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Year 12

Information

Booklet

2016

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What to expect in Year 12?

Year 12 is a very exciting but challenging year for our students as they make the transition

between GCSE and A-Level or Vocational courses. Entry in to Higher Education or the world

of work will be strongly influenced by their work ethic in Year 12 and their ability to adapt to

the more independent nature of study required at Post 16 level; particularly since in most

subjects now, students will not sit AS Level. We have strong systems in place to support the

development of these independent skills, and we have a commitment to support the

academic, personal and social needs of every individual. The purpose of this booklet is to try

and support parents/carers and students by providing information that will enable you to

clearly understand the demands of Year 12.

The contents of this booklet are:

Strategies to help your child revise their notes in between each lesson and prepare

for Mock Exams in Year 12.

A programme of study from each subject area and the demands of each course at

the end of Year 12. Please be aware that the dates are a guide. Depending on the

needs of the teaching group the teacher may accelerate through the programme or

spend longer on topics to ensure a complete understanding.

Key dates

Staff List

Useful exam information

Understanding grades & target setting

Information about UCAS admissions service, timeline and new grade tariff.

If you would like any further information please contact the school.

Kind regards

K Williams D Blight

Assistant Headteacher Head of Sixth Form

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Build in breaks, but avoid distraction ...25 minute chunks, with 5 minute breaks... Clear revision timetable displayed on wall...Build in reward breaks / catch up time...Mix up different groups of subjects

(1) Why? (2) What?

Not as silly a question as it seems! Research carried out in the US has shown that students who can link their learning to their goals go on to achieve better. You can help achieve this by talking about… 1. The courses/pathways that GCSE success will open up 2. Enjoying the summer after earning a break 3. Getting into good study habits for the future

Traffic Light topics— No idea (red), OK (amber), confident (green) Look, cover, write, check

Use exam board websites to

download past papers, mark

schemes and syllabus

Identify what you don’t

know and revise that—

don’t simply re-read

Use online resources—SAM learning (www.samlearning.com), BBC bitesize (www.bbc.co.uk/schools/bitesize), Learn-

Premium (www.learnthings.co.uk), iTunes –for free educational podcasts (www.apple.com/itunes/download)

6 Golden questions—Who, What, Why, Where, When, How ?

Mind-mapping key concepts for each

topic

Effective Revision Compliments Your Preferred Learning Style (if you don’t know yours, go to www.learning-

stylesonline. com)

Auditory learners Learn by talking, discussing and listening. When trying to remember something they will imagine who said it and the discussion. To get the best from revision time they should

• Talk and discuss topics with others

• Take verbal quizzes from others

• Teach others challenging topics

• Listen to relevant radio programmes and TV shows

• Make use of the untapped potential of their mp3 player

Kinesthetic learners Learn by doing, moving, exploring. When trying to remember something they will imagine where they were when they learnt it. To revise effectively they should

• Trace important words and diagrams in the air.

• Use revision cards and stick post-its around the house

• Remember facts by thinking about where they learnt it.

• Explore the web

Visual learners Learn by looking, watching, drawing, reading and writing. When trying to remember something they imagine the image of the page or screen. To revise effectively they should

• Read and re-read books and notes

• Use mind-maps to show structure and content

• Watch TV shows and relevant podcasts involving video

• Use powerpoint presentations

• Learn diagrammatical explanations

(6) How?

1. Involve as many people as possible 2. Study groups can work very well, especially when one teaches another then reciprocates 3. Parents play an amazing role (as supporter, constructive critic, stress reliever, sympathetic ear, resource-getter, motivator, tester etc) 4. Don’t always mistrust social networking sites at revision time – a source of answers

(5) Who?

Ideally…

• Direct, natural light source with cool, fresh air

• Distinct study zone and relax zone

• No distractions, ie not a corridor room

• Revision timetable clearly displayed (THE TICK FACTOR)

• Organised notes/books nearby

Study is increasingly footloose – electronic phones/mp3 players/ laptops allow video, audio and text to be accessed anywhere

(4) Where?

(3) When?

Curriculum Information Applied Science

Course title: Applied General Science

Exam board: AQA Specification code: 360 GLH (TVQ01029)

How will students be assessed?

Students will sit two external exams at the end of Year 12 and submit 6 pieces of practical based coursework. During the course students will be taught theory in all three sciences which they will then use to carry out their coursework. Unit 1 Key Concepts in Science: (External examination) Students will complete short and long answer questions on the topic areas from year 12. Questions will be knowledge based; as well as drawing on the practical work that students have completed throughout the course. Students MUST pass this examination to pass the course. Unit 2 Applied Experimental Techniques: (Coursework submission) Students will complete 6 units of coursework based on the key concepts in science. Students will be allowed only one resubmission of coursework to improve on their initial submission. Unit 3 Science in the Modern World: (External examination) Students will sit an external examination based on pre-release material. Students MUST pass this examination to pass the course.

Half term Key content

This half term will see the beginning of teaching the key concepts across Biology, Chemistry and Physics

1 (7

weeks)

17th October data collection (CWA,PEG and ATL)

2 (7 weeks)

This half term will see the continuing teaching of key concepts across Biology, Chemistry and Physics with some of the coursework assignments starting to be allocated

3 (7 weeks)

9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

This half term will continue with the key concepts in Biology Chemistry and Physics and also continue with the ongoing coursework linked to these key concepts. We will also begin to work on unit 3 where we look at science in the modern world

Mock Exams 1: Tuesday 31st Jan-Friday 3rd Feb

4 (6 weeks)

This half term will continue with the key concepts in Biology Chemistry and Physics and also continue with the ongoing coursework linked to these key concepts. We will also continue work on unit 3 where we look at science in the modern world

Year 12 Data Drop: 27th February (Mock Exam Results)

Year 12 Parents’ Evening: 16th March

5 (5 weeks)

This half term will be concerned with finalising any outstanding coursework and preparing for the two external exams. Work will be done on the pre-release material in preparation for the unit 3 exam.

Mock Exams 2: Monday 15th May-Friday 19th May

6 (7 weeks)

Revision and exam preparation will continue until the external exams are over and then work will begin on the year 13 syllabus.

Data Drop/Year 12 Reports begin Monday 3rd July – Mock Exam grade 2 to be entered here.

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Art & Design

2016-17

Year 12 AS Course


1 Unit 1 Portfolio of work Preparatory work Assessments Objective 1-Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources. Students will be expected to produce: First Intentions Mood board Thought shower Artist/cultural research Gallery visit Assessment Objective 2-Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate media, materials, techniques and processes. Students will be expected to produce: Workshop experiments Experimental work in various media 2D and 3D experimentation Written annotation

2 Assessment Objective 3-Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses. Students will be expected to produce: Photographs Observational drawings Drawing for purpose Written annotation Ideas and review of intentions Assessment Objective 4-Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates understanding of visual language. Students will be expected to produce: A final outcome with relevance to their selected artist, material and primary sources to fully realise their intentions. All Art students will have a 10 hour mock exam in December during which they will produce a final outcome to this project.

3 Unit 2 Externally Set Assignment (Issued by AQA in February) Preparatory work Assessments Objective 1-Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical

Course title: A Level Art and Design

Exam board: AQA Specification code: 7201

How will students be assessed? Portfolio (Coursework) 60% of total A Level qualification (3 projects in Year 12 and 13) Externally Set Assignment (Examination Paper) 40 % of total A Level qualification Students produce coursework during the Year 12 course based on 2 topics for Unit 1 (previous exam paper) and Unit 2(Internally set teacher project). In Year 13 students will complete a Unit 3 Personal Investigation with a 1000-3000 word essay to accompany the work. This will then be included in the 60% coursework grade. The AQA exam board issues an exam paper in February. Students will have 10 weeks to complete preparatory work ready for their final 15 hour exam in April. This will be the contribution for the 40% exam total.

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understanding of sources. Students will be expected to produce: First Intentions Mood board Thought shower Artist/cultural research Gallery visit Assessment Objective 2-Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate media, materials, techniques and processes. Students will be expected to produce: Workshop experiments Experimental work in various media 2D and 3D experimentation Written annotation

4 Assessment Objective 3-Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses. Students will be expected to produce: Photographs Observational drawings Drawing for purpose Written annotation Ideas and review of intentions Assessment Objective 4-Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates understanding of visual language. Students will be expected to produce: A final outcome with relevance to their selected artist, material and primary sources to fully realise their intentions.

5 All coursework and examination work marked by teachers and marks sent to the exam board. Work displayed by teachers ready for the external moderator.

