JCSC 16-18 provision is5th in Northumberlandfor Overall Progress(March 2020)

JAMES CALVERT SPENCECOLLEGE SIXTH FORMPROSPECTUS 2020-21

CONTACT USHead of Sixth Form, Mr James Moore,jamesmoore01@jcsc.co.uk

WHY CHOOSE JCSC?James Calvert Spence College Sixth Form is a friendlylearning environment that is small in size but rich inresources. Every pupil here is special to us. The staff knowall our students well, which enables us to provide the verybest teaching, specifically tailored to individual needs andaspirations. Those who join us as new students settle in very quickly anddiscover the benefits of Sixth Form at JCSC. At James Calvert SpenceCollege all our students leave us equipped with personal andemployability skills that prepare them for the next phase in theirlife. All students are supported to progress to reach their ownaspirational goals whether that is employment, an apprenticeship orhigher education.

SIXTH FORM @JCSCADMISSION

We interview all prospective SixthForm students with theirparents/carers in Year 11. Thisallows us to give personal adviceon the most suitable options forevery individual.

ENRICHMENT

There are plenty of enrichmentopportunities at JCSC. From DofEthrough to student ambassadorroles and volunteering in thecommunity, we'll support you tolearn and grow in different ways.

NEXT STEPS

This year 80% of Year 13 hasapplied to University, with 12% ofapplicants receivingunconditional offers. Many of ourstudents are also in the processof applying for degreeapprenticeships and valuablework placements that will buildstepping stones to their chosencareers.

We fully appreciate everything the staff do to ensure our child'sneeds are met. She is treated as an individual and everyone hasdone as much as they can to ensure she is happy and cateredfor. Many thanks. (Parent of Sixth Form student, January, 2020)

JAMES MOOREHead of Sixth Form, James Calvert Spence College

Dear Parents,

James Calvert Spence College Sixth Form provides a widerange of courses at Level 3 and Level 2. We prepare theyoung people who study with us for the next stage in theirlives. This might be higher education, further education,training or employment. A variety of academic andvocational courses make up our curriculum to meet theneeds and preferred pathways of all learners.

A team of dedicated and highly-qualified staff deliver

these courses, as well as providing pastoral care and

support. Sixth Form tutors work together to guide

students and support them in preparing for their next

steps and 89% of our leavers go on to further education

or employment, that places us 4th in the county for

leavers' destinations.

The Sixth Form at James Calvert Spence College provides

a friendly, familiar atmosphere. Individual pastoral

tutoring and support helps students progress and plan

for success. OFSTED (2018) recognised our work to

promote personal development, behaviour and welfare

as effective. There are lots of extra-curricular activity

options, including voluntary work in the community.

Students take part in a range of activities to develop

leadership skills. They learn leadership through sport,

supporting staff as Subject Ambassadors, and as part of

the Student Council.

Read the prospectus, visit the school, speak to the

teachers and current sixth form students and see for

yourself. We look forward to welcoming you into our

Sixth Form.

Sincerely,James Moore, Head of Sixth Form

WE NAVIGATE. WE ILLUMINATE.

WE SHELTER.

JCSC 16-18 provision is4th in Northumberlandfor Leavers' Destinations(March 2020)

83% of Sixth Formparents/careers 'agree'or 'strongly agree' thereis a good range ofactivities andenrichment on offer atJCSC Sixth Form (SixthForm Parent Survey,January 2020)

Dear Parents,

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Sixth Form

provision at James Calvert Spence College, a federation of

schools that is small enough to really know all of our

students as individuals, yet large enough and flexible

enough to cater fully for their different needs.

Our resolve to ensure we provide the very best provision forour young people begins even before they join our Sixth Form.During Year 11, Mr Moore (Head of Sixth Form) and Mr Nisbet(Head of School) work in collaboration with students todevelop and modify our curriculum to make sure it trulyreflects their needs and desires. We don’t stand still. We adaptas a school to provide what our students want and providethem with top quality teaching and support to help themachieve their full potential. Courses we’ve introduced at therequest of our community include A-level Photography andCore Maths. We have high aspirations for all of our students, whatevertheir ability. We expect them to show determination and adesire to achieve. In return, we offer them unwaveringsupport. Sixth form students make a significant contribution tothe federation, working alongside subject teachers, enhancingtheir own skills and adding value to the work of thedepartment. Our sixth formers provide fantastic role modelsfor the younger students. JCSC Sixth Form has seen rising rankings over the past fewyears. We are placed 5th in Northumberland for overall resultsand we expect excellent outcomes in 2020. The staff andgovernors of our school are committed to continuingdevelopment and improvement, to ensure that we provideeducation of the highest quality for all students. We are proud to serve the young people of Amble and thesurrounding area and we understand how important it is for usto be at the heart of our community.

