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Ernest Bevin College
Year 9
Options
2021
Art and Design, Business, Business - Enterprise and Marketing,
Computer Science, Computing - Digital Information Technology,
D&T Product Design, D&T Graphic Design, Drama, Economics,
Engineering, English Language, English Literature, French,
Geography, History, Hospitality and Catering, Mathematics,
Media Studies, Physical Education, Physical Education - Sport,
Religious Education, Separate Science, Trilogy Science, Spanish,
Statistics, Travel and Tourism
“Committed to achievement for
all student through appropriate
curriculum pathways”
Contact details
Ernest Bevin College
Beechcroft Road, Tooting, London, SW17 7DF
Tel: 020 8672 8582 E-Mail: options@ernestbevin.london Twitter: @ErnestBevinColl
Website: ernestbevin.london
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Contents
Letter from the Principal 3
Year 9 Options Process 4
Advice on choosing 5
Art & Design 7
Business 7
Business Enterprise and Marketing 8
Computer Science 8
Computing - Digital Information Technology 9
Design Technology - Product Design 9
Design Technology - Graphic Design 10
Drama 10
Economics 11
English Language 11
English Literature 12
Engineering 12
French 13
Geography 13
History 14
Hospitality and Catering 14
Mathematics 15
Media Studies 15
Physical Education - Sport 16
Physical Education 16
Religious Education 17
Separate Sciences 17
Trilogy Science 18
Spanish 18
Statistics 19
Travel and Tourism 19
Guidance on how to complete the option form 20
Options Form 21
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Letter from the Principal
Dear Parent/Carer,
At Ernest Bevin College we recognise how important curriculum
choices are for your son. Choices made now will impact decisions
made at age 16 and then again at post compulsory school age. Our
offer and the choices that are possible ensures that your son will
achieve his full potential.
For this reason we have a thorough and informative advice and
support programme in place.
Year 9 students had a weekly assembly delivered to them to inform
them of all the choices that are available at Key Stage 4 and each
student will have an interview by a senior member of staff.
We have had a Year 9 Parents’ Evening and will follow up with a Key Stage 4 Choices Evening. Throughout
the evening you will hear from Mr Heathcote, Senior Teacher, Mr Clarke, Head of Careers and Mr
Razaq, Head of Year 9.
With guidance from yourself, the Head of Year, tutor and subject teachers your son has the chance to
personalise his curriculum in a way that allows him to achieve to the best of his ability and increase the
number of opportunities in further and higher education, university and in employment.
This booklet, together with the Key Stage 4 Choices Evening, will support you and your son in making
subject choices that are appropriate and that lead to high achievement and the promise of future
“economic independence”.
All students will study English, mathematics, science and core PE. In addition, it will be appropriate
for many students to study history or geography and a modern foreign language in order for them to
achieve the EBacc (English Baccalaureate) which has been developed nationally as an expected level
of achievement for many 16-year-olds. Your son will have the opportunity to take additional subjects
according to his ability and interests.
Please take time to read this booklet with your son and supporting the right choices.
With kind regards
Ms T Dohel
Principal
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Year 9 Options Process
Timeline
Date Actions
1st
Monday February Options Introduction Assembly
Tuesday 2nd February Subject Assemblies
to Friday 12th February
Monday 15th March Interviews for students with senior leaders
Thursday 25th February Parents’ Evening
Thursday 18th March Virtual Options Evening
Thursday 18th March Options Evening online from 5:00pm A recording of the event
will be placed on line for those unable to attend.
Thursday 18th March Options booklets issued on line
Wednesday 31st March Options forms returned on line
Monday 24th May Written confirmation of Options
Monday 31st May Any appeal against decisions made to Mr Heathcote at college
Questions: See Answers to some FAQs on pages 5 &6
Contact: You can Email – options@ernestbevin.london
This mail box will be checked on a daily basis.
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Advice on choosing
QUESTION “Do I have a free choice?”
Yes, however there are several points you have to keep in mind. There are many subjects to
choose from, although it is only fair to warn you that in order to give you a free choice we
will not be running all of the courses in the option blocks. We can only run courses that
sufficient numbers of students choose.
Some limits on your choice are also imposed by factors such as the number of teachers and
the availability of specialist rooms, such as workshops. However, any combination required
for a particular job or further study should be found within the option scheme.
To sum up, we will try to ensure that you get the subjects you NEED; but it may not be
possible to give you all the subjects you would LIKE.
QUESTION “What about new subjects?”
You will find that you have already studied many of the subjects on offer in KS4 during your
first three years in the college. However there are a number of subjects that you are NOT
familiar with.
Before you choose, you need to FIND OUT about these new subjects, you should also check
the content of familiar subjects. You will find a summary of each course in this booklet. If you
have any further questions, probably the best thing to do is go and ask the Head of Subject
concerned, Senior Teacher in charge of the timetable and the Careers teacher
QUESTION “What subjects should I choose?”
That’s mainly up to you, but the following points may be helpful:
“Which subjects do you like?” You will probably try harder at the subjects you like.
You will also gain more enjoyment from doing subjects you like.
“Which subjects are you best at?” You may stand a better chance of getting good
results, and exam success, in these subjects.
“Which subjects are recommended?” A subject teacher may suggest that you take
that subject - or that you may be better off NOT taking that subject
QUESTION “What is the difference between the types of course?”
At Ernest Bevin we offer a range of courses that mean we have subjects that are suitable for
all students. We offer the traditional GCSE subjects but also offer a range of vocational
subjects. These are done through BTEC, NCFE and OCR First awards. They are all equivalent
to one GCSE. A vocational award will involve work that is internally assessed as the students
go along and then is externally moderated by the exam board. They will include at least one
exam in the course. This exam can be repeated and the best score is awarded. The GCSE’s
are mainly graded using the end of year 11 exams – though this will vary by course. Please
check the individual subject descriptions so you are clear how you will assessed.
