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LECA Guide to the curriculum at KS4

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LECA Guide to the curriculum at KS4 2


The KS4 Curriculum at

Littleport & East Cambs Academy

At Littleport & East Academy we believe all of our students should be able to access a rich, broad and balanced

curriculum during their time with us from years 7 to 11. Our curriculum during Years 7 to 9 offers the

opportunity to study a range of subjects in depth that deliver key knowledge and skills in preparation for their

next steps. We value the importance of our curriculum which includes the Arts, Technology, Humanities, Phys-

ical Education and Spanish as well as English, Mathematics and Science.

In Year 10 we broaden the range of subjects on offer to include Health & Social Care, Photography, Business

Studies, Engineering, and Child Development and allow our students to make some choices about the subjects

they can study between years 10 and 11. We do this because we believe our students are able to make mature

decisions about the subjects they like and where they can be successful.

We anticipate that our students will progress to a wide range of further education providers and will have

aspirations to work in every imaginable career sector. Our curriculum is built around this knowledge and our

extra-curricular activities will also support this.

Our advice to all students is to continue to study a broad curriculum which ensures success, so students have as

many options open to them as possible for Post 16.

Students will be making their new choices on a paper-based form, which we will then input into Options On-

Line for parents to agree.

Mr Scott Gaskins

Principal


Pathways from Year 9 We want all students to reach the end of Year 11 with a range of qualifications at a good pass

or above. With the new grading system this is equal to Grade 5 or above in a GCSE or a Level

2 Pass in a technical qualification.

To support this we will offer a different pathway to each student according to how well we

feel they will achieve. GCSEs alone are not always the most appropriate qualifications so we

have put in place a programme that we believe best meets the needs of our students by using

the data that is available to us. Students will be given choices from subjects we believe they

will be successful in at the end of Year 11.

We will give students a great deal of guidance about their subject choices and expect that they

will select courses that reflect their aspirations, skills and abilities.

Recent reform has led to the formation of two types of qualification available at the end of

Year 11. These are:

GCSEs – now graded 1 to 9 with grade 9 being the highest. These linear qualifications

are based on between 60% and 100% assessment by written examination. All the

written exams are taken at the end of the course.

Technical Awards – graded pass, merit or distinction. These qualifications consist of

approximately 25% external assessment with the remainder set as tasks completed in

school. These include BTEC Technical Award and OCR National Certificate

qualifications.

English Baccalaureate (EBacc) - Whilst the EBacc is not a qualification in it’s own

right—it’s a combination of GCSE subjects, including a language, that offer an important

range of knowledge and skills to young people.

While your child may not have decided on their future career path yet, choosing the EBacc at

GCSE gives them access to a full range of employment options when they leave secondary

school and the broad knowledge that employers are looking for.

It is important students consider the type of assessment when choosing a course. Many

traditional GCSEs are now 100% written exam and for some students these do not always

lead to the success they aspire to. It is better that students choose courses giving a mixture

of assessment formats.

We have, in some instances, chosen to offer a technical award qualification for a subject area

instead of a GCSE. We know this will offer a better chance of success for students at all ability

levels. We also know that both technical awards and GCSEs offer the same opportunities for

progression onto Post 16 courses.


The ‘Core’ LECA Curriculum

All students will study a core curriculum of:

* English Language GCSE

* English Literature GCSE

* Maths GCSE

* Combined Science

* Spanish

* Core PE (No exam or Qualification)

* PSHE (No Exam or Qualification)

* Ethics (No Exam or Qualification)


Technical Qualifications:

* BTEC First Awards or Tech Awards (Levels 1/2).

* OCR Cambridge National Certificates (Levels 1/2).

* Mainly coursework with one externally marked unit—graded Pass, Merit & Distinction.

* NCFE Cache Level 2 Technical Award

GCSEs:

* Graded 1-9 with a ‘Good Pass’ considered to be a 5 or above. This is what 6th Forms will be looking for across a range of subjects.

* Grade 4 is generally enough to enter most vocational courses at CRC/CWA/ Other Further Education Colleges.

How to make choices (and how not to make them):

* If you enjoy a subject—choose it.

* If you think you need it for your next step—choose it.

* If you like your current teacher—consider it.

* If your friends are choosing it—is it a good reason for you to choose it as well?

* Think of GCSEs as a step to the next stage. They do not necessarily define where you will end up or what job you will do.


Option A: 1 Compulsory Choice

History

Geography

Students must choose one subject from Option

A and Option B.

Subjects in Option A can also be taken as part

of the open choice selection.

