VI Cheney School Subject Guide Sixth...

VICheney School Sixth Form

Subject Guide

Students’ learning is enhanced by the extensive enrichment programme which includes visits to hear lectures by eminent academics, theatre trips and the chance to see the Hadron Col-lider at Cern.

Ofsted 2015

Students’ learning is enhanced by the ex-

Students’ learning is enhanced by the extensives enrichment programme which includes visits to hear lectures by eminent academics, theatre trips and the chance to see the Hadron Col-lider at Cern.

Ofsted 2015VI

The Sixth Form CurriculumOur vision is to provide the fullest range of quality experiences, within a forward-looking and supportive environment, so that all individuals can achieve their best and gain the independence and maturity to contribute to school and the wider community.

We want every student to achieve their potential and enjoy their time at Cheney School. Our main wish is that you come with the intention of working hard and participating in the range of academic, co-curricular and social activities we offer.

When deciding on your choice of subjects it is important to take your GCSE grades and your future career aspirations into account. Certain degree courses, such as medicine, have specific A Level requirements and this will inevitably influence decisions. We advise students to talk to staff before starting any A Level course, especially if it is a new subject such as Sociology or Economics.

All students at Cheney School are required to study three A Level and/or BTEC Level 3 courses along with an Extended Curriculum option: Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award or Community Volunteering. All students also study Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) skills.

Creative and Performing Arts Fine Art; Media Studies; Music; Music Technology; Music BTEC; Photography; Product Design; Textiles; Drama BTEC; Musical Theatre BTEC.....................................................................................................................................................Humanities Classical Civilisation; Geography; History; Philosophy and Ethics .....................................................................................................................................................Literature and Languages English Literature; French; Latin; Spanish.....................................................................................................................................................Mathematics and The Sciences Applied Science; Biology; Chemistry; Computing; Mathematics; Mathematics and Further Mathematics; Phys-ics......................................................................................................................................................Social Sciences Economics; Health and Social Care; Sociology.....................................................................................................................................................Physical Education Sport BTEC National Extended Certificate Level 3.....................................................................................................................................................ICTLevel 3 ICT.....................................................................................................................................................Extended Curriculum and Academic Enrichment Advanced Musicianship Programme; Extended Project Qualification; Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award............................................................................................................................................Sixth Form Admissions Policy

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Subject Entry RequirementsCreative and Performing Arts Art Minimum grade B (old GCSE) or grade 6 (new GCSE) in Art, or interview with Miss Cox if this is not achievedMedia Studies Minimum grade C (old GCSE) or grade 4 (new GCSE) in either English or MathsMusic Minimum grade B (old GCSE) or grade 6 (new GCSE) in Music, or interview with Miss Jackson if this is not achievedMusic Technology NCFE Desirable merit grade for Music Technology NCFE Level 2. If NCFE wasn’t taken, may still be able to take dependent on experience

and/or an interview with Miss JacksonMusic BTEC Minimum grade C (old GCSE) or grade 4 (new GCSE) or interview with Miss Jackson. Possible to do without Music GCSE

dependent on experiencePhotography No Art GCSE required, but evidence of practical skills/portfolio neededProduct Design Minimum grade C (old GCSE) or grade 4 (new GCSE) in GCSE Product Design or a Distinction in BTEC Design Technology, for

any other DT qualifications an interview with Mrs Garden is required. Textiles Minimum grade C (old GCSE) or grade 4 (new GCSE) in GCSE Textiles or a Distinction in BTEC Design Technology, for any other

DT qualifications an interview with Mrs Garden is requiredPerforming Arts for Drama BTEC Minimum grade C (old GCSE) or grade 4 (new GCSE) in Drama or interview with Ms King for those who didn’t achieve the gradePerforming Arts for Musical Theatre BTEC

Minimum grade C (old GCSE) or Grade 4 (new GCSE) in Drama or Music or interview with Ms King for those who didn’t achieve the grade

HumanitiesClassical Civilisation Minimum grade B (old GCSE) or grade 6 (new GCSE) in EnglishGeography Minimum grade B (old GCSE) or grade 6 (new GCSE) in Geography or a humanities subject and a minimum of a grade C (old

GCSE) or grade 5 (new GCSE) in English, English Language or English LiteratureHistory Minimum grade B (old GCSE) or grade 6 (new GCSE) in History or a humanities subject and a minimum grade C (old GCSE) or

grade 5 (new GCSE) in English, English Language or English LiteraturePhilosophy and Ethics Minimum grade B (old GCSE) or grade 6 (new GCSE) in a humanities subject and minimum grade C (old GCSE) or grade 5 (new

GCSE) in EnglishLiterature and Languages

English Literature Minimum grade B (old GCSE) or grade 6 (new GCSE) in English, English Language or English Literature

Entry Requirements

Subject Entry RequirementsFrench Minimum grade B (old GCSE) or grade 6 (new GCSE) in French

Latin Minimum grade B (old GCSE) or grade 6 (new GCSE) in Latin, French or Spanish

Spanish Minimum grade B (old GCSE) or grade 6 (new GCSE) in Spanish Mathematics and The Sciences Applied Science Minimum Science and Additional Science grade CC (old GCSE) or Combined Science grade 4,4 (new GCSE). If studying

separate Sciences then must have minimum grade CC (old GCSE) or grade 4,4 (new GCSE) in at least two of the sciencesBiology Minimum Science and Additional Science grade BB (old GCSE) or Combined Science grade 6,6 (new GCSE). If studying

separate Sciences then must have minimum grade BB (old GCSE) or grade 6,6 (new GCSE) in at least two sciences including Biology. Must also have minimum grade 5 (new GCSE) in Maths and grade 6 (new GCSE) in English

Chemistry Minimum Science and Additional Science grade BB (old GCSE) or Combined Science grade 6,6 (new GCSE). If studying separate Sciences then must have minimum grade BB (old GCSE) or 6,6 (new GCSE) in at least two sciences including Chemistry. Must also have minimum grade 6 (new GCSE) in Maths.

