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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 CORE SUBJECT INFORMATION GCSE English Language 5 GCSE English Literature 6 GCSE Mathematics 7 GCSE Science 8 GCSE Geography 10 GCSE History 11 Core PE 12 OPTION SUBJECTS GCSE Art 14-15 GCSE imedia (Computing) 16 GCSE Design Technology 17-18 GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition 19 GCSE French or Spanish 20 GCSE Geography 21 GCSE History 22 GCSE Media 23 GCSE PE 24-25 GCSE RE 26 BTEC Level 2 First Award in Business 27 BTEC Level 2 Tech Award in Health & Social Care 28 BTEC Level 2 Tech Award in Music 29 BTEC Level 2 Tech Award in Performing Arts - Acting Or Dancing 31 BTEC Level 2 First Award in Sport 32-33 BTEC Level 2 First Award in Travel 34

Introduction Dear Parent/Guardian As students will be aware, all students will embark on their GCSE studies from Year 10. This booklet is designed to explain the curriculum for students along with the choices that need to be made. The curriculum students will study in Year 10 is made up of a number of Core and Option subjects. These are: CORE SUBJECTS Core subjects are the compulsory elements of a students timetable. All pupils will study the following subjects in years 10 and 11: GCSE English GCSE Mathematics GCSE Science GCSE Geography or GCSE History Core PE OPTION SUBJECTS Option subjects are the optional elements of a students timetable that they can choose. These are a mixture of further GCSE subjects and BTEC First Award subjects. GCSE Art GCSE imedia (Computing) GCSE Design Technology GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE French or Spanish GCSE Geography or GCSE History GCSE Media GCSE PE GCSE RE BTEC Level 2 First Award in Business BTEC Level 2 Tech Award in Health & Social Care BTEC Level 2 Tech Award in Music BTEC Level 2 Tech Award in Performing Arts - Acting Or Dancing BTEC Level 2 First Award in Sport BTEC Level 2 First Award in Travel 3

CORE SUBJECT CHOICES Core subjects are compulsory for every student entering Year 10, students will continue to study core subjects until the end of Year 11. All core subjects are graded under the new grade system. Students will be awarded 9-1 grades, 9 being the highest and 1 being the lowest. 4

GCSE English Language (AQA) English at Key Stage 4 is divided into two qualifications: English Language and English Literature; both of which every student has an opportunity to study. We have chosen this specification as this GCSE builds very smoothly on the skills we teach at Key Stage 3. The students are taught to understand and analyse a wide range of different texts covering the 19th, 20th and 21st century time periods as well as to write clearly, coherently and accurately using a range of vocabulary and sentence structures. There is no coursework or controlled assessment element in this GCSE. Assessment: Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing What is assessed: Section A: Reading one literature fiction text Section B: Writing descriptive or narrative writing Paper 2: Writers Viewpoints and Perspectives What is assessed: Section A: Reading one non-fiction text and one literary non-fiction text Section B: Writing writing to present a viewpoint Non-examination Assessment: Spoken Language Spoken Language is a compulsory requirement of the course of study. It will appear on all students certificates as a separately reported grade, alongside the overall grade issued. Students will be graded holistically with a Pass, Merit or Distinction. What is assessed: Presenting Responding to questions and feedback Use of Standard English Skills Gained for the Future: Formal presenting/interview skills Explaining, describing, narrating Exploring, analysing, informing Discussing, arguing, persuading Understanding/responding Formal writing styles account, letter, argument, recount, diary Appreciating the style in which authors write. Mrs Lorriman Head of English 5

GCSE English Literature (AQA) English at Key Stage 4 is divided into two qualifications: English Language and English Literature; both of which every student has an opportunity to study. We have chosen this specification as this GCSE is designed to instil a love of literature into our students at Cornwallis. The GCSE is assessed by two examinations, both of which are closed book. This means that students are not allowed to take the texts they are studying into the examination to reference: instead they are given unseen extracts to comment on from their chosen text. There is no coursework or controlled assessment element in this GCSE. Assessment: Paper 1: Shakespeare and the 19th-century novel What is assessed: Shakespeare 19th Century Novel Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry What is assessed: Modern Texts Poetry Unseen Poetry Skills Gained for the Future: Formal presenting/interview skills Explaining, describing, narrating Exploring, analysing, informing Discussing, arguing, persuading Understanding/responding Formal writing styles account, letter, argument, recount, diary Appreciating the style in which authors write. Mrs Lorriman Head of English 6

