PROSPECTUS 2019-2020
Hucknall Sixth Form Centre 9 Portland Rd Hucknall Nottingham NG15 7UA Phone: 0115 9681657 Email: [email protected] www.hsfc-ac.org.uk
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ACADEMY CONTENTS 04-05 18-19 62-63 WELCOME ADVICE, GUIDANCE HOW TO APPLY AND FUNDING 06-07 64-65 STUDY WITH US 20-21 FIND OUT MORE SUCCESS STORIES AND VISIT 08-09 OUR VISION AND VALUES 22-23 66-67 YOUR EDUCATION HOW TO FIND US 10-11 STUDENT LIFE 24-25 YOUR PATHWAYS 12-13 FACILITIES 26-61 14-15 CURRICULUM DIRECTORY PERSONAL 26 Applied law 27 Applied science 28 Art DEVELOPMENT AND 29 Biology 30-31 Business 32 Chemistry ENRICHMENT 33 Computer science 34 Criminology 35 Design technology 36 Digital media 37 Economics 38 Engineering 39 English language 40 English literature 41 Film studies 42 Finance 43 Geography ARRANGE 16-17 44 Health and social care 45 History 46 ICT EXTENDED PROJECT 47-49 Mathematics 50 Modern foreign languages A TOUR QUALIFICATION 51 Music 52 Performing arts 53 Photography of our facilities. 54 Physical education 55 Physics 56 Politics 57 Psychology 58 Religious studies 59 Sociology Call us on 60 Sport 61 Uniformed public services 0115 9681657
Hucknall Sixth Form Centre 02 Prospectus 2019-2020 DATE FOR YOUR DIARY OPEN EVENING Thursday 8 November 2018
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WELCOME TO HSFC The Hucknall Sixth Form Centre, located in the heart of Hucknall, is a collaborative sixth form welcoming students from the National Church of England Academy, The Holgate Academy, Queen Elizabeth’s Academy and beyond. The centre provides an inspiring environment that will support both your academic success and provide access to a range of enrichment opportunities, enabling you to achieve your goals.
Our staff are driven by raising aspirations, and set challenging but realistic and achievable targets, track progress and provide pastoral care to help you move onto either higher education or employment. Our academies work together to provide a dedicated further education environment, with teaching across a diverse subject range, all delivered by curriculum experts. A key part of my role is to support and develop our staff team, and I am ably assisted by Louise Elliott and Sharon Hall, the deputy heads of Hucknall Sixth Form Centre. Together we ensure that students Miss Elliot Miss Hall have access to top-quality teaching to support their Deputy Head Deputy Head aims and aspirations. Our programme of enrichment activities provides a valuable opportunity for your personal and cultural development, together with community We look forward participation. We foster an environment in which you will feel safe to question and challenge your to meeting you thinking on a range of local, national and global issues, and we will encourage you to actively and supporting respond in a way that benefits others. your future
Kelly Wall progress. Head of Hucknall Sixth Form Centre
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MILLION£1.5 REFURBISHMENT STUDY IN 2016 WITH US Our students travel from across Nottinghamshire to join a further education community with strong academic principles and values, ONWARD dedicated to achievement and DESTINATION positive outcomes. 71%* of students We aim for all our students to be successful and went into higher develop into professional, educated young people. The emphasis of our courses is academic rather education than vocational, with the intention that students will achieve to the best of their abilities and either * continue their studies at university or move directly 29% of students into employment. moved into employment, The centre is based in a purpose built academic apprenticeships and training building refurbished in 2016, creating a fresh and vibrant facility designed for learning, independent study and personal development. This outstanding location is supported by specialist equipment at our partner academies, enabling specific subject areas to expand and enhance students’ understanding of their course. Pass rate *
98%at A2 or equivalent courses37 EXAM SUCCESS available 63%* of students achieved
A*-C at A2 or equivalent * Figures taken from NCEA 2018 students’ results
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OUR VISION AND VALUES To ensure that our students get the very best out of their time at Hucknall Sixth Form Centre, we have very high expectations of attendance, behaviour and commitment to OUR learning. In order for you to reach your KEY full potential, your learning will need ELEMENTS to take place both inside and outside REQUIRED FOR of the classroom. We expect all our students and staff to develop and SUCCESS display these throughout their time at Hucknall, and beyond. Our belief is that a focus on these ARE: elements will enable individuals to grow and reach out towards their future success. | RESPECT We also provide support for students who wish to | ACHIEVEMENT focus on their own faith and spirituality. Both Queen Elizabeth’s Academy and the National Church of | LEADERSHIP England Academy have a strong Christian ethos and provide chaplaincy for students of all faiths | PATHWAYS (and none) throughout the year. We also have strong links with the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, with students in previous years having | X-FACTOR the opportunity to complete leadership courses linked to the Christian faith.
Hucknall Sixth Form Centre Hucknall Sixth Form Centre 08 Prospectus 2019-2020 Prospectus 2019-2020 09 /HUCKNALL/ We engage in a range of CHARITY STUDENT LIFE WORK Hucknall town centre has a vibrant community with plenty of places to eat and drink, together with great venues to socialise with friends.
As the sixth form is centrally located, you’ll find yourself within easy reach of a range of transport links – so, you will be able to jump on a tram, train or bus from Hucknall and be at the heart of Nottingham city centre within 20 minutes. Nottingham is a dynamic and student-friendly city with a host of cultural, sporting and shopping venues on offer. Whether you fancy the cinema, a bite to eat, a music gig or to join a sports club, you won’t be short of opportunities to enhance your sixth form experience. We work closely with local Hucknall churches and other community organisations, and students are encouraged to get actively involved. There is a strong chaplaincy team who provide pastoral support and lead acts of worship. Additionally we engage in a range of charity work. Students have organised and led on hosting Macmillan coffee mornings, and have fundraised for a variety of nominated local and national charities. All students are invited to get involved, and are reminded about the importance of charity work in helping those less fortunate in our community and further afield.
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FACILITIES
CATCH UP WITH FRIENDS OR EVEN STUDY TOGETHER OVER A CUP At Hucknall Sixth Form Centre we believe that OF COFFEE having access to great facilities is important in supporting your education and progress.
Our learning spaces for lessons are light and We also know how important it is to socialise spacious, and our learning resource centre is with friends, and our breakout space means a great area for independent study. Together that you can grab a bite to eat, catch up with with state-of-the art science laboratories friends, or even study together as a group and preparation rooms, modern classrooms, over a cup of coffee. communal spaces and an inviting reception area, you will have the opportunity to develop in an environment conducive to learning.
Hucknall Sixth Form Centre Hucknall Sixth Form Centre 12 Prospectus 2019-2020 Prospectus 2019-2020 13 /EXTRA-CURRICULAR/ PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENRICHMENT We encourage all of our students to develop the Each week we timetable an enrichment period, skills essential to moving into higher education in which we invite external speakers in to deliver and employment – and we know that means inspiring and informative sessions. These offer much more than academic achievement alone. thought provoking discussion, reflection and independent research, and have previously included You will have access to opportunities both within safe driving, drugs, safe sex, the importance of and outside of lessons, so you can learn and voting, banking, higher education and alcohol. hone new skills, or further develop your existing talents, to support you in life beyond Hucknall. Visits and international travel Linked to a number of courses are opportunities to experience new cultures and environments and to discover how you can apply your studies in real We encourage personal life contexts. We arrange visits throughout the development and expect year, both in the UK and further afield. In previous all students to participate years, our students have ventured to Switzerland, in at least one aspect of our Germany, Poland, Spain and France to name a few – enrichment programme, which putting their learning and knowledge into practice. includes but is not limited to The Ogden Trust also provides specific grants for A Level Physics students to visit CERN in | debating society Switzerland at two-year intervals, with funding | young enterprise allocated to groups of academies who work in close | student council collaboration for the benefit of the students. | self-defence for women You will also be given the chance to visit some of We encourage | first-aid the country’s top universities to get a feel for what to expect from an academic, personal development all of our students | sports and fitness and social perspective. | subject and literacy mentoring to develop the | performing arts Work experience | charity work In year 12, you will be expected to complete work skills essential experience related to your career of choice or the education pathway you wish to follow. You will be to moving into expected to select, apply and interview for roles, and represent both yourself and Hucknall Sixth higher education Form Centre in a professional, business-like manner. and employment.