Sincerely,Neil Rodgers, Executive Headteacher

NEIL RODGERSExecutive Head, James Calvert Spence College

email:

chutchinson01@jcsc.co.uk

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97% of parents 'agree' or'strongly agree' that theyare pleased they choseJCSC Sixth Form. (SixthForm Parent Survey,January 2020)

"They (students) takepart in a range ofactivities to developtheir leadership skills,for example throughsport, as classroomassistants, and as part ofthe student council."(OFSTED, 2018)

BTEC FASHION & TEXTILES @JCSCENTRY - AT LEAST A PASS IN BTEC ART OR A 5 IN GCSE ART/GRAPHIC OR A PROVENKEEN INTEREST IN FASHION. ENQUIRIES TO MRS YUILL.

Unit 1 - Visual Recording & Communication - Mandatory / Externally assessedUnit 2 - Critical & Contextual Studies in Art & Design - Mandatory / ExternallyassessedUnit 3 - The Creative Process - Mandatory Unit 14 - Textiles Materials, Techniques & Processes - Optional or Unit 15 - Fashion Materials, Techniques & Processes - Optional

This BTEC Level 3 Nationals Art & Design qualification is a two-year course that takes aunit-by-unit approach and uses a combination of assessment styles. This gives you theopportunity to showcase your skills and apply your knowledge in an appropriate, work-related context. It also provides evidence of what you can do when you apply to enterhigher education or employment, possibly in the creative industries. Students have access to a range of materials and processes as well as a printing press,sewing machines, a knitting machine, digital SLR cameras, Photoshop and aphotography studio. Throughout the course, you will be able to experience visits to TheBaltic, The Hatton and The Laing Gallery in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. There are also visitsto suitable locations for students to complete workshops and research their chosentheme. The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Art & Design we offer is equivalent insize to one A-Level. It is made up of four units, of which three are mandatory and twoare external. Mandatory content (83%). External assessment (58%). The units we complete here at JCSC are:

Learners develop Fashion & Textile projects and gain an understanding of the creativeprocess. They study visual recording and communication, as well as critical analysis andproduction skills to produce fashion and textile outcomes.

100% of parents and carers'agree' or 'strongly agree' thatthey are made to feel welcomewhen they visit the school. (Sixth Form Parent Survey,January 2020)

A-LEVEL FINE ART @JCSCENTRY -  A PASS IN BTEC ART OR A 5 IN GCSE ART/GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION, OR A PROVEN KEEN INTEREST IN ART. ENQUIRIES TO MRS YUILL.

A two-year course that is made up of 60% coursework (Component 1 –personalinvestigation) and 40% Externally Set Assignment (Component 2). Students have access to a range of materials and processes as well as a printing press,digital SLR cameras, Photoshop and a photography studio. They will be able toexperience visits to The Baltic, The Hatton and The Laing Gallery in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, as well as locations for workshops and research for their chosen theme. Component 1: Personal investigation This is a practical investigation supported by written material. Students are required toconduct a practical investigation into an idea, issue, concept or theme, supported bywritten material. The focus of the investigation must be identified independently by thestudent and must lead to a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes.The written material must confirm understanding of creative decisions, providingevidence of all four assessment objectives by clarifying the focus of the investigationdemonstrating a critical understanding of contextual and other sources substantiatingdecisions leading to the development and refinement of ideas recording ideas,observations and insights relevant to intentions by reflecting critically on practicalwork, making meaningful connections between, visual, written and other elements. Component 2: Externally set assignment A Fine Art question paper from AQA will consist of a choice of eight questions to be usedas starting points. Students are required to select one. Students will be provided withexamination papers on 1 February in Y13, or as soon as possible after that date. Preparatory work should be presented in any suitable format, such as sketchbooks,models and maquettes. Following the preparatory period, students must complete 15hours of unaided, supervised time over three days. In the 15 hours, students mustproduce a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes, informed by theirpreparatory work. Preparatory work and the work produced during the 15 hours ofsupervised time will be assessed together against all four assessment objectives.Students will be assessed on their ability to work independently, within the specifiedtime constraints, and for their ability to develop a personal and meaningful response.

