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Sixth Form Curriculum

Information

2018

SIXTH FORM

Apply now! Come and join our established and successful Sixth Form here at Sarum

Academy. Brand new building with dedicated Sixth Form classrooms,

wide range of Academic and Vocational courses, high quality advice,

guidance and pastoral care, excellent teaching and success rates, graded

“Good” by OFSTED in February 2015.

Open Evenings: Thursday 5th October 2017 4:30pm – 7:30pm

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Sarum Academy - your first choice

1. Successful Sixth Form with high rates of progression to university courses, higher

level apprenticeships and vocational careers.

2. Wide range of A Level and BTEC courses on offer for individualised learning

pathways.

3. High quality teaching with experienced staff, the overwhelming majority of whom

are subject experts from Lower School through to Sixth Form.

4. Strong pastoral care with professional careers advice.

5. Football Academy programme run in conjunction with Southampton Football Club

6. Exciting new facilities in a £16 million purpose built school with dedicated Sixth

Form Area.

7. 100% Pass rate for Year 13 in all Level 3 subjects for August 2017.

8. Rated “Good” by OFSTED in February 2015.

Quality learning for the 21st century

Sarum Academy provides a relevant, vibrant curriculum, with educational activities that are

both enjoyable and applicable to real life, equipping our young people for the world in which

we live.

The curriculum is designed to build on Key Stage 4, where interests and ambitions have

been awakened, towards Higher Education and employment within certain interests or fields.

Sarum Academy offers excellence in a range of subjects designed to make direct

connections with employment opportunities.

Supplementary studies are designed to offer continued support for numeracy and/or literacy

or further develop areas of interest with the extended project qualification, arts qualifications

and coaching and fitness qualifications.

OFSTED rated “Good” February 2015

At the end of January in 2015, we received an inspection visit from OFSTED and were

delighted that the report has graded the Sixth Form as “Good”. Provision was recognised not

only as good, but improving rapidly, with strong leadership and good teaching and pupil

outcomes. They also noted our strong Careers & Educational Guidance advice alongside a

well thought out and relevant curriculum. We were particularly pleased that not just our

teachers’ efforts, but also those of our pupils were recognised as well. Specifically inspectors

noted the following;

• Leadership and management of the Sixth Form

are good.

• Many students join the Sixth Form with GCSE

results that are lower than seen in other Sixth

Forms nationally. By the end of Year 13, students’

attainment is now average and progress

measures are in line with national values.

• The Academy provides a good range of level 3

courses that meet the needs of its post-16 students. An increasing number of

Year 13 students now join prestigious universities.

• Teaching in the Sixth Form is good and is leading to very successful learning.

Teachers provide a high level of challenge for students of all abilities,

including the most-able students. Sixth Form lessons are characterised by

questions that cause students to think deeply about their learning.

• The behaviour of Sixth Form students is good. Students display mature good

manners and act as good role models for younger students. All members of

the Sixth form contribute to the local community and many support younger

students in the Academy.

• Leaders ensure that Sixth Form students receive fair and thorough careers

education.

Types of qualification

Pupils work towards two types of qualifications – traditional Academic Qualifications (A

Levels) and Applied General Qualifications (BTECs and VTCT). Both types of qualifications

are equally valued and offer their own distinctive levels of challenge.

Academic Qualifications

These are traditional A Level - Level 3

(advanced) qualifications recognised by

Higher Education institutions as fulfilling entry

requirements to a range of courses, either in

their own right or alongside other Level 3

qualifications.

Applied General Qualifications

Applied General Qualifications are Level 3 (advanced)

qualifications that provide broad study of a vocational area.

They are recognised by Higher Education institutions as

fulfilling entry requirements to a range of courses, either in their

own right or alongside other Level 3 qualifications. All of our

qualifications have been recognised by employers and

professional/trade bodies who have pledged support for

Applied General Qualifications. In Sport and Health & Social

Care there are opportunities to study a Diploma which is

equivalent to two A Levels.

