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Course Guide

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T O O T H I L L C O L L E G EB I N G H A M . N O T T I N G H A M

www.toothi l l .notts .sch.uk

The Banks, Bingham, Nottingham NG13 8BL

Telephone 01949 863072 • Fax 01949 875551 • Email [email protected]

www.toothill.notts.sch.uk

If you are serious about your education and have the motivation to work hard whilst enjoying all the benefits of progressing in education, then we sincerely believe that Toot Hill College is the place for you.

We are an inclusive college in the sense that we will welcome any young person who possesses the commitment to improving themselves, whilst contributing fully to the life of the college.

We can offer a vast range of curricular and extra curricular opportunities to you and look forward to supporting you in making your first, exciting steps into non-compulsory education.

Alongside our support it is essential that you discuss your thoughts and ambitions with your parents/carers. We want to work very closely with you and your parents/carers throughout this crucial stage in your education.

We hope that you will find this subject booklet useful; however, this is no substitute to asking questions, listening and discussing options with your current Tutor, Head of Year, the college team and senior members of staff. Please be proactive; take responsibility for shaping your own future and we will provide all the support that we can to ensure that you make informed, appropriate choices.

Many students say that being 16-19 is a very memorable phase in a person’s life; certainly it is a time when you can develop your independence, make choices in your own education and enhance your own successful future.

Mat PuddyDirector of Post 16 Education

Work hard - enrich your

profile- be successfulLEVEL 3 COURSES

AS/A Level

Accounts 4Art and Design 5Biology 5Business 7Chemistry 7Design and Technology 8Drama and Theatre Studies 9Economics 10English Language and Literature 12English Literature 12Food Technology 13Modern Foreign Languages – French/German/Spanish 14Geography 16History 17I.C.T. 20Law 21Mathematics 21Further Mathematics 22Media Studies 23Music 24Physics 25Philosophy and Ethics 27Photography 28Physical Education 29Psychology 31Sociology 31

B.T.E.C Nationals

B.T.E.C. National Award: Art and Design. 32B.T.E.C. National Award: I.C.T. 33B.T.E.C. National Certificate: I.C.T. 34B.T.E.C. National Award: Sport. 35B.T.E.C. National Certificate: Sport. 35B.T.E.C. National Certificate: Science. 36 C.A.C.H.E. Level 3 - Award/Certificate/Diploma in Child Care and Education 37

LEVEL 2 COURSES

C.A.C.H.E. Level 2 - Award/Certificate/Diploma in Child Care and Education 38

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The full A Level examination is in two parts: AS in Year 12 (2 modules – 2 exams, 1 1/2 hours each, both in June)A2 in Year 13 (2 modules – 2 synoptic exams, 2 hours each, dates TBC)

Overview

The four modules fall into two categories – creating accounts and then analysing them. My old university tutor used to say that it’s not governments that rule the world, it’s accountants. A little over the top maybe but I could see what he was getting at. Some of our most well known businesses pay hundreds of millions of pounds in taxation every year so it’s important to get it right. We’d all pay less tax if we could and this is where the accountants come in. If a business can (legally) reduce its reported profit figure, it will pay less tax. On the other hand, if a business increases its profit, it might find it easier to attract investors. Many of your parents will own shares in various companies. How did they decide which company’s shares to buy? Good investors look at the accounts – it’s easy when you know what you’re looking for.

Not that being able to advise your parents on which shares to buy should be your main amotivation for choosing this course. It’s tough and it’s technical but it’s also logical and consistent. Students who enjoy problem solving tend to do well in this subject.

Content

For the record, you’ll study accounting right from the basics. Source documents, ledger accounts and subsidiary books. Then onto trial balances, trading profit and loss accounts and balance sheets for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. Other topics include costing, budgeting, ratio analysis, capital investment appraisal and non financial factors affecting the decision making process.

There’s some pretty heavy terminology there so I’ll give you a context for the last two. The government has agreed to contribute £437m towards the cost of extending Nottingham’s tram system. Nottingham City Council has to find another £100m locally. Where is this money going to come from and what benefits, financial and non financial, will it bring to the city? It’s a realistic problem that you may have to investigate.

The Future

If you like, you could become one of those accountants who sits in a small, dark office piled high with dusty ledgers wearing half moon spectacles and fingerless gloves. Or you could become an accountant for Boots, Capital One, Experian, Nottingham City Council or you could work your way up the ladder in a small local firm and maybe become a partner. There are some big, high profile companies in Nottingham and they employ hundreds of accountants between them. Or maybe you’re thinking of doing a Business degree of some sort. This A level will help because most business degrees include an accounting module at some stage.

Further Information

Contact Cathryn Jones, Performance Director of Business.

Level 3

AS/A2 Accounts The full A Level examination is in two parts: AS in Year 12 (8030) and A2 in Year 13 (9030)

The unendorsed route will enable students to explore a diverse range of two and three dimensional approaches to their studies either as free standing or related experiences.

Over the two years students will do four units of work. In year 12 students will produce a unit of coursework based around The Human Form, worth 60% of their final grade and an external examination set by Edexcel which is worth 40%. The exam is 8 hours and is held under exam conditions. Students will have preparation time prior to their timed test to produce an investigation in response to the theme. In year 13 students will produce a contextual study unit of coursework which is worth 60% and an external set examination again set by the exam board which is worth 40%. This exam is held under exam conditions and is 12 hours long. They will receive preparation time before the exam date to investigate and respond to the theme set.

Work produced for this specification will demonstrate the use of formal elements and creative skills and give visual form to individual thoughts, feelings, observations and ideas. Students will show evidence of trying to extend their own and others ways of seeing the world. They will use the visual language of the discipline sensitively and thoughtfully to support their intentions.

We will support individual ideas through a tutorial style of teaching and both support and challenge students to ensure high levels of success for every student. The course will be delivered by an experienced team with a range of skills and expertise. Students will be encouraged to pursue their own lines of enquiry informed by guided cultural, contemporary and historical references. The style of work students produce here is exciting and contemporary and is often compared to that produced at Degree level.

The department has strong links with local Art Foundation Courses and 50% of A-Level students choose to study Art related courses to further their education and many have been successful in establishing creative career paths. Further InformationContact Miss Sarah Hawthorne, Performance Director of Art and Design.

At AS, the new AQA ‘Biology’ specification will stimulate the enthusiasm of students from the start. It emphasises the way in which biologists work and the contributions of biology to society in a way that underpins the specification but is not intrusive.

The AS specification has 3 units Unit 1: ‘Biology and Disease’

•Howdigestiveandgasexchangesystemsmaybeaffectedbycommunicableand non-communicable diseases. •Howaknowledgeofbasicbiologyallowsustounderstandthesymptomsofdiseaseand interpret data relating to risk factors. •Writtenexam:1hour15minutes.Sevenshortanswerquestionsplustwolonger questions (a short comprehension and a short structure essay).

•Weighting:33%oftotalASLevelmarks.

•16%oftotalALevelmarks.

AS/A2 Art & Design AS/A2 Art, Craft & Design

AS/A2 Biology

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Unit 2: ‘The Variety of Living Organisms’

•Theinfluenceofgeneticandenvironmentalfactorsonintraspecificvariation.

•Howthevarietyoflifeisreflectedinsimilaritiesanddifferencesinitsbiochemicalbasisand cellular organisation.

•Howsizeandmetabolicrateaffectanorganism’srequirementsandgiverisetoadaptations.

•Writtenexam:1hour45minutes.Sevenshortanswerquestionsplustwolongerquestions (one will emphasise data handling and include a section requiring continuous prose. The other will assess how science works).



Unit 3: ‘Practical and Investigative Skills’

•PracticalworkinthecontextsofUnits1and2.Assessmentofimplementingskillson practical work as a whole.

•AssessmentbyAQA-settasks,toreducetheburdenonstudents.

•InternalAssessment:Practicalskillsassessment(PSA)andInvestigativeskillsassignment(ISA).



The A2 specification has 3 units:

Unit 4: ‘Populations and Environment’

•Howlivingorganismsformecosystemsthroughwhichenergyistransferredandchemical elements cycled.

•Howhumanactivityaffectsecologicalbalanceinavarietyofways.

•Howgeneticvariationandisolationmayleadtotheformationofnewspecies.

•Writtenexam:1hour30minutes.6-9shortanswerquestionsplustwolongerquestions (a short comprehension and a short structured essay).

•Weighting:160%oftotalALevelmarks.

Unit 5: ‘Control in Cells and in Organisms’

•Stimulusandresponses-thebiologyofthenervousandendocrinesystems.

•Homeostasisandthemaintenanceofaconstantinternalenvironment.

•Genesandgeneticexpression.

•Writtenexam:2hours15minutes.8-10shortanswerquestionsplustwolongerquestions (a data-handling question and a synoptic essay - choice of one out of two).