GCSE Mathematics (EDEXCEL) The course is a natural development and progression from Key Stage 3 Mathematics. It offers students the best opportunity to show what they know and can do within the three Mathematics Attainment Targets: Use and apply standard techniques (A01) Reason, interpret and communicate (A02) Solve problems within Mathematics and other contexts (A03) Assessment: Edexcel Specification 1MA1: (Higher) Possible grades 9 3 (Foundation) Possible grades 5 1 Both tiers of entry are assessed by three examinations, one non-calculator paper and two calculator papers. Each paper has 80 marks. The course is 100% examination. Course Breakdown: Over the duration of the two-year course students will cover content on the following key areas: Number Statistics and Probability Algebra Ratio and Proportion Geometry and Measure Skills Gained for the Future: Students will normally need to achieve a minimum of a Grade 6 or above to continue onto AS and A2 Maths at Cornwallis Academy. For most occupations or apprenticeships at least a Grade 5 or above is required. The following areas of employment require at least GCSE Mathematics: - Economics, Medicine, Engineering, Accountancy, Teaching, Child Care, Hairdressing, Fashion, Environmental Studies and ICT. Students who study Mathematics gain a large number of transferable skills which they can apply to future studies and careers. Skills students will develop include: Problem solving in a variety of contexts Estimation and accuracy Presenting and analysing data in a variety of formats Efficient and effective use of a calculator to support mental arithmetic Investigation strategies The use of algebra in a wide range of applications Solving problems involving shape and space Miss Pateman: Director of Mathematics 7

GCSE Science (AQA Trilogy) A study of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. 6 examinations at the end of Year 11, two in each science. Year 1: During this first year of the Science course students will study the first units of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. There will be end of year internal examinations to monitor progress and build evidence. The science department will review the data and progress of each student at the end of the first year a decide on one of two pathways for students. Year 2: One path would be revision of all units with some additional content to complete the triple award, taking slightly longer exams at the end of year 11 and gaining 3 separate GCSE grades. The second path would be to cover the remaining units of the Trilogy specification and start to revise and prepare for exams. This would award a combined GCSE grade worth two GCSE s at the end of year 11. There is no longer a controlled assessment element to the science GCSE s. The aims of all the science courses offered are to encourage students to: Develop their interest in, and enthusiasm for their chosen science subject(s) Develop a critical approach to scientific evidence and methods Acquire and apply skills, knowledge and understanding of how the individual science subjects work and their essential role in society Acquire scientific skills, knowledge and understanding necessary for progression to further learning Skills Gained for the Future: How Science Works (This will be emphasized in all practical work and investigations) The thinking behind the doing Presenting data Fundamental ideas Using data to draw conclusions and evaluate quality of evidence Observation as a stimulus to investigation Societal aspects of scientific evidence Designing an investigation Limitations of scientific evidence Making measurements Mr Williams - Director of Science 9

GCSE Geography (WJEC Specification B) The course focuses on the importance of Geography for understanding the world and for stimulating an interest in places. It aims to inspire students to become global citizens by exploring their place in the world, their values and responsibilities to other people and the environment. Geography is a subject that can help students in the future, as it is relevant to everything around them. Students will have access to a range of topics ranging from human and physical Geography. The course is assessed over 3 exam papers, one of which is based on fieldwork. In order to meet the requirement for Geography, students must attend two compulsory fieldwork trips. All assessments take place in Year 2 of the course and fieldwork experience takes place over 2 trips. Paper 1: Geographical Investigations. Students will study a range of topics. For example: Distinctive features of the U.K. cities, urban and rural change, Changing patterns of retailing, Leisure, Global cities, Development issues, Rivers, Coasts, Weather, Climate change, Ecosystems, Water supply and demand and the issues of desertification. Paper 2: Problem solving Geography Students will complete a paper based on any topic from paper 1. Students will need to answer a range of skills questions. This will enable them to complete the decision based question which showcases students ability to think as Geographers. Paper 3: Fieldwork Students will learn about the theory for Geographical fieldwork. Students will then complete an exam on how to carry out fieldwork but also on their own experiences. Skills Gained for the Future: Geography enables students to: Promote better informed decision making Develop enquiring minds Appreciate the diversity of physical and human environments Gain knowledge of the world and current events Additional Information: Through Geography, all students will attend two contrasting field work visits to enhance their learning outside the classroom. These visits will also be used to collect data and practice fieldwork techniques in preparation for the examination paper 3. Miss Ryan - Head of Geography 10

