KS5 Options Booklet 2017-2018
Contents Contents Welcome to Sixth Form... 3 Tutorial Programme... 4 Sixth Form Curriculum and Options Choices... 5 Entry Criteria... 6 Good Subject Combinations... 7 Application Process... 8 What do we expect of Sixth Form Students?... 9 A Levels... 10 A Level Accountancy... 10 A Level Art and Design... 10 A Level Biology... 11 A Level Chemistry... 11 A Level English Language/Literature... 12 A Level History... 13 A Level Law... 13 A Level Maths... 14 A Level Psychology... 14 A Level Philosophy and Religion... 15 A Level Physics... 15 A Level Sociology... 16 A Level Sport Studies... 16 Vocational Level 3... 17 Business BTEC Level 3 Extended certificate or Diploma... 17 Childcare CACHE BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Childcare & Education... 17 Health and Social Care BTEC National Diploma... 18 Information Technology Introductory Diploma (Single)... 18 Information Technology Diploma in I.T (Double)... 19 Applied Science BTEC National Extended Diploma... 19 Applied Science - Level 3 Applied Science BTEC National Foundation Diploma... 20 Sport Extended Diploma / Diploma in Sport... 20 Vocational Level 2... 21 Certificate of Early Years Education and Care - Level 2... 21 Foundation Pathway - Level 2... 21 Sport BTEC - Level 2... 22 Sample Options Form... 23 2
Welcome to Grange 6th Form Welcome to Grange 6th Form The Sixth Form offers you a very different experience to the rest of the school. It is a secure but challenging environment. In the Sixth Form you will be encouraged to take part in a range of team based activities, supporting your academic, social and emotional development. Your subject teachers together with the Post 16 team will be with you on your journey towards realising your full academic potential and future aspirations. You will leave us ready and able to progress into Higher Education, Further Education, Apprenticeships or employment as resilient and independent adults. Our enrichment programme offers a range of activities, such as reading leaders, Duke of Edinburgh, leadership opportunities in Southfield School with whom we are lucky to share the site, our school journalism team and for some the opportunity to embark upon the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) that is recognised by UCAS. You will also have the opportunity to be part of the student leadership team, providing you with an opportunity to be involved with charity fundraising events and for you to actively voice and table ideas that will shape the future of our Sixth Form from which, the whole school and your successors will benefit. Each year we continue to witness young people successfully moving onto a range of University destinations. You can be assured that thorough UCAS guidance will be provided through a structured programme that supports you through the university application process. By rigorous monitoring and tracking of your progress we will provide appropriate intervention that specifically addresses your academic and/or social needs so you are more likely to secure your first choice University or your next destination of choice. The Post 16 Study Room is a quiet and calm place in order that you can conduct independent research / homework in your study periods. There is also a Post 16 café area where hot and cold snacks and drinks are available throughout the day. If you are serious about achieving your full potential and gaining as many experiences as possible then Grange 6 th Form is the place for you! Ms Dubickas Assistant Headteacher 3
Tutorial Programme Our Mission/Vision Statement The Sixth Form sets the tone for the rest of the School: they are role models internally and its prime ambassadors externally. Our aim is simple: to make you ready for the world of work, higher education, further education, employment or training. We will help you become a more independent learner taking increasing responsibility for your own success as your confidence and study skills develop. We try to ensure that all our students consistently achieve excellent results in all the courses on offer and progress to their next career step through good guidance, good teaching and support. Our Sixth Form offers: High quality teaching and study support in a wide range of subjects; Study programmes encompassing the full range of subjects and enrichment activities; Excellent study facilities-superb classroom and independent study areas with good access to ICT; Access to facilities from 7.30am to 5.00pm with all day catering available to sixth form students in the Atrium and café area; Superb sports facilities with two artificial turf pitches, climbing wall, Fitness suite and a hydro pool. Tutorial Programme You will have a