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RLS KS5 Curriculum Outline

2017-2019

RLS Key Stage Five Information Booklet

We have put this information together to help you get a feel for what your child will be studying over the next two years in each of their subjects. We hope that you will find this information useful and also understand that it is a working document to be used as a guide.

Please be aware that students may have coursework assessments to complete during their courses and the positioning in the course varies from subject to subject. There will be UCAS Prediction Exams towards the end of Year Twelve and Pre-Public Examinations in Year Thirteen to monitor progress and to allow teaching staff to make UCAS predictions. All internal assessments, whether in class or completed as home study, should be taken seriously as these are also used in coming to decisions about UCAS predictions.

Information, advice and guidance is also provided for those students considering alternatives to university. Students are encouraged to use the Unifrog software which details apprenticeship opportunities available alongside more traditional pathways.

We will endeavour to update this booklet throughout the year; however, parents should contact individual departments for further information regarding specific courses.

We hope that your child enjoys their Sixth Form experience.

Yours faithfully

Mrs D Payton Mr J Skyrme

Assistant Head (Curriculum) Head of Sixth Form

([email protected]) ([email protected])

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An overview of the KS5 Courses

Head of Department Exam Board Specification Code and Website Link

Art and Design Mrs Fricker

OCR Art and Design AQA 7202 http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/art-and-design/as-and-a-level/art-and-design/introduction

Biology Mrs Robinson

OCR Biology OCR (H420) http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/171736-specification-accredited-a-level-gce-biology-a-h420.pdf

Business Mrs Andrews

AQA Business AQA 7132 http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/business-subjects/as-and-a-level/business-7131-7132

Chemistry

Mr A West

OCR Chemistry OCR (H032 and H432)

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-chemistry-a-h032-h432-from-2015/ Computer Science Mr James

OCR H446 OCR A Level Computer Science http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-computer-science-h046-h446-from-2015/

Drama and Theatre Studies Mr Boileau

AQA AQA Drama and Theatre Studies 2240 http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/drama-and-performing-arts/a-level/drama-2240

Economics Mr Darcy

AQA Economics AQA (7136) http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/economics/as-and-a-level/economics-7135-7136/specification-at-a-glance

English Literature Mr George

AQA English Literature AQA B (7717) http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/as-and-a-level/english-literature-b-7716-7717

French Madame Sainsbury (Head of MFL)

AQA French AQA http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/as-and-a-level

Geography Mr Henry

Edexcel A Level Geography (2016) http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/geography-2016.html

German Mrs Box (Lead teacher)

Edexcel Edexcel German http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/german-2016.htm

Politics Mr Dickey

Edexcel Advanced GCE in Politics (9PL0) https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/politics-2017.html

History Mrs Hanks

AQA AQA GCE History (7402) http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/history/as-and-a-level/history-7042/spec-at-a-glance

Mathematics Ms Causon

Edexcel Edexcel AS / A2 Maths 8371/9371: C1, C2, C3, C4 plus either S1, S2 or M1, M2 http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gce/gce08/maths/Pages/default.aspx

Mathematics - Further Ms Causon

Edexcel Edexcel AS / A2 Maths 8372/9372: FP1, M1, D1 / M2, FP2, M3 http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gce/gce08/maths/Pages/more.aspx

Media Studies Mr George

AQA AQA AS Media Studies 7571 http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/media-studies/as-and-a-level

Music Mr Tucker

OCR Music H143 http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-music-h143-h543-from-2016

Philosophy Mr Taylor

AQA GCE Philosophy (A Level 7172) http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/philosophy/as-and-a-level/philosophy-7172

Physics Mr Croft

AQA AQA Physics A (7408) http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/physics-7407-7408

Psychology AQA Psychology AQA (7182)

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/art-and-design/as-and-a-level/art-and-design/introduction

http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/171736-specification-accredited-a-level-gce-biology-a-h420.pdf

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/business-subjects/as-and-a-level/business-7131-7132

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-chemistry-a-h032-h432-from-2015/

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-computer-science-h046-h446-from-2015/

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/drama-and-performing-arts/a-level/drama-2240

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/economics/as-and-a-level/economics-7135-7136/specification-at-a-glance

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/as-and-a-level/english-literature-b-7716-7717

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/as-and-a-level

http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/geography-2016.html

http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/german-2016.htm

https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/politics-2017.html

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/history/as-and-a-level/history-7042/spec-at-a-glance

http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gce/gce08/maths/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gce/gce08/maths/Pages/more.aspx

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/media-studies/as-and-a-level

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-music-h143-h543-from-2016

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/philosophy/as-and-a-level/philosophy-7172

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/physics-7407-7408

An overview of the KS5 Courses

Ms. Murray http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/psychology/as-and-a-level/psychology-7181-7182

Sport Studies Mr Gould

AQA Physical Education AQA 7582 http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/physical-education/as-and-a-level/physical-education-7582

Spanish Miss Falces (Lead teacher)

AQA Spanish AQA http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/as-and-a-level

EPQ Ms. Murray

AQA EPQ AQA 7993 http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/projects/aqa-certificate/EPQ-7993

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/psychology/as-and-a-level/psychology-7181-7182

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/physical-education/as-and-a-level/physical-education-7582


http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/projects/aqa-certificate/EPQ-7993

RLS KS5 Subject: ART

Specification name: AQA Art and Design Fine Art Specification web address: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/art-and-design/as-and-a-level/art-and-design/introduction

Term Year 12 Year 13 1st half Autumn Term Developing practical and observation skills in a range of materials and

processes. Develop Personal Investigation [60%] c/w project. This includes to 2000 word written analysis

2nd half Autumn Term Applying skills and developing depth of exploration through short personal project. Life-drawing workshops.

Development of Personal Investigation and Assessment

Autumn Term Key Assessment

2nd half termly Assessment Point end October and end of December UCAS Predicted Grades based largely on AS results 1st half Termly Assessment Point including A2 Target setting

1st half Spring Term Exploring ideas and how to develop projects creatively through a series of short projects

Responding to the Set Tasks issued by the board [40%] and building the observation and research for this unit.

2nd half Spring Term Develop ideas in increasing depth and ambition. Begin Extended Assessment / End of Year Examination Project

Developing the concept and image for the Set Task Project [40%]

Spring Term Key Assessment

2nd half Termly Assessment Point


1st half Summer Term Develop concept and supporting work for the Extended Assessment

Project

Final Assessment of the Set Task over 3 Days at the beginning of May. Exhibit work for assessment. This completes the course.

2nd half Summer Term Extended Assessment and Review Revisit core skills Identify direction and begin work on the Personal Investigation c/w

unit.

Study leave

Summer Term Key Assessment

Internal End of year Exam in June. Begin major Personal Investigation coursework

Year 12 Year 13

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/art-and-design/as-and-a-level/art-and-design/introduction

RLS KS5 Subject: Biology

Specification name: OCR Advanced GCE Biology H420

Specification web address: http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/171736-specification-accredited-a-level-gce-biology-a-h420.pdf

Term Year 12 Year 13

1st half Autumn

Term

Cell research with the opportunity to design a 3D cell model over the

summer.

Module 2: Foundations in biology

Students study cell structure, including biological membranes and biological

molecules (including protein, carbohydrate & lipid structure)

Students continue to study Module 5: Communication, homeostasis and

energy. Neuronal communication is studied. The way in which adrenaline

and insulin bring about their effects are used to exemplify endocrine

communication and control. Treatment of diabetes is used as an example

of the use of medical technology in overcoming defects in hormonal control

systems. The study of plant and animal responses completes this module.

2nd half Autumn

Term

Students continue to study biochemistry of the cell, focusing on enzyme

dynamics and the structure of nucleic acids

Students also study cell division, cell diversity & cellular organisation.

Practical skills are developed to include microscope work, qualitative and

quantitative testing for biological molecules

Energy for biological processes enables students to explore the

biochemistry of photosynthesis and respiration. Students will have the

opportunity to participate in a number of practical investigations.

