overview Awarding OrganisaVon: OCR Do you enjoy creaUve wriUng, as well as reading and

analysing a range of different text types? Do you want an Reformed / Linear A Level: Yes element of choice with the texts you choose to study? The

OCR English Language and Literature specificaUon provides More informaVon: Miss. N. Salmon you with the opportunity to both read and write a wide variety of different texts, including non- ficUon, narraUve, novels, plays and poetry. This course is ideal for anyone who is creaUve, analyUcal and moUvated by the prospect of Course requirements: studying a breadth of texts in a variety of different ways. GCSE Grade 5+ in both English Language and Literature

Curriculum and Assessment Component 1 - Exploring Non-FicVon and Component 3 - Reading as a Writer, Spoken Texts (16%) WriVng as a Reader (32%) Students will study an anthology of twenty different Students will study one novel from a choice of six. spoken and wri^en texts from different Ume Students will also study narraUve wriUng. periods and contexts. Students will be assessed for this component Students will be assessed for this component through a 2 hour examinaUon at the end of the two through a 1 hour examinaUon at the end of the two year course. year course.

Component 2 – The Language of Poetry and Component 4 – Independent Study – Plays (32%) Analysing and Producing Texts (20%)

Students will study a poetry collecUon by one poet Students will study one post-2000 text in from a choice of six. Students will also study one conjuncUon with another text of their choice. drama text from a choice of six. Students will also study non-ficUon wriUng.

Students will be assessed for this component Students will be assessed for this component through a 2 hour examinaUon at the end of the two through coursework during the second year of the year course. course.

Post 18 OpportuniVes Language and Literature students have gone on to careers in journalism, adverUsing, broadcasUng, law, social science and teaching.

DesVnaVons of students in the last two years:

Exeter University – English

Bath Spa University – Publishing and CreaUve WriUng

Expenses Students will be required to purchase their own copies of the set texts. The department also runs opUonal theatre trips and external study days that students may wish to a^end. These visits will incur addiUonal costs.

- 20 - 14 ENGLISH LITERATURE Advanced Level Overview Do you enjoy novels, plays and poetry? Are you keen to Awarding OrganisaVon: OCR explore texts wri^en in the 21st Century, as well as literary heritage texts that have influenced generaUons? The OCR Reformed / Linear A Level: Yes English Literature specificaUon allows you to build on and develop the skills acquired during GCSE English Literature by More informaVon: Miss. N. Salmon approaching a range of more sophisUcated texts. Current students studying the course parUcularly enjoy the opportunity afforded by the specificaUon to engage in a piece of Course requirements: coursework in an area of personal interest. GCSE Grade 5+ in both English Language and in English Literature Curriculum and Assessment Component 1 – Drama and Poetry pre-1900 Component 3 – Independent Study (20%) (40%) Students will study a Shakespeare play, drama and Students will undertake a coursework project of poetry pre 1900. their choosing focussing on modern literature.

Students will be assessed for this component Students will be assessed for this component through a 2 hour 30 minute exam at the end of the through coursework which is internally assessed two year course. and externally moderated.

Component 2 – ComparaVve and Contextual Study (40%)

Students will study a collecUon of texts from one of the following topics: - American Literature 1880–1940 - The Gothic - Dystopia - Women in Literature - The Immigrant Experience

Students will be assessed for this component through a 2 hour 30 minute exam at the end of the two year course.

Post 18 OpportuniVes A-Level English Literature can complement many other subjects and can be a valuable contrast for students studying scienUfic subjects who wish to demonstrate a range of interests.

DesVnaVons of students in the last two years: Exeter University – English Literature University of East Anglia – Culture, Literature and PoliUcs

Expenses OpUonal theatre trips and university lectures are organised by the department. Students may be required to purchase key texts.

- 21 - 14 FRENCH Advanced Level

Overview Awarding OrganisaVon: AQA The aim of this course is to equip students with the confidence to effecUvely communicate (both in spoken and Reformed/Linear A-Level: Yes wri^en forms) and develop a thorough understanding of the culture of countries and communiUes where French is More informaVon: Miss. L. Hurst spoken. It also provides a stepping stone for university courses in French and/or Francophone Studies. It develops an interest in, and enthusiasm for, language learning and encourages students to consider their study of French in a Minimum Course requirements: broader context. GCSE Grade 6+ in French Curriculum and Assessment Topics under consideraVon for study Aims § Aspects of French-speaking society French A Level aims to encourage students: § ArUsUc culture in the French-speaking world § To develop the ability to comprehend French in § Aspects of poliUcal life in French-speaking society a wide range of contexts. § One French language text § To enable the student to communicate § One French language film confidently and clearly in French for a variety of § Grammar purposes § To form a sound base of skills, language and There is also an individual research project. aptudes required for further study, work and leisure. § To develop useful knowledge of, and insights into, past and contemporary French-speaking culture. § To encourage posiUve aptudes to, and a lasUng appreciaUon of, language learning. § To further intellectual and personal development by promoUng learning and social skills. § To gain valuable skills for foreign travel, further educaUon and employment. Assessment Students are assessed in listening, reading and wriUng (as one paper), another wriUng paper (film/ literature essay) and speaking (which includes an individual research project) at the end of Year 13.