The Academy also offers GCSEs in English and Maths in order to improve GCSE

qualifications in these areas, recognising their vital importance in life-long learning.

FOOTBALL

Interested in football?

Why not join our Academy football programme in partnership with

Southampton FC. Receive a high standard of coaching and fitness

training alongside an Extended BTEC Level 3 in Sport.

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Which subjects should I choose?

Where might the qualification lead?

To help pupils and parents decide which qualifications best meet their learning needs and

aspirations the following information on certain sectors and industries with high levels of

employment might help.

Sports

Sport currently sits in the top 15 industrial sectors in England, contributing £20.3 billion to the

economy in 2010, 1.9% of the total. The number of sport related jobs in the UK is estimated

at over 400,000. The sector also has a large number of volunteers, with the estimated

economic value of sport-related volunteering at £2.7 billion. Additionally, participation in sport

brings health benefits to the nation, which is currently estimated at £11.2 billion. The sector

workforce is expected to grow by approximately 11% by 2020, meaning vocational

qualifications for the sport sector are vital.

The Arts

The creative and cultural industries contribute just over £28 billion to the UK economy per

annum. The creative economy accounts for over 7% of UK employment. Design skills are

seen as vital for economic growth in the 21st century. The national design capacity – the

supply of skilled individuals into the design industry, and a sound understanding amongst

others of how design can be deployed for good – is vital for this growth.

Social Science

The health and social care sector is a major employer of almost 4 million people in the UK,

many of whom are highly skilled. Almost 1.7 million job openings are expected over the

period to 2020. It also makes a vital contribution to all other aspects of the economy and

society by creating a healthy and productive workforce and by caring for the ageing and the

vulnerable. Services provided by the sector will touch every individual and family in the UK.

Courses and Qualifications

Pupils are expected to study at least three Level 3 subjects Post 16 and a maximum of four.

In addition to an individual’s main areas of study there are a number of enrichment

opportunities including sports coaching, Duke of Edinburgh, and the Extended Project

Qualification or EPQ.

From 2013 it is now compulsory for any pupil who has not achieved a GCSE Grade ‘4’ or

higher in both English and Maths studying Post 16 to continue with these subjects.

Entry requirements

For entry into the Sixth Form pupils are

expected to achieve a minimum of four

to five ‘4-9’ grades at GCSE or Pass at

BTEC Level 2. Those pupils not

gaining Maths or English GCSEs will

need to continue their studies as part of

their study programme. For entry onto

Level 3 courses pupils will have

typically studied similar courses at

Level 2 and secured a ‘4’ grade or

equivalent.

How to apply

You can apply at any time in the Academic Year. Simply visit www.sarumacademy.org and

follow the link to the Sixth Form page, here you will find details on how to apply and the

application form available to complete online.


SIXTH FORM

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Course Qualification Page

Art A Level 1

Business BTEC Level 3 (Single) 2

English Language GCSE 3

English Literature A Level 4

Extended Project Qualification EPQ Level 2 5

Extended Project Qualification EPQ Level 3 5

Hairdressing VTCT Level 2 6

Hairdressing VTCT Level 3 7

Health and Social Care BTEC Level 3 (Single) 8

Health and Social Care BTEC Level 3 (Double) 8

History A Level 9

ICT BTEC Level 2 & 3 (Single) 10

Mathematics AS Level 11

Mathematics GCSE 12

Media Studies A Level 13

Music BTEC Level 3 (Single) 14

Photography A Level 15

Psychology A Level 16

Sociology A Level 17

Sport with Southampton FC BTEC Level 3 (Triple) 18

DofE Bronze, Silver & Gold 19

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ART

A Level

Why study Art?

Ever wanted to be the next Banksy or

Dali? Fancy yourself as one of the new

talents of the art world? The A Level Art

course here at the Academy aims to

release your creativity and evolve your

personal artistic flair. You will build your

artistic portfolio, try new art skills and, by

the end of the course, be ready to show

off your work in our summer exhibition.