Computing 1. Minimum grade B (old GCSE) or 6 (new GCSE) in Computing or Maths or2. Minimum grade BBB (old GCSE) or 6,6,6 (new GCSE) in triple Science

Mathematics Minimum grade A (old GCSE) or grade 7 (new GCSE) in MathsMathematics and Further Mathematics Minimum grade A (old GCSE) or grade 7 (new GCSE) in Maths

Physics Minimum Science and Additional Science grade BB (old GCSE) or Combined Science grade 6,6 (new GCSE). If studying separate Sciences then must have minimum BB (old GCSE) or 6,6 (new GCSE) in at least two sciences including Physics. Must also have minimum grade 6 (new GCSE) in Maths

Social Sciences Economics Minimum grade B (old GCSE) or grade 6 (new GCSE) in Maths and grade C (old GCSE) or grade 5 (new GCSE) in EnglishHealth and Social Care Minimum Science and Additional Science grade CC (old GCSE) or Combined Science grade 4,4 (new GCSE). If studying Sep-

arate Sciences then must have minimum of grade CC (old GCSE) or grade 4,4 (new GCSE) in at least two of the sciencesSociology Minimum grade C (old GCSE) or 5 (new GCSE) in EnglishPhysical Education Sport BTEC National Extended Certificate Level 3

Minimum grade C (old GCSE) or grade 4 (new GCSE) in Science and minimum grade C (old GCSE) or 4 (new GCSE) in PE or Pass in Sport BTEC dependent on pathway taken. Plus evidence of extra curricular involvement in sport

ICT BTECLevel 3 National Extended Certificate Minimum grade C (old GCSE), or grade 4 (new GCSE) in English and Maths or C (old GCSE) or 4 (new GCSE) in Computer

Science. It is not essential to have a Level 2 in ICT for this course, however a keen interest in Information Technology will be essential

Fine Art

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Arts

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE: Minimum of a grade B (old GCSE) or grade 6 (new GCSE) in Art, or interview with Miss Cox if this is not achieved

Staff contact: Miss Cox [email protected]

What is Fine Art?Fine Art is the study of practical and conceptual art. It may be created to communicate ideas and messages about the observed world, the qualities of materials, perceptions, or preconceptions. It can also be used to explore personal and cultural identity, society and how we live, visual language, and technology. Fine Art allows us to consider and reflect on our place in the world, both as individuals and collectively.

Course Structure:Coursework (60%): September 2017 - February 2019Incorporates three major elements: supporting studies, practical work, and a personal study.

Exam (40%): February 2019 – May 2020Incorporates two major elements: preparatory studies and the 15–hour period of sustained focus. This allows students opportunities to generate and develop ideas, research primary and contextual sources, record practical and written observations, experiment with media and processes, and refine ideas towards producing personal resolved outcome(s) in response to an externally set theme.

Complementary courses: Photography, English Literature, Performing Arts, Humanities, Languages, Social Sciences.

Leads to: Any practical or theoretical arts-based degree, jobs in the creative industries, practical apprenticeships.

Students to speak to: Magnus Laerke-Hall, Marion Oke

Examination Board Edexcel

Media Studies


Arts

Examination Board OCR MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE: Minimum of a grade C (old GCSE) or grade 4 (new GCSE) in either English or Maths

Staff contact: Ms Choudhury [email protected]

What is Media Studies?Media Studies is the investigation of all forms of mass communication: film, TV, newspapers, magazines, the internet, advertising, and how they attempt to manipulate their audience(s) into thinking or reacting in a particular way. This is also a practical course: the coursework element requires you to create media texts of your own, for example: a short film, trailer, advertisement or music video.

Course Structure:• Component 1 Media Messages - (35%)Secti0n A - News - Newspapers, Online Social and Participatory MediaSection B Media Language and Representations• Component 2 Evolving Media - (35%)

Section A - Media IndustriesSection B - Long Form Television• Unit 3 Making Media - (30%)Coursework component where students will create a cross-media product in response to an OCR set brief.

Complementary courses: English Literature, Art, Performing Arts, Business.

Leads to: any university course that incorporates analytical skills or engagement with media concepts, practical film-making courses or careers in media or business.

Students to speak to: Awais Ahmed and Rhys Holloway

Music


Arts

Examination Board EduqasMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE:Minimum grade B (old GCSE) or grade 6 (new GCSE) in Music, or interview with Miss Jackson if this is not achieved

Staff contact: Miss Jackson [email protected]

What is Music?A Level Music enables students to extend their knowledge and understanding of music, to create and develop their own musical ideas and to demonstrate technical, interpretative and communication skills through performing music.

Course Structure:All three units will run for the full course, developing students’ skills across the different areas. Component 1: Performing (25%) externally assessed. A performance of one or more pieces, performed as a recital. This can either be a solo or ensemble performance.

Component 2: Composing (25%) externally assessed. Two compositions: one to a set brief and one free composition. There is then an option to specialize in either composition or performance which is worth a further 10% of the course. Component 3: Appraising (40%) exam. Application of knowledge through the context of three areas of study. Area of study A focuses on the Western Classical Tradition including one set work. The second area of study is an option chosen from Rock and Pop, Musical Theatre and Jazz. The third area of study is Music in the 20th Century, which includes two set works.

Complementary courses: the Advanced Musicianship Programme run in collaboration with St Anne’s, Oxford and the Oxford Music Service.

Leads to: a Music degree, but also has many transferable skills that can be used in higher education, as well as apprenticeships and full time work.

Music Technology NCFE

NCFE Applied General Certificate in Music Technology Level 3 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE:Merit grade for Music Technology NCFE Level 2. If NCFE wasn’t taken, may still be able to take dependent on experience and/or an interview with Miss Jackson


What is Music Technology NCFE?The NCFE Level 3 Music Technology course introduces students to some of the skills and techniques required by the studio musician, whether as a composer, a performer, a producer or a sound engineer. The course centres on the use of recording equipment and music software and is a very practical course compared to A-Levels. Students are encouraged to gain an understanding of the historical impact of Music Technology on recording, and to listen to a range of contemporary music, recognising and assessing how musicians use music technology in the world of today. The course is also supported by visiting performers, workshops and external visits. We have a fully functioning recording studio for students to use along with industry standard software, LogicProX.

Course Structure:Over the course of two years, students will study a total of six units which equate to 50% of the course: Using a digital audio workstation, Creating music, Multitrack audio recording, mixing and mastering, Sound creation, Live sound performance technology and the Digital music business. All units are internally and externally assessed through portfolio evidence and run for the full 2 years. There is also a written exam worth 25% of the course and practical exam worth 25% of the course.

