FEVERSHAM A ADEMY

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FEVERSHAM ACADEMY Post-16

2022 Prospectus

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CONTENTS PAGE

WHAT OUR STUDENTS THINK ABOUT FEVERSHAM

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2 What our students think about Feversham Academy

3 A Message from the Principal and Head of Post 16

4 Why study at Feversham Academy?

5 How do we support you at Feversham Academy?

6 Enrichment Opportunities

7 How to apply

8 Pathways and entry requirements

9-21 Subject Information

“When I first started at

Feversham I was really

nervous, as I hadn’t studied

here before, but they were so

welcoming and supportive!”

Musfira

“Personal Development

sessions helped me construct

my thoughts of my career

pathway and future job”

Madiah

“Teachers support and

guidance has helped me navigate

throughout my time here” Amnah

“Feversham allows us

to embrace and celebrate our

faith whilst developing our

Islamic Character” Haiqa

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Student,

Thank you for taking an interest and time to read about our Post 16 offer at Feversham Academy. This is an exciting time in your learning journey. It is a time when decisions need to be made, all of which will be important for your choice of career. If you already know what career you are interested in then you will know already the choices you need to make. If you are still unsure of what career is the right one for you, choose wisely and sensibly. Think about what interests, excites and motivates you but most of all you choose for you, not because your friend has chosen the subject. You are much more likely to be successful in courses where you have an interest already.

As you are aware, we are a Muslim Girls School. We do welcome all girls into our post 16 provision. In addition to your choice of subjects, we have an exciting personal development programme, fantastic resources and wonderful leader-ship opportunities waiting for you. Please feel free to get in touch should you require further help, advice or support.

Best wishes,

Sajida Muneer

Principal

Dear Student,

Your future and development as a young Muslim learner really matters to us, at Feversham Academy we believe that by equipping all students with an enriching, inclusive and spiritually inspiring experience, you will become resilient and aspirational learners and gain skills, knowledge and understanding needed to excel in life, once you have com-pleted your learning journey at Feversham Academy.

The reason you study a particular subject is usually one (or more) of these three scenarios: you need it to pursue a particular career; it’s a subject you enjoy and are good at; or it’s a subject you’ve not studied before but you think will suit you. Feversham Academy Sixth Form is a dynamic environment, offering a range of learning opportunities and subject pathways. Our Sixth Form curriculum is designed to be broad, balanced and flexible, meeting the needs of eve-ry student. We use a Pathways Model to help you choose courses that will suit you. Your goals, your aspirations and your understanding of how you best learn, together with your Key Stage 4 results, will guide which Pathway you choose. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding our Post-16 offer.

Best wishes,

Lauren Bradshaw

Head of Post-16

MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD OF POST 16

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WHY STUDY AT FEVERSHAM ACADEMY?

Experienced and highly skilled

Teaching Staff that deliver a

challenging and personalised

curriculum

An Enrichment Programme

that gives you the opportunity

to gain essential skills,

qualifications and experiences.

An extensive and varied GST

Programme that gives you

personal and academic support

daily

A well established Student

Leadership Team, that gives

you the opportunity to have

your say on key issues in the

school and local community

Countless opportunities includ-

ing: Work experience, sporting

clubs, mentoring programmes,

leadership qualifications and

many more!

A supportive and caring Sixth

Form that values the

development of the whole

person, as well Academic

achievement

An environment where Islam is

celebrated and embedded in

everything we do.

A core focus on preparing for

the future, including Higher

Education and Careers.

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HOW WE SUPPORT YOU AT FEVERSHAM ACADEMY

Islamic Development

- Daily prayer

- A full time Islamic Ethos to

offer you Islamic guidance

and support

- ‘Reminder of the Week’ ena-

bles you to reflect on and de-

velop your Islamic Character.

Pastoral Support

- GST Tutors that you meet

with daily.

- A dedicated pastoral team.

- Open Door Policy

Academic Support

- HQ teaching and learning

- Intervention support

-Study periods embedded into

your timetable

- Brand new study facilities

Higher Education and Careers

- A full time careers advisor who

can offer you guidance and sup-

port

- A two week Work Experience

Placement

-Personal Development

Programme that enables you to

gain key skills and additional

qualifications.

-Allocated enrichment time ena-

bling you to gain volunteering

experience in both school and

the local community.

- Trips and visits to a range of

Higher Education and Careers

fairs

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SOME OF THE ENRICHMENT ON OFFER AT FEVERSHAM ACADEMY

WORK

EXPERIENCE

SHARING VOICES

AMBASSADORS

SPORTS

AMBBASSADORS

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HOW TO APPLY

Find out about Fever-

sham through our Post-

16 website and Virtual

Open Days

Complete and return

the application pack

Attend an interview

Become part of the

Feversham Community!

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PATHWAYS

A-LEVEL PATHWAY - Courses and Requirements

The GCSE profile of students following the academic pathway is: Grade 9-5 in GCSE English Language, Grade 9-4 in GCSE Maths and at least 4 other GCSE grades 9-5/A*-B Some courses have additional requirements as detailed below.

Subject Entry Requirements

Art Grade 9-5 in GCSE Art or Textiles Art. If a creative subject has not been studied, a

portfolio will be required

Biology and

Chemistry

Sciences Grade 9-6 in GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics Or Grade 9-6 in

Core and Additional Science Plus Grade 9-6 in GCSE Maths Students will also

need to pass an initial assessment.

