Burford School & Sixth Form - Curriculum Choices Booklet 2012

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Burford School Oxfordshire: Curriculum 2012 - 2014

BURFORD SCHOOLOXFORDSHIRE

HEAD: MRS K M HAIG

CHELTENHAM ROADBURFORD

OXFORDSHIREOX18 4PL

TEL: 01993 823303FAX: 01993 823101

A SPECIALIST COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE SCHOOL

Burford School Oxfordshire : Curriculum Choices 20122014


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CONTENTS:

i) INTRODUCTION

ii) STUDENTS NOTE PAGE

iii) SUBJECT PAGES : PSHE AND CITIZENSHIPCAREERSWORK EXPERIENCE

INCREASED FLEXIBILITY PROGRAMME

ART

BUSINESS STUDIES

CHILD DEVELOPMENTDRAMA

ENGLISH

GEOGRAPHY

HISTORY

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

MATHEMATICS

MODERN LANGUAGES

MUSIC

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

RELIGIOUS STUDIES

SCIENCE

TECHNOLOGY

This booklet can also be found on the school WEBSITE(www.burford.oxon.sch.uk )


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CURRICULUM YEARS 10 and 11: 20122014

INTRODUCTION

This booklet provides you with valuable information about the curriculum you will follow during the nexttwo years.

The curriculum has evolved in the last few years with changes in legislation. The changes are designed

to increase the relevance of the curriculum and, wherever possible, the flexibility, so that it can meetmore of your needs. Three pathways can be identified through the KS4 curriculum:

The Traditional Pathway contains core and optional GCSE subjects. In The Applied Pathway a numberof the optional GCSE subjects are replaced with vocational BTEC courses. The Alternative Pathwayoffers the greatest flexibility and contains qualifications mainly at Level 1; Level 1 is equivalent to GCSEgrades D G. Students are invited to join The Alternative Pathway if we consider that the curriculum in

this pathway is the one best suited to meet their needs.Whichever pathway is followed, every student must follow a common core of:

ENGLISH MATHEMATICS SCIENCE RELIGIOUS STUDIES

PERSONAL HEALTH and SOCIAL EDUCATION and CITIZENSHIP

PHYSICAL EDUCATION INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Core Information Technology will be taught through a variety of subjects.

The rest of the curriculum is made up of a number of optional subjects. The exact number and nature ofthese choices will depend on the pathway that you are following. Most students will be able to choosefour optional subjects from the list below. We recommend that you follow a curriculum that gives you theexperience of different areas of learning, ensuring that you have a broad education base that will notlimit your choices in the future. We therefore suggest that you choose one optional subject from each ofthe groups below.

KS4

TRA 10 GCSEs DITI

ONAL Level l/2

APP Up to 2 GCSEsL replaced by I BTECs ED

Level 1/2

ALT Up to 7 GCSEsE replaced byR NVQN Work Exp.A BTECsT COPEIVE Level 1


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MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES: French Spanish

CREATIVE SUBJECTS: Art Drama Music

TECHNOLOGY: Graphics Catering Textiles

Engineering Systems & Control Product Design Resistant Materials

OTHER SUBJECTS: Business Studies Information Technology

History GeographyChild Development Physical Education (full course)

ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATIONGCSE Short CoursesMost subjects will be examined at GCSE full course level. Religious Studies and Core Physical Education willbe examined by a GCSE short course. A short course receives the same grades as a full course GCSE (A* G) but is worth half the points.

BTEC CoursesThese courses are part of the Applied Pathway although they may form one of the options for studentsfollowing the Alternative Pathway. The courses are work-related and students are asked to demonstrate theirskills and knowledge in practical situations. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course with a shortexternal exam worth 25%. Most students will follow The Extended Certificate course, which is equivalent totwo GCSEs at grade C or above.

Increased Flexibility CoursesAs part of a recent government initiative to increase the flexibility of the curriculum, a small number ofstudents will be invited to join a vocational course based at the Abingdon-Witney College. These courses are

part of the Alternative Pathway. See information page on Increased Flexibility Package.

Entry Level CoursesIn addition to the GCSE examinations, we will also be able to offer a range of other courses which areintended for students who are unlikely to reach a Grade G at GCSE. These Certificate of Achievementcourses are designed to maximise the progress of this group of students by the use of the following: shortunits of work, (which can often be certified separately); reduced content; and the range of activities with whichthe students will be involved. The syllabuses have been designed to meet National Entry Level requirements.Students who successfully complete the course would be eligible to move on to The National Foundation

Level.

The English BaccalaureateThis is a new measure of performance introduced recently by the government, it is not, in itself a qualification.

To attain a baccalaureate a student must achieve a GCSE at Grade C or above in the following subjects:Mathematics, English, Science, History or Geography and a Modern or Ancient Foreign Language.

This does not alter our advice to choose a subject from each of the three option groups to ensure a broad andbalanced curriculum.