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Biology

Course title: A-Level Biology Exam board: AQA Specification code:

How will students be assessed? Students will sit three two hour external exams at the end of Year 13. During the course, along with other practical work, students will carry out 12 assessed practicals which will lead to the students being awarded their practical skills endorsement. Biology Paper 1: (91 marks) Students will complete short and long answer questions on the topic areas from year 12. Questions will be knowledge based; as well as drawing on the practical work that students have completed throughout the course. Biology Paper 2: (91 marks) Students will complete short and long answer questions as well as a comprehension question on the topic areas from year 13. Questions will be knowledge based; as well as drawing on the practical work that students have completed throughout the course. Biology Paper 3: (78 marks) Students will complete structured questions including practical techniques, critical analysis and an essay.

Half term

Key content

Teacher 1 Teacher 2

1 (7 weeks)

Biological molecules Cells


2 (7 weeks)

Biological molecules Cells

3 (7 weeks)


Genetic information, variation and relationships between organisms

Organisms exchange substances with their environment


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(6 weeks)





5 (5 weeks)




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(7 weeks) Practical work and bioenergetics Practical work and statistics


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Business

Course title: Cambridge Technical - Business Level 3

Extended certificate

Exam board: OCR Specification code: 05837


Students will sit two external exams at the end of Year 12 and complete three pieces of coursework by the end of year 13.

Half term

Key content

Teacher 1 (JPN) Teacher 2 (WLU)

Unit 1 – The business environment

1 (7

weeks) Monday 5th Sept-

Friday 22nd

October

Topic 1 - Understand different types of businesses and their objectives 1.1 different types of business activity, i.e. primary, secondary, tertiary, 1.2 different sectors of operation, i.e. private, public, third sector 1.3 different forms of legal business ownership, 1.4 factors which inform business ownership, 1.5 differing business aims and objectives,

Topic 2 - Understand how the functional areas of businesses work together to support the activities of businesses 2.1 key tasks of functional areas of businesses, i.e. finance marketing sales human resources (HR) operations management customer services business support services research and development purchasing/procurement 2.2 how business functions interrelate with other business functions.

Topic 5 Understand the relationship between businesses and stakeholders 5.1 Who the main stakeholders are, i.e. internal stakeholders external stakeholders and their objectives 5.2 The ways in which different stakeholder groups attempt to alter business behaviour

17th October data Year 12 collection (CWA,PEG and ATL)

Topic 3 - Understand the effect of different organisational structures on how businesses operate 3.1 Different organisational structures, i.e. flat structures hierarchical/tall structures centralised decentralised matrix 3.2 Elements of organisational structures, i.e. division of work span of control chain of command 3.3 How the elements of the organisational structures impact on businesses operations, i.e. communication paths accountability, authority and responsibility delegation empowerment 3.4 The use of organisation charts to show: elements of the organisational structure and the status of different levels of job roles.


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2 (7

weeks) Monday

31st October-

Friday

Topic 6 - Understand the external influences and constraints on businesses and how businesses could respond 6.1 The factors which comprise the external business environment, i.e.

social factors technological factors economic factors environmental factors political factors legal factors Ethical factors, competitor factors

6.2 to identify how the external environment can impact on a business and its stakeholders 6.3 how businesses can respond to changes in their external environment

Topic 4 - Be able to use financial information to check the financial health of businesses 4.1 what is meant by the terms: cost (including fixed and variable costs) revenue cash flow net cash flow profit break-even margin of safety 4.2 how to calculate: profit/loss break-even point/output 4.3 how to interpret financial statements, i.e. an income statement, a statement of financial position, a cash flow statement, a cash flow forecast

Topic 7 - Understand why businesses plan 7.1 why businesses plan. 7.2 Determine appropriate sources of finance for businesses, 7.3 what may be included in a business plan, 9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

Topic 8 - Be able to assess the performance of businesses to inform future business activities 8.1 factors affecting the success/failure of a business, i.e. 8.2 how to conduct a S.W.O.T. (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis 8.3 how to interpret business performance. 9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

3 (7

weeks) Tuesday

3rd January-

Friday 17th

February

Unit 2 Working in business Topic 1 - Understand protocols to be followed when working in business 1.1 The authority protocols.

1.2 The confidentiality protocols. 1.3 The constraints on document content.

1.4 The checking protocols, i.e. checking of documents checking of arrangements implications of poor checking 1.5 The IT security protocols, i.e. protection of information against unauthorised access inappropriate use of IT equipment and software 1.6 The employment protocols.

Topic 2 - Understand factors that influence the arrangement of business meetings 2.1 The factors that influence meeting arrangements. 2.2 The factors that influence business travel arrangements. 2.3 The factors that influence business accommodation arrangements. Topic 3 - Be able to use business documents 3.1 The purpose, interpretation and completion of business documents.

3.2 The purpose and interpretation of other business documents. 3.3 How to make payments and the advantages and disadvantages of each payment method.

3.4 The purpose, completion and checking of meeting

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Topic 4 - Be able to prioritise business tasks 4.1 The reasons for prioritising business tasks. 4.2 The factors that influence task prioritisation.

4.3 How to use information to inform prioritisation.

4.4 How to assign priorities and identify appropriate actions to complete tasks in accordance with their priority, i.e. high priority medium priority low priority 4.5 The need to change priorities when necessary, i.e. change deadline


documentation.


4 (6

weeks) Monday 27th Feb-Friday 7th April

Topic 5 - Understand how to communicate effectively with stakeholders

5.1 The characteristics which inform the design of business communications. 5.2 How the characteristics of business communications design impact on the use of resources. Year 12 Data Drop: 27th February (Mock Exam Results) Year 12 Parents’ Evening: 16th March

Topic 5 - Understand how to communicate effectively with stakeholders

5.3 How and when to use different types of communication. 5.4 How to review business communications to make sure they are fit for purpose.

Year 12 Data Drop: 27th February (Mock Exam Results) Year 12 Parents’ Evening: 16th March

5 (5

weeks) Monday

24th April – Friday

26th May)

Exam preparation and work on pre-release material

Students sit actual unit 1 and 2 examinations in the May/June examination window

6 (7 weeks)

Monday 5th June-

Friday 21st July

Data Drop/Year 12 Reports begin Monday 3rd July

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Chemistry

Course title: A-Level Chemistry


How will students be assessed? Students will sit three two hour external exams at the end of Year 13. During the course, along with other practical work, students will carry out 12 assessed practicals which will lead to the students being awarded their practical skills endorsement. Chemistry Paper 1: (105 marks) Students will complete short and long answer questions on the topic areas in physical chemistry and inorganic chemistry. Questions will be knowledge based; as well as drawing on the practical work that students have completed throughout the course. Chemistry Paper 2: (105 marks) Students will complete short and long answer questions on the topic areas in physical chemistry and organic chemistry. Questions will be knowledge based; as well as drawing on the practical work that students have completed throughout the course. Chemistry Paper 3: (90 marks) Students will complete 40 marks of questions on practical techniques and data analysis as well as 20 marks of short and long answer questions and 30 marks of multiple choice questions testing all topic areas across the specification.

Half term

Key content

Teacher 1 JPH (4 LESSONS) Teacher 2 SN (5 LESSONS)

1 (7 weeks)

Amount of Substance

Atomic Structure Bonding


2 (7 weeks)

ASSESSED PRACTICAL 1 Introduction to Organic Chemistry

Bonding Periodicity Redox Reactions

3 (7 weeks)


Alkanes Group II


Halogenalkanes

Group VII ASSESSED PRACTICAL 4

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(6 weeks)

Alkenes

Kinetics ASSESSED PRACTICAL 3


Alcohols ASSESSED PRACTICAL 5

Energetics ASSESSED PRACTICAL 2


5 (5 weeks)

Organic Analysis ASSESSED PRACTICAL 6

Equilibria


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(7 weeks) Nomenclature and Isomerism The Rate Equation


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Engineering

Course title: National Engineering Unit 2: Delivery of Engineering processes safely as a team

Exam board: BTEC

Specification code:

National Diploma

How will students be assessed? Coursework = 100% of unit Students produce coursework that consists of individual assignments.

Half term

Key Content

1 (7 weeks)

Coursework production Introduction

A1 Common engineering processes

Transforming ideas and materials into products or services A2 Health & safety requirements

The general contents of legislation and regulations or other relevant international equivalents and how they are satisfied by safe systems of work/procedures.

A1 Common engineering processes Common processes used to create engineered products Common processes used in engineering service

17th October data Year 12

collection (CWA,PEG and ATL)

2 (7 weeks)

Coursework production A3 Human factors affecting the performance of engineering process

Understand that human factors affect the productivity of processes, including conformance to quality standards, reliability and safety of individuals.