English Language Grade 9-5 in GCSE English Literature and English Language

English Literature Grade 9-5 in GCSE English Literature and English Language

Geography Grade 9-5 in GCSE English Language

History Grade 9-5 in GCSE English Language

Mathematics Grade 9-7 in GCSE Maths. Students will also need to pass an initial assessment.

Psychology Grade 9-5 in GCSE Maths

Politics Grade 9-5 in GCSE English Language

Religious Studies Grade 9-5 in GCSE English Language

Sociology Grade 9-5 in GCSE Maths

Subject Course Details and Entry Requirements

Applied Science BTEC National Applied Science Certificate — Equivalent to 1 A Level BTEC National Applied Science Diploma — Equivalent to 2 A Levels Additional requirements: GCSE Maths grade 9-4 and 2 Sciences at grade 9-5 and above.

Business Studies Cambridge Tech Level 3 Business Extended Certificate Equivalent to 1 A Level

Health & Social

Care

Cambridge Tech Diploma in Health and Social Care —Equivalent to 2 A Levels

Cambridge Tech Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care - Equivalent to 3

A Levels

Sport BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences —Equivalent to 1 A level

VOCATIONAL PATHWAY - Courses and Requirements

The GCSE profile of students following the vocational pathway is: Grade 9-4 in GCSE English Language and at least 4 other GCSE grades 9-4

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ART AND DESIGN TEXTILES

OVERVEW

Art and Design encompasses our everyday life. Everything we

touch is designed.

A level Art allows you to develop an exciting and extensive

range of creative and technical skills. You will also gain a strong

understanding of historic and contemporary visual art practice,

through supporting contextual studies.

Art interlinks with all subject areas and is needed for many jobs

and careers, such as Architect, Engineer, Designer, Buyer, Prod-

uct Developer and many more.

COURSE CONTENT

Component 1 – Personal investigation

This component consists of an in-depth, practical, investigative

project that is shown within a portfolio of work.

Within the work is an integrated extended written analysis

(1000 words minimum) to explain your thinking, influences and

direction you are aiming the project at.

The theme of the project is decided by yourself and the teacher

and should enable you to engage in a suitable depth of study,

showing:

Research

Theoretical artist knowledge

Recording of imagery through sketches of primary/ sec-ondary sources

Experimentation of fabrics/ materials

Development of designs

A Final Product

Component 2 – Externally set assignment

The Externally Set Assignment consists of a series of written

stimuli set by EDUQAS.

Learners are required to

select one of the stimuli

and develop it in the

form of a personal re-

sponse.

PATHWAY

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Grade 9-5 in GCSE Art or Textiles Art plus grade

9-4 in English

WHAT QUALIFICATION WILL I GET?

A Level in Art and Design Textiles

WHICH EXAM BOARD?

EDUQAS

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

Work will be assessed in the below four areas taking the

form of sketchbooks, display boards and a final product.

Learners must demonstrate their ability to carry out the

below:

AO1 Develop ideas through sustained and focused inves-

tigations informed by contextual and other sources,

demonstrating analytical and critical understanding.

AO2 Explore and select appropriate resources, media,

materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refin-

ing ideas as work develops.

AO3 Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to

intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress.

AO4 Present a personal and meaningful response that

realizes intentions and, where appropriate, makes con-

nections between visual and other elements. The table

below shows the weighting and marks available for each

assessment objective, for each component and for the

qualification as a whole.

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Biology

BIOLOGY (A LEVEL—Year 1 of a 2 year course)

OVERVIEW: By studying Biology at A-level you will learn to understand the living world, to think independently, to appre-ciate the delicate ecological balance that sustains life on Earth, and to answer fundamental questions like "what is life?" If you enjoyed Biology at GCSE, and would like to delve into it in more depth, then A-level Biology is the course for you.

Biology is a great choice of subject for people who want a ca-reer in health and clinical professions, such as medicine, den-tistry, veterinary science, physiotherapy, pharmacy, optome-try, nursing, zoology, marine biology or forensic science. Biolo-gy is offered as a 2 year course with no separate AS qualifica-tion.

COURSE CONTENT: In Year 12, the main areas studied will be:

Biological Molecules Cells How organisms exchange substances with their environ-

ment

Genetic Information, variation and relationships be-tween organisms

BIOLOGY (A LEVEL—Year 2 of a 2 year course)

OVERVIEW: Following the successful completion of Year 12, the following topics will be delivered and assessed in Year 13:

Energy transfers in and between organisms

How organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments

Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems

The control of gene expression

PRACTICAL ENDORSEMENT

Minimum of 12 practical's to be carried out by each student assessed against the ‘Common Practical As-sessment Criteria (CPAC)

Each student will keep an appropriate record of practical work in Lab books

A Pass grade will be achieved if students demon-strate the required standard across all the criteria of CPAC

PATHWAY: A-Level

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade 9-6 in GCSE English Language, Grade 9-6 in GCSE Maths and at least 4 other GCSE grades 9-5/A*-B

Additional requirements

Grade 9-6 in GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics. OR Grade 9-6 in Core and Additional Sciences Students will also need to pass an initial assessment.

