Sixth Form Courses Handbook 2020-2021

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Sixth Form Courses Handbook

2020-2021

2 Fulneck School |Developing potential and recognising achievements

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME 4 ART AND DESIGN 10 BIOLOGY 12 BUSINESS STUDIES (BTEC) 14 CHEMISTRY 16 INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (BTEC) 18 DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT DESIGN 19 ENGLISH 21 ECONOMICS 22 GEOGRAPHY 24 GOVERNMENT & POLITICS 26 HISTORY 28 HOSPITALITY (BTEC) 30 MATHEMATICS 32 MUSIC 34 PHYSICS 36 PSYCHOLOGY 38 SPANISH 40 SPORTS & EXERCISE SCIENCES (BTEC) 42 LEARNING SUPPORT UNIT 44 EAL (ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE) 46 THE EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION 47

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10 REASONS TO CHOOSE FULNECK SCHOOL FOR SIXTH FORM

1. A track record of success for our students— 2019 94% of our BTEC students achieved a Distinction or Distinction* (equivalent to an A or an A* grade respectively at A-Level) and 24% of A-Level students achieved A* or A grades.

2. Highly skilled teaching staff who are passionate about their subject– our Level 3 courses are taught by subject specialists.

3. Joan Mort Sixth Form Centre—a recently refurbished centre dedicated to private study and socialising. 4. A wide range of academic course choices—we offer a choice of 15 A-Levels and 4 BTEC courses as well

as the Extended Project Qualification 5. Careers support though all stages of the Sixth Form journey—By the time Sixth Form pupils make

choices about the next stage of education they do so with confidence and maturity. Pupils spoke highly of the helpful but impartial support they receive from school staff in making these important decisions. (ISI report 2017)

6. Individual support, encouragement and guidance both in and out of the classroom— A successful Sixth Form tutor system ensures that students are happy and succeeding in their studies.

7. A wide range of extra-curricular activities allow students to try new things and explore their passions—From the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award to Community Service and a wealth of choice in Sport, Art and Music there is something for everyone.

8. Varied positions of responsibility to nurture leadership and management skills— Being part of the Sixth Form leadership team you will gain practical experience that will help you grow in confidence.

9. A vibrant, welcoming and active community— The Sixth Form is a hive of activity. Our community welcomes students from both local and international destinations.

10. Fully inclusive—there is a pathway in our Sixth Form for everyone. We can help develop your potential.


WELCOME TO THE SIXTH FORM AT FULNECK SCHOOL

Fulneck is a leading inclusive independent day and boarding school. We have an outstanding academic reputation achieving some of the best value-added scores in the country. Our curriculum is flexible and designed to meet the individual needs of our students offering both BTEC and A-Level courses. The experience of our students in Years 12 and 13 will undoubtedly be some of the most exciting, interesting, yet challenging in their life. The demands placed upon them in terms of quantity of work and the skills required will test them. There will be pressure times, particularly in the first two terms. Learning to manage stress and be able to bounce back from a disappointment is an essential part of maturing. Our main objective is to ensure that our students leave Fulneck prepared and ready to face a very dynamic, competitive and constantly changing world. Grasping opportunities, taking risks, being proactive, working hard, being resilient, getting balance in their lives and having a clear plan for their future is at the heart of everything we do. I am very lucky to have such a strong and dedicated Sixth Form team around me, but it would not be possible to achieve what we want to without the support and commitment of all our students in the Sixth Form and their parents. There are opportunities to get involved in many things and all Sixth Form students will be expected to contribute to the life of the school. I would like to see our Sixth Form students taking the role of leaders and effective role models. Excellent attendance, being punctual, dressing appropriately and showing a good work ethic will be necessary and expected if we are going to achieve this goal. Ian Harrison Head of Sixth Form


JUST SOME OF THE THINGS WE OFFER

Learning Resources in the Sixth Form Centre At Fulneck, our recently refurbished Sixth Form Centre features three bespoke study rooms. Each room is equipped with a data projector and printer to aid your learning experience. Two of the study rooms host banks of computers with internet provision. The third room has space for collaborative group work. We also have wireless internet provision for those who choose to use their own portable devices within the Sixth Form Centre. Completing the Centre is the spacious Sixth Form Common Room, which provides a soft seating area to relax and chat to friends. Students can prepare hot drinks and snacks in the adjoining kitchen. The Sixth Form Centre has a warm and friendly atmosphere with a strong sense of ‘family’. Our facilities play an important part in making the all-round education at Fulneck first class. Academic support at Fulneck A huge element of further education is the independence and freedom that students have to learn and research, using their own initiative. However, the assistance of teachers and support staff is also still of great significance to the success of students. Many systems are in place to ensure you get the most out of your study in Sixth Form: Sixth Form Edmodo Group - an invaluable tool, which has been set up to allow the members of Fulneck School access to resources, materials, information and news. After School Sessions - many faculties hold regular after school sessions to go over subject content and enhance understanding and sense of a particular topic, theme or module. Some of these sessions are organised and run by our U6 students. Buddy System - A list which subjects studied by our U6 students is displayed on the notice board. There you will be quickly able to find someone to help you when you face difficulties with your subjects.


Developing the Whole Person These two final years mark the culmination of your school career. Our emphasis is on fostering a positive mind set approach so that when the time comes to leave school, you will do so with independence, confidence and a clear vision of your future pathway. You will be studying subjects you have chosen based on your enjoyment, interests and career aspirations. Naturally, you can expect to have much more freedom and autonomy in managing and organising your work and leisure time in the Sixth Form. We hope this will encourage you to become a more independent learner, provide you with a strong sense of responsibility, a flexible outlook and a lively and enquiring mind. In this way, the Sixth Form is an excellent foundation for Higher Education and life beyond that. Fulneck Sixth Form is an exciting and busy place for all. Academic success is at the heart of our Sixth Form provision, but we also provide a wealth of opportunities, which help shape your character. Positions of Responsibility The development of leadership and management skills is an important aspect of the Sixth Form. Our leadership team has a growing range of positions of responsibility. Whatever your particular talent or skill we should be able to match your potential to a role which will benefit not just you, but the school as a wider community. The Sixth Form run their own gym, lead local community work, assist with the marketing of the school, write articles for the fortnightly newsletter, plan their own social events and drive forward the responsible use of school resources through the activities of the Ecology Team. All of these offer fun and interest, as well as the opportunity to develop those all-important transferable skills such as teamwork, leadership and effective communication. Sport Fulneck has a strong sporting tradition and an enviable record of sporting achievement. Regular exercise is important for a healthy and successful lifestyle. Our programme of sports on Wednesday afternoons is extensive. We have competitive teams in rugby, hockey, tennis, netball, cricket, badminton and football. We also offer: swimming, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, ice-skating, mixed martial arts, skiing and snowboarding. Music Music is for everyone at Fulneck, whether you perform at national standards or simply enjoy taking part. We have a variety of small musical groups as well as the choir and school band. Drama Being involved in Drama provides our students with the chance to develop not only their theatre skills but also essential life skills. Some of our students study for Lamda exams, and many enjoy being involved in some aspect of our larger productions. Whether its costume design, musical direction, scenery building, stage management, lighting or choreography there is scope for everyone to get involved. Careers Guidance Fulneck Sixth Formers continue to achieve exceptional examination results and go on to attend a wide variety of university courses and to secure apprenticeships. Our University and College Application Programme starts early, offering individualised support and guidance to help you make important decisions that will shape your future and get you where you want to be, whether it’s a top university in the UK, an institution overseas or a move to the world of work.