Some facts to help inform your choices:

1) Subjects such The Arts, and Design Technology feed off creativity and

innovation – two attributes most employers are looking for.

2) Choosing both Geography and History will result in 5 written exams

and a lot of revision. Be prepared for a lot of work if you choose both.

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Option B: 2 Open Choices

Triple Science - (3 GCSE’s: Biology, Physics, Chemistry)

Fine Art - GCSE*

Sports Examination

Photography - GCSE*

Performing Arts – BTEC Level 1/2

Music - GCSE

Design Technology—GCSE*

Health and Social Care - NCFE CACHE Level 2

Technical Award*

Child Development—NCFE CACHE Level 2

Technical Award*

Engineering—BTEC Level 1/2*

Business Studies—GCSE

* Students can only choose one option of

Design Technology OR Engineering

* Students can only choose one option of Fine

Art OR Photography

* Students can only choose one option of

Health & Social Care OR Child Development

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE

AND LITERATURE

Qualification: GCSE Available to: All students Awarding Body: AQA (Lang) Edexcel (Lit)

OVERVIEW DETAIL

ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSE OVERVIEW

Students will study a range of writing, both

fictional and non-fictional, and learn to analyse and

evaluate extracts from different texts. As well as

this, students will also learn to write in a range of

forms producing imaginative creative writing pieces

of their own. Speaking and Listening skills will be

assessed through activities involving discussion and

presentation.

Students will study the following four units:

* 19th Century Fiction

* Imaginative Writing

* Transactional writing from the 20th and 21st century

* Transactional Writing

ENGLISH LITERATURE

Within English Literature, students will study books,

plays and poems from different times in history and

from different countries and cultures in the world.

Students will learn about characters, themes, ideas

and techniques in preparation for examination.

Students will study all four of the following areas:

* Shakespeare

* Post-1914 Literature

* 19th Century Novels

* Poetry since 1789

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All students will take English Language and

English Literature GCSEs. These qualifications

are designed to inspire and motivate students,

providing

appropriate academic challenge whilst ensuring

that the assessment and texts are, as far as

possible, accessible to all students. These

qualifications are graded under the new 1-9

system.

POST 16 OPPORTUNITIES

These GCSE courses are excellent preparation

to study English Language, English Literature or

Media at A level.

A qualification in English is essential to

numerous career areas: teaching, journalism,

the media in general or even the legal

profession. If you are considering a course in

teaching, it is essential to have GCSE English at

a minimum grade of Grade 5 under the new

system.

ASSESSMENT

English Language Two terminal examinations covering fictional

and non-fictional/transactional reading and

writing as well as an internally assessed

endorsement for speaking and listening.

English Literature Two terminal examinations covering a variety

of prose, poetry and drama texts.


MATHEMATICS

Qualification: GCSE Available to: All students Awarding Body: Edexcel

OVERVIEW

Mathematics is a subject that at the basic level covers key skills for life, but as you study it allows you to look

at structures, patterns and change in a way that has wide applications and its own beauty. At higher levels it

has uses in the sciences, in computing, in social sciences and beyond.

Alongside the core skills of the subject there is a huge element of problem solving and communication of

answers and ideas. These skills are hugely valued by employers which is why many look for maths

qualifications.

DETAIL

GCSE Mathematics has six main strands of learning. These are:

* Number

* Ratio and proportional reasoning

* Algebra

* Geometry

* Probability

* Statistics

These strands are interrelated and a question in the final exams can include aspects of more than one strand.

Alongside the thematic strand questions include a substantial element of problem solving.

There are two tiers of entry and student study a programme targeting one of these. The two tiers are

Foundation (covering grades 1 to 5), and Higher (covering grades 4 to 9, and intended for those who are

likely to be secure in a grade 6 or better).

ASSESSMENT

GCSE Mathematics, for both foundation tier and higher tier, is assessed through three written exam papers.

* All material can be assessed on any of the three papers.

* All papers are taken in the Summer of Year 11. Each paper lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes.

* Paper 1 is a non-calculator paper. Papers 2 and 3 are calculator papers.


Mathematics is required to study many subjects beyond year 11.

To study A-levels some providers require a 4 or higher in maths for any subject. Many subjects will have

higher mathematical requirements, such as the sciences and social sciences. Vocational courses often require

you to attain a grade 3 or 4 or higher to enter at certain levels.

For those who enjoy the subject Mathematics can be studied as one or two A-Levels. Both of these options

are highly valued by Higher Education providers in a range of courses from Law and Sociology, to Physics and

Mathematics.