WHAT QUALIFICATION WILL I GET? A Level Biology

WHICH EXAM BOARD? AQA


Paper 1: Content from any Year 12 topic in-cluding any relevant practical skills (35% A level). Contains a total of 91 marks and is 2 hours long. 76 marks: A mixture of short and long answer questions. 15 marks: Extended response questions.

Paper 2: Content from any second year topic including any relevant practical skills (35% A level). Contains a total of 91 marks and is 2 hours long. 76 marks: A mixture of short and long answer questions. 15 marks: Compre-hension question.

Paper 3: Any content from all 8 topics includ-ing relevant practical skills (30% A Level). Con-tains a total of 78 marks and is 2 hours long. 38 marks: Structured questions, including practical techniques. 15 marks: Critical analy-sis of given experimental data. 25 marks

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CHEMISTRY

CHEMISTRY (A LEVEL—Year 1 of a 2 year course)

OVERVIEW Students with a wide range of interests enjoy the Chemistry course. Whether you want a job in medicine or industry, Chemistry is the solid platform upon which careers are built. The demand and rigour of an A level in Chemistry is well recognised by universities because it acts as a facilitating qualification in many subjects.

COURSE CONTENT At AS the main areas studied are:

Physical Chemistry

Atomic structure, amount of substance bonding, en-ergetics, kinetics, chemical equilibria, Le Chatelier’s principle and Kc, oxidation, reduction and redox equa-tions

Inorganic Chemistry Periodicity, Group 2, the alka-line earth metals, Group 7(17), the halogens

Organic Chemistry

PRACTICAL ENDORSEMENT

Minimum of 12 practical's to be carried out by each student assessed against the ‘Common Practical As-sessment Criteria (CPAC)

Each student will keep an appropriate record of prac-tical work in Lab books

A Pass grade will be achieved if students demon-strate the required standard across all the criteria of CPAC

A LEVEL CHEMISTRY (Year 2 of 2 year course) OVERVIEW Following the successful completion of AS study, this second year builds on the areas introduced in the first year and stu-dent further develop their knowledge of the 3 branches of chemistry by studying:

Physical chemistry

Thermodynamics, rate equations, equilibrium con-stant Kp for homogeneous systems, electrode poten-tials and electrochemical cells, acids and bases Inor-ganic chemistry

Periodicity, properties of period 3 elements and their oxides, transition metals, reactions of ions in aque-ous solution

Organic chemistry

Optical isomerism, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives, aromatic chemistry, amines

Polymers, amino acids, proteins and DNA, organic synthesis, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy

Chromatography

PATHWAY Academic

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade 9-6 in GCSE English Lan-guage, Grade 9-6 in GCSE Maths and at least 4 other GCSE grades 9-5/A*-B

Additional requirements

Grade 9-6 in GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics. OR Grade 9-6 in Core and Additional Sciences Students will also need to pass an initial assessment.

WHAT QUALIFICATION WILL I GET? A Level Chemistry



Paper 1 Content from the physical chemistry topics (excluding kinetics and rate equations) and Inorganic Chem-istry including relevant practical skills (35% A Level). Contains 105 marks and is 2 hours long. 105 marks: short and long answer questions

Paper 2 Content from any relevant physical chemistry topic (excluding atomic structure and oxidation, reduction and redox, potentials and electrochemical cells & Acids and ba-ses ) including relevant practical skills (35% A Level). Contains 105 marks and is 2 hours long. 105 marks: short and long answer questions.

Paper 3 Any content and any practical skills. Contains 90 marks and is 2 hours long. 40 marks: questions on practical techniques and data analysis. 20 marks: questions testing across the specification. 30 marks: multiple choice questions.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE A2 ENGLISH LITERATURE

OVERVEW

Our A-level English Language at Feversham Academy

offers opportunities for students to develop their

subject expertise by engaging creatively, construc-

tively and critically with a wide range of texts and

discourses. Students will create texts and reflect criti-

cally on their own processes of production, while an-

alysing the texts produced by others. The specifica-

tion explores the study of English Language both as a

medium of communication and as a topic in its own

right, with an emphasis on the ability of students to

pursue lines of enquiry, debate different views, and

work independently to research aspects of language

in use. Language is seen as a creative tool for expres-

sion and social connection, as well as for individual

cognition. The study of language as a symbolic sys-

tem used to assert power in society is also funda-

mental to the scope of this exciting new A Level.

COURSE CONTENT

Paper 1– Language, the Individual and Society

Textual variations and representations

Children's language development (0-11 years)

Methods of language analysis are integrated into the

activities

Paper 2– Language, Diversity and Change

Language diversity and change

Language discourses

Writing skills

Methods of language analysis are integrated into the

activities

PATHWAY Academic

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Grade 9-5 in GCSE English Language, Grade 9-4

in GCSE Maths and at least 4 other GCSE grades

9-5/A*-B


A Level English Language

WHICH EXAM BOARD?