"The development of my artistic techniques , whichstudying Fine Art at JCSC has aided me with, helped meachieve an unconditional offer to further my studies atThe Northern School of Art” (JCSC A-Level Fine ArtStudent, 2020)

PHOTOGRAPHY @JCSCENTRY - A PASS IN BTEC ART OR A 5 IN GCSE ART/GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION OR APROVEN INTEREST IN PHOTOGRAPHY. ENQUIRIES TO MRS YUILL.

A two-year course that is made up of 60% coursework (Component 1) and 40%Externally Set Assignment (Component 2). Students have access to digital SLR cameras, Photoshop and a photography studio, butcan use the camera on their mobile phone to access this course. Throughout thecourse, students will be able to experience visits to The Baltic and The SidePhotography Gallery in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, as well as suitable locations forworkshops and photoshoots for their chosen theme. Component 1: Practical investigationThis is a practical investigation supported by written material. Students are required toconduct a practical investigation, into an idea, issue, concept or theme, supported bywritten material. The focus of the investigation must be identified independently by thestudent and must lead to a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes.The written material must confirm understanding of creative decisions, providingevidence of all four assessment objectives by clarifying the focus of the investigationdemonstrating critical understanding of contextual and other sources substantiatingdecisions leading to the development and refinement of ideas recording ideas,observations and insights relevant to intentions by reflecting critically on practicalwork making meaningful connections between, visual, written and other elements. Component 2: Externally set assignment The photography question paper (AQA) will consist of a choice of eight questions to beused as starting points. Students select one. Examination papers will be provided Feb1st in Y13, or as soon as possible after that date. Preparatory work should be presentedin any suitable format, such as portfolios or digitally. Following the preparatory period,students complete 15 hours of unaided, supervised time over three days. In the 15hours, students must produce a finished outcome or a series of related finishedoutcomes, informed by their preparatory work. Preparatory work and work producedduring the 15 hours of supervised time will be assessed together. Students will beassessed on their ability to work independently, working within the specified timeconstraints and developing a personal and meaningful response.

PHYSICS @JCSCENTRY - PHYSICS OR ADDITIONAL SCIENCE GCSE MINIMUM GRADE 7. MATHS GCSEGRADE 7 IS ALSO REQUIRED. ENQUIRES TO MS DUGGAN/MISS PRINGLE.

Physics is the most fundamental of the sciences, with its ultimate goal being tounderstand any and all aspects of how our universe, from the apparently simple (e.g.the motion of a dropped object) to the highly complex (e.g. the search for the HiggsBoson at CERN).  This AQA physics course builds on GCSE topics and includes traditional modules ofmechanics, electricity, light and waves. We also look at the latest ideas about sub-atomic particles as well as turning points throughout the history of physics.  Studentsstudying physics A-level have gone onto traditional engineering courses at Universityas well as computer science and accountancy. Engineering apprenticeships oftenrequire A-level physics.  

BIOLOGY @JCSCENTRY - GRADE 7 IN GCSE BIOLOGY OR COMBINED SCIENCE AND A GRADE 6 MATHS.ENQUIRIES TO DR EATON/MR CARTER.

If you are interested in how the natural world works; from what is going on inside yourown body, to how animals act in the wild, then A-Level Biology is for you. We follow theAQA A-Level Biology Course and study topics such as Cells, Genetics and Ecology.    Practical investigations are conducted both in the lab and outside; including a field tripto study coastal habitats. You will learn about the latest scientific discoveries, e.g.epigenetics, and will use a variety of biological equipment. The course builds on GCSE knowledge and skills but goes into much greater scientificdetail, so be prepared to work hard. There is also a significant mathematical content, sostudents need strong mathematical depth.  Many of our students have gone onto studyone of the wide varieties of University degrees that A-Level Biology gives access to;including Medicine, Marine Biology and Sports Science, whilst other students are nowpart of the local scientific community.