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QUESTION “Which subjects do I need?”
Have you any idea of the career you might wish to follow? If so, you may need certain
subjects as qualifications. Or you may be hoping to go on to a course of further study in the
Sixth Form or at college or university. Most further and higher education courses require you
to have taken suitable subjects beforehand. If you are not sure ask the Careers Teacher,
Mr Clarke.
QUESTION “Can I choose the same subject as my friends”?
Friend’s often choose subjects together. This is fine if you both really want to do that
subject. But remember – the subjects you choose will be studied for three periods a week
for two years, which is a lot of lessons if you do not like the subject, or are not very good at
it. You might not be in the same group as your friend anyway!
QUESTION ‘‘What if I have no idea of a career?”
Most Year 9 boys are still undecided about their future plans, and many of those who do
have some ideas will find their ideas changing during the next two years. The compulsory
subjects provide a firm foundation for the overwhelming majority of careers.
QUESTION “Can I change my mind?”
A change will only be considered if
It is within the first half of the autumn term.
There is a real educational reason.
There is a vacancy in the subject you wish to join.
You have the WRITTEN approval of your parents and all the teachers concerned, your
Head of Year and Mr. Heathcote
Question “Who chooses the Language and Science options?”
These will be chosen by the Heads of Department for these subjects in consultation with the
classroom teachers. It will be based on performance and work in Key Stage 3. Completing a
language allows your son to complete the Ebacc, a measure that is used to measure
progress. A language is very important when applying to University, especially the leading
24 Universities known as The Russell group. A language boosts career prospects and earning
potential for students who are successful in them
Art & Design Business
7
Exam Board: AQA Exam Board: Edexcel
Level: Level:
GCSE GCSE
What you will study: What you will study:
A personal portfolio of work consisting of two Theme 1 - Investigating small business:
projects or bodies of work. concentrates on the key business concepts, issues
1.Natural Forms a project that covers all and skills involved in starting and running a small
assessment objectives and gives the student a business. Students explore core concepts through
chance to develop observation skills, techniques the lens of an entrepreneur setting up a business.
and processes in various media and knowledge in Theme 2 - Building a business: examines how
contextual studies. a business develops beyond the start-up phase.
2. A further independent project that develops on It focuses on the key business concepts, issues
the skills and knowledge practiced in project 1. and decisions used to grow a business, with an
emphasis on aspects of marketing, operations,
An independent external project assigned by the finance, and human resources. It also considers
exam board. the impact of the wider world on the decisions a
• An exam paper with a choice of 6 project titles business makes as it grows.
starts in January of year 11.
• You have approximately 12 weeks to develop the Assessment
theme of your choice showcasing all the skills you
Theme 1 - Investigating small business: 1 hr 30 min
have learnt in component 1.
written exam.
• A 10-hour period over 2 days to complete an
outcome for the exam project. Theme 2 - Building a business: 1 hr 30 min written
exam.
Assessment Both papers will consist of calculations, multiple–
Both component 1 and 2 are assessed by the same choice, and short–answer and extended–writing
four objectives. questions. Questions in Sections B and C will be
AO1: - Contextual analysis and resources. based on business contexts given in the paper.
AO2: - Experimenting with media and processes, Skills you will gain:
refining work as it progresses.
The course has been designed to allow students
AO3: - Recording observation drawing, written to develop a range of transferable skills cognitive,
content, and annotation. inter and intrapersonal skills needed in the 21st
AO4: - A personal and meaningful response that century. They will also develop problem-solving
realises intentions. and decision-making skills relevant to business.
They also develop quantitative, extended writing,
Skills you will gain: business development and mathematical skills.
Analysis and evaluation of artist’s work; developing
creative processes; developing skills and techniques Career Paths:
of a diverse range of art media; developing ideas This course provides a progression pathway to
and experiment with processes to produce an BTEC Nationals Business and complements BTEC
outcome. Nationals in Information Technology. It provides a
steppingstone for students who wish to pursue a
Career Paths: career in Business, typically in finance, marketing,
Animation, Architecture, Graphic designer, Digital human resources, accounting, financial services,
Graphic designer, Games designer, illustrator, Web sales, product and general management
designer, Digital film designer.
Please note:
Please note: The above level 3 courses are available at Ernest
Visits to galleries and museums, workshops with Bevin College
designers and artists.
Business Enterprise and Marketing Computer Science
8
Exam Board: OCR Exam Board: OCR
Level: Level:
Cambridge Nationals GCSE
Level 1/2 Certificate
(equivalent to 1 GCSE)
What you will study: What you will study:
Unit R064: Enterprise and marketing concepts - Component 01: Computer systems - central
Students explore the techniques businesses use processing unit (CPU), computer memory and
to understand their market and develop products, storage, data representation, wired and wireless
investigate what makes a product viable and networks, network topologies, system security
understand how businesses attract customers. and system software, ethical, legal, cultural and
Unit R065: Design a business proposal - Students environmental issues.
are presented with a business challenge from Component 02: Computational thinking,
which they create a researched and costed algorithms and programming - computational
business proposal. thinking - algorithms, programming techniques,
Unit R066: Market and pitch a business proposal - producing robust programs, computational logic
Students prepare for and pitch a business proposal. and translators.
They develop a brand identity and investigate how Practical programming - design, write, test and
best to promote their product. refine programs using a high-level programming
language.
Assessment
R064: Enterprise and marketing concepts – 1.5 Assessment
hours exam paper. Component 1: consists of short and medium an-
swer questions and one 8-mark extended response
R065: Design a business proposal – centre
question.
assessed task.
Component 2: Section A - short and medium an-
R066: Market and pitch a business proposal – swer questions and one 8-mark extended response
centre assessed task. question; Section B - assesses students’ practical
programming skills and their ability to design,
Skills you will gain: write, test and refine programs.