AQA


Paper 1-

written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes

100 marks

40% of A-level

Paper 2-

written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes

100 marks

40% of A-level

NEA-

Word count: 3,500 • 100 marks

20% of A-level

Assessed by teachers

Moderated by AQA

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ENGLISH LITERATURE A2 ENGLISH LITERATURE

OVERVEW

This course is most certainly NOT for the faint-hearted. It requires a love of literature and an enjoyment of study-ing texts for deeper meanings. You must also be prepared to put in a lot of hard work and reading in your own time. Although there are only two coursework assignments, assessment will be continuous and you can expect to re-ceive homework from each of the two examined units you will be studying simultaneously, on a weekly basis. Homework may include essays, character studies, re-search, reading or annotations. Homework is a compulso-ry element of the course and there will be consequences for not keeping up with work set by the teacher. The new specification for Literature means that the A-Level course at Feversham Academy is more diverse and challenging than ever, and many students have commented on their enjoyment of the course.

COURSE CONTENT

The course consists of three units.

Unit 1-Literary Genres- Aspects of Tragedy: Students will study one play by Shakespeare, one modern play and the poetry of Keats. They will be expected to analyse characters, themes and language and be able to compare these texts in relation to elements of tragedy.

Unit 2-Texts & Genres: Elements of Political and Social Protest: Three texts will be studied consisting of Poetry, Prose and Drama this time emphasising elements of pro-test. Students will identify key themes recurring in these texts and be able to interpret and present viewpoints.

Unit 3-Finally students will complete two pieces of work for their coursework folder which will consist of studying two texts informed by study of the Critical Anthology cre-ated by the exam board.

PATHWAY Academic

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Grade 9-5 in GCSE English Language, Grade 9-4 in GCSE Maths and at least 4 other GCSE grades 9-5/A*-B


A-Level English Literature

WHICH EXAM BOARD?

AQA


Unit 1-Externally Assessed (40% A level)

Unit 2-Externally Assessed (40% A level)

Unit 3-Non-Exam Assessment (20% A level)

This is a two year course, consequently all ex-ams will be taken at the end of Year 13.

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Geography A LEVEL GEOGRAPHY

OVERVEW

Geography helps you to make sense of the world around

you. It's hands on, relevant, and fun.

As an A Level choice, Geography is highly valued by uni-

versities as it is seen as a robust academic subject rich in

skills, knowledge and understanding and

because it has such a broad base it keeps doors open to

other degrees such as business and administrative stud-

ies, law, engineering and technology, and other so-

cial physical sciences.

If you choose to take geography on to university there are

literally hundreds of courses to choose from and the

range of career areas accessed by graduates of geography

will probably surprise you.

COURSE CONTENT

Component 1: Physical geography

Section A: Water and carbon cycles

Section B: either Hot desert systems and land-

scapes or Coastal systems and landscapes or Glacial sys-

tems and landscapes

Section C: either Hazards or Ecosystems under stress

Component 2: Human geography

Section A: Global systems and global governance

Section B: Changing places

Section C: either Contemporary urban environ-

ments or Population and the environment or Resource

security

Component 3: Geography fieldwork investigation

Students complete an individual investigation which must

include data collected in the field. The individual investi-

gation must be based on a question or issue defined and

developed by the student relating to any part of the spec-

ification content.

PATHWAY

Academic

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS



9-5/A*-B


A Level Geography

WHICH EXAM BOARD?

AQA


This qualification is linear. This means students sit

all exams and submit all non-exam assessment at

the end of the course.

Component 1- 40% of A-level

Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes 120 marks

Section A: answer all questions (36 marks)

Section B: answer either question 2 or question

3 or question 4 (36 marks)

Section C: answer either question 5 or question

6 (48 marks)

Question types: short answer, levels of re-

sponse and extended prose

Component 2 -40% of A-level

Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes 120 marks

Section A: answer all questions (36 marks)

Section B: answer all questions (36 marks)

Section C: answer either question 3 or question

4 or question 5 (48 marks)

Question types: short answer, levels of re-

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HISTORY A2 ENGLISH LITERATURE

OVERVEW

The A-Level History course will challenge you, expect you

to become independent readers, researchers and be able

to reach conclusions with evidence. The History A-Level

will equip you with skills that can allow you access to

different jobs, such as journalism, lawyer, author...

COURSE CONTENT

Britain 1930–1997 (Enquiry topic: Churchill 1930–1951)

Democracy and Dictatorships in Germany 1919–1963

Civil Rights in the USA 1865–1992

The curse will equip you with skills such as:

develop their interest in and enthusiasm for history and

an understanding of its intrinsic value and significance

• acquire an understanding of different identities within

society and an appreciation of aspects such as social,

cultural, religious and ethnic diversity, as appropriate

• build on their understanding of the past through expe-

riencing a broad and balanced course of study

• improve as effective and independent learners and as

critical and reflective thinkers with curious and enquiring

minds

• develop the ability to ask relevant and significant ques-

tions about the past and to research them

PATHWAY

Academic

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS



9-5/A*-B


A Level History

WHICH EXAM BOARD?

OCR

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? You will:

British period study and enquiry (Y101-Y113) 50

marks 1 hour 30 minute paper

Non-British period study (Y201-Y224) 30 marks 1

hour paper

Thematic study and historical interpretations (Y301-

Y321) 80 marks 2 hour 30 minute paper

3000–4000 word essay (Y100/03 or 04) Non exam

assessment 40 marks

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MATHEMATICS

A2 MATHEMATICS

OVERVIEW A level Mathematics is often thought of as a

subject of complicated calculations. However, calculations

form only a small part of this rigorous discipline which re-

quires clear thinking and the development of specific ideas

into generalised solutions. On one hand A level Mathematics

deals with highly abstract topics which require considerable

imagination combined with the discipline of 'proof'. On the

other hand mathematics underpins virtually all the practical

developments in science, IT and economics which have

formed our modern world.