Complementary courses: Music Technology works closely with Computer Science and the Creative Arts.

Leads to: Music Technology/Music degree, but also has many transferable skills that can be used in a range of higher education disciplines. It can also lead to a career in the music industry.

Students to speak to: Ashwin Haynes and Joel Garden


Arts

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE:Minimum grade C (old GCSE) or grade 4 (new GCSE) or interview with Miss Jackson. Possible to do without Music GCSE dependent on experience


What is Music BTEC? This qualification provides the knowledge, understanding and skills that will prepare students for further study or training. It is very adaptable to the individual student and as well as studying mandatory units, there is also an optional unit which allows students to focus in on the area of music they are really interested in. With this course, you can work in your preferred genre – Classical, Jazz or Pop – while exploring different topics and applying them in your specialist area. You will also develop your knowledge in a range of areas including music history, aural skills and composing and arranging, with options in improvisation, song writing, sequencing and music production.

Course Structure:

Three mandatory units, which provide an essential introduction to the skills and knowledge required to be successful in music, covering the following topics:● ensemble performance techniques● professional practice in the music industry● creating a music product.Students choose one option unit. The option units have been designed to support progression to more specialist music courses in higher education and to link with relevant occupational areas such as composition, business, technology and performance. This allows students to choose a specific specialist area in which they wish to develop their skills.

Complementary courses:The Creative Arts, English, History.

Leads to: Music Technology/Music degree, but also has many transferable skills that can be used in a range of higher education disciplines. It can also lead to a career in the music industry.

Students to speak to: Ashwin Haynes and Joel Garden


Arts

Music BTEC BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Music

Photography


Arts

Examination Board EdexcelMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE: No Art GCSE required, but evidence of practical skills/portfolio needed

Staff contact: Miss Cox [email protected]

What is Photography?Photography has been used by practitioners to record, document and present examples of everyday life, in ordinary and extraordinary circumstances. It has also been used as the vehicle for artistic expression, communicating personal ideas about the world around us. It is used to convey personal identity more widely than any other art form, is applied in the creative process across art, craft and design and is widely used in social, commercial and scientific contexts. The development of affordable lens-based technology has changed the way that both professionals and the public use photography.

Course Structure:

• Coursework (60%): Sept 2017 - February 2020Incorporates three major elements: supporting studies, practical work, and a personal study.

• Exam (40%): February 2019 – May 2019

Incorporates two major elements: preparatory studies and the 15-hour period of sustained focus.

Complementary courses: Fine Art, English Literature, Performing Arts, Humanities, Languages, Social Sciences.

Leads to: any practical or theoretical arts based degree, jobs in the creative industries, practical apprenticeships.

Students to speak to: Tony Karaphannit, Abina Thapa

Product Design


Arts

Examination Board WJEC MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE: Minimum grade C (old GCSE) grade 4 (new GCSE) in GCSE Product Design or a Distinction in BTEC Design Technology, for any other DT qualifications an interview with Mrs Garden is required.

Staff contact: Ms Garden [email protected] or Ms Thorenwaite [email protected]

What is Product Design?Design is about problem solving, research and development. By studying Product Design, you will be challenged and encouraged to use materials, develop ideas and solve real problems for the world around you. Students will be introduced to a variety of making and designing activities to build on analytical thinking and practical skills. They will evaluate the work of past and present designers and design movements to develop creativity and reasoning of products. Students must possess a keen interest in design, be committed to the development of their own design skills and be prepared to complete a professional portfolio

Course Structure:Over two years you will complete two units:

Component 1: Design and Technology in the 21st Century written examination: 3 hours (50%)Component 2: Design and make project non-exam assessment: approximately 80 hours (50%)

Complementary courses: Mathematics, Computer Science, all academic courses.

Leads to: Product, Industrial, Graphic, Automotive, Web and Interior Design; Engineering and Architecture degrees and careers in Engineering, Interior Design, Automotive Design, Architecture, Fashion, Visual Communication, Furniture Design, Product Buying, Jewellery Design.

Students to speak to: Afzal Shah, Poppy Lindsey Cook, Joel Garden

Fashion & Textiles


Arts

Examination Board WJEC MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE: Minimum grade C (old GCSE) grade 4 (new GCSE) in GCSE Textiles or a Distinction in BTEC Design Technology, for any other DT qualifications an interview with Mrs Garden is required

Staff contact: Ms Garden [email protected] or Ms Thorenwaite [email protected]

What is Textiles?Design is about problem solving, research and development. By studying Textiles, you will be challenged and encouraged to use materials, develop ideas and solve real problems for the world around you. Students will be introduced to a variety of making and designing activities to build on analytical thinking and practical skills. They will evaluate the work of past and present textiles, fashion designers and design movements to develop creativity and reasoning of products. Students must possess a keen interest in design, be committed to the development of their own design skills and be prepared to complete a professional portfolio.

Course Structure:Over two years you will complete two units:

Component 1: Design and Technology in the 21st Century. Written examination: 3 hours (50%)

Component 2: Design and make project non-exam assessment: approximately 80 hours (50%)

Complementary courses: Mathematics, Computer Science, all academic courses.

Leads to: Fashion, Furniture or Interior Design; Engineering Material Science; Automotive Design; Architecture; Product Buying; Jewellery Design.

Students to speak to: Daisy Mullen, Hamed Salum, Sophie Allington, Catherine Garden, Cindy Theuri

Drama BTEC (equivalent to 1 A-level)


Arts

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Performing ArtsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE: Minimum grade C (old GCSE) or grade 4 (new GCSE) in Drama or interview with Ms King for those who didn’t achieve the grade

Staff contact: Miss King [email protected]

What is BTEC Drama? This course is designed for students with a keen interest in studying, visiting and producing theatre. The course covers a vast range of industry skills, including investigating practitioners’ work, performing in the community, group performance workshops, screen acting, children’s theatre.Students have the opportunity to evaluate live theatre, study and perform a wide range of play texts, explore a variety of acting styles and practitioners and create their own original pieces of theatre across both years of the course.

