SEPTEMBER 2018

WELCOME

Welcome to Washwood Heath Sixth Form. As you start to take the first steps on a path which can take you to an exciting university place and a challenging, rewarding career, we are really excited about providing you with information about our Sixth Form to help you make that decision.

Post 16 education can be a bit daunting because so much seems to hang on what you achieve at this level. However, we pride ourselves on the provision we offer and we are confident that if you work hard and take advantage of the many opportunities available to you here at WHA you will achieve success.

We are proud of the achievements of our Sixth Form, and believe that the quality of teaching, learning and relationships with staff are the reason why we offer some of the best opportunities for young adults in the area.

SUBJECTS OFFERED IN THE SIXTH FORM Choosing the right subjects to study in Sixth Form is a defining moment in your life as this often sets the pathway for University and your career beyond Higher Education. A ‘level subjects range from ones you

have probably already met at GCSE to ones which sound interesting but which you may not know much about. It is important that you get good advice from teachers, parents and other students.

ACADEMIC A-LEVEL

BiologyChemistry English Language/LiteratureHistoryMathematicsMedia StudiesPhysicsPsychologyReligious StudiesSociology

VOCATIONAL BTEC LEVEL 2 AND 3 COURSES

Business StudiesConstructionHealth & Social CareInformation TechnologyLawSport & Exercise

All our subjects offered at our Sixth Form are planned to support progression to specific job roles or to higher education at University. However, some combination of courses are advised for particular University courses and employment. You need to ensure you check University and employment websites if you have a particular path in mind.

Post 16 Pathways

Depending on your career choice and which entry requirements are required.

You will be guided along one of the following pathways.

 Pathway 1 (2 YR Course) Pathway 2 (2 YR Course) Pathway 3 (3 YR Course)

A levels Level 3 BTEC

 

Level 2 BTEC

P16 offer through pathways:

There will be 3 Pathways- 5 Lessons per week for each subject to best direct students to a suitable pathway based on ability, and to provide subject pathways that complement each other. Please see separate page for subject entry requirements.

1. A Levels (2 years). Students will choose options from 3 blocks.

2. L3 BTEC with re-sits (2 years) (all singular equivalent to 1 A Level to improve consistency). Students will choose options from 3 blocks. Where the 2-A level equivalent L3 BTEC is chosen in block A, students need to choose 1 other subject from another option block.

3. L2 BTEC with re-sits (3 years). Students will choose options from 3 blocks.

QUALIFICATIONS

BLOCK A BLOCK B BLOCK C BLOCK D

A LEVELSMATHS

HISTORY

ENGLISH

PHYSICS

PSYCHOLOGY

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

CHEMISTRY

SOCIOLOGY

BIOLOGY

MEDIA STUDIES

L3 BTECS (with Maths/Eng re-sits)

*INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (2 A Levels)

*HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (2 A Levels)

CONSTRUCTION

BUSINESSSPORT LAW

L2 BTECS (with Maths/Eng re-sits)

MATHS AND ENGLISH RESITS

CONSTRUCTION

HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

SPORT

CONSTRUCTION

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

BUSINESS

SPORT ACADEMY (TO BE CONFIRMED)

OUR ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

ACADEMICA Levels

If you are a learner who is targeted 5’s and above in English and Maths and mainly A’s and B’s in your other subjects, then we recommend you enrol onto our Academic

pathway.

You must have 5 GCSE’s at Grade 5 or A*-C, including Maths and English. Here you will be able to choose 3 different subjects to study If you wish to study an A-Level subject that you have studied at GCSE, you

must gain at least a Grade B in that subject. These qualifications will be gained by sitting external exams at the end of

Year 13.

VOCATIONALBTEC Diploma

If you know the career path that you wish to pursue and want to continue your education through applied learning, then the vocational route may suit you best

We recommend that if you are a learner who achieved ‘C’ grade (or below) in English and Maths at GCSE, then you should pursue the Vocational route.

This route will focus on 1 subject and will be gained by completing Coursework and sitting external exams.

Your final qualification will be equivalent to 3 A ‘Levels.

If you need to resist your Maths and/or English GCSE, you may do so alongside the Vocational pathway.

VOCATIONALBTEC COURSES

If you know the career path that you wish to pursue and want to continue your education through applied learning, then the vocational route may suit you best

We recommend that if you are a learner who achieved ‘4’ grade (or below) in English and Maths at GCSE, then you should pursue the Vocational Level 3 route.

Your final qualification will be equivalent to 1-3 A ‘Levels We recommend that if you are a learner who achieved ‘4’ grade (or below) in

English and Maths at GCSE, then you should pursue the Vocational Level 2 route.