GCSE History (EDEXCEL) Paper 1: Thematic study and historic environment Crime and Punishment through time from 1000-present day. Case Study Crime and Policing in Whitechapel in the 19th century. Paper 2: Period study and British depth study Super Power Relations and the Cold War 1941-91 and Early Elizabethan England 1558-88. Paper 3: Modern Depth Study Weimar and Nazi Germany 1918-39. Paper 1: Section A students answer source questions. Section B students answer four questions based on their own knowledge. 1hour 15 minute exam (30% of qualification) Paper 2: Section A Period study students answer three questions on their knowledge and understanding of the Cold War. Section B: Students answer a single three part question based on their knowledge and understanding of Elizabethan England. 1 hour 45 minutes exam (40% of the qualification) Paper 3: Section A students answer two questions based on their knowledge and understanding. Section B: Students answer a four part question based on two sources and two interpretations. 1 hour 15 minutes exam (30% of the qualification) Year 1: Students study for Paper 2 Period Study (Cold War) and British Depth Study (Elizabeth I) Year 2: Students prepare for Paper 1 Thematic Study (Crime and Punishment) and Paper 3 Modern Depth Study (Nazi Germany) Skills Gained for the Future: Research skills, analytical skills, and ability to sort information, developing sound and reasoned judgments, developing a supported argument, literacy skills. Additional Information: Students will have the opportunity to visit London for parts of the Crime and Punishment unit. Students will also have the opportunity to go on a 5 day residential trip to Berlin where they will further their learning on the Nazis in Germany and the impact that the Cold War had on Berlin. Mr Clapp - Head of History 11

Core Physical Education All students will study PE throughout Years 10 and 11. They will participate in a wide range of activities from at least two of the following components: Games Gymnastics Dance Athletics and/or Swimming Outdoor and Adventurous Activities Health & Fitness Mr Smith - Head of PE 12

OPTION SUBJECT CHOICES Option choices are made up of further GCSE and BTEC qualifications. BTEC Option Choices BTEC Level 2 First Award qualifications are the equivalent of 1 GCSE. On completion of EDEXCEL BTEC Level 2 First Award, students will be awarded a Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction*. To obtain a Distinction or Distinction* grade, students will need to consistently demonstrate high-level skills. Pass is the equivalent of a GCSE Grade 4 Merit is the equivalent of a GCSE Grade 5 Distinction is the equivalent of a GCSE Grade 7 Distinction* is the equivalent of a GCSE Grade 8 EDEXCEL, BTEC Level 2 First Awards are assessed through coursework and external assessments. 13

GCSE Art (EDEXCEL) The GCSE is a two-year course aimed at students who want to explore their passion for Art and extend techniques covered in Key Stage 3. It is an opportunity to develop visual awareness and the ability to make creative decisions. Students will be encouraged to make sense of the visual world through analysis and critical thinking. The course will support students as they experiment with the formal elements of tone, pattern, texture, form and colour and through familiar genres of still life, portrait landscape and interiors. The Art course only covers Fine Art Techniques as outlined below. Coursework: Internally set projects contribute 60% towards the GCSE grade. Externally set assignments contribute 40% towards the GCSE grade. Assessment Objectives: There are four assessment objectives each carrying 25% of the overall mark: Develop images Refine materials Record ideas Present a personal response All work is internally assessed before being externally moderated by EDEXCEL examiners. Year 1 The majority of the Art GCSE is assessed through coursework which is continuously assessed. It is essential therefore that students organise their time on the course and meet all deadlines. Throughout the coursework element students will: Refine their skills of visual selecting and recording through the exploration of the following fine Art processes: Oil Painting, Acrylic Painting, Watercolour, Sculpture, Carving, Clay, Collage, mixed media, Printing, Collagraphs, working with light sensitive paper Create visual mood boards Develop creative work journals and sketchbooks Experiment with grounds and textures Understand art within a historical context Challenge preconceptions while exploring the work of artists Explore genres in art Year 2 In year two students will explore more complex issues and ideas by: Responding to themes Making personal judgements Applying critical thinking During term 4 students respond to a theme set by the exam board and develop a piece of work in a 10 hour assessment (40%) 14

GCSE Art (CONTINUED) Skills Gained for the Future: Developing a portfolio Negotiating space and equipment Critical thinking Additional Information: Planning ideas Meeting deadlines It is recommended that students have reached a 3B at Key Stage 3 before taking GCSE Art. Students should be willing to learn new concepts and develop work over time. Many students taking GCSE progress to A Level Art within the department and this can lead to college or university courses in other related fields. Students will benefit from having their own equipment that they can use for homework. Staff will advise students after they start the course and items can be purchased through the department. Some of the equipment students might like to consider are: A2 plastic folder to store work, small sketch book for use at home. Sharpener, eraser. The Art Book (paperback) by Phaidon Basic sets of: oil pastels, watercolour paint, acrylic paint, colour pencils, graded pencils, soft pastels. A digital camera, glue stick, double sided tape, pair of scissors, range of textured and coloured papers. Mount board. Mrs. Rees - Head of Art 15