Assignment

3 (7 weeks)

Coursework production B1 Principles of engineering drawing

Attributes of orthographic projections Drawing conventions or other relevant international equivalents

9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL) Mock Exams 1: Tuesday 31st Jan-Friday 3rd Feb

4 (6 weeks)

Coursework production: Design project B1 Principles of engineering drawing

Attributes of orthographic projections Drawing conventions or other relevant international equivalents


5 (5 weeks)

Coursework production B2 Two-dimensional computer-aided drawing

Using CAD system to produce engineering drawings and circuit diagrams Mock Exams 2: Monday 15th May-Friday 19th May

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6 (7 weeks)

Coursework production B2 Two-dimensional computer-aided drawing

Using CAD system to produce engineering drawings and circuit diagrams Assignment


Course title: Engineering Unit

17:Computer aided design

Exam board:

BTEC

Specification code:


Coursework = 100% of unit

Students produce coursework that consists of individual assignments.

Half term Key Content

1 (7 weeks) Coursework production

● Whole-class teaching: introduction to unit content, scheme of work and

methods of assessment introduction to CAD systems class exercise on using the

operating system to identify and activate CAD software, including the system

requirements for running CAD software and the relationship between CAD and

associated software packages. Individual practical activities: system configuration

and setting up the drawing environment including the use of relevant toolbars

and menus. Whole-class teaching: class exercise on individual hardware

elements of a CAD system and an exercise comparing the use of CAD with other

methods class exercise on the use of appropriate standards used in creating

drawings, eg BS 8888, BS 3939, BS 2917.




● Preparation for and carrying out Assignment 1: CAD Report (P1, P2, M1

and D1). Whole-class teaching/tutor demonstration: class exercise on alignment

and presentation of views in 1st and 3rd angle projection systems and the use of

standard drawing layouts class exercises developing CAD skills and using relevant

use of navigation commands, eg absolute, relative and polar entry systems class

exercises developing CAD skills and using relevant use of drawing commands, eg

types of line, grids, snaps, circle, text, hatching, dimensioning, layers/levels class

exercises developing CAD editing skills including fillets, chamfers, copying,

rotating and scaling objects class exercises to produce, store, retrieve and modify

CAD-generated drawings including circuit diagrams/ symbols.

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3 (7 weeks) Coursework production: Design project

● Whole-class teaching/tutor demonstration: individual class exercises on

printing/plotting drawings using appropriate scale and paper size in order to

produce hard copies of CAD-generated drawings of components and assemblies

in 1st/3rd angle orthographic projection individual class exercises on editing and

modification commands, eg array, copy, move, rotate, erase, stretch, trim, scale,

chamfer and fillet, change layers, colours and line types.




● Preparation for and carrying out Assignment 2: CAD Portfolio (P3, P5,

and M2). Whole-class teaching/tutor demonstration: individual class exercises to

modify CAD-generated drawings including circuit diagrams and symbols and

associated hardware used in circuit diagrams, eg hydraulic, electronic, electrical,

pneumatic individual class exercises on interpreting the properties of an

engineering component or circuit from a given CAD drawing.

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● Topic and suggested assignments/activities and/assessment Whole-class

teaching/tutor demonstration: individual class exercises on using 3D tools to

construct surface and solid models of engineering components individual class

exercises on the use of appropriate scale and paper size in order to produce hard

copies of 3D models.

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6 (7 weeks) Coursework production ● On completion of this unit students should know: ● 1 Know the advantages of using CAD in comparison with other methods ● 2 Know about the software and hardware required to produce CAD

drawings ● 3 Be able to produce and interpret CAD drawings ● 4 Be able to use CAD software to produce 3D drawings and views. ● Review delivery of unit and allow students opportunity to resubmit

assignment for final assessment. Data Drop/Year 12 Reports begin Monday 3rd July – Mock Exam grade 2 to be entered here.

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Course title: Engineering Unit

27:Welding theory

Exam board:

BTEC

Specification code:


Coursework = 100% of unit

Students produce coursework that consists of individual assignments.

Half term Key Content


● Whole-class teaching: introduction to unit content and unit requirements

introduction to welding processes range of welding processes covered in unit

features of electric arc – relate to processes function of gas shields – relate to

processes function of electrodes coverings and fluxes oxy-acetylene combustion

and flame applications.

● Workshop session: range of welding processes and the machinery involved –

demonstrations and practice.




● Preparation for and carrying out Assignment 1: Welding Processes (P1, P2, P3,

P4, M1). Whole-class teaching/workshop sessions with tutor led demonstrations:

effects of heat and process variables precautions to minimise effects prior to

welding – joint design, pre-setting, pre-heating analysis of material behaviour

during welding – materials structure, fusion, changes in structure etc effects of

heat during welding – expansion, contraction, distortion, stress etc heat

treatments for ferrous and non-ferrous materials comparison of processes with

regard to heat effects


● Preparation for and carrying out Assignment 2: The Effects of Welding (P5, P6,

P7, M2, D1). Whole-class teaching/workshop sessions with tutor led

demonstrations: weldability of materials – material properties, chemical

composition welding of similar and dissimilar metals heating effect and dilution

of fused materials heating and cooling of materials – preheating and post heating

welding process rate of heating and cooling restraint of materials during and

after welding – rigid constructions and components.

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● 3: Weldability of Metals (P8, M3). Whole-class teaching/workshop sessions with

tutor led demonstrations: weld testing techniques – visual, destructive and non-

destructive weld test theory and quality standards – variety of standards,

tolerances, and dimensions, weld quality test procedures – visual, destructive

and non-destructive.

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● safe practice for preparing joints and using equipment preparation of joints for

testing testing of surface (visual) defects – undercut, cracking, craters, fillet leg

length, excess weld, lack of fusion testing of welded joints – destructive and non-

destructive testing techniques reporting results of weld tests.

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● Combined with a series of follow up practical tasks students will produce a written report to demonstrate their knowledge across a range of welding processes. Students will need sufficient knowledge to select appropriate processes for given applications. They will also need to know the physical features of those processes. Students will need to explain welding processes in terms of how the heat is input, and how the fusion of the material takes place to produce the weld.

● The final document plus revisions will form the basis of their internal assessment.

Data Drop/Year 12 Reports begin Monday 3rd July – Mock Exam grade 2 to be entered

here.

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English Language

Course title: A-Level English Language

Exam board: EDEXCEL Specification code: 9EN0


Students will sit three external exams at the end of Year 13 and complete one piece of coursework “Crating Language”. 1 – Language Variation Examination 35% 2 – Child Language Examination 20% 3 – Investigating Language Examination 25% 4 – Crafting Language Coursework 20%


Teacher 1 (KWI) Teacher 2 (YR)

1 (7

weeks) Monday 5th Sept-

Friday 22nd

October

3 WEEKS Introduction to the Study of Language

Lexis/semantics

Grammar/Morphology/Syntax

Pragmatics

3 WEEKS Introduction to the Study of Language

Phonology

Graphology

Discourse

4 WEEKS A-Level Component 1 Language Variation: Section B: Variation over time (modern texts) (FOCUS ON SPOKEN/MULTIMODAL CHANNEL)

Focus on phonetics, phonology and prosody.

Students to develop confidence in applying technical terminology related to “spoken discourse” e.g.

Non fluency features

Adjacency pairs and turn-taking

Politeness and face

Leech, Levinson and Brown

Grice’s maxims

dialect, sociolect and idiolect Possible data examples: Transcripts: informal conversations; formal meetings; interviews; speeches.

Focus on how context affects students’ own writing of speeches/talks etc in preparation for creative writing element of Component 2: Child Language

Analyse data which merge features of written/spoken channels e.g.

Blogs: travel/personal

Social Media 17th October data Year 12 collection (CWA,PEG and ATL)

4 WEEKS Component 1: Language Variation Section B: Variation over time (modern texts) (Focus on WRITTEN/MULTIMODAL CHANNEL)

Analyse data from a range of contexts, recognising how variation in field, function, audience and mode creates a specific register.

Focus on how context affects students’ own writing of articles/leaflets in preparation for creative writing element of Component 2: Child Language

Students to develop confidence in analysing coherence and cohesion.

Possible data examples:

Print media

Leaflets

Websites: commercial/informative 17th October data Year 12 collection (CWA,PEG and ATL)

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2 (7 weeks) Monday

31st October-

Friday

1 WEEK Students responding to STAR feedback

4 WEEKS

Carry on with work from previous half term

2 WEEKS Revision of both Spoken and Written Language 9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

1 WEEK Students responding to STAR feedback

4 WEEKS Carry on with work from previous half term

3 WEEKS (Start Identity) Start Component 1: Language Variation: Section A Individual Variation Section B: IDENTITY

Analyse data in a range of models, focusing on how language choices reflect/construct identity/personal.