Students will develop essential knowledge and
understanding of enterprise and marketing Skills you will gain:
concepts. They will develop the skills to design This course is relevant to the modern, changing
a business proposal to meet a specific business world of computing, it’s designed to boost
challenge. They will also develop the skills to create computing skills essential for the 21st century.
a brand identity and promotional plan for their These include coding, mathematical, analytical,
specific business product proposal as well as the logical and evaluative computational thinking skills.
ability to pitch business proposals to an audience.
Students also develop their self-assessment, Career Paths:
collaborative working, creativity, numeracy, The course provides access to A level Computer
research and evaluative skills. Science, as well as other STEM subjects that
require problem solving and analytical skills.
Career Paths: Most jobs require IT skills in the 21st century.
This course provides a progression pathway to Specific industries include data analyst, software
BTEC Nationals Business and complements BTEC architect, network manager, games designer, web
Nationals in Information Technology. It provides a development, cyber security and robotics.
steppingstone for students who wish to pursue a
career in Business, typically in finance, marketing, Please note:
human resources, accounting, financial services, All students must undertake a programming task(s)
law and retail. to develop design, programming, testing and refining
skills. Students will be assessed on these skills during
Please note: the written examinations.
The above level 3 courses are all available at Ernest
Bevin College
Computing - Digital D&T – Product Design
Information Technology 9
Exam Board: Edexcel Exam Board: Edexcel
Level: Level:
BTEC Level 1/2 Tech GCSE
Award (equivalent to 1
GCSE)
What you will study: What you will study:
Component 1 - Exploring User Interface Design Component 1 consists of an externally examined
Principles and Project Planning Techniques. paper which will be sat in May / June of the second
Explore user interface design and development year of the two-year programme. The paper is
principles. Investigate how to use project planning divided into two sections:
techniques to manage digital projects. Discover
Section A: Core Content – This section contains a
how to develop and review a digital user interface.
mixture of different question styles including open
Component 2 - Collecting, Presenting and
response, graphical drawing techniques, calculation
Interpreting Data. Explore how data impacts on
and extended –open questions. Calculators may be
individuals and organisations. Develop a dashboard
used in the examination.
using data manipulation tools. Draw conclusions
and make recommendations on data intelligence. Section B – Material Category – This section
Component 3 - Effective Digital Working Practices. assesses knowledge and understanding of the
Explore how modern information technology is material category students have chosen, a choice
evolving. Consider legal and ethical issues in data between Metals, Polymers, and Timbers.
and information sharing. Understand what cyber Component 2 is the non-examined assessment
security is and how to safeguard against it. (NEA)
•Students will undertake a project based on a
Assessment contextual challenge released by Edexcel.
Component 1: internally assessed assignment. 30% •The project will test students’ skill in investigating,
designing, making and evaluating a prototype of a
Component 2: internally assessed assignment. 30%
product.
Component 3: external assessment exam (1.5
hours). 40% of the course. Assessment
Component 1 is worth 50% of the overall grade
Skills you will gain:
and will be externally assessed. Component 2 is
Students develop key-skills for working in the also worth 50% and will be internally assessed and
information technology sector such as project externally moderated. For Component 2 the marks
planning, virtual ways of working, designing awarded for each part are as follows:
and creating user-interfaces, presenting and
Investigation – (16 marks) Design – (42 marks)
interpreting data for decision making. They learn
Making – (36 marks) Evaluation – (6 marks)
effective ways of working, planning techniques,
iterative design processes, teamwork, cyber-
Skills you will gain:
security, as well as legal and ethical codes of
conduct. Analysis and evaluation of designer’s work;
developing creative processes; developing design
Career Paths: skills and techniques including technical drawing
skills as well as physical and computer aided
This course provides a pathway to BTEC Nationals modeling techniques.
in Information Technology. It is ideal for learners
who want a career in IT and want to get a broad Career Paths:
taste of digital skills. It is a steppingstone to careers Animation, Architecture, Engineering, Graphic
like IT Project Management, Technical Support and designer, Digital Graphic designer, Games designer,
Cyber Security. Interior designer, illustrator, Web designer, Digital
film designer, Photographer.
Please note:
This course may involve class field trips to IT stores Please note:
to analyse User Interface designs in technological STEM workshops, visits to exhibitions and
devices. museums, webinars and live talks with designers
will be offered throughout the two-year course.
D&T – Graphic Design Drama
10
Exam Board: NCFE Exam Board: AQA
Level: Level:
NCFE Level 1/2 Tech GCSE
Award (equivalent to 1
GCSE)
What you will study: What you will study:
Unit 1 – Introduction to Graphic Design. This Written exam – You will study a set text whilst
unit covers: Investigating and understanding considering how design elements and performance
the different components of graphic design. skills could be used in performance alongside
This includes colour, imagery, typography and watching live theatre in order to write a detailed
composition. Explaining how these components are review of the acting skills used.
applied to different graphic design projects. Devising – You will learn a variety of different
How to successfully combine these components practitioner techniques in order to create your
to convey an effective visual message and own, original piece of theatre from a stimulus.
experimentation with graphical components using Scripted Performance – You will explore two
a range of mediums such as collage, sketching published extracts from plays and will apply
techniques, illustration and digital photo editing. theatrical skills and techniques to your own
Unit 2 – Graphic Design Practice - Skills and performance of each extract.
techniques will be put into practice by responding
to a design brief. A synoptic project in which you Assessment
will produce a graphic by hand or computer and The Devising performance and accompanying
then evaluate the effectiveness of the process and written or recorded logbook will be assessed
outcome. This is repeated in Unit 3 & 4. internally by your teacher. The Scripted
Unit 3 – Responding to a graphic design brief performance will be assessed by an external
Unit 4 – Graphic Design Portfolio visiting examiner. Your marks will be based on
your ability to communicate as a team, analyse
Assessment a script, commit to the rehearsal process and on
80% of the course is assessed internally and 20% your portrayal and understanding of characters
by an externally marked assessment. The external in performance. The 1 hour 45-minute written
assessment can be repeated once. Learners who exam will draw on your knowledge of a set text,
do not achieve a level 2 grade may be awarded a understanding of the roles in the theatre and your
level 1 if appropriate. Grades can be awarded at analysis of a live performance.