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SCIENCE

Qualification: Combined Science (Trilogy) 2 GCSE’s Available to: All students Awarding Body: AQA

INTRODUCTION

All students will study GCSE Combined Science which is worth the equivalent of two GCSEs. We will also

offer the option of Separate Sciences to identified students. In our experience students who are successful at

studying the separate sciences (also known as triple science) are our most able mathematicians. The increased

mathematical content in science means students need these additional skills to ensure success. Please note that

high grades in combined science will also allow progression onto any of the A Level sciences.


GCSE Combined Science can lead to further study of any of the Science A levels or a Level 3 qualification in a

Science based subject.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is in the form of 6 1hr 15 written exams for the combined GCSEs. These exams are all taken at the

end of Year 11. Practical skills are assessed within the written exams. Students will take either foundation tier or

higher tier depending on ability.

GCSE Combined Science is a course which aims to give students the knowledge and understanding of science they

will meet in their everyday lives. Students will study two GCSEs over two and half years Through a wide range of

practical and theory based activities, students will be able to:

* Recognise the impact of science and technology on everyday life.

* Take informed decisions about issues that involve science.

* Understand the key points of media reports, and reflect on

Information included (or omitted) from these reports and

other information.

* Have a greater awareness of science and how scientists work.

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SPANISH

Qualification: GCSE

Available to: All students

Awarding Body: EDEXCEL

COURSE OVERVIEW

GCSE Spanish builds up on the understanding developed at KS2 and KS3 and provides a firm foundation for

students to make a smooth transition to A levels. Through the exploration of familiar themes students are

encouraged to learn about the culture and the language of the Spanish speaking world whilst building their

confidence in roleplay dialogs and general discussion, making references to past, present and future events. The

four language skills (Listening, Writing, Speaking and Reading) are set in common contexts, addressing a range

of relevant contemporary and cultural themes.

SKILLS REQUIRED

You will need to demonstrate resilience and resourcefulness. You will also have to take responsibility for your

own learning, which will mean reading/listening in your own time. This will enhance your understanding of

Spanish. Are you self-motivated? Do you have an interest in other ways of life and culture? Are you prepared

to learn things off by heart? Then Spanish is for you.


Employers are impressed by students who have studied Spanish. More and more companies are trading with

Spanish-speaking countries. Knowledge of the language really does make a difference when dealing with your

clients. Spanish is not just a key language of trade but also of culture, law, science and politics. A GCSE in a

modern language is highly desirable if not an essential requirement for entry into the best universities. Having a

knowledge of a foreign language is widely recognised as an integral part of being a well-educated person.

ASSESSMENT

Each of the four skills are tested separately and each is worth 25% of the final grade awarded. Listening, Reading,

Writing and Speaking will be tested in a single exam at the end of the course. Speaking consists of three tasks in a

single recorded session: Role play, questions about a picture and a conversation on two topics, the first of which

is chosen by the student.

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SCIENCE

Qualification: GCSE Biology, Chemistry, Physics

(3 GCSEs -Triple Science)

Available to: Selected students

Awarding Body: AQA


Separate Sciences can lead to further study of any of the Science A-levels or a Level 3 qualification in a Science

based subject. Separate Science is certainly beneficial to those students wishing to study A-level Science.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is in the form of 6 1hr 45 written exams for the Separate Science GCSEs. These exams are all taken at the end of Year 11. Practical skills are assessed within the written exams. Students will take either foundation

tier or higher tier depending on ability.

Selected students will be offered the option of Separate Sciences (often called Triple Science) These students will be taught the extra curriculum content required and cover additional science topics across all three sciences. To be successful in Separate Sciences students need good maths skills to support the additional mathematical content as well good literacy skills to support the extended scientific writing. Students will leave school with a

separate GCSE grades in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Qualification: GCSE or Level 2 Cambridge Nationals

Available to: Identified students/All Students

Awarding Body: OCR

COURSE OVERVIEW—PE GCSE

Theory Papers include two components named ‘Physical factors affecting performance’ and ‘Socio-cultural issues

and sports psychology’. Within the Physical factors affecting performance, topics included are Applied anatomy

and physiology and Physical training. Within the Socio-cultural Issues and Sports Psychology, topics included Socio

cultural Influences, Sports Psychology and Health, Fitness and Wellbeing. Performance with Physical Education –

this component involves the student having performed three sports and activities from the approved DfE list and

completes a Performance analysis of a sport or activity from the approved DfE list. This does not have to be the

same sport or activity that was undertaken in part one, although it can be.

The Analysing and Evaluating Performance (AEP) is a compulsory component which is part of a non-exam

assessment which is assessed and evaluated. These must be competed under controlled assessment conditions in

school either in lesson time or in after college sessions if required.