TIERED PAPERSMost GCSE subjects have been examined using tiered papers. A Foundation Tier covers grade G to C, anda Higher Tier covers grade D to A*.


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THE OPTIONS PROCESS The procedure for choosing your options goes through a number of important stages:

WEEK BEGINNING 6th FEBRUARY: - Subject teachers talk to you about GCSE courses.- Options booklet and initial choice sheet distributed.

23rd FEBRUARY:- Parents/Options Evening. Your chance to talk to your teachers about your progressand the GCSE courses on offer.

8th MARCH:- Your initial choice sheet returned. This is not your FINAL choice. We collect your

initial choice to see if we can timetable and staff what you want.

WEEK BEGINNING 19th MARCH:- FINAL choice sheet given out, asking if you want to make any changes.

29th MARCH:- FINAL choice sheet returned to your tutor. If your final choice cannot be met, then I

will talk with you individually about the different possibilities.

In making your decisions, make sure you have talked to your parents and teachers, and also thinkabout your own interests and strengths. Remember, it will be your enthusiasm and commitment thatwill bring you success. IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS, then please ask for help from yoursubject teachers and your form tutors.

The final options offer will endeavour to provide the widest choice for the greatest number ofstudents, although some courses may not run, either because of lack of numbers or becausesome subject combinations may not be possible.

P. N. HARPERASSISTANT HEAD TEACHER

PARENTS and OPTIONS EVENING:

Thursday 23 rd February 2012


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This page is for your notes:


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Burford School Oxfordshire: Curriculum 2012 -2014

PERSONAL SOCIAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION AND CITIZENSHIPCo-ordinator: Mr D Williams

Form Tutors deliver this course in the PSHE lesson and, when appropriate, specialist staff support theForm Tutor.In Years 713, the Form Tutors have their specialist topic within the programme and this is delivered ona rota basis during the year.

PHSE comprises all aspects of the schools planned provision to promote the students personal andsocial development, including health and well-being.

Through knowledge, skills and understanding, the students will develop confidence and responsibility,make the most of their abilities, lead a healthier lifestyle, and have good relationships, respecting thedifference between people.

This area aims to provide a positive and supportive framework in which students can explore anddevelop mature and moral attitudes about personal issues, such as feelings within relationships andassertiveness in sexual relationships. Through a mixture of information and group discussion sessions,issues regarding Drug Abuse, Contraception and Pregnancy, Parenting, STI's - including HIV and AIDS-will be addressed.

The school Nurse, the School Counsellor, Thames Valley Police, Youth Workers from Allendale YouthCentre, Carterton, and the Oxfordshire Fire Service, support the delivery of the PHSE programme.

CitizenshipCitizenship is delivered in three ways.

1. Topics incorporated in the PHSE programme2. Cross curricular3. Suspended timetable days.

Students will gain a broad knowledge and understanding of topical events they study; the rights,responsibilities and duties of citizens; the role of the voluntary sector; forms of government; provision ofpublic services and the criminal and legal systems.

Students will show understanding of how the public gets information; how opinion is formed andexpressed, including through the media, and how and why changes take place in society. Students willtake part in school and community-based activities, demonstrating personal and group responsibility intheir attitudes to themselves and others.

OTHER TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE :

CAREERS

Students have an opportunity to discuss the range of career paths open to them and to find out detailedinformation about particular jobs from a range of sources, including our computer data base. Morepractical job-hunting skills, such as completing application forms and interview techniques are taught inYear 11. Also this year, students will receive individual interviews with the Connexions Careers Advisorabout their options post-16.

WORK EXPERIENCE

At the end of Year 10 there is a one-week work placement. This provides students with a valuableopportunity to participate in a real-work situation. Preparatory and follow up exercises reinforce theimportance of future training and give insight into industrial and economic practices.


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INCREASED FLEXIBILITY PACKAGE Co-ordinator: Mrs Judith Knowles

As part of the Alternative Pathway a small number of students will be invited to join vocational

courses based at Abingdon and Witney College. Students opting for a college course will attend at

either the Witney or Station Lane or Common Leys (Hailey) campus on Tuesday morning. The

timetable will be organised so that they will not miss any of their lessons, but they will only need to

choose 2 options. Students attending college will also follow an Information Technology Course.

Students opting for a college course will be invited to attend a taster day after Easter in order to view

the college facilities and to sample their chosen course.

The viability of these courses is dependant on numbers.

The courses on offer will be: NVQ in Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing(Level 1)

BTEC Introductory Certificate in Construction (Level1)

City and Guilds (Level 1) Certificate in Land-based Studies,With options in:Animal CareOrHorse CareOrConservationOrHorticulture

NVQ IN BEAUTY THERAPY AND HAIRDRESSING, LEVEL 1.This level one qualification in Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing is equivalent to 5 GCSEsgrade D G and will be delivered at the Witney Campus for half a day over two years.Students will learn hairdressing skills in Year 10 and beauty therapy treatments in Year 11.