You will be able to develop skills in talking

and giving opinions as well as getting out

and about in the art world on visits both

local and further afield. The Art A Level is

a new course designed to build your

artistic confidence and teach you new

techniques in a whole range of art

disciplines.

What will I study?

This A Level directly supports progression

to further and higher education, providing

you with a rich platform to inspire a lifelong

interest in Art and Design.

• Develop specialist skills in fine art

including sculpture, clay, fine art and

photography.

• Achieve a stand-alone qualification in

fine art in the art and design sector

which is a good basis for any art

foundation course.

• Build a personal portfolio of your own

showing your best art skills and flair.

How will the qualification be assessed?

60% of the A Level will be based on a

portfolio of work, which will be a range of

projects, techniques and workshops to

showcase you at your best.

40% of the A Level will be an externally

set exam portfolio which you will take in

the second year of the course.

Where will this qualification take me?

A Level Art will help you develop the

artistic skills to be able to move into

Higher Education studying an Art

Foundation course or one of the many

various Art Degrees.

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BUSINESS

BTEC Level 3 National

Extended Certificate

Why study Business?

If you love a “hands-on” approach to your

studies, enjoy using your skills in a more

practical way and want to develop

business skills such as delivering

presentations and writing reports, then

BTEC Business could be the course for

you. Particularly if you prefer coursework

rather than exams!

What will I study?

BTEC Business looks at all the functional

areas of business and how they work

together in order to achieve the aims of

particular business organisations. You will

look at a wide range of business topics

(finance, marketing, human resources,

customer care, retailing and enterprise)

over the course of the two years and will

provide work for internal assessment in a

wide variety of different formats. Wherever

possible, we will back this up with external

trips and visiting speakers to really bring

the subject to life.


You will complete six units over the course

of two years, providing you with the

equivalent to one A level. There are a

certain number of mandatory units, whilst

the optional units are chosen to provide

you with the best opportunity to achieve at

your highest level. You will cover topics

as diverse as marketing, customer

service, business organisation, retail and

finance.


Many of our pupils’ progress to business

related courses at university, often

specialising in an area that has really

enthused them during their time with us at

Sarum Academy. Apprenticeships are

becoming more and more popular and our

pupils find that the range of business skills

they have developed on the course gives

them a real head start. BTEC can also be

built into a programme that includes A

Level courses.

The BTEC Level 3 in Business suite of

qualifications will allow progression to

university through the accumulation of

UCAS points.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE

GCSE

Why study English?

English is invaluable for your future no

matter what you are aiming for. A good

command of the spoken and written word

will help you every day – and benefit all

your other GCSEs too.

Whatever you end up doing, English is a

must have subject for work, university and

life!

From Architecture to Zoology, GCSE

English will help you to:

• work independently

• be creative

• think critically

• communicate your ideas with

confidence

• think logically

What will I study?

• Speaking and Listening – learn

these skills through discussions,

presentations, and role playing.

• Writing – learn how to write for a

specific audience or purpose to inform,

persuade or take a viewpoint, as well

as writing creatively.

• Reading – discover how writers use

their skills when writing fiction or non-

fiction.

• Spoken Language Study –

understand how people speak

differently in different situations.

• Poetry – use the skills you have learnt

to interpret poems. Poetry is about

your personal response to a poem.

• Shakespeare and Literary Heritage

– understand the themes, ideas and

characters and why these texts still

have huge appeal today.

What are the entry requirements?

GCSE English language is compulsory for

all pupils who have achieved a lower pass

in GCSE of grades 1- 3.


The qualification will be assessed through

coursework and examinations.


This qualification will open up huge areas

for future study or employment.

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ENGLISH LITERATURE

A Level

Why study English Literature?

Studying English Literature has its benefits

for future studies, employment and

personal development. All courses and

employers look at English being an

essential component of an employable

person.

What will I study?