COURSE CONTENT During this course you will learn to ex-

tend your knowledge of algebra and geometry from GCSE

and explore the ways in which mathematics can be applied in

the real world. Areas which you will cover include:

New topics such as coordinate geometry, series, differentia-

tion and integration, all of which are highly algebraic and are

an excellent introduction to maths at a higher level.

Branching further into core maths with topics such as loga-

rithms and exponentials, radian measures and higher level

trigonometry.

More complex pure maths including trigonometric proofs,

further differentiation and integration as well as numerical

methods for finding solutions.

Further and more complex work on coordinate geometry as

well as vectors in 3D. Lots of the maths studied in earlier core

modules is linked together here.

Mechanics introduces students to mathematical modelling of

everyday experiences, like driving a car, throwing a ball up in

the air, walking across a bridge and playing snooker. In order

to be successful in this area you need to be able to visualise a

situation and simplify the forces acting on different parts of

it. You will have a better understanding of how the

PATHWAY Academic

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS


WHAT QUALIFICATION WILL I GET? A Level Mathematics



A-Level Maths is a linear course lasting 2

years. The examination takes place at the end

in May/June of Year 13. It consists of 3 pa-

pers, each lasting 2 hours. The 3 papers have

equal weighting. Each paper is 2 hours and is

worth 100 marks.

Paper 1— Core

Paper 2— Core and Mechanics

Paper 3— Core and Statistics

Is this the right course for you? Enjoyment of

mathematics and problem-solving are essen-

tial in order to undertake A level Mathematics

with confidence. If you get less than a grade 6

or 7 (grade B) at GCSE, A level Mathematics is

likely to be beyond you, and even with a 7

you should ask for your teachers' advice on

whether you have the general 'feel' for alge-

bra which A level Mathematics requires.

Where can it lead? Mathematics is a highly

respected A level and supports progression to

a wide range of degree courses and careers.

All science-based degrees require good maths

skills, and so too do Engineering and many

Computing and Economics-based and Social

Science degrees.

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Politics A2 ENGLISH LITERATURE

OVERVEW

A Level Politics is your gateway to understanding how the

decision makers around the world actually operate. You

will be given an insight into the British system of govern-

ment, key concepts and ideas in politics, and you will look

at other political systems around the world.

Politics has many transferrable skills, such as the ability to

discuss your ideas and develop your essay skills. It also

compliments all Humanities subjects, and would be a

good pathway to any university course.

COURSE CONTENT

There are three main areas you will cover in your Politics

A Level:

British Government and Politics—your chance to under-

stand how the system which you live in actually works.

Soon you’ll be able to vote, and the more informed you

are about how the Parliamentary system operates, the

more you’ll be able to play your part as an active British

citizen.

Comparative Politics—looking at other systems such as

the Politics of the USA. By looking at the political system

in the USA, you will be able to make comparisons with the

system of Government in the UK.

Key ideas and concepts associates with the study of Gov-

ernment and Politics such as what it means to have liberal

values. We will also look at concepts like Feminism and

Multiculturalism, and other important ideas that have

shaped the thinkers of the political world.

PATHWAY Academic

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS



9-5/A*-B


Politics A Level.



You will have three exams at the end of the

course, each exam will be on one unit you

have studied.

1. British Government and Politics

2. Comparative Politics

3. Political Ideas

Each exam will be 2 hours, and will have a

mixture of medium length “explain” questions

and essays.

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PSYCHOLOGY

A-LEVEL PSYCHOLOGY

OVERVEW

Psychology involves the study of human behaviour and the pro-cess which determines that behaviour (e.g. memory, language, relationships). Psychology adopts a scientific approach, meaning the language is complex and analytical. Psychology is fascinating, diverse and stimulating to anyone interested in people. It in-volves a lot of reading and hard work so you should be motivated and organised. Psychology offers a broad range of topics with emphasis on applying knowledge and understanding, thereby developing the transferable skills of analysis and critical thinking.

Psychology can be combined with many subjects as it is chosen by those who plan to become doctors, dentists, pharmacists as well as geologists, historians, counsellors, social workers and teachers. Psychology also provides a route into modern foreign languages and areas like theatre and media studies. Psychology makes an important contribution to lifelong learning.

COURSE CONTENT Under the new A-level specification students will have the opportunity to study a diverse number of topics, which could include the following:

1. Social influence

2. Memory

3. Attachment

4. Psychopathology

5. Approaches in psychology

6. Biopsychology

7. Research methods

8. Issues and debates in psychology

9. Relationships

10. Addiction

11. Stress

PATHWAY Academic

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Grade 9-5 in GCSE English Language, Grade 9-5 in GCSE Maths and at least 5 other GCSE grades 9-5/A*-B

WHAT QUALIFICATION WILL I GET? A-Level Psychology

WHICH EXAM BOARD?

AQA


This is a two year course and all three exams will be taken at the end of Year 13 and have equal weighting.

Paper 1: Introductory topics psychology, written exam: 2 hours

Paper 2: Psychology in context, written ex-am: 2 hours

Paper 3: Issues and options in psychology, written exam: 2 hours

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RELIGIOUS STUDIES A-LEVEL RELIGIOUS STUDIES

OVERVIEW

This qualification is linear. Linear means that students will sit all their exams at the end of the course. There are two assessed components. Students must take assessments in both Component 1 and Component 2 in the same exam se-ries.