Course Structure:The extended diploma is a two year full-time

course that meets entry requirements in its own right for learners who want to progress to higher education courses in performing arts areas before entering employment. The course is made up of 4 units, of which 2 are mandatory and 2 are external. Mandatory content (83%). External assessment (58%).

Complementary courses: English Literature, Languages, Art.

Leads to: any course that requires analytical skills and/or to express yourself in a clear and lucid way.

Musical Theatre BTEC (equivalent to 1 A-Level)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Performing ArtsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE: Minimum grade C (old GCSE) or grade 4 (new GCSE) in Drama or Music. or interview with Ms King for those who didn’t achieve the grade

Staff contact: Miss King [email protected]

What is BTEC Musical Theatre? This course is designed for students with a keen interest in studying, visiting and producing Musical Theatre. This course covers a wide range of industry skills, including choreography for live performance, singing techniques for performance, employment opportunities in performing arts etc. Students have the opportunity to evaluate live theatre, study and perform a wide range of Musical Theatre shows and create their own original pieces of theatre across both years of the course.

Course Structure:The extended diploma is a two year full-time course that meets entry requirements in its own

right for learners who want to progress to higher education courses in performing arts areas before entering employment. The course is made up of 4 units, of which 2 are mandatory and 2 are external. Mandatory content (83%). External assessment (58%).



Arts

Classical Civilisation

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Examination Board OCR MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE: Minimum grade B (old GCSE) or grade 6 (new GCSE) in English

Staff contact: Dr Robinson [email protected]

What is Classical Civilisation?Classical Civilisations at A Level covers a startlingly broad and rich range of eras and topics. You will have the opportunity to explore the ancient history of two of the most influential civilizations that everexisted - Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome - through a range of angles and perspectives, includ-ingarchaeology and artefacts, literature in translation, historical sources and more. Cheney is unique amongst all schools in hosting a dedicated Classics Community Centre on site, so there is a wide range of opportunities to enrich your learning, ranging from talks and day events to re-enactments and festivals. It possesses a large

lending library and a collection of original artefacts. All this deeply enhances the study of classicalsubjects at the school.

Course Structure:We will study four modules from this range:• Archaeology: Mycenae and the classical world• Homer’s Odyssey and Society• Roman Society and Thought• Greek Tragedy in its context• Greek Historians• City Life in Roman Italy

Complementary courses: History, EnglishLiterature and Latin are the most obvious, but it also complements many other courses. Leads to: any literature or humanities degree.

Geography

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Examination Board EdexcelMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE: Minimum grade B (old GCSE) or grade 6 (new GCSE) in Geography or a humanities subject and a minimum grade C (old GCSE ) or Grade 5 (new GCSE) in an English

Staff contact: Miss Rabbitts [email protected]

What is Geography?Geography is the study of the Earth’s people, landscapes and environments. It is quite simply about the world in which we live. Geography is one of the most wide-ranging and diverse subjects and is unique in bridging the social sciences (Human Geography) and the natural sciences (Physical Geography).

This is a qualification that enables students to engage critically with real world issues and places, apply their own geographical knowledge, understanding and skills to make sense of the world around them, and to help prepare them to succeed in their chosen pathway.

Course Structure:Paper 1: 2 hour exam (30%) Dynamic LandscapesPaper 2: 2 hour (30%) Landscape Systems, Processes and ChangePaper 3: 1hr 45mins (20%) Physical Systems and Sustainability

Coursework:• Independent Investigation (20%)• 3,000 – 4,000 word written reportStudents will be required to attend a four-day residential field trip in order to collect data and learn the skills needed for the exam. This is a requirement of the new Geography Specification and we antici-pate the trip costing between £275 - £325 (there will be financial support available for those who qualify). The residential will take place in the UK.

Complementary courses:English Literature, History, Economics, Languages, Sciences.

Leads to: any literature, humanities or science-based degree course.

History

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Examination Board OCRMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE: Minimum grade B (old GCSE) or grade 6 (new GCSE) in History or a humanities subject and minimum grade C (old GCSE) or grade 5 (new GCSE) in an English

Staff contact: Ms D’Arcy [email protected]

What is History?The course builds on the broad GCSE by specialising in particular turning points in British, European and World History. It focuses not merely on dramatic political events, but on the arts, culture and human achievement more widely.

Course Structure:• Unit 1 Y107: England 1547-1603: the Later Tudors (25%)• Unit 2 Y213: The French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon 1774-1815 (15%)• Unit 3 Y321: The Middle East 1908-2011: Ottomans to Arab Spring (40%)• Unit 4: Personal Study of 3,000 to 4,000 words on

any historical topic (20%)

Complementary courses: all humanities and science A Levels.

Leads to: any degree course or profession requiring analytical thought and good communication.

Students to speak to: Barney Cory, Lizzie Salusbury

Philosophy & Ethics

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Examination Board AQAMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE: Minimum grade B (old GCSE) or grade 6 (new GCSE) in a humanities subject and minimum grade C (old GCSE) or grade 5 (old GCSE) in English

Staff contact: Mr W Westlake [email protected]

What is Philosophy and Ethics?Philosophy and Ethics is the study of a wide range of topics, from how we should decide what the right course of action is, to how our minds work, and what we really know about the world around us. As part of the course students will examine key philosophical themes and engage with the theories and works of well known philosophers from Plato to Dawkins. Course Structure:

Paper 1: Epistemology and moral philosophy Section A: Five questions on epistemology Section B: Five questions on moral philosophy

• Written exam: 3 hours • 100 marks (50%)

Paper 2: The metaphysics of God and the metaphysics of mindSection A: Five questions on the metaphysics of God Section B: Five questions on the metaphysics of mind• Written exam: 3 hours • 100 marks (50%) Complementary courses: English Literature, History, Economics, Languages, Sciences.

Leads to: any literature or humanities based degree.

Students to speak to: Ke Chen, Esme Fitz-Gibbon

English Literature

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Examination Board Edexcel MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE: Minimum grade B (old GCSE) or grade 6 (new GCSE) in one English

Staff contact: Miss Choudhury [email protected]

What is English Literature?This builds on the English Literature course covered at GCSE involving the close analysis of prose, poetry and drama, plus some creative writing. This course makes links between different texts and examines the thematic and structural features they share. It also looks at the context in which they were written and received. This is a two year course with exams at the end of Year 13.

