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COURSE GUIDE
Index:
Courses
Accounting...................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 3
Applied Law.................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 4
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Applied Science...........................................................................................................................................................................................Page 4
Art and Design: Photography.................................................................................................................................................................Page 5
Art Craft and Design................................................................................................................................................................................Page 6
Biology...........................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 6
Business.........................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 7
Business Studies..........................................................................................................................................................................................Page 8
Chemistry.....................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 8
Children’s Play, Learning and Development.......................................................................................................................................Page 9
Computer Science.....................................................................................................................................................................................Page 10
Design and Technology: Product Design.............................................................................................................................................Page 10
Drama and Theatre...................................................................................................................................................................................Page 11
English Language.........................................................................................................................................................................................Page 12
English Language and Literature............................................................................................................................................................Page 12
Film Studies..................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 13
Forensics and Criminology.....................................................................................................................................................................Page 13
French............................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 14
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Further Mathematics................................................................................................................................................................................Page 15
Geography....................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 15
German.........................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 16
Health and Social........................................................................................................................................................................................Page 16
History...........................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 17
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Mathematics.................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 18
Media Studies..............................................................................................................................................................................................Page 19
Music Technology.......................................................................................................................................................................................Page 19
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Physical Education......................................................................................................................................................................................Page 21
Physics............................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 22
Psychology....................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 22
Psychology A Level....................................................................................................................................................................................Page 23
Religious Studies.........................................................................................................................................................................................Page 24
Sociology.......................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 24
Spanish...........................................................................................................................................................................................................Page 25
Sport and Exercise Science National Diploma.................................................................................................................................Page 25
Sport and Exercise Science National Extended Certificate.........................................................................................................Page 26
Option Block Table....................................................................................................................................................................................Page 27
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Accounting Higher Education and Career Opportunities
Qualification: Students who are successful in Accounting can continue their
studies at University or alternatively get an Apprenticeship.
A Level Chartered accountants work at the highest levels of business
Why choose this course? and finance. This could include:
There are not many careers as diverse as accountancy: not only
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• Managing own businesses.
can you train in business practice or banking, but once qualified
• Director of a blue chip company.
chartered accountants are found working in high level jobs all
over the world. • General management for banks and financial services.
Accountants are financial specialists at the heart of all areas of • Partners of accountancy practices.
business. They work across various specialisations, including • Working for charities.
consulting, corporate finance and forensic accounting. They • CEO of an international organisation.
could find themselves working in all corners of the globe, from
• Chief executive of a FTSE 100 company.
the Cayman Islands to South East Asia. The opportunity for
international travel and rewarding salaries are just two of the Contact Information:
benefits open to chartered accountants. Oliver Harris - Head of Humanities/Head of Business Studies
Specific Entry Requirements for this course oharris@ellowes.dudley.sch.uk
Grade 6 in English and Maths
Course Content/Main Topics Studied:
Year 12
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1. An introduction to the role of the accountant in business
2. Types of business organisation
3. The double entry model
4. Verification of accounting records
5. Accounting concepts used in the preparation of accounting
records
6. Preparation of financial statements of sole traders
7. Limited company accounts
8. Analysis and evaluation of financial information
9. Budgeting
10. Marginal costing
11. Standard costing and variance analysis
12. Absorption and activity based costing
13. Capital investment appraisal
14. Accounting for organisations with incomplete records
15. Partnership accounts
16. Accounting for limited companies
17. Interpretation, analysis and communication of accounting
information
18. The impact of ethical considerations
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level/accounting-7127
Assessment
100% exam (paper 1 50% and paper 2 50%) assessed at end of
year 13. 3 hours each
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Applied Law Applied Science
Qualification: Qualification:
BTEC Extended Certificate BTEC Extended Certificate
Why choose this course? Why choose this course?
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This course looks at the way the law works, how law is made BTECs embody a fundamentally learner centred approach
and the people involved in the law. You will also study several to the curriculum, with a flexible, unit based structure and
aspects of criminal law such as homicide, theft, burglary and knowledge applied in project based assessments. They focus
robbery. This would normally be studied alongside other on the holistic development of the practical, interpersonal and
A Level subjects. Law goes well with anything; common thinking skills required to be able to succeed in employment
combinations include Sociology, Psychology (for those looking and higher education.
at a criminology based combination), Politics and Business, but
Specific Entry Requirements for this course
it goes equally well with any subject.
Grade 5 at GCSE Science
Specific Entry Requirements
Course Content/Main Topics Studied:
Grade 4 or above in English Language
Year 12
Assessment
Unit 1 Examined unit covering Biology, Chemistry and Physics
The course is divided into 2 years of study based around content.
building a portfolio of units, which are assessed at Pass, Merit
Unit 2 Coursework unit covering practical skills in a laboratory
or Distinction Level and examinations. Out of the four units
including titrations, calorimetry and chromatography.
studied, two units are externally assessed (58% is externally
assessed/examinations). Year 13
Unit 3 External assessment of practical skills developed over
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the year including evaluating practical methods, calculations and
The study of law can be a sound background for many careers.
interpreting findings.