Unit 6: ‘Practical and Investigative Skills’

•PracticalworkinthecontextsofUnits4and5.

•Assessmentofimplementingskillsonpracticalworkasawhole.

•AssessmentbyAQA-settasks,toreducetheburdenonstudents.

•InternalAssessment:Practicalskillsassessment(PSA)andInvestigativeskillsassignment(ISA).


Further Information

ContactJessicaHazelwood,PerformanceDirectorofBiology.

The full A Level examination is in two parts:

AS in Year 12 – 3 modules and coursework. A2 in Year 13 – 3 modules and coursework.

AS

Unit 1 Investigating Business (coursework).

Unit 2 People in Business (coursework).

Unit 3 Financial Planning and Monitoring (examination).

•Eachcourseworkisasubstantialpieceofworkbutitwillbebrokendownintosubtaskswith formal deadline set every two to three weeks. Students need to be organised and motivated.

•ThepayoffforsomanydeadlinesinthefirsttermandahalfofYear12isthatthesecond half of the year should pose fewer problems. One exam in June, one hour long. If you’re organised enough, you might even have time to improve your earlier assignment work.

Study options

•ASLevelBusinessisaone-yearcoursetakeninetheryear12or13.

•IftakeninYear12itcanbeextendedtoanALevelinYear13.

A2

Unit 8 Business Planning (coursework). This unit is taught last so that you can draw upon everything you have learned in the subject to create a business plan for a brand new restaurant in Nottingham.

Unit 12 Managing People (exam). Motivational theory, leadership styles and the roles of management are all covered here.

Unit 15 Financial Accounting for Managers (exam). How do you know whether a business is performing well?

Study options

•ALevelBusinessisatwo-yearcoursetakeninyears12and13.

•BusinesscombineswellwithallotherAS/A2Levelsubjects,includingAccounting and Economics.

•Businessisalongestablished,extremelypopularAS/A2levelsubjectacceptedfor university entrance.

Further Information


AS/A2 Business Studies

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AS/A2 Chemistry

Ifyouwouldlikethechancetomakeflammablecompounds,silverplatetesttubes, discoverhowholesintheozonelayerappearorjustenjoycarryingouttest-tubereactions,then Advanced level Chemistry could be the course for you.

Not only is Chemistry a useful subject in its own right, but it also links well with other subjectssuchasBiologyandPhysics.ManyUniversitycoursessuchasmedicine,pharmacyand biological sciences require A level Chemistry as a condition of entry.

Careers open to Chemistry graduates are many and varied. Apart from using their subject knowledge directly in the chemical industry, many chemists branch out into a

variety of areas such as the pharmaceutical industry, food processing, forensic science and information technology. Others often move into areas such as accounting, law, finance, sales or business management where their scientific and problem solving skills are much sought after.

During the course you will spend a significant amount of time doing practical exercises and investigations. All of this work will be linked to the theoretical work that you are doing and some of it will count towards the assessment of your practical skills, which will contribute to your final examination grade.

You will be encouraged to take more responsibility for your own learning, but will always be able to seek additional help from teaching staff whenever this is required.

In year 12 you will study two modules, Foundation Chemistry and Chemistry in Action. Each of these will be assessed by external examinations taken in either January or June. Practical skills will be assessed using an Investigative Skills Assignment (ISA) of a similar style to those completed during the G.C.S.E Science course. Experiments carried out throughout the course will also contribute to your final practical score. All of these components will contribute to an AS qualification in Chemistry.

For students choosing to continue with Chemistry in year13 there will be two further modules, Coursework will be assessed in the same way as in year 12. The successful completion of both years work will allow students to obtain an A2 in Chemistry.

Further Information Contact Mr Brian Davies, Performance Director of Science.


AS in Year 12 – 3 modules and coursework. A2 in Year 13 – 3 modules and coursework.

This course provides a progression from GCSE:

•D&TResistantMaterials. •D&TGraphicProducts. •D&TSystemsandControl. •D&TTextiles. •GCSEManufacturing.

The course allows students from each of the media areas mentioned above to study, propose and manufacture prototype solutions from fabric, wood, metal, plastic, card or

AS/A2 Design & Technology (Product Design) OCR

ThechallengeandreflectionpaperareheldinthecentreandaremarkedexternallybyOCR.

F522: Product Study

The Product Study is a coursework unit. It consists of product analysis and product development, prototype modelling and testing. It is not envisaged that this task will involve the complete redesign of an existing product, but rather identify opportunities for its further development or enhancement.

Candidates should carry out an in-depth product analysis resulting in suggestions for improvements. This is a coursework component that is marked by the teacher, internally standardisedwithinthecentreandexternallymoderatedbyOCR.

Assessment units for A2:

F523: Design, Make and Evaluate

Candidates are required to produce a coursework portfolio and product that fully demonstrates theirdesigning,makingandevaluationskillsusingcreativity,flairandinnovationandthatcanbe assessed against the assessment criteria. The coursework consists of designing, making, andevaluatingaproduct,amarketingpresentation,andareviewandreflection.Thisunitisintended to draw upon and develop skills learnt in other units.

F524: Product Design

This is a written paper that consists of two components. Candidates will be able to select questions across the focus material areas.

Component One consists of eight questions, and each question follows a common format. Marking: 24 of the 36 marks are drawn from the core content and relate to the material focus; 12 marks are allocated to the specific material content from each of the focus areas. Candidates answer one question. Component Two assesses the abilities of candidates to make immediate design thinking responses to a given situation. It is intended to be a discriminator in identifying those candidates who can effectively use their experiences and knowledge in designing and making. This course could lead into:

•HigherorFurtherEducationcoursesofvariousareasofdesignandengineering.

•Apprenticeships.

•Careersinengineering,manufacturing,architectureordesignindustry.

Further Information

ContactMr.RSmith,PerformanceDirectorofDesignandTechnology.

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any combination of these materials. The academic and applied nature of the subject allows pupils to follow designing and making situations closely linked to the real world of product manufacture.

Assessment units for AS:

F521: Advanced Innovation Challenge

The Advanced Innovation challenge is a design challenge assessing candidates’ ability to designandmodelaproductandthenreflectontheirdesignconcept.Markswillbeawarded for innovation and originality.

Candidates take part in a timed design challenge based on a pre-released theme, under examination conditions. The challenge consists of a design, and modelling exercise recordedinaworkbook.Awrittenreflectionpaperiscompletedatalaterdate.

AS/A2 Drama and Theatre Studies


•ASinYear12–2modulesandcoursework.

•A2inYear13–2modulesandcoursework.

Introduction to the course:

The Edexcel Theatre Studies AS and A2 course is a strongly practical based study of the performance and interpretative skills required to understand and participate in the theatrical process.

You will be given the chance to work creatively with others and be expected to develop work to be performed to an audience.

The course involves the study of drama texts that contain content of a challenging nature and it is essential that students have a thoughtful, open, sensitive and mature approach to contemporary social issues.

Year 12 – AS Level

Unit 1 - Exploration of Drama and TheatreHere students study 2 contrasting plays through practical exploration and written ‘Explorative Notes’ coursework. Students also write an evaluation of a live theatre performance they have attended.

Unit 2 - Theatre Text in PerformanceIn this unit, students take part in a performance of a recognised play under the direction of their class teacher. Students also present a monologue or duologue and provide a concept for the interpretation of their chosen roles. This unit is externally assessed.

Year 13 - A2 Level

Unit 3 - Exploration of Dramatic Performance This unit asks students to create an original piece of devised theatre as part of a group. They must research and develop their ideas, as well present their work. Students also complete an evaluation of both the process and the performance work.

Unit 4 - Theatre Text in ContextThis takes the form of a 2hr 30min written exam in 3 sections. Sections A and B focus on one of the exam board’s set texts, which the students study in lessons. Here the students write from the point of view of a director. Section C requires students to write about theatre across different time periods and refer this to a live performance they have experienced.

Requirements:

•WhilstitisnotessentialtohavestudiedGCSEDramatopursuethiscourse,the academic nature of the written modules requires candidates to have achieved at least a C in English Literature at GCSE. •Youmustalsohaveaninterestindramaandbewillingtovisitthetheatreonaregular basis to widen knowledge of the dramatic process.•Awillingnesstoperforminbothimprovisedandscripteddramaisessential,andforms part of the assessment process.•Thisisahighlypracticalcourse,suitableforanystudentwishingtocontinueinPerforming Arts at degree level or pursue other courses of a more academic nature.

Further InformationContact Mr Mat Harnan or Mr Mat Puddy, Teachers of Drama and Theatre Studies.


•ASinYear12(2exams,1hour15minseach.Multiplechoicequestionsandadataresponse).•A2inYear13(2exams,2hourseach.Essayquestionsandadataresponse).