Post 18 OpportuniVes As well as allowing candidates to develop their language skills, the course will foster an awareness of French culture and history. In addiUon to providing a secure foundaUon for study in higher educaUon, the course equips candidates with a range of skills for careers in business, educaUon and the arts.

DesVnaVons of students in the last two years: Nopngham Trent University – French and Media Oxford University – French Expenses Students will be expected to purchase their own textbook and grammar book. It is also expected that they will purchase a good quality French to English dicUonary. - 22 - 14 FURTHER MATHEMATICS Advanced Level

Overview Awarding OrganisaVon: AQA A Level Further MathemaUcs is a rigorous and challenging area of study. You will build on the topics covered in A Level Reformed/Linear A-Level: Yes MathemaUcs as well as having the opportunity to study areas of MathemaUcs that may not otherwise be met unUl More informaVon: Mr. W. Trimby University.

You will develop your problem solving skills and learn to communicate soluUons in an efficient and concise way for Minimum Course requirements: both Pure MathemaUcs and Applied modules. GCSE Grade 8+ in MathemaUcs or 7+ in MathemaUcs with A* in Further MathemaUcs, if studied. Curriculum and Assessment

Curriculum In addiUon to further study in the A Level topics you You will also study two of the following areas of will study: MathemaUcs: § Complex Numbers § Mechanics § Matrices § StaUsUcs § Calculus § Discrete § Polar Coordinates § Hyperbolic FuncUons Assessment § DifferenUal EquaUons Three two hour papers to be taken at the end of Year 13.

Post 18 OpportuniVes Students with a Further MathemaUcs qualificaUon go on to study many courses at university from engineering, accountancy, and operaUonal research to pure science and mathemaUcs.

DesVnaVon of students in last two years:

Exeter University – MathemaUcs Nopngham University – MathemaUcs

Expenses There is the possibility of a trip but further details will follow.

- 23 - 14 GEOGRAPHY Advanced Level

Overview Awarding OrganisaVon: Edexcel

The aim of this course is to allow students to develop and Reformed/Linear A-Level: Yes apply their understanding of geographical concepts and processes and to understand and interpret our changing More informaVon: Mrs. R. Eaton world. Students will develop their awareness of the complexity of interacUons within and between socieUes, economies, cultures and environments at both the local and global scale. Minimum Course requirements: GCSE Grade 4+ in Geography and 5+ in Curriculum and Assessment English

Topics to be studied Assessment § Tectonic Processes and Hazards Unit 1 – Physical Geography – 2 hour 15 mins § The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity wri^en examinaUon worth 30% § The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security § Coastal landscapes and Change Unit 2 – Human Geography – 2 hour 15 mins § GlobalisaUon wri^en examinaUon worth 30% § Superpowers § RegeneraUng Places Unit 3 – SynopUc unit based on a resource booklet § MigraUon, IdenUty and Sovereignty focusing on a geographical issue worth 20%

SynopVc themes include: Unit 4 – Independent Geographical InvesUgaUon – § Players coursework report of 3000 – 4000 words worth § Aptudes and acUons 20% § Futures and uncertainUes

Post-18 opportuniVes

Geographers look at issues from a wide perspecUve and develop a range of skills that are a^racUve to a very broad range of future employers. The specific technical skills directly relevant to geography-related careers include field work, research and report wriUng, preparing maps and diagrams, and using social survey and interpretaUve methods.

DesVnaVons of students in the last two years:

Sussex University - Geography

Expenses One week residenUal field work. Students will invesUgate coastal landscapes and change, regeneraUng places and be required to produce a coursework report for unit 4. Please note that the approximate cost of the field trip is £400. Students will need to purchase their text books.

- 24 - 14 HISTORY Advanced Level

Overview Awarding OrganisaVon: OCR

Reformed/Linear A-Level: Yes The History A Level course focuses primarily on history from the eighteenth century to the end of the twenUeth century, More informaVon: Ms. A. Duncan and includes elements that students have familiarity with arer pursuing the GCSE course. Minimum Course requirements: GCSE Grade 5+ in History and 5+ in English Curriculum and Assessment Year 12 Year 13 § From Pi^ to Peel 1783 - 1846 § InvesUgaUon/topic based essay § InternaUonal relaUons 1890 – 1941 § Civil Rights in the USA 1865-1992

Assessment Students will take three wri^en examinaUons: § BriUsh Paper – 25% § InternaUonal RelaUons in the 20th Century – 15% § Civil Rights in the USA 1865-1992 – 40% § Coursework – 20% Skills that will be developed §Knowledge and understanding §Research skills §CriUcal thinking §AnalyUcal and evaluaUve reasoning §Extended wriUng §Source work §Empathy Post-18 opportuniVes History is a subject which is highly regarded by universiUes, not only for its content and ability to develop a student’s capacity for knowledge but also the skills required to study it at an advanced level. Students who successfully complete the subject at A Level demonstrate enhanced understanding of causal and consequenUal factors and show a higher ability of independent research skills as well as increased empathy. These are all assets when universiUes are compleUng their selecUon process.