Autumn Term

Key Assessment

2nd half Termly Assessment Point including AS Target setting

UCAS Predicted Grades

1st

half Termly Assessment Point including A2 Target setting

1st half Spring

Term

Module 3: Exchange & Transport

Students study plant transport (to include transpiration & translocation in

detail), animal transport (to include circulation & the cardiac cycle) and

exchange surfaces.

Practical skills will include dissections.

Module 6: Genetics, evolution and ecosystems.

Students study cellular control; the way in which cells control metabolic

reactions to determine how organisms grow, develop and function. In

patterns of inheritance, students continue with the study of genes and how

changes within these genes lead to variation and ultimately evolution.

2nd half Spring

Term

Module 4: Biodiversity, evolution and disease

Communicable disease, disease prevention and the immune system is

studied. Students will gain an understanding of the variety of organisms that

are pathogenic and the way in which plants and animals have evolved

defences to deal with disease. The mammalian immune system is studied

too.

This term will focus exclusively upon more complex genetic technologies,

including a look at commercial applications of biotechnology and different

gene procedures used in research. Cloning in both animals and plants will

be explored and debated.

Studying how ecosystems work and how to manage them for sustainability

and conservation completes the course.

Spring Term Key

Assessment

2nd half Termly Assessment Point 2nd half Termly Assessment Point

1st half Summer

Term

Students complete the module Biodiversity, evolution and disease.

Biodiversity is an important indicator in the study of habitats and actions

taken to maintain biodiversity at local, national and global levels is

considered. They will also study Classification and how the classification

Completion of module 6

Revision and consolidation of all A level content (modules 1-6)

http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/171736-specification-accredited-a-level-gce-biology-a-h420.pdf

RLS KS5 Subject: Biology

systems have changed as our knowledge of the biology of organisms

develops.

2nd half Summer

Term

Module 4 is completed. Students may consolidate their work at this

midpoint of the course and take a mock exam to assess their progress

(subject to confirmation).

Practical activities in the field which will count towards their practical

endorsement will take place.

Module 5: Communication, homeostasis and energy will begin.

Control of temperature, blood sugar and blood water potential are studied

as examples of homeostatic mechanisms. The kidney and liver are studied

as excretory organs.

Summer Term

Key Assessment

Mock exam – to be confirmed


External Examinations

Year 12

Practical skills are embedded throughout the course in preparation for the

written examinations and Practical Endorsement

Year 13

RLS KS5 Subject: Business

Specification name: AQA A Level Business 7132

Specification web address: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/business-subjects/as-and-a-level/business-7131-7132

Term Year 12 Year 13 1st half Autumn Term

Unit 1: What is Business? Understanding the nature & purpose of Business; understanding different forms of business; how the external environment can affect business Unit 2: Managers, leadership & decision making Understanding management, leadership and decision making; the role and importance of stakeholders

Unit 7: Analysing the strategic position of a business Analysing the existing internal position of a business to assess strengths and weaknesses: financial ratio analysis; overall performance Analysing the external environment to assess opportunities and threats: political and legal change; economic change

2nd half Autumn Term

Unit 3: Decision making to improve marketing performance Setting marketing objectives; understanding markets and customers including market research & the use of data; segmentation, targeting, positioning Unit 4: Decision making to improve operational performance Setting operational objectives; analysing operational performance; increasing efficiency and productivity

Unit 7: Analysing the strategic position of a business Analysing the external environment to assess opportunities and threats: social and technological change; the competitive environment Analysing strategic options: investment appraisal Unit 8: Choosing strategic direction Strategic direction: choosing which markets to compete in and what products to offer; choosing how to compete


2nd half Termly Assessment Point including AS Target setting UCAS Predicted Grades 1st half Termly Assessment Point including A2 Target setting

1st half Spring Term Unit 3: Decision making to improve marketing performance Using the marketing mix (product, place, price, promotion, people, process & physical evidence); understand the value of digital marketing and e-commerce Unit 4: Decision making to improve operational performance Improving quality; managing inventory & supply chains

Unit 9: Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies Assessing a change in scale; assessing innovation; assessing internationalisation

2nd half Spring Term Unit 5: Decision making to improve financial performance Setting financial objectives; analysing financial performance Unit 6: Decision making to improve human resource performance Setting human resource objectives; analysing human resource performance

Unit 9: Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies Assessing internationalisation; assessing greater use of digital technology Unit 10: Managing strategic change Managing change; managing organisational culture



1st half Summer

Term Unit 5: Decision making to improve financial performance Analysing financial performance; sources of finance; improving cash flow and profits Unit 6: Decision making to improve human resource performance Improving organisational design & managing the human resource flow; improving motivation & engagement; improving employer – employee

relations Revision for summer internal exams

Unit 10: Managing strategic change Managing strategic implementation; problems with strategy & why they fail Revision for the External A2 examinations

2nd half Summer Unit 7: Mission, corporate objectives and strategy External exams

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/business-subjects/as-and-a-level/business-7131-7132

RLS KS5 Subject: Business

Term Summer Term Key Assessment

Internal examinations External A level Examinations

RLS KS5 Subject: Chemistry

Specification name: OCR Chemistry A H032 H432

Specification web address: http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-chemistry-a-h032-h432-from-2015/


1st half Autumn Term

Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry • Atoms, compounds, molecules and equations • Amount of substance • Acid–base and redox reactions

• Electrons, bonding and structure

Module 5 – Physical chemistry and transition elements • Reaction rates • Entropy and free energy Module 6 – Organic chemistry and analysis

• Aromatic chemistry 2nd half Autumn Term

Module 3 – Periodic table and energy • The periodic table and periodicity • Group 2 and the halogens • Qualitative analysis

Module 5 – Physical chemistry and transition elements • pH and buffers Module 6 – Organic chemistry and analysis Nitrogen compounds

Polymers Autumn Term Key Assessment

2nd half - Termly Assessment Point including target setting UCAS Predicted Grades based largely on End of Y12 PPE results 1st half - Termly Assessment Point including A2 Target setting

1st half Spring Term

Module 3 – Periodic table and energy • Enthalpy changes • Reaction rates and equilibrium (qualitative) Module 4 – Core organic chemistry • Basic concepts • Hydrocarbons

Module 5 – Physical chemistry and transition elements • Redox reactions Module 6 – Organic chemistry and analysis • Organic synthesis

2nd half Spring Term

Module 4 – Core organic chemistry • Alcohols and haloalkanes • Organic synthesis • Analytical techniques (IR and MS)

Module 5 – Physical chemistry and transition elements

Transition elements Module 6 – Organic chemistry and analysis • Chromatography and spectroscopy (NMR)


2nd half - Termly Assessment Point

Mock exam.

1st

half Summer Term

Finishing off Module 4 Revision of modules 2-4

Revision of modules 2-6 Past paper practice

2nd half Summer Term

Module 5 – Physical chemistry and transition elements Equilibrium (quantitative)

Enthalpy Module 6 – Organic chemistry and analysis

Carbonyl compounds Carboxylic acids and esters

Study leave


Internal ‘Pre-public examinations’ on modules 2-4.

External A-level examinations

Year 12 Year 13

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-chemistry-a-h032-h432-from-2015/

RLS KS5 Subject: Computer Science

Specification name: H446 OCR A Level Computer Science

Specification web address: http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-computer-science-h046-h446-from-2015/ 1.x.x, 2.x.x = examined content (both 40%). 3.x.x = coursework (20%)


1st half Autumn

Term

1.1.1 Structure and function of the processor

1.1.2 Types of processor 1.2.1 Systems Software

1.2.2 Applications Generation

3.1.1 Problem identification

3.1.2 Stakeholders 3.1.3 Research the problem

3.1.4 Specify the proposed solution


1.1.3 Input, output and storage 1.2.3 Software Development 1.2.3 Software Development

1.2.4 Types of Programming Language

3.2.1 Decompose the problem

3.2.2 Describe the solution 3.2.3 Describe the approach to testing 3.3.1 Iterative development process


Topic tests every 2-3 weeks. Research and presentation tasks set for homework. Additional questions set every 2-3 weeks, e.g. explain the possible role of interrupts in a multi-tasking system.