Exploration of attitudes to language, to explore how choices are affected by:

The model, field, function and audience

Geographical factors

Social factors such as age, gender, ethnicity and other social identities.

STAR MARKING Section A Exam question in timed conditions. 9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

3 (7 weeks) Tuesday

3rd January-

Friday 17th

February

6 WEEKS (including 1 week of Mocks) Component 2: Child Language (Speech) Introduction to key CLA theory and research Focus on both written and spoken channel. Students to develop confidence in applying technical terminology related to CLA e.g.

Stages of language acquisition

Overextension, underextension, overgeneralisaion

Substitution, deletion

Child-directed speech (CDS), caretaker language, motherese


4 WEEKS Carry on with Identity Component 1: Language Variation: Section A Individual Variation

Analyse data in a range of models, focusing on how language choices reflect/construct identity/personal.

Exploration of attitudes to language, to explore how choices are affected by:

The model, field, function and audience

Geographical factors

Social factors such as age, gender, ethnicity and other social identities.

1 WEEK

Mock Exam 2 WEEKS

Complete work on Identity Mock Exams 1: Tuesday 31st Jan-Friday 3rd Feb

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4 (6

weeks) Monday 27th Feb-Friday 7th April

6 WEEKS Carry on with Component 2: Child Language (Speech) Year 12 Data Drop: 27th February (Mock Exam Results) Year 12 Parents’ Evening: 16th March

6 WEEKS Component 2: Child Language (Writing)

Stages of writing

Kroll, Barclay

Students to consolidate understanding of grammar/morphology/syntax.

Students to practice responding to data in creative and essay forms.


5 (5 weeks) Monday 24th April – Friday

26th May)

5 WEEKS Start Crafting Language Unit 4

A level Coursework: Crafting Language

An exploration of a range of selected genres.

Students will analyse:

the influence of purpose/audience/ context on the construction of a range of written texts

key features of a variety of written genres

key concepts: register/mode/idiolect/dialect/ sociolect

‘real’ and represented spoken language.

Students will:

deconstruct a range of texts, both spoken and written, for the following purposes:

entertain

persuade

inform

advise/instruct

consider the writing process. TWO piece of original writing from the same genre, differentiated by function and/or audience (A05 assessed) ONE commentary, reflecting on the two pieced they have produced (A01, A02, A03, A04 assessed) Advisory word count is 1500-2000 words for the original writing and 1000 words for the commentary. For the commentary: A04 (links/comparisons) can be tackled by students making links between the two texts they have written OR the two style models that have informed these pieces. Mock Exams 2: Monday 15th May-Friday 19th May

1 WEEK Carry on with Component 2: Child Language (Writing)

Stages of writing

Kroll, Barclay

Students to consolidate understanding of grammar/morphology/syntax.

Students to practice responding to data in creative and essay forms.

2 WEEKS Revision (both Speech and Writing) Week 4: Exam week Week 5: Marking and STAR feedback Mock Exams 2: Monday 15th May-Friday 19th May

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6 (7 weeks)

Monday 5th June-

Friday 21st July

Carry on with Crafting Language Data Drop/Year 12 Reports begin Monday 3rd July – Mock Exam grade 2 to be entered here.

A level Component 3: Introduction to Investigating Language

Brief introduction to main topic areas:

o Global English

o Language and Gender Identity

o Language and Journalism.

o Language and Power

o Regional Language Variation.

Investigation skills could be scaffolded/developed through group investigations. Schools can choose just one topic area if they prefer. Paper Length: 1 hour 45 minutes (25% of A Level, 45 marks) Section A: one question on an unseen text related to their chosen sub-topic (A01, A02, A03 assessed) 15 marks Section B – one question drawing upon the knowledge acquired from their own investigation (A01, A02, A03, A04 assessed) 30 marks


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English Literature

Course title: A-Level English Literature



Students will sit two external exams at the end of Year 13 and complete two pieces of coursework “Theory and Independence”. 1 – Literary Genres Examination 40% 2 – Texts and Genres Examination 40% 3 – Theory and Independence Non-exam assessment 20%


Teacher 1 (DB) Teacher 2 (YR)

(7 weeks) Monday 5th Sept-

Friday 22nd

October

3 WEEKS Introduction to the genre of Tragedy.

Conventions and theory.

Context for ‘Death of a Salesman’.

Features of drama texts.

3 WEEKS Introduction to poetry skills.

Wider reading.

Context of the Romantic era.

Introduction to Keats.

4 WEEKS A-Level Paper 1: Literary Genres Section C: an essay question linking two set texts.

Study and analyse Act 1 of ‘Death of a Salesman’ and attempt an essay on the presentation of Willy Loman in Act 1 for STAR feedback [week beginning 10th October].

Focus on context, dramatic conventions and genre of Tragedy.


4 WEEKS Paper 1: Literary Genres Section C: an essay question linking two set texts.

Study and analyse 2 Keats poems: ‘La Belle Dame’ and ‘Isabella’.

Focus on the Romantic context and genre of Tragedy.

Students to develop confidence in analysing poetry and will attempt ONE ESSAY for STAR feedback [week beginning 10th October].


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(7 weeks) Monday

31st October-

Friday 16th

December

5 WEEKS Study and analyse Act 2 of ‘Death of a Salesman’

1 WEEK

Prepare character studies.

1 WEEK

STAR essay on Willy Loman as a tragic hero [week beginning 12th December]. 9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

7 WEEKS Paper 1: Literary Genres Sections A [a passage based question on ‘Othello’] and B [ an essay question on ‘Othello’].

Study ‘Othello’, focus on context and genre of Tragedy.

Introduction to passage based exam questions.

STAR essay Section A Exam question in timed conditions [week beginning 28th November]. 9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

(7 weeks) Tuesday

3rd January-

Friday 17th

February

6 WEEKS (study ‘Tess’) Paper1: Literary Genres: Section C Introduction to ‘Tess’ and study the first 3 phases.

STAR marked essay [week beginning 13th February].


6 WEEKS Carry on with ‘Othello’ Paper 1: Literary Genres: Section B Continue studying ‘Othello’ with a focus on essay questions relating to the whole text.

STAR marked essay [week beginning 23rd January] for Section B.


(6 weeks) Monday 27th Feb-Friday 7th April

6 WEEKS Carry on with Paper 1: Literary Genres Section C: study of ‘Tess’.

STAR feedback essay [week beginning 13th March].


6 WEEKS Paper 1: Literary Genres Section C

Study the remaining 2 Keats poems: ‘The Eve of St. Agnes’ & ‘Lamia’.

STAR feedback essay [week beginning 27th March].


(7 weeks) Monday 24th April – Friday

26th May)

7 WEEKS Revise ‘Death of a Salesman’ and ‘Tess’.

STAR feedback essay [week beginning 8th May].


7 WEEKS Revise ‘Othello’ and Keats.

STAR feedback essay [week beginning 2nd May].


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6 (7 weeks)

Monday 5th June-

Friday 21st July

6 WEEKS Non-exam assessment: Theory and Independence.

Introduce the Critical Anthology.

Introduce a range of poetry and novels (possible coursework texts).

Encourage students’ private reading and introduce reading log.

STAR feedback essay on the ‘Literary Canon’ [week beginning 3rd July].


6 WEEKS Paper 2: Texts and Genres: Elements of Political and Social Protest Writing.

Introduce the ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’.

Introduce the concept of feminism and Section One of the Critical Anthology.

STAR feedback essay [week beginning 10th July].


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French

Half term Key content - TLA Key content - LH

1 (7 weeks)

TLA 12 lessons LH 12 lessons

Introduction

The changing nature of family

Grandparents, parents and children - concerns

and problems (3 lessons )

Recent changes in relationships and marriage

(3 lessons)

Concerns and problems of 3 generations (3

lessons)

Grammar: Use of the present, simple and

near future, interrogative form ( 1 lesson

each )

Introduction

The 'cyber-society'

How important technology is in

everyday life (2 lessons)

What the world of cybernauts is like (2

lessons)

What the dangers of e-society are ( 2

lessons )

What the technological Africa is like (2

lessons)

Grammar: Definite and indefinite

articles, reflexive verbs, position and

agreements of adjectives, perfect tense

(1 lesson each)

2 (7 weeks)

TLA: 14 lessons LH 14 lessons

Contemporary francophone music

How to protect contemporary French music (2

lessons)

How diverse is French music today (2 lessons)

What music is popular among young people (3

lessons)

Which music and festivals are emerging in

The place of voluntary work

Why people want to become volunteers

( 3 lessons)

How charity organisations help people

in need (3 lessons)

How volunteering benefits those who

help (3 lessons)

Course title: French A Level Exam board: AQA

Specification code: 7652


This is a reformed A Level course and as such, students will complete three exams at the end of year 13. There is no coursework. The first examination is Listening, Reading and Writing, it lasts 2 hours 30 and is worth 100 marks. Listening and reading passages will be drawn from a range of contexts and sources, covering different registers and types, contemporary and historical material and will cover non-fiction and literary fiction. Students will translate a passage of at least 100 words from French into English. The content of the passages will be based on the themes and sub-themes from this 2 year course. The second examination is Writing, a 2 hour exam worth 80 marks and during which students will write two essays in French on the film and piece of literature studied over the course.