DesVnaVons of students in the last two years: Exeter University – History Oxford University – Law, Philosophy Nopngham University – History and English

Expenses Students will be expected to purchase their own course textbooks, although there will be a few spare copies kept at school. Some students also purchase addiUonal reference material for the coursework unit and are given an extended reading list in their course guide. We have our library as well as links to Reading University Library. - 25 - 14 InformaUon Technology: BTEC Level 2 NaUonal Extended CerUficate

Overview Awarding OrganisaVon: Pearson CompuUng is a challenging EBacc subject which uses mathemaUcs and logic to solve real world problems Reformed/Linear A-Level: No which could include wriUng apps for your mobile phone, simulaUng the experiments you have carried out in the More informaVon: Mr D. Stephenson tradiUonal sciences, developing the databases which drive websites such as Facebook or even the school registraUon system. Course requirements: 4 or more GCSEs at Grade D-E Curriculum and Assessment

What will I study?

In addiUon to gaining an in-depth understanding of how computer and communicaUons systems work you will also learn how to program in at least one language (vb.net or python), develop databases soluUons and implement simple networks. Each topic studied will include both pracUcal and theoreUcal elements that will stretch and challenge all students

Assessment Paper 1: ComputaUonal thinking and problem solving - PracUcal - External ExaminaUon (40%) Paper 2: Theory of Computer Science – Wri^en paper - External examinaUon (40%)

Programming Project – Controlled Assessment (20%)

Post 18 OpportuniVes This course, with its emphasis on pracUcal and creaUve skills in ICT and business alongside problem solving and analyUcal thinking is an good foundaUon for those who wish to enter higher educaUon, modern apprenUceships or business. The skills gained on this course will support students no ma^er where their future takes them.

Expenses Students are required to purchase text books but we will provide all the sorware needed for the course.

- 26 - 14 InformaUon Technology: BTEC Level 3 NaUonal Extended CerUficate

Overview Awarding OrganisaVon: Pearson

The InformaUon Technology qualificaUon enables learners Reformed/Linear A-Level: No to develop academic and employability skills that are essenUal to modern business pracUces in addiUon to More informaVon: Mr D. Stephenson supporUng a wide range of careers in almost every sector.

Course requirements: 5+ A*C (9-4), including 4+ in English or MathemaUcs. Curriculum and Assessment

Year 12 Year 13 § CreaUng Systems to manage informaUon § InformaUon Technology Systems § RelaUonal Databases Design § Sorware § RelaUonal Database Development § Hardware § RelaUonal Databases in Business § Networking § Using Social Media in Business § Emerging Technology § Business uses of Social media § Website Development § Online MarkeUng § Website Design § Design and implantaUon of business § HTML and CSS media § Dynamic content § Community building in the digital era § Design for Business

Assessment Most units studied use coursework to allow students to build a significant digital pornolio as they develop their skills, which for many is a be^er opUon than high risk exams.

Unit 1: InformaUon Technology Systems Wri^en Exam (2 Hours) 35% Unit 2: CreaUng Systems to manage informaUon Coursework (10 hour limit) 25% Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business Coursework 25% Unit 6: Website Development Coursework Coursework 15%

Students will complete units 2 and 3 in Year 12 gaining the naUonal cerUficate in IT then complete extended award (A level) in Y13.

Post 18 OpportuniVes This course, with its emphasis on pracUcal and creaUve skills in ICT and business alongside problem solving and analyUcal thinking is an good foundaUon for those who wish to enter higher educaUon, modern apprenUceships or business. The skills gained on this course will support students no ma^er where their future takes them.

Expenses Students are required to purchase text books but we will provide all the sorware needed for the course.

- 27 - 14 MathemaVcs GCSE Level

Overview Awarding OrganisaVon: AQA

All Level 2 students will be expected to retake GCSE More informaVon: Mr. W. Trimby MathemaUcs if they do not already have a Grade C. We follow the AQA examinaUon board and students will take a course depending on their situaUon.

Curriculum and Assessment

Curriculum ExaminaVons The Course covers four main strands: Paper 1 – non calculator – 1 hour 15 minutes § Number calculaUons § Algebra Paper 2 – calculator – 1 hour 45 minutes § Shape and space § Handling data Throughout the two papers there will be starred (*) quesUons where it is vital that you show all your There is an increased emphasis on funcUonal working out and pick a concise method to solve the mathemaUcs with up to 40% of each paper focusing problem. on applying mathemaUcs to real-life situaUons.