100% of parents and carers 'agree' or'strongly agree' that "the schoolexpects my child to work hard andachieve his or her best". (Sixth FormParent Survey, January 2020)

BTEC LEVEL 3 IN NATIONAL APPLIED SCIENCE @JCSCENTRY - GRADE 5 IN GCSE CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS OR BIOLOGY. GRADE 5,5 INCOMBINED SCIENCE. GRADE 4 MATHS. ENQUIRIES TO MR GWILLIM/MRS BAILEY.

Choosing to study for a BTEC Level 3 National Applied Science qualification is a greatdecision to make for lots of reasons. Employers are looking for well qualified people towork within the fields of science, technology, engineering and maths. The appliedsciences offer a wide variety of careers, such as: • Forensic scientist • Drug researcher • Medical physics technician • Science technician and many more.  The BTEC course will sharpen your skills, both academic and practical, for employmentor further study. The course has been developed in the science sector to focus on givingstudents the opportunity to acquire technical and employability skills.   It is primarilydesigned to lead into employment or can support applications into careers such asnursing, engineering apprenticeships or university degree courses such as food science.Former students have moved into dental nursing, medical practice management, andeven primary school teaching.      This two-year course comprises of four units. 58% of the course is examined, with theremaining being coursework-based.  For this course you must be committed to yourlearning both inside and outside the classroom. You need to be interested andenthusiastic about how science is used in the workplace and be able to work todeadlines.

"The school helps me tosupport my child's learning"- 100% of parents 'agree' or'strongly agree'. (ParentSurvey, January 2020)

CHEMISTRY @JCSCENTRY - MINIMUM GRADE 7 IN GCSE CHEMISTRY OR COMBINED SCIENCE AND AGRADE 7 MATHS, DUE TO SIGNIFICANT MATHEMATICAL APPLICATION. ENQUIRIES TOMRS BAILEY.

A qualification in chemistry is highly valued and leads to a wide variety of careers. If youare undecided about a degree course or your future career direction, your options arekept open by studying chemistry. We currently follow the AQA A-level Chemistry course. It is based on using theory and experimentation to provide anexcellent foundation for science-based university courses and careers. It covers thethree basic areas of chemistry namely, Organic, Inorganic and Physical. The courserequires mandatory practical skills to be completed and evidenced and there are threefinal examinations.     Due to their enjoyment and success in chemistry, many of our chemistry students havegone on to study science or chemistry-based courses at Russell group universities, suchas medicinal chemistry, biomedical science, engineering, medicine and pharmacy. Thishas led to them entering professional careers. Others have entered chemistry-baseddegree-apprenticeships. Some students have used chemistry as a stepping stone toother professional careers such as law, software design and accountancy.    This is a course with a fast pace and with a steep learning curve so be prepared to bechallenged. The mathematics content requires application of existing GCSE skills in ascientific context, hence we need students to bring strong mathematical depth.    

The progress of JCSCChemistry A-Levelstudents is significantlyabove national dataaccording to Value Addedscore (2019)

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WJEC EDUQAS A-LEVEL DESIGN TECHNOLOGY@JCSCENTRY- AT LEAST A MERIT IN BTEC ENGINEERING OR A 5 IN GCSE DESIGNTECHNOLOGY, GCSE MATHS, GCSE SCIENCE (COMBINED OR SEPARATES) OR APROVEN SUBJECT INTEREST. ENQUIRIES TO MRS CROSBY.

A two-year course that is made up of 50% three-hour written exam (component 1) and 50% coursework - a design and make project (component 2).   Students have access to well-equipped manufacturing workshops, CAD drawing andmodelling software such as google sketch up and 2D design as well as CAMmanufacturing facilities such as 3D printers and CNC routing machines.    Throughout the course, students will develop their knowledge and skills throughcompletion of a range of tasks and workshops throughout year 12 and year 13.   Component 1:  Students will be tasked to investigate a range of possible contexts torealise and identify problems to solve with a design and make solutions. Students areexpected to engage with a live client to create real-world links, solutions and feedbackfor further development.the project can be tailored to meet the need of the student forfurther education development or to suit their likes and interests.   Component 2:   Students will undergo a minimum of two hours of theory study everyfortnight to allow for exam content to be covered and delivered.  Students will receiveregular homework to support learning and undergo a range of exam practice to developand improve exam performance.