CHOOSING YOUR SUBJECT OPTIONS Making choices and decisions about the subjects you will study for the next two years is a difficult decision. Do not worry; you will get support and guidance from experienced staff and plenty of time to make up your mind. You have an exciting stage of your career on the horizon. For the first time, you have total control over which subjects you want to study and success in those subjects will determine the next stage of your career. Since the government introduced its reforms to the A-Level system in September 2015, schools have needed to adapt their provision to meet the additional needs of the new qualifications. The new A-Levels are linear in nature, with all examinations taking place at the end of the two-year course. The level of mathematical content has been enhanced in many subjects and coursework has either been reduced or removed entirely. As a consequence of the reforms at Fulneck we have decided that most students will follow three subjects to Level 3. This is could involve a combination of BTECs and A-Levels depending on your preferred style of study. Narrowing your timetable down to just three subjects will involve some difficult decisions. Questions that you might want to ask yourself—and seek advice on– include: What have I done well at? One of the main aims of your time in the Sixth Form is to gain the best grades you can to open up as many opportunities as possible in your future career. You should be thinking about which subjects will allow you to get the best grades. For most subjects you need a grade 6 in the GCSE to study it at A-Level. There are some subjects that require good skills in other areas. For example, you should be gaining grade 6 in Maths and English Language if you are to succeed in A-Level Economics. What do I enjoy? You will be studying your subjects for 5 hours per week and sometimes you will meet very challenging concepts or difficult to master skills. You will also be required to complete up to five hours of independent study per subject each week. If you have a passion for Physics, but an aversion to lab work, oscillations leave you in a spin and mechanics fail to move you, you may be better considering alternatives rather than alternators. It is important, therefore, that you enjoy the subject and will remain motivated throughout the course. What subjects do I need? You may well already have some thoughts about your future career. Some university courses will require certain A-Level or BTEC subjects. For example, most Aeronautical Engineering courses will want Physics and Maths and to read Dentistry you would be required to have Biology and Chemistry. A good guide on which subjects are required for a particular course can be found at http://www.careers4u.tv/what-degree/ In summary, do your research. Talk to your subject tutors and the Head of Sixth Form about your choices. Find out about what each subject you are interested in involves. Make informed decisions.


COURSES IN DETAIL What is an A-Level? Advanced level qualifications are two-year linear courses with examinations at the end. In the recent A Level reform they have been made more rigorous and robust and are now a better preparation for higher education. What is a level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma? Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas are two-year vocational courses that can be studied alongside a range of traditional A-Level subjects and are equivalent to one A-Level. Unless you have your heart set on Oxford or Cambridge, doing a BTEC qualification along with A-Levels is perfectly acceptable to universities and will not hold you back. Ninety-five per cent of universities and colleges in the UK accept BTEC students, including competitive universities from the Russell Group. In 2017, over a quarter of students accepted into Higher Education held at least one BTEC qualification.

BTEC stands for Business and Technology Education Council, which used to run the award, first introduced in 1984. BTECs are now awarded by the Edexcel exam board and are taken in more than 100 countries at all levels, from pre-GCSE to Degree equivalent. They are vocational and work-related courses, designed to accommodate the needs of employers and allow students to progress to Further and Higher Education. BTECs are extremely reputable, having been around for over 30 years now, so rest assured you will be embarking on an excellent course. The practical and coursework-based nature of a BTEC is perfect for many of our students and has proved invaluable in helping many to gain access to university courses and their chosen career pathway.

The Courses The following Level 3 subjects are available at Fulneck School. In any particular year, certain subjects may not always be offered depending on the demands of our Sixth Form students.

We currently offer 21 different subjects

Further Maths Art & Design Biology BTEC Business BTEC Hospitality

BTEC Sport and Exercise Science

BTEC ICT Chemistry Design

Technology English Literature

Economics Geography Government and

Politics History Mathematics

Music Spanish Physics Psychology Extended Project

Qualification

Chinese

What Fulneck provides for our students Fulneck Sixth Form offers a broad range of courses, taught by well-qualified staff in small groups, where you will receive a high level of personal guidance and support. We are extremely proud of our outstanding record of examination success at this level and of our students’ record of entry to a wide range of UK universities, from those specialising in vocationally oriented courses to others ranking amongst the leading research-based institutions in the country.

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THE FULNECK PATHWAYS FOR POST-16 STUDENTS

Our aim: To retain and challenge our brightest students, support the weakest and provide all with the most appropriate programme of study and the best possible advice and guidance.

• Academic scholarship awarded.Student achieves 4 GCSEs at 7 and 3 GCSEs at 8-9

• Students study three subjects in the 6th Form with an option to take an EPQ.

Student achieves five or more GCSEs at 9-4

(including Maths & English) with a 6 in their

chosen 6th Form subjects

• Resit of GCSE English and/or Maths

• Careful advice and guidance given on up to three subjects.

Student achieves four GCSEs at 9-4 but misses

out on English and/or Maths

•A Foundation programme allows students to improve their English, whilst taking courses in Maths, Science, Business, Art & Food Technology. This provides a route to A-Levels & BTEC courses.

Student with English as a second language


ART & DESIGN

A-LEVEL

Introduction and Career Opportunities Special features Art and Design is a practical subject that requires commitment and discipline. Candidates gaining the highest grades will be expected to record confidently and carry out research in an organised and inquiring way, making connections between their work and the work of others. The Externally Set Assignments will be open-ended starting points from which you will be expected to produce a sustained personal response, submitting preparatory studies as well as the finished piece. The Personal Investigation component involves a body of practical coursework supported by a written element of 1000-3000 words that focuses on a selected area of Art and Design contemporary or historical practice. Career opportunities A-Level Art will give you points towards most university courses and will give you the necessary portfolio material for application to foundation courses leading to BA, HND and Foundation Degree qualifications. Besides becoming a professional artist, photographer or designer, there are many openings in graphics and advertising, marketing, fashion, teaching, art therapy, film and TV, game design, interior and 3D design.

Course content A-Level Art and Design is primarily a practical subject that allows you to study a wide range of Art topics and techniques. The course direction comes primarily from the students’ own interests and strengths, allowing you to create imaginative artwork in a range of media. You are encouraged to seek out the work of other art practitioners and use this research to inform your own work, developing your ideas from a starting point through to a practical solution developed from your investigations. Work is presented in the form of sketchbooks, journals, photographs and final pieces, and all work completed during the course is acceptable for assessment.


ART & DESIGN: Assessment at A-Level

A-Level Component 1: Personal Investigation An extensive practical body of coursework that explores and develops a range of ideas, supported by a written element of 1000-3000 words, which explores an Art & Design topic of the student’s choice. 60% of A-Level

A-Level Component 2: Externally Set Assignment A practical body of work in response to a starting point provided by the exam board in February, which concludes with a 15 hour controlled assessment in April. Preparatory period + Exam (15 hours) 40% of A-Level

Why study it at Fulneck School? Small groups and an Art College atmosphere allow you to explore the creative possibilities of the subject, whilst still having as much guidance and support as you need. There is an emphasis on finding your strengths and developing them in whatever way we can, so you are free to create, but you are never alone.

Addison Fan, Giant Robot, Spray can on board

This is a very rewarding course to study, and there are many opportunities to improve your skills and confidence, creating things you may never have imagined you could. You are encouraged to discover your own path, whether that involves painting or photography, fashion or design. By participating in our art projects you will acquire many transferable skills, from independent thinking and a nose for research, through to time management, logical development of ideas and attention to detail. The emphasis on independent study and the development of valuable transferrable skills gives you a great foundation for study at university and beyond.


BIOLOGY A-LEVEL

Introduction and Career Opportunities Advanced Level Biology is a practical subject, which gives students the opportunity to develop a range of experimental skills and helps them make sense of biological systems. It is an invaluable subject that can be studied in conjunction with other sciences or can form a balanced component in an Arts-based curriculum. A-Level Biology is an important qualification for many careers. Many of our A-Level students have gone on to study the Biological Sciences, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Medicinal Sciences, Optometry, Radiography and Physiotherapy at university.

Course content The qualification is linear and covers the content below. Linear means that students will all the A-Level exams at the end of their A-Level course.

Biology Subject content A-Level

1. Biological molecules 2. Cells 3. Organisms exchange substances with their environment 4. Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms

A-Level only

5. Energy transfers in and between organisms 6. Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments 7. Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems 8. The control of gene expression


BIOLOGY: Assessment at A-Level Paper 1 Assessed content

• Any content from topics 1–4

• Including relevant practical skills Exam

• Written exam: 2 hours

• 91 marks

• 35% of A-Level Question type

• 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions

• 15 marks: extended response questions Paper 2 Assessed content




• 91 marks


• 76 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions

• 15 marks: comprehension question Paper 3 Assessed content




• 78 marks


• 38 marks: structured questions, including practical techniques

• 15 marks: critical analysis of given experimental data

• 25 marks: one essay from a choice of two titles

Why study it at Fulneck School? The Biology department at Fulneck School prides itself on its range of bespoke resources that are tailored to the needs of our students. We encourage students to apply their knowledge to new and unfamiliar situations and work hard to ensure that they are supported in order to achieve this. We often go beyond the syllabus and provide opportunities to stretch and challenge. We currently use the ‘flipped classroom’ approach to teaching. This involves students using the Biology website to prepare for lessons in advance, which allows for more engaging and practical based activities to be done in class. It also allows for the teacher to more effectively assess and support our students. Our students say: “Useful analogies are used, which help with understanding”; “The Fulneck Biology department does its very best to make sure students are prepared for every lesson”; “The support is great and you can always go to ask for help. There are videos on an online website that are always there for help or extension”.