The course includes the following: Prepare and maintain the beauty therapy work and hairdressing areas Developing effective working relationships Shampooing and conditioning hair Blow drying hair Plaiting and twisting hair using techniques Assisting with facial treatments Assisting with nail treatments on the hands Assisting with salon reception duties in both hairdressing and

beauty areas.

Assessments will be practical and written.


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BTEC INTRODUCTORY DIPLOMA IN CONSTRUCTION, LEVEL 1.This course is equivalent to 4 GCSEs D G and takes place at the Skills Centre in Station Lane,Witney. The course focuses on practical skills and students will undertake a mixture of skill areasfrom:

Painting and Decorating Plastering Carpentry Plumbing

Bricklaying

CITY AND GUILDS LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN LANDBASED STUDIES.STUDENTS SELECT ONE OPTION FROM :ANIMAL CAREHORSE CARECONSERVATIONHORTICULTURE

Classes are held at the Common Leys Farm Campus in Hailey near Witney and involve a mixture ofpractical and written work. This course is equivalent to 4GCSEs D G.

ANIMAL CARE OPTION

The course deals with: The basics of Animal Care Feeding Animals Moving and handling Animals Assisting with the care of animals and their accommodation Maintaining safe and effective working practices.

HORSE CARE OPTIONThe course deals with:

Basic care of horses Feeding horses General stable management Maintaining the health of horses Preparation for exercise and the aftercare of the horse.

CONSERVATION OPTIONThe course deals with:

Safe and effective working practices Assisting with the repair and maintenance of structures in the countryside Introduction to wildlife conservation Assisting with maintenance of plants and sites in the countryside Developing skills for working in land based industries.

HORTICULTURE OPTIONThis course deals with:

Growing plants from seeds Planting and establishing plants Identifying and controlling common pests Maintenance of equipment Harvesting, collecting and preparing crops


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ART Head of Department : Mr C King

Examination Board: AQA

2 year Course:Number of Lessons: 3

Aims: The course is based on the following:

to develop awareness and appreciation of the relationships between Artand Design within the historical, cultural and social environmentalcontext;

to acquire a working vocabulary in Art and Design;

to develop the ability to use feelings in a visual form;

to learn how to record, using a variety of media (pencil, chalks, paint etc.)from direct observation and personal experience;

to develop the ability to be experimental and inventive in the use ofdifferent materials and techniques;

to be able to solve problems creatively and imaginatively, and throughresearch.

The course consists of a series of Art and Design tasks as part of aportfolio of work that is completed for coursework. A sketchbook mustbe kept, and homework will be set. There is a final examination projectset by the exam board. All work is marked by the School and moderatedby the Examination Board.

Coursework: 60% towards the GCSE grade.

Final ExamBoard set project: 40% is awarded for final exam set projects.


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BUSINESS STUDIES Head of Department: Mr C Brooks

Examining Board: OCR

Number of Lessons per week: 3

Business Studies is considered to be a relevant, dynamic subject which deals with issues facingcommerce today. Its main concern is enabling students to understand and relate to the economic andbusiness dimensions of the community. It allows them to ask business and economic questions; thinkfor themselves; discriminate and make informed decisions about their future; learn about products andservices offered for sale, and economic issues facing the community.

For those students considering studying Business Studies or Economics in the 6 th form it is idealpreparation - providing a good foundation for future studies.

The Business Studies suite is located in the new building, providing a modern, pleasant workingenvironment with an interactive whiteboard and ICT Suite.

Whilst this is a Business Studies course there is an emphasis upon Information and Communication

Technology. It provides a useful introduction for those students lacking experience but also allows thosestudents who already have expertise, to develop their skills.

This is a modular course, consisting of 3 modules, which together contribute to a final grade A* G

Assessment:

Unit 1: worth 25% of the final grade Controlled Assessment

Investigating a business activity. Candidates study marketing and enterprise and after spending timecarrying out individual research in these areas, students write up their findings in supervised conditions.

Unit 2: worth 25% of the final grade Written Examination Paper

Candidates study the different types of business that can be formed, the importance of people inbusiness and the issues facing the employment of workers.

Unit 3: worth 50% of the final grade Written Examination Paper

Candidates study the nature of production, the importance of financial information and the significanceof the external business environment including competition, globalisation and ethics.

Further information can be obtained from Head of Department Mr C Brooks.


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CHILD DEVELOPMENT Head of Subject: Mrs K Haig

Examination Board: OCR


Why study GCSE Child Development?

Would you like a practical challenge? Do you enjoy working with children? Would you like to bekept up to date with child development issues? Are you ready for life away from school? If you haveanswered yes to these questions then choose to study Child Development. In this course you willdevelop your knowledge and skills through studying a range of different topics. You will also havethe opportunity to carry out a variety of practical investigations. The qualification can lead to furtherstudy at AS/A Level and/or GNVQ/VCE in a variety of subjects. There will also be careeropportunities in nursery nursing, nursing, teaching and the caring professions.