Pupils will study a wide range of novels,

plays and poetry, from modern literature to

texts written up to 500 years ago. Pupils

will learn about the importance of context

and how a writer’s background,

contemporaries and the society they lived

in have all influenced their writing. You

will learn to analyse at a much deeper

level than required at GCSE, and be

encouraged to be creative and intuitive in

your response to texts. Along with

aspects of literary theory and criticism, you

will develop an understanding of layers of

meaning in literature and how themes are

introduced and explored.

Pupils will develop as an informed,

independent reader of writers like Willy

Russell, Scott Fitzgerald, Angela Carter,

Mary Shelley, Shakespeare and Keats, to

name but a few, and be able to respond to

their work with critical perception and

sophistication. You will be encouraged to

research independently and apply your

wider knowledge to the study of set texts

and the wider world of literature. There

will also be the opportunity to take trips to

areas that influenced the writers and see

work performed in the theatre.


A Grade ‘4’ in GCSE English Language or

Literature is an entry requirement

alongside 4 other GCSEs at grade C or

above.

How is the qualification assessed?

This qualification will be assessed through

coursework and a final exam.


English Literature will allow you to develop

the skills needed to study written and

spoken texts and also enables you to

become a reflective thinker, an analytical

consumer and an expressive

communicator. It is, therefore, a valuable

course for anyone interested in any job

which requires communication skills.

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EPQ (EXTENDED

PROJECT

QUALIFICATION)

Level 2 & Level 3

Why study for an EPQ?

The EPQ is a new qualification and, at

Level 3, is worth ½ an A Level. It is an

opportunity to do a project in a subject

area in which you are interested. It

provides a context for developing critical

thinking and project management skills,

which are widely transferable, and which

will help you become a more confident

pupil in other areas of study. The EPQ

assesses your ability to plan, carry out,

report on, and evaluate a project.

What will I study?

This is an independently conducted

research project. The choice of project is

up to the individual pupil and can be

related to their courses or personal

interests. It utilises a lot of the study skills

required of pupils at university – academic

research, problem solving, communication

(there is a formal presentation), rigorous

analysis of findings, time management,

writing an academic essay, reporting

regularly to a supervisor and evaluation.

Completing this project means that pupils

gain experience of what will be required of

them post 18. There is also the

opportunity to do a project at Level 2. (1-4

grade at GCSE).


The qualification is assessed through a

major project, but will be supported by

other evidence such as a log book and

presentation.


This qualification is highly regarded by

universities and adds real strength to an

application. It can also be used to build

UCAS points or GCSE results for

application to future courses.

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HAIRDRESSING

VTCT Level 2 (Year 12)

VTCT Level 3 (Year 13)

Why study Hairdressing?

Hairdressing is an everlasting industry.

It's an amazing course with lots of

different career opportunities.

Successful people in the industry can

take their pick from many top jobs, for

example: preparing models; working on

magazines and photo shoots; in theatre

and film; even tending to the rich and

famous! The UK hairdressing industry is

regarded as the best in the world,

meaning the opportunities are endless.

What will I study?

How it works: You will observe

hairdressing demonstrations followed by

practical skills development workshops,

whereby you will practice the techniques

on mannequin heads until you feel

confident to undertake the skills on

friends, family and clients.

You will also attend theory lessons to

learn the essential knowledge for each

unit of hairdressing through a range of

different activities; you will research and

complete written assignments,

participate in discussions, take part in

group work, role play and individual

study.


Pupils will need a good standard of

literacy and numeracy supported by a

general education equivalent to 5 GCSEs

at grade ‘4’. A willingness to undertake

work experience placements is also

essential. Pupils will also need to

purchase their own kit & tunic which this

year is around £130. Support may be

available from the Bursary fund, but failure

to purchase the kit will prevent students

joining the course.

How will I be assessed?