COURSE OVERVIEW—Level 2 Cambridge Nationals

Four Units:

R051—Contemporary Issues in Sport

R052— Developing Sports Skills

R053—Sports Leadership

R054—Sport and the Media

ASSESSMENT

Assessment through a variety of practical, theory and assignments on both courses,


GCSE PE offers students a springboard specifically into A level PE, but also gives a good grounding to move onto

other A level courses and eventually a BEd/BSc/BA in Sport/Physical Education. It also provides a good base for

vocational based Level 3 courses particularly in the sports and leisure industry e.g. personal trainer, gym manager,

sports coach, sports leader, sports official, physiotherapy, etc. Level 2 National provides a good base for Level 3

vocational courses, including coaching, fitness instruction and personal instruction

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HISTORY

Qualification: GCSE

Available to: All students Awarding Body: Edexcel

POST 16 OPPORTUNITIES OVERVIEW

The skills gained through studying History are History is full of significant characters and events

applicable to many careers including politics, the that continue to shape the world that we live in

civil service, teaching, law and journalism. History today. Throughout your GCSE History studies

provides a fantastic opportunity to ignite and you will investigate and analyse a range of historical

enlarge your passion and interests in culture, periods using both sources and interpretations.

Society and politics. Studying History will help you The GCSE will cover topics in depth and breadth.

develop into an independent learner, a critical

thinker and a decision maker. All of these personal assets will make you stand out as you progress to A-Level, university and/or the workplace. Students who study GCSE History often continue to study History at A-Level

and take Government and Politics, English, Media and other humanities subjects alongside.

DETAIL

The course includes:

Weimar and Nazi Germany 1918-1945 – Weimar Republic and German politics, rise of Hitler and the Nazi

Party, life in Nazi Germany.

Superpower Relations and the Cold War 1941-91 – Tensions between the Superpowers, Cuban Missile

Crisis, Korean War, Collapse of the USSR.

Early Elizabethan England 1558-88 – Religious Settlement, plots and rebellions, exploration, life in

Elizabethan England and Spanish Armada.

Medicine through Time – Medieval medicine, Renaissance medicine, medicine during the Industrial Revolution,

20th Century medicine, medicine on the Western Front 1914-1918, creation of the NHS and medicine in modern

Britain.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Students who are successful in GCSE History need to enjoy studying History and be enthusiastic about investigat-

ing a wide range of different time periods. History students that achieve well have strong written communication

and literacy skills. They also have a wide vocabulary that ensures that they have a good understanding of the his-

torical sources that they read. Students will need to evaluate sources and infer from them based on their histori-

cal knowledge. The strongest students also have a good memory so that in their exams they are able to recall

information about a range of events and deploy their extensive knowledge effectively.

ASSESSMENT

Paper 1 – Thematic Study and Historic Environment (52 marks, 30% of overall course)

Medicine in Britain, c1250–present and The British sector of the Western Front, 1914–18: injuries, treatment

and the trenches.

Paper 2 – British Depth Study and Period Study (64 marks, 40% of overall course)

Early Elizabethan England, 1558-88 and Superpower relations and the Cold War, 1941-91.

Paper 3 – Modern Depth Study (52 marks, 30% of overall course)

Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918-39.


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GEOGRAPHY

Qualification: GCSE

Available to: All students Awarding Body: AQA

OVERVIEW Skills Required:

Students who are interested in studying Geography at GCSE should take a particular interest in the world around

them, its features, people, and how it is changing. Geographers need to be able to make decisions and judgements

about a range of issues. You will be introduced to a variety of sources such as maps, graphs and tables to explore

problems and ideas. You will be required to participate in fieldwork as part of the course.

POST 16 OPPORTUNITIES Studying Geography at GCSE allows you to develop a knowledge and understanding of current events across the

world, and in your local area. You will investigate a range of issues and develop a wide variety of skills including

extended writing, making judgements and graphical skills. These skills are beneficial for a range of post 16

opportunities including studying A-Levels and in a variety of careers. Careers in Geography can range from

surveying and architecture to business and the travel industry, however the skills you develop can lead you to

many more opportunities across the world.

ASSESSMENT You will sit 3 examination papers in the summer of your second year;

Paper 1:

Physical Geography (90 minutes, 35% of the GCSE)

Paper 2:

Human Geography (90 minutes, 35% of the GCSE)

Paper 3:

Geographical issues and fieldwork (60 minutes, 30% of the GCSE)

DETAIL Course Overview:

Geography at GCSE will focus on both our physical and human environments and our changing world. During

the course you will study:

Paper 1: Physical Geography;

Natural Hazards - including earthquakes, volcanoes, tropical storms, extreme weather in the UK and climate

change. Landscapes in the UK - including coastal and river landscapes. The Living World - including ecosystems

such as tropical rainforests and hot deserts.

