Take Flight To Your Future

TRINITY ACADEMY The Emmanuel Schools Foundation

Sixth Form Prospectus

2015 - 2016

As you embark on a new phase in your educational journey I would like to welcome you to Trinity Academy Sixth Form.

Through our commitment to developing students both academic and personally I fi rmly believe that you will leave Trinity Academy as a more knowledgeable, employable and caring young adult ready for the rigors that the world of work or further study. We will equip you with the skills and attributes that you need to contribute to society. The Christian ethos is embedded into all aspects of Academy life and we encourage all of our young people to live by the core values; honourable purpose, humility, compassion, integrity, courage, determination, and accountability.

Trinity Academy has a large Sixth Form, offering a wide range of courses and aiming to be outstanding. To further our commitment to the young people of Doncaster I have invested in a new Sixth Form Centre that has opened in September 2014. It is purely for our Sixth Form students, incorporating a new library, careers centre, dedicated Sixth Form teaching space and also two study areas including 80 personal computers.

Sixth Form at Trinity Academy strikes a balance between the structure and support provided by school and the independence offered to young people in higher education. We understand the amount of effort and commitment A Levels and other Level 3 courses demand so we provide the care, support and guidance students

need at this critical stage in their lives.

Our Sixth Formers are recognised as the most senior students in the Academy and their maturity is refl ected in certain privileges they receive. In addition to the positions of Head Boy and Head Girl, they are invited to fulfi l a number of responsible roles within Academy life, including serving as Senior Prefects, Prefects and House Captains, mentoring younger students and supporting staff at public events. They wear a more business like uniform that is different from younger students’ and Year 13 students have the freedom to spend lunch time off site, unlike the rest of the student body.

At Trinity Academy it is not all work. The Academy has a strong reputation for Duke of Edinburgh Awards, sport, performing arts and creative arts and Sixth Formers are encouraged to continue other interests alongside their academic studies, a balance sought by employers and universities. They have the chance to develop leadership skills through working with the RAF, to take part in team-building activities and to complete charity work in South Africa. The Wednesday afternoon enrichment programme offers students the chance to choose from a diverse range of activities ranging from drama, community service, work placements and Junior Academy support to sporting activities.

Finally, I would like to wish you every success in your studies and I hope to see you in Trinity Academy Sixth Form.

Principal’s Welcome

A b k h i d i l

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What Are We About?

Trinity Academy Sixth Form offers rigorous academic education coupled with engaging and inspiring extra –curricular activities. Our aim is to produce well rounded, highly educated young people ready to progress to the next stage in their future whether this may be university, apprenticeships or employment.

Our highly experienced teaching staff and state of the art facilities allow us to give you a wide choice of academic courses and enable you to choose the best path for you individual talents and capabilities.

Investing In The Future

With the newest facilities opening in the Doncaster area and a fantastic set of A Level and AS Level results, Trinity Academy Sixth Form students are reaping the rewards of continued investment in teaching and learning. Over 79% of the Sixth Form’s Year 13 students have been guaranteed a place at university, with many going on to study at Russell Group Universities such as, University of York, Imperial College London and Bristol University. These places have been secured due to their excellent A Level performance.

Students celebrated a 95% pass rate and 39% of overall grades were grades A*-B. This represents the highest in Trinity Academy Sixth Form history and demonstrates the commitment of the teaching staff to push and develop the young people to achieve their personal

best. Notably, there are seven A Level subjects that have been graded as outstanding in terms of value added according to ALPs, these are Applied Business Studies, Applied ICT, Art, Drama, Economics, English Literature and Applied Health and Social Care. A Level English Language and Literature (Combined) have been given the highest grading by ALPs putting the teaching and learning of this subject at Trinity Academy in the top 5% nationally. Trinity Academy Sixth Form is going from strength to strength with the A Level Applied subjects also achieving a 100% pass rate and 50% of those students achieving grades A*-B.

Not only did the Year 13 students celebrate success but also there have been some fantastic results at AS Level. The students have performed well at the top end with 30% of students achieving grade A – B. For the fi rst time since the Sixth Form opened at Trinity Academy the provider value added quality and breadth score awarded by ALPs has reached a grade 2 putting Trinity Academy Sixth Form as outstanding and amongst the top 10% nationally at AS Level.