GCSE imedia (GCSE Computing) (OCR) Students choosing to study Computing in Year 10 will study the Cambridge Nationals imedia course. The course is broken down into 4 units of study: Unit 1 : Pre-production Skills - Students develop their skills in planning a project. Understanding and producing client briefs, time frames, storyboards, scripts and other planning documents. As well as being embedded in the other 3 units, this unit is assessed in a written exam at the end of year 11. Unit 2 : Creating Digital Graphics - Students build on Unit 1 skills to plan, create and review a set of digital graphics for a given client brief. Unit 3 : Designing a Game Concept - In this unit students use skills from Unit 1 and 2 to produce a design for a computer game. Students are given a client brief and are asked to produce concept art, storyboards and other documents to describe how a computer game could be produced to fulfil the brief. Unit 4 : Developing Digital Games - Working from a provided client brief, students are expected to produce a working computer game using a range of software tools. Building on skills learnt in units 1, 2 and 3, students must plan, create and review their own computer game to match the brief. Assessment: 25% written exam and 75% controlled assessment Practical (split over 3 units of work) Year 1: Unit 1 Core Concepts Exam Questions & Practice Unit 2 Digital Graphics coursework Unit 3 Practice Project Year 2: Unit 1 Developing Skills Exam Questions & Practice Unit 3 Designing a Game Concept coursework Unit 4 Developing Digital Games coursework Skills Gained for the Future: Developing digital graphics Project planning skills & tools Software development skills & tools Mr Watts - Head of ICT and Computing 16

GCSE Design and Technology (AQA) GCSE Design and Technology will prepare students to participate confidently and successfully in an increasingly technological world. Students will gain awareness and learn from wider influences on Design and Technology including historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic factors. Students will get the opportunity to work creatively when designing and making and apply technical and practical expertise. This GCSE allows students to study core technical and designing and making principles, including a broad range of design processes, materials techniques and equipment. They will also have the opportunity to study specialist technical principles in greater depth. Students will need to choose a specialism from: Graphic Products Textiles technology Resistant Materials Exam: 2 hours, 100 marks and 50% of the final GCSE Section A Core technical principles (20 marks). This is a mixture of multiple choice and short answer questions assessing a breadth of technical knowledge and understanding. Section B Specialist technical principles (30 marks). This is several short answer questions (2 5 marks) and one extended response to assess a more in depth knowledge of technical principles. Section C Designing and making principles (50 marks). This is a mixture of short answer and extended response questions. Non Exam Assessment (NEA): 30-35 hours, 100 marks and 50% of the final GCSE This is a project where students create a working prototype and a concise portfolio of approximately 20 pages of A3 paper. This will take place in lesson time. Students will be studying each topic for the exam through a variety of different activities. There will be no formal assessment in year 1. Year 1 There are three sections as follows: Core Technical Principles New and emerging technologies Energy generation and storage Developments in new materials Systems approach to designing Mechanical devices Materials and their working properties. Specialist Technical Principles Selection of materials or components Forces and stresses Ecological and social footprint Sources and origins Using and working with materials Stock forms, types and sizes Scales of production Specialist techniques and processes Surface treatments and finishes. Designing and Making Principles Investigation, primary and secondary data Environmental, social and economic challenge The work of others Design strategies Communication of design ideas Prototype development Selection of materials and components Tolerances Material management Specialist tools and equipment Specialist techniques and processes 17

GCSE Design and Technology (CONTINUED) Year 2 Students will complete the Non Exam Assessment which is a substantial design and make task. Assessment criteria: Identifying and investigating design possibilities Producing a design brief and specification Generating design ideas Developing design ideas Realising design ideas Analysing & evaluating Skills Gained for the Future: Creativity Designing Analysis Planning Making Research Evaluation Problem Solving Team Work Presentation Communication Mrs. Clark-Keen Head of DT 18

GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition (AQA) This new GCSE focuses on practical cookery skills to ensure that students develop a greater and more detailed understanding of nutrition, food provenance and the working characteristics of food materials. Students will study: Food, nutrition and health Food science Food safety Food choice Food provenance Assessment: Examination paper- 50% of GCSE (1hr 45 minutes): written paper assessing theoretical knowledge of food preparation and nutrition. Food Investigation Task- 25% of GCSE: formal assessment which tests understanding of the working characteristics, functional and chemical properties of ingredients. Food Preparation Task- 25% of GCSE: formal assessment which tests knowledge, skills and understanding in relation to the planning, preparation, cooking, presentation of food and application of nutrition related to the task, including 3 hour practical. Year 1 The first year of the course will focus on covering the theoretical knowledge of food preparation and nutrition to embed knowledge and understanding and to develop a wide range of practical skills. Additionally, students will learn how to carry out the two assessments, Food Investigation Task and Food Preparation Task, to GCSE criteria. Skills Gained for the future: Year 2 The second year of the course will focus on preparing for and carrying out the two formal assessments which are each 25% of the GCSE: Food Investigation Task Food Preparation Task Additionally, preparation for the exam, which is 50% of the GCSE, and practise exam questions will be covered. This course will equip students to go on to further study in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Science or Product Development at university, via a science A level, begin an apprenticeship or perhaps even begin employment in the catering or food industries. They will also have the in-depth knowledge of Food Science, Food Safety, Food Choice, Nutrition and Health and become proficient in a variety of technical cookery. Mrs Clark-Keen - Head of DT 19

GCSE French and Spanish (AQA) The course has three main themes: Theme 1: Identity and culture. This theme covers the following four topics with related sub-topics shown as bullet points: Topic 1: Me, my family and friends Relationships with family and friends Marriage/partnerships Topic 2: Technology in everyday life Social media Mobile technology Topic 3: Free time activities Music Cinema and TV Food and eating out Sports Topic 4: Customs and festivals in French/Spanish speaking countries/ communities Theme 2: Local, national, international and global areas of interest. This theme covers the following four topics with related sub-topics shown as bullet points: Topic 1: Home, town, neighbours and region Topic 2: Social issues Charity/voluntary work Healthy/unhealthy living Topic 3: Global issues The environment Poverty/homelessness Topic 4: Travel and Tourism Theme 3: Current and future study and employment. This theme covers the following four topics: Topic 1: My Studies Topic 2: My life at School/college Topic 3: Education Post-1 Topic 4: Jobs, career choices and ambitions Four skills are assessed for GCSE with an end of course examination: Listening (25%), Reading (25%), Speaking (25%), Writing (25%) Year 1: No formal assessment Year 2: End of course examination in all four skills Skills Gained for the Future: Students can express in the foreign language when travelling or working abroad Learn and understand the culture of the countries where the language is spoken Gain a thorough grounding in the language, upon which students can build in Post 16 courses Improve employment prospects in businesses trading in the global market Mrs Manser - Head of MFL 20

GCSE Media Studies (Eduqas) Year 10: Exploring the Media (Media Language/Representation/Industry/Audiences), Creating Media Products (Magazine coursework) Year 11: Understanding Media Forms and Products (Television & Music) Assessment: 70% External assessment (Component 1: 1hr 30min, Component 2: 1hr 30min). 30% Non Examined Assessment - coursework. Year 1: Component 1: Exploring the media Term One: Introduction to theoretical framework, Video Games (Pokeman Go) Term Two: Magazine Front Covers (Pride/GQ), Radio (The Archers) Term Three: Film Posters (Spectre/Golden Gun) Term Four: Print advertisements (Quality Street/This Girl Can) Term Five: Newspaper Front pages (The Guardian/The Sun) Term Six: Coursework - Creating Media Products (Magazines) Year 2: Component 2: Understanding media forms and products Term 1: Coursework - Creating Media Products (Magazines) Term 2: Crime Drama (Luther/ The Sweeney) Term 3: Music Video (Taylor Swift/Bruno Mars/Michael Jackson) Term 4: Revision Component 1 Term 5: Revision Component 2 Skills Gained for the Future: Written and analytical skills Technical skills Working to deadlines Application of media terminology Mr A Smith - Head of Media Studies 23

GCSE Physical Education (EDEXCEL) Applied anatomy and physiology The structure and functions of the muscular-skeletal system The structure and functions of the cardio-respiratory system Anaerobic and aerobic exercise The short and long term effects of exercise Movement analysis Lever systems, examples of their use in activity and the mechanical advantage they provide in movement Planes and axes of movement Physical training The relationship between health and fitness and the role that exercise plays in both The components of fitness, benefits for sport and how fitness is measured and improved The principles of training and their application to personal exercise/training programmes How to optimise training and prevent injury Effective use of warm up and cool down Use of data Demonstrate an understanding of how data are collected both qualitative and quantitative Present data (including tables and graphs) Analyse and evaluate data Sport psychology Classification of skills (basic/complex, open/closed) The use of goal setting and SMART targets to improve and/or optimise performance Guidance and feedback on performance Mental preparation for performance Socio-cultural influences Engagement patterns of different social groups in physical activity and sport Commercialisation of physical activity and sport Ethical and socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport Health, fitness and well-being Physical, emotional and social health, fitness and well-being The consequences of a sedentary lifestyle Energy use, diet, nutrition and hydration Practical performance Be assessed in three different activities in the role of player/performer. One of these assessments must be in a team sport/activity, one assessment must be in an individual sport/ activity, with the third assessment being from either a team or individual sport/activity. Students can only be assessed once in any sport or activity The course will be assessed in the following manner: Year 1: Physical training Practical activities Applied anatomy and physiology Movement analysis Practical activities Unit 1: Theory Section An external examination worth 60% of the final grade A mixture of multiple choice, short answer and extended answer questions based on the content mentioned above 24 Year 2: Use of data Sport psychology Health, fitness and well-being Socio-cultural influences Practical activities Final controlled assessments Unit 2: Practical and Non Exam Assessment Section Internal assessment that is moderated by an external examiner from the exam board worth 40% Students will be assessed in three activities in the role of a performer Students will be required to complete an exercise program