This route will focus on 1 subject and will be gained by completing Coursework

BiologyCourse Name: AQA Biology 7401/7402Exam Board: AQAQualification Level: A-level

Why choose this subject?Biologists are scientists who study the natural world and all the living things in it, from the largest mammals down to our very own microscopic DNA. They try to understand how animals and organisms work (including us humans), how we evolved and the things that can make us sick or improve our health. Biologists use this knowledge to do things like try to stop the spread of disease, track down natural resources, improve public health, animal care and conservation and work out the true impacts of things like pollution. Biology is a key subject for lots of STEM careers, particularly in healthcare, medicine and jobs involving plants or animals. The list is pretty long and includes: nursing, dentistry, forensic science, psychology, physiotherapy, botany, environmental science, zoology, geology, oceanography, pharmaceuticals, energy, teaching, science writing, genetics and research.What will I learn? A-level Biology is a stepping stone to future study, the specifications allow students to develop the skills that the universities want to see. The course will inspire students, nurture a passion for Biology and lay the groundwork for further study in courses like biological sciences and medicine. Biology is fundamentally an experimental subject. These specifications provide numerous opportunities to use practical experiences to link theory to reality, and equip students with the essential practical skills they need.AQA Core Content unit1. Biological molecules2. Cells3. Organisms exchange substances with their environment4. Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms5. Energy transfers in and between organisms6. Organisms respond to changes in their internal and external environments7. Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems8. The control of gene expression

How will I be assessed?

All students taking this Biology specification are expected to have carried out the required practical activities. These develop skills in the use of many of the following apparatus and techniques

For further information contact: Mr M Akhtar (Head of Science Faculty)

Business Studies Level 3Course Name: Pearson Level 3 BTEC in BusinessExam Board: Pearson (Edexcel)Qualification Level: Equivalent in size to 1-3 A-Level’s

Why choose this subject?The BTEC Business course is a two year, full-time course that meets entry requirements for students who want to progress onto higher education courses in business areas before entering employment. It can also support students who want to progress directly to employment in job roles in business or business management and Higher Apprenticeships in the business sector.

What will I learn? The BTEC Level 3 BTEC in Business consists of up 13 units as follows (depending on the size of qualification you follow):

Units covered include: Unit 1 – Exploring Business Unit 2 – Developing a Marketing Campaign * Unit 3 – Personal and Business Finance * Unit 4 – Managing an event Unit 5 – International Business Unit 6 – Principle of Management * Unit 7 – Business Decision Making * Unit 8 – Recruitment and Selection Process Unit 14 – Investigating Customer Service Unit 18 – Creative Product Promotion Unit 21- Training and Development Unit 22 – Market Research Unit 27 – Work Experience in Business

How will I be assessed?

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in BusinessUnit Number Unit Title GLH Type How assessed

Mandatory units1 Exploring Business 90 Mandatory Internal2 Developing a Marketing Campaign 90 Mandatory External3 Personal and Business Finance 120 Mandatory External4 Managing an Event 90 Mandatory Internal5 International Business 90 Mandatory Internal6 Principles of Management 120 Mandatory External7 Business Decision Making 120 Mandatory Synoptic External

Additional units 8 Recruitment and Selection Process 60 Additional Internal

14 Investigating Customer Service 60 Additional Internal18 Creative Promotion 60 Additional Internal21 Training and Development 60 Additional Internal22 Market Research 60 Additional Internal27 Work Experience in Business 60 Additional Internal

For further information contact:Miss J Hawkins, Business TeacherMr S Antell, Head of Faculty

ChemistryCourse Name: AQA Chemistry 7404/7405Exam Board: AQAQualification Level: A-level

Why choose this subject?Chemists conduct experiments to study how elements work in different conditions, test how they mix, and work out what they are made up of right down to the tiniest particle. The results can be ground breaking, colourful, explosive, or almost impossible to see. Chemists use their experiments and knowledge to develop medicines, foods, fabrics and other materials, from neon lights to shatterproof glass. They also use it to understand the world around us, from why leaves change colour to discovering invisible pollutants in the air.

What will I learn? AQA A Level Chemistry Core content:

3.1.1 Atomic structure3.1.2 Amount of substance3.1.3 Bonding3.1.4 Energetics3.1.5 Kinetics3.1.6 Chemical equilibria, Le Chatelier’s principle and Kc3.1.7 Oxidation, reduction and redox equations3.1.8 Thermodynamics (A-level only3.1.9 Rate equations (A-level only)3.1.10 Equilibrium constant Kp for homogeneous systems (A-level only)3.1.11 Electrode potentials and electrochemical cells (A-level only)3.1.12 Acids and bases (A-level only)

3.2 Inorganic chemistry3.2.1 Periodicity3.2.2 Group 2, the alkaline earth metals3.2.3 Group 7(17), the halogens3.2.4 Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides (A-level only)3.2.5 Transition metals (A-level only)3.2.6 Reactions of ions in aqueous solution (A-level only)3.3 Organic chemistry3.3.1 Introduction to organic chemistry3.3.2 Alkanes3.3.3 Halogenoalkanes3.3.4 Alkenes3.3.5 Alcohols

