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Year 9

Options booklet

Key contacts

Pupils are encouraged to talk to their tutors and

subject teachers throughout this process and gather

information and advice on the courses on offer. This

is their future and we would like them to show

initiative and commitment to finding out all of the

necessary information to make the right choices.

During this week, staff will be speaking to pupils in

lessons and guiding them through the courses on

offer. Pupils will be able to speak to their teacher

and ask any questions they may have. We have

included contacts for the subjects area and if

parents wish to discuss any aspect of the course,

please use this opportunity to contact staff.

Welcome to Tibshelf Community School options booklet 2021— the

start of you making the most important decision yet in your time at

school.

2021 is an important year for you. The decisions you make could

affect your future so you must make your choices carefully.

It is also a great opportunity for you to select and design part of your

own timetable for the next two years at Tibshelf School.

That means studying subjects that you enjoy!

We are very proud of our option choices and have designed the

curriculum to provide all students with the best possible chance of

success.

You do not have complete freedom to choose all of your subjects.

Some are compulsory and some have an element of choice. But

there is sufficient choice available to you to personalise your

curriculum to suit your strengths, your aspirations and your interests.

You may choose a purely academic pathway studying the

E-Baccalaureate. You may wish to follow a more vocational route or a

mixture of the two.

We will do everything we can to meet your individual needs and all

students will receive lots of advice and support in making the right

choices for them.

Listen carefully to the advice and guidance you are given by teachers,

tutors and parents.

Mrs L Wainwright Deputy Headteacher

Introduction

Key Dates

These are the key dates you need to note for the

pathways programme:

Making Choices

Make your choices for the right reasons. Before making your final

choices you should make sure that:

You read all of the information you are provided.

You will enjoy studying the subject. (being careful to distinguish

between your opinion of the subject and the teacher)

You have considered advice from your tutor and teachers.

You have considered more advice from parents / carers, older brothers

and sisters and older friends.

The combined workload of all the subjects is not too difficult / too easy.

If you have a particular career in mind, consult with the careers advisor

to determine if specific subjects are required.

Make sure you do not choose subjects just to be with your friends. The

school will decide on the structure of teaching groups and friendships

will not be a factor.

Pathways

Pathways continued

GCSE English Language

Assessment at a glance

Who is this course suitable for?

Future Career Our English Language course is designed to inspire

and motivate our students, whilst also providing

appropriate stretch and challenge, but also ensuring

that the assessment and texts are, as far as possible,

accessible to all students.

This course enables our students to develop the skills

they need to read, understand and analyse a wide

range of different texts and write clearly.

Journalist Teacher

Marketing

Editorial Assistant

Private Tutor

Lecturer

Further information:

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-

language-8700

Here are some careers that a qualification in

English Language could lead to:

Paper 1 Examination - 1 hour 45 mins - 50%

(80 marks)

Section A: Reading - one literature fiction text 25% - four questions (40 marks)

Section B: Writing - descriptive or narrative writing

(40 marks)

Paper 2 Examination- 1 hour 45 mins - 50% (80

marks)

Section A: Reading - one non-fiction text /one literary

non-fiction text - four questions (40 marks)

Section B: Writing - non-fiction writing (40 marks)

Post-16 Pathway

Students who are organised,

hard- working and enjoy new

challenges.

Students who love to read and

analyse the written and spoken

word.

Everyone. GCSE English Language is

required to enter many post-16

options and apprenticeships.

Course Title

A/AS Level English Language

A range of A/AS Level qualifications

offered by sixth form centre’s

A range of vocational qualifications

offered by local colleges

Typically require five GCSEs at grade 4

or above, including English ad Maths. Any post-16 college

Course Overview

Awarding Body: AQA

Course Leader: Mr Wathall [email protected]

Grade 6 in GCSE Maths, 5 in GCSE

English.

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above,

including English and Maths.

Ashfield School (Sixth form)

Any sixth form centre.

(Some providers may offer more specific entry requirements)

Entry Requirements Where can I study this?

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english- language-8700






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Future Career This course allows students to follow GCSE Literature

giving them the opportunity to explore fictional texts

from a range of genres covering prose, plays and

poetry. This incorporates a Shakespeare play for

exam assessment.

This course allows students to access some of our

classic heritage texts as well as more contemporary

and modern literature teaching them the skills of

reading critically, sensitively and in detail.

Journalist Teacher

Marketing

Editorial Assistant

Private Tutor

Lecturer

GCSE English Literature



https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english-

l iterature-8702


English Literature could lead to:

Paper 2 Examination 2 hours 15 mins - 60% (96

marks)

Section A: Modern Texts - one question (20%) Section

B: Poetry - one question (20%)

Section C: Unseen Poetry - two questions (20%)

Students who are organised, hard-

working and enjoy new challenges.

Course Overview

Awarding Body: AQA

Course Leader: Mr Wathall [email protected]

Post-16 Pathway (Some providers may offer more specific entry requirements)

Paper 1 - Examination - 1 hour 45 mins - 40% (64

marks)

Section A: Shakespeare - one question (20%)

Section B: The 19th Century Novel - one question

(20%)


Course Title Entry Requirements Where can I study this?

A/AS Level English Literature Grade 6 in GCSE Maths, 5 in GCSE

English

Any sixth form center

Everyone.

GCSE English Literature gives

Students the ability to Interpret

text and enjoy literature.

Students who love to read and

analyse a range of texts from

the literary cannon.

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/english/gcse/english- literature-8702






















GCSE Mathematics

Future Career A GCSE in Mathematics is one of the most

useful qualifications you can leave school with

By studying Mathematics you will not only learn a

large variety of skills and tools, but will also encounter

many opportunities to develop your problem

solving skills and logical reasoning. Employers see

maths as a very desirable qualification because it

shows that you are not only able to remember a

lot of information but also to apply that

information in creative ways

Engineer

Cyber intelli-

gence officer

Banker

Meteorologist

Software devel-

oper

Architect

Stock Trader

Chemist

Accountant

Sociologist

If you choose to study applied maths you can study:



How can I be successful in maths?

