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6th Form

Prospectus 2011

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Contents Page

Welcome to Edmonton County Sixth Form 5 Two Or three years? 6 Choosing the right course 6 - 7 Pathways through the Sixth Form 8 Level 3 retakes and remarks 8 Entry requirements 9 Timetable for Application 9 Courses offered 10 - 11 Life in the Sixth Form 12 -13 Higher Education and University Applications 14 Life in the Sixth Form from our students’ perspective 15 Enrichment 16

Complementary Courses Level 3

AS General Studies 17 AS Critical Thinking 17 AS Extended Project Level 3 18 Community Activities 18

Compulsory Courses Level 2

Level 2 BTEC Certificate Work Skills 19 AS or GCSE General Studies 19

Level 3 Courses

Accounting 21 Art Craft & Design 21 Art & Design - Photography 22 Art & Design - Textiles 22 Biology 23 Business Studies 23 Chemistry 24 Design & Technology - Food Technology 24 Design & Technology - Product Design 25 Drama & Theatre Studies 25 English Literature 26 English Literature & Language 26 Ethics & Philosophy 27 French 27 Geography 28 Government & Politics 28 History 29 Mathematics 29 Music 30 Physical Education 30 Physics 31 Psychology 31 Sociology 32 Applied Business 33 Applied Health & Social Care 33

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BTEC Nationals for IT Practitioners 34 BTEC Nationals in Applied Science 34 BTEC Nationals in Media 35 BTEC Nationals in Performing Arts 35

Level 2 Courses BTEC First Diploma in Business Studies 37 BTEC First Diploma in Health & Social Care 37 BTEC First Diploma in ICT 38 BTEC First Diploma in Creative Media 38 BTEC First Diploma in Performing Arts 39 BTEC First Diploma in Sport 39

Level 1 Course Year 12 Transition Diploma 41 Application Form (School Copy) 42 Application Form (Student Copy) 44

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WELCOME TO EDMONTON COUNTY SIXTH FORM

Sixth Form education is an exciting and rewarding experience and choosing where to study next year is one of the most important decisions you will make. Progression and continuity are vitally important if you are to succeed at this next level of learning and whatever your chosen pathway, continuing your education at Edmonton County School will enable you to achieve your goals. The information in this prospectus will outline what options are available in our Sixth Form and will offer you help and guidance in deciding what level of course and type of learning best suits your future aspirations whether into Higher Education or employment. The aim of the Sixth Form is to ensure that you achieve your potential whilst receiving the best possible learning experience alongside increased opportunities to develop as an individual. Whilst our focus is very much centred on you, our students, we fully recognise that achievement in the Sixth Form is a team effort: students, parents and teachers all working together. As a team we aim to provide whatever you need to grow both academically and socially with both formal and informal academic support programmes and timely pastoral care. This will prepare you to deal confidently with the demands and challenges you will face in the future. You can be assured you will be supported and challenged to do your best every step of the way. It is important that you make a careful and considered decision to continue your education at Edmonton County. We are a place of work and we expect you to apply yourself conscientiously. A positive choice to join the Sixth Form means that you are wholeheartedly committed to achieving your best as well as making the most of all the enrichment opportunities available to you. We encourage you to read the subject information and course requirements as well as speaking to the appropriate members of staff in order to obtain all necessary information before making your final choices. We want to ensure that every step you take is a positive planned stride forward. Our challenge is to ensure that all our students will leave the Sixth Form with appropriate qualifications, a strong work ethos and a positive attitude toward career progression, having developed the social and interpersonal skills for life long learning and employability. This prospectus will provide the information you require to make informed choices about your future but please come and discuss your application with us if you have further questions. Siobhan Leahy Headteacher

A dynamic environment of academically driven students And dedicated staff

Set your goals, work hard and have fun making it all happen!!

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TWO OR THREE YEARS? At Edmonton County we know that not all young people are ready to pass the Level 3 threshold at the same age. As adults, parents and teachers, we have the experience to know that at certain times in our lives, for a range of reasons, it can take a little longer than other people to achieve our goals. Sixth Form education is changing. Many students will start their Level 3 programme of study in Year 12 and complete it by the end of Year 13. For an increasing number though it may take 3 years to complete their studies. Edmonton County sees every young person as an individual and we will guide you to the right pathway to enable you to achieve at a rate that has appropriate challenge, yet is right for you and will ensure success.

Choosing the right course is important if you are to enjoy your time in the Sixth Form and be successful. In thinking about what courses best suit you, consider the following questions carefully:

What subjects do I enjoy? Do I want to continue studying a current subject in more depth or do I want to try something new? How do I prefer being assessed – coursework, exams or a mixture of both? How do I learn best – through a more theoretical route or more vocationally applied route linked to the world of work? Am I good at working independently or will I need closer support and guidance? What career or Higher Education Pathway do I want to follow in the future?

CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE

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All 6th form students MUST attend tutor and mentoring sessions and one hour of PE (in school or else-where).

If studying three AS subjects (each subject is taught for 5 hours a week)

You MUST do one of the following for 2 hours a week: General Studies AS Critical Thinking AS Extended project AS Community work If studying four AS subjects (each subject is taught per 5 hours a week) You are advised to do one of the following for 2 hours a week: General Studies AS Critical Thinking AS Extended project AS Community work

Students study a BTEC subject (equal to 4 GCSE grades A*- C) for 10 hours a week. Students may not study a BTEC subject if they already have more than one level 2 qualification in that subject. So, for example, if you expect to get two qualifications worth A*- C in ICT you will need to pick another BTEC subject.

If you are studying a level 2 BTEC subject you MUST do the following: GCSE Maths for 3 hours a week (if you do not already have a grade C) GCSE English for 3 hours a week (if you do not already have a grade C) BTEC Certificate in Work Skills fort 4 hours a week. You must also study one of the following for 2 lessons a week:

General Studies AS – for those students who already have at least 5 C grades or more General Studies GSCE

CHOOSING THE RIGHT COURSE

Level 3

Level 2

Meeting Targets & Home Study

All Sixth Form students are expected to meet challenging targets. Students are permitted to study at home when they do not have lessons provided they enter and leave the campus during break and lunch times. Students who get ‘U’ grades may be denied this privilege. There is an expectation that no students will be predicted ‘U’ grades in their subjects by the end of the first term. Students predicted ’U’ grades in two subjects at this time will be strongly advised to leave the 6th Form.

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PATHWAYS THROUGH THE SIXTH FORM

BTEC First Diploma

BTEC Work skills

3 AS/BTEC Nationals

3 A2/BTEC Nationals

Higher Education/ Employment

College/ Employment

Transition Diploma

College/ Employment

Year 13 Year 12 Year 14

3 or 4 AS Levels/BTEC Nationals

3 A2 Levels/BTEC

Nationals

Higher Education/ Employment

It is the school's policy not to enter students for retakes or ask for papers to be remarked - students should take examinations expecting to succeed, not presuming there will be a second or even third chance. If students feel they could have done better at the end of the first year of the course, they should apply every effort to balance this out with improved grades in the second year, rather than taking their eye off the ball by retaking units already achieved.

Level 3 Retakes and Remarks

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TIMETABLE FOR APPLICATION

Thursday 18th November 2010 Sixth Form Options Evening Sixth Form Booklet Issued Application Forms Issued The evening is a time for you and your parents to find out about the courses we run. Each department has a stand where you can see the resources they use and talk to teachers about any course which interests you.

Friday 3rd December 2010 You can hand in your Options form any time after the 19th November but the deadline for return is today. After this date we cannot guarantee that all course choices will be available.

17th - 28th January 2011 After the forms have been returned, staff will interview you individually. We will talk with you about your plans for the future, your mock exam results and what you need to do to be successful in the summer exams. Careers education guidance will be available to you during this time.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Course Programme Minimum Entry requirements

FOUR Level 3 Courses GCSE B grades in English, Maths and 1 other subject

plus 2 grade Cs in different subjects.

THREE Level 3 Courses GCSE C grades/ BTEC 1st Passes or better

including English, Maths and three other subjects.

GCSE F grades/ BTEC Introductory Passes or better including English, Maths and three other subjects. You must choose a BTEC subject that you do not

already have two Passes (or higher) in.

Level 2 BTEC 1st Diploma

Level 1 Transition Course to college or employment

No minimum entry requirements.

You will be offered a place in Edmonton County Sixth Form based on the predicted grades in your December 2010 profile.

To study at Level 3 you will also need to meet subject specific entry criteria which can be found on the relevant course descriptor page.

Monday 15th November 2010 Year 11 Assembly : Student Induction to Application Process

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COURSES OFFERED

AWARD A LEVEL EQUIVALENT

Distinction A

Merit C

Pass E

Unqualified U

At Edmonton County and within the Enfield Consortium we are able to offer a wide range of courses at Levels 1, 2 and 3.To access a course at another school a student will need to meet the entry criteria of that school. This may differ to the entry criteria at Edmonton County. Consortium arrangements cannot be confirmed until September of the new academic year.

