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GCSE Grades A* -
G
Coursework Folder of
5 essays:
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Shakespeare unit
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Prose study
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Media assignment
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Original Writing example
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Drama appreciation
Assessment:
English
20% Coursework Folder (2
units)
20% Speaking/Literacy (3 activities)
60% Two
written papers
Literature 30%
Coursework Folder (3 units)
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GCSE A* -
G
3 routes all
studying
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Algebra
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Geometry and Measures
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Statistics
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Number
Assessment:
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Modular course. Higher Tier. 3
Modules, March, June of Year 10 and June of Year 11.
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Linear Course - full mock examination
at the end of Year 10. Examination November Y11. Then 3
additional routes; if C grade is achieved either sit Linear Higher
in June Y11 or continue with other subjects; if C grade is not
achieved resit Linear Foundation examination in June
Y11.
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Entry level Welsh Board
examination
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YEAR
10 SCIENCE A
single GCSE covered in one year. Grades A*-G.
Students cover 9
modules in the course. These modules cover the new specification
for Core Science that all students must take from September
2006.
B1 You and Your
Genes
B2 Keeping
Healthy
B3 Life on
Earth
C1 Air
Quality
C2 Material
Choices
C3 Food
Matters
P1 The Earth in the
Universe
P2 Radiation and
Life
P3 Radioactive
Materials
Assessment:
50% Written
tests on the modules in January and June of year 10
.
18% End of
course exam with some pre-released material to study in the week
before.
12% Analysis
of data from a class investigation (done in class under
exam
conditions).
20% Case
Study – Research and present data on a topical scientific
subject e.g. Global Warming.
YEAR
11 ADDITIONAL SCIENCE or ADDITIONAL
APPLIED SCIENCE
These are single
GCSE subjects covered in one year. Students will be asked to state
their preferred option, but final decision on which course is most
suitable will rest with the
department.
YEAR
11 ADDITIONAL
SCIENCE One year GCSE
grades A*- G.
Students cover 9
modules in this course. This course develops scientific ideas with
an emphasis on explanations and concepts. It prepares them for
advanced courses leading to professional training in sciences and
engineering. Together with the core Science done in year 10 it is
equivalent to the Double Award Science course taken by most
students before September 2006.
B4
Homeostasis
B5 Growth and
Development
B6 Brain and
Mind
C4 Chemical
Patterns
C5 Chemicals and the
Natural Environment
C6 Chemical
Synthesis
P4 Explaining
Motion
P5 Electric
Circuits
P6 The Wave Model of
Radiation
Assessment:
50% Written
tests on the modules in January and June of year 11
.
18% End of
course exam with some pre-released material to study in the week
before.
32% A
practical investigation done in class.
YEAR 11
ADDITIONAL APPLIED SCIENCE One year GCSE grades A* -
G.
This course is
designed for students who want to develop their understanding of
Science through work related situations. The course focuses on the
practical procedures and technical knowledge necessary for
different work environments e.g. horticulture, medical laboratories
etc. Students who wish to take this course must be well motivated
by practical work and have a record of good behaviour and safe
practice in laboratories. They will be expected to complete tasks
and write them up successfully to complete a work related
portfolio. This forms a major part of the assessment.
Students must
complete work and assessment in 3 modules:
Module AP1: Life
Care
• People and
organisations
• Baseline assessment
• Diagnosis and action
plans
• Treatment and aftercare
• Underlying skills and
knowledge
Module AP3:
Scientific Detection
• The need for scientific
evidence
• Imaging
• Chromatography and
electrophoresis
• The use of colour in
analysis
• General principles of
evidence
Module AP4:
harnessing chemicals
• Chemists in action
• People and the chemical
industry
• Procedures and
techniques
• Chemical reactions
Assessment
50% Written tests on each
Module taken in January and June in year11
50% Coursework
– a portfolio of work related research and write up
of
practical tasks carried out in class.
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All pupils will be
taking OCR National Certificate in ICT this is a level 2
examination which all students will be given the chance to
achieve.
The course starts in
the Summer term of year 9 and is assessed via coursework
only.
Students will be
able to achieve from one full GCSE to four GCSE’s depending
on ability and extra curricular involvement. It is
anticipated all students attempt to complete 1 – 2
GCSE’s.