personal timetable which reflects your individual programme of study including study periods to help you manage the demands of Advanced Level study. Every student is allocated a tutor group with a personal tutor. The tutor is responsible for monitoring individual student progress, conducting regular reviews and conducting one-to-one interviews that identify student strengths and areas in which they need to improve through a process of target setting. The tutor will have regular contact with parents. The tutor is the first person a student contacts if he or she encounters difficulties. The Sixth Form tutorial programme is designed to support Sixth Form students on their journey to both academic and personal success. Students are given guidance in order to choose and apply for courses at Universities, Higher and Further Education Colleges, apprenticeships and/or employment. 4
Curriculum and Option Choices 2016-17 Sixth Form Curriculum and Options Choices 2017 We offer a broad suite of qualifications including AS and A2 Levels, BTEC Level 3 National Qualifications and the Extended Project Qualification. In addition, GCSE English and/or Maths resits help to ensure that all learners leave with these vital qualifications. All Sixth Form students take part in the tutorial programme and extra curricular activities. Groups sizes and lesson timings The normal allocation of lessons for AS/A2 are ten 60 minute lessons within a fortnight. This is above a lot of 6 th form providers. However, this allocation cannot be guaranteed where a subject attracts a small number of students. The group may not be viable and therefore, we may reduce the number of lessons per fortnight as the teacher ratio is smaller. This is in line with other Post 16 providers. Please note that the School reserves the right to amend this curriculum offer and we may not be able to run courses that attract insufficient students. In the current financial climate, the College may have other constraints that effect our curriculum offer. Any decisions taken with regard to pecuniary matters will be commensurate with the impact of Education Funding Agency decisions (E.F.A). Working in partnership with parents Parents will always be made to feel welcome. We believe in having a three way partnership between students, parents and teachers. There are frequent consultation evenings for parents including tutor evenings and parents evenings. We have a system for contacting parents when a student s work or behaviour gives cause for concern. Our experience shows that establishing and nurturing close links with parents is the cornerstone to building better futures for our young people through effective communication and a shared vision. 5
Entry Criteria Entry Criteria Subject Level Minimum Entry Criteria Accountancy A Level 5A*-C including English and Maths (Level 4) Art and Design (Art) A Level 5A*-C including English and Maths (Level 4); C grade in GCSE Art Biology A Level 5A*-C including English and Maths (Level 4); BB grade in GCSE Core and Additional Science Chemistry A Level 5A*-C including English and Maths (Level 4); BB grade in GCSE Core and Additional Science English A Level 5A*-C including English and Maths; Level 6/7 grade in English GCSE History A Level 5A*-C including English and Maths; Minimum B grade in GCSE History or Level 6/7 in GCSE English Law A Level 5A*-C including English and Maths (Level 4) Maths A Level 5A*-C including English and Maths - Minimum Grade 6/7 in Maths. Psychology A Level 5A*-C including English and Maths; 6/7 grade in English GCSE Philosophy and Religion A Level 5A*-C including English and Maths (Level 4) Physics A Level 5A*-C including English and Maths (Level 4); BB grade in GCSE Core and Additional Science Sociology A Level 5A*-C including English and Maths (Level 4) Sport A Level 5A*-C including English and Maths (Level 4) Business Extended Cert or Diploma BTEC Level 3 5A*-C or a Merit in BTEC level 2 in Business Childcare - CACHE BTEC Level 3 5A*-C or Pass in L2 CACHE and Level 4 in English Health and Social Care BTEC Level 3 5A*-C including English (Level 4) or merit in BTEC Level 2 Heath & Social Care ICT - Introductory Diploma BTEC Level 3 5 A*- C Including English (Level 4) ICT Level 3 Vocational - Diploma in I.T (Double) BTEC Level 3 5 A*- C Including English (Level 4) Science - Applied Science National Extended Diploma Science - Applied Science National Foundation Diploma Sport - Extended Diploma in Sport Childcare - Certificate of early years education and care BTEC Level 3 BTEC Level 3 BTEC Level 3 BTEC Level 2 5A*-C, C grade in GCSE Core or Additional Science 5A*-C, C grade in GCSE Core or Additional Science 5A*-C, or C grade in GCSE PE 5 D-G GCSEs plus interview Foundation Pathway Level 2 GCSE s Average grade D in all GCSE subjects. Minimum Level 3 in English and Maths Sport BTEC Level 2 Level 2 GCSE s Average grade D in all GCSE subjects. Minimum Level 3 in English and Maths 6