3.3.6 Organic analysis3.3.7 Optical isomerism (A-level only3.3.8 Aldehydes and ketones (A-level only)3.3.9 Carboxylic acids and derivatives (A-level only)3.3.10 Aromatic chemistry (A-level only)3.3.11 Amines (A-level only)3.1.12 Acids and bases (A-level only)3.3.13 Amino acids, proteins and DNA (A-level only)3.3.14 Organic synthesis (A-level only)3.3.15 Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (A-level only)3.3.16 Chromatography (A-level only

All students taking this Chemistry specification are expected to have carried out the required practical activities. These develop skills in the use of many of the following apparatus and techniques

How will I be assessed?

For further information contact: Mr M Akhtar (Head of Science Faculty)

Construction Level 2Course Name: Construction BTEC Level 2Exam Board: WJECQualification Level: Level 2

Summary

WJEC Level 1/2 Awards in Planning and Maintaining the Built Environment offer a learning experience that focuses learning for 14-19 year olds through applied learning, i.e. acquiring and applying knowledge, skills and understanding through purposeful tasks set in sector or subject contexts that have many of the characteristics of real work.

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The indicative content defines the breadth and depth of learning for each assessment criteria. It is expected that all the indicative content will be delivered during the programme of learning. It is not required to assess every aspect of the content when assessing the unit. Learners will be expected to apply the knowledge, understanding and skills acquired through the learning to the specifics of the assessment context. In some learning outcomes unit content is given as an example (e.g.). This is used to exemplify the content only and learners can use any examples that they are taught in their summative assessments.

Units of Study

Unit Number Unit Title Assessment

9831 Adding value to the built environment

External

9832 Maintaining the built environment

Internal

9833 Sustainable built environments

Internal

Entry Criteria

A genuine interest in pursuing a career within the Construction industry.

For further information contact:

Mr G DanaherMr Asphall (Head of Faculty)

Construction Level 3Course Name: Construction BTEC Level 3Exam Board: BTEC EdexcelQualification Level: Level 3

Summary

This two year course will provide you with an introduction to a range of technical and professional occupations such as architecture, estimating, surveying, site engineering, building control and town planning. It is perfect for anyone looking to extend their knowledge of construction in general. You will study the theory skills that will get you up to speed with the construction industry help you to progress to a higher level.

Description

As well as learning about the construction industry, you will develop the skills you need to start a career in the technical or management side of the industry. You will also be taught by tutors that have lots of industry experience, meaning that you get expert advice and guidance, right from the start of your course.

Key Areas

Construction principles Construction design Construction technology Surveying in construction Graphical design Environmental studies Health and safety Building regulations Site engineering in construction Building information modelling

Entry Criteria

You'll need a BTEC in Construction Level 2 qualification or a related vocational area, four GCSEs at grades 4-9 or relevant work experience.

For further information contact:

Mr G Danaher

Mr Asphall (Head of Faculty)

English Language/LiteratureCourse Name: AQA English Language/LiteratureExam Board: AQAQualification Level: A-level

Why choose this subject?This is an accessible and stimulating course in which you will engage creatively and independently with a variety of spoken, written and multi-modal texts. Designed with a focus on the integration of language and literature, this specification enables you to see how linguistic and literary methods are related and to explore these links in your work. Offering clear skills progression from GCSE, this course allows you to build on the skills and knowledge already gained and prepare for your next steps. The variety of assessment styles used, such as re-creative writing, commentary writing, discursive essays and research-based investigative writing, allows you to develop a wide range of skills. These include the ability to read critically, analyse, evaluate and undertake independent research, which are invaluable for both further study and future employment.

 What will I learn? Writing about Society – the role of the individual in society, and re-creative writing based on set texts Critical commentary – evaluating own writing Dramatic Encounters – conflict in drama

TEXTS WE STUDY: Mary Shelley FrankensteinBram Stoker DraculaMargaret Atwood The Handmaid’s TaleAlice Sebold The Lovely BonesPoems by Carol Ann Duffy (selected from Mean Time)The Captain of the 1964 Top of the Form TeamNostalgiaBefore You Were MineBeachcomberFirst LoveValentineThe BiographerLitanyStafford Afternoons

The Cliché KidSmall Female SkullNever Go BackCloseMean TimeJon Krakauer Into the WildKate Summerscale The Suspicions of Mr Whicher: or the Murder at Road Hill HouseF. Scott Fitzgerald The Great GatsbyKhaled Hosseini The Kite RunnerWilliam Shakespeare OthelloArthur Miller All My SonsTennessee Williams A Streetcar Named DesireRory Kinnear The Herd