Courses at this level are named A Levels, Applied A Levels and BTEC National Awards.

A Levels and Applied A Levels are graded A* - E BTEC National Subsidiary Diplomas are graded:

Accounting Government & Politics

Art, Craft & Design History

Art & Design - Photography Mathematics Art & Design - Textiles Music Biology Physical Education Business Studies Physics Chemistry Psychology Design & Technology - Food Sociology Design & Technology - Product Design Drama & Theatre Studies English Literature English Literature & Language Ethics & Philosophy French Geography

Applied Business

Applied Health & Social Care

BTEC National Subsidiary for IT Practitioners BTEC National Subsidiary in Applied Science BTEC National Subsidiary in Media BTEC National Subsidiary in Performing Arts (Dance)

AS & A2 Courses

A more theoretical learning pathway 5 hours a week each

Applied A Levels and BTEC National Subsidiary Diploma

A more vocational / applied learning pathway 5 hours a week each

Level 3 Courses - 2 Years

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For some students who have yet to meet the Level 3 threshold by the end of Key Stage 4, we provide the opportunity to consolidate their knowledge, skills and understanding at Level 2 for an additional year. Courses on offer for the one Year Level 2 programme are called BTEC First Diplomas which are equivalent to four Level 2 courses. Progression to Level 3

You will need to have achieved 5 or more Level 2 passes in different subjects including English and Maths. Your Year 12 BTEC counts as one subject.

You must have achieved at least a Merit in the subject you plan to continue studying

You must choose one of these, but only if you have not obtained two Passes or higher in this subject previously.

BTEC First Diploma in Business Studies BTEC First Diploma in Health & Social Care BTEC First Diploma in ICT BTEC First Diploma in Creative Media BTEC First Diploma in Performing Arts BTEC First Diploma in Sport

Level 2 English and Maths Retakes

It is important for every young person to have competent Literacy and Numeracy skills. The majority of students entering 6th Form will have achieved a C or above in English and Maths at Level 2. For some, they may have just missed out. These students will have the opportunity of retaking in Summer 2012. We expect students undertaking these courses to apply themselves with maximum effort to ensure they are successful. Students wishing to progress to Level 3 next year must have a Level 2 qualification in English and Maths.

We do not run any other retake courses in the Sixth Form. However, students who wish to use the school as a centre to enter a retake exam in any other Level 2 course will be expected to make a contribution to cover the fees.

Transition Diploma

We will provide a range of transition to college/employment courses for students at Level 1 (GCSE grades D - G). The nature of the programme will be dependant on viable group size and learner needs but may include a range of vocational courses and ASDAN qualifications.

This successful course is delivered in partnership with Southgate College and includes one day a week work experience.

BTEC First Diplomas

A more vocational / work related learning pathway 10 hours a week

Level 2 Courses - 1 Year

Level 1 Course - 1 Year

AWARD GCSE equivalent

Distinction * A*A*A*A*

Distinction AAAA

Merit BBBB

Pass CCCC

Unqualified U

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WORKING TOGETHER IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE STUDENT The following framework forms the foundation of day to day study in the 6th Form In the 6th Form we will support each person:- as a student following examination courses as a prospective employee or student in higher education as a role model to other students and the wider community as a young adult taking a full and active part within and beyond the school community As students you will be expected to:- maintain full attendance and punctuality to school, lessons, mentoring and assemblies maintain a course of independent study at school and home that ensures you meet aspirational

grades and includes registration during study periods. wear an ID badge at all times and follow procedures when signing in and out of school attend assemblies, enrichment and other occasional activities as required, which form part of

your programme of study dress in a manner which is not offensive to common decency or to our diverse school

community behave as an appropriate role model to all other students, working with staff to ensure a positive

learning environment for all in the 6th Form and the rest of the school avoid more than 5 hours of paid work per week Arrange appointments or job interviews outside of school time with the exception of specialist or

hospital appointments return to school with a note from home explaining why you have been absent

As part of the team parents will aim to support students by:-

taking an active interest in the course of study

ensuring full attendance and punctuality at school

monitoring independent study at home

attending parents’ evenings, mentoring sessions when invited and other information giving events

The Daily Routine As with Year 11, lessons start at 8.40am and students must be on site by 8:30am. Aside from formal lessons all students are also required to attend all tutoring/mentoring sessions and assemblies on a weekly basis. The time with your tutor is a vital part of a 6th Former’s education as it provides the forum for sharing the learning experience and providing the immediate support that a student may need. Assemblies provide a vital opportunity for all of the house group to be together for the sharing of information as well as an opportunity for a range of speakers on topics relevant to 6th Formers. On a practical level there is so much going on for groups and individual students that it is vital that the Head of House, Student Manager and Student Leadership Team are able to consult students and pass on information. Outside of lesson times all students will have unsupervised study periods for the completion of homework, coursework and independent study. Homework - this is work that is teacher directed and most often required to be completed by a set date usually the next lesson. The homework will either support what has been covered in the lesson or be tasks that will ensure that students are able to access information covered in the next lesson. In some instances the homework will be preliminary work toward undertaking coursework.

LIFE IN THE SIXTH FORM

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Coursework – for most students the completion of coursework will be a significant part of completing their courses. Most subjects require at least one piece of extended work that is externally examined. For those students undertaking Vocational & Applied Level 2/3 courses the coursework component is far more extensive. Independent Study – one of the most striking differences between Year 11 and 12 is the requirement that students are able to work on their own to complete extra reading and research that has not been directly set by the teacher although guidance will be given. All students are required to maintain a regular revision programme including revising all lessons within the week that they have been taught. At break and lunchtimes students are welcome and indeed encouraged to socialise and relax in the Common Rooms. During lesson times the common rooms should be used for independent study.

Educational Maintenance Allowance – EMA The Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is going to be replaced by an enhanced discretionary learner support fund. Decisions about which young people should receive financial support will be made by schools, colleges, and training providers who are in a better position than Government to determine the needs of individual students. This new fund will be better able to target those young people who face a real financial barrier to participation.

Communications with Parents

Academic monitoring and communication with parents forms the foundation for the academic success of all students. The following methods are employed to facilitate positive relationships between staff, students and parents. Profiles issued 4 times a year Parents Information Evenings Parent/Teacher Evenings Telephone calls from subject Teachers and tutors Head of House /Student Manager and Senior Leadership Team meetings when necessary Head of House /Student Manager telephone contact with home Regular written communications direct with parents Lates and absence letters/telephone calls home Parents are invited to telephone the 6

th Form staff during any school day to discuss issues concerning

their child or to arrange an appointment.

The main thing to remember with your study at 6th Form Level is that you must start the way you intend to continue – to reach your targets and achieve top grades takes a lot of consistent hard work and determination. The level and depth of study in class is much greater and right from the beginning of the year independent study will be central to all your subjects.

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Central to developing independent, motivated life long learners is knowing what the next academic step is. Researching and applying to colleges, universities, the public services or toward employment is a formal part of the 6th Form Programme. All students are required to take part in the following activities and events: Parents Evening Higher Education and Employment Fair providing general progression information as well as information from specific colleges and universities, armed services, support services and modern apprenticeships. Professional Workshops to support the University Central Applications Services (UCAS) process Information on University and College Open Days. Professional Finance workshops Practice interviews with School Governors Ongoing information and support from Tutors and Student Managers

Careers Information

The school library contains a range of resources which give information about careers: Books on various job areas Life Facts folders contain detailed information about a very wide range of specific jobs The computers have the Kudos & Key Clips programmes, which both give information and help you find careers that might be suitable for your talents & interests On the notice board above the Learning Resource Base computers is a list of useful careers related websites Our Careers Advisor, Ms Morgan and Work Related Learning Co-ordinator, Ms Hughes, are also happy to answer general queries at break & lunchtimes or by appointment.

Higher Education and University Applications

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Life in the 6th Form – From our Students’ Perspective

6th Form is a great place to learn about life and growing up

When starting 6th Form expect a complete change from life in Year 11. There is still the comfort of being around the teachers that you know and who know you, your skills, capabilities and the way you like to learn, but there is also more freedom to do what you want to do. You will be studying with a group of students who have chosen that subject because they want to and so you gain so much more from lessons. Classes are generally smaller than at GCSE, which means more time with your teachers, more opportunities for discussions, and a lot more independent study! The hardest thing about the transition is being able to make the best use of your study periods. The standard and volume of work that is required by teachers is a lot more than at Key Stage 4 and it’s sometimes not until exam results come in that reality comes into focus so my advice is work hard right from the start – it will be so important later. Our 6th Form offers great opportunities for you as a student; there is a wide range of volunteering options available. There are many events organised and you also have the option of becoming a leader, or even a member of the Head Girl/Boy team, which gives students a chance to make the most of the school, and have a say in the decisions that are made. Socially, there are a lot of changes as well: you change classes and speak to people you’ve never spoken to before, everyone is more equal. The whole 6th Form socialises as one large group rather than small friendship groups, creating a great, fun and very friendly atmosphere. Staying on at 6th Form is something that most students feel is right for them, as you are guided through the courses you do, in preparation for life after school. There is so much support from teachers in which decisions you make, whether you want to go on to university, take a gap year or start working straight away, helping you to achieve what you want from life.