Mrs G Hirst, Director of Sixth Form said, ‘I would like to pass on my congratulations to all of our students. During my fi rst year of leading the Sixth Form at Trinity Academy it is fantastic to see so many brilliant results. I have seen the hard work and dedication of the staff and students – these are just rewards for those efforts.’

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Trinity Academy prides itself on the professionalism, experience and knowledge of all of our teaching staff. We have a highly specialised Sixth Form leadership team who is focussed upon each student achieving their full potential; this is supported by the personal tutor team. Each student is placed in a tutor group which meets twice daily. The tutor closely monitors the progress of each student and provides guidance, help and support whenever necessary. This gives you the opportunity to discuss any issues, both academic and personal. Guidance and support is given to those seeking a place at university or college as well as those seeking employment.

University Guidance

Each year guest speakers are invited into the Academy to advise both students and parents about the next step in your education journey. Speakers range from Student Finance, University of Nottingham, University of Oxford and University of Cambridge. We also offer a dedicated evening to parents on the university application process and student fi nance.

University Success

Here at Trinity Academy Sixth Form we have a large alumnus of students who have studied and succeeded at university and we are very proud of their achievements. In 2014, 79% of students who applied to university gained a fi nal place, with a high proportion of those gaining their fi rst choice.

Over the last two years students from Trinity Academy have attended universities across the UK including:

• Cambridge University

• University of Sheffi eld

• York University

• Nottingham University

Student Support

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Facilities forLearning

Trinity Academy has state of the art facilities that are the equal to any of those found in any other school or college in the country. In September 2014 we opened a brand new, purpose built Sixth Form Centre which houses two dedicated Study Centres, fully equipped with computers and individualised work spaces, over 100 PCs, a UCAS library and Sixth Form Common Room. Sixth Form students also have access to the facilities in the main part of the Academy building, these include:

• 800 work stations across the Academy

• Permanent internet access and up to date Windows software

• Digital video provision across the network

• Music suites

• Fitness gym with a range of cardio-vascular exercise machines which is free to use for all Trinity Academy Sixth Form students

Get Creative

Both music and drama play an important part in Academy life. Sixth Form students can be as creative as their imaginations will allow with access to the following:

• State of the art recording suite

• Music composition software

• 40 touch sensitive keyboards

• Individual tuition for musical instruments

• Drama and dance studio

The Performing Arts department also presents an exciting programme of events throughout the year including a Sixth Form Academy production, Performing Arts Festival, Summer Gala Concert and Recitals.

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All students are encouraged to make full use of the Academy’s outstanding sports and recreation facilities:

• Full-size sports hall for basketball, netball, volleyball, badminton and 5-a-side

• Full-size fl oodlit Astroturf for football and hockey

• Extensive playing fi elds for football, rugby, cricket and athletics

• Five tennis courts

• Dance and aerobics studio

• Fitness gym with a range of cardio-vascular exercise machines

• Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Sports Tours

National and international sports tours offer exciting opportunities for our most talented sportsmen and women, enabling them to compete against teams for the rest of Britain and abroad.

Committee’s and Societies

During your time in Sixth Form you may want to start a society, similar to those you would fi nd at university. We currently run the Social Committee, Chess Society and Web Design Society but if you have an idea or an interest that you would like to share with your peers we are keen to increase the range that we have on offer.

Sport andRecreation

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As part of your Sixth Form experience, all students are expected to work towards the Trinity Academy Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) Award. This involves you participating in a range of activities alongside your academic studies. The three strands of the award are intended to enhance your potential and interpersonal development through experiential learning and enable journeys of self-discovery. In order to be eligible for the award you must complete 150 hours spread evenly across the three strands of activity over the two years that you spend in Sixth Form.

You will also have the opportunity to give something back to your local community. You may be able to partake in voluntary work, such as visiting the elderly or those in need. You could also assist with charity work and fundraising for the Academy’s three nominated charities, Bluebell Wood Hospice, Cancer Research UK and SAO Cambodia.

All Year 12 students completed one week’s work experience at the end of the academic year so you get to experience your chosen career and also you will have some additional skills to add to your personal statement.

Trinity Academy has strong history in completing the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Gold Award with expeditions taking place throughout the year. Alongside this many students take part in the Three Peaks Challenge and the National Challenge.