How will I be assessed? Paper 1: Telling StoriesSection A – Remembered Places One compulsory question on the AQA Anthology: Paris (40 marks) Section B – Imagined Worlds One question from a choice of two on prose set text (35 marks) Section C – Poetic VoicesOne question from a choice of two on poetry set text (25 marks)

Paper 2: Exploring ConflictSection A – Writing about Society One piece of re-creative writing using set text (25 marks)Critical commentary (30 marks) Section B – Dramatic EncountersOne question from a choice of two on drama set text (45 marks)

Non-exam assessment:Task - A personal investigation that explores a specific technique or theme in both literary and non-literary discourse (2,500 – 3,000 words).Assessed by teachers 50 marks20% of A-level

For further information contact:

Mrs K Murray, Head of Department

Health & Social Care Level 3Course Name: Pearson BTEC Level 3 in Health and Social Care Exam Board: PearsonQualification Level: BTEC Level 3 (equivalent to 1-3 A Levels)

Why choose this subject?The health and social care sector comprises two sub sectors, health care and social care. Health care encompasses all hospital activities, medical nursing homes and GP services, for example. The social care sector includes residential nursing care, residential nursing facilities, residential care facilities, domiciliary care and social work. Students are able to progress into work in the sector through degree programmes in nursing, midwifery, social work, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and pharmacy, for example. The Pearson BTEC Level 3 in Health and Social Care is intended as an Applied General qualification for post16 students wanting to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education, and probably to employment in the health and social care sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to 1-3 A levels (depending on the size of qualification you follow).

The qualification develops a deep common core of knowledge, understanding and skills in the sector through mandatory content, and allows students to focus on a particular aspect of the sector through a selection of option units, including a route that focuses specifically on health studies.

Students are required to undertake a minimum of 100 hours work experience as part of the course, to develop a better understanding of the demands of the sector and for students to demonstrate their commitment and interest in the sector when applying for further study.

What will I learn and how will I be assessed?Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Health and Social CareUnit Number Unit Title GLH Type How assessed

Mandatory units1 Human Lifespan Development 90 Mandatory External2 Working in Health and Social Care 120 Mandatory External4 Enquiries into Current Research in

Health and Social Care120 Mandatory Synoptic External

5 Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs

90 Mandatory Internal

6 Work Experience in Health and Social care

60 Mandatory Internal

7 Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care

90 Mandatory Internal

8 Promoting Public Health 90 Mandatory InternalOptional Choose 2 from below…

11 Psychological Perspectives 60 Additional Internal12 Supporting Individuals with

Additional Needs 60 Additional Internal

17 Caring for Individuals with Dementia

60 Additional Internal

18 Assessing Children’s Development Support Needs

60 Additional Internal

19 Nutritional Health 60 Additional Internal

For further information contact:Miss N Hussain and Miss J Crosdale

Mr S Antell, Head of Vocational Faculty

Health & Social Care Year 12Course Name: Cambridge Technical Health and Social Care Exam Board: OCRQualification Level: Level 2 (equivalent to 1-4 GCSE’s)

It is expected that this qualification will be an option for learners if they are unable to take a larger qualification such as the Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Health and Social Care, but would still like to study for this type of qualification. While this qualification will not provide learners with all the skills, knowledge and understanding an employer looks for in people who want to work in jobs such as Nursing assistant, Care assistant or Support Worker, it will provide them with a good understanding of two of the most important aspects of this type of role, these are working in a person-centred way and safeguarding. Having a good understanding of these areas could support learners to apply for, and gain, employment in the health and social care sector in the future; this could be as a volunteer or in a non-care role.

This qualification is part of a suite of Cambridge Technicals in Health and Social Care at Levels 2 and 3. Normally, learners would choose one of the OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical in Health and Social Care qualifications because they are in full-time education but aren’t quite ready to study a Level 3 qualification in this sector at this stage. The Level 3 qualifications are for learners who want to progress into a health and social care-related degree at university or onto an Apprenticeship.

Cambridge Technical Health and Social Care

Unit Number Unit Title GLH Type How assessed

Mandatory units

1 Principles of Working in Health, Social Care and Childcare

60 Mandatory External

2 Health and Safety in Practice 30 Mandatory External 3 Working in a Person Centred Way 30 Mandatory Internal 4 Safeguarding 60 Mandatory Internal5 Working in Adult Health and Social

Care Environments 90 Mandatory Internal

6 Working with Individuals in Adult Health and Social care environments

90 Mandatory Internal

For further information contact:Miss N Hussain and Miss J CrosdaleMr S Antell, Head of Vocational Faculty

HistoryCourse Name: OCR History H505Exam Board: OCRQualification Level: A-level

Why choose this subject? There are many things that studying History will do for you, not just in terms of knowledge about the past, but also the numerous skills you will have picked up as a result. These skills are transferrable meaning you will need them in different subjects as well as when you enter the work place. They are as follows:

Gathering and assessing material using critical thinking. Development of speaking skills and written communication. Basing conclusions on research. The ability to approach problems with an open mind.