Good Subject Combinations Good Subject Combinations 7
Application Process Application Process How Do You Choose Your Courses/Subjects? You should have carefully researched your possible future career pathways and decided on the most appropriate courses for you to follow in Post 16. If intending to study at university you should have researched preferred subject combinations (see previous page) and entry levels. You should discuss your ideas with your tutor, subject teachers and your family. All students will be expected to choose 3 A level or vocational courses. The only exception to this will be those students who have gained A and B grades in all their GCSE S and who know that the university course they want to apply for requires 3 and ½ A levels. If this is the case you need to speak to Miss Dubickas when completing the application form. All subject teachers will be happy to explain their Sixth Form courses. Talk to them about your ability to take their subject at Sixth Form. Use the information from the Sixth Form Options Evening by gathering as much information as you need to assist you in making your decisions. All students who want to apply to the Sixth Form must complete an application form and write a formal application letter by 30th January 2017. Your tutor will discuss the suitability of your choices with you. Interviews will be held the weeks beginning 20th and 27th March 2017. These will be based on your most recent assessment data. Provisional offers will be made in writing based on your predicted GCSE grades and mock exam results. Final decisions about your course choice are made once GCSE results have been published on 24th August 2017. As offers are conditional on GCSE and BTEC grades, it is not possible to finalise course choice before this date. If students have not met the conditions of their offer, we always try to offer an alternative course but in some cases this will not be possible. Students who wish to renegotiate their timetables will have two weeks to do so by completing a red change of course form. Any changes are subject to having achieved the appropriate GCSE grades and there being sufficient space left in teaching groups. Every effort will be made to accommodate students options, but in some cases the combination of subjects may not work and it may be necessary to choose a different subject. Late applications will be accepted, however, choices are likely to be much more restricted for students after the deadline. 8
What Do We Expect of Sixth Form Students? In the Sixth Form, you will have greater independence. However, with this independence, comes greater responsibility and an expectation you will be more mature in your attitude towards your education and ultimately, your future. 9What Do we Expect of Sixth Form Students? Post 16 education is a full time commitment and we expect you to attend all your timetabled lessons, including enrichment. National statistics demonstrate there is a clear link between levels of attendance and achievement, which is why we give Sixth Form attendance and punctuality high priority. Full attendance and punctuality is also expected to tutorial, assemblies and one to one interviews. These are essential contact times between tutors and students for communicating important information and to support you in your studies. They are not optional. If you are absent for any reason, we still expect your parents to either telephone the College or explain it with a note. You will be expected to catch up on the work you have missed. You will have a number of study periods where you will be directed to study in the sixth form study room you must attend these. In addition to study periods, you are expected to do a significant amount of independent work in your own time. This is imperative for making good progress in the Sixth Form and is good preparation for university. It follows that we expect all deadlines set by your teachers to be met. If, for some reason, you know you are not going to meet a particular deadline it is far better for you to negotiate this in advance with the teacher concerned. This is part of the maturity we expect. Many students will hold part-time jobs and this does bring many benefits but it must not take priority over school work. 12 hours per week should be seen as the maximum that a Sixth Form student can manage alongside their courses. All Sixth Form students sign a written learners agreement whereby they accept the conditions and responsibilities of being in the sixth form.