Leadership

At Trinity Academy we view the Sixth Form students as ambassadors and leaders of the whole Academy therefore we have a Head Boy/Head Girl, House Captains and Prefects. These students are nominated by teaching staff and students during the fi rst few weeks of the academic year and then perform their leadership role for the two year period. The leadership team also receive training from the Outreach branch of the RAF, further developing their leadership and communication skills.

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Enrichment

From the time we receive your application, the Sixth Form team will work in partnership with you to create a programme that will offer you the best in further education.

Our aim is to ensure that you choose the right combinations of courses that will best prepare you for entry to higher education and for the opportunities offered by your chosen career.

At Triniy Academy Sixth Form we strive to provide a varied curriculum which suits a range of academic ability and also interest. The curriculum has been built with your future in mind and course combinations have been based on feedback from universities and employers.

The following pages of the prospectus outline the curriculum, entry requirements and also a guide on how to choose the right courses for you.

Academic Curriculum

A Level (AS and A2)

Accounting

Art and Design

Biology

Business Studies

Chemistry

Computer Science

Dance

Economics

English Language and Literature

English Literature

French

Geography

German

Government and Politics

History

Law

Mathematics

Further Mathematics

Media Studies

Music Technology

Physics

Psychology

Religious Studies

Sociology

Technology

Theatre Studies

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Applied A Level

These subjects offer an attractive alternative to the traditional academic A Level. Learning is mainly assessed by way of case studies and reports, although there are also written examinations.

The range of vocational and organisational skills the student develops from a Vocational A Level course is highly prized by universities.

Trinity Academy offers a twelve-unit course, equivalent to two A Levels, and a six-unit course, equivalent to one A Level, in the following subject:

• Health and Social Care (Single and Double Award)

BTEC Level Three Diploma

These courses offer an alternative to traditional academic A Levels and Applied A Levels. Learning is assessed through case studies and reports; assessment is one hundred per cent coursework. The BTEC Level Three Diploma is equivalent to two A Levels and is a twelve-unit course and the Subsidiary Diploma is equivalent to one A Level and is a six-unit course. These courses are offered in the following subjects:

• Business (BTEC Level Three National Subsidiary Diploma)

• Construction and The Built Environment (BTEC Level Three National Subsidiary Diploma)

• ICT (BTEC Level Three Natinal Subisidiary Diploma)

• Sport Performance and Excellence (BTEC Level Three National Diploma and Subsidiary Diploma)

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Your Flight Path

At Trinity Academy Sixth Form we ensure that all students achieve their personal best. In order to do this we create individual fl ight paths, to show each student how they should progress from GCSE’s to A Level. The table below shows the expected A Level grades based upon the GCSE grade profi le (excluding BTECs). All the targets are set at the start of Year 12, however we encourage students to view these as targets to exceed not barriers to continuous progress.

GCSE Profi le

Targeted A Level

Outcome

Typical Expected Grade Profi le for 3 A A Levels

Mainly A and A*s A* / A A*AA

Mainly A’s A AAA

Mainly A’s few B’s B ABB

Mainly A’s and B’s B BBB

Mainly B’s B / C BBC

All B’s B / C BCC

Mainly B’s few C’s C CCC

Mainly C’s few B’s C CCD

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How To Choose The Correct A Levels For YouThe process of choosing A Levels is an important one as this is the start of your journey to your chosen future career. We would like to make sure that the fl ight path you choose to take at Trinity Academy Sixth Form forms the correct foundation for whatever you are aiming to do therefore please use the guide below to help you make an informed decision about your A Level choices.