“We are really lucky here as we have great facilities – probably because of the Technology status I think, I have always been able to get on a computer to get everything done.”

“I think it is a really good environment. The amount of support we get is really good and all the students get along really well. I’m really enjoying it.”

“There is a lot more freedom in the 6th Form, it has given me the chance to study the way that I want to.”

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Enrichment

Ours is a 6th Form Community – academic achievement is the foundation and central to everything that we do but we also believe that students should leave Edmonton County with the broader skills to be successful in all aspects of their lives. Our Student Leadership Team is a very active one that shows considerable initiative in organising a number of activities and events:

Leadership around both sites Community Winter Festival Assemblies End of Year Celebration Fund raising for Charities Supporting younger students in class

Students are also able to take part in regular volunteering in partnership with Youth Action Volunteering Enfield (YAVE). Placements are arranged for students with certification at the end of the completion of 15 hours of volunteering.

The 6th Form is always a busy place. Students have many and varied opportunities to take a wider role in the day to day running of the 6th Form. All these experiences become very important when students begin the process of writing personal statements for college, university or job applications.

6th Form Leaders

Old Folks’ Party

6th Form celebration event

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AS Level General Studies Examination Board: Edexcel

Unit 1: Challenges for Society - Exploring the challenges whether scientific, technological or moral including issues such as Nuclear Power, genetics and climate.50%

Unit 2: The Individual in Society - Exploring what influences behaviour and where values and opinions come from including issues such as communication systems and multi-culturalism. 50%. This is 100% examined course.

General Studies offers a useful qualification, though not all universities accept the qualification for UCAS points.

What will I learn? This qualification is excellent preparation for both employment and higher education, where a range of problems and conflicting perspectives have to be considered and reconciled. Through this process students will develop highly-valued study and communication skills. As a consequence students will gain a broader picture of the world, and an ability to connect ideas and information from different disciplines.

Unit titles and assessment method

Higher Education Courses and Careers Progression Pathways

Additional UCAS points accepted by most universities/college for all degree types.

Critical thinking is a useful qualification, though not all Universities accept the qualification for UCAS points. Many universities view Critical Thinking favourably: other things being equal, an applicant who has Critical Thinking will be preferred to one who hasn’t. This is because the skills that it helps you to develop are genuinely useful for higher education.

What will I learn?

Understand the language of reasoning Clarify expressions and ideas Recognise and evaluate different kinds of claims Judge the credibility of evidence Assess arguments Recognise flaws and assumption Construct persuasive arguments




AS Level Critical Thinking Examination Board: AQA

Students doing 3AS levels, must do a complementary course. Students doing 4AS levels are advised to do a complementary course.

Unit 1 – Critical Thinking Foundation 1 hour 30 minutes written examination Section A: Source related short answer questions. Section B: Extended writing questions requiring candidates to present their own reasoning on a subject related to the source material.

Unit 2 – CRIT2 - Information, Inference and Explanation 1 hour 30 minutes written examination Section A: Short answer questions requiring extracting and interpreting information, assessing claims and conclusions, drawing inferences and offering explanations. Section B: One question requiring candidates to argue for or against a short statement or proposal

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AS Level Extended Project Level 3 Specification Code: 6A10 - Examination Board: AQA

What will I learn?

It will improve the following skills

Identifying, designing, planning and completing an individual project, applying a range of organisational skills and strategies to meet agreed objectives.

Obtaining and critically selecting and using select information from a range of sources;

analysing data, applying it relevantly and demonstrating understanding of any appropriate linkages, connections and complexities of the topic electing and using a range of skills, including new technologies where appropriate, solving problems, taking decisions critically, creatively and flexibly, to achieve planned outcomes.

Unit Titles and Assessment Methods This is a 100% coursework subject.

Higher Education Courses and Careers Progression Pathways Additional UCAS points equivalent to an AS at grade A - E are accepted by most universities. Any degree or higher education course All careers

The completed Production Log and Assessment Record

The project product including a written report and any other evidence, as appropriate, depending on the topic or subject area chosen.

All substantive advice given to the learners should be recorded by them in the Production Log and Assessment Record and confirmed by the Supervisor.

Community Activities

At Edmonton County we know that for a student to be successful in their adult life, they not only need academic success but must also be able to demonstrate a broader range of skills such as teamwork, independence, initiative and resilience. We encourage students to help out in the school community. For the majority this will include helping in class with students lower down the school. We are keen for the students to come up with their own ideas too, so if you have a suggestion for how you can work within our school or wider community, please discuss it with the 6th form leadership team. Most importantly, it also looks great on your UCAS application and CV that you are more than just a set of grades!

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Unit 1: Managing Your Money

Unit 2: Preparing for an Interview

Unit 3: Interview skills

Unit 4: Searching and Applying for a job

Unit 5: Self Assessment

Unit 6: Working as a Team

Level 2 BTEC Certificate Work Skills Examination Board: Edexcel

What will I learn? Work skills is a flexible BTEC qualification suitable for learners of all ages and at all stages of their working lives. The aim is to equip young people with the skills to gain and retain a job, progress in the workplace, in education and training. Work skills builds on the ABC of employability - Attitude, Behaviour and Communication - to develop skills that employers are looking for to give learners an edge on their competitors

Unit titles and assessment methods

Students will study several different units. This is a 100% coursework subject.


Preparation for Level 3, college and employment applications.

General Studies offers a useful qualification, though not all universities accept the qualification for UCAS points.

What will I learn? This qualification is excellent preparation for both employment and higher education, where a range of prob-lems and conflicting perspectives have to be considered and reconciled. Through this process students will develop highly-valued study and communication skills. As a consequence students will gain a broader pic-ture of the world, and an ability to connect ideas and information from different disciplines.




General Studies - AS or GCSE (The AS course is outlined below) Examination Board: Edexcel

The completed Production Log and Assessment Record

The project product including a written report and any other evidence, as appropriate, depending on the topic or subject area chosen.

All substantive advice given to the learners should be recorded by them in the Production Log and Assessment Record and confirmed by the Supervisor.

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Unit 1: Introduction to Financial Accounting

Unit 2: Financial and Management Accounting

Unit 3: Further Aspects of Financial Accounting

Unit 4: Further Aspects of Management Accounting

Unit 1: (ARTA1) - Coursework portfolio - 4 mini-projects and one extended project. 80 marks 50% of AS / 25% of total A2

Unit 2: (ARTA2) Externally set assignment - Preparatory work and final piece based on one of the five starting points set by AQA. 80 marks 50% of AS / 25% of total A2

Unit 3: (ARTA3) Personal Investigation - Make art work based on an idea, issue, concept or theme, supported by a written element (3000 words). 80 marks 25% of total A2

Unit 4: (ARTA4) Externally set assignment - Preparatory work and final piece based on one of the eight starting points set by AQA. 80 marks 25% of total A2

A Level Art, Craft & Design Specification Code: 2200 - Examination Board: AQA

What will I learn?

The AS and A2 Art courses are designed to encourage a broad approach to art which will allow you to develop a sound grounding in a number of areas while still exploring the subject in depth. Work produced will demonstrate the use of formal elements and creative skills and give visual form to individual thoughts, feelings, observations and ideas. Students will be expected to visit galleries on their own and with the school.


Additional Course specific entry criteria You should have an interest in the arts and should have achieved a Level 2 GCSE in Art, photography or a Technology subject such as Graphics or Textiles. You will be required to work independently and to explore personal ideas.

Higher Education Courses and Careers Progression Pathways Many universities will require you to complete a foundation art course before commencing onto a full Art degree course - research in university prospectuses for further information. Level 3 Art can lead to a variety of careers in the creative field as it will give you a range of skills that are essential in the modern workplace.

What will I learn?

Knowledge and understanding of the purpose of accounting. Accounting concepts, techniques, standards and practices. Limitations of accounting reports. The various types of business entity and their related accounting procedures. How to complete a range of accounts, from basic book-keeping to published financial reports. The skills of numeracy, communication, presentation, analysis, problem-solving, interpretation, application and evaluation of accounting information.

Unit titles and assessment methods: All units have an equal assessment of 25%

Assessed in a final examination.

Additional course specific entry criteria Students must have strong numeracy skills, be logical and enjoy problem-solving.

Higher Education Courses and Career Progression Pathways Students gain a valuable qualification that can lead to employment as a junior accountant, apprenticeship as an accounts student, or a wide range of Business/Management/Accounting degrees at university. The A level may give you exemption to a number of degree units.