Overview

•Howcanabankworthmillionsononedaybesoldfor£1afewdayslater?

•Whatisa“creditcrunch”ortheUSA“subprimemarket”?

•Whydopeoplepay5000%moreforwaterfromabottleratherthanfromthetap?

•WhoisinchargeofthesupplyofbreadtothepopulationofLondon?

Did you know that the average European cow now earns $2 a day in subsidies? Half of the world’s population has less than $2 a day to live on - Why is this? eBay has over 150 millionregisteredusers.That’smorethanthepopulationofFrance,SpainandtheUKcombined. In 2005 it traded goods to the value of $40 billion. That’s about ten times the GDPofZambia.ShouldweattempttocontrolcompanieslikeeBay?TheNHSistheUK’slargest employer, employing over 1.3 million people. Why is healthcare generally free in theUKbutchargedforintheUSA?

You will need to be interested in these issues and enjoy current affairs. A good test of this is whether you pay attention to the news when it comes on the TV. Economics is a social science that aims to give some you some understanding about how society works. It is rigorous because economists develop models and theories that have to be tested. It is not an exact science because we can’t run experiments on society, so economists sometimes getitwrongandweexperienceeventslikehyperinflationortheWallStreetCrash.

You will need to enjoy logical arguments and be able spot holes in other people’s lack of logical reasoning, so if you like debates and winning your argument you may like Economics.

Content

Don’t worry if you haven’t studied business or economics before, because you’ll start from first principles. (If you have studies economics or business before you will have a good start). You will study market economics and why markets work, but also where they go wrong and produce outcomes we don’t want, like poverty, pollution and hospital waiting lists. You will also study the big picture like why Germany is the world’s larger exporter, international development and globalisation.

The Future

•Economicsgivesyouflexibilityinhighereducationbecauseitisalongestablished,well recognised A Level within higher education, including Oxbridge.

•Forthoseofyouthinkingaboutemploymentafteruniversitythenyoushouldknowthat Economics is the most useful degree subject ranked by the CBI (Confederation of British Industry).

•Economicsisabouttherealworld,itwillbehelpfultoyouwhateveryoudowithyour life;justrememberwhatAdamSmithsaid:“Morality,itcouldbeargued,representsthe way that people would like the world to work – whereas economics represents how it actuallydoeswork”.

Adam Smith, the founder of classical economics, was first and foremost a philosopher. He strived to be a moralist and, in doing so, became an economist.

•Therearemanypossiblecareeroutcomes:Management,Accountancy,Economist, Marketing, Civil Service, Market Trader, Teacher? and so on…

Further Information


AS/A2 Economics

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AS/A2 English Language and Literature

Will I like it?

If you enjoyed English and love the challenge of something completely new, this could be the course for you. English Language and literature combined, develops the skills you acquired at GCSE and teaches you to consider media and non-fiction texts in a new way.

Students are expected to use independent study effectively and are encouraged to read a variety of new and challenging texts. In lessons you will engage in discussion and debate and develop your ability to interpret and evaluate the ways in which writers communicate through their choice of language; you will learn the power of language to make us think and feel in different ways.

During the year there are 2 units of work that you will work through. You will be taught by two different teachers and each teacher focuses on one of the units throughout the year.

Unit 1 = Introduction to Language and Literature Study – 30%

What you’ll study

•Anthologyofliteraryandnon-literarytexts.•Themesthatlinkspokenandwrittentexts.•Howlanguageandstyleoftextschangesovertime.

How you will be assessed

•Writtenexam–1hour30minutes.•Twoquestions;oneonanunseentextandonecomparingtwotextsfromtheanthology.•Closedtext–youareprovidedwithacleananthologytorefertointheexam.Unit 2 = Themes in Language of Literature – 20%

What you’ll study

•Twonovelslinkedbyatheme.

How you will be assessed

•Twopiecesofwrittencoursework;oneinwhichyouanalyseextractsfromyourchosen texts and the other a creative piece of writing.•Totallengthofthepiecesshouldbebetween1700and2000words.

Further Information Contact Zarina Seaton, Performance Director of English.

Will I like it?

If you enjoyed your English/ English literature studies and are a keen reader, this could be the course for you. English literature builds on and further develops the skills you acquired at GCSE; you will learn to form your own opinion about texts and present your ideas clearly.

Students are expected to use independent study effectively and are encouraged to read a variety of new and challenging texts. In lessons you will engage in critical discussion and debate and develop your ability to interpret and evaluate what writers say and the ways in which they communicate. You will also explore the context of writing and consider the impact a time and place has on it.

AS/A2 English Literature

English literature is popular course and gaining a qualification in this subject will facilitate your success in university applications and employment.

At AS level the course consists of two examinations and one coursework module. You are taught by two teachers who teach the units in a combined way:

Unit 1: Texts in Context. (60%)

•Youwillstudytwonovelsforexamination.

•Youareassessedbyoneexaminationof2hourswhereyoutakeinyourownannotated copy of the two texts given and answer one essay question.

Unit 2: Creative Study. (40%)

•Youproducetwopiecesofcoursework:

- A personal, informed response to a chosen text.

- A piece of writing on the themes, characters and structure of a drama text.

At A2 level the course is made up of the following components:

Unit 3:ReadingforMeaning(30%)

Written paper of 2 hours and 30 minutes where you answer two essay-style questions on four extracts given in the exam.

Unit 4:ExtendedEssay&ShakespeareStudy(20%)

One coursework essay comparing three texts studied in class.

Entry Requirements

A minimum Grade C in either English or English Literature is important for study of this subject.

Further Information

Contact Jenny Gilmour, Assistant Performance Director of English Literature.

This course is both academic and applied and aims to develop a wide range of skills and offer a wide range of experiences to students. It is a GCE that is relevant to university courses such as Food Technology or Food Science, Dietetics, Nutrition or Consumer Studies. The Food Industry, a big employer in this area, has career opportunities at manufacturing sites for New Product Developers, Food Technologists and Production Managers, which a qualification in Food Technology can lead into.

The GCE course aims to:

•Recogniseandovercomechallengesandconstraintswhenworkingtowardsthe production of high quality products.

•DevelopcriticalunderstandingoftheinfluencesoftheprocessesandproductsofDesign and Technology.

•Makeuseofknowledgeandreflectivepractisesinordertoworkwithtasksthatare challenging and often require definition.

•UsedigitaltechnologiesandinformationhandlingskillstoenhanceyourDesignand Technology capabilities.

•Drawonandapplyknowledge,understandingandskillsofproductionprocessestoa range of Design and Technology activities.

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AS/A2 Food Technology

AS/A2 in Modern Languages French/German/Spanish

•Developanunderstandingofthefoodindustrybyworkingalongsideexpertsinthisfield.

•Developarangeofpracticalskillsthatwillallowyoutoproducehighqualityfoodproducts.

•Developcriticalevaluationskillsallowingyoutobecomeadiscerningconsumeroffood who can make informed choices.

•Workcollaborativelywithothersonyourcourseandexternally.

Assessment Methods

AS Level – 50% of the GCE

Unit 1: Portfolio of Creative Skills assessed through a Coursework portfolio divided into three distinct sections – Product Investigation, Product Design, and Product Manufacture. This is 60% of the AS course marks.

Unit 2: Design and Technology in Practice assessed through exam. This is 40% of the AS marks.

A2 Level – 50% of the GCE

Unit 3: Food Products, Nutrition and product development assessed through an examination. This is 40% of the A2 marks.

Unit 4: Commercial Design assessed through a coursework portfolio. This is 60% of the A2 marks.

If you have a love of food and wish to develop it, then please consider this as GCE subject.

Further Information

Contact Mrs Jane Heighton, Food Technology Department.

What do you need to know, or be able to do, before taking this course?

This is an advanced level course in French, German or Spanish, so you will be expected to have a GCSE (usually grade C or above) in the language you want to pursue, be interested in different cultures and be keen to use the foreign language to communicate your own ideas and opinions to others on different topics and issues.

What will you learn?

You will read and listen to authentic foreign language materials and will study aspects of the contemporary society, cultural background and heritage of France or Germany. You will have opportunities to develop your understanding and awareness of spiritual, moral, ethical, environmental, health and other European issues and you will extend and develop your knowledge of the grammar and vocabulary of the foreign language and use this to speak, write, read and listen to the language.

In addition, you will learn how to:•Beaneffectivecommunicator.•Speakandwritethelanguageindifferentsituationsandfordifferentpurposes.•Usthelanguagetoexpressfactsandideas.•Usethelanguagetopresentexplanations,opinionsandinformation.•Developanargumentandtoanalyseandevaluate,inspeechandinwriting.