For students starting A Level courses in 2015 there wil no longer be a stepped route via AS Level to A2 Level. AS Level and A Level courses will be two separate qualifi cations, each taught over two years. All the A Level and Applied A Level subjects offered at Trinity Academy Sixth Form are a two year A Level course . This is to ensure that students leave with best opportunities for Higher Education as the Russell Group mainly base offers on a three grade profi le rather than a combination of UCAS points or AS Level subjects.*may be subject to change

STEP 1

Decide what career path you are going to take: University, Apprenticeship or employment

STEP 2

Find out what specifi c qualifi cations are required for your career path

STEP 3

UniversityUse the UCAS website to fi nd courses in your chosen career to establish what grade profi le is required for entry and also if any specifi c

subjects are requested

ApprenticeshipContact the careers advisor in your school to fi nd out what Level 3 courses would be suitable for your chosen apprenticeship

STEP 4

Choose 4 appropriate Level 3 courses, ensuring these are at the right level for you based upon your predicted GCSE profi le

Course Entry Requirements AssessmentA Levels

A Level Accounting 5 GCSEs A* - C including grade B in GCSE Matheamtics

100% examination

A Level Art and Design 5 GCSEs A* - C including grade B in GCSE Art and Design

50% coursework50% examination

A Level Biology 5 GCSEs A* - C including grade B in Dual Award GCSE Science

Examination and assessed practical

A Level Business 5 GCSEs A* - C including grade B in GCSE Business Studies/GCSE Business and Communication Systems

100% examination

A Level Chemistry 5 GCSEs A* - C including grade B in Dual Award GCSE Science

Examination and assessed practical

A Level Dance 5 GCSEs A* - C including grade B in GCSE Dance 25% practical coursework25% practical examination45% examination

A Level Economics 5 GCSEs A* - C including grade B in GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English

100% examination

A Level English andEnglish Literature

5 GCSEs A* - C including grade B in GCSE English and GCSE English Literature

Examination and coursework

A Level English Literature 5 GCSEs A* - C including grade B in GCSE English and GCSE English Literature

Examination and coursework

A Level French 5 GCSEs A* - C including grade B GCSE English and GCSE French

100% examination

A Level Geography 5 GCSEs A* - C including grade B GCSE English and GCSE Geography

100% examination

A Level German 5 GCSEs A* - C including grade B GCSE English and GCSE German

100% examination

A Level Government and Politics

5 GCSEs A* - C including grade B in GCSE English 100% examination

A Level History 5 GCSEs A* - C including grade B GCSE History 20% coursework80% examination

A Level Law 5 GCSEs A* - C including grade B GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics

100% examination

A Level Mathematics 5 GCSEs A* - C including grade B GCSE Mathematics

100% Examination

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Course Entry Requirements AssessmentA Levels

A Level Further Mathematics 5 GCSEs A* - C including grade B GCSE Mathematics (to be taken in conjunction with A Level Mathematics)

100% examination

A Level Media Studies 5 GCSEs A* - C including grade C GCSE English 50% coursework50% examination

A Level Music Technology 5 GCSEs A* - C including a merit or higher in BTEC Level 2 Music Technology

65% coursework35% examination

A Level Physics 5 GCSEs A* - C including grade B in GCSE Science and GCSE Mathematics

20% coursework80% examination

A Level Psychology 5 GCSEs A* - C including grade B GCSE English 100% examination

A Level Religious Studies 5 GCSEs A* - C including grade B GCSE RE 100% examination

A Level Sociology 5 GCSEs A* - C including grade B GCSE English 100% examination

A Level Technology 5 GCSEs A* - C including Resistant Materials, Graphic Products, Electronic Products or MVT

50% coursework50% examination

A Level Drama and Theatre Studies

5 GCSEs A* - C including grade B GCSE English 70% coursework and practical30% examination

Applied A LevelsApplied Health and Social Care

5 GCSEs A* - C including grade C GCSE Health and Social Care or BTEC First Certifi cate in Health and Social Care

67% coursework33% examination

Applied ICT 5 GCSEs A* - C or merit / distinction in BTEC ICT 67% coursework33% examination

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Level 3 DiplomaBTEC Level 3 Sub-Diploma - Equivalent to 1 A Level

BTEC Level 3 Diploma - Equivalanet to 1 A LevelBTEC L3 Sub-Diploma in Business

5 GCSEs A* - C 100% coursework

BTEC L3 Sub-Diploma in Construction and The BuiltEnvironment

5 GCSEs A* - C 100% coursework

BTEC L3 Sub-Diploma in ICT 5 GCSEs A* - C and a pass in BTEC ICT 100% coursework

BTEC L3 Diploma and Sub-Diploma in Sport

5 GCSEs A* - C including grade B GCSE English and a pass in BTEC Sport

100% coursework

Option BlocksBlock A Block B Block C Block D Block E

Business StudiesBiologyEnglish CombinedGermanSociology

AccountingHistoryLawMedia StudiesPhysicsTechnology

Applied Health (Single)Applied Health (Double)ArtChemistryDanceEconomicsFrench

Applied Health (Double)Drama & Theatre StudiesEnglish LiteratureMathematicsReligious Studies