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STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD THE EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION
Students in Year 13 complete an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) as part of their ongoing development and study. The EPQ is highly valued by universities and business as evidence of a range of transferable skills required for higher education and employment.
In the EPQ, students have the opportunity to choose Successful past dissertation EPQ projects their own topic area to research, ideally linked to include diverse projects on business marketing, future studies or career aspirations. Students will psychological and biological research into produce either a 5,000 word research dissertation Alzheimer’s and autism, causes of the Spanish on their topic or they will develop an artefact Civil War, causes of the 2008 economic crash, and with a 2,000 word research report. They will then the development of paramedic science and plan, research, develop and evaluate their project dentistry. Examples of excellent artefact EPQ throughout the year. This is supported by sessions projects include architectural design, jewellery which build on skills such as independent study making, photography, creative writing and and research, organisation, time management, computer programming. presentation skills and reflection. The EPQ will give you a sense of achievement, an opportunity for individual research on a topic you are interested in and a very valuable qualification for inclusion on UCAS or job applications.
Hucknall Sixth Form Centre 16 Prospectus 2019-2020 /SUPPORT/ Vulnerable bursary You could get up to £1,200 if at least one of the following applies: • you are in or recently left local authority care ADVICE • you get Income Support or Universal Credit • you are disabled and get both Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and either AND GUIDANCE Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or Personal Independence We have a defined support system for all of our students, helping Payment (PIP) in your name you to achieve your potential and aspire to reach further. We offer both pastoral and academic support, with guidance on financial, educational and career matters.
You will receive regular updates on your progress from your course teachers and personal tutors. Based on your GSCE performance, we set all our Funding Discretionary bursary students realistic yet challenging targets to reach The government provides a funded You could get a discretionary their potential in their chosen courses. Support is 16-19 Bursary Fund for eligible students. bursary if you need financial help tailored to ensure you can achieve your goals and This provides financial support to help but don’t qualify for a vulnerable can aspire to stretch yourself academically. We will cover the costs associated with further student bursary. The amount of also provide extra support where required. study, such as educational resources support available depends on what or equipment, transport and food for You will be allocated a personal tutor for the is left in the bursary fund after the the days you attend sixth form, and duration of your time with us. You will meet your high priority bursaries are paid. tutor daily to discuss academic and personal professional clothing. These bursaries progress, and they will support you through the provide students with access to up to If you feel that you might meet process of university applications, apprenticeships £1,200 of funding for each year of their the criteria to be considered for or work placements. sixth form study. There are two types of the 16-19 Bursary Fund, call us on bursary available, the vulnerable bursary 0115 9681657 and a member of You can also get support from dedicated learning and the discretionary bursary. our staff will help you through the mentors, who provide advice and guidance on process and answer any questions issues, concerns and any questions you may have. you might have about the funding. This could involve wanting to change courses, obtaining information about higher education For further information, visit or training options, discussing problems outside www.gov.uk/1619-bursary-fund of the sixth form setting or just simply needing to talk. There is also dedicated careers advice, Additional support information and guidance available in the We also provide those students who learning resource centre. qualify for a bursary with an electronic device (such as a tablet), to further aid their learning during their time at Hucknall. For more information, visit www.hsfc-ac.org.uk
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PAST SUCCESS
Freya Walker Brandon Smith Kate Hemment Jack Hemmings Freya credits her time at the sixth form as a Brandon has accomplished everything he Hard work and focus have been key features Jack enjoyed a successful time in sixth great success, having developed personally set out to in the sixth form, making positive of Kate’s studies at Hucknall Sixth Form form, achieving great things with his thanks to support from staff. She has shown progress in his education, leading to great Centre. She has been focused on her career studies leading to exciting opportunities determination to follow her career aspiration academic success and personal growth. After aspiration from a young age, pushing her to carry on his education. He achieved and following her A Levels is moving to achieving good grades, he is now studying education and life-experiences in this good grades and secured his first choice at Cornwall to join the Royal Navy. Criminology at Nottingham Trent University. direction. Her successes mean that she is now higher education, now studying history at ‘I had lost a bit of interest in education in year 11 ‘I chose to study in the sixth form, with the studying nursing at Northumbria University. the University of Lincoln. but achieved good GCSE results – however, moving consistency of teaching staff and familiar students Kate says, ‘I have always wanted a career as a nurse, He says, ‘I chose to continue my studies at Hucknall into sixth form I felt refreshed as the courses were being a key factor in this decision. My courses – sport, to help people, and this gave me a very clear goal to Sixth Form Centre as the familiarity of staff in my challenging and the environment supported my law, finance and business qualifications – were all aim for – as a result, I have always pushed myself, chosen subjects was very important to me. career path. The courses I needed to get into the Navy tough but I set myself high goals to reach for. Teachers especially when I found things challenging.’ were available here, and I knew that staff would have challenged and encouraged me, and this has There is a wide choice of subjects available for all encourage and push me to achieve the grades I made me work harder and further driven me towards Such is her drive, Kate arranged an extraordinary work students, and plenty of opportunities to support needed to secure my place. my aspirations. placement during one of the academy holidays in my personal development including the extended year 12. She says, ‘I found a company that did nursing project qualification. The EPQ allowed me to I can’t wait to get started! The Navy will allow I have become much more confident during my placements all over the world and went for a week research, plan and write a dissertation on the me to be hands-on and make a difference – I like time at my academy and through the sixth form. to Poland to work in a hospital there. It was a great history of tanks, something I have a keen interest the responsibility of potentially saving lives. My Staff were brilliant at identifying areas I needed to experience shadowing nurses and finding out what in. With support from staff, I achieved an A grade in ambition is to be an aircraft controller and because develop, and their support, alongside friends in my they do daily, together with mixing with people from this qualification, and the experience of developing of my sixth form experience, I now have the groups, made me work harder and enjoy lessons. all over the world with the same career goals.’ this piece of work will support my onward studies. confidence to go and achieve this. The subjects I have taken have kept me focused and ensured that I pushed myself to get onto my chosen She achieved impressive A Level results, scoring Together with my academic development, my time Sixth form has provided the support I needed to course at university. three As and a B, in courses all chosen to support her in the sixth form has enabled me to become more reach my goals. I would advise anyone to push for onward career goals, and says, ‘I’ve enjoyed my time in independent and confident, something that will be the things you want to do, and ensure that staff I want to help people in my future, and my ambition is sixth form. It has been a well-supported and enriching very useful as now I move to university.’ understand the guidance you need to be able to to work in criminal investigation, so criminology was experience, helped by the challenge and guidance of reach for your ambitions.’ the ideal choice of subject to study.’ teaching staff.’
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YOUR EDUCATION The following section details all of the courses currently on offer at the Hucknall Sixth Form Centre. Why? There are a wide range of subjects to The key reasons for choosing choose from, and you will have your to study this course. own tailored study programme. The information in this section answers four key questions. The answer to these will enable you to make an informed decision about how studying What? that course will benefit you and your future goals. Details of what you will be studying. How? The methods by which you will be assessed. Where? The potential higher education and/or career paths you may take by studying this subject.
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YOUR PATHWAYS Students at Hucknall Sixth Form Centre will follow one of four programmes of study which are detailed below.
