Qualification Type: GCSE

Methods of Assessment:

Exam: 100% 

 What is Involved:

This subject gives you the opportunity to study real life businesses from LFC to Chester Zoo. It gives a basic understanding of how businesses work, how they make money and what affects their decision making process. Visits to local businesses will support your learning.

Key Skills Gained:

1. Problem solving
2. Investigation and research
3. Verbal communication

 Progression to Sixth Form:

Business Studies gives you the opportunity to study A Level Business, Accountancy or Economics. It would also support a pathway to apprenticeships.

Further Progression:

University studies in Business, Accountancy and Economics are open to those students with good qualifications in this subject area. Public Relations and International Business are also good degree options.

Some students may become successful entrepreneurs in their own right.

 Support Resources

Edexcel GCSE – Business Studies (weebly.com) 

GCSE Business – Edexcel – BBC Bitesize 

Business | tutor2u 

Edexcel GCSE Business (2017) | Pearson qualifications 

Youtube:  

Two teachers – business studies revision videos and worksheets  

GCSE Business | Study Livestream | Business Ownership – YouTube – live stream revision sessions  

National Certificate in Business Enterprise and Marketing

Qualification Type: Cambridge National Certificate

Methods of Assessment:

• Exam: 50%
• Controlled Assessment: 50%

What is Involved:

This qualification will develop knowledge in Business with the focus on enterprise and marketing through a range of practical skills and applied knowledge you’ll need in business. Practical elements such as carrying out market research and designing a product will build on theoretical knowledge so that you can put your learning into practice while also developing valuable transferable skills such as presenting ideas to an audience

Key Skills Gained:

1. Research and analysis
2. Discussion
3. Creativity
4. Verbal Communication/presenting ideas

Progression to Sixth Form:

The course lends itself well to continuing with Business into Sixth Form where knowledge of the subject will be developed further in order to produce a business proposal and marketing materials, along with new topics such as leadership and management and investigating business. It would also be an excellent starting point for anyone wishing to start their own business in the future.  

Further Progression:

Business enterprise and marketing gives you the opportunity to continue your study at university following courses such as Business finance and/or Accountancy, Management, Human resources and Marketing and PR. Former students have gone on to start their own businesses or have careers in Accountancy, Human resource management and Retail.       

Support Resources

OCR national Business (enterprise and marketing)

Useful websites: 

Enterprise and Marketing Level 1/2 Certificate – J819 – OCR 

 Business Studies (weebly.com)

Youtube:  

Two teachers – business studies revision videos and worksheets  

Qualification Type: GCSE

Methods of Assessment:

Internal assessment 60% (coursework)

External assessment 40% (written paper)

Component 1: Understanding drama1:

What’s assessed

• Knowledge and understanding of drama and theatre
• Study of one set play from a choice of nine
• Analysis and evaluation of the work of live theatre makers

How it’s assessed

• Written exam: 1 hour and 45 minutes
• Open book (80 marks)
• 40% of GCSE

Component 2: Devising drama (practical)

What’s assessed

• Process of creating devised drama
• Performance of devised drama (students may contribute as performer or designer)
• Analysis and evaluation of own work

How it’s assessed

• Devising log (60 marks)
• Devised performance (20 marks)
• 80 marks in total (40% of GCSE)

Component 3: Texts in practice (practical)

What’s assessed

• Performance of two extracts from one play (students may contribute as performer or designer)

Free choice of play but it must contrast with the set play chosen for Component 1

How is it assessed

Performance of Extract 1 (20 marks) and Extract 2 (20 marks)

40 marks in total

20% GCSE

 

Pupils will:

• Develop core knowledge and understanding of a range of performance styles and disciplines, and the key features that contribute to these such as practitioners’ roles, responsibilities, skills and techniques.
• Develop and apply skills such as: practical and interpretative, rehearsal and performance in acting through workshops and classes
• Reflect on their practice through the development of skills and techniques that allow learners to respond to feedback and identify areas for improvement using relevant presentation techniques, for example a logbook.

 

Key Skills Gained:

• Performance and technical skills
• Teamwork
• Analysis and evaluation
• Pupil speaking and presenting

Progression to Sixth Form:

Further performing arts courses are available in Sixth Form.