You will study:* Parenthood and Pregnancy;* Physical Development;* Nutrition and Health; * Intellectual, Social and Emotional Development;* The Family and Community.

You will learn how to:* Observe and interact with young children;* Carry out individual, original research;* Explore and investigate the needs of young children;* Apply the skills learned in coursework to the examination paper.

Strategies include:* Practical work investigating the development of children;* Use of surveys, questionnaires, the Internet and ICT;* Study of the theoretical aspects of the topics listed above.

Assessment:There is a choice between two levels of entry: Foundation and Higher. At Foundation level (Paper1) the grades available are G to C and at Higher level (Paper 2) the grades available are D to A*.

Coursework:You will produce one Individual Task, which should take 12-14 hours to complete and two ResourceTasks which should take 2-3 hours each to complete.You can take either :Paper 1 (1 hour 30 minutes) FoundationThis includes short answer, data response, structured and free response questions.Or:Paper 2 (2 hours) HigherThis includes short answer, data response, structured and free response questions.


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DRAMA Head of Department: Ms G Nielsen

Examining Board: EDEXCELNumber of Lessons per week: 3

The world around us is changing, and young people can now expect to change career several timesduring their working life. Therefore, you will need skills which stretch across subject knowledge; skillwhich are actively taught in Drama.

In lessons, you will be expected to become good at: working in teams to accomplish a shared goal;contributing ideas and opinions with clarity and conviction; listening actively to others and building ontheir ideas. You will work to develop leadership and communication skills; become an independentlearner with an enquiring mind; develop your creativity and imagination.

These are important life skills, and are leaned alongside specific Drama skills such as: developingand demonstrating competence in a range of practical, technical and performance skills; consideringand exploring the impact of social, historical and cultural influences on drama text and activities;reflecting on and evaluating their own work and the work of others.

SCHEME OF ASSESSMENT: There are THREE units to this course:

UNIT 1: Drama Exploration (COURSEWORK: 30% of the total mark) Study of a devised topic/theme/issue

Overview of assessment 6 hours of practical work and a written response (maximum 2000 words)

The coursework is internally assessed and externally moderated by Edexcel

UNIT 2: Exploring Play Texts (COURSEWORK 30% of the total mark) Studying a full and substantial play text chosen by the centre and experience of live theatre as a

member of the audience

Overview of assessment 6 hours of practical work on the play text; a written response to practical exploration

(maximum 1000 words); a written response to live theatre (maximum 2000 words)The coursework is internally assessed and externally moderated by Edexcel

Candidates are required to produce two pieces of portfolio work. These will be written inlesson time and after school under controlled conditions.

UNIT 3:Practical exam (40% of the total mark)

Plan, rehearse and present a live performance to an audience OR plan, design and presenta technical skill to an audience.

Overview of assessmentStudents will present their work as either performers or performance support students in a singleperformance to an examiner appointed by Edexcel. This unit is externally assessed by Edexcel.

For further information about this course contact Ms NielsenE-mail: [email protected]


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ENGLISH Head of Department : Mr E Scates

ENGLISH LANGUAGE


Qualification: GCSE

Course Time: 4 lessons per week

Content: Unit 1: Understanding and Producing Non-Fiction TextsUnit 2: Speaking and ListeningUnit 3: Understanding Spoken and Written Texts and Writing Creativity

Assessment: Tiers: Foundation and HigherExam papers 1 paper, worth 40%, 7 controlled assessmenttasks, totalling 60%.

Additional Points: Must be taken with English Literature.

ENGLISH LITERATURE


Qualification: GCSE

Number of lessons: 4

Content: Unit 1: Exploring Modern TextsUnit 2: Poetry Across TimeUnit 3: The Significance of Shakespeare and the English Literary

Heritage.

Assessment: Tiers: Foundation and HigherExam papers 1 paper, worth 75%, 1 controlled assessmenttask, worth 25%

Additional Points: Must be taken with English Language.

ENGLISH


Qualifications: GCSE

Number of lessons: 4

Content: Unit 1: Understanding and Producing Non-fiction TextsUnit 2: Speaking and ListeningUnit 3: Understanding and Producing Creative Texts

Assessment: Tiers: Foundation and HigherExam papers 1 paper, worth 40%, 6 controlled assessmenttasks, totalling 60%

Additional Points: Cannot be taken with English Language or English Literature


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GEOGRAPHY Head of Department : Mrs M Steward

Examining Board: WJEC GCSE in Geography (B)


Units of the Syllabus: THEME 1: Challenges of Living in a Built Environment. Different residential areas

Changing housing and service provision Planning issues in urban and rural areas. Urbanisation and Counter urbanisation.

THEME 2: People and the Natural World Interactions. Weather, climate and people. Changing ecosystems. Water supply. Landforms and people (Rivers and Coasts).

THEME 3: People, Work and Development.

Development. World interdependence. International trade and aid. Role of multinational companies. Economic activity and the environment.