A Level Accounting Specification code: 2120 Examination Board: AQA

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Unit 1: (ARTF1) Coursework portfolio - series of projects that demonstrate different skills and techniques in photography.80 marks 50% of AS / 25% of total A2

Unit 2: (ARTF2) Externally set assignment - preparatory work and final piece based on one of the five starting points set by AQA..80 marks 50% of AS / 25% of total A2

Unit 3: (ARTF3) Personal Investigation - Make art work based on an idea, issue, concept or theme, supported by a written element (3000 words). 80 marks 25% of total A2

Unit 4: (ARTF4) Externally set assignment - preparatory work and final piece based on one of the eight starting points set by AQA.80 marks 25% of total A2

A Level Art & Design: Photography Lens-based and Light-based media

Specification Code: 2200 - Examination Board: AQA

What will I learn?

The A level Photography course is designed to encourage a broad approach which will allow you to develop a sound grounding in a number of areas (Art, Portraiture, Landscape Photography, Documentary, Photo Journalism, Photographic Installation, Video, Television and Film) while still exploring the subject in depth. Work produced will demonstrate the use of formal elements and creative skills and give visual form to individual thoughts, feelings, observations and ideas. Students will be expected to visit galleries on their own and with the school.


Additional Course specific entry criteria

You should have an interest in the arts and should have achieved a Level 2 GCSE in Photography, Art or a Technology subject such as Graphics or Textiles. You will be required to work independently and to explore personal ideas.


Many universities will require you to complete a foundation art course before commencing onto a full Photography degree course - research in university prospectuses for further information. A level 3 Photography qualification can lead to a variety of careers in the creative field as will it give you a range of skills that are essential in the modern workplace.

A Level Art & Design - Textiles Specification Code: AS1201D / A2 2201D - Examination Board AQA

What will I learn?

The AS and A2 Textiles courses are designed to encourage you to take a broad view of textiles. This will enable you to explore many skilled techniques, drawing skills, research avenues and fabric/material manipulation and adaptation. This open approach will give your work personality, expression and depth and enable you to stretch your current abilities.



You should have achieved a Level 2 GCSE in Photography, Art or a Technology subject such as Graphics or Textiles. You will be required to work independently and to explore personal ideas.


As with level 3 subjects, successful completion of this course will enable progression onto both further and higher education, a Modern Apprenticeship or employment in a range of industries. Think beyond the fashion industry, a textiles qualification can lead to careers in product design, retail, interior design and many other contexts where design and creativity skills are required.

Unit 1: Coursework Portfolio. 25% Coursework

Unit 2: Externally Set Assignment. 25% Controlled Exam

Unit 3: Personal Investigation. 25% Coursework

Unit 4: Externally Set Assignment. 25% Controlled Exam

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Unit 1: Lifestyle, Transport, Genes and Health - 1 hour 30min exam with multiple - choice, short and long written an-swer questions. 40% of AS

Unit 2: Development, Plants and the Environment - 1 hour 30min exam with multiple - choice, short and long written answer questions. 40% of AS

Unit 3: Practical Biology and Research Skills - Internally assessed through experimental work and case study work. 20% of AS

Unit 4: The Natural Environment and Species Survival - 1 hour 30 mins exam .20% of A2

Unit 5: Energy, Exercise and Coordination - 1 hour 30 mins exam. 20% of A2

Unit 6: Practical Biology and Investigative Skills - Students complete a written report of an experimental investigation, which they have devised and carried out. 10% of A2

A Level Biology Specification Code: 9BI01 - Examination Board: Edexcel

What will I learn?

You will develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of Biology and how they relate to each other. You will also gain a deeper understanding of How Science Works and an appreciation of how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society.



Either a grade C or higher at GCSE Biology or a grade B average in Core and Additional Science GCSE (with min. Grade B in Additional) or a Merit in BTEC First Diploma Applied Science.


As with all Level 3 subjects, successful completion of this course will enable progression onto both further and higher education, a Modern Apprenticeship or employment in a range of industries. Biology is an essential qualification for virtually all careers in the medical/ Biomedical fields. If you are considering entering medicine or dentistry, Biology will be highly sought after and may even be compulsory.

Unit 1: Planning and Financing a Business. Written Exam 20%

Unit 2: Managing a Business. Written Exam 30%

Unit 3: Strategies for Success. Written Exam 25%

Unit 4: The Business Environment and Managing Change, Written Exam 25%

A Level Business Studies Specification Code: 2130 - Examination Board: AQA

What will I learn?

The challenges and issues of starting a business. Decision making at a functional level. Strategies for improving effectiveness. Performance evaluation measures. The impact external factors can have on business. Planning and managing change. The importance of leadership and change in business culture.



Students who sat GCSE Business Studies must have a grade C or above, others a genuine interest in Business.


A wide range of Business/Management courses at university. Specialisation courses such as Marketing, Accountancy and Human Resource Management. Modern Apprenticeship or employment within industry.

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A Level Chemistry Specification Code: 9CH01 - Examination Board: Edexcel

What will I learn?

You will develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of Chemistry and how they relate to each other. You will also gain a deeper understanding of How Science Works and an appreciation how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society.



Either a grade C or higher at GCSE Chemistry or a grade B average in Core and Additional Science GCSE (with min. Grade B in Additional) or a Merit in BTEC First Diploma Applied Science.


The course provides a valuable education for candidates who take chemistry or related subjects no further. It is also an excellent foundation for further study of chemistry, medicine (and related subjects such as pharmacy and pharmacology) or other sciences.

Unit 1: The Core Principles of Chemistry - 1 hour 15min exam with multiple - choice, short and long written answer questions. 40% of AS

Unit 2: Application of Core Principles of Chemistry - 1 hour 15min exam with multiple-choice, short and long written answer questions. 40% of AS

Unit 3: Chemistry Laboratory Skills 1 - Internally assessed through experimental work and case study work. 20% of AS

Unit 5: General Principles of Chemistry 1 – rates, equilibria and further organic chemistry - 1 hour 40 mins exam with a mixture of short and extended answer questions. 20% of A2

Unit 5: General Principles of Chemistry 2 – transition metals and organic nitrogen chemistry - 1 hour 40 mins exam with a mixture of short and extended answer questions. 20% of A2

Unit 6: Chemistry laboratory skills 2 - Students carry out a series of set practicals. 10% of A2

Unit 1: Materials, Manufacturing and Designing. 25% Exam

Unit 2: Design & Make Assignment. 25% Coursework

Unit 3: Further study on Materials, Manufacturing and Designing. 25% Exam


A Level - Design Technology (Food Technology) Specification Code: AS1540 / A2 2540 - Examination Board: AQA

What will I learn?

Candidates will develop an in-depth knowledge of food science , nutrition, industrial and commercial practices, food designing, developing and marketing.



You should have achieved a Level 2 qualification in a Technology subject.


As with level 3 subjects, successful completion of this course will enable progression onto both further and higher education, a Modern Apprenticeship or employment in a range of industries. Career prospects in Food Technology are numerous: sales and business developer, Food Safety consultant, Food Technologist, Food Scientist, Dietician, Nutritionist and professional chef are just a few.

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A Level Design & Technology - Product Design (3D Design)

Specification Code: AS1551 A2 2551 - Examination Board AQA

What will I learn? Candidates will develop an understanding of a broad range of materials, with emphasis on the life cycle of products, manufacture and final disposal. The specification also considers the broader issues for the designer including the environmental sustainability of products and consumer safety. Projects will be based on designing and making 3D products from wood, metal and plastics along with a graphical portfolio presentation.



You should have achieved a Level 2 qualification in a Technology subject.


As with level 3 subjects, successful completion of this course will enable progression onto both further and higher education, a Modern Apprenticeship or employment in a range of industries. Advertising, architecture, website design, product development, stage exhibition, interior design, journalism and other media careers are just a few of the possible employment areas.

Unit 1: Materials, Manufacturing and Designing. 25% Exam


Unit 3: Further study on Materials, Manufacturing and Designing. 25% Exam


Unit 1: Exploration of Drama & Theatre - 20% written and practical coursework

Unit 2: Theatre Text in Performance - 30% practical exam (performance)

Unit 3: Exploration of Dramatic Performance - 20% written and practical coursework

Unit 4: Theatre Text in Context - 30% written exam

A Level Drama & Theatre Studies Specification Code: 8DR01 & 9DR01 - Examination Board: Edexcel

What will I learn? You will learn about the history of drama and theatre, about performing, about all aspects of a production from the design of the set and costumes through to the role of the director.


Additional Course specific entry criteria Students who have achieved at least a C grade in Drama or if you haven’t studied GCSE have had appropriate Drama/Theatre experience.


As with all level 3 subjects, successful completion of this course will enable progression onto both further and higher education, a Modern Apprenticeship or employment in a range of industries. Despite the obvious academic achievement, employers will appreciate that a Drama and Theatre Studies qualification indicates that an individual is orally articulate and highly effective when working with others, an essential quality in many high powered jobs and careers.

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A Level English Literature - A Specification Code: 2740 - Examination Board: AQA

What will I learn?

