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Options September 2021 I would like to welcome you to the options process for pupils starting GCSE and Vocational courses in September 2021. All pupils will study English, Maths, Science, Core PE, Religious Studies (RS) and Sex and Relationships Education (SRE). All pupils will have the opportunity to study the full range of subjects on offer with guidance given to those who require support with their choices. The choices that you make now will play a part in shaping your future education and employment opportunities. It is important that you think carefully about your option choices and take the time to talk with your family and teachers about your decisions. Should you require further support, advice and guidance please speak to your form tutor in the first instance.
ABOUT GCSE GRADING
AND EBACC SUBJECTS
“New” GCSE Grading English Baccalaureate (Ebacc)
A few years ago the government changed the grading system This is a qualification measure which demonstrates whether
from a letter based system to a number based system: students have succeeded in courses that the government
deem to be highly academic GCSEs.
It is awarded to pupils achieving GCSE grade 4 and above in:
English
Maths
Science
A Humanity (Geography or History)
A Modern Foreign Language (French in our school)
This is recommended for entry to top universities and so for
some students it is compulsory to study French and either
History or Geography.
ABOUT OPTION CHOICES Core Subjects
This booklet contains information about the optional subjects that you will choose to study All students study core GCSEs in
English Language
alongside the core subjects which are compulsory.
English Literature
Based on what we know about you and your previous attainment, we will allocate you an
Maths
appropriate study pathway to assist you in guiding your choices. Combined Science (2 GCSEs)
All students study 5 Core GCSEs – see opposite Additionally students study statutory
Religious Studies, SRE and PE.
Students will then choose optional subjects to study alongside the core:
When you choose your subjects you must do
so very carefully.
English Baccalaureate (Ebacc) GCSEs Level 2 Vocational and Technical Qualifications
Good Reasons for Choosing
French GCSE Health and Social Care BTEC
- You love the subject and enjoy studying it
Geography GCSE Enterprise BTEC - You would like to study it or a related
History GCSE Performing Arts BTEC subject after you leave school
Engineering Design CNAT - You want a career related to that subject
Information Technologies CNAT - You are really good at that subject
GCSEs
Interactive Media VCERT
Art & Design GCSE
Health and Fitness VCERT
Music GCSE Poor Reasons for Choosing
________________________________________________ - Your friends take that subject
Religious Studies GCSE
- You think it will all be practical with very little
Food & Nutrition GCSE Level 2 means equivalent to a GCSE qualification writing
BTEC - Business and Technology Education Council
(Pearson)
VCERT – Vocational Certificate (NCFE exam board)
CNAT – Cambridge National (OCR exam board)
HOW THE SELECTION WORKS
You need to choose subjects from different option blocks. The online form you receive is tailored to you.
You must choose:
- One subject from each block as your first choice*
- A backup subject from each block.
Block A Block B Block C Block D
Geography Geography Health & Social Care French
Health & Social Care History Interactive media History
French Food & Nutrition Religious Studies Performing Arts
Sport Music Art Engineering
Enterprise Information systems Sport Enterprise
First Choice
Back up Choice Link to
subject
videos
*It may not be possible to offer first choices to everyone so a back up is required
VCERT - HEALTH & FITNESS Who should study this course? Course Content
Pupils who have a keen interest in Unit1 (40% Exam):
Why study NCFE Technical Award in
health & fitness and sport. Functions of the body systems and how
Health & Fitness (Level 2)? they apply to health and fitness
This course is suitable for students with an
Designed to match the rigour and
interest in sports performance, testing and Effects of health and fitness activities on
challenge of GCSE study the body
training and the effect of sport and exercise
on the human body and mind.
Appropriate for learners who are Health and fitness components
Principals of training
motivated and challenged by learning
through hands on experiences. Unit 2 (60% Project):
Impact of lifestyle on health and fitness
How to test and develop components of
fitness
How to apply health and fitness analysis
and set goals
Understand the structure of health and
fitness programme and how to prepare
safely.
Contact Details
Mr Phillips - Head of PE
Mrs Perry – Teacher of PE
Mr Dolphin – Teacher of PE
Further Study and
Careers in Sport
Sport and Leisure is a rapidly expanding
industry, with opportunities in practical
careers such as coaching, instructing
and leading, as well as in facility
management and administration.