Use MathsWatch and other re-

vision techniques early on

Make sure you get plenty of

practise in lessons and ask for

help if you are stuck

We revisit topics again and

again so keep organised notes

that you can come back to

Course Overview

Here are some careers that a

Mathematics GCSE could lead to:

Awarding Body: AQA, OCR

Course Leader: Mr Newton [email protected] Dr King [email protected]

3 exams (1 hr 30 mins each) - 2 calculator, 1 non-calculator Topics include:

Number Algebra Geometry Ratio and

proportion

Probability and

statistics


BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in

Business

5 GCSE’s graded level 4 and above/ Level 2 BTEC at merit or above

West Notts College, Bilborough 6th

Form College, Ashfield 6th Form

A-Level Mathematics 5 9-4 grades at GCSE (including Eng-

lish and grade 6 Maths)

Chesterfield College, West Notts

College, Tupton Hall 6th Form

Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media

Production/Software developer

5 9-4 grades at GCSE (including Eng-

lish and Maths)


College

Properties of numbers

and calculations

Solving equations and

calculating with unknown

numbers

Properties of shapes,

Finding sizes, angles

and transforming

shapes

Sharing and dividing

quantities, using

numerical relationships

to predict numbers

Understanding chance,

analysing data and

making predictions



Applied Mathematics



Future Career Have you wondered how people make use of

the information around us?

A GCSE in Economics is a stepping stone to

understanding the world of money, business and

politics. You will learn how markets and economies

work, what makes them grow and what can bring

them all crashing down. In GCSE statistics you will

learn how information is collected, how to interpret it

and how it can be used (or misused!). Both are

supported by studying and applying these skills to

real world exam- ples.

Economist

Accountant

Banker

Politician

Business con-

sultant

Public relations

Stock Trader

Psychologist

Advertising

Sociologist

Economics

The basic economic problem and how it affects the

allocation of resources

How price is determined through demand and supply

How a firm competes in the market

How the economy is influenced by government policy

Statistics

The data-handling cycle: Planning, collecting,

processing and interpreting information

Designing and delivering questionnaires and sur- veys

How to spot misleading graphs and tables

Using data to spot patterns and make predictions

If you choose to study Applied Maths you can study:

Students looking to develop

their critical thinking skills.

Students who are curious

about how we can predict fu-

ture events.

Students who are organised and

successfully work to deadlines.

Course Overview

Here are some careers that an Applied

Mathematics GCSE could lead to:


Awarding Body: AQA, Edexcel

Course Leader: Mr Newton [email protected] Dr King [email protected]


BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in 5 GCSE’s graded level 4 and above/ West Notts College, Bilborough 6th

A-Level Politics 5 9-4 grades at GCSE (including Eng-

lish and Maths)


College

A-Level Media Studies 5 9-4 grades at GCSE (including Eng- Ashfield 6th Form, Tupton Hall 6th



GCSE Combined Science



Future Career Science is a core subject. If you do not opt to take

Separate Sciences, you will follow this course.

Combined Science delivers an inspirational body of

knowledge that will not only help your understanding

of the world but also build on your natural

curiosity about how and why things happen as they

do. It will equip you with the confidence to make

lifestyle choices in the face of significant and ongoing

technological, medical, and environmental change.

Nurse

Forensic officer

Electrician

Conservationist

Plumber

Paramedic


https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/

qualifications/edexcel-gcses/sciences-2016.html

Here are just a few of the many careers that

2 GCSEs in Combined Science can lead to:

Year 10:

Biology 1: Cells and control; Genetics and Inheritance;

Natural selection; Health and disease; Environment.

Chemistry 1: States of matter; Acid reactions; Electrol-

ysis; Metals; Reversible reactions.

Physics 1: Forces; Energy; Waves; Electromagnetic

spectrum; Radiation.

Three exams of 1 hour 10 minutes, taking place at the

end of Y11.

Year 11:

Biology: Plants and photosynthesis; Coordination and

homeostasis; Exchange and transport in animals.

Chemistry: Groups in the Periodic table; Rates of re-

action; Energy changes; Fuels; Earth Science.

Physics: Forces; Electricity and circuits; Magnetism;

Electromagnetic induction; Particle model.

Three more exams of 1 hour 10 minutes, taking place

at the end of Y11.

A total of 6 exams, covering content from Years 10 and 11, will be used for assessment.

Students who want to pursue a

career in Science.

Students who enjoy learning

about the natural world around

them.



Course Overview

Awarding Body: Edexcel Course Awards: 2 GCSEs Course Leader: Mr J Eade [email protected]



A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry or

Physics.


West Notts College, Tupton Hall 6th

Form, Ashfield 6th Form

BTEC Foundation Diploma/

Extended Diploma in Applied Sci-

ence (Forensic Science) - Level 3


West Notts College
















GCSE Separate Sciences



Future Career Separate Sciences one of the option subjects. It

comprises 3 separate GCSE’s —Physics, Biology

and Chemistry.

Studying the Separate Sciences will take you

deeper into cutting-edge topics that will equip you

with the knowledge to make lifestyle choices in the

face of significant and ongoing technological, medical,

and environmental change. The problem-solving

mindset you develop on the course appeals to all

types of employers, not just those you tend to

associate with Science.

Medical doctor

Dentist

Engineering

Veterinary Science

Optician

Pharmacist


http://bit.ly/39G26jw

http://bit.ly/3tmSVwv

Year 10:

Biology 1: Cells and control; Genetics and Inheritance;

Natural selection; Health and disease; Environment.

Chemistry 1: States of matter; Chemical changes;

Metals, alloys and corrosion; Industrial chemistry.

Physics 1: Forces; Energy; Waves; Electromagnetic

spectrum; Radiation; Astronomy.

Three exams of 1 hour 45 minutes, taking place at the

end of Y11.