Further Progression:

University courses are available for students in a range of performing arts. Various forms of employment are open to successful students including stage, screen and teaching.

Qualification Type: GCSE

Methods of Assessment:

Externally set assignment: 40%

Coursework via portfolio of work: 60%

What is Involved:

Design and Technology offers a unique opportunity to identify and solve real problems by designing and making products whilst using a wide range of materials and processes. Through studying GCSE Product Design, you will be prepared to participate confidently and successfully in an increasingly technological world. Pupils will analyse existing designers work and relate it to their own whilst creating a design portfolio and a range of practical outcomes.

Key Skills Gained:

1. Creativity and design
2. Problem solving
3. Practical making skills – Safe use of tools and equipment
4. CAD (Computer aided design)

 

Progression to Sixth Form:

A range of either vocational subjects such as an A Level in Product Design or a BTEC course in Fashion and Clothing will be available to students with a good GCSE in this subject area.

Further Progression:

A wide range of university courses, apprenticeships and employment opportunities following on from this course. They include, Engineering, Graphic Design, Architecture, Marketing or Manufacturing.

 

Key online resources:

https://www.youtube.com/user/producttank

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/art-and-design/as-and-a-level/art-and-design/subject-content/three-dimensional-design

https://madeproducts.uk/best-blogs-for-product-design

www.pinterest.co.uk – Can be good for inspiration

https://designmuseum.org/

https://www.tate.org.uk/about-us/projects/tate-modern-project/design

https://www.architecture.com/

Hospitality and Catering Level 1/2

Qualification Type: Eduqas Level 1/2

Methods of Assessment:

Unit 1 Exam: 40% 

Unit 2 Controlled Assessment: 60%

What is Involved:

Unit 1 – The Hospitality & Catering industry. This is the exam-based unit. It can be done on paper or on a computer.

The exam can be done in June of year 10 and re-sat in January and June of year 11 to improve your grade.

 Unit 2 – This is the coursework element of the course. It is made up of several pieces of coursework relating to the topics above and a final practical assessment of you cooking two dishes in timed conditions.

 Key Skills Gained:

• Cooking and food preparation
• An awareness of food hygiene and safety
• Skills required for independent learning and development
• The ability to solve problems
• The skills of project-based research, development and presentation
• The ability to work alongside other professionals, in a professional environment

 Progression to Sixth Form:

There is currently no course related to Hospitality and Catering Level 1/2 available to be taught at Sixth Form.

Learners may be able to access Level 3 qualifications relevant to the hospitality and catering sector in other centres such as colleges. These range from: WJEC Level 3 Food, Science and Nutrition (certificate and diploma), Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Advanced Professional Cookery, Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Food Preparation and Cookery Supervision.

Further Progression:

Employment within the hospitality industry including junior roles such as assistant chef, waiter/waitress, assistant front-of-house staff, temporary events/match day hospitality staff, concessions, catering or apprenticeships in hospitality and catering, food science and nutrition.

 

Key online resources:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/

 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zvtx47h/revision/1

https://www.hospitalityandcateringnews.com/

https://www.vegansociety.com/

English Language and English Literature

Qualification Type: GCSE

Methods of Assessment:

Exam: 100%

 

What is Involved:

For GCSE English Language, students engage with different styles of texts exploring creative reading and creative writing and analysing writer’s viewpoints and perspectives.  Students will sit two examination papers for English Language which are 1 hour 45 minutes in length and assess both reading and writing skills.

For GCSE English Literature, students study a Shakespeare play, a 19^th century novel, a modern text and a collection of poetry.  English Literature is assessed by two examinations which are 1 hour 45 minutes and 2 hours 15 minutes respectively.

Key Skills Gained:

Develop skills of analysis and close reading of texts.

1. Listening skills
2. Use of Standard English in spoken situations
3. Subject knowledge
4. Written communication with supporting evidence
5. Exploration of literary heritage texts

 

Progression to Sixth Form:

English GCSE grade 6 or above will be required for students who wish to progress to A level courses.

Further Progression:

University courses are available in both of the English subject areas, and employers value students with a good grade at GCSE in both English Language and English Literature.