It can lead to various careers in law, such as working as a
Solicitor, Barrister or Paralegal. It is also a useful foundation for Unit 4 Coursework unit covering anatomy and physiology.
many careers such as business, government, banking and the Assessment
police force. Out of 360 points
Contact Information: Exam - 90
Mrs D Khakh - Assistant Head/Head of Faculty: Innovation, Coursework - 150
People and Society
External assessment - 120
dkhakh@ounsdale.staffs.sch.uk
Higher Education and Career Opportunities
With a track record built over 30 years of learner success,
BTEC Level 3 Nationals are widely recognised by industry
and higher education as the signature vocational qualification
at Level 3, providing progression into the workplace either
directly or via study at a higher level. Proof comes from
YouGov research, which shows that 62% of large companies
have recruited employees with BTEC qualifications. What’s
more, well over 100,000 BTEC students apply to UK
universities every year and their BTEC Level 3 Nationals are
accepted by over 150 UK universities and higher education
institutes for relevant degree programmes either on their own
or in combination with A Levels.
Contact Information:
Miss E. Nicholls - Head of Science
enicholls@ellowes.dudley.sch.uk
Applied Science
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Art and Design: Photography Higher Education and Career Opportunities
Qualification: Students can continue in higher education on a wide variety of
courses from Art, Graphics, Photography, Fashion, Theatre Set
AS and A Level Design, Website/ Game Design, TV, or Film related courses,
Why choose this course? and many more. Alternatively students could enter the world
This course specialises in Fine Art Photographic Media and
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of work including Freelance Photography, Graphics, Interior
Technologies. Students are required to have a background Design and Promotions.
in Art and Design as it is taught in a similar way. Students Contact Information:
develop skills in using manual camera settings and photographic
editing software to explore themes and concepts, and develop Mrs K Jarman - Assistant Learning School Leader in Art
confidence in responding to critical and contextual studies. k.jarman@kinverhigh.co.uk
Students work independently and receive the highest quality
assessment and personal feedback to help them achieve their
very best standard of work. A high level of independent learning
is required for this course as some of the photography happens
outside of school, depending on chosen themes. Access to
a DSLR camera is vital in achieving conceptual and creative
photography.
Specific Entry Requirements:
Students’ must have studied Art and Design at GCSE
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level and achieved at least a Grade 5 in Art and Design.
Course Content/Main Topics Studied:
Unit 1 Portfolio: In Year 12 you complete a portfolio based
on a set theme, with personal choice elements, culminating
in an internal 10 hour exam. DSLR Camera techniques are
taught in the first term, which includes altering ‘Depth of Field’
through Aperture control and ‘Long Exposures’ and ‘High
Speed’ photography through Shutter speed control. Photoshop
is then taught, alongside other more craft based post-
production editing techniques. The final A level coursework
portfolio is then completed based on a personal theme, using
many of the techniques explored in the first term. This is worth
60% of the final A Level, with no time limit. This has a written
element of up to 3000 words. A sketchbook of art history
analysis, photoshoots, development edits and final photographic
presentations is presented alongside a series of final pieces.
Unit 2 External Task: A question is selected from the pre-
release paper and a sketchbook of preparatory studies based
on photographic technologies and techniques, research and art
history is completed. The 15 hour final exam is completed and
marked alongside the preparatory work, this is worth 40% of
final A Level. This is a 3 month unit of work.
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Art, Craft and Design Biology
Qualification: Qualification:
AS and A Level A Level
Why choose this course? Why choose this course?
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This course offers a creative and broad approach to studying The new course offers a “how science works” theme with
Art, Craft and Design disciplines. Working in 2D, 3D, Textile, more assessments focussing upon scientific practical skills. Each
Print, Graphic, Ceramic and Photographic media, students module has a “thinking bigger” topic, which specifically looks
develop confidence in practical skills alongside critical and at applying knowledge learnt in the classroom into modern day
contextual studies. Students work independently and receive life.
the highest quality assessment and personal feedback to help The course offers an insight into the fundamentals of biology,
them achieve their very best standard of work. Guided, then looking at cellular structure, replication and biological molecules
personal choice projects help motivate students and prepare which are then built upon over the two year course, applying
them for higher education and future careers in the creative each concept to a different area of science. For example, using
industry. Inspirational visits and gallery trips support learning knowledge about how cells respond to disease to discuss the
and foster creativity. development of drugs and vaccines. The course covers all
Specific Entry Requirements: aspects of biology, which is favoured by universities, as it does
not solely focus upon animals or plants; the course looks into
Students’ must have studied Art and Design at GCSE
how all living things act and respond to their environment. The
level and achieved at least a Grade 5 in Art and Design.
key features of the course are transport in mammals, evolution,
Course Content/Main Topics Studied: respiration, photosynthesis and disease – all of which are based
Unit 1 Portfolio (coursework): In Year 12 you complete a upon the fundamentals.
portfolio based on a set theme, with personal choice elements,
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Specific Entry Requirements:
culminating in an internal 10 hour exam.