BUSINESS STUDIES

Introduction and Career Opportunities Studying Business at Fulneck offers students a vocational pathway to exploring the world of business. In addition to developing business-related knowledge and understanding. It makes way for hands on application of skills that the BTEC helped students to develop. Designed with a focus on employability and developing transferable skill sets applicable to a wide range of employment and further study scenarios, the new course will focus on applying business knowledge and techniques to a broad range of real- world examples. It will illustrate how dynamic and exciting this subject is, as well as why it is so popular amongst employers and students. The study and assignment preparation skills embodied in the Post-16 Business studies curriculum are of great value to universities; the course is well respected and carries the same UCAS points as an A-Level. In due course you could use your Business qualification to pursue roles within SMEs (small- to medium-sized enterprises), innovative new start-ups, charities, non-profit organizations and NGOs. If you have a bright idea and the knowledge to back it up, you may even consider launching your own business. Other available careers within business include roles in accounting and finance departments, which take in large numbers of business graduates. Other sectors with high demand include marketing and advertising, as well as retail, sales, human resources and business consultancy. The diversity and plenitude of careers in business underlies the subject’s appeal for many students.

Course content Across the two years, the students will study a broad range of business skills, which will be assessed through a variety of means with the goal of ensuring that students have a broad set of skills and depth of subject knowledge. The aim of the course is to develop awareness, enthusiasm and an interest in business theory in a practical setting, which allows the students to critically assess the business world around them. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, students will be able to apply their knowledge with some authority to businesses on a local, regional and national level.


The Business Studies course will prepare students for further study of business at a higher level and aims to develop them into:

• Independent Enquirers

• Creative Thinkers

• Reflective Learners

• Team Workers

• Self-Managers

• Effective Participators Studying Business will enable students to go on to university or into employment on completion. We currently offer the subsidiary diploma in BTEC Business which offers students 6 different topics to broaden their Business knowledge and develop their skills both in this subject and wider areas.

Why study it at Fulneck School? At Fulneck we pride ourselves on not only achieving excellent results for our business students, but also in providing the subject in a manner which is as engaging and enriching as possible. A great many of our students go on to study Management or Economics degree courses. We make sure that the materials studied not only provide our students with a valuable set of highly transferable skills sought after by employers, but also that we present it in the context of local businesses. We benefit from first-hand experience delivered through our range of visiting speakers who come in from the local area to help demonstrate the material’s relevance to the real world. In addition, the Fulneck Business Department offers numerous extra-curricular activities and enterprise opportunities, with students given the chance to set up their own business through the Tycoon in Schools programme, or to engage in stockbroking through the Shares4Schools scheme. Collectively, these ensure that BTEC Business is one of our most successful and most popular courses.


CHEMISTRY A-LEVEL

Introduction and Career Opportunities A-Level Chemistry is a rigorous, challenging and ultimately rewarding course that develops students' scientific skills and knowledge through theory and experimental tasks.

Pick up a soft drink can and you’ll find chemistry from the metal can you’re holding, to the paint used to cover it and the liquid inside. As you’re breathing in and out you’re performing a chemical reaction, which is a little scary, but pretty great too.

Chemists conduct experiments to study how chemicals interact in different conditions. The results can be ground breaking, colourful or even explosive.

Chemists use their experiments and knowledge to develop medicines, foods, fabrics and other materials including ground- breaking developments ranging from nanotechnology of posters which remove greenhouse gases giving a cleaner environment to targeted delivery of cancer treatments to name a few.

The questioning and experimentation help you build a whole range of transferable skills. Chemistry helps you to develop researching, problem-solving and analytical skills and it helps to challenge ideas and encourages problem solving through logic and step-by-step reasoning. Chemistry often requires teamwork and communication skills too, which are great project management skills.

Chemistry is sometimes known as the ‘central science’ because it helps to connect physical sciences, like Maths and Physics, with applied sciences, like Biology, Medicine and Engineering. Chemistry is an important subject for careers in medicine, environmental science, engineering, toxicology, metallurgy, space exploration, development of consumer products like perfumes, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, energy, teaching, science writing, software development and research.

Course content

1 Physical Chemistry 1.1 Atomic structure

1.2 Amount of substance

1.3 Bonding

1.4 Energetics

1.5 Kinetics

1.6 Chemical equilibria and Le Chatelier’s principle

1.7 Oxidation, reduction and redox equations

1.8 Thermodynamics

1.9 Rate equations

1.10 Equilibrium constant Kc for homogeneous systems

1.11 Electrode potentials and electrochemical cells

1.12 Acids and bases

2 Inorganic Chemistry 2.1 Periodicity 2.2 Group 2, the alkaline earth

metals 2.3 Group 7(17), the halogens 2.4 Properties of Period 3

elements and their oxides 2.5 Transition metals 2.6 Reactions of ions in aqueous

solution

3 Organic Chemistry 3.1 Introduction to organic chemistry 3.2 Alkanes 3.3 Halogenoalkanes 3.4 Alkenes 3.5 Alcohols 3.6 Organic analysis 3.7 Optical isomerism 3.8 Aldehydes and ketones 3.9 Carboxylic acids and derivatives 3.10 Aromatic chemistry 3.11 Amines 3.12 Polymers 3.13 Amino acids, proteins and DNA 3.14 Organic synthesis 3.15 Nuclear magnetic resonance

spectroscopy 3.16 Chromatography


CHEMISTRY: Assessment at A-Level Paper 1

• Physical Chemistry

• Inorganic Chemistry

• Relevant practical skills


• 105 marks of short and long answer questions

• 35% of A-Level Paper 2

• Physical Chemistry

• Organic Chemistry

• Relevant practical skills


• 105 marks of short and long answer questions

• 35% of A-Level Paper 3

• Any content

• Any practical skills


• 90 marks - 40 marks of questions on practical techniques and data analysis, 20 marks of questions testing across the specification, 30 marks of multiple choice questions

• 30% of A-Level

Why study it at Fulneck School? Studying Chemistry at Fulneck you will experience a wide range of practical activities and so develop your skills as well as your overall understanding of topics. The environment allows for personalised focus and support. We have connections with the University of Bradford, the University of Leeds and also the Royal Society of Chemistry, which students are encouraged to join. Students are given opportunities to challenge themselves through various activities including practical sessions at university, competitions including the Chemistry Olympiad and Cambridge Chemistry Challenge, and using and assessing new ideas and technologies to broaden knowledge and understanding. Students are also encouraged to keep up to date with the latest advancements in Science.


(OCR) CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL INTRODUCTORY

DIPLOMA

APPLICATION DEVELOPER IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

OCR Level 3 Introductory Diploma with specialist pathway Application Developer. 60 Credits gained which is the equivalent to one A-Level The Level 3 Introductory Diploma provides greater flexibility than the A-Level therefore allowing students to have a choice of units in order to better prepare them for the IT/Computing course if they choose to continue to higher education. In the first year of the diploma students will study the following: Mandatory Units (You will sit 1 exam in January of year 12 and 1 exam in January of year 13. You will also complete the mandatory coursework unit during year 12.) Unit 1 Fundamentals of IT (Examination – Externally assessed) Unit 2 Global Information (Examination – Externally assessed) Unit 6 Application Design (Coursework – Internally assessed, externally moderated Optional Units (Selection of coursework units, internally assessed and externally moderated; 1 to be started in year 12 and the other to be completed in year 13) Unit 12 Mobile technology Unit 13 Social Media and Digital Marketing Unit 15 Games design and prototyping Unit 17 Internet of Everything Unit 21 Web design and prototyping Assessment The course is made up of 40% exam and 60% coursework. Assignments will be created by either the board or teachers and students are expected to adhere to the deadlines given. The structure of the course is similar to the structure students are likely to study at University level, which helps with preparation for higher education. The content studied allows students to gain valuable skills that are transferrable within a range of roles in industry.

