IN ALL SUBJECTS 2016, 2017 & 2018 Your course guide 2019 STAY LOCAL GO FURTHER STAY LOCAL - GO FURTHER Welcome IN ALL SUBJECTS 2016, 2017 & 2018 See page 9 See page 8 Cover: Emma Dobson. Former Head Girl at Dene School, Emma Dobson is studying A Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Maths. She is hoping to study medicine at university. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT LIFE AT ED6 2 VISIT OUR WEBSITE | WWW.ED6.AC.UK ED6 is built on an ethos of success and quality results. We are committed to providing you with high quality, challenging teaching and outstanding support so that you achieve your potential and realise your goals. We have a proven track record in helping students gain excellent results and we are delighted to have achieved consistently high A Level pass rates over the past four years. At ED6 staff and students work together to produce a mature learning environment that is supportive, exciting and challenging. We expect all of our students to work purposefully throughout their time at ED6, we also expect them to enjoy themselves. In addition to academic courses, you will find a great variety of extracurricular activities available for you to choose from, as well as an active Students’ Union. Our sixth form is extremely well resourced. We teach in purpose-built areas specifically designed to meet the needs of post-16 study. We have state-of-the-art ILT (Information and Learning Technologies) facilities to support all courses, as well as a magnificent sports hall and sports facilities, including free gym membership for all students. If you want to find out more about ED6, please attend one of our open evening events where you will receive a very warm welcome. I really hope to see you here as a student at ED6 in September 2019. Suzanne Duncan Natalie Carr. Principal of ED6 Former ED6er now reading BSc(Hons) Criminology and Sociology at Northumbria University. 3 STAY LOCAL - GO FURTHER % % 10of students0 felt 97 % OF STUDENTS WOULD 10of students0 felt teachers constantly Recommend they were ready to challenge me to US TO OTHERS take the next step do my best % % % 10of students0% felt % 9797 % % % 10of students0 felt 10of students0 felt OF STUDENTSOF STUDENTS WOULD97 WOULD 10of students%010of fel studentst 0 felt %% OF STUDENTS WOULD99 10of students980OF STUDENTS felt teachers teachers const constantlyantly Recommend% of students they were fel readt theyy to were ready to challengechallenge teachers me to me to constantl10of studentsy RecommendUS TO0 AgreedOTHERS their they developedtake the thenextt stepake the they next were step ready to RecommendUS TO OTHERS take the next step do mydo best mychallenge best me to course was wellUS TO OTHERS do my best Coming to college organised skillsthey needed % % 99 OF STUDENTS % of students felt %% 98 % 10of students0 Agreed their% they developed9997 the % 98OF STUDENTS %% 10of students0 felt % ofOF students STUDENTS99 felWOULD%t 1098of studentsOF STUDENTS0 felt courseof students was Agreedwell their% of10they students developedof said0 students they the got thefelt 100 Coming to college teachers10of students const0 Agreedantly their help theythey needed developed to apply to the they were ready to organised course was well skillstheyRecommend needed coursechallenge mew asto well US TO OTHERS take the next step do my best Coming to college organised Universitskillsthey needed y Coming to college organised skillsthey needed 4 VISIT OUR WEBSITE | WWW.ED6.AC.UK% of10 students said0 they got the help they needed to apply to % % 99 OF STUDENTS % of students felt 98 of students Agreed their % 10Universitof100 students said0 theyy got %thethey developed the help theyof10 students needed to said0 appl theyy to got the course washelp well they needed to apply to organised skills Coming to college UniversitUniversity theyy needed % of10 students said0 they got the help they needed to apply to University ED6 students have use of their very own common room. COURSE CONTENTS Art & Design (Fine Art) A Level Page 34 Art & Design (Photography) A Level Page 35 Art & Design (Graphics) A Level Page 36 Biology A Level Page 38 Business Studies A Level Page 40 Chemistry A Level Page 42 Computing Certificate/Extended Certificate Page 44 with Computer Games Development Computer Science A Level Page 46 Criminology Certificate/Diploma Page 48 % % Economics A Level Page 50 10of students0 felt 97 % English Language A Level Page 51 OF STUDENTS WOULD 100 of students felt English Literature A Level Page 52 teachers constantly they were ready to Recommend History A Level Page 54 challenge me to US TO OTHERS take the next step do my best Law A Level Page 56 Mathematics A Level Page 58 Further Mathematics A Level Page 59 Maths in Context Certificate Page 