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Year 9

Options Booklet

2016-2018

Year 9 Option Choices

2016-2018

This is your Year 9 Option Booklet.

This booklet will help you through the options process over the next

week.

The closing date for option forms to be submitted to your child’s tutor

is Wednesday 10 February 2016.

If you have any questions about the process, please speak to your

form tutor, Miss Beal or a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Your Options

In Year 9 you are able to choose some of the subjects which you

study in Year 10.

This pack will help you to understand the options available to you.

English Baccalaureate

A new performance measure introduced in 2012 which most

employers, colleges of FE and universities are demanding as a

qualification.

To achieve this you need to gain at least a GCSE grade 5 (equivalent

of a grade B/C) in the following subjects:

English Language & English Literature

Mathematics

Science

History or Geography

A Modern Foreign Language

The Greenwood Dale Foundation Trust encourages every pupil to

follow this pathway.

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Completing the Options form

There is an Options form enclosed with this pack for you to complete

and return to your tutor by Wednesday 10 February.

For each of the four option blocks, place a number 1 and a number 2 by

your first and second choices.

All pupils will do GCSE Mathematics, GCSE English, GCE Science and

Core PE (non examinable).

You must select at least one language which you have been studying

and one humanities subject.

Foundation band pupils MUST choose BCS Level 2 ECDL Certificate in IT Application Skills (QCF) and one humanities subject.

From each block you are only able to select a subject once as your first

choice.

Some options appear in more than one option block.

Deadline: Wednesday 10 February.

From the subjects below you must indicate a first (1) and second choice (2)

Please indicate this clearly

Block A

GCSE French 1

GCSE Spanish 2

BCS Level 2 ECDL Certificate in IT Application Skills (QCF)

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Help

You should talk to your family, friends and staff to help you decide what you

want to choose. This is an important decision so you must take time to

consider which subjects will be best for you.

Select subjects because you enjoy them and are likely to be successful in,

not just because your friends are choosing them.

We have explained the choices open to you at the Academy and you will

have the opportunity to ask for more advice at the Open Evening on

Wednesday 3 February, 4-6pm. We advise that you use the teacher

comments and assessments from your child’s annual school report when

thinking about what subjects to choose.

Core Subjects

As well as your option choices you will be studying the following four core

subjects. There are detailed explanations of these core subjects in your

option booklet.

GCSE English Language & English Literature

All pupils will study towards GCSE English Language and English Literature.

The course is now assessed through examination only.

GCSE Mathematics

You will follow a course which is assessed through examinations only.

All pupils will follow a linear course with a final examination in Year 11.

GCSE Combined Science (Double Award)

At KS4 you will be studying additional science in Year 10 and Year 11 which

covers the national curriculum content. This course prepares you for

progression onto KS5 science should you wish to pursue this.

In addition, there will be an opportunity for you to choose the Triple Science

option.

Core PE (non-examinable)

You will have a PE lesson every week. In addition there will be an option to

select GCSE PE in addition to the compulsory weekly lesson.

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GCSE English Language & Literature……………………………………………..

GCSE Mathematics………………………………………………………………….

GCSE Combined Science (Double Award) …..………………………………….

Core PE (non-examinable)………………………………………………………...

GCSE Art ………………………………………...………………………………….

GCSE Business Studies…………………………………………………………….

GCSE Citizenship …………………………………………………………………...

GCSE Computer Science …………………………………………………………..

GCSE Drama………………………………………………………………………...

GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition……………………………………………….

GCSE French ………………………………………………………………………..

GCSE Spanish……………………………………………………………………….

GCSE Geography……………………………………………………………………

GCSE History ………………………………………………………………………..

GCSE PE …………………………………………………………………………….

GCSE Triple Science………………………………………………………………..

BTEC Health & Social Care …………….…..……………………………………..

Level 2 ECDL Certificate in IT Application Skills…………………………………

(Foundation band pupils MUST choose this course)

OPTION BLOCKS — Compulsory

OPTION BLOCKS—Additional GCSEs

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What will pupils do in the subject?

The pupils will be studying AQA GCSE English Language and AQA GCSE English

Literature as two separate GCSE courses.

The specification allows pupils the opportunity to explore a wide range of texts, genres

and authors including modern prose, modern poetry, Shakespeare, and poetry and

literature from the 19th century.