Grade 6 achieved in Double Science or 6 achieved in
The final A Level coursework portfolio is then started in Y12
Biology
based on a personal theme, this is worth 60% of the final A
Level, with no time limit. This has a written element of up to Course Content/Main Topics Studied:
3000 words. Students are required to work in at least two Module 1 - D evelopment of practical skills in biology
areas from the following disciplines and produce final works Practical skills assessed in the practical
in these two areas: Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Textiles, endorsement (pass or fail) and in the written
Photography and Graphics. The portfolio consists of a full examinations
sketchbook of photographs, art history essays, drawings, Module 2 - F oundations in Biology
paintings, prints, development work, large scale drawings and Cell structure; Biological molecules; Nucleotides
paintings, final pieces in a range of media. and nucleic acids; Enzymes; Biological membranes;
Unit 2 External Task: A question is selected from the AQA Cell division, cell diversity and cellular organisation
pre-release paper and a sketchbook of preparatory studies, Module 3 - Exchange and transport; Exchange surfaces;
research and art history is completed. Students are encouraged Transport in animals and plants
to work in their most successful discipline. The 15 hour final
Module 4 - Biodiversity, evolution and disease, disease
exam is completed and marked alongside the preparatory
prevention and the immune system; Biodiversity;
work, this is worth 40% of the final A Level. This is a 3 month
Classification and evolution
unit of work.
Module 5 - Photosynthesis and respiration
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Module 6 - Inheritance and genetics.
Students can continue in higher education on a wide variety
of courses from Art, Graphics, Photography, 3D Design Assessment
to Fashion, Theatre Set Design, Illustration, Website/ Students will be assessed in two exams in their first year. These
Game Design, TV, or Film related courses, and many more. are called Breadth and Depth. Each paper is 70 marks, and
Alternatively, students could enter the world of work including carries 50% towards the final grade. The new design specifically
Retail, Graphics, Interior Design and Promotions. requires pupils to recall, apply and synthesise content taught
Contact Information: throughout the year (module 1-4). Each module has a set of
complimentary Pupil Assessment Groups (PAGs), which are the
Mrs K Jarman - Assistant Learning School Leader in Art
practical assessments. These require the pupils to successfully
k.jarman@kinverhigh.co.uk complete practical activities along with a set of questions. These
Ms D Tromans, Subject Leader - Art and Design questions could be drawing diagrams, analysing graphs or data,
dtromans@pedmorehighschool.uk or simply evaluating the experiment they have just completed.
The practical assessment is separate from the examination.
Upon completing the course, the pupils will achieve a grade
along with a “pass” or “fail” for their practical skills. If they
continue to the second year, the pupils will have 3 exams, which
will cover the content from both years (module 1-6).
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Biological processes and Biological Diversity both carry 37%,
and are worth 100 marks; Unified Biology carries 26% and is
Business
worth 70 marks. PAGs which are completed in year two, and Qualification:
only focus upon the content taught in year 2, and following the BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Business
same route as year 1. Why choose this course?
Higher Education and Career Opportunities The BTEC Extended Certificate is a vocational course for
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There are many career paths opened by taking Biology at A learners who are interested in learning about all aspects of
Level. Courses in medicine, health, ecology, botanic, veterinary, business. It is designed to be taken as part of a programme of
radiotherapy, physiotherapy, marine biology, environmental study that includes other appropriate BTECs or A Levels. The
sciences and many more courses which could be studied full certificate is equivalent to one A Level. BTEC Business is a
following an A Level in Biology. nationally recognised, rigorous qualification which would appeal
to anyone who has an interest in current affairs and the world
Contact Information: of work.
Mrs L. Ridley - Head of Science
Specific Entry Requirements
lridley@leasowes.dudley.sch.uk
Grade 5 or above in English Language
Miss J. Hanson - Director of Science
Grade 5 or above in Mathematics
jhanson@ounsdale.staffs.sch.uk
Students do not have to have studied a level 2 Business
qualification
Course Content/Main Topics Studied:
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For this qualification, you will study four units covering a
range of topics including business environments, finance and
marketing. There are 3 mandatory units and 1 optional unit.
Mandatory Units: Exploring Business, Developing a Marketing
Campaign and Personal and Business finance. The optional units
covers topics such as human resources, accounting and law.
Assessment
There are 3 mandatory units, one is an internally assessed
portfolio, one is an externally assessed task and one is a
written examination. The optional unit is an internally assessed
portfolio.
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The qualification would be suited to anyone wishing to go
onto Higher Education courses in Business, Accountancy or
Marketing or anyone who is perhaps considering setting up a
business themselves in the future.
Contact Information:
Mrs J. Molloy Head of Business and ICT
jmolloy@leasowes.dudley.sch.uk
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Business Studies Chemistry
Qualification: Qualification:
A Level A Level
Why choose this course? Why choose this course?
