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Year 10

Information

Booklet

2016

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What to expect in Year 10?

Years 10 and 11 are some of the most challenging times in a young person’s educational life.

We are also aware that it is extremely difficult and testing for parents/carers. The purpose

of this booklet is to try and support parents/carers and students by providing information

that will enable you to clearly understand the demands of Year 10 and 11.

The contents of this booklet are:

Strategies to help your child revise

A programme of study from each subject area and the demands of each course at

the end of Year 10. Please be aware that the dates are a guide. Depending on the

needs of the teaching group the teacher may accelerate through the programme or

spend longer on topics to ensure a complete understanding.

Key dates

Useful exam information

Understanding grades & target setting

If you would like any further information please contact the school.

Kind regards

DReeman GMarshall

Headteacher Head of Achievement and Learning

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Build in breaks, but avoid distraction ...25 minute chunks, with 5 minute breaks... Clear revision timetable displayed on wall...Build in reward breaks / catch up time...Mix up different groups of subjects

(1) Why? (2) What?

Not as silly a question as it seems! Research carried out in the US has shown that students who can link their learning to their goals go on to achieve better. You can help achieve this by talking about… 1. The courses/pathways that GCSE success will open up 2. Enjoying the summer after earning a break 3. Getting into good study habits for the future

Traffic Light topics— No idea (red), OK (amber), confident (green) Look, cover, write, check

Use exam board websites to

download past papers, mark

schemes and syllabus

Identify what you don’t

know and revise that—

don’t simply re-read

Use online resources—SAM learning (www.samlearning.com), BBC bitesize (www.bbc.co.uk/schools/bitesize), Learn-

Premium (www.learnthings.co.uk), iTunes –for free educational podcasts (www.apple.com/itunes/download)

6 Golden questions—Who, What, Why, Where, When, How ?

Mind-mapping key concepts for each

topic

Effective Revision Compliments Your Preferred Learning Style (if you don’t know yours, go to www.learning-

stylesonline. com)

Auditory learners Learn by talking, discussing and listening. When trying to remember something they will imagine who said it and the discussion. To get the best from revision time they should

• Talk and discuss topics with others

• Take verbal quizzes from others

• Teach others challenging topics

• Listen to relevant radio programmes and TV shows

• Make use of the untapped potential of their mp3 player

Kinesthetic learners Learn by doing, moving, exploring. When trying to remember something they will imagine where they were when they learnt it. To revise effectively they should

• Trace important words and diagrams in the air.

• Use revision cards and stick post-its around the house

• Remember facts by thinking about where they learnt it.

• Explore the web

Visual learners Learn by looking, watching, drawing, reading and writing. When trying to remember something they imagine the image of the page or screen. To revise effectively they should

• Read and re-read books and notes

• Use mind-maps to show structure and content

• Watch TV shows and relevant podcasts involving video

• Use powerpoint presentations

• Learn diagrammatical explanations

(6) How?

1. Involve as many people as possible 2. Study groups can work very well, especially when one teaches another then reciprocates 3. Parents play an amazing role (as supporter, constructive critic, stress reliever, sympathetic ear, resource-getter, motivator, tester etc) 4. Don’t always mistrust social networking sites at revision time – a source of answers

(5) Who?

Ideally…

• Direct, natural light source with cool, fresh air

• Distinct study zone and relax zone

• No distractions, ie not a corridor room

• Revision timetable clearly displayed (THE TICK FACTOR)

• Organised notes/books nearby

Study is increasingly footloose – electronic phones/mp3 players/ laptops allow video, audio and text to be accessed anywhere

(4) Where?

(3) When?

Curriculum Information Art and Design

Half term Key content

1 TERM 1

17th October data collection (CWA,PEG and ATL) Natural Forms Assessment Objective 1 They will learn about artists which have been inspired by the Landscape theme. Students will learn about form, content, context, process and mood. Assessment Objective 2 Pupils will be given the experience to experiment with a range of Art materials. Students will learn about the formal elements in Art.