Paper 2: Human Geography;

Urban Issues and Challenges - including urban growth in LICs and HICs, urban growth in a UK city and

sustainability. The Changing Economic World - including the development gap, global economic development and

the economy of the UK. The Challenges of Resource Management - including managing supplies of energy, food

and water. To enhance your understanding of these issues you will study a range of case studies and examples

including Rio de Janeiro, The Amazon Rainforest and the Nepal Earthquake.

Paper 3: Geographical Applications

Issue Evaluation - You will be provided with a resource booklet prior to your examination which will focus on a

specific geographical issue. Using maps, graphs, diagrams, photographs and statistics you will evaluate this issue and

make judgements about it. Previous issues have included deforestation and resource management in the UK

Fieldwork - You will undertake two geographical enquiries investigating one human and one physical issues. You

will be required to gather primary data, analyse this and then make judgements surrounding your hypothesis.


DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

Qualification: GCSE


Awarding Body: AQA

OVERVIEW

COURSE OVERVIEW The Design and Technology course will prepare students to participate confidently and successfully in an increasingly technological world. Students will get the opportunity to work creatively when designing and making

and apply technical and practical expertise.

While the study of materials and processes will support your work in the NEA, lessons will provide with the

theory content necessary for the exam.

The theory lessons will cover:

* Technical principles—materials and working properties

* Specialist technical principles—study at least one material category in greater depth

* Designing and making principles—how design and technology activities take place within a wide range of

contexts.

You will study all areas of Design and Technology (Resistant Materials, Graphics and Textiles). You will choose which area you would like to concentrate on and your portfolio in Year 11 only has to include one material

although you may want to include 2 or 3 form those that you have studied before.

ASSESSMENT AQA Design and Technology is a two year course where you will sit a written examination in Y11. This examination constitutes 50% of your GCSE award and will address maths (15%) and science 910% knowledge too. The remaining 50% is from the NEA (Non Exam Assessment) coursework which is a design task where you will create a portfolio of design work and prototype outcomes identifying and investigating design possibilities, producing a design brief, generating, developing ideas and

analysing and evaluating a product.

Paper 1 = Written exam: 2 hours, 100 marks and 50% of

GCSE

Paper 2 = Coursework, 30-35 hours approx. 100 marks,

50% of GCSE—moderated by AQA

POST 16 OPPORTUNITIES Possible future pathways—architecture, engineering, information technology and computer science. A GCSE in design technology can also be useful for apprenticeships in carpentry, construction, fashion and textiles, interior manufacturing and engineering technology. Design and technology can set you up for a career in a wide variety of industries such as fashion, engineering, architecture information

technology and even education.

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ENGINEERING

Qualification: Level 1/2 Award in

Engineering


Awarding Body: EDUQAS

OVERVIEW DETAILS

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SKILLS REQUIRED

We ask that you have a strong interest in

Engineering and are keen to produce high quality

work to given specifications. Problem solving,

planning and teamwork are all essential skills to any

engineer and this course is no different. The ability

to interpret information from sources such as

technical drawings, CAD models and planning charts

are also important. You will be expected to work

independently to produce assignment work to given

deadlines and to follow professional Health & Safety

regulations and training provided at all times.

Students must have a willingness to study and

improve their engineering theory knowledge, not

just their practical skills, as this is essential to

gaining a Level 2 qualification.


A Level 2 qualification in Engineering is a brilliant

stepping stone onto other courses such as Level 3 or

A-Level Engineering or Product Design. Successful

completion of the engineering course would provide

you with the skills and core knowledge required for any

further engineering study such as apprenticeships within

automotive, fabrication, electrical and manufacturing

industries.

COURSE OVERVIEW Intended as an introduction to Engineering, this

qualification allows students to develop skills and

understanding which will be of use generally and as

part of a progressive career path leading to further

technical or academic engineering qualifications.

Students will be taught a wide range of drawing skills

by hand and using computer aided design and 3D

modelling. They will learn how to render and

annotate these images to communicate their

designs to clients. Students will also be taught about

a variety of different engineering materials and

manufacturing processes giving them the knowledge

to disassemble an existing product and analyse it

effectively. They will be required to work with a

range of engineering tools, machinery, equipment

and materials to design, plan and complete a range

of engineering projects, submitted as a portfolio of

work. They will develop an understanding of the role

and responsibilities and engineers, as well as the

possible engineering career paths available to them.

