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Sewell Park CollegeDr Mark Evans Director or Learning KS5Sewell Park CollegeSt Clement’s Hill Norwich NR3 4BXTel: 01603 411721 Fax: 01603 487575

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tHe kett SixtH Form College (Incorporating Sewell Park College, Sprowston Community High School and The Open Academy) Julia Drury Director of The Kett Sixth Form College C/o Sewell Park College Direct line: 01603 400429Fax: 01603 403569

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a great learning experience

amazing achievement

Supporting each other

onwards and upwards

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BteC First diplomas

‘new’ diplomas

working Skills Course

Friendship and Fun

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College guide 2009/2010

a great learning

experience

Our students sum up their feelings about the Kett:

Y12• I feel the teaching at The Kett is impressive and I have enjoyed

my first term a lot!

• It is a good College

• I haven’t regretted anything since I started Kett Sixth Form

• I have stepped up my game – it’s all good

• Teachers treat you like adults; they are more relaxed

• Subject teachers really help me to understand my work

Y13• Sixth Form is more enjoyable than high school

• Sixth Form is demanding

• Teachers are more friendly in the sixth form

• It has been a very good experience; I have met a lot of good people which has allowed me to open up and become more confident

• I have enjoyed getting to know others including teachers at other sites

The Kett believes in putting its young people first, so this prospectus will show you how our students live and have fun learning together. In simple

terms, you will see the spirit and the face of everyday life at K6.

Our vision for The Kett Sixth Form College, both 2009-10, and in years to come

Kett students are guided and supported to recognise their potential to achieve, regardless of their cultural horizons on entry.

Kett students are empowered academically, emotionally and socially, enabling them to contribute positively to society at large.

Kett students leave ready to pursue their ambitions and dreams, equipped with a love of learning and the skills to develop it further when they choose.

Principles on which The Kett operates:

Inclusiveness: we provide a comprehensive curriculum and a comprehensive support package, delivering equality of opportunity in all aspects of our service.

Personalisation: we treat everyone as an individual with individual needs.

Ambition: we aim to support all students to get the best from themselves in all aspects of their lives.

Enjoyment: we strive to ensure that students enjoy their experiences in a safe, secure environment.

Active Collaboration: this is the principle on which The Kett was founded and continues to be at the heart of our work.

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A Great Learning Experience 2

Amazing Achievement 4

Supporting Each Other 6

Onwards and Upwards 8

COURSE LISTINGS

A Levels Two Year Courses 10

BTEC First Diplomas One Year Courses 18

‘New’ Diplomas 19

The Working Skills Course 21

Friendship and Fun 22

Key dates for students interested in applying to The Kett:

oPen evening: THURSDAY October 15th 2009

Sprowston: 5.00-7.00pmOpen: 6.00-8.00pmSewell Park: 7.00-9.00pm

taSter day: December 10th 2009

Deadline for applications for the first round of interviews:Wednesday 16th December 2009

Interviews will take place in January and February 2010Offers of places will be made after February 22nd 2010

Induction will be held early in July 2010; vocational tasters will also be held at this time.

A good curriculum enables students to pursue a wide range of qualifications. Ofsted 2007 3322

Our pleasing results: Summer 2009

amazing achievement

My subject teachers make their classes interesting and the day more fun; they seem to express a real interest in my learning and development. Y12 student 2009

When you come to The Kett, you will be challenged to achieve beyond your expectations, to fulfil your true personal and academic potential. The Kett is about a new start and learning new skills in an adult environment. You will be treated with respect as a young adult. This is the best opportunity you will ever have (the only responsibility you have is to yourself) to gain qualifications which will benefit you for the rest of your life.

It will not be easy: sixth form study requires effort and consistent commitment. Above all you will learn to think for yourself and form your own judgements. In short, you will grow up.

Ofsted reported: Teaching and Learning are good across the three sites, particularly teachers’ subject knowledge and expertise that results in students’ good achievement.

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Study in Y12 changed my life: I love learning now and never want to give it up... Y12 student

• 98% Pass Rate at A level (above the National average)• 64% A-C (top A level grades, but grades A-E are pass

grades at A level)• Two students achieved the grades needed to claim the

places offered to them at Cambridge - one in Maths and one in Economics

• 14 Norfolk Scholars (Students who have achieved all A grades, two As and a B, or an A and two Bs)

• One Kett Student Apprentice last year took an Award at a city-wide celebration evening in the summer

• 87% of our BTEC First Diploma students achieved the full award (worth 4 GCSE grade Cs and above)

• 100% of the Working Skills students achieved a Level 2 ASDAN Award, together with Literacy and Numeracy qualifications44 55

Kett students enjoy studying. We have access to innovative and well-qualified staff and the resources of the three sites.

We find study in the sixth form more interesting and satisfying than GCSE; we have chosen the subjects we enjoy and are studying them in more depth, using a much wider range of resources. We often see a different side of our teachers; their enthusiasm for the subject is infectious.