The course will broaden your knowledge and understanding of both modern and traditional literature, and aims to encourage you to read as widely as possible. It contains many elements you will be familiar with from GCSE. You will study texts closely and gain an understanding of how cultural and historical influences affect both readers and writers. You will learn how to analyse novels, plays and poetry and write essays about them. However, there is also a lot of emphasis placed on discussion work in this course and you are encouraged to engage fully in airing your opinions.



Students will need to have achieved at least a C grade in English and English Literature.


A qualification in English is highly valued in many industries, especially where analytical written and communication skills play an important role. Don’t just think of journalism or law, an English qualification will open many doors to future career development.

Unit 1: Texts in Context - 2 hour written examination which will take the form of essay style answers. 60% of AS, 30% of A2

Unit 2: Creative Study - 2 tasks which will total 2000-2500 words in total. One will focus on a prose text and one will explore a drama text. 40% of AS, 20% of A2

Unit 3: Reading for Meaning - 2 hour 30 minute written exam exploring the theme of ‘Love through the Ages’. 30% of A-Level

Unit 4: Extended essay and Shakespeare Study - Extended comparative essay of 3000 words.20% of A-Level

A Level English Literature & Language - B Specification Code: 2725 - Examination Board: AQA

What will I learn?

The course introduces you to the world of linguistics! The emphasis of the course is on understanding the way that language works to create meaning and therefore you will be introduced to close study of grammar, vocabulary and sentence structure, and how these can be manipulated.



You will need to have achieved at least a C grade in English and English Literature. You will be required to work with independence and to make regular contributions in class.


A qualification in English is highly valued in many industries, especially where analytical writing and communication skills play an important role. Don’t just think of journalism or law; an English qualification will open many doors to future career development.

Unit 1: Introduction to Language and Literature - Exam based on the anthology, focusing on theme and style. 60% of AS, 30% of A-Level.

Unit 2: Themes in Language and Literature - Essay and creative writing assignments. 40% of AS, 20% of A2.

Unit 3: Talk in Life and Literature - Exam requiring a comparison between texts. 30% of A-Level

Unit 4: Text Transformation - Coursework folder of transformed texts and commentaries. 20% of A-level

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Unit 1: Philosophy of Religion - 1 hour exam and 15 minutes answering 2 essay questions from a choice of four. 50% of AS level and 25% of A Level. .

Unit 2: Ethics - 1 hour exam and 15 minutes answering 2 essay questions from a choice of four. 50% of AS level and 25% of A Level.

Unit 3: Philosophy of Religion - 1 hour exam and 30 minutes answering 2 essay questions from a choice of four. 25% of A level.

Unit 4: Religion and Human Experience - 1 hour exam and 30 minutes answering 2 essay questions from a choice of four. 25% of A level.

A Level Ethics & Philosophy Specification Code: 2060 - Examination Board: AQA

What will I learn?

At AS you will study some of the classic arguments for Gods existence such as the cosmological and ontological arguments. You will also look at some ethical theories including utilitarianism, situation ethics and how we apply these theories to real life situations like abortion and euthanasia. At A2, the specification enables you to study in greater depth aspects of philosophy of religion and ethics using the specific skills learnt in the AS side of the course.



There are no additional entry criteria.


Successful completion of this course will allow you to progress to either further or higher education, or employment in a range of industries. A qualification in Philosophy and Ethics should not be considered narrowly. The thinking, analytical and evaluative skills you develop will be highly sought after across a wide range of career areas.

Unit 1: Speaking - 15 minutes (with 20 mins to prepare). 30%

Unit 2: Listening, Reading and Writing - Written examination: 2 hours.70%

Unit 3: Speaking - 15 minutes (with 20 mins to prepare). 30%

Unit 4: Listening, Reading and Writing - Written examination: 2 hours. 70%

A Level French Specification Code: 2651 - Examination Board: AQA

What will I learn? You will improve your knowledge of the French language , developing and extending your competence in the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. You will learn about current affairs in France, studying a range of contemporary issues , all from the French perspective.


Additional Course specific entry criteria At least a C grade in GCSE French.


Further and higher education or employment in a range of industries.

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Unit 1: People and Politics - Written examination: 1 hour 20 minutes. Answer two structured questions from a choice of four.

Unit 2: Governing the U.K. - Written examination: 1 hour 20 minutes. Answer one stimulus question from a choice of two and one extended question

Unit 3: Representative Processes in the USA. Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes. Three short questions and one essay question.

Unit 4: Governing the USA - Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes. Three short questions and one essay question.

A Level Government & Politics Specification Code: AS 8GP01 / A2 GP02 - Examination Board: Edexcel

What will I learn? You will find out what politics is and how it matters, in addition to which you will study UK politics and government from 1979. You will study pressure groups, political parties and elections in both the UK and USA You will find out about the role of important individuals and groups within political institutions. You will discover what impact the judiciary has on politics in both the British and American systems.

Unit titles and assessment methods Additional Course specific entry criteria There are no additional course specific entry criteria


As with all Level 3 subjects, successful completion of this course will enable progression onto both further and higher education, a Modern Apprenticeship or employment in a range of industries. Your ability to debate and analyse will

be enhanced as a result of studying Government and Politics together with acquiring strong written communication skills which no employer can afford to ignore.

Unit 1: Global Challenges - 1½ hour exam - 30%

Unit 2: Geographical investigations - 1 hour exam - 20%

Unit 3: Contested Planet - 2½ hour exam - 30%

Unit 4: Geographical research - 1½ hour exam - 20%

A Level Geography Specification Code: 8GE01 - Examination Board: Edexcel

What will I learn?

To develop and apply your understanding of geographical concepts and processes. You will understand and interpret our changing world and develop your awareness of the complexity of interactions within and between societies, economies, cultures and environments at scales from local to global. You will also learn to develop as global citizens who recognise the challenges of sustainability and the implications for their own and others’ lives. You will improve as critical and reflective learners aware of the importance of attitudes and values, including their own. To become adept in the use and application of skills and new technologies through their geographical studies both in and outside the classroom and be inspired by the world around them, and gain enjoyment and satisfaction from their geographical studies and understand their relevance.



At least a C grade in GCSE Geography. Studying GCSE Geography although preferable is not essential.


Can lead to a degree in Geography or an associated subject. Employers value the wide-ranging computer, research, and analytical skills that geography students bring to the market and this can help you to pursue many career paths such as climate scientist, meteorology, surveying, town planning or teaching, and many more.

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Unit 1: Option F - The Expansion and Challenge of Fascism (F2 and F7).Written examination 1 hour 20 minutes. You

will be required to answer 2 questions worth 30 marks each.

Unit 2: Option D - The British Empire Challenged (D1 Britain and Ireland, 1867-1922). Written examination 1 hour

20 minutes. You will be required to answer 2 questions based on evidence

Unit 3: Option D - The Challenge of Fascism (D2 Britain and the Challenge of Fascism c1925-1960). Written

examination 2hours.You will have to answer one essay and one source question.

Unit 4: Historical Enquiry - You will complete two assignments based on a timeframe of 100 years. The focus of one

assignment will be the short term impact of a specific person or event, the second a broader assignment based on the whole topic area.

A Level History Specification Code: AS 8HI01 / A2 HI02 - Examination Board: Edexcel

What will I learn?

You will study: the unification of Germany and how Bismarck went about creating a national identity, in addition, you will look at the rise of the Nazis, the impact that they had on Germany until 1945 and the impact of the Second World War on Germany; the relationship between Britain and Ireland, 1867-1922 will cover issues such as the challenge of nationalism, Home Rule objectives and unionist responses to it, divisions within Ireland and the creation of the Irish Free State; British policy towards Mussolini and Hitler during peacetime and the role played by Britain during the Second World War in an attempt to end the influence of fascism in Britain.



If you have studied History at GCSE, we expect you to have a grade C. Otherwise, no additional entry criteria.


As with all Level 3 subjects, successful completion of this course will enable progression onto both further and higher education, a Modern Apprenticeship or employment in a range of industries. History is a valued subject and is viewed very positively by a range of employers and occupational areas as completion of this subject demonstrates analytical and strong written communication skills. Don’t just think of journalism and the legal profession, history will be valued by all careers.

A Level Mathematics Specification Code: 8371 - Examination Board: Edexcel

What will I learn? You will study many of the concepts learnt at Level 2 at a more advanced level as well as many new areas of Mathematics. You will have the opportunity to tailor your study of Mathematics at both AS & A Level by choosing to specialise in either Statistics or Mechanics as well as taking two Pure Mathematics modules.



Students must get a minimum of a B grade on the Higher Tier in GCSE Mathematics.