COURSE CONTENT

Component 1: Philosophy of religion and ethics

Section A-Philosophy of Religion: Arguments for the exist-ence of God, Evil and suffering, Religious experience, Reli-gious language, Miracles, Self and life after death.

Section B-Ethics and Religion: Ethical theories, Issues of human life and death, Issues of animal life and death, Intro-duction to meta ethics, Free will and moral responsibility, Conscience, Bentham and Kant.

Component 2: Study of Religion and Dialogues

Section A-Study of religion: Sources of wisdom and author-ity, God/ gods/ultimate reality, Self, death and the afterlife, Good conduct and key moral principles, Expression of reli-gious identity, Religion, gender and sexuality, Religion and science, Religion and secularisation, Religion and religious pluralism.

Section B-The dialogue between philosophy of religion and religion: How religion is influenced by, and has an influence on philosophy of religion in relation to the issues studied.

Section C-The dialogue between ethical studies and reli-gion: How religion is influenced by, and has an influence on ethical studies in relation to the issues studied.

PATHWAY Academic

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS



A-Level Religious Studies

WHICH EXAM BOARD?

AQA


Component 1-3 hour written exam, 100 marks, 50% of A Level:

Section A: Philosophy of Religion

Two compulsory two-part questions, each worth 10 marks and 15 marks Section B: Eth-ics and Religion Two compulsory two-part questions, each worth 10 marks and 15 marks

In both sections, questions may span more than one topic. In each two-part question, the first part tests AO1 and the second part tests AO2.

Component 2-3 hour written exam, 100 marks, 50% of A Level:

Section A: Study of religion-two compulsory two-part questions, each worth 10 marks and 15 marks relating to the religion chosen. Questions may be set that span more than one topic. In each two-part question, the first part tests AO1 and the second part tests AO2.

Section B: The dialogue between philosophy of religion and religion-one unstructured syn-optic question from a choice of two (25 marks).

Section C: The dialogue between ethical studies and religion-one unstructured synop-tic question from a choice of two (25 marks).

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SOCIOLOGY

A-LEVEL SOCIOLOGY

OVERVIEW A-level Sociology offers you the opportunity to develop the essential knowledge and understanding of cen-tral aspects of sociological thought and methods– it is essen-tially the study of society as well as how we should go about studying society. It is designed to encourage you to demon-strate the application of a range of skills that you build up as you progress through the course. We will look at relevant topics connected to society such as education, the changing nature of families and crime. You should be prepared to work hard in and outside class and complete shorter answer questions as well as extended essays as part of this course.

Sociology can be combined with many subjects as it provides transferable skills which are attractive to university tutors and employers. People who have studied sociology have entered a range of careers including teaching, social work and the health care.

COURSE CONTENT

Under the new A-level specification students will have the opportunity to study a range of topics:

Education with Theory and Methods

Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods

Families and Households

Beliefs in Society

PATHWAY Academic

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS



A-Level Sociology

WHICH EXAM BOARD?

AQA

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? This is a two year course with three exams taking place at the end of Year 13 with equal weighting.

Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods 2 hour written exam

Paper 2: Topics in Sociology 2 hour written ex-am

Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods 2 hour written exam

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CORE MATHS CORE MATHS

OVERVIEW This is a Level 3 qualification equivalent to an AS

qualification and is designed for students who have achieved

a grade 5 or above in GCSE Maths. It will help to build stu-

dents’ confidence and competence in applying mathematical

techniques to solve a range of problems and introduce them

to new techniques and concepts that will prepare them for

future study and future employment within a broad range of

academic, professional and technical fields. It helps to devel-

op students’ mathematical, thinking and reasoning skills. It

supports courses such as A-Level Sciences, Psychology and

Business Studies.

COURSE CONTENT

Core Maths is a one year course and is a linear qualification.

The following are some of the topics that will be covered in

the qualification:

Critical analysis of data

Maths for personal finance

Mathematical modelling, evaluating and reasoning

skills

Graphical methods Statistical techniques

Critical path analysis Cost benefit analysis

Rates of change

Exponential growth and decay

PATHWAY Academic

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Grade 9-5 in English Language, Grade 5 or

above in GCSE Maths and at least 4 other

GCSE grades 9-5/A*-B


Level 3 certificate in Mathematic Studies



This qualification is Linear. Linear means

that students will sit all the exams at the

end of the course (in June of Year 12). The

assessment consists of two papers that

are both 1 hour 30 minutes long.

Calculators will be allowed for both paper

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EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION

EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION (EPQ)

OVERVIEW

The EPQ can be taken alongside other qualifications and is equivalent to one half of an A2 qualification. The main val-ue of the EPQ is that it is an independent piece of work-students receive some instruction and guidance but most of the project is self-guided. This makes it both a challenge to complete and an award worth gaining.