L1Pass, L1Merit, L1Distinction, L2Pass, L2Merit,
L2Distinction and L2Distinction* Skills you will gain:
On top of learning how to read, analyse and
Skills you will gain: evaluate a performance, create your own work
The course focuses on the study of the engineering and apply taught techniques, there are several
sector. Students will gain an understanding and transferrable skills that Drama can help to develop.
knowledge of working in the sector. These include confidence, communication,
teamwork, problem solving, and leadership.
Career Paths:
This course may count towards access to a level Career Paths:
3 qualification such as Product Design. Also, Drama specific: Actor, director, stage manager, set/
the understanding and skills gained through this lighting/sound designer, playwright.
qualification could be useful to progress onto an Other areas Drama can help with: Retail, estate
apprenticeship. agent, doctor/nurse, teacher, and lawyer.
Please note: Please note:
Trips to the V&A and the Design Museum. You will have the opportunity to see a wide variety
of live or recorded theatre throughout your 2
years studying GCSE. The assessment criteria for
performances are similar to KS3.Ecomomics English Language
11
Exam Board: AQA Exam Board: AQA
Level: Level:
GCSE GCSE
What you will study: What you will study:
Paper 1 - How markets work: Paper 1 – Creative Reading and Writing
1. Economic foundations Paper 2 – Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives
2. Resource allocation - You will learn about many new authors and
3. How prices are determined. writing styles. You will develop your learning
4. Production, costs, revenue, and profit of language techniques, why writers use them
5. Competitive and concentrated markets and what effect they have. The course looks at
established writers and how they use narrative and
6. Market failure
descriptive techniques to engage readers. You will
Paper 2 - How the economy works: consider different viewpoints and perspectives. The
7. Introduction to the national economy choice of genre will include, but is not limited to,
8. Government objectives high quality journalism, articles, reports, essays,
9. How the government manages the economy. travel writing, accounts, sketches, letters, diaries,
10. International trade and the global economy autobiography, and biographical passages.
11. The role of money and financial markets
Assessment
Assessment You will have two exams at the end of Year 11.
There is no coursework, however, you will have
Paper 1 - How markets work: 1 hr 45 minute to prepare and deliver a 3–5-minute speech.
written exam covering content 1 -6. This is the basis for the Speaking and Listening
Paper 2 - How the economy works: 1 hr 45 minute Endorsement. Throughout Year 10 you will be
taught the key skills for this. Year 11 consolidates
written exam covering content 7 -11
your knowledge and understanding of the various
Question papers have the following format: topics.
Section A: 10 multiple choice questions followed by
a range of calculation, short and extended response Skills you will gain:
questions. The skills you will gain from English Language are
based in communication, vital for all our futures.
Section B: five questions involving a mix of You will have a more precise understanding of
calculations, short and extended responses. the world around you and of the language being
used, whether in a professional capacity or in
Skills you will gain: understanding textual content from other subjects.
When students understand how markets and You will be able to communicate clearly and
economies work, they will develop an economic effectively your own thoughts and explanations in
awareness to benefit them personally and any given scenario. Every course you take will use
the English Language to communicate information.
professionally for years to come.
They also develop quantitative, critical thinking
Career Paths:
skills, analytical skills and communication skills Journalist, writer, pundit, office manager, business
director, any management position, lawyer,
Career Paths: doctor, politician, education, creative industries,
This course provides a pathway to study A level Eco- advertising, script writing, copywriting… Any
nomics. It also complements STEM subjects such as career path you choose will demand high-level
Maths and Computer Science. It provides a stepping- communication skills.
stone to careers in fields such as finance and banking
to public policy, sales and marketing, civil service and Please note:
teaching. This course, along with the Literature GCSE, leads
directly into an excellent A Level in Language and
Literature, a truly fascinating study with high-level
Please note: skills that are applicable in any workplace.
A level Economics is available in Ernest Bevin’s sixth
form.English Literature Engineering
12
Exam Board: AQA Exam Board: NCFE
Level: Level:
GCSE NCFE Level 1/2 Technical
Award (equivalent to 1
GCSE)
What you will study: What you will study:
Paper 1: Shakespeare and 19th Century Literature Unit 1 - Understanding the engineering world.
Paper 2: Modern Texts and Poetry This unit covers: investigating different engineering
You will develop comprehensive written and disciplines; how science and maths are applied
spoken communication skills, becoming adept at to engineering solutions; how to read and
arguing a point, framing a narrative and analysing interpret engineering drawings; properties and
various levels of meaning. As in the study of characteristics of materials; tools and equipment
algebra and calculus, the study of literature builds used within the engineering industry; health and
thinking skills applicable beyond the subject,
including argumentation (logical thinking, citing safety in engineering workplaces.
evidence), interpretation, critical thinking, and Unit 2 – Skills and techniques in engineering. This
writing. is a synoptic project in which you will produce
You will study Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Animal Farm, design drawings (by hand and using CAD) and
An Inspector Calls and Macbeth. You will also study a production plan for the manufacture of an
15 poems based on the themes of Power and engineered product. You will demonstrate the
Conflict, or Love and Relationships. application of practical skills and techniques to
The course is taught alongside English Language. prepare, mark-out, modify, join and finish materials
in making a prototype of the design.