Successful completion of this course will enable progression onto both further and higher education, a Modern Apprenticeship or employment in a range of industries. No employer is going to ignore an advanced level qualification in Maths - this is a strong and much valued subject. If you are considering a career or further study in ICT, Accountancy, Engineering, Economics and the Sciences you should seriously consider continuing to study Maths. To get some idea of careers open to those studying maths at A-Level and beyond, take a look at the careers section at www.plus.maths.org or try www.mathscareers.org.uk

Unit 1: Compulsory Units Pure Core 1 (6663) and 2 (6664) 33⅓ % of A level marks

Unit 2: Either Mechanics 1 (6677) or Statistics 1 (6683) 16⅔ % of A level marks

Unit 3: Compulsory Units Pure Core 3 (6665) and 4 (6666) 33⅓ % of A level marks

Unit 4: Either Mechanics 2 (6678) or Statistics 2 (6684) 16⅔ % of A level marks

http://www.plus.maths.org

http://www.mathscareers.org.uk

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Unit 1: G451: An introduction to Physical Education - This is assessed by end of year one written exam. (60% of the AS course and 30% of the overall A level)

Unit 2: G452: Acquiring, developing and evaluating practical skills in Physical Education - This is assessed by the school and moderated by the exam board (40% of AS course and 20% of the overall A level)

Unit 3: G453: Principles and concepts across different areas of Physical Education. This assessed by end of year two written examination (35% of overall A level score)

Unit 4: G454: The improvement of effective performance and the critical evaluation of practical activities in Physical Education - This is a practical component that is assessed by the school and moderated by the exam board. (15% of overall A level score)

A Level Physical Education Specification Code: AS H154 / A2 H554 - Examination Board: OCR

What will I learn? At AS level you will study Anatomy and Physiology, Acquiring Moving Skills and Socio-cultural studies relating to physical activity. You will also be assessed as a performer, coach or official in two practical sports and complete a verbal analysis in one sport. At A2 level you will study Exercise Physiology, Sports Psychology and a further socio-cultural option. You will also be assessed in one chosen sport and perform a verbal analysis of a performance in that sport.


Additional Course specific entry criteria You will have achieved at least a C grade in your GCSE Physical Education or Science exam.

Higher Education Courses and Careers Progression Pathways Degree courses in Sports Science (such as physiotherapy, sports psychology, sports therapy or sports history), teaching or Sports Management. Careers in sports coaching and the leisure industry.

Unit 1: Performing - Perform one or more solo pieces lasting 5 - 6 minutes.

Unit 2: Composing - Compose one piece linked to the set works studied

Unit 3: Listening & Understanding - Develop analytical skills and apply them to 12 set works in a listening and theoretic capacity

Unit 4: Performing - Perform one or more solo pieces lasting 5 - 6 minutes.

Unit 5: Composing - Compose one piece linked to the set works studied

Unit 6: Listening & Understanding - Develop analytical skills and apply them to 12 set works in a listening and theoretic capacity

A Level Music Examination Board: Edexcel

What will I learn?

To compose music in a wide range of styles To perform regularly taking part in performances To learn to understand and comment intelligently on music from a variety of cultures and historical periods.



You will need to play a musical instrument or sing to at least Grade 5 standard, although grade exams are not necessary.


This course will be essential if you wish to study music further at university. A Level Music can open doors to careers in Performing Arts, Theatre, Music Industry and Teaching.

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A Level Physics Specification Code: 9PH01 - Examination Board: Edexcel

What will I learn?

You will develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of Physics and how they relate to each other. You will also gain a deeper understanding of How Science Works and an appreciation how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society.



Either a grade C or higher at GCSE Physics or a grade B average in Core and Additional Science GCSE (with min. Grade B in Additional) or a Merit in BTEC applied science level 2 diploma.


As with all Level 3 subjects, successful completion of this course will enable progression onto both further and higher education, a Modern Apprenticeship or employment in a range of industries. Physics is an essential qualification for virtually all careers in the medical world. If you are considering entering the electronics or engineering professions, physics will be highly sought after and may even be compulsory.

Unit 1: Physics on the go - 1 hour 20min exam with multiple - choice, short and long written answer questions. 40% of AS

Unit 2: Physics at work - 1 hour 20min exam with multiple - choice, short and long written answer questions. 40% of AS

Unit 3: Exploring Physics - Internally assessed through experimental work and case study work. 20% of AS

Unit 4: Physics on the move - 1 hour 35 mins exam with a mixture of short and extended answer questions. 20% of A2

Unit 5: Physics from creation to Collapse - 1 hour 35 mins exam with a mixture of short and extended answer questions. 20% of A2

Unit 6: Experimental Physics - Students complete a written report of an experimental investigation, which they have devised and carried out.

Unit 1: Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Research Methods. 50% of AS course and 25% of the overall A level

Unit 2: Biological Psychology, Social Psychology and Individual Differences - 50% of AS and 25% of the overall A level

Unit 3: Gender, Relationships and Cognition Development 25% of the overall A level

Unit 4: Schizophrenia, Addiction and Scientific Methods and Research in Psychology 25% of the overall A level

A Level Psychology Specification Code: 1181 / 2181- Examination Board: AQA

What will I learn?

The study of psychology enables us to gain a better understanding of our own behaviour, as well as that of other people. This course will give you an insight into how the mind works. You will learn why people behave in a particular way and you will explore how biological and social factors can influence behaviour during our development. You will also look at the impact that upbringing has on later life.

Unit titles and assessment methods - All Units have a 90 minute exam at the end of year.


In order to enter this course you must have at least a Grade C in English, Maths and Science


This course is essential for students who want to study psychology or criminology at university or recommended for those who wish to pursue a career in clinical psychology, marketing, public relations, personnel, counselling, mental health nursing, teaching.

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A Level Sociology Specification Code: 2190 - Examination Board: AQA

What will I learn?

Students taking this course will learn about the society in which we live and the way people interact in different circumstances.. This subject will allow students to explore social behaviour in the major areas of life in modern society.



Students who have studied Sociology at GCSE level will need to have at least a grade C.


Of course there’s always a degree in Sociology! Sociology graduates are found in a variety of jobs, for example in social services, education, the criminal justice system, a community development worker or counsellor. You will also have the skills necessary to pursue a career in journalism or management.

Unit 1: Families and Households - Written Paper 1 Hour. 20% of A-level

Unit 2: Education and Research Methods - Written Paper 2 Hours. 30% of A-Level

Unit 3: Beliefs in Society - Written Paper 1 Hour 30 Mins. 20 % of A-Level

Unit 4: Crime, Deviance and Research Methods - Written Paper 2 hours. 30% of A-Level

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A Level Applied Health & Social Care Specification Code: 8741 - Examination Board: Edexcel

What will I learn?

Patterns of growth and development throughout the different life stages. The importance of communication and values involved in care. Caring organisations have a responsibility to protect and safeguard the rights of individuals.



Students must have achieved at least a Merit in the BTEC 1st Certificate in Year 11. This is a step up course for Year 12 students following successful completion of the BTEC First Diploma in Health & Social Care having achieved at least a Merit.


Health and Social Care sectors Primary school teachers

Unit 1: Human Growth and Development - External Examination 33%

Unit 2: Communication and Values - Coursework 33%

Unit 3: Positive Care Environment - Coursework 33%

Unit 4: Meeting individual needs - external exam

Unit 5: Promoting Health & wellbeing - Coursework 33%

Unit 6: Investigating diseases - Coursework 33%

Unit 1: Investigating Business - coursework 16⅔%

Unit 2: People in Business - coursework 16⅔%

Unit 3: Financial Planning and Monitoring - exam 16⅔%

Unit 4: Business Planning - coursework 16⅔%

Unit 5: Managing People - exam 16⅔%

Unit 6: Managing Resources - coursework 16⅔%

A Level Applied Business Specification Code: 8616 - Examination Board: AQA

What will I learn?

The aims and objectives of businesses, marketing mix, competition and the impact of external factors. The importance of Human Resources and the roles and responsibilities of people in business. Financial planning and monitoring, including the ability to calculate business costs, revenues and profit. Development and use of cash flow forecasts and budgets. How to produce a structured business plan. Management styles and their impact on business operations. How to effectively use resources to achieve stated objectives. Modern decision making systems.

Unit titles and assessment methods All Units have an equal assessment of 16⅔%


This is the step up course to those successfully completing BTEC First Diploma in Business with at least a Merit. Other students must have achieved at least a C grade in GCSE Business Studies.


A wide range of Business/Management courses at university. Specialisation courses such as Marketing, Accountancy and Human Resource Management. Modern Apprenticeship or employment within industry.

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Unit 1: Communication and Employability Skills for IT.

Unit 2: Computer Systems

Unit 6: Advanced Spreadsheet Skills

Unit 21: Website Development.

Unit 34: Systems Security

Unit 35: E-Commerce

Unit 1: Fundamentals of Science - The aim of this unit is to enable learners to develop the practical techniques necessary to pursue a career as a laboratory Technician. Learners will investigate the qualities necessary in chemical reactions, the structure and function of cells, the calorific value of different fuels and develop skills in communication scientific information.

Unit 2: Working in the Science Industry - The aim of this unit is to familiarise learners with the knowledge and skills that an employee in the science industry needs to be an effective, efficient and safe member of the team. Learners will know communication practices, how laboratories are designed, how information is stored in laboratory information management (LIMS) and how to work safely in a scientific workplace.