COMPONENT NAME DURATION WEIGHTING

Paper 1 (F) Paper 1 1 hr 45 mins 40%

Paper 2 (H) Paper 2 1 hr 45 mins 40%

Paper 3 (F) Paper 3 1 hr 15 mins 35%

Paper 4 (H) Paper 4 1 hr 15 mins 35%

Syllabus Components:

Paper 5* ControlledAssessment

* 2 pieces 25%

* i) An enquiry based on field work (15%)ii) A report on an issue of concern (10%)

Tiered papers [F] Foundation tier maximum grade = C[H] Higher tier maximum grade = A*

Question paper requirements:

Paper 1/2 will be based on all 3 Themes. This paper will be taken at the end of Year 11.

Paper 3/4 will be a problem solving exercise. This paper will also be taken at the end of Year 11.


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HISTORY Head of Department : Mrs J Norridge The Modern World:

Number of lessons per week: 3

Examining Board: AQA Syllabus 4045

The scheme of assessment consists of one tier covering the whole of theability range Grades G - A*

The final result will be based on two Examination Papers andControlled Assessment

Paper 1: Carries 37 % of the final mark.

Core Content: International Relations: Conflict and Peace in the 20 th Century.This will cover topics such as the origins of the First World War, thePeace Treaties,The League of Nations and why the Second World War broke out.

Paper 2 Carries 37% of the final mark.

This will consist of three depth studies on the Roaring 20s USA 1919 1929, Hitlers Germany 1933 -39 and Race Relations in the USA 1955 1968.

Coursework: Carries 25% of the final mark.

Unit 3 Britain At WarQ1 = is a utility question worth 15 marks.Q2 = is an interpretation question worth 25 marks.

The controlled assessment is source based and involves using :5 sources for Question 18 sources for Question 2.

The word limit for question 1 is 800 and for question 2 is 1200 words.


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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Head of Department : Mrs M Bogduikiewicz

Examination Board: WJEC

This course will appeal to students who want to develop their practical ICTskills as it has a high proportion of practical work. In Y10 the course givesstudents the opportunity to experiment with the more advanced features of thestandard office packages. During Y11 the full course students will be able touse their creative skills to develop a short animated movie.

Qualification: Full GCSE and Short Course GCSE

Number of Lessons: 3

Aims/Content of SyllabusThe course encourages students to investigate and apply ICT to a wide range ofapplication problems. Students are given opportunities to acquire competenceand capabilities across a range of application software including spreadsheetand database software as well as multimedia solutions.

Assessment: 60% coursework and 40% examination.

4 units comprising of:-

Unit 1 consists of a 1hour exam worth 20%of GCSE with questions relating to the use oftechnology in the home and schoolenvironments.

Unit 2 consists of 22hours of controlledassessment worth 30% of the GCSE in whichthe candidate works through a series of

practical exercises assessing his/her workingknowledge of spreadsheets, databases andmultimedia applications.

Unit 3 consists of 1 hour exam worth 20% of GCSE andthe students understanding of the application of ICT in organisations.

Unit 4 consists of 22hours controlled assessment worth30% of the GCSE in which the students are asked to developa multimedia ICT solution using a task brief provided by WJEC.

Additional Points: Students taking short-course GCSE ICT will only study Unit 1 and Unit 2.They can achieve the full range of grades A* to G but it is equivalent in pointsto a GCSE.

There are no tier papers in ICT


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MATHEMATICS Head of Department: Mrs R Britton

Examining Board: AQA Syllabus 4365

Qualification GCSE Mathematics


AIMS / CONTENTS OFSYLLABUS: There have been big changes to the mathematics GCSE. Although the

content remains the same as the Programme of Study for KS4 of theNational Curriculum, there is an increased focus on.

Applying Mathematics in Context Problem Solving Reasoning The Functional Elements of Mathematics

ASSESSMENT: There are no longer modules. There are two papers at the end of thecourse.

Paper 1 - Non Calculator (40%) Paper 2 - Calculator (60%)

Each is available at Foundation or Higher Level.

Foundation Paper 1 1 hour 15 mins Foundation Paper 2 1 hour 45 mins

Higher Paper 1 1 hour 30 mins Higher Paper 2 2 hours

Foundation Tier Grades C G availableHigher Tier Grades A* - D available

ADDITIONAL POINTS: There is no coursework.All pupils require basic mathematical equipment, ruler, pair ofcompasses, angle measurer or protractor and a scientific calculator.


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MODERN LANGUAGES Head of Department : Ms Santovety

Examining Boards: WJEC

Qualification: GCSE Full Course


Aim of Syllabus : Students will be given opportunities to develop confidence,independence and creativity through the skills of listening,speaking, reading and writing. They will be given opportunitiesto explore the differences and similarities between otherlanguages and English and learn how language can bemanipulated and applied in different ways. They will developan understanding of the structure of another language andgain an insight into the cultural richness of our society and theworld in which we live and work.