Assessment
You will have two exams at the end of Year 11. Assessment
60% of the course is assessed internally and 40% by
Skills you will gain: an externally marked examination. The exam can
One of the most important skills you will learn be repeated once to gain a higher grade. Learners
through literature is how to react to different
situations. Reading allows you to experience who do not achieve a level 2 grade may be awarded
situations vicariously, and to consider how a level 1 if appropriate. Grades can be awarded at
you would react in someone else’s shoes. To L1Pass, L1Merit, L1Distinction, L2Pass, L2Merit,
compliment the skills in English Language, the L2Distinction and L2Distinction*
Literature course also nurtures empathy and
judgement, management skills and insights into Skills you will gain:
the human psyche. Macbeth may have stopped at The curriculum focuses on an applied study of the
nothing in his ambition to be King, but is ambition
on its own such a bad thing? The Inspector forces engineering sector and students will gain a broad un-
us to consider our roles and responsibilities in derstanding and knowledge of working in the sector.
society, but do we really care for one another?
Career Paths:
Career Paths: This course may count towards access to a level
As in English Language, there is a plethora 3 BTEC course in the sixth form. Alternatively,
of available career paths with high-level the understanding and skills gained through this
communication skills. Journalist, writer, pundit, qualification could be useful to progress onto an
office manager, business director, any management apprenticeship in the engineering sector through a
position, lawyer, doctor, education, creative variety of occupations.
industries, advertising, script writing, copywriting
Please note:
Please note: Engineering is a discipline which draws upon prior
There will be opportunities to see performances in learning from subjects including Design Technology,
and out of school and visits to the National Library Maths, Science, English and IT.
and various literary events.French Geography
13
Exam Board: AQA Exam Board: Edexcel
Level: Level:
GCSE GCSE
What you will study: What you will study:
You will study all the following themes on which Paper 1 – Global Geographical issues - Explaining
the assessments are based. atmospheric and tectonic hazards and assessing
their impact. Measuring development, global
Theme 1: Identity and culture.
inequality and a study of India. Looking at how
Theme 2: Local, national, international, and global cities change over time including a study of a mega
areas of interest. city
Theme 3: Current and future study and Paper 2- UK Geographical Issues - A study of both
employment. coastal and river landscapes. A look at settlement
change within the UK including a study of a major
Assessment UK city. You will do two geographical investigations,
The course is assessed through four examination an urban study and a coastal study
papers in Year 11. Paper 3- Environmental Issues - A look at the
Paper 1: Listening - It is worth 25% - 35 minutes relationship between humans and ecosystems.
(Foundation Tier), 45 minutes (Higher Tier). Understanding the Rainforest and Taiga, the threats
Paper 2: Speaking - It is worth 25% - 7-9 minutes to them and how to protect them. A study of how
(Foundation Tier), 10-12 minutes (Higher Tier). we can reduce demand for energy resources and
Paper 3: Reading - It is worth 25% - 45 minutes how different interest groups feel about this.
(Foundation Tier), 1 hour (Higher Tier).
Assessment
Paper 4: Writing - It is worth 25% - 1 hour
(Foundation Tier), 1 hour 15 (Higher Tier). The course is assessed through three 1.5-hour
examination papers in Year 11. Paper 1 and paper 2
Skills you will gain: are worth 3.7.5% and paper 3 the remaining 25%.
Studying French will help you develop your Each paper contains a mixture of multi choice,
communication skills in speaking and writing. short response and longer evaluation questions.
You will have better comprehension in reading,
Skills you will gain:
listening and grammar. You will also learn a range
of skills that you need for other subjects: problem Geography brings together Science, Maths,
solving, analysing and evaluating critically, using Psychology, and History to help explain why the
imagination and creativity, working independently world is like it is. By developing your literacy skills
and improved literacy skills. you will be able to express your thoughts and
opinions.
Career Paths:
You have many job opportunities with the airlines, Career Paths:
import-export companies, and other international As well as providing access to A level Geography,
businesses. French is also an extremely useful a good grade will help you access several courses
language if you are thinking of working at the available in the sixth from, as many of the skills
United Nations (where French is the second most learnt are useful in many subjects. Jobs available
widely used language). City firms like banks, include Cartographer, Geographical information
consultancies, and law firms value French highly. systems manager, conservation manager
Please note: Please note:
Trip to France in Year 10. There is also the French There will be two days fieldwork one completed in
assistant to provide individual and small group London and one at the Worthing Coast.
practice.History Hospitality and Catering
14
Exam Board: Edexcel Exam Board: WJEC
Level: Level:
GCSE WJEC Level 1/2
Vocational Award
(equivalent to 1 GCSE)
What you will study: What you will study:
Paper 1: Thematic study and historic environment:
You will develop food preparation and cooking
Medicine in Britain, c1250–present and The British
skills and transferable skills like problem solving,
sector of the Western Front, 1914–18: injuries,
organisation, time management, planning and
treatment and the trenches.
communication.
Paper 2: Period study and British depth study:
Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060–88 Unit 1 The Hospitality and Catering Industry:
and Superpower relations and the Cold War, In this Unit you will focus on learning about
1941–9 different types of providers, legislation, food safety
Paper 3: Modern depth study: Weimar and Nazi and the roles and responsibilities within the sector.
Germany, 1918–39 Unit 2 Hospitality and Catering in Action:
In this Unit you will develop practical skills for
Assessment planning, preparing, cooking and presenting
Paper 1: Written examination: 1 hour and 15 nutritional dishes to meet specific client’s needs.
minutes 30% of the qualification.
Paper 2: Written examination: 1 hour and 45 Assessment
minutes 40% of the qualification.
Unit 1 is written examination externally marked by
Paper 3: Written examination: 1 hour and 20
WJEC. You can sit in year 10 and/or year 11 and the
minutes 30% of the qualification.
best mark stands. It is worth 40% of qualification.
Skills you will gain: Unit 2 is a food preparation assessment task
● develop and extend their knowledge and internally marked by your teacher and moderated
understanding of specified key events, periods and by WJEC. It is worth 60% of qualification
societies in local, British, and wider world history;
● engage in historical enquiry to develop as Skills you will gain:
independent learners and as critical thinkers. The WJEC Vocational Award in Hospitality and
● develop the ability to ask relevant questions Catering equips you with theoretical knowledge
about the past, to investigate issues critically and about the industry as well as enabling you to
to make valid historical claims by using a range of develop practical skills in planning, preparing and
sources in their historical context. cooking a variety of dishes.