All these skills will be practised using materials based on the following general topic areas:•YouthCultureandConcerns.•Lifestyle:healthandfitness.•TheWorldaroundus:traveltourism,environmentalissuesandFrench/Germanspeakingworld.

•Educationandemployment.

In addition, at A2:•Customs,Traditions,beliefsandreligion.•NationalandInternationalevents:past,presentandfuture.•Literatureandthearts.

Is this the right subject for you?This course is suitable for you if you:•Enjoylanguagelearning.•Enjoylearningaboutothercultures.•Wanttocommunicatewithspeakersofaforeignlanguage.•Wanttousethelanguageforfurtherstudy.•Wanttoworkabroad.•Wanttoworkforcompanieswithinternationallinks.•Wanttodevelopopinionsaboutcurrentissues.•WanttobroadenanotherwisenarrowchoiceofAssubjects.•Haveagoodmemoryandalogicalmind.

How will you be assessed?The final examinations test you in the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. There are two units at the end of each year. The two AS units can be taken on their own or used with the A2 units as part of the full A-level.

What can you do after you have completed the course?

With an AS you can:

•MoveontostudytheA2course.

•Communicatewithpeoplefromothercountries.

•Workabroad.

•Workforacompanywithinternationallinks.

•Havemorefunwhentravellingabroad.

•ImproveyouUCASapplicationforanysubject.

With an AS and an A2, you can:

•Applytouniversitytostudythelanguage.

•Studythislanguageandtakeupasecondlanguage“abinitio”atuniversity.

•Combinealanguagewithanothersubject(e.gbusiness)atuniversity.

Further Information

Contact Mrs Mary Foreman, Performance Director of MFL.

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Unit Title Level AS/A2 weighting Full GCE weighting

1 Spoken expression and response AS 30% 15%

2 Understandingandwrittenresponse AS 70% 35%

3 Understandingandspokenresponse A2 35% 17.5%

4 Research,understanding and written response A2 65% 32.5%

AS/A2 Geography

Qualification Studied For: AS/A2

Examining Body: AQA

Length Of Course: 1/2 Years

Qualifications needed for entry onto course:

A GCSE grade C or higher is preferred.

Description of course:

This is the study of the natural and human environment and how the two interrelate.

Students will study topics such as forecasting the weather, locating Hi-Tech industry and combatingnaturalhazards.Itisadynamicsubjectandstudentswillbeencouragedtokeepabreast of developments in such diverse fields as environmental care, multicultural relations and international wealth distribution.

Field trips/work experience:

Field work is an essential element of the course which will be experienced during a week-long residential field trip that provides students with an invaluable learning opportunity outside the confines of the classroom.

Why study geography?

Geography is a nationally popular course which is respected by universities and employers for producing students who are well practiced and competent in all key skills areas. Its broad content makes it ideal to combine with Arts, Humanities, Languages or Sciences, opening up a wealth of exciting study and employment opportunities. Geography students will develop a deeper understanding of the world around them making them truly globalcitizens.

It is a subject that is accepted as a science by universities and allows progression onto medical, veterinary and other science based or can be continued at university as either a BSc or a BA.

AS outline

At AS, all candidates will study core human and physical geography. In each area of study candidates will consider the values and attitudes of decision makers, consider their own values and attitudes to the issues being studied and support their learning of ideas through the study of specific case studies. Candidates will also develop a variety of geographical skills, which will broaden and deepen existing knowledge and be employed with a greater degree of independence.

The AS specification has 2 units:

Unit 1: Physical and Human Geography

Topic list

•Rivers,floodsandmanagement.

•Coldenvironments,coastalenvironmentsandhotdesertenvironmentsandtheirmargins.

•Globalpopulationchange.

•Foodsupplyissues,energyissuesandhealthissues.

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Assessment

Written Paper: 2 hours.

Weighting: 70% of total AS / 35% A Level marks.

Unit 2: Applied Geography

Topic list

•Basic,investigative,ICT,graphical,cartographicalandstatisticalskills.

•ResearchskillsandtheassessmentofASfieldwork.

Assessment


Weighting: 30% of total AS / 15% A Level marks.

A2 outline

At A2, candidates will continue to study a combination of human and physical geography. Candidates are required to choose whether to undertake preparatory investigative work in the field in order to be able to produce a fieldwork investigation, or undertake an issue evaluation exercise to extend the content within the specialised context of issue evaluation.


Unit 3: Contemporary Geographical Issues

Topic list

•Platetectonicsandassociatedhazards.

•Weatherandclimateandassociatedhazards.

•Challengesfacingecosystems.

•Worldcities–evolutionorrevolution?

•Developmentandglobalization.

•Contemporaryconflictsandchallenges.

Assessment


Weighting: 30% of total A Level marks.

Unit 4A: Geography Fieldwork Investigation.

Assessment

Written Paper: 1 hour 30 minutes.


Structured short and extended questions based on candidates’ own fieldwork investigation.

Further Information

ContactMrJByrne,PerformanceDirectorofGeographyorMissKPerna.

Qualification Studied For: AS/A2

Examining Body: AQA Length Of Course: 1-2 Years

Qualifications needed for entry onto course:

A GCSE grade C or higher in a humanities subject is preferred.

AS/A2 History

Description of course:

The course offers both depth and breadth in the study of History. Through the study of early modern English History and modern American History, students get a sense of studying both the past and more recent events. Students get the opportunity to study the Tudor monarchsaswellasexaminingtheimpactoftheVietnamWarontheUSA.

Field trips/Work experience:

While there are no prescribed trips for the course, enrichment opportunities exist for students to attend A-Level conferences. Students are also encouraged to seek out historical sites for themselves. Currently within the History department an enrichment opportunity existsintheformofavisittoKrakow,PolandtovisitAuschwitz.

Why study history?

The study of history at AS level will equip you with a wide range of skills. These include subject specific skills such as acquiring a greater understanding of historical texts and debate. However, they also include more transferable skills such as: the ability to critically evalate sources materials; the ability to develop independent analytical thought; the ability to construct and deconstruct arguments.

History students remain some of the most sought after and respected people at university and in the workplace. This is because we actively encourage independent thought and develop oral and written presentation skills to a much greater extent than many other subjects. Students studying History often go on to study Law, Ancient History, Archaeology, Politics, Journalism and many other subjects.

AS Outline

At AS, all candidates will study English History and American History.


Unit 1: Britain 1483-1529 - How effectively did the early Tudors establish and consolidate their monarchy?

Topic List

•TheEndoftheYorkistmonarchyandtheTriumphofHenryTudor,1483–1487.

•TheReignofHenryVII:politicalpowerandcontrol.

•TheReignofHenryVII:finance,economyandtrade.

•TheContinuationoftheTudormonarchyunderHenryVIII,1509–1529.

Assessment

Written Paper 1hour 15 mins.

Weighting 50% of AS Level/25% of A2 Level.

Unit 2:TheUSAandVietnam,1961–1975

Topic List

•ThereasonsforUSinvolvementinVietnam,1961–1963.

•EscalationoftheUSwareffort,1964–1968.

•Thecrisisofthewar,1964–1968:Vietnam.

•TheendoftheWar,1969–1975.

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Assessment


Weighting 50% of AS Level/25% of A2 Level.

A2 Outline

At A2, candidates will continue to study a combination of English and American History following on and complimenting their work from Year 12.This year however, candidates willbegiventheopportunitytocompletecourseworkonCivilRightsinAmericawithexceptional students being allowed to pursue a topic of personal interest.


Unit 3:TheTriumphofElizabeth:Britain1547–1603

Topic List

•TheMid-TudorCrisis,1547–1558.

•TheConsolidationofElizabethI’sRule,1558–1571.

•DefendingAgainstInternalandExternalEnemies,1571–1588.

•TheLastYearsofElizabeth,1589–1603.

Assessment


Weighting 30% of A2 Level.

Unit 4:CivilRightsinAmerica1865-1980

This is an internally assessed module culminating in a 3,500 word study based on an aspect of the course. The course will provide an overview of major lines of enquiry with students then asked to investigate one line of enquiry independently.

Topic List

•EmancipationProclamation1865.

•ReconstructionoftheAmericanSouth1865-1877.

•AfricanAmericanCivilRightsattheturnofthecenturyincludingthestudyofBookerT.

•WashingtonandWEBDuBois.

•TheCivilRightsmovement1945-1969.

•InfluentialleaderssuchasRosaParkes,MartinLutherKingandMalcolmX.

Assessment

Coursework completed over the course of the year.

Weighting 20% of A2 Level.

Further Information

Contact Miss James, Performance Director of History

This course encourages students to become discerning users of ICT, developing a broad range of ICT skills and knowledge and understanding of ICT. This should form a basis for progression into further learning, including progression from AS to A2, and/or employment.