Core maths is a newoptional qualificationequivalent to an AS-Level.

MATHS @JCSCENTRY - MINIMUM GRADE 7 IN GCSE MATHS. ENQUIRIES TO MISS DANIELS

A-Level Mathematics is a prestigious and well-respected course that shows strongtechnical ability, independent learning skills and creative problem solving toprospective Universities or employers. A-Level Maths provides a stimulating andchallenging course. Students will develop key employability skills such as problem-solving, logicalreasoning, communication and resilience. The course itself will increase knowledge andunderstanding of mathematical techniques, which will, in turn, support the study ofother A-Level subjects. The structure of the course is a mix of pure (core) mathematics (four units), andapplications of mathematics (two units). The core units cover topics such as algebra,graphs, calculus and trigonometry. The applied units will include mechanics andstatistics. This is a linear course and therefore, there will be no single units; allexaminations will be taken at the end of the course.

CORE MATHS@JCSCENTRY - MINIMUM GRADE 5 IN GCSE MATHS. ENQUIRIES TO MRS DANIELS.

Core Maths is a brand new Level 3 qualification enabling students to develop theirmathematics to gain UCAS points towards an application to university. The course sitswithin the A-Level programme and is equivalent to an AS Level qualification. The course is particularly suitable for those students who may not be considering A-Level Mathematics, but are looking to study the following A-Level subjects: Biology,Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Business Studies, Psychology or Economics. The coursehas a more problem-solving approach with real-world maths applications. Someexamples include analysis of data, maths for personal finance, statistics andprobability. Another benefit of Core Maths is that some universities have lowered entryrequirements given that you achieve a good grade.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE @JCSCENTRY- MINIMUM GRADE 5 GSCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. ENQUIRIES TO MRS GREY.

A-level English Language offers opportunities for students to develop theirsubject expertise by engaging creatively and critically with a wide range of texts anddiscourses. Students will create texts and reflect critically on their own processes ofproduction, while analysing texts produced by others. The specification explores the study of English language both as a mediumof communication and as a topic in its own right, with an emphasis on the ability ofstudents to pursue lines of enquiry, debate different views, and work independentlyto research aspects of language in use. Language is seen as a creative tool forexpression and social connection, as well as for individual cognition. The study oflanguage as a symbolic system used to assert power in society is also fundamental tothe scope of this specification. The methods of analysis appropriate to the fields of English language/linguisticsunderpin all the elements of this specification, and these are applied to distinctivetopic areas. There is also scope for students to pursue their own independent lines ofenquiry and topics for writing, with support from their teachers, in the non-examassessment. They will study a range of topics, starting with language basics andmoving on to exploring different varieties of language. In their final year, students willexplore specialised areas such a Children's Language Acquisition and HistoricalLanguage Change.  

ENGLISH LITERATURE @JCSCENTRY - MINIMUM GRADE 5 IN GSCE ENGLISH LITERATURE. ENQUIRIES TO MREYEINGTON.

At JCSC, we follow the AQA English Literature B course, which offers the opportunity todelve into a range of famous and popular literary texts from the 16th to 21st centuries. In Year 12 students follow Aspects of Tragedy, studying King Lear (1605), Death of aSalesman (1949) and John Keats 1795-1821. In Year 13, students move on to Elements ofPolitical and Social Protest Writing, which includes study of The Kite Runner (2004), TheHandmaid’s Tale (1985) and the work of William Blake 1757-1827.  Much of the essentialreading will be covered within class. In Year 13, students complete a non-examined assessment (coursework) on two textsof their choice. They will select the question based on a range of literary criticismtechniques they will have studied in Year 12.  Students will also learn how to construct,present and offer an academic argument through the development of essay-writingskills, which will be of crucial importance in later study at university level.  EnglishLiterature is highly valued by universities during the application process.

GEOGRAPHY @JCSCENTRY - MINIMUM GRADE 5 AT GCSE GEOGRAPHY. ENQUIRIES TO MR FRATER.

