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The Oldershaw AcademySixth Form Subject Guide 2021/2022

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If you have any questions or queries about The Oldershaw Academy Sixth Form please do not hesitate to contact our Head of Sixth Form, Mr L Routledge, or Mrs A Hughes our in house Vocational Education Manager.

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A Level Business

A Level Biology

A Level Music

A Level ART

A Level History A Level Media & Film

A Level GeographyA Level Food Technology

L3 Extended Diploma Civil Engineering

Criminology (Diploma)

Leadership Messages

BTEC IT

A Level English Literature

Level 2 - Hospitality

A Level Psychology

Level 2 - Business Admin

Level 2 - SGI Sports Coaching

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BTEC Applied Science

A Level Chemistry

A Level Drama

A Level French

A Level Mathematics

A Level Physics

Level 2 - Childcare

BTEC Sport & PE

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The Oldershaw AcademyLeadership Messages

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Head of Sixth Form

I believe that The Oldershaw Academy’s Sixth Form is an excellent choice for the following reasons:

1. Weofferanever-broadeningrangeofcoursesatbothlevels2and3aswestrivetomeetthevariousneedsandabilitiesofour learners.

2. Weofferexpertteachinginsmallclasssizesmeaningnobodyisleftbehindorbecomesjustafaceinthecrowd.3. We check on our students’ progress continually. If they begin to fall behind, intervention is put in place to support

them immediately.4. WeoffertheoutstandingpastoralcarethatOldershawisrenownedfor.Noissueisevertoosmalloruntimely.5. Weenjoyourselves.Oldershawisvibrantandwehaveawiderangeofextra-curricularopportunitiesandtripsbothin

this country and abroad.6. We have a constant and up to date interest in the world around us.7. We listen. We have regular student voice meetings and wherever we possibly can, we act on our students’ opinions.8. Weofferoutstandingsupportforprogressionafteryouleaveus,whetheryouchoosetogoontoanapprenticeship,into

the world of work or to university. Whatever you choose to do, we will do all we can to get you there.

If you wish to join us please apply now. If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact me here at the Academy.

Mr L RoutledgeHead of Sixth Form

Vocational Education Manager

Hello, I am Alison Hughes, Oldershaw’s Vocational Education Manager. I manage, develop and maintain relationships with private businesses, Universities and local training providers to create opportunities to support the careers programme within Oldershaw.

IhavedesignedtheBEST©programme,buildingemployabilityskillsfortomorrow,withintheSixthFormwhichincludesoffsitelearningand training,buildingconfidenceandexperience.Activitieshavebeendevelopedto replicate the recruitmentprocesswhether that be for University or employment.

IassisttheHeadofSixthFormonadailybasiswithalloperationsaswellasofferingpastoralsupportforeachstudent.Ihaveawealth of knowledge gained through study and experience to help guide you in your careers or further education choices.

I look forward to meeting you.

Mrs A HughesVocational Education Manager

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The Oldershaw AcademyALevelART&Design-HOD:MrsJRiley

Course Outline & Exam Ratio

Art&Designprovidesopportunitiestodevelopabroadfoundationofcritical,practicalandtheoreticalskillsthatofferaholisticunderstandingofarangeofpracticesandcontextsinthevisualarts,craftsanddesignfields,culminatingingreaterspecialismand achievement.

Component 1: Personal Investigation (60%)

Determinedbythelearnerandteacher,assessedbytheteacherandexternallymoderated.Itconsistsoftwointegratedparts:

Amajorin-depthcritical,practicalandtheoreticalinvestigativeproject/portfolioandoutcome/sbasedonthemesandsubjectmatterthathavepersonalsignificance;

An extended written element of 1000 words minimum, which may contain images and texts and must clearly relate to practical and theoretical work using an appropriate working vocabulary and specialist terminology.

Practical/theoretical work and the written element are assessed together using the assessment objectives. Students are required to select, evaluate and present their work for assessment.

Component 2: Externally Set Assignment (40%)

Part 1: Preparatory study period

The externally set assignment materials consist of a series of visual and written stimuli, which are presented to the student at the start of the preparatory study period. Students use the study period to plan and evidence their response to the stimulus.

Part 2: 15 hour period of sustained focus work

The resolution of students’ ideas from the preparatory work must be completed during these 15 hours and they must show how their planning relates to the outcome/s. The period of sustained focus work must be completed under supervised conditions.

Progression Routes

Students have the opportunity to further their education into College to complete a foundation course or attend University in a discipline of their choice. Students could also apply for an apprenticeship or job in the creative industries, including: Advertising, Architecture,Artandantiques,Crafts,Design,Designerfashion,FilmandVideo,InteractiveLeisureSoftware,Music,PerformingArts, Publishing, Software and Computer Services, Television and Radio.

Enrichment Opportunities

WJEC Lightbox is an online resource that brings together contemporary art, artists & current teachingpracticeallofwhichfeeddirectlyintotheobjectivesoftheWJECArtandDesignprogramme.

European Trips: Students have the opportunity to visit European cities such as Barcelona, Paris and London to develop their cultural understanding.

Galleries: Throughout each academic year students visit galleries in Liverpool and London, attend the Birmingham Clothes Show and visit beaches and other environments to explore their questions.

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The Oldershaw AcademyLevel3ExtendedCertificateinAppliedScience-HOD:MissABrennan


TheQualificationconsistsof3mandatoryunitsand1optionalunit. (2externallyassessedand2 internallyassessed)Thesearespreadover2years.Thecourseisstudiedover2yearsandfollowstheEdexcelSpecification.

Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Science (Year 12) External Exam

A.Periodicityandpropertiesofelements-A1Structureandbondinginapplicationsinscience,A2Productionandusesofsubstances in relation to properties.

B.Structureandfunctionsofcellsandtissues-B1Cellstructureandfunction,B2Cellspecialisation,B3Tissuestructureandfunction.

C.Wavesincommunication-C1Workingwithwaves,C2Wavesincommunication,C3Useofelectromagneticwavesincommunication.

Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques (Year 12 and Year 13) Internal Coursework

A. Undertake titration and colorimetry to determine the concentration of solutions, B. Undertake calorimetry to study cooling curves,C.Undertakechromatographictechniquestoidentifycomponentsinmixtures,D.Reviewpersonaldevelopmentofscientificskillsforlaboratorywork.

Unit 3: Science Investigation Skills (Year 12 and Year 13) External Exam

A.Planningascientificinvestigation,B.Datacollection,processingandanalysis/interpretation,C.Drawingconclusionsandeval-uation,D.Enzymesinaction,E.Diffusionofmolecules,F.Plantsandtheirenvironment,G.Energycontentoffuels,H.Electricalcircuits.

Unit 8: Physiology of Human Body Systems (Year 13) Internal Coursework

A. Understand the impact of disorders of the musculoskeletal system and their associated corrective treatments, B. Understand the impact of disorders on the physiology of the lymphatic system and the associated corrective treatments, C. Explore the physiologyofthedigestivesystemandtheuseofcorrectivetreatmentsfordietary-relateddiseases.

Progression Routes

TheExtendedcertificateinAppliedScienceisdesignedforlearnerswhoareinterestedinlearningaboutthescientificsectoralong-sideotherfieldsofstudy,withaviewtoprogressingtoawiderangeofhighereducationcourses,notnecessarilyinappliedscience.ItistobetakenaspartofaprogrammeofstudythatincludesotherappropriateBTECNationalsorALevels.(Itisequivalenttothesame learning hours as 1 A level).


Year 12 and 13 are encouraged to visit University labs to complete titrations using grade A equipment. There is also access to Gas Chromatography equipment and Scanning Electron Microscopes. LJMU provide access to labs for basic titrations to be completed. ExternalNHSspeakersareinvitedtospeakaboutdiseasepreventionanddiseasecontrolinhospitalsettings.