Course Structure:• Unit 1: Drama (30%): One Shakespeare play from either Tragedy or Comedy (King Lear or Twelfth Night), which is taught alongside a Critical Anthology on either genre. Plus one other play e.g. The Duchess of Malfi or The Importance of Being Earnest.

Open book exam, 2 hours 15 minutes. • Unit 2: Prose (20%): Two prose texts (likely to be The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.) Open book exam, one hour.• Unit 3: Poetry (30%): Thirty poems from a given anthology of modern poetry: Poems of the Decade: An Anthology of the Forward Books of Poetry 2002-2011. You will also study either selected poems from a named text or a named poet e.g. Philip Larkin. Open book exam, 2 hours 15 minutes. This will involve both analysis of an unseen poem and also comparisons between poems.• Unit 4: Coursework (20%): This is a comparative essay of 2500-3000 words, written in Year 13, where you may choose your own texts from any genre.

Complementary courses: History, Philosophy and Ethics, Geography. It complements most subjects.


Students to speak to: Erin Stewart and Josh Simmons

French

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Examination Board EdexcelMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE: Minimum grade B (old GCSE) or grade 6 (new GCSE) in French

Staff contact: Ms Reynes [email protected]

What is French?This course will improve students’ ability to speak, read, write and listen to French. Understanding French culture as well as grammar will enable students to become independent learners.

Course Structure:Paper 1: Listening / Reading / Translation into English (40%)Paper 2: Translation into French / Written response to works on a film / book (30%)Paper 3: Speaking on a stimulus / Discussion on a theme (30%)

Complementary courses: English Literature, History, Philosophy, or another Language.

Leads to: any course that requires analytical and communication skills. Employers in all sectors are looking for graduates with language skills. Students with a good grade in a languages A Level have a very good chance of getting into a languages program in Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities.

Students to speak to: Amena Nebres, Ashwin Haynes, Maya Von Hauenschild, Oliver Mottram, Chris Thompson, Inez Porter, Erin Stewart, Kassee Nzoukani

Latin


Examination Board OCRMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE: Minimum grade B (old GCSE) or grade 6 (new GCSE) in Latin, French or Spanish

Staff contact: Dr Robinson [email protected]

Please note that this course will be offered by Cheney School on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4pm to 6pm, to Sixth Formers and adults from across the city.

What is Latin?Latin at A Level allows students to deepen their knowledge of Ancient Roman culture and literature, and to improve the language skills developed for GCSE.The authors vary from year to year; recently these have been Catullus, Virgil, Ovid, Horace and Cicero. These authors works had a deep and lasting influence upon many later societies and the Latin A Level course offers the opportunity to study them in depth, explor-ing the beauty of their language and also the context within which their greatest works were written. Students are fortunate to be able to benefit from the many talks, plays, museums and other events held

in the city of Oxford. There is also the opportunity to go on trips to places such as Hadrian’s Wall and take part in the many exciting events and projects offered through the Classics Centre at Cheney School.

Course Structure:AS • Unit 1 Latin Language (50%)• Unit 2 Latin Prose and Verse Literature (50%) A2• Unit 3 Latin Verse (50%)• Unit 4 Latin Prose (50%)

Complementary courses: Classical Civilisation, History, and many other courses.

Leads to: any literature or humanities degree.

Students to speak to: Barnaby Evans, Leonard Cowee, Niamh Duncan, Anisah Rokib

Spanish


Examination Board EdexcelMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE: Minimum Grade B (old GCSE) or Grade 6 (new GCSE) in Spanish

Staff contact: Ms Reynes [email protected], Dr Bown [email protected] or Ms Winton [email protected]

What is Spanish?This course will improve students’ ability to speak, read, write and listen to Spanish. Understanding Spanish culture as well as grammar will enable students to become independent learners.

Course Structure:Paper 1: Listening / Reading / Translation into English (40%)Paper 2: Translation into Spanish / Written response to works on a film / book (30%)Paper 3: Speaking on a stimulus / Discussion on a theme (30%)

Complementary courses:English Literature, History, Philosophy, or another Language. Students with a good grade in a languages A level have a very good chance of getting into a languages program in Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities.

Leads to: any course that requires analytical and communications skills. Employers in all sectors look for graduates with language skills.

Students to speak to: Aaliyah Ahmed, Jasmine Godden Menendez, Nadine Gomes, Ella Mann, Sara El Mahjouby

(BTEC National Diploma (two options) Examination Board Pearson Edexcel

Applied Science

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The Sciences

(BTEC National Diploma (two options) Examination Board Pearson EdexcelMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE: Minimum Science and Additional Science grade CC (old GCSE) or Combined Science grade 4,4 (new GCSE). If studying Separate Sciences then must have minimum of grade CC (old GCSE) or grade 4,4 (new GCSE) in at least two of the sciences.

Staff contact: Ms Elias [email protected]

We are offering single and double BTEC Applied Science this year. A single BTEC is the equivalent of one A Level subject and a double BTEC is the equivalent of two A Level subjects.

What is Applied Science? Applied Science is a BTEC National Diploma or a BTEC extended certificate. It contains aspects of A Level Biology, Chemistry and Physics and applies the content to a vocational setting. The double BTEC diploma must be chosen in two option blocks.

Course Structure:Mandatory Units:Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Science I (examined); Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques; Unit 3: Science Investigation Skills; *Unit 4: Laboratory Techniques and their Application; *Unit 5: Prin-ciples and Applications of Science II (examined); *Unit 6:

Investigative Project (set and marked by Edexcel/Pearson).(* only studied by those on the Diploma/Double course).

Optional Units: Two further units will be chosen by the department following careful consideration by the teachers delivering the course and the needs of the students.

Examination/Assessment:*50% of the course is externally examined with two exam papers, one taken in each year; *25% of the course is an investigation set and marked externally, but carried out in class over an extended period of time; *25% of the course is centre-assessed. Assignments are set and marked by your teachers.(*with the Diploma/Double course 25% is externally examined and 50% is centre-assessed).

Complementary courses: Business, Health and Social Care, Biology or Geography.

Leads to: degrees in Nursing, Medical Science and Applied Science or through foundation years into Engineering and other pure sciences.