Unit 3: Science Investigation - The aim of the unit is to enable learners to explore the protocols associated with science investigations. The unit is based are around working as a research scientist setting up an idea, testing it and then reporting your findings.

Plus an additional 3 optional units

BTEC Nationals in Applied Science

Specification Code: to be confirmed - Examination Board: Edexcel

What will I learn?

This is a Level 3 course designed to give you the opportunity to develop a broad understanding of practical applications of Science. The BTEC certificate in Applied Science provides the underpinning knowledge and understanding for Science Technicians in employment who would like to obtain a Level 3 qualification in applied Biology, applied Chemistry, applied Physics, environmental science, medical science or forensic science. This award would be excellent for students pursuing a vocational role in education or for those wishing to get a general science qualification at Level 3. It could also be done along side A Level Biology/Chemistry/Physics as it would compliment and support these subjects. It is equivalent to an A Level



Students must achieve a CC grade average in Double and Triple Science or a Merit in BTEC Applied Science Diploma at Level 2.


Successful completion of this course will enable progression onto both further and higher education, in a variety of science and engineering based courses.

BTEC Nationals for IT Practitioners

What will I learn?

This is a Level 3 course designed to give you the opportunity to develop a broad understanding of IT principles and the opportunity to focus on a specific pathway. You will develop knowledge and understanding of: Developing IT Systems, Installing and Supporting IT Systems, Operating IT Systems and Using IT.

Unit titles and assessment methods The assessment criteria address theory with practical exercises. The assessment process is ongoing, so it allows the student to analyse and improve their own performance through their course.


The course is designed and delivered using a variety of learning methods and teaching styles. Students must have achieved at least a Merit in Level 2 AIDA, CiDA, CiDA+ or DiDA.


Successful completion of this course will enable progression onto both further and higher education, a Modern Apprenticeship or employment in a range of industries. Try to think of a job, profession or course at college or university where you will not be expected to make use of ICT.

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BTEC Nationals in Performing Arts (Dance) Specification Code: TBC - Examination Board: Edexcel

What will I learn?

This is a level 3 course designed to give you a broad understanding of Dance, with plenty of scope to focus on selected areas of Performance, Choreography, Appreciation and different styles of dance. You will have the opportunity undertake, prepare and perform a role as part of a performing arts company presenting work to an audience. You will analyse examples of choreography from a range of genres. You will also study other aspects of dance to develop a broad understanding.



You will have achieved at least a C grade in GCSE dance or demonstrate a solid knowledge of dance.


This is a two year course and equivalent to A - Levels. This qualification will enable students to seek employment or continue their higher education at university.

Unit 1: Performing to an audience

Unit 2: Dance Performance

Students will study an additional 4 other units which may include: Choreographic Principles, Developing Contemporary Dance, Jazz Dance, World Dance, Urban Dance, Tap Dance, Dance Appreciation, Site-Specific Performance, Marketing for the performing arts

Unit 1: Pre-Production Techniques for the Media Industries

Unit 2: Communication Skills for Creative Media Production

Unit 3: Research Techniques for Creative Media Industries

Students will study an additional 3 specialist units covering Moving Image.

BTEC Nationals in Media Specification Code: - Examination Board: Edexcel

What will I learn?

This is a level 3 course designed to give you a broad understanding of Media, whilst allowing plenty of scope to focus on selected areas of the industry, specifically, Moving Image Production. You will gain an understanding of the way in which media organisations are managed and how media products are marketed. You will be encouraged to develop a critical awareness of the media in society and will actively explore ethical, moral, social and cultural dimensions. You will acquire a variety of practical production skills depending on your area(s) of interest, using photographic, audio, computer and video equipment.



This is the step up course following successful completion of the BTEC First Diploma in Media having achieved at least a Merit. There are links with Art and a good standard of work in English Language is preferable for entry on to the course.


This is a two year course and equivalent to A - Levels. This qualification will enable students to seek employment or continue their higher education at university.

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Unit 1: Communication in Health & Social Care

Unit 2: Individual Rights in Health & Social Care

Unit 3: Individual Needs in health & Social Care

Unit 4: Ensuring Safe Environments in Health & Social Care

Unit 7: Anatomy & Physiology for Health & Social Care

Unit 8: Human Life Span development

Unit 9: Impact of diet on health

Unit 10: Health & Social Care Services

BTEC First Diploma in Health & Social Care Specification Code: BA016197 Examination Board: Edexcel

What will I learn?

Communication skills and individual rights in the Health and Social Care Sectors; Individual needs within the Health and Social Care Sectors; Patterns of growth and development throughout the different life stages ;The importance of diet; Anatomy and physiology of the human body; Creative and therapeutic activities use within the Health and Social Care Sectors.

Unit titles and assessment methods Additional Course specific entry criteria

This is a level 2 course based on 100% coursework. Students must NOT already have two Level 2 qualifications in Health & Social Care.


Health and Social Care sectors. Primary school teachers.

Unit 1: Business Purposes - 5 credits

Unit 2: Business Organisations - 5 credits

Unit 3: Financial Forecasting for Business - 5 credits

Unit 4: People in Organisations - 5 credits

Unit 7: Verbal and non-verbal Communications in Business Contexts - 5 credits

Unit 8: Business Communications Through Documentation - 5 credits

Unit 11: Customer Relations in Business - 10 credit

Unit 16: Business Enterprise - 10 credits

Unit 19: Managing Personal Finances - 5 credits

Unit 20: The Marketing Plan - 5 credits

BTEC First Diploma in Business Specification Code: 500/6789/8 Examination Board: Edexcel

What will I learn?

BTEC Business Studies is an applied business course that enables students to develop knowledge and understanding of business within the UK. The course covers areas such as the ownership, size and scale of businesses within the UK; business aims and objectives; communications within a business organisation; financial planning and management; developing and maintaining good customer relations within a business and; the skills and techniques related to the start up and management of a business organisation.

Unit titles and assessment methods All Units have a credit assessment rating You must achieve 60 credits for the full Diploma.


This is a level 2 course based on 100% coursework. The ability to complete independent research.


Students gain a nationally recognised vocational qualification suitable for employment or progress to other vocational qualifications such as: BTEC National or the Applied Business Level 3.

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Unit 1: Research for Creative Media Production

Unit 2: Communication Techniques for Creative Media Production

Unit 3: The Creative Media Sector

Unit 4: Media Audiences and Products

Students will study an additional 4 specialist units covering Moving Image and Printed Media

BTEC First Diploma in ICT Specification Code: BFO17267 - Examination Board: Edexcel

What will I learn? The distinction between IT user and IT practitioner job roles is becoming less distinct and this qualification is designed to bridge these competences and provide a flexible structure for learners. The range of units includes those suitable for learners aiming to progress directly into employment in technical roles, to those for learners who wish to gain more understanding of the applications of ICT as a basis for other jobs.


The assessment criteria address theory with practical exercises.

The assessment process is ongoing, so it allows the student to analyse and improve their own performance through their course.


Student must NOT already have two Level 2 qualifications in ICT.

Higher Education Courses and Careers Progression Pathways The BTEC First Diploma offers a focused vocational qualification for learners who wish to follow a shorter programme of study related to an aspect of employment that they might wish to move into; or a taster qualification which can extend their programme of study and provide an initial experience of a vocational area. This will also enable learners to progress to a higher-level qualification relevant to the sector.

Unit 1: Using ICT to Present Information Unit 2: Introduction to Computer Systems

Unit 4: Website Development. Unit 9/10: Database/Spreadsheet Software

Unit 16: Mobile Communications Unit 18: ICT and Graphics

BTEC First Diploma in Creative Media Specification Code: Examination Board: Edexcel

What will I learn? This is a level 2 course designed to give you a broad understanding of Media, whilst allowing plenty of scope to focus on selected areas of the industry, specifically, Moving Image Production and Print Production. You will gain an understanding of the way in which media organisations are managed and how media products are marketed. You will be encouraged to develop a critical awareness of the media in society and will actively explore ethical, moral, social and cultural dimensions. You will acquire a variety of practical production skills depending on your area(s) of interest, using photographic, audio, computer and video equipment.

Unit titles and assessment methods This course is 100% internal assessment.

Additional Course specific entry criteria There is a heavy emphasis on coursework. Students must be committed and prepared to work independently. It is not necessary to have studied any particular subject at GCSE although there are links with Art and a grade C in English Language is preferable.

Higher Education Courses and Careers Progression Pathways The BTEC First Diploma in Creative Media has been designed to form a qualification that provides a broad knowledge of this vocational area. It is an ideal course to allow progression to the BTEC National Certificate in Media. The course also provides a choice of specialised studies and skills directly relevant to employment in the

media industry.