60 Media Studies A Level Page 62 Physical Education A Level Page 64 % Physics A Level Page 66 % Psychology A Level Page 68 99 98OF STUDENTS % of students felt Applied Psychology Certificate/Diploma Page 70 of students Agreed their they developed the 100 Sociology A Level Page 72 course was well BTEC Applied Science (Level 2 & 3) Page 74 Coming to college organised skillsthey needed Extended Project Qualification Page 76 ED6 student feedback, QDP Exit Survey, 2016-17 5 % of10 students said0 they got the help they needed to apply to University STAY LOCAL - GO FURTHER Why ED6? There are three good reasons why you should choose ED6: the courses we offer, the staff who teach them and the first-class learning facilities you’ll enjoy. Not every A Level. Just the ones that matter most. We offer a variety of A Level courses which have all been selected for a very special reason. They’re the ones that are most respected and valued by leading universities. The ones that give you the best chance of attending the university of your choice to get the degree you’re looking for. There is a wide choice of combinations, so you’ll be able to find the perfect match for your talents, interests and ambition. The better the staff, the better the student. Teaching A Level subjects isn’t easy. Academic subjects undoubtedly require high quality theoretical input from the lecturer, but also the ability to develop the skills of serious research and enquiry in the student, who will be working more independently than at school. Which is why all our staff are highly-qualified, experienced, hand-picked professionals. They know exactly how to get the best out of you. Their proven track record of getting results means you’ll achieve all you possibly can. 6 VISIT OUR WEBSITE | WWW.ED6.AC.UK Jenny McAllister. Jenny is a former pupil of High Tunstall School in Hartlepool and is studying A Levels in English Language, Literature and History at ED6. She is planning on studying English at university. A high-achieving atmosphere. ED6 is part of East Durham College – but it’s also set apart from students doing other courses. With your own lecture rooms, study spaces and communal areas, you’ll be sharing space with people who, like you, are taking their education seriously. We believe that by fostering a culture of learning we’ll help you to reach your A Level goals more successfully. 7 STAY LOCAL - GO FURTHER Everything YOU NEED IS RIGHT HERE The ED6 campus is equipped with everything you need to get the most out of your time in the sixth form. Most of your time will be spent in the We have first-class sports facilities here, dedicated ED6 space, which covers which you’re welcome to enjoy to the much of the top floor of our bright, full for free. modern building. ED6 students have their very own common room too! Our Student Liaison Coordinator will support you in establishing clubs and Library facilities and IT suites are second- societies in anything from music and to-none – every facility for study is here. drama to games and gaming. Food and drink come high on a sixth- And on a personal level, you will have a formers’ list of priorities, and during breaks Progression Coach throughout your time and lunchtimes there’s a choice of here, who is responsible for checking your places for a snack or a meal. And those progress, overseeing your welfare and students who were eligible for free school dealing with any problems or queries – meals at school will continue to receive so there’ll always be someone to talk to. free meals at ED6. Free Bus Service We’ve teamed up with Arriva to offer you a free bus service to get you to college and home again. You can simply show your college ID badge to jump on any Arriva bus during term-time, Monday to Friday, till 9pm. This offer is available to ALL ED6 students regardless of age or household income. For full details and terms and conditions, please check our website. To check details on Arriva’s routes, please log on to www.arrivabus.co.uk/north-east or call their Customer Service team on 0344 800 44 11 (standard landline rate). Speak to our Student Services team on 0191 518 8222 if you need any further help and support. 8 VISIT OUR WEBSITE | WWW.ED6.AC.UK Brian Gillespie. Brian studied A Level Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths and Physics at ED6 achieving three A stars and an A. He is now reading maths at Durham University. Cash Reward Scheme All ED6 students aged 16-18, on or before 31st August 2019, can receive amazing cash rewards to help with college costs – here’s the deal… Deal 1 For students from households with an income of £25,000** or below. Get £360 for the academic year, paid at £10 per week; subject to attendance, excellent behaviour and homework/assignment completion.