A Level ACCOUNTANCY / ART & DESIGN ACCOUNTANCY AS and A LEVEL ENTRY CRITERIA: 5A*-C including English and Maths (Level 4) Course Content: Financial Accounting - Unit 1 Financial and Management Accounting Unit 2 Further Aspects of Financial Accounting Unit 3 Further Aspects of Financial and Management Accounting - Unit 4 Assessment: YEAR 1: Units 1 and 2 in the first year - each exam is 50% of AS = 25% of A Level 1.5 hours written exam (4 compulsory questions for each unit.) YEAR 2: units 3 and 4 - each exam is 25% of A Level 2 hours written exam (4 compulsory questions for each unit.) Progression Routes: Accounting or A level points for degree courses; Local Government; Banking Which teacher do I talk to? Miss Akhtar ART & DESIGN A LEVEL ENTRY CRITERIA: 5A*-C including English and Maths (Level 4); (C grade or above in GSCE Art) Course Content: A-level Art and Design provides students with opportunities to develop personal responses to ideas, observations, experiences, environments and cultures in practical, critical and contextual forms. Assessment: 60% Coursework Project, 40% Exam Project AO1: Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. AO2: Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops. AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress. AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements. Progression Routes: Completion of the full A Level course will support UCAS applications to a wide range of courses at University, in particular for Arts based degrees. The A Level also builds a portfolio of work that is vital for progression to further art based specialisms at college, such as a Foundation Diploma. Which teacher do I talk to? Ms Taylor 10
A Level BIOLOGY / CHEMISTRY BIOLOGY A LEVEL ENTRY CRITERIA: 5A*-C including English and Maths (Level 4) BB grade in GCSE Core and Additional Science Course Content: Year 12: Developing practical skills; Foundations in Biology; Exchange & Transport; Biodiversity, Evolution & Disease. Year 13: Communication; homeostasis and energy; Genetics, evolution & ecosystems Assessment: Written examination ( 2 examinations at the end of year 12; 2 at the end of year 13)and a Practical endorsement this is a series of 12 practical assessments completed in school, write ups of these are examined by visiting external moderator. Progression Routes: Agriculture; biochemistry; botany; conservation, dental; environmental health; food science; genetics; health science; marine biology; microbiology; ophthalmology; pharmacist; veterinary medicine; zoology. Which teacher do I talk to? Ms Kauser CHEMISTRY - A LEVEL ENTRY CRITERIA: 5A*-C including English and Maths (Level 4) ; BB grade in GCSE Core and Additional Science Course Content: Yr 12: Atomic Structure; Amount of Substance; Bonding; Kinetics; Organic Chemistry Yr 13: Thermodynamics; Rate equations; Transition Metals; Organic Synthesis; Assessment: Written examination ( 2 examinations at the end of year 12; 2 at the end of year 13)and a Practical endorsement this is a series of 12 practical assessments completed in school, write ups of these are examined by visiting external moderator. Progression Routes: Pharmacy; Medicine; Analytical chemist; Medicinal chemist; Physiotherapy; Forensics scientist; Biochemist; Clinical scientist; Dentistry; Veterinarian. Which teacher do I talk to? Ms Kauser 11
A Level - ENGLISH ENGLISH LANGUAGE/LITERATURE - A Level ENTRY CRITERIA: 5A*-C including English and Maths and a 6/7 grade in English. Course Content: Y12 and Year 13 will be spent preparing students for the A Level exams and coursework. Texts studied include Margaret Atwood s The Handmaid s Tale, Khaled Hosseini s The Kite Runner, the poetry of Seamus Heaney and extracts of many other texts and text types. The coursework component allows students to investigate fictional and non-fictional works they have a particular interest in, whilst the original writing component allows student to get creative and produce their own texts based on the writing of professional authors. Assessment: Paper 1: Telling stories (40% of A Level). Section A Remembered places ( Paris anthology of text types studied). Section B Imagined Worlds (Study of a fictional novel. Currently A Handmaid s Tale ). Section C Poetic Voices (Study of a poet. Currently Seamus Heaney). Paper 2: Exploring Conflict (40% of A Level). Section A Writing About Society ( re-creative writing). Section B Dramatic Encounters (Study of one full length play). Coursework: Making Connections (20% of A Level). This takes the form of an investigation making active connections between a literary text and some nonliterary material. Progression Routes: A solid understanding of the English Language and literature and the ability to use it well will provide a good base to pursue any career, however, many people who study this subject go on to pursue a career in teaching, law, journalism, speech therapy or copywriting. Which teacher do I talk to? Ms I Anson, Mr Brown. 12