What’s the difference between English Language and English Literature?

What might the subject lead into, ie A Level, further education or career

choices?

English lends itself to further studies in any subject or career choice. The ability to

communicate effectively both orally and in writing is valued everywhere. In particular,

jobs in the media, teaching, advertising, law, local and national government, marketing

and public relations all value this subject as one that develops the skills needed to be

successful.

Any other relevant information?

The courses should encourage pupils to develop knowledge and skills in reading,

writing and critical thinking. The two principal aims of the subject are:

To develop your confidence and skills to enable you to express yourself clearly

and concisely in a variety of forms for any given audience.

To provide you with the means to discuss, explore and respond to a range of

texts.

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GCSE English Literature will incorporate:

A Shakespeare play

A 19th century novel

A modern prose or drama text

A selection of poems focussed on a particular

theme

Unseen poetry

GCSE English Language will incorporate:

A modern fiction text that the pupils will be

questioned on testing their reading skills;

Descriptive or narrative writing;

A non-fiction text and a literary non-fiction

text that the pupils will be questioned on

which will test their reading skills;

Writing to present a particular viewpoint

Pupils will also have a separately

endorsed speaking and listening test.

GCSE English Language allows pupils to

demonstrate their understanding in real life

contexts as well as encouraging pupils to use an

analytical approach to language.


You will follow a course matched to your ability. GCSE Mathematics has a

Foundation tier (grades 1-5) and a Higher tier (grades 4-9).

Skills required:

Use and apply standard techniques and methods

Reason, interpret and communicate mathematically

Solve problems within mathematics and in other contexts

The content:

Number (15%- 25%)

Structure and calculation

Fractions, decimals and percentages

Measures and accuracy

Ratio, proportion and rates of change (20%-25%)

Algebra (20%-30%)

Notation, vocabulary and manipulation

Graphs

Solving equations and inequalities

Statistics and probability (15%)

Geometry and measures (20%-25%)

Properties and constructions

Mensuration and calculation

Vectors

What might the subject lead into?

A good qualification in GCSE Mathematics is an essential entry requirement for many

post-16 colleges and sixth-form centres. Successful completion of GCSE

Mathematics will allow progression to A Level Mathematics and other courses with a

significant mathematical content, such as Biology, Physics, Geography and Business

Studies.

GCSE Mathematics at grade 5 or above is required by most universities for further

study on the majority of their courses.

Mathematicians are valued by employers across a variety of job sectors. Careers

include accountancy, banking, retail, computing, teaching, engineering and medicine.

Any other relevant information

The assessment:

GCSE Mathematics is assessed through three written

examination papers at either Foundation tier or Higher

tier. All papers are sat in the summer of year. Each pa-

per lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes. Paper 1 is a non-

calculator paper. Papers 2 and 3 are calculator papers.

The results will be graded under the new 1-9 system.

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Pupils will study all three Science disciplines, regardless of the route that they

choose. All courses are taught from a vocational, real-life point of view, making it

interesting and relevant to every aspect of life.

We offer GCSE Combined Science (2 GCSEs) which most pupils will study or Triple

Science (3 GCSEs) which is a more academic approach, ideal for pupils who want to

pursue careers in Science or Medicine.

The content:

Biology The study of all living things, including plant and animal cell biology; Human health, including infection; response and bioenergetics; ecology and how humans interact with their environment; evaluating human activities; inheritance and variation and evolution in which pupils look at how plants and animals have adapted to their environment. The course also covers a range of practical experiments such as inhibition of bacterial growth and enzyme activity. Chemistry Pupils study the fundamental make up of our world, working up from atomic structure and the periodic table to bonding, structure, and the properties of matter. Pupils will have a chance to develop their laboratory and analytical skills with quantitative chemistry, chemical changes, energy changes, the rate and extent of chemical change and organic chemistry. Pupils will also look at chemistry in context, looking at how we use resources and how this affects the chemistry of the atmosphere. Physics In this practical based subject, pupils investigate fundamental forces, such as electricity, magnetism and electromagnetism. Energy and energy transfer, looking at practical applications, such as insulation and product design; the study of the waves all around us, including sound and the electromagnetic spectrum; particle model of matter and atomic structure, including nuclear reactions and radioactivity.


