Winchmore School Sixth Form Courses 2018
Study Programme Entry Requirements Study Programme Pathway determined by Attainment 8 score Most A Level courses require Grade 5 or above in English Language and two year L3 vocational courses require GCSE Grade 4 or above in English Language Winchmore offers three pathways: Pathway Level Core Aims of Study Programme Entry Requirement ( Attainment 8 GCSE pts) Progression Foundation 1/2/3 Gateway 1 Y12 L1/2 vocational programme + GCSE English/Maths re-sits 18+ (including 2 x 3+ Grades at GCSE) General or Vocational programme at Winchmore/Training Gateway 2 Y12 L2/3 vocational programme + GCSE English/Maths re-sits 28-42 (including 4 x 3+ Grades) General or Vocational programme at Winchmore/Training Gateway 3 Y12 L2/3 vocational programme + GCSE English/Maths re-sits + possibility of 1 A Level Y13-14 2 A Levels 35-42 (including 4 x 3+ Grades) When English and Maths retaken and now Grade 4+ Training/employment/HE General 3 3/4 A Levels or 2 A Levels + 1 vocational programme Vocational 3 2+ vocational programmes or 2 vocational programmes + 1 A Level 4 A Levels = 70 Training/employment/HE 3 A Levels = 50+ 2 A Levels + 1 Voc. = 42+ 42+ Training/employment/HE Acceptance onto each post 16 study programmes is dependent on the Attainment 8 GCSE Grades (including English Language & Maths which are double weighted ) Each GCSE Grade is equivalent to a number of points: Grade 9=9, 8=8 etc. For example, at GCSE:! Student A attained 2 7s, 2 6s, 3 5s (including English and Maths) and 1 3 (= 54 pts). This will lead to an offer of a Level 3 General two year programme, beginning with 3 ASs in Y12! Student B attained 2 8s, 5 7s (including English and Maths) and 1 6 (= 71 pts). This will lead to an offer of a Level 3 General two year programme, beginning with 4 ASs in Y12! Student C attained 1 5 (English), 3 3s (including Maths) and 2 2s (= 26 pts). This will lead to an offer of a BTEC L2 Business Foundation programme and a re-sit in GCSE Maths! Student D attained 2 5 s (in English and Maths), 3 4s and 3 3s (= 41 pts) and is very good at Art. This could lead to an offer of a three year Level 2/3 Foundation programme, beginning with a Level 3 CTEC ICT and AS Art in Y12 Most subjects also set a subject specific entry requirement. Please see Subject Specific Requirements. Students who do not meet the specific criteria (e.g gaining a grade 4 in English, not a grade 5, and wishing to study CTEC Business without doing so at KS4) may be considered with a high enough Attainment 8 score.
Subject Details Level 3 - Two Year Programme Year 1 3-4 A Levels, or 2-3 A Levels + L3 Vocational Qualification Year 2 3-4 A Levels, or 2-3 A Levels + L3 Vocational Qualification/EPQ Qualification Subject Subject Leader Subject Entry Requirements Awarding Body/Syllabus Progression A Level Art & Design: Art, Craft & Design Miss A Grassham GCSE Art at Grade 6 or above. Grade 5 or above in English Language. Biology (*) Mr T Corner GCSE Science Grade 6 in combined trilogy, a Grade 6 in the B1 and B2 exams and GCSE Maths at Grade 6 or above. GCSE English at Grade 6 would be an advantage as literacy demands are high for this course. Business Studies Mr Serman GCSE English and Maths at Grade 5 or above. GCSE Business Grade B or above if GCSE Business/Economics taken. BTEC Level 3 Business Grade M or above. SYLLABUS NUMBERS: A level 9AD0 (Component 1=9AD0/01 Component 2 9ADO/02) 40% Exam. 60% Coursework. SYLLABUS NUMBER: 7402 SYLLABUS NUMBERS: AS:601/4337/X; A:601/4336/8 Foundation art course, degree or apprenticeship in the Visual Arts Over 70% of the creative and media industries jobs being related to a qualification in art and design Art history, art teacher, gallery curator Degree courses in biology, environmental science, genetics, medicine, nursing, dentistry, psychology, pharmacology and pharmacy Employment in one of many related employment areas, for example pharmacy, biotechnology, medical support services, catering or land management Higher education courses and careers in areas such as law, business, accounting, geography, economics or politics Chemistry (*) Dr C Ktori GCSE Science Grade 6 in combined trilogy, a Grade 6 in the C1 and C2 exams and GCSE Maths at Grade 6 or above. Dance Miss R Dives GCSE Dance or Drama at Grade C or above. GCSE English at Grade 5 or above. SYLLABUS NUMBERS: AS: 1421 A2: 2421 SYLLABUS NUMBERS: 7237 Degree courses in computer engineering, pharmacology, biological sciences, biochemistry, technical writing, and medicine Teaching, performing or other careers where communication and creative skills are essential Prepares students for studying a dance degree at further/higher education levels. 50% practical - live moderation 50% theory - written exam 1