The above skills will not only serve you well in your academic life but also in your daily life, whether it be problem solving or the ability to discern truth from fiction.

What will I learn?Over the two year course you will be completing four units.Unit 1 - The Mid Tudor CrisisElizabeth I - A virgin queen married to her country. That is how Elizabeth I wanted to be known. Her reign has been called the Golden Age. Henry VIII - You’ve all heard of big fat Henry VIII and his 8 wives, all of whom got their heads chopped off (ok, ok it was really only 6 and only 2 were beheaded but 8 sounds way better!), but what do you know of his children? Did they chop of as many heads? Were they as fat? Did they do anything significant like Henry? If you want to know then this is the course for you.

Unit 2 - The Crusades and Crusader StatesA fascinating adventure and insight into the Medieval society, religion and warfare.

Unit 3 - Civil Rights in the US 1865-1992A fascinating insight into how civil rights were fought for and eventually won in the United States.

Unit 4 – Coursework on Nazi Germany2000 word coursework essays investigating topical issues and historians views on Nazi Germany 1933-45 such as; Hitler’s role, Methods of Control and the Holocaust.

How will I be assessed? Unit 1British period study and enquiry (Y101-Y113) 50 marks 1 hour 30-minute paper 25%.

Unit 2Non-British period study (Y201-Y224) 30 marks 1-hour paper 15%.

Unit 3Thematic study and historical interpretations (Y301-Y321) 80 marks 2 hours 30-minute paper 40%.

Unit 43000–4000-word essay (Y100/03 or 04) Non exam assessment 40 marks 20%.

For further information contact:

Miss S Atwal, Head of Humanities Faculty

Information Technology (IT) Level 3Course Name: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Information Technology 720 GLHExam Board: Pearson (Edexcel)Qualification Level: Equivalent to 2 A Levels

Why choose this subject?Information Technology (IT) involves the use of computers in industry, commerce, the arts and elsewhere. IT includes aspects of IT systems architecture, human factors, project management and the general ability to use computers. Increasingly businesses are implementing IT strategies to manage and process data both to support many business processes and to deliver new opportunities. IT is a high growth area of the service sector, estimated in the Technology Insights 2012 report to contribute to 8 per cent (£75 billion) of the UK economy GVA (gross value added), and predicted to generate an additional £47 billion over the next 7 years. The course is designed for students interested in studying a range of information technology topics that will enhance their progression to a range of higher education courses and or employment.

What will I learn? The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with academics to ensure that it incorporates the most up-to-date knowledge and skills to enable progression to higher education. In addition, employers and professional bodies have been consulted on the content development to confirm its relevance to current industry practice used in IT and related occupational disciplines.

Students study the relationship between hardware and software, managing and communicating information and data, and the principles of designing and developing computer programs across six mandatory units:

Information Technology Systems Creating Systems to Manage Information Using Social Media in Business Programming IT Project Management Cyber Security and Incident Management

Two additional units of study from the following: data modelling, website development, mobile apps development and computer games development.

How will I be assessed?

For further information contact: Mr F Ahmed, Head of Department Mr J Asphall, Head of Faculty

Information Technology (IT) Level 2Course Name: Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Information Technology 360 GLHExam Board: OCRQualification Level: Level 2 (equivalent to 4 GCSE’s)

Why choose this subject?We’ve designed refreshing and exciting content, that’s up to date, engaging, fit for purpose and suitable for the needs of your students in 2017 and beyond. To do this we’ve consulted with employers and industry specialists to make sure that your students will gain the right combination of knowledge, understanding and skills required for the 21st century. These qualifications aim to develop your students’ knowledge, understanding and skills of the essentials of IT and Cyber Security. Your students will gain an insight into the IT sector as they investigate the pace of technological change, IT infrastructure on a global scale, and the importance of legal and security considerations. Designed in collaboration with industry experts the qualifications focus on the requirements that today’s employers demand. A wide range of centre assessed units with practical and wider project-based assessment opportunities, as well as examined units on the Essentials of IT and Essentials of Cyber Security has resulted in a range of focused qualifications. Dependent on the size chosen the qualifications can complement a Key Stage 5 study programme alongside other post 16 vocational qualifications. Your students will practically apply their skills and knowledge in preparation for further study, apprenticeship or the workplace.

What will I learn? The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with business and universities to ensure that it incorporates the most up-to-date knowledge and skills to enable progression to level 3 or an apprenticeship. In addition, employers and professional bodies have been consulted on the content development to confirm its relevance to current industry practice used in IT and related occupational disciplines.

There are core 2 mandatory units: Essentials of IT Essentials of Cyber Security

An additional mandatory unit of study from the following: Building IT Systems, Creating Programming Solution for Business or Creating Business Solutions. (depends on pathway chosen)

How will I be assessed?

