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Dear Parents and Students,

Thank you for attending our Sixth Form Open Evening.

Choosing the right Sixth Form for your future is one of the mostexciting and important decisions you and your parents can make.Here at Richard Rose Sixth Form College our culture is based onvocational aspiration and academic enrichment.

We strive to provide the highest standards of teaching andlearning and a wide range of exciting opportunities that helpyoung people to develop their skills, talents and interests andachieve their future goals.

This booklet outlines the courses currently running in our Academy.Students take four subjects in Year 12 and three subjects in Year 13.

Our results compare favourably to the national standard with manysubjects, including English and Law performing in the highest bandof the ALPS benchmarking range. The Alps benchmarks are basedon the Department for Education’s National Dataset which includesall A-levels, AS levels and BTECs.

In choosing to study at Richard Rose Sixth Form College you will bestudying at a dynamic, exciting and specialist Sixth Form College,situated in the heart of Carlisle, only a short walk from the maintransport links.

This inspirational learning environment has a truly welcomingatmosphere; set at the top of our impressive modern building wherethere are open-plan social spaces and externally there are Post 16study gardens for the summer months, set in a pedestrianised plaza.

We specialise in giving expert help and guidance to you about yourfuture study, work and university choices to help you pursue afuture that offers challenge, stimulation and economic security inan increasingly competitive world.

For those who would also prefer a one to one tour to meet staff,see subjects in action and chat to some of our current studentsplease call 01228 822060 to arrange a time to suit you. Over thenext term, our curriculum pathways will be decided and allstudents will be interviewed to guide them in their choices for 6th form study. We look forward to welcoming you to our Year 12in September.

Mr Neil HutchinsonHeadteacher

Miss Jacky KennedySenior Deputy

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04 A-Level Art and Design (AQA)

05 Textiles (AQA)

06 Photography (AQA)

07 Applied A-Level in Health and Social Care(Single/Double Award) OCR

08 A-Level Biology (AQA)

10 BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary DiplomaBusiness (Edexcel)

12 A-Level Chemistry (AQA: New specification)

13 BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science

14 BTEC L3 Diploma Creative Media Production (Edexcel)

16 BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary DiplomaPerforming Arts - Dance (Edexcel)

18 A-Level English Language and English Literature (AQA)

19 A-Level History (AQA)

20 BTEC L3 Subsidiary Diploma Information Technology

22 A-Level Geography (Edexcel)

24 A-Level Law (AQA)

26 A-Level Maths (AQA)

27 BTEC L3 Subsidiary Diploma Travel and Tourism (Edexcel)

28 BTEC L3 Diploma and Subsidiary Dip Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness) (Edexcel)

29 A-Level Physical Education (AQA)

30 French or Spanish (AQA)

32 Music (Edexcel)

34 A-Level Physics A (AQA)

36 A-Level Design & Technology: Product Design - 3D (AQA)

38 A-Level Psychology (WJEC)

40 BTEC Level 3 Diploma Public Services (Edexcel)

The fields of costumes, embroidery, fashion (and accessories), footwear, furnishing,tailoring, and textiles constitute a huge and growing global business, employingmillions of people worldwide. This qualification leads to related careers in design,design-technology, journalism, interior-design, illustration, market intelligence and

forecasting, management, manufacturing, marketing, merchandising, pattern-cutting,sales promotion, product innovation, retailing, surface-design and styling. Whetheryou plan to apply to university or seek employment directly in one of the creativeindustries, A-Level Art and Design - Textiles - will help set you onto the right pathway.

It will appeal to students, with a flair for innovation, who are interested in all aspectsof textiles, fashion, furnishing, interiors and the wider world of fine arts. It is for thosekeen to learn more about design, fabrics, materials, and the different processes andskills used in their development and transformation. It is for those with enthusiasm,

a strong creative streak, and a keen interest in experimentation. It is forthose with some natural talent in this field, who enjoy seeing a projectthrough from start to finish, who can learn from others and lend a helpinghand where needed.

Who should I contact for further information?

Mrs Alison Vaughan [email protected] Caroline Carson [email protected]

What will I achieve?This qualification demonstrates that you have a broad range of transferrableskills. It shows you have learnt to give visual form to thinking, feeling, andobserving. It demonstrates you have independence of mind, can develop andexpress your own ideas, and have experience of working with a range oftraditional and new multi-dimensional media. It certifies that you have

developed an awareness of the different audiences, roles, and functions of Art,Craft and Design. Whether you complete the AS - or the full A-Level, the value ofthese qualifications in today’s increasingly digital, visual and creative economy iswell recognised. They will enhance the quality of your CV, whatever your career aims.

Where does it lead?The Art World is fiercely competitive. To earn a decent livelihood in this fieldyou need a portion of good luck, considerable talent, excellent qualifications,and a sizeable appetite for hard work. Career options include Advertising,Animation, Architecture, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, InteriorDesign, Jewellery Design, Photography, the Print Industry, Product Design,

or Publishing. Related career pathways could be to work in Education, Archives,Festivals, Galleries, Museums, or Theatres. Many ex-students have gone on to furtherand higher education courses. Many others have been successful in gainingemployment straight from College.

Who is the course for?This is a course for enthusiasts, who can demonstrate aptitude andcommitment. It is for those who wish to develop their creative skills in a varietyof techniques and materials, on a course which offers challenge, excitement,

novelty, experiment, great enjoyment and other rewards. It is for those who wishto extend their own way of seeing the world, and to learn how other artists did ordo this.

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What will I achieve?

Where does it lead?

How is the course structured and assessed?This course comprises two units at AS-Level and two units at A2-Level. Assessment is entirely through coursework, whereby two units are “controlledassignments” which resemble examinations. You will be assessed throughout theyear by formative and summative assessment methods, and given regular feedback

on your progress through regular discussions with your teacher. In addition to gradingeach assignment, these sessions will help you develop your ideas and techniques,and further improve the quality of your work.

Who is the course for?

By the end of this course you will have learnt critically to analyse the work of artistsand designers in pursuit of ideas, concepts, colours, materials, patterns and techniquesfor your own portfolio. You will have learnt how to gather imagery, which you findpersonally inspiring for the creation of fashion, textile or other designs. You will have

become fluent in the technical language and vocabulary of Art and Design, and be ableappropriately to express your knowledge so as to describe specialised textile skills andprocesses. Last not least, you will yourself have become proficient at many of theseprocesses, from the basics through to some of the most advanced and sophisticated.

How is the course structured and assessed?

Health and social care is one of the largest employment sectors in the UK. The sectorcomprises statutory, private and voluntary provision and offers a huge choice ofcareers. With the national shortage of qualified health professionals, currently, thereare widespread opportunities – both for employment and advancement. Whether youchoose to seek employment straight from College, or go on to further training at

University, it will open doors to careers in the different Health Care settings, as alsoin Nursing, Early Years Services, Social and Community Work, or Education. It can alsolead to careers in related pathways such as Sociology, Occupational Therapy, SpeechTherapy, Radiography, Social Sciences, Mental Health, or Pediatrics.

Are you patient? Compassionate? Interested in people? Can you understand andcommunicate well with others? Do you want to be part of an essential and

worthwhile service? Are you considering a career pathway in Health-Care? If so, this might be the course for you.


Mrs Alison Vaughan [email protected] Caroline Carson [email protected]

What will I achieve?At the end of this course you will have employed creative approaches whichgo beyond observation and recording, and have explored photography as ameans of personal enquiry and expression. You will have acquired knowledgeand experience in the uses of light, viewpoints, composition, depth of field,image- manipulation, printing, and associated techniques and processes.

You will also have learnt to carry out research and analysis, develop creative ideas,and build up an artistic portfolio. In addition to achieving an A-Level, whoseacademic and vocational value is well recognised, you will have gained transferableskills which will be of benefit to you whatever your future pathway in life.

Where does it lead?A-Level Photography will qualify you to study this, or related Art subjects, atDegree Level. Professional photography is a tough, competitive business.Digital equipment is widely accessible, as are the niche and mass marketsavailable via web-publishing. In this environment professional qualificationsare becoming increasingly necessary evidence of formal training. A degree in Photography could lead to careers in advertising, graphic design,

fine-art, film and television, photojournalism, printing and publishing, fashion, forensic science, geological surveillance, and specific genres of commercialphotography such as architecture-photography, food-photography, portrait-photography, press photography, product-photography, sports-photography orwedding-photography for example.