The third examination is Speaking and lasts 21–23 minutes (including 5 minutes supervised preparation time); with

a total mark of 60. The test will be in two parts. Part 1 will be the discussion of one sub-theme from those in this 2

year course, lasting 5–6 minutes, and Part 2 will be the presentation and discussion of the student’s individual

research project from Year 13.

There will be internal assessment at the end of each unit and a full examination internally set at the end of the year.

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Africa (3lessons)

Grammar: imperatives, past historic,

imperfect, present and part participles (1

lesson each)

Grammar: comparative and

superlative, imperfect and pluperfect,

direct and indirect pronouns.(1 lesson

each)

3 (7 weeks)


Cinema: the 7th art form

When cinema was invented and its place in

France (2 lessons)

What the greatest developments in French

cinema in the twentieth century are (3

lessons)

How popular is cinema in France ( 3 lessons)

Grammar: subjunctive, the conditional,

adverbs ( 1 lesson each)

Start the cultural movie topic: La Haine

A culture proud of its heritage

How heritage is a cultural and physical

phenomenon (3 lessons)

How UNESCO protects sites in France

and Francophone countries (3 lessons)

How architecture and gastronomy play

an important role in France’s heritage (3

lessons)

Whether modern structures can be part

of modern Francophone heritage (3

lessons)

Grammar: irregular verbs in the perfect

tense, negative forms, passive voice,

infinitive constructions ( 2 lessons)

4 (6 weeks)


Film – La Haine

Work of the director, social issues raised in

the movie, themes, techniques

Aspects of political life in the French

speaking world

Young people and politics ( 4 lessons)

The right to vote (4 lessons)

The future of the EU ( 4 lessons)

Grammar: future with quand, use of

different tenses in one sentence. (

imbedded in lessons)

Topics to be continued/finished off in

the second year.

5 (5 weeks)


Revision of Exam Skills/topics Revisions of Exam skills/topics

6 (7 weeks) Preparation for mock examination/ Start A

Level course

Preparation for mock examination/ Start A Level course

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Further Mathematics

Key content

Half term Teacher 1 Teacher 2

1 (7 weeks) Monday 5th Sept-Friday

22nd October

FP1 – Roots of quadratic equations FP1 – Matrices FP1 – Complex numbers FP1 – Inequalities 17th October data collection (CWA,PEG and ATL)

D1 – Graphs and networks D1 - Prims and Kruskal’s algorithms D1 – Dijkstra’s algorithm D1 – Chinese Postman 17th October data collection (CWA,PEG and ATL)

2 (7 weeks) Monday 31st October-

Friday 16th Dec

FP1 – Trigonometry FP1 – Matrix transformations FP1 – Linear laws FP1 – Calculus

D1 – Complete Chinese Postman D1 – Travelling salesperson D1 – Linear programming D1 – Sorting algorithms

3 (7 weeks) Tuesday 3rd January-

FP1 – Series FP1 – Numeric methods

D1 – Sorting algorithms D2 – Allocation

Course title: Further Maths Exam board: AQA Specification code: 5371

How will students be assessed? AS level Further Maths is currently unreformed. This means that the course is modular and will be assessed at the end of Year 12 with 3 examinations which lead to an AS qualification. The three modules are Further Pure Core 1, Decision 1 and Decision 2. There is no coursework. All exams are 90 minutes long, have a maximum mark of 75 and contribute to 1/3 of the AS final grade. There is no coursework.

The assessment objectives are common to both AS and A Level. The schemes of assessment will assess candidates’ ability to:

1. AO1 recall, select and use their knowledge of mathematical facts, concepts and techniques in a variety of contexts;

2. AO2 construct rigorous mathematical arguments and proofs through use of precise statements, logical deduction and inference and by the manipulation of mathematical expressions, including the construction of extended arguments for handling substantial problems presented in unstructured form;

3. AO3 recall, select and use their knowledge of standard mathematical models to represent situations in the real world; recognise and understand given representations involving standard models; present and interpret results from such models in terms of the original situation, including discussion of the assumptions made and refinement of such models;

4. AO4 comprehend translations of common realistic contexts into mathematics; use the results of calculations to make predictions, or comment on the context; and, where appropriate, read critically and comprehend longer mathematical arguments or examples of applications;

5. AO5 use contemporary calculator technology and other permitted resources (such as formulae booklets or statistical tables) accurately and efficiently; understand when not to use such technology, and its limitations; give answers to appropriate accuracy.

The use of clear, precise and appropriate mathematical language is expected as an inherent part of the assessment of AO2.

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Friday 17th February FP1 – Asymptotes and rational functions FP1 – Further rational functions Year 12 Data Drop 9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL) Mock Exams 1: Tuesday 31st Jan-Friday 3rd Feb Mock Exam Further Pure Core 1

D2 – Network flows Year 12 Data Drop 9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL) Mock Exams 1: Tuesday 31st Jan-Friday 3rd Feb

4 (6 weeks) Monday 27th Feb-Friday

7th April

FP1 – Parabolas, ellipses and hyperbolas D2 – The simplex algorithm D2 – Game theory Year 12 Data Drop: 27th February (Mock Exam Results) Year 12 Parents’ Evening: 16th March

D2 – Critical path analysis D2 – Dynamic programming D2 – The simplex algorithm D2 – Game theory Year 12 Data Drop: 27th February (Mock Exam Results) Year 12 Parents’ Evening: 16th March

5 (5 weeks) Monday 24th April –

Friday 26th May)

Review and revise for external exams Mock Exams 2: Monday 15th May-Friday 19th May Mock Exam: Decision 1

6 (7 weeks) Monday 5th June-Friday

21st July

External exam units FP1, D1 and D2 in June 2017 Begin FP4 after external exams Data Drop/Year 12 Reports begin Monday 3rd July

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Geography

Half term Key content - TMP Key content - TVM

1 (7 weeks) Coastal Systems

Coasts as natural systems

Coastal Processes

Changing Places

The nature and importance of places

Relationships, connections, meaning and representation

2 (7 weeks) Coastal Systems

Coastal Landscape Development

Coastal Management

Coastal Case Studies

Changing Places

Quantitative and qualitative skills

Place studies

3 (7 weeks) Fieldwork Fieldwork Write-Up Hazards

The concept of Hazards

Fieldwork Fieldwork Write-Up Contemporary Urban Environments

Urbanisation

4 (6 weeks) Hazards

Plate tectonics

Volcanic and Seismic Hazards

Contemporary Urban Environments

Urban forms

Impacts of urbanisation

5 (5 weeks) Hazards

Storm Hazards

Fires in Nature

Case Studies

Contemporary Urban Environments

Urban climate

Urban drainage

Urban waste and sustainable urban development

Case Studies

6 (7 weeks) Fieldwork 2 Individual Report

Fieldwork 2 Individual Report

Course title: Geography A Level Exam board: AQA



Students will complete two 150 minute exams. Both exams are worth 40% of their final grade. The first exam is based on Physical Geography where the second is based on Human Geography. The remaining 20% of the A Level qualification is taken up by the Individual Investigation which is a teacher assessed report written by the students based on the results of fieldwork undertaken in both Y12 and Y13. This report will be between 3,000 and 4,000 words. There are some optional topics and the topics we intend to study are: Physical Geography – Water and Carbon Cycles, Costal Systems and Landscapes and finally Hazards. Human Geography – Global Systems and Global Governance, Changing Places, Contemporary Urban Environments

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Information Technology

Course title: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in

Information Technology

Exam board: EDEXCEL Specification code: 601/7575/8


Unit 1: Exam (33.33%) Unit 2: Externally assessed controlled coursework (25%) Unit 3: Internally assessed coursework (25%) Unit 5/6: Internally assessed coursework (16.67%)


Teacher 1 (MST) Teacher 2 (JPN)

1 (7 weeks)

Monday 5th Sept-Friday 22nd October

17th October data Year 12 collection (CWA,PEG

and ATL)

Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information A1 - Relational database management systems A2 – Manipulating data structures and relational databases A3 - Normalisation

Unit 3: Social Media in Business A1 – Social media websites A2 – Business uses of social media A3 – Risks and issues Assignment 1 start

2 (7 weeks)