Topic tests every 2-3 weeks. Research and presentation tasks set for homework.


1.3.1 Compression, Encryption and Hashing 1.3.2 Databases 1.3.3 Networks 1.3.4 Web Technologies

3.3.1 Iterative development process (continued) 3.3.2 Testing to inform development 3.4.1 Testing to inform evaluation


1.4.1 Data Types 1.4.2 Data Structures 1.4.3 Boolean Algebra 1.5.1 Computing related legislation 1.5.2 Moral and ethical Issues

3.4.2 Success of the solution 3.4.3 Describe the final product 3.4.4 Maintenance and development


Topic tests every 2-3 weeks. Research and presentation tasks set for homework.

Pre-public examination (sat in class)

1st

half Summer Term

2.1.1 Thinking abstractly 2.1.2 Thinking ahead 2.1.3 Thinking procedurally 2.1.4 Thinking logically 2.1.5 Thinking concurrently

Theory revisited/Exam practice

2nd

half Summer Term

2.3.1 Algorithms 2.2.1 Programming techniques 2.2.2 Computational methods

Theory revisited/Exam practice

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-computer-science-h046-h446-from-2015/

RLS KS5 Subject: Computer Science

Summer Term Key

Assessment

Topic tests every 2-3 weeks. Research and presentation tasks set for

homework. End of year exam

Year 12 Year 13

RLS KS5 Subject: Drama and Theatre Studies

Specification name: AQA Drama and Theatre Studies 2240

Specification web address: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/drama-and-performing-arts/a-level/drama-2240



Component 1: Drama and theatre

Knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre

Study of two set plays,

The Caucasian Chalk Circle-Brecht/Berliner Ensemble Our Country’s Good-Wertenbaker/Royal Court

Analysis and evaluation of the work of live theatre makers

Furthering Knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre

Revisit two set plays,

The Caucasian Chalk Circle-Brecht/Berliner Ensemble

Our Country’s Good-Wertenbaker/Royal Court

2nd

half Autumn Term Component 1: Drama and theatre

Knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre

Study of two set plays,

The Caucasian Chalk Circle-Brecht/Berliner Ensemble

Our Country’s Good-Wertenbaker/Royal Court

Analysis and evaluation of the work of live theatre makers

Component 3: Making theatre (practical)

What's assessed

Practical exploration and interpretation of three extracts (Extract 1, 2

and 3) each taken from a different play

Methodology of a prescribed practitioner must be applied to Extract 3

Extract 3 is to be performed as a final assessed piece (students may contribute as performer, designer or director)

Reflective report analysing and evaluating theatrical interpretation of all three extracts

How it's assessed

Performance of Extract 3 (40 marks)

Reflective report (20 marks)

60 marks in total

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/drama-and-performing-arts/a-level/drama-2240


30% of A-level

This component is marked by AQA.


2nd

half Termly Assessment Point including AS Target setting

UCAS Predicted Grades based largely on AS results 1st half Termly Assessment Point including A2 Target setting

1st half Spring Term Component 2: Creating original drama (practical)

Process of creating devised drama

Performance of devised drama (students may contribute as performer, designer or director)

Devised piece must be influenced by the work and methodologies of one prescribed practitioner


Practical exploration and interpretation of three extracts (Extract 1, 2

and 3) each taken from a different play



Reflective report analysing and evaluating theatrical interpretation of

all three extracts

How it's assessed

Performance of Extract 3 (40 marks)

Reflective report (20 marks)

60 marks in total

30% of A-level

This component is marked by AQA.



Component 2: Creating original drama (practical)

What's assessed

Process of creating devised drama

Performance of devised drama (students may contribute as performer, designer or director)

Devised piece must be influenced by the work and methodologies of

one prescribed practitioner


Practical exploration and interpretation of three extracts (Extract 1, 2 and 3) each taken from a different play



Reflective report analysing and evaluating theatrical interpretation of all three extracts



1st half Summer Term

Revision of all work so far Revision for Written Exam Paper

Section A: one question (from a choice) on one of the set plays from List A (25 marks)

Section B: one three part question on a given extract from one of the set

plays from List B (30 marks)

Section C: one question (from a choice) on the work of theatre makers in a single live theatre production (25 marks)


Pre Public Exam.


2nd half Termly Assessment Point. External A2 Examinations

Year 12 Year 13

RLS KS5 Subject: Economics

Specification name: AQA A Level Economics 7136

Specification web address: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/economics/as-and-a-level/economics-7135-7136/specification-at-a-glance



Unit 4.1: Economic methodology and the economic problem: The nature and purpose of economic activity; economic resources; economic objectives; scarcity, choice and the allocation of resources; production possibility diagrams and positive and normative statements.

Unit 4.2: Macroeconomic objectives: economic growth; employment (and unemployment); inflation and balance of payments. Macroeconomic performance indicators and the uses of index numbers and national income data.

Unit 4.1: The demand for labour: marginal productivity theory; influences on the supply of labour; The determination of relative wage rates and levels of employment in both perfectly competitive and imperfect labour markets.

Unit 4.2: Regulation of the financial sector: Role of the Bank of England; liquidity ratios and capital ratios; moral hazard and systemic risk. Fiscal policy and supply-side polices: Fiscal policy and the budget balance; Fiscal policy and aggregate demand and aggregate supply; Fiscal policy and economic activity; Government expenditure and taxation; budget balance

and the national debt; cyclical and structural budget deficit 2nd half Autumn Term

Unit 4.1: Individual economic decision making: utility theory; imperfect information; imperfect information; fairness and choices. Competitive markets: the determinants of demand; the determinants of supply; applications of demand and supply analysis to markets; the interrelationship between markets; how markets and prices allocate resources and price, income and cross elasticities of demand. Unit 4.2: How the macroeconomy works: the circular flow of income; aggregate demand and aggregate supply analysis. The determinants of aggregate demand; short-term aggregate supply and long-term aggregate supply.

Unit 4.1: The influence of trade unions in determining wages and levels of employment; the national minimum wage and discrimination in the labour market. The distribution of income and wealth, the problem of poverty; Government policies to alleviate poverty and to distribute the income and wealth. Unit 4.2: Supply-side policies and supply-side improvements; supply-side policies and their effect on the macroeconomy; free market supply-side policies; interventionist supply-side policies; supply-side policies on the microeconomy. Globalisation causes and characteristics; the consequences of globalisation; the role of multinational corporations.


2nd

half Termly Assessment Point including A Level Target setting

UCAS Predicted Grades 1st half Termly Assessment Point including A2 Target setting


Unit 4.1: Production and efficiency: specialisation; division of labour and exchange; production and economies and diseconomies of scale; the law of diminishing returns and returns to scale; marginal, average and total revenue ;profit and technological change. Unit 4.2: economic growth and the economic cycle: Short-run and long run economic growth; the costs and benefits of economic growth; the economic

cycle and positive and negative output gaps. Employment and unemployment: The UK measures of unemployment; the types of unemployment and the consequences of unemployment.

Unit 4.1: The rationing, incentive and signalling functions of prices; Market failure: positive and negative externalities; public goods; merit and demerit goods; asymmetric information; monopoly power; immobility of factors of production and inequalities in the distribution of income and wealth. UK and EU Competition policy.

Unit 4.2: Trade: Comparative and absolute advantage; the benefits and costs of trade; UK trade patterns; protectionist policies; Customs union; the European Union and the role of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).


Unit 4.1: Market structures: the objectives of firms; the model of perfect competition; competition and the efficient allocation of resources; the

dynamics of competition and the growth of firms. Monopolistic competition; characteristics; price and non-price competition. Oligopoly characteristics; concentration ratios; interdependence and collusion.