This two-year course comprises 4 units. The AS-Level is comprised of the first two units and the A Level has a further two units. How is the course structured and assessed?You will cover a number of mandatory and some optional units leading to an examat the end of year 12 ( AS level) and the final examination at the end of Year 13.

subjects studied include Mental Health Issues, Child Development and Health as alifestyle choice.

Who is the course for?To many students the appeal of this course lies in its combination of technicalinstruction and creative freedom. It inspires reflection and idealism. At thesame time it is practical and hands-on. It is for students who wish toexperiment, to learn to look at a wide range of contemporary and historical

photographers, to explore new media, techniques and processes, and to developtheir own personal style. This is a course which you will find to be exciting,stimulating, and hugely enjoyable.


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You will achieve a qualification which demonstrates that you have a broadunderstanding of the various different working environments in the sectors of health,social care and early-years services. Within this framework, you will have acquiredspecialist knowledge of the particular areas on which you have chosen to focus, andmight wish to progress further in your future career. By the end of this course youwill have acquired valuable knowledge, experience and transferable skills. You will

have learnt about anatomy, physiology, communication, nutrition, life-stagedevelopment, health education, public health, sociology, regulatory-frameworks,safeguarding vulnerable adults and children, sociology, as well as policies andprocedures relating to health and safety. Employers, universities and other HigherEducation providers recognise the high academic and vocational value of theknowledge, skills and experience this qualification confers.

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What will I achieve?Biology is a “facilitating” subject (The others are Chemistry, English, Geography,History, Languages, Maths and Physics). Particular employers and universitiesbelieve these qualifications equip students with the analytical and communicativeskills, which they require of new entrants. At the end of this course you will haveacquired valuable transferrable skills in Analysis and Research (knowing how tocollect, analyse and evaluate data); Problem-Solving (knowing how to investigate

facts and use deductive processes to resolve issues); Communication Skills (knowinghow to put a case effectively to different audiences); and Work-Skills (knowing howto progress tasks individually and as part of a team). Gaining A-Level Biology,therefore and, ideally, one other A-Level in a facilitating subject, will significantlyimprove your entry chances for the most sought-after jobs and university courses.

Where does it lead?Biology is one of the UK’s most popular Sixth Form courses. Its broad scope opensdoors to a correspondingly extensive choice of career pathways, so it is an idealcourse for all students who are still deciding upon a career pathway. Whether via university, or straight from College, A-Level Biology can lead tocareers in the field of Biology itself, or associated fields such as BiomedicalScience, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Marine Biology, and Microbiology. It is

also the qualification of choice for careers in Agriculture, the Health and Clinicalprofessions, Ecology, Environmental Science, Forensics, Pharmacology, VeterinaryScience, Toxicology and Zoology. Biology students also go on to careers in Accounting,Business, Computing, Education and numerous other fields that are not directly relatedto the subject, but for which this qualification is excellent academic preparation.

Who is the course for?This course is for all who are inquisitive, curious and keen to increase theirunderstanding of the world around us. It is for those who want to acquirepractical, investigative skills while learning the “science of life and of living

organisms”. It is for those who like a challenge, and have a passionate interest inthe enormously diverse and rewarding fields of study to which Biology is the key.


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A LevelThis is composed of the above four units and the below additional units:Unit 5: Energy transfers in and between organismsUnit 6: Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments

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What's assessed• Any content from topics 1 – 4, including relevant practical skills

Assessed• Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes• 75 marks• 50% of AS

Questions• 65 marks: short answer questions• 10 marks: comprehension question

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Assessed• written exam: 2 hours• 91 marks• 35% of A-level

Questions• 76 marks: a mixture of short and long

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Assessed• written exam: 2 hours• 91 marks• 35% of A-level

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Assessed• Written exam: 2 hours• 78 marks• 30% of A-level

Questions• 38 marks: structured questions, includingpractical techniques

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AS LevelThis is composed of four units:Unit 1: Biological MoleculesUnit 2: Cells

Unit 3: Organisms exchange substances with their environmentUnit 4: Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms

Unit 7: Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystemsUnit 8: The control of gene expression

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AS is assessed at the end of the year by 2 examinations

The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Business consists of four mandatoryunits plus optional units. The units will be taught over the course of two years. To succeed in this course you must satisfy all the assessment criteria at one of thefollowing levels: Pass, Merit or Distinction / Distinction*. Grading is determinedthrough continuous assessment. There are no exams. Learners receive feedback ontheir progress throughout the course as they provide evidence towards the gradingcriteria. This evidence will be in the form of a portfolio of coursework comprising adiverse range of activities such as role-plays, presentations, reports, discussions, andpractical demonstrations. There are on average three assessment activities per unitof work.

The 60 Credit BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Business takes two years to achieve. The course comprises 4 mandatory units and 2 units, which are chosen from a list ofoptions. Each unit is worth 10 credits. You must satisfy all the assessment criteria, oneach assignment, at one of the following levels: Pass, Merit or Distinction. Grading isdetermined through continuous assessment. This is undertaken by your teacher (andexternally moderated). Your teacher will observe your working-methods, whilstassessing your performance on all the tasks which comprise your courseworkportfolio. Each year is structured with points, when you will submit assessment tasks.These tasks are made up of theoretical and practical assignments, as well aspresentation and group-work. There are no exams. You will receive regular writtenfeedback to help you evaluate and improve your progress.

The following units are mandatory: In “Business Environment” you study thewhole range of business organisations, and the many factors shaping theiroperations in an increasingly complex business world. In “Business Resources”you learn about the human, physical, technological and financial resourcesrequired in an organisation, and how their management affects performance. The unit “Introduction to Marketing” gives you an understanding of howorganisations can make best use of research, planning and all the different elementsof the marketing mix. In “Business Communication” you will study the criticalimportance, to organisations’ prosperity, of properly collecting, managing andcommunicating information.

Two further units are selected from the wide choice of options. One of these couldbe, for example, “Business Accounting”. This unit equips you with the required skillsand knowledge to understand the purpose of accounting, the processes involved,and the role of accounting in the financial management of a business. Another optionis “Starting a Small Business”. In this unit you study what skills are needed to set upand run a business, you prepare a detailed business plan, and you examine theeconomic and regulatory framework in which small businesses operate.

What will I achieve?This qualification demonstrates that you know how business works. It is apractical, real-world course, at the end of which you will have the skills andexperience to make a confident impression at interview. You will have achieveda real understanding of the main models of customer service, finance,

marketing, and ownership in context of the broader economy. Students whocomplete this course are able to take decisions on basis of informed debate, havegained valuable analytical and communication skills, and are more confident andbetter prepared for life in the work place.

Where does it lead?This Diploma helps qualify you to enter University to study courses in, forexample, Business, Finance, Economics, Law, Marketing, Public Relations, orSociology. Many students use this qualification to apply for employment

directly from College. The career pathways for which it is suitable also includeAdvertising, Customer-Service, Events-Management, Human Resources, Journalism,Management, Market-Research and Sales.

Who is the course for?What determines whether a business start-up succeeds or fails? What are the differences in the business models of a bank and a football club? What opportunities and threats do large and small businesses see in the weband social networks? Is profit the be-all and end-all of business? Does acting

ethically increase costs and reduce profits? Are these the sort of questions thatsometimes occur to you? Are you the sort of student who is aware of the currentnews-stories, who has an interest in business and economics, and who might oneday perhaps consider a career in business? If so, this might be the course for you.


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This qualification will support your application for practice orientated science coursesat university such as nursing, midwifery, environmental studies, conservation, healthand social care, occupational therapy, operating theatre practice or applied scienceitself. It is an essential qualification for those seeking trainee roles in healthcare and

the NHS. More broadly this Science qualification will open doors to a wide variety ofcareer pathways in, for example, research, forensics, industry, law, the health sector,commerce, the media, or in teaching.

Are you fascinated by the world around you? Do you love learning new things? Do you like finding out how things work? Are you always asking 'Why'? Do you geta kick out of solving problems? Yes? Then a career in science might be right for you!

This course provides a practical approach to the study of science. It covershow science is applied in many different types of professions and industries,and how science can affect our lifestyle and the environment in which we live.