Expenses

Revision materials will be available to purchase.

- 28 - 14 MathemaVcs Advanced Level

Overview Awarding OrganisaVon: AQA

A Level MathemaUcs is a rigorous and challenging area of Reformed / Linear A Level: Yes study. You will build on the topics of algebra and geometry met at GCSE as well as being introduced to More informaVon: Mr. W. Trimby calculus and logarithms.

Minimum course requirements: Curriculum and Assessment GCSE Grade 7+ in MathemaUcs

Curriculum The course covers the following: § KinemaUcs § Proof § Forces and Newton’s Law § Algebra and FuncUons § Moments § Coordinate Geometry § StaUsUcal Sampling § Sequence and Series § Data PresentaUon and InterpretaUon § Trigonometry § Probability § ExponenUals and Logarithms § StaUsUcal DistribuUons § DifferenUaUon § StaUsUcal Hypothesis TesUng § IntegraUon § Numerical Methods Assessment § Vectors Three two hour papers to be taken at the end of § QuanUUes and Units of Mechanics Year 13

Post 18 opportuniVes

Students with a MathemaUcs qualificaUon go on to study many courses at university from engineering, accountancy, and operaUonal research to pure science and mathemaUcs.

DesVnaVon of students in the last two years:

Nopngham University – MathemaUcs Oxford Brookes University – AccounUng Swansea University – Mechanical Engineering

Expenses

To support transiUon from GCSE to A Level MathemaUcs, students will complete a transiUon workbook arer their GCSE exam and before the start of their first term in the sixth form. Further details will be provided at the taster days in the summer term. There is also the possibility of a trip but further details will follow.

- 29 - 14 MATHEMATICAL STUDIES

Awarding OrganisaVon: AQA Overview Reformed/Linear A-Level: Yes Core MathemaUcs is for everyone. It is diverse, engaging and essenUal in equipping students with the right skills to More informaVon: Mr. W. Trimby reach their future desUnaUons, whatever that may be. This course will suit students who are also studying Psychology, Sciences and / or Geography. Course requirements:

GCSE Grade 4 or above in MathemaUcs

Curriculum and Assessment

Year 12 and Year 13 Assessment You will follow either teaching route to explore: Two wri^en examinaUons at the end of the study § StaUsUcal Techniques period. § CriUcal Path and Risk Analysis § Graphical Techniques

Where this leads

§Study a mathemaUcs curriculum that is integrated with other areas of their study, work or interest §Leading to the applicaUon of mathemaUcs in these areas §Develop mathemaUcal modelling, evaluaUng and reasoning skills §Solve problems some of which will not be well defined and may not have a unique soluUon §Solve substanUal and real life problems encountered by adults §Use ICT as an exploratory tool for developing mathemaUcal understanding and when solving problems §Develop skills in the communicaUon, selecUon, use and interpretaUon of their mathemaUcs §Enjoy mathemaUcs and develop confidence in using mathemaUcs

Post 18 OpportuniVes

MathemaUcal studies aims to prepare students for the mathemaUcal demands of higher educaUon and work where there is a disUnct mathemaUcal or staUsUcal elements. The Level 3 CerUficate qualificaUon will be graded on a five-point scale: A, B, C, D and E with the following UCAS points 60, 50, 40, 30 and 20 respecUvely.

Expenses

Students will be required to purchase textbooks and course materials.

- 30 - 14 MEDIA STUDIES Advanced Level

Overview Awarding OrganisaVon: OCR

Are you interested in the role and influence that the Reformed / Linear A Level: Yes media has on society? Do you want to study a subject

that you have not studied before, that allows you to More informaVon: Miss. N. Salmon develop your criUcal skills, whilst also providing you with opportuniUes to be creaUve and work with a range of technologies? If you have a desire to creaUvely engage with contemporary media through criUcal analysis and Minimum course requirements the creaUon of your own media texts, the OCR A-level GCSE Grade 4 in English Language and Media Studies course is for you. Literature

Curriculum and Assessment

Component 1 – Media Products (30%) Component 3 – MarkeVng Media (30%) Students will explore how media products are used Students will pracUcally explore the creaUon of by the insUtuUons to construct different three linked media products in a cross-media representaUons and how media audiences producUon. interpret these products. Students will use aspects of the theoreUcal framework to analyse and Students will be assessed through coursework evaluate their own cross-media producUons. throughout the course.

Students will be assessed through a 1 hour 45 minute exam at the end of the two year course. Component 2 – Media in a Digital Age (40%)

Students will explore and analyse the ideas and arguments from debates about the media. These debates will be drawn from: a historical perspecUve; the digital age; global media.

Students will be assessed through a 2 hour exam at the end of the two year course.