● develop an awareness of why people, events
and developments have been accorded historical Career Paths:
significance. The WJEC Vocational Award in Hospitality and
● organise and communicate their historical Catering progresses to qualifications like: Level
knowledge and understanding in different ways and 2/3 Diploma in Food Science and Nutrition; Level
reach substantiated conclusions 3 Diplomas in Hospitality and Catering; Level 2/3
Diplomas in Professional Cooking; Apprenticeships.
Career Paths:
Law, Archaeology and Architecture, Media and Please note:
Journalism, Conservation and Horticulture, When available
National and Local Government, Civil Service and trips, training sessions and competitions will be
Diplomatic Service, Charity Work, The Police and arranged for students taking the course.
Armed Forces.
Please note:
History is an enabling subject that is seen as having
many transferable skills for other subjects.Mathematics Media Studies
15
Exam Board: Edexcel Exam Board: OCR/Edexcel
Level: Level:
GCSE GCSE
What you will study: What you will study:
All students follow the Edexcel course in a linear
Media Studies is the study of all forms of media;
format. The GCSE Mathematics course will develop
digital, print or broadcast. We look at everything
learners ‘confidence, fluency and problem-solving from computer games to movies to magazine
skills in number, algebra, ratio, proportion and rates adverts, examining what makes them successful
of change, geometry and measures, probability and and creating our own media texts as well.
statistics You will learn all about the different forms of media
Within these content headings, students are from advertising to video games. You will learn
assessed on the use and application of standard what goes into these media texts to make them
techniques on their ability to reason, interpret and successful products. You will have the opportunity
communicate mathematically and on their ability to design and create your own magazine and
to solve problems within mathematics and other website, using industry standard editing software
contexts. and camera equipment.
Students will analyse and then create a range of
Assessment media texts including print adverts, music videos,
The qualification consists of three equally weighted newspapers, video games, TV shows and more.
written exam papers at either Foundation tier or In Year 10, we will cover television and music,
Higher tier. All three-tiered exam papers must be followed by the research and planning phase of the
taken at the same sitting normally at the end of coursework. In Year 11, the coursework production
year 11. phase will be completed in the first term, followed
by the final two exam modules – promoting media
Paper 1: A non-calculator assessment and the news.
Paper 2: A calculator assessment
Paper 3: A calculator assessment Assessment
The majority of assessed work takes the form of
Each tiered exam paper is 1 hour and 30 minutes externally assessed Summer exams, alongside
long and is worth 80 marks. Each exam paper has coursework that is internally assessed and
a range of question types set in both mathematical externally moderated.
and non-mathematical contexts.
Skills you will gain:
Skills you will gain: In modern times, the question really should be
Almost every single job or career you choose will why are we not studying media already? Media
is everywhere. Our lives are saturated with TV,
involve some element of Mathematics. Students games, cinema, websites, and adverts, everywhere
that gain a strong pass in their GCSE Mathematics we look. It is fundamental that we have a clear
qualification (Grade 6+) would be suitable understanding of these products and how they
candidates to consider studying Mathematics at are created in order to fully understand the
A level (or grade 7+ for Further Mathematics at A world in which we live. In addition, for young
Level). men in London, there are thousands of career
opportunities in Media
Career Paths:
Students can study for a Mathematics or related Career Paths:
Music producer, songwriter, advertising exec,
degree at university or secure well-paid careers
graphic designer, wen analyst, journalist,
in accountancy, insurance, statistics, marketing,
cameraman, director, TV producer, A/V editor,
banking, retail, engineering, education and much game engineer, scriptwriter, copywriter, animator.
more.
Please note:
Please note:
Trips to see specific media-related events in London
Web link to course https://qualifications.
are always on offer – films at the BFI, production
pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/
workshops and visits to film, game or music
mathematics-2015.html studios.Physical Education - Sport Physical Education (PE)
16
Exam Board: Pearson’s Exam Board: Edexcel
Level: Level:
BTEC LEVEL 1/2 Award GCSE
(equivalent to 1 GCSE)
What you will study: What you will study:
Unit 1 - Fitness for Sport and Exercise is a core
This course entails practical and theoretical
unit which underpins the programme of study for
assessment. Practical assessment involves you
this course. Students will learn the fundamentals
participating in a range of sporting activities where
of how to assess levels of fitness and training
you will develop the skills necessary to improve
principles. This unit is externally assessed through
your own performance. You will have to produce a
an online exam.
plan to assess and develop your skills in a chosen
Unit 2 - Practical Sports Performance - This unit
sport. You will also need to offer three activities for
introduces the students to a variety of different
practical assessment. Development of your skills
sports and, through participating in different
and techniques for your three chosen sports will
sports, it is expected that you will develop
happen over the duration of the course to allow
knowledge of the associated rules, regulations,
the best final grade possible. For theory you will
scoring systems, skills, techniques and tactics.
learn about exercise, how the body works to help
Unit 3 - Applying the Principles of Personal Training
you exercise. Through training you will also learn
enables the students to design a physical training
how performance can be improved. Key areas
programme to meet their personal training goals,
of study are: Fitness and body systems; health
aspirations and needs. The students will learn how
and performance, psychology, social cultural and
to assess current levels of fitness before designing
movement and analysis.
and implementing a training programme.
Unit 5 - The Sports Performer in Action allows the Assessment
students to investigate the changes of the human
body systems due to exercise. 60% of the course is assessed through theory
with the remaining 40% for practical assessment.