What will I achieve?Chemistry is a “facilitating” subject (The others are Biology, English, Geography,History, Languages, Maths and Physics). Particular employers and universitiesbelieve these qualifications equip students with the analytical andcommunicative skills, which they require of new entrants. At the end of thiscourse you will have acquired valuable transferrable skills in Analysis andResearch (knowing how to collect, analyse and evaluate data); Problem-Solving

(knowing how to investigate facts and use deductive processes to resolve issues);Communication Skills (knowing how to put a case effectively to differentaudiences); and Work-Skills (knowing how to progress tasks individually and aspart of a team). Gaining A-Level Chemistry, therefore and, ideally, one other A-Level in a facilitating subject, will significantly improve your entry chances forthe most sought-after jobs and university courses.

Where does it lead?A-Level Chemistry is an essential qualification for those who wish to becomeDentists, Doctors, Vets, or indeed (Bio-) Chemists. It is also a good qualificationfor law and similar professions which place high value on the academicdiscipline Chemistry imparts. Gaining Chemistry A-Level can open up a rangeof career pathways and higher education courses in Architecture, Art

Conservation, Biological Science, Engineering, Environmental Health, Food Science,Forensic Science, Geology, Material Science, Metallurgy, Nursing, Optometry,Pharmaceutical Science, Physical Geography, and Physiotherapy. It can also helpyou gain employment straight from College in laboratory work, for example, or thefood industry, the health service, and the chemical industry itself.

Who is the course for?Do you want to better your understanding of the world in which we live?Would you like to investigate what substances are made of, how they interact,and what role they play in modern industrial society? Do you enjoy using logic

to solve problems? Are you considering a scientifically orientated career-pathway?If so, A-Level Chemistry might be the course for you.


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You will study this course for two years. There is no exam. The grade of your Diplomawill depend wholly on the quality of the assignments you submit. These will be markedby your teacher, internally moderated, and externally audited by Edexcel. You mustproduce a portfolio of assignments, which will be in the form of written reports,personal presentations, practical investigations and work-booklets. Assignments vary

in length, and can take from one to four weeks to complete. Each assignment has itsown deadline, which you must meet. You will be assessed regularly throughout theyear, on each assignment you complete. To gain the Diploma you must satisfy all theassessment criteria at one of the following levels: Pass, Merit or Distinction.


The high value of this qualification is well recognised by employers and universities.In addition to subject-specific science skills, students with this qualification arerecognised for their practical, work-orientated, laboratory-based experience.

Those, who are most successful on this course, become expert in a range ofinterpersonal skills and techniques such as communication, decision-making,organisation, problem-solving, and team-working.

In A level Chemistry we will be studying the AQA AS and A level new course, starting teaching 2015.

Applied Science


Ms Ali Taylor [email protected]

The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Creative Media consists of twomandatory units plus 5 optional units. The units will be taught over the course of twoyears. To succeed in this course you must satisfy all the assessment criteria at one ofthe following levels: Pass, Merit or Distinction / Distinction*. Grading is determinedthrough continuous assessment. There are no exams. Learners receive feedback ontheir progress throughout the course as they provide evidence towards the gradingcriteria. This evidence will be in the form of a portfolio of coursework comprising adiverse range of activities such as role-plays, presentations, reports, discussions, andpractical demonstrations. There are on average three assessment activities per unitof work.

You can achieve the Subsidiary Diploma, at the end of two years which is theequivalent to one A Level. In each year you must complete certain mandatory and

optional units to make up the required score of credits. By the endof Year 13 you must have completed 6 mandatory core units. The optional units are worth different amounts of credit, so your choiceof these will determine how many of them you need to take.

You must satisfy all the assessment criteria at one of the following levels:Pass, Merit or Distinction. Grading is determined through continuousassessment, which will be undertaken by your teacher (and externallymoderated). Your teacher will observe your working-methods, whilstassessing your performance on the whole range of tasks which comprise yourportfolio of coursework. Each year is structured with points, when you willsubmit assessment tasks.

The mandatory core units are:• Understanding the Creative Media Sector• Communication Skills for Creative Media Production• Research Techniques for the Creative Media Industries• Creative Media Production Management Project• Working to a Brief in the Creative Media Industries• Pre-Production Techniques for the Creative Media Industries

Some of the options you could take are listed below:• Computer Game Design• Creating Graphics for Computer Games• 3D Modelling• 3D Animation

What will I achieve?The BTEC Diploma in Creative Media Production is an internationally recognisedqualification. By the end of this course you will be able to analyse andunderstand media production techniques, to design your own game and thencreate the models and environments for the game. You will have created a

portfolio of coursework, containing evidence of your skills in these areas. The coursewill have equipped you with a valuable range of transferrable professional skillsrelating to project leadership, time-management and team-working.

Where does it lead?The importance of the media sector to the national and international economyis large and increasing. Ongoing developments in technology are opening upinteresting, creative, hybrid jobs in businesses of every imaginable field,requiring flexible people with fluid IT and Media skills. This course is animportant step towards acquiring the skills and qualifications you will needto progress. Successful careers in Media generally require academic

(foundation or honours) degrees. This Diploma will qualify you for entrance touniversity. It is also recognised by employers as a reliable measure of practical skillsand knowledge. Students with this qualification go on to career pathways in Computer Games, Digital Video, Film, Internet, Music-Recording, Sound-Engineering, Systems Installation, Theatre, Television and Radio.

Who is the course for?It is for students who are keenly interested in Games Design, or TV and Film Production who have some creative ability themselves, and who wish to follow a mediarelated career.


BTEC L3 Diploma BTEC L3 Diploma Creative Media Production (Edexcel)

Creative Media Production (Edexcel)

Exam Information:http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/creative-media-production-2010.html



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The course takes two years to complete and comprises six units. To gain the SubsidiaryDiploma you must satisfy all the assessment criteria at one of the following levels:Pass, Merit or Distinction. Grading is determined through continuous assessment,which will be undertaken by your teacher (and externally moderated). Your teacherwill observe your skills and techniques, whilst assessing your performance on the

whole range of tasks, which comprise your portfolio of coursework.For each unit you will submit various assignments, all of which willcontribute to your overall grade. Your assessment is on-going, and yourteacher will regularly advise you on the strengths and weaknesses ofyour knowledge and performance, so as to help you improve your grade.

Year 12 “Dance Performance”

You will give three performances, each lasting three minutes, in twodifferent styles. You will also write an evaluation (of approximately fivehundred words) of each performance.

Year 12 “Developing Movement Skills”

You will undertake a range of choreographic tasks and study the“Rudolph Laban Movement Analysis”.

Year 12 “Movement in Performance”

This unit focuses on Choreographic tasks. You will take part inWorkshops and study the core elements of Dance and Movement.

Year 13 “Performing to an Audience”

In the role of dance company performer you will take part in technicaland dress rehearsals for a full scale performance, and write a logreflecting your experience of the whole process.

Year 13 “Jazz Dance”

You will devise a Jazz style piece, which lasts one minute andperform another, which lasts three minutes. You will demonstratehow the choreography relates to the key features of the music,and illustrate the combinations this enables you to perform.

Year 13 “Choreographing Dance”

For this unit you will choreograph two dances, of approximatelythree minutes duration, which are in different styles.

What will I achieve?By the end of this course you will have demonstrated many of the qualitiesdemonstrated by successful dancers: character, commitment, creativity, fitness,resilience, stamina, talent as well as the ability to relate to audiences and workcooperatively with choreographers, dancers, directors and all who contributeto making performances succeed. You will have acquired skills and techniquesin a range of styles including ballet, contemporary, jazz, urban and international

dance. You will have learnt repertoire, research, and direction methods to createemotive material for performance and competition. You will have contributed torehearsals, taken part in several performances, and worked with younger studentsin various roles. You will have acquired the essential skills, techniques, disciplinesand performance experience for this career pathway. Last but not least, you willhave gained in confidence - and not only as a dancer and performer.

Where does it lead?With this qualification you can go on to either to study Dance or relateddegree courses at University Level, or use the vocational character of thistraining to seek employment straight from College. You will have the choiceof a wide range of prospective careers. These include choreographer, dancer,

holiday resort performer or representative, journalist, movement-therapist, andteacher. If you so wish, and in combination with your other qualifications, thisSubsidiary Diploma will help you move on to associated fields such as acting,photography, media, youth work, psychology, or health and social care.

Who is the course for?It is for all who have real passion for movement, dance and for gaining performance experience.


BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma

BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma Performing Arts - Dance (Edexcel) Performing Arts - Dance Performing Arts

Exam Information:http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/performing-arts-2010.html


How is the course structured and assessed?Dance

Dance

DanceDancePerforming Arts

Performing Arts


Mrs V Sabuda [email protected]

The A-Level History qualification enables you to choose from many differentemployments sectors and occupations. In addition to specialist careers in teaching,museums, archives and research, many students of History go into management andadministration, the legal field, the financial sector or marketing and sales. Many

historians also go into creative fields such as writing, publishing, journalism,broadcasting, PR or acting. There is huge variety in the choice available tostudents who have been successful in A-Level History.

This is a course for those who like research, debate and analysis. It is for those whoenjoy learning about how people lived in past years, and the events that shapedtheir lives. It is for everyone, who is interested in learning about all the different

forces shaping our modern world, everyone, who wants to improvetheir own communication skills and learn from the examples of greathistorical figures.

You will be able to:• Investigate, explore, research and read widely

• Analyse and evaluate original and secondary sources

• Present your ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing

• Think creatively

• Weigh up alternative perspectives

• Use critical reasoning and analysis

• Train and discipline your mind

• Be judgemental and offer justifications

The main aims of the course are to encourage interest and enjoyment and to:

• use integrated linguistic and literary approaches in reading and interpreting texts

• engage creatively and independently with a wide range of spoken, written and multi-modal texts, exploring the relationships between texts

• develop skills as producers and interpreters of language.

Throughout the course, you will write essays and coursework assignments, and practise exam technique in mocks. Normally, you will need to complete twoor three drafts of each piece of coursework to ensure you meet the requiredstandard. The deadline for submission of coursework is February of thequalification year. The examinations take place at the end of each qualificationyear, either in May or June.

What will I achieve?English is a “facilitating” subject (the others are Biology, Chemistry, Geography,History, Languages, Maths and Physics). Employers and universities particularlyrespect the high value of this A-Level, which they recognise equips studentswith the skills they require of new entrants. The major strength of English

students is the ability to analyse and communicate effectively, both verbally and inwriting. This A-Level, together with one more from the above list, will thereforeimprove your entry chances for the jobs and university courses which are most in demand.

Where does it lead?An English A-Level or degree lets you choose from many different employmentsectors and occupations. Many English graduates follow careers inmanagement or administration, either for a company or for the government.Teaching and other education work are the next most common career

destinations. A large number of graduates choose to work in a creative field suchas Writing, Publishing, Journalism, Public Relations or Acting. However, there is ahuge amount of variety in English-graduate career choices: legal, financial, andsales positions are also popular.

Who is the course for?This course will appeal to students who enjoy reading and analysing texts inorder to discover different layers of meaning. It is for those who enjoyanalysing, expressing their opinions and justifying their comments on texts,

those who wish to study a subject which is relevant to their own lives and thosewho wish to keep their options open as it is a popular qualification for a widevariety of courses and future careers.


A-Level English Language SpeakA-Level English Language

and English Literature (AQA)

Exam Information:www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/as-and-a-level



AnalyseWriting

A-Level History (AQA)A-Level History (AQA)

A-Level History (AQA)1950

1950 Germany Britain1602

What will I achieve?History is a “facilitating” subject (The other facilitating subjects are Biology,Chemistry, English Geography, Languages, Maths and Physics). Particular Employersand Universities believe A-Levels in facilitating subjects equip students with theanalytical and communicative skills they require of new entrants. This qualification,therefore, together with one more from the above list, will significantly improveyour entry chances for the jobs and University courses, which are most in demand.At the end of this course you will have acquired a range of transferable and highlymarketable skills.

Where does it lead?



Mrs Liz Nicholson [email protected] Nick Cookson [email protected]

Exam Information:www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/history/as-and-a-level


Ms Ali Taylor [email protected]

The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in IT consists of two mandatory unitsplus 4 optional units. The units will be taught over the course of two years. To succeedin this course you must satisfy all the assessment criteria at one of the followinglevels: Pass, Merit or Distinction / Distinction*. Grading is determined throughcontinuous assessment. There are no exams. Learners receive feedback on theirprogress throughout the course as they provide evidence towards the grading criteria.This evidence will be in the form of a portfolio of coursework comprising a diverserange of activities such as role-plays, presentations, reports, discussions, and practicaldemonstrations. There are on average three assessment activities per unit of work.

Assessment will be entirely through the portfolio of assignmentsyou will submit during the course. You will complete one unit of workper term. Each unit comprises different numbers of assignments foryour portfolio. You will complete three units of work each year, and sixunits in total during the course. To gain this qualification you must fulfilthe assessment criteria on each assignment at one of the following levels:Pass, Merit, or Distinction. If you are not satisfied with your grade, onsubmission of a particular assignment, you will be given opportunity to reviseand improve it. Your assessment will therefore be completed, when you havefinished the last unit of the course. All units are assessed by your teacher,moderated internally, and externally audited.

Year 12, Unit 1: “Communication and Employability Skills for IT”

In this unit you will study what personal attributes employers value,analyse effective communication and employability skills, and work onidentifying and developing your own set of skills.

Year 12, Unit 2: “Computer Systems”

You will learn the components of computer systems, develop the skillsneeded to recommend appropriate systems for business purposes, andhow to set up and maintain computer systems.

Year 12, Unit 8: “E-Commerce”

This unit will develop your understanding of the technologies involvedin e-commerce, the impact of e-commerce on organisations and onsociety, and your ability to plan e-commerce strategies.

Year 13, Unit 28: “Website Design”

In this you will learn to understand web architecture and thefactors that affect its performance, so as to be able to design andcreate interactive websites.

Year 13, Unit 22: “Computer Games Design”

The aim of this unit is to ensure learners know about differenttypes of computer game, understand the impact gaming has onsociety and are able to design, develop, test and documentcomputer games.

Year 13, Unit 31: “Computer Animation”

In this unit you will learn to understand different types ofanimation and their uses. You will learn to use softwaretechniques to design and implement various types of animation.

What will I achieve?By the end of this course you will have acquired highly focused expertise andknowledge in a vocational context. The course will prove to be an enjoyableprocess of discovery in which you will develop a whole range of skills in

analysing and using information, solving problems, communicating with others,and working independently or in teams.

Where does it lead?IT skills are essential or desirable in every aspect of modern life. A Level 3qualification in this subject therefore opens doors to all manner of different careers - whether your interests lie in advertising, business, thecreative arts, digital media, education, information-systems, law, medicine,network-support, politics, science, or indeed computing and IT. This course

helps you qualify for University entry and is particularly relevant for those wishingto take degrees in Computing, Programming, or Systems-Analysis as also inBusiness-Administration and Accounting. The work-based nature of this course alsoensures that you have the skills you need to obtain work in the IT and businesssectors if you choose to seek employment directly on leaving College.

Who is the course for?This is a course for those who have an enthusiastic interest in computers, andare curious about the different contexts in which they could be used. It is a

course for creative problem-solvers, who prefer practical assignments to theoreticalexams, and a ‘hands on’ approach to studying.


BTEC L3 Subsidiary Diploma BTEC L3 Subsidiary Diploma

Information Technology

Information TechnologyInformation TechnologySystems Technology

ComputerComputer

ComputerWebsite

Information Technology

Exam Information:http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/it-2010.html


How is the course structured and assessed?Systems


Ms A McComb [email protected]

The course is made up of four units comprising a range of different topics, some ofwhich are mandatory and other optional ones which you can select from a wide listof options, according to the particular interests of the individuals in your class.

Assessment is through written examinations on each of the fourunits. Two of these exams will be taken in May or June in each yearof study.

Year 12, AS-Level, Unit 1: “Global Challenges”

This unit is concerned with the meaning, causes, impacts andmanagement of global challenges. We shall study how we can influencethese in our own lives. The unit comprises two mandatory topics. In “The World at Risk” we shall study natural hazards and climate change.In the second “Going Global” we shall study market-globalisation,migration, and the growth of mega-cities. This unit will account for 50%of your AS-Level (and 25% of your A-Level).

Year 12, AS-Level, Unit 2: “Geographical investigations”

In this unit you will study one physical and one human topic. The firstchoice of physical topic is “Extreme Weather” – how this is increasingin ferocity and frequency, and whilst fascinating some people isthreatening others. The other choice of physical topic is “CrowdedCoasts” – how increasing development is threatening our ability tomanage these valued environments. The first choice of human topic is“Unequal Spaces”, which explores the causes and consequences ofrural and urban disparities and how to manage them. The other choiceof human topic is “Re-Branding Places”, which focuses on how weneed to re-image and regenerate rural and urban places, usingappropriate strategies. This unit will account for 50% of your AS-Level(and 25% of your A-Level).