Post 18 opportuniVes Media Studies equips students with a wide range of academic and pracUcal skills that would benefit a range of career paths in the modern work.

DesVnaVon of students in the last two years:

UCLAN University – Media ProducUon Leeds Trinity University - Media

Expenses Students may wish to buy some of their own camera equipment but this is not essenUal. The department offer opUonal visits to the BFI and University Libraries, IMAX and Film EducaUon courses.

- 31 - 14 MUSIC TECHNOLOGY Advanced Level

Overview Awarding OrganisaVon: Edexcel Music Technology AS and A Level offers a range of exciUng opportuniUes to learn about sequencing, sampling, studio recording Reformed / Linear A Level: Yes (also and producUon, composing, and the history of recorded music. available as AS

There are three areas of study which underpin the course: More informaVon: Mr. H. Santer 1. Recording and producUon techniques for both correcUve and creaUve purposes 2. Principles of sound and audio technology Minimum course requirements 3. The development of recording and producUon technology GCSE Grade 5+ in Music or Music Technology Curriculum and Assessment and 5+ in MathemaUcs

As described above there are three areas of study which are then assessed over a series of four components: § Recording – students will develop skills in capturing, ediUng, and mixing sounds to produce an audio recording. § Technology-based composiVon – students develop skills in creaUng, ediUng and structuring sounds to develop a technology-based composiUon. § Listening and Analysing – students develop listening and analysing skills through the study of a range of producUon techniques. These are then assessed in a listening exam which covers music from 1910 up to the current day. § Producing and analysing – students study the techniques and principles of music technology through a series of wri^en and pracUcal tasks, in the context of audio and MIDI materials provided by Edexcel.

Coursework is 40% of the course and takes the form of a mulU-track recording, a technology based composiUon. The remaining 60% of the course is assessed through a listening and analysing exam and pracUcal producing and analysing exam.

Skills that will be developed §understand the principles of sound and audio technology and how they are used in creaUve and professional pracUce §understand a wide range of recording and producUon techniques §develop the skills to create and manipulate sound in imaginaUve and creaUve ways §develop skills in criUcal and analyUcal listening to evaluate the use of sound and audio technology in students’ own and others’ work §understand the interdependence of sound engineering knowledge, understanding and skills §understand the basic principles of acousUcs, psycho-acousUcs, and the digitalisaUon of sound §understand the latest developments in music technology and the impact they have on technology-based composiUon, performance and the tonal qualiUes of recordings §develop and extend the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to create recordings and technology-based composiUons which communicate effecUvely to the listener

Post 18 opportuniVes Our students go on to study a wide range of music technology based courses which lead to careers in studio engineering, live sound, sound design, sound technician, DJ-ing, stage and set design, PA operaUon and acousUc design. DesVnaVon of students in the last two years: BIMM InsUtute London – Music ProducUon York University – Music Technology Systems (Electronics)

Expenses Students need to purchase AS/A2 Edexcel Music Technology study guides.

- 32 - 14 PHILOSOPHY Advanced Level

Awarding OrganisaVon: WJEC Overview Reformed/Linear A-Level: Yes This course requires you to have an enquiring mind, an interest and a desire to examine some of the biggest More informaVon: Mr. C. Hinz quesUons in the universe! You do not need a religious belief (though it is fine if you do have one). You will need to be able to read quite challenging texts, take notes, discuss and Minimum Course requirements: examine a range of different issues and write a good GCSE Grade 4+ in English. Religious examinaUon answer. Studies is desirable but not essenUal.

Curriculum and Assessment

YEAR 12 YEAR 13 Religious topics include: Religious topics include: § Ancient views of God and reality § Religious Language § Arguments for the existence of God § The Psychology of religious belief § The problem of evil and religion and Science § Atheism and challenges to faith § Religious experiences, such as miracles Ethical topics include: Ethical topics include: § Meta-ethics and understanding ethical § The nature of origin of ethics from religious and statements non-religious perspecUves § DeterminaUon and Free Will § Ethical theories like UUlitarianism and Natural Law

Post-18 opportuniVes

Philosophy and Ethics is widely accepted as an entry qualificaUon for further and higher educaUon courses. Therefore, it is parUcularly helpful for study in any of the Arts and Sciences, with focus on HumaniUes, Philosophy, Law, Medicine, Social Work, Psychology and many more.

Studying this course will develop a wide range of skills, including those essenUal for enquiry, interpretaUon, reasoning, evaluaUon and communicaUon. It is ideal for creaUng the personal skills and ability needed for degree study, management roles and working with people from around the world.