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• To gain an holistic understanding of business in a range of Chemistry is involved in every aspect of our daily lives.
contexts Chemistry explains the behaviour of all the materials around
• To develop a critical understanding of organisations and us from the strength of the bricks which enable our houses
their ability to meet society’s needs and wants to stand up, to the fuel which keeps our houses warm and
powers cars, trains, buses and aeroplanes. Chemistry keeps
• To generate enterprising and creative approaches to
our bodies moving, produces drugs to make us healthy and
business opportunities, problems and issues
clothes to protect us from the weather. Chemistry produces
• To be aware of the ethical dilemmas and responsibilities detergents to clean clothes, people, houses and many other
faced by organisations and individuals things. Chemistry causes pollution and then helps to counteract
• To acquire a range of relevant business and generic skills, it. Chemistry not only helps you understand the world, it also
including decision making, problem solving, the challenging opens up a world of opportunities.
of assumptions and critical analysis
Specific Entry Requirements
• To apply numerical skills in a range of business contexts.
(in addition to sixth form entry requirements):
Specific Entry Requirements for this course Grade 6 achieved in Double Science or 6 achieved in
Grade 5 in English and Maths Chemistry
Course Content/Main Topics Studied: Course Content/Main Topics Studied:
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• Marketing and People Module 1 - D evelopment of practical skills – this module
• Managing Business Activities underpins the whole of the specification, and
covers the practical skills that students should
• Business Decisions and Strategy
develop throughout the course. The practical
• Global Business skills in this module can be assessed within written
http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/ examinations and (for A Level only) within the
edexcel-a-levels/business-2015.html#tab-0 Practical Endorsement.
Assessment Module 2 - Foundations in chemistry covering concepts
100% exam required throughout the remaining modules.
Ellowes Hall - Paper 1 35%, paper 2 35%, paper 3 30%) Module 3 - Periodic table and energy
assessed at end of year 13 Module 4 - Core organic chemistry
Module 5 - Physical chemistry and transition elements
Ounsdale - 3 x 2 hour exams (taken at the end of the course).
Module 6 - Organic chemistry and analysis
Each paper totals 33.3% of the A Level based on case studies of
three real businesses (one small/local, one medium/national and
one large/international). Assessment
Higher Education and Career Opportunities Both exams are externally assessed components (01 and
02) contain some synoptic assessment. Both components
Students can go on to university to study a vast range of
additionally contain some extended response questions; in
business related degrees. If students prefer a more vocational
Component 02 some of these are marked using Level of
route, there are many new opportunities for business related
Response mark schemes.
apprenticeships within the workplace. Career opportunities
available to those who have studied Business Studies include Breadth in Chemistry (Component 01)
Marketing, Finance, Operations and Human Resources. This component is worth 70 marks and is split into two
This course will also provide a springboard for budding sections and assesses content from all teaching modules, 1 to
entrepreneurs! 4. Learners answer all questions. Section A contains multiple
Contact Information: choice questions. This section of the paper is worth 20 marks.
Section B includes short answer question styles (structured
Mr O. Harris - Head of Humanities/Head of Business Studies –
questions, problem solving, calculations, practical) and extended
Ellowes Hall
response questions. This section of the paper is worth 50
oharris@ellowes.dudley.sch.uk marks.
Miss M. Fellows - Second in Faculty: Innovation, People and Depth in Chemistry (Component 02)
Society - Ounsdale This component assesses content from across all teaching
mfellows@ounsdale.staffs.sch.uk modules, 1 to 4. Learners answer all questions. This component
is worth 70 marks. Question styles include short answer
(structured questions, problem solving, calculations, practical)
and extended response questions, including those marked using
Level of Response mark schemes.
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Higher Education and Career Opportunities Children’s Play, Learning and
Chemistry is an excellent qualification for those wishing to go
on to Higher Education courses in Biochemistry, Biomedical Development
Sciences and Materials Science. It is a course requirement Qualification:
for medicine, veterinary science, pharmacy and dentistry. BTEC Level 3
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Chemistry is also relevant for students thinking of working in
forensics, art restoration, animal health and photography. The Why choose this course?
skills developed and demonstrated in chemistry are transferable This course will allow learners to develop the core specialist
to other areas such as: accountancy, marketing, commerce, knowledge, understanding and skills required by the sector,
teaching, television and management. including child development, play and learning, health and safety,
Contact Information: safeguarding, observation, assessment and planning.
Mrs L. Ridley - Head of Science This course provides a basis for progression when supported
by relevant qualifications at Level 2 such as GCSE English and
lridley@leasowes.dudley.sch.uk Mathematics, or at Level 3 such as A-levels in Psychology,
Mrs. Hardawa - KS5 Science Co-ordinator - Ounsdale Biology or English Language. It will provide learners with the
opportunity to study a range of optional areas of their choice
nhardawa@ounsdale.staffs.sch.uk
in more depth. This course is a respected route for those
who wish to move into employment in the sector following
further study as the qualification was designed in close
collaboration with industry. These qualifications give learners a
solid understanding of key areas of children’s play, learning and
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development judged essential by the sector, as identified in the
Early Years Educator (Level 3).
Specific Entry Requirements
Child development GCSE or certificate desirable but
not essential.