Employment options include;
Recreation Assistant,
Sports Leader,
NOTABLE SPORTS PRACTITIONERS Fitness Instructor,
Sports Retail,
Armed Forces and Sports
Toni Minichiello Coach to Olympic Heptathlete champion, Jessica Ennis-Hill Development.
Alternatively, students would be
Sally Gunnell OBE Olympic Athlete
qualified to progress into more
specialised Level 3 vocational or
Sir Steve Redgrave Olympic Rower
academic courses.
Dame Kelly Holmes GB Athletics Youth Coach and former 400m Olympic Champion
PERFORMING ARTS – PEARSON
BTEC TECH AWARD The course will enable students to
Course Content
develop their acting skills as they
Why study Performing Arts? Component 1 Exploring the Performing Arts
participate in lots of practical workshops
Do you enjoy acting? Have you got a talent and Component 2 Developing Skills and
designed to improve technical, practical
passion for performing? If so, this course is for you. Techniques in the Performing Arts
and interpretative skills. Component 3 Responding to a Brief
The BTEC in Performing Arts aims to develop
This course will also develop and The skills developed while studying Performing
learner’s knowledge of the performing arts industry
stimulate your creative side as you join Arts are valued by all employers:
through a variety of practical and research tasks.
with others to create a performance in Confidence;
Students will gain an insight into the variety of roles
Self-presentation;
within the performance industry such as response to an external brief.
Teamwork and collaboration;
choreographer, performer or director and will
Time management and organisational skills;
explore a number of professional works. Self-awareness;
Creativity and open-mindedness
Having the ability to move beyond boundaries
and experiment with different ideas;
Communication skills;
Self-discipline;
Analytical, critical and research skills;
Coping with criticism and learning from it;
stamina.
Contact Details
Mrs Bradburn Head of Performing Arts
Further Study and
Careers in Drama
Post -16
A-Level Drama & Theatre Studies
BTEC Level 3 Acting
University
B.A. Journalism & Presentation
B.A. Media/ Theatre Studies
B.Ed. Teaching
NOTABLE DRAMA PRACTITIONERS Career Options Include
Teaching
Performer
There are many famous actors and actresses both on and off screen. Choreographer
Throughout the course students will study the work of famous practitioners such as: Director
Playwright
Stanislavski Script Editor
Brecht
Mark Wheeller
GCSE MUSIC – EDUCAS Through listening and practical sessions on a variety
Course Content
of instruments students learn about the musical
characteristics of a range of styles such as Classical,
This qualification is intended for students who GCSE Music is made up of 3 units:
Pop, Musical theatre, Rock, Reggae, Jazz and Blues,
already play an instrument or have a keen Unit 1 Performing (30%) Students perform
World Music and music for film to name but a few.
interest in singing; or those who enjoy writing (play / sing) a minimum of 2 pieces
An understanding of theory and being able to read Unit 2 Composing (30%) Students compose
their own music. It aims to build on skills
music is needed, however these skills are taught two pieces of music individually
learned during KS 3 music lessons
within practical workshops during the course to Unit 3 Listening and Appraising (40%) - a
GCSE Music is a practical based subject that
enable students to make progress and access the listening examination in year 11
aims to broaden and deepen student’s
examination. These skills therefore are not a
existing musical knowledge by exploring
requirement for the beginning of the course. 4 areas of study:
different periods and styles of music,
The power of music is also believed to help relieve 1. Musical forms and devices
instruments, composers and musicians.
and reduce stress, engage with emotions and 2. Music for Ensemble
3. Film Music
promote mental well-being
4. Popular Music
Skills Developed:
Performing on their chosen instrument or voice
Composing within a variety of genres and styles
Listening and appraising
Teamworking
Transferable such as creativity, listening,
organisation and time management, critical
thinking, self confidence, presenting.
Contact Details
Mrs Bradburn Head of Performing Arts
Further Study and
Careers in Music
Post -16
A Level Music
BTEC Level 3 in Music
University
Music
Musical theatre
Music education
Music and communities
Sound and music for games
Commercial song writing
Music business
NOTABLE MUSICIANS Audio recording and production
Music composition and technology
Sound engineering
There are far too many to list but here are some names you will recognise: Career Options Include
Performing
Elvis Presley
Composing
Elton John Teaching
Music therapy
Adele Sound technician
Ed Sheeran or a range of careers in the concert hall or
music venues
and many more!GCSE GEOGRAPHY - EDUCAS Course Content
Geography tackles big issues - our environmental Paper 1 (35% Exam) – Changing Physical and Human
The world is rapidly changing and is likely to
change more in the next 50 years more than
responsibility, our global dependence on other Landscapes.
Paper 2 (35% Exam) – Environmental and Development
ever before. Studying geography explains countries, our cultural understanding and
Issues.
how and why the world is changing and helps tolerance of other countries and their people. Paper 3 (30% Exam) – Applied Fieldwork Enquiry
Develop the skills necessary to conduct enquiries in the
you make sense of it. Geography allows you to
classroom and in the field, in order to develop their
understand how decisions are made Geography encourages you to develop a range understanding of specialised geographical concepts and
concerning the use and management of our of transferable skills and knowledge useful for current geographical issues.
environment and how peoples’ views towards
any job and subject e.g. researching, collecting
This qualification allows learners to:
this can be different.
and analysing data, interpreting and organising Develop and extend their knowledge of locations, places,
environments and processes and of different scales
information for presentation.
including global and of social, political and cultural
contexts.
Gain understanding of the interactions between people
and environments, change in places and processes over
space and time and the interrelationship between
geographical phenomena at different scales and in
different contexts.
Study topics such as UK landscapes: rivers and coasts,
how they are formed and managed, UK population issues,
global urbanisation, tectonic hazards, climate change,
ecosystems like the rainforest, measuring development,
global trade, water management, regional inequality and
managing environments.
Contact Details
Miss Cox -Head of GeographyFurther Study and
Careers in Geography
Post -16
Geography A-Level
University
Geography
Anthropology
Sociology
Human Geography
Physical Geography
Career Options Include
NOTABLE GEOGRAPHY GRADUATES Aid or Development Worker,
Environmental Scientist, Environmental
Health Officer, Army Officer, Police and
Criminology, Intelligence, Geologist,
Sir David Attenborough Naturalist
Meteorologist, Architect, Civil Engineer,
Sir Michael Palin Actor, comedian and author Town Planner, Accountant, Surveyor,
Dr Iain Stewart Professor of Geoscience Teacher, University Lecturer, Travel and
Ellen MacArthur British Yachtswoman and anthropologist Tourism, Diplomat, Journalism,
Publishing and Media, Law, Housing,
Social Services, Administration, Crisis and
Did you know? Prince William studied Geography at university
Disaster Management.GCSE HISTORY - EDEXCEL Course Content
This qualification shows learners:
Students who study history are fearless Paper 1 (30% Exam):
Medicine in Britain 1250-Present & Western Front
explorers of the past. They investigate past How to build persuasive arguments.
Paper 2 (40% Exam):
politics, societies, cultures, conflicts and more. Use of, and manipulation of evidence.
The American West 1835-1895
They look at how things have developed over Understanding interpretations – why people see Elizabethan England 1558-88
time and seek to understand how we got to events differently. Paper 3 (30% Exam):
where we are today. Historical knowledge. Weimer and Nazi Germany 1918-39
The GCSE course we offer is ideal for pupils Understanding propaganda.
The course is divided into four key topics:
who have an enquiring mind and what to Cultural relevance.
Medicine in Britain from 1250 – present. This topic
establish an understanding of the world Problem solving. will include a specific focus upon the First World War
around them. History GCSE develops many Group work. and the development of medical treatments in the
skills that a wide range of employers look for. trenches.
The Reign of Elizabeth I from 1558-1588.
The American West from 1835-1895.
Weimer and Nazi Germany from 1918-39.
This course focuses upon the ability to:
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key
features and characteristics of the past.
Explain and analyse historical events and periods.
Analyse, evaluate and use sources to make
judgements.
Analyse and evaluate different interpretations of the
past.
Contact Details
Mr Antwi, Head of Department
Mrs Powar and Mr WoodFurther Study and
Careers in History
Post -16
A Level History
University
History
Art History
Anthropology
Politics
Career Options Include
Business
NOTABLE HISTORY GRADUATES Research
Law
Playwright
Politics
Prince Charles HRH Prince of Wales
Civil Service
Joe Biden 46th USA President Advertising
Finance
Sacha Baron Cohen Comedian
TV research / presenting
Michael Mansfield Barrister Teaching
Lord Seb Coe Olympic Athlete Museum and Library work
JF Kennedy 35TH USA PresidentBUSINESS & ENTERPRISE – This qualification will:
PEARSON BTEC TECH AWARD Give learners the chance to explore enterprises and to Course Content
develop their knowledge and understanding of the
This course is aimed at pupils who are characteristics of enterprises and the skills needed by This Level 2 qualification is appropriate for
interested in any aspect of business and entrepreneurs. learners who are looking to develop a
enterprise contexts such as marketing and significant core of knowledge and
finance. Give learners the opportunity to run a micro- understanding and apply that knowledge
enterprise activity and develop their skills in operating through a project. The course consists of one
The qualification focuses on an applied study and reviewing the success of the enterprise. external Assessment (40% weighting) and two
of the business and enterprise sector and internal units (30% weighting each).
learners will gain a broad understanding and Allow learners the chance to analyse and interpret
knowledge of working in the sector. information in relation to an enterprise and to make You will learn about:
recommendations on strategies to use to improve the Different enterprises and their characteristics as
performance of the enterprise. well as the skills needed by entrepreneurs.
How to develop your own enterprise activity.
You will develop skills:
In market research and competitor behaviour
Success factors that contribute towards the
success of an enterprise.
Identifying key characteristics of enterprises.
Planning and pitching for an enterprise activity.
Reviewing success and evaluating strengths
and weaknesses.
Contact Details
Miss Hipkiss, Head of IT, Business & Computer
ScienceFurther Study and
Careers in Business
Post -16
Business and Enterprise knowledge will
help you prepare for further and higher
education such as A-Level Business,
BTEC Business and A-Level Economics.
University
Business Management
International Business
Accountancy
NOTABLE ENTREPRENEURS Law
Economics
Career Options Include
Duncan Bannatyne
work in a business-related profession
Theo Pathitis such as:
Accountancy
Deborah Meaden
Law
Peter Jones Marketing
Sir Alan Sugar Sales
or the Leisure and Tourism Industry.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES Course Content
Data Manipulation and Project Management are vital skills for success in employment and R012: Understanding tools, techniques,
methods and processes for technological
higher education and are among the key transferable skills required by employers. Our
solutions (50% Exam)
Cambridge National in Information Technologies develops students understanding of these Students develop their knowledge and
skills through the development of creative products to solve real world data problems. understanding of different hardware and
Taking this qualification will prepare your child for a career in a data driven future. software applications and the tools and
techniques used to select, store, manipulate
and present data. They also explore the various
risks associated with the collection, storage and
use of data, including legal, moral, ethical and
security issues, and how such risks can be
mitigated.
R013: Developing technological solutions
(50% Coursework)
Students create a technological solution that
processes data and communicates information,
following the phases of the project life cycle
using different hardware and software
technologies to create an integrated
technological solution. They develop practical
skills such as carrying out a SWOT analysis,
creating GANTT charts, developing online
surveys, and presenting data through web-
based technologies.
Contact Details
Miss Hipkiss, Head of IT, Business & Computer
ScienceFurther Study and
Careers in Information
Technologies
Post -16
Level 3 Applied General Certificate in Art
and Design
Level 3 Certificate in Creative Craft
Level 3 Certificate in Interactive Media
Level 3 qualifications (including Advanced
GCSE) in creative and media related
subjects.
University
NOTABLE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES Information Technologies
EXPERTS Business Management
Electronic and Software Engineering
Computer Game Applications Development
Steve Jobs Founder of Apple Computer Games Art
Tim Berners-Lee Creator of the world wide web Career Options Include
Bill Gates Founder of Microsoft Application analyst
James Gosling Created the Java programming language Cyber security analyst
Data scientist
Linus Torvalds Created the Linux operating system
Software engineer
Steve Shirley Founded Xansa, creating opportunities for women in technology
IT consultant
Martha lane Fox Creator of lastminute.comINTERACTIVE MEDIA – TECH AWARD Course Content
During the course students will:
The Interactive media course is linked to a particularly Coursework – 60% (15% per unit)
Investigate interactive media
dynamic and rapidly expanding career development 4 individual course work modules
production Exam – 40%
area.
1 final exam
Designers and developers focus on user experience and
Plan and prepare for an interactive
try to ensure products are more than fun gimmicks. Skills Developed:
media product
Students studying Interactive media will have the facility Learners will know about:
to develop skills in many digital medias including Identify and experiment with interactive media
Development and production of an products, materials, techniques and processes
combinations of electronic text, graphics, moving
interactive media product Explore the interactive media industry
images, and sound, into a structured digital
Present and promote an interactive Work to interactive media briefs, refining,
computerised environment that allows people to interact
developing and selecting ideas
with the data for appropriate purposes. media product
Form an interactive media portfolio.
They will develop:
How to identify and experiment with interactive
media products, materials, techniques and
processes
The interactive media industry and associated
job roles
Working to interactive media briefs, refining,
developing and selecting ideas
Forming an interactive media portfolio.
Contact Details
Miss Hipkiss, Head of IT, Business & Computer
ScienceFurther Study and
Careers in Interactive
Media
Post -16
Level 3 Applied General Certificate in Art
and Design
Level 3 Certificate in Creative Craft
Level 3 Certificate in Interactive Media
Level 3 qualifications (including Advanced
GCSE) in creative and media related
subjects.
University
Creative music technology
NOTABLE INTERACTIVE MEDIA DESIGNERS Interactive media and web technologies
Digital Interaction Design
Game and Interactive Audio
Grace Ho Page Layouts and graphic designer Career Options Include
Leta Sobierajski Art Director AIGA Applications developer.
Digital copywriter.
Jen Clark Design Branding, graphic and digital design Digital marketer.
Monique Wray Animator and illustrator Editorial assistant.
Games developer.
Jessica Robbins- Creator UX memo Graphic designer.
Multimedia programmer.
Multimedia specialist.HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
BTEC TECH AWARD Course Content
Demand for both health and social care is likely
About 3 million people work in health and Unit 1 Human Lifespan Development – Internally
to rise, so they will continue to play a key role in
assessed coursework (30%)
social care. Health care roles include doctors, UK society and the demand for people to carry Unit 2 Health and Social Care Services and Values
pharmacists, nurses, midwives and healthcare - Internally assessed coursework (30%)
out these vital roles will increase.
assistants, while social care roles include care Unit 3 Health and Wellbeing – Externally assessed
exam (40%)
assistants, occupational therapists, counsellors
Study of this sector at Key Stage 4 will
and administrators. Together, they account for
Learners will develop:
complement GCSE study through providing an
nearly one in ten of all paid jobs in the UK. Their key skills that prove their aptitude in health and
opportunity for practical application alongside social care such as:
conceptual study. There are also strong Interpreting data to assess an individual’s health
opportunities for post-16 progression in this The processes that underpin effective ways of
important sector. working in health and social care, such as designing
a plan to improve an individual’s health and
wellbeing
Attitudes that are considered most important in
health and social care, including the care values that
are vitally important in the sector, and the
opportunity to practise applying them
Knowledge that underpins effective use of skills,
process and attitudes in the sector such as human
growth and development, health and social care
services, and factors affecting people’s health and
wellbeing.
Contact Details
Mrs J Perry
Mrs L MeanleyFurther Study and
Careers in Health and
Social Care
Post -16
Health and Social Care Level 3 BTEC
University
Nursing
Public Health
Health and Social Care
Career Options Include
Social worker
Social work assistant
Nurse
NOTABLE PRACTITIONERS IN HEALTH AND Health care assistant
SOCIAL CARE Paramedic
Emergency care assistant
Personal advisor
Mark Harvey Joint Chief Social Worker for Adults
Youth worker
Fran Leddra Joint Chief Social Worker for Adults
youth offending officer
Child minder
Jane Adams Founded one of the world’s first settlement houses Residential care worker
Health care manager
Robina Scott Addis One of the earliest professional psychiatric social workers in Britain Health promotion officer
and counsellor.
Geraldine Aves Worked with the women and children in the poorest London DistrictsGCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES Course Content
Students at The Telford Park School study The AQA Religious Studies (Specification A) Component 1 (50% Exam):
Core Religious Studies for one hour a week as course is a GCSE subject which gives students The study of two religions: beliefs, teachings
it is a statutory subject set by the government. opportunities to explore current affairs, key and practices:
However, students also have the exciting beliefs and issues from major religious traditions. Christianity
opportunity to study the subject in more depth It enables them to develop the appropriate skills, Buddhism
and gain a formal qualification at GCSE. concepts and attitudes towards other people,
whether religious or not. Component 2 (50% Exam):
Thematic Studies
Four religious, philosophical and ethical
studies themes:
Theme A: Relationships and families
Theme B: Religion and life
Theme D: Religion, peace and conflict
Theme E: Religion, crime and punishment
Contact Details
Lindsay Newbery – Head of Religious StudiesFurther Study and
Careers in Music
Post -16
A-level Religious Studies, Sociology,
Philosophy
University
Religious studies
Theology
Religion, Culture and Society
Career Options Include
NOTABLE RELIGIOUS STUDIES PERSONALITIES Religious Studies continues to be a highly
sought after qualification for further and
higher education as well as the world of
work.
David Cameron Politician and former British Prime Minister
The skills gained through the GCSE lend
Mayim Bialik Actor in The Big Bang Theory themselves to all careers where you are
Ricky Gervais Actor and Comedian working with other people. It is especially
useful for the following careers; teaching,
Christy Turlington Degree in Religion and Philosophy
medicine, social work, civil service, the
Martin Luther King Civil Rights Leader police force, journalism, charity work,
Matt Groening Creator of The Simpsons child care, media and law.
Jack Gleeson Actor in Game of Thrones
Bruce Lee Actor, Director and Martial Arts InstructorART GCSE Course Content
Art helps students develop the attitudes, GCSE – This is a two year course made up of
characteristics, and intellectual skills required 60% coursework and 40% exam
Students will be entered for a GCSE qualification in
to participate effectively in today’s society and
Art and Design.
economy. It is a universal language that Pupils will learn about:
communicates to all people; it celebrates all Developing ther understanding of artists or
The qualification focuses on all aspects of the art themes
aspects of our lives.
and design sector and learners will gain a broad Exploring a range of materials and techniques
This course is aimed at pupils who are
understanding of skills and knowledge required for Recording, drawing, photography, painting skills
interested in any aspect of art and design,
of working in this field. Presenting a meaningful response showing
including researching ideas and working with
critical and analytical understanding
different tools and materials.
They will develop skills:
In researching primary and secondary sources
and extracting material for their own ideas
In applying safe working practices
In evaluating, reflecting and improving their
own work
In literacy, numeracy and ICT
That are essential for the modern workplace,
such as team working; presentation skills;
independent working; working to deadlines;
efficient use of resources.
Contact Details
Miss R Metcalfe – Head of ArtFurther Study and
Careers in Art
Post -16
A-Level Fine Art
A-Level Graphics
A-Level Textiles
Design Industry – Apprenticeship courses
University
Fine Art
Architecture
Graphics / Illustration
Animation/ cartoonist/ video games
designer – University and career
NOTABLE ARTISTS opportunities
Printmaking
Fashion
History of Art
Damien Hirst
Barbara Hepworth Career Options Include
Printmaking
Picasso Fashion
Louise Bourgeois Animation
Fine Art
Tracey Emin Architecture
Picasso
David HockneyGCSE FOOD PREPARATION AND NUTRITION Course Content
This qualification gives students the opportunity to
study:
This new GCSE Food Preparation and This GCSE qualification is made up of two
Food, nutrition and health.
Nutrition is an exciting and creative course elements :
Food science. The first part consists of two projects:
which focuses on practical cooking skills to
Food safety. Task 1 - Food investigation
ensure students develop a thorough
Food choice. Task 2 – Food preparation assessment
understanding of nutrition, food provenance
Food provenance. 50% of the total mark
and the working characteristics of food
Students' understanding of the working
materials. At its heart, this qualification focuses
characteristics, functional and chemical properties of The second is a two hour final written exam -
on nurturing students' practical cookery skills
ingredients. They will develop knowledge, skills and 50% of the total mark
to give them a strong understanding of
understanding in relation to the planning, The specification sets out the knowledge,
nutrition.
preparation, cooking, presentation of food and understanding and skills required to cook and
apply the principles of food science, nutrition
application of nutrition related to the chosen task.
and healthy eating. Students will learn
information about how you can apply nutrition
through practical work, cooking of food and
heat transfer, functional and chemical
properties of food, food spoilage and
contamination, principles effecting food safety,
sustainability, food labelling and marketing,
food processing and production and sensory
evaluation. Throughout Year 10 students will
learn and practise food
preparation skills
Contact Details
Mr K. Smith – Head of DT
Mrs L Meanley – Teacher of FoodFurther Study and
Careers in Food
Post -16
Level 3 Food Preparation and Service
Level 3 Food Science and Nutrition
Level 3 Food and Beverage Services
University
Food policy
Food service
Food Security
Food and nutrition
NOTABLE FOOD INDUSTRY PERSONALITIES Food business management
Food processing engineering
Jamie Oliver Career Options
The food industry is diverse and offers a
Lorriane Pascale wide variety of exciting careers here in
the United Kingdom and abroad.
Mary Berry
Food will also give you a basic
Heston Blumenthal understanding of the skills required for a
career in Catering or Hospitality.D&T ENGINEERING
CAMBRIDGE TECHNICAL AWARD Course Content
This qualification is made up of four elements :
Engineering Design helps students Design briefs, design specifications and user requirements (25% - 1
understand the processes of engineering hour written exam)
This qualification is intended for learners who are
Product analysis and research (25% coursework)
design and how market requirements inform
interested in understanding the engineering world. Developing and presenting engineering designs (25% coursework)
client briefs. Through practical activities they 3D design realisation (25% coursework)
Students that have an interest in design, both hand
develop skills in computer modelling and
drawn and CAD. Those pupils that have an interest Design briefs, design specifications and user requirements
model making and how to communicate
in engineering drawing and engineering practical Students explore the requirements of design briefs and
design ideas effectively. Students will develop specifications. They develop their understanding of the design cycle,
skills.
an understanding of manufacturing processes, the requirements for a design brief and design specification, and the
importance of research data in developing a design solution.
product lifecycles as well as practical skills,
planning and the production of high quality Product analysis and research
design proposals. Students find out how to perform effective product analysis through
both research and practical experience of product assembly and
disassembly procedures. This helps them develop skills in critical
analysis and an understanding and appreciation of manufacturing
processes, design features, materials used.
Developing and presenting engineering designs & 3D design
realisation
Students develop their knowledge and skills in communicating 2D
and 3D design ideas, including effective annotation and labelling.
They use detailed hand rendering as well as computer-based
presentation techniques and computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Students produce a model prototype and test design ideas in a
practical context. They evaluate the prototype against the product
specification and consider potential improvements to features,
function, materials, aesthetics and ergonomics in the final product.
Contact Details
Mr K Smith – Head of Design and TechnologyFurther Study and
Careers in Design
Technology
Post -16
A-level – Engineering
BTEC Level 3 Engineering
University
Engineering
Design and Technology
Architecture
Civil Engineering
Product Design
NOTABLE DESIGNERS
Career Options Include
Engineering
Construction trades
James Dyson British Designer and Inventor Civil or structural engineering
Elon Musk Space X and Tesla Mechanical and electrical engineering
Product design
Sundar Pichai CEO Alphabet and Google Industrial design
Henry Ford Founder of Ford Motor CarsGCSE FRENCH French is the leading European Language and is Course Content
ranked amongst the Top 5 most influential
This course is for students who are interested languages in the world. It is the main language of This qualification shows learners how to:
many organisations such as the United Nations and Write in the target language for a variety of purposes.
in listening, reading, writing and speaking the
(25%)
language in real life situations as well as the European Union; this therefore makes it a key Speak fluently to complete a range of natural
studying its grammar. Students will continue language for business. functions. (25%)
Understand native speakers of the target language.
to build on their language skills, which they
Listening (25%)
have developed in learning any language at French is a language learnt and spoken across 5 Understand texts written in French (25%)
Key Stage 3. continents and over 220 million people are able to Understand how knowledge of a foreign language is
beneficial in the world of work.
speak the language. French is also a fantastic
foundation language that will enable you to pick up You will learn about:
other Latin based languages should you want to A range of topics which are grouped under three
THEMES:
learn them in the future.
Theme 1: Identity and Culture
Theme 2: Local, national, international and global
areas of interest
Theme 3: Current and future study and employment
You will develop skills:
In dealing with everyday language functions.
In presenting information and opinions.
Structuring ideas and arguments.
Making yourselves understood by others.
Dealing with uncertainty.
Learning about other cultures and experiences
Contact Details
Mr J Leste – Head of MFLFurther Study and
Careers in French
Post -16
A-Level French
University
French
French Studies
French and Economics
French and Linguistics
French and other languages
Career Options Include
NOTABLE PRACTITIONERS IN FRENCH A GCSE in French is part of the EBACC
qualification and will enable you to study
a variety of subjects at ‘A’ Level. It is
considered extremely beneficial by
JK Rowling- Uses French in her stories colleges and employers.
Many actors and actresses speak French such as Angelina Jolie and Johnny
Academic researcher
Depp.
Interpreter
There are also many sports stars such as Gary Lineker and Jonny Wilkinson Political risk analyst
Secondary school teacher
who speak French to help with their careers.
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