Assessment

For Combined Science

There are six papers each 1hr 15min: two biology, two chemistry and two physics. Each of the papers will assess knowledge and understanding from distinct topic areas. There are also 16 required practical assessments that pupils will study and can appear on the final examinations.

For Triple Science

There are six papers each 1hr 45 min: two biology, two chemistry and two physics. Each of the papers will assess knowledge and understanding from distinct topic areas. There are 24 required practical assessments, 8 in each discipline.

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Pupils develop their own individual coursework projects from a common starting point deciding on an area of study they wish to follow. Pupils are encouraged to use and experiment with a variety of media, techniques and approaches. The GCSE follows on from the work at Key Stage 3 and has an emphasis on the process of developing both ideas and final outcomes. It is about having an imaginative and enquiring approach to art and design, whilst developing the necessary skills to express your ideas. During the course there will be opportunities to explore different techniques using a variety of media including; drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, digital art and photography.

Who is it suitable for?

The GCSE course is suitable for pupils who are enjoying Art at KS3 and who are able to work confidently and independently to produce their own creative ideas. Coursework forms a major part of the GCSE. It is essential that pupils keep to the reasonable and regularly set deadlines if they are to manage the course effectively. It is also expected that pupils are well equipped for their lessons and are willing to provide basic resources such as; assorted drawing pencils, eraser, pencil sharpener and colouring pencils.


If pupils are successful at GCSE they may wish to go on further with A Level in Art and Design and then on to College or University to study for a career in the creative Industries such as; advertising, marketing, design, architecture, publishing, or the media. The study of Art can help develop transferable skills which can be taken into most careers or employment.


Assessment information Coursework portfolio 60% Externally set assignment 40% Coursework is mainly carried out in sketchbooks demonstrating evidence of the ‘Assessment Objectives’. The examination paper in Year 11 is provided to pupils eight weeks prior to the 10 hour examination in order to develop their preparatory work. The final outcome is then produced in examination conditions over two days (10 hours in total). Learning outside the classroom The coursework portfolio will be enhanced with opportunities to visit local and national art galleries to view ground breaking art and design from between the 13th and 21st Century.

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What is the aim of the course?

The aim for the course is to an appreciation of what business do, how they do it, why

they do it and whether they do it successfully. In order to achieve these aims certain

objectives for the GCSE Business Studies course are set.

To give an understanding of business ideas such as enterprise, marketing,

finance, HR and share ownership

To increase awareness of real life business and business ideas

To encourage pupils to think and act like business people actively participating

in a wide range of situations

To develop problem solving ideas

Key questions to consider will be:

What makes and great business idea?

What makes a great entrepreneur?

What else could Fred Perry do to increase sales?

Why is Apple suing Samsung?

The course content?

The following topics are all examination

Unit 1:

Starting a business—How to set up a business and develop a business plan.

Business aim and objectives—what do entrepreneurs want for businesses?

Business planning—what does a business plan include, why do one?

Marketing a small business— how do you get a small business noticed?

People in organisations—including issues such how to recruit and motivate staff.

External environment of the business—including factors such as the stock market

and interest rates.

Unit 2:

Growing a business. Including expansion, marketing, accounts, quality assurance.

Unit 3:

Controlled assessment . A research and written project in examination conditions.


Pupils gain a deeper knowledge of democracy, government and law, and develop skills

to create sustained and reasoned arguments, present various viewpoints and plan

practical citizenship actions to benefit society.

They will also gain the ability to recognise bias, critically evaluate argument, weigh

evidence and look for alternative interpretations and sources of evidence, all of which

are essential skills valued by higher education and employers.

Pupils are assessed in two examinations, each 1 hour and 45 minutes long.


Citizenship at GCSE can lead to many different areas, both in terms of further

education and career options.

Further Education

A Citizenship GCSE is important for anyone considering further education in the

following subjects:

Geography, Environmental studies, Economics, Sociology and Anthropology, Health

and Social Care, Social Work, and Politics and Government.

Careers

Popular careers for people with citizenship qualifications include: surveying, charity

work, social work, council planning, conservation, local and national government, social

research, news and media, recruitment, and journalism.

The army, police, government, research organisations, law and business world also

love the practical research skills that those with citizenship qualifications develop.