ASSESSMENT The course comprises of 2 controlled assessment

units (Unit 1 & 2) and an externally assessed exam

(Unit 3).

* For Unit 1 students are given a project brief and

must research, analyse, design and develop an

engineered solution, communicating their ideas

clearly and evaluating them against a specification.

* Unit 2 involves the manufacture of an engineered

product from a series of given drawings and plans,

presented as a report where they must plan and

record their work, including photographs of the

practical work they undertake.

* Unit 3 is a 1 Hour 30 minute exam covering

engineered skills and theory, including tools,

materials, processes and technical drawing.


PHOTOGRAPHY

Qualification: GCSE


Awarding Body: EDEXCEL (Students cannot take more than one Art subject)

OVERVIEW

Art and Photography are two separate pathways within the Edexcel GCSE, however they have the same

structure in terms of components and assessment. Both courses involve a large focus on coursework which is

completed within class as well as regular home learning. It is therefore essential that students undertaking

either Fine Art or Photography have a passion for the subject as well as the work ethic to create sustained

bodies of work.


IB Visual Art, IB Film, A Level Photography, Art Craft and Design, Fine Art, Graphic Communication, Three-Dimensional Design, BTEC Art and Design, Media

DETAIL

Photography will focus on

photographic techniques

such as using lenses, DSLR

cameras and PhotoShop,

as well as traditional

methods such as making

photograms in the dark

room. Inspiration and

new skills will be further

gained through trips and

visiting artist workshops.

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Component 1—Coursework Students explore critically how

photographers and artist from diverse

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communicated meaning using the formal

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Internally marked,

externally moderated.

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Set Assignment

Students prepare ideas, observations and

work towards an outcome which is

produced in a 10 hour exam.

Internally marked,


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FINE ART

Qualification: GCSE


Awarding Body: EDEXCEL (Students cannot take more than one Art subject)

OVERVIEW

Art and Photography are two separate pathways within the Edexcel GCSE, however they have the same

structure in terms of components and assessment. Both courses involve a large focus on coursework which is

completed within class as well as regular home learning. It is therefore essential that students undertaking

either Fine Art or Photography have a passion for the subject as well as the work ethic to create sustained

bodies of work.


IB Visual Art, IB Film, A Level Art, A level History of Art, Fine Art, Graphic Communication, Textile Design, Applied Art &

Design, Three-Dimensional Design, Photography, Ceramics, Media, BTEC Art and Design, BTEC Media

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Fine Art will involve a

range of traditional

media and techniques

such as drawing,

painting, print making,

photography and clay.

Inspiration and new

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Module/Paper Content Assessment Date %

Component 1—Coursework Students explore critically how artists,

photographers, craftspeople and designers

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have communicated meaning using the

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Set Assignment

An exam question paper is published in

January 2021, and students prepare ideas,

observations and work towards an out-

come which is produced in a 10 hour exam.

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DETAILS

Business Studies will allow you to develop a variety of transferable skills that will improve your employability and

stay with you for the rest of your life. So, here is a list of the skills you will develop and perfect:

You will gain a great understanding of how organisations operate. This will be useful for any company you join

and your knowledge of business processes will make you a useful, adaptable and confident employee.

Decision-making is an invaluable quality and it will help you develop the ability to quickly and efficiently make

sensible, logical & informed decisions. This will stay with you throughout your entire life.

You will develop your numeracy skills in Business Studies as you study investment, funding and how to use

and interpret financial data. These mathematical abilities are widely useful and will demonstrate to your future

employers that you have a logical, analytical mind.

Studying how organisations adjust to a changing market will teach you how to be an adaptable, flexible

person. This is a quality that will make you capable of taking on multiple roles within your career.

Business Studies also teaches you to be organised and to plan ahead. Learning how to generate marketable

ideas, access resources and develop business plans all require a great deal of organisation. This is a crucial skill

that will definitely serve you well no matter what career you decide to pursue.

Problem solving is a significant part of Business Studies. Aspects of the course such as coming up with a

business plan that works, adapting to changes in the market and deciding whether or not it would benefit a

company to employ people all require problem solving. You will become very good at coming up with elegant

and logical solutions to problems for employers.

Presentation skills are really important so a subject that allows you to develop them is a definite advantage.

Practising presenting improves your oral communication, diction and confidence, which are all valuable life

skills.