Applied ICTFurther MathematicsGeographyGovernment & PoliticsMusic TechnologyPsychology

BTEC ICTSub-Diploma

BTEC Sport & DevelopmentSub-Diploma

BTEC Construction & Built EnvironmentSub-Diploma

BTEC Sport & Development Diploma

BTEC BusinessSub-Diploma

The Application FormOn your application form you will select four subjects that you would like to study at A Level only choosing one from each block. During the admissions process, taking into account your actual GCSE examination results we will decide with you whether you start to study three or four A Levels in the Sixth Form.

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Entry requirements 5 GCSE’s A* - C including grade B in GCSE Art and Design.

Content * Drawing * Painting * Printing * Mixed Media * Artist Research and written material of a critical and analytical nature linked to the practical work between 1000 - 3000 words

Assessment 60% Coursework 40% Examination

Prospects Careers in: Art, Design, Graphics, Creative Media, Advertising and Marketing.

Entry requirements 5 GCSE’s A* - C including grade B in GCSE Business.

Content * What is business? * Managers, leadership and decision making * Decision making to improve business performance * Analysing the strategic position of a business * Strategic methods: how to pursue strategies * Managing Strategic Change

Assessment 100% Examination

Prospects Careers in: Medicine, Veterinary Science, Law, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Food Science, Engineering and Petrochemical Industry.

Entry requirements 5 GCSE’s A* - C including grade B in GCSE Matheamtics.

Content * Financial Accounting * Management Accounting

Assessment 100% Examination

Prospects Careers in: Medicine, Veterinary Science, Law, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Food Science, Engineering and Petrochemical Industry.

Accounting

Art and Design

Business

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Entry requirements 5 GCSEs grades A* - C including GCSE Dual Award Science at grade B or above.

Content * Cells, Exchange and Transport * Molecules, Biodiversity, Food and Health * Communication, Homeostasis and Energy * Control, Genomes and Environment * Practical Skills

Assessment 20% Practical Examination 80% Examination

Prospects Careers in Medicine, Veterinary Science, Biology, Biological Research, Sports Science, Agriculture and Pharmacology, Health Care and Agriculture.

Biology

Length 1 Year AS Level 2 Years A Level

Entry requirements 5 GCSEs grades A* - C including GCSE Dual Award Science at grade B or above in both.

Content * Atoms, Bonds and Groups * Chains, Energy and Resources * Practical Skills 1 * Rings, Polymers and Analysis * Equilibria, Energetics and Elements * Practical Skills 2

Assessment 20% Practical Assessment 80% Examination

Prospects Careers in: Medicine, Veterinary Science, Law, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Food Science, Engineering and Petrochemical Industry.

Chemistry

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Entry Requirements 5 GCSEs A* - C including Dance at grade B or above.

Content * Understanding Dance * Choreography * Performance * Dance Appreciation

Assessment 45% Written Examination 25% Practical Coursework 20% Practical Examination Prospects Careers in dance performance for company/production,Choreography, Teaching and Dance.

Dance

Entry requirements 5 GCSEs grades A* - C including a grade B or above in GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics.

Content * Markets and Market Failure * The National Economy * Business Economics and the Distribution of Income * The National and International Economy

Assessment 100% Examination

Prospects Careers in Financial Markets, Accounting, Journalism, Marketing and various commercial disciplines.

Economics

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Entry requirements 5 GCSEs grades A* - C including grade B or above in both English and English Literature.

Content * Telling Stories * Exploring Confl ict * Texts will include: Dracula, The Lovely Bones, Into the Wild, Othello and The Great Gatsby

Assessment 100% Examination Prospects Careers in Journalism, Law, Media, Teaching and Creative Writing.

English Language and Literature

Entry requirements 5 GCSEs grades A* - C including grade B or above in either English and English Literature.