Students to speak to: Abdullah Nassor or Maritere Garrard

Biology

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The Sciences

Examination Board AQA MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE: Minimum Science and Additional Science grade BB (old GCSE) or Combined Science grade 6,6 (new GCSE). If studying separate Sciences then must have minimum of grade BB (old GCSE) or grade 6,6 (new GCSE) in at least two sciences including Biology. Must also have minimum of grade 5 (new GCSE) in Maths and grade 6 (new GCSE) in English

Staff contact: Miss Seller [email protected]

What is Biology?Biology is the study of life and living organisms. It tells us how things function and grow, where you might find them and how they have evolved. It includes ecology, physiology and genetics as well as molecular and cellular biology.

Course Structure:•Cells•Biological molecules•Organisms exchange substances with their environment •Genetic information, variation and relationships

between organisms •Organisms respond to changes in external and internal environments •Energy transfers in and between organisms •The control of gene expression •Genetics, populations, evolution and ecosystems

Assessment:Three, two-hour written papers at the end of year 2. In addition students will complete a minimum of twelve required practicals over the course. The sucessful completion of this will gain students a practical endorsement.

Complementary courses: Physics, Chemistry, Computing and Social Sciences such as Geography, Philosophy and Sociology.

Leads to: vocational degree courses such as Medicine, Nursing and Physiotherapy and other science-based degree courses.

Students to speak to: Ikrah Naveed and Zach Morris

Chemistry

25Maths &

The Sciences

Examination Board OCR MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE: Minimum Science and Additional Science grade BB (old GCSE) or Combined Science grade 6,6 (new GCSE). If studying separate Sciences then must have minimum of BB (old GCSE) or 6,6 (new GCSE) in at least two sciences including Chemistry. Must also have minimum of grade 6 (new GCSE) in Maths

Staff contact: Dr Rayment [email protected]

What is Chemistry?The course builds on the science covered at GCSE by further exploring quantitative and analytical chemistry as well as structure and bonding; the course also introduces more complex concepts such as organic chemistry and thermochemistry in Year 12.

Course Structure:Year 12• Unit 1: Development of Practical Skills

• Unit 2: Foundations in Chemistry• Unit 3: Periodic Table and Energy• Unit 4: Core Organic Chemistry

Year 13• Unit 1: Development of Practical Skills (continued)• Unit 5: Physical Chemistry and Transition Elements• Unit 6: Organic Chemistry and Analytical Techniques

Complementary courses: Biology, Physics, Mathematics.

Leads to: Pure or Applied Chemistry, any Biological/Life Sciences or most Physical Sciences courses or it can act as a ‘facilitating subject’ at Russell Group universities.

Students to speak to: Sandra Santash and Amena Nebres

Computing

26Maths &

The Sciences

Examination Board OCR MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE: 1. Minimum of grade B (old GCSE) or 6 (new GCSE) in Computing or Maths 2. BBB (old GCSE) or 666 (new GCSE) in triple Science

Staff contact: Mr Magagula [email protected]. uk or Ms Traci Huggins [email protected]

What is Computing?Advances in computing are transforming the way we all interact and work with digital technology. The course we will follow has been designed to reflect modern computer science whilst retaining the fundamentals which underpin computational thinking and a robust approach to problem solving. This approach provides an up-to-date programme that focuses on the knowledge, understanding and skills students need to progress to higher education or thrive in the workplace. The course aims to develop computational thinking and has a strong programming element, designed to enable students to understand & demonstrate

the fundamental principles of computer science. Course Structure:• Computer Systems 2.5 hour written paper (40%)• Algorthims and programming 2.5 hour written paper (40%)• Programming Asssessment (NEA) Controlled Assessment (20%)

Complementary courses: students who enjoy Math-ematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry will par-ticularly relish many aspects of this course.

Leads to: clear progression into higher education, as the course was designed after consultation with members of British Computing Society, Computing at School and Russell Group universities. It could also lead to roles such as: Games developers, IT Consultants, Systems Analysts and Programmers.

Students to speak to: Isabel Pallera, William Peacock and Sean Womack

Mathematics

27Maths &

The Sciences

Examination Board OCRMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE: Minimum grade A (old GCSE) or grade 7 (new GCSE) in Maths

Staff Contact: Mr Etheridge [email protected]

What is Mathematics?Mathematics seeks an understanding of patterns and structures, demanding the application of logic, creativity and rigour. Mathematics is therefore both an arts and a science discipline: both a system of skills used to perform calculations, devise proofs etc. and a system of knowledge relating to number, shape and abstract concepts.

Course Structure:

3 equally weighted papers, to be sat at the end of Year 13.

Pure Mathematics (2hr)Pure Mathematics and Statistics (2hr)

Pure Mathematics and Mechanics (2hr)

Complementary courses: Mathematics comple-ments numerous subjects however is particularly beneficial for Physics, Chemistry and Computing.

Students to speak to: Hannah Wade, Zach Morris and Dara Hamo

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The Sciences

Mathematics & Further Mathematics (Two options) Examination Board OCR

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE: Minimum grade A (old GCSE) or grade 7 (new GCSE) in Maths

Staff Contact: Mr Etheridge [email protected]

What is Further Mathematics?Students will study Further Mathematics alongside their Mathematics qualification, sitting exams for both subjects at the end of Year 13. Further Mathematics students will encounter a broader range of mathematical content and will be introduced to concepts that provide an excellent foundation for University level study in Mathematics or Science subjects.

Course Structure:Students will sit both the Mathematics and Further Mathematics papers at the end of Year 13.

Mathematics: 3 equally weighted papers:

Pure Mathematics (2 hr)Pure Mathematics and Statistics (2 hr)Pure Mathematics and Mechanics (2 hr)

Further Mathematics:4 equally weighted papers:

Pure Core 1 (1.5 hr)Pure Core 2 (1.5 hr)+ two Options Papers (1.5 hr each)

Students to speak to: Ruth Gimson, Lewis Gilchrist and Jennifer Burrell.

Complementary courses: Further Mathematics complements numerous subjects however is particularly beneficial for Physics, Chemistry and Computing.