Year 13, A-Level, Unit 3: “Contested Planet”

This unit is concerned with the use and management of finiteresources. We will study rising consumption patterns andexamine inequalities between regions, countries and groups ofpeople. There are six compulsory topics, which cover “EnergySecurity”, “Water Conflicts”, “Biodiversity Under Threat”,“Superpower Geographies”, “Bridging the Development Gap”and “The Technological Fix?”. This unit will account for 25% ofyour A-Level.

Year 13, A-Level, Unit 4: “Contested Planet”

Options range from those with a strong physical geography focus,to those concerned more with environmental, social and culturalgeographies. Students must select and study one of the followingresearch options: “Tectonic Activity and Hazards”, or “ColdEnvironments – Landscapes and Change”, or “Life on theMargins – the Food Supply Problem”, or “ The World of CulturalDiversity”, or “Pollution and Human Health at Risk” or“Consuming the Rural Landscape – Leisure and Tourism”. This unit will account for 25% of your A-Level.

What will I achieve?Geography is a “facilitating” subject (The other facilitating subjects are Biology,Chemistry, English, History, Languages, Maths and Physics). Particular employersand Universities believe A-Levels in facilitating subjects equip students with theanalytical and communicative skills they require of new entrants. This qualification, therefore, together with one more from the above list, willsignificantly improve your entry chances for the jobs and university courses,which are most in demand. This qualification is popular with Admissions Tutors

and Employers not only on account of the academic content of the course but inparticular on account of the fieldwork and data-analysis which it involves. GainingA-Level Geography will demonstrate your competence in analysing and interpretingresearch and statistics, and in preparing and presenting coherent evidence-basedreports. A-Level Geographers are recognised to have a range of valuabletransferable skills in communicating, decision-making, problem-solving, project-management, and team-working.

Where does it lead?For those of you, who enjoy Geography, but are not yet sure in which fieldyou will make your career, this course allows you to keep your options openand qualifies you to progress along a variety of pathways. A-Level Geographyis obviously essential for careers directly associated with the subject such ascartography, conservation, civil engineering, education, estate-management,environmental management, forestry, GIS specialisms, meteorology, town

planning or travel and tourism. Geographers are also sought after by businessemployers for their understanding of current affairs and global economics.Geographers study the effects of climate change, migration and other global issues,which are relevant to careers in agriculture, international development, and law.Whether you are planning a career in health, journalism, marketing, or politics A-Level Geography will prove an invaluable qualification for all walks of life.

Who is the course for?Few subjects have so broad a scope. Geography is part humanities, partscience. It is concerned with global citizenship: with how to address the

challenges facing our planet. This is a course for those who want to betterunderstand our world, its origins, its inhabitants and its current issues.


A-Level Geography (Edexcel)A-Level Geography (Edexcel) A-Level Geography (Edexcel)

A-Level Geography (Edexcel)

Exam Information:http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/geography-2008.html


How is the course structured and assessed?Geography

GlobalGlobal

GlobalLandscapesLandscapes

EnvironmentEnvironmentGeography

A-Level Geography (Edexcel)

A-Level Law (AQA)Law (AQA)

CriminalLaw

Offences Law JudicialJudicial

LawLaw

Law

Legal

A-Level Law is useful, but not essential, if you are planning to take a Degreein Law at University and to become a solicitor or barrister. A-Level Law is a well-recognised qualification in itself, and a stepping stone to anenormous range of rewarding careers. Students of Law go on to careers

in a wide range of different pathways in the fields of business, education,entertainment, journalism, marketing and sales, politics, science and technology or indeed in Law itself.

Law is too important to be left to lawyers every citizen should have someknowledge of their rights and of how to exercise these. So this is as mucha course for those who wish to enter the legal profession – as it is for thosewho don’t. It is for everybody who has an interest in social justice and

fairness – and the role of law in promoting such values. It is for everybody who wishes to investigate how law is used to regulate human conduct, how it is affected by changes in moral values, and how it does (or doesn’t) promote justiceand even-handedness in society.

This course is wholly assessed through hand-written examinations (There is no coursework component whatsoever). There will be four examinations in total,one on each of the four units. You will be examined on Unit 1 and Unit 2 in May/June of Year 12, and on Unit 3 and Unit 4 in June of Year 13.


Mrs Malgosia Wilkowska-Davies [email protected]

This course will require you to confront real life challenges, to developexcellent research techniques, and to demonstrate convincing written andverbal communication skills. It will start you on the process of developing a “legal mind-set”. You will learn to construct and present logical, coherentand well balanced arguments, using critical analysis to weigh up both sides of the case. You will learn to debate and express views, which aresubstantiated with evidence, and reflect on contemporary issues in society.

You will become a problem-solver. At the end of this course you will know:• How the law is made• How the law is enforced and by whom• Basic principles of criminal law• Basic principles of the law of tort• How to apply the law to a given situation



Where does it lead?


A-Level Law (AQA)

Exam Information:www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/law/a-level/law-2160

Year 12, AS-Level, Unit 1: “Law-Making and the Legal System”

This unit comprises two sections. We shall start by learning aboutparliamentary law making, delegated legislation, statutoryinterpretation and judicial precedent. Then we shall consider civilcourts and dispute resolution, criminal courts and lay people, legalprofession and advice/funding, the judiciary. The examination on this unit accounts for 50% of your AS-Level and 25% of your A-Level.

Year 12, AS-Level, Unit 2: “The Concept of Liability”

This unit is also split into two sections. In the first, “Introduction to Criminal Liability” we shall cover Actus Reus, Mens Rea, Non-fataloffences, Courtprocedure, and Sentencing. In the second,“Introduction to Tort” we shall cover Negligence: Duty of Care,Breach of that duty, Court procedure, Damages. The examinationon this unit accounts for 50% of your AS-Level and 25% of your A-Level.

Year 13, A-Level, Unit 3: “Criminal Law (Offences againstthe Person)”

In this single section unit we shall study: Murder, Voluntarymanslaughter, Involuntary manslaughter, Non-fatal offences,Defences. The examination on this unit accounts for 25% of your A-Level.

Year 13, A-Level, Unit 4: “Criminal Law (Offences againstProperty) and Concepts of Law”

In Section A of this unit we shall study: Theft, Robbery and burglary, Blackmail and fraud, Making off without payment, Criminaldamage, Defences. In Section C we shall then study: Law andmorals, Law and justice, Judicial creativity, Fault, and Balancingconflicting interests. The examination on this unit accounts for 25%of your A-Level.

Legal SystemLegal System

EvidenceLiabilityTort

Debate Debate

Legal System


Legal

Legal


Mr Rob Jones [email protected] Sarah Long [email protected]

Mathematics

ClarityLogic

StructureMathsMaths

A-Level Mathematics opens doors to a wide variety of career paths. Whether you go on to University or seek employment or training straightfrom College, this qualification will improve conditions of entry into Accountancy, Business, Computing, Engineering, Finance, Law,

Medicine, Physics, Natural, Social and Political Sciences, Statistics, Technology,Teaching, and of course Mathematics itself. Mathematicians are seen as a valuableasset to any payroll and often receive higher starting salaries.

Clarity, precision, logic, pattern, structure: These are some of the attributeswhich account for the appeal of Mathematics. This is a challenging A-Level which deals with a variety of ideas, concepts and methods. It is

a course which will sharpen your thinking and help you develop insights, skills and techniques for solving problems in all walks of life. It is enjoyable, exciting, and deeply satisfying.

The A-Level course lasts for two years, and comprises six units. All units areassessed through externally marked examinations, which are taken in Juneof the relevant year. All assessment units are weighted at 16.7% of A-Level

(33.3% of AS-Level). Three units are required for the award of AS-Level, and sixunits for the award of the complete GCE A-Level.


Mrs Jackie Groves [email protected]

Maths is a “facilitating” subject. (The others are Biology, Chemistry, English,Geography, History, Languages and Physics). Particular employers anduniversities believe these qualifications equip students with the analyticaland communicative skills, which they require of new entrants. Few othersubjects endow students with such a range of skills. Mathematicians

are characterised by their ability to formulate problems with clarity and precision, to use logical thought processes, to make reasonable deductions, and to explain their reasoning. Gaining this, and ideally one other facilitating A-Level, will muchimprove your entry chances for the most sought-after jobs and university courses.



Where does it lead?