COURSE CONTENT

The EPQ allows you to select your own topic which may relate to an area of personal interest or one of your other study areas. The project must be your own idea and you and your supervisor will be asked to confirm that your EPQ topic is not the same as a topic that forms part of any of your studies for qualifications. The EPQ will compliment other A level subjects, and will help you to demonstrate to both universities and future employers that you are able to work independently. It will also help you to develop essen-tial skills required for study at a higher level. These skills include:

Working independently

Working to deadlines

Planning and management of a project

Decision making and problem solving

Presentation skills

Communication skills

The skills developed are excellent preparation for universi-ty-level study. Students can refer to the EPQ in their job applications and UCAS personal statements and at inter-views to demonstrate independent qualities which are looked for.


The EPQ is wholly assessed through course-work. This includes:

A Candidate Record in the form of a Project Log

A completed project which can be in a variety of forms such as a written report or a product, known as an ‘artefact’

KEY PEOPLE

A supervisor to oversee and help you through your project. Your supervisor also marks your project.

The centre coordinator appointed by the school/college will oversee the whole pro-cess.

An external moderator from the exam board checks the marks given for the EPQ by your supervisor and can adjust these.

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OCR CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

OCR CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL IN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

OVERVIEW

The OCR Cambridge Technical in Health and Social Care has been developed to recognise candidates’ skills, knowledge and under-standing of the health and social care sector and the settings, job roles, principles and values involved.

Cambridge Technical in Health and Social Care will equip students with a sound, specialist knowledge as well as skills for everyday use. They will also challenge all students by introducing them to demanding materials and skills, encouraging independence and creativity.

The OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical in Health and Social Care encapsulate this through a wide range of units such as learning about an individual’s rights and needs, cultural diversity, the im-pact of diet, and coping with changes in life stages. It is an ideal foundation for students entering the workplace, providing them with a theoretical background reinforced with practical skills that transfer into the modern workplace.

There will be key mandatory units and optional units which will be covered throughout the course. Below are some of the MAN-DATORY Level 3 units :

Unit 1 - Building positive relationships in health and social care (Internally assessed 60glh)

Unit 2 - Equality, diversity and rights in health and social care (Externally assessed 60glh)

Unit 3 - Health, safety and security in health and social care (Externally assessed 60glh)

Unit 4 - Anatomy and physiology for health and social care (Externally assessed 90glh)

Unit 5 - Infection Control (Internally assessed 60glh)

Unit 6 - Personalisation and a person-centred approach to care (Externally assessed 60glh)

Unit 7 - Safeguarding (Externally assessed 60glh)

Unit 25 - Research methods in health and social care (Externally assessed 60glh)

There will also be a range of Optional units that will be covered throughout Year 12 and Year 13.

All students will need to pass the range of exams in order to se-cure the qualification

PATHWAY Vocational

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Grade 9-4 in GCSE English Language and at least 4 other GCSE grades 9-4


The following Level 3 Cambridge Technical qualifications are offered (they are studied over 2 years): OCR Level 3 Cambridge Tech-nical Diploma in Health and Social Care (720glh) – Equivalent to 2 A levels

OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (1080 glh) – Equivalent to 3 A levels

WHICH EXAM BOARD?

OCR


Students will be marked against Learning Outcomes throughout each Unit, with the grading being as follows:

Pass = Equivalent to an E grade

Merit = Equivalent to a C grade

Distinction = Equivalent to an A grade

Distinction* = Equivalent to an A* Grade

The course has a mixture of internal and ex-ternal assessment. This means that there will be a number of coursework units along with exams.

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OCR CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN

BUSINESS OCR CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL IN BUSINESS

OVERVIEW

This Cambridge Technical qualification in Business will give you an understanding of how different businesses evolve, from a small start-up business to a large multinational organ-isation. You will also look at the internal workings of busi-nesses, including their internal structure and how different functional areas work together. Plus, by looking at the exter-nal constraints under which a business must operate, you will gain an understanding of the legal, financial and ethical factors that have an impact.

You will also explore ways in which businesses respond to changes in their economic, social and technological environ-ment; and gain an appreciation of the influence differ-ent stakeholders can have upon a business. The business world places a high value on the ability to research, analyse and evaluate information in order to make considered deci-sions and you will have the opportunity to gain these vital skills. Alongside this you will develop practical employability skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders, and to manage your time effectively.

The OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical in Business teaches you knowledge skills and understanding through a range of units which cover criteria such as: The business environ-ment, customers and communication, working in business, marketing and market research, and responsible business practices.

COURSE CONTENT

The OCR Cambridge Technical in Business has been devel-oped to recognise candidates’ skills, knowledge and under-standing of the Business sector and the settings, job roles, principles and values involved.

PATHWAY Vocational

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Grade 9-4 in GCSE English Language and at least 4 other GCSE grades 9-4

WHAT QUALIFICATION WILL I GET? OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certifi-cate in Business equivalent to one A level (which is studied over 2 years)

WHICH EXAM BOARD?

OCR


You will complete a range of units from those provided by OCR.

There will be key mandatory units and op-tional units which will be covered through-out the course. The units will carry a weighting of credits and will add up as you complete the Certificate units or the Extend-ed Certificate qualification respectively.

2 units are examined:

Unit 1-The business environment (which is completed in Year 12)

Unit 2-Working in business (which is complet-ed in Year 13).

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BTEC NATIONAL LEVEL 3 EXTENDED CERETIFICATE IN SPORT

BTEC LEVEL 3 EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN SPORT

OVERVEW

The Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport is a quali-fication which is equivalent to one GCE A level. It provides an opportunity to gain a qualification which offers students specialist knowledge relating to sport, the human body and the sporting industry. From the qualification students can progress into employment or continue study in the same or related area.