Assessment The theory modules will be assessed with end of
75% of the course is assessed internally and 25% unit tests and a final exam at the end of Year 11.
by an externally marked online examination. The Practical assessment will be externally moderated
exam can be repeated once. Learners who do not to verify the ability levels of the students.
achieve a level 2 grade may be awarded a level 1 if
appropriate. Grades can be awarded at pass, merit, Skills you will gain:
distinction and distinction*. You will learn the key skills of teamwork, time
management and how to become an effective
Skills you will gain: participator. Additional skills of self-reflection, and
You will learn the key skills of teamwork, time communication are also required to excel on this
management and how to become an effective course.
participator. Additional skills of self-reflection, and
communication are also required. Career Paths:
This course will provide access to the A Level PE
Career Paths: course in the sixth form. This can then lead to an
This course will provide access to the level 3 BTEC apprenticeship or degree course enabling a career
Sport course in the sixth form. This can then lead with the sports industry or any other chosen pro-
to an apprenticeship or degree course enabling a fession.
career within the sports industry or other area.
Please note:
Please note: You will be required to bring PE kit and to partici-
You will be required to bring PE kit and to pate in practical activities which may be recorded
participate in practical activities which may be as evidence towards assessment.
recorded as evidence towards assessment.Religious Education Separate Sciences (3xGCSEs)
17
Exam Board: AQA Exam Board: AQA
Level: Level:
GCSE GCSE
What you will study: What you will study:
Component 1: The study of religions: Beliefs Biology 1: Cell Biology; Organisation; Infection and
Teachings and practices (50%) response; and Bioenergetics.
•Christianity and Islam Biology 2: Homeostasis and response; Inheritance,
variation and evolution; and Ecology.
Component 2: Thematic Studies (50%) Chemistry 1: Atomic structure and the periodic
•Religion and Life , Existence of God and table; Bonding, structure, and the properties of
revelation, Religion peace and conflict , Religion matter; Quantitative chemistry; Chemical changes
crime and punishment and Energy changes.
Chemistry 2: The rate and extent of chemical
Assessment change; Organic chemistry; Chemical analysis;
R.E. is assessed after each topic through an end of Chemistry of the atmosphere and using resources.
topic test. This follows the same format as the final Physics 1: Energy; Electricity; Particle model of
exam in the summer term. You will be marked for matter; and Atomic structure
these skills: Physics 2: Forces; Waves; Magnetism and
AO1 - Knowledge and understanding of religious electromagnetism; and Space
beliefs, and religious responses to ethical issues.
AO2 - Ability to evaluate religious beliefs and to Assessment
express their own opinion, justified with arguments Students will get a separate grade for each subject
and evidence. (Biology, Chemistry and Physics). Each subject is
The final exams will be in May and June of Year 11. assessed through 2 x 1hour 45min examination
There are two final exams each lasting 1 hr and 45 papers in Year 11. Each paper is worth 50% which is
minutes. Each exam is worth 50% of the final mark. out of 100 marks. Each paper contains a mixture of
multi choice, short response and longer evaluation
Skills you will gain: questions. There will be 6 examination papers in
RE is not usually thought of as a vocational total.
qualification, but it is prized by employers as
successful students are required to display a Skills you will gain:
number of transferable skills. Pupils develop Science provides you with the knowledge and
critical ability, interpretive skills and learn to skills needed for our rapidly developing world. The
analyse multiple viewpoints. Though this they subject combines knowledge from other subjects
develop an enhanced capability to put across like Maths, PE and Geography. Our students
their own views, using appropriate evidence and acquire the skills to be able to analyse, evaluate
justification. These are qualities much valued in and interpret information which is vital for every
the workplace, especially in social, legal or political profession.
careers. The course also aims to develop our pupils
as responsible human beings, increasing their Career Paths:
awareness of global ethical issues and helping As well as providing access to A level Biology,
them to form their own opinions on a variety of Chemistry, Physics and BTEC Applied Science, a
interesting topics. good grade will help you access several courses
available in the sixth from. The career options are
Career Paths: vast, some of the most popular options include
Aid worker, Human resources manager, Librarian Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, Psychology,
, Museum curator, Newspaper journalist, teacher, Physiotherapy, Engineering, Forensics and Medical
Religious, Secondary school teacher, Youth and Research
community worker
Please note:
Please note: This is a demanding course and we strongly recom-
There will be the chance to attend talks and mend purchasing the recommended textbook and/
lectures about religion during the course or a revision guide for support during the courseTrilogy Science (2 x GCSEs) 18
Spanish
Exam Board: AQA Exam Board: AQA
Level: Level:
GCSE GCSE
What you will study: What you will study:
Biology 1: Cell Biology; Organisation; Infection and Theme 1: Identity and culture.
response; and Bioenergetics. Theme 2: Local, national, international, and global
Biology 2: Homeostasis and response; Inheritance, areas of interest.
variation and evolution and Ecology. Theme 3: Current and future study and
Chemistry 1: Atomic structure and the periodic employment.
table; Bonding, structure, and the properties of You will continue learning to read, speak, write,
matter; Quantitative chemistry; Chemical changes and understand Spanish. Using this variety of skills,
and Energy changes. you can improve your language skills and be ready
Chemistry 2: The rate and extent of chemical for your GCSE. You will have a good grounding
change; Organic chemistry; Chemical analysis; in the language and be able to communicate a
Chemistry of the atmosphere and using resources. considerable amount of information.
Physics 1: Energy; Electricity; Particle model of
matter and Atomic structure Assessment
Physics 2: Forces; Waves; Magnetism and The course is assessed at the end of year 11.
electromagnetism. Paper 1: Listening - It is worth 25% - 35 minutes
(Foundation Tier), 45 minutes (Higher Tier).