Entry Criteria Description Possible Destinations
GCSE APS of 7 • Applications for medicine/veterinary/dentistry or Oxbridge and Medicine/veterinary/dentistry or higher other Russell Group university courses Oxbridge • At least two facilitating subjects (mathematics, further Russell Group university mathematics, English literature, physics, biology, chemistry, University degree geography, history, MFL) Higher apprenticeship • Timetabled enrichment • Enrichment choice • Tutor time • Work experience (Y12 only)
GCSE APS of 6 • Consider facilitating subjects (mathematics, further Russell Group university or higher mathematics, English literature, physics, biology, chemistry, University degree geography, history, MFL), especially if thinking of a Russell Higher apprenticeship Group university • Timetabled enrichment • Enrichment choice • Tutor time • Work experience (Y12 only)
GCSE APS of 5 • A mixture of applied Level 3 and A Level courses University degree or higher • Timetabled enrichment Higher apprenticeship • Enrichment choice • Tutor time • Work experience (Y12 only) GCSE APS of 4 • Mainly applied Level 3 courses University degree or higher • Timetabled enrichment University foundation degree • Enrichment choice Advanced apprenticeship • Tutor time • Work experience (Y12 only)
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Applied law Applied science (BTEC Level 3 – certificate/extended certificate) (BTEC Level 3) Why study applied law? How will I be assessed? Why study applied science? How will I be assessed? The applied law course gives students a basic • Examinations Applied science is appropriate for a wide range of • Written assessment introduction to study of the legal sector. In addition • Coursework students and combines well with other subjects • Practical assessment to specific legal content, students will develop such as chemistry, physics, maths and psychology. • Examinations transferrable and higher-order skills highly Future pathways and careers You will need to have a keen interest in science in regarded by universities and employers. Students industry and other modern settings. with an interest in law, English, history or business • Legal profession Future pathways and careers will enjoy the course. Past students considering • Police What will I learn about? • Science joining the Police force have studied this course • Prison service • Mathematics alongside a public services qualification. The course is split into four units over two years. • Courts and criminal justice system The final award is pass, merit or distinction which • Psychology • Degrees in law, history, politics is equivalent to A Level grades. What will I learn about? Entry requirements A broad range of topics are covered in this In year 12 you will study two units designed to This course provides the basis of an excellent route GCSE grade 4 in science or equivalent. develop your knowledge and skills: for learners to pursue a career in the legal sector. course, such as cells, physical and chemical This can be through higher education (degrees properties, and energy usage, with an emphasis Examination Board: EDEXCEL Dispute solving in civil law in business and law) or through an advanced on developing practical skills. Specification: NC419 Including civil dispute resolution, English civil apprenticeship in legal services. • Principles and applications of science courts, alternatives to the courts, legal skills, sources of advice, sources of funding, the cost Entry requirements • Practical scientific procedures and techniques • Science investigation skills of taking legal action, precedent, negligence, All students must have at least a grade 4 in damages, burden of proof and res ipsa loquitur English language with four other GCSEs at grade 4 • Specialist physics/chemistry or biology unit Investigating aspects of criminal law (or equivalent) or above. and the legal system Examination board: Pearson Studying how statutory rules are made and Specification: National certificate 601/9042/5 interpreted, how law is made outside of parliament, EU law, the legal profession, criminal trials, legal advice and representation, lay and legal personnel, the judiciary, elements of a crime, non-fatal offences, aims of sentencing, factors in sentencing, types of sentencing In year 13 you will study: • Applying the law • Aspects of criminal law • Aspects of Tort law (optional)
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Art – Fine Biology (A Level and AS) (A Level and AS) Why study art? How will I be assessed? Why study biology? How will I be assessed? Studying art is challenging and satisfying. It • Studio work Biology is inspired by the living world around us, • Examinations helps you to develop the ability to convey ideas • Exhibition with content relevant to real world experiences. An • Written assessment and feelings expressively, to appreciate the interesting and inspiring course, A Level biology is visual world and respond to it in a personal and • Presentations a stepping stone to higher education. The course • Practical work creative way. It encourages investigation and • Written assessment will nurture your passion for biology and lay the experimentation, and knowledge of materials, groundwork for further study in courses such as Future pathways and careers technology and artists. Future pathways and careers biological sciences and medicine. • Medicine • Artist or illustrator You will develop skills and enhance your • Zoology What will I learn about? • Design understanding of the living world and you will also • Live sciences Students will be required to engage with: • Teaching or lecturing gain analytical skills, and develop your scientific • Veterinary science enquiry and problem solving skills. • a range of materials and tools for making fine art, • Museum or gallery curator • Biochemistry including digital media • Art therapist What will I learn about? • ways to communicate ideas and feelings Entry requirements through the organisation of materials and the Entry requirements The core content for this course includes: Two GCSE grade 6s in science, and grade 5 in maths. formal elements GCSE grade 5 in art. If a student has not • biological molecules Examination board: AQA A • concepts such as figuration, representation studied art at GCSE, they will need to provide a • cells Specification: 7401/7402 and abstraction portfolio of work for art teachers to assess their suitability for the course. • organisms exchange substances with their • various forms of presentation and the ways that environment audiences may respond to or interact with them Examination board: AQA • genetic information, variation and relationships • the appropriate application of their chosen Specification: 7242/7202 between organisms media and the ability to realise ideas through the techniques employed • energy transfers in and between organisms • sustainable materials and production • organisms respond to changes in their internal processes in the construction of work and external environments • collaborative working methodologies • genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems in the creative process • the control of gene expression • historical and contemporary themes and sources within the context of the chosen disciplines
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Business Business (Cambridge Technicals Level 3 - certificate/extended certificate) (A Level and AS) Why study business? How will I be assessed? Why study business? How will I be assessed? Business studies is about exploring how • Coursework Business studies is about exploring how businesses • Examinations businesses and organisations make decisions and • Examinations and organisations make decisions and operate in an • Written assessment operate in an ever-changing environment. If you ever-changing environment. If you have a genuine • Written assessment have a genuine interest in what is happening in interest in what is happening in the commercial Future pathways and careers the commercial world and understanding why world and understanding why organisations make organisations make the decisions that they do, Future pathways and careers the decisions that they do, then this is the ideal • Business management then this is the ideal course for you. • Business studies course for you. You will build your knowledge of • Marketing core business concepts and apply these in the You will build your knowledge of core business • Business management • Operations management • Marketing context of real organisations, to develop a broad • Administration concepts and apply these in the context of real understanding of how businesses work. organisations, to develop a broad understanding • Finance • Most office based occupations of how businesses work. • Economics What will I learn about? Entry requirements • Accountancy What will I learn about? At AS level, you will study: • Grade 5 in business GCSE Units cover a variety of business scenarios such as: Entry requirements What is business? • For students who have not studied business Covering the different legal structures that • the business environment • Grade 4 GCSE in business before, at least a grade 5 in English and businesses can take and the implications of this, mathematics • marketing • Merit at level 2 business together with the external environment that • working in business For students who have not studied business before, businesses operate in. Examination board: WJEC grade 5 in maths and English. Specification: B510/A510 • customers Managers, leadership and decision making • communication Examination board: OCR Cambridge Technicals Understanding the role of the leader/manager in Specification: 05834/05835 an organisation, including leadership styles and decision making processes. Decision making to improve performance Considering the importance of decision making in four key functional areas of business – marketing, operations, finance and human resources. The A Level comprises the above units plus: Analysing the strategic position of a business Reviewing the internal and external position of the business using SWOT analysis and ratio analysis amongst others. Pursuing strategic methods This looks at the competing strategies available to the business including how to compete, the advantages of growth, using the Ansoff matrix and other business models.
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Chemistry Computer science (A Level and AS) (A Level and AS) Why study chemistry? How will I be assessed? Why study computer science? How will I be assessed? The course will develop your interest in and • Examinations Computer science provides a framework within • Examinations enthusiasm for chemistry, including your desire to • Written assessment which you can consider complex problems • Written assessment aspire to further study and careers in the subject and apply computational techniques to create area. You can expect to be challenged in the use of • Practical work effective and efficient solutions. The course will • Practical Work analytical, qualitative and quantitative thinking, enable you to analyse problems and critically together with the development of your ability to Future pathways and careers evaluate solutions. Future pathways and careers interpret and understand practical chemistry. • Medicine • Computer programming You are able to choose your own programming You will learn to be methodical and organised in • Pharmacology project and tailor the practical aspects of the • Website development approaching scientific problems. • Veterinary science A Level to your own interests. • Systems analysis • Chemical engineering • Project management What will I learn about? • Science related disciplines What will I learn about? • IT consultancy The course content is divided into three sections: Computer systems • STEM related industries Entry requirements Development of practical skills in chemistry You will gain a good understanding of the theory Two GCSEs at grade 6 in science and of computer systems including the characteristics Entry requirements Storylines grade 5 in maths. of computer processors, approaches to GCSE at grade 5 in computer science and GCSE grade • Elements of life Examination board: OCR+ developing software, exchanging data between 5 in maths. • Developing fuels computers and algorithms. This unit also covers Specification: H033/H433 Examination board: OCR • Elements from the sea more contemporary computer science issues such as the legal, moral, cultural and ethical issues Specification: HO46/H446 • The ozone story associated with computer systems. • What’s in a medicine? Algorithms and programming • The chemical industry This practical topic equips you with skills • Polymers and life necessary to design, test, implement and • Oceans evaluate computer programs. You will use • Developing metals computational methods to solve complex computational problems by decomposing the • Colour by design problem into its component parts and applying Chemical literacy programming techniques to develop a solution. This topic also covers standard algorithms that Practical endorsement are used to search and sort a data structure, which you will also evaluate algorithms mathematically to test the relative efficiency of each solution.