Course Content/Main Topics Studied:
Study consists of 360 guided learning hours is equivalent to one
A-Level in terms of size. You will also be expected to complete
50 hours of work experience in this sector.
Units Core Units Assessment GLH
methods
1 Children’s Development External 120
2 Development of Children’s Communication, External 120
Literacy and Numeracy Skills Internal 60
3 Play and Learning
Optional specialist units (Learners take one unit)
5 Keeping Children Safe Internal 60
6 Children’s Physical Development, Care and Health Needs Internal 60
8 Working with Parents and Others in Early Years Internal 60
11 Support Children’s Personal Literacy & Numeracy Development Internal 60
Higher Education and Career Opportunities
This course is a respected route for those who wish to move
into employment in the sector following further study as the
qualification was designed in close collaboration with industry.
Also carries UCAS points and recognised by HE providers
as contributing to meeting admission requirements to many
courses.
Contact Information:
Mrs. S. Hill - Child development and Science teacher
s.morgan@kinverhigh.co.uk
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Computer Science Design and Technology:
Qualification: Product Design
A Level Qualification:
Why choose this course?
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A Level
It is an exciting time to be a computer scientist!
Why choose this course?
We are living in the midst of a revolution powered by Inspiring a future in Design and Technology. Drawing on authentic
computers. This revolution has invaded all aspects of society. design practice and contemporary technologies students will be free
It is a communication revolution, a transport revolution, a to explore design possibilities that excite and engage them, giving
medical revolution, an entertainment revolution. Consider a strong foundation for further study and developing thinking and
the things you would be capable of with the expertise of design skills that will support them in any future direction. Learning
Programming. about design and technology at A Level strengthens learners’ critical
Specific Entry Requirements: thinking and problem solving skills within a creative environment,
enabling them to develop and make prototypes/products that solve
GCSE Computer Science Grade 5 real world problems, considering their own and others’ needs,
Course Content/Main Topics Studied: wants, aspirations and values. OCR’s A Level qualification requires
Over the two years you will learn about: Fundamentals learners to identify market needs and opportunities for new
of Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, Theory of products, initiate and develop design solutions, and make and test
Computation, Data Representation, Computer Systems, prototypes/ products.
Computer Organisation and Architecture, Communication Specific Entry Requirements for this course
and Networking, Databases and the Legal, Moral, Cultural and A keen interest in design with an ability to think
Ethical issues that we face from computer use. analytically, creatively and have practical ability.
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You will also complete an independent programming project Course Content/Main Topics Studied:
where you interact with real-world clients, develop working
During the course students will demonstrate their technical
solutions and evaluate programs.
knowledge of materials, product functionality, manufacturing
Assessment processes and techniques whilst designing and manufacturing
Unit 1 – Computing Systems – Written exam - 2 hours 30 prototypes and products. Their final non examined assessment
minutes – 40% is the ‘Interactive Design Project’ which requires learners to
Unit 2 – Algorithms and Programming - Written exam - 2 undertake a substantial design, make and evaluate project centred
hours 30 minutes - 40% on the interactive processes of explore, create and evaluate
Learners identify a design opportunity or problem from a context
Unit 3 – Programming Project - NEA - 20%
of their own choice, and create a portfolio of evidence in real time
Higher Education and Career Opportunities through the project to demonstrate their competence.
Avenues for higher education include a multitude of options Assessment
and courses which can narrow the scope and focus on specific
• 50% 2 x written exam papers- 1 hour 30 minutes/ 1
Computer Science aspects such as artificial intelligence or
hour 45 minutes.
networking security. Alternatively, courses such as software
development or computer science will allow you to continue • 50% Interactive Design Project/ 65 hours non-examined
learning a broad range of related modules. assessment
Avenues for future employment include: video game development, Higher Education and Career Opportunities
artificial intelligence, software engineering, animation, computer Students who study A Level Design and Technology can
architecture, teaching, biometrics, networking, graphics and more. continue to study at degree level and pursue a career on
Contact Information: a design course such as Product Design, Furniture Design,
Interior Design, Automotive Design, Industrial Design,
Mr L. Dowd - Head of Computing
Architecture and Engineering.
ldowd@crestwood-s.dudley.sch.uk
Contact Information:
Mr S. Chatterton – Curriculum Manager of Design &
Technology
schatterton@leasowes.dudley.sch.uk
Miss N. Gillan – Assistant Head of Faculty
ngillan@ounsdale.staffs.sch.uk
Mr. G. Smith – Assistant Headteacher
gsmith@crestwood-s.dudley.sch.uk
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Drama and Theatre Leasowes
Qualification: Component 1: Theatre Workshop
A Level Learners participate in the creation, development and
performance of:
Why choose this course?
• One reinterpretation of an extract from a text, using the
The A Level in Drama and Theatre will give you the
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working methods and techniques of either an influential
opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of how theatre
theatre practitioner or a recognised theatre company.
works. You will have opportunities to be a performer, theatre
maker and an active audience member. You will be required Component 2: Text in Action
to work practically with your peers, but will also need to Learners participate in the creation, development and
spend time working independently researching material and performance of:
putting your knowledge and understanding on paper. Drama • One devised piece using the working methods and
students must be prepared to put in their own time; watching techniques of a second different influential theatre
theatre productions, carrying out research, learning lines and practitioner or recognised theatre company.
rehearsing for performances.