Monday 31st October-Friday

9th January data

collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

B1 – Relational database design B2 – Design documentation C1 - Producing a database solution

B1 – Social media planning processes B2 – Business requirements B3- Content planning and publishing B4 – Developing an online community B5 – Developing a social media policy B6 – Reviewing and refining plans Assignment 2 Start

3 (7 weeks)

Tuesday 3rd January- Friday 17th February


C2 – Testing and refining the database solution D1 – Database design evaluation D2 - Evaluation of database testing D3 – Evaluation of the database

4 (6 weeks)

Monday 27th Feb-Friday 7th April

Year 12 Data Drop: 27th February (Mock Exam

Results) Year 12 Parents’

Evening: 16th March

Practice assessment (Past assessment used to prepare students for the timetabled assessment window)

C1 – Creating accounts and profiles C2 – Content creation and publication C3 – Implementation of online community building C4 – Data gathering and analysis C5 – Skills, Knowledge and behaviours

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5 (5 weeks)

Monday 24th April – Friday 26th May) Mock Exams 2: Monday 15th May-Friday 19th May

External Assessment (Timetabled by Edexcel)

Final assignment submission & resubmission


21st July

Data Drop/Year 12 Reports begin Monday

3rd July

Begin Unit 1 TBC

Begin Unit 1 TBC

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Mathematics


1 (7 weeks) Monday 5th Sept-Friday

22nd October

PC1 - Algebraic Manipulation, Quadratic Equations & Simultaneous Equations PC1 - Surds PC1 - Graphs, Linear & Quadratic Inequalities PC1 - Straight Lines & Circles 17th October data collection (CWA,PEG and ATL)

2 (7 weeks) Monday 31st October-

Friday

PC1 – Differentiation PC2 - Differentiation PC1 - Integration M1 - Kinematics in One Dimension M1 - Forces M1 – Kinematics in two dimensions

3 (7 weeks) Tuesday 3rd January- Friday 17th February

M1 – Momentum M1 – Newton’s law of motion 1 M1 - Newton’s law of motion 2 PC2 - Binomial Expansions PC2 – Trigonometry and circular measure PC2 – Logarithms and exponentials Mock Exams 1: Tuesday 31st Jan-Friday 3rd Feb

Course title: Maths Exam board: AQA Specification code: 5360


A level Maths is currently unreformed. This means that the course is modular and will be assessed at the end of Year 12 with 3 examinations which lead to an AS qualification. The three modules are Pure Core 1 (non-calculator), Pure Core 2 and Mechanics. All exams are 90 minutes long, have a maximum mark of 75 and contribute to 1/3 of the AS final grade. There is no coursework.

The assessment objectives are common to both AS and A Level. The schemes of assessment will assess candidates’ ability to:

1. AO1 recall, select and use their knowledge of mathematical facts, concepts and techniques in a variety of contexts;

2. AO2 construct rigorous mathematical arguments and proofs through use of precise statements, logical deduction and inference and by the manipulation of mathematical expressions, including the construction of extended arguments for handling substantial problems presented in unstructured form;

3. AO3 recall, select and use their knowledge of standard mathematical models to represent situations in the real world; recognise and understand given representations involving standard models; present and interpret results from such models in terms of the original situation, including discussion of the assumptions made and refinement of such models;

4. AO4 comprehend translations of common realistic contexts into mathematics; use the results of calculations to make predictions, or comment on the context; and, where appropriate, read critically and comprehend longer mathematical arguments or examples of applications;

5. AO5 use contemporary calculator technology and other permitted resources (such as formulae booklets or statistical tables) accurately and efficiently; understand when not to use such technology, and its limitations; give answers to appropriate accuracy.

The use of clear, precise and appropriate mathematical language is expected as an inherent part of the assessment of AO2.

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4 (6 weeks) Monday 27th Feb-Friday

7th April

M1 – Projectiles PC2 – Sequences and series PC2 – Trapezium rule PC2 - Integration Year 12 Data Drop: 27th February (Mock Exam Results) Year 12 Parents’ Evening: 16th March

5 (5 weeks) Monday 24th April –

Friday 26th May

Revision and external exams External exams May 2017. Dates tbc Mock Exams 2: Monday 15th May-Friday 19th May


21st July

Begin A2 work: PC3 Functions, notation, vocabulary and forming composite functions PC3 Inverse functions PC3 The modulus function Data Drop/Year 12 Reports begin Monday 3rd July

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Performing Arts

Course title: Cambridge Technical L3 in Performing Arts

Exam board: OCR Specification code: 05851


Students will take 4 mandatory units and 1 optional over the two years. 1 – Preparing to Work in the Performing Arts Sector - Externally Assessed 2 – Proposal for a Commissioning Brief - Externally Assessed 3 – Influential Performance Practice - Externally Assessed 4 – Combined Arts - Internally Moderated 5 - Optional Unit - Internally Moderated


1 (7 weeks)

Monday 5th Sept-Friday 22nd October

4 WEEKS Introductory Skills Workshops

Dance

Drama

Music

Production

3 WEEKS UNIT 4 - Combined Arts

Developing an understanding of the expressive effect of combining all of the disciplines within the Performing Arts


2 (7 weeks)

Monday 31st October-Friday

7 WEEKS UNIT 4 - Combined Arts Developing an understanding of the expressive effect of combining all of the disciplines within the Performing Arts culminating in a final filmed performance of RE-IMAGINED EXISTING REPERTOIRE in front of an invited audience Students should also keep, maintain and submit: 1. Rehearsal Diaries 2. Skills Audit 3. SMART targets 4. 1500 word evaluation of the final piece UNIT 1 - Preparing to Work in the Performing Arts Sector (ONE SESSION PER WEEK) Students to be taught the generic skills required to complete the assessment tasks at the end of this Unit.

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3 (7 weeks)

Tuesday 3rd January- Friday 17th

February

6 WEEKS (including 1 week of Mocks) UNIT 1 - Preparing to Work in the Performing Arts Sector UNIT 3 - Influential Performance Practice Students to be taught the generic skills required to complete the assessment tasks at the end of these units.

4 (6 weeks)

Monday 27th Feb-Friday 7th April

1 WEEK UNIT 1 - Preparing to Work in the Performing Arts Sector UNIT 3 - Influential Performance Practice Continued preparatory work

5 WEEKS Controlled Assessment Preparation Units 1 & 3 (8 weeks total)

UNIT 1 - Preparing to Work in the Performing Arts Sector CA UNIT 3 - Influential Performance Practice CA Pre release material now available - specific preparation building on the skills developed to address the questions in each of the controlled assessment documents

5 (5 weeks)

Monday 24th April – Friday 26th May)

3 WEEKS Controlled Assessment Preparation Units 1 & 3 (8 weeks total)

UNIT 1 - Preparing to Work in the Performing Arts Sector CA UNIT 3 - Influential Performance Practice CA Pre release material now available - specific preparation building on the skills developed to address the questions in each of the controlled assessment documents

2 WEEKS Controlled Assessment OFFICIAL ASSESSMENT WINDOW

UNIT 1 - Preparing to Work in the Performing Arts Sector CA UNIT 3 - Influential Performance Practice CA All CA tasks must be completed in this assessment window: Unit 1 - 1. 2000 word research report 2. Portfolio of materials in response to job advert 3. Pitch to camera in response to published questions 4. Filmed Audition Unit 3 - 1. Filmed evidence of performance of TWO contrasting pieces in response to pre release material 2. 1500 word report in response to pre release material

May th19 Friday-May th15 Monday 2: Exams Mock

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6 (7 weeks) Monday 5th June-

Friday 21st July

7 WEEKS OPTIONAL UNIT Students choose an optional unit that will combine with their peers for one final summer term performance.

_______________________________________________________ UNIT 2 - Proposal for a Commissioning Brief STARTS IN SEPTEMBER WITH OPTION TO ADD EXTRA UNITS TO UPGRADE QUALIFICATION TO 90 CREDITS

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Physics

Course title: A-Level Physics Exam board: AQA Specification code: 7408


Students will sit three two hour external exams at the end of Year 13. During the course, along with other practical work, students will carry out 12 assessed practicals which will lead to the students being awarded their practical skills endorsement. Physics Paper 1: (85 marks) Students will complete short and long answer questions (60 marks) on the topic from sections 1-5 and 6.1. The paper includes multiple choice questions. Physics Paper 2: (85 marks) Students will complete short and long answer questions (60 marks) on the topic from sections 6.2 and 7 - 8 (the questions may assume knowledge from sections 1-6.1. The paper includes 25 multiple choice questions. Physics Paper 2: (80 marks) Students will complete 45 marks of long and short answer question on practical experiments and data analysis. As well as 35 marks of short and long questions from the optional unit, unit 12 turning points in physics.