Specifically, it encourages students to develop:

•Thecapacityforthinkingcreatively,innovatively,analytically,logicallyandcritically.

•Theskillstoworkcollaboratively.

•Theabilitytoapplyskills,knowledgeandunderstandingofICTinarangeofcontextsto solve problems.

•AnunderstandingoftheconsequencesofusingICTonindividuals,organisationsand society and of social, legal, ethical and other considerations on the use of ICT.

•Anawarenessofemergingtechnologiesandanappreciationofthepotentialimpact these may have on individuals, organisations and society.

There is no specific requirement for prior learning, although many candidates will have already gained a knowledge and understanding of Information and Communication Technology through their study of a GCSE equivalent (DiDa, BTEC) in ICT.

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AS I.C.T

I.C.T. 1Information Systems

Exam code 1241(60% AS, 30% A)

Including spreadsheet model.

I.C.T. 2Presenting Information

Exam code 1242(40% AS, 20% A)

Written Paper: 2 hours 15 minutesJune exam

Coursework tasks (internally assessed)

75% 75% 3 Tasks•Leaflet.•Mailmergeletterinc.macros.•Slidebasedpresentationorwebpageincluding sound and/or video.

Section A TheoryStudied via

presentation, textbooks&

revision guides.

Section B Theory Based on a

spreadsheet model produced in class

(must be taken into the exam).

A2 I.C.T

I.C.T. 3 UseandimpactofI.C.T.

Exam code 1243(60% A2, 30% A)

I.C.T. 4 RelationalDatabases

Exam code 1244(40% A2, 20% A)

Written Paper: 2 hours 30 minutesJune exam

Coursework tasksapprox 50 hours (internally assessed)

TheoryStudied via presentations, textbooks and

revision guide.

Analyse, design, implement, test and evaluate a solution to a problem requiring

the use of a relational database.

The specification content is presented under the unit titles of:

•UnitIT1InformationSystems(AS)Examinedunit.

•UnitIT2PresentingInformation(AS)Coursework.

•UnitIT3UseandImpactofICT(A2)Examinedunit.

•UnitIT4RelationalDatabases(A2)Coursework.

Further Information

Contact Miss L Wilkins, Performance Director of I.C.T.

AS Units of Assessment

Question Paper Requirements

•Showanunderstandingofthecriminalprocess,criminalcourtsandpenalsystem.

•Understandingofthelegalprofession,lawreform,legislationandEuropeanlaw.

A2 Units of Assessment

•Studentsmustunderstandtheprinciplesofcriminalliability. •Attemptedcrimes,crimesagainsttheperson,defencesandNonfataloffencesagainst the person.

•Inadditionstudentswilltakeasynopticpaper.

Further Information:

ContactShellyDavisorKarenStrachan,Law.


•ASinYear12(3modules)and

•A2inYear13(3modules)

An A level in Mathematics is an excellent qualification, because of the beauty of the subject and the relevance to other subjects and careers. It is also very prestigious to have an A level maths qualification on a curriculum vitae.

Level Name Duration

AS English Legal System 2 hour exam

AS Sources of Law 1 hour exam

Level Name Duration

A2 Criminal Law 1 2 hour exam

A2 Criminal Law Special Study 1 hour 30 minutes

AS/A2 Law

AS/A2 Mathematics

The Maths Department at Toot Hill College offers the AQA Mathematics A specification. An enthusiastic and experienced team shows how mathematics can be used to describe real problems and how to solve them. We offer opportunities to explore abstract topics within mathematics which offer clear insights into a wider philosophy.

This AS level course is an excellent basis for students who wish to pursue degree courses in Mathematics, Engineering, Science, and Business Studies.

If you are thinking about degree courses in Mathematics, Engineering or Science, you should also be considering Further Mathematics.

Assessment

The A2 level examination is in two parts:

•AdvancedSubsidiary(AS)–50%ofthetotalaward.

•Asecondsetofexaminations,calledA2-50%ofthetotalaward.

Each of these two parts would consist of three modules, some of which are compulsory and the remainder involve choice.

In Year 12, you would study three modules which would be examined either in January or at the end of Year 12. At this time an AS level can be awarded. You would then continue with three more modules to make up to the full A2 level. Each of these modules may be examined in either January or June of Year 13.

The course is carefully balanced to include:

•PureMathematics.•DataHandling.•Applicationofmathematicsinthecontextofnetworksandschedulingproblemsormechanics.

Assessment

The AS level consists of three modules, each of which is assessed by an examination of 1 hour 30 minutes.

The modules consist of Mathematical Methods and Pure Mathematics. The third module is Statistics. The AS level can be completed in one year or you may spread it over two years.

Further InformationContact Mrs Jenny Brown or Mrs Debbie Clarke, Joint Performance Directors of Mathematics.




The department is very happy to negotiate a course which will enable you to obtain an AS levelqualification.Thecontentofthecourseisveryflexible.Ablemathematiciansshouldgive this course serious consideration.

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Why choose Further Mathematics?

Further Mathematics can only be chosen as a fourth subject in addition to Mathematics and twoothersubjects.Reasonsforchoosingare:

•Ifyouareanablemathematicianthiscourseprovidesthechallengeandstimulationyouneed.

•Itprovidesamuchgreaterrangeofmathematicalskillsandexperiencepreparingyou very thoroughly for the mathematical requirements of degrees in Science and Engineering.

•Itenhancesyourchancesofbeingofferedplacesonthemoreprestigiouscourses. Universitiesarecryingoutforableandmathematicallywellpreparedstudents.

Assessment

The structure of the course is similar to the one for A2 level Mathematics.

You will study six modules, four of which are compulsory and two are chosen from several alternatives. You will do three modules in Year 12, and at this stage you can be awarded as AS level. In Year 13 you do another three modules, leading to full A2 level. Each of these modules may be examined in January or June of Year 13.

The optional part of this course consists of a wide choice of different topics, including different aspects of Statistics, Mechanics, Networks and Algorithms.

Further Information

Contact Mrs Jenny Brown or Mrs Debbie Clarke, Joint Performance Directors of Mathematics.




Media Studies will appeal to students interested in Film, Television and Print Media. Students will learn to read and analyse a variety of Media text from a range of mediums. TheywillgainanunderstandingofhowtoapplyKeyConceptsandMediatheoryin preparation for modular exams and coursework assignments.

There is a strong practical element in Year 12 and Year 13 with students being able to produce their own finished Media Products. The range of the task will enable student to become actively involved with digital photography, video editing, image manipulation and/or desktop publishing.

As well as developing their practical skills, Media Studies students will also gain an understanding of how to become active and critical readers of the Media. The exploration of a range of text will give them a clear understanding of the function of Media within their own lives and within society at large.

Media Studies is a dynamic and creative course that gives students a range of opportunities both in and out of the classroom.

Further Information

Contact Mrs N Sudra, Performance Director of Media Studies.

AS/A2 Further Mathematics

AS/A2 Media Studies

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AS/A2 Physics AS/A2 Music (OCR)

Music at advanced level is both rewarding and challenging. Throughout the course youwill be given the opportunity to develop your skills in performing, composing, listening and analysis.

Course Requirements •AssuredperformanceofatleastgradeVstandard.•Theabilitytoreadtrebleclefconfidently.•Aworkingknowledgeofbassclefnotation.•Anenthusiasmforallaspectsofthecourse.•ReceptivetowardsWesternclassicalmusicandavarietyofgenres.•Theabilitytoworkindependently.

Course Components

The balance between the different components of both the AS and A2 course is as follows: 40% Performance, 30% composition and 30% historical analysis and listening skills.

Performing at AS level

This requires you to perform a recital to a visiting examiner. In addition to this you have the option of one of the following: performing on a second instrument, performing your own composition or improvising around a given stimulus (similar to the terminal task exam at GCSE).

Composition at AS level

The composition aspect of the course is divided into two main components:

1) Stylistic exercises: This component requires you to add bass lines to given melodies.

2) An original composition or an arrangement of a lead sheet.

Historical Analysis at AS level

Throughout the course you will analyse three pieces of music from the Western classical traditionandthreeJazzworks.Youranalysiswillfocusoninstrumentaltechniquesandtraditional harmony. You will also be required to complete questions having listened to a selection of pieces chosen from 1700 to the present day.

Performing at A2 level

This aspect of A2 music requires you to perform a fifteen minute recital to a visiting examiner. Following your recital you will be asked a number of questions on your preparations for this recital programme.

Composition at A2 level

As with AS music the composition module is divided into two separate components:

1) Eight exercises in the style of J.S. Bach.

2) A vocal composition on a given text.

Historical Analysis at A2 level

The historical aspect of A2 music is comprised of two main components:

1) Aural analysis of extracts taken from accompanied vocal music (1900 to 1945).

2) Essay questions on a prescribed musical topic selected by your course tutor.