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The Oldershaw AcademyALevelBiology-HOD:MissABrennan


Entryrequirementsaregrade6inGCSEBiologyor6-6inCombinedScienceanda6inGCSEMaths.ThecourseproviderisAQAandconsists of 8 topics of study which are assessed by papers 1 and 2. Practical work is teacher assessed via a series of 12 core practical activities and further tested within paper 3 which also draws upon knowledge and understanding from the full range of content.

Year 12 Duringthefirst-yearpupilsstudytopicsincludingbiologicalmolecules,cellstructure,cellsandtheimmunesystem,exchangeandtransportsystems,DNAandproteinsynthesis,diversityandclassification.Throughoutthefirstyearofstudypupilswillundertake6 of core practical experiments they are required to complete, including dissection. A decision will be made based upon the student as to whether the AS level exams are taken.

Year 13 Duringthesecondyearofstudy,pupilswillcovertopicssuchasphotosynthesisandrespiration,Homeostasisandnervousco-ordination, genetics, evolution and ecosystems alongside gene expression and gene technologies. Throughout the second year of study pupils complete the remaining 6 core practical experiments.

Having completed the course, pupils are assessed as follows:

Paper 1Anycontentfromtopics1-4,includingrelevantpracticalskills.Written exam consisting of 91 marks – 2 hours. Equatesto35%ofA-level

Paper 2 Anycontentfromtopics5-8,includingrelevantpracticalskills.Written exam consisting of 91 marks – 2 hours. Equatesto35%ofA-level

Paper 3Anycontentfromtopics1-8,includingrelevantpracticalskills.Writtenexamconsistingof78marks,includinga25-markessayquestion–2hours.Equatesto30%ofA-level

Progression Routes

AlevelBiologyisdesignedtogivepupilsthenecessaryqualificationstoprogressintohighereducation.Itisamandatoryrequire-mentformostmedicalcoursese.g.Medicine,DentistryandPharmacy.Biologyisalsorequiredforadiverserangeofothercareerpaths including Oceanographer, Pathologist, Veterinary Surgeon/nurse, Biomedical scientist, Food scientist and a Zookeeper. If you are not thinking of attending a higher level course after sixth form, A level Biology provides students with higher level thinking skills,specificallyanalyticalpracticalskillsandproblemsolvingskills,alongsidegoodcommunicationanddisciplinewhichmanyemployers seek.


We organise STEM trips to local Universities, in particular University of Liverpool and LJMU. Apply

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The Oldershaw AcademyALevelBusinessStudies-HOD:MrsLLeadbetter


Entryrequirementsaregrade5inBusiness,however,goodGCSEpassesinEnglishLanguageandMathswouldbebeneficialforstudents wishing to study Business.

This is an exciting new course which encourages students to use logical thinking, problem solving and an enquiring, critical approach to the study of business.

Year 12

Theme 1 - Marketing & People

Students will develop an understanding of:

The Market, meeting customer needs, marketing mix and strategy, managing people, entrepreneurs and leaders.

Theme 2 - Managing Business Activities


Raisingfinance,financialplanning,managingfinance,resourcemanagement,externalinfluences.

Year 13

Theme 3 - Business Decisions & Strategy


Businessobjectivesandstrategy,businessgrowth,decision-makingtechniques,influencesonbusinessdecisions,assessingcompetitiveness, managing change.

Theme 4 - Global Business


Globalisation,globalmarketsandbusinessexpansion,globalmarketing,globalindustriesandcompanies(multi-nationalcorporations).

Progression Routes

StudentscangoontohighereducationatUniversitytocontinuetheirstudiesorvocations.Thisqualificationprovidesstudentswithtransferableskillssuchasnumeracy,communication,anunderstandingofthebusinessenvironment,adaptabilityandself-man-agement. There are numerous employment possibilities such as: Banking, Accountancy, General Management, Marketing.


1:1 tutorials, local business visits to companies such as Jaguar Land Rover, CostCo andAltonTowers.TripstoDisneylandParisandGradeBoosterworkshops.

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The Oldershaw AcademyALevelChemistry-HOD:MissABrennan


Entryrequirementsaregrade6inGCSEChemistryor6-6inCombinedScienceanda6inGCSEMaths.

The main content is split into Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry. There are twelve core practical activitieswhichareinternallyassessedandprovidestudentswithapracticalcompetencyskillscertificate.

AQA Year 12 (Year 1)

Physical Chemistry-Atomicstructure,Amountofsubstance,Bondingpage,Energeticspage,Kinetics,Chemicalequilibria,Le Chatelier’s principle, Oxidation, reduction and redox equations.

Inorganic Chemistry-Periodicitygroup2,theAlkalineEarthmetals,Group7,theHalogens.

Organic Chemistry-IntroductiontoOrganicChemistry,Alkanes,Halogenoalkanes,Alkenes,AlcoholsOrganicanalysis.

AQA Year 13 (Year 2)

Physical Chemistry-Rateequations,EquilibriumconstantKpforhomogeneoussystems,Electrodepotentialsandelectrochemicalcells, Acids and Bases.

Inorganic Chemistry-PropertiesofPeriod3elementsandtheiroxides,Transitionmetals,Reactionsofionsinaqueoussolution.

Organic Chemistry-Opticalisomerism,Aldehydesandketones,Carboxylicacidsandderivatives,Aromaticchemistry,Amines,Pol-ymers,Aminoacids,proteinsandDNA,Organicsynthesis,Nuclearmagneticresonancespectroscopy,Chromatography.

Progression Routes

AlevelChemistryisdesignedtogivepupilsthenecessaryqualificationstoprogressintohighereducation.

Itisamandatoryrequirementformostmedicalcoursese.g.Medicine,DentistryandPharmacy.ItisalsotakenbymanyLawapplicants as it demonstrates an analytical mind which can cope with complex concepts. Chemistry is also required for a diverse range of other career paths such as Veterinary Science, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science and Oceanography.

If you are not thinking of attending a higher level course after sixth form, A level Chemistry provides students with higher level thinkingskills,specificallyanalyticalpracticalskillsandproblemsolvingskillswhichmanyemployersseek.


We organise STEM trips to local Universities, in particular University of Liverpool and LJMU via their Chemistry and Chemical Engineering outreach programmes.

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The Oldershaw AcademyBTECL3ExtendedDiplomainCivilEngineering-HOD:MrJMiller


StudentscompletingtheirBTECNationalsinCivilEngineeringwillbeaimingtogoontoemploymentinthatorarelatedsector,often via the stepping stone of higher education either a direct University route or a degree level apprenticeship route.

TheExtendedDiplomaisatwo-year,full-timecoursethatmeetsentryrequirementsinitsownrightforlearnerswhowanttoprogress to higher education courses in civil engineering areas before entering employment.

It supports learners who want to progress directly to employment in roles in civil engineering as technicians, or to a professional construction role and advanced/higher apprenticeships in civil engineering.

1080GuidedLearningHours(1450TQT)EquivalentinsizetothreeALevels.

15 units of which 8 are mandatory and 3 are external.

Internally assessed content 70% and externally assesses content 30%.

Mandatory Units:

Construction Principles 120 Guided Learning HoursJob roles in the construction and built environment industry require the application of knowledge and understanding related to the design of structures and infrastructure, selection and use of construction materials, and the provision of human comfort in build-ings. Whether you want to become a site manager, designer, engineer or surveyor, you will apply the knowledge and skills to ensure thatmaterialsarefitforpurposeandthatspecifiedquantitiesareorderedandusedonaconstructionproject.

Inthisunit,youwilldeveloptheskillsneededtosolveavarietyofpracticalconstructionproblemsbyapplyingscientificknowledgeand carrying out mathematical and statistical techniques.

Construction Design 120 Guided Learning HoursAlmost all human activity takes place in and around buildings and structures that are, for example, places of shelter, work, worship, cultureandsport,andthesethingshaveastronginfluenceonourqualityoflife.Buildingsaredeceptivelycomplexandexpensivetobuildandmaintain,sotheirdesignrequirescarefulconsiderationtoensurethattheyarefitforpurposeandmeetuserrequire-ments. Creating buildings and structures is a unique process that requires input from a team of built environment professionals, who take into consideration a wide variety of factors to resolve problems and meet client requirements.

Inthisunit,youwilllearntheprinciplesandpracticeinvolvedinthedesignandconstructionoflow-riseandmedium-risebuildingsandstructures,andgainanunderstandingofhowdesignisinfluencedbyclientrequirementsandexternalconstraints.

Tendering and Estimating 120 Guided Learning HoursConstruction companies obtain work via the tendering and estimating process. An estimator uses the tender documents to arrive at an estimated cost of construction. The estimator then works with commercial managers to consider the potential commercial riskandcurrentworkload,inordertoarriveatatendersumthatisconsideredacorrectandappropriateoffer.Inthisunit,youwilllearn how to consider a project scenario, together with relevant tender documentation, in order to produce a commercial risk as-sessment for use in a tender settlement meeting.

Construction Technology 60 Guided Learning HoursTheconstructionindustryprovidesthepopulationoftheUK,andtheworld,withthebuiltenvironmentneededtosustainallas-pects of life as we know it. Today’s buildings can use combinations of modern and traditional techniques and materials in their constructionandthisunitwillgiveyouanunderstandingofthetechnologyusedinthedesignandconstructionoflow-risedomesticandcommercialbuildings.Inthisunit,youwillexaminevariousformsoflow-riseconstructionandconsiderthemostappropriateformsfordifferingsiteconditionsandclientrequirements.

The Oldershaw AcademyBTECL3ExtendedDiplomainCivilEngineering-HOD:MrJMiller

Course Outline & Exam Ratio Continued

Health and Safety in Construction 60 Guided Learning HoursHealth and safety in construction operations is essential so that workers can carry out practical activities in a safe environment that isfreefromhazardsandrisks.Safetystartsintheoffice,withplanningsafesystemsofwork,assessingtherisksinconstructionoperations and applying control measures to reduce the risks to an acceptable level. Companies aspire to achieve the target of zeroaccidentsintheworkplace,promotingtheirreputationassafeconstructors.Inthisunit,youwillexaminetheresponsibilitiesofemployeesandemployerswithregardtoUKlegislationandregulationsandtheproceduresusedtocontrolhazardsandrisksforconstruction operations across a range of activities.

Surveying in Construction 60 Guided Learning HoursThe surveying of land is concerned with the measurement of existing features of the natural and built environment and the pres-entation of data in a format suitable for architects and engineers to use when designing construction projects. It plays an important role in the early stages of the design process and links with the setting out phase of construction projects. In this unit, you will becomefamiliarwithbasicsurveyingtechniquesandwillcarryoutsurveyingtasksandpresentfieldworkdatainasuitableformat.

Site Engineering for Construction 60 Guided Learning HoursThe skills required for setting out construction and civil engineering works involves a high degree of accuracy. This is essential in meeting the tolerances of the elements that form the substructure and the superstructure so that the building, and its components, fitintopositioncorrectly.Forexample,thespecificationfortheinstallationofroadsisoftenintermsof+/−3mminlevel.Also,asasite engineer, you will need to be able to read dimensions from drawings provided by the designer and produce calculations to assist insettingoutthework.Buildingmoderncitylandscapesrequirestheabilitytocontroltheverticalityofmulti-storeybuildingstoahigh degree of accuracy from storey to storey.

Further Mathematics for Construction 60 Guided Learning HoursMany of the buildings and structures that we encounter in our daily lives are the result of projects that civil engineers and building servicesengineershaveworkedon.Theyusearangeofmathematicaltechniquesandformulaetofindoutimportantphysicalprop-ertiesofthebuildingsandstructures.Thesecouldincludefindingthecentreofgravityofanirregularshaped,precastcladdingunitso that it can be safely lifted, using arithmetic or trigonometric techniques to determine areas of sites, or calculating the root mean square value of an alternating electric current to make sure the supply is suitable. In this unit, you will investigate relevant aspects of pure mathematics and explore how you can solve complex practical problems.

Progression Routes

DegreeApprenticeshiporDegreeinCivilEngineeringorotherrelatedfieldssuchas,ConstructionManagement,BuildingSurveyingor Architecture.


2 week work experience module to gain real world experience of the day to day life of a civil engineer. Along with the possibilities ofsitevisitstoconstructionworkstoseefirsthandwhatyouarelearninginpractice.

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The Oldershaw AcademyAppliedDiplomaCriminology-HOD:MsPTaylor


CriminologyisaLevel3subjectrequiringstudentstoargueeffectivelyinessaysandassignments;todescribeandevaluate,drawing inferences from data and therefore requires a minimum grade entry of 4 in GCSE English, Science and Mathematics.

Itoffersexcitingandinterestingexperiencesthatfocuslearningfor16-19-year-oldlearnersthroughappliedlearning,i.e.throughthe acquisition of knowledge and understanding in purposeful contexts linked to the criminal justice system.

Year 12

Students study Unit 1, Changing Awareness of Crime and Unit 2, Criminological Theories.

Year 13

Students cover Unit 3, Crime Scene to Courtroom and Unit 4, Crime and Punishment.

Assessment

TheWJECLevel3DiplomainCriminologyisassessedthroughacombinationofonewrittenexamination,setandmarkedbyWJEC,andonecentre-markedassignmentinY12andthesameinY13.

Progression Routes

TheWJECLevel3DiplomainCriminologyhaselementsofPsychology,LawandSociologythatcomplementstudiesinHumanities.Themainpurposeofthequalificationistosupportaccesstohighereducationdegreecourses,suchas:

· BSc Criminology

· BA Criminology

· BA Criminology and Criminal Justice

· BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology

· LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology

· BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology

· BA (Hons) Criminology

· BSc (Hons) Psychology and Sociology

· BSc Criminology with Law

TheWJECLevel3DiplomainCriminologyhasbeendesignedtoprovidelearnerswithunderpinningknowledge,understandingandskills to progress to further study and training.


Visits to the Liverpool Crown Courts and Styal Prison to assist the application of Criminology.

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The Oldershaw AcademyALevelDrama-HOD:MrsSMalyj


AlevelDramademandspractical,creative,reflectiveandcommunicationskills.StudentswillextendtheirabilitytocreateDramaand Theatre in a performance role. They will also be required to write about drama and to develop their analysis skills. The course will involve taking part in drama productions, as well as studying plays and playwrights. Students will study two challenging and exciting set plays and practically explore three others, performing extracts from each,informed by the work of a choice of theatre practitioner such as Brecht, Frantic Assembly and Artaud. Students will also experience thecreativeprocesswhencraftingtheirowndevisedperformance;exploringtheirindividualityasaperformerandgrowtheirteamwork skills. To enrich their study of the subject even further, students will see a range of inspirational live productions and learn how to review them.

AlevelDramanotonlyequipsstudentswiththeknowledgeandskillsneededforexams,butalsoallowsforanenriching,challeng-ing and creative experience. Assessment is via a written examination (40%), coursework (30%) and a performance examination (30%): Component 1: 3 hours written exam 40%Studyoftwotexts:onetextfrom‘Dramathroughtheages’andtheothertextfrom‘20thor21stCentury’.Thissectionortheex-amination is completed “open book”. The written exam also includes a live review question, students will answer this using a live production they see over the course. Component 2: 30%Creation of a devised performance using a theatre practitioner to inform the devising process. Students also complete a working note book. There are 60 marks available for this component, 20 for the performance and 40 for the written element. Component 3: 30%:Studyof3textswithanextractperformedfromeachinspiredbythetheatricalideologiesofatheatrepractitioner,thefinalextractperformedisassessedbyavisitingexaminer,andthisperformanceisworth40marks.Thereisalsoawrittenreflectivereportthataccompanies this process worth 20 marks.

Progression Routes

TheA levelDramacourseoffersclearprogressionfromGCSE.Thecourseallowsstudentstobuildontheskillsandknowledgealreadygainedandpreparefortheirnextsteps.DramaAlevelenhancesapplicationstoawidevarietyoftheatrerelateddegreecourses as well as providing transferable skills that are admired by many degree courses and potential employees.


Alevelstudentsbenefitfromorganisedtripstoviewavarietyofperformances.ThisincludesatriptoLondontoseeaperformance(last year was award winning The Woman in Black).

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The Oldershaw AcademyALevelEnglishLiterature-HOD:MrsLDaly


This English Literature programme not only equips students with the knowledge and skills needed for exams, but also opens up a rich, challenging and coherent approach to English Literature that provides an excellent basis for further study in the subject.

Year 12: Moving from General to Advanced - ‘Love Through The Ages’

Skills:

Articulate informed, personal and creative responses to literary texts, using associated concepts and terminology. Use coherent and accurate written expression, analyse ways in which meanings are shaped in literary texts and demonstrate understanding of thesignificanceandinfluenceofthecontextsinwhichliterarytextsarewrittenandreceived.Exploreconnectionsacrossliterarytexts,exploreliterarytextsinformedbydifferentinterpretationsandcriticalviewsofothersandimplementeffectiveplanningandtime management. Essay writing skills and extract analysis.

Knowledge:

Genres, literary movements, literary critics and authors linked to the theme of love, wider reading of novels and plays from the literarycanonaswellasmodernliterature.Collectionoflovepoetryfrompre-1900andpost-1900.

Year 13: Achieving Advanced Level - ‘World War Two’

Skills:

Articulate informed, personal and creative responses to literary texts, using associated concepts and terminology. Use coherent andaccuratewrittenexpression.Analysewaysinwhichmeaningsareshapedinliterarytexts.Demonstrateunderstandingofthesignificanceandinfluenceofthecontextsinwhichliterarytextsarewrittenandreceived.Exploreconnectionsacrossliterarytexts.Exploreliterarytextsinformedbydifferentinterpretationsandcriticalviewsofothers.Effectiveplanningandtimemanagement.Essay writing skills and extract analysis skills.

Knowledge:

Genres, literary movements, literary critics and authors linked to the theme of WW1. Revision of all set texts and prior knowledge and exam expectations.

Progression Routes

ThiscourseoffersclearprogressionfromGCSE.Thecourseallowsstudentstobuildontheskillsandknowledgealreadygainedand prepare for their next steps. English Literature A level enhances applications to a wide variety of degree courses including Law, Journalism,CreativeWritingandBusinessorevenEnglish.Itisahigherlevelqualificationthatwouldalsoenhancepost18employ-ment applications.


ALevelstudentsbenefitfromorganisedrevisionmasterclassesanddrop-insupportsessionsafterschoolaswellasfurtherenrich-ment to support the content of the course. This includes a visit to the theatre to watch one of the set texts performed on stage.

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The Oldershaw AcademyALevelFoodTechnology-HOD:MrsJBrooks


An understanding of food science and nutrition is relevant to many industries and job roles. Care providers and nutritionists in hospitalsusethisknowledge,asdosportscoachesandfitnessinstructors.Hotelsandrestaurants,foodmanufacturersandgov-ernment agencies also use this understanding to develop menus, food products and policies that support healthy eating initiatives. Manyemploymentopportunitieswithinthefieldoffoodscienceandnutritionareavailabletograduates.ThisisanAppliedGeneralqualification.ThismeansitisdesignedprimarilytosupportlearnersprogressingtoUniversity.Itismainlydesignedforthosewant-ing to pursue careers or learning in related areas such as food industry production.

Mandatory Units: All units are assessed internally and externally.Learnerscompletethreeunits:twomandatoryandoneoptional.Thefirstmandatoryunitwillenablethelearnertodemonstratean understanding of the science of food safety, nutrition and nutritional needs in a wide range of contexts, and through on–going practical sessions, to gain practical skills to produce quality food items to meet the needs of individuals. The second mandatory unitwillallowlearnerstodeveloptheirunderstandingofthescienceoffoodsafetyandhygiene;essentialknowledgeforanyoneinvolved in food production in the home or wishing to work in the food industry. Again, practical sessions will support the gaining of theoretical knowledge and ensure learning is a tactile experience.

Optional Units:Studying one of the two optional units will allow learners the opportunity to study subjects of particular interest or relevance to them, building on previous learning and experiences.

Eachunitwithinthequalificationhasanappliedpurposewhichactsasafocusforthelearningintheunit.Theappliedpurposedemandsauthenticwork-relatedlearningineachoftheavailableunits.Italsorequireslearnerstoconsiderhowtheuseandappli-cation of their learning impacts on themselves, other individuals, employers, society and the environment. The applied purpose will also enable learners to learn in such a way that they develop:

• skills required for independent learning and development •skillstoensuretheirowndietaryhealthandwell-being• a range of generic and transferable skills • the ability to solve problems •theskillsofproject-basedresearch,developmentandpresentation• the ability to apply mathematical and ICT skills • the fundamental ability to work alongside other professionals, in a professional environment • the ability to apply learning in vocational contexts

The range of units available would support learners’ progression from study at Level 2, but in particular GCSE`s in Hospitality and Catering,HomeEconomics:FoodandNutrition,Biology,PhysicalEducation,HumanitiesandDesignandTechnology.

Progression Routes

TogetherwithotherrelevantqualificationsatLevel3,suchasASandAlevelsinBiology,Chemistry,SociologyandMathsand/orLevel3qualificationsinHospitalityorScience,learnerswillgaintherequiredknowledgetobeabletousethequalificationtosup-port entry to higher education courses such as: •BScFoodandNutrition•BScHumanNutrition•BSc(Hons)PublicHealthNutrition• BSc (Hons) Food Science and Technology


Enrichment opportunities will involve visits from Food Technologists from industry. Visits from local chefs and opportunities for work experience.

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The Oldershaw AcademyALevelFrench-HOD:MrsHMulloy


Thislinearkeystage5qualificationbuildsontheknowledge,understandingandskillsgainedatGCSE.Itconstitutesanintegratedstudy with a focus on language, culture and society. It fosters a range of transferable skills including communication, critical think-ing, research skills and creativity, which are valuable to the individual and to society. Pupils will need to have a grade 5 in GCSE French and a grade 5 in English.

Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing: Written exam (2 hours 30 minutes) and worth 40% of A-Level.StudentsareassessedontheirunderstandingofaspectsofFrench-speakingsociety,artisticcultureintheFrench-speakingworld,multiculturalisminFrench-speakingsocietyandaspectsofpoliticallifeinFrench-speakingsociety.They are also assessed on their understanding of French grammar.

Paper 2: Writing: Written exam (2 hours) and worth 30% of A-Level.Studentsstudyeitheronebookandonefilmortwobooksfromthelistsinthisspecification.Theymustappreciate,analyseandbeable to respond critically in writing in French to the work they have studied, as well as evidence a greater understanding of French grammar.

Paper 3: Speaking: Oral exam (21 – 23 minutes) and worth 30% of A-Level.StudentsareassessedontheirunderstandingofaspectsofFrench-speakingsociety,artisticcultureintheFrench-speakingworld,multiculturalisminFrench-speakingsocietyandaspectsofpoliticallifeinFrench-speakingsociety.Theywillalsopresentanddiscuss their chosen research project.

Year 12Aspectsofthesocialcontextarestudied,togetherwithaspectsoftheartisticlifeofFrench-speakingcountries.Thisisdividedinto 3 phases. Phase 1: intensive grammar programme linked to thematic content. Phase2:developmentofallskillsthroughtheme-linkedteachingandlearning.Phase3: ‘topup’teachingonfilmorbooktomeetA-levelrequirements.Developingskills inspeaking,essaywriting, listening,reading skills, summary writing and translation into and from target language.

Year 13Further aspects of the social background are covered, alongside the French political landscape, looking at immigration from the political perspective and at the way in which political power is expressed through action such as strikes and demonstrations, while thefocusonyoungpeopleandpoliticslooksforwardtoshapingthefutureofpoliticallifeinFrench-speakingcountries.Thisconsists of 4 phases.Phase1:developmentofskillsinthetwothemeareasofyear13.Intensivefirstphaseofteachingandlearningforthesecondwork.Phase 2: as for phase 1 with less time spent on the 2nd work and more time spent on social issues.Phase 3: phase 1 and 2 continued. Content and skills practice with independent research (i.e. outcomes are shared with teacher, planning and preparation for speaking).Phase 4: intensive and comprehensive exam preparation.

Progression Routes

Success in French A Level can lead on to higher education and is es-sential for degrees in French. There is also a host of degrees which include French; ranging from Law with French, Business Studieswith French to Politics or History with French. Linguists have a wide range of career opportunities open to them – in the business world, translating, interpreting, teaching, journalism, any career involving travelling, amongst many others.


Enrichment opportunities are provided by way of cinema tripstowatchFrenchfilmsandstudyenhancementdaysat participating Universities and local schools. There may beopportunitytovisitaFrench-speakingcountryorgainworkexperienceinaFrench-speakingcountry.

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The Oldershaw AcademyALevelGeography-HOD:MrCLawrence


Thiskeystage5qualificationprovidesprogression fromGCSEandcoversboth thephysicalandhumanenvironmentsand thecomplexinteractionofprocessesthatshapeourworld. Italso, importantly,showstheappliedsideofthesubject-howhumaninterventionaffectstheenvironmentandhowpeopleadaptandmitigatetheeffectsofprocessesontheirenvironment.Pupilswillneed to have a grade 6 in GCSE Geography and a grade 5 in English. The following components are covered and on completion of thecourseinY13,studentswilltakethreeexamsinadditiontothesubmissionoffieldwork:

Component 1 - Dynamic Landscapes. Throughout this physical geography unit pupils have the opportunity to build on their knowl-edge of environmental issues, as covered in Geography GCSE paper 3, by studying The Water Cycle & Insecurities and The Carbon Cycle & Insecurities. Exam paper 1 (2 hours 15 minutes) worth 30%.

Component 2 - Dynamic Processes.Duringthishumangeographyunit,pupilscanbuildontheirpriorknowledgeofglobalisation,gainedthroughtheirGeographyGCSEpaper1studies,bystudyingDynamicprocesses,SuperpowersandGlobaldevelopmentandconnections.Indeedeventopicssuchastectonichazards,alsocoveredinGCSEpaper1,provideaplatformforAlevelgeographyas the topic is revisited but this time approached through the lenses of international relations and management allowing pupils to apply their knowledge to real life situations. Exam paper 2 (2 hours 15 minutes) worth 30%.

Component 3 – Synoptic links in Geography. Exam paper 3 (2 hours 15 minutes) worth 20%.

Independent Investigation: Internallyassessedinvestigation,includingfieldworkopportunities.Worth30%.

Year 12ThehumanandphysicalunitsaretaughtalongsideeachotherwithTectonicProcessesandHazardsandGlobalisationbeingtaughtintheAutumnTerm.DuringtheSpringTerm,theCoastalLandscapesandChangeunitiscoveredbeforeourstudentsprepareforandembarkontheir6fieldworkdays.Year12concludeswiththeWaterCycleandInsecuritiesandDiversePlacesunitsbeingtaughtduring the Summer Term.

Year 13Again, both the human and physical units are taught during the Autumn Term whereby Superpowers as well as the Carbon Cycle andInsecuritiesarecovered.TheSpringtermseestheconclusionofALevelcontentwiththeGlobalDevelopmentandConnectionsunit taught, along with the Paper 3: Synoptic Link Skills unit. Bespoke revision forms the basis of the Summer Term prior to their linear exams in Summer.

Progression Routes

Geography is highly valued by Universities as an A Level choice. The Russell Group re-port, published in 2011, names Geography as one of the eight facilitating subjects. This is a preferred subject for entry to degree courses and choosing facilitating subjects will keepmoreoptionsopenatUniversity;indeedin2015,TheGuardianidentifiedGeographyasthe‘must-haveALevel’.Geographyitself isalsoabroadbasedsubjectwhich provides lots of opportunities for future progression. For example, Geography is an obvious choice for careers in sustainability and green issues, urban regeneration, energysupply,retaillocation,andmanagingtheeffectsofhazardsandclimatechange.For careers in the world of business, an understanding of global economics is key and this forms an important part of Geography at A level and beyond. Furthermore, if you are thinking of a career in Law, Human Rights, International Relations or Welfare, then Geographygivesyoutheopportunitytoconsiderrelevantissuessuchas;Howdowemeasure development? What are the consequences of migration on societies?


At least6fieldworkdaysmouldedbypupils independent investigations and opportunitiestoattendtheSEEDlecture series hosted by the University of Manchester.

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The Oldershaw AcademyALevelHistory-HOD:MrCLawrence


ThisKeyStage5qualificationprovidesprogressionfromGCSE,enablingstudentstodevelopabroaderanddeeperunderstandingofhistoryasadisciplineandofthespecifiedcontent.Italsoencouragesthedevelopmentofhigherorderskillswhenworkingwithevidence. Pupils will need to have a grade 6 in GCSE History and a grade 5 in English. The following components are covered and on completion of the course in Year 13, students will take two exams and complete a piece of coursework.

Component 1 -TheAgeoftheCrusades:1071-1204(BreadthStudy)wherebypupilshavetheopportunitytobuildontheirknowl-edgeoftheMedievalPeriodfromstudyingKingsRichardandJohnatGCSE.Exampaper1(2hours30minutes)worth40%.

Component 2-TheMakingofModernBritain:1951-2007(DepthStudy)buildsonpupils’politicalunderstanding,gainedthroughthestudyoftheWeimarRepublicintheGermany:1918-39unitatGCSE.Exampaper2(2hours30minutes)alsoworth40%.

Component 3-TheHistoricalinvestigationdevelopspupils’understandingofthetreatmentofsociety’sminoritygroupswhichwilldeepentheirunderstandingoftheirHistoricalstudiesatbothKeyStage3and4(SlaveryandtheHolocaust).PupilswilllookatTheChangingStatusofAfro-AmericansintheUSA:1862-1969(TheHistoricalInvestigation)andthisisassessedviaapieceofcourse-work(3000-3500words)thatutilisesarangeofsourcesallevaluatedandreferencedeffectively,thisrepresentstheremaining20%.

Year 12Studentsstudythefirsthalfofcomponentone–TheAgeoftheCrusades–coveringtheyears1071-1149.TheyalsostudythefirsthalfofMakingofModernBritain–coveringtheyears1951-79.

Having completed these two components our Year 12 students are then entered for their AS examinations, with Paper 1 (1 hour 30 minutes)worth50%oftheAS,coveringcomponentone-TheAgeoftheCrusades:1071-1149(Breadthstudy).Paper2(1hour30minutes)isworth50%oftheAS,andcoverscomponenttwo-TheMakingofModernBritain:1951-79(Depthstudy).TheAlevelcourse is linear therefore these AS grades are irrelevant for students going on to complete the History A level in Year 13. However, shouldastudentopttostudysomethingdifferentattheendofYear12theywillhaveaqualificationtoshowfortheireffortsanditalso provides a clear yardstick for students continuing on to A Level as to their current attainment levels.

TheremainderofYear12isspentstudyingthecontentforcomponentthree-TheHistoricalInvestigation.Thiscoversover100yearsofAmericanhistory,specificallyinvestigatingthechangingstatusofAfro-AmericansintheUSA:1862-1969. The independent research, vital for success in this unit, is completed over the summer holidays so the essay can be completed early in Year 13.

Year 13Year13isspentcompletingcomponentsoneandtwoinpreparationforthefinalALevelexams.LookinginmoredetailattheCru-sades causes and the course of the Third and Fourth Crusades along with their consequences. Students revisit the Making of Mod-ern Britain in more detail looking at politicians, domestic policies and their impact on foreign policies. Other topics include divisions intheLabourParty,theformationoftheSDP,thetroublesinNorthernIreland&theFalklands.

Progression Routes

Success can lead to higher education and ultimately result in a career in areas such as Education, Law, Journalism, Archaeology or the Heritage industry.


Annual2dayvisittoAuschwitz inPoland,oursixth-formersarepeerleadersandrole-modelsforthekeystage 4 pupils. We also visit the cinema and local thea-tretoseefilmsandshowsrelevanttothecourse.

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The Oldershaw AcademyALevelMathematics-HOD:MrKWilliams


All students studying Advanced Level Mathematics will have studied the higher level GCSE course and achieved a minimum of Grade 6 at GCSE.

Students studying Advanced Mathematics follow the AQA (7357) course. The course structure consists of compulsory elements of pure mathematics, mechanics and statistics with an option to sit AS mathematics at the end of year 12 before continuing on with furtherstudyforAdvancedLevelinyear13.Thereisnocourseworkelementwiththisparticularspecification.Thereareregularassessments to check progress, with feedback given and students know their current and predicted grades at all times. Mathemat-ics is delivered by a specialist mathematics teacher in six sessions per week of 50 minutes duration

ThetwoyearA-levelcourseisbrokendownasfollows: Autumn terms: Pure mathematics (calculator allowed)Springterms(firsthalf):Mechanics(calculatorallowed)Spring terms (second half): Statistics (calculator allowed)Attheendofyear12studentssittwoexternalexaminationsof1½hoursinlengthinordertoachievetheASqualificationinMathematics. The rest of the summer term in year 12 is dedicated to delivering more pure mathematics content. InJuneofyear13studentssitthreeexternalexaminationsof2hoursinlengthinordertogaintheAdvancedLevelqualificationinMathematics. The pure topics aim to develop an understanding of mathematical principles and techniques. The applications units include a variety oftopicsonmechanicsandproblemsolvingtechniques.Theeffectsofforcesonobjects,motioninastraightlineandinacircleareconsidered in Mechanics. Problem solving considers methods of analysing situations in a mathematical way to develop solutions. Students are regularly stretched and challenged as they develop their mathematical understanding. Homework is set twice per week with a mix of short questions and longer, more probing problems.

Progression Routes

ManyofourstudentsmoveontohighereducationwheretheyfindthatanAlevel inMathematics is invaluable.Mathematicalqualities are recognised as evidence of mental ability by employers and mathematicians are needed more than ever before, both fortheirspecificskillsandtheirintellectualcapabilities.Itisessentialfortheadvancementofmoderntechnology,thesciences,medicine, economics and education. There is also a growing use of mathematical techniques in the arts and the humanities and it isrequiredinthefieldsofdataprocessing,operationalresearchandstatistics,andcomputing.Thusthereisaneedformathematicians in industry, commerce, the public services, administration and management.


The mathematics department has developed links to the department of mathematical sciences at Liverpool University. We regularlyuseresourcesprovidedbythemtoenrichtheexperiencesofourstudentsandhelpthemtofindsolutionstoproblemsinanumberofdifferentways.

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The Oldershaw AcademyALevelMedia&Film-HOD:MrsLDaly


Entryrequirementsaregrade5inEnglish,however,goodGCSEpassesinEnglishLiterature,Computing,ArtorDramawouldallbebeneficialforstudentswishingtostudyMedia. This is an exciting new course which suits a range of learning styles as it encompasses critical thinking, creativity and analytical writing. Pupils will study: -MediaLanguage(Cinematography,Sound,Editing&MiseEnScene)-MediaTheory-MediaProduction(video,printandonline)

The following Close Study Products (CSPs): -TV(NoOffence&TheKilling)-Musicvideo(BillieJeanbyMichaelJacksonandLetterToTheFreebyCommon)-Newspapers(TheIandTheDailyMail)-Marketing(ThatBossLifeandScore)-VideoGames(TombRaiderandSIMSFreeplayorMetroidPrime)-Magazines(Men’sHealthandOhComely)-Radio(WaroftheWorldsandTheSurgery)-Online(TeenVogueandTheVoiceOnline)-Film(Chicken)

Progression Routes

Students of Media can progress onto higher education through a variety of degree pathways including Media, Media Studies or Film Studies. A media related degree can lead to employment as a media planner, a multi media specialist, a programme researcher forbroadcasting/film/video,arunnerforbroadcasting/film/video,atelevision/film/videoproducer. Other Jobs where a media degree would be useful include: advertising account executive, a broadcast journalist, an editorial assis-tant,aninformationofficer,amagazinejournalist,amarketresearcher,awriter.


Period71:1tutorials,cinemavisits,CreativeMediaIndustriesConference,NewYorkTrip.

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The Oldershaw AcademyALevelMusic-HOD:MrsKRooney


Entryrequirementsaregrade5inMusicatGCSEoralternativeexperience/qualification. This is an exciting new vocational style course which suits anyone with an interest in music and the ability to play an instrument or sing to a reasonable standard. Throughout the 2 year course, students will complete a range of units including 2 compulsory units which are:Rehearsal & Performance (externally assessed)Planning a Career in Music (internally assessed)Other optional units are selected from a long list to suit the current cohort and are all internally assessed and moderated by RSL. Examples from this year are:MusicDissertationImproving Instrumental PerformanceAuditioning for MusicTheoverallcourseisequivalentto1.5ALevelsandisgradedusingPass,Merit&Distinction. ThereisaclearfocusontheMusicIndustrythroughoutthecourseandeachunitislinkedtoaspecificareaoftheindustry. There are strong links with industry professionals who guide and mentor students and give regular feedback.All students receive a free weekly individual instrumental/singing lesson to support their learning and development.

Progression Routes

Students can progress onto higher education through a variety of degree pathways which can then lead them to employment in many areas of the music industry. Thecoursealsodevelopsothertransferableskillswhichwouldbebeneficialforanycareersuchasself-confidence,teamwork,self-discipline,timemanagementandmanyothers.


Choir, Band, Break, lunchtime and after School practice sessions, School show, visits from and to industry professionals.

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The Oldershaw AcademyALevelPhysics-HOD:MissABrennan


Entryrequirementsaregrade6inGCSEPhysicsor6-6inCombinedScienceanda6inGCSEMathematics.The course consists of 13 topics of study which are assessed by papers 1 and 2. Practical work is teacher assessed via a series of 16 core practical activities and further tested by the synoptic paper 3 which also draws upon knowledge and understanding from the fullrangeofcontent.StudentswillreceiveaPracticalMasteryCertificatehavingcompletedallpracticalworkcompetently. Year 12Students begin to study topics including electric circuits, mechanics and nuclear physics. Students will undertake a number of re-quired practicals which will enable them to develop higher level thinking skills to prepare them for A level and higher education. A decision will be made based upon the student as to whether the AS level exams are taken.

Year 13Topicsstudiedinyear12arebuiltuponinyear13,includingmechanicsandworkingasaphysicist.Newtopicsincludingspaceandthermodynamics are also completed. Having now completed the full course, students are assessed as follows:

·Paper1-1hr45m-90marks-30%AdvancedPhysicsI

Workingasaphysicist,Mechanics,Electriccircuits,furthermechanics,Electricandmagneticfields,Nuclearandparticlephysics.

·Paper2-1hr45m-90marks-30%-AdvancedPhysicsII

Workingasaphysicist,Space,Nuclearradiation,Gravitationalfields,Materials,Wavesandtheparticlenatureoflight,Thermody-namics,Nuclearradiation,Oscillations

·Paper3-2hr30m-120marks-40%-GeneralandpracticalprinciplesinPhysics-120marks-40%

All topics from the two year course and practical skills and techniques.

Progression Routes

A level Physics supports application and entry to pure and Applied Physical Science courses at University e.g. Physics, Astrophysics, Geophysics and Climatology as well as being required for most engineering courses e.g. Mechanical, Civil, Aeronautical and associ-atedstudiessuchasArchitectureandProductDesign.

Physicsisalsorequiredforcertainmedicalcareerpaths,especiallywhereitsupportsthespecialisatione.g.X-rayPhotography,Nu-clearMedicine,NMRImaging,Radiotherapy.ALevelPhysicsisadvantageousinawiderangeofemploymentsandapprenticeships,the possibilities are vast.


WeorganiseSTEMtripstolocalUniversities,inparticularUniversityofLiverpoolwhereDrPaulSapple,analumnusofOldershawheads the Ogden Trust outreach programme.

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The Oldershaw AcademyALevelPsychology-HOD:MsPTaylor


PsychologyisanAlevelsubjectrequiringstudentstoargueeffectivelyinessaysandassignments;todescribeandevaluate,draw-ing inferences from data and therefore requires a minimum grade entry of 6 in GCSE English, Science and Mathematics. Students of A Level Psychology will have the opportunity to study features of human development using a wide range of methods and approaches, including Cognitive, Social, Biological and Behavioural/Learning theories, as well as maths skills for data analysis, withinthefirstFoundationyear.ThisenablesstudentstoprogresstoApplicationsofPsychologyinthesecondyear,whichincludeClinicalPsychologyandCriminologicalPsychology.Usingascientificandstatisticalapproach,Psychologyenablesstudentstousemethods and statistics to analyse and draw conclusions in a critical way. Paper1–coveringfirstfoundationyearstudies–2h–90marks,35%-Thiscoverssocialpsychology,cognitivepsychology,biolog-ical psychology and learning theories. Paper2–coveringsecondyearstudies–2h–90marks,35%-Thiscoversclinicalandcriminologicalpsychology. Paper3–coveringpsychologicalskills–2h–80marks,30%-Thiscoversthepsychologicalskillselementsofthecoursewhichin-clude methodology, issues & debates in psychology and a review of the classic studies covered within the A Level.

Progression Routes

Psychology appeals to a wide range of students, regardless of whether they have studied it previously. It can lead to careers in a variety of areas such as Clinical, Educational, Forensic/Criminology, Business, Occupational and Health & Social, as well as medical. Other alternative areas of progression are Police, Counselling, Armed Forces and Sport.


Visits to Chester Zoo, to observe behavioural development of animals and examines how these studies can be applied to human behaviour. Also, visits to the Liverpool Crown Courts to enrich the application of criminal psychology. In the second year we visit The Maudsley Hospital in London, to cover clinical psychology.

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The Oldershaw AcademyLevel2-CambridgeTechnicalsinBusiness-HOD:MrsLLeadbetter


Thisqualificationisforstudentswhoare16yearsoldorover,andwanttoapplytheirskillsandknowledgeinbusinessadministration.

You will be taught the following units:

Exam Based Units:Principles of working in business administrationUnderstand the role of an administrator

Internal Assessment Units:Use social media for business purposeProvide administrative supportFollow administrative practices and create proceduresCommunicate in a business environmentSupport the organisation of an event

Progression Routes

It will equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required to progress onto a business administrator apprenticeship, or intoanadministration-relatedjobrole,suchasanadministrator,anadminapprentice,aneventsassistantorareceptionist.Itwillalso enable students to acquire a range of transferable skills and knowledge which are highly regarded by employers.


High quality work experience is one important way to help young people prepare for future employment and within this course we aimtoofferyouaworkplacementtoenableyoutoputintopracticetheskillsyouarebeingtaughtinlessons.

In addition to this you will be given the opportunity to visit local business such as Jaguar Land Rover, CostCo and Alton Towers. As wellastripstoDisneylandParis

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The Oldershaw AcademyBTECL2TechnicalDiplomainChildren’sPlay,Learning&Development

Course Tutor: Mrs V Marshall


Thisqualificationisforlearnerswhowanttostartacareerinearlyyearseducationandcare.Itisdesignedforpost-16learners.Thisisanidealqualificationforthosewantingtoprogressdirectlytoemploymentintheearlyyearssector,ortoanearlyyearsapprenticeship.

Allthecontentofthequalificationismandatoryandrelatesdirectlytotheskills,knowledgeandbehavioursexpectedbyemployersin the early years sector. Areas covered include:

• Child development• Caring for children • Supporting children’s learning through play• Working in early years settings

Learners will also develop transferable skills, both technical and practical in communication, professional behaviours in the work-place,reflectivepracticeandpreparingforinterviewstosecureemploymentoranapprenticeship.

Learnersarerequiredtocompleteandachieve7unitsinthisqualification.Twounitsareassessedthroughexamsthatareexternallygraded.Unit1examcoverspolicyandpracticeforworkinginearlyyearssettingandisamultiplechoiceexamviaanon-screentest.Thetestdurationis1hourand15minutesandisworth60marks.Unit2examcoverschilddevelopmentfrombirthtofiveyears.The task is worth 50 marks and is completed in a 2.5 hour supervised assessment time. Five units are internally assessed through a range of methods, including projects, observation and recording of practical tasks, recording of role play, interviews and other typesofsimulatedactivities,oralorwrittenpresentationswithassessoractivities,worklogbooksandreflectivejournals.UnitsareassessedusingagradingscaleofDistinction,Merit,PassandUnclassified.Allunitsinthequalificationcontributeproportionallytotheoverallqualificationgrade.

Progression Routes

ThisqualificationisstudiedasafullstudyprogrammeandcanalsogivelearnersasoundbasistoprogressfurthertoaLevel3Diplo-mainearlyyears.Thequalificationisalicencetopracticeintheearlyyearssector.Learnerswillbeabletoprogresstorolessuchasearly year practitioners, nursery nurses and childminders.

The types of role you will be ready for are:

•Pre-schoolassistant•Nurseryassistant• Early years assistant • Childminder’s helper


Learners are also required to undertake 260 hours of practical assessment working within a number of early years settings with agesrangingfrombirthtofiveyears.Heretheywillworkaspartofanearlyyearsteam,learninghowtohelpthedevelopmentofchildrenatdifferentstagesandages,dailyroutines,policiesandprocedures,observationsandassessmentofindividualchildren.

The aim of the work placement is to give learners opportunities to gain skills and apply knowledge.

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The Oldershaw AcademyBTECLevel12FIRSTinHospitality-HOD:MissGAlleyne


ThePearsonBTECLevel12FIRSTcertificateinhospitalityisaflexiblecoursefor16-19yearoldstudentstostudyalongsideMathe-matics and English GCSE. It is for students who want to start a career in the hospitality industry and can be taken as part of a wider study programme. Whatdoesthequalificationcover? Thequalificationwillenablestudentstodeveloptheskillsandbehavioursthatgivethemthebestopportunitytobesuccessfulinapplying for work. All the content is mandatory and relates directly to the skills, knowledge and behaviours expected by employers in the hospitality industry. The areas the students will cover include: • Working in the hospitality industry• Kitchenoperation• Cooking skills and techniques• Running a professional kitchen service

ThequalificationgivesstudentsasoundbasistoprogresstoaL3Certificate,DiplomaorExtendedDiplomainHospitality Withinthequalificationthereare4mandatoryunits,andavarietyofoptionalunitsaddingupto120hoursofstudythatstudentsmust complete. The following two units are assessed externally: Unit 1 Introducing the Hospitality IndustryUnit 9 How the hospitality industry contributes to healthy eating The internally assessed units are: Unit 2 Working in the hospitality industryUnit 3 Food safety and health and safety in HospitalityUnit6Planning,preparing,cookingandfinishingfoodUnit 7 Food and beverage service in the Hospitality IndustryUnit 13 Contemporary world food cooking skills

Progression Routes

Achievingthequalificationwillgivestudentsanadvantagewhenapplyingforajobinprofessionalcookery.Thetypesofjobstheywill be ready for are: • Commis chef• Contract caterer/cook• Events coordinator• Kitchenassistant• Junior pastry chef


All learners will be required to work with employers and this will involve visits to professional kitchens including our Academy kitchen. They will also have access to visiting speakers and tutors.

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The Oldershaw AcademyBTECInformationTechnology-HOD:MrAScott


ThisqualificationisintendedasanAppliedGeneralqualificationequivalentinsizetooneALevel.ItisdesignedforstudentswhoareinterestedinanintroductiontothestudyofcreatingITsystemstomanageandshareinformationalongsideotherfieldsofstudy,with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, not necessarily in IT. Students will develop a common core of IT knowledge and study areas such as the relationship between hardware and software that form an IT system, managing and processing data to support business and using IT to communicate and share information. ThisvocationalqualificationhasprovedtobeapopularoptionforourSixthFormstudents,manyofwhomhavegoneontostudyat University, it has also helped students to gain employment with IT companies, such as Sony as well as within the IT department at The Oldershaw Academy itself! Year 12Students study Information Technology Systems in preparation for a formal assessment in the summer term. Alongside this, stu-dents will develop knowledge, understanding and skills in database software in order to complete the supervised online assess-ment, which will also be completed in the summer term.

Year 13Students will research how businesses use social media in order to promote products/services, before planning and implementing their own social media campaign for business. Alongside this, students will study real world examples of websites used for com-merceanddevelopskillsneededtoplanandimplementtheirownwebsiteforafictionalbusiness.

There are 4 units to complete which are assessed and are as follows:

-InformationTechnologySystems(2hourwrittenexaminationsetandmarkedbyPearson)

-CreatingSystemstoManageInformation(5hoursupervisedassessmentofatasksetandmarkedbyPearsonandcompletedunder supervised conditions using a computer and submitted electronically)

-UsingSocialMediainBusiness(internallyassessedcoursework)

-WebsiteDevelopment(internallyassessedcoursework)

Progression Routes

Thequalification,whenstudiedwithotherLevel3qualifications,isaimedatprogressiontohighereducation(i.e.tostudyforade-gree in an information technology discipline or a degree where information technology related skills and knowledge may be advan-tageous),butalsoenableslearnerstodevelopknowledgeandskillsneededforentry-levelrolesrelatedtoIT,includingvocationalapprenticeshiprolesandtrainee/entry-levelrolessuchasasocialmediaspecialist,web/contentdeveloper,orbusinessanalyst. ThisqualificationcarriesUCASpointsandisrecognisedbyhighereducationprovidersasmeetingadmissionrequirementstomanyrelevant courses.


Using strong links to local business through Wirral Chamber of Commerce, learners have the oppor-tunity to gain valuable experience working with employers across a range of sectors, and develop genuine employment prospects.

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The Oldershaw AcademyBTECNECinSport-HODMrJGilbert


ThiscoursegivesstudentsspecialistknowledgeandskillsinSport.ThiscourseisgradedasaPass,MeritorDistinction.Thequalifi-cation is recognised by UCAS, Universities and Employers as the equivalent to one A Level. There are 3 Mandatory Units and 1 Optional Unit. All optional units are internally set and assessed by the centre, a sample of which is moderated externally. Work can be submitted by way of assignments, portfolios, power point presentations and investigative research. Year 12Students will study mandatory units 1 and 2 below with exams taking place in January and June.

1.Anatomy&Physiology-Studentswilllookatthestructureandfunctionofthemusculo-skeletalcardio-respiratorysystemsandtheenergysystemsandhowtheyareallaffectedbyexerciseandtraining.Thisunitwillbeassessedexternallyandwillbeintheform of a written examination – 1.5 hours (90 marks)

2.FitnessTraining&ProgrammingforHealth,Sport&Well-Being-Studentswillstudyhealthscreeningandassesslifestyles,in-terpretingdatacollected.Theywillunderstandthedifferentmethodsoffitnesstrainingandbeabletoplanandreviewafitnesstraining programme. This unit is assessed externally by way of a written, supervised case study. (60 marks)

Year 13Studentswillstudythefinalmandatoryunittogetherwithoneoftheoptionalunits.Bothwillbeassessedbywayofassignments.

ProfessionalDevelopmentintheSportsIndustry(Mandatory)-Studentswillreviewdifferentcareerpathwaysinthesportsindus-try. They will look at the recruitment and selection process within the sports industry and develop their own possible career devel-opment plan using a skills audit. This unit is assessed internally by way of an assignment.

There is 1 Optional Unit:

1.SportsLeadership-Studentswilllookattheroles,qualities,characteristicsofagoodleadertogetherwithaneffectivestyleofleadership. They will also explore how psychological factors can link to leadership.

2.ApplicationofFitnessTesting-Studentsexplorethereasoningandprinciplesbehindfitnesstesting,differenttestsfordifferenttypesoffitnessandhowtoevaluateandfeedbacktoclients.

3.SportsPsychology-Studentsconsiderpersonality,motivationandpressurewithregardstoperformanceandalsotheimpactofgroup dynamics on performance. Students explore psychological skills training and performance.

4.PracticalSportsPerformance-StudentstakealookatNationalGoverningbodyrules/lawsandregulationsforselectedsportscompetitions.Theyexamineanddeveloptheirownskills,techniquesandtacticsrequiredtoperforminselectedsportsandreflecton their own practical performance using selected assessment methods.

Progression Routes

This course will facilitate further study in BTEC Nationals, further study at College/University orindeed lead to employment within the leisure in-dustry.


The department has developed links with John Moores University, students take advantage of trips totheirSportsScienceDepartment.

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The Oldershaw AcademyLevel2-SGISportsCoaching-HODMrJMurphy(External)


Our course is perfect for students aged 16–19 with a passion for sport who would like to train to become a sports coach. Duringthetwo-yearstudyprogrammestudentswillbetimetabledtothreedaysaweek.InYear12studentswillworktowardsfourseparatequalifications.FollowingonintoYear13whentheywillworktowardsafurtherfourindustryrecognised1st4Sportqualifi-cations including:

FA Coaching BadgesFirst AidChildProtectionandDBS/CRBCertificatesLevel2NationalCoachingQualifications(industryrecognised)Level3NationalCoachingQualifications(industryrecognised)

Unlike other programmes, SGI focus on your development not just as a coach, but as a person too. We guarantee the best two years of your education, with practical elements introduced every day! Your tuition is paramount that’s why SGI tutors are professionally trainedandqualifiedteachersaswellaseliteacademycoaches.Assessmentofyourworkwillcomefromformalobservationsre-quiredforeachqualification,throughouttheyear.Alongsidequalificationportfolios,thatareexternallyverified.

Our1st4Sportsqualificationshavenoexaminations.

Progression Routes

The ultimate goal at the end of our programme is to have students ready and employable in the sporting sector, school sector and the leisure sector. We have several partners that we work alongside in getting our students employed in their dream job. One par-ticular partner we work very closely with is Challenger Sport. An organisation that take young people to coach sport in America, this progressionpathwayisalife-changingexperience.


Students will gain both voluntary and paid placements as well as having access to match analysis software to take the further step into professional sport, making you stand out from the crowd!

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