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Design technology Criminology graphic products or resistant materials (Level 3 - applied certificate/diploma) (A Level and AS) Why study criminology? How will I be assessed? Why study design technology? How will I be assessed? Criminology is a qualification with elements of • Examinations The essence of product design is the relationship • Examinations psychology, law and sociology. The course focuses • Controlled assessments between people and products. This course links • Coursework on a wide range of aspects of crime and links artistic flair with an in-depth knowledge and theories with real life case studies – this allows Future pathways and careers understanding of manufacturing processes and Future pathways and careers students to consider how what we have learned materials to produce usable and aesthetically from them impacts on individuals and society. You • Psychology pleasing products. Studying product design also • Architecture will develop important transferable skills for higher- • Social sciences promotes an understanding of everyday objects • Industrial design level study and the workplace such as independent • Law and the technology used to produce them. • Product design learning, problem solving, research skills and • Social work • Engineering presentation skills. The qualification is relevant for What will I learn about? job roles within the criminal justice sector, social and • Policing • Graphic design probation work, psychology and sociology. • Probation work The course is split with two types of work – coursework and examination theory. Entry requirements • Media/journalism What will I learn about? Coursework GCSE at grade 5 or above in a relevant subject This will take the form of students completing an (resistant materials, graphics or product design). Changing awareness of crime Entry requirements individual design and make project, responding Students cover a variety of crimes and the public GCSE at grade 4 in English and grade 4 in maths Examination board: Edexcel or science to acontextual challenge (brief) set be the exam Specification: 8DT0 perceptions of these. You will also learn about why board. Students will follow the iterative design some crimes are unreported and how crimes are Examination board: WJEC process, researching a problem, collecting recorded. You will study campaigns which have Specification: 601/6249/1 (certificate), research, proposing ideas and manufacturing changed the law, utilising this knowledge to plan a 601/6248/X (diploma) solutions to a high quality. They will work with a campaign for change. client or user to complete this project as they did Criminological theories at GCSE. The work is presented inthe form of a design portfolio and supporting product. Studying a range of criminological theories and explanations of why people commit Exam crime including biological, individualistic and The exam element of the course covers many sociological theories. These will be applied to real aspects of design and technology from multiple life situations and case studies. disciplines (not food). It requires students having a Crime scene to courtroom knowledge of material properties, manufacturing processes and periods of design history etc. You will gain an understanding of the criminal Students will also be tested on elements of basic justice system from the initial crime scene through maths (to the equivalent of grade 5 at GCSE). the process of police investigation to the court room. You will also develop the skills to examine information in order to review the justice of verdicts in criminal cases. Crime and punishment You will apply your understanding of criminality, criminological theories and bringing the accused to court to evaluate the effectiveness of social control in delivering criminal justice policy. We focus on agencies involved in the criminal justice system including the police, Crown Prosecution Service, probation and prisons.
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Digital media Economics (Cambridge Technicals Level 3) (A Level and AS) Why study digital media? How will I be assessed? Why study economics? How will I be assessed? This course is designed to build on your knowledge • Coursework Studying economics will help you to develop an • Examinations understanding of economic concepts and the and skills to support a continuation of your • Examinations • Written assessment studies or enter careers in creative digital arts. theories by considering current economic issues, You will develop a product through from audience Future pathways and careers problems and institutions that affect everyday life. Future pathways and careers identification, to legalities associated with You will build an appreciation of the importance • Economics product development, through to the creation and • Digital media and complexity of contemporary economic factors • Finance deployment of the product. • Media production in the local, national and global economy. A range • Film production of assessment techniques will allow you to • Journalism What will I learn about? • Journalism demonstrate the full extent of your knowledge • Research Media products and audiences • Web development and understanding. • Business studies Focusing on the theoretical exploration of media • Graphic and product design • Business management types and audiences, including exploration of What will I learn about? product development. All media products begin Entry requirements Microeconomics Entry requirements life as an idea and slowly progress through several GCSE grade 4 in English. An ICT/computing You will learn about how prices for goods are GCSE grade 5 in economics. If students have stages to ensure they meet the requirements they qualification at grade 4 or above is desirable. determined by markets, examples of where not studied economics before, GCSE grade 5 in were originally planned for. In this unit you will markets might fail to provide what society wants, English and maths. learn how to maximise the potential of a product to Examination board: OCR and the role of government in correcting market appeal to a specific audience. Specification: 601/7259/9 Examination board: WJEC failure, for example through taxation. Specification: B520/A520 Pre-production and planning Macroeconomics This unit focuses on the standard practises utilised This unit focusses on the workings of the national when developing a series of media products. and global economy. You will look at ways of The different product types available all require measuring the performance of an economy, individual planning considerations. This unit aids such as economic growth, unemployment, understanding of the various planning techniques inflation. You will also investigate what options used to enable you to be able to plan for the are available to the government to improve the creation of any product. performance of the economy. Create a media product During the course, you will develop the skills After researching planning procedures and the needed to analyse data and to think critically about legal and ethical considerations required when real issues affecting the UK and world economy, planning a product, you will develop your own and to make informed decisions about the best media product. You must plan, design, pitch and course of action to take. manufacture a product to appeal to a specific audience in order to meet a specific purpose. Two additional units are taken as options, together with three units that will be decided when groups are formed in September. Two of the following must be taken: • short film and television production • scripting for a media product • pitching a media product for an audience
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Engineering English language (Level 3 – foundation technical level) (A Level and AS) Why study engineering? How will I be assessed? Why study English language? How will I be assessed? Engineering will appeal to you if you enjoy learning • Practical work English language is all around us, always • Examinations about a wide range of sectors, and are considering a • Written assessment changing, never static and incredibly powerful. • Creative writing career or further study in an engineering discipline. It can be used to bring communities together, it You will learn about how electrical, electronic • Discussion sessions can be used to incite violence, and it can be used • Written assessment and mechanical systems work, apply engineering to paint striking images. theory to real-life examples and tackle problem Future pathways and careers Future pathways and careers solving challenges. • Electronic engineer This course will enable you to understand where • Media English has come from, how it has changed over Technical levels are designed as specialist • Mechanical engineering technician time, how we learn it and how it is used. It will • Journalism qualifications for students who have a clear view • Electrical engineering technician also give you the tools needed to become a skilled • Law of their future career or are seeking progression to • CAD operator writer and allow you to use language to persuade, • Academia higher education. Technical levels are equivalent inform, instruct and entertain – skills necessary for • Literature to A Levels and are highly valued by universities, Entry requirements whichever career path students decide to take. further education colleges and employers alike. Level 2 in engineering merit. For students who have To be successful you will have a genuine interest Entry requirements not studied engineering before, GCSE grade 5 in in language, a spirit of adventure and inquiry, and GCSE grade 5 in English language. What will I learn about? science, or GCSE grade 5 in maths. show a real keenness for learning something new. Materials technology and science Examination board: AQA Examination board: AQA Specification: 7701/7702 This unit develops your understanding of the Specification: Level 3 Foundation What will I learn about? materials used in engineering products and the English language is a continuation from your scientific principles engineers use to identify which English studies at GCSE level, yet there are many materials are the most suitable. aspects to the course which will make it feel like Mechanical systems a brand new subject. Most of the study is based around a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction The purpose of this unit is to give you a practical texts, much of which you will be able to source understanding of mechanical systems. This yourself, and there is ample opportunity for creative includes different types of mechanical systems and imaginative writing. and their typical applications, how these systems are designed, and how they and their At AS Level, the course offers opportunities to component parts function. develop your subject expertise by learning key language concepts and engaging with a range Engineering design of texts. You will explore the study of English You will develop an understanding of the language both as a medium of communication engineering design process, using industry in many different areas, including gender, social standard tools and techniques to deliver an groups, occupation and regional variations. engineering design from start to finish. A2 develops these concepts, with an added Production and manufacturing emphasis on creating and analysing your own texts. The purpose of this unit is to provide you There is also focus on language acquisition. with an understanding of the range of manufacturing processes and systems relevant to the production of multiple components. You will develop a production plan, schedule the production and work as part of a team to manufacture the batch of products.