Business Studies is a useful, practical and fascinating subject that students enjoy and benefit from. Business Studies

is a worthwhile qualification for a variety of careers and will open many doors to you.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Students will apply their knowledge and understanding to different businesses ranging from small enterprises to large

multinationals and businesses operating in local, national and global contexts. You will learn about::

ASSESSMENT

Students will be sitting two exams: Paper 1 will be “Investigating a Small Business” Paper 2 will look at “Building a Business,

both are worth 50% of your overall grade.


The successful completion of a Business course at Key Stage 4 will prepare learners for employment or further education.

GCSE Business will encourage students to make informed choices about a wide range of further learning opportunities and

career pathways as well as develop life skills that enable them to become financially secure

1.1 Enterprise and entrepreneurship 1.2 Spotting a business opportunity 1.3 Putting a business idea into practice 1.4 Making the business effective 1.5 Understanding external influences on business

2.1 Growing the business 2.2 Making marketing decisions 2.3 Making product decisions 2.4 Making financial decisions 2.5 Making human resource decisions

BUSINESS

Qualification: GCSE




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Qualification: GCSE


Awarding Body: EDUQAS

SKILLS REQUIRED An ability to perform on an instrument or sing. Being able to identify different instruments is also important.

If you have a love of Music and are dedicated, then this is the course for you!

COURSE OVERVIEW

DETAIL GCSE Music is a fun and rewarding course that covers many different genres of music. It consists of three main

elements - performing, composing and listening.

There are four areas of study:

Musical Forms and Devices

Music for Ensemble

Film Music

Popular Music

Set Work:

Badinerie by Bach

Africa by Toto

The coursework includes performances on your chosen instrument (voice included). You will record a minimum

of two pieces, one of which must be an ensemble performance of at least one minute

duration. The other piece(s) may be either solo and/ or ensemble. One of the pieces performed must link to one

of the areas of study. Your total performance time must last 4-6 minutes and are worth 30% of the final grade.

You have to complete two compositions; one of which must be in response to a brief set by WJEC.

Learners will choose one brief from a choice of four, each one linked to a different area of study.

The briefs will be released during the first week of September in the academic year in which the assessment is to

be taken. The second composition is a free composition for which learners set their own brief. Your

Compositions must last 3-6 minutes in total and are worth 30% of the final grade.

A listening exam covering all of the Areas of Study and including the set works is worth 40% of your final grade.

POST 16 OPPORTUNITIES ASSESSMENT

Following on from GCSE, students There is a mixture of coursework and exam.

can pursue their musical studies with Coursework is set and marked by the teacher (60%)

either A level Music, Music Technology Exam is marked externally (40%)

or a Level 3 BTEC in Music. Careers

options for music include performance

academic scholarship, teaching media-

based careers such as broadcasting

recording and sound engineering. Music

has many skills that are useful in business

and management.


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PERFORMING ARTS

Qualification: Level 1/2 BTEC Award Performing Arts



DETAIL

SKILLS REQUIRED

The ability to perform to a larger audience in small groups. The ability to meet deadlines for coursework. The abil-

ity to work as part of a team. The ability to be self-motivated and have awareness of basic researching processes.

Sound knowledge and use of spelling, punctuation and grammar. Achieving Secure or higher in Year 9

assessments.


Designed for you to discover if this is the career for you. You may choose to follow a route into drama school or

job in the performing arts sector. You may choose to continue on to further vocational and academic study at

Level 3 or A Level, as well as apprenticeships and traineeships. A wonderful choice for anyone wanting a career in

Performing Arts, but also a great subject choice to develop skills such as self-reflection, team work and

communication, which are essential skills in any career.

ASSESSMENT

Components 1 and 2 are both internally assessed units requiring both practical work and written portfolios.

Component 3 is an externally assessed task. Although there is no final written exam to this qualification there are

timed written assessments which support the coursework throughout the two year course.

COURSE OVERVIEW

This Performing Arts course has been designed to provide an engaging and stimulating introduction to the world

of performing arts through a practical and vocational route. The focus will be on Acting. Three components

studied:

EXPLORING THE PERFORMING ARTS

The aim of this component is to taste what it’s like to be a professional actor, experiencing different styles of

performance. You will explore the different styles of performance, the roles and responsibilities of performers and

look at the creative intentions and purpose of some performances. This will enable you to perform in different

theatre styles.

DEVELOPING SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES

In this component you will develop your skills and techniques in acting. You will gain physical, interpretative, vocal

and rehearsal skills, during classes. You will apply your technical, stylistic and interpretative skills in performances

and you will reflect on the progress you make in the use of these skills.