Further Information

Contact Briony Pereira, Performance Director of Music.

Physics plays a big part in Science and Technology. You will find that Physics at A level provides answers to a wide variety of questions, such as:

•Whyareskiesblueandsunsetsred?

•Howisradioactivityusedinmedicine?

•HowoldistheUniverse?

•Whatisaquark?

•Whatholdsatomstogether?

You will learn the basic theoretical principles underlying the subject. There is a strong emphasis on using these principles to solve problems. (It is NOT necessary to study A level Mathematics in order to cope with the Physics, but, of course, it helps). It is recommended that you achieve at least a B grade GCSE Mathematics.

You will learn and develop important investigative skills as you tackle new practical tasks and challenges. Skilful use of equipment will be coupled with powerful analytical and evaluative techniques.

In the past years a few Toot Hill students with Physics A level have moved straight into employment. Most have continued their studies elsewhere in a wide range of subjects including Environmental Science, Engineering, Medicine, Computer Science, Geology, Physiotherapy and, of course, Physics.


Unit 1: ‘Particles, Quantum Phenomena and Electricity’:

•Thenucleusincludingparticles,antiparticlesandphotons;hadronsandleptons;thequark model; Quantum phenomena including photoelectricity, energy levels and photon emission, wave particle duality; electricity including electrical quantities, resistivity, circuits and components, alternating current.

Written exam: 1 hour 15 minutes. 6/7 structured questions.


Unit 2: ‘Mechanics, Materials and Waves’

•Mechanics,includingmotionalongastraightline,projectilemotion,Newton’slawsof motion, energy and power.

•Propertiesofmaterials,includingdensityandtheYoungmodulus.

Waves, including longitudinal and transverse waves, progressive and stationary waves, refraction, diffraction and interference.

Written exam: 1 hour 15 minutes. 6/7 structured questions.


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Unit 3: ‘Centre assessed unit’

•Practicalskills:Selectionanduseofvariousequipment,processingofdata,making observations and measurements, analysing and evaluation of results.

•InternalAssessment:Internalassessmentofpracticalandinvestigativeskills.Inaddition there will be an AQA-set investigative skills assignment (ISA) which will be assessed internally.



Unit 4: ‘Fields and Further Mechanics’:

•Furthermechanics,includingmomentum,circularmotionandsimpleharmonicmotion.

•Fields,includinggravitationalfields,electricfields,capacitors,magneticfields, electromagnetic induction.

Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes. Section A will comprise of 25 multiple choice questions and Section B will have 4/5 structured questions.


Unit 5: This unit is comprised of two sections:

Section A: ‘Nuclear and Thermal Physics’:

•ThissectionbuildsonkeyideasaboutparticlesandenergyfromASphysicsandcovers probing the nucleus, radioactivity, nuclear instability and nuclear energy as well as the thermal properties of materials, ideal gases and the kinetic theory of gases.

Written exam: This section is comprised of 4/5 structured questions.

Section B: ‘Astrophysics’:

•Lensesandtelescopes,non-opticaltelescopes,classificationofstars,cosmology.

Written exam: 4/5 compulsory structured questions.

Overall Weighting: 20% of total A Level marks.

Unit 6: ‘Centre assessed unit’:

•Practicalskills:Selectionanduseofvariousequipment,

Processing of data,

Making observations and measurements,

Analysing and evaluation of results.

•InternalAssessment:Internalassessmentofpracticalandinvestigativeskills.Inaddition there will be an AQA-set investigative skills assignment (ISA) which will be assessed internally.

Weighting: 10% of total A Level marks

Further Information

Contact Mr Spencer Lawrence, Performance Director of Physics.

Philosophy

•Creationism,BigBangandEvolution.

•Designandchaos.

•Miraclesinthemodernday.

•Quantummechanics.

•Cansciencebereligious?

•Faithandreason.

•Thenatureofproof.

•Themeaningoflanguage.

•Body,soulandpersonalidentity.

•Theproblemofevil.

Related university courses.

•Biology,BusinessStudies,LawPharmacology,Philosophy.Physics,Medicine,Sociology, Theology.

Ethics

•Decisionmaking.

•Medicalethics.

- The value of human life.

- Abortion.

- Euthanasia.

- Embryology.

- Medical trials on humans.

- Animal testing.

- Availability of drugs and medical services.

•Businessethics

- Moral management.

- Ethical investment.

- Developed economies vs Third world economies.

Further information

ContactMrsBethanInglis,PerformanceDirectorofPhilosophy&Ethics.

AS/A2 Philosophy and Ethics

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AS/A2 Physical Education

AS/A2 Photography

Photography includes artwork in digital imaging, traditional imaging and animation. Frequently, the techniques of the different disciplines are used to convey messages and create works in other graphic disciplines, such as television advertisements and the use of photographicimagesmagazines,books,advertisementsandindigitalforms.

Work in photography should form a means of personal enquiry and expression involving the selection and manipulation of images. Students must employ creative approaches which go beyond mere observation and recording.

In the context of this specification, disciplines will include traditional monochrome photography, digital photography as well as manual manipulations. Students will be required to work in one or more of these disciplines.

For all disciplines, students must:

•Recordinapersonalwayexperiences,ideas,informationandinsightsappropriateto intentions.

•Analyseandcriticallyevaluatephotographicimages,demonstratinganunderstandingof purposes, meanings and contexts.

•Usephotographytodevelopideasthroughsustainedinvestigationsandexploration, selecting and using materials, processes and resources, identifying and interpreting relationships and analysing methods and outcomes.

•Usephotographytopresentapersonal,coherentandinformedresponse,realising intentions, and showing connections with the work of others

•Demonstrateanunderstandingofcontinuityandchangeinphotographyindifferent genres, style and traditions.

•Demonstrateeffectiveandskilfuluseofequipmentoperationandtechnique.

•Identifyissuesrelevantphotography.

•Relateimage,textandformattoproduceasatisfactorysolutionintermsofaesthetic quality, legibility and function.

•Demonstratetheabilitytogobeyondthetraditionalflatprint,filmorvideobyusinga variety of techniques and settings; these may include montage, printing onto /incorporating other materials/ media, 3D constructions, digital development, installations and work presented as visual essays, for example a book may be produced

•Demonstrateknowledgeandunderstandingofcontextualreferencesthroughresearch into the work of others, extracting useful information about their working methods.

Digital Photography

Students will be expected to gain knowledge and understanding of:

•Theusesoflightasthemostimportantelementinphotography.

•Thebasisofdigitalphotography,aswellaspixelanddigitalprocessing.

•Viewpoints,compositionandcolourtemperature.

•Theuseandqualitiesofdigitalacquisitionhardwareandsoftwareandimage manipulation and analogies between digital and other forms of software.

•Therelationshipsbetweentoneandcolourforscreenandotherprintbasedmedia.

•Theuseofarangeoftools,bothsoftware(brushes,cloning,selection,processing)and hardware (graphic tablets, digital pens, printers, scanners, cameras) in the generation of development of ideas.

Traditional Photography

Students will be expected to gain knowledge and understanding of:

•Theuseofchemicalsinprocessinganddevelopingbothprintsandfilms.

•TheuseofatraditionalSLRcamera,learninghowshutterspeedandaperturecontrol the outcome of a photograph.

•Theuseoflightingtoobtainagoodcontrast,composition,viewpoints,depthoffield, texture, pattern, tone etc

•Theuseoftraditionalmethodstomanipulateaphotograph.

•Theuseofarangeofprintingmethodsontovaryingsurfaces.

Further Information

Contact Severine Pearce, Photography.

A/S Level Physical Education is a broad and challenging course. It offers students the opportunity to expand their scientific knowledge about human sporting performance and theirunderstandingofsocial-culturalinfluencesonsport,inbothhistoricalandcontemporarysettings. Students will also develop their performance in two practical activities of their choice. Students then focus on 1 activity in year 13.

Course Requirements

•A/SLevelPhysicalEducationrequiresstudentstobeorganised,motivatedandableto work independently.

•WeusethesameexaminationboardatA/S–A2LevelaswedoatGCSElevelandso the courses build directly on top of one another.

•Forthisreasonwerecommendthatpupilsstartingthecoursehavegainedatleasta grade B at GCSE if they are to cope with the demands of the course.

Course Structure

•ThemostsignificantdifferencebetweenA/SandGCSEPhysicalEducationisthe weighting between the practical and theoretical elements of the course.

•AtGCSEthesplitis40%theory,60%practical,whichchangesto60%theory,30% practical and 10% verbal evaluation at A/S Level.

•Thetheoreticalpartofthecourseisassessedthroughtwowrittenexaminations.Topics covered include Skill Acquisition, Anatomy and Physiology, Contemporary Studies, Exercise Physiology, Psychology of Sport and History of Sport.