There will be no
examination for this course.
To complete one GCSE
students will have to complete 1 project of 60 Guided learning
hours and 1 project of 30 Guided learning hours.
To complete two
GCSE’s students will have to complete 3 projects of 60 Guided
learning hours.
To complete three
GCSE’s students will have to complete 4 projects of 60 Guided
learning hours and 1 project of 30 Guided learning
hours.
To complete four
GCSE’s students will have to complete 6 projects of 60 Guided
learning hours and 1 project of 30 Guided learning
hours.
There will be 23
units available for the students and all evidence will be based
through practical activities. Units include ICT in Business,
Spreadsheets, Databases, Animation, CAD/CAM, Sound, Video
etc.
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OCR
Examination Board
GCSE Grades A* -
G
This course consists of 4 units of
study:
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Introduction to designing and making –
working from a theme set by the board, pupils will undertake
research leading to the making and testing of a prototype product.
This is a controlled assessment unit. (30% of total
marks)
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Sustainable design – working with
ingredients, pupils will study aspects related to sustainability.
This unit is assessed through an externally set and marked test.
(20% of total marks)
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Making a
quality product – pupils will design and make a quality food
product. This is a controlled assessment unit. (30% of total
marks)
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Technical
aspects of designing and making – this unit focuses on the
knowledge, skills and understanding underpinning the design and
manufacture of products made from various ingredients. This unit is
assessed through an external set and marked test. (20% of total
marks
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OCR
Examination Board
GCSE Grades
A*-G
This course consists of 4 units of
study:
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Introduction to designing and making –
working from a theme set by the board, pupils will undertake
research leading to the making and testing of a prototype product.
This is a controlled assessment unit. (30% of total
marks)
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Sustainable design – working with graphic
materials, pupils will study aspects related to sustainability.
This unit is assessed through an externally set and marked test.
(20% of total marks)
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Making a
quality product – pupils will design and make a fully
functioning quality graphics product. This is a controlled
assessment unit. (30% of total marks)
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Technical
aspects of designing and making – this unit focuses on the
knowledge, skills and understanding underpinning the design and
manufacture of products made from graphic materials. This unit is
assessed through an external set and marked test. (20% of total
marks)
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OCR
Examination Board
GCSE Grades
A*-G
This course consists of 4 units of
study:
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Introduction to designing and making –
working from a theme set by the board, pupils will undertake
research leading to the making and testing of a prototype product.
This is a controlled assessment unit. (30% of total
marks)
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Sustainable design – working with resistant
materials, pupils will study aspects related to sustainability.
This unit is assessed through an externally set and marked test.
(20% of total marks)
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Making a
quality product – pupils will design and make a quality
product. This is a controlled assessment unit. (30% of total
marks)
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Technical
aspects of designing and making – this unit focuses on the
knowledge, skills and understanding underpinning the design and
manufacture of products made from resistant materials. This unit is
assessed through an external set and marked test. (20% of total
marks)
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OCR
Examination Board
GCSE Grades A* -
G
This course consists of 4 units of
study:
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Introduction to designing and making –
working from a theme set by the board, pupils will undertake
research leading to the making and testing of a prototype product.
This is a controlled assessment unit. (30% of total
marks)
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Sustainable design – working with textiles,
pupils will study aspects related to sustainability. This unit is
assessed through an externally set and marked test. (20% of total
marks)
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Making a
quality product – pupils will design and make a quality
textile product. This is a controlled assessment unit. (30% of
total marks)
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Technical
aspects of designing and making – this unit focuses on the
knowledge, skills and understanding underpinning the design and
manufacture of products made from textiles. This unit is assessed
through an external set and marked test. (20% of total
marks)
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OCR
Examination Board
GCSE Grades
A*-G
This course consists of 4 units of
study:
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Developing and Applying Design Skills –
pupils will produce a design portfolio showing a range of design
skills. This is a controlled assessment unit (30% of total
marks)
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Designing
and Making Innovation Challenge – pupils will undertake a
6-hour test, undertaken in two 3-hour sessions. It will assess the
pupils ability to work with materials and apply knowledge gained in
the course.(20% of total marks)
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Making,
Testing and Marketing Products – working from a theme set by
the board, pupils will produce a 3D product, carrying out relevant
research, testing and consideration of production. This is a
controlled assessment unit (30% of total marks)
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Designing
Influences – this unit focuses on the knowledge and
understanding that influence designing, in relation to graphic
materials. This unit is assessed through an external set and marked
test. (20% of total marks)
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The GCSE course
currently consists of 3 Coursework projects based upon wide ranging
starting points such as:
- landscape and
places
- people and
characters
- natural
forms
-
cultures
The course consists
of observation work, 3D and 2D work and students experience a wide
variety of media. Assessment is 60% coursework 40% final test ( 10
hours with preparatory time given in advance)
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The course will consist of 3 units of
study:
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Child
Development short tasks, which are set by the examination board and
are worth 30% of total marks
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Child
Study Task, which is an individual piece of work, based on a set
theme, which involves studying a child aged 0-5. This is worth 30%
of total marks.