DesVnaVons of students in the last two years:

University of Southampton – Philosophy, PoliUcs and Economics Hernordshire University - Philosophy

- 33 - 14 PHYSICS Advanced Level

Awarding OrganisaVon: AQA Overview Reformed/Linear A-Level: Yes A Level Physics is a fascinaUng and challenging area of study. You will develop and deepen your knowledge of familiar topics More informaVon: Mr. G. Haskins such as electricity, light and moUon and be introduced to new areas such as parUcle physics and quantum world. Minimum Course requirements:

GCSE Grade 6+ in Physics or 6/6 in Trilogy Science and 5+ in MathemaUcs. Curriculum and Assessment Year 12 Year 13 During this year of study, students will gain an During this year of study, students will develop excellent basis for future study. We begin by many of the themes encountered in Year 12. You studying all the recent and exciUng developments will begin by studying more advanced mechanics in parUcle physics and the quantum nature of light. such as circular moUon and compare gravitaUonal, You will then delve deeper into more familiar topics electric and magneUc fields. Towards the end of such as electricity, mechanics, materials and waves. the course, you will further your knowledge of nuclear physics and thermal physics. However, you may specialise for your final unit with a choice of astrophysics, medical physics, applied physics or turning points in physics which will enable you to link into your aspiraUons for the future.

Assessment Three 2 hour examinaUons Compulsory PracUcal Endorsement Skills that will be developed Physics is a pracUcal subject and you will quickly learn how to use a wide range of electrical equipment and how to make accurate and precise measurements. Your numeracy skills will be finally honed and it is expected that you will develop a real appreciaUon of the meaning of the numbers you are using and applying. You will be required to solve pracUcal and theoreUcal problems so it is important that you are ready to try out different soluUons and be ready to think.

Post-18 opportuniVes Our physicists go on to study a whole variety of courses at university from pure science to applied areas such as engineering, telecommunicaUons and meteorology. DesVnaVons of students in the last two years: Oxford University - Physics Lancaster University – Physics Leicester University – Medicine Manchester University – Mechanical Engineering Sussex University – Physics with astrophysics Expenses You will need to purchase a text book. We will endeavor to a^end at least one series of lectures to supplement the course. - 34 - 14 POLITICS Advanced Level

Overview Awarding OrganisaVon: AQA

This course provides an opportunity for students to study a Reformed/Linear A-Level: Yes subject that is new to them and all students will be on an equal fooUng when they commence. More informaVon: Mr. J. Reid, Ms A Duncan

Minimum Course requirements: GCSE Grade 4+ in English Curriculum and Assessment

Topics may include: Paper 1: Government and PoliUcs of the UK Paper 2: Government and PoliUcs of the USA/ ComparaUve PoliUcs. Paper 3: PoliUcal ideas

Skills that will be developed

§Knowledge and understanding §Research skills §CriUcal thinking §AnalyUcal and evaluaUve reasoning §PoliUcal awareness §DebaUng skills

Post-18 opportuniVes

Students who study this subject gain a contemporary knowledge of the working world. As a subject it is always changing and students need to maintain a grasp on the changes. This course is useful for students pursuing English, History or InternaUonal RelaUon courses as well as Journalism.

DesVnaVons of students in the last two years:

Nopngham Trent University – InternaUonal RelaUons and PoliUcs

Expenses

Students will need to purchase their text books. There are addiUonal revision booklets that are available if the student wishes to purchase them. The department has a list of these and can provide guidance to students if necessary.

- 35 - 14 PSYCHOLOGY Advanced Level

Awarding OrganisaVon: AQA Overview Reformed/Linear A-Level: Yes A Level Psychology is a capUvaUng and diverse area of study. You will learn about how humans learn and recall informaUon and More informaVon: Mr. G. Haskins how they develop cogniUvely from babies to adulthood. Social Psychology looks at situaUons of when and why we conform and obey whilst biopsychology looks into how our anatomy plays a Minimum Course requirements: role in driving our behavior.

GCSE Grade 4+ in a Science or 4/4 in Curriculum and Assessment Trilogy Science and 4+ in English.

Year 12 Year 13 During this year students will gain an excellent basis During this year students will develop many of the for future study. You begin by studying memory in themes encountered in Year 12. You will look more cogniUve psychology, discover reasons for influence closely at cogniUon and development and deepen and obedience during social psychology, get an your knowledge of mental illness by studying insight into the diagnosis and treatment of mental schizophrenia in detail. You will also look at disorders in psychopathology and also look into forensic psychology including the different ways we infant a^achment in developmental psychology. can explain offending behaviour. By now you will You will also learn how psychologists collect and be able to design your own psychological scienUfic analyse data. The second unit focuses on the invesUgaUon and debate current theory and conflict different approaches in psychology to explain of opinion by accessing various psychology issues behaviour, a closer look at the brain and hormones and debates. in biopsychology and conUnue building on Assessment knowledge and applicaUon of research methods. Three 2 hour examinaUons Compulsory PracUcal Endorsement Skills that will be developed §The ability and moUvaUon to work independently §Good note taking and essay wriUng skills §Good powers of analysis §The ability to think criUcally §The ability to express complex ideas in your own words

Post-18 opportuniVes Psychology can help your career either directly or indirectly. Of course, for those who wish to become a psychologist, therapist or mental health worker, this A Level is of direct value. Studying psychology provides you with a vast number of opUons. Just some of the potenUal career opUons open to you include: educaUon, social work, psychology, adverUsing, counselling, the police force and many more.