Unit 4.1: Government intervention: indirect taxation; subsidies; price controls; buffer stocks; pollution permits; state provision and regulation.

Unit 4.2: The Balance of payments components; Current account surpluses and deficits; influences on a country’s current account balance; Investment flows; expenditure-switching and expenditure-reducing policies;

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/economics/as-and-a-level/economics-7135-7136/specification-at-a-glance

RLS KS5 Subject: Economics

Unit 4.2: Inflation and deflation: demand-pull and cost-push inflation;

Fisher’s equation; inflationary expectations; the consequences of inflation. Conflicts between macroeconomic objectives: Phillips curve and economic

policies to reconcile possible policy conflicts.

Advantages and disadvantages of Floating and fixed exchange rate systems;

a currency union Differences between growth and development; indicators of development;

barriers to growth and development; policies to promote growth and development; the role of trade and aid in promoting growth and development.




1st

half Summer Term

Unit 4.1: Monopoly and oligopoly; price makers and price takers; sources of monopoly power; the model of monopoly and price discrimination. Contestable and non-contestable markets. Unit 4.2: Financial markets and monetary policy: Money; the role of financial markets; debt and equity; the inverse relationship between

interest rates and bond prices; the difference between commercial and investment banks; how banks create credit.

Revision for the External A2 examinations on: Paper 1: Markets and Market Failure Paper 2: National and International Economy

Paper 3: Economic principles and issues.


Unit 4.1: Productive, allocative and dynamic efficiencies; the structure, conduct and performance model; consumer and producer surplus. Unit 4.2: Central banks and monetary policy: Functions of a central bank; monetary policy objectives; The role of the MPC; changes in the exchange rate; the monetary transmission mechanism; The Bank of England and growth of the money supply.

External A2 Examinations


Internal examinations


Year 12 Year 13

RLS KS5 Subject: English Literature

Specification name: English Literature B (7717)

Specification web address: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/as-and-a-level/english-literature-b-7716-7717

Term Year 12 Year 13 1st half Autumn Term Students will explore the chosen genre for Paper 1 examination taken

at end of Year 13: Tragedy and accompanying texts

Students will begin planning their NEA tasks. Students will have the opportunity to select their own text for use in this coursework. NEA drafts to be submitted at the end of this half term.

2nd half Autumn Term Students will continue the study of 3 core texts for Paper 1 of A-Level examination. One will be a Shakespeare text (King Lear), one a drama text (Death of a Salesman) and one poetry text (John Keats)

Students will commence the study of 3 core texts for Paper 2 of A-Level examination. One will be a post-2000 prose text (Harvest), one pre-1900 text (King Henry IV) and one poetry text (William Blake). NEA tasks to be submitted.


Students will complete a Shakespeare based exam style question. Draft of coursework

1st half Spring Term Students will continue the study of 3 core texts for Paper 1 of A-Level examination.

Students will continue the study of 3 core texts for Paper 2 of A-Level examination.

2nd half Spring Term Students will complete the study of 3 core texts for Paper 1 of A-Level examination.

Students will complete the study of 3 core texts for Paper 2 of A-Level examination. One will be a post-2000 prose text, one pre-1900 text and

one poetry text.

Spring Term Key

Assessment Students will complete and exam style question based on their drama

text and one based on linking their texts. NEA moderation and resubmissions and mock exam of Paper 2

1st half Summer Term Students will revise their core texts for a full Paper 1 mock examination.

Exam preparation covering both papers

2nd half Summer Term Students will study critical anthology to help with the development of the Theory and Independent aspect of the course in preparation for NEA. Students will need to read their chosen texts and devise questions over the summer break.

Exam preparation covering both papers


Internal Pre-Public Exam based on work completed in Year 12


Year 12 Year 13

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/as-and-a-level/english-literature-b-7716-7717

RLS KS5 Subject: French

Specification name: AQA 7651 & 7652

Specification web address: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/as-and-a-level



- Family and relationships - the “Cyber society”

Politics and immigration and Positive features of a diverse society

2nd

half Autumn Term

- The place of voluntary work - A culture proud of its heritage

Politics and immigration and Positive features of a diverse society


2nd half Termly Assessment Point including Target setting Past paper (listening, reading, writing) Vocabulary/grammar tests

1st half Termly Assessment Point including Target setting Past paper Vocabulary / grammar tests

1st

half Spring Term

- Contemporary music - Cinema

Life for the marginalised and how criminals are treated


- study of a film - study of a literary piece of work - Preparation for oral

- study of a film - study of a literary piece of work - Preparation for oral


2nd

half Termly Assessment Point Past paper (listening, reading, writing) Vocabulary/grammar tests when appropriate

2nd

half Termly Assessment Point Past paper (listening, reading, writing) Vocabulary/grammar tests when appropriate


Revisions Revisions

2nd

half Summer Term

Teenagers, the right to vote and political commitment and Demonstrations, strikes – who holds the power?

N/A


External or internal examinations Past paper (listening, reading, writing) Vocabulary/grammar tests

External examinations

Year 12 Year 13 Notes: Summer work is given out at the end of the summer term in y11 and y12 and is assessed the following Autumn term. Students will have one hour a fortnight to work on specific topics individually (Independent study). Grammatical concepts are taught along topic work. Students will also need to attend an extra 20 minutes conversation session every week. They get an individual subscription to vocabexpress.com and assignments are set regularly.


RLS KS5 Subject: Geography

Specification name: A Level Geography (2016)

Specification web address: http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/geography-2016.html



Tectonic Processes and Hazards

Globalisation

The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity


Tectonic Processes and Hazards (contd)

Globalisation (contd)

Superpowers


2nd half Termly Assessment Point including Target setting

UCAS Predicted Grades 1st half Termly Assessment Point


Coastal landscapes and change The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security


Regenerating places Health, Human rights and intervention





Fieldwork

Independent Geographical Investigation

Preparation for Paper 3 synoptic themes

Revision

2nd

half Summer Term

Geographical skills and Independent Geographical Investigation Revision



Year 12 Year 13

http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/geography-2016.html

RLS KS5 Subject: German

Specification name: 8GN0/9GN0

Specification web address: http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/german-2016.html

Term Year 12 Year 13 1st half Autumn Term Aspects of German-speaking society;

Die Familie im Wandel / Die digitale Welt Multiculturalism in German-speaking society: Einwanderung, Integration, Rassismus

2nd half Autumn Term Jugendkultur: Musik, Artistic culture in the German-speaking world; Feste und Traditionen

revision of film study of literary text ‘Der Besuch der alten Dame’ Friedrich Dürrenmatt


1st half Termly Assessment Point including AS Target setting

UCAS Predicted Grades 1st half Termly Assessment Point including A2 Target setting

1st half Spring Term Jugendkultur: Musik, Mode und Fernsehen Kunst und Architektur preparation for speaking exams for AS candidates PPE

Aspects of political life in the German-speaking world: Deutschland und die EU Politik und die Jugend preparation of speaking exam PPE

2nd half Spring Term study of a film: ‘Almanya, willkommen in Deutschland’

Die Wiedervereinigung und ihre Folgen preparation of speaking exam

Spring Term Key Assessment 2nd half Termly Assessment Point Past paper (listening, reading, writing) Vocabulary/grammar tests when appropriate

2nd half Termly Assessment Point Past paper (listening, reading, writing) Vocabulary/grammar tests when appropriate

1st half Summer Term Das Berliner Kulturleben damals und heute

Revision of all the topics and examination techniques.