Teacher 1 DBL (4 LESSONS) Teacher 2 AM (5 LESSONS)

1 (7

weeks)

Circuits resistivity EMF 3.2 Particles and radiation


2 (7 weeks)

Potential dividers EMF internal resistance 3.2 Electromagnetic radiation and quantum phenomena

3 (7 weeks)


Scalars and vectors Torque Moments 3.3. Waves Required practical 1 (approx. timing)


Materials Practical e=fl/ax 3.3. waves

4 (6 weeks)

Momentum and materials 3.3 Waves Required practical 2 (approx. timing)


Energy 3.4 Mechanics Motion in a straight line and projectile motion


5 (5 weeks)

Work power 3.4 Mechanics Required practical 3 (approx. timing)


6 (7 weeks)

Special relativity 3.6 Further mechanics Circular motion


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Product Design

Course title: Product Design: Graphic Products Exam board: Edexcel

Specification code: 8GR01

OR

Course title: Product Design: Resistant Materials Exam board: Edexcel

Specification code: 8RM01


Coursework = 60% of AS qualification Exam = 40% of AS qualification Students produce coursework that is comprised of a design folder along with a finished 3D made product or range of products. Students produce coursework in every lesson throughout the year up until the final deadline at the end of Term 4. A minimum of one lesson per week is spent on exam preparation/ theory work.

Half term

Key Content

1 (7 weeks)

Coursework production: Product Analysis Performance analysis & Materials and components

Students have to fully justify key technical specification points that relate to form, function, user requirements, performance requirements, materials and/or component requirements, scale of production and costs.

Students have to compare and contrast one other existing similar product using the technical specification.



2 (7 weeks)

Coursework production: Product Analysis Manufacture & Quality

Students have to evaluate, using advantages and disadvantages, the selection of the manufacturing processes used in their products.

Students must suggest one alternative method of production that could have been used in the manufacture of the product.

Students must describe the impact on the environment of using the processes identified in the production of the product.

3 (7 weeks)

Coursework production: Design work Design and development

Students must present alternative ideas that are workable, realistic and detailed and which fully address the design criteria.

Students must produce ideas that demonstrate a detailed understanding of materials, processes and techniques.

Students produce a final design proposal that is significantly different and improved compared to any previous alternative design ideas.

Modelling is undertaken through the use of traditional materials or 2D and/or 3D computer simulations and it is used to test important aspects of the final design proposal.

The final design proposal is evaluated objectively against the design criteria in order to fully justify the design decisions taken. 9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)


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4 (6 weeks)

Coursework production: Design & Making work, Testing Production plan, Making and Testing

Students produce a detailed production plan that considers stages of production in the correct sequence, realistic time scales and deadlines for the scale of production.

A selection of a range of appropriate materials and processes is evaluated Students must demonstrate high quality making skills and techniques in the production of their final

prototype model/s. Students must show accuracy and precision when working with a variety of materials, processes and

techniques. High-level safety awareness is evident throughout all aspects of manufacture. Students must describe and justify a range of tests carried out to check the performance or quality of the

product(s) against their made product/s. Students use Third-party testing (questionnaires etc.).



5 (5 weeks)

Exam Preparation


6 (7 weeks)

Exam Preparation, start of A2 coursework production planning Data Drop/Year 12 Reports begin Monday 3rd July – Mock Exam grade 2 to be entered here.

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Religious Studies (Ethics)

Half term Key content – Year 1

1 (7 weeks) Philosophy of Religion and Ethics

Introduction to the Course and Paper 1

Arguments for the Existence of God

Evil and Suffering

2 (7 weeks) Philosophy of Religion and Ethics

Religious Experience

Normative Ethical Theories

3 (7 weeks) Philosophy of Religion and Ethics/ Study of Religion and Dialogues

Application of Ethical Theory

Introduction to Paper 2

Sources of Wisdom and Authority

4 (6 weeks) Study of Religion and Dialogues

Ultimate Reality

Self, Death and Afterlife

5 (5 weeks) Study of Religion and Dialogues

Good Conduct and Moral Principles

Expressions of Religious Identity

6 (7 weeks) Beginning ‘Year 2’: Philosophy of Religion and Ethics

Miracles

Course title: Philosophy and Ethics A Level

Exam board: AQA



This is a reformed A Level course and as such, students will complete two 180 minute exams at the end of year 13. Both exams are worth 50% of their final grade. There is no coursework. The first exam is ‘Philosophy of Religion and Ethics’. This will cover a range of classical philosophical questions, such as arguments for and against the existence of God, Evil and suffering, the nature of the self, death and the afterlife, and religious experience and authority. It will also include the major philosophical approaches to ethics and the nature of right and wrong, the concepts of free will and responsibility, sexual and gender identity, and equality and tolerance. The second exam is ‘Study of Religion and Dialogues’, in which students will apply these wider philosophical and ethical theories to a major world religion; Hinduism, and consider how this faith tackles these issues in practise today. The dialogues section of the paper will focus on how the concepts of religion, philosophy and ethics inform and challenge one another.

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Self, Death and Afterlife

Half term Key content – Year 2

1 Philosophy of Religion and Ethics

Religious Language

Meta-Ethics

2 Philosophy of Religion and Ethics

Free Will and Responsibility

Conscience

Bentham and Kant

3 Study of Religion and Dialogues

Hinduism, Gender and Sexuality

Hinduism and Science


Hinduism and the Challenge of Secularisation

Hinduism, migration and Religious Pluralism


The Dialogue between Hinduism and Philosophy

The Dialogue between Hinduism and Ethics

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Sociology

Course title: Sociology A Level Exam board:

AQA

Specification code:

7191 7192


Students will sit three external exams at the end of Year 13

Paper 1: Education with Theory and Methods.

Paper 2: Topics in Sociology (Families and Households and Beliefs in Society)

Paper 3: Crime and Deviance with Theory and Methods

All exams are 2 hours in length and worth 33.3% of the A level marks

Half term Key content – Teacher 1 (NMS) Key content – Teacher 2 (DR)

1 (7 weeks)

Monday 5th Sept-

Friday 22nd

October

Families and Households Unit

Topic 1: Marriage, divorce and cohabitation

(trends, causes and sociological theoretical

views)

Topic 2: Family Diversity (trends, causes and

sociological theoretical views)


collection (CWA,PEG and ATL

Education Unit

Topic 1:Class differences in educational

achievement (external factors-cultural

deprivation, subculture, parental attitudes etc)

Topic 2:Class differences in Achievement

(internal factors- setting , streaming , labelling

sfp etc)


collection (CWA,PEG and ATL

2 (7 weeks)

Monday 31st

October-Friday

Topic 3: Functions of the family (Theories such

as Functionalism, Marxism, Feminism and

Individualism thesis)

Topic 4: Social Policy (Example of laws, impact

on family structures and theoretical

perspectives)

9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and

ATL)

Topic 2 and

Topic 3 - Role of educational in society

(marxism , functionalism , new right views)9th

January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

3 (7 weeks)

Tuesday 3rd

January- Friday

17th February

Topic 5: Division of domestic labour (March of

progress vs. conflict perspective)

Topic 6: Childhood (Social construction,

western notion, globalisation, future of

Topic 4- (Christmas independent study)

Ethnic differences in achievement (external

and internal factors including cultural and

material deprivation, institutional racism,

ethnocentric curriculum )

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childhood)



4 (6 weeks)

Monday 27th Feb-

Friday 7th April

Topic 7: Demography (Birth rates, death rates,

emigration)


Results)


Theory and methods unit

Interpretivist vs. Positivist

Factors impacting choice of method

Sampling

PET for different sociological methods such as

Participant observation, interviews, statistics,

documents, questionnaires and experiments

Methods in context: Education

Mock Exams 2: Monday 15th May-Friday 19th

May

Data Drop/Year 12 Reports begin Monday 3rd

July – Mock Exam grade 2 to be entered here.

Topic 5 - Gender differences in education

(internal and external factors, boys v girls,

gender and subject choice,etc)


Results)


5 (5 weeks)

Monday 24th April

– Friday 26th May)

Topic 6- Education and social policy (from

1944 - tripartite, comprehensives,

marketisation, parentocracy, privatisation,

policies to address gender, class, and

ethnicity.)

6 (7 weeks)

Monday 5th June-

Friday 21st July

Catch up or /and revision of all topics

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Spanish

Half term Key content – CLW (5 lessons a fortnight) Key content – JRD (3 lessons a fortnight)

1 (7 weeks) Introduction

Modern and Traditional Hispanic Values

Families in the past and at present

Catholic Religion and Festivals

Marriage and Divorce

Family types

(*CLW will cover 4 additional grammar lessons

as part of transition between GCSE – A level)

Introduction

Cyberspace

Uses of Internet

Has new technology improved our life

for the better or worse?