For further information contact: Mr F Ahmed, Head of Department Mr J Asphall, Head of Faculty

Law Level 3Course Name: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied LawExam Board: PearsonQualification Level: BTEC Level 3

Aim of Qualification:This qualification is for Post 16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment, possibly in the legal sector. It aims to give a coherent introduction to study of the legal sector. Equivalent in size to one A Level. The qualification carries UCAS points and if it is taken alongside other qualifications as part of a two-year programme of learning, then it is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to meeting admission requirements for many courses. It will support entry to many higher education courses, depending on the other qualifications learners have taken. Learners should always check the entry requirements for degree programmes with specific higher education providers. The qualification can also support progression to employment directly or via an Apprenticeship.

Content:The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with academics to ensure that it supports progression to higher education. It includes the opportunity to develop the research, communication, presentation, decision-making and critical-thinking skills valued by higher education. In addition, employers have been involved and consulted in order to confirm that the content is appropriate and consistent with current practice for learners planning to enter employment directly in the legal sector.

The learning programme covers the following content areas: Dispute solving in civil law Investigating aspects of criminal law and the legal system Applying the law.

The optional units have been designed to support choices for further study, preferred interest or employment needs. They support the mandatory unit content and link with relevant occupational areas. They cover content areas in:

Aspects of family law Consumer law Contract law Aspects of tort

Assessment Structure:There are 3 mandatory units that learners must complete, 1 internal and 2 external. Learners must complete and achieve at Pass grade or above for all these units. Learners must complete at least 1 optional unit.

Useful websites:

Parliament Education Service: http://www.parliament.uk/education/teaching-resources-lesson-plans?cat=alevel,lawThe Student Room: http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/content.php?r=3526-a-level-law

For further information contact:Miss S Atwal, Head of Humanities Faculty

Mathematics

Course Name: Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Mathematics (9MA0)Exam Board: Pearson (Edexcel)Qualification Level: A-Level

Why choose this subject?There are many reasons why people choose to study A Level Mathematics. It might be a requirement for what you want to study at university (physics, psychology, economics, computing, and business studies prefer students to have A Level maths if possible). Since maths is one of the most traditional subjects a good grade in maths can boost an application for pretty much every course. Studies have also shown that people with Maths A Level also tend to earn more on average than people without it. Though this itself may or may not be a good enough reason to study maths, the skills it allows you to develop include problem solving, logic and analysing situations, which would make you more desirable for almost any job. The bottom line is, maths is an amazing subject to have at A Level and provided you have a solid understanding of the GCSE concepts before you start, alongside some perseverance and effort, you should be able to do well.

What will I learn? New AS and A-levels in Mathematics have been introduced in England from September 2017 with the first examination in summer 2018. They are fully linear. The AS levels will be stand-alone qualifications and can be a sub-set of the A level content, but marks achieved in the AS will not count towards the A level. Course content can be summarised as follows:

How will I be assessed?

For further information, contact: Dr W Affane, Head of KS5 Maths Mr A Mohammed, Head of Department

Media StudiesCourse Name: AQA Media Studies (7572)Exam Board: AQAQualification Level: A-level

Why choose this subject?The Media impacts on our lives every day whether it’s using Social Media on a smart-phone, streaming your favourite television programmes, films and music or using more traditional platforms like reading your favourite magazine. The media has never been so influential in our lives as it is now. The media is a large part of the Creative Industries covering areas such as: advertising, design, film, music, television, radio, and video games. It is now worth more than £84.1bn to the UK economy and growing at nearly 9% a year, providing 2.9 million jobs or 9% of jobs in the UK. Studying Media will give you a valuable insight into this industry and give you many of the tools to pursue working or further study in this growing sector.

What will I learn? A-level Media Studies offers students a comprehensive and integrated coverage of media theory and practice. The course covers a variety of contemporary topics and debates, from the way the media presents news and fiction, the impact of technological and e-media changes, to the production of marketing for a musical artist. Studying Media will help build your capacity for independent research, and help you to gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of the role media plays in day-to-day life. You will also gain debating skills through the discussion of contemporary issues from a range of perspectives. In an ever changing world that is increasingly influenced by advances in technology and media coverage studying media has never been so relevant.Subject content1. Media language2. Media representation3. Media industries4. Media audiences

How will I be assessed?

Paper 1 Paper 2 Non-exam assessment: Creating a media product

What's assessedQuestions will focus on issues and debates in the media. A topic will be released in advance of the exam.

What's assessedQuestions will focus on the analysis of media products, through the lens of the theoretical framework. Students will be expected to refer to the Close Study Products (CSPs) provided by AQA and other products they have studied.

What's assessed● Application of knowledge and understanding

of the theoretical framework.● Practical skills relating to the media format of

their choice.