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English literature Film studies (A Level and AS) (A Level and AS) Why study English literature? How will I be assessed? Why study film studies? How will I be assessed? The study of English literature is the study of how • Examinations This course aims to encourage critical and analytical • Coursework we engage and think about our world. The study • Written assessment thinking about cinema’s past, present and future. • Written examination of literature is the study of culture, history, human You will explore the work of acknowledged relationships and the history of ideas. Alongside Future pathways and careers masters of cinema such as Billy Wilder, Spike Future pathways and careers this, you will explore how various writers have Lee and Buster Keaton together with films from used language, form and structure to create their • Teaching exciting modern directors like Quentin Tarantino • Media own interpretations and pictures of the world. The • Law and the Coen Brothers. You will investigate how • Arts course also covers how language, and our ability to • Media these and other directors present and discuss our • Broadcasting exploit it for own purposes, is what truly separates • PR and advertising world and look closely at the techniques that they • Journalism us from other animals. use to achieve their unique visions. • English literature • TV and film production You must engage with ideas in the subject • History • Marketing matter and explore how they are presented. What will I learn about? • Humanities Enthusiastic involvement in discussion is essential, Entry requirements The course aims to develop your knowledge as is the ability to retain individuality of ideas and understanding of how a film works as a and recognising the role of literature in creating GCSE at grade 5 in English literature. text through analysis and evaluation. You will Entry requirements differing opinions and thoughts. Examination board: AQA investigate how meanings and values can be read GCSE grade 5 in film studies. For students who have Specification: 7716/7717 into a film and the technical and creative elements not studied film studies, GCSE grade 5 in English. of film form. You will eventually develop a broad What will I learn about? WJEC knowledge of film theory and spectatorship by Examination board: Advanced only: 603/1147/2 At AS level you will focus on the specific literary viewing case studies of individual films. Specification: genre of 'tragedy'. You will study a Shakespeare drama and another tragic drama, together with The course also aims to develop the practical skills reading and analysing a novel and a selection of required to be a filmmaker through short films poetry on the same theme. study/creation and screenwriting. At A2 level, you will further your understanding of tragedy through the exploration of a Shakespeare text, a modern drama text and a novel. As part of the A2 studies, students will focus on either political and social protest literature – for example through the poetry of William Blake; or the study of crime fiction and novels such as Brighton Rock by Graham Greene. Critical theories such as Marxism and feminism are also studied, enabling you to analyse a literary text from a political perspective.
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Finance Geography (Level 3 – certificate/diploma) (A Level and AS) Why study finance? How will I be assessed? Why study geography? How will I be assessed? Finance is an interesting subject, especially for • Examinations Geography will allow you to understand and • Examinations students who study business and/or mathematics. interpret our changing world. It helps you to • Coursework It is also ideal for those with an interest in Future pathways and careers consider the complexities of interactions between • Written assessments managing their own personal finance. The course • Accountancy communities and the role they have as global covers some personal and business finance topics. citizens. Geography supports creative reflective Many students who complete this course go onto • Business and finance roles learners, and you will become adept in the use and Future pathways and careers study finance, business or accounting courses • Management accounting application of skills and new technologies in and • Journalism at university, with others going into higher level • Financial accounting outside of the classroom. • Conservation apprenticeships in accounting, studying towards • Banking and financial services • Transport and logistics AAT. The course covers topics on short-term, mid- What will I learn about? term and long-term financial capability. • Further accountancy qualifications • Business management Physical geography • Teaching Entry requirements What will I learn about? You will seek to explore the meaning, causes and • Politics GCSE grade 4 in mathematics, GCSE business grade impacts of a number of headline issues, including: Year 12 – certificate in financial studies 4 or BTEC business with a merit. Plus four other • water and carbon cycles Entry requirements • financial capability for the immediate GCSEs at grade 4 or equivalent. • coastal systems and landscapes GCSE at grade 5 in geography. and short term Examination board: LIBF • hazards AQA • financial capability for the medium and long term Specification: Certificate – 600/8537, Examination board: Diploma – 600/8551 Human geography Specification: 7036 and 7037 Year 13 – diploma in financial studies • global systems and global governance • sustainability of an individual’s finances • changing places • sustainability of the financial services system • population and the environment Geographical investigations You will investigate and collect data in the field based on a geographical issue, relating to any part of your course.
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Health and social care History (Cambridge Technicals Level 3) (A Level and AS) Why study health and social care? How will I be assessed? Why study history? How will I be assessed? Health and social care is an exciting and highly • Written assessment History enables you to develop an understanding • Examinations thought provoking course ideal for students • Practical assessment of the past and provides you with an overview of • Coursework aiming to progress towards further education change and continuity of human history. A range of • Examination and careers in the sector. The course covers units allow you to explore key areas of political and Future pathways and careers theory and practical applications in this field, and social history in Britain, Europe and the wider world. there are opportunities for you to enhance your Future pathways and careers • Historian understanding through visits to local health and • Childcare You will also develop your skills of • Law social care settings, together with visits from communication,analysis, interpretation and • Nursing evaluation. You can expect to be challenged • Journalism outside speakers. To succeed on this course you • Care home support • Business management will need a genuine interest and commitment to intellectually, take an active role in the studying health and social care. • Care assistant consideration of issues, become more sophisticated • Politics • Early years practitioner in your thinking and expression, and will enjoy • Social sciences learning the subject using a range of approaches. What will I learn about? • Applied biology • Teaching During the course you will study six units designed What will I learn about? to develop your knowledge and skills: Entry requirements Entry requirements GCSE grade 4 in health and social care. For students The Tudors – England, 1485-1603 GCSE at grade 5 in history • building positive relationships who have not studied health and social care before, You will study issues of change, continuity, • health, safety and security GCSE grade 4 in English or GCSE grade 4 in science. cause and consequence by considering how Examination board: AQA Specification: 7042 • anatomy and physiology effectively the Tudors restored and developed Examination Board: OCR the powers of the monarchy, including • equality, diversity and rights Specification: 601/7060/8 relations with foreign powers and how English • nutrition society and economy changed. • psychology Germany, 1918-1945 You will study a period during which a newly developed democratic government gave way to a dictatorial Nazi regime. It explores political concepts such as ‘right’ and ‘left’, nationalism and liberalism, as well as ideological concepts such as racialism, anti-Semitism and Social Darwinism. The Middle East, 1895-2000 You will develop an understanding of the nature and purpose of history as a discipline and how historians work. You will investigate why Arab nationalism emerged and how the Great Powers responded. This unit also covers the causes of conflict in Palestine and why they are so difficult to resolve.