Physics

29Maths &

The Sciences

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE: Minimum Science and Additional Science grade BB (old GCSE) or Combined Science grade 6,6 (new GCSE). If studying separate Sciences then must have minimum of BB (old GCSE) or 6,6 (new GCSE) in at least two sciences including Physics. Must also have minimum grade 6 (new GCSE) in Maths

Staff contact: Dr Hardwick [email protected]

What is Physics?Physics is the study of the world around us and the fundamental laws that govern it, from the sub-atomic world of quantum physics to thefurthest reaches of the Universe. We study thetheory set into context, calculations involving real life situations, modelling of abstract concepts and discussion of some of the biggest questions in science.

Course Structure:• Measurements and their errors

• Particles and radiation • Waves • Mechanics and materials • Electricity • Further mechanics and thermal physics• Fields and their consequences • Nuclear physics • Optional topic (turning points)

Complementary courses: Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, Computing.

Leads to: Physics and Philosophy, Astrophysics, Medicine, Aeronautics, Engineering, Mathematics, Particle Physics and almost anything else.

Students to speak to: Jack Grayson and Harvey Walton

Examination Board AQA

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Economics

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Examination Board AQAMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE: Minimum grade B (old GCSE) or grade 6 (new GCSE) in Maths and minimum grade C (old GCSE) or grade 5 (new GCSE) in English

Staff contact: Ms D’Arcy [email protected]

What is Economics?A study of how the whole economic system works in different countries, both at an individual level (micro-economics) and at a national level (macro-economics). There is no more topical subject than Economics therefore an interest in current affairs is important. As a social science, the descriptive and analytical nature of Economics makes it ideal for either ‘Arts’ or ‘Science’ based students.

Course Structure:Paper 1: Markets and Market Failure Paper 2: National and International EconomyPaper 3: Economic Principles and Issues

Each paper is weighted equally, and assessed via a 2 hour exam at the end of the course.Complementary courses: Mathematics, Sciences, History, Geography, English Literature.

Leads to: any humanities or science-based degree course.

Students to speak to: Oliver Anwyl-Davies, Rani Race

Health & Social Care BTEC

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BTEC National Extended Certificate. Examination Board Pearson EdexcelMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE: Minimum Science and Additional Science grade CC (old GCSE) or Combined Science grade 4,4 (new GCSE). If studying separate Sciences then must have minimum grade CC (old GCSE) or grade 4,4 (new GCSE) in at least two of the sciences

Staff contact: Ms Elias [email protected]

What is Health & Social Care?Health and Social Care is the study of humans, their development and supporting needs. It combines elements of sociology, biology, nutrition, law, and ethics. Health Care professions include medical nursing homes, GP services and hospital activities whilst Social Care professions are in areas such as residential care / nursing and social work.

Course Structure:Spread over two years with four units of study;• Human lifespan development• Working in health & social care• Meeting individual care and support needs

• Optional unit of study - TBC

Assessment:Two of the units are examined by 90 minute exams, set and marked externally; the other two units are assessed through assignment coursework, set and marked by your teacher(s).

Complementary courses: other sciences such as BTEC Applied and Medical Science, BTEC Sport Science and Biology along with social sciences such as Sociology.

Leads to: vocational degree courses such as social work, nursing and occupational therapy and other science-based degree courses.

Students to speak to: Tina Cudd and Shania Marcelle

Sociology

33Social Sciences

Examination Board OCRMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE: Minimum of grade C (old GCSE) or 5 (new GCSE) in English

Staff contact: Mrs Makwezva: [email protected] Miss Gleen: [email protected] Miss Pether: [email protected]

What is Sociology?Sociology is the study of human social behaviour and its origins, development, organisations and institutions. Studying Sociology encourages students to develop their understanding and sociological awareness by engaging with contemporary issues.

Course Structure:Unit 1: Paper 11 hour 30 mins exam - 30% of total A levelSocialization, Culture & IdentityFamilies and Relationships

Unit 2-Paper 22 hours 15 mins exam - 35% of total A LevelResearching and understanding social inequalities

Unit 3-Paper32 hours 15 mins exam - 35% of total A levelDebates in contemporary societyCrime and deviance

Complementary courses: Philosophy and Ethics, any humanities, science based courses, English or Media.

Leads to: any humanities or social science degree.

Students to speak to: Talia Ottino and Abdullah Nasser

Sport BTEC

34Physical

Education

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE: Minimum grade C (old GCSE) or 4 (new GCSE) in Science and minimum grade C (old GCSE) or 4 (new GCSE) in PE or Pass in Sport BTEC dependent on pathway taken. Plus evidence of extra curricular involvement in Sport.

Staff contact: Mrs Hart [email protected]

What is the Level 3 BTEC in Sport?The course covers a variety of topics all related to sport and exercise. Some units are anatomy and physiology based whilst others focus on fitness testing and programming and the application of sport in the workplace.

Course Structure:The course is spread over two years with four units of study:- Anatomy & Physiology- Fitness Training & Programming for Health, Sport & Wellbeing.- Professional Development in the Sports Industry.

- Application of Fitness Testing

Assessment:Two of the units are examined by exams/tasks set and marked externally. The other two units are assessed through assignment coursework, set and marked by your teacher(s).

Complementary courses: Applied Science, Health and Social Care, Biology, Sociology.

Leads to: Sports Science degree; careers in Sports/Leisure industrym and other science based courses.UCAS points gained (equivalent to one A Level Pass=E/Merit=C/Distinction=A) mean that this course can be combined with other A Levels to allow candidates to access university to study another area.

Students to speak to: Jakob Taborosi, Josh Cullen

BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport Level 3 Examination Board Pearson Edexcel

Level 3 ICT

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BTEC

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE: Minimum grade C (old GCSE), or grade 4 (new GCSE) in English and Maths or C (old GCSE) or C (new GCSE) in Computer Science.It is not essential to have a Level 2 in ICT for this course, however a keen interest in Information Technology will be essential

Staff contact: Mr Magagula [email protected]. uk or Ms Traci Huggins [email protected]

What is Level 3 ICTThis course offers you the opportunity to study a range of subjects including computer systems, software design, computer hardware, information systems, systems analysis, databases, e-commerce, networking, human computer interaction, web development, computer games and computer animation. ICT encourages you to become a discerning user of ICT and allows you to develop a broad range of ICT skills, knowledge and understanding.

Course Structure:Unit 1 – Information Technology Systems

(written exam).Unit 2 – Creating Systems to Manage Information (10 hour project-based exam).Unit 3 – Using Social Media in Business (internally assessed coursework)Unit 6 – Website development (internally assessed coursework).