Year 11:

Biology 2: Plants and photosynthesis; Coordination

and homeostasis; Exchange and transport in animals.

Chemistry 2: Periodic table Groups; Rates and energy;

Fuels; Earth Science; Organic Chemistry.

Physics 3: Forces; Electricity and circuits; Magnetism;

Electromagnetic induction; Particle model.

Three more exams of 1 hour 45 minutes, taking place

at the end of Y11.

A total of 6 exams, covering content from Years 10 and 11, will be used for assessment.


career in Science.

Students who enjoy learning

about the natural world around

them.



Course Overview

http://bit.ly/3cAZLIG


Here are just a few of the many careers that

3 GCSEs in Separate Sciences can lead to:

Awarding Body: Edexcel Course Awards: 3 GCSEs Course Leader: Mr J Eade [email protected]


A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry or

Physics.




BTEC Foundation Diploma/

Extended Diploma in Applied Sci-

ence (Forensic Science) - Level 3


West Notts College






















































GCSE GEOGRAPHY



Future Career

The main aim of our Geography Syllabus is to assist in the preparation of the students for life in a modern and dynamic society which presents many challenges for the future. This Syllabus also recognises that Geography is not merely concerned with knowledge, understanding and skills but also in helping young people to explore and develop important personal values and attitudes. Furthermore, the subject is recognised for its academic ‘robustness’ and provides an excellent foundation upon which to progress into further education. Skills: • Cartographic skills Graphical skills

• Use of qualitative and quantitative

data Numerical and statistical skills

• Literacy skills

• Formulate enquiry and argument

Decision making

Further information: Studying Geography

can lead to some exciting career options,

including:

• Environmental consultant

Teacher

• Town planner Cartographer

• Planning and development

surveyor Residential surveyor

Year 10:

Dynamic development

Sustaining ecosystems

Urban features

Changing climate

Distinctive landscapes 1 and 2

Year 11:

1. Global hazards

2. Resource reliance

3. UK in the 21st century

4. Geographical fieldwork

5. Geographical exploration and skills

If you choose to study Geography GCSE you will study:

Our natural world, People and society, Geographical exploration

Students who enjoy critical

thinking Students who want to look for solutions

to contemporary issues facing our world

Students who are interested in

the world around them


Awarding Body: OCR Course Leader: Mrs McCrea [email protected]

(Jan-Jun 2021 please contact Mrs Gent for further info)

Course Overview


A-Level Geography Grade 6 in GCSE Geography St Mary’s, Ashfield School, Tupton, West Nottinghamshire College

A Humanities qualification is necessary to qualify for the EBacc Award and Geography GCSE is excellent prepa -

ration for GCE specifications, should students wish to continue their studies at A level.

Geography is also a facilitating subject for other A-Levels such as Environmental Science





















GCSE HISTORY



Future Career Our GCSE will inspire your enthusiasm for learning

history. You will develop your understanding of the present by studying significant periods and themes

from the past at a local, national and global level.

The study of history will help you learn a range of skills that will prepare you for A-Levels and future careers.

These include:

excellent communication and writing skills

how to construct an argument

research and investigation skills

analytical and critical thinking skills

Further information: Studying history can lead

to some exciting career options, including:

• Journalism

• Business

• Politics

• Law

• Marketing

• Education

Year 10:

Unit 1: People’s Health c. 1250 to present

Unit 2: The Elizabethans, 1580-1603

Unit 3: History Around Us, Tibshelf

Year 11:

Unit 4: The Making of America, 1789-1900

Unit 5: Living Under Nazi Rule, 1933-1945

If you choose to study History GCSE you will study:

Students who enjoy debating Students who want to develop

their extended writing skills


history

Course Overview

Awarding Body: OCR

Course Leader: Mrs Wilkinson [email protected]



A-Level History Grade 6 in GCSE History Tupton Hall School, Ashfield School

West Nottinghamshire College

History is also a facilitating subject for other A-Levels such as Law, Sociology & Politics.

A Humanities qualification is necessary to qualify for the EBacc Award and History GCSE is excellent preparation for GCE spec ifica-

tions, should students wish to continue their studies at A level.























GCSE French OR Spanish



Future Career Both French and Spanish GCSE place great emphasis on practical language skills and each student will develop the ability to read, write, listen and speak in the foreign language. There is a strong emphasis on culture and identity, as well as independence and interaction in all skill areas. Students will be expected to apply language in

personal, academic and employment related contexts with a strong focus on spontaneous talk. Translation forms part of the course in a very dynamic, meaning focused way and wide, rich sources are used to inform and inspire pupils. Stu- dents will become proficient in dealing with many different situations. The emphasis will be on the practical nature of the language but backed up by a thorough knowledge of grammar.

Skills:

-Reading

-Writing

-Listening

-Speaking

- Cultural understanding & empathy

- Translation

- Literacy

- Argue/debate in the foreign language

Further information: Studying a foreign

language can lead to some exciting career

options, including:

• Teacher Journalist

• Computer games

designer

• Jobs in tourism

International law

Theme 1: Identity & culture (Me, my family & friends,

Technology, Free time, Customs & festivals)

Theme 2: Local, national, international & global areas

of interest (Home town, neighbourhood & region, So-

cial issues, Global issues, Travel & tourism)

Theme 3: Current & future study & employment (My

studies, Life at school & college, Post 16 education,

Jobs, career choices & ambitions)

This is Tibshelf’s 3rd year offering Spanish at GCSE. We

currently have classes in Y10 and Y11 studying Spanish

very successfully.

No prior knowledge of Spanish is required, but current

MFL attainment, work ethic and attitude will

be taken into account for students wishing to do Span-

ish.

This is a really exciting opportunity to study something

new! Spanish is the 2nd language in the world in

terms of speakers, with over 500 million speaking it.

If you choose to study French or Spanish GCSE you will study the following topics

across the 2 years , with 4 terminal exams: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking.

(Some providers may offer more specific entry requirements) Post-16 Pathway

Awarding Body: AQA

Course Leader: Mrs Gent [email protected]

Course Overview

Spanish


A-Level French or Spanish Grade 6 in GCSE French or Spanish St Mary’s, Ashfield School, Tupton

A language qualification is necessary to qualify for the EBacc Award and MFL GCSE is excellent preparation for

GCE specifications, should students wish to continue their studies at A level.


other cultures

Students who want to improve their

communication skills both in English

Students who want to stand out

from the crowd



















BTEC Level 1/2 First Award in Travel and Tourism



Future Career

Opportunities Do you love working with people, have great

customer service skills and want to build a

career in a dynamic, fast-paced sector with plenty

of entry level and progression opportunities?

Then the travel and tourism sector could be for you.

Employers range from tour operators, airlines,

travel groups to small, family run businesses such as

visitor attractions and accommodation providers. A

BTEC in Travel and Tourism offers practical and

assignment- based learning. You’ll be able to take

what you have learnt on your BTEC and apply it

directly to your career in this sector.

• Tour Guide Event

Assistant

• Travel Consultant

• Air cabin crew

• Customer service

manager


https://btecworks.com/teacher/courses/

pmpw0v/travel-and-tourism/

Here are some careers that a BTEC in Travel

and Tourism could lead to:

Year 10:

Unit 1: The UK Travel and Tourism Sector

1hr 15 minute exam (externally assessed)

Tourism in the UK, the industries that make up the

tourism sector, tourism and the economy.

Unit 2: UK Travel and Tourism Destinations

(Coursework)

Types of UK destinations, locating tourist destinations

and routes, planning UK holidays.

Year 11:

Unit 3: The Travel and Tourism Customer Experience

(Coursework)

Investigating customer service, needs and ex-

pectations of customers.

Unit 4: International Travel and Tourism Destinations

(coursework)

Major destinations and gateways, plan international

travel, the appeal of international travel.

If you choose to study a BTEC in Travel and Tourism you will study:


career in an industry with out-

standing customer service.

Students who have an interest in

travelling!


successfully work to deadlines.

Course Overview

Awarding Body: Pearson Equivalent to 1 GCSE Course Leader: Mr Brailsford [email protected]

(Some providers may offer more specific entry requirements) Post-16 Pathway


Level 3 NCFE Extended Diploma in

Travel and Tourism


Chesterfield College, Ashfield 6th

Form

Diploma/Extended Diploma in Trav- 5 GCSE’s graded level 4 and above/ West Notts College

Air Cabin Crew Apprenticeship 5 9-4 grades at GCSE (or BTEC equiv- Various Airlines


















BTEC Level 1/2 First Award in Sport



Future Career

Opportunities Do you enjoy being active, keeping fit,

learning about wellness or coaching others?

Would you like to have a career in sports, fitness or

nutrition?

Studying a BTEC in Sport is a great way to learn about

working in the sport and fitness sector. There are so

many careers involved in sport – sports coach,

nutritionist and sports psychologist, to name a

few. On BTEC Sport courses you’ll learn in and

outside the classroom, getting to grips with the

theory behind sport as well as getting involved in

playing it, giving you a well-rounded understanding of

the subject.

PE Teacher

Psychologist

Sports Analyst

Nutritionist

Sports Coach

Personal Trainer



pmpw0v/sport/

Year 10:

Unit 1: Fitness for Sport and Exercise


Components of Fitness, Methods of Training and

Fitness Testing.

Unit 2: Practical Sports Performance (coursework)

Study the rules & regulations of two sports, perform

skills and evaluate performance.

Year 11:

Unit 6: Leading Sports Activities (coursework)

How to plan, lead and evaluate a training or sports

session.

Unit 3: Applying the Principles of Personal Training

(coursework)

Plan, carry out and evaluate a training program to

improve your fitness.

If you choose to study a BTEC in Sport you will study:


career in the fitness industry,

sports coaching or teaching.

Students who love the study of

sport.



Course Overview

Awarding Body: Pearson Equivalent to 1 GCSE Course Leader: Mr Stanhope [email protected]


Here are some careers that a BTEC in Sport

could lead to:


BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in

Sport




Level 3 National Extended Diploma 5 GCSE’s graded level 4 and above/ Chesterfield College, West Notts

A-Level Physical Education 5 9-4 grades at GCSE (or BTEC equiv- Ashfield 6th Form, Tupton Hall 6th


















BTEC Tech Award in Health and Social Care



Future Career

Opportunities At some point in our lives, all of us will need the sup-

port of a healthcare professional.

Working in health or social care is rewarding, with

a wide range of different jobs and specialisms

which help you play a positive role – and make a

difference – in the health and happiness of others.

Studying a BTEC in Health and Social Care means

combining practical experience, skills, theory and

behaviours to understand what it means to

deliver top-quality care and services across a range of

specialisms.

Nurse

Paramedic

Dental Hygienist

Midwife

Occupational

Therapist

Social Worker

Further information: https://btecworks.com/teacher/courses/

pmpw0v/health-and-social-care

Here are some careers that a BTEC in Health

and Social Care could lead to:

Year 10:

Component 1: Human Lifespan Development

Human growth and development across life stages.

How individuals deal with life events.

Component 2: Health and Social Care Services and

Values

The different types of health and social care services

and their barriers. Demonstrate care values and

review own practice.

Year 11:

Component 3: Health and Wellbeing

2hr exam (externally assessed)

Factors that affect health and wellbeing, learning

about physiological and lifestyle indicators, and how to

design a health and wellbeing im- provement plan.

If you choose to study a BTEC in Health and Social Care you will study:


career in healthcare or work

with a variety of people!

Students who are compassion-

ate and have good interperson-

al skills!



Course Overview

Awarding Body: Pearson Equivalent to 1 GCSE Course Leader: Mr Stanhope [email protected]




Health and Social Care




A-Level Health and Social Care 5 GCSE’s graded level 4 and above/ Tupton Hall 6th Form


















BTEC Level 1/2 First Award in Art and Design



Future Career

Opportunities Do you have an eye for aesthetics or a creative mind-

set? Are you a critical thinker that always strives to

improve?

BTEC Art and Design is a vocational qualification

designed to enhance a student’s knowledge and

understanding of the artistic techniques and

processes used within the ever-growing design

industry. The BTEC Art and Design qualification

caters for students that will benefit from guided

learning through a wide range of art disciplines.

Architect

Industrial designer

Art Teacher

Art Therapist

Jewellery Designer

Further information: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/

qualifications/btec-firsts/art-and-design-2012- nqf.html Here are some careers that a BTEC in Art

could lead to:

Year 10:

Unit 3: Communicating Ideas in 2D (coursework)

Explore 2D visual language, working practices and how

practitioners communicate in 2D. Com- municate ideas

using 2D knowledge in response to a brief.

Unit 1: Introduction to Specialist Pathways

(Coursework)

Exploring specialist materials, equipment and

processes in response to client briefs.

Year 11:

Unit 4: Communicating ideas in 3D (coursework)

Explore 3D visual language, working practices and how

practitioners communicate in 3D. Com- municate ideas

using 3D knowledge in response to a brief.

Unit 2: Creative Project in Art and Design

10 hour assessment period (externally assessed)

Develop creative ideas, skills and intentions to create a

final outcome that meets the requirements of a brief.

If you choose to study a BTEC in Art you will study:


career in the Art and Design

industry.

Students who are creative and

have a passion for Art.



Course Overview

Awarding Body: Pearson Equivalent to 1 GCSE Course Leader: Mrs Smith [email protected]




Art & Design


Chesterfield College, Ashfield 6th

Form

A-Level Fine Art 5 GCSE’s graded level 4 and above/ Tupton Hall 6th Form

A-Level Art and Design 5 9-4 grades at GCSE (or BTEC equiv-

alents)




















Performing Arts Option: GCSE Drama



Future Career

Opportunities Do you have a passion for theatre? Do you want to

explore a diverse range of theatre?

GCSE Drama is designed to allow students to develop

their practical, theoretical and analytical skills. The

deconstruction of live theatre, devised theatre and

published texts strengthens their deeper understand-

ing of the performing arts. GCSE Drama is not simply

about ‘becoming an actor’. The course has

many transferable skills which can be applied to other

areas of study and future careers.

• Actor/Actress

• Arts administrator

• Broadcast journalist.

• Costume/set designer

• Stage manager

• Drama teacher

• Producer Writer

If you choose to study a GCSE in Drama you will study:


career in the performing arts

industry.


have a passion for acting or the

‘behind the scenes’ of theatre!



Course Overview

Awarding Body: AQA Course Leader: Mr Prentice [email protected]


Here are some careers that a GCSE in Drama

could lead to:

Component 2: Devising Drama

(practical)

Devising log (60 marks) and de-

vising performance (20 marks)

Create and perform devised dra-

ma and evaluate your own work.

Component 1: Understanding

Drama

1hr 45 minute open book exam

Knowledge and understanding of

drama, Explore and analyse Blood

Brothers and Billy Elliot the Musi-

cal.

Component 3: Texts in Practice

(Practical)

Performance of extract one (20

marks) and performance of ex-

tract two (20 marks)

Externally assessed.

Perform two extracts from one

play (as a performer or designer)


A-Level Drama 5 GCSE’s graded level 4 and above/ Level 2 BTEC at merit or above

Tupton Hall 6th Form, Ashfield 6th

Form,

Level 3 Diploma in Performing Arts 5 GCSE’s graded level 4 and above/ Level 2 BTEC at merit or above


College, Billborough College,

BTEC National Extended Certificate

in Musical Theatre

5 9-4 grades at GCSE (or BTEC equiv-

alents)

Ashfield 6th Form






















Performing Arts Option: RSL Level 2 Certificate in Creative and Performing Arts - Acting



Future Career

Opportunities Do you want to know more about the

performing arts industry? Do you love to act and

perform?

The RSL in Creative and Performance (Acting) has

been specifically created to equip learners with

the skills and expertise to help them progress into

diverse roles within the creative and performing arts

industry. By embarking on the RSL course, you will

unleash your potential in a variety of different roles,

positions and scenarios that are required to be

successful in the performing arts industry!

Unit 201 External Assessment 50% Coursework and

practical performance. Following a given brief:

Plan and rehearse for the final production

Participate in the final production

Reflect on the performance.

Unit 212 Performing Text (Internal unit) 50%

Study 2 different scripts (Blood Brothers and

Macbeth)

Coursework and practical performance

Understand how to interpret and analyse text in

modern and classic dramatic writing.

Perform dialogue from modern and classic texts

Evaluate their performance

If you choose to study an RSL in Acting you will study:

Course Overview

Awarding Body: RSL Equivalent to 1 GCSE Course Leader: Mr Prentice [email protected]


• Actor/Actress

• Arts administrator

• Broadcast journalist.

• Costume/set designer

• Stage manager

• Drama teacher

• Producer

• Writer

Here are some careers that an RSL in Acting could

lead to:



industry.


have a passion for acting or the

‘behind the scenes’ of theatre!

Students who are less

confident with formal

exams.


A-Level Drama 5 GCSE’s graded level 4 and above/ Level 2 BTEC at merit or above

Tupton Hall 6th Form, Ashfield 6th

Form,

Level 3 Diploma in Performing Arts 5 GCSE’s graded level 4 and above/ Level 2 BTEC at merit or above


College, Billborough College,

BTEC National Extended Certificate 5 9-4 grades at GCSE (or BTEC equiv- Ashfield 6th Form






















Performing Arts Option:

RSL Level 2 Certificate in Performance for Music Practitioners



Future Career

Opportunities Do you have a passion for music? Are you committed

and resilient?