• One extract from a text in a different style to the devised
The course provides opportunities to develop skills in performance.
creativity and performance, technical skills and there are
Component 3: Text in Performance
opportunities for you to see professional work in the industry.
You will be developing your individual creativity, building your Learners explore:
confidence further and working on your existing ability to work • Two complete performance texts from different historical
collaboratively with others. periods.
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Current student’s thoughts on the course: “I am really enjoying • One extract from a third contrasting text.
the course so far, already we are booked in to see live theatre! Assessment
I have learnt about different practitioner styles and feel very
informed about the course structure. I would definitely Ellowes Hall
recommend this course to anyone interested in drama or Component 1- Portfolio (coursework) worth 60 marks and
theatre.” practical devised pieces worth 20 marks - 40% of the total A Level
Specific Entry Requirements for this course Component 2 - 60 marks for Practical performance - 20% of
the total A Level
Grade 5 in GCSE Drama and English or BTEC Level 2
First Certificate in Performing Arts (Acting) at Merit, Component 3 - 80 marks in total for the written exam - 40%
if studied. An audition may also be required. of the total A Level.
Course Content/Main Topics Studied: This will vary Leasowes
depending on whether the subject is studied at Leasowes Component 1 - Theatre Workshop – Non-Exam
or Ellowes Hall Assessment: internally assessed, externally moderated. 20% of
qualification.
Ellowes Hall
Component 2 - Text in Action – Non-Exam Assessment:
Component 1 - Devising
externally assessed by a visiting examiner. 40% of qualification.
40% of the A Level and Internally Assessed
Component 3 - Text in Performance – Written Examination:
You will, using a starting stimulus of a script, devise an original 2 hours 30 minutes. 40% of qualification.
performance piece and write a detailed portfolio that will
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evidence your collaborative development, your research and
evaluate the devising process itself. Many jobs can be gained through completing the Drama and
Theatre A Level. Job sectors include: Education/Performance/
Component 2 - Text In Performance
Theatre Production/ Drama Therapy/Community Arts/Film and
20% of the A Level and Externally Assessed TV etc.
You will be assessed by a visiting examiner in two practical Contact Information:
extracts. The first performance will be with a group which
is worth 36 marks and the second performance will be a Miss H. Warren - Head of Drama
monologue or a duologue, which is worth 24 marks. This hwarren@ellowes.dudley.sch.uk
component is worth 20% of the qualification.
Miss H. Lowe - Associate Senior Leader
Component 3 - Theatre Makers in Practice
hlowe@leasowes.dudley.sch.uk
40% of the A Level and Externally Assessed
This written paper will examine your understanding of theatre;
this will be based on the texts studied and a live performance
you will need to watch and review.
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English Literature English Language and Literature
Qualification: Qualification:
A Level A Level
Why choose this course? Why choose this course?
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Choose this course if you have a passion for literature and love • This integrated English Literature and Language course
reading! We study a range of novels, plays and poems from a focuses on literary and linguistic approaches to texts and
variety of time periods. Successful A Level English Literature writing.
students are critical thinkers who enjoy discussing the themes • It offers you the best of ‘both worlds’ as classic literature
and issues of literary texts. We spend a lot of time sharing ideas is studied, such as highly acclaimed novels and poetry,
after reading, engaging with the perspective of the author as alongside non-literary ‘real world’ texts.
well as the context of the time. Choose this course if you are
• This course develops a wide-ranging set of analytical and
interested in interpreting the methods and motives of writers
writing skills you can use at university or at work.
then writing analytical essays to demonstrate your skills. This
is a course for thinkers and readers who love talking about • Furthermore, originality is encouraged through creation
literature! of your own texts, as well as producing an independently
sourced and researched coursework task.
Specific Entry Requirements:
• A rigorous, well respected and rewarding course (triplet
At least grade 6s in GCSE English Language and GCSE and alliteration).
English Literature
Specific Entry Requirements:
Course Content/Main Topics Studied:
At least grade 5 in both English Language and English
The course content depends on the campus you will take this
Literature at GCSE
subject at. Students should speak to teachers at each campus to
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get more details on this. Possible texts include: Assessment
• William Shakespeare’s Othello 2 exams and coursework
• Thomas Hardy’s Tess of the D’Urbervilles Paper 1: 40 %
• Henry James’ The Turn Of The Screw Paper 2: 40%
• Owen Sheers’ Skirrid Hill Non-exam assessment: 20
• Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire Higher Education and Career Opportunities
• Richard Yates’ Revolutionary Road Skills are transferable to many careers and degree courses, such
as close stylistic analysis, understanding the workings of the
• A range of love poetry
English language, literary study, research skills and expertise in
Assessment writing. Abilities you will need for every academic course and
This is dependent on exam board but is approximately 80% many skilled jobs!
examination and 20% coursework essay. Contact Information:
Higher Education and Career Opportunities Miss L. Willetts
• A Level English Literature is a respected academic lwilletts@ounsdale.staffs.sch.uk
subject that is highly regarded by all universities. It also
complements subjects such as History, Media Studies,
Sociology, Psychology and Philosophy.