Assessment Paper 2: Speaking - It is worth 25% - 7-9 minutes
The course is assessed through 6 x 1hour 15min (Foundation Tier), 10-12 minutes (Higher Tier).
examination papers in Year 11. Each paper is worth
Paper 3: Reading - It is worth 25% - 45 minutes
16.7% and is marked out of 70marks. Each paper
(Foundation Tier), 1 hour (Higher Tier).
contains a mixture of multi choice, short response
and longer evaluation questions. Paper 4: Writing - It is worth 25% - 1 hour
(Foundation Tier), 1 hour 15 (Higher Tier).
Skills you will gain:
Science provides you with the knowledge and Skills you will gain:
skills needed for our rapidly developing world. The Studying Spanish will help you develop your
subject combines knowledge from other subjects communication skills in speaking and writing.
like Maths, PE and Geography. Our students You will have better comprehension in reading,
acquire the skills to be able to analyse, evaluate listening and grammar. You will also learn a range
and interpret information which is vital for every of skills that you need for other subjects: problem
profession. solving, analysing and evaluating critically, using
imagination and creativity, working independently,
Career Paths: and improve literacy skills.
As well as providing access to A level Biology,
Chemistry, Physics and BTEC Applied Science, a Career Paths:
good grade will help you access several courses Speaking Spanish will increase your job
available in the sixth from. The career options are opportunities and salary potential. With 400 million
vast, some of the most popular options include speakers, Spanish is the world’s fourth most spoken
Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, Psychology, language. City firms like banks, consultancies, and
Physiotherapy, Engineering, Forensics and Medical law firms thus value Spanish highly
Research
Please note:
Please note: Trip to Spain in Y10. There is also the Spanish
We strongly recommend purchasing the assistant to provide individual and small group
recommended textbook and/or a revision guide for practice.
support during the course.Statistics Travel and Tourism
19
Exam Board: Edexcel Exam Board: Edexcel
Level: Level:
GCSE BTEC Level 2 First Award
(equivalent to 1 GCSE)
What you will study: What you will study:
You will learn to analyse real-world data. You could Unit 1 - The UK travel and Tourism Industry –
be asked for example to design questionnaires, covers the main types of tourism in the Uk, the
draw box plots and scatter diagrams, interpret contribution travel and tourism makes to the UK
diagrams or statements and carry out calculations.
economy and the different component industries
GCSE statistics will involve studying probabilities, that make up the UK travel and tourism sector.
manipulating datasets, exploring sampling methods
and forming scientific hypotheses. You will be able Unit 2 - UK travel and tourism destinations –
to apply the skills you have acquired in many other the unit covers what the different types of UK
subjects and aspects of your life. The coursework destinations have to offer, as well as locating
that you will complete requires you to demonstrate different UK destinations and holiday routes
a variety of skills which is something that could
boost your CV and definitely impress many Unit 3 – Travel and Tourism Customer experience
employers. – you will look at the definition of customer service
and what the main aims of customer service are.
Assessment You will look at different types of customers and
The course will be assessed with two, equally their needs and how to meet them
important written exams. Statistics is also a subject Unit 4 - International Travel and Tourism
that has both Foundation and Higher tiered exam
papers. As with the mathematics GCSE, both tiers destinations – looks at international travel and
allow students to access a Grade 5. The GCSE tourism destinations and gateways and reasons for
statistics course is assessed as a written paper. The their appeal to different customers.
course is taught over 2 years and examined at the
end of Year 11.The written paper is a 2-hour exam Assessment
for the Higher and Foundation Tier. It is worth
75% of the course is assessed internally and 25%
100% of your grade.
by an externally marked examination. The exam
Skills you will gain: can be repeated once to gain a higher grade.
Statistics is the study of making good guesses. Learners who do not achieve a level 2 grade may
It will support you in making well-reasoned be awarded a level 1 if appropriate. Grades can be
predictions about the future, as well as making awarded at pass, merit, distinction and Distinction*
justified assumptions about why something has
happened, are some of the key rationales in the Skills you will gain:
study of statistics. Statistics is used and applied
at an increasing rate in business politics and the You will learn about many different places in the
sciences. UK and the world. You will learn how to assess and
evaluate materials and suggest improvements. This
Career Paths: is a business focused course with a strong emphasis
Statistics are used widely in medicine, business, on customer service skills.
science, teaching and politics and so having a deep
understanding of how to handle and interpret Career Paths:
statistics will be advantageous. If you want to This course will provide access to level 3 BTEC
study maths at A-Level, the Statistics GCSE will course in the sixth form. As a customer focused
be especially useful. Of course, this could also be course it can prepare you for any customer facing
true of subjects like biology, psychology, sociology, role in retail and business. Many students have
geography, and government & politics, as they followed this at university and work in hotels,
often use statistics to draw conclusions of the theme parks and hospitality destinations.
world around them and feature within their A-Level
courses Please note:
The course will involve two visits to tourist
Please note: destinations in London to help complete the units.
Web link to course
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/
qualifications/edexcel-gcses/statistics-2017.html20
How to complete the options form
A All students must follow the compulsory subjects:
GCSE English Language
GCSE English Literature
GCSE Maths (Statistics will be taught as part of the Maths lessons)
GCSE Science (The trilogy or Separate Science GCSEs)
ELC Physical Education ( non-examined)
B All students must study either GCSE History or GCSE Geography. Please
mark the box of your choice with an X
C If you have been chosen to do a language you must select either GCSE
French or GCSE Spanish (the one you are studying currently). Please mark
the box of your choice with an X. If not chosen to do one you can still pick
one in part D
D Either
If you are studying either French or Spanish mark your first, second and
third choices, marking your first choice as 1, your second choice as 2 and
your third choice as 3.
OR
IF NOT studying French or Spanish choose first, second, third and fourth
choices, marking your first choice as 1, your second choice as 2, your
third choice as 3 and your fourth choice as 4.
E If you read, write, speak and understand another language then please
enter the language in the box provided. This will be checked by the Head
of Modern Languages.
F Finally it is vitally important that parents/ guardians fully approve of
these choices. Please ensure the Parent/ Guardian signature box is
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