Assessment:58% of work is externally assessed, with the remaining 42% being internally assessed as coursework. One of the external assessments is project-based, making the course an excellent choice for students who prefer mainly coursework.

Complementary courses: This course complements most courses taken at Sixth Form.

Leads to: On successful completion of the course you can progress directly into employment in the computing industry or onto a relevant degree course such as computer science, networking or multimedia.

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Information Technology

Advanced Musicianship Programme

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Enrichment

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSEMinimum grade B (old GCSE) grade 6 (new GCSE) in Music


What is the Advanced Musicianship Programme?Cheney School, in partnership with Oxfordshire County Music Service and Dr John Traill, Director of Music at St Anne’s College, Oxford, offers an exciting Extended Curriculum which complements the A Level Music Course. It is based at the Centre for Music (Oxford) and St Anne’s College, Oxford University. Through this collaboration, Cheney School is now able to offer specially designated workshops, concerts, recitals, lectures and seminars, led by the highest calibre of musicians, and with extra mentoring support from University of Oxford Music Students. This unique course is an ideal preparation for students who want to maximise their understanding of Music and who wish to pursue Music at higher education

level. There is a cost associated with this course. More information available from Oxfordshire County Music Service.

Key Benefits of the Advanced Preparatory Course:• Unique access to University lectures, recitals and mentoring support• Free access to advanced ensembles, including Oxfordshire County Youth Orchestra and other leading groups• Regular recital opportunities• Support for young composers• Access to professional concerts• High level additional support for composing, harmony and counterpoint• Discounted instrumental lessons with OCMS• Arts Award Gold

Complementary courses: Music A Level and Music Technology.

Extended Project Qualification

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Enrichment

Examination Board AQAStaff contact: Mr Gimson [email protected]

All Year 12 students are required to attend EPQ skills lessons once a fortnight. Students can choose whether they wish to complete the qualification at the end of Year 12.

What is the Extended Project?The Extended Project is an opportunity to research and analyse any topic of your choice not directly covered in one of your A Levels. You will be given some whole-class teaching in research methods and individual tutorial support, but most of the 100 hours you spend on your project will be carried out individually.

Beginning in Year 12, the Extended Project offers the chance for you to gain real independence, resilience and maturity as an advanced level learner, while pursuing any topic of your choosing. From designing a carbon neutral house, or researching ground breaking cancer therapies, to beginning the novel you have always wanted to write, the Extended Project presents a fantastic opportunity both to pursue your

interests and to spread your wings. The Extended Project Qualification is worth 50% of an A Level (10% more than an AS level) and is well regarded by universities as evidence that the transition from college to university will be a smooth one for students who have successfully demonstrated their aptitude for independent learning.

Course Structure:You will attend EPQ Skills lessons once a fortnight in Year 12. In addition, after attending the Year 13 presentation evening in October 2017, you will choose a topic in November/December and start to base your research around this topic, in preparation for more detailed research in the summer, should you wish to take the qualification.

Leads to: confidence in personal projects at university.

Student to speak to: Lucy Williamson

Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award

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Curriculum

NO MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Staff contact: Miss Basterfield [email protected]

Why do the Duke of Edinburgh Award?This award allows young people to develop and learn skills and attributes to use throughout life from within the classroom and beyond the school gates. The award provides young people with the opportunity to make friends and build new relationships with other students. The Gold D of E Award is a challenging, yet beneficial award, which improves self confidence and encourages young people to become more independent before the next stages in life, such as university.

There are two expeditions for Gold D of E: a practice expedition and a final expedition. Both involve camping in Wales and promise to be an experience you will remember for the rest of your life!

What is Duke of Edinburgh Gold?The Duke of Edinburgh programme is a real adventure from beginning to end. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you are from. Gold D of E will show you that there is more to life than sitting on a sofa watching life pass you by.

You do not have to have completed D of E Bronze or Silver to take part.

If you did a previous level of D of E, you can choose the same activity for Gold, but you need to show development in it. It’s best to try something new!

Sixth Form Admissions Policy

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Policy

In order to prepare you for the rigours of post-16 studies we have set entry standards for joining Cheney Sixth Form. You must achieve minimum Grade 4 (new GCSE) in English Language and minimum grade 4 (new GCSE) in Maths, along with 3 or more A* to C grades (old GCSE) and/or grade 4 to 9 (new GCSE) and/or Merit grades at BTEC.

You must also gain the individual entry requirements for your chosen options (please see the Subject Guide pages).

In addition, we expect your behaviour and attendance record to be exemplary. Year 11 attendance rates should be 96% or above and you should have a positive portrayal on your event record on our school system.

Entry into Year 13 is subject to achieving at least a pass (E grade at AS or mock examination (old GCSE) or 2 (new grade) in three subjects.

If you do not pass three subjects at the end of Year

12, you will be allowed to resit one A Level if your average attitude to learning score over Year 12 is a 3 or more (out of 4). If you fail to achieve this, we regret that you will be asked to continue your studies elsewhere.

Apply to Cheney Sixth Form

http://www.cheney.oxon.sch.uk/application

How to Choose Your Courses: A Five Point Plan

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Courses

1. Know what you want to study at University? Check the entry requirements.

If you have a university course which you are interested in, have you checked the relevant university website or UCAS course search to find out whether this course requires certain subjects at advanced level?

2. Not sure yet? Keep your options open.

If you are not sure about what course you want to study at university, try to choose at least two facilitating subjects (Maths, Further Maths, English Literature, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, History, Languages).

3. GCSEs and other standard level qualifications matter.

Are you on track to achieve the standard level grades to progress onto the course that you want to do at advanced level and the university

course that you may choose to do?

4. Think balance: do you have a balance of subject choices that reflect your abilities, strengths and interests?

5. Make sure you know WHY.

If you want to take a subject that you have not studied before, can you talk for a minute on what this subject is about? Try to unpick why you wish to study this subject. It’s not enough to say ‘It’s interesting’, ‘I think I’ll like it’ or ‘It will be fun’.

Please ensure you have back up options in case you are not on track to achieve current entry requirements.

We strongly recommend students try to take at least two facilitating subjects if they are unsure about what they want to do after Sixth Form.

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