• I enjoy all my classes and the quality of teaching is good

• Everyone gets on and the teachers are really friendly

• My subjects are great and the teachers are fun

• All my teachers are fantastic

Y12 students

supporting each other

Students appreciate the easy access to subject staff when they have problems with their studies. Ofsted 2007

Other students agree: • I’ve enjoyed learning new skills

• Whenever I do not understand something in enough detail, they elaborate. They offer extra support out of class time if needed

• I see a learning mentor weekly; she helps me with personal and work problems

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Teachers’ support gave me the confidence to believe I was doing well, and I really did make great progress... amazing. Y13 student

We all have a personal tutor. We have tutorial every Wednesday morning period 1. Your personal tutor helps with any problems.

For example, a few people find in the first couple of weeks that they made a mistake with one of their subject choices. Going to see your

personal tutor to discuss your issues with that subject is the first step to negotiating a change. Don’t leave it too late

to sort it out as change is allowed only in September as by October, it’s too late to change to another subject. You can

also count on the support of the Head of Sixth Form should you

need it; and the mentors will also always be active on your behalf if you ask them… they’re great!

• Everyone has been so supportive from the Heads of Sixth Form to friends old and new

• Fellow students on my courses have helped a lot

• Working with others to get a task done has been very satisfying

• My tutor has been brilliant

• Mentor help is so valuable. Three Kett mentors, Helen, Claire and Tom support students with study and other problems; any students can ask for help and have a private one to one appointment

• Parents’ Evening was very useful and helped me stay on track

Look at the huge range of opportunities for Kett students outside the academic classroom:

3 Learning new skills3 Voluntary work 3 Debating3 Arranging Charity events3 Supporting lower school pupils

in their classrooms3 Paired reading for which

you will be fully trained3 Drama and musical productions

at your home site or at another site3 National and overseas trips3 Conferences for sixth formers

on a range of issues3 Photography3 Kett sports teams: football,

basketball, netball, badminton and so on

3 Work shadowing3 Revision workshops 3 Website development

Come and join usWe hope that reading through this prospectus will encourage you to apply for a place at The Kett next year. There will be a Kett course for you WHATEVER YOUR ABILITY. You will become part of a thriving and supportive community of like-minded young people, set on making the best of themselves. You will have lots of opportunities to try new subjects, develop new skills and build aspirations for the future.

We have seen our students leave The Kett more self confident, self assured, excitedly anticipating their university life or employment, their next stage. They are ready to take their place as responsible adults in our world.

So, don’t delay; please attend our Open Evening on October 15th, and apply for a place on our Taster Day in December. We look forward to welcoming you.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me at the Kett office on

01603 400429 if you need particular advice.

Julia DruryDirector K6

onwards & upwards

Being at sixth form has been a positive and worthwhile experience for me... Y13 student

Some examples of Kett individuals going on to their chosen destinations in 2009

8 98 9tom Bettany gained As in all four of his A level subjects as well as an A in AS Further Mathematics. In order to gain his place at Sidney Sussex College Cambridge to read Mathematics he also needed to score well in entry examination papers. There was little doubt that Tom would rise to this challenge too: he is currently studying Mathematics at Cambridge.

emily dann achieved Grades B, C and D and has a place to study Culinary Arts at The University of Derby.

Jack dearlove achieved two As and two Bs at A level. He goes on to Leeds University to read Broadcast Journalism.

tom gooda also gained four As at A level and was therefore able to meet the conditions laid down by his Cambridge offer. He is currently studying Economics at Girton College Cambridge.

Alysha Green achieved an A, B and C in her A levels. She is off to Nottingham Trent University to study a joint degree in Psychology and Sociology.

Jessica Hamilton achieved an A and two Bs in her A levels. She goes on to The Norfolk University College of Arts to read Photography.

melissa moore achieved a B and a D at A level and a D also at AS. Melissa is about to join the Police as a Community Support Officer, having passed all the entrance tests. She will apply to join as a full officer when she is old enough.

yasmin naher achieved three Grade Cs at A level and has a place to study an Education degree at the University of Hertfordshire. She will go on to teach.

emma Payne achieved three As in her A levels and is off to The University of Exeter to read Drama.

Craig Poole, a student who came to The Kett from Broadland High School, achieved a B, C and D at A level. He is going to Nottingham Trent to read Coaching and Sport Science.

megan rose achieved a B, C and D at A level and, next year, is off to Northampton University to read Education.

Course Page

Art 11Art and Design Applied 11Biology 11Business Studies 11Chemistry 11 Classical Civilisations 11Computing 12Critical Thinking 12Design and Technology: Food Technology 12Design and Technology: Graphic Products 12Design and Technology: Resistant Materials 12Design and Technology: Textiles 12Drama 13Economics 13English Language 13English Language and Literature 13 English Literature 13Film Studies 14French 14General Studies 14Geography 14German 14Health and Social Care 15History 15ICT Applied 15 Law 15Mathematics 15Media Studies 15Music 16 Performing Arts 16Philosophy and Ethics 16Photography 16Physical Education 16Physics 17 Psychology 17 Science 17Sociology 17Travel and Tourism 171010

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ARTA level Art offers you the chance to study how artists changed and recorded the history of the world. You can work as a painter, a sculptor or a printer; you can work with paint, clay, pastels, fabric, wood, metal, paper, oil, paper-maché… the list is endless.