2 Natural Forms Assessment Objective 3 Pupils will record their ideas. They will produce a range of observational studies, photographs and written annotation.

3 TERM 2

9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL) 9th February Parents’ Evening Natural Forms Assessment Objective 4 Pupils will develop their ideas inspired by the artists, materials and observations. Pupils will realise their ideas and produce a final outcome based on the theme.

4 3rd April data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL) Architecture Assessment Objective 1 They will learn about artists which have been inspired by the Landscape theme. Students will learn about form, content, context, process and mood. Assessment Objective 2 Pupils will be given the experience to experiment with a range of Art materials. Students will learn about the formal elements in Art.

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Architecture Assessment Objective 3 Pupils will record their ideas. They will produce a range of observational studies, photographs and written annotation.

Course title: GCSE Art and Design

Exam board: AQA Specification code: 8201

How will students be assessed? Students will work on two projects in Year 10. Unit 1 Natural Forms Unit 2 Architecture

Pupils will learn about the work of other artists, craftspeople and designers using their knowledge and understanding of form, context, content, process and mood. In Year 10 Art students will be able to develop their ideas with reference to the formal elements of line, shape, form, colour, texture and pattern, through experimentation. Students will learn to record their ideas and observations to help develop ideas for each project. Students are expected to use a range of drawings styles and will use written annotation to explain their work and ideas. Students will be encouraged to be creative and realise their intentions in final outcomes for each project. Students are baseline assessed in the Autumn term through practical work in class. Assessment will continue throughout the Year 10 course with reference to the assessment objectives for each unit of work.

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6 Architecture Assessment Objective 4 Pupils will develop their ideas inspired by the artists, materials and observations. Pupils will realise their ideas and produce a final outcome based on the theme. Week commencing 19th June: Year 9 exam week 26th June Data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

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1 (7 weeks) Summer Project set in preparation for Year 11 course. Mock examination Project

2 (7 weeks) Mock examination project

3 (7 weeks) GCSE Art paper distributed by AQA exam board in January. Preparatory work for exam.

4 (6 weeks) GCSE Art 10 hour exam. 40% final grade.

5 (5 weeks) GCSE Art coursework completed. 60% final grade.

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Biology


1 (7 weeks) Organisational hierarchy Proteins and digestion Circulatory system 17th October data collection (CWA,PEG and ATL)

2 (7 weeks) Disease

3 (7 weeks) Bioenergetics 9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

4 (6 weeks) Homeostasis 3rd April data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

5 (5 weeks) Homeostasis 27th April Parents’ Evening

6 (7 weeks) Plants Week commencing 19th June: Year 10 exam week 26th June Data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

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1 (7 weeks) Genetics

2 (7 weeks) Evolution

3 (7 weeks) Ecology

4 (6 weeks) Ecology

5 (5 weeks) Catch up

Course title: Biology Exam board: AQA Specification code: 8461

How will students be assessed?

Students will sit two external exams at the end of Year 11. Each paper is worth 50% of their final

GCSE grade. Both exams will be 1 hour and 45 minutes in length requiring students to answer multiple

choice, structured, closed short answer and open response questions. Questions will be knowledge based

as well as drawing on the practical work that students have completed throughout the course.

Biology GCSE Paper 1: This will assess the topic areas of cell biology, organisation, infection and response and bioenergetics Biology GCSE Paper 2: This will assess the topic areas of homeostasis and response, inheritance, variation

and evolution and ecology

In year 9 students began the GCSE course.

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Business Studies

Course title: GCSE Business Studies

Exam board: Edexcel Business (2009)

Specification code: (2BS01)


Students will sit two externally assessed exams (Unit 1: Introduction to small business and Unit 3: Building a Business) in the summer of 2018. They will complete one internally assessed Controlled Assessment for Unit 2: Investigating small business. The Controