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Sixth Form
Prospectus
2021/2022
www.caludoncastle.co.uk/sixth-form
CONTENTS
Sixth Form Information Subjects
Welcome 1 Geography 23
Support and Success 2 Health and Social Care 24
Caludon Castle Sixth Form Hub 3 History 25
Curriculum and Employability 4 Mathematics 26
Programmes of Study 5 Further Mathematics 27
Entry Requirements 6-8 GCSE Mathematics 28
Enrichment and 6th Form Societies 9 Media Studies 29
Recent University and Apprenticeship 41 Moving Image 30
destinations
The Sixth Form Team 42 Music 31
Subjects
Philosophy and Ethics 32
Art and Design 10
Photography 33
Biology 11
Business 12 Physics 34
Chemistry 13
Psychology (A Level) 35
Design Technology 14
Psychology (BTEC) 36
Digital Media 15
Drama 16 Applied Science 37
Economics 17
Sociology 38
English Language 18
Spanish 39
English Literature 19
English Lit and Lang 20
Sport 40
GCSE English 21
Travel and Tourism 41
French 22
WELCOME
Thank you for considering the Sixth Form The Sixth Form team is committed to
at Caludon Castle School. In an ensuring an effective climate for learning,
increasingly competitive world, higher developing student independence and
qualifications will give you a broader maximising student progress. We expect your
range of career opportunities. We feel wholehearted commitment to the courses
confident that Caludon offers excellent you will study; in return we promise you our
courses for all our students, whatever fullest support. We look forward to
their interests and abilities. We run a wide welcoming you to Caludon Castle Sixth Form.
range of Advanced Level and level 3
(equivalent of A level) vocational courses
and an exciting combined one-year level
2/3 course, incorporating a BTEC and
resit GCSEs. We also work in
partnership with other schools in
Coventry, which gives students access to
an even greater range of courses.
Our modern building provides excellent
facilities for learning and teaching
Mrs Caroline Waring
provision, including lots of specialist
Deputy Headteacher
facilities, such as a dedicated photography
Head of KS5
area with dark room, a drama studio, high
quality science laboratories and excellent
IT facilities. The Sixth Form has its own
purpose built area within the school
building and access to the onsite
community library.
Mrs Sarah Kenrick
Headteacher
1 January 2021
SUPPORT AND
SUCCESS
“Probably the biggest insight is that happiness is not just
a place, but also a process….an ongoing process of fresh
challenges and it takes the right attitudes and activities
Where applicable, we enter students for AS
to continue to be happy” Ed Diener
exams to help inform us and them of their
Welcome to knowledge, progress and suitability for the
Caludon Sixth full A level course. Those who do not sit an
Form. You will be AS will sit an assessment exam at the end of
supported by the Year 12, to ensure that they too can make
Post 16 staff, as informed decisions about their Year 13 A
you make your level programme of study.
initial subject We have a fantastic choice of enrichment,
choices this winter. trips and extra-curricular activities, which
We will help you choose a programme help students to develop skills beyond the
that is appropriate for you and best suited curriculum, making them more competitive
to your talents and aspirations. Help and and employable young people, so that they
advice will also be available to you during are well prepared for their future pathways.
our taster days, which take place in July All students in Year 12 will also undertake
after your GCSE exams, and again on work experience to help them build their
results day in August. employability skills.
Students who join from other schools are We are proud of our students’ achievements
made to feel welcome and settle well. in all the qualifications offered (AS, A level,
Indeed students have often commented BTEC, GCSE resits), as well as their chosen
on the warm welcome. We also have pathways for the future. Last year, 123
student leaders who are there especially students gained places at university, of whom
to support all students as they move into 50 went to Russell Group or high tariff
Post 16 education. universities, including 4 students who are at
Oxford or Cambridge. An increasing number
Students benefit from high quality, of students are accessing either higher or
engaging and stimulating lessons, which degree level apprenticeship placements, as
enable them to develop a deep the vocational route becomes more popular
understanding and love of their subjects. and we strengthen our links with local
Students receive regular quality feedback employers.
on their progress towards achieving and
exceeding their targets in each subject. We are always happy to offer help and advice
Many of our students move on to to prospective students; please contact us in
universities, apprenticeships or further the Post 16 office if you have any questions
training in these or related subjects after about the Post 16 experience.
their Post 16 education.
Mrs Sarah Carter
Assistant Headteacher and Head of Sixth
Form 2
CALUDON CASTLE
6TH FORM HUB
The common room is a vibrant area where
student can relax, listen to music,
complete group work and eat their lunch.
This is an excellent place for students who
are new to Caludon to meet new friends
and integrate fully into the Caludon
community.
The Sixth Form staff office is much more
At Caludon we believe that education is than just an area for administration. It is
about more than just qualifications. It is very much the 'hub' of the Sixth Form
also about developing young adults, area, which was clearly recognised in
which can only be achieved through our last full Ofsted inspection. The two
developing a supportive environment. Sixth Form Heads of House are based in
the office along with our administration
The care and guidance they are offered is and pastoral support staff, who provide
excellent and they are clearly proud to advice and guidance throughout the day.
play a part in the caring culture of the
provision. Ofsted 2016 (last full
inspection)
We have a large and vibrant Sixth Form
community which is located within the
heart of the school. The Sixth Form has 3
main areas; the study room, common room
and staff office.
The study room, which is open from 8am
until 6pm, is fully equipped with PCs and
MACs for students to help with quiet
study. There is also free Wi-Fi across the
whole school, to ensure that students have
access to all of the learning materials they
Staff and learners see the Sixth Form
need. This area also has information
office as the 'hub' of the centre. Learners
regarding universities, tutor meetings,
say that they can talk to staff at any time
study tips and job opportunities.
with absolute confidence and that they
will get the help and support that they
need, including mentoring and additional
tutoring. Ofsted 2016
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CURRICULUM AND
EMPLOYABILITY
In addition, a week is set aside in January
for all Year 12 students to complete work
experience. This is a highly successful
programme which helps students
develop the work skills needed in their
future careers. To help support this, all
Year 12 students attend Skills lessons,
where they work on writing a CV and
application forms. They also cover
valuable self management and life skills.
The ethos of Caludon Sixth Form is one
of guided choice, both in terms Leaders ensure that learners have
of curriculum and future pathways.
access to a wide range of independent
advice, including visits from and to local
Students are offered a full range of
universities and those further afield.
academic and vocational qualifications,
to ensure that they can access their Learners are very well supported in
pathway of choice. Most of our students making their selections and applications
choose to move on to university, for universities or employment
however an increasing number are Ofsted 2016
moving into higher level apprenticeships.
Throughout the year we have visiting
To support students, we have an speakers from universities and
assistant head who oversees the apprenticeship providers; potential
Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) Oxbridge students complete visits to
linked with the Sixth Form. There are help support their applications and in
regular IAG newsletters, which include the summer and all Year 12 students are
sections on university, apprenticeships given the opportunity to visit
and work placements in each edition. Birmingham University and the UCAS
There are careers fairs each term which convention.
attract around 15-20 different providers Skills for Life (S4L) is part of our sixth
(this year, these are going ahead online), form tutor programme. It is aimed at
visits to local universities throughout the enabling young people to understand
year when conditions permit, a visit to some of the key employability skills and
the skills show, UCAS and encourage and nurture the practice of
apprenticeship application training and these skills. The programme also works
Twitter is used regularly to inform with students in enabling them to
students of opportunities. articulate their skills and thus improving
their competences for the future.
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PROGRAMMES OF
STUDY
Students indicate their choice of subjects
during year 11 and option blocks are built In the sixth form, the 16 to 19 study
around these choices. programmes provide students with
meaningful and successful
Programmes of study for each individual pathways. Progress in academic
are agreed following GCSE results. Entry subjects and applied general subjects are
requirements indicate which courses will both above the national average.
be successful and each student meets Ofsted 2019 (short
with an experienced member of the post inspection)
16 team for guidance.
Programme of study for students without
Level 3 programme of study grade 4 in Maths and/or English will be
created for each individual.
The programme will include: The programme will include:
Students studying level 3 qualifications (A Maths and/or English GCSE resit lessons
levels and BTEC level 3) typically study 3 with exams in November (and May, if
subjects. This can be three A levels, 3 necessary)
BTECs or a mixture of A level and BTECs, Extended Project Qualification – research
depending on the subject. and write about a topic of your choice
(level 2 or 3). This develops a lot of the
skills required for further study, whilst
allowing students to focus on their own
interests
One or two of:
One level 3 qualification (typically a BTEC
level 3)
Resit some GCSEs, joining year 11 classes
Half a day work experience (helping in a
5 primary school or KS3 classes at Caludon)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FOR LEVEL 3 COURSES
Standard requirements = 5 x level 2 qualifications: GCSEs at level 4 or above or BTECs at a pass
or above, including at least grade 4 in English and Mathematics .
Additional requirements are listed in the table but we are flexible in our approach and look at
each application on its merits, with the aim of helping each individual student achieve the best
possible grades.
AS and A level Requirements Preferred
Subjects
Art and Design GCSE grade 5 in Art and Design. GCSE grade 6 in Art and
design.
If students have not taken GCSE Art and Design and
wish to opt for the subject students are required to
bring a portfolio of work they have done in their
spare time to show the leader of Art.
Biology GCSE grade 6 in Biology or GCSE grade 6 in Double
Science and grade 5 in Maths.
Chemistry GCSE grade 6 in Chemistry or GCSE grade 6 in
Double Science and grade 5 in Maths.
Design and Technology GCSE 6 in Design and Technology with 5 in Maths GCSE grade 5 in English and
Maths grade 6
Drama and Theatre Standard requirements
Studies
Economics 5 grade 5s including grade 6 in Maths and English 5/6 in Geography, History,
6 in Sociology if taken
English Language GCSE grade 6 in English Language GCSE grade 6 in English
Literature
English Language and GCSE grade 5 in both English Language and English GCSE grade 6 in at least one
Lit Literature of English Language or
Literature
English Literature GCSE grade 6 in English Literature GCSE grade 6 in English
Language
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
CONTINUED
AS and A level Requirements Preferred
Subjects
French Minimum of GCSE grade 6 in French Grade 7 in French
Geography 5 grade 5s or equivalent including grade 5 in Grade 5 in Science
English or Maths and Geography.
History GCSE Grade 6 in History and a 6 in English Grade 6 in English Literature and
Language or Literature with a grade 5 in the Language
other English GCSE.
Mathematics Grade 7 at GCSE Maths
Further Grade 7 at GCSE Maths Grade 8 or above at GCSE
Mathematics
Media Studies 5 GCSE subjects at grade 5 or above. Grade 6 in Experience of GCSE Media studies
English. isn’t essential but is beneficial
Moving Image Standard school requirements
Philosophy and Grade 5 in English Language Grade 5 in English Literature and
Ethics History if taken
Photography Standard school requirements
Physics GCSE grade 6 in Physics or GCSE grade 6 in
Double Science and grade 6 in Maths, as well as
a commitment to post GCSE Maths study
Psychology 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including at least a
grade 5 in English, Mathematics and Biology or
Double science.
Sociology 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including a grade
6 in Sociology (if studied) and a grade 5 in
English
Spanish Minimum of GCSE grade 6 in Spanish Grade 7 in Spanish
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
(APPLIED GENERAL
LEVEL 3 COURSES)
Applied Requirements Preferred
General
Subjects
Business Standard requirements Grade 5 in Maths
Cambridge
National
Digital Media Standard requirements
Cambridge
Technical
Health and Social Standard requirements
Care BTEC
Music BTEC Merit at BTEC Music or grade 5 at GCSE
Applied Science GCSE grade 5 in Double Science
BTEC
Sport BTEC Standard requirements
Travel and Standard Requirements
Tourism BTEC
Psychology BTEC Level 5 English
8ENRICHMENT AND
6th FORM SOCIETIES
Caludon Sixth Form has a strong careers
and enrichment programme which Students also have the opportunity to
enables students to develop a range of become involved in student leadership.
work skills. These enhance students’ Positions include senior student leaders,
university applications, enhance their membership of a committee (graduation,
C.V.s and, if applying for an welfare, transition, charity and fundraising) or
apprenticeship, show employers a range they may become faculty ambassadors
of skills, which are beyond academic. representing particular subjects.
Lastly, we have a growing number of Sixth
Form Societies (SFS), including chess and a
In Year 12 enrichment is compulsory
variety of sports clubs.
and gives the students the opportunity
to take part in an activity which benefits
the local community, be that the school
or beyond. Students must complete 25
hours of volunteer work during the year,
however most students complete many Sixth Form
Societies
more than this.
Faculty Student
Ambassadors Leadership
Year 12 students also complete a week’s
work experience which allows students
to develop work skills, explore potential Sixth Form
career options and, for those students EPQ
Experience
(Extended
considering an apprenticeship, can often Project
Enrichment
Programme
lead to job offers. Qualification)
In addition, students have weekly Skills 4
Life lessons, which cover a range of Skills for Life Work
(S4L) Experience
topics including careers, current affairs,
life skills and also gives the students the
opportunity to complete the AS level
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
This involves students
conducting independent research on a
topic of their choice.
9ART AND DESIGN
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.”
Thomas Merton
Exam Board Qualification Subject Entry Requirements
WJEC AS Level B651QSL GCSE grade 5 in Art and Design.
If students have not taken GCSE Art and Design and wish to opt
A level 1651QS for the subject, students are required to bring a portfolio of work
they have done in their spare time and show the leader of Art.
COURSE CONTENT AND
MEHOD OF ASSESSMENT
The Art department develops both the academic A level
and cultural aspects of a student’s life. We aim to Component 1: Personal Investigation (60% of
develop the students in our lessons into confident qualification. 120 marks).
individuals who can use the power of the visual
language to explore issues, ideologies and situations A component of the course entitled ‘Personal
in a variety of ways. As the students progress Investigation’ is internally determined by learner
through the course we aim to develop and engender and teacher, internally assessed and externally
key learning habits (in particular risk taking and moderated.
perseverance) in order to create a learning
Component 2: Externally Set Assignment (40%
experience in art that the student will find
informative and memorable. We wish to develop of qualification. 80 marks)
students who will be able to explore and respond to A controlled examination component of the
all manner of influences during their work in the
course. Set by WJEC, internally assessed and
department, in a creative way.
externally moderated. The Externally Set
Assignment consists of two parts:
AS Level Part 1: Preparatory study period
Component: ‘Personal Creative Enquiry’. 100% of
qualification/100 marks. Part 2: 15 hours of sustained focus work:
This course consists of one component. Referred to
as the ‘Personal Creative Enquiry’ it is 100% of WHAT DOORS WILL IT
qualification, and consists of an extended,
exploratory project/portfolio and outcome/s based OPEN FOR ME?
on themes and subject matter which are personal
and meaningful to the learner. Work will be AS and/or A level courses can lead to both
determined by the learner and teacher, assessed by employment and higher education. Students can
the teacher and externally moderated. No time limit: go on to study a wide range of courses such as:
duration to be determined by the centre, taking into Art Foundation Courses (one year)
account the May deadline for submission of internal Art Degree course (three years) (after a one year
Art Foundation Course).
marks to WJEC.
AS or A level Art can also lead towards specific
areas of work (in graphic design studios, media,
ceramics, textiles, fashion, architecture, interior
design, etc) or towards teaching and art therapy,
when combined with other examination
successes.
10BIOLOGY
“Biology is bigger than physics. It enjoys bigger budgets, a bigger workforce, and achieves
more major discoveries. Biology is likely to remain the biggest part of science through the
twenty-first century.” Freeman Dyson.
Exam Board Qualification Subject Entry Requirements
AQA AS Level 7401 GCSE grade 6 in Biology or GCSE
A level 7402 grade 6 in Double Science and
grade 5 in Maths.
COURSE CONTENT, STRUCTURE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
This course is a traditional A level covering the The AS level consists of 2 x 1 hour 30 minute
major topics in Biology. written papers and 6 specified practicals which
are tested in the exam. The A level consists of
3 x 2 hour papers and a further 6 specified
AS Level practicals which are tested in the exam.
Comprises 4 sections –
Biological molecules
Cells and immunology
WHAT DOORS WILL IT
Cardiovascular and breathing systems OPEN FOR ME?
Genetic information and relationships
between organisms A level Biology provides the chance to study a
broad range of biological topics, providing a
A level
solid foundation for further study in a range of
All AS sections plus 4 additional sections –
related areas from medicine, nursing, pharmacy
Biochemistry of respiration and
and veterinary science to health related drug
photosynthesis
research and sports science based careers. The
Nervous system and the kidney
focus is on animal biology with the emphasis
Genetics and evolution
upon cell biology, genetics and whole organ
Gene expression and Forensic Science
physiology including, but by no means limited
to, heart, lungs, kidney and nervous
system. Throughout the course, the medical
and forensic science applications of biological
processes are highlighted.
Student Comment:
“Biology is a very interesting subject and
very well taught and you get so much
extra support.”
11BUSINESS
“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do
things differently.”
Warren Buffett Cambridge Technical
Exam Board Qualification Subject Entry Requirements
OCR 05835 Standard requirements
COURSE CONTENT, STRUCTURE
AND METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
This course is practical and is assessed through the Unit 5: Marketing and market research
application of skills and knowledge taught during Marketing is the function that makes sure a
the course. Each unit is assessed through business sells the right products, at the right
examinations and assignments. price, in the right place, using the most suitable
promotion methods. Successful marketing is
Unit 1: The Business Environment essential if a business is to survive in a very
This unit develops an understanding of how and competitive business world. The unit has
why businesses operate in the way they do. You will particular emphasis on the role of market
look at a range of different types of business, research and how it contributes to marketing
business structures and functional areas. You will decision-making, and the actions a business
understand the constraints, internal and external, may take. This unit is assessed through
under which a business must operate, how these coursework in Year 13.
can affect business behaviour and ways a business
responds to changes. This unit is assessed through
an external exam in Year 12. Unit 8: Introduction to human resources
People are the most valuable resource to any
Unit 2: Working in Business organisation or business and in order to obtain the
Businesses today need employees, managers and greatest value from them, they need to be
entrepreneurs who are multi-skilled, independent managed and supported. In this unit you will gain
thinkers. This unit will cover the skills and an overview of how the HR function ensures this
understanding needed to work effectively within a happens. This unit is assessed through coursework
business environment, such as working with in Year 13.
business documents, making payments, prioritising
business activities and communicating with
stakeholders. This unit is assessed through an
external exam in Year 13.
METHOD OF
Unit 4: Customers and Communication
ASSESSMENT
Customers are vital to the success of any business. The course is assessed through external
This unit covers the essential elements that examinations (50%) and coursework (50%).
businesses should consider when communicating
with customers to ensure they have a good
customer experience, leading to customer WHAT DOORS WILL IT
satisfaction and loyalty. This unit is assessed
through coursework in Year 12.
OPEN FOR ME?
OCR Cambridge Technical in Business can offer
a number of career choices including
accountancy, marketing, business administration,
human resource management and retail
management. It can also lead to degrees in
Business Studies, Business and Management and
Accountancy.
12CHEMISTRY
“The country which is in advance of the rest of the world in chemistry will also be foremost in
wealth and in general prosperity.”
William Ramsay
Exam Board Qualification Subject Entry Requirements
OCR AS Level H032 GCSE grade 6 in Chemistry or
A level H432 GCSE grade 6 in Double Science
and grade 5 in Maths.
COURSE CONTENT, STRUCTURE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
The specification is divided into chemical topics, AS Qualification
each containing different key concepts of chemistry. Breadth in chemistry (01)* 70 marks 1 hour 30
Once the key features of a chemical topic have been minutes written paper 50% of total AS level
developed, applications are considered. The Depth in chemistry (02)* 70 marks 1 hour 30
teaching of practical skills are integrated with the minutes written paper 50% of total AS level
theoretical topics and are assessed both in the Both components assess content from all four
written examination and in class. modules.
A level Qualification
AS level Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry (01)
Module 1 – Development of practical skills in 100 marks 2 hours 15 minutes written paper 37%
chemistry • Practical skills assessed in a written of total A level
examination Synthesis and analytical techniques (02)
Module 2 – Foundations in chemistry • Atoms, 100 marks 2 hours 15 minutes written paper 37%
compounds, molecules and equations • of total A level
Amount of substance • Acid–base and redox Unified chemistry (03)
reactions • Electrons, bonding and structure 70 marks 1 hour 30 minutes written paper 26% of
Module 3 – Periodic table and energy • The periodic total A level
table and periodicity • Group 2 and the halogens • Practical endorsement in chemistry (04)
Qualitative analysis • Enthalpy changes • Reaction (non exam assessment) Reported separately
rates and equilibrium (qualitative)
Module 4 – Core organic chemistry • Basic concepts
• Hydrocarbons • Alcohols and haloalkanes •
Organic synthesis • Analytical techniques (IR and
MS) WHAT DOORS WILL IT
A level OPEN FOR ME?
Module 5 – Physical chemistry and transition
elements • Reaction rates and equilibrium Chemistry is a challenging, academic and
(quantitative) • pH and buffers • Enthalpy, entropy rigorous A level that will impress many
and free energy • Redox and electrode potentials • universities/employers. Chemistry can lead to
Transition elements many careers in healthcare such as medicine,
Module 6 – Organic chemistry and analysis • pharmacy and dentistry. It can be useful in
Aromatic compounds • Carbonyl compounds • careers in the biological sciences, physics,
Carboxylic acids and esters • Nitrogen compounds • mathematics, pharmacology and analytical
Polymers • Organic synthesis • Chromatography chemistry. Chemistry is also taken by many Law
and spectroscopy (NMR) applicants as it shows you can cope with
difficult concepts.
13DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
“My own success has been in observing objects in daily use which, it was always assumed, could not
be improved.”
James Dyson
Exam Board Qualification Subject Entry Requirements
Eduqas A level A602QS GCSE 6 in Design and Technology
with 5 in Maths
COURSE CONTENT, STRUCTURE WHAT DOORS WILL IT
Design and Technology offers a unique opportunity OPEN FOR ME?
in the curriculum for learners to identify and solve
real problems by designing and making products or Design and Technology opens the door to some of
systems. the widest career routes in the UK and worldwide.
Design and Technology is an inspiring, rigorous and Design and Technology gives students a wide range
practical subject. This specification encourages of progression options into further study, training or
learners to use creativity and imagination when relevant employment. Students who successfully
applying iterative design processes to develop and complete the qualification will be equipped to move
modify designs, and to design and make prototypes into apprenticeships or degrees in related subjects
that solve real world problems, considering their such as product design, engineering, graphic design,
own and others’ needs, wants, aspirations and interiors, architecture landscape design, automotive
values. design, furniture design.
A Level
Design and Technology enables students to be able
to:
• be open to taking design risks, showing innovation
and enterprise whilst considering their role as
responsible designers and citizens
• develop intellectual curiosity about the design and
manufacture of products and systems, and their
impact on daily life and the wider world METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
• work collaboratively to develop and refine their
ideas, responding to feedback from users, peers and Component 1 Examination (50% of overall A Level)
expert practitioners Learners take a single examination in Design and
• gain an insight into the creative, engineering Technology: product design.
and/or manufacturing industries The examination includes a mix of structured and
• develop the capacity to think creatively, extended writing questions assessing learners'
innovatively and critically through focused research knowledge and understanding of:
and the exploration of design opportunities arising • technical principles
from the needs, wants and values of users and • designing and making principles
clients • wider issues in design and technology.
• develop knowledge and experience of real world Component 2 Design and Make project (50% of
contexts for design and technological activity overall A Level)
• develop an in-depth knowledge and A design and make project, based on a brief
understanding of materials, components and developed by the candidate, assessing the
processes associated with the creation of products candidate's ability
that can be tested and evaluated in use to:
• be able to make informed design decisions • identify, investigate and outline design
through an in-depth understanding of the possibilities
management and development of taking a design • design and make prototypes
through to a prototype/product • analyse and evaluate design decisions and
outcomes, including for prototypes made by
themselves and others
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14DIGITAL MEDIA
“Social and digital media are a bullet train, and that train is not coming home”
Howard Schultz
Cambridge Technical
Exam Board Qualification Subject Entry Requirements
OCR 05844 Standard Entry Requirements
COURSE CONTENT, STRUCTURE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Unit 1 – 2 hour exam – Media products and
Students will learn the skills and apply them to audiences
create a proposal to meet a client brief; produce
planning materials; create and manage original Unit 2 – 2 hour exam - Pre-production and
content for the product and apply editing planning
techniques.
Unit 3 – Coursework - Creating a media product
Learners must achieve 3 mandatory units – units 1,
2 and 3, plus a minimum of 120 GLH chosen from Final Unit TBC
the optional units (30 GLH and 60 GLH).
Unit 1 – Media products and audiences
The aim of this unit is for students to develop their
understanding of how different media institutions
operate in order to create products that will appeal
to specific target audiences; different ownership
WHAT DOORS WILL IT
models within media industries, analysing different
media products, how audiences are categorised,
OPEN FOR ME?
researched and targeted by media producers and, If students choose this pathway, they can gain
how media institutions distribute and advertise their employment in a range of roles to include those
products to audiences. of production practitioner and research focused
career,s such as Support Researcher, Media
Unit 2 – Pre-production and planning Editor, Programme Researcher, and Studio
Mandatory unit that forms the foundations of the Assistant, Media Internship.
course. Students will learn about the pre-
production process the creative media industry
follows when creating a product, carrying out
research in the planning stage of media production,
legislation that needs to be considered and,
constraints including timescales and
resources. Students will understand how to create
preproduction documents in relation to client
requirements and how to plan projects to meet
these needs.
Unit 3 – Creating a media product
Students will develop knowledge and understanding
of the production processes of producing a media
product from one of the following:
• Print-based product
• Audio-visual product
• Audio product
15DRAMA
“Whatever you can do or dream you can begin it.
Boldness has genius power and magic in it”
Goethe.
Exam Board Qualification Subject Entry Requirements
EDEXCEL 9DRO Standard requirements
COURSE CONTENT, STRUCTURE
This is a fun yet rigorous course, which demands the
highest levels of commitment from
candidates. Students will be required to balance
practical group work with sophisticated written
work. As a result, the qualification is highly
regarded by universities and future employers.
A level
Component 1: Devising Performance
Part One:
This is a highly engaging unit which asks students to
‘devise’ or create their own piece of performance
work. The department choose the text, which must METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
be used, as a starting point, to create the work.
Component 1: Devising Performance 9DR0/01
40% of the qualification assessed through
Part Two
practically based coursework including a
All students must produce a portfolio documenting
performance and with written supporting
and reflecting on their exploratory process and the
evidence.
skills and techniques that they have developed in
Component 2: Text in Performance 9DR0/02
response to the text and the influence of their
20% of the qualification assessed through
chosen theatre practitioner.
performance examination
Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice
Component 2: Text in Performance
9DR0/03 40% of the qualification assessed
This is a practical performance examination of two
through written examination
pieces of work and is performed and marked by a
visiting examiner. There will be some flexibility but WHAT DOORS WILL IT
students will need to choose two options from a
choice of play texts. The first performance is a short OPEN FOR ME?
monologue (solo performance) or duologue (with
two performers) from a published play text. The Previous students have gone on to pursue careers
second performance is to perform with a larger in theatre, media, advertising, social work,
group of actors, on a longer extract, from a teaching, sales and other careers which
contrasting play from our list. necessitate effective communication and creative
Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice skills. Although Drama is not a specified A level
The written examination in the final year draws subject for some of the top universities, recent
together the various strands of the course so far. It is research has shown that a proportionately high
comprised of three sections. number of students at top universities had
In section A, students write about a contemporary studied Drama at A level.
play or production that they have seen live. In
section B, students will refer to another selected play Student Comment:
and answer questions about how an extract from this “A level Drama has really helped push me out of
play might be realised on stage as a performer or my comfort zone. It's made me approach things
designer. in a different way, made me do tasks quickly and
Finally, in section C, students will each have their have the final product look effective and convey
own concept for a hypothetical staging of the chosen a message.”
play that is influenced by a theatre practitioner.
16ECONOMICS
"The difficulty lies not so much in developing new ideas as in escaping from old
ones”
John Maynard Keynes
Exam Board Qualification Subject Entry Requirements
AQA AS Level 7135 5 grade 5s including grade 6 in
(only for those students not
completing the full A Level)
Maths and English
A level 7136
COURSE CONTENT, STRUCTURE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
AS Qualification
It is an exciting time to study economics. Many of Unit 3.1: 90 minute exam worth 70 marks
the most important issues facing society are (50%)
economic in nature. Whether you are concerned
Unit 3.2: 90 minute exam worth 70 marks (50%)
with global warming or global trade, whether you
are looking at the collapse of world financial
markets or of your neighbour's small business, you A level Qualification
can't get far without a knowledge of economics. Unit 4.1: 2 hour exam worth 80 marks
The course aims to stimulate your interest in how (33.3%)
economies work. Unit 4.2: 2 hour exam worth 80 marks
(33.3%)
Economic principles and issues: 2 hour exam
This course is a traditional A level. It is an exam
worth 80 marks (33.3%)
based subject, which includes a mix of short
answer and essay based questions. Students are
also required to read around the subject.
WHAT DOORS WILL IT
OPEN FOR ME?
AS - Microeconomics
Students will be required to acquire knowledge and Economists are employed in a variety of settings
understanding of a selection of microeconomic in both the public and private sectors.
models and to apply these to current problems and Economics graduates also find employment in
issues. areas such as:
•banks (high street and the City);
•charitable and not-for-profit organisations;
AS - Macroeconomics •consultancies;
Students will be required to use their •insurance and accountancy firms;
microeconomic knowledge from unit 3.1 and apply •government departments and think tanks.
it to show knowledge of the macroeconomy.
A level - Microeconomics
This builds on the microeconomics in unit 3.1 by
studying the main market structures, the labour
market and the distribution of wealth
A level - Macroeconomics
Students will develop their macroeconomic
knowledge by studying financial markets, fiscal
policy and supply side policies along
17ENGLISH LANGUAGE
“Its very variety, subtlety, and utterly irrational, idiomatic complexity makes it possible to say things
in English which simply cannot be said in any other language.”
Robert A. Heinlein
Exam Board Qualification Subject Entry Requirements
AQA A level 7702 GCSE grade 6 English Language and grade
6 in English Literature is recommended
COURSE CONTENT, STRUCTURE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Have you ever wondered where English comes
from? Have you thought about how children learn Paper 1: Language, the Individual and Society
to speak? Have you heard the same phrases over (40% of A Level, 100 marks)
and over again from politicians and wondered why • Textual variations and representations
they use them? If so, English Language is (70 Marks)
the perfect course for you. • Child's Language development (30 marks)
2hrs 30 mins
A Level
The English Language course at Caludon is a two- Paper 2: Language Diversity and Change
year linear course with all examinations completed (40% of A Level, 100 marks)
at the end of the second year of study. • Diversity and change
• Language discourses
The first year of study introduces you to the 2hrs 30mins
foundations of language study allowing you to
understand how words, phrases and sentences work Independent Language Investigation
in unison, and why writers make (20% of A Level, 35 marks)
certain choices. You will also explore how language An independent investigation into a chosen aspect
can be manipulated for purpose. of language which is assessed and moderated by
teachers. Students will research their topic of
In the second year you will develop your choosing, find and analyse their own data.
understanding of language change by delving into
English language across time. Here you will Original Writing
learn about and evaluate the different influences Students will produce their own piece of creative
over English since 500AD. You will also learn writing on a topic of their choice. The original
about child language and explore ways in which writing allows students to exhibit their own
children learn to read and write. creative flair and explain their language choices.
Independent investigations take place in the second
year of study. This allows you to explore any WHAT DOORS WILL IT
aspects of English that intrigue you, ranging from
the language of football to the influence of
OPEN FOR ME?
biblical language. Possible career choices: A level English can build
pathways into law, recruitment, journalism,
advertising, teaching and the public sector.
Student Comment:
“English Language was a great introduction to
writing skills that were crucial when I studied
History at university. It taught me how to
approach reading a large number of texts for
assignments, how to read texts critically and how
to structure my essays in a clear manner that was
easy to read.”
18ENGLISH LITERATURE
“When I look back, I am so impressed again with the life-giving power of literature. If I were a young person today,
trying to gain a sense of myself in the world, I would do that again by reading, just as I did when I was young.”
Maya Angelou
Exam Board Qualification Subject Entry Requirements
AQA A level 7717 GCSE grade 6 in English Literature and
grade 6 in English Language is
recommended
COURSE CONTENT, STRUCTURE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Are you an independent thinker? Do you love Paper 1: Literary genres (40% of A-level /75
reading? Do you want to learn about writers who marks)
have changed the world through their novels, poetry Tragedy: Othello (Shakespeare), Death of a
and plays? Salesman (Miller), selected poetry by John Keats.
English Literature explores ideas relating to ethics, Assessed by a closed book written exam: 2 hours
identity, history and philosophy through the study of 30 minutes
writers such as Shakespeare, Arthur Miller, John Section A: one passage based question on set
Keats, Margaret Atwood, Khaled Hosseini and Shakespeare text (25 marks)
William Blake. We consider not only the written Section B: one essay question on set Shakespeare
word but also ask how fictional worlds teach us text (25 marks)
something about our own. Section C: one essay question linking two texts (25
marks)
A level
The English Literature course at Caludon is a two- Paper 2: Texts and genres (40% of A-level/ 75
year linear course with all examinations completed marks)
at the end of the second year of study. Political and Social Protest Writing: The
Handmaid's Tale (Atwood), The Kite Runner
In their first year of study, students are exposed to (Hosseini), The Songs of Innocence and of
the critical theory which explores literary texts from Experience (Blake).
a variety of perspectives. This will then support their Assessed by an open book written exam: 3 hours
own study of a range of texts: poetry, plays and Section A: one compulsory question on an unseen
prose. passage (25 marks)
Section B: one essay question on set text (25
Across the two years, students will explore both marks)
classic and contemporary texts, allowing them to Section C: one essay question which connects two
immerse themselves in a range of texts from the texts (25 marks)
‘tragedy’ genre of English Literature.
Non-exam assessment: Theory and independence
WHAT DOORS WILL IT (20% of A-level/50 marks)
OPEN FOR ME? Study of two texts: one poetry and one prose text,
Assessed by the production of two essays of 1,250–
Possible career choices: A level English can build 1,500 words, each responding to a different text
pathways into law, recruitment, journalism, and linking to a different aspect of the Critical
advertising, teaching and the public sector. anthology
One essay can be re-creative. The re-creative piece
will be accompanied by a commentary.
Assessed by teachers and moderated by AQA
19ENGLISH LIT AND LANG
"For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid
squares of paper unfolds world after world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet or excite you. Books help us
understand who we are and how we are to behave. They show us how to live and die.”
Anne Lamott
Exam Board Qualification Subject Entry Requirements
AQA A level 7707 GCSE grade 5 in both English Language and
English Literature, a GCSE grade 6 in at least
one of these subjects is preferred
COURSE CONTENT, STRUCTURE
English Language and Literature gives you the best A level
of both worlds: powerful literature and a focus on Paper 1: Telling Stories (40% of A-level/100 marks)
how language operates. If you are creative, love Remembered Places and Poetic Voices prose
debate and enjoy talking about texts, this is the Assessed by a written exam: 3 hours
perfect course for you. You will study four texts Section A – Remembered Places. This section is
covering drama, poetry and prose by writers such as closed book.
Arthur Miller, Carol Ann Duffy, Margaret Atwood One compulsory question on the AQA Anthology:
and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Paris (40 marks)
Section B – Imagined Worlds. This section is open
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT book.
One question from a choice of two on prose set text
Non-exam assessment: Making Connections (20% (35 marks)
of A-level/50 marks) Section C – Poetic Voices. This section is open book.
One question from a choice of two on poetry set
A piece of coursework (2,500 – 3,000 words) text (25 marks)
which is assessed by teachers and moderated by
AQA. It is a personal investigation that explores a Paper 2: Exploring Conflict (40% of A-level/100
specific technique or theme in both literary and marks)
non-literary discourse Writing about Society and re-creative writing based
on set texts
WHAT DOORS WILL IT OPEN Assessed by an open book written exam: 2 hours 30
minutes
FOR ME? Section A – Writing about Society.
Any career pathways that involve communications One piece of re-creative writing using set text (25
and relationships, including teaching, journalism, marks)
advertising and the public sector. This course offers Critical commentary (30 marks)
transferable skills in communicating clearly and Section B – Dramatic Encounters.
imaginatively, sought after by many employers and One question from a choice of two on drama set
universities. text (45 marks)
20GCSE ENGLISH
"Employers care about the quality of English skills people have…They told us about the type of knowledge and skills
which hold real currency and support the success of their businesses.”
David Russell
Exam Board Qualification Subject Entry Requirements
AQA GCSE 8300 Not achieving a grade 4 at GCSE
COURSE CONTENT, STRUCTURE
AND METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Paper 1 Paper 2
Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
80 marks 80 marks
50% of GCSE 50% of GCSE
Section A: Reading
(40 marks) (25%) – one single fiction text Section A: Reading
1 short form question (1 x 4 marks) (40 marks) (25%)
2 longer form questions (2 x 8 marks) Two linked texts - one non-fiction text and one
1 extended question (1 x 20 marks) literary non-fiction text
1 short form question (1 x 4 marks)
2 longer form questions (1 x 8, 1 x 12 marks)
Section B: Writing Section B: Writing
(40 marks) (25%) (40 marks) (25%)
Descriptive or narrative writing; 1 extended Writing to present a viewpoint
question, 24 marks for content, 1 extended writing question (24 marks for
16 marks for technical accuracy) content, 16 marks for technical accuracy)
WHAT DOORS WILL IT
OPEN FOR ME?
This is an important qualification which is
valued highly by employers as all jobs
require us to have good communication
skills. Most jobs will call for us to be able
to have a good understanding of written
materials and to be able to express
ourselves clearly both in writing and
orally. A grade 4 in English Language is a
prerequisite for many college courses and
for all university courses.
21FRENCH
"Young people considering their future subject choices should be made more aware of the
benefits to their careers that can come from studying a foreign language."
Katja Hall
Exam Board Qualification Subject Entry Requirements
AQA AS Level 7651 Minimum of grade 6; 5 grade 5s
A level 7652 including grade 5 in Maths and
English preferred
COURSE CONTENT, STRUCTURE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Languages are all around us; they are used in so Individual research project
many situations whether at work, on holiday or just Students identify a subject or key question based
casually in day-to-day life - we live in a multilingual on a country/ community where French is spoken.
global society. Learning a language is a never-ending Students select information from sources
process; languages are constantly changing, bringing including the Internet. Students present findings
in new words and getting rid of old ones. Languages and discuss in the speaking assessment.
at A-level offer you a fantastic opportunity to work
towards becoming a linguist and the broad range of Assessment: AS Qualification
skills which you gain from studying a language at A- Paper 1 Listening, reading and writing (including
level are incredibly important tools to have under translation into English).
your belt. Paper 2 Writing (translation into French and essay
about film or book).
AS Level Paper 3 speaking test (discussion of a sub theme
Aspects of French speaking society: current trends based on a card).
• The changing nature of family
• The ‘cybersociety’ A level Qualification
• The place of voluntary work Paper 1 Listening, reading and writing (translation
Artistic Culture in the French speaking world into English and into French)
• A culture proud of its heritage Paper 2 An essay about a book plus an essay about
• Contemporary francophone music a film or second book
• Cinema: the 7th art form Paper 3 Speaking test (discussion of one topic and
presentation of individual research)
One text or film from a prescribed list
A level
WHAT DOORS WILL IT
As above plus: OPEN FOR ME?
Aspects of French speaking society: current issues
• Positive features of a diverse society Linguists are in short
• Life for the marginalised supply in our global
• How criminals are treated economy. French A
Aspects of political life in the French speaking level opens up plenty of
world job opportunities in
• Teenagers, the right to vote and political business, education,
commitment communication, law and
• Demonstrations, strikes – who holds the power? many other sectors with
• Politics and immigration international links. It is
also valued by
One text ( or if text studied in Year 12, one film or a universities as it
second text) demonstrates many
academic skills, as well
Individual research project for speaking assessment as the ability to
communicate.
22GEOGRAPHY
“Geography students hold the key to the world's problems“
Michael Palin
Exam Board Qualification Subject Entry Requirements
AQA AS Level 7036 5 grade 5s or equivalent including
A level 7037 5s in English or Maths and
Geography.
COURSE CONTENT, STRUCTURE METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
AS Qualification
Geography is a pretty unique subject because it Component one: 1 hour 30 minutes written exam
looks at both the physical structure of the (80 marks) 50% of the AS
planet and the social structure (i.e. how we affect Component two: 1 hour 30 minutes written exam
our environment and how it affects us) in the past, (80 marks) 50% of the AS
present and future. The new Geography course will
challenge your perceptions and stimulate you to A level Qualification
investigate and use analytical skills. The course Component one: 2 hours 30 minutes written exam
reflects the world today and investigates (96 marks) 40% of the A level
earthquakes, rivers, hazards, globalization, Component two: 2 hours 30 minutes written exam
population and urban environments. (96 marks) 40% of the A level
Component three: 3,000- 4,000 words (35 marks)
This course is a traditional A level. It is an exam 20% of the A level.
based subject which includes a mix of short answer
and essay based questions. This course is a WHAT DOORS WILL IT
traditional A Level. It is an exam based subject with
a mix of short answer and essay based questions, as OPEN FOR ME?
well as a piece of coursework in their
second year. Students are also required to read An A Level in Geography lends itself favourably to
around the subject. nearly any subject at degree level. Geography itself
is considered to be one of the most employable
AS Level degrees, due to the range of skills that you are
Component one: Coasts AND hazards. required to have knowledge of, as a geographer.
Careers in Geography can take you anywhere from
Component two: Changing places AND Geography working for the army as a weather forecaster, to
fieldwork focusing on the skills required for town planning to working for the home office.
fieldwork.
A level
Component One: Water and carbon cycles AND
coastal systems AND hazards.
Component two: Global systems AND changing
places and the Environment
Component three: Geographical investigation: 4000
word piece of coursework.
Student Comment:
Geography gave me the skills I needed to become an
independent, resilient learner that I needed to be for
university. It strongly linked to many other subjects and
opened doors for me that I didn't know I would need.
23HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE
“It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that you cannot sincerely try to help another without helping
yourself.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Exam Board Qualification Subject Entry Requirements
BTEC YGN78 Standard requirements.
COURSE CONTENT, STRUCTURE WHAT DOORS WILL IT
AND METHOD OF ASSESSMENT OPEN FOR ME?
The Health and Social Care sector is undergoing
Successful students can progress onto a variety
radical and rapid change. Developments in frontline
of university degree and diploma courses, or full
health and social care mean there's a demand for
time employment. Previous students have
well-trained and multi-skilled people across a range
followed careers in: teaching, nursing,
of rewarding employment opportunities. The course
physiotherapy, occupational therapy, animal
is two thirds coursework and so would suit students
husbandry, sports science and paramedical
who perform well in coursework assessment. It is a
courses; as well as non-related courses such as
vocational course, so students are required to apply
history, industrial architecture and geography.
their knowledge to health, social care or childcare
settings. Students who are are able to experience
appropriate work based or voluntary experience in a
health, care or early years setting will be able to
bring their experience into their portfolio work.
BTEC Certificate BTEC Extended Certificate
Human Lifespan development : This unit will develop Working in Health and Social Care: This unit will help
your knowledge and understanding of patterns of you to understand what it is like to work in the health
human growth and development and the experience of and social care sector. When working for an
health and wellbeing. You will learn about factors that organisation in this sector, you will have important
can influence human growth, development and human responsibilities that you need to understand and carry
health. Some of these are inherited and some are out. These include maintaining the safety of and
acquired through environmental, social or financial safeguarding individuals with health and social care
factors during our lifespan. You will learn about a needs, making sure that you properly handle their
number of theories and models to explain and personal information and preventing discrimination
interpret behaviour through the human lifespan. This towards them.
unit is externally assessed.
Meeting individual care and support needs: For you to Psychological Perspectives: An important aspect of
be able to provide the care and support that working in the health and social care sector is to have a
individuals need, it is important that you have a good good understanding of the ways in which psychological
understanding of the principles behind providing development occurs in order to effectively meet the
quality care and support. This unit introduces you to individual needs of service users. Having knowledge of
the values and issues that need to be considered when the key concepts and ideas enables you to understand
planning care and support that meet the needs of an the ways in which development and behaviours occur.
individual in a health and social care environment. In In this unit, you will learn about the different
this unit, you will examine factors that can impact the psychological perspectives that have been put forward
professionals who provide the care and support, and and how these approaches have influenced thinking
the challenges that must be overcome to allow access and practices in meeting and supporting service user
to good quality care and health services. In this unit needs.
you will draw on your learning from across your
programme to complete assessment tasks.
24HISTORY
“We are not makers of history, we are made by history”
Martin Luther King Jr
Exam Board Qualification Subject Entry Requirements
AQA AS Level 7041 Grade 6 in History GCSE and a 6 in English
Language or Literature.
A level 7042
COURSE CONTENT, STRUCTURE
Everyone has a life story and the purpose of History
is to understand how past life stories and events
shape our lives. At Advanced Level, History offers
students the opportunity to explore two time
periods: the Tudor World from Henry VII to
Elizabeth I and Russia during its revolution from
Lenin to Stalin. Whether your interests lie in
politics, foreign affairs, religion, economics, or
society, History has it all. History is a traditional
style A Level, as favoured by many of the top METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
universities, and offers students the chance to study AS Component 1: Part 1- Breadth Option 1C
two different and distinct periods. By the end of
Written examination : 1 ½ hours. 50 marks, 50% of
the course you will have learned how to evaluate
and analyse, interpret different perspectives and AS. Questions are in 2 sections; Part A compulsory
communicate complex ideas. interpretations based source, Part B choose 1 out of 2
essays
A level AS Component 2: Part 1— Depth Option 2N
Component 1: Breadth Option 1C The Tudors: Written examination : 1 ½ hours. 50 marks, 50% of
England, 1485–1603 AS. Questions are in 2 sections; Part A compulsory
Key Content: This option allows students to study source, Part B choose 1 out of 2 essays
important issues around change and continuity A level Component 1: Breadth Option 1C
and cause and consequence. This is done through a Written examination : 2 ½ hours. 80 marks, 40% of A
number of key questions regarding the consolidation Level. Questions are in 2 sections; Part A Compulsory
of power, the role of the government, threats and interpretations based source, Part B choose 2 out of 3
rebellions, finance, foreign policy and the role of the essays
Church. The course covers the reigns of Henry VII A level Component 2: Depth Option 2N
and Henry VIII in Year 12 and then Edward VI, Mary Written examination : 2 ½ hours. 80 marks, 40% of A
I and Elizabeth I in Year 13. Level. Questions are in 2 sections; Part A Compulsory
source based, Part B choose 2 out of 3 essays
Component 2: Depth Option 2N Revolution and
Component 3: Historical Enquiry: 1815 - 1915
Dictatorship: Russia and the Soviet Union, 1917–
1953 Coursework (approx 4000 words): an analysis of an
Key Content: This option provides for the study in historical issue. 20% of the total A level marks.
depth of the coming and practice of communism in Internally assessed by the centre. Moderated by the
Russia. It explores concepts such as Marxism, exam board.
communism, Leninism, and Stalinism, ideological
control and dictatorship. It also enables students to WHAT DOORS WILL IT
consider issues of political authority, the power of
individuals and the inter-relationship of OPEN FOR ME?
governmental and economic and social change. A Level History can lead you into a multitude of
professions and possible career choices. There are the
Component 3 (A level): Historical Enquiry professions which are directly related to History such
as heritage manager, museum curator/exhibitor,
A personal study chosen by the students, which will
archaeologist and teacher. Then there are those
be assessed by the centre and moderated by professions that like you to have a History qualification
AQA. The topic must cover a period of 100 years such as lawyer, the civil service, politician, broadcast
and not overlap components 1 or 2. journalism, information officer and Human Resources.
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