PERFORMING TO A BRIEF

In this component you will be given a set brief by the exam

board. You will work in a small group to devise a piece of

theatre that fits the given brief. This will be created,

rehearsed and written about. You will then act in this

performance to a target audience. In this performance

you will demonstrate your performance skills. You will

then reflect on the performance and the journey taken to

create it. Components 1 and 2 are both internally assessed

units requiring both practical work and written portfolios.

Component 3 is an externally assessed task. Although there

is no final written exam to this qualification there are timed

written assessments which support the coursework

throughout the two year course.

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Qualification: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Technical Award


Awarding Body: CACHE

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Level 2 Technical Award in Child Development and Care provides learners with the opportunity to gain a

vocational qualification that gives a basic introduction to the sector. It has been designed to meet the needs of

learners from the age of 14 years. It includes the knowledge and understanding of child development and

well-being necessary for working with children in a variety of settings. It is aimed at a range of learners who wish

to be introduced to childcare and development of children aged 0-5 years. It also gives learners an insight into

their preferred learning styles and assists in developing their ability to study.

SKILLS REQUIRED

While working with children comes with its share of challenges, you'll inspire minds, shape young lives and

support a child's overall wellbeing. Students who decide to take Child Development and Care as an option need

to take this option, if they have a genuine interest in the diverse needs of children and how they develop

holistically. Ask yourself this, Are you a

* A team player?

* Independent thinker?

* Willing to always be working towards a piece of coursework?

* Aspiring to work within the Child care or education sector (primary or below)?

* Open to developing your communication skills?

If you have answered yes, then this course may be for you.


Learners will be able to progress to further relevant level 2 programmes of study or level 3 programmes of study

including those from our Early Years Educator suite. Learners may also progress to an Apprenticeship route in

early years or child care at either level 2 or level 3.

ASSESSMENT

The qualification is made up of three units, two coursework based units and one examination. The course is

graded A*-D. A* being graded the equivalent to a grade 8-9 and a D being equivalent to a grade 4. The

coursework is worth 50% of the overall qualification, with the other 50% being made up of the examination.

Unit 1: Working with children aged 0-5 years (coursework, made up of 5 assignments)

Unit 2: Development and well-being 0-5 years (made up of 6 assignments)

Unit 3: Child care and development 0-5 years (made up of one external examination)

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HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

Qualification: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Technical Award


Awarding Body: CACHE

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Level 2 Technical Award in Health and Social Care will enable learners to develop knowledge, understanding

and skills in relation the health and social care sector. The qualification will cover:

* An introduction to the health and social care sector

* Professional practice and the health and social care practitioner

* Human growth and development through the life stages.

This qualification gives a broad and sufficiently in-depth base from which Level 2 learners at Stage 4 in their

compulsory education can begin to make informed decisions concerning future career goals and aspirations.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Health and Social care is about providing physical, emotional and social support to help children and adults live

their lives with dignity, freedom from risk or harm and promoting their holistic wellbeing.

Statistics show:

1.48 million people currently work in the social care sector. By 2030, there will be at least another half a million

jobs created. Not only this, there are over 350 careers within the NHS alone! This means that working within this

sector will be challenging, ever evolving and rewarding. Students who decide to take Health and Social Car as an

option need to take this option, if they have a genuine interest in the diverse needs of people across each life

stage. Ask yourself this, Are you a:

* A team player?

* Independent thinker?

* Willing to always be working towards a piece of coursework?

* Aspiring to work within the Health or Social Care sector?

* Open to developing your communication skills?

If you have answered yes, then this course may be for you.


Learners will be able to progress to the next level of learning in health and social care, for example, the Technical Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care. Learners may also progress to an apprenticeship route in health and

social care at either level 2 or level 3.

ASSESSMENT

The qualification is made up of three units, all coursework based, alongside one external examination. The

external examination is worth 50% of the final grade. Students must pass in the examination and coursework in

order to gain the qualification. The qualification is graded Pass (equivalent to a grade 4), Merit (equivalent to a

grade 6), Distinction (equivalent to a grade 7.5) and Distinction* (equivalent to a grade 8.5). The units are:

Unit 1: Introduction to the health and social care sector

Unit 2: Professional practice and the health and social care practitioner

Unit 3: Human growth and development through the life stages.

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OPTIONS ONLINE

Due to the relaunch, options will be completed via a paper form with a senior member of staff.,. This

will then be input onto options online for parents/carers to agree.

After choices have been made:

* Timetable is organised for September 2021

* Class sizes are reviewed

* Students are consulted if a course will not run, or the choices do not fit the timetable

* Choices are confirmed in writing in Summer Term


Littleport & East Cambs Academy

Camel Road

Littleport

Cambs

CB6 1EW

Tel: 01353 223300

E-Mail: [email protected]

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