GCSE Physical Education (CONTINUED) Skills Gained for the Future: Have a keen interest in sport and recreation and always look forward to PE lessons Take part in sport/recreation outside of class time Want to follow a course that develops knowledge and understanding through practical involvement Want to know more about the benefits of sport and exercise Want to improve personal performance in a range of sports roles Want to study a course that is active Are considering a sports-related career or an A Level/higher education course Additional Information: Develop knowledge and practical skills in a range of physical activities Examine the effects of exercise and how training can improve performance Find ways to improve personal performances in a variety of roles Identify ways to develop and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle through participation in physical activity Appreciate the benefits of promoting sport for all Students will not select GCSE PE or the BTEC course individually, instead they will select PE. The PE department will then select the most relevant course for the students. Mr. Smith Head of PE 25

GCSE Religious Education (WJEC Eduqas) Component 1: Religious, Philosophical and Ethical Studies in the Modern World Component 2: Study of Christianity Component 3: Study of World Faith This subject is 100% examination. There are three components that students will cover over the duration of the course and students will sit three exams: a two-hour exam on component 1 and an hour assessment for both component 2 and component 3. Component 1: Religious, Philosophical and Ethical Studies in the Modern World (Two-hour assessment sat in Year 11) Theme 1: Issues of Relationships Theme 2: Issues of Life and Death Component 2: Study of Christianity (One-hour assessment sat in Year 10). Students will study: The Beliefs of Christianity The Teachings of Christianity The Practices of Christianity Theme 3: Issues of Good and Evil Theme 4: Issues of Human Rights Component 3: Study of Islam (One-hour assessment sat in Year 10) Students will study: The Beliefs of Islam The Teachings of Islam The Practices of Islam Skills Gained for the Future: RE develops learners knowledge and understanding of religions and non-religious beliefs, such as atheism and humanism. It develops learners knowledge and understanding of religious beliefs, teachings, practices, and sources of wisdom and authority. It develops learners ability to construct well-argued, well-informed, balanced and structured written arguments, allowing them to demonstrate their depth and breadth of understanding of the subject. It provides opportunities for learners to engage with questions of belief, value, meaning, purpose, truth and their influence on human life. Additional Information: This course will include a number of visits to key places such as Canterbury and Rochester Cathedrals, Linton Church, London Central Mosque and many more. Mrs Climie - Head of RE 26

BTEC Business Studies (EDEXCEL) Students will need to complete two core units: Unit 1: Enterprise in the Business World Unit 2: Finance for Business Then another two units from the optional specialist units: Unit 3: Promoting a Brand Unit 4: Principles of Customer Service Unit 5: Sales and Personal Selling Unit 6: Introducing Retail Business The work carried out will include the following activities: Reports Assignments Short Projects Case Studies Presentations Optional Work Experience Assessment: One core unit, Finance for Business, is externally assessed. All other units will be internally assessed. At the end of the course students will be awarded a Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction* grade. This will be calculated from points achieved throughout the course. Year 1 Students will focus until the end of Term 1 on the skills required throughout the course including: Map working skills Presentation Report Writing Year 2 Unit 1: Enterprise in the Business World Internally Assessed Coursework Unit 8: Recruitment, Selection and Employment - Internally Assessed Coursework Students will begin working on Unit 2: Finance for Business External Examination Unit 3: Promoting a Brand- Internally Assessed Coursework Skills Gained for the future: Communication IT Teamwork Additional Information: Presentation Skills Independent Learning To support the learning of students we aim to incorporate speakers and visits where appropriate. Mrs. Glover Head of Business 27