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ICT Mathematics (BTEC Level 3) (A Level and AS) Why study ICT? How will I be assessed? Why study maths? How will I be assessed? The ICT BTEC is ideal for students with an interest • Examinations Maths is a skill that is used almost everywhere. • Examinations in this subject who may wish to go into a related • Coursework Consequently, a good A Level mathematics career in the future. ICT is at the heart of everyday grade can make it easier for you to step into Future pathways and careers life – at home, work and in our leisure time Future pathways and careers your dream career. Employers and universities • Mathematics from computer graphics and control systems to value mathematicians as the subject requires • ICT communications and problem-solving. You will determination and commitment, together with • Engineering cover many different and interesting aspects of • Computer science high levels of academic ability. • Accountancy the IT industry and will be required to grasp key • Information systems • Sciences knowledge of the industry. You will also develop • Multimedia What will I learn about? • Business management your practical skills and ability across a range of • Software engineering Both AS and A Level mathematics cover a range of interesting and informative projects. Entry requirements • Computer networking topics that can be broken into three categories – pure, statistics and mechanics. GCSE at grade 6 in mathematics. What will I learn about? • Information management You will study five units of work over two years. Pure mathematics Examination board: AQA Students will have the opportunity to learn the Entry requirements • Proof Specification: not applicable following topics: An ICT/computing qualification at grade 4 or above, • Algebra and functions and a grade 4 in English. Fundamentals of ICT • Coordinate geometry This unit allows students to understand what Examination board: OCR • Sequences and series 05839 an employer expects of an individual and how to Specification: • Trigonometry communicate effectively while developing their • Exponentials and logarithms own personal development needs. • Differentiation Global Information • Integration Giving students a greater understanding of how Mechanics organisations use information internally and externally. The skills gained by completing this unit • Vectors will give students knowledge of the functionality • Quantities and units in mechanics of information and the ability to produce • Kinematics management systems. • Forces and Newton’s laws Other topics included on the course are to be Statistics confirmed, but are likely to be based around the creative use of ICT, for example games design, web • Statistical sampling design, graphics etc. • Data presentation and interpretation • Probability • Statistical distributions • Statistical hypothesis testing
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Mathematics – Core Mathematics – Further (AS equivalent) (A Level) Why study core mathematics? How will I be assessed? Why study further maths? How will I be assessed? This course is designed to maintain and • Examinations This course will appeal to you if you are interested • Examinations develop real-life maths skills. You will develop and have the ability to study further maths. If you knowledge and techniques that can be applied Future pathways and careers would also like to pursue maths at university or Future pathways and careers on a day-to-day basis in work, study or life. The • Mathematics your chosen higher education course is likely to • Engineering course will also help with other A Level subjects, have a demanding mathematical content, then this in particular science, geography, business • Further maths course will enhance your knowledge. • Accountancy studies, psychology and economics. • Economics • Science You will develop your understanding of • Statistics mathematics and mathematical processes in a way • Business management What will I learn about? • Business studies that promotes confidence and fosters enjoyment. An AS level in further mathematics is highly You will learn how to apply existing knowledge of • Geography You will develop abilities to reason logically and regarded by all universities and any future employer and will put you in a very strong maths in real-life situations. Units studied on the • Science recognise incorrect reasoning, to generalise and to course include: construct mathematical proofs. position when applying for a place on a degree • Psychology course in any type of engineering, accountancy • Statistical analysis What will I learn about? or science based course at university. Knowledge • Finance Entry requirements of further mathematical skills will open up many Further pure • Risk GCSE grade 4 in mathematics. opportunities in management-based employment. You will enhance the skills gained from AS • Use of graphs, gradients and exponentials Examination board: OCR and extend your knowledge of algebra, Entry requirements • Estimation Specification: Level 3 certificate in differentiation, integration, complex numbers, GCSE at grade 8 in mathematics and students must • Problems solving and communicating solutions quantitative reasoning graphs and matrices. This unit provides the compulsory problem-solving tools that are also be taking AS mathematics needed in so many subjects. Examination board: AQA 7366 Applied maths Specification: This will build on the applied maths covered in AS level maths. The mechanics will cover dimensional analysis, momentum and collisions and circular motion. The statistics will cover Poisson distribution, errors, chi squared and confidence intervals which links to many other A Levels.
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Modern foreign languages – French and German Music (A Level and AS) (A Level and AS) Why study a modern language? How will I be assessed? Why study music? How will I be assessed? The study of languages has a broad educational • Examinations Music enables you to develop your creativity and • Examinations value. Language is central to human understanding • Interpretation and comprehension exercises skill on a chosen instrument or voice. It allows you • Performance skills – the course develops communication and to explore compositional ideas while underpinning grammar skills together with an ability to analyse, • Oral assessments theoretical knowledge and staff notation. • Written assessment • Composition skills interpret and evaluate texts and spoken language. Future pathways and careers What will I learn about? • Teaching Future pathways and careers What will I learn about? Performing music (AS unit) • Translation and interpreting • Music The A Level and AS courses for French and German You will perform a solo in a musical style of your include the following units: • Travel choice on your instrument or with your voice as part • Arts • Social issues and trends • Tourism of a five to six minute assessed performance. • Teaching • Business management • Performance • Artistic culture Composing (AS unit) • Composing and writing music • Political life Entry requirements This unit encourages you to develop your • Grammar composition skills. You will create two pieces in • Journalism GCSE at grade 5 or above in the chosen language. response to a chosen brief. • Literary texts and films (optional) AQA Entry requirements: Examination board: Developing musical understanding (AS unit) Specification: French AS 7651 A2 7652 /German AS GCSE at grade 5 in music and instrumental/vocal 7661 A2 7662 You will focus on listening and understanding skills to grade 5 standard. music using set works from the anthology, learning important features and social/historical Examination board: Edexcel context. In the third section, you will use a score Specification: TBC to identify harmonic and tonal features, and apply this knowledge in the completion of a short essay question. Extended performance (A2 unit) In this unit you will extend your performance skills and prepare a 12 to 15 minute assessed performance using any instrument or voice. Composition and technical study (A2 unit) This unit has two sections – composition and technical study. You are required to write a 3 minute piece for composition. The technical study section builds on your knowledge and awareness of harmony. Further musical understanding (A2 unit) An extension to the AS Unit, you will further develop your skills to compare and contrast pairs of excerpts, contextualise music, and identify harmonic and tonal features.
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Performing arts – Acting Photography (BTEC Level 3 – extended certificate) (A Level and AS) Why study performing arts? How will I be assessed? Why study photography? How will I be assessed? The performing arts course builds on skills such • Practical work Photography is a popular course with students • Examinations as working as part of a team, the capability • Performance who want to extend their knowledge of different • Portfolio to undertake rigorous research and develop art forms. You have the opportunity to develop a imaginative presentational skills, as well as • Group work wide range of photographic skills ranging from • Coursework acting and performing. You will learn how to • Written assessment experimental image making, studio, location and • Practical work speak with confidence, enthusiasm and flair digital. You will produce a portfolio of practical work under many varied guises, but most of all you Future pathways and careers that shows a wide range of high quality images that Future pathways and careers will develop your knowledge, understanding • Theatre production you have created. • Photography and application of the subject. • Acting • Art What will I learn about? What will I learn about? • Director for TV, film or theatre • Design • Media This course will enable you to form a personal • Media Investigating practitioners’ work enquiry and expression using the selection • Journalism • Journalism This unit challenges you to research and and manipulation of images. You will have the • Public sector careers opportunity to explore relative approaches beyond investigate two practitioners’ work and Entry requirements consolidate your knowledge and understanding • Social care primary observation and recording. during a three hour assessment. GCSE at grade 4 in art or photography. If students Entry requirements Typically, you will investigate: have not studied art or photography at GCSE, they Developing skills and techniques for • alternative processes will need a portfolio of work for the photography live performance GCSE grade 4 in drama. For students who have not staff to assess suitability for the course. studied GCSE drama, grade 4 or above in English. • black and white photography You are encouraged to develop your physical and • colour photography Examination board: AQA Edexcel vocal skills to prepare for the world of acting. Examination board: Specification: 7246/7206 You will learn all about the acting and production Specification: TBC • digital photography industry, and develop core skills to prepare • location photography you for the profession. This culminates in a live • studio photography performance of extracts from two contrasting plays performed to a live audience. Group performance You will devise an original piece around a given stimulus. You will develop your work as a group utilising all of your creative and performance skills, and have to demonstrate great teamwork and communication throughout. Interpreting classical text for performance You will explore a text from a director’s perspective which will be of a classical play. Learning what is expected of you as an actor, you will gain the knowledge and skills in how to work as a production team under pressure and with time constraints. You will also develop a monologue of a classical piece, which could subsequently be used in auditions for drama school or university.