If you want to extend your creative thought processes and art skills, if you want to be part of Kett trips to London and European galleries, if you have really enjoyed Art in Y11 and want to continue developing your personal style and expression, then A level Art is the course for you.

ART AND DESIGN APPLIED Single or Double A LevelApplied Art is intended for students wishing to make a career in commercial art. A range of diverse commercial uses are on offer: graphics, product design, textiles, theatre design, ceramics and interior design to name but a few. Some of the course is concerned with business practice and you will see how industrial based art achieves its goals.

Applied Art is a starting point from which you can move to Art School for Foundation or degree studies. However, your portfolio as well as your grades will enable you to embark directly on a career in Art should you so choose.

BIOLOGYBiology is a subject that can provide you with great enjoyment and respect for all things living. This course develops many of the topics you may have already studied and introduces you to some of the exciting areas of biology in the contemporary world. You may study, for example, the influence that genes have on our development, environmental issues and aspects of human health. It is hoped that this course will help you gain some understanding of the dynamic and exciting nature of biology today, and an awareness of the ethical, technological and economic aspects of the subject. A level Biology could prepare you to study Biology or one of the Biological Sciences in Higher Education. You may wish to take a more vocational course leading to a career in medicine, veterinary medicine, animal health, horticulture or agriculture.

BUSINESS STUDIESBusiness Studies is the course for you if you enjoy analysing case studies; these you have to interpret under examination conditions as a key part of your assessment. (NB: You do not need to have studied Business at GCSE to be successful on this course.) You will study the latest theories in Business and Marketing and how, for example, social trends tie in with business. A full range of resources, including video, outside speakers and visits will be used.

This course introduces you to the contemporary world of business through both theory and practical every day examples.

CHEMISTRYEverything in the Universe, let alone today’s society, is affected by chemistry: the clothes we wear, the food we eat, from stars to steel, photographs to fireworks – they all rely upon and can be explained using chemistry. In Year 12, students have a structured introduction to the course, which acts as a link between AS Level and GCSE; we look at how we use fuels and why they burn so well. Finally, energy changes in chemical reactions and rates of reaction are studied. In Year 13 students extend their knowledge of organic chemistry and understand better why chemists get so excited about the periodic table. The final module Unifying Concepts puts everything you have learned together to form a bigger picture of chemistry. This course produces self reliant, autonomous learners with the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to move on to Higher Education or into the world of work.

CLASSICAL CIVILISATIONSThis is a course designed to give access to the Ancient Greek and Roman worlds with no prior knowledge needed. It is so influential that the course will give you a wide-ranging knowledge of many subjects including anthropology, archaeology, politics, art and architecture, mythology, psychology, linguistics and literature. You will need a GCSE C grade in either English or History in order to have the necessary skills to complete the course.

Classical civilisations is split into four key areas, focussing on Ancient Roman and Greek art and society. Each unit is assessed by written exams. • Literature, including Homer and Juvenal• Art and architecture, including temples, pottery, statues and

Roman engineering • Society and how it was run, including the first ever democratic

governments• Key events and places: Pompeii, Roman Britain, Ancient Athens

and Rome

This is a fascinating course that crosses over many subjects, providing a well-rounded knowledge about the first civilisations in the world. It is well recognised as a solid and intellectual academic subject by both universities and employers, and can build upon skills such as analysis and creating clear arguments that are essential tools in many jobs.

Two Year CoursesTo qualify for A level, you need to achieve a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or above. ( Individual subjects can be counted only twice if they give you multiple awards. )

‘Applied’ indicates a vocational A level where two thirds of the qualification is based on coursework.

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COMPUTINGThis course is designed to enable candidates to meet the demands of a highly skilled, IT focused business and industrial sector. It enables students to develop an understanding of the main principles of systems analysis and design, methods of problem formulation and planning of solutions using computers, and systematic methods of implementation, testing and documentation. Topics studied include: Computer Systems and Programming, Files and Databases, Operating Systems, Machine Level Structure, Programming Concepts and Systems Development.

This specification provides a firm basis for further studies in Higher Education in Computing and related subject areas. It enables candidates to employ IT to its maximum potential, to assist the study of most other subjects.

CRITICAL THINKINGCritical Thinking is about considering and evaluating how ideas are linked to form arguments. The reasoning skills you develop in this subject will help you at work, in life and, very importantly, in your other A level studies. You will have the opportunity to think deeply about contemporary ethical and cultural issues, discuss and write about them in a structured way. This course will help you make reasoned decisions based on evidence and argument rather than assumption and prejudice.