Support Resources

BBC Bitesize

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zcbchv4

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zxqncwx

 

Oak Academy

https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-key-stage/key-stage-4/subjects/english

 

CGP Revision Guides

https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/secondary-books/gcse/english

 

GCSE Texts Online

http://www.shakespeare-online.com/plays/macbethscenes.html

https://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Charles_Dickens/A_Christmas_Carol/

https://genius.com/Jb-priestly-an-inspector-calls-act-one-act-two-annotated

Qualification Type: GCSE

Methods of Assessment:

Exam: 100%

Three Examinations

 

What is Involved:

• The challenge of natural hazards.
• Physical landscapes in the UK
• The living world
• Urban issues and challenges
• The changing economic world
• The challenge of resource management
• Issue evaluation
• Fieldwork

 

Key Skills Gained:

1. Knowledge and understanding
2. Analysis, interpretation and evaluation
3. Geographical skills

 

Progression to Sixth Form:

AS and A-Level courses are available in Sixth Form for students with levels 5 or above at GCSE

 

Further Progression:

University courses for Geography are available for BSc and BA students. Careers in the area include:

1. Climate change / global warming
2. Aid / trade and international development
3. Journalism: TV, radio, newspaper, internet
4. Accountancy / law
5. Field work

Support Resources

Seneca Learning https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/blog/gcse-geography-revision/

BBC Bitesize AQA GCSE Geography https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zy3ptyc

Tutor2U GCSE Geography revision blasts.

https://www.youtube.com/watchv=1KSoJVBYlOE&list=PLp8BSCLLWBUCtVT_HVxXzL74aBJIdBBqj

Oak Academy AQA GCSE Geography https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-key-stage/key-stage-4/subjects/geography

 

Qualification Type: Cambridge National Certificate

Methods of Assessment:

Exam: 25% 

Controlled Assessment: 75%

 

What is Involved:

This qualification will develop knowledge in Health and Social Care through a range of topics including individual rights, communication and development. It will provide you with essential knowledge, transferable skills and tools to access a range of careers in the health and social care sector, which is a growing sector in today’s economy.

Key Skills Gained:

1. Verbal communication
2. Discussion
3. Extended writing
4. Research

 

Progression to Sixth Form:

The course lends itself to continuing with Health and Social Care into Sixth Form where knowledge of the subject will be developed and new topics such as first aid, health and safety and current legislation regarding child welfare will be investigated within health and social care settings

Further Progression:

Health and Social Care gives you the opportunity to continue your study at university following courses such as pharmacy, social work, midwifery, nursing and teaching. Former students have begun careers in nursing, social work, teaching and adult and child care as a result of this course.

 

Support Resources

http://www.nhs.uk/

www.skillsforcare.org.uk

BTEC_HSC_unit1:Unit1 (collins.co.uk)

 

Qualification Type: GCSE

Methods of Assessment:

Exam: 100% 

 

What is Involved:

Students will study three units in the two year course.  Topics include: the History of Medicine, Life in Nazi Germany, the American West and Elizabethan England.  All exams will take place at the end of Year 11. 

 

Key Skills Gained:

1. Extended writing
2. Ability to present an argument and support it with evidence
3. Communication and literacy
4. Enthusiasm for the subject

 

Progression to Sixth Form:

GCSE History is excellent preparation for the demands of the A Level course.

 

Further Progression:

Universities look favourably on students with a GCSE in History. Students of both GCSE and A Level History have gone on to become primary school teachers, lawyers, midwives and physiotherapists.

Support Resources

Online lessons:

Seneca learning: https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/

Oak National Academy:

To support Elizabethan England topics and Medicine Through Time:  https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-year/year-10/subjects/history

To support Weimar and Nazi Germany unit:  https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-year/year-11/subjects/history

Youtube:

To support Medicine Through Time:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVJV8iEAm88&list=PLcvEcrsF_9zJ8AqMTFZycm46Ks4DdSaLM

Revision Guides:

Medicine Through Time:  https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/books/kirsty-taylor/pearson-edexcel-gcse-9-1-history-medicine-in-britain-c1250-present-revision-guid/9781292169729?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIguWxsrSS8wIVGJ3VCh10DQDHEAQYASABEgKXuPD_BwE

Weimar and Nazi Germany:  https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9781292264196?gC=5a105e8b&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6sXsyLSS8wIVibrVCh0Kjwf_EAQYCSABEgI0OfD_BwE