DesVnaVons of students in the last two years:

East London University – Forensic Psychology Nopngham Trent University - Psychology Expenses You will need to purchase a text book. We will endeavor to a^end at least one series of lectures to supplement the course. - 36 - 14 SOCIOLOGY Advanced Level

Overview Awarding OrganisaVon: AQA “Neither the life of an individual nor the history of a society can be understood without understanding both.” – C Wright Mills Reformed/Linear A-Level: Yes

Sociology can be described as the scienUfic study of society. It is More informaVon: Mr. K. Prior about the social relaUonships that people share with each other; in their families, in their schools and in work. Sociology teaches that there are no right or wrong answers when it comes to Minimum Course requirements: studying the way that people live together. What is important for a sociologist is the ability to evaluate evidence and choose GCSE Grade 4+ in English between possible explanaUons. Curriculum and Assessment Year 12 Year 13 During this year students begin by studying ‘An During this year students study ‘Beliefs in Society’. introducUon to Sociology’. In this part of the course Finally they undertake the study of ‘Crime and they are introduced to some of the major Deviance’, together with ‘Theory and Methods’. sociological theories and concepts that frequently occur throughout the course. They then study ‘Families and Households’, as well as ‘EducaUon’ and ‘Theory and Methods’. Assessment Students will have three 2 hour wri^en examinaUons on: Paper 1: EducaUon with Theory and Methods Paper 2: Topics in Sociology - Families and Households- Beliefs in Society Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods

Skills that will be developed §How to research and evaluate complex arguments §How to use evidence to support your arguments, both orally and in wri^en work §How to invesUgate facts and use deducUon §How to put over your point of view fluently §How to present ideas clearly using ICT skills §How to use, interpret and evaluate a wide range of research techniques §How to work as a team to achieve results §How to take responsibility for your own learning §How to organise your work and meet deadlines

Post-18 opportuniVes Sociology on to study Sociology at university, but a range of other courses such as law, journalism, social policy, helps develop a range of excellent academic skills, from independent research to detailed analysis of evidence, that will prepare you for many university courses and careers. In recent years, Sociology students have not only gone criminology, business management and teacher training. Expenses Books are provided for students throughout the course. There are addiUonal revision guides that are available for purchase through the school at a discounted rate of £6.00 each. - 37 - 14 SPANISH Advanced Level

Overview Awarding OrganisaVon: AQA The aim of this course is to equip students with the

confidence to effecUvely communicate (both in spoken and Reformed/Linear A-Level: Yes wri^en forms) and develop a thorough understanding of the

culture of countries and communiUes where Spanish is More informaVon: Miss L Hurst spoken. It also provides a stepping stone for university courses in Spanish and/or Hispanic Studies. It develops an interest in, and enthusiasm for, language learning and encourages students to consider their study of Spanish in a Course requirements: broader context. GCSE Grade B+ in Spanish

Curriculum and Assessment

Topics under consideraVon for study Aims § Aspects of Hispanic society Spanish A Level aims to encourage students: § ArUsUc culture in the Hispanic world § To develop the ability to comprehend Spanish in a § MulUculturalism in Hispanic society wide range of contexts. § Aspects of poliUcal life in Hispanic society § To enable the student to communicate confidently § One Spanish language text and clearly in Spanish for a variety of purposes § One Spanish language film § To form a sound base of skills, language and aptudes § Grammar required for further study, work and leisure. § To develop useful knowledge of, and insights into, There is also an individual research project. past and contemporary Spanish-speaking culture. § To encourage posiUve aptudes to, and a lasUng appreciaUon of, language learning. § To further intellectual and personal development by promoUng learning and social skills. § To gain valuable skills for foreign travel, further educaUon and employment.

Assessment Students are assessed in listening, reading and wriUng (as one paper), another wriUng paper (film/literature essay) and speaking (which includes an individual research project) at the end of Year 13.

Post 18 OpportuniVes As well as allowing candidates to develop their language skills, the course will foster an awareness of Spanish culture and history. In addiUon to providing a secure foundaUon for study in higher educaUon, the course equips candidates with a range of skills for careers in business, educaUon and the arts.

Expenses Students will be expected to purchase their own textbook and grammar book. It is also expected that they will purchase a good quality Spanish to English dicUonary.

- 38 - 14 SPORT: BTEC Level 3 NaVonal Extended Diploma in Sport

Overview Awarding OrganisaVon: Pearson Sport is a growing mulU-billion pound industry with many diverse careers in performance, Reformed/Linear A-Level: No coaching and leadership, development and use of science and the media. This applied More informaVon: Mr. N. Morris qualificaUon will give learners the opportunity to study many of these areas at an advanced level in preparaUon for further educaUon or Course requirements: the workplace. 4 in Biology or 4/4 in Trilogy Science. Must be involved in compeUUve sports.