RSL Music will show employers you have a wide range

of interests and skills, as well as demonstrating

that you have shown dedication and commitment to

learning a musical instrument and to studying

music. RSL Music can also help with confidence and

performance skills needed in situations such as job

interviews. This course will take resilience

commitment and hard work, but it is equally one of

the most enjoyable subjects to learn and succeed in.

• Music Producer

• Musician

• Music Journalist

• Sound technician

• Composer

• Music Teacher

• Event Manager

• Radio producer

• Theatre stage

manager

Unit 201: Musical Knowledge

(Internal) 20%

Identify and describe contrasting

musical styles

Recognise and discuss key musical

elements .

If you choose to study a RSL in Music you will study:


career in the music or perform-

ing arts industry.

Students who have a passion

for music and want to develop

their musical skills.



Course Overview

Awarding Body: RSL Equivalent to 1 GCSE Course Leader: Mr Prentice [email protected]


Here are some careers that an RSL in Music

could lead to:

Unit 202: Live Music Perfor- mance

External Assessment 40% Plan for a

live performance.

Undertake an effective rehearsal

process.

Perform a set in a specific live en-

vironment.

Unit 204: Improving Instrumental

Performance (Internal) 40%

Demonstrate care of the instrument

and the instrumentalist.

Develop instrument-specific tech-

nique appropriate to performance

at this level.

Review progress in instrumental

techniques .


Level 3 Diploma in Music Technology 5 GCSE’s graded level 4 and above/Level 2 BTEC at merit or

above

West Notts College, Billborough 6th

Form College, Chesterfield Col- lege.

A-Level Music 5 GCSE’s graded level 4 and above/Level 2 BTEC at merit or

above

West Notts College, Ashfield 6th

Form, Billborough 6th Form Col-

lege, Tupton Hall 6th Form






















Future Career

Opportunities Do you have a love for dance? Do you like to express

yourself creatively? Can you contribute

inventive ideas to a team?

Dance is a powerful and expressive subject which en-

courages students to develop their creative, physical,

emotional and intellectual capacity, whatever their

previous experience in the subject. Studying a BTEC in

dance may be the perfect opportunity to explore your

creative ability through such a unique medium!


https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/da

m/pdf/btec-tec-awards/performing-

arts/2017/teaching-and-learning/First-

Look_Guide__BTEC_Tech_Award_in_Performin

g_Arts.pdf

Here are some careers that a BTEC in Dance

could lead to:

Awarding Body: Pearson Equivalent to 1 GCSE Course Leader: Miss Thorpe [email protected]

Year 10:

Component 1: Exploring Performing Arts

(coursework assessed)

Explore professional practitioners’ performance work and explore features of existing performance

material.

Component 2: Developing Skills and Techniques in

the Performing Arts (practical performance and

coursework assessed)

Develop and apply skills and techniques to

performance and review own development and

contribution to a performance.

If you choose BTEC Dance you will study:



industry.

Performing Arts Option: BTEC Tech Award in Performing Arts (Dance)

Course Overview



Year 11:

Component 3: Responding to a Brief (practical

performance, coursework and exam assessed)

3 hour supervised assessment task

Create performance material that responds to a brief

and communicates the performers ideas

Throughout the two year dance course there will al-

ways be elements of both practical and theory in each

component. Whenever possible students will partake

in practical lessons, however please be aware there

will be theory lessons too especially for component 1.

Students who love to dance

and are interested in the theo-

ry behind dance.

Students who are organised

and successfully work to dead-

lines.

Post-16 Pathway


Level 3 Diploma in Performing Arts

(Dance and Musical Theatre)


West Notts College

A-Level Dance 5 GCSE’s graded level 4 and above/ Tupton Hall 6th Form

BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in

Sport

5 9-4 grades at GCSE (or BTEC

equivalents)



Choreographer Dance teacher

Costume/set designer

Performer


https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/btec-tec-awards/performing-arts/2017/teaching-and-learning/First-Look_Guide__BTEC_Tech_Award_in_Performing_Arts.pdf

































BTEC Tech Award in Creative Media Production



Future Career

Opportunities Are you looking for a way to build a career

around your creativity? Then it’s good news: the

wider creative economy in the UK employs three

million people and it’s still growing. Experts

predict that creative industries will help create one

million jobs by 2030.

This BTEC Tech Award in Creative Media

Production, will give you the chance to develop

valuable skills and techniques in different disciplines,

produce a practical response to a digital media brief,

and explore potential careers in the industry.

Advertising and

marketing

IT, Software and

computer ser-

vices.

Game Develop-

ment



pmpw0v/creatives/

Here are some careers that a BTEC in

creative Media could lead to:

Year 10:

Component 1: Exploring Media Products

(coursework)

Investigate media products throughout a range of

difference sectors and how they provide meaning and

engage audiences

Component 2: Developing Digital Media Production

Skills (coursework)

Develop media production skills and techniques and

review your own progress.

Year 11:

Component 3: Create a Media Product in Response to

a Brief

9 hour media production task (externally assessed)

Develop ideas, experiment with further skills such as

photography, plan materials, create and refine a media

product that meets the requirements of a brief.

If you choose to study a BTEC in Creative Media you will study:


career in the creative media or

marketing industry.

Students who have a passion for

media and product

development.



Course Overview

Awarding Body: Pearson Equivalent to 1 GCSE Course Leader: Ms Williamson [email protected]

Post-16 Pathway


BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in

Creative Digital Media Produc-



Form College,

Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media

Production – Games Design



College

A-Level Media Studies 5 9-4 grades at GCSE (or BTEC

equivalents)

Ashfield 6th Form, West Notts

College, Tupton Hall 6th Form





















GCSE Film Studies

life.



Future Career Do you love film? Are you interested in developing

your understanding of film, TV and video as the most

important means of communicating with a wide

audience?