COURSE CONTENT

The course consists of four units. Three of these units are mandatory and one other is selected from a range of op-tional units. They are studied over 2 years.

The mandatory units which have to be studied are:

Anatomy and Physiology ( externally examined).

Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being (externally examined).

Professional Development in the Sports Industry (internally assessed).

The optional unit will be chosen from the following de-pendent on cohort choice and ability:

Sports Leadership

Application of Fitness Testing

Sports Psychology

Practical Sports Performance

PATHWAY Vocational

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Grade 9-4 in GCSE English Language and at least 4 other GCSE grades 9-4


BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sport

WHICH EXAM BOARD?

EDEXCEL


The course is assessed through both course-work and exams. Students complete assign-ments in line with an assignment calendar. Each piece of coursework will be assessed as Distinction, Merit, Pass or Fail. Students may revisit and improve each assignment once, providing an excellent opportunity for stu-dents to achieve their best possible grade.

Pupils will also be externally assessed within two units; for this they will sit an exam. Again this will be assessed as Distinction, Merit, Pass or Fail. If a student fails the exam, they have one opportunity to resit.

At the end of the course the students will be given an overall grade of Distinction* equiva-lent to A*) Distinction (A), Merit (C), Pass (E) or Fail. The final grade is calculated from their combined achievements in each unit.

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BTEC NATIONAL APPLIED SCIENCE DIPLOMA

BTEC NATIONAL APPLIED SCIENCE DIPLOMA

OVERVIEW

If you enjoyed studying all 3 sciences at GCSE then Ap-plied Science offers you the chance to concentrate on some of the vocational aspects of Science. As well as being ideal for students seeking a broad background in Science, it also suits those who are self motivated and prepared to work on portfolio/coursework consistently, and is ideal for those aiming to go into vocational based work. Scientific concepts are taught in an applied setting.

BTEC National in Applied Science involves an in depth study for learners studying Applied Science and sup-ports progression into Higher Education and employ-ment. This is a diploma equivalent to 2 A levels which will be covered over 2 years.

COURSE CONTENT

You will study a total of 8 topics across the 3 sciences including a variety of practical techniques and methods. There are 6 mandatory units and 2 optional units. The mandatory units include:

Unit 1: Principles and Application of Science (Part 1)

Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques

Unit 3: Science Investigation skills

Unit 4: Laboratory Techniques and their application

Unit 5: Principles and Application of Science (Part 2)

Unit 6: Investigative Project

Unit 8: Physiology of Human Body System

Unit 9: Human Regulation and Reproduction

(The units highlighted in red will be completed and as-sessed in Year 12 and the units in blue will be complet-ed and assessed in Year 13)

PATHWAY Vocational

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Grade 9-4 in GCSE English Language and at least 4 other GCSE grades 9-4 Additional requirements GCSE Maths grade 9-4 and 2 Sciences at grade 9-5 and above


BTEC National Applied Science Diploma (2 A Level equivalent)

WHICH EXAM BOARD? EDEXCEL


The course will be assessed by a variety of assessment methods including external exam-inations, internal assessed portfolio based assignments and exam board tasks:

Unit 1: Written exam, externally marked

Unit 2: Assignment, internally marked

Unit 3 : Task, externally assessed

Unit 4: Assessment

Unit 5: Written Exam (externally marked)

Unit 6: Assignment Unit 8: Assignment

Unit 9: Assignment

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BTEC NATIONAL APPLIED SCIENCE EXTENDED CERTIFICATE

EXTENDED CERTIFICATE

OVERVIEW

If you enjoyed studying all 3 sciences at GCSE then Ap-plied Science offers you the chance to concentrate on some of the vocational aspects of Science. As well as being ideal for students seeking a broad background in Science, it also suits those who are self motivated and prepared to work on portfolio/coursework consistent-ly, and is ideal for those aiming to go into vocational based work. Scientific concepts are taught in an ap-plied setting.

BTEC National in Applied Science involves an in depth study for learners studying Applied Science and sup-ports progression into Higher Education and employ-ment. This is a diploma equivalent to 2 A levels which will be covered over 2 years.

COURSE CONTENT

You will study a total of 8 topics across the 3 sciences including a variety of practical techniques and meth-ods. There are 6 mandatory units and 2 optional units. The mandatory units include: Unit 1: Principles and Ap-plication of Science (Part 1) Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques Unit 3: Science Investiga-tion skills Unit 9: Human Regulation and Reproduction

(The units highlighted in red will be completed and as-sessed in Year 12 and the units in blue will be complet-ed and assessed in Year 13)

PATHWAY Vocational

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Grade 9-4 in GCSE English Language and at least 4 other GCSE grades 9-4 Additional require-ments GCSE Maths grade 9-4 and 2 Sciences at grade 9-5 and above


Equivalent to 1 A Level Involves 4 Units over 2 year

WHICH EXAM BOARD?

EDEXCEL


The course will be assessed by a variety of as-sessment methods including external examina-tions, internal assessed portfolio based assign-ments and exam board set tasks:

Unit 1: Written exam, externally marked

Unit 2: Assignment, internally marked

Unit 3 : Task, externally assessed

Unit 8: Assessment

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