2nd half Summer Term Revision of all topics Exam technique for AS candidates

N/A


External or internal examinations Past paper (listening, reading, writing) Vocabulary/grammar tests


Year 12 Year 13

Notes: Summer work is given out at the end of the summer term in y11 and y12 and is assessed the following Autumn term. Grammatical concepts are taught along topic work. Students will also need to attend an extra 20 minutes conversation session every week. Students get an individual subscription to vocabexpress.com and assignments are set regularly.

http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/german-2016.html

RLS KS5 Subject: Politics

Specification name: Edexcel Advanced GCE in Politics (9PL0) Specification web address: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/politics-2017.html

Term Year 12: UK Politics and Political Ideas Year 13: US Politics and Comparative Approaches 1st half Autumn Term The Constitution

Democracy and Participation

Informal 30-mark essay Possible visit to the Palace of Westminster (depending on availability)

US Constitution and Federalism

US Congress

Comparative Approaches

Two formal 12-mark questions

2nd half Autumn Term Parliament

Political Parties

US Presidency

US Supreme Court and US Civil Rights Comparative Approaches

Autumn Term Key Assessment Formal 30-mark essay and source-based question

UCAS Predicted Grades based largely on results at the end of Year

12 Formal 30-mark essay

1st half Spring Term Prime Minister and the Executive

Election Systems

Informal 30-mark essay

US Presidency

US Supreme Court and US Civil Rights Comparative Approaches

2nd half Spring Term Relationship Between Branches

Voting Behaviour and the Media

US Democracy and Participation

Formal 30-mark essay

Spring Term Key Assessment Pre-public examination Formal 30-mark essay

Two 12-mark questions (comparative approaches)

1st half Summer Term Conservatism Liberalism

Informal 24-mark essay on a political idea

Revision programme on Components 1 and 2 Complete two practice papers on Components 1 and 2

2nd half Summer Term Socialism

Nationalism

Revision programme on Component 3

Complete one practice paper on Component 3

Summer Term Key Assessment Formal 24-mark essay one political idea UCAS prediction exam

External A-Level Examinations - three papers

https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/politics-2017.html

RLS KS5 Subject: History

Specification name: GCE History AQA 7042

Specification web address: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/history/as-and-a-level/history-7042/spec-at-a-glance



Consolidation of the Tudor Dynasty 1485 - 1547 Henry VII 1485 – 1509 including

Henry consolidates his power Government

Alliances Religion and Arts

Elizabeth including

Character and aims

Religious settlement

Impact of economic, social and religious changes in the early years


Henry VIII 1509 – 1547 including

His character and aims

Government

Relationships with foreign powers

The Triumph of Elizabeth 1563 – 1603 including

Elizabethan Government

Foreign affairs including Mary Queen of Scots

Society



Securing the succession Economic development

Religion

Economic development Regional development

English renaissance The last years

2nd

half Spring Term

Turmoil and Triumph 1547 – 1563 - ‘The Mid Tudor Crisis’ Edward VI including

Dukes of Somerset and Northumberland

Effects of religion and economic changes Intellectual developments

English renaissance

The last years



Mary I including

Government Succession

Focus on revision


Religious and economic changes

Intellectual developments Introduction to Historical Investigation – which is largely carried out in year13


Year 12 Year 13

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/history/as-and-a-level/history-7042/spec-at-a-glance

RLS KS5 Subject: History

Term

1st half Autumn

Term

Democracy and Nazism: Germany, 1918 - 1945

The Establishment and early years of Weimar, 1918-1924 including The impact of war

Economic and social issues

Political instability and extremism

The Radical State, 1933 – 1941 (A-level only)

The radicalisation of the state Anti-Semitism


The ‘Golden Age’ of the Weimar Republic, 1924 - 1928

Social developments

Germany’s international position

Legal and administrative change:

Financial and economic policies Unit 3 - Historical Investigation: this will be worked on in Year 13. It will start in the Autumn term and be submitted prior to the Easter Holidays.


Spring Term The Collapse of Democracy, 1928 - 1933

The economic, social and political impact of the depression

The appeal of Nazism and Communism

The impact of War, 1939 – 1945 (A Level only)

The wartime economy

Opposition and resistance



Nazi Germany, 1933 – 1945 (A level only) The Nazi Dictatorship, 1933 - 1939

Past paper practice and Revision


Hitler’s consolidation of power

The ‘Terror State’

N/A


Year 12 Year 13

RLS KS5 Subject: Mathematics

Specification name: Edexcel AS / A2 Maths 8371/9371: C1, C2, C3, C4 plus either S1, S2 or M1, M2

Specification web address: http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gce/gce08/maths/Pages/default.aspx



Core 1 : Algebra; quadratic functions; equations and inequalities; straight line graphs; cubic and reciprocal curves; sequences and arithmetic series; differentiation and integration

Core 3: complete and consolidate Chapters 1-5 (studied and tested last term). Continue with Trigonometry formulae and reciprocal functions then differentiation. Applied: Start M2 kinematics including projectiles, and S2 The Binomial

Distribution. 2nd half Autumn Term

Complete Core 1 , then Core 2 :algebraic long division and remainder theorem; sine and cosine rules; co-ordinate geometry, circles. Applied teachers start M1, uniform acceleration equations speed/time graphs, and S1: probability; averages

Core 4: partial fractions, parametric equations and the binomial expansion for all n. M2: centres of mass, then work, power and energy S2: the Poisson distribution and continuous random variables


1st half Termly Assessment Point including AS Target setting Based on C1 test results.



Core 2: exponentials; logarithms; Binomial expansion; M1: Dynamics, F=ma; and Statics including friction; S1: Dispersion; representation of data;

Core 4:Further differentiation M2: Collisions S2: The Rectangular Distribution


Core 2:Geometric series; Trigonometry graphs and equations; M1 :statics including equilibrium and friction; moments of forces S1: The Normal distribution and Discrete Random variables

C4: Vectors and Integration M2: Statics of rigid bodies S2: Normal approximation to Binomial & Poisson, Statistical definitions, sampling and hypothesis testing





C2: applications of differentiation and integration: M1: use of vectors for acceleration, velocity and forces S1: correlation; regression; Completion of all syllabi then consolidation, past paper practice and revision of key methods and facts. C2, M1 and S1 all examined in mid-May

Completion of all syllabi then consolidation, past paper practice and revision of key methods and facts. S2 is examined in May; M2 and C4 in June.


Core 3: algebraic fractions; functions; exponential and logarithms to base e; numerical methods; modulus functions and transformations


External AS examinations 2nd half Termly Assessment Point on the start to A2 courses Based on C3 written and online tests


Year 12: Year 13

http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gce/gce08/maths/Pages/default.aspx

RLS KS5 Subject: Mathematics – Further Mathematics

Specification name: Edexcel AS / A2 Maths 8372/9372: FP1, M1, D1 / M2, FP2, M3

Specification web address: http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gce/gce08/maths/Pages/more.aspx Dependent on excellent progress, there may be an opportunity for students to independently study extra modules in both Y12 and Y13, and to self-study S3 instead of M3

in year 13



M1: Kinematics, including SUVAT equations, motion under gravity and speed time graphs; Dynamics, including F = ma and many applications.

Momentum and impulse. D1:Algorithms including searching and bin packing; graphs and networks; algorithms on graphs.

Core 3: completion and consolidation of the topics studied at the end of Y12.

M2: kinematics, including projectiles ; Centres of Mass C4: Partial fractions, parametric equations and the Binomial Expansion for all n


M1: Statics including friction; Moments of a force and equilibrium; using vectors for solving problems about forces, velocity, acceleration and time.

D1:Route Inspection problems including the Chinese Postman problem; Critical Path Analysis

M2: Work, Energy and Power; Collisions, including Newton’s Law of Restitution; Statics of rigid bodies.