With this qualification many students go on to University to do degree coursesin Travel, Leisure, International Tourism or Event Management. Many go straightinto jobs working in Airlines, Airports, Event Management, Hospitality, Hotels,Tourist attractions or Tour Operations. The Subsidiary Diploma in Travel and

Tourism is a well-recognised qualification which will enhance your CV and provideuseful training and experience whether you continue directly in this sector or gointo related areas such as Human Resources or Marketing.

This is a course which is both exotic and very down-to-earth. It is about theromance of foreign travel and also the vital importance of tourism to theeconomies of developing countries. The travel and tourism sector is very bigbusiness. It is a dynamic and rapidly growing industry, which has constant need

of enterprising young people with appropriate qualifications, skills andexperience. It could be the right career path for you. Are you flexible and able to turn your hand to whatever occasion demands? Do you have patience andpeople-skills? Are you interested and enthusiastic?

The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Travel and Tourism consists offour mandatory units plus optional units. The units will be taught over the courseof two years. To succeed in this course you must satisfy all the assessment criteriaat one of the following levels: Pass, Merit or Distinction/Distinction*. Grading isdetermined through continuous assessment. There are no exams. Learners receive

feedback on their progress throughout the course as they provide evidencetowards the grading criteria. This evidence will be in the form of a portfolio ofcoursework comprising a diverse range of activities such as role-plays,presentations, reports, discussions, and practical demonstrations. There are onaverage three assessment activities per unit of work.

At the end of this course you will have investigated the various organisationsthat make up the Travel and Tourism industry, understood the importance ofcustomer service, researched people’s reasons for travelling, and analysedcustomer satisfaction. You will have participated in a wide range of practical

activities and gained skills and experience which are transferable to whateverbranch of Travel and Tourism (or other sectors) you choose to work in. You will have achieved a working knowledge of the global tourism industry, its organisation and the skills required for this business.



Where does it lead?


A-Level Maths (AQA) BTEC L3 Subsidiary Diploma

Exam Information:http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/travel-and-tourism-2010.html

PatternA-Level

Precision

Exam Information:www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/mathematics/a-level

Problem Solve Travel and Tourism (Edexcel) Tourism

Travel and TourismEconomiesGlobal



Mr Gareth Barratt [email protected]

Development A-Level

SportSportBTEC

BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diplomas (One A Level equivalent) and Diplomas (2 ALevels) are valued by employers and institutes of higher education (universitiesand colleges). This qualification will help you in applying for jobs straight fromSixth form in Sports Centres, Leisure Centres, Outdoor Activities Centres, Sports

Coaching, or Sport Development. It will also help you qualify for entry to Universityor equivalent courses in Sports Studies, Sports Science, Leisure Management,Recreation Management, or Teacher Training.

This is a course for those with talents in particular sports, for those with a strong interest and curiosity about the science and technologyunderpinning the advances and development of those sports as well as

of the whole sporting industry, and for those who are determined to make a career in this huge and very diverse field of employment.

The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma in Sport consistsof four mandatory units plus optional units. The units will be taught over thecourse of two years. To succeed in this course you must satisfy all the assessment criteria at one of the following levels: Pass, Merit or Distinction/Distinction*. Grading is determined through continuous

assessment. There are no exams. Learners receive feedback on their progressthroughout the course as they provide evidence towards the grading criteria. Thisevidence will be in the form of a portfolio of coursework comprising a diverse rangeof activities such as role-plays, presentations, reports, discussions, and practicaldemonstrations. There are on average three assessment activities per unit of work.


Mr Andy McLellan [email protected]

This course will give you an understanding of how sport is organised in the UKand abroad, and of the physiological, psychological and social factors whichaffect athletes’ performance of a particular skill or sport. You will produce aportfolio of evidence relating to your own levels of fitness, performance, andcoaching abilities. Achieving this qualification will show that you have a

motivating interest in sport, that you can use sport to promote academic learning,and that you can apply your coaching and leadership skills and awards to helpdevelop sport within the local community. You will also gain a wide range oftransferable skills relating to leadership, responsibility, appearance, commitment andteamwork in a range of practical and academic situations.



Where does it lead?


Sport offers a huge variety of employment and training opportunities. You canwork as player, coach, teacher, trainer, official, administrator, manager, or supportstaff. You can work in fund-raising, media and marketing, physiotherapy andrehabilitation, health and social, or research and development. Wherever this

qualification leads, be it a job after Sixth Form College or a sports-related UniversityDegree Course, A-Level PE will equip you with a broad set of practical skills, whichemployers and university admission tutors recognise and respect, and which youwill find very valuable whatever your path in life.

This is a course for everybody who is an enthusiast for sport in general and a specific game in particular. It is for those who want to learn more about themany different roles in sport – for example as performer, coach, or official. It is for all who are determined to study something which they actually

enjoy doing themselves. And it is for you, if you are keen to learn all you can about some of the fascinating theoretical and practical dimensions to thismulti-billion, multi-media, multi-disciplinary industry.

A Level PE is assessed by performance as a coach official or performer for 40% ofthe final grade. The other 60% is assessed by examination of the theoretical aspects

of the course. At A Level in Year 13, students are assessed by a piece of writtencoursework based on analysing and improving performance in their chosen sport.

Gaining this qualification will demonstrate your knowledge and understanding ofareas such as Bio-Mechanics, Nutrition, Physiology, Practical Performance,Psychology and Sociology. At the end of this course you will for example knowabout health, exercise and fitness, about the cardiac and pulmonary functions,about levers, about the transport of blood gases, and much more besides. You will have learnt about the historic, social and cultural development of sport,

and examined the opportunities and barriers for people to participate in sport.The variety of practical roles in which you will be trained during the PE course willshow that you are somebody with a broad array of skills. Students with A-Level PE are recognised for their communication, team-working and leadership skills.



Where does it lead?


A-Level Physical Education (AQA)

Exam Information:www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/physical-education/a-level/physical-education-2580

Fitness

Physical

Exam Information:www.edexcel.com

Coaching

SportBTEC L3 Diploma and Subsidiary Dip Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness) (Edexcel)

Coach

Nutrition

Fitness Nutrition

Exercise

PracticalPractical


French

Language

Culture

MediaSpanish SpanishCourts

AQA

A-Level

A modern language A-Level opens a world of opportunity. If you choose tocontinue your studies at university, you can take a Degree in a singlelanguage, or in more than one language, or you can supplement yourlanguage(s) with a separate field of study such as Business, Law, or

Marketing and take a Joint Degree. These courses usually involve a work placementor study placement abroad for a year. Combined Degrees are growing in popularity.Linguists are seen as highly valuable recruits by employers in all sectors of today’sglobal economy. Your skills will be in demand across many careers.

Are you curious about other countries and cultures? Do you like toexchange opinions, to debate current affairs? Are you interested in themechanics of communication, in language as a vehicle of expression? Do you enjoy learning the logic of grammar structures and expanding your

command of vocabulary? Are you someone who likes to experiment with the cognitivesenses and learn new ways to listen, see, speak and write? Yes? Then A-Level inModern Foreign Languages (MFL) might be the right choice for you.

The language skills of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening will be developed as will knowledge and use of grammar. Assessment of all units is throughexaminations in the summer term of the year of study.


Miss Kennedy [email protected]

This A-Level is in one of the “facilitating” subjects (The others are Biology,Chemistry, English, Geography, History, Maths and Physics). ParticularEmployers and Universities believe that Advanced Level study of thesesubjects equips students with the analytical and communicative skills, whichthey require of new entrants. This qualification (and, ideally, one other A-Levelin a facilitating subject,) will significantly improve your entry chances for themost sought-after jobs and university courses. Linguists must necessarilybecome “skilled communicators” (which means they can listen, concentrate,

and adapt to the unexpected). Moreover, gaining the ability to speak a secondlanguage is a genuine achievement in itself. In comparison to competitors from thecontinent, relatively few British job applicants are able to offer language skills ontheir CV. In addition to being a highly marketable asset in our global economy, theprocess of learning for your A-Level in Modern Languages is one you will find to beextremely rewarding and enjoyable. Becoming fluent in a second language will giveyou completely new perspectives, spark fresh interests, and develop additional sidesto your character.



Where does it lead?