If you are ambitious and enjoy participating in debate, you will enjoy and benefit from this course; if you would like to talk more with confidence, this course will help you develop those skills. In other words, everyone is eligible and will find it useful.

DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY Food TechnologyChoose Food Technology if you have a strong interest in designing, making and evaluating products, and if you have a particular interest in food and food products. The course is not only for students who may have done Food Technology at GCSE, though it is useful to have an awareness of the Design and Make process. Food Technology is a broad subject. A variety of specialised degree courses are available in Higher Education but the subject is also valuable for a variety of careers including Teaching, The Food Industry, The Hotel and Catering Industry, Management, Nursing, Food Marketing and Demonstration.

Graphic ProductsGraphics is a subject which complements both the arts and the sciences. You will refine, develop and add to the skills you learnt at GCSE by practice through tasks focused on the principles of the subject. Coursework will involve all the usual aspects of a Design and Technology assignment, each covered in detail. The coursework brief will be typical of that received by a Graphic Designer in the workplace. Staff will support you as you refine your designs, produce prototypes and evaluate your finished products. The broad nature of the course enables a diverse range of career opportunities. Students in the past have gone on to study Product Design, Graphic Design, Architecture, Automotive Design and Interior Design.

Resistant MaterialsAs a Design and Technology student in Resistant Materials, you will study a range of materials and components developing your knowledge of industrial manufacturing systems appropriate to your target subject. For your coursework, you will design and make a prototype for a specific user or client which will potentially be mass or batch produced. Hopefully you will develop designs for twenty or thirty products. The focus of the course will be on the working properties of specific materials and components related to the course. This course is an excellent basis from which either to apply to Higher Education to take a technology related degree, or to seek further training in industry.

TextilesTextile design involves the creation, selection and manipulation of textiles across a variety of practices. The tools used in textiles are wide ranging, encompassing traditional hand crafts and computer-aided technology, for example, hand embroidery and computerised sewing machines, knitting machines and looms. Natural and manufactured materials including paper, wire, tissue, gauze, plastics, re-cycled packaging and cloths, silk, wool, cotton, polyester and hessian are used to address aspects of design in fashion, furnishing and fine art.

Areas of focus include constructed textiles, dyed textiles, printed textiles, fine art textiles and fashion textiles. Students will be required to work in one or more of these areas. 1313

DRAMADrama and Theatre Studies offers you the chance to experience the changing nature of theatre, to explore plays, create theatre, and to use improvisation and performance skills. You will study a wide range of plays and practitioners; you will devise your own pieces of drama and will have opportunities to perform to a variety of audiences at regular intervals. If you want to extend your understanding of how ideas are presented through the medium of theatre, if you want to be part of trips to various productions around the country, if you see yourself as an actor, director, lighting or set designer, drama will be the course for you. It may well be for you, too, if you see yourself in Arts Administration, or as a Youth leader, drama teacher, lawyer or any other professional.

ECONOMICSEconomics is a highly logical and analytical social science which allows students to understand the way in which individuals, business and societies as a whole seek to allocate scarce resources amongst competing demands. The kind of issues considered may include: how can economic policies be used to reduce traffic congestion? What are the economic costs of unemployment? Assessment is through a combination of objective test (multiple choice) and data response questions. Economics is taught in a lively and interactive way and will appeal to students who enjoy rigorous debate and topical discussion.

ENGLISH LANGUAGEThis course will be of interest to students who have a broad interest in language and enjoy reading. It involves analysing a range of literary, non-literary and media texts. The course will raise awareness of the varieties of English encountered in daily life. Students should be prepared to deal with weighty issues concerning grammar, semantics and phonology. They will consider each individual’s lifelong language development.

The course is rewarding for those who are alive to the complexity of our language. Students planning careers in law, public relations, advertising, the media, or a career requiring a high proficiency in communication skills, will benefit from the course.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATUREThis course is a very successful hybrid of Language and Literature, enabling students to study a range of literary and non literary texts. It introduces students to modern literary theory which those who may wish to study Communication Skills, Media, Linguistics and Literary Stylistics at university, will find valuable. We can escape the real world through reading fiction, but we can also explore what it means to be alive in the real world through the fictive world. We may wish to change the real world through our own writing. This course enables this exploration in a critical and challenging manner; it also gives students opportunities to respond to texts and write their own.

ENGLISH LITERATUREEnglish Literature encourages critical thinking and analytical skills through enjoyable study. Well recognised as an academic qualification, it complements other subjects, improving communication skills generally - skills in very heavy demand from employers. In the first year, you will study four texts, covering a range of genres. English Literature will enhance your understanding of the world and its literary traditions. It can lead to Higher Education courses involving the media, politics, journalism, human resources, teaching and so much more. If you could put life, the universe and everything into an A level course, then it would be English Literature.