BTEC Health and Social Care (EDEXCEL) Component 1 Human Lifespan and Development. Students will explore how individuals develop physically,emotionally,socially and intellectually over a life time. Students will investigate how various factors, event and lifestyle choices may impact on individuals growth and development. Component 2- Health and Social care Services and Values. Students will research which health and social care services are available to people. Understand why people need such a range of different services. Discover who is involved in providing these services. Explore what might stop people from accessing the services they need. Examine the care values and how these are used in settings to ensure service users needs are being met. Component 3 Health and Well being. This component allows students to learn about what being healthy means to different people. Students will explore the different factors that might influence health and well-being. Finally, students will create a health and well-being improvement plan for a person and include targets for them to meet health and well-being goals. Assessment: Component 1 is internally assessed through a coursework portfolio and makes up 30% of the course Component 2 is internally assessed through a coursework portfolio and makes up 30% of the course Component 3 is externally assessed through a task in which students will create a health and well being improvement plan and makes up 40% of the course Year 1 Component 1 and 2 in year 10 internally assessed coursework Year 2 Component 3 in year 11 externally assessed portfolio Skills Gained for the future: The Tech Award skills focus is on three main areas: Skills and processes, such as interpreting data, communication, ICT, time management and working with others (teamwork) to assess an individual s health, and designing a plan to improve their health and well-being Attitudes, namely the care values that are vitally important in the sector, and the opportunity to practise applying them Knowledge that underpins the effective use of skills, processes and attitudes, including human growth and development, health and social care services, and factors affecting people s health and well-being. This course builds on and uses the knowledge and skills students learn in their GCSEs, such as English and will compliment the more theoretical aspects covered by GCSE Biology and allow them to apply their knowledge and skills to real life scenarios. It will give students an excellent unpinning knowledge for a number of courses in the 6th form, such as Sociology, Criminology, Health and Social Care and Psychology. Additional Information: We aim to incorporate speakers and visits where appropriate. Mrs Prebble Head of Vocational 28

BTEC Music (EDEXCEL) Component 1: Exploring the Music Industry: Internally assessed assignments. 30% of the total course Explore musical styles and techniques, and gain an understanding of the roles in the industry Take part in practical workshops to understand the music creation process Learn about the different roles within the music industry Investigate relationships between different areas of the music industry Component 2: Music Skills Development: Internally assessed assignments. 30% of the total course Develop musical knowledge, skills and techniques and apply them to a music product Reflect on their progress and on areas for improvements. Choose a job role and explore the skills needed to fulfil it Develop a range of skills Apply skills and techniques in a music performance, creation or production Component 3: Responding to a Music Brief: Externally assessed task 40% of the total course Students put into practice by responding to a brief as a composer, performer or producer Assessment: Pupils complete three units. Component 3 is externally assessed with component 1 and 2 being internally assessed and coursework based. Year 1 An introduction to performance, composition and production. Components 1 and 2 are studied. Year 2 Skills Gained for the future: This year will draw upon the skills learnt in year one. Component 3 is studied. Students will develop confidence in performance technique, communication skills, an understanding of the profession behind the music industry and how it works, the different job roles/opportunities available to them, personal management skills and will be experienced in how to prepare for a live performance and produce Battle of the Bands. Please note that students need to be able to perform on an instrument or sing to take this option. Mrs. Watts Head of Performing Arts 29

BTEC Performing Arts Acting or Dance (EDEXCEL) Component 1: Exploring the Performing Arts Internally assessed assignments 30% of the total course Get a taste of what it s like to be a professional actor of dancer Explore performance styles, creative intentions and purpose Investigate how practitioners create and influence what is performed Discover performance roles, techniques and processes Component 2: Developing Skills and Techniques in the Performing Arts Internally assessed assignments 30% of the total course Develop skills and techniques in the chosen discipline of acting or dance Take part in workshops, classes and rehearsals. Gain physical, interpretative, vocal and rehearsal skills Apply these skills in performance Reflect on their progress, their performance how they could improve Component 3: Performing to a Brief Externally assessed task, where students work in groups of between 3 and 7 members to create a performance based on a set brief 40% of the total course Consider how practitioners adapt their skills for different contexts, and put this into practice in a performance Pupils complete three units. Component 3 is externally assessed. Components 1 and 2 are internally assessed and coursework based. Year 1 An introduction to Acting or Dance This year will focus on developing the fundamental elements of Acting or Dance and enabling students to use these within group tasks and performances. Students will also work to improve their team working skills and confidence as well as identifying strengths and weaknesses. Year 2 This year will draw upon the skills learnt in year one. Component 3 is studied. Skills Gained for the future: Students will develop confidence in performance technique, communication skills, a variety of acting/dance skills and techniques, an understanding of the profession behind performing arts and how it works, the different job roles/opportunities available to them, personal management skills and will be experienced in how to prepare for an audition/live performance, produce a show and look at professional works. Please note that students can choose to study Acting OR Dance. Students cannot study both genres. Mrs. Watts Head of Performing Arts 31