Drama and Theatre Miss S Davies GCSE English Language Grade 5 and if taken, GCSE Drama Grade 5. Economics Mr Serman Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade B or above if GCSE Business/Economics Studies taken. English Literature (*) Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) Miss A Petrou Mr N Wills Mrs L Hughes Ms H Zitouni Grade 6 or above in GSCE English Literature and Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language. French (*) Mrs R Gibson GCSE French at Grade 6 or above. Grade 5 in GCSE English (unless native speaker). EXAM BOARD: Pearson SYLLABUS NUMBERS: Pearson A Level Drama and Theatre (9DR0) Liner course. SYLLABUS NUMBERS: AS: 601/4372/1; A: 601/4371/X - 7712 SYLLABUS NUMBERS: 7712/1 and 7712/2A 80% Exam. 20% NEA. Excellent preparation for a degree in drama or drama school training however, the skills developed through this course are relevant to many different academic and professional areas. Career opportunities in fields such as performance, direction, production, design (costume, set etc.), theatre management, events management, television and film production assistant, journalism, social worker, teacher, drama therapist and much more Higher education courses and careers in areas such as law, business, accounting, geography, economics or politics Career opportunities in fields such as journalism, law, media. 5 GCSE Grades at 9-4. Qualification can add UCAS points to an application or strengthen an application to a specific subject area Further Mathematics (*) Mr Bektas GCSE Mathematics at Grade 8. SYLLABUS NUMBER: 2230 Geography (*) Mr B Young GCSE Grade 5 in Geography and Grade 5 in GCSE English Language. If a student with a Humanities interest has not studied Geography GCSE they will be considered with a Grade 7 or above in History. SYLLABUS NUMBER: 9GE0 80% Exam content. 20% Geographical Independent Investigation Tourism, translating, interpreting, teaching, EC Administration, international commerce, journalism, marketing, industry, business etc. Degree courses in maths or engineering Facilitating subject very beneficial for a range of degree courses in humanities/arts and sciences, and adds the breadth that universities may seek for maths, science and medical courses. Careers in finance, business, law, accountancy, tourism, sustainability, policy and government, journalism, environmental consultancy, international development, research, planning, built environment, marketing, education, management, geology and environmental science 2
German (*) Mrs R Gibson GCSE German at Grade 6 or above. Grade 5 in GCSE English (unless native speaker). History (*) Mrs L Hughes Grade 5 in GCSE History, Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and English Literature. If a student with a Humanities interest has not studied GCSE History they will be considered with a Grade 7 or above in Geography. Mathematics (*) Mr C Bektas GCSE Maths at Grade 7 or above from Higher Tier paper. Ideally students from set 1 and set 2. Media Studies Mr M Ellerington Grade B in GCSE Media and Grade 5 or above in English Literature or English Language. Alternatively, Grade 5 or above in English Literature and Grade 5 or above in English Language. Physics (*) Mr R Pilbeam GCSE Science Grade 6 in combined trilogy, a Grade 6 in the P1 and P2 exams and GCSE Maths at Grade 6 or above. Psychology Ms S Bheekoo Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and Grade 5 in GCSE Maths. Grade C in GCSE Science (for old specification) (Core/Additional/Triple). Grade 5 in GCSE Science (trilogy) GCSE English at Grade 6 or above could be advantageous. SYLLABUS NUMBERS: 7042 80% Exam content. 20% Historical Investigation SYLLABUS NUMBERS: Modules: Pure Maths 1, Pure Maths 2, Statistics and Mechanics SYLLABUS NUMBERS: AS: H009 A2: H409 SYLLABUS NUMBERS: 9PH0/01 Advanced Physics I 9PH0/02 Advanced Physics II 9PH0/03 General and Practical Principles in Physics SYLLABUS NUMBERS: AS: 7181 A2: 7182 Tourism, translating, interpreting, teaching, EC Administration, international commerce, journalism, marketing, industry, business etc. Facilitating subject very beneficial for a range of degree courses. Careers in law, journalism, media, teaching, librarian, politics, research, public relations and personnel Very beneficial to degree courses in the sciences, geography, psychology, sociology and medical courses Media related courses in Higher Education, whether in media production, journalism, or in some form of combined course Further studies in pure physics and related courses Further studies in engineering disciplines Further studies in medicine and medical sciences Commerce, law etc. Degree course in psychology Foundation for many professions and occupations including teaching, medicine, nursing, childcare and legal, forensic, educational and clinical psychology Opportunities for work in special schools, children's hospitals and homes, counselling and work in factories and offices, retail stores, supermarkets, advertising and a variety of other large organisations and corporations etc. 3