Why study it at Fulneck School? We have a series of dedicated computer suites with specialist teachers and technician to support your practical projects. You will study in small teaching groups, helping you to develop your creativity and technical skills very effectively.


DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY:

PRODUCT DESIGN A-LEVEL

Introduction and Career Opportunities

Fulneck School offers Edexcel’s Advanced GCE specifications in Product Design. A-Level Product design complements a range of other A-Levels and is often a welcome addition for students who want and enjoy a practical component to their learning experience. A number of our students have gone on to study engineering, materials science, product design, fashion, gaming design and art degrees.

Course content

The Design Technology A-Level consists of one externally-examined paper and one non-examined assessment component in the final year of the exam. In the first year students learn all areas of product design through mini projects. Component 1: Principles of Design and Technology written exam- 50% Throughout the course, you will cover a variety of design technology topics including; materials,

processes and techniques, factors influencing the development of products, effects of technological

developments, designing for maintenance and the cleaner environment, information handling,

modelling and forward planning Component 2: Independent NEA- 50% Students choose the design context for their non-examination assessment project. Their folder of work would include the following-

• Individually and/or in consultation with a client identify a problem and design context.

• Develop a range of potential solutions which include the use of computer aided design and

evidence of modelling.

• Realise one potential solution through practical making activities with evidence of project

management and plan for production.

• analyse and evaluate design decisions and outcomes for prototypes/products made by

themselves and others

• Identifying Opportunities for Design Identification of a design problem, investigation of needs

and research and specification

• Designing a Prototype Design idea, development of design idea, final design solution, review of

development and final design and communication of design ideas. Making a Prototype Design,

manufacture and realisation of a final prototype, including tools and equipment and quality and

accuracy. Evaluating own Design and Prototype Testing and evaluation.


Assessment Component 1: Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes. 50% of the qualification 120 marks. Principles of Design and Technology (Paper code: 9DT0/01)* 20% of the paper is maths based. Component 2: Independent Design and Make NEA. 50% of the qualification 120 marks. Freedom to choose their own project. (Paper code: 9DT0/02)

Why study it at Fulneck School? We have a dedicated DT workshop of three rooms with a specialist design technology/product design and also a technician to support your practical projects. We have a range of equipment and machines to use and the speciality of CAD/CAM including a laser cutter. You will study in small teaching groups, helping you to develop your creativity and technical skills very effectively.


ENGLISH LITERATURE

A-LEVEL

English Literature aims to broaden student’s experiences of reading and encourage a lifelong love of reading. The course encourages students to look beyond the given reading lists and to find their own enjoyment in the written word. The course covers Shakespeare’s classic plays such as The Tempest and Hamlet as well as An Ideal Husband by the always interesting Oscar Wilde. Students will study literature based on the theme of Dystopia or the Gothic and may cover George Orwell’s 1984, Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World, The Road by Cormac McCarthy for the Dystopia theme or they will study Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and Angela Carter’s The Bloody Chamber. We will also cover a selection of poems by well-known poet Christina Rossetti and look at influences and interpretations of these texts. Pupils will also be given the opportunity to study three text of their choice for the non-examined component of the course.

Course content

Content overview Assessment Overview

Component 01 • Shakespeare

• Drama and poetry pre 1900

Drama and poetry (pre 1900) Written paper 60 marks Closed text 2 hours 30 mins

40% of total A-Level

Component 02 • Close reading in a

chosen topic area

• Comparative and contextual study from a chosen topic area

Comparative and contextual study Written paper 60 marks Closed text 2 hours 30 mins

40% total A-Level

Component 03 • Close reading OR re-

creative writing piece with commentary

• Comparative essay

Literature post 1900 40 marks Non examined assessment (coursework)

20% total A-Level


ECONOMICS A-LEVEL

Introduction and Career Opportunities Economics is about choice and the impact of our choices on each other. It relates to every aspect of our lives, from the decisions we make as individuals or families to the structures created by governments and firms. The economic way of thinking can help us make better choices. Economists take an analytical look at the world, examine how it is changing and evaluate how successful decision-makers (such as governments) are at managing national and international welfare. The academic subject of Economics is divided into two broad parts: microeconomics and macroeconomics. Microeconomics examines how markets function, and how markets fail, whilst Macroeconomics looks at the broader issues faced by economies. In most developed countries, such as ours, we expect jobs, affordable products and a good standard of living. Economics is about argument. You will learn theories of economics to help explain why events have happened, and how problems might be tackled. If you enjoy learning about topical issues and taking an often intensely critical view of the world, choose Economics. A-Level Economics is a highly valued qualification by top universities as a course that develops mathematical, analytical and critical thinking skills. Universities aside, studying Economics will boost your employability in many areas, regardless of the industry you work within. This reflects strong demand for the widely transferable analytical and problem-solving skills developed by economics students. Careers in Economics can come in whole range of areas including: Professional Economists, Banking and finance, Accountancy, Business and financial consultancy, Actuarial and data analysis, Marketing, and Public sector careers. In addition, a growing range of fields are looking to economists to develop their industry, these can include Environmental economists, Labour economists, Monetary economists and Health welfare and taxation economists, etc.

Course Content We follow the ‘Edexcel A’ A-Level Economics specification with all assessment being through end-of-year examinations. In Year 12, students cover the first half of the A-Level material, and Year 13 students build on this knowledge covering the remaining materials before sitting the full A-Level examination.

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ECONOMICS: Assessment at A-Level Component 1 (Microeconomics) – 2hr Exam – Constituting 33.33% of the A-Level Component 2 (Macroeconomics) – 2hr Exam – Constituting 33.33% of the A-Level Component 3 (Themes in Economics) – 2hr Exam – Constituting 33.33% of the A-Level

Why study it at Fulneck School? Fulneck School’s Economics department not only supports students in achieving very successful A-Level results, but also ensures that the learning process is enriching in a great many ways both academically and through a broad range of extra-curricular activities. These include giving students the chance to participate in: The Fulneck Share-dealing Club - this is offered in conjunction with the ‘Shares4Schools’ programme, and sees students able to invest real funds in the stock market with a view to gaining valuable insight into the world of stockbroking… and hopefully make some profit too. In addition, we participate in the Bank of England’s Target 2.0 interest rate challenge, where students will take on the role of the UK Monetary Policy Committee and produce a presentation on how best to maintain stable levels of inflation to be seen by a panel from the Bank of England. The department also enters students into a number of national economics essay-writing competitions and is planning to run a joint trip with the politics department to see the Bank of England and the Houses of Parliament in London. Collectively these interesting and unique opportunities take the subject material and see it applied to the real world, and ensure that economics is one of our most popular and successful subjects.

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GEOGRAPHY A-LEVEL


“Geography is the subject which holds the key to our future” – Michael Palin Geography:

• is all about what is going on in the world and where it is happening. It is up to Geographers

to understand some of the major problems the world faces today such as population

growth, climate change and energy security. Geography is neither a science nor one of the

arts, so is uniquely placed to complement a range of other subjects.

• is a recognised academic subject respected by universities and employers with graduate

occupations as diverse as marketing, urban planning, law, finance, education,

environmental awareness, civil service, travel and journalism.

• will enhance your skills in literacy, numeracy, ICT, spatial awareness, team working,

problem solving and communication.

Course content -AQA

• Area of Study 1 – Physical Geography Water and the carbon cycle, Coastal systems and landscapes, Hazards (including tectonic hazards, wildfires and tropical storms)

• Area of Study 2 – Human Geography Global systems and governance, Changing Places, Contemporary urban environments

• Area of Study 3 – Geography Fieldwork Investigation Fieldwork requirements, Investigation requirements

A-Level Geography students will complete four days of fieldwork over the course.