The GCSE in Film Studies is an ideal introduction to

the subject for anyone who wants to work in any

aspect of the moving image industries such as Film,

TV, Advertising, Marketing, and Social Media. It

provides valuable life skills in the understanding and

production aspects of these essential parts of modern

Year 10:

Paper 2 — 1 hour 30 mins exam

Narrative, Representation and Film Style

One stepped question on a global English language

film, global non-English language film and a contem-

pory UK film

Coursework

Create a 2 –2 1/2 minute screenplay extract from a

genre film and evaluate it.

Write an 850 word evaluative analysis of your own

production piece.

Year 11:

Paper 1 — 1 hour 30 mins exam

Key Developments in US Film

Three stepped questions comparing two US

mainstream (Hollywood) films

One multi-part question on key developments in film

technology history

One question on a US independent film

Post-16 Pathway

Students who want to work in a

creative, communication

industry

Students who want to

understand more about how

films work

Students who are organised

and successfully work to

deadlines.

Course Overview


Awarding Body: Eduqas

Course Leader: Mrs Holland [email protected]

This course is an excellent preparation for

anyone considering studying Film Studies,

Media Studies, English Literature, Psychology,

Sociology or Business Studies and Marketing.

It gives a thorough grounding for anyone

wishing to work in a creative industry.


A level Film Studies or Media Studies 5 GCSE’s graded level 4 or above includ-

ing Maths and English

Ashfield 6th Form College, West Notts

College, Chesterfield College,

L3 Diploma in TV, Film and Visual Effects 5 GCSE’s graded level 4 or above includ-

ing Maths and English and a creative

subject

Chesterfield College

L3 Diploma in Creative Media 5 GCSE’s graded level 4 or above including Maths and English

West Notts College


















Future Career

Opportunities

Level 1/2 Award in Hospitality & Catering



The Hospitality Industry is the 4th largest in the UK,

employing more people than education, construction

and manufacturing. And, catering forms an integral part of

this.

This course enables students to gain an insight and

understanding of this multi-billion pound sector including

how it works and what makes businesses within it

successful.

They will gain knowledge of customer care, the operation

of a restaurant kitchen, the front of house service area,

food preparation time management and food presentation

skills. A genuine interest in cooking is essential as students

will undertake numerous practical tasks during the

course. A weekly commitment is:

• Chef / Catering

Manager

• Hospitality

Management

• Events Manager

• Nutritionist

• Dietician


https://www.wjec.co.uk/qualifications/

hospitality-and-catering-level-1-2

Here are some careers that a Level ½

Hospitality & Catering course could lead to:

Year 10:

The Hospitality & Catering Industry:-

Studying the make-up of the industry; the types of

business that operate within it; health and safety; food

safety legislation; food ill-health and allergies and

environmental issues.

Assessed by a written exam (40% of final grade).

Year 11:

The Hospitality & Catering Industry:-

Studying nutrition, menu planning to suit dietary

needs, cooking methods and presentation techniques.

Non-examined assessment (60% of final grade).

If you choose to study Hospitality & Catering you will study:


food and the hospitality sector.


nutrition, health and dietary

requirements.

Course Overview

Awarding Body: WJEC Equivalent to 1 GCSE Course Leader: Ms. Bolsover [email protected]

Students who love to cook and

enjoy being in the kitchen!

Post-16 Pathway


L2 NVQ Diploma in Professional

Cookery

3 x GCSE’s graded 4 or above and Level 1, or above, in Hospitality and Catering


L2 Diploma in Food and Bever-

age Service

Level 1, or above, in Hospitality & Catering

and GCSE Maths grade 3 & GCSE English

grade 4


Apprenticeship in Hospitality

Team Leadership

Various entry requirements Various providers

http://www.wjec.co.uk/qualifications/















Future Career

Opportunities Are you a practical person, fascinated by how things

work and are put together? Want to learn why

we build things the way we do and the best

materials to use?

It is estimated that the UK will need 300,000 homes a

year by the mid-2020s. That means we’ll need plenty

of skilled and knowledgeable individuals to uphold

the already booming construction industry.

Whether you’re passionate about designing

energy-efficient homes or interested in exploring

sustainable building materials for future homes. The

construction industry is packed with highly rewarding,

modern careers.

• Building Control

• Surveyor

• Construction Manager

• Quantity Surveyor

• Site Engineer

BTEC Level 1/2 First Award in Construction and the Built Environment

Awarding Body: Pearson Equivalent to 1 GCSE Course Leader: Mr Marchant [email protected]





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Here are some careers that a BTEC in

construction could lead to:

Year 10:

Unit 5: Exploring Carpentry and Joinery Principles

and Techniques (Coursework)

Understand tools, materials and equipment in

carpentry and joinery, develop practical skills.

Unit 2: Scientific and Mathematical Applications for

Construction (Coursework)

The effects of forces and temperature changes on

materials and solving construction problems!

Year 11:

Unit 1: Construction Technology


Exploring sub-structures and superstructures,

understanding structural performance.

Unit 3: Construction and Design (Coursework)

The work of the construction industry, developing

design briefs.

If you choose to study a BTEC in Construction you will study:


career in construction, engi-

neering or surveying.

Students who love to get hands

on and build things!

Course Overview



Post-16 Pathway


Level 3 Extended Diploma in

Construction and the Built

Environment


West Notts College, Chesterfield

College

L2 Diploma in Construction Opera-

tions – Groundworks

No formal qualifications, personal

aptitude is assessed


Diploma in Brick Laying Trades At least grade 4 in English and Maths,

BTEC in Construction

Ashfield 6th Form, West Notts

College, Chesterfield College


















GCSE Design Technology Resistant Materials



Future Career Are you good at solving problems? Do you like making

things?

Every product that we buy or use has been designed and the

design industry contributes billions to the UK economy every

year. The GCSE in Design and Technology is an inspiring,

rigorous and practical subject. It offers you opportunity to

identify and solve real problems by designing and making

products or systems. Using creativity and imagination, you

will design and make products that solve real and relevant

problems within a variety of contexts learning new practical

and designing skills Sketching and model making techniques

will be taught throughout the course and will build on the

experience gained in lower school.