A Level HISTORY / LAW HISTORY - A Level ENTRY CRITERIA: 5A*-C including English and Maths; Minimum B grade in GCSE History or grade 6/7 in GCSE English Course Content: History allows you to study key events in the past and examine their impact on society today. It also develops key skills such as the ability to think critically, debate, and produce extended pieces of writing - all of which are highly valued by universities and employers. This is a popular and highly successful A Level course which combines well with a range of subjects, particularly English and the Social Sciences. You will study 4 units over the 2 years. Paper 1 : In search of the American Dream: the USA 1917-96, Paper 2: South Africa, 1948-94: from apartheid state to rainbow nation, Paper3: Poverty, public health and the state in Britain 1780-1939, Unit 4: Historical Enquiry: The Holocaust Interpretations Assessment: A Level: Three written exams and Independent enquiry. Progression Routes: History is a respected academic subject and can lead to a wide range of university courses and employment. History students have the flexibility to enter many varied professions including Law, Teaching, and Media/Journalism. Which teacher do I talk to? Mr M Sprakes, Ms E Parlby LAW - A Level ENTRY CRITERIA: 5A*-C including English and Maths (Level 4) You will learn all about the legal system and how it operates; how laws are made and the elements behind a criminal act and the philosophy that underpins crime and punishment in a modern society. Particular emphasis is placed on case law and precedence and how this is applied in a court of law. Course Content: and Assessment - AS Sources of Law (1 hour written paper) 40% of your final grade English legal system (1.5 hours written paper) 60% of your final grade Course Content and Assessment - A2 Your AS grade provides 40% of your A2 grade. The papers below provide 30% each. Criminal Law: Fatal and Non Fatal Offences Against the Person 1.5 hours written paper Criminal Law: Special study 1.5 hours on pre-released material Progression Routes: Success at AS level automatically allows a student to go on to do the A2 part of the course. Success at A2 allows progression to further and higher education courses such as Law, Government & Politics; Social Sciences etc. It can also lead to training opportunities and to employment in various private and local government organisations. Which teacher do I talk to? Ms Lo Re 13
A Level MATHS / PSYCHOLOGY MATHS - A Level ENTRY CRITERIA: 5A*-C including English and Maths - Minimum Grade 6/7 in Maths. Mathematics is a powerful tool. Apart from being a subject in its own right, it is vital for lots of other subjects including Geography, Computing and Science. Course Content: You will study some topics covered in GCSE but in greater depth e.g. trigonometry, graphs of straight lines and curves and statistics You will be introduced to new topics of differentiation, integration and decision mathematics. Assessment: Year 12 - Core 1 & 2 Exam Year 13 Core 3 & 4 exam Topics include solving quadratic equations, sequences and series, differentiation and integration, straight line graphs, trigonometry, and geometric series, binomial theorem, partial fractions Additional Modules Statistics 1 Mechanics 1 Progression Routes: Access to university courses and /or careers in medicine, health, accountancy, finance and engineering. Which teacher do I talk to? Mr M Johnson PSYCHOLOGY - A Level ENTRY CRITERIA: 5A*-C including English and Maths - (Minimum level 6/7 in English) Course Content: Topics covered include Abnormality, Attachment, Memory, Relationships, Social Influence, Schizophrenia, Eating Behaviour, Media Psychology and Research Methods Assessment: 100% exam at the end of the 2 years. 3 exams in total Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper3 Progression Routes: fantastic for learners who want to study Psychology or a Social Science at University. In addition to Medicine, Law and Business related courses. Psychology A level prepares learners awareness and understanding of other people and is therefore ideal for any career choice which involves working with people. Which teacher do I talk to? Ms Clack, Ms Gill and Ms Green 14