The topics that will be covered are:

Self, Family & Friends Interests and Hobbies Daily Routine

Home & Local Environment School and Future plans Tourism Travel and Holidays Shopping Home Life Personal Identification Accommodation Services Holiday Activities Healthy Living Education Part Time Jobs and Work Experience Illness and Accidents Character and Personal Relationships Career and Future Plans Social Issues, Choices and Responsibilities The Environment Life in the Countries and Communities where the language isspoken

Leisure

Assessment: Listening 20% Final exam (Tiered)Reading 20% Final exam (Tiered)Speaking 30% Two controlled assignments.

Writing 30% Two controlled assignments.

Controlled Speaking Assessments:These assessments will take place in Year 11.The two tasks are:Task 1: Presentation and discussion.Task 2: Structured conversation.(more information on these assessments can be found in students booklet)

Controlled Writing Assessments:Students will complete 3 pieces over the Two Year Course and we will submitthe best two to the Board.

The work at GCSE is a continuation of the language skills acquired at Key Stage 3, as a result of this isnot possible to start a new language in Year 10.


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MUSIC Head of Department: Mr S Frankcom

Examining Board: AQA


GCSE is all about performing, listening to, and making up music.It is a practical course for people who like music. The course isdivided into three areas:

Performing: 40% A lot of time is spent performing music.Students will learn how to perform using eithertheir voice or an instrument. All students mustoffer both solo performing and performingduring the course.

Solo performing (20%) - students will performONE piece. The performance will be recordedand marked by the teacher. The CD recording

will be sent to the exam board for externalmoderation

Performing during the course (20%) - studentswill perform in one ensemble during the 2-yearcourse. Students will have to show that they canperform an individual part within an ensemble.

Composing: 40% Composition No 1 ( 20%) The teacher willgive students a brief to follow, and a step-by-step guide of how to compose the piece ofmusic Composition No 2 ( 20%) Again, the brief willbe given to the student and a step-by-stepguide will help them achieve this goal.

Using the music technology equipment will helpenormously as every student's ideas can bestored on disk.

Listening & Appraising: 20% Students will study Western Classical, Pop musicand World music covering music from 1600 up tothe present day. They will then, at the end of Year11, sit an exam lasting 1 hour, answeringquestions based on the topics covered.


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PHYSICAL EDUCATION Head of Department : Mr C Williams

Examining Board: AQA GCSE (Full Course)


SYLLBUS: Students opt to follow a full course in Year 10 and 11; During the course practical work is combined with separate theory lessons; Students are assessed in all practical activities, but will choose their best four marks

from different areas for moderation; with at least one activity in the role of coach orofficial.

Practical work consists of 60% of the overall mark; There is also a 2 hour written paper, worth 40% of the overall mark; The theory section includes fitness, media, socio-cultural issues, muscles, joints,

circulatory system and the effects of training; Practical activities include: Games, Athletics, Trampolining, Outdoor and

Adventurous activities. They will be continuously assessed throughout the course.

Students are encouraged to involve themselves in extra-curricular activities and to be amember of clubs outside of school, where possible.

Examining Board: AQA GCSE (Short Course)


SYLLBUS: All students who do not opt for the full course follow a short course in Year 10 and 11; During the course practical work is combined with two main blocks of theory: Students are assessed in all practical activities, but will choose their two best marks

from different areas for moderation; with at least one activity in the role of coach orofficial.

Practical work consists of 60% of the overall marks: The theory section includes fitness, media, school sport and physical education, socio-

cultural issues and the effects of training. There is a one hour written paper, worth 40% of overall mark. Practical activities include: Rugby, Badminton, Hockey, Netball, Athletics, Basketball,

Fitness, Cricket, Rounders Softball. They will be continuously assessed throughout thecourse.


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LEVEL 2: BTEC EXTENDED CERTIFICATE IN SPORT:

Examination Board: Edexcel

Number of Lessons: 3 per week

SYLLABUS:The course consists of mandatory and optional units. Many of the units will be completed bycarrying out practical tasks and will include:

Fitness Testing and Training Practical Sport Planning and Running a Sports Event Development of Personal Fitness

The course is equivalent to 2 GCSE grades A* C.

Work will be continually assessed internally and verified externally. There is a written examination

worth 25%

Students who opt for a course in Years 10 and 11 and will be selected for either the GCSE Full

Course or the BTec Extended Certificate, based on end of Key Stage levels and breadth of sporting

involvement.

MANY OF THESE ACTIVITIES ARE SUPPORTED BY THE EXTENSIVE EXTRA-CURRICULAR

PROGRAMME


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RELIGIOUS STUDIES Head of Department: Mr P Harper

GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES B: (PHILOSOPHY AND APPLIED ETHICS)OCR SHORT COURSE: COURSE CODE: J121


"What is Religious Studies?"