A-Level Geography can lead to amazing careers in the travel business, conservation,pollution and risk analysis, flood management and planning. It can also help to prepareyou for senior management positions in numerous sectors. The wide range oftransferable skills makes Geography one of the most-employable graduate degrees.  Topics studied include: Coastal Systems and Landscape Contemporary UrbanEnvironments Carbon and Water Cycles Global Systems and GlobalGovernance Students learn from real examples with a commitment to fieldwork thatmeans students spend at least four days outside the classroom in nearby locations andfurther afield. The fieldwork is a vital part of the course. It equips students with theskills and knowledge they need to conduct the independent investigations that accountfor 20% of their final grade. This investigation will be on a topic that personallyinterests them and is related to the units we study. The other 80% will be comprised ofmarks from two examinations at the end of Year 13.

HISTORY @JCSCENTRY - MINIMUM GRADE 5 IN GSCE HISTORY AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE. ENQUIRIESTO MR EYEINGTON.

A-Level History gives students the knowledge and skills required not only in HigherEducation but also useful in their own right and in numerous careers including teaching,journalism, law, social work and public services.  This course has been designed to develop an understanding of the value andsignificance of world events in the past in order to gain a deeper understanding ofsocial, cultural, religious and ethnic diversity and of events happening today.  We will study: Britain Transformed, 1918-97. The developments and changes over abroad timescale. The USA Boom, Bust & Recovery 1920-55 covers the Roaring Twenties,Prohibition and the rise of organised crime, the Great Depression. British Experience ofWarfare 1790-1918, which examines not only the military aspects of the French Wars,Crimean War, Boer War and WWI but also the political, social and economicdimensions.  There will be a great deal of discussion and debate, in-depth reading and essay writing,examining contentious and sensitive issues which will strengthen your understanding,presentation ability and persuasive argument skills.  Coursework is an evaluation of the influence of Martin Luther King and how variouscontemporaries and historians have interpreted him. Two Y12 history students have theopportunity to go on a subsidised trip to Auschwitz during the Autumn term.

CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL IN SPORT @JCSCENTRY - NO PREVIOUS QUALIFICATION IS REQUIRED. LEVEL 2 BTEC SPORT IS DESIRABLE.ENQUIRIES TO MR MOORE.

This Level 3 Cambridge Technical provides opportunities to develop skills demandedby employers and prepares students for progression to higher education. You can takea one year AS Certificate, two year A-level Extended Certificate, or a double A-level,which is known as Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma. The course combinescompulsory and optional units some of which are assessed by an externally set exam.There are also some centre-assessed, coursework units.  Compulsory units are: investigating human body systemssports coaching, sports organisation. Optional units include: performance analysis, sports psychology, sports nutrition,sports injury and rehabilitation. There are opportunities for students to complete a coaching qualification withNorthumberland Sport. Students can gain experience as a sports coach and completeemployer-based learning. The progression rate to degree level sports courses is high.

60% of JCSC Technical inSport students progressedonto a sport-related degree course in 2019.

CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE @JCSCENTRY - 5 GCSE'S. ENQUIRIES TO MRS BRYCE.

This course prepares the student to meet the challenging needs of the care sectors, aswell as prepare them for the challenges they could face in higher education oremployment. Students choose a pathway based on career aspiration. The pathwaysconsist of Working with Children and Young People, Social Care and Support or HealthScience and the units of work studied are then specific to the pathway chosen.  The A-level has six units with three exams and three pieces of coursework. Coursework– Unit 1 – Building relationships, Unit 13 – Sexual Health Unit 24 – Public Health Exams –Unit 2 Equality and Diversity  Unit 3 – Health and Safety Unit 4- Anatomy andPhysiology. JCSC has links with local care homes for visits and practical coursework. This is a varied and interesting course. Students will learn about dissection and how tocarry out physiologcal tests such as heart rate, blood pressure, BMI, and measuringpeak flow.  Course leavers go on to careers in nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, andpublic services.

The health and social worksector is predicted towelcome 60,61,300 extrajobs by 2024. (LabourMarket Information)

CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL IN IT @JCSCENTRY - STUDENTS DO NOT NEED TO HAVE STUDIED IT PREVIOUSLY. ENQUIRIES TOMR GAINES.