EXTENDED PROJECTFascinated by fictional worlds? Bugged by biological discoveries? Passion for pirates? Have you ever wished that you could research a topic in further detail? Is there something which fascinates you yet you have never had the chance to look at it from an academic viewpoint? Perhaps it is a subject of personal interest to you...

The Extended Project (EPQ) is a brand new, exciting subject which allows students the freedom to choose their own area of personal study. In order to gain the AS, students submit a 5,000 word written exploration, a comprehensive portfolio of their ‘journey’ and deliver a presentation on their findings. Students benefit from guided learning hours of taught sessions on research, academic referencing, analytical skills and ICT workshops, together with visits to the UEA and the Forum library for independent research and a chance to work with highly regarded literary documents. Similar to the demands of the dissertation at degree level, students will be assigned a supervisor to channel their thinking and support them in the production of the project and thesis.

If you are highly self motivated, enthusiastic and keen to learn aboutsomething which excites or interests you, then consider the EPQ!

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FILM STUDIESThis course will introduce you to the history of film, look at the latest films, world cinema and encourage you to take the role of film critic, writer and director. You should have an interest in current affairs, be keen to understand some history of politics and of course watch lots of films outside your lessons.

You will be taught how to analyse films, write intelligently about them and be able to hold discussions and debates on the main topics in cinema. There will be some opportunity to have a go at making films using simple studio techniques.

FRENCHFrench is spoken in over 43 countries in the world. AS French is about making the French language yours, for your purposes. You will learn to express yourself and your personality. The topics we study are controversial and stimulating, so with a little (skillful!) help from your teachers, you will be able to engage in an argument or a debate on anything from youth culture to press freedom. Learning a language broadens your horizons and enables you to compare different cultures and ways of life. It will make you a more open-minded, tolerant individual ready to fit into an increasingly European society. There really is something for everyone. French complements any A level.

GENERAL STUDIESThis is a course for everyone regardless of whatever other subjects you are taking or your final career choice. We all live in society, we have views and opinions and we are influenced by others. General Studies is about understanding influences on today’s society and how each influence affects the others. By the end of the course you will be able to discuss issues concerning, and write intelligently about, science, politics and government, art and culture and religious and moral issues as they affect you as a British citizen. Moreover, you will be able to enter into informed and intelligent discussion and you will be able to challenge others’ opinions.

GEOGRAPHYIn this course, you will study many important human and environmental issues, of concern today. You will develop research skills, skills of data collection, statistical analysis and competence in ICT as well as improving writing and presentational skills. At AS coursework is based on fieldwork and secondary data collection. In class, you will interpret maps, photographs and sketches, consider problems and offer solutions, and think for yourself. As well as being a well respected general qualification, Geography is a key subject in a range of careers including Urban and Rural Planning, Environmental management, International Aid and Development services, Meteorology, Surveying, Water management, Tourism and Coastal Services among others.

GERMANOver 120 million people speak German. More Europeans are native speakers of German than English, French, Italian or Spanish. In this course, the emphasis is on developing your skills in German on relevant issues such as daily life, travel, sport, food and drink, the Arts, the media and so on. Topics will be covered through a variety of approaches including video, the internet and newspaper and magazine articles. If you enjoy the language and hope to use it in your working life, this is an essential A level for you. 1515

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Single or Double A levelHealth and Social Care is an exciting, topical course. You will choose this course if you want to find out about a range of different areas within the health, care and early years services. You will have the opportunity to carry out practical tasks as well as class-based work. You will study a subject that is relevant to your life and experience. The course will increase your awareness of the employment opportunities in this sector and is relevant to society today, covering current areas of debate. The course will give you a qualification enabling you to progress into Higher Education or on to a professional training course. You may apply directly for employment in the health and social care sector.

HISTORYHistory is for students who wish to develop their understanding of the past, learn to interpret and evaluate evidence, and become aware of different approaches to the subject. It is interesting, stimulating and enlightening to become aware of the background to your world. Topics available range from sixteenth to the twentieth century subjects. You will learn to think, analyse and argue as well as developing your ability to write clear and concise answers. You will encounter a wide range of activities in the classroom and beyond: source analysis, discussion, “hot seating”, role play videos, library and university visits to name but a few.

ICT APPLIEDThe ICT Applied course is highly motivating. It develops the knowledge and skills that you need to be a competent and informed ICT user and practitioner. You will learn to select and use appropriate ICT tools and techniques that will help you carry out investigations, capture and handle data, solve problems, make decisions and present and communicate information. You will become aware of the benefits and drawbacks of ICT and its impact on the way in which people live their lives. You will build up an e-portfolio to showcase your work, and the skills that you develop throughout your studies will support further study in any subject area.

LAWThe study of law helps to develop analytical ability and critical thinking; through the application of legal rules, it also develops problem solving skills. In addition AS/A2 law provides a useful background for further study, either as a main subject, part of a degree, foundation degree, or one of the many professional qualifications that have a law component.

While studying this topic you will develop knowledge and understanding of the Legal system, together with an evaluation of its operation and performance. You will be introduced to substantive law and be expected to be able to apply aspects of criminal and civil law. Background and wider reading is an essential element of this course.

In addition, the study of law provides a worthwhile course for candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds in terms of general education and lifelong learning. Equally, material studied would be useful for those embarking upon a career in business.

MATHEMATICSMaths is a deeply rewarding subject, the importance of which is recognised throughout society. It will enable you to develop a range of approaches and skills equipping you to tackle a variety of challenges. The modules cover a variety of mathematical approaches, some compulsory and others which can be chosen. You will have the opportunity to study Pure Mathematics, Statistics and Mechanics. An ‘A’ level in Maths will help you maximise your potential in the world of employment or Higher Education. Furthermore, Maths is crucial to help you develop a greater understanding of humankind’s attempts to describe and control the forces of nature and human behaviour.

MEDIA STUDIESCovering a range of media genres - newspapers, film, advertising, television and radio, on this course, you will analyse the effects the mass media has on its audience and the process of the creation of media products. You will create your own products and learn to respond well in writing to contemporary media issues. If you want to study a subject that is contemporary, fast paced and involved with technology, this is the subject for you. Media Studies is suitable for arts students who wish to see how their skills could be used in media as well as those wishing to make a career in any aspect of the media.

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MUSICMusic will give you the opportunity to develop your own musical interests and skills, and provide a firm basis on which you can further build your appreciation and enjoyment. It offers an insight into many varied areas of study including classical, world, jazz and popular music. You will be able to perform as an individual and as a member of a group, develop your own musical ideas and respond to a variety of musical styles. It will involve a commitment to build upon your present achievements in the disciplines of listening and appraising, composing and performing. To do well, you will need to be of at least Grade 5 standard in an instrument or solo singing. This course could be a gateway to your future enjoyment of and employment in music at all levels.

PERFORMING ARTSIf you are enthusiastic, thoughtful and creative and you enjoy all aspects of working in theatre then this is the course for you. You will have the opportunity to acquire skills and to analyse repertoire in each of the discrete art forms of Drama, Dance and Music and study approaches to performance that unite them. You will have the opportunity to participate in theatre trips and you will be expected to devote a lot of time to rehearsals in preparation for public performances in a variety of venues.

On this course, too, you will have learned to work with others and you will have developed qualities of imagination, sensitivity and artistic knowledge and understanding. You may use the qualification to gain entry to Higher Education and follow a degree course in a different discipline. Whatever you decide the skills and knowledge you have gained through this course will always be with you.

PHILOSOPHY AND ETHICSPhilosophy and Ethics A level, the fastest growing A level in the UK, provides the opportunity to explore ideas introduced at GCSE, in more depth. Students will further their understanding of the philosophy of religion, religious ethics and world religion. Wide reading, debates, visitors and visits to sacred sites will stimulate and challenge your ways of seeing the world.

Other activities will include group debates on controversial issues, videos of religious programmes and extracts from films as well as quizzes, tests and mini essays.

Philosophy and Ethics is a respected academic subject offering opportunities for reflection on the nature of existence, and for healthy debate, alongside the acquisition of knowledge.

PHOTOGRAPHYPhotography can include artwork in film, video and digital imaging; you will choose one or more of these disciplines in which to work. You will build a personal record of your experiences, ideas, information and insights as you explore in depth all aspects of photography. There will be opportunities to develop your analytical skills in evaluating others’ work as well as opportunities to refine your own skills and learn a variety of techniques.

You will learn about different genres, styles and traditions of photography and study the working methods of successful photographers. If you are keen to pursue a career in this area or want a subject to complement the Arts, Photography may well be for you.

PHYSICAL EDUCATIONPhysical Education is a popular and demanding subject which develops body and mind. The diversity of the subject opens up many career opportunities for the future.

Units studied in Y12 include: the social basis of sport and recreation focussing on issues relating to the UK and Europe. Students also complete an Olympic Case Study.

AS PE enables students to access many other courses and career paths. A2 students after completing the second year study could access Higher Education. From there, courses or careers in Education, Leisure, Coaching, Physiotherapy, Sports Injury, and Fitness all become possibilities. 1717

PHYSICSPhysics is the study of the whole range of science dealing with matter and energy and the relationships between them. It is a science subject so practical work is an important element. You should have studied Science to GCSE level and achieved grade CC or better along with grade C in Mathematics. In Y12 units include the study of Forces and Motion, Electrons and Photons and Wave Properties. With a qualification in Physics you could go on to study Science at a higher level or work in science-based industry or engineering. Physics can also open a wide range of alternative career paths to you in many diverse areas.

PSYCHOLOGYHow accurately do you think you could remember events if you were an eye witness to a crime? What do you think about day care centres and their effect on how children develop attachments to people for the rest of their lives? Do you get stressed and if so, when? How can your stress be helped? Why do people suffer from anorexia nervosa and bulimia and what can be done to help them? Are psychological experiments on animals and people, fair in the name of research? How are psychological investigations designed, conducted and analysed?