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Unit 1: The Sports Industry

Unit 2: Health, Safety and Injury -

Unit 3: Preparation for Sport

Choose three Specialist Units

Unit 1: Compulsory - Performing Arts Production Process

Unit 2: Compulsory - The Performing Arts Business

Unit 3: Specialist Unit - Understanding Drama

Unit 4: Specialist Unit - Performing Scripted Plays

Unit 5: Specialist Unit - Acting

Unit 6: Specialist Unit - Devising Plays

BTEC First Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting) Specification Code: BF017270 Examination Board: Edexcel

What will I learn?

The course is designed to enable you to gain an understanding of the key components of the performing arts industry and how they operate and interact to meet the needs of today’s clients. You will acquire a broad background of understanding and core knowledge but with a practical focus on acting.

Unit titles and assessment methods. The course is 100% internal assessment.


The course is designed and delivered using a variety of learning methods and teaching styles. There is a heavy emphasis on practical and written coursework. Students must be committed and prepared to work both collaboratively and independently. It is not necessary to have studied any particular subject at Level 2 although studying Drama previously would be an advantage.


The BTEC First Diploma in Performing Arts has been designed to form a qualification that provides a broad knowledge of this vocational area. It is an ideal course to allow progression to AS Drama and Theatrical Studies. The course also provides a choice of specialised studies and skills directly relevant to employment in the Performing Arts industry.

BTEC First Diploma in Sport Specification Code: BF017349 Examination Board: Edexcel

What will I learn?

The course is designed to enable you to gain an understanding of the key components of the sports industry and how they operate and interact to meet the needs of today’s clients. Much of your learning will be developed in a practical and realistic way as several units of work are linked to placements and visits. There is emphasis on the education and training for sports related personnel who are employed in a variety of types of work such as fitness, coaching support and land/water based outdoor pursuits. The skills of communication, ICT, numeracy, presentation, analysis, interpretation, application, problem solving, decision-making and evaluation are all developed through the course.

Unit titles and assessment methods All units are assessed through externally set assignments, completed within school.

Additional Course specific entry criteria Students must be committed and prepared to work independently.

Higher Education Courses and Careers Progression Pathways It is an ideal course to allow progression to the BTEC National Award or Certificate in Sport and Exercise Sciences.

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Year 12 Transition Diploma

What will I learn?

At Edmonton County Sixth Form we offer a 1 year, Level 1 package that helps prepare students for entry to college or the world of work the following year. Our current package is structured so that students attend school for 2 days, Southgate College for 2 days and have a work experience placement for 1 day per week.


An appropriate work placement in the vocational area of the student’s choice will be sought. This can be organised privately by the student or through the school using the ‘Trident’ organisation. The work placement will be Health & Safety checked and the students will be visited throughout the year as part of school monitoring. This programme of study is for guidance only and will be matched to the needs and interests of the learners once they have applied to our sixth form and had a subsequent interview. The 2 days at Southgate College is dependent on a viable number of students opting for this course. In the event that Southgate college are unable to run their days, we will seek alternative provision.

Unit 1: At school students will follow Adult Literacy and Numeracy courses.

Unit 2: On offer will be ASDAN or BTEC Award in Life Skills, work related courses or any other appropriate courses to support the development of the students.

Unit 3: At Southgate College students will be offered a number of courses including Business Studies, Computer Maintenance, Work Related Skills, Catering, Construction, Child Care and Motor Vehicle Studies.

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APPLICATION FOR THE SIXTH FORM AT EDMONTON COUNTY SCHOOL, SEPTEMBER 2011

SURNAME: FIRST NAME(S):

ADDRESS:

DATE OF BIRTH:

STUDENT TELEPHONE No (H) (M)

PRESENT SCHOOL OR COLLEGE:

AT PRESENT I AM STUDYING:

The information you give on this form will enable the school to provide courses which are suitable for you. It does not commit you, but courses will only run if there are sufficient numbers of students.

Please return this copy to school for the attention of:

Miss Harper, Edmonton County School, Great Cambridge Road, Enfield, Middx. EN1 1HQ

Deadline for return: 3rd December 2010

INTENDED FUTURE CAREER / HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY:

If you have Met the Level 2 Criteria

(at least 5 grade Fs including English and Maths)

GO TO BOX B

QUALIFICATION: eg GCSE, BTEC, Level 2 CiDA

SUBJECT

PREDICTED GRADE FROM NOVEMBER PROFILE


(at least 5 grade Cs including English and Maths)

GO TO BOX A

If you are applying for Level 1

GO TO BOX C

PARENT NAME: TELEPHONE No: (H) (M)

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Other subjects may possibly be arranged through the Enfield Consortium at other schools in the borough. Remember this needs extra commitment to cope with the difficulties of travel etc. If you think there may be one such subject you would be very keen to do that we do not offer at Edmonton County 6th Form, please write it here:

I understand that:

Certain levels of attainment have to be reached in order to access particular courses and that the information provided is correct

Courses will not run if groups are too small Students cannot progress into A2 unless they have at least two A2 grades (not including General Studies or

Critical Thinking) All students study three subjects (either three A2s or two A2s and one AS) Signature of Applicant: _________________________________________________ Date: ______________ Signature of Parent / Carer: _____________________________________________

LEVEL 2 PREFERED CHOICES GCSE F grades/BTEC Passes or better including English, Maths and three other subjects

Reserve Choice:

Choice 1:

B

LEVEL 1 Level 1 courses are for those students who are making a positive choice to stay on at

Edmonton County but who have not achieved Level 2 entry criteria. This course is a step up to college or employment the year after.

C

Write down in this box Level 1 courses that are of interest to you from those listed in unit 4 on page 42

LEVEL 3 PREFERED CHOICES Select one subject only from each Block by highlighting or circling your choice

4 Subjects: GCSE B grades in English, maths and one other subject, and C grades in two other subjects

3 Subjects: GCSE C grades/ BTEC 1st Passes or better including English, Maths and three other subjects

Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4

Physics Chemistry Biology Maths

History Music Art and design Geography

Applied Health & Social Care BTEC

Dance French Drama and Theatre

Studies

Ethics & Philosophy Sociology Psychology Food Technology

Psychology English Literature

and Language Business Studies Sociology

Accounting IT BTEC Textiles Technology Media BTEC

Photography Eng Literature Applied Business BTEC Physical Education

Applied Science BTEC Government &

Politics Product Design

A

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APPLICATION FOR THE SIXTH FORM AT EDMONTON COUNTY SCHOOL, SEPTEMBER 2011

SURNAME: FIRST NAME(S):

ADDRESS:

DATE OF BIRTH:

STUDENT TELEPHONE No (H) (M)

PRESENT SCHOOL OR COLLEGE:

AT PRESENT I AM STUDYING:

The information you give on this form will enable the school to provide courses which are suitable for you. It does not commit you, but courses will only run if there are sufficient numbers of students.

Please keep this copy for your information.

INTENDED FUTURE CAREER / HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY:


(at least 5 grade Fs including English and Maths)

GO TO BOX B

QUALIFICATION: eg GCSE, BTEC, Level 2 CiDA

SUBJECT

PREDICTED GRADE FROM NOVEMBER PROFILE


(at least 5 grade Cs including English and Maths)

GO TO BOX A

If you are applying for Level 1

GO TO BOX C

PARENT NAME: TELEPHONE No: (H) (M)

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Other subjects may possibly be arranged through the Enfield Consortium at other schools in the borough. Remember this needs extra commitment to cope with the difficulties of travel etc. If you think there may be one such subject you would be very keen to do that we do not offer at Edmonton County 6th Form, please write it here:

I understand that:

Certain levels of attainment have to be reached in order to access particular courses and that the information provided is correct

Courses will not run if groups are too small Students cannot progress into A2 unless they have at least two A2 grades (not including General Studies or

Critical Thinking) All students study three subjects (either three A2s or two A2s and one AS) Signature of Applicant: _________________________________________________ Date: ______________ Signature of Parent / Carer: _____________________________________________

LEVEL 2 PREFERED CHOICES GCSE F grades/BTEC Passes or better including English, Maths and three other subjects

Reserve Choice:

Choice 1:

B

LEVEL 1 Level 1 courses are for those students who are making a positive choice to stay on at

Edmonton County but who have not achieved Level 2 entry criteria. This course is a step up to college or employment the year after.

C

Write down in this box Level 1 courses that are of interest to you from those listed in unit 4 on page 42

LEVEL 3 PREFERED CHOICES Select one subject only from each Block by highlighting or circling your choice

4 Subjects: GCSE B grades in English, maths and one other subject, and C grades in two other subjects

3 Subjects: GCSE C grades/ BTEC 1st Passes or better including English, Maths and three other subjects

Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4

Physics Chemistry Biology Maths

History Music Art and design Geography

Applied Health & Social Care BTEC

Dance French Drama and theatre studies

Ethics & Philosophy Sociology Psychology Food Technology

Psychology English Literature

and Language Business Studies Sociology

Accounting IT BTEC Textiles Technology Media BTEC

Photography Eng Literature Applied Business BTEC Physical Education

Applied Science BTEC Government &

Politics Product Design

A

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