Subjects you study include:

• Health and Safety in the workplace

• Promotion and Selling products &

services

• Client Consultation Services

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• Shampoo and condition the Hair and

Scalp

• Creative cutting techniques

• Dressing Long Hair Skills

• Colour and Colour Correction Services

• Creative Hairdressing design skills

• Create an image based on a theme

within the hair and beauty sector

There is on-going assessment in both

theory and practical skills. The majority of

your study will be online so you will need

access to a computer. You will also be

required to provide a portfolio of evidence

showing the performance skills and

knowledge gained during the course.


After you complete the course, you could

progress to:

• Employment in the industry

• NVQ Level 4 Hairdressing

• NVQ Level 4 Colour Correction

• Foundation Degree in Hairdressing

• Foundation Degree in Hair and Media

Make-up

• Foundation Degree in Salon

Management

8

HEALTH & SOCIAL

CARE BTEC Level 3

National Extended

Certificate or Diploma

Why study Health & Social Care?

Health & Social Care is a course

particularly aimed at pupils who think they

would like to work in the health services,

with small children, or in caring services

(for example social work, youth and

community work, probation, housing,

counselling or advice work).

What will I study?

The course provides pupils with a

thorough foundation in the knowledge,

skills and understanding required for these

roles. The BTEC units include:

• Human Lifespan Development

• Working in Health and Social Care

• Meeting Individual Care and Support

Needs

• Psychological perspectives

In addition, the Double Award students will

study these areas;

• Principles of Safe Practice in Health

and Social Care

• Promoting Public Health

• Physiological Disorders and their Care

• Nutritional Health

All the units are taught using a variety of

teaching methods including, individual study

and group work, use of case studies, video,

internet access and role play. As evidence

pupils will be required to produce written

assignments, booklets, presentations and

leaflets.


Pupils will need a good standard of literacy

and numeracy supported by a general

education equivalent to 5 GCSEs at grade

‘4’. Pupils will also need to gain work

experience if they study the Diploma award

equivalent to 2 A levels.


The BTEC Level 3 in Health & Social Care

is assessed via a combination of external

exams, mandatory units, optional units and

portfolio. Pupils on the course need a

mature attitude to cope with independent

research and portfolio collation.


Pupils could go on to university and then

into careers such as social work, residential

care management, nursing or the probation

service. This course is nationally

recognised by employers and pupils can go

directly into employment.

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HISTORY

A Level

Why study History?

History asks, “How did the world get to be

this way?" and gives us a sense of the

past. More than any other subject, it helps

us develop an understanding of the

differing values, systems and societies of

the world by promoting awareness

between cultures and between national

traditions.

What will I study?

Pick any story from tonight's news and

most people will have an opinion on it. But

how many people would be able to

support that opinion with the facts and

balance their view with the ideas of

others?

In the A Level History course pupils are

encouraged to investigate key historical

issues from different viewpoints by

analysing and interpreting source material.

The course provides candidates with an

opportunity to contrast the history of one

country, studied in depth, with critical

moments in British history. To understand

these issues and develop the required

skills, historical study will blend traditional

classroom teaching with group discussion,

private learning as well as opportunities to

visit places of specific historical interest.

Previous visits have included: World War I

Battlefields, the Houses of Parliament and

Berlin.


GCSE grade ‘4’ in History and 4 other

GCSEs or equivalents at grade 4 including

English are required to be accepted onto

the course.


The course will be assessed through a

combination of coursework and a final

exam.


This course will prepare for university in

many areas such as History or Politics. It

will also provide a good background for

many other degree courses or entry into

the workplace.

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ICT - Information and

Creative Technology

BTEC Level 2&3

Why study ICT

“Growing at four times the UK average for

the coming decade, we expect the IT

profession will need more than 550,000

new entrants over the next five years.”

Karen Price, Chief Executive Officer of e-skills UK

Studying ICT gives you the knowledge

and understanding to use a variety of

software packages which are commonly

used in all lines of business, education,

retail and industry. In addition you will gain

an understanding of how the recent

advances in technology and the world of

work and leisure affect us all.