Religious Studies gives you the opportunity to learn about people andtheir beliefs and how those beliefs affect the way they live in a world fullof difficult issues. It will inspire and challenge you; hopefully leaving youfeeling equipped to lead a constructive life in the modern world.

"Why does everybody do the Religious Studies course?" Everybody is entitled to have the opportunity to gain an understanding ofwhat people think and believe about many of the issues and problemswhich are part of everyday life throughout the world. It will give you aninformed opinion and help open your mind to many of the attitudes,values and lifestyles you may encounter throughout society. If you are tounderstand how the world has developed and your place in it, it is vitalthat you have an informed view of the whole of the global community.

"What type of work will I be doing?" Religious Studies will provide a huge range of opportunities for you todevelop your skills. These include the following: debates,discussions, problem solving, creative writing, evaluation exercises,display work, independent and group research, and much, muchmore.

GCSE SHORT COURSE(100% examination - 2hours)

Students will study six units: Philosophy (B601)

Belief about Deity Religious and

Spiritual Experience The end of life

Ethics (B603)

Religion and human relationships. Religion and medical ethics. Religion, poverty and wealth.

All units are studied through the religion of Christianity in order to help students adopt an enquiring,critical and reflective approach to the study of religion.This subject involves debate, discussion, writing and presenting arguments. It leads on naturally tothe AS/A2 levels in Philosophy and Ethics.


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SCIENCE Head of Department: Mrs C Brown OPTION 1: Double Award GCSE SCIENCE and GCSE ADDITIONAL SCIENCE

Examining Board: AQANumber of lessons per week: 6

This course takes 20% of the total curriculum time.

GCSE Core Science will be completed at the end of year 10.Written exams in June of Year 10 will provide 75% of the finalmark, with 25% coming from internal assessment ofinvestigative and practical skills made during the year.

Students will be taught 2 periods each of Biology, Physics andChemistry by a specialist teacher.

GCSE Additional Science will be completed in Year 11 andfollows a similar breakdown and format of assessment.

IMPORTANT Students must follow this option or Triple Science

if there is any possibility that they may want to take any of thefollowing A-level subjects: Physics or Chemistry or Biology.

OPTION 2: GCSE TRIPLE SCIENCE

Examining Board: AQANumber of lessons per week: 9

This course takes 30% of the total curriculum time.

Students will be taught 3 periods each of Biology, Chemistryand Physics.

They will be awarded separate GCSEs in Biology, Chemistryand Physics at the end of Year 11.

25% of the marks for each Science will be from InternalAssessment.

Only pupils who are likely to achieve a level 6 or 7 in theirYear 9 Science levels are eligible for this course. Pupilswill also need the approval of their Year 9 ScienceTeacher.

Students need to follow this Option OR GCSE Science andAdditional Science option if they wish to take A LevelSciences.


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OPTION 3: BTEC LEVEL 2 EXTENDED CERTIFICATE:

The BTEC Course has been developed to:

Provide students with an Applied Science qualification thatcovers the key stage 4 programme of study for Science. It isassessed through small assessments apart from a shortwritten examination at the end of the course.

Provide students with the opportunity to develop a range ofskills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essentialfor successful performance in working life.

Enable students to consider their relationship with thescientific community and their responsibilities towards thecommunity and the environment.

The programme is taught as a series of topics to gain 30credits. Each topic ends with an assignment. This is avocational qualification which allows pupils to applyknowledge to real-life scenarios. For students who enjoyproject work, the BTEC is a suitable choice.

Assessment: All units are internally assessed and students can achieve apass, merit or distinction. This is equivalent to 2 GCSEs:-

Pass = CC gradeMerit = BB gradeDistinction = AA grade


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TECHNOLOGYTEXTILES CATERING GRAPHICS RESISTANT MATERIALS PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEERING SYSTEMS & CONTROL Head of Department: Mr S Love

GRAPHIC PRODUCTSExamining Board: AQA

The aim of the course is to develop the ability to communicate

information, using graphical means,(e.g. drawing, use of computers,model making etc.,) by working through the design process.

Students will be working through a range of short design and makeassignments to increase graphic skills before embarking on a controlledassignment set by the exam board, for which students will identify aneed and write a design brief and specification. The scope for thisproject is very wide and could range from designing and makingpackaging for a new computer game, through to re-designing andmodelling a personal CD player. Students will gain experience of arange of graphical techniques, from markers, pencils, pastels, paints, airbrushes, computer work, technical drawing, model-making, CAD/CAMetc.

Assessment: Paper 1: 40% a knowledge paper which covers the theoryaspects of the course.

Paper 2: 60% a major project and design folder.

GRAPHIC PRODUCTS is useful if students are interested in thefollowing: design work illustration product design engineeringdesign graphics/advertising architecture interior design

These courses are principally about designing and making in wood,metal and plastic, by working through the design process.