If you want to discuss the answers to these questions and like to reason before you form an opinion, then choose Psychology.

SCIENCEScience supports and complements other programmes of advanced level study, and prepares students for further study in a science or science-related subject or for training in a science-related occupation. The subject will enable you to appreciate the social, economic and environmental impact that science work has on society, and will teach you to understand the problems that may arise from the uses of science in our world. The course will also allow you to acquire knowledge and understanding of the scientific ideas and skills that scientists need in order to be effective in their work, and to apply this in a variety of vocational contexts. You will become skillful in carrying out practical techniques and following procedures used in vocational contexts. As the course progresses, you will also develop knowledge and understanding of the science used by organisations, businesses and industries.

SOCIOLOGYSociology investigates and tries to understand the social world and human behaviour within it. You will explore the society in which you live and re-examine ideas you have previously taken for granted. Topics studied include the family, education, religion, and crime. You will consider for example why between a third and a half of all marriages end in divorce, why one in three men have a criminal record by the time they are 28 and why girls achieve better at GCSE than boys. Reading is an important basis for class preparation leading to lively debate and group work. This course will provide you with skills important both for Higher Education and for employment.

TRAVEL AND TOURISM Single or Double A levelIf you enjoy working with people, want an insight into the travel business, want to learn more about the world around you and want something a bit different, then Travel and Tourism is the course for you. You will research the latest trends in travel, find out about the characteristics of destinations and about customer service. A key feature of the course is planning and running an event.

As a result, you will build your confidence, broaden your horizons and improve your teamwork skills. You will be well prepared for further study at university or in the workplace.

All BTEC First Diplomas are worth FOUR GCSEs at Grade C or above. They are assessed entirely on coursework.

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These are work related courses which give an introduction to a particular area of employment. Work is completed through assignments based on realistic workplace situations. Success on a BTEC First Diploma is the equivalent of four GCSEs at Grade C or above. You will need four GCSEs averaging grades D/E to qualify for a place on one of these courses.

ART AND DESIGNArt and Design is one of the most exciting and important subjects that you can choose to study. Every day you see examples of Art and Design everywhere that you look. It is part of what we are, the way we live and the things that we do. This one year vocational course is constructed from six units that will build you a solid foundation in the subject. The range of work undertaken is designed to develop your practical 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional skills and your historic and contextual understanding.

The successful completion of the course will provide you with a portfolio and the qualification that can be your gateway to Further and Higher Education and employment in the design industries.

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CAREThis practical work-related course introduces you to important areas of study concerned with Health and Social Care. You will deal with many different groups of clients, including children and the elderly. Areas of focus include units on communicating with clients, meeting the needs of clients, diets for health, human body and health issues, the care services and human growth and development. The course prepares you for further study, eg the BTEC National Childcare course or AS in Health and Social Care. It also prepares you for work in a care home, nursing home, health centre or in the area of auxiliary nursing.

TRAVEL AND TOURISMIf you are interested in a career in the Travel Industry, and want a course to give you a recognised qualification, this is the subject for you. You will learn how the travel industry works, the importance of customer service as well as researching tourist destinations. Visits will form an important source of information. You will hear visiting speakers, and use DVDs, published tourist brochures and of course, the site libraries and the internet to collect material for your coursework assignments. This well respected course could lead to Advanced level study, further vocational training or employment in a travel agency, with a tour operator, or perhaps with an airline.

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HOW DO THEY COMPARE WITH GCSEs & A LEVELS?

At level 2 a Higher Diploma = 7 GCSEs at A*-CAt level 3 an Advanced Diploma = 3.5 A levels

Diplomas are designed to meet the needs of every student. However they are particularly suitable for you if you have a very clear area of interest or career plan and if you prefer studies that apply to the world of work (often called applied studies). In some cases they will lead directly into employment in a chosen career but in others they will be a step towards further qualifications. Universities are committed to them and value the wide range of skills successful students will have developed.

WHICH DIPLOMAS CAN THE KETT OFFER ME?From September 2009 we will offer:

Business, Administration & Finance (Level 2)This course has been developed to provide a solid grounding in business skills including:Business enterprise – developing ideas, promoting products and services.Business administration – illustrating the importance of administration.Business Finance – learning to manage personal and business finances.

Engineering ( Level 2 )This course will study the ideas and concepts behind engineering and how they impact upon the modern world:the engineering world – looking at its impact on the way we live.engineering technology – discovering the principles of design and manufacturing.the Future of engineering – understanding innovation and new ideas.

At Level 2 you will develop your abilities in your specialist area and also in ‘functional skills’ which are the more practical elements in English, Maths and ICT. Studies will be very varied with lots of ‘hands on’ activities as well as a major project.