How it's assessed● Written

exam: 2 hours● 84 marks● 35% of A-

level

How it's assessed● Written exam: 2 hours● 84 marks● 35% of A-level

How it's assessed● A choice of topics related to the

over-arching (annually changing) theme● 72 marks● 30% of A-level● Assessed by teachers● Moderated by AQA

For further information contact:Mr J Griffiths, Head of Media StudiesMiss E Pugh, Head of Arts Faculty

PhysicsCourse Name: AQA Physics 7407/7408Exam Board: AQAQualification Level: A-level

Why choose this subject?Physicists use the laws they uncover to develop new materials, machinery, and technology to improve our lives and help us explore the universe further, from computers to telescopes and spacecraft. Physicists ask some big questions, but they specialise in different areas and their work can be varied. For example, nuclear physicists study the tiniest particles of matter to discover what the universe is made of, whereas astrophysicists study some of the largest things – stars, planets and celestial bodies.

What will I learn? Physics will help you to build up your problem solving, research, and analytical skills. With these skills you’ll be able to test out new ideas plus question and investigate other people’s theories, which is useful for any kind of job that involves research or debate.

AQA A Level Physics Content:1 Measurements and their errors Optional units to select from2 Particles and radiation 9 Astrophysics (A-level only)3 Waves 10 Medical physics (A-level only)4 Mechanics and materials 11 Engineering physics (A-level only)5 Electricity 12 Turning points in physics (A-level only)6 Further mechanics and thermal physics 13 Electronics (A-level only) 7 Fields and their consequences (A-level only)8 Nuclear physics (A-level only)

All students taking this Physics specification are expected to have carried out the required practical activities. These develop skills in the use of many of the following apparatus and techniques

How will I be assessed?

For further information contact: Mr M Akhtar, Head of Science Faculty

PsychologyCourse Name: AQA PsychologyExam Board: AQAQualification Level: A-level

Why choose this subject?Psychology looks at human behaviour from various perspectives. This can include social behaviour such as why people conform to more biological aspects such as ‘the schizophrenic gene’.

This is a two year A level course which is broadly divided into two sections: compulsory content which looks at the various strands of Psychology (outlined below) and the optional specialised units (a choice of 3 from below).

A level Psychology develops a range of valuable skills including critical analysis, independent thinking and research skills. These skills are useful and transferable for further education and in the workplace.

Psychology opens many routes, including working for the NHS, nursing, social work, police, counselling, teaching or specialising in an area of psychology such as clinical psychology, forensic psychology or child psychology.

What will I learn?

Compulsory content- Research Methods Biopsychology Memory Attachment Social influence Approaches Issues and debates

Additional units: Relationships Schizophrenia Aggression Eating behaviour Forensic Psychology

How will I be assessed? No Coursework: Examination (100%) – There will be three two hour papers at the end of the course (each worth 33.3% of the A level. Each paper will consist of multiple choice questions, short answer and extended writing questions.

For further information contact:Miss S Ashraf, Psychology Teacher Mr S Antell, Head of Faculty

Religious StudiesCourse Name: AQA Religious StudiesExam Board: AQAQualification Level: A-level

Why choose this subject? It is an academic subject accepted by all colleges and universities Employers especially the police, armed forces and professions in law and medicine highly value the

Religious Studies qualification It provides you with the ability to research, analyse, interpret and synthesise different types of

information Develops your organisational and time management skills Enables you to display empathy whist being tolerant to diverse opinions Encourages independent thought Builds team work and communication skills

What will I learn? Religious studies is a thought provoking subject engaging in contemporary themes

In this course you will be given the opportunity to study from a choice of different religions to develop a wider understanding of diverse philosophical and ethical viewpoints.

You will gain critical and evaluative skills sought by higher education and employers – particularly in law, education, social work, politics, medicine, administration and the media.

How will I be assessed? Component 1 Philosophy of religion and ethicsWritten exam3 hours 100 marks

50% of A-level Questions:Section A. Philosophy of religion – two compulsory two-part questions, each worth 10 marks and 15 marks Section B. Ethics and religion – two compulsory two-part questions, each worth 10 marks and 15 marks

Component 2: Study of religion and dialoguesWritten exam3 hours 100 marks 50% of A-level Questions:Section A: Study of religion – two compulsory two-part questions, each worth 10 marks and 15 marks relating to the religion chosen. Questions may be set that span more than one topicSection B: The dialogue between philosophy of religion and religion – one unstructured synoptic question from a choice of two (25 marks).

For further information contact:Miss S Atwal, Head of Humanities Faculty

SociologyCourse Name: OCR Sociology Exam Board: OCRQualification Level: A-level

Why choose this subject?Sociology will give you the skills and insights that will become crucial throughout your education and career. Sociology teaches you a way of looking at the world and gains you an understanding of its structures and processes that allows you to critically analyse problems and situations in any social, political or economic sector.