RE & Philosophy Ms A Nicholas Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and Literature. Sociology Ms L Somo Grade 5 in GCSE English Language Grade 5 in GCSE English Literature. Spanish Mrs S Vargas Spanish at GCSE at Grade 6 or above. Grade 5 in GCSE English (unless native speaker). SYLLABUS NUMBERS: 7062/1, 7062/2B SYLLABUS NUMBERS: H580 Degree courses in religious studies or philosophy Very relevant to professions such as law, media, journalism or research work, science, medicine, banking, politics, teaching Degrees with a social science foundation. Careers in social work, education, research and social science. Tourism, translating, interpreting, teaching, EC Administration, international commerce, journalism, marketing, industry, business etc. (*) = Facilitating Subject Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) All students on Level 3 programmes are strongly encouraged to complete the EPQ as part of their study programme. This qualification requires an in-depth study of a chosen topic from one of their A Level/BTEC subjects, the construction of a report, an artefact or performance and then a presentation on this to their peers. The EPQ is equivalent to an AS and generates UCAS points that will prove very useful in any application for a place in higher education. 4
OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Business at a glance(equival ent to 1 A Level) BTEC L3 National Extended Certificate 1 A Level) Level 3 Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in IT 1 A Level) OCR Cambridge Technicals L3 Extended Certificate (Equivalent to 1 A Level) Business Mr Serman 5 GCSEs at 9-4 including GCSE English at Grade 4 or above and Grade 4 in Maths or BTEC First Diploma at Merit or Distinction in Business. Computing Mr E Serman Grade 5 in Mathematics Grade 5 in GCSE Computing, or Grade B in ICT if taken at KS4. Information Technology Mr E Serman Mr S Covill Progression from ICT GCSE ICT GCSE at C or above English GCSE at Grade 4 or above. Media Mr M Ellerington Progression from Level 2 Media course or GCSE Media + GCSE English Language Grade 4 Certificate Unit 1 exam (50%) Unit 4 coursework (50%) Extended Certificate 2 exam units (50%) 3 coursework (60%) 50% External exam. 50% Coursework. External Certificate: 40% Exam. 60% coursework. Higher Education courses and careers in areas such as law, business, accounting, geography, economics or politics 3 mandatory units need to be completed in the first year to progress to year 2 University degree courses in computer science Field This course is suitable for students who: are studying to prepare for employment in the IT sector who want to progress into IT-related apprenticeships who want to gain a Level 3 qualification to support further study in Further Education (FE) or to progress to Higher Education (HE) in in IT are studying for career development 3 mandatory units need to be completed in the first year to progress to year 2 You could use this course to complete media based studies at university or enter the media profession 5
WJEC Level 3 Diploma 1 A Level) Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma for Music Practitioners (Composition) BTEC L3 National Extended Certificate 1 A Level) Medical Science Ms F Ronketti Science GCSE Grade 5 in combined trilogy, GCSE Maths at 4 or above, GCSE English at 4 or above. GCSE English at Grade 5 would be an advantage as literacy demands are high for this course. Music Ms K Stewart GCSE Music: Grade 4 or above RSL Certificate II (Performance or Technology pathways) Merit or above. Sport and Exercise Sciences Mr D Miller Grade C in GCSE PE or Merit/Distinction in NCFE Health & Fitness or Grade B in GCSE Science. If L2 BTEC Sport not taken, Grade 5 or above in English Literature, History or Geography. EXAM BOARD: WJEC SYLLABUS NUMBERS: 601/7644/1 50% Exam. 50% coursework. EXAM BOARD: RSL (Rock School) SYLLABUS NUMBERS: Core units: o 390 Composing Styles & Music Sequencing o 349 Planning a Career in music