Elizabethan England:  https://www.worldofbooks.com/en-gb/books/brian-dowse/pearson-edexcel-gcse-9-1-history-early-elizabethan-england-1558-88-revision-guid/9781292169712

 

Qualification Type: OCR Cambridge Nationals in Creative iMedia

Methods of Assessment:

Exam: 25% 

Controlled Assessment: 75%

 

What is Involved:

Cambridge Nationals in Creative iMedia are media sector-focused, including film, television, web development, gaming and animation, and have information technology at their heart. They provide knowledge in a number of key areas in this field from pre-production skills to digital animation and have a motivating, hands-on approach to both teaching and learning.

 

Key Skills Gained:

1. Transferable skills such as research, planning and review, and collaborating with others
2. Creative thinking & Independence
3. Communicating concepts effectively

 

Progression to Sixth Form:

The Cambridge Technicals in Media are targeted at students aged 16+ in either a school or FE environment. They allow for greater flexibility with the choice of units that make up the qualification and are wholly internally assessed.

Further Progression:

The Cambridge Technicals in Media is a Level 3 qualification that has UCAS points, supporting progression to higher education.

 

Support Resources:

Text Book:

1. Cambridge Nationals Level 1/2 Creative iMedia Hodder Education.
2. OCR Cambridge Nationals Creative iMedia L1/2 Units R081 & R082 My Revision Notes.

 

Qualification Type: GCSE

Methods of Assessment: 

Exam: 100%  

What’s Involved?

This two unit course is designed to give you an in-depth understanding of how computer technology works and what goes on behind the scenes in the ICT industry. The two units are based on the following topics: computer systems, computational thinking, algorithms and programming. Students are to be given the opportunity to undertake a programming task during their course of study which allows them to develop their skills to design, write, test and refine programs using a high-level programming language. Students will be assessed on these skills during the written examinations

Key Skills Gained:

1. Critical thinking
2. Analysis
3. Problem solving

Progression to Sixth Form:

The course leads to A Level Computer Science and the skills developed will support work in all other areas of the curriculum. This course is also excellent preparation for study or work in areas that rely on computer science/engineering or the skills gained through this subject area.

 

Further Progression:

A GCSE in computer science will give you an advantage over those who pick up the subject at A Level or university. The increasing importance of information technologies has led to a growing demand for professionals who are qualified in this field.

 

Support Resources:

Websites:

1. Craig’n’Dave YouTube Channel (OCR J277 Playlist): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0HzEBLlJxlrwBAHJ5S9JQg
2. Seneca Computer Science Revision: https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/

• Year 10 Class Code: nol0sdryw3
• Year 11 Class Code: 80wf1y488a

3. Oak Academy Key Stage 4 Computing: https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-key-stage/key-stage-4/subjects/computing

Text Books/Revision Guides:

1. CGP GCSE OCR Computer Science – The Revision Guide
2. My Revision Notes – OCR GCSE (9-1) Computer Science
3. GCSE (9-1) Computer Science OCR J277 PG Online
4. OCR GCSE (9-1) Computer Science J277 Specification Hodder Education

Qualification Type: GCSE

Methods of Assessment:

Component 1: Understanding Music

(written paper – 1 hour 30 minutes – 96 marks – 40%)

 

Section A: Listening (68 marks)

Unfamiliar listening – Aural & analytical skills – identifying key elements of music (rhythm, pitch, metre, tempo, dynamics & timbre, tonality, harmony & stylistic features of the areas of study covered.

Section B: Contextual Understanding (28 marks)

2 Set study pieces

Component 2: Performing Music

(externally assessed coursework – 72 marks – 30%)

Performance 1: Solo (36 marks)

Performance on main study instrument (2 minutes) – accuracy of pitch & rhythm, expression and interpretation.

Performance 2: Ensemble (36 marks)

Group performance on main study/2nd instrument – accuracy of pitch & maintaining own part, expression and interpretation.

Component 3: Composition

(externally assessed coursework – 72 marks – 30%)

Composition 1: Set Brief (36 marks)

Composition 2: Free (36 marks)

What is Involved:

The GCSE Music course will enable you to develop your performing, composing and appraising and listening skills through the understanding of how music is created in the Areas of Study.