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Physical education Physics (A Level and AS) (A Level and AS) Why study physical education? Performance (year 12) Why study physics? Fields The course encourages you to immerse yourself You will be required to undertake two parts within This course will challenge you intellectually, and Studying how gravitational and electric in the world of sports and physical education, this component: you will take an active role in the consideration of fields behave and capacitors and electromagnetic induction providing performance and coaching opportunities, • performance/coaching of a sport or activity phenomena and the physical world around us. You and delves into the how and why of physical will become more adept at problem solving and Nuclear physics activity and sport. You will develop a range of • analysis and evaluation of performance for showing analytical skills, and enjoy learning the practical skills, such as communication, dealing improvement (EAPI) – you will identify an area subject using a range of methods and techniques. This units looks at radioactivity and the with pressure, decision-making, and analysing and of weakness within performance to prioritise for future of nuclear power evaluating performance. improvement and will propose an action plan to The course will develop your interest in and make improvements. enthusiasm for the subject, and open up routes to Optional unit One from astrophysics, medical physics, Performance (year 13) further study and careers associated with physics. What will I learn about? engineering physics, turning points in You will be required to undertake both coaching Physiological factors affecting performance physics or electronics and performance elements in this unit, proposing What will I learn about? You will focus on key systems of the human a long term development plan to improve areas Physics content is split into the following modules: body involved in movement and physical activity, of weakness, expanding on your knowledge and How will I be assessed? developing your understanding of the changes understanding from the AS unit. Development of practical skills • Examinations within these body systems prior to exercise, You will learn techniques for planning, • Practical work during exercise, and during recovery. You will How will I be assessed? implementing, analysis and evaluation understand how changes in physiological Future pathways and careers states can influence performance, and develop • Examinations Particles and radiation appropriate skills to interpret data. You will • Written assessment An introduction to particle physics and • Engineering also study biomechanics, focussing on force • Practical assessment quantum phenomena • Medical physics and its effect on human movement. You will • Scientific researcher be required to apply this knowledge to identify • Coaching Waves and optics • Project management possible improvements in performance and the • Performance Studying stationary and progressive prevention and treatment of injury. waves, reflection, refraction and Young’s • Electronic engineer Future pathways and careers double slit experiment • Other science related courses Psychological and socio-cultural themes • Physical education Mechanics and materials Focusing on the psychological factors affecting Entry requirements physical activities and sports, including: • Sports physiology This unit looks at moments, projectile • Physiotherapy motion, Newton’s laws, momentum and Two GCSEs at grade 6 in science and grade 6 • models and theories that affect learning collisions and materials. in mathematics. and performance • Sports media • Sports management Electricity Examination board: AQA • different methods of training and feedback – why Specification: 7407/8 their effectiveness differs from person to person • Sports coaching Further mechanics • group dynamics and goal setting • Teaching and lecturing We will look at circular motion, simple harmonic • the effects of leadership and stress motion, thermal physics and gas laws on performers Entry requirements Socio-cultural and contemporary issues GCSE at grade 5 in physical education. This must include a 5 in the theory exam. Extending on the component unit studied in year 12, this unit covers ever-evolving modern Examination board: OCR technology, used by both performers and Specification: A Level GCE physical education spectators, and its influence on sport. You will H155/H555 look at its impact with practical examples used to show the effect of modern technology.
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Politics Psychology (A Level and AS) (A Level and AS) Why study politics? Representation in the USA Why study psychology? How will I be assessed? All members of society should have a better You will study the representative process in the If you are interested in people and human • Examinations understanding of the general rules under which United States including elections and voting, behaviour then this course is for you. It enables they live. Politics enables you to participate political parties, pressure groups, together with a you to develop a sound understanding of the Future pathways and careers study of racial and ethnic politics. actively in making and shaping society’s rules, leading approaches and key research areas in • Clinical psychologist upholding them and changing them. Politics Governing the USA psychology – the science of mind and behaviour. stands out as an academic subject through its • Educational psychologist emphasis on debate, discussion and argument, Covering the constitution of the USA, the three During the course you will examine a wide range • Research psychologist branches of the federal government – congress, of theories, experiments and case study evidence. all designed to enable you to make clear and • Law valid assertions about our society. presidency and the Supreme Court – and how they You will also develop your communication, have been held in check in the ways envisaged by analysis, interpretation and evaluation skills. • Journalism the founding fathers. Techniques and skills developed through studying What will I learn about? • Nursing psychology can be applied across a wide range of • Teaching UK politics How will I be assessed? other subjects including arts, social sciences and traditional sciences. • Social sciences Students will study the area of political • Examinations participation and understand how and why people Entry requirements interact with politics. This unit covers democracy; What will I learn about? Future pathways and careers GCSE at grade 5 in science and grade 4 political parties and what they stand for; the Introductory topics in psychology different types of electoral systems used in the • Politics in English and maths. UK and the relationship between voting behaviour • International relations Studying social influence, memory, attachment and psychopathology. Examination board: AQA and media. You follow up this unit with an • Political science Specification: 7181/7182 exploration of the three main political ideologies • Journalism Psychology in context (conservatism, liberalism and socialism). • Broadcasting You will discover the key approaches in UK government psychology, biopsychology and research • Government methods in psychology to understand the way This unit focuses on the main institutions of • Research the central UK government. Its core themes are psychological research is conducted. • Voluntary sector the distribution of policy-making power and Issues and options in psychology the effectiveness of the key bodies in carrying Entry requirements You will study issues and debates in out their roles or functions. You will also cover psychology such as the nature-nurture and GCSE at grade 5 in history. For students who have the UK constitution, the power and structure of freewill vs determinism debates. You will not studied history, a grade 5 in English. parliament, the role of the prime minister and then study three psychological topics in depth the role of the judiciary. The final part of this Edexcel – gender development, schizophrenia and section will see students exploring a key-non core Examination board: 9PL0 forensic psychology. political idea such as anarchism or nationalism. Specification:
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Religious studies – philosophy and ethics Sociology (A Level and AS) (A Level and AS) Why study philosophy and ethics? How will I be assessed? Why study sociology? How will I be assessed? This course will enable you to develop your interest • Examinations The study of sociology will enable you to develop • Examinations in and enthusiasm for the subject, and relate your your understanding of society in a disciplined learning to the wider world. The course encourages Future pathways and careers way. The course covers issues that shape how our Future pathways and careers you to adopt an enquiring mind and to be critical in • Law society functions, is governed and how this affects • Law your thinking. You will also be able to reflect on and both individuals and groups of people. develop your own values, opinions and attitudes in • Social services • Police officer light of your learning. • Teaching You will ideally be interested in the events that • Probation officer shape peoples’ ultimate beliefs, their moments of • Medicine tragedy, grandeur and ecstasy, together with being • Rehabilitation worker What will I learn about? • Politics fascinated by the commonplace, and everyday. • Public relations Philosophy of religion • Administration management • Criminal justice Covering ancient philosophical influences, the What will I learn about? Entry requirements Entry requirements nature of the soul, mind and body. Looking at Families and households arguments for the existence/non-existence of God. GCSE grade 5 in religious studies, or philosophy Covering the relationship of the family to the GCSE grade 5 in English. The nature and impact of religious experience, the and/or ethics. challenge of the problem of evil. Then looking at social structure and social change, with particular Examination board: AQA the nature of God and issues in Religious Language. Examination board: OCR reference to the economy and state policies. You Specification: 7192 Specification: H173/H573 will also look at changes to patterns of marriage, Religious ethics cohabitation, separation and divorce. The course will cover the study of Normative Education and research methods Ethical theories, application of the ethical theories to two contemporary moral issues – You will study the role and functions of the euthanasia and business ethics. Looking then at education system, including its relationship to ethical language and thought, debates around the economy and to class structure. the significant idea of conscience. Finally sexual Beliefs in society ethics and the influence on ethical thought of Exploring the different theories of ideology, developments in religious belief. science and religion, including both Christian Developments in religious thought and non-Christian religious traditions. You will Religious beliefs, values and teaching, their also explore the relationship between religious interconnections and how they vary historically beliefs and social change and stability. and in the contemporary world. Looking in detail at Crime and deviance sources of wisdom and authority, practices which This unit teaches you about the different shape and express religious identity – considering theories of crime, deviance, social order and how these vary within a tradition. Significant social social control. You will also learn about crime and historical developments in theology & religious control, prevention and punishment. thought. Key themes related to the relationship between religion and society.