C4: Further differentiation including implicit; vectors including the use of the scalar product; integration methods and applications to area, volume and differential equations


1st half Termly Assessment Point including AS Target setting Based on progress in M1 and D1

UCAS Predicted Grades based largely on AS results 1st half Termly Assessment Point including A2 Target setting Based on progress in C3, C4 and M2


FP1: Complex numbers and Argand Diagrams; numerical solutions of equations including the Newton-Raphson method; and co-ordinate systems including parabolae and rectangular hyperbolae. D1; Critical activities and total float; Cascade/Gantt charts; scheduling;

FP2: Inequalities and modulus functions; using the method of differences to sum finite series; further complex numbers including De Moivre’s Theorem; Polar co-ordinates M3: Further kinematics including use of calculus for variable acceleration; Elastic strings and springs, including Hooke’s Law


FP1: Matrices and their applications to transformations; summing series of numbers using the sigma notation; Proof by mathematical Induction D1: Linear Programming; Matchings including bi-partite graphs

FP2: Solving first and second order differential equations; M3: Further Dynamics including Newton’s Law of Gravitation and Simple harmonic Motion; Motion in horizontal and vertical circles


2nd half Termly Assessment Point Based on progress in FP1 and D1

2nd half Termly Assessment Point Based on progress in FP2 and M3


Completion of FP1 and D1 then consolidation, past paper practice and revision of key methods and facts. The D1 exam is mid-May

FP2: Maclaurin and Taylor Series M3: Statics of Rigid Bodies including using calculus to find centres of mass of laminae and solids, and solving equilibrium problems about sliding and toppling. Completion of FP2 and M3 then consolidation, past paper practice and revision of key methods and facts.


The FP1 exam is in early June Core 3: Trigonometric reciprocal functions, their graphs and formulae; Differentiation of all functions, including the chain, product and quotient rules.

FP2 and M3 exams, plus any extra modules

http://www.edexcel.com/quals/gce/gce08/maths/Pages/more.aspx

RLS KS5 Subject: Mathematics – Further Mathematics

Summer Term

Key Assessment

External AS examinations

2nd half Termly Assessment Point on the start to A2 courses


Year 12: Year 13

RLS KS5 Subject: Media Studies

Specification name: AQA AS Media Studies

Specification web address: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/media-studies/as-and-a-level

Term Year 12 1st half Autumn Term Introduction to Media Language (and supporting theorists) and Media Platforms (with reference to close study products)

2nd half Autumn Term Media Representation, Media Industries and Media Audiences will be covered and gradual introduction of Close Study Products


1st half Spring Term Mock exam followed by focus on Close Study Products with teacher 1 and NEA with teacher 2

2nd half Spring Term Continuation of focus on Close Study Products with teacher 1 and NEA with teacher 2

Spring Term Key Assessment January Mock and NEA submission


Exam preparation with teacher 1 and 2.

2nd half Summer Term External AS examinations preparation.

Summer Term Key Assessment External AS examinations

Year 12

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/media-studies/as-and-a-level

RLS KS5 Subject: Music

Specification name: Music (OCR H143)

Specification web address: http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-music-h143-h543-from-2016/



Musical elements and their interdependence

organisation of pitch (melodically and harmonically)

structure; organisation of musical material

texture, tempo, metre and rhythm; how music is organised in time

dynamics; use of dynamics including expressive devices Students will make use of musical elements, techniques and resources to create and develop musical ideas with technical control and expressive understanding. This will be achieved be preparing compositions as outlined below. Students will respond to a brief set by OCR which will relate to a chosen Area of Study.

Musical contexts

• the effect of purpose and intention (e.g. of the composer, performer, commissioner) on how music is created, developed and performed in different historical, social and cultural contexts

• the effect of audience, time and place (e.g. venue, occasion) on how music is created, developed and performed in different historical, social and cultural context • how music from different historical, social and cultural contexts has changed over time.

Musical language

• reading and writing staff notation

• chords and associated chord symbols including

• musical vocabulary and terminology related to the Areas of Study.

2nd half Autumn

Term

In depth study of the development of Classical instrumental music as

found in the instrumental works of Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven: • use attentive listening and contextual knowledge to analyse, evaluate and make critical judgements about the repertoire

• use technical vocabulary to communicate a sophisticated understanding of music and its context. This includes but is not limited to: • Chamber

Music • Symphony • Concerto • Sonata. Students will analyse, explain and compare developments in style in the

prescribed work. They also study works from its related background which will be one of the following: • late Romantic style, e.g. large scale symphonic works and impressionism • expressionism, atonality and serialism • neo-classical developments

Students analyse, explain and compare developments in instrumental

style, including: • the characteristics and principles of instrumental music in the Classical period

• the forms and style of the Classical period. Students study and understand how classical composers use musical elements.

• make use of musical elements, techniques and resources to interpret and communicate musical ideas with technical and expressive control and an

understanding of style and context. This must be achieved by one or more of the following means: playing or singing solo, or in ensemble, or realising music using music technology.

Autumn Term

Key Assessment

2nd half Termly Assessment Point including AS Target setting

Weekly tests (Prescribed Works)

1st half Spring

Term

Students study in depth the development of song and the singers in early

popular and recorded genres: • use attentive listening and contextual knowledge to analyse, evaluate and make critical judgements about the repertoire • use technical vocabulary to communicate a sophisticated understanding of music and its context. A prescribed work from this Area of Study will be part of the focus for study although Students understand about the context and development of the music around the prescribed work.

Students analyse, explain and compare developments in these styles,

including: • song structures • performing techniques e.g. improvisation. Students study and understand how artists use musical elements, including: • delivery and expression of lyrics • application and treatment of the melody and lyrics • vocal techniques e.g. belt, use of register, articulation, vibrato • dynamics and expressive techniques and devices • use of accompaniment • relationship of voice and accompaniment • organisation of pitch, melodically and harmonically • musical vocabulary and terminology related to the Area of Study.

2nd

half Spring Instrumental jazz music from 1910 to the present day: Early jazz and swing • bebop and cool jazz • hard bop and avant-garde and

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce-music-h143-h543-from-2016/

RLS KS5 Subject: Music

Term study in depth one prescribed recorded jazz performance from the

period of study using live performances, recordings and scores as appropriate

Use examples from other related repertoire and contextual knowledge to analyse, evaluate and make critical judgements

Further technical vocabulary to communicate a sophisticated understanding of the prescribed work and its context. A prescribed work from this Area of Study will be part of the focus for study although Students understand about the context and development of the music around the prescribed work.

free jazz • jazz–rock fusion and contemporary approaches to jazz. Students

study and understand the conditions and context in which jazz music was created and performed, e.g.: • its origins in New Orleans and elsewhere •

its dissemination to a wider audience in the United States of America and Europe • changes in the popularity and commercial viability of jazz • the role of radio and recording in the development of jazz • working conditions for jazz musicians • challenges and issues for jazz performers and composers working today.





Popular Song: Blues, Jazz, Swing, Big Band

Students study in depth the development of song and the singers in early popular and recorded genres: they use attentive listening and contextual

knowledge to analyse, evaluate and make critical judgements about the repertoire. They master technical vocabulary to communicate a sophisticated understanding of music and its context. This includes Vocal Jazz and Blues, popular solo songs, recordings by vocal artists of repertoire and the interpretation of ‘standards’. A prescribed work from this Area of Study will be part of the focus for study although learners should understand about the context and development of the music around the prescribed work.

Students analyse, explain and compare developments in these styles, including: song structures • performing techniques e.g. improvisation. They study and understand how artists use musical elements, including: delivery and expression of lyrics, application and treatment of the melody and lyrics, vocal techniques e.g. belt, use of register, articulation, vibrato, dynamics and expressive techniques and devices, use of accompaniment, relationship of voice and accompaniment, organisation of pitch, melodically and harmonically, musical vocabulary and terminology related to the Area of Study. Learners should study and understand the conditions and context in which jazz music was created and performed, including: the effect of audience, time and place on how the songs are created, developed, performed and recorded including developments in recording and technology; the historical and social context of the songs in this Area of Study; working conditions for musicians.


Programme Music 1820-1910 Students study the development during the Romantic period of instrumental concert music that communicates a narrative or a non-musical

idea: • study in depth one prescribed work of music for orchestral, chamber or solo performance from the period of study, using live performances,

recordings and scores as appropriate • use attentive listening and contextual knowledge to analyse, evaluate and make critical judgements about the repertoire.