By studying packages and their practical

applications, you can ensure that you

have a solid grounding to use any

software package to a high level. Studying

ICT also supports creativity and logical

thinking within its modules, to help support

your other option choices.

What will I study?

This is a practical course covering the use

of application software and practical skills

in the development of ICT. Units covered

include:

• Desk top publishing

• The Online World – Examined Unit

• Spreadsheet Development

• Website Development

How will I learn?

Through assignments, own study,

practical work and theory work carried out

over the period of the course. Specific

units are designed to meet the needs of

pupils at the appropriate level.


Assessment is by practical assignments

and includes building a portfolio of work.

There is also an examined unit looking at

the Online World.


This is initially a Level 2 vocational

qualification. It is suitable for those hoping

to start a career that uses IT applications.

On completion you will progress on to the

Level 3 course studying for the BTEC

Certificate or Subsidiary Diploma in ICT.

From there you can progress into

Employment or continue onto a HNC or

degree programme.

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MATHEMATICS

AS Level

Why study Mathematics?

There are many reasons why people

choose to study AS Level Mathematics. It

might be a requirement for what you want

to study at university (physics, psychology,

economics, computing, and business

studies prefer pupils to have maths if

possible). Since maths is one of the most

traditional subjects, a good grade in maths

can boost an application for pretty much

every course!

Studies have also shown that people with

maths qualifications also tend to earn

more on average than people without it.

Though this itself may or may not be a

good enough reason to study maths, the

skills it allows you to develop include

problem solving, logic and analysing

situations. Add in the improvements to

your basic numeracy skills and that bit of

creativity needed to solve maths problems

and you've got yourself a set of skills

which would make you more desirable for

almost any job!

What will I study?

In the course pupils will extend their

knowledge of topics such as algebra and

trigonometry. New topics include series

and the binomial theorem, logarithms and

calculus.


GCSE grade '5' in Mathematics at Higher

Tier is an entry requirement for the course.

How will the course be assessed?

This course is assessed through final

exams in each module.


Maths is highly valued in a number of

courses in higher education and careers -

these include: business and finance;

engineering and architecture; retail

management and teaching.

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MATHEMATICS GCSE

Why study Mathematics?

Mathematics is a very versatile subject

and a key skill in life. A GCSE in

mathematics is vital in everything from

adding up your shopping bill to studying

any science subject, both at GCSE and

later on, whether in A Levels or in other

equivalent qualifications or even in

vocational subjects. It is for this reason

that mathematics is compulsory at GCSE

and a ‘4’ or higher in this subject is

required for most further education.

What will I study?

Pupils will study the key areas of the

subject including algebra, number, data

handling and shape, space and measure.


Compulsory for all pupils who have

achieved a lower pass in GCSE of grade

1-3.


The qualification will be assessed through

examinations.


This qualification will open huge areas for

future study or employment, as it is a

minimum requirement in many careers.

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MEDIA STUDIES

A Level

Why study Media Studies?

The amount of Media we consume

every day is massive – we are

bombarded by messages and ideas

and thoughts and suggestions every

second of every day. Media Studies

challenges pupils to become Media

Literate, to understand how those

messages are made, why they are

made and effects they can have.

What will I study?

Over the two years you will move from

being able to deconstruct any media text

(print, e-media, moving image, etc…) to

being able to understand the role the

media can play in the relationships

between society, groups and individuals;

How does the media affect your opinions?

How does the media help us define

ourselves? What motivates different

organisations to produce different kinds of

media? Is some media better for us than

others?

You will have a chance to put these

theories and arguments into practice when

you make your own cross-media

production (a collection of products that

will be linked together across different

media platforms).

This is an excellent course for people who

have an avid interest in a breadth of

media, people who want to work in the

creative media arts, or those who simply

want to be able to have a more conscious

role in the media they are consuming day

and night.


A 2 Year A-Level made up of 2

Examinations (35% each) and a practical

based piece of coursework that must be

rooted in the subject’s Critical Framework

(30%).