French or Spanish (AQA)

Exam Information:http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/french/a-level/french-2650

At AS-Level you will study the following four topics:• Media (television, advertising and communication technology)• Popular Culture (cinema, music, fashion / trends)• Lifestyle (Sport, Health & Well-Being, Holidays)• Family/Relationships (Relationships within the family, Friendships, Marriage/Partnerships)

For A2-Level you must continue to study two of the above topics, together with the following three:• Environment (Pollution, Energy, Protecting the planet)• The Multicultural Society (Immigration, Integration, Racism)• Contemporary Social Issues (Wealth & Poverty, Law & Order, Impact of Science & Technology)

LanguageWritingFrench Learn

Reading and WritingFrench or Spanish (AQA)

Countries Language

SpeakCulture

Speak SpanishAQALanguage

LearnA-Level

CultureReading and Writing

Writing

French


The skills of Listening, Reading and Writing will be assessed in Unit 1 and Unit 3. Unit 1 accounts for 7O% of AS-Level (35% of A-Level). Unit 3 accountsfor 35% of A-Level. Unit 2 and Unit 4 will be Speaking Assessments.

Unit 2 accounts for 30% of AS-Level (and 15% of A-Level). Unit 4 accounts for 15% of A-Level.

Musical

CreativeEnsemble

Instruments SoloistMusic

EdexcelEdexcel

Instrument

The global music industry offers huge employment opportunities. Whether you’re considering higher education or looking to get a job straightfrom college, this qualification will help open classical, popular, jazz or any

other music genre doors in the worlds of performing, composing, music education,musicology, recording and sound-engineering.

This course will appeal to students who enjoy listening to, as well ascomposing and performing music. It is for those who have aptitude, andwho want to develop further. It is for all who want to gain a better

appreciation of traditional instruments and techniques as also for all who want tomake ever better use of technology in further developing and understanding music.

At both AS and A2 Levels you will experience the three main musical disciplines of performing, composing and understanding. You will be assessed throughcoursework, as well as in practical and written examinations.


Miss Jo Rae [email protected]

Analytical, articulate, creative, confident, disciplined, engaged, and motivated– the list of attributes you will enhance through studying music is almostendless. More and more Employers and University admission tutors fullyrecognise the high academic and vocational value of this qualification.

With A-Level Music you can go on either to specialise through a Higher EducationCourse or to Employment in the fields of creative/performing arts and entertainment as in all other career pathways which value imagination,communication, team-working and resourcefulness.



Where does it lead?


Music (Edexcel) Music (Edexcel)Music (Edexcel)

Exam Information:http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/music-2008.html

Composing

PerformPerform Music

TechnologyComposeMusic

MusicYear 12, AS Level, Unit 1: “Performing Music”

You will develop performing skills on your chosen instrument(s).The internal assessment will take place in April. You will give a 5-6 minute performance, on your chosen instrument, as soloist orpart of an ensemble. This unit accounts for 30% of your AS-Level(15% of the total A-Level).

Year 12, AS Level, Unit 2: “Composing Music”

You will develop your composition skills and, in response to achosen brief in September, create a three-minute piece. You willalso write notes, for a CD sleeve, to describe aspects of yourcomposition and explain how other pieces of music haveinfluenced it. The composition will be submitted by May. It will be externally assessed. The unit accounts for 30% of yourAS-Level (15% of A-Level).

Year 12, AS Level, Unit 3: “Developing Musical Understanding”

You will study scores, and listen to set works, from a variety ofgenres and periods. You will learn to identify musical features aswell as social and historical context. Assessment will be througha written and listening exam in May. This unit accounts for 40%of your AS-Level (20% of the total A-Level).

Year 13, A2 Level, Unit 4: “Extended Performance”

You will extend your performance skills as soloist, or part ofanensemble. You will be assessed, in June, on instruments andmusic of your choice in a 12-15 minute performance. This will beinternally assessed and externally moderated. It will account for15% of your A-Level).

Year 13, A2 Level, Unit 5: “Composition and Technical Study”

You will choose whether to focus on either Composition orTechnical Study. Technical Study assesses your ability to composein particular styles. Both sections of the examination will becompleted under controlled conditions in April/May, and externallyassessed. This unit accounts for 15% of your A-Level.

Year 13, A2 Level, Unit 6: “Further Musical Understanding”

This unit focuses on listening to unfamiliar music andunderstanding how it works. You will compare and contrast pairsof excerpts, contextualise music and identify harmonic and tonalfeatures. You will also be tested on your knowledge of the Appliedand Instrumental set works. Assessment is through externalexamination in June. This unit accounts for 20% of your A-Level.

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Young people with A-Level or Degrees in Physics can embark upon careerpathways as Accountants, in Computing, in Dentistry, as Economists, or Engineers, in Financial Services, as Pilots, in Management, in Science,

as Vets and in all other professions which recognise the importance of analyticalskills, and the value which this academic discipline confers.

This course is for those who want to understand universes, who want to see the world in new ways and, perhaps, to change it. Physics deals with fundamentals, and helps us to understand the connections betweenseemingly disparate phenomena. Physics is a big subject. It deals with energy,

with force, with the structure of atoms, mechanics, heat, light and other radiationsuch as sound, electricity, and magnetism. Physics appeals to those of a problem-solving, practical and pragmatic disposition. This A-Level offers you a fascinating,limitless and hugely rewarding learning-journey.

A-levels are changing, with government introducing new regulations forsubject content and assessment. The new regulations apply to all examboards. All exams are at the end of the course. The AS becomes a stand-alone qualification, which doesn’t contribute to the A-level grade.

40% of the total A-level marks require the use of Level 2 (Higher Tier GCSE)mathematical skills. Practical work will be assessed in the written papers. 15% of the total A-level marks will be for practical knowledge and understanding.


Mr Maloney [email protected]

Physics is a “facilitating” subject. Particular Employers and Universities believethese qualifications equip students with the analytical and communicativeskills, which they require of new entrants. Few other subjects endow studentswith such a range of skills. These include research and data-management in conjunction with conducting experiments, numeracy and maths in

conjunction with practical physics and problem-solving, and being able to put acogent case across through lucidly written explanations or persuasive oralpresentations. So gaining this A-Level and, ideally, one other in a facilitating subject, will much improve your entry chances for the most sought-after jobs and University courses.



Where does it lead?


A-Level Physics A (AQA) The Universe

Exam Information:http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level

MechanicsKineticMotion

Electricity EnergyForce

Orbit

Circuits

Planets

Planets


A-levels are changing, with government introducing new regulations for subjectcontent and assessment. The new regulations apply to all exam boards.

These are the main changes for A-level Physics:Structure, exams and practical work

Changing from modular to linear assessment, with all exams at the end of thecourse. The AS becomes a stand-alone qualification, which doesn’t contributeto the A-level grade. New assessment objectives. The minimum number of hoursfor exams is 3 hours for AS and 6 hours for A-level. 40 % of the total A-levelmarks require the use of Level 2 (Higher Tier GCSE) mathematical skills. There will be NO internal assessment that leads to marks that contribute towardsthe AS or the A-level grades. Practical work will be assessed in the written papers.15% of the total A-level marks will be for practical knowledge andunderstanding. A separate ‘endorsement’ of practical work will be assessed byteachers. This will not be graded. If students pass, it will be reported on theircertificate, otherwise it will not be reported.

Practical

A list of practical activities that students must carry out will be provided by AQA.Exam questions will be based on these practicals. AQA will also signpost furtheropportunities for practicals throughout the specification.

AS and first year of A-level

1. Measurements and their errors, including SI units and their prefixes,limitations of physical measurement, estimation of physical quantities. 2. Particles and radiation, including constituents of the atom, particleinteractions, collisions of electrons with atoms.

3. Waves, including progressive waves, interference, diffraction.4. Mechanics and energy5. Electricity, including current, voltage characteristics, circuits, electromotiveforce and internal resistance.

Second year of A-level6. Further mechanics and thermal physics, including periodic motion, thermal energy transfer, molecular kinetic theory model.

7. Fields, including Newton’s law of gravitation, orbits of planets and satellites, magnetic flux density.

8. Nuclear physics, including evidence for the nucleus, radioactive decay, nuclear instability.

Plus one option from Astrophysics, Medical Physics, EngineeringPhysics, Turning Points in Physics, or Electronics. A-level examsPaper 1: topics 1-5 and periodic motion; 2 hour written exam, 85 marks (25 from multiple choice questions), 34% of A-level.Paper 2: topics 6-8; 2 hour written exam, 85 marks (25 from multiple choice questions), 34% of A-level.Paper 3: practical skills, data analysis, optional topic; 2 hour written exam, 80 marks (35 from optional topic), 32% of A-level.