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•Thepracticalpartisbasedonteacherassessmentandmoderationsinthetwochosen activities and a verbal evaluation and analysis of performance.

Practical Options Students must follow two practical activities from different activity categories:

Activity

Athletic Activities Track and Field AthleticsCombat Activities JudoDance Activities Tap Dance

Ballet DanceFolk DancingIce Dancing

Invasion Games Activities Association FootballBasketballHockeyLacrosseNetballRugbyLeagueRugbyUnionWater Polo

Net/Ball Game Activities BadmintonSquashTable TennisTennisVolleyball

Striking/Field Game Activities BaseballCricketRounders

Target Game Activities ArcheryGolf

Outdoor/ Adventurous Activities CanoeingHorseRidingMountain WalkingRockClimbingSailingSkiingRowing

Swimming Activities Competitive SwimmingDivingLife Saving

Gymnastic Activities Ice SkatingRhythmicGymSports Aerobatics

*Other activities can be assessed.

Further InformationContact Mr. Trimingham, Performance Director of PE.




The scientific study of behaviour of individuals and their mental processes.

If you have a lively enquiring mind and are willing to try the scientific method, then you could join us!

AS

Unit 1: Cognitive and Social Psychology.

Unit 2: UnderstandingtheIndividual.

A2

Unit 3: Applications of psychology.

Unit 4: How psychology works.

Warning: This subject could seriously enhance your mind.

Do these questions interest you? If they do Psychology could be just the subject you’re looking for.

•Whydopeopleenjoyhorrorfilms?

•Whysomepeoplearescaredofspiders?

•Haveyoueverconsideredwhatyourdreamsmean.

•Perhapsyou’vethoughtabouthowcanwereduceracialprejudice?Orbeenshocked by how many people would obey an order to administer a fatal electric shock to another person?

•Maybeyouhavequestionsaboutcriminalmentalityorhowreliableeyewitnessesare when recounting a crime?

Further Information

ContactSDavisorAReid,PsychologyDepartment.

Sociology is about the Society you live in and how it affects you.

It looks at how you are shaped by your family, your friends and school. We try and answer some of the following questions.

•Whatmakespeoplebehavethewaytheydo?

•Whydosomepeoplebecomecriminalswhilstothersdon’t?

•Whydosomepeoplegethighergradesthanothers?

•Whydosomepeopleschildhoodappeartobewonderfulandotherssobad?

AS/A2 Psychology

AS/A2 Sociology

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The AQA Sociology course can be studied to AS and then to A2 level.

The AS course looks into the following topics.

•Education.

•TheFamily.

The A2 course looks into the following,

•CrimeAndDeviance.

•BeliefsInSociety.

In the classroom we try and keep things varied using both individual and group work; debates,videos,expertspeakersandmagazines.

Sociology works very well with Psychology, English, Law and Media A’ Levels.

It can lead to a number of different careers; below are some examples:

•Criminology

•Media

•Teaching

•Humanresources

•Police

Further Information

Contact Shelly Davis, Performance Director of Sociology.

BTEC National Award Art & Design= 1 A Level

•Over2yearsandconsistsoffourcoreunitsplustwospecialistunitsWorth6units/360 learning hours.

4 Core units:

•1.VisualrecordinginArt&Design;2.Materials,TechniquesandProcessesinArt& Design;3.IdeasandConceptsinArt&Design;4.VisualCommunicationsinArt&Design.

•2Specialistunits:Lookingatprojectsbasedonfineartandthenaspecialismofyour choice from Textiles, Fine Art, Graphics and Photography.

•1.FineartIdeas.

•2.ExtendingSpecialistTechniques.


Contact Miss Hawthorne Performance Director of Art and Design

FollowingthetremendoussuccessoftheBTECFirstCertificatesinKeyStage4.TheICT department is launching the BTEC National qualification. The ICT department at Toot Hill has:-

•4dedicatedcomputersuites.

•SpecialistICTstaff.

What is BTEC National Award?

The 6-unit National Award is a unit-based specialist qualification that focuses on particular aspects of employment within the vocational sector. As such, the award offers a qualification which can extend study and provide vocational emphasis for learners following an Applied GCE or GCE route. It is broadly equivalent to ONE GCE A Level and is graded pass, merit or distinction (P, M and D).

Structure of the course – Over the TWO year course you will study 6 units.

The course is 100% coursework and is assessed by your teacher. Assessment techniques include: reports, video, blogs, websites and presentations.

BTEC National Award Units

•CommunicationandEmployability Skills for IT.

•ComputerSystems.

•AdvancedDatabaseSkills.

BTEC Nationals are well-recognised by universities and employers. So, whether you want to do a degree or earn money straight away, the BTEC National is for you.


Contact Miss L Wilkins, Performance Director of I.C.T

B.T.E.C. National Award: Art & Design B.T.E.C. Nationals

•Socialwork

•Research

•Probation

•Business

•Youthworker

Edexcel’s BTEC Level 3 National Awards in Art and Design offers a wide range of specialisms, from fine art to 3D design. They are designed to provide a springboard to a university degree in an appropriate vocational discipline, or for those working in the sector - to progress with BTEC Higher National qualifications (HNCs and HNDs) or Foundation Degrees, or to enter employment.

100% Coursework (no exam)

You will learn a range of new exciting techniques as well as focusing on specialist work-related briefs to enable you to extend your knowledge and practical skills.You will explore direct observational drawings as well as learn about working with newmaterials and concepts of ideas for industry. You will develop ideas and turn them intounique final designs for the purpose of your brief.

Plan of the 2 year course -Year1&2

•Unit1VisualRecordinginArtandDesign

•Unit2Materials,Techniques&Processes

•Unit3Ideas&Concepts

•Unit4VisualCommunication

Induction and Review

•SpecialistUnit1

•SpecialistUnit2

•LatestOfficesoftware.

•Hugerangeofhardware.

Overall Grade UCAS Points A Level Equivalent

Pass (P) 40 E

Merit (M) 80 C

Distinction (D) 120 A

•AdvancedSpreadsheetSkills.

•DigitalGraphicsandComputers.

•WebsiteProductionandManagement.

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FollowingthetremendoussuccessoftheBTECFirstCertificatesinKeyStage4.TheICTdepartment is launching the BTEC National qualification. The ICT department at Toot Hill has:-

•4dedicatedcomputersuites.

•SpecialistICTstaff.

•LatestOfficesoftware.

•Hugerangeofhardware.

What is BTEC National Certificate?

The 12-unit National Award is a unit-based specialist qualification that focuses on particular aspects of employment within the vocational sector. As such, the award offers a qualification which can extend study and provide vocational emphasis for learners following an Applied GCE or GCE route. It is broadly equivalent to TWO GCE A Levels and is graded pass, merit or distinction (P, M and D).

Structure of the course – Over the TWO year course you will study 12 units.

The course is 100% coursework and is assessed by your teacher. Assessment techniques include: reports, video, blogs, websites and presentations.

BTEC National Certificate Units

•CommunicationandEmployability Skills for IT.

•ComputerSystems.

•InformationSystems.

•PrinciplesofSoftwareDesignand Development.

•AdvancedDatabaseSkills.

•AdvancedSpreadsheetSkills.

•DevelopingComputerGames.

BTEC Nationals are well-recognised by universities and employers. So, whether you want to do a degree or earn money straight away, the BTEC National is for you.


Contact Miss L Wilkins, Performance Director of I.C.T

B.T.E.C National Certificate: I.C.T.


PP 80 EE

PM 120 DD

MM 160 CC

MD 200 BB

DD 240 AA

•ComputerAnimation.

•PrinciplesofComputerNetworks.

•CommunicationTechnologies.

•DigitalGraphicsandComputers.

•WebsiteProductionandManagement.

These courses are assessed through 100% coursework (no exams) and are equivalent to one or two A-levels. Both prepare you for a range of sporting careers linked to the health&fitnessindustryandarerecognisedbyemployersanduniversities.Thecoursesare theoretical in nature although practical learning opportunities that provide first hand experiences of the sports industry are regularly provided.

Consider...

How much of your timetable do you want dedicated to sport? If you are certain that a careerlinkedtohealth&fitnessisforyou,thecertificatecouldbetherightchoice.Ontheother hand, if you enjoy and are interested in sport but wish to keep your options open by studying other AS courses at the same time, the award might be better. Plenty to ponder, but remember, both courses provide opportunities to develop key skills that all employers and universities look for!

What are the course requirements?

•Youmusthaveastronginterestinsport,exerciseandfitness.

•Itwouldbehelpful,althoughnotnecessary,tohavestudiedtheBTECFirstDiplomain Sport, GCSE PE or Sports Leaders Award.