Media Studies develops a critical

engagement with the media landscape

around us so supports careers in the arts,

creative media, television, journalism,

graphic design etc… The research

element in the second year helps pupils to

develop a whole raft of independent study

skills ready for University.

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MUSIC


Extended Certificate

Why study music?

Music develops a wide range of skills

including team work, confidence,

performance skills, analysis and requires

pupils to work to a high level under

pressure. Pupils will study all aspects of

music performance. The programme

covers broad basis of study for the music

sector with a focus on performance,

personal instrumental technique

development, music theory and

professional practice.


Pupils will be required to have a GCSE

grade ‘4’ in Music (or alternate

qualification in this subject). However an

exceptional performer may be accepted

through audition. Pupils should also be

keen instrumental/vocal performers as it is

a requirement to perform throughout the

course.


Pupils will learn by completing projects

and assignments that are based on

realistic music performance situations.

Pupils will focus on developing specialist

music performance skills as well as

securing a rounded knowledge of the

development of music and the industry.

There are 4 units of which 3 are

mandatory and 2 that are external.


The course is at Level 3 which means

once pupils have finished the course, they

can use it to get a job or use it alongside

other qualifications to go into Higher

Education. It will also provide learners with

key skills such as confidence, organisation

and leadership skills that employers value.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

A Level

Why study Photography?

So what kind of photographer do you want

to become? Food, Wedding, Criminal,

Fashion, Commercial? Photography has

been around for a long time but modern

developments have allowed it to evolve in

to something very different from the early

days of light boxes. Whether you are into

the more traditional photography or the

whacky photo art side, A Level

photography here at the Academy is an

exciting and fun course.

Over the two years you will spend time out

on trips, learning studio technique and

getting to use high end photography

equipment to enhance your work.

Photography is great fun and will not only

develop your passion for looking and

seeing, but be a skill that you can take

with you for the rest of your life.

What will I study?

You will study various photographic

techniques including using professional

lighting and other equipment. You will

learn more in-depth technical camera

skills and this will then give you a

knowledge base to build on. Practical

workshops are completed on a regular

basis in and out of the Academy, as well

as exciting trips to galleries and places of

interest.


Pupils will require five ‘4-9’ grades or a ‘4’

or above grade in an Art or Photography

at GCSE. Pupils are required to provide a

digital SLR camera to be able to take the

course.


60% of the A Level will be based on a

portfolio of work, which will be a range of

projects, techniques and workshops to

showcase you at your best.

40% of the A Level will be an externally

set exam portfolio which you will take in

the second year of the course.


A Level photography will help develop the

photographic skills to be able to move into

Higher Education studying Art Foundation

courses or a Photography Degree.

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PSYCHOLOGY

A Level

Why study Psychology?

If you would like to understand both

yourself and others better, psychology is

the subject for you. Psychology has been

defined as the science of mind and

behaviour. Essentially, psychology is all

about people. We are all amateur

psychologists, every time we try and work

out why someone acted the way they did

or try to predict how someone might

behave or react. Psychology tries to find

answers to some of these questions by

investigating them in a more scientific

manner.

What will I study?

Pupils will develop a broad knowledge and

understanding of psychology through a

range of topics including: Social Influence,

Memory, Attachment, Psychopathology,

Approaches in Psychology,

Biopsychology, Research Methods, Issues

and Debates in Psychology along with

several optional units.


Assessment is by three 2 hour exams at

the end of the course.


Psychology can lead to specific careers in

Industrial, Clinical, Educational or Forensic

Psychology, Counselling and Therapy, but

it is also a useful qualification to have if

you are thinking of any career that

involves dealing with people (almost

everything!).

An understanding of psychological

procedures and principles would also be

useful in careers such as teaching, health

service related occupations, law (including

police) and social work.

We follow the AQA – A Specification.

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SOCIOLOGY A Level

Why study Sociology?

Sociology is the study of how society is

organised and how we experience life.

Why do we choose to live the way we do?