Plus 4 other optional units (for example): o 311 Practical Harmony Application (Chords & Progressions) o 384 Using a Keyboard with a DAW o 318 Listening to Music o 316 Musical Styles SYLLABUS NUMBERS: BTEC L3 Certificate in Sport and Exercise Sciences: 500/6679/1; BTEC L3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences: 500/6765/5. BMedSci (Hons) Medical Sciences (Feeder Stream for the Medicine Four Year Graduate Entry Scheme (MBBCh)) BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (an Institute of Biomedical Science accredited course) BSc (Hons) Medical Biology BSc (Hons) Chemistry BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science Further studies in music technology, composition and performance Apply knowledge of music technology through composition and performance Recognised on Technical Levels league tables Universities accept BTEC Level 3 in sport as an academic/scientific A Level for further study or employment in areas such as sports science, leisure management, physiotherapy, sports development, teacher training, sports coach/instructor 6
BTEC L3 National Diploma 2 A Levels) CTEC L3 Diploma in Health & Social Care BTEC L3 National Diploma 2 A Levels) Art and Design (Fashion and Clothing) Ms R Llewellyn 5 GCSEs at 9-4 including English at Grade 4 or above, or BTEC Level 2 Art and Design qualification at Merit or Distinction. Health and Social Care Ms K Steers 5 GCSEs at 9-4 including English at Grade 4 or above or BTEC First Diploma at Merit or Distinction in Health & Social Care. Performing Arts Miss S Davies Dance or Drama GCSE at C or above. English GCSE at Grade 4 or above. Old Spec: 100% coursework. 5 External Exams 7 Internal Assessments EXAM BOARD: Pearson SYLLABUS NUMBERS: CV969 Employment in the fashion industry such as textile and fashion design, fashion marketing and promotion, and fashion retail Degree course or BTEC Higher in subjects such as fashion & design, textiles, costume design, architecture and interior design Entry onto an Art & Design Foundation course Employment, possibly with further training, with registered care homes, housing, community and voluntary sector work, and hospitals and primary trusts Degree courses in Health and Social Care, nursing/midwifery, managing health and care services, teacher training (an AS/A2 in a National Curriculum subject may be needed), social work training/social policy Same UCAS points as 2 A level grades. Progression to university or onto apprentices within the performing arts or events management sector. Careers such as theatrical entertainment, performing and teaching of dance/drama Performance working through agencies. (*) = Facilitating Subject Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) All students on Level 3 programmes are strongly encouraged to complete the EPQ as part of their study programme. This qualification requires an in-depth study of a chosen topic from one of their A Level/BTEC subjects, the construction of a report, an artefact or performance and then a presentation on this to their peers. The EPQ is equivalent to an AS and generates UCAS points that will prove very useful in any application for a place in higher education. 7
Level 2/3 - Three Year Programme Year 1 - L2 Vocational Qualification + GCSE resit(s) Year 2 - L3 Vocational Qualification + 2 A Levels Year 3 - L3 Vocational Qualification + 2 A Levels (or 1 A Level + EPQ) Level 2/3 - One Year Programme Subject Subject Leader Subject Entry Requirements Awarding Body/Syllabus Progression Cambridge Technical Certificate Level 2 in Information Technology Mr Covill Minimum 2 GCSE Grade 3 and above and 2 GCSE Grades 2 and above. Level 3 BTEC qualification or to A Levels on gaining a Merit or above Cambridge Technical Certificate Level 3 in Media Studies OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Certificate in Business at a glance Mr M Ellerington Mr E Serman 4 GCSE Grade 3 and above and above including English Language. 4 GCSE Grade 3 and above and above including English Language. Progression to study CTEC Level 3 Introductory Diploma in Media Media based studies at post 16 in colleges and then enter the media profession Progression onto L3 Extended Certificate course 3 mandatory units need to be completed in the first year GCSE English Miss A Petrou Miss T Charalambous Resit. Grade 3 or 4 in GSCE Language will re-sit GCSE examination. Grade 1 or 2 at GCSE will follow an alternative pathway. GCSE English Language SYLLABUS NUMBER: 8700 GCSE Maths Mr C Bektas Resit. Specification code: 1MAOH Unable to take A Level in English Literature or English Language 8