Students develop their IT knowledge and understanding by applying the skills theylearn to business-related contexts. This vocational qualification is broken down into two parts. The first part is a TechnicalCertificate in IT (equivalent to an AS level qualification). The second section of thequalification (taken in Year 13) is called the Extended Certificate in IT, equivalent to anA-level. There are three examined units and two centre-assessed ones. Each unit isgraded Pass, Merit, Distinction or Distinction Star. Exam Units are: Fundamentals of IT, Global Information and Cyber Security . Coursework Units Project Management This unit will provide you with the opportunity to understand anduse various project planning skills and techniques, thereby enabling you to becomemore effective in the workplace. Internet of Everything This unit is about the use of the internet and how it is impactingpeople and society. You will learn about the Internet of Everything (IoE) and how it isused. Using your knowledge, you will carry out a feasibility study for a potential idea.You will pitch your idea to potential stakeholders and use their feedback to revise yourproposal.

BUSINESS STUDIES @JCSCENTRY - NCFE LEVEL 2 PASS OR GCSE GRADE 4 IN BUSINESS IF STUDIED BEFORE,OTHERWISE GRADE 4 IN ENGLISH AND MATHS. ENQUIRIES TO MR NISBET.

The BTEC Business Studies course has five units taught over two years. There are twoexamined units worth around 60% of the total grade with two coursework units wortharound 40% of the total grade. The 'Exploring business' unit gives students a broad oversight of major businesstheories and concepts. 'Personal and business finance' and 'developing a marketingcampaign' offer a more in-depth, specialist insight into how businesses operate. Theclass selects a further unit of study such as 'recruitment' or 'customer service'. There is an opportunity to complete a work experience unit for students to getreal-life insight into how businesses operate.

FRENCH @JCSCENTRY - MINIMUM GRADE 6 IN GCSE FRENCH. ENQUIRIES TO MR FAVIER.

Competence in French can help you stand out in the workplace with British, Europeanand international companies actively recruiting competent linguists.A-level French helps students develop confident, effective communication skills inFrench and a thorough understanding of the culture of countries and communitieswhere French is spoken. It develops an interest in, and enthusiasm for, languagelearning and encourages students to consider their study of the language in a broadercontext.   This four-unit specification requires students to develop their ability to write and speakin French with accurate grammar and syntax for a range of purposes and to understandwritten or spoken French in a variety of contexts and genres.

WJEC FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION @JCSCENTRY - MINIMUM GRADE 5 IN GCSE FOOD TECHNOLOGY. ENQUIRIES TO MRSGOUGH.

This course builds on GCSE and is an opportunity to study the theory and practical sideof food. It looks at materials and components, food science, and aspects of industrialand commercial practice. It also includes a project in the form of coursework. Thiscourse not only links to careers in the immediate food industry but also sports,nutrition, dietetics, food hygiene and environmental health.

"My child is happy at thisschool" - 100% of parents'agree' or 'strongly agree'.(Sixth Form Parent Survey,January 2020)

"We welcome the ExtendedProject and would encourageapplicants to undertake one as itwill help to develop independentstudy and research skillsvaluable for higher education.” - University of Cambridge

THE EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION (EPQ)@JCSCENTRY - ENQUIRIES TO MR NISBET

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)is a compulsory programme for all Sixth Formstudents accessing Level 3 courses. It is an exciting opportunity for students to takecharge of their learning and is designed to contrast the normal experience of studyingin the A-Level classroom. The student picks the subject focus based on their interests, and the end product maybe the 'traditional' academic report (5,000 words) or it may be an artefact – a film, aconcert, a painting, a website - accompanied by a written report (1000+ words). Theprocess of planning, researching, recording and reviewing is deemed just as importantas the result, so roughly half the marks available are awarded for the process and halfthe marks for the finished project. The EPQ is a stand-alone qualification. Students have sessions in which they aretaught key skills, ranging from notetaking and time management, to referencing andpresentation skills, which they can then implement in their projects. Students are alsoassigned a teacher-supervisor to provide support throughout the project. As this is anindependent project, it is not the role of that member of staff to teach any of thesubject matter within the student's choice of project. The role is one of facilitator andadvisor. The EPQ requires candidates to identify, design, plan, manage and complete a projectwhich is independent of any of their A-level subject content. Candidates will also haveto problem solve and think creatively. They will evaluate their learning and presenttheir findings to an audience, usually composed of parents, teachers, governors andtheir peers.