GEOGRAPHY: Assessment at A-Level Two written examinations at the end of Year 13. Paper 1 Physical Geography 2 hours and 30 minutes, 40% of the qualification

Paper 2 Human Geography 2 hours and 30 minutes, 40% of the qualification

In both papers there is a mixture of question types: multiple choice, short answer, and extended prose Coursework: Independent Investigation. Non-examined assessment (NEA), 20% of the qualification. The investigation report is internally assessed and externally moderated. The student will produce a written report of 3000–4000 words.

Why study it at Fulneck School? “I found myself reading a lot more about current affairs in the news on topics like the gas dispute between Russia and Ukraine and how countries can exploit their natural resources as a weapon.” “The course covered many contemporary issues such as energy security and the role of global superpowers. We were encouraged to read more around our subject which I really enjoyed.” “The independent learning aspect has been valuable for when I go on to further study at university. A large part of the course involved conducting my own research and acquiring skills such as referencing and concise, clear writing.”


GOVERNMENT & POLITICS A-LEVEL

Introduction and Career Opportunities Politics will appeal to those of an enquiring mind who wish to understand how modern countries are governed and how power is exercised. At A-Level, candidates will develop a broad knowledge and understanding of the political system of the UK. This makes the qualification a highly regarded subject for all undergraduate courses in humanities, the arts and law.

Course content Government in the UK A-Level students must develop knowledge and understanding of government in the UK, its historical development, its institutions, their roles, powers and interrelationships including:

• the nature and sources of the British constitution

• the structure, role and powers of Parliament; the legislative process in detail

• the accountability of the government to Parliament, including the effectiveness of parliamentary scrutiny of the executive and the extent to which Parliament is able to influence the decisions of the government

• how effectively the Prime Minister and Cabinet are able to dictate events and determine policy making, including the concepts of collective and individual ministerial responsibility, using an example from 1945 to 1997 and an example from 1997 to the present day

• the Supreme Court and its establishment

• devolution and its historical causes, its impact on the UK, including the different roles, powers and

achievements of the Scottish Parliament and Government, the Welsh Assembly and Government, and the

Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive, as well as devolution in England

Politics in the UK Democracy and participation

• The nature of democracy, its origins and representative democracy

• Levels of participation and non-participation, and their impact on democracy

• Elections and Voting: debates over entitlement to vote in elections and referendums, and how suffrage has changed over time from the Great Reform Act (1832)

• Elections and referendums

• General elections since 1997, including key issues and the different outcomes and the reasons for them

• The impact of elections on political parties and policies

• The current electoral systems used for general, Scottish Parliament, Welsh Assembly, Northern Ireland Assembly and UK European Parliament elections

• Parties: the origins, ideologies, historical development, and policies of the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat parties

• How political parties are funded, the levels of funding achieved and debates relating to party funding


• Levels of success for the political parties and explanations of the fluctuations including the impact of mass media

• The different party systems in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

• Pressure groups; classifications of pressure groups and the relative success in achieving their aims

• The European Union (EU) the origins and development of the EU including the Treaty of Rome (1957), the Single European Act (1986), the Maastricht Treaty (1992) and the Lisbon Treaty (2009)

• The aims of the EU and the extent to which they have been achieved

• The institutions of the EU – the European Commission, the European Parliament, the Council of the EU and the Court of Justice of the EU

A-Level Political ideas and the government and politics of the USA Students will gain an understanding of political ideologies such as liberalism, conservatism and socialism. They will study the government and politics of the USA in order to respond to in-depth questions about the USA. Students will also be required to make comparisons with the UK.

Assessment at A-Level There are three compulsory papers; each paper is 2 hours in length and has a total of 77 marks. Paper 1 covers all of the Year 12 material (UK politics). Section A comprises three compulsory short-answer 9-mark questions testing AO1 and AO2 on any of the UK politics content. Section B requires students to answer one compulsory 25-mark essay question based on a short piece of unseen stimulus material. Section C requires students to select one essay question worth 25 marks from a choice of two. Paper 2 is ‘The government and politics of the USA and comparative politics’. The structure is exactly the same as that of Paper 1, with short answers, followed by an essay based on stimulus material, and then a Section C choice of one from two essays. In Section C, the essays require students to compare and contrast features of the US system with the UK system. Paper 3 is ‘Political Ideas’. Section A, as in the other two papers, comprises three short-answer 9-mark questions based on the compulsory ideologies of Conservatism, Liberalism and Socialism. Section B is a 25-mark essay question based on stimulus material. Section C offers students five essays, one from each optional ideology (feminism, multiculturalism, ecologism, nationalism, anarchism)

Why study it at Fulneck School? Most of our A-Level students go on to study Politics or International Studies at university, including courses at York, Bristol and De Montfort. Fulneck students meeting local MP Stuart Andrew.


HISTORY A-LEVEL

Introduction and Career Opportunities History is a fascinating subject, which many of our Sixth Form take on to study at university. You will learn to think critically, analyse and interpret different sources of information and be able to construct arguments with valid conclusions supported by evidence. Law courses especially value History as a subject, but many careers appreciate the academic rigour of A- Level History.

Course content Students study two taught modules through the two years of Sixth Form and sit exams at the end of Year 13. A-Level British Depth Study

Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition, 1906–1957 This unit provides for the study of a transformative period of British history, during which democratically elected government faced a series of challenges, both internally and externally, and British society underwent fundamental change. It develops concepts such as reform and retrenchment, patriotism and pacifism, social status and cultural values. It also encourages students to reflect on the process of economic and social change and the impact of that change for both governments and the people. The study of this period builds on knowledge gained at GCSE to show how whilst Britain lost its empire and much of its power, the British people were increasingly gaining power. A-Level Russian Breadth Study

Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964 This option allows students to study in breadth issues of change, continuity, cause and consequence in this period through the following key questions:

• How was Russia governed and how did political authority change and develop?

• Why did opposition develop and how effective was it?

• How and with what results did the economy develop and change?

• What was the extent of social and cultural change?

• How important were ideas and ideology?

• How important was the role of individuals and groups and how were they affected by

developments?

Part one: Autocracy, Reform and Revolution: Russia, 1855–1917 Trying to preserve autocracy, 1855–1894, and The collapse of autocracy, 1894–1917 Part two: The Soviet Union, 1917–1964 The emergence of Communist dictatorship, 1917–1941 and The Stalinist dictatorship and reaction, 1941–1964.


Component 3: Historical investigation, a non-exam assessment Students will be required to submit a Historical investigation based on a development or issue which has been subject to different historical interpretations. The Historical investigation must:

• be independently researched and written by the student;

• be presented in the form of a piece of extended writing of between 3,000 and 3,500 words in

length;

• draw upon the student's investigation of sources (both primary and secondary) which relate to

the development or issue chosen and the differing interpretations that have been placed on this;

• place the issue to be investigated within a context of approximately 100 years and extend the

period of study further back than the 19th Century;

• be an issue which does not duplicate the content of the two taught modules.

Assessment at A-Level Two 2.5 hour exams that consist of a source question examining three sources, followed by a choice of two out of three essays. The 3,500-word individual historical investigation is submitted for assessment in Y13.

Why study it at Fulneck School? Choosing A-Level History works well in conjunction with English, Economics and Government and Politics but will combine with any A-Level. A-Level Historians achieved 100% A-C grades in 2019.


HOSPITALITY (BTEC)

Introduction and Career Opportunities The hospitality industry is a broad category of fields within the service industry that includes hotels, theme parks, event planning, restaurants, bars as well as tourism. What is a BTEC National?

By studying a BTEC National, learners develop knowledge, understanding and skills required by the sector, including essential employability skills, and apply them in real work contexts. It is a vocational qualification. Students build up a folder of evidence from their vocational work. The course prepares learners for a career in the hospitality and catering industry in various roles so has a huge focus on employability skills. Learners are involved with a range of trips and visits; recently students have visited the famous Prashad restaurant and Bankhouse Inn among others. These serve as case studies, allowing students to develop their knowledge in a real-

world context.

Opportunities for Progression

Students who study this Hospitality BTEC alongside other courses will have access to a range of higher education opportunities including HND, Foundation Degrees and BA Honour Degrees, courses may include Hospitality Management and Events Management.

Employment routes include chef, hospitality management, events management, customer service, marketing and finance.

Entry Requirements

GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition is preferable, but not required.