Students analyse, explain and compare developments in style in the prescribed work and suggested repertoire, e.g. one of the following: • concert overture • symphonic poem • programme symphony • solo works

• works communicating an awareness of national identity. Students study and understand how musicians use musical elements, e.g.: • harmony and

tonality, e.g. expressive effects of dissonance, chords and modulation • integrating structural principles and expressive freedom, e.g. melodic writing, rhythm, adaptations of sonata form • instrumental resources,


External AS examinations: stylistic and idiomatic writing related to candidates’ choices of composing option.

Preliminary working of short introductory exercises in the chosen stylistic discipline (Timed tasks)

Year 12 Year 13

RLS KS5 Subject: Philosophy

Specification name: GCE Philosophy (A Level 7172)

Specification web address: www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/philosophy/a-level/philosophy-2175

Term Year 12 Year 13 1st half Autumn Term Epistemology

Direct Realism

Indirect Realism

Berkeley’s Idealism

Ethics

Utilitarianism

Kantian Ethics

Philosophy of Mind Dualism

Qualia

Materialism

Philosophy of Religion

Ontological Argument

Cosmological Concept of God – Euthyphro Dilemma – Paradox of the stone


Autumn Term Key Assessment 2nd half Termly Assessment Point including AS Target setting

UCAS Predicted Grades based largely on end of year 12 results 1st half Termly Assessment Point including A2 Target setting

1st half Spring Term Epistemology Concept Empiricism

Knowledge Empiricism

Ethics

Aristotle’s Virtue Ethics

Ethical Language

Cognitivism

Philosophy of Religion The Problem of Evil

Religious Language

Philosophy of Mind Logical/analytical behaviourism

Mind Brain Identity

Eliminative Materialism


Spring Term Key Assessment 2nd half Termly Assessment Point 2nd half Termly Assessment Point

1st half Summer Term Exam Skills and Revision of Courses (Philosophy AS) Extended Project – Ethics – Utilitarianism and Kantian

Ethics Extended Project – Philosophy of Mind – Dualism and

Monism

Exam Skills and Revision of Courses (Philosophy)


Summer Term Key Assessment External AS examinations 2nd half Termly Assessment Point on their start to A2 courses


Year 12 Year 13

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/philosophy/a-level/philosophy-2175

RLS KS5 Subject: Physics

Specification name: AQA Physics A7408

Specification web address: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/physics-7407-7408



AQA Physics A Measurements and their errors Particles and Radiation Scalars and Vectors

Electric Fields Capacitance Magnetic Fields


Electromagnetic Radiation and Quantum Phenomena Force Energy and

Electromagnetic induction Thermal Physics and gases


1st half Termly Assessment Point including AS Target setting End of module test at end of term


End of module test at end of term


Waves Momentum

Radioactivity and the structure of the nucleus Option Topic


Waves Electricity

E = mc2 Option topic


2nd

half Termly Assessment Point

2nd

half Termly Assessment Point


Materials Electricity

Mocks and preparation for exams


Circular Motion Simple Harmonic Motion Gravity Fields


Year 12 examinations


Year 12 Year 13

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/physics-7407-7408

RLS KS5 Subject: Psychology

Specification name: Psychology AQA 7182

Specification web address: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/psychology/as-and-a-level/psychology-7181-7182

Term Year 12 Year 13 1st half Autumn Term Research Methods Schizophrenia

Relationships 2nd half Autumn Term Research Methods Schizophrenia

Relationships Autumn Term Key Assessment 2nd half Termly Assessment Point including target setting

UCAS Predicted Grades based largely on PPEs 1st half Termly Assessment Point

1st half Spring Term Cognitive Psychology: Memory Developmental Psychology: Attachment

Issues & Debates Aggression

2nd half Spring Term Social psychology: Social Influence Psychopathology: Abnormality

Issues & Debates Aggression

Spring Term Key Assessment 2nd half Termly Assessment Point 2nd half Termly Assessment Point

1st half Summer Term Approaches in Psychology Biopsychology

Revision in preparation for the External Exams

2nd half Summer Term Approaches in Psychology Biopsychology

N/A

Summer Term Key Assessment Pre-public examinations 2nd half Termly Assessment Point on their start to Year 2


Year 12 Year 13

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/psychology/as-and-a-level/psychology-7181-7182

RLS KS5 Subject: Spanish

Specification name: AQA 7691 & 7692

Specification web address: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/as-and-a-level



1-Revision of Personal information 2-Cyberspace Grammar: one dedicated lesson a fortnight Speaking practice: one session a fortnight with the FLA

3-Racism and Integration 4-Political life Grammar: one dedicated lesson a fortnight Speaking practice: one session per week with the FLA

2nd

half Autumn Term

3-Traditional and Modern Values 4-Idols influence Grammar: one dedicated lesson a fortnight Speaking practice: one session a fortnight with the FLA

5- Monarchies and dictatorships - history 6-Popular movements Grammar: one dedicated lesson a fortnight Speaking practice: one session per week with the FLA

Autumn Term

Key Assessment

Past paper

2nd

half Termly Assessment Point including AS Target setting

Past paper



MOCKS 5-Study of a film: “El Laberinto del Fauno” 6-Regional identity Grammar: one dedicated lesson a fortnight Speaking practice: one session a fortnight with the FLA

MOCKS 7-Study of a film: “El Laberinto del Fauno” (Revision of written techniques) 8-Study of a book: “El otro árbol de Guernica”(Revision of written techniques) Speaking practice: one session per week with the FLA


7-Study of a film (cont) 8-Cultural heritage Grammar: one dedicated lesson a fortnight Speaking practice: one session a fortnight with the FLA

9-Revision of listening and reading techniques 10-Speaking preparation Speaking practice: one session per week with the FLA


Past paper

Past paper


9-Gender Equality Revision of first year of A Level Speaking practice: one session a fortnight with the FLA -(AS exams)

-A Level Speaking exam -Revision


Y13: 1-Immigration 2-Study of a book: “El otro árbol de Guernica” Grammar: one dedicated lesson a fortnight

External A Level Examinations


2nd half Termly Assessment Point on their start to A2 courses writing

External A Level Examinations

Year 12 Year 13

Notes: At the beginning of the autumn term in Y12 there will be a revision of GCSE grammar. AS and A2 Grammatical concepts are taught in dedicated sessions, once a fortnight. Summer work is given out at the end of the summer term in y12 (study of a book) and is assessed the following Autumn term (Y13).


RLS KS5 Subject: Spanish

Students will have one hour a fortnight to work on specific topics individually (Independent study) and they will get an indi vidual subscription to

vocabexpress.com. Assignments are set regularly. Students will also need to attend an extra 20 minutes conversation session every fortnight in Y12 and every week in y13.

RLS GCSE Subject: Sport Studies

Specification name: Physical Education AQA 7582

Specification web address: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/physical-education/as-and-a-level/physical-education-7582

Term Year 12 Year 13 1st half Autumn Term

Applied anatomy and physiology Cardio-respiratory system Skill Acquisition Learning and Performance

Energy systems Sports Psychology

2nd

half Autumn Term

Neuromuscular system musco-skeletal system and analysis of movement Sports Psychology

Information processing Injury prevention and rehabilitation Energy systems


1st half Termly Assessment Point including AS Target setting 1st half Termly Assessment Point including A2 Target setting

1st

half Spring Term

Diet and nutrition and their effect on physical exercise and performance Preparation and training methods in relation to maintaining physical activity and performance Sport and Society

Sport and society and the role of technology in physical activity and sport Linear, projectile and angular motion


Sport and Society Emergence of globalisation of sport in the 21st century The impact of sport on society and of society on sport

Fluid mechanics Sport and Society and the Impact of commercialisation on physical activity and sport and the relationship between sport and the media




Biomechanics Principles and Levers Technology in sport

REVISION


REVISION REVISION


External AS Examinations and End of Year Internal Assessment External A2 Examinations

Year 12 Year 13 Practical and written coursework continues throughout the year.