• The skills you will develop in studying A Level English
Literature will prepare you for careers ranging from law to
journalism to teaching, as well as any job where the ability
to communicate effectively and think critically is important.
Contact Information:
Miss C. Felton - English Learning School Leader at Kinver
c.felton@kinverhigh.co.uk
Miss R. Ward - Director of English
rward@ellowes.dudley.sch.uk
Miss N. Hall - Head of English
nhall@Crestwood-s.dudley.sch.uk
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Film Studies Forensics and Criminology
Qualification: Qualification:
A Level BTEC National Foundation Diploma
Why choose this course? Why choose this course?
Film Studies is an exciting and varied course which enables It is a BTEC worth the same UCAS points as one and a half A
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students to hone their analytical reading skills whilst Levels and is designed to sit with other BTECs or A Levels. Ideal
experiencing a huge range of films – including Buster Keaton’s for those who want to study at university, especially a course in
silent movies and Casablanca; films from global cinema; forensic science, or start work or an apprenticeship in this field.
independent and experimental films; modern Hollywood films
such as La La Land. The course aims to encourage students to
This is a very practical based course and students will gain the
be active spectators of Film, rather than passive observers.
skills needed to go into the workplace, or continue to higher
Specific Entry Requirements: education. Important skills like organisation and presentation skills
At least a Grade 5 in English Language or Literature or as well as observation and analysis skills will be developed. You will
Film Studies also gain experience in using a wide range of scientific equipment
and learn practical skills tailored towards working in a forensics
Course Content/Main Topics Studied: laboratory.
Component 1 - Varieties of Film and Filmmaking Specific Entry Requirements for this course
Component 2 - Global Filmmaking Perspectives Good IT skills and at least a Grade 5 in Science
Component 3 - Production
Course Content/Main Topics Studied:
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Assessment There are six units to be covered, four are mandatory and cover:
Component 1: Hollywood, American, and British Film since • Principles and Applications of Science (The only unit
1930 – Examination – 35% of the total qualification. assessed by an external exam)
Component 2: Global Film, and Film Movements– • Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques (portfolio
Examination – 35% of the total qualification based and internally assessed)
Component 3: Production – either a short film*, or a • Science Investigation Skills (assessed by an exam board
screenplay for a short film, with an accompanying evaluation – set practical task carried out in class which is externally
30% of the total qualification. assessed)
*Please note: For the short film production, students will be • Forensic Investigation Procedures in Practice (portfolio
required to use their own iPads in order to access the editing based and internally assessed)
software in the iMac suite at Crestwood School.
(Please note the first three units are the same units as the BTEC
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National Extended Certificate in Applied Science))
Higher Education: Film Studies, Media, Journalism, teacher
The other two units are very forensically based, internally
training, and many more. The skills developed in Film Studies
assessed:
overlap with those in many analytical and English-based courses,
and the qualification is now recognised by both Oxford and • Forensic Fire Investigation
Cambridge University. • Forensic Traffic Collision Investigation
Career opportunities: Film Studies opens doors for careers • Forensic Photography
in the Film, Media and Television industries, as well as marketing • Forensic Genetics (DNA analysis)
and advertising, and many more.
• Environmental Forensics (investigating methods to
Contact Information: determine time of death)
Miss A. Evans - Second in English/Lead teacher of Film Studies Assessment
aevans2@crestwood-s.dudley.sch.uk This course is 41% externally assessed. The exam unit will be
taken at the end of Y12 and could be re sat in January of Y13.
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The course is designed for those interested in a career in
forensic science or an aspect of criminology or police work.
Contact Information:
Miss J. Hanson
jhanson@ounsdale.staffs.sch.uk
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French Higher Education and Career Opportunities
Qualification: • Degree course at a UK university
A Level • French translator / interpreter
• Teaching career
Why choose this course?
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• Part of a degree in many other areas such as politics,
If you are interested in the culture of French-speaking countries
tourism, engineering, law, finance, business
and like to communicate, then this course is for you. It will enable
you to communicate more spontaneously in French as well as • International entrepreneurial and business opportunities
provide you with an insight into the culture of France and other Contact Information:
French speaking countries, including films and literature. Ms. S. Nouira - Assistant Curriculum Manager of MFL
An A Level in French is the perfect addition to degrees in snouira@leasowes.dudley.sch.uk
engineering, law, business, finance and many more, as well as
a degree in its own right if you are interested in translating,
interpreting or teaching. With the current political developments,
there has never been a time where linguists were needed more.
Specific Entry Requirements:
At least a grade 6 in GCSE French
Course Content/Main Topics Studied:
Year 12
• Social issues and trends
• Political and Artistic Culture
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• Grammar
• Works - 1 Book or 1 Film (If the student sits the AS level
examination the same work studied for this examination can
not be studied again in year 13. Therefore they must choose 2
new works for year 13.)