Use of Smart Phones

2 (7 weeks) Equality of Rights

The fight for equality of women

Women in today’s society

The rights of LGBT

The role of women in the Hispanic world

The influence of Idols

The influences of musical idols

The influence of sport heroes

The new culture of fame

3 (7 weeks) Cultural Heritage

Peru

Continuation of the above

Course title: Spanish A Level Exam board: AQA



This is a reformed A Level course and as such, students will complete three exams at the end of year 13. There is no coursework. The first examination is Listening, Reading and Writing, it lasts 2 hours 30 and is worth 100 marks. Listening and reading passages will be drawn from a range of contexts and sources, covering different registers and types, contemporary and historical material and will cover non-fiction and literary fiction. Students will translate a passage of at least 100 words from Spanish into English. The content of the passages will be based on the themes and sub-themes from this 2 year course. The second examination is Writing, a 2 hour exam worth 80 marks and during which students will write two essays in Spanish on the film and piece of literature studied over the course.

The third examination is Speaking and lasts 21–23 minutes (including 5 minutes supervised preparation time); with

a total mark of 60. The test will be in two parts. Part 1 will be the discussion of one sub-theme from those in this 2

year course, lasting 5–6 minutes, and Part 2 will be the presentation and discussion of the student’s individual

research project from Year 13.

There will be internal assessment at the end of each unit and a full examination internally set at the end of the year.

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Mexican Art

The Moor Architecture in Andalusia

Musical Heritage

Regional Identity in Spain

‘Semana Santa’ in Spain

Bullfighting

Gastronomy in Spain

The official languages of Spain

4 (6 weeks) Study of film ‘ Volver’ Continuation of the above

5 (5 weeks) Revision of Exam Skills/topics Revision of Exam Skills/topics

6 (7 weeks) Preparation for Mock Examination/Start A

Level Course

Preparation for Mock Examination/Start A Level Course

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Textiles

Course title: AS Textiles Technology

Exam board: AQA

Specification code: TEXT1 TEXT2


Coursework = 50% of AS qualification Exam = 50% of AS qualification Students produce coursework that is comprised of a design folder along with a finished 3D made product or range of products. Students produce coursework in every lesson throughout the year up until the final deadline at the end of Term 4. A minimum of one lesson per week is spent on exam preparation/ theory work.

Half term

Key Content

1 (7 weeks)

Coursework production:

Students will explore and research into a personal design brief.

Students will have the opportunity to study and work with a variety of textile materials to enable them to understand the working characteristics, physical properties, cost and availability which influence the choice of materials in design situations.

Students will research existing products and through critical appraisal of specified products, they should understand how materials and components are worked to become parts of a design realisation, initially as toiles, prototypes or models.

Students will research customer groups which will influence their approach to designing and making quality products that meet specific needs of identified users.



2 (7 weeks)


Students have to analyse research that has been gathered to produce a product specification.

Students will be able to communicate the detail and form of products, so that they may be manufactured They should be able to identify and use appropriate means to communicate ideas, eg presentation boards, fashion illustration, interior sketches, swatches, colour ways

Students will have knowledge of a variety of components and their appropriateness for a range of products in relation to the end-user, fabric and design considerations.

Fabric preparation, lay planning, marking and cutting out, methods of joining, shaping, finishing of edges, selection of construction techniques appropriate to the fabric being used and the product being made

3 (7 weeks)


Students must present ideas that are workable, realistic and detailed and which fully address the design criteria.

Students must produce ideas that demonstrate a detailed understanding of materials, processes and techniques.

Students produce a final design proposal that is significantly different and improved compared to any previous alternative design ideas.

Toiling is undertaken through the use of traditional materials 2D CAD designs are produced it is used to test important aspects of the final design proposal. The final design proposal is evaluated objectively against the design criteria in order to fully justify the

design decisions taken. Product manufacture will be in the finishing stages


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4 (6 weeks)

Coursework production: Design & Making work, Testing Students produce a detailed production plan that considers stages of production in the correct

sequence, realistic time scales and deadlines for the scale of production. Experience of basic testing to determine appropriate properties in relation to chosen end use and

have an awareness of fabric testing undertaken in industry A selection of a range of appropriate materials and processes is evaluated Students must demonstrate high quality making skills and techniques in the production of their final

prototype. Students must show accuracy and precision when working with a variety of materials, processes and

techniques. High-level safety awareness is evident throughout all aspects of manufacture. Students must describe and justify a range of tests carried out to check the performance or quality of

the product(s) against their made product/s. Students use Third-party testing (questionnaires etc.).



FASHION SHOW DEADLINE 1ST MARCH

5 (5 weeks)

Exam Preparation


6 (7 weeks)

Exam Preparation, start of A2 coursework production planning Data Drop/Year 12 Reports begin Monday 3rd July – Mock Exam grade 2 to be entered here.

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YEAR 12 KEY DATES

Dates are all correct at the time of printing and are also available on the google calendar on the school website which

is regularly updated

AUTUMN TERM (2/09/15 - 18/12/15)

28 September – Parents’ Information Evening 5 October – Science visit to Blood Service

November – Data Sheets issued 4 -6 November – Geography Fieldwork

7 December – Data Sheets Issued 7-11 December – Health & Social Care Work Experience

10 December- Parents’ Evening and Introduction to Higher Education 4pm – 7pm

SPRING TERM (5/01/16 – 25/03/16)

January – Data Sheets issued 1-5 February – Mock Exams

22 February – School resumes 14 March – Data Sheets Issued

14 -18 March Health & Social Care Work Experience

SUMMER TERM (11/04/16 – 19/07/16)

April – Data Sheets issued 15 May – 30 June Summer 16 Examinations

14 July – UCAS Week

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USEFUL EXAM INFORMATION

www.aqa.org.uk

www.edexcel.com

www.ocr.org.uk

www.jcq.org.uk

For examinations all students are responsible for ensuring that they have read and are familiar with the JCQ Notice &

Warning to Candidates information that is available on the school website and that they arrive in good time for all

internal and external examinations fully equipped.

Stationery must be in a clear plastic pencil case or plastic bag, and all exams must be written in black ink unless

otherwise advised.

No mobile phones, smart watches, headphones or data storing devices are permitted in an examination. Graphics

calculators are permitted however any device that has a data storage facility MUST have its data banks cleared

before entering the examination room.

Summer exam timetables are issued to students as soon as possible after final entries have been made by the

school. We aim to provide individual timetables around Easter. Please see the exam board websites or the school

website for provisional exam timetables in the meantime.

If you have any questions please contact the school and ask for the Exams Office.

R Boyles

Examinations Manager

http://www.aqa.org.uk/

http://www.edexcel.com/

http://www.ocr.org.uk/

http://www.jcq.org.uk/

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Target Setting – Understanding Data

School Target Grades are set at the beginning of Year 12 based on prior attainment data. This Grade

Update displays A Student’s Predicted End of Course Grades at each tracking point across the academic year. The Predicted End of Course Grades are colour coded to illustrate progress against the School Target Grades.

The Currently Working At Grade is the grade that your child is currently achieving. This grade is based on performance in class, homework and teacher assessment.

The Attitude to Learning Grade, also known as Effort, is graded 1 to 5. 1 is the highest attitude grade that

a student can achieve and 5 is the lowest.

Please note that vocational subjects marked with a tilde (~) are graded P or PP = Pass, M or MM = Merit, D or DD = Distinction and D* or D*D* = Distinction Star, with intermediary grades also possible for full diplomas.

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UCAS Information

New UCAS Tariff Points from 2017

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Useful Websites for Higher Education & Apprenticeships

http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/

https://www.studential.com/university/applying/UCAS-application-guide/UCAS-

deadlines-2017-entry

https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/getting-started/ucas-undergraduate-

when-apply

https://www.gov.uk/browse/education/student-finance

https://www.gov.uk/topic/further-education-skills/apprenticeships

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/Pages/Home.aspx

The school has support from Mrs Elaine McStravick – Careers Adviser, please contact the

school to make an appointment for your child if you feel they would benefit from guidance.

http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/

https://www.studential.com/university/applying/UCAS-application-guide/UCAS-deadlines-2017-entry

https://www.studential.com/university/applying/UCAS-application-guide/UCAS-deadlines-2017-entry

https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/getting-started/ucas-undergraduate-when-apply

https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/getting-started/ucas-undergraduate-when-apply

https://www.gov.uk/browse/education/student-finance

https://www.gov.uk/topic/further-education-skills/apprenticeships

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/Pages/Home.aspx

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Northumberland

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Tel: 01661 832486

Fax: 01661 832859

Email: [email protected]

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