Course content

The course consists of a varied range of units, including some of the following:

• The Hospitality Industry • Principles of Supervising Customer Service Performance in Hospitality • Providing Customer Service in Hospitality • Asian Food • European Food • Contemporary World Food • Planning & Managing a Hospitality Event • Personal Selling & Promotional Skills in Hospitality • The Hospitality Industry

The course prepares learners for a career in the hospitality and catering industry in various

roles so has a huge focus on employability skills. Learners are involved with a range of trips and visits.

Teaching Methods

During the course students will be taught using a range of different methods:

• A range of teaching methods are used – theory lessons, practical sessions and

educational visits. Practical activities – learners develop skills required for the workplace in practical cookery.

• Case studies - these will be based on information from real-life hospitality and catering businesses. This will involve visiting catering establishments. Some recent hospitality

visits have included: Hilton Double Tree, Leeds; Oulton Hall Hotel, Leeds; Butler’s Hotel, Headingley, Leeds; Bankhouse Pub, Pudsey; Fulneck Golf Club, Pudsey; Wilson Vale, Pudsey.

• Class discussions - many lessons will be based around this where students have the opportunity to express their own opinions and ideas.

• Group discussions - students will be in a smaller group discussing ideas and concepts.

Assessment Year 13 – BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma, equivalent to one A-Level

Each unit is assessed by a variety of assignment tasks, both written and practical. Each unit will be graded PASS, MERIT or DISTINCTION. In order to gain the full qualification all units must be

successfully completed.


MATHEMATICS A-LEVEL

Introduction and Career Opportunities A-Level Mathematics is an interesting and challenging course, which extends the methods you learned at GCSE and includes applications of Mathematics, such as Statistics and Mechanics. Mathematics and Further Mathematics are versatile qualifications, well-respected by employers and are both ‘facilitating’ subjects for entry to higher education. Careers for men and women with good mathematical skills and qualifications are not only well paid, but they are also often interesting and rewarding. People who have studied Mathematics are in the fortunate position of having an excellent choice of career. Whilst the number of young people studying A-Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics is increasing, there is still a huge demand from science, engineering and manufacturing employers. At Fulneck we will be following the AQA Mathematics course, with a final examination at the end of the two year course. Further Mathematics A-Level Further Mathematics is also offered at A-Level at Fulneck School. There is some flexibility as to what subjects can be taught and as we are such a small school we try to offer you the topics you will excel at.

Course content Pure Mathematics topics

• Proof

• Algebra and functions

• Coordinate geometry

• Sequences and series

• Trigonometry

• Exponentials and logarithms

• Differentiation

• Integration

• Numerical methods

Applied Mathematics topics:

• Vectors

• Quantities and units in mechanics

• Kinematics

• Forces and Newton’s laws

• Moments

• Statistical sampling

• Data presentation and Interpretation

• Probability

• Statistical distributions

• Statistical hypothesis testing


Assessment at A-Level

Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3

Pure Maths Pure Maths and Mechanics Pure Maths and Statistics

Written exam: 2 hours

100 marks

33⅓ % of A-Level


100 marks

33⅓ % of A-Level


100 marks

33⅓ % of A-Level

Why study it at Fulneck School? We have specialist Mathematics teachers at Fulneck who are dedicated to ensuring you achieve your full potential. All students are entered for the UKMT Senior Maths Challenge, which is a fun and challenging experience. We have had a number of former students who have gone on to study Mathematics at university such as Jason Tsang, who is studying Mathematics in Hong Kong after achieving A* in both Mathematics and Further Mathematics A-Level.


MUSIC A-LEVEL

Introduction and Career Opportunities Studying A-Level Music will equip you with good levels of knowledge and experience required for

conservatoire or university level study in this subject. You will develop a good understanding

and appreciation of all musical genres, including music technology.

In the words of Albert Einstein: “The greatest scientists are artists as well”. Music is part art,

part maths and part science! This means it will help you build your problem solving, research,

planning, analytical and critical thinking skills, as well as develop your creativity.

Not to mention discipline, composure under pressure, time management, communication,

team and individual working ability are all gained from practice and performing. You will also

learn technical skills through using computers, equipment and software to create and record

music.

Course content Students must study music from Area of Study 1: Western classical tradition 1650–1910 and choose one from Areas of Study 2-6 1. Western classical tradition 1650–1910 (compulsory)

2. Pop music

3. Music for media

4. Music for theatre

5. Jazz

6. Contemporary traditional music

There are two further strands to the Western Classical tradition which students must study. 1. Baroque: the solo concerto 2. Classical: the operas of Mozart.

Performance A-Level

A minimum of ten minutes of performance in total is required. This component is worth 35% of A-Level marks (50 marks). Externally Marked. Composition A-Level: Two Compositions. A minimum of four and a half minutes of music in total is required. This component is worth 25% of A-Level marks (50 marks). Externally Marked.


MUSIC: Assessment at A-Level Appraising Music

What's assessed • Listening • Analysis • Contextual understanding Section A: Listening (56 marks) Section B: Analysis (34 marks) Section C: Essay (30 marks) This component is 40% of A-Level marks (120 marks). Performance

Solo and/or ensemble performing as an instrumentalist, or vocalist and/or music production (via technology). (50 marks) 35% Composition Composition 1: Composition to a brief (25 marks) Composition 2: Free composition (25 marks) 25%

Why study it at Fulneck School? There are many opportunities during the school year to perform with the school orchestra and senior choir. For example, we present three concerts during the year and perform at the Christingle Service at Christmas. Past productions at Fulneck have included Joseph and His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Oliver, Bugsy Malone, Grease and Little Shop of Horrors. An excellent showcase for the musical talent at Fulneck is the School Speech Day.


PHYSICS A-LEVEL


“Some of the most successful high flyers started off with an A-Level in Physics. It’s a qualification that can lead you to some pretty diverse and surprising places! As a building block towards degrees in medicine, engineering and other STEM subjects, it’s your passport to an exciting future – and what’s more, you’ll be rewarded handsomely when you get there.” (https://www.yourlife.org.uk/)

A-Level Physics builds on the work done in GCSE Science and Maths, so you’ll need good GCSE

results from both. At Fulneck we would like students to have a grade 6 in GCSE Separate Physics, or Trilogy Combined Science and a grade 6 in Maths as a minimum. Written

communication is also important and you will need to have a grade 4 in English.

Possible career options

Studying A-Level Physics offers an infinite number of amazing career opportunities including: • Geophysicist / field seismologist • Healthcare scientist, medical

physics • Higher education lecturer • Radiation protection practitioner • Research scientist (physical

sciences) • Scientific laboratory technician • Secondary school teacher • Meteorologist • Operational researcher • Patent attorney • Product / process development scientist • Systems developer • Technical author

You can also move into engineering, astrophysics, chemical physics, nanotechnology, renewable energy and more; the opportunities are endless.

Course content A-Level Physics last two years, with exams at the end of the second year covering the whole of the course. The topics covered in each year are detailed below: Content of Year 12 Teaching

• Measurements and their errors

• Particles and Waves

• Mechanics and energy

• Electricity Content of Year 13 Teaching

• Further mechanics and thermal physics

• Fields

• Nuclear physics

• Plus one option from the following: Astrophysics, Medical Physics, or Turning Points in Physics

Training our students to become the future researchers with our University link

Former student now working at CERN


PHYSICS Practicals Physics, like all sciences, is a practical subject. Throughout the course you will carry out a minimum of 12 assessed practical activities. You will record your work in a practical book. The practical topics include: • Investigating interference and diffraction of laser light • Measuring acceleration due to gravity • Investigating systems that oscillate • Investigation of the links between temperature, volume and pressure • Safe use of ionizing radiation

• Charging a capacitor • Investigating magnetic fields These practical assessments will give you the skills and confidence needed to investigate the way things behave and work. It will also ensure that if you choose to study a Physics based subject at university, you’ll have the practical skills needed to carry out successful experiments in your degree.

Assessment

There are three exams at the end of this two-year course, all of which are two hours long. At least 15% of the marks for A-Level Physics are based on what you learned in your practicals.