Content * Study a range of texts from a list of either Tragedy or Comedy genres * Texts will include: A Doll’s House, A Street Car Named Desire, Doctor Faustus, The Rover, The Importance of Being Earnest, The Pitmen Painters, Waiting for Godot

Assessment 100% Examination

Prospects Careers in Journalism, Law, Media, Teaching and Creative Writing.

English Literature

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Entry requirements 5 GCSEs grades A* - C including English and German at grade B or above. Content * Crime and Punishment * Cultural Issues * Education * Media * Sport

Assessment 100% Examination

Prospects Careers in Travel & Tourism, Teaching, Journalism plus many aspects of Commerce and Industry.

German

Entry requirements 5 GCSEs grades A* - C including English and Geography at grade B or above.

Content * The World at Risk (Global Hazards and Climate Change) * Going Global (Globalisation, Migration of Population and Urbanisation) * Crowded Cpasts ( Coastal Processes, Landforms and Development) * Rebranding (Urban and Rural) * Contested Planet (Energy Security, Water Confl icts, Biodiversity Under Threat, Superpowers, Bridging the Development Gap) * Tectonic Activity and Hazards

Assessment 100% Examination Prospects Careers in Land Management, Environment Agencies, Teaching, Cartography, Planning or Travel & Tourism. Geography is seen as very useful in both the legal and fi nancial sectors of employment.

Geography

Entry requirements 5 GCSEs grades A* - C including English and French at grade B or above.

Content * Cultural Issues * Young People Today * The World of Work * Relationships

Assessment 100% Examination Prospects Careers in Travel & Tourism, Journalism, Law, Teaching. Many branches of Commerce, Industry and Government.

French

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Entry requirements 5 GCSEs grades A* - C including English and Maths at grade B or above.

Content * Where our laws come from: Parliament, the Courts, Europe * How the legal system works * Legal personnel: Who does what in Law? * Criminal Law (the whole of the second year)

Assessment 100% Examination

Prospects Careers in the legal professions as well as Commerce, Journalism and Media.

Law

Entry requirements 5 GCSEs grades A* - C including History grade B or above.

Content * British History 1945 - 90: Consensus and Confl ict - from Churchill to Thatcher * USA 1945 - 2001: Life, Liberty, Equality and Society * Germany 1900 - 45: From Kaiser William II to Adolf Hitler * Personal Study: The Making of Modern China 1900 - 2000 Assessment 20% Coursework 80% Examination

Prospects Careers in Accountancy, Banking, Finance, Management, Business, Civil Service, Journalism, Law, Media, Politics, Public Administration, Tourism and Education.

History

Entry requirements 5 GCSEs A* - C including grade B in GCSE English. Content * People, politics and Participation * Governing Modern Britain * The Politics of the USA * Political Issues: Idealogies in Action Assessment 100% Examination

Prospects Careers in Law, Teaching, Journalism plus many aspects of Commerce and Industry.

Government and Politics

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Entry requirements 5 GCSEs grades A* - C including Mathematics at grade B or above.

Content * Core Mathematics * Statistics * Mechanics * Decision Assessment 100% Examination

Prospects Careers in Engineering, Architecture, Chemistry, Physics, Medicine, Law and Accountancy.

Mathematics

Entry requirements 5 GCSEs grades A* - C including Mathematics at grade A or above. To be taken in conjunction with Mathematics. Content * Further Pure * Statistics * Mechanics * Decision Assessment 100% Examination

Prospects Careers in Engineering, Architecture, Chemistry, Physics, Medicine, Law and Accountancy.

Further Mathematics

Entry requirements 5 GCSEs grades A* - C with a grade C or above in English.

Content * Media Representations and Responses * Media Production Processes * Media Investigation and Production * Media: Text, Industry and Audience

Assessment 50% Coursework 50% Examination Prospects Careers in the media industry and a variety of other sectors including Journalism, Advertising, Marketing and Teaching.

Media Studies

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Entry requirements 5 GCSEs grades A* - C including GCSE Music Technology and a performance standard of Grade 3 or above. Content * Sequenced and multi tracked performances, arrangements and compositions * The Principles and Practice of Music Technology * Popular Music Styles Since 1910 * The Development of Technology Based Music

Assessment 65% Coursework 35% Examination Prospects Careers in the Music Business, access to Arts / Performance and the Recording Industry.