Business, Administration & Finance - Advanced Diploma (Level 3)At Level 3 the course has been developed to expand on the knowledge, understanding, competency and skills developed during Level 2 courses. It will provide the following learning:

Business enterprise – structure of business organisations and the processes involved in planning, setting up, running and closing a business venture, about entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation in business.Business administration – information, project and events management.Business Finance – purpose and principles of financial accounting, business finance and taxation, the structure, interpretation and use of financial documents.

These are new courses developed by schools and employers and were taught for the first time in 2008. They are a new and exciting way of learning and succeeding that involve a single (or principal) area of learning with additional related studies, work experience and project work.

20 21Student Apprenticeships are an additional sixth form course which one year or two year students may opt for. They fit well alongside one year BTEC First courses, but can also be useful for students studying only two A levels.

A student apprentice will spend one day in the workplace and one day studying with an external Training Provider for National Vocational Qualification units in a vocational area of his or her choice. This will be done alongside the Kett courses studied.

A separate Student Apprenticeship leaflet is available and representatives from Broadland District Council Training Services will be available on all sites at our Open Evening to discuss the benefits of this additional course. These are the career areas currently on offer; there may be others available. Please ask about any area of work in which you are interested.

Activity Leadership (Sport)Administration Animal Care AgricultureCreative Skills Customer Care Engineering Estate Agency Equestrian Hairdressing Horticulture Floristry IT Motor Vehicle SkillsPublic Sector Retail

If you are not interested in further study, but are not yet sure what you want to do with your life, you should consider this course. You will learn how to be more successful in areas that matter in adult life, such as running a home and relationships. There will be time spent on basic skills as well as practical work, related to real life wherever possible. You will have a work placement one day a week. You will become more confident and develop the skills that will make you more likely to get a job or to move on to further training.

There are no qualifications required for this course; places are allocated on the basis of interview only.

plomasnew diplomasCREATIVE AND MEDIA ( Level 2 )The Diploma in Creative and Media is an exciting new qualification for young people aged 14-19, who want to learn about some of the UK’s most dynamic industries. The Diploma covers a rich range of disciplines which may include film, TV and fashion. Students of the Diploma will gain knowledge, experience and skills enabling them to master processes common to all creative industries. There are also opportunities to specialise.

By choosing to study this Diploma, you will gain hands-on, practicalexperience of a range of creative methods and ideas that will prepareyou for university and the world of work.

SPORT AND ACTIVE LEISURE ( Levels 2 and 3, Advanced Diploma )Universities, colleges and employers have all been involved in the development of the Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure, in a bid to create what has the potential to become the ‘flagship’ qualification for all 14-19 years olds wanting to enter the sport and active leisure sector. The Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure, offered at levels one, two and three, will provide students with knowledge and understanding of the sport and active leisure industry.

The Diploma combines both class work and hands-on experience that gives students the opportunity to gain a fully rounded education through a number of learning methods within the environments of both the classroom and the workplace. The Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure is not designed to produce world class athletes. Students interested in taking the Diploma do not necessarily have to be active participants, they should simply have an interest in the industry, whilst also be able to understand and relate to leading an active and healthy lifestyle.

The sport and leisure industry spans a huge range of job roles. There are opportunities to specialise in areas of sport, including competitive sport but also other interests such as walking, climbing or adventure, in fitness, in play work, stadium management and safety, roles based in the outdoors, sport surfaces and many more. The scope ranges from groundsman or stadium manager to coach or personal trainer - there are over 200 job roles within the sport and leisure industry.

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One Year Courses

Many new friendships are built at The Kett as well as old ones cemented. Just look at what last year’s students thought:

• Having new friends who care about me has been wonderful

• Being with friends has been great

• I have met loads of new people

• I have been amazed at the ease with which I can make friends at different sites

• The social life is great fun: Hallowe’en party, Valentine’s party, Christmas party, not to mention the Summer Ball

• The Summer Ball was top drawer

• The parties at the Kett are quality - meeting new people and raving it up

• I was apprehensive about having lessons on a new site, but everyone was so open and friendly

• The friendships I have made in the last year are unbelievable

• My friends are so cool

• It’s easy to make friends from other sites

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I like the tight knit social environment and would recommend this sixth form to anyone... Y13 student

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Aaron BakerAaron began his Kett career as a one year student as his GCSE results were disappointing. He leaves with the equivalent of four A levels, with nothing below C. He gained an A in our pilot group of Extended project candidates and a B for English literature A level. Aaron is currently studying English at University.

You will also meet other students, successful on their one year course, who have decided to take their A levels at The Kett, 2009-10.

Kelly Sutton Kelly learned how to study in the sixth form; she was on a one year course and received a merit in Health and Social Care. She goes on to A level in that subject as well as choosing two others. 2323

Neil Hutchinson Neil is another student who began on a one year BTEC First course. His success on that course persuaded him to take A levels and he goes on to university, having achieved two Bs and a C at A level, to study his dream course in film production.