Why study it at Fulneck School? At Fulneck School you will be taught by two specialist Physics teachers with a lot of experience in teaching A-Level Physics who are passionate about their subject. We take a practical approach to the subject and have well-equipped specialist laboratories. The department is linked to other local schools through the Ogden Trust. This enables us to offer a wealth of opportunities for further development outside the classroom such as lectures, workshops and assisted travel to CERN in Switzerland. We also have strong links with local universities who offer their expertise and guidance to students when completing project work, or wanting to experience what it is like to study Physics at university. The Physics department has also been involved, during the past five years, in a number of European projects for which it has received funding. These have included a two-year project in seismology with schools in England, Italy and France funded by Erasmus+, Go Lab project trials and Ingenious STEM activity trials. The A-Level course that we study has an option module in the second year unlike many other courses. This allows you to focus your studies in an area of interest. If you are interested in studying Physics after your GCSEs and want to know more, have a chat with Dr Neuberg or Mr Harrison.

CERN trip 2019


PSYCHOLOGY A-LEVEL

Introduction Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behaviour. Students taking this subject need an interest in scientific analysis and evaluation, as well as having an interest in human behaviour in general. It doesn’t entail reading minds, dream analysis or the manipulation of others. Psychologists test theories about human behaviour using experiments and other non-experimental research techniques. Psychology is a diverse subject, which complements many other subjects in the arts, humanities, sciences, mathematics and social science. Career opportunities Many students continue their study in Psychology; others have gone into medicine, speech therapy, anthropology, criminology, teaching, business, law, nursing, social work, counselling and human resource management. It is possible to become a chartered clinical, forensic, occupational, educational or sports psychologist with further study after gaining a degree in Psychology and some psychology students choose to go on to study towards a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. A doctorate allows you to use the title ‘Clinical Psychologist’ and be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Many Clinical Psychologists are employed by the NHS. Working for the NHS means Psychologists are eligible to progress through the salary bands and after several years’ experience reach Consultant Clinical Psychologist level.

Course content

Over the two years you will study all of the compulsory units below:

Unit 1 Social influence Why do people conform to group pressures and obey authority?

Unit 2 Memory How do we remember and why do we forget?

Unit 3 Attachment How and why do we form attachments to others?

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Unit 4 Approaches in Psychology What are the origins of Psychology and is Psychology a science?

Unit 5 Psychopathology What is ‘abnormality’ and how do people develop Phobias, Depression and OCD?

Unit 6 Research Methods How is psychological research carried out and interpreted?

Unit 7 Biopsychology How does the brain work?

Unit 8 Issues and debates in Psychology What considerations do we need to make when interpreting psychological? research and theories? What are the core debates in psychology?

We will then pick 1 topic from each of the option blocks below:

Topic 1 Gender

Topic 2 Schizophrenia

Topic 3 Aggression

Assessment at A-Level The A-Level award comprises three papers which are all assessed by 2-hour written examinations. The examinations will consist of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions.

Why study it at Fulneck School? Extended learning opportunities have included attending lectures, study days and the annual Psychology Student Conference. In 2018, Fulneck Psychology students were lucky enough to secure tickets to the Zimbardo Conference in London and enjoyed visiting other sites of psychological significance such as the Freud Museum. Below are two pictures from the trip, one where students met Dr Zimbardo and the other an activity that students took part in at the Freud Museum called remove-able. In this activity, visitors are invited to describe something that they would like to permanently remove from their own past, present or future. Participants write and then obliterate their own message and the resultant obliterations produced a thought-provoking display.


SPANISH A-LEVEL

Introduction and Career Opportunities Spanish is offered at A-Level and it builds on the knowledge, understanding and skills gained at GCSE. It constitutes an integrated study with a focus on language, culture and society. It fosters a range of transferable skills including communication, critical thinking, research skills and creativity, which are valuable to the individual and society. Languages are key to the exciting multinational world we live in and are a priceless skill to have. They are perfect for a wide variety of careers especially those involving translation or communication with people from non-English speaking countries. This can include careers in tourism, government, politics, media, publishing and journalism. Most other A-Level subjects combine well with languages.

Course content The department follows the AQA A-Level specification. The specification has been designed to be studied over two years. This qualification is linear; therefore, students will sit all their exams at the end of the course in order to achieve the award. Core content

• 1. Social issues and trends • 2. Political and artistic culture • 3. Grammar • 4. Works: Literary texts and films • 5. Individual research project

The approach is a focus on how Spanish-speaking society has been shaped socially and culturally and how it continues to change. In the first year, aspects of the social context are studied, together with aspects of the artistic life of Spanish-speaking countries. In the second year further aspects of the social background are covered, this time focusing on matters associated with multiculturalism. Students also study aspects of the political landscape including the future of political life in the Hispanic world by focusing on young people and their political engagement. The choice of works (literary texts and films) offers opportunities to link with the themes.

Assessment at A-Level Paper 1: Listening, Reading and writing What is assessed

• Aspects of Hispanic society • Artistic culture in the Hispanic world • Multiculturalism in Hispanic society • Aspects of political life in Hispanic society • Grammar

How it is assessed • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes • 100 marks • 50% of A-Level


Paper 2: Writing What is assessed

• One text and one film or two texts from the list set in the specification • Grammar

How it is assessed

• Written exam: 2 hours • 80 marks in total • 20% of A-Level

Paper 3: Speaking What is assessed

• Individual research project • One of four sub-themes i.e. Aspects of Hispanic society or Artistic culture in the Hispanic

world or Multiculturalism in Hispanic society or Aspects of political life in Hispanic society

How it is assessed

• Oral exam: 21–23 minutes • 60 marks in total • 30% of A-Level

Why study it at Fulneck School?

❝The limits of my language are the limits of my world.❞ ‒Ludwig Wittgenstein

Our aim is to foster and encourage a lifelong enjoyment and appreciation of Modern Foreign Languages and their associated cultures and traditions. We promote in our students positive attitudes to learning a foreign language and to native speakers.

Small class sizes ensure that we know our students really well and that they have numerous opportunities to develop their language skills during lessons. We also keep an eye open for any educational opportunity outside the classroom such as conferences or revision days.


SPORT & EXERCISE SCIENCES

(BTEC)


Sport and Exercise Sciences is the application of scientific principles to sport and exercise. The key scientific strands within the sector are physiology, biomechanics and psychology.

Sport and Exercise Sciences has become a key industry within the sport sector which currently sits in the top 15 industry sectors in England, contributing over £20 billion to the economy in 2015, almost 2% of the total. The number of sport related jobs in the UK is estimated at over 400,000. The sector also has a large number of volunteers, with the estimated economic value of sport related volunteering estimated as £2.7 billion. Additionally, participation in sport brings health benefits to the nation, which is currently estimated at £11.2 billion.

The sector workforce is expected to grow by approximately 11% to 2020, meaning vocational qualifications for the sport sector are vital.

At Fulneck, we offer the BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma (equivalent of one A-Level). The course helps people to become occupationally ready to take up employment in the sector at the appropriate level. This can follow either directly after achieving the qualification, or via the stepping stone of Higher Education (HE) in university or college. By studying a BTEC National, learners develop knowledge, understanding and skills required by the sector, including essential employability skills, and apply them in real-work contexts. The qualification carries UCAS points and supports entry to a variety of university courses. BTEC qualifications are equivalent to A-Levels and are highly valued by universities, further education colleges and employers alike.

Course content BTEC Level 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA in Sport & Exercise Sciences (equivalent of one A-Level) This course is usually taken alongside two other A-Levels and consists of: Three mandatory units: Unit 1: Anatomy for Sport and Exercise Unit 2: Sport and Exercise Physiology Unit 3: Sport and Exercise Psychology And three optional units chosen from a range that includes some of the following: Unit 8: Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise Sciences


Unit 12: Sports Nutrition Unit 15: Sports Injuries Unit 16: Sports Coaching Unit 17/18: Practical Individual/Team Sports Unit 23: Work Experience in Sport

Assessment The BTEC Level 3 in Sport and Exercise Sciences is assessed through coursework only. There is no examination.

The coursework can be presented in a variety of different formats including Word documents, video clips, PowerPoint presentations, interviews, posters, blogs.

The majority of work is generally project based with the teacher setting the Assessments. Each piece of coursework is graded and will count towards the final BTEC grade.

The BTEC result is presented as Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*. A Distinction* grade carries equivalent UCAS points to an A* at A-Level and a Merit the equivalent of a C grade at A-Level.