A Level PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION / PHYSICS PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION - A Level ENTRY CRITERIA: 5A*-C including English and Maths (Level 4) This qualification is linear. Linear means that students will sit all their exams at the end of the course. Course Content: Component 1: Philosophy of religion and ethics - Section A: Philosophy of religion Arguments for the existence of God, Evil and suffering, Religious experience. - Section B: Ethics and religion. Ethical theories, Issues of human life and death, Issues of animal life and death. Component 2: Study of religion and dialogues Sources of wisdom and authority, God/gods/ultimate reality, Life after death, Key moral principles, Religious identity. Assessment: Written exam for each component: 3 hours each. There are two assessed components. Students must take assessments in both Component 1 and Component 2 in the same exam series. Component 1-These assessments must be in the same faith context, for example students entering for an exam in 2D Islam and the philosophy of religion must also enter 2D Islam and ethics. Which teacher do I talk to? Miss A Khan and Mrs S Khan PHYSICS A Level ENTRY CRITERIA: 5A*-C including English and Maths (Level 4), minimum BB grade in Core and Additional Science Course Content: Paper 1: Measurements and their errors; Particles and radiation; Waves; Mechanics and materials; Electricity; Periodic Motion Paper 2: Thermal Physics; Fields and their consequences; Nuclear physics Paper 3: Section A: Practical skills and data analysis. Section B: Entered for one topic from the following, Astrophysics, Medical physics, Engineering physics, Turning points in physics or Electronics. Practical skills: A minimum of 12 required practicals to carry out. Assessment: Three written exams two papers worth 35% each and one paper worth 30%. At least 15% of marks in written papers will assess practical skills. Progression Routes: Physics graduates are in great demand and are able to choose from a wide variety of careers. Careers include aeronautics, car design, medical physics and the space program. Contact: Ms Kauser 15
A Level SOCIOLOGY / SPORT SOCIOLOGY - A Level ENTRY CRITERIA: 5A*-C including English and Maths (Level 4) Course Content: Families and Households / Education with Methods in Context; Beliefs in Society / Crime and Deviance Assessment: 100% Exam Progression Routes: Social science degrees encourage skills of analysis, interpretation and communication, which employers need. Social science graduates are more likely to be in paid employment than arts or science graduates, according to analysis of official data. They are more likely to be in managerial or senior roles. 70% of social science graduates are in professional or associated technical occupations, while some 7% work in finance/ insurance. Report shows that employers in the public and private sectors are queuing up to hire social science graduates. Which teacher do I talk to? Ms Crossland and Ms Green SPORT STUDIES - A Level Entry Criteria: 5 A*- C including English and Maths (Level 4) Course Content: A Level Physical Education the course includes Anatomy and physiology, psychology and Evaluating Contemporary Influences in sport. Assessment Written Exam after 2 years of study plus practical performance examination. Progression Routes University to study courses in Sport/Sport development/ Sport Science which could lead to a career in the sports industry or teaching/coaching. Which teacher do I talk to? Mr Heads 16
Vocational - Level 3 - BUSINESS / CHILDCARE CACHE BUSINESS - BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate or Diploma ENTRY CRITERIA: 5A*-C or a Merit in BTEC level 2 in Business. Course Content: Students complete units in the following areas:- Exploring business, Developing a marketing campaign, Personal finance, Recruitment and selection, Managing an event, International business, Principles of management and Visual merchandising. 4 Units ( Extended Certificate) Equivalent to 1 A-Level 8 Units (Diploma) Equivalent to 2 A Levels Assessment: Assignments set by the department, tasks set by the exam board and written exams which are set and marked by the exam board. Progression Routes: Accountancy, Business Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, Marketing degrees. Which teacher do I talk to? Miss Fox, Miss Pipe CHILDCARE CACHE BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Childcare & Education ENTRY CRITERIA: 5A*-C (or a merit in BTEC Level 2 Health and Social Care/pass in Cache L2 plus Level 4 in English Course Content: Level 3 Diploma enables learners to enter the workforce as Early Years Educators or access Higher Education. Assessment: All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods. All units are marked A*-D. Extended assessments CCE1 and DCE2 (externally set, externally marked). 