Year 13
• Social issues and trends
• Political and Artistic Culture
• Grammar
• Works - 1 Book or 1 Film (Either 1 book and 1 film or 2
books must be covered in year 13, one of which may have
been studied in year 12 but not examined. 2 films are not
permitted.)
• Individual research project
Assessment
Mock examinations take place twice in year 12 and once in
year 13. As part of the online Hodder course translation tests,
vocabulary tests and listening tests on the topics can be taken
and results are recorded and fed back.
The AS-level examination consists of 3 papers
Paper 1 – Listening, Reading and Writing – 1 hr 45 mins –
(45% of total mark)
Paper 2 – Writing – 1hr 30 mins (25% of total mark)
Paper 3 – Speaking – 12-14 mins (30% of total mark)
The A-level examination consists of 3 papers.
Paper 1– Listening, Reading and Writing - 2hr 30 mins (50%
of total mark)
Paper 2 – Writing – 2 hrs (20% of total mark)
Paper 3– Speaking – 21-23mins (30% of total mark)
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Further Mathematics Geography
Qualification: Qualification:
A Level A Level
Why choose this course? Why choose this course?
Students taking Further Mathematics overwhelmingly find it We are constantly exposed to geographical issues in everyday
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to be an enjoyable, rewarding, stimulating and empowering life, including: environmental concerns; natural disasters;
experience. It is a challenging qualification, which both extends world weather; local developments; urban and rural change;
and deepens your knowledge and understanding beyond the population movements; maps and travel. Students are
standard A Level Mathematics. provided with an opportunity to develop an awareness and
understanding of the patterns, processes and relationships that
• For someone who enjoys mathematics, it provides a challenge characterise human and physical environments.
and a chance to explore new and/or more sophisticated
mathematical concepts. During this course you will not only develop subject knowledge
but also a broad range of transferable skills, that you will use
• Students who take Further Mathematics find that the to investigate the impacts that humans have had on the planet,
additional time spent studying mathematics boosts their from a local to a global scale, and will assess the extent to
marks in single A Level Mathematics. Any student capable which management of these systems can lead to a sustainable
of passing an A level in Mathematics should also be able to global future.
pass AS Further Mathematics. Studying Further Mathematics Fieldwork is a compulsory element of the course which means
consolidates and reinforces your standard A Level students will have the opportunity to put theory to the test and
Mathematics work, helping you to achieve your best possible get outside the classroom (costs may be incurred).
grades.
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Specific Entry Requirements for this course
• It makes the transition from sixth form to university courses,
At least a grade 5 in GCSE Geography
which are mathematically rich, that much easier as more of
the first year course content will be familiar. Course Content/Main Topics Studied:
• It enables students to distinguish themselves as able Physical Geography:
mathematicians in their applications for university and future • Water and Carbon Cycles
employment. • Coastal Systems and Landscapes and Hazards
Course Content/Main Topics Studied: Human Geography:
Pure Maths – This builds on from the skills you learn in A Level. • Global Systems and Global Governance
There are 2 compulsory pure modules in further maths but you • Changing Places and Contemporary Urban Environments
can pick further pure as an option Assessment:
Options include; Further Pure, Further Statistics, Further Component 1 - Physical Geography
Mechanics and Decision Mathematics. Pure, Mechanic and
Written exam: 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Statistics will build on skills learnt in A Level Maths, Decision
is not taught in A Level Maths, it includes using algorithms and Value: 120 marks, 40% of A Level.
other methods to find efficient solutions to real life problems, Component 2 - Human Geography
such as finding the shortest route around a network. The Written exam: 2 hours and 30 minutes.
techniques are important in business, logistics and computer Value: 120 marks, 40% of A Level.
science.
Component 3 - Geographical fieldwork investigation
Specific Entry Requirements for this course 3,000 – 4,000 word report about your individual investigation.
Mathematics Grade 7 This will be marked by the teacher.
Higher Education and Career Opportunities Value: 60 marks, 20% of A Level.
Many employers and higher education facilities value an A or Higher Education and Career Opportunities:
AS Level in Further Mathematics. During the course you will Geography is one of the ten facilitating subjects, that are
develop skills in logical thinking, decision making and problem- helpful to gain entry into a Russell Group University. A Level
solving, these are all skills which will put you in high regard with Geography can be accepted as either a science or an arts
future employers. An A Level in Mathematics can open the subject at universities. The skills developed throughout the
door to many careers including, engineering, finance, medicine, course are transferable and helpful in a number of careers
IT, construction, accounting, to name just a few including urban planning, environmental, water resource
and transport management and many IT roles requiring an
Contact Information: understanding of GIS patterns.
Mrs R. Blake (Head of Mathematics and Problem Solving Faculty) Contact Information:
rblake@ounsdale.staffs.sch.uk Mrs Davies - Head of Faculty
sdavies@ellowes.dudley.sch.uk
Mr Watts - Head of Faculty
mwatts@crestwood-s.dudley.sch.uk
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