Product design, graphic design, fashion, Il lustration/book

design, engineering, carpentry, architecture, computer

graphics, interior design or teaching.


https://www.wjec.co.uk/qualifications

Year 11:

50% Written exam covering all aspects of Design Technology,

from properties of materials to branding and packaging.

50% Controlled Assessment Design and Making assignment.

Students are required to identify a “need” or problem to solve and then design and make a product to provide a solution to the

problem.

If you choose to study Design Technology you will study:

Students who want transferable skills to

enhance employability.

Students who love to try new techniques,

make and solve problems and who are

creative and full of ideas.

Students who are interested in a well

rounded education and a possible future

in the design industry.

Course Overview


Awarding Body: Eduqas (WJEC)

Course Leader: Ms Williamson [email protected]

Here are some careers that a GCSE in Design Technology

could lead to:

Post-16 Pathway


A Levels Product Design Most schools 5 x GCSE’s graded 4 or above Various schools including

Tupton School

Apprenticeships Design GCSE in Product design

intermediate (level2) and advanced (level3)


Apprenticeships Joinery GCSE in Product design

intermediate (level2) and advanced (level3)

Various providers

Year 10

You will complete three design and make projects. You

will produce a range of different products using wood,

plastics and graphic materials. These projects will develop

your designing and making skills.

For the theory part of the course you will cover all aspects

of Design Technology including: wood, textiles, plastics,

electronics card and boars. You will also look into current

issues related to sustainability and the world we live in.

http://www.wjec.co.uk/qualifications




































OCR Cambridge Nationals in Enterprise & Marketing Level 1/2



Future Career Are you a creative and ambitious? Do you want

be one of the growing number of young

entrepreneurs and run your own business?

An aspiration for many young people is to be self-

employed and start their own business. The skills re-

quired for this, such as being able to work collabora-

tively and creatively, solve problems and have aware-

ness of business and customers are also those re-

quested by employers.


OCR Enterprise and Marketing provides a

strong foundation for employment, with stu-

dents progressing, with further training, to a

wide range of careers training such as banking,

sales, marketing and general management.

Year 10:

Unit R065: Design a Business Proposal (Coursework)

Understand how to target a market; carry outmarket

research; design a product proposal and how to cost

and price up a product and evaluate its financial via-

bility

Unit R066: Market and Pitch a Business Proposal

(Coursework)

Create a branding and marketing campaign. Pitch a

product to potential investor.

Year 11:

Unit R064: Enterprise & Marketing Concepts (1hr 30

minute exam externally assessed)

LO1: How to target a market

LO2: What makes a product financially viable LO3:

Understand product development

LO4: How to attract and retain customers

LO5: Factors to consider when starting a business.

LO6: Different functional activities need to support a

start-up

If you choose to study Enterprise & Marketing you will study:

Post-16 Pathway

Students who are looking at

self-employment and running a

business.

Students who are independent

and want to be their own boss!



Course Overview


Awarding Body: OCR Equivalent to 1 GCSE Course Leader: Mrs Holland [email protected]


A level Business Studies 5 GCSE’s graded level 4 and above/ Level 2 Cambridge National at Merit or above

including Maths and English


College, Chesterfield College.

L3 Extended Diploma in Business 5 GCSE’s graded level 4 and above/ Level 2 Cambridge National at Merit or above

including Maths and English


College, Chesterfield College.


















GCSE Computer Science



Future Career The GCSE (9–1) Computer Science builds on pioneering qualification

development in this field. Relevant to the modern, changing world of

computing, i t is designed to boost computing skills essential for the 21st

century. Computing companies, organisations, academics and teachers

have been involved in shaping and developing this contemporary

qualification.

The qualification focuses on computational thinking as i ts core, helping

students to develop the programming skills to solve problems, design

systems and understand human and machine intelligence.

Students also have the opportunity to apply the academic principles

they learn in the classroom to real-world systems in an exciting and

engaging way.

The qualification gives students a clear progression into higher

education, as the course was designed after consultation with

members of BCS, CAS and top universities.

IT consultant

Games developer

Media programmer

Network Engineer

Systems Analyst

IT trainer

Teacher


https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse/computer-

science-j277-from-2020/


Computer Science could lead to:

Year 10:

Component 01: Computer systems - Introduces students

to the central processing unit (CPU), computer memory

and storage, data representation, wired and wireless net-

works, network topologies, system security and system

software. It also looks at ethical, legal, cultural and

environmental concerns associated with computer

science.

Component 02: Computational thinking, algorithms and

programming - Students apply knowledge and understand-

ing gained in component 01. They develop skills and un-

derstanding in computational thinking: algorithms, pro-

gramming techniques, producing robust programs, compu-

tational logic and translators.

Year 11:

Practical programming - Students are given the opportuni-

ty to undertake programming tasks during their course of

study which allows them to develop their skills to design,

write, test and refine programs using a high-level program-

ming language. Students will be assessed on these skills

during the written examinations, in particular component

02 (section B).

Component 01 Written Examination paper - 50%

Component 02 Written Examination paper - 50%

If you choose to study GCSE Computer Science you will study:

Post-16 Pathway

Students who wish to enter an ever

expanding field leading to excellent

career opportunities.

Students who love to solve prob-

lems and have the ability to think

logically.

Students who are organised, hard-

working and enjoy new challenges.

Course Title

Entry Requirements Where can I study this?

A/AS Level Computer Science

Level 3 National Diploma in Computer

Science

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above,

including English, Maths and Computer

Science.


A range of vocational qualifications

offered by West Notts College

Typically require five GCSEs at grade 4

or above, including English ad Maths.

West Notts College

Course Overview

Awarding Body: OCR

Course Leader: Mr Hussain [email protected]

Grade 6 in GCSE Maths, 5 in GCSE

English Ashfield School

http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse/computer-





















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