BTEC Sport (EDEXCEL) This is a vocational course that is mainly theory based, with some practical elements that focuses on developing a sound understanding and working knowledge of a variety of aspects of sport and is good preparation for students who wish to move onto a career in the wealth of opportunities provided for by the sports industry. Unit 1: Fitness for Sport and Exercise This unit is particularly relevant if students would like to work in sports coaching, elite sport or personal training. Learning aims In this unit students will: Know about the components of fitness and the principles of training Explore different fitness training methods Investigate fitness testing to determine fitness levels Unit 2: Practical Sports Performance This unit focuses on developing and improving personal practical sports performance. Learning aims In this unit students will: Understand the rules, regulations and scoring systems for selected sports Practically demonstrate skills, techniques and tactics in selected sports Be able to review sports performance Unit 5: Training for Personal Fitness This unit supports students in achieving personal training goals. Likewise, if a student already possess good to exceptional levels of fitness, then this unit will help them to develop a training programme to maintain those levels while taking the opportunity to safely explore other training methods students might not usually experience. Learning aims In this unit students will: Design a personal fitness training programme Know about exercise adherence factors and strategies for continued training success Implement a self-designed personal fitness training programme to achieve own goals and objectives Review a personal fitness training programme Unit 6: Leading Sports Activities This unit provides students with what could be their first step into sports leadership, as it could be linked to the completion of a sports leader award, for example Junior Sports Leader Award (JSLA). Learning aims In this unit students will: Know the attributes associated with successful sports leadership Undertake the planning and leading of sports activities Review the planning and leading of sports activities Assessment: The course consists of four units with each unit having a separate assessment. Assessment takes place throughout the course and is generally through written assignments. Assessment will be in the form of: Unit 1 Assessed through an online exam Unit 2, 5, 6 Assessed internally via a mix of Coursework Practical activities Presentations Reports Case Studies Discussions Observations Internally marked and externally verified. 32

BTEC Sport (CONTINUED) Year 1 Unit 5 - Training for Personal Fitness Unit 1 - Fitness for Sport and Exercise Year 2 Unit 6 - Leading Sports Activities Unit 2 - Practical Sports Performance Skills Gained for the future: Education and training relevant to working in the sports sector An understanding of the skills, techniques and personal qualities needed to operate in a sporting environment Independent research skills An ability to produce reports and presentations An understanding of the human body and how to improve its health. The ability to participate in a variety of sporting activities. The ability to lead others in sporting activities. Additional Information: Students will be taught a range of skills whilst on the course that will help students with their studies and will allow them to develop into an independent learner. Mr Smith Head of PE 33

BTEC Travel (EDEXCEL) Students will need to complete two core units: Unit 1: The UK Travel and Tourism Sector Unit 2: UK Travel and Tourism Destinations Then another two units from the optional specialist units: Unit 3: The Development of Travel and Tourism in the UK Unit 4: International Travel and Tourism Destinations Unit 5: Factors Affecting Worldwide Travel and Tourism Unit 6: The Travel and Tourism Customer Experience The work carried out will include the following activities: Reports Assignments Short Projects Case Studies Presentations Optional Work Experience Assessment: One core unit, The UK Travel and Tourism Sector, is externally assessed. All other units will be internally assessed. At the end of the course students will be awarded a Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction* grade. This will be calculated from points achieved throughout the course. Year 1 Students will focus until the end of Term 1 on the skills required throughout the course including: - Map working skills - Presentation - Report Writing Students will begin working on Unit 1: The UK Travel and Tourism Sector External Examination Unit 4: International Travel and Tourism Destinations - Internally Assessed Coursework Year 2 Unit 2: UK Travel and Tourism Destinations Internally Assessed Coursework Unit 5: Factors Affecting Worldwide Travel and Tourism - Internally Assessed Coursework Skills Gained for the future: Communication IT Teamwork Additional Information: Presentation Skills Independent Learning To support the learning of students we aim to incorporate speakers and visits where appropriate Mrs. Glover - Head of Business 34

DON T FORGET Completed form must be returned to Student Services by FRIDAY 9th MARCH 2018 WHO CAN HELP? If students have any further questions or would like some assistance in making their choices, please speak to the following members of staff: Mrs. Clubb Deputy Headteacher Ms Hirons Assistant Headteacher Mrs. Watts Head of Performing Arts Miss Parker Head of Year 9 35