2 Exams. Progression Routes: This will enable you to use the UCAS points to apply to university or further training. Early Years Educator Practitioner in day nurseries and primary schools Home based childcare Nanny Which teacher do I talk to? Mrs Warner 17
Vocational - Level 3 - HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE / I.T. HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE - BTEC National Diploma (NQF) ENTRY CRITERIA: 5A*-C including English (Level 4) or a merit in BTEC Level 2 Health and Social Care Course Content: You will study areas such as development through the life stages and principles of safe practice. Assessment 8 units over 2 years, 2 units are assessed by external examination. 1 unit is externally set and externally assessed. 5 units are coursework based. Progression Routes This is equivalent to 2 A Levels and so will enable you to use the UCAS points to apply to university or further training. Which teacher do I talk to? Ms Shoer, Ms Ashfaq, Ms Thompson INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Introductory diploma (single) - OCR CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS Introductory Diploma 360GLH, equivalent to 1 A level Entry Criteria: 5 A*- C Including English (Level 4) Course Content: This course is suitable for students whose main focus may not be on Information Technology, but for whom software and computing systems knowledge would be complementary. 5 units Unit 1 Fundamental of I.T (exam) Unit 2 Global Information (exam) Unit 6 Application design Unit 15 Game design Unit 21 Web design Assessment: Two exams (May) and three internally assessed units. Progression Routes: Higher Education or progression into employment Which teacher do I talk to? Mr Mahmood, Mr Moore 18
Vocational - Level 3 - I.T. / APPLIED SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: DIPLOMA IN I.T (DOUBLE) - OCR CAMBRIDGE TECHNICALS Introductory Diploma 720 GLH, equivalent to 2 A level Entry Criteria: 5 A*- C Including English (Level 4) Course Content: This course is suitable for students whose main focus may not be on Information Technology, but for whom software and computing systems knowledge would be complementary. 11 units: Unit 1 Fundamental of I.T (exam) Unit 2 Global Information (exam) Unit 3 Cyber Security Unit 6 Application design Unit 8 Project Management Unit 9 Product development Unit 12 Mobile Technology Unit 13 Social media Unit 15 Game design Unit 17 Internet of Everything Unit 21 Web design Assessment:: Three exams and eight internally assessed units. Progression Routes: Higher Education or progression into employment Which teacher do I talk to? Mr Mahmood, Mr Moore APPLIED SCIENCE - BTEC NATIONAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN APPLIED SCIENCE Entry criteria: 5 A*- C grades at GCSE, C grade in GCSE Core or Additional Science Course Content: You will take the Mandatory units which study the Principles and Applications of Science, Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques, Science Investigation Skills, Laboratory Techniques and their Application, Principles and Applications of Science II, Investigative Project and Contemporary Issues in Science. Alongside this there are six optional units which we will explore to best meet the needs of the pupils taking this course in a given year. Assessment: 80% coursework and 40% is externally assessed which includes 2 pieces of course work (units 3 and 7) and two written exams (paper 1-1 ½ hours and paper 2-2 hours). The written exams will be based on content from unit 1 and 5. Progression Routes Students can use the points gained from this course to contribute towards the requirements of any degree course including biomedical science, Nursing and radiography. As BTEC Nationals are a Level 3 qualification designed to provide highly specialist work-related qualifications in a range of vocational sectors, they help learners develop knowledge, understanding and skills that are valued by employers. Which teacher to talk to? Mr Nawaz 19