Key Skills Gained:

1. Performance
2. Composition
3. Analytical appreciation

Progression to Sixth Form:

Students who do well on this course can go on to study A Level Music or A Level Music Technology.

Further Progression:

Both university and employment are an option for students who complete this course. Careers are available in the following areas:

• University degree
• Music industry
• Teaching music

 

Qualification Type: GCSE

Methods of Assessment:

Exam: 100% 

What is Involved:

Students study all aspects of Mathematics: algebra, geometry, data handling, measurement and number. Content will build on the student knowledge from Key Stage 3.

 

Key Skills Gained:

1. Subject knowledge
2. The ability to problem solve
3. Written communication in Mathematics
4. Confidence in applying these skills and knowledge to real life applications

 

Progression to Sixth Form:

Achieving a grade 7 or higher will allow access to the A Level in Mathematics.

Other Mathematics qualifications will be available depending on the grade achieved in Year 11.

Further Progression:

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 Mathematics if possible). Since Mathematics is one of the most traditional subjects, a good grade in Mathematics can boost an application for pretty much every course and job.

 

Support Resources

https://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/

https://vle.mathswatch.co.uk/vle/

https://corbettmaths.com/contents/

https://www.drfrostmaths.com/

Qualification Type: EDUQAS

Methods of Assessment:                 

Paper 1   Foundation Catholic Theology	Content: Theme 1- Origins and Meaning Theme 2- Good and Evil   Worth 37.5% of overall grade
Paper 2   Applied Catholic theology	Content: Theme 1- Life and Death Theme 2-Sin and Forgiveness   Worth 37.5% of overall grade
Paper 3   Study of Judaism	Content:   Theme 1– Belief and teachings  Theme 2- Practices   Worth 25% of overall grade

 

Useful Websites:

www.eduqas.co.uk 

www.Quodvultdeus.com

www.youtube.com/user/MrMcMillanREvis –

www.thenational.academy.com

www.senecalearning.com 

Revision Sessions:

Thursday after school – Room 49   3.15

Past papers available from the RE Department

Condenser sheets provided by the RE Department

Key Skills Gained:

1. Knowledge and understanding of two world faiths: Catholic Christianity and Judaism.
2. Verbal communication through debate and discussion.
3. Analysing and evaluating information.
4. Extended writing through evaluation and essay skills.

 

Progression to Sixth Form:

A level Religious Education and key skills that support work in all subject areas.

 

Further Progression:

University Courses: Religious Studies, Theology, Philosophy, Anthropology, Sociology, Criminology, Education, Law.

Employment opportunities. Many students pursue careers in Law, Medicine, Social work, Engineering, Police, Journalism, Civil service and Philosophy.

Support Resources

www.amazon.co.uk

Type in Religious Studies WJEC EDUQAS Route 8 revision guide title to purchase.

https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/religious-studies-gcse/#tab_overview

For access to past papers and mark schemes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Qualification Type: GCSE

Methods of Assessment:

Students will take the following examinations at the end of the two-year course:

 

Paper 1 : Listening

Paper 2 : Speaking

Paper 3 : Reading

Paper 4 : Writing

 

What is Involved:

The course aims to enable students to develop their Spanish language skills to their full potential, equipping them with the knowledge to communicate in a variety of contexts with confidence.  Students study all of the following themes on which the examinations are based.

 

Theme 1: Identity and culture

Theme 2: Local, national, international and global

                areas of interest,

Theme 3: Current and future study and employment

 

Key Skills Gained:

1. Develop understanding of the spoken and written language
2. Improve communication skills in many settings
3. Expand knowledge of countries and communities that use the language

 

Progression to Sixth Form:

A Level courses are available for students who achieve a good grade at GCSE.

 

Further Progression:

People with language skills are well thought of in the modern world. They stand out as talented and successful people with broad and exciting horizons! Studying languages can also help you to make the most of holidays, and enable you to gain employment with foreign links.

 

Support Resources

Language learning Apps – Duolingo Memrise

Language learning – www.quizlet.co.uk / www.blooket.co.uk

Revision guides – AQA GCSE Foundation / Higher – www.cgpbooks.co.uk

Also available are work books, translation and exam style practice.