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Principles of Child Development - covers a range
of information and is tested through an external examination. This
is worth 40% of the total mark.
Areas looked at are
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Family
parenting
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Preparation for pregnancy and
birth
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Physical
development
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Nutrition
and health
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Intellectual, social and emotional
development
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Community
support
This course is suitable for candidates of all
abilities, as the exam is graded A* to G. However it is essential
that they have access to a child in the 0-5 age group, who they can
easily visit with the purpose of conducting a Child
Study.
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GCSE – Grades
A* - G Full Course
GCSE Music is for
students with a strong and demonstrable interest in
music. It is a demanding GCSE with a heavy coursework and
study load from the start.
Students opting for
the course in 2009 will be taking the brand new AQA syllabus which
has four units:
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Listening to music:
Students’ develop knowledge of classical, popular and world
music which is assessed by an examination. 20% of total
marks
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Composing music: Students
undergo twenty hours of controlled composing time with the results
externally assessed by an examiner. 20% of total marks
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Performing Music: Students
perform and record several solo and ensemble pieces and chose one
of each to be assessed. 40% of total marks
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Composing music II: A
second composition for an event. 20% of total marks
Since performing
comprises 40% of the total mark it is essential that students are
already competent instrumentalists or singers or that they are
prepared to have instrumental lessons either privately or with one
of our peripatetic teachers. Further more, students will be
expected to take part in extracurricular music activities either at
school or in one of the local authority’s orchestras or
choirs.
Students who opt for
this subject will be given the opportunity to study for either the
grade 1 or grade 2 ABRSM theory of music examination in the summer
term prior to the start of the course.
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OCR Examination Board.
An opportunity to achieve a GCSE in both Year 10
and 11!
In Year 10 four topics will be
studied:
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Medical
Ethics – with a choice of Coursework on either abortion or
euthanasia. (25% of marks).
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Human
Relationships.
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Good and
Evil.
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Poverty
and Wealth.
In Year 11 three further topics will be
studied:
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Religion
and Science – a basis for Coursework (25% of
marks)
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Death and
the Afterlife
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Peace and
Justice
This course caters
for all abilities, with students entering for the appropriate
examination course at a time suited to them. Visits and visiting
speakers are an important component of this course.
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The drama course is made up of two practical
assessments and a final written examination at the end of year 11
worth 40% of the overall grade.
The first assessment in year 10 represents 30% of
the overall grade and is performance based. Students devise their
own performances in small groups. Team work skills and a high level
of responsibility are essential. Under the guidance of the teacher
they will work towards an assessment day. Students will be graded
on their preparation work and a written analysis in addition to
their actual performance.
The second assessment takes place in year 11 and
is based on scripted performance. Similarly, preparation work and a
written analysis form part of the overall award in addition to the
performance itself. The second assessment represents an opportunity
for students to specialize in specific areas. These include:
lighting, set design, costume, make-up and acting.
The final examination centres on students close
analysis of performance. They are required to watch live theatre
performances in preparation for the exam. Therefore a commitment to
spending time in the evening attending performances is
essential
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BTEC First Certificate in
Business
The business world comprises
an enormous variety of different careers. The BTEC First
Certificate in Business aims to give you a practical understanding
of what “being in business” entails and it will help
you to develop the knowledge, understanding and competency needed
when considering entering employment in this
sector.