Curriculum and Assessment

Year 12 Year 13 Mandatory units include: Mandatory units include: § Anatomy and Physiology. § Professional development in the sports industry. § Fitness training and programming for health, § Sports leadership. sport and well-being. § PracUcal sports performance. § ApplicaUon of fitness training. § Skill acquisiUon in sport § InvesUgaUng business in sport and the leisure industry.

Assessment Mandatory content (78%) External Assessment (42%) OpUonal content (22%) Internal Assessment (58%)

Post-18 opportuniVes The course will prepare learners for further educaUon at university. Students will finish the course with a solid foundaUon to take up work in the sport sector.

Expenses Students are required to purchase text books.

- 39 - 14 DESTINATIONS 2017

Destinations of students completing Year 13 in 2017:

Name InsUtuUon Course University of West of , Bristol Rachel Aldous Law Plymouth University Luke Allen Maths with FoundaUon Year Exeter University Louis Allsop Anthropology Surrey University Becky Arkell Midwifery Gloucester University Daniel Arthur CreaUve Music Technology Swansea University Robert Audland Civil Engineering University of West of England, Bristol Fashion CommunicaUon Sheena AusUn Cardiff University Mary Bateman Business Management University College London Marina Bates Biological Sciences Derby University Erin Black Childhood Development Liverpool University Business Management Jessica Brian-Boys Manchester University Charlo^e Brown Chinese and Business Management Sussex University Natalia Chamova Psychology and Business Bournemouth University Theo Chapman Games Technology Swansea University Tom Chapman AccounUng and Finance Exeter University Dennis Copp History and PoliUcs Buckinghamshire New University Eva Costa Psychology Cardiff University Saskia Cozma Philosophy Hull University Dennis Croucher Psychology with FoundaUon Year Hernordshire University Paddy Croucher Audio and Sound Design University College Dublin Ursula Dale History & English University of South Wales Hollie Davies Fashion Leeds University Emily Davis Biology Oxford University Caitriona Dowden Philosophy & Theology Nopngham University Natasha Dye Architecture Jacob Edwards Liverpool University MarkeUng Newcastle University Helen Evans Computer Science Birmingham University Andrew Foster PoliUcal Economy Nopngham Trent University Joshua Goble Business Management with Economics Reading College Jamie Good FoundaUon Art Woodcrar School Billy Goodworth Level 4 Diploma in Bushcrar & Outdoor Leadership Bath Spa University Nicole Grayston Film, Television & Digital ProducUon Oxford Brookes University Annie Gundry Eng Literature Portsmouth University Elias Hannibal Business Management Oxford University Lizzy Hawken MathemaUcs Liverpool John Moores University Loren Hunter MarkeUng Keele University Danyal Hussain History with HumaniUes Oxford Brookes University Sumni Jabeu Psychology Hernordshire University Charlie Jones Graphic Design Nopngham Trent University Milo Keeler Chinese and InternaUonal RelaUons Leicester University Caitlin Kemp Medicine Roehampton University Xhorxha Kurtaj CreaUve wriUng

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Destinations of students completing Year 13 in 2017:

Oxford University Gideon Lewis Physics Portsmouth University Michal Lipinski Economics Brunel University James McLeod Computer Science Reading College Tia Michael-Bovell FoundaUon Art Cardiff University George Milne French and Economics Bournemouth University Ahmed Mohammad Finance and Business Bournemouth University Ellie Moore MulUmedia Journalism London Fashion Academy Lucy Moore Fashion Buying Nopngham University Thomas Netley Chemical Engineering Birmingham University Jemma Nicholls History and Art UWE Bristol Chris Parker MarkeUng Birmingham City Owen Parr Computer Forensics Oxford Brookes University Libby Penny Event Management Reading University Lucy Plows Law Ellie Scobell Bournemouth AdverUsing Chloe Semple Reading University Biomedical Science Ryan Sheedy Reading College FoundaUon Art Ben Shimeld Leicester University Engineering Hannah Skeldon Sussex University Sociology Harry Sleep Portsmouth University Forensic CompuUng Ally Stewart Sheffield University MathemaUcs Mohammed Tahir Oxford Brookes University ConstrucUon Project Management BerUe Taylor Manchester University Mechnical Engineering Rachel Taylor Winchester University Primary EducaUon Becky Turner University of Hernordshire Tourism and Events Management Robert Varga Unversity of CreaUve Arts CreaUve AdverUsing Eleanor Ward Henley College Art Frazer Widdowson Queen's University Belfast Law Ronan Wright UCFB Wembley Sports Business and Coaching Seb Wright Hernordshire University Business and Psychology Zavodni Zsombor Portsmouth University Economics, Finance & Banking

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