PRODUCT DESIGN: This is a new course for September aimed at students who want to make,

but not on the scale of pieces of furniture. Students will be workingthrough a range of short design and make assignments, with a jewellerytheme, learning basic skills and theory work. In Year 11 they willundertake a controlled assignment set by the exam board. The coursealthough called product design is aimed at students interested in usingthe finer practical skills such as addative and subtractive form silversmithing, enamelling and fretwork, on a range of materials bothtraditional and modern.


Assessment Paper 1: 40% a knowledge paper which covers the materials,processes and tools involved in the making of a

syllabus;Paper 2: 60% a major project and its design folder.


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RESISTANT MATERIALS: Students will be working through a range of short design-and-makeassignments learning all the basic skills and theory work. They will thenembark on a controlled assignment set by the Exam Board.. Thiscourse will specialise in designing and making quality products, andstudents will gain experience of a wide range of tools, materials andprocesses such as: brazing/welding lathe work power tools forge work engineering work turning CAD/CAM work


Assessment Paper 1: 40% a knowledge paper which covers the materials,processes and tools involved in the making ofa syllabus;

Paper 2: 60% a major project and its design folder.

DESIGN REALISATION is useful if students are interested in thefollowing: Engineering Design Product Design 3D Design Furniture/Manufacturing Design

SYSTEMS AND CONTROL AQA

Content: The course is divided in two sections:Section 1: 40% An external examination paper covering corematerials, processes, components and electronic control andmechanisms.Section 2: 60% Students manufactured project and design folder,brief set by exam board.

Systems and control is useful for students who are interested in thefollowing: electronics PIC programming product design mechanisms

CAD/CAM robotics.

Systems and Control is used extensively in industry from automatedmanufacturing processes using production line robots, to systems formaintaining stock control using real time level indicators in componenthoppers. It is also the core element used in every electronic productfrom washing machines to computer games.

This new course being introduced to the school in September isdesigned to give candidates an opportunity to acquire and apply skills incore technology systems, using Electronic Control with an extendedspecialism in Mechanisms. The course will make use of industrialmanufacturing processes including programmable chip technology andan extensive use of CAD/CAM processes. It will also give students the

opportunity to learn computer programming.In Year 10, students will work through short design and make projectsbased on electronic and mechanical control. This is followed in Year 11,with students manufacturing a complete electronic and mechanicalproject of their own choice. This is a single award which is primarilyaimed at students who are capable of Obtaining A* to C in Mathematicsand Physics.


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TEXTILES AQA GCSE 3547

The course concludes with a written paper of 2 hours, based on adesign context set by the Board and issued in a Preparation Sheet atthe beginning of March, in the year of the exam.

40% of total mark

A coursework project will be completed, chosen from a number oftitles, during the latter part of the course.

60% of total mark

Your school has been asked to submit work to be displayed at aTextiles Technology exhibition. Design and make a range of futuristic3D decorative items that illustrate the use of modern material andtechniques, with particular emphasis on the use of CAD/CAM thiswill be the first of six projects that students will complete to cover thecourse: materials and components; design and market; influences;processes and manufacture. Students will have a chance to use theirimagination, skills and learn new ones through fabric andhaberdashery.

CATERING Examination Board: WJEC 124 01

Assessment: Coursework Internal Assessment 60%

2 practical assessments

Year 10 20%Year 11 40%

These will be internally assessed and externally moderated.

Theory 40%1 hour paper. All questions compulsory

This specification content is divided into four compulsory areas of study which must be interrelatedwhenever possible and the content treated as an integrated whole.

1) The Catering Industry2) Nutrition and Menu Planning3) Food Production4) Technological Developments


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ENGINEERING:Examining Board: AQA

The single engineering award is a demanding vocational GCSE which means that students will beusing local companies for educational visits, to help manufacture products etc. During the course youwill:

Learn practical engineering skills to a high standard Develop a knowledge and understanding of engineering

Use ICT to design, write and illustrate reports Investigate different aspects of engineering industries Design, make and test engineering products

The course is divided into two units:

Unit 1: External AssessmentWritten Paper40% of total marksIn this unit students will look at manufacturing and materials, and carry out a product study set by theexam board.

Unit 2: Internal AssessmentControlled Assessment: Practical Engineering.30% of total marks.In this unit students will make an engineered artefact to very high standards, read engineeringdrawings, select materials, create a production plan, use a range of tools and materials includingCAD/CAM and evaluate their finished work against a range of criteria. This unit will be done in Year11.

Unit 3: Internal AssessmentControlled assignment: Design and Communication.30% of total marks.In this unit students will design an artefact stipulated by the Exam Board. They will be expected to

research, develop ideas and create a set of working drawings, but not to be expected to make theartefact. This unit will be done in Year 10.

During the course students will carry out a number of assignments and activities mainly about unit 2.They will have an opportunity to produce a product design brief that will allow them to use the practicalskills they have learnt as well as make several engineered products.If students wish to continue studying engineering they may consider staying on to do A level ProductDesign or a BTEC in Engineering. Alternatively they may wish to join a modern apprenticeshipscheme.

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