The course is designed to
enable you to study other subjects alongside your BTEC First
Certificate. There is one core unit plus two specialist units
totalling 180 guided learning hours. The course is structured to
permit you to develop your existing interests as well as giving you
a broad foundation and introducing you to new areas in the business
sector, such as business communication, starting a small business
or developing customer relations.
Where will this qualification
take me?
Employment
opportunities
Following completion of the
BTEC First Certificate in Business, successful candidates would be
able to enter initial employment, at a junior level, in such areas
as administration assistance or telesales
operations.
Further vocational and
academic qualifications
The achievement of the BTEC
First Certificate has the equivalence of 2 GCSEs graded A*-C. If
you achieve an overall pass grade or better in the BTEC First
Certificate in Business, it is possible for you to progress further
to the BTEC First Diploma in Business, or to enrol on another Level
2 programme, such as a relevant NVQ, or to move on to a higher
level qualification such as a Level 3 BTEC National Certificate in
Business, specialising in your preferred field such as finance, law
or marketing.
Assessment
It is 100% coursework,
therefore there is no formal examination needed for this
examination. All work will be assessed by your teacher and then
sent off for verification.
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Ercall Wood Geography students will be taught to
the OCR GCSE Geography B specification from September
2009.
The syllabus combines the main features of
innovative, relevant and interesting Geography offered to Ercall
Wood students over the years.
The specification consists of three
units:
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Sustainable Decision Making – this is a 1 hr
written paper and is worth 25% of the total GCSE
mark.
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Geographical Enquiry is 25% of the total
GCSE marks and is a controlled assessment.
The Geographical
Enquiry is composed of two tasks:-
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Fieldwork
Focus – production of a report based on primary data. The aim
is to produce a 1200 word assessment under controlled
conditions.
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Geographical Investigation – the
investigation has a secondary data focus. The aim is to complete an
800 word assessment under controlled conditions.
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Key
Geographical Themes – this section is worth 50% of the total
GCSE marks and is a 1 hr 30 mins written paper.
There are four key
themes within this specification:
Theme 1 Rivers and
Coasts
Theme 2 Population
and Settlement
Theme 3 Natural
Hazards
Theme 4 Economic
Development
The Geographical
investigation tasks will be based on a choice of topic from nine
themes, these are:-
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Disease
* Energy
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Trade
* Ecosystems
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New
Technologies
*
Sport
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Crime
* Tourism
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Fashion
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GCSE Grades A* -
G
Pupils sit 2
papers
Paper 1 :
Medicine Through Time – a study in
development
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Medicine in prehistoric
age
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Medicine in the Ancient
world
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Medicine in Medieval Age
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Medicine and the
Renaissance
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Medicine in the early Modern
World
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Medicine in the Twentieth
Century
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War and Medicine
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Governments and Medicine
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Science and Technology and
Medicine
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Women and Medicine
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Religion and Medicine
Paper 1 :
Britain 1815 – 51 – a Study in
Depth
The paper covers the
following units:
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The Vote
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The Poor
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Emigration
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Social Reform
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Railways
Assessment: 25% on one
coursework text
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Site Investigation – Wroxeter
Roman City
75% on two written
examinations at the end of Year 11
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This course is aimed at pupils who wish to pursue
a career in or have an interest in the caring services or related
areas. These may be doctors, dentists, social workers, those
working in health promotion, nurseries, schools and residential
homes as well as many other
professions.
This course consists of 4 units of
study:
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Health,
Social Care and Early Years Provision – this unit looks at
the health needs of major client groups, how those needs are meet,
how the services are accessed, the care value base which is
observed and the job roles and skills of the people who work in the
services – this unit is assessed though a controlled
assignment.
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Understanding Personal Development and
Relationships – this unit looks at the stages and patterns of
human growth and development. It considers the factors which can
affect development, including major life events, different types of
relationships and this leads to looking at the individual’s
self- concept – this unit is assessed through
examination.
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Promoting
Health and Wellbeing – the unit defines the health and
wellbeing of individuals, interpreting physical measures of health
for individuals, considering how factors positively and negatively
affect health. Various methods of promoting good health are studied
- this unit is assessed though a controlled
assignment.
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Safeguarding and Protecting Individuals –
this unit is concerned with safeguarding individuals in a variety
of situations, pupils will study basic first aid, how to recognize
potential risks to safety and how to reduce that risk, lastly
infection control connected with food, diseases and basic hygiene
procedures – this will be tested through an online
examination.
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Some students will
have a very strong interest in Science and may want to take Science
subjects at A level in the future. If students have this interest
and are predicted to reach level 6 or 7 in SATS, they can apply for
entry into the Triple Science course which will lead to 3
separate GCSE awards in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Acceptance on this course may be subject to an interview at which
parents will be asked to attend.
These courses
combine the content of the Core and Additional Science described
above and extend it with extra modules in Biology Chemistry and
Physics.
Assessment
67
% Written tests taken in June in year
10, January and June in year 11.
33
% Coursework - a case study or practical
investigation in each subject,
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GCSE Grades A* -
G
For Listening and
Reading (each worth 20% 0f the final marks) pupils follow 4 common
topic areas:
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Out and about
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Customer service and
transactions
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Personal information
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Future plans, education and
work
For Speaking and
Writing (each worth 30% of the final marks) there are 5 controlled
assessment themes:
1. Media and
culture
2. Sport and
Leisure
3. Travel and
Tourism
4. Business, work
and employment
5. The fifth theme
is a centre-based option
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The course offered is AQA GCSE Dance
It is predominantly practical, previous
experience would be an advantage.
They will be required to choreograph their own
dance.
Solo and group performances are required.
A written paper is sat at the end of the
course.
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GCSE Grades A* -
G
For Listening and
Reading (each worth 20% 0f the final marks) pupils follow 4 common
topic areas:
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Out and about
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Customer service and
transactions
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Personal information
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Future plans, education and
work
For Speaking and
Writing (each worth 30% of the final marks) there are 5 controlled
assessment themes:
1. Media and
culture
2. Sport and
Leisure
3. Travel and
Tourism
4. Business, work
and employment
5. The fifth theme
is a centre-based option
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BTEC First Certificate in
Sport
The course is designed to allow you to further
your understanding of sports performance and is focused on the
factors which need to be investigated if performance is going to be
improved.
Individuals who wish to opt for this subject will
need to be at level 5+ in English, Maths and Science. The course
also requires you to be ICT literate.
Course Outline – 3 sport related
modules
1. Body in sport
2. Health and safety and injury in
sport
3. Optional third module to be
decided.
The course is assessed through 100% coursework and
as there are no examinations you will need to be prepared to work
hard and of course, aim for 100% attendance. You will be involved
in a range of practical sports and will be required to observe,
analyse and improve your own performance however the majority of
the course is classroom based.
After the Course
Depending on your results you will be able to
progress onto the National Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences
or onto an AS course. You would also be able to go directly into
sport and leisure related employment.
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For the Diplomain IT your course
will look at 3 main areas:
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Business: How organisations work and the
role technology can play
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People: How to work well with other
people
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Technology: How to create technology
solutions
Plus a cross theme of multimedia, looking at how
to design and develop a multimedia product for a particular
audience.
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The Sports Management course is two days per week
one day in College and one day in placement.
Your core subjects at school will not be affected.
The Young Apprenticeship Programme will allow learners to pursue a
BTEC First Diploma in Sport, NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sports
Coaching and have a total of 50 days appropriate experience of work
with local employers based on an 8 week rotating system within each
participating company.
Established placements have been arranged and will
be maintained through the Directorate of Leisure, Business and
Professional Studies. It is essential that our learners have the
opportunity to demonstrate Sport Management, Leadership and
Coaching skills via the accreditation of identified awards and
contribute to the (VRQ) coursework requirements whilst on work
placement.
Entry Requirements: Teacher assessed KS3
level 5/6, very good attendance, good tutor or school report and an
interview.
Venue:Telford College of Art and
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This course is aimed at highly motivated, mature
young people who would like to pursue a career in
engineering.
You will develop practical skills in a range of
disciplines including Milling, Turning, Welding and Sheet Metal
Work. Practical units are underpinned by common core units - Health
and Safety, Communication, Working Relationships and Measuring and
Marking out.
You will undertake work in a simulated industrial
environment, on industry standard machinery and
equipment.
Entry Requirements: Teacher assessed KS3 level 6
or above, very good school attendance, good tutor or school report
and an interview.
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1. Year 10 Provision