•Inordertomeetthedemandsofproducingacourseworkportfolio,youmustbehighly motivated, have the ability to work independently and be able to meet deadlines.

•SincecourseworkisoftencompletedusingICT,areasonableknowledgeofMicrosoft Officeisadvantageous.AUSBmemorystickisvitalfortransportingworkbetween college and home.

•Forhealthandsafetyreasons,youwillneedsportsclothing,footwearandsafety equipment for a variety of activities.

What will I be doing?

BTEC Level 3 National Award in Sport(=1 x A-Level)

BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Sport(=2 x A-Levels)

Year 6xUnits 12 12xUnits

12 The Body in Action 12 The Body in Action

12 Health,Safety&InjuryinSport 12 Health,Safety&InjuryinSport

12 Sports Nutrition 12 Sports Nutrition

12 Technical&TacticalSkillsinSport

12 Sports Coaching

12 Analysis of Sports Performance

13 Training&FitnessforSport 13 Training&FitnessforSport

13 FitnessTestingforSport&Exercise 13 FitnessTestingforSport&Exercise

13 Psychology for Sports Performance 13 Psychology for Sports Performance

13 The Athlete’s Lifestyle

13 Sports Injuries

13 Sports&ExerciseMassage

BTEC Level 3 National Award in Sport (1 A-Level)BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Sport (2 A-Levels)

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• YouwillbetaughtbyallPEstaff,eachofwhomwilldeliverunitslinkedtotheirspecialism.

•Unitsaretaughtfromaworkrelatedprospective–youlearnbycompletingtasksbased on realistic workplace situations.

• Youwillbeassessedinanumberofcreativeways:posters,leaflets,presentations,reports, scientific experiments, radio / TV bulletins, interviews, model making, newspaper articles, story, match report etc!

•Youwillproduceanevidenceportfolioasevidenceofyourachievement.

•AllunitsaregivenanoverallgradeofPass,MeritorDistinction.

•Youwillbegiventheopportunitytodevelopawiderangeofcross-curricularskillssuch as organisation, leadership, communication, team-work, ICT – key skills that employers look for!

•Fieldtrips*andpracticallearningexperiencesareofferedwheneverpossible.

* Please note that a fee may be charged to attend these extra-curricular trips.

What next?

RecentstudentstohaveachievedaLevel3BTECinSporthaveprogressedinvariousdirections.SomehavestartedUniversitycourses.Somehavetakentheopportunitytodevelop skills through a gap year whilst others are successfully working full-time in the health&fitnessindustry.

Further information

Contact Mark Tinsley, Lead Teacher of PE (BTEC).

•Doyouwanttocontinuetostudyscience,butarenotsurethatA-levelsareforyou?

•Doyouenjoylearningthroughpracticalactivities?

•Doyouprefercourseworktoexams?

•Doyouwanttofollowacoursedesignedtomeettheneedsofemployers?

If so the BTEC National Certificate in Applied Science may be the course for you.

The BTEC National Certificate in Applied Science provides a vocational approach to the study of the sciences. Students will gain knowledge, understanding and skills through a series of work-based assignments involving a large proportion of practical activities. Assessment is conducted entirely through coursework in the form of practical reports, presentations and field work.

On successful completion of a BTEC National qualification, learners can progress into employment and/or continue their study in the same vocational area.

The course is broadly equivalent to 2 GCE A-levels and is graded pass (P), merit (M) or distinction (D).

BTEC National Certificate in Applied Science (Laboratory and Industrial Science)


PP 80 EEPM 120 DDMM 160 CCMD 200 BBDD 240 AA

Core units

The core units cover topics including:

•Scientificpracticaltechniques.

•Applicationofnumbersinscience.

•Health&safetyandriskassessmentinalaboratorysetting.

•Scienceandthemedia.

•ScientificuseofICT.

Specialist units

The specialist units cover topics from applied biology, applied chemistry and applied physics, a typical profile of units would be:

•PhysiologyofHumanbodysystems.

•Microbiologicaltechniques.

•Practicalchemicalanalysis.

•Chemicallaboratorytechniques.

•Electricalcircuitsandindustrialapplications.

•Medicalphysics.

Further Information

Contact Dr James Theobald, BTEC Science Coordinator.

This is a new qualification that has been developed to meet the needs of today’s workforce. Industry- respected, the qualification bears the CACHE hallmark of excellence. It covers the development of children from birth right to the aged 16. It’s wide range of option units give you many ways to expand your career. The course is split into three stages the Award/Certificate/Diploma–youcanlearninbitesizedchunksandreceiveacknowledgementofyour success as you go.

You can use the Diploma to:

•WorkasEarlyYearsPractitioner,eitherasanassistantoramanager,inanumberofsettings.

•Moveintoareassuchaschildren’snursing,generalnursingandmidwifery.

•EnterUniversity.

•OrcontinueaFoundationDegreetoachieveProfessionalStatusonceyouhavegained experience in the workplace

CACHE Level 3 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Child Care and Education

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How does the qualification work?

The qualification is divided into three stages - the Award, the Certificate and the Diploma. Most people start off by taking the Award then progress to the Certificate before completing the Diploma which enables them to work as an Early Years Practitioner.

The Units.

The Award FortheAwardyoumusttakeUnits1and2.

Unit1-AnIntroductiontoworkingwithchildren.

Unit2-Developmentfromconceptiontoage16.

The Certificate ForthecertificateyoumustachieveUnits1and2Plus3-5.

Unit3–Supportingchildren.

Unit4–Keepingchildrensafe.

Unit5–Theprinciplesunderpinningtheroleofthepractitionerworkingwithchildren.

The Diploma

FortheDiplomayoumustachieveUnits1-5plusunits6-9and3oftheoptionunitsfromUnits10-21.ThesewillbechosenbyyourCentre.

Unit6-Promotingahealthyenvironmentforchildren.

Unit7-Playandlearninginchildren’seducation.

Unit8-Caringforchildren.

Unit9-Developmentofprofessionalskillswithinchildren’seducation.

It usually takes two years of full time study to get your full Diploma. For the Diploma you will have a set number of hours in practical placements. This will be in a range of places, suchasnurseriesorinschoolswithchildreninKeyStage1.Thecollegewillorganisetheseplacements for you.

You will be assessed through a variety of methods: by multiple- choice question papers, short- answer tests, written assignments and evidence of practice and professional development.

The entry requirements for this course will be 5 C’s or above and whether the college feels this is the right qualification for you.

Further Information

ContactMissRachelLeeson,PerformanceDirectorofCACHE.

•Isaoneyearcourse.

•Providestheopportunitytoworkalongsidethechildcareprofessionalsandtoworkwith children of a variety of ages (weekly work placements) to develop skills in the understanding of and the caring for children which can be used on a personal basis or towards relevant employment and/or Level 3 CACHE Diploma in Child Care and Education.

•Youneed2GCSE’satgradeCandaninterviewtoassessyourcommitmenttothecourse.

What Skills do I need?

•Youmustbeinterestedinchildren,howtheydevelop,howtheirneedscanbemet,the importance of play, their diet etc.

•YoudonotneedtohavedoneChildDevelopmentatGCSE.

•Youmustbeabletoworkthroughtherigorousprogrammeofstudyaslaiddownby CACHE, taking pride in your work and always working to the best of your ability with maturity and empathy.

•Youmustbeabletodealwithpeopleasyouwillspendalotoftimeinworkplace situations dealing with parents, other carers and child care professionals.

•Bepreparedforpracticalhandsonworkwithchildrenofavarietyofages.Youmustenjoy everything from in depth research into human growth and development to getting down to the nitty- gritty of sticky backed plastic and play dough!

How can I use the Qualification?

•ItcanbeusedasasteppingstonetotheCACHELevel3Diploma–ortoget employment. What do I have to do to gain the full Diploma Qualification?

•Youwillhavetocomplete390hoursofpracticalandassessedtraining(inplacement)and complete 6 unit assessments: An Introduction to Working with Children, The Developing Child, Safe Healthy and Nurturing Environments for Children, Children and Play, Communication and Professional Skills within Child Care and Education, The Childcare Practitioner in the Workplace, and an option unit.

•Anexternalmultiplechoicequestionpaper,ashortanswertestbasedonacasestudyand a short answer test.

•Satisfactory“PracticeEvidenceRecords”

Further Information

ContactMissRachelLeeson,PerformanceDirectorofCACHE.CACHE Level 2 Award/Certificate/Diploma in Child Care and Education

CACHE: As an awarding body CACHE is unique, it concentrates on the development of courses and qualifications to provide the underpinning knowledge and practical training for people who plan to work with children. It was formed in 1994 by the merger of the NNEB and the CEYA.

Key Facts

•Trainsyoutoworkinajobasanassistante.g.nurseryassistant,crècheassistant,parent/ toddler group assistant, au pair.

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