Entry requirements 5 GCSEs grades A* - C including Dual Award or Triple Award Science and Mathematics at grade B or above.

Content * Particles * Quantum Phenomena * Electricity * Mechanics * Materials * Waves * Thermodynamics * Nuclear Decay * Astrophysics and Cosmology * Oscillations

Assessment 20% Practical Assessment 80% Examination

Prospects Careers in Aeronautics, Astrophysics, Banking, Communications, Computing and IT, Defence, Engineering, Electronics, Medical Physics, Meteorology, Nanotechnology, Nuclear Physics, Research and X-ray technology.

Physics

Music Technology

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Entry requirements 5 GCSEs grades A* - C including English at grade B or above.

Content * Social Infl uence * Memory * Attachment * Psychopathology * Approaches in Psychology * Biopsychology

Assessment 100% Examination

Prospects Careers in Management, Police Work, Counselling, Personnel, Social Work and Occupational Therapy.

Psychology

Religious Studies

Entry requirements 5 GCSEs grades A* - C including RE grade B or above.

Content * Philosophy of Religion * New Testament

Assessment 100% Examination

Prospects Careers in the Legal Service, Teaching, Politics, Police Service.

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Sociology

Entry requirements 5 GCSEs grades A* - C including English at grade B or above.

Content * Family and Households * Education and Research Methods * Education

Assessment 100% Examination

Prospects Careers in Management, Teaching, Welfare Work, Criminal Justice System, Journalism, Law and Personnel.

Entry requirements 5 GCSEs grades A* - C including gade C or above in a Design Technology subject

Content * Materials,Components and Application * Learning through Designing and Making * Materials Components * Designing and Making Practice

Assessment 50% Coursework 50% Examination Prospects Careers in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Town Planning, Product Design, Industrial Design, Construction, Design and Technology.

Technology - Product Design

Entry requirements 5 GCSEs grades A* - C including English grade B or above.

Content * Exploring Plays * Performing Plays * Analysing Theatre * Creating Theatre

Assessment 40% Practical and Written Coursework 30% Externally Assessed Performance 30% Examination

Prospects Careers in Media or Performing Arts, it can suppotrt with careers such as Solicitor, Barrister, Lawyer.

Theatre Studies

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Applied A Level

These subjects offer an attractive alternative to the traditional academic A Level. Learning is assessed by way of case studies and reports, although there are also external examinations. The range of vocational and organisational skills the student develops from a Vocational A Level course is highly prized by universities and employers.

Trinity Academy offers a twelve-unit course (double award), equivalent to two A Levels, and a six-unit course (single award), equivalent to one A Level, in the following subjects:

Health and Social Care

Entry requirements 5 GCSEs grades A* - C and must have or be working towards a C in GCSE English or a merit or above in BTEC First Certifi cate in Health and Social Care.

Content * Rights, Responsibilities and Values * Communication in Care Settings * Health and Well-being * Service Provision and Practitioner Roles * Understanding Human Behaviour * Their ability to draw together aspects of these areas in a variety of contexts

Assessment 67% Coursework 33% Examination Prospects * Nursing, Social Care, Social Work, NVQs in Care

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Entry requirements 5 GCSEs grades A* - C or a merit or above in BTEC ICT with at least a C in English and in Mathematics.

Content * AIICT 1 - E-Business 40% * AIICT 2 - E-Skills 60% * AIICT 5 - E-Project 40% * AIICT 6 - E-Learn 60%

Assessment 67% Coursework 33% Examination

Prospects Access to Higher Education and for people considering a career as an ICT Specialist in Industry. The transferable skills complement all subjects.

ICT

Head Girl Abbie Tomlinson on visiting Zambia in July 2014: “It was a life changing experience that I will never forget. I met people from all backgrounds including young children that don’t have the privalege of education. It also prepared me for my chosen career in Medicine and gave me things to talk about at university interviews. It was amazing.”

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Level 3 Diploma

These courses offer an alternative to traditional academic A Levels and Applied A Levels. Learning is assessed through case studies and reports; assessment is one hundred per cent coursework. The BTEC Level Three Diploma is equivalent to two A Levels and is a twelve-unit course.The BTEC Level Three Subsidiary Diploma is equivalent to one A Level and is a six - unit course.These courses are offered in the following subjects:

Entry requirements 5 GCSEs grades A* - C and a BTEC Extended Certifi cate / Diploma in Business Studies.