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/physical-education/as-and-a-level/physical-education-7582

RLS KS5 Subject: Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).

Extended Project Qualification (Optional qualification for suitable candidates)

Specification name: Level 3 Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) (9990) Specification web address: http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/projects/aqa-certificate/EPQ-9990

The EPQ provides an opportunity for students to extend their abilities beyond the A-level syllabus, stand out and prepare for university or their future career. It can also be used to earn extra UCAS points. It can contribute to programmes of study as a stand-alone qualification. Learners may choose to take the Extended Project Qualification as an extension from studies for any other qualifications at Level 3. The Extended Project will develop and extend from one or more of the learner’s study areas and/or from an area of personal interest or activity outside their main programme of study. The project is based on a topic chosen by the learner(s) and agreed as

appropriate by the school.

What is the point of doing an extended project? The qualification is designed as a "stretch and challenge" opportunity, to investigate a topic beyond the normal confines

of an A Level qualification. It demonstrates that you have some of the key skills required for university study. The project will develop important independent learning and study skills that will improve the chances of success when progressing to higher education or employment. It is very good evidence to put in a UCAS personal statement that you can work independently, research, plan, argue and present. Most applicants claim to have these skills but, by carrying out an extended project, you would have something specific to relate these claims to.

What is it worth? It is regarded (in terms of UCAS points) as half an A Level. So you can potentially achieve a maximum of 70 UCAS points for an A* project (A-60, B-50, C-40, D-30, E-20). Please note that this does not mean it is an AS Level, since the standard of work is expected to be at least A2 standard and maybe beyond.

What exactly will I have to do?

You will have to identify a project and get this approved by your project supervisor. You will have to do some project planning.

You will have to research.

You will have to produce the product. You will have to present the product to a non-specialist audience and answer questions.

You will have to evaluate the process and the outcome.

If you have any questions about the EPQ, please speak to Mrs Murray.

http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/projects/aqa-certificate/EPQ-9990

RLS KS5 Enrichment: HEE, Latin Leader Award, Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award and Oxbridge preparation.

Higher Education and Enrichment (HEE)

This is a compulsory session for the whole of year twelve led by the tutor team once per fortnight.


1st half Autumn Term Visit to Caldecotte Lake – Team Building Activities Live n Learn Study Skills Seminar Urban Strides – Motivational Lecture Aylesbury Museum – The Lenborough Hoard

The Somme – WWI poetry, literature and experiences from those who have served on the front line Coutts Bank – promoting female employment in the banking industry Concentration and Time Management (HEE and Registration Theme) Reading Skills (HEE and Registration Theme)

n/a

2nd

half Autumn Term John Cornwall, Amnesty International Annette Howlin, School Nurse – access to information advice and guidance Sir Anthony Seldon – Mindfulness Safe Drive Stay Alive – trip to theatre regarding Road Safety Student Finance England – information session

n/a

Autumn Term Key Assessment n/a

1st half Spring Term HE session, Miss Payne – UCAS preparation How to write a personal statement Lectures and Taking Notes (HEE and Registration Theme) Gathering Information (HEE and Registration Theme) Presentation from alumni

n/a


Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue – Keith Wheeler HE session, Miss Payne – UCAS preparation Giving Presentations (HEE and Registration Theme) Planning Essays and Assignments (HEE and Registration Theme)

n/a

Spring Term Key Assessment n/a n/a

1st half Summer Term Learning Styles (HEE and Registration Theme) Writing Essays and Assignments(HEE and Registration Theme) Writing Scientifically (HEE and Registration Theme)

n/a

2nd half Summer Term James Seymour, Director of Admissions The Buckingham Uni

Presentation from alumni Revising and taking Exams(HEE and Registration Theme) Looking to the Future(HEE and Registration Theme) Examination Skills (HEE and Registration Theme)

n/a

Summer Term Key Assessment n/a n/a


Latin Leader Award

As part of the programme of enrichment activities Year Twelve students can opt to follow the nation’s leading sports leadership programme. An ideal step towards

national coaching qualifications, it promotes the work of volunteers in sport. Though there is a sporting focus to the cours e, many of the skills learned are important life skills, which will benefit you enormously in your future pursuits. The course involves some study of theory and the compilati on of a folder of evidence. There is also opportunity to gain first qualification. The practical component is, however, most important: students are expected to assist and lead in PE lessons, and help with house competitions and extra-curricular clubs and practices. The scheme is accessible to students in non-contact time or as part of the community service programme and Wednesday afternoons. For more

information speak to Miss Dobson.

Term Year 12


Intro, expectations of course, hand out booklet, What makes a good sports leader?

A model session inc. Warm up, main activity, cool down. Safety during activities. Risk assessment. Adapt a sport with limited equipment. Disability lesson e.g Sitting volleyball/ Goal ball KS3 Lesson Assistance and Extra-Curricular Sport


Pupil led sessions. Leading and evaluating. KS3 Lesson Assistance and Extra-Curricular Sport


Different types of events and competitions. Advantages/Disadvantages Pupils devise a competition Pupils devise a competition Pathways into Sport and Recreation KS3 Lesson Assistance and Extra-Curricular Sport


Issues surrounding participation in sport. Debate on above. Primary School Sessions KS3 Lesson Assistance and Extra-Curricular Sport


Intro in new games, Handball, Crazy catch, Dodgeball, Zumba etc


Assessment on Completed booklet for CSLA hours, Lesson help and Extra-curricular Activites


Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award (Optional qualification)

http://www.dofe.org/

This is a challenging programme of activities which will help you learn new skills, help others and experience adventure; it will also give you a great sense of achievement. Employers and universities alike take a very positive view of the award and what it says about the person holding it. Offered as a voluntary scheme within the Sixth Form, the award is non-competitive, available to all, achievement focused and, most of all, enjoyable. Students usually find they are already doing many of these things before they join the Sixth Form!

You achieve a Duke of Edinburgh Award by completing a personal programme of activities in five sections. These sections are:

Volunteering helping someone, your community or the environment

Physical becoming fitter through sport, dance or fitness activities

Skills developing existing talents or trying something new

Expedition planning, training & completing an adventurous journey

Residential staying and working away from home as part of a team You will find yourself helping people or the community, becoming mentally and physically fitter, developing skills, going on an expedition and taking part in a residential activity. But here is the best bit - you decide what to do! Your programme can be full of activities and projects that give you a buzz. Along the way you will pick up experiences, friends and talents that will stay with you for the rest of your life. For more information speak to Mr Darcy.

Highly Competitive Courses and Oxbridge Preparation (Optional group)

All students receive assistance with their university applications as part of the Higher Education and Enrichment programme. However, many students will decide to apply for highly competitive courses of study. These individuals can chose to attend the Oxbridge sessions on Wednesday afternoons. These sessions are normally held

during home-study periods on Wednesday afternoons and are available to all students who wish to attend. Students will visit leading institutions and receive assistance about the structure and entry requirements of the universities. Students will be invited to engage in lively debate, attend mock interviews and consider ways they can

enhance their learning. Medic, Vet and Dentistry students are given time on a Wednesday afternoon to complete Long-Term work experience. We have contacts at local hospices, special schools and children’s groups.

http://www.dofe.org/

http://www.dofe.org/en/content/cms/Doing_your_DofE/Your_DofE_programme/Sections/Volunteering/Volunteering.aspx

http://www.dofe.org/en/content/cms/Doing_your_DofE/Your_DofE_programme/Sections/Physical/Physical.aspx

http://www.dofe.org/en/content/cms/Doing_your_DofE/Your_DofE_programme/Sections/Skills/Skills.aspx

http://www.dofe.org/en/content/cms/Doing_your_DofE/Your_DofE_programme/Sections/Expedition/Expedition.aspx

http://www.dofe.org/en/content/cms/Doing_your_DofE/Your_DofE_programme/Sections/Residential/Residential.aspx

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