Sociology is the root of all sectors of society. Amongst some popular careers that students enter are: Graduate entry into Management The Civil Service and Local Government Services The Police Research Social work Teachers and Doctors

What will I learn?

Exploring Culture, Socialisation & Identity (Year 12) explored through Socialisation, Culture & Identity, Families and Relationships.

Research Methods and Researching Social Inequalities (Year 12) explored through Research into Methodology & Understanding of Social Inequalities

Globalisation and The Digital World (Year 13) explored through ‘The study of Digital media and Crime and Deviance’

How will I be assessed?

Examination (100%) – There will be three 2 hour papers:

Paper 1 = 1hr 30mins worth 30% of the A Level Paper 2 = 2 hrs 15mins worth 35% of the A Level Paper 3 = " hrs 15mins worth 35% of the A Level

Each paper will consist of short answer and extended writing questions.

For further information contact:Miss L Middleton, Sociology TeacherMr S Antell, Head of Faculty

Sport & Exercise Science Level 3Course Name: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport & Exercise ScienceExam Board: PearsonQualification BTEC Level 3 (Equivalent to 1-3 A Levels)

Why choose this subject?The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with academics to ensure that it supports progression to higher education. Employers and professional bodies have also been involved and consulted to confirm that the content is appropriate and consistent with current practice for learners who may choose to enter employment directly in the sport sector. The qualification provides the knowledge, understanding and skills that allow learners to gain experience of the sport sector that will prepare them for further study or training. Learners who have completed this qualification in two years may progress to further learning at Degree level or go into employment within the sport sector. The qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as meeting or contributing to admission requirements for many relevant courses.

Learners can progress to higher education on full degree single or combined courses, for example:

• BA (Hons) in Sports Development and Management• BSc (Hons) in Sports Management• BSc (Hons) Sports Business Management• BSc (Hons) Sport and Leisure Management

• BSc (Hons) Sports Science (Outdoor Activities)• BSc (Hons) in Exercise, Health and Fitness• BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Psychology

What will I learn? Mandatory Units

Unit Number Title How assessed1 Anatomy and Physiology External2 Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well Being External3 Professional Development in the Sports Industry Internal4 Sports Leadership Internal7 Practical Sports Performance Internal8 Coaching for Performance Internal9 Research Methods in Sport Internal19 Development and provision of Sport and Physical Activity External

22 Investigation Business in Sport and the Active Leisure Industry External23 Skill Acquisition in Sport Internal

Optional Units

Unit Number Title How assessed5 Application of Fitness Testing Internal6 Sports Psychology Internal10 Sports Event Organisation Internal11 Research Project in Sport Internal17 Sports Industry Management Internal18 Work Experience in Active Leisure Internal20 Leisure Management Internal21 Leisure Centre Operations Internal24 Sports Performance Analysis Internal25 Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport Internal26 Technical and Tactical Demands of Sport Internal

For further information contact: Mr S Antell, Head of Faculty

Sport Year 12Course Name: Cambridge Technical in SportExam Board: OCRQualification Level: Level 2 (Equivalent to 1-4 GCSE’s)

This qualification is not just about being able to play sport; it will provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding that can allow them to progress onto further study within this sector or a related sector. This qualification can also give learners the skills that will allow them to volunteer in the sport and physical activity sector as an Assistant Sports Coach, Assistant Activity Leader or a similar role; experience that is personally rewarding but is also desirable to potential future employers and/or educational establishments.

This qualification is part of a suite of Cambridge Technical in Sport and Physical Activity at Levels 2 and 3. Normally, learners would choose one of the OCR Level 2 Cambridge Technical in Sport and Physical Activity qualifications because they are aged 16 years plus, are in full-time education but aren’t quite ready to study a Level 3 qualification in this sector at this stage. The Level 3 qualification is designed for learners who wish to progress to Higher Education on a sport and physical activity-related programme or into employment in a more skilled job role.

For further information contact:Mr S Antell, Head of Vocational Faculty

THE SIXTH FORM TEAM

We have a dedicated team of teachers and support staff, who are all geared towards helping you achieve your potential.

Mrs G Barlow (GBA) Head of Post 16

Miss K Poulton (KPO) Key Stage 5 Achievement Leader

Miss S Alom (SAL) Post 16 Learning Mentor / P16 Form Tutor

Miss S Pugh (SPU) Post 16 Learning Mentor / P16 Form Tutor

Mr S Antell (SAN) P16 Form Tutor

Mrs D Beven (DBE) P16 Form Tutor

Mr O Akhtar (MAK) P16 Form Tutor

Miss E Pugh (EPU) P16 Form Tutor

Mr R Morris (RMO) P16 Form Tutor

Miss Y Bassi (YBA) Post 16 Administration Assistant

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