Why study it at Fulneck School? During the three years that the BTEC course has been running at Fulneck, 100% of students have passed the course. In 2016, 100% of students studying the course achieved Distinction or Distinction* grades (equivalent of grade A and A* at A-Level). All students studying the course have gone on to the career or university of their choice. Top sporting universities readily recognise the BTEC qualification for entry onto their higher education courses including Loughborough and Bath among others. Derrick Kwan, BTEC student 2014-2016, Exeter University, BSc Sport & Exercise Sciences: “I am really delighted to get into my first choice university; the BTEC course really helped me to prepare for university study. I am also pleased to have been offered an internship at Exeter City FC as their match analyst.” Jamie Bradley, BTEC student 2014-2016, Nottingham Trent University: “The BTEC helped me to develop skills that have been really helpful to me at university including research skills, and how to study independently. It was great not to have any exams in the subject!” Olivia McIntosh, BTEC student 2014-2016, Personal Trainer: “Some of the BTEC units really helped me to get ready to be a personal trainer, for example the work experience unit and the Fitness Training and Programming unit. I’m now working towards building my own clients in the real world.”


LEARNING SUPPORT UNIT

Fulneck School has an excellent reputation for achieving good results for pupils with specific learning difficulties. This continues into the Sixth Form and some of our recent former pupils have gained places to study Chemistry and Politics at the University of Hull, Creative Media at Leeds Beckett University, and Engineering at Nottingham University. Access arrangements for public examinations are continued within the Sixth Form and pupils who have concerns can also be screened. In our last Inspection, Fulneck’s Learning Support Unit was again graded as ‘outstanding’ and has been awarded CReSTeD ‘DU’ status, a nationally recognised status that recognises the excellent support given to students in the LSU as well as across the school.

One of our proud LSU success stories


How can our Learning Support Unit help you in the 6th Form?

We are proud to be a CReSTeD accredited Learning Support Centre

Contact us

If you would like more information about support for young people with Special Educational Needs at Fulneck School 6th Form, please contact the SENCo, Sally Moore [email protected] 0113 2570235

How do I access LSU support?

If you would like to receive additional support at LSU, simply email us with the name of your child and the support you would like. If your child has joined us from another school where they had exam access arrangements or special educational needs support, please let us know so that we can ensure accurate records are obtained from the previous school. Additional Costs 1:1 support is available at an additional charge of £450 per term for one hour each week. Please contact our finance team or Head of LSU for further information about these charges.

SPECIALIST DYSLEXIA SUPPORT

Bespoke study support Students can receive 1:1 support at our Learning Support Unit with our specialist dyslexia tutors.

• Study skills

• Revision support

• Personal organisation

• Additional help with a specific subject

• Help with course work

• Guidance and mentoring

• Specific dyslexia tutoring

What support can our 6th form students expect? Students who study at 6th form level who have SEND can expect the very best support. Specialist dyslexia tutoring Our tutors in the LSU are qualified and experienced dyslexia tutors. Students can choose to come to LSU in their independent study time to access resources and support. We are also available at lunch times through our ‘Zone-In’ club. Nurturing Environment Small class sizes and class teachers who have regular dyslexia training means that our 6th form students can expect the very best support in all their lessons.

Exam access arrangements Our qualified staff can assess for exam access arrangements if necessary, and facilities are available for students to use in their class work as standard.

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EAL (ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE)

The aim of the Department is to give pupils who are not native English speakers sufficient competence in the language to be able to deal successfully with subject work, social situations and the day-to-day requirements of living in a foreign country and prepare students for public examinations appropriate to their ability to enable them to go on to English-speaking universities, should they so wish.

All international students are expected to complete their IELTS exam and take three additional English language classes a week in preparation for their further studies while studying at Fulneck. Students that have achieved 6.5 or higher in the Academic IELTS exam in the last year are exempt from taking the extra English language course.1

Course content In the Sixth Form, students that take EAL lessons are prepared to take their IELTS qualification at the end of two years. IELTS is the International English Language Testing System, and is an international standardised test of English language proficiency. It is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, the British Council, and was established in 1989.

There are two versions of the IELTS: the Academic Version and the General Training Version:

• The Academic Version is intended for those who want to enrol in universities and other institutions of higher education and for professionals such as medical doctors and nurses who want to study or practise in an English-speaking country.

The world speaks IELTS IELTS is the world’s proven English test. Over 1.4 million candidates take the test each year to start their journeys into international education and employment. IELTS is recognised by more than 6000 institutions in over 135 countries. You can rely on IELTS - the test that sets the standard. Organisations Recognising IELTS This test is specified as fulfilling English language requirements for entry to academic courses by the majority of institutions of Further and Higher Education in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and the United Kingdom and currently by over 380 universities and colleges in the USA. It is also used by a number of professional bodies worldwide, including the Ministry of Defence, and the General Medical Council in the UK, the Australian Medical Council and Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, the Medical Council of Ireland, the New Zealand Immigration Service and the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools in the USA.

1 There is an additional fee for all EAL and IELTS language courses, which are paid termly.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standardised_test

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_language

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Cambridge_ESOL_Examinations

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Council

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universities

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Higher_education


THE EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION

What is the Extended Project? This is a free-standing Level 3 qualification, assessed to A-Level standards and worth UCAS points equivalent to half an A-Level. Learners must:

• Choose an area for individual research which goes beyond some aspect of their current A-Level studies, or on a subject of purely personal interest which would satisfy the EPQ’s assessment criteria.

• Draft a title and aims for their project for formal approval.

• Plan, research and carry out the project.

• Deliver a presentation to a specified audience.

• Complete a production log recording all stages of project development and production. Universities are showing a keen interest in this qualification owing to the opportunities it offers for students to acquire high-level study skills. Research has shown that students taking the EPQ enhance their chances of achieving a higher grade A-Level (A*-B) by 29%. What can I research into? Most candidates work to produce a 5000-word written report, although the production of an artefact (e.g. film, website, organising an event) with a written report of 1000-2000 words is also a possibility. Previous EPQ students have researched the funding and social impact of nanotechnology, Irish folk music, American cinema, the writings of James Joyce and a host of other topics. Fulneck students have worked on a range of topics including Chinese medicated diets, the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme, the psychology of humour, Islamist terrorism and the nature and treatment of dementia. Any topic may be considered for the EPQ provided it provides appropriate evidence for assessment. What is assessed by this qualification? The Assessment Objectives of the EPQ include: 1. The ability to manage the process of conducting a research project. 2. The ability to identify critically, select and appropriately use a range of resources,

demonstrating an understanding of the topic’s internal links and complexities. 3. The ability to develop and achieve planned outcomes, using new technologies where

appropriate, and with particular regard to problem solving and decision making. 4. The ability to evaluate all aspects of the candidate’s own project and to use a range of

communication skills to present its findings and conclusions in an appropriate format. What help will I receive? The emphasis of the EPQ is on independent learning, but you will be guided and advised by means of a series of one-to-one meetings with a supervisor (a member of staff with special responsibility for the EPQ). You will also receive formal teaching on various aspects of the research and reporting process, for instance the use of the internet in academic research, referencing of sources, plagiarism, and the literature review and standard formats for academic reports, dissertations and theses.


How long does the EPQ take? The EPQ process at Fulneck begins in September and the project is submitted in March. Candidates will be expected to give at least 120 hours to their project, and to demonstrate the flexibility to work or attend seminars and supervision meetings outside normal lesson time. Who may take the EPQ? Any Lower or Upper Sixth student can put forward a proposal to our EPQ co-ordinator Mrs Elliott. A discussion will then take place regarding the project suitability and the ability of the student to manage the project. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your study skills in preparation for university.

The EPQ study group visits Leeds University Library to work on their research


MY NOTES


Fulneck School

Pudsey, Leeds, England LS28 8DS T: +44 (0)113 257 0235 F: +44 (0)113 255 7316

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Fulneck School

Pudsey, Leeds, England LS28 8DS T: +44 (0)113 257 0235 F: +44 (0)113 255 7316

If you require any further information, please contact:

Mr Ian Harrison Head of Sixth Form

[email protected]

If you require any further information, please contact:

Mr Ian Harrison Head of Sixth Form

[email protected]

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Documents

Sixth Form Courses Handbook 2020-2021