AS examsPaper 1: all AS topics; 90 minute written exam, 70 marks, 50% of AS.Paper 2: practical skills, data analysis, all AS topics; 90 minute written exam, 70 marks (30 from multiple choice questions), 50% of AS.

Mechanics ForceKinetic

DesignComponents

Gaining this qualification will help you secure admission to such University courses as Architecture, Automotive Design, Engineering,Furniture Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Jewellery Design,Manufacturing, Model-Making, Packaging Design, Product Design,

Teaching, Theatrical/Stage Design, and Sculpture. Alternatively you can use it to applyfor apprenticeships or full time employment in practical fields such as building,carpentry and welding. On the other hand it might lead you into advertising, CADfor industry or computer generated cartoons.

This is a course for students with a real interest in how things work, in whatthey are made from, in why they have been designed the way they have,and some curiosity as to whether their design could be improved. It is forstudents with creative flair, who want to experiment and innovate. It is for

the practically-minded, who enjoy working with their hands, as well as their heads.It’s for those who enjoy the excitement of working with a wide range of differentmaterials using a variety of tools requiring skilled handling. It’s for students who havemanual dexterity, patience and enthusiasm.

The course covers four main topics, and you’ll study two of these in eachyear. Assessment is through practical coursework (50%) and through

written exams (50%). Coursework is internally assessed by your teacher and thenexternally moderated by AQA. Exams are externally marked by AQA.


Mr Scott Taylor [email protected]

This course will give you a broad overview of the whole field of design and technology. On completion you will not only be able to design and make products but you will have a practical appreciation of the complexrelations between design, materials, manufacturing processes and marketing.

In addition you will have demonstrated your entrepreneurial drive, creative flair, andability to innovate. You will have acquired experience and a range of transferableskills in for example project-management, problem-solving and team-work.



Where does it lead?


A-Level Design & Technology: Product Design

Exam Information:www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/design-and-technology

MakingManufacture

Materials Materials


Year 12, AS-Level, Unit 1: “Materials, components and application”In this unit we will study materials, production processes and theimpact of cost and design. Assessment will be through a writtenexam in June. This will account for 50% of your AS-Level (and 25%of your A-Level).

Year 12, AS-Level, Unit 2: “Learning through designingand making”This unit involves approximately 50 hours of coursework, whoseoutcome will be a written (or electronic) design portfolio. This maytake a number of forms: A simple design-and-make project, twosmaller projects or a single portfolio of work. The deadline forsubmission of the coursework is May. This unit will account for 50%of your AS-Level (and 25% of your A-Level).

Year 13, A-Level, Unit 3: “Design and manufacture”The purpose of this unit is to help you appreciate the relationship between design and technology, or form and function. Assessment will be through a written examination in June. This will account for 25% of your A-Level.

Year 13, A-Level, Unit 4: “Design and making in practice”In this practical unit, which involves approximately 60 hours of coursework, you will design an object, and make it according to your design. As you do this you will record the processes thatyou use and the purpose that they serve. The outcome will be a written (or electronic) design folder. The unit will account for 25% of your A-Level.

A-LevelForm and FunctionProduct Design - 3D (AQA)Product Design - 3D (AQA) Production Process

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Mr Nigel Cannar [email protected]

The course is assessed through externally marked examinations, which all take placein May or June, as detailed below. There is no coursework. You should bear this inmind when deciding upon this course. You will be given plenty of practice in exam

techniques and how to answer questions concisely, how to structurelonger essay-style questions and how to deal with questions requiring youto interpret data.


Year 12, AS-Level, Unit 1: “Approaches in Psychology”

Year 12, AS-Level, Unit 2: “Core Studies and Applied Research Methods”

Year 13, A-Level, Unit 3: “Research Methods and Issuesin Research”

Year 13, A-Level, Unit 4: “Controversies, Topics and Applications”

What will I achieve?Psychology is a scientific discipline. It equips students with subject-specificknowledge into the functioning of the human mind, and also with a widerange of transferable skills in research, analysis, communication, and

organising data. This course will help you to develop an analytical and questioningapproach, to understand and use scientific methods, to listen, and to apply statisticswith proficiency and skill.

Where does it lead?It is the role of psychologists to explain why specific behaviours occur, topredict how, why and when these behaviours will occur again, and to seekto modify and improve such behaviours so as to improve the lives ofindividuals and society as a whole. A-Level Psychology is thereforerecognised by employers and university admissions tutors as a valuablequalification for all students wishing to go into all the various jobs whichinvolve working with people, or managing personnel, in for example

business, entertainment, education, health-care, police work, or social care. Moreover, many A-Level students develop a real passion for the subject, and choose tostudy Psychology-related degree courses at university. Psychology graduates are notonly sought after for personnel-related jobs but can go on to professional careers inresearch, criminology, mental health, counselling, occupational therapy, clinicalpsychology and other pathways.

Who is the course for?This is a course for those fascinated by the idea of understanding humanbehaviour, why people do the things they do and what happens whenthings go wrong. It is for those who want to engage with issues and

debates within contemporary society. It is for those who like to challenge assumptions,enjoy discussion and are open to new ideas.


A-Level Psychology (WJEC)A-Level Psychology (WJEC) A-Level Psychology (WJEC)

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Exam Information:www.study4life.co.uk/psychology



David Hewson [email protected]

You can achieve the Subsidiary Diploma, which is worth one A Level, at the end ofYear 12, and the Diploma which is worth two A Levels. In each year you mustcomplete certain mandatory and optional units to make up the required score ofcredits. Your choice of optional units could, for example, include: Fitness testingand training for Uniformed Public Services, Physical Preparation, Health andLifestyle, Outdoor and Adventurous Expeditions, Crime and its Effects, PracticalTeam Sports, International Institutions and Human Rights, the Impact of War,Conflict and Terrorism on Public Services, Communication and Technology.

You must satisfy all the assessment criteria at one of the following levels: Pass,Merit or Distinction. Grading is determined through continuous assessment, whichwill be undertaken by your teacher (and externally moderated).

You can achieve the Subsidiary Diploma, which is worth 60 credits, at the end ofYear 12, and the Diploma, for which you need a further 60 credits, making 120credits in total, at the end of Year 13. In each year you must complete certainmandatory and optional units to make up the required score of credits. To progressonto Year 13 you must have completed 3 mandatory core units. The optional unitsare worth different amounts of credit, so your choice of these will determine how

many of them you need to take. You will choose the optional units, incollaboration with the other members of your course, and according toyour particular interests and career aspirations.

Mandatory units which you must study in Year 12 to gain the SubsidiaryDiploma are “Government, Policies and the Public Services”, “Leadershipand Teamwork in the Public Services”, “Citizenship, Diversity and the PublicServices”. To gain the Diploma in Year 13 you must add to these“Understanding Discipline in the Uniformed Public Services”.

Your teacher will observe your working-methods, whilst assessing yourperformance on the whole range of tasks which comprise your portfolio ofcoursework. These include writing reports, practical projects, individual or grouppresentations, and outdoor adventure activities, which require a high degree ofphysical fitness. You will be assessed not only in relation to your individualperformance but also in relation to your contribution to the group in which youare participating. Each year is structured with points, when you will submitassessment tasks.

What will I achieve?Studying this course will equip you with a range of valuable transferrableskills in, for example, Leadership, Communication, People-Management,Problem-Solving, Time Management, and Teamwork. The value of thisqualification is well recognised by Employers, Universities and other Higher

Education providers. Gaining this BTEC demonstrates that you have an understandingof the environment in which the Public Services operate, and that you have acquiredspecialist knowledge of the particular areas on which you have chosen to focus.

Where does it lead?The Public Services constitute the largest employment sector in the UK. Itoffers a huge choice of careers. Whether you choose to seek employmentstraight from College, or go on to further training at University, thisqualification will open doors to career pathways in your Public Serviceof choice. Many such careers start with a job-role which involves a high

level of physical fitness. However, there are also openings in administration and otherareas, where the work is more “behind the scenes” including the Ambulance Service,the Army, the Coast Guard, Community and Council Services, Customs and Excise, theFire Service, the Police, the Prison Service, Public Service Broadcasting, the RAF, or thegrowing sector of Security.

Who is the course for?This course is for students who like practical tasks, enjoy participating inphysical activities, appreciate the outdoor environment, and prefercoursework to exams. It is a course which will take you on a personal

journey on which you will develop greater confidence, assertiveness, and physicalfitness. It is for those who are considering a career path in one of the Public Services.


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