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Sport Uniformed public services (BTEC Level 3) (BTEC Level 3) Why study sport? How will I be assessed? Why study uniformed public services? How will I be assessed? BTEC Sport is a course designed for students who • Written assessment This course is designed for and directed at • Written assessments wish to progress into a career in sport or undertake • Practical assessment students who have an interest in a career • Coursework further study in this area. The course covers a in the uniformed public services. This may • Examination variety of core units that make links back to the include the police, fire and rescue, ambulance, Future pathways and careers working world of sport, together with developing prison service, HM Revenue and Customs and your knowledge and skills in a wide range of Future pathways and careers the British Armed Forces – Army, Royal Air • Police sporting disciplines that can be applied during their • Sports studies and business Force or Royal Navy. • Fire and rescue working lives or in continued education. • Sports psychology • Ambulance The course also combines well with a large • Sport and exercise science What will I learn about? • Prison service number of other subjects and supports entry • Physiotherapy Throughout the two-year course you will cover a • HM Revenue and Customs to higher education courses in a very wide • Sports coaching wide variety of units to build understanding of the • British Armed Forces – Army, range of disciplines (depending on the subjects role of uniformed public services. These units all Royal Air Force or Royal Navy taken alongside). • Sports management add up to the end qualification, and include: • Teaching • Law • government and policies What will I learn about? • Personal training • Criminal psychology • physical preparation, health and lifestyle The course consists of four units taught over Entry requirements 360 guided learning hours: Entry requirements • leadership and teamwork GCSE grade 4 in physical education or BTEC sport • citizenship and diversity Five GCSEs grade 4 and above including English. • Anatomy and physiology level 2 merit grade, with a keen interest in sport. • understand the impact of war, conflict Examination board: Edexcel Level 3 • Fitness training and programming for health, Examination board: Edexcel and terrorism (equivalent to A Level) sport and wellbeing Includes research elements Specification: 500/7862/8 based on a given case study, together with Specification: BTEC Level 3 National Extended supervised assessment of skills and coaching Certificate in Sport (360 GLH) 601/721 • Professional development in the sports • Application of fitness testing
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Entry requirements Late Y10 /early Y11 In order to study four level 3 qualifications in year 12, we expect | Research your options for post-16 and sixth form study students to have achieved a minimum | Discover and visit the Hucknall Sixth Form Centre of five grade 5 qualifications at GCSE | Meet our team and hear from current students in subjects relevant to their choices at sixth form. By 7 December 2018 Application process Once you have decided that the | Decide Hucknall is the sixth form for you Hucknall Sixth Form Centre is the | Get in touch if you have any queries right place for you, you will need to | Complete and submit your application form complete an application form. If you are a current student at either the National Church of England Academy, After you apply The Holgate Academy or Queen Elizabeth’s Academy, you can get one | Attend an interview with a member of the sixth form of these forms from your head of leadership team sixth form. | Discuss your aims and we will check your suitability for If you have been in a school or the course(s) academy elsewhere, contact a member of our centre staff on 0115 9681657 to discuss the process Next steps and any questions you may have. Please send us | If successful, we will offer you a place subject to If you are looking for a place to begin successful GCSE results your completed in September 2019, we will need your | Attend induction day completed application form by application 7 December 2018. Late applications are accepted, however students that apply September 2019 form by late may not be able to select their preferred courses. | Start your course, expand your learning and make new friends | Meet your personal tutor 7 DECEMBER | Get involved in a range of extra-curricular activities 2018
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FIND OUT MORE The next step in your education is a big one, and a decision that can ultimately shape how your career or further studies will go. Hucknall Sixth Form Centre has a team of expert and experienced staff, who will ensure that you make an informed decision about the route you want to take and make appropriate course selections. If you are a current student at National Church Arrange a visit of England Academy, Mrs Wall will be your point of contact for a discussion about transition to We offer tours of the facilities and give you the the Hucknall Sixth Form Centre. Students chance to speak with staff about your future currently at The Holgate Academy should speak goals. To arrange a visit, call us on 0115 9681657 to with Miss Elliott about your options. Students arrange a suitable time to come and find out more. from Queen Elizabeth’s Academy need to speak with Miss Hall. Students who do not currently attend Diverse Academies Learning Partnership one of our partner academies are very welcome to The National Church of England Academy, The continue their studies with us, and our staff team Holgate Academy and Queen Elizabeth’s Academy would be delighted to discuss with you either on are part of Diverse Academies – a group of academies the phone or in person at the centre. committed to the development and improvement To find out more, call us on 0115 9681657 – of schools through collaboration and partnership. you will be connected one of our sixth form Our core focus is the achievement and development team to discuss your future and how we can of each individual student. We have an established support your aspirations. framework of core principles and practice to which all academies subscribe, whilst maintaining and DATE FOR Come and meet us developing each academy’s unique identity and individual characteristics. One of the best ways to find out if Hucknall Sixth YOUR DIARY Form Centre is for you is to come and visit us. We love For more information, visit www.dalp.org.uk to meet potential students and to see how we can OPEN support you to continue your education. EVENING Open days Throughout the year we will be holding open days for Thursday 8 students who are looking to continue their studies November 2018 in a further education setting. Keep an eye on the Hucknall Sixth Form website www.hsfc-ac.org.uk for details of when you can come and find out all about what we can offer.
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150 Chesterfield Road South Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG19 7AP
How to find us Nottingham and Mansfield in both directions, with the Vine Terrace stop almost on the doorstep of the Hucknall Sixth Form Centre Hucknall Sixth Form Centre. National Church of England Academy Train and tram The Holgate Academy Hucknall station, also formerly known as Queen Elizabeth's Academy Hucknall Byron station, is the nearest railway Train station station and tram stop and a great way to access Tram station the centre. The station is just one mile from the Hucknall Sixth Form Centre, taking approximately Transport and travel to the centre 20 minutes to walk. Bus Road There are a number of public bus services that For students wishing to drive to Hucknall Sixth service Hucknall, with Trent Barton bus stops just Form Centre, the postcode for any Sat Nav device is a short walk from the centre (less than 1 mile) on NG15 7HA. The car park is situated at the rear of the both their Hucknall Connect Blue and Green routes. building, and can only be accessed via Duke Street. The Trent Barton ‘Threes’ service also runs between
Hucknall Sixth Form Centre 66 Prospectus 2019-2020 CONTENTS 04-05 18-19 62-63 WELCOME ADVICE, GUIDANCE HOW TO APPLY AND FUNDING 06-07 64-65 STUDY WITH US 20-21 FIND OUT MORE SUCCESS STORIES AND VISIT 08-09 OUR VISION AND VALUES 22-23 66-67 YOUR EDUCATION HOW TO FIND US 10-11 STUDENT LIFE 24-25 YOUR PATHWAYS 12-13 FACILITIES 26-61 14-15 CURRICULUM DIRECTORY PERSONAL 26 Applied law 27 Applied science 28 Art DEVELOPMENT AND 29 Biology 30-31 Business 32 Chemistry ENRICHMENT 33 Computer science 34 Criminology 35 Design technology 36 Digital media 37 Economics 38 Engineering 39 English language 40 English literature 41 Film studies 42 Finance 43 Geography ARRANGE 16-17 44 Health and social care 45 History 46 ICT EXTENDED PROJECT 47-49 Mathematics 50 Modern foreign languages A TOUR QUALIFICATION 51 Music 52 Performing arts 53 Photography of our facilities. 54 Physical education 55 Physics 56 Politics 57 Psychology 58 Religious studies 59 Sociology Call us on 60 Sport 61 Uniformed public services 0115 9681657
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