 

 

AQA Separate Sciences

Separate sciences are taken by those students wanting to gain a thorough knowledge and understanding of science and anyone wanting to pursue any type of scientific career.

Qualification Type: GCSE

Methods of Assessment: Exam: 100%

For each separate science subject there are two 1 hour 45 minute exams. The course is linear so all 6 exams are sat at the end of the two year course.

Across the two year course the following subject content will be taught:

Key Skills Gained:

1. Problem solving
2. Investigation skills
3. Practical skills
4. Extended writing

GCSE Biology:  (AQA)

Qualification Type: GCSE

Methods of Assessment:

Exam: 100%

Our students will sit all their exams at the end of the course in year 11. There are two exams, and each is 1hr 45 minutes long with multiple choice,  short answer, and open response questions based on the subject content, and on aspects of the required practicals.

Each exam paper is worth equal amount of marks for the course

Students will sit either Foundation or Higher tier exams.

This course graded from a 9 (high) to 1.                                                                   

What is Involved:

This qualification will help inspire students of all abilities and prepares them perfectly for further study in biology.

As part of their leaning, the students will complete practicals which are designed to engage the students and are also essential for the students’ understanding of scientific theory.

Summary of subject content:

• 1. Cell biology
• 2. Organisation
• 3. Infection and response
• 4. Bioenergetics
• 5. Homeostasis and response
• 6. Inheritance, variation and evolution
• 7. Ecology
• 8. Key ideas

 

Progression to Sixth Form

A Level biology if you have level 6 and above

BTEC Level 3 Applied Science, Medical Science

Further Progression:

A wide range of University courses and careers are available for students with science qualifications including Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacology, Forensics and Midwifery

Support Resources

https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqbOeHaAUXw9Il7sBVG3_bw

https://www.khanacademy.org/

https://www.thenational.academy/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zrkw2hv

 

 

Revision Sessions: To Be Arranged

 

GCSE Chemistry:  (AQA)

 

Qualification Type: GCSE

Methods of Assessment:

Exam: 100%

Our students will sit all their exams at the end of the course in year 11. There are two exams, and each is 1hr 45 minutes long with multiple choice,  short answer, and open response questions based on the subject content, and on aspects of the required practicals.

Each exam paper is worth equal amount of marks for the course

Students will sit either Foundation or Higher tier exams.

This course graded from a 9 (high) to 1.

What is Involved:

This qualification will help inspire students of all abilities and prepares them perfectly for further study in chemistry.

As part of their leaning, the students will complete practicals which are designed to engage the students and are also essential for the students’ understanding of scientific theory.

Summary of subject content:

• 1. Atomic structure and the periodic table
• 2. Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter
• 3. Quantitative chemistry
• 4. Chemical changes
• 5. Energy changes
• 6. The rate and extent of chemical change
• 7. Organic chemistry
• 8. Chemical analysis
• 9. Chemistry of the atmosphere
• 10. Using resources

 

Progression to Sixth Form

A Level chemistry if you have level 6 and above

BTEC Level 3 Applied Science, Medical Science

Further Progression:

A wide range of University courses and careers are available for students with science qualifications including Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacology, Forensics and Midwifery

Support Resources

https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqbOeHaAUXw9Il7sBVG3_bw

https://www.khanacademy.org/

https://www.thenational.academy/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zrkw2hv

 

 

 

 

 

GCSE Physics:  (AQA)

 

Qualification Type: GCSE

Methods of Assessment:

Exam: 100%

Our students will sit all their exams at the end of the course in year 11. There are two exams, and each is 1hr 45 minutes long with multiple choice,  short answer, and open response questions based on the subject content, and on aspects of the required practicals.

Each exam paper is worth equal amount of marks for the course

Students will sit either Foundation or Higher tier exams.

This course graded from a 9 (high) to 1.

What is Involved:

This qualification will help inspire students of all abilities and prepares them perfectly for further study in chemistry.

As part of their leaning, the students will complete practicals which are designed to engage the students and are also essential for the students’ understanding of scientific theory.