What happens when we refuse to follow

what society considers to be ‘normal’

behaviour? These questions sit at the

heart of Sociology and A Level Sociology

strives to find answers to these key areas

of focus.

What will I study?

The course is studied through a number of

units that evaluate the way society

functions. Pupils explore questions about

changing patterns in society and the

factors that contribute to them. Topics

covered include Families and Households,

Education, Crime and Deviance and

Beliefs in Society.

Throughout each unit of study pupils

evaluate the methodology used by

sociologists when they explore these

themes.


To be successful in Sociology pupils must

have Grade ‘4’ or above in GCSE English,

and pupils need to be confident in

presenting arguments and in their

extended writing.


The course is assessed through modular

examinations with sociological concepts

and methods forming the focus in the first

year of study.


The skills developed studying Sociology

provides a good platform for many

careers. The ability to debate key issues

sensitively provides a good basis for

careers in law, business, nursing,

teaching, social care or management

roles.

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Diploma in Sport with

Saints Foundation

Why study Sport?

The Sport and Football industry is one of

the most successful industries in the world

with a vast range of opportunities available

within a range of different sports.

Here at Sarum Academy with the Saints

Foundation, the BTEC in Sport is

delivered towards Football using the

power of Southampton Football Club to

engage students from 16-18 and give

them an in depth insight to the football

industry alongside representing

Southampton FC Saints Foundation in

regional and National leagues.

What will I study?

Pupils will study a wide range of subjects

within the Sports industry and they vary

from Fitness testing to Sports Coaching

covering both theory based units and

practical based units giving all learning

styles the variety needed to be successful.

Pupils will do 14 units over a 2 year

period. Pupils will also undertake Football

training for 6-8 hours per week along with

a game in an Internal league each week

run by the Saints Foundation.


Pupils require a grade ‘4’ at GCSE PE or

Pass at BTEC Sport or 5 GCSEs at

grades ‘4-9’.


There are 10 internally assessed

coursework based units along with 4

externally assessed units with an exam

also. This will help pupils who wish to go

into further education at university as it

involves theory based coursework along

with exams, testing the learner’s

knowledge of the required subjects.


This qualification offers a wide range of

further education opportunities and

employment within the Football and Sports

Industry.

In particular the course prepares pupils for

employment within the sport and leisure

industry or further education courses at

university such as: Sports Coaching,

Physical Education with QTS , Fitness

Instruction, Sports Development, Leisure

Management, Sport and Exercise

Science.

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THE DUKE OF

EDINBURGH’S AWARD

A DofE programme is a real adventure

from beginning to end. It doesn’t matter

who you are or where you’re from. You

just need to realise there’s more to life

than sitting on a sofa watching life pass

you by.

Levels

You can do programmes at all three

levels, which when completed, lead to a

Bronze, Silver or Gold Award.

Sections

You achieve your Award by completing a

personal programme of activities in four

sections - Volunteering, Physical, Skills

and Expedition.

You'll find yourself helping people or the

community, getting fitter, developing skills

and going on an expedition which you

have planned and organised yourselves.

The best bit is - you get to choose what

you do!

Your programme can be full of activities

and projects that get you buzzing, and

along the way you’ll pick up experiences,

friends and talents that will stay with you

for the rest of your life.

Why complete a DofE Award?

From the first day to the last, it’s a real

adventure! Every section gives you

something different - that's the fun of it!

You’ll enjoy many new experiences,

discover talents you never thought you

had, challenge yourself and meet lots of

new people.

Then there’s all the other stuff…

…achieving an Award will give you skills,

confidence and a view on life that

everyone is looking for, from employers to

universities.

...you're getting recognised for doing

things you want to do (and may even be

doing already).

...you’ll make a difference to other

people’s lives and your community, be

fitter and healthier, make new friends and

have memories to last you a lifetime.

And above all, it's a great laugh - the

question should really be “why wouldn't

you bother!”

Doing your DofE really does give you the

skills for life and work.

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Notes

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Salisbury SP2 9HS

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