The GCSE Citizenship Studies specification will motivate and educate pupils to become

thoughtful and active citizens who engage intelligently and enthusiastically with public life.

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Computer Science is of enormous importance to the economy, and the role of

Computer Science, as a discipline in itself and as an underpinning subject across

science and engineering, is growing rapidly.

There are two components that make up the qualification.

Component 1 is Practical Programming coursework worth 20% of the qualification and

is assessed externally. Pupils will complete a controlled assessment task in class over

25 hours. They will work independently to demonstrate their ability to code a solution

to a given problem. The tasks are set in engaging and relevant contexts, e.g. gaming,

web and mobile applications.

Component 2 consists of two written examinations: Computing and Programming Fun-

damentals each is worth 40% of the qualification. It is assessed externally. Pupils will

learn how computer systems operate, how computer programs are written, and how

computers communicate with each other.


All pupils who enjoy programming and problem solving and are a level 5 or above in

English, Maths and Science would be ideal for this course.


A GCSE in Computer Science can lead onto A Level Computer Science or into

employment in the gaming, App development and programming industries.


The growth in the use of mobile devices and web related technologies has exploded,

resulting in new challenges for employers and employees. Businesses today require

an ever-increasing number of technologically-aware individuals. This is even more so

in the gaming, mobile and web related industries. This qualification has been designed

with this in mind.

Pupils opting for a GCSE in Computer Science will develop the skills needed to create

applications to run on mobile devices, create simple computer games and gain an

understanding of the fundamental concepts around creating software applications.

Pupils will have the opportunity to work individually and to collaborate as part of a

group to solve a problem together.

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Why choose Drama?

Drama remains one of the most popular GCSE examinationination in the country, be-

cause it is one of the few subjects which can demonstrate a young person’s ability to

work creatively and co-operatively within a group situation, to achieve a common

goal. Pupils learn to collaborate with others, think analytically and evaluate effective-

ly. They gain confidence to pursue their own ideas, reflect and refine their efforts.

What could this course lead to?

After successfully completing this course at GCSE level you could study an advanced

course such as A Level Drama and Theatre Studies. This subject provides a firm

foundation for any career since it develops transferable skills, though of course it

could lead to a career in the theatre, media, performing arts & entertainment.

Who should take this course?

You should take this course if you enjoy:

Expressing yourself in an exciting and an active way

Working in a group

Contributing your ideas and taking on-board others

Seeing your creativity come to life

Playing many parts in imaginary situations

Creating your own drama work

Looking at plays written by other people

How is Drama assessed?

The subject content is divided into three components - Understanding Drama,

Devising Drama and Texts in practice.

Practical Assessment

This is broken into a Devising Drama unit in which you explore the processes of

creating and performing devised drama as well as analysing and evaluating your own

work. It is assessed through a devising log and a devised performance. (40%)

The Text in Practice unit requires a performance of two extracts from one play. (20%)

Examination

The final examination consists of a written paper lasting 1 hour 45 minutes. It is an

open book examination with 80 marks. The examination assesses knowledge and un-

derstanding of drama and theatre including a study of one set play, and an analysis

and evaluation of the work of live theatre makers.

Visit http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/drama/gcse/drama-8261


This new GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition is an exciting and creative course which focuses on practical cooking skills to ensure pupils develop a thorough understanding of nutrition, food provenance and the working characteristics of food materials. Preparation skills are integrated into five core topics: Food, Nutrition and Health, Food Science, Food Safety, Food Choice and Food Provenance.


To be successful you need to: Have a reasonable standard of written English Have an interest in the world of catering, and also a willingness to work hard

throughout the whole course Be organised and motivated to work independently

Practical work is a key element of the course so pupils are required to bring ingredients to every practical lesson in order to participate in these sessions.


It is a suitable qualification for those who want to develop a broad background in this area and for those who wish to progress to further education to complete a Level 2 or 3 course related to the food service industry. The course will prepare pupils for employment in the food sector. Pupils could also undertake a work based apprenticeship or employment in roles including; chef, cook, food retail operative, food manufacturing, nutritional therapist, hospitality, event catering, environmental health, dietician or self-employment.