Summary of subject content:

• 1. Energy
• 2. Electricity
• 3. Particle model of matter
• 4. Atomic structure
• 5. Forces
• 6. Waves
• 7. Magnetism and electromagnetism
• 8. Space physics

Progression to Sixth Form

A Level physics if you have level 6 and above

BTEC Level 3 Applied Science, Medical Science

Further Progression:

A wide range of University courses and careers are available for students with science qualifications including Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacology, Forensics and Midwifery

Support Resources

https://senecalearning.com/en-GB/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqbOeHaAUXw9Il7sBVG3_bw

https://www.khanacademy.org/

https://www.thenational.academy/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zrkw2hv

 

 

Qualification Type: GCSE

Methods of Assessment:

Exam: 100%

Our students will sit all their exams at the end of the course in year 11. There are six exams, two for each of biology, chemistry and physics. Each exam is 1hr 15 minutes long with multiple choice, short answer and open response questions based on the subject content, and on aspects of the required practicals.

Each exam paper is worth an equal amount of marks for the course

Students will sit either Foundation or Higher tier exams.

In Trilogy science students will be graded from a 9-9 to 1-1

What is Involved:

This qualification will help inspire students of all abilities and prepares them for both further study in any of the sciences or helps them to understand their world as citizen scientists. The course covers combined content of biology, physics and chemistry.

As part of their leaning, the students will complete practicals which are designed to engage the students and are also essential for the students’ understanding of scientific theory.

Summary of subject content:

Biology

1. Cell biology
2. Organisation
3. Infection and response
4. Bioenergetics
5. Homeostasis and response
6. Inheritance, variation and evolution
7. Ecology

Chemistry

• 8. Atomic structure and the periodic table
• 9. Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter
• 10. Quantitative chemistry
• 11. Chemical changes
• 12. Energy changes
• 13. The rate and extent of chemical change
• 14. Organic chemistry
• 15. Chemical analysis
• 16. Chemistry of the atmosphere
• 17. Using resources

Physics

• 18. Energy
• 19. Electricity
• 20. Particle model of matter
• 21. Atomic structure
• 22. Forces
• 23. Waves
• 24. Magnetism and electromagnetism

Qualification Type: WJEC Level 1 / 2 Vocational Award in Sport and Coaching Principles

Methods of Assessment:

Exam: 40% (externally marked)

You will be examined on your knowledge of the following topics:

Fitness for Sport

Coursework 60% (internally marked)

Students will complete coursework on the following topics:

Improving Sporting Performance

Controlled Assessment – 4 hours

Coaching Principles

Controlled assessment- 4 hours

Key Skills Gained:

1. Communication
2. Skills of analysis
3. Leadership
4. Teamwork and problem solving
5. Practical skills

Progression to Sixth Form:

This course leads into BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Sport

Further Progression:

The sports sector is a popular and growing industry. Possible careers include physiotherapist, sports coach, PE teacher, sports development officer and fitness instructor.

Useful Websites:

 

www.Brianmac.com

www.GCSEBitesize

www.verywellmind.com

www.livescience.com

 

Revision Sessions:

 

Revision sessions will take place before the examination which will be in May 2023

BTEC Level 1 / 2 First Award in Travel and Tourism. 

 

The travel and tourism sector.

 

The travel and tourism sector is the UK’s third largest employer, accounting for

9.5 per cent of total employment. Tourism is one of the fastest growing sectors in

the UK in employment terms, employing nearly 3 million people, and the value of

tourism to the UK economy is approximately £121 billion (7.1 per cent) of UK GDP.

In 2016, travel and tourism contributed 10.2 per cent of the world GDP, and the sector

now supports 292 million people in employment – that’s one in ten jobs worldwide.

 

         

Course content.

 

The Tech Award gives learners the opportunity to develop applied knowledge and

understanding in a range of areas. Learners taking this qualification will study three

components, covering the following content areas:

• the aims of travel and tourism organisations, how different organisations work

together and types of travel and tourism, the features that make destinations

appealing to visitors and different travel routes

• how organisations use market research to identify travel and tourism trends,

and customer needs and preferences, and selection of products and services

and planning a holiday to meet customer needs and preferences

• factors that may influence global travel and tourism, and how travel and tourism

organisations and destinations respond to these factors, and the potential

impacts of tourism on global destinations and how destinations can manage

the impacts of tourism and control tourism development to achieve sustainable tourism.

 

Assessment.

 

Learners are required to complete and achieve all three components in the qualification.