Level 3 - APPLIED SCIENCE / SPORT APPLIED SCIENCE -BTEC LEVEL 3 NATIONAL FOUNDATION DIPLOMA Entry criteria: 5 A*- C grades at GCSE, C grade in GCSE Core or Additional Science Course Content : You will take the Mandatory units which study the Principles and Applications of Science, Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques, Science Investigation Skills and Laboratory Techniques. Alongside this there are two optional units which we will explore to best meet the needs of the pupils taking this course in a given year. Assessment: 84% coursework and 33% is externally assessed which includes 1 piece of course work (units 3) and one written exam (paper 1-1 ½ hour). The written exam will be based on content from unit 1. Progression Routes : Students can use the points gained from this course to contribute towards the requirements of any degree course including biomedical science, Nursing and radiography. As BTEC Nationals are a Level 3 qualification designed to provide highly specialist work-related qualifications in a range of vocational sectors, they help learners develop knowledge, understanding and skills that are valued by employers. Which teacher to talk to? Mr Nawaz SPORT EXTENDED DIPLOMA / DIPLOMA IN SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DEVELOPMENT. Entry Criteria: 5 A*- C or a C grade in GCSE PE The course is equivalent to a choice of either 2 or 3 A-levels and would set pupils up to pursue a career in sport for example teaching, sports coach, fitness instructor and Physiotherapy as well as many others. The course consists of One examined Unit in anatomy and physiology and other units such as fitness testing, sports psychology, sports leadership, fitness training as well as analysing sports performance. Which teacher do I talk to? Mr Heads 20
Level 2 - CHILDCARE / FOUNDATION PATHWAY CERTIFICATE EARLY YEARS EDUCATION AND CARE (CACHE) - Level 2 ENTRY CRITERIA: 5 D-G GCSEs plus an interview Course Content: This course has four themes. 1. The role of the Early Years practitioner, 2. Legislation and professional practice, 3. Play, development and learning and 4. Professional development. You will spend 2 days in a placement and 3 days in school. Assessment: You have to pass the placement (which includes personal skills such as attendance, punctuality, effective communication and having a positive attitude; as well as being a positive role model with young children and having effective skills with the children) You also have to pass the coursework which is all internally assessed. Progression Routes: You may progress to an apprenticeship or progress to level 3 CACHE with a C in English Which teacher do I talk to? Ms D.Warner FOUNDATION PATHWAY LEVEL 2 (5 GCSE S) Entry Criteria: An average grade D in all GCSE subjects. Minimum Level 3 in English & Mathematics. What is the Level 2 Pathway?: This course is specifically designed for students to strengthen their GCSE profile to go on to a Level 3 course in the future (for e.g. BTEC or A levels). This pathway allows students to boost their GCSE grades in Science and English or Maths, if required. In addition, it will help students to develop their personal skills in revising and organising themselves which are essential to progress at level 3. Students also get the opportunity to complete an additional GCSE in Psychology. Psychology prepares learners awareness and understanding of other people and is therefore ideal for any career choice which involves working with people. Progression Routes: fantastic for learners who want to study an A level in Science but did not get their GCSE A or B grade first time. In addition it prepares students for a Level 3 course. Psychology or a Social Science at University. TRADITIONAL ROUTE Step 1 GCSE s Year 11 Step 2 BTEC or A Levels Step 3 University or employment NEW FOUNDATION PATHWAY ROUTE Step 1 GCSE s Year 11 Step 2 Level 2 Pathway (to strengthen your GCSE profile) Step 3 BTEC or A Levels Step 4 University or employment Which teacher do I talk to? Mrs S Gill and Ms A. Dubickas 21
Level 2 - SPORT SPORT BTEC LEVEL 2 Entry criteria - An average grade D in all GCSE subjects. Minimum Level 3 in English and Maths This course is equivalent to 2 GCSE s and would set the students up to pursue a Level 3 course and further their development for a career in Sport for example a fitness instructor, Teacher, Physiotherapist or job within the leisure industry. The course consists of ongoing coursework and 2 examined units in Anatomy and Physiology; and Health related fitness. Which teacher do I talk to? Mr Heads and Miss Sandford 22
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