Assessment Information Written Examination 50% 1 hour 45 minutes on theoretical knowledge of food preparation and nutrition (100 marks) Non-examination assessment 50% Task 1: Food investigation. This tests pupils’ understanding of the working characteristics, functional and chemical properties of ingredients. Task 2: Food preparation assessment. This tests pupils’ knowledge, skills and understanding in relation to the planning, preparation, cooking, presentation of food and application of nutrition related to the chosen task. Pupils will prepare, cook and present a final menu of three dishes within a single period of no more than three hours, planning in advance how this will be achieved.

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Pupils will study all of the following themes:

Identity and culture

Local, national, international and global areas of interest

Current and future study and employment

Pupils will be assessed at the end of the two year course in all four skills of listening,

reading, writing and speaking. All skills will be worth an equal weighting.

The content:

The course is suitable for pupils who have studied French at Key Stage 3 who now

wish to further develop their language skills. Pupils will be expected to work hard and

undertake vocabulary learning as part of independent work.


To give pupils more time to complete the

course and get to grips with the grammar

and the language, pupils will start to

study the vocabulary and grammar nec-

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Year 9.

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The GCSE French course not only prepares pupils for the job market, allowing them

to communicate effectively and confidently, but also enriches their knowledge of

society and culture outside the UK, making them true global citizens, fully prepared for

the world of work and able to adapt to any situation.

Further education choices include: A-level French followed by a degree in: Sports

Management with French, Law with French, Art History with French, Business

Management with French, Journalism with French. Career choices could include:

International Marketing Manager, Translator, Interpreter, International Lawyer,

Bilingual PA, International Accountant, International Journalist, Languages Teacher.


Pupils will study all of the following themes:

Identity and culture

Local, national, international and global areas of interest

Current and future study and employment

The content:

The course is suitable for pupils who have studied Spanish at Key Stage 3 who now

wish to further develop their language skills. Pupils will be expected to work hard and

undertake vocabulary learning as part of independent work.


To give pupils more time to complete

the course and get to grips with the

grammar and the language, pupils will

start to study the vocabulary and gram-

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The GCSE Spanish course not only prepares pupils for the job market, allowing them

to communicate effectively and confidently, but also enriches their knowledge of

society and culture outside the UK, making them true global citizens, fully prepared for

the world of work and able to adapt to any situation. Further education choices

include: A-level Spanish followed by a degree in: Hispanic studies, Law with Spanish,

Art History with Spanish, Journalism with Spanish, Economics with Spanish. Career

choices could include: International Marketing Manager, Translator, Interpreter,

International Lawyer, Bilingual PA, International Accountant, International Journalist,

Languages Teacher.


In Unit 1 pupils will explore human interactions with the physical environment. They

will develop an understanding of geological processes, natural hazards and their

management, ecosystems, and UK landscapes, coasts and rivers.

In Unit 2 they will look at human processes and development and how they affect

humans in various environments. Topic areas include urbanisation and regeneration,

economic development and transnational corporations, and food, water, and energy.

Pupils will also get the opportunity to use GIS (Geography Information Systems) to aid

them in mapping urban and rural services across the UK and the rest of the world.

Fieldwork is an important part of Geography at GCSE, and pupils will undertake

residential field trips looking at coastal management and urban regeneration.


Geography at GCSE can lead to many different areas, both in terms of further

education and career options.

Further Education

A Geography GCSE is important for anyone considering further education in the

following subjects:

Careers

Popular careers for people with geography qualifications include: town or transport

planning, surveying, conservation, sustainability, waste and water management,

environmental planning, tourism, and weather forecasting.

The army, police, government, research organisations, law and business world also

love the practical research skills that geographers develop.

Because geographers learn about human and population development, geography can

be useful for jobs in charity and international relations too.


GCSE Geography pupils need a zest for knowledge, for

both the human and physical worlds. A desire to under-

stand how humans impact upon the world and how we

can alter our behaviour to guarantee the preservation of

the natural world is essential.

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Geography Environmental Studies

Economics Sociology

Anthropology Earth Sciences

Politics Government


Pupils in History will undertake a thematic study of British medicine through time which

will include an in depth study of medical advances in the trenches during WWI.

Pupils will then look at a period British study looking at the relationship between Henry

VIII and his ministers. Pupils will also look at an international period study of the

American West.

The modern depth study that pupils will learn will be Weimar and Nazi Germany (1918

-1939) looking at the build up to WWII.