Content * The Business Environment * Business Resources * Introduction to Marketing * Business Planning * Human Resources * Relationship Marketing

Assessment 100% coursework

Prospects Higher education courses and careers in a wide variety of business roles such as Finance, Human Resources and Marketing.

Business (BTEC Level Three Subsidiary Diploma)

Construction and The Built Environment (BTEC Level Three Subsidiary Diploma)

Entry requirements At least 5 GCSEs grades A* - C including grade C or above in Mathematics.

Content * Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction and the Built Environment * Sustainable Construction * Mathematics in Construction and the Built Environment * Science and Materials in Construction and the Built Environment * Construction Technology and Design in Construction and Civil Engineering * Building Technology in Construction

Assessment 100% coursework

Prospects Careers in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Town Planning and Construction

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ICT (BTEC Level Three Subsidiary Diploma)

Entry requirements 5 GCSEs grades A* - C and at least a pass in BTEC ICT.

Content * Communication and Employability * Computer systems * Impact of the use of ICT * E-commerce * Event Programming * Database design

Assessment 100% portfolio work

Prospects Careers in operative or trainee level within a wide range of environments using ICT. Such candidates would normally enter employment through a work-related training programme or go onto further studies in this area.

Entry requirements At least 5 GCSEs grades A* - C including grade C GCSE English and grade C in GCSE PE or merit in BTEC Sport Level 2.

Content The Sub - Diploma course is made up of four core unit:

* Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport * The Physiology of Fitness * Assessing Risk in Sport * Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise * Plus a further three optional units

The Diploma course is an additional fi ve core units: * Sports Nutrition * Psychology for Sport Performance * Technical and Tactical Skills in Sport * The Athletes Lifestyle * Plus a further four optional units

Assessment 100% coursework

Prospects Careers in the Health and Fitness Industry, Sports Development and Sports Coaching.

Sport: Performance and Excellence (BTEC Level Three Diploma)

Year 12 Induction Programme

All Year 12 students will take part in an induction programme in the fi rst two weeks of the academic year. On one day of the programme they will attend an Academic Skills Course at York University to develop their independent learning capabilities and view a university campus for the fi rst time. In addition to this the students will participate in a Challenge Day, located at Trinity Academy. During the day the students will develop their teamwork, communication, organisation and problem-solving skills. All of the students will be challenged to take part in activities that they may not have previously done. The aim is to develop not only those skills required to be successful in the Sixth Form, but also important life skills such as budgeting.

Year 13 Leavers’ Event

At the end of Year 13 the Principal hosts a leavers’ dinner for all Year 13 students immediately after their examinations in June. It is a special event that some of the student body helps to organise and recognises achievement’s and contributions that the students have made over the two eyars in Trinity Academy Sixth Form.

Location

The Academy is located in the centre of Thorne within easy walking distance from not only the local area but bus and rail transport, which provides easy access alongside a superb motorway network.

Approximate journey times:

• 20 minutes from Doncaster, Scunthorpe and Pontefract

• 15 minutes from Snaith, Carlton, Goole and Epworth

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Finally, Why Choose Trinity Academy Sixth Form?

• Excellent learning and teaching

• State of the art facilities

• Individualised support and guidance

• Individual Flight Paths

• Dedicated Sixth Form Centre and study areas

• Enrichment programme

• Unique leadership opportunities

• UCAS Advice including guest lectures and dedicated time for university visits

• Excellent track record of students progressing to higher education

How To Apply

Simply complete an application form and send it to the address below. One of the Sixth Form team will then contact you to discuss your application further.

Please do contact us if you have any questions or queries:

Sixth Form Admissions Offi ceTrinity AcademyChurch BalkThorneDoncasterDN8 5BY

Telephone: 01405 813000

Email: enquiries@trinityacademy.org.uk

Website: www.trinityacademy.org.uk

Why Trinity Academy Sixth Form?

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Trinity AcademyChurch BalkThorneDoncasterDN8 5BY

Telephone: 01405 813000

Email: enquiries@trinityacademy.org.uk

Website: www.emmanuel-schools.org/trinity academy

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