The course will allow pupils to further develop their historical skills through sources as

well as causation and significance based questions.


History at GCSE can lead to many different areas, both in terms of further education

and career options.

Further Education

A History GCSE is important for anyone considering further education in the following

subjects:

History, Politics, International Relations, European studies, Social Policy, Archaeology,

Law, Art history.

Careers


GCSE History pupils will need a love of the past and a desire to understand how the

past has shaped our future. History helps you develop the skills to look beyond the

headlines, to ask questions properly, and to express your own opinions. Skills and

knowledge to truly understanding the world we live in.

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Archaeologist Museum curator

Teacher Archivist, in a Records office

Media & advertising Law

Film Politics & Government

Working in NATO, EU or other IGOs Diplomat

Economist


Pupils will be following a new GCSE Physical Education specification that will inspire.

New and contemporary topics will help pupils of all abilities to develop a well-rounded

skills set and prepare them for progression to further studies.

GSCE PE practical and theory lessons help to embed knowledge and allow pupils to

demonstrate what they have learnt in an exercise based situation.

The course will enable pupils to improve their physical competence in a variety of

sports and fitness activities.

Pupils will learn to train, test and manage their body, making improvements to fitness

levels where appropriate.

The content:

Paper 1: The human body and movement in physical activity and sport

Makes up 30% of the final grade

Questions on Applied Anatomy & Physiology, Movement Analysis, Physical Training.

Paper 2: Socio-cultural influences and well-being in physical activity and sport.

Makes up 30% of the final grade

Questions on Sports Psychology, Socio-Cultural Influence, Health, Fitness &

Well-being

Non-examination assessment: Practical Performance in Physical Activity &

Sport

40% of the GCSE final grade.

Practical performance in three different physical activities in the role of player/

performer (one in a team activity, one in an individual activity and a third in either a

team or in an individual activity).

For each of their three activities, pupils will be assessed in skills in progressive drills

(10 marks per activity) and in the full context (15 marks per activity)

Pupils will be assessed on their analysis (15 marks) and evaluation (10 marks) of

performance to bring about improvement in one activity.


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Football Athletics

Basketball Boxing

Badminton (Singles/Doubles)

Cricket Gymnastics

Dance (Solo/Group)

Handball Swimming

Hockey Trampolining

Netball

Rugby League/ Union

Table Tennis (Singles/Doubles)

Tennis (Singles/Doubles)

Volleyball


Health and Social Care will help you to understand how to work with a range of dif-

ferent individuals with specific needs and learn how best to support them.

This subject will be beneficial for those pupils becoming a Social Worker, Nurse,

working with children or supporting people with disabilities. These are just

some of the career options open to you.

The content:

Year 10:

Unit 1

Human Lifespan Development (25% 1 hour examination)

How growth and development changes throughout our lives.

Explore how growth and development are related.

Unit 2

Health and Social Care Values (25% Coursework Project)

Explore care values.

Find ways that care values empower individuals.

Year 11:

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Effective Communication in Health and Social Care

(25% Coursework Project)

Understand different types of communication e.g. sign language

Discuss barriers to communication.

Unit 6 The Impact of Nutrition on Health and Wellbeing

(25% Coursework Project)

Effects of balanced and unbalanced diets.

Nutritional needs of individuals.

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European Computing Driving Licence is the world’s number one IT user qualification

and the benchmark for digital literacy in educational systems around the globe. ECDL

equips students with the skills to use a computer confidently and effectively, building

on existing knowledge and motivating further learning. The qualification builds a more

productive and efficient learner. The course promotes e-learning and automated ex-

amination testing to give confidence to all participants. ECDL Level 2 in Application

Skills is a qualification that employers recognise and look for in school leavers.

The course is split into the following four examination units which will be conducted

online:

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Presentation software


For everyone who enjoys working with digital devices and is eager to learn new skills.


Access to courses at further or higher education level and employment in the

Computing industry.


This qualification is the equivalent of a GCSE and is offered at Level 2.

Level 2 enables students to gain grades A* to C.

The four tier grading structure gives learners appropriate recognition for their efforts:

Distinction* 58 points (A*)

Distinction 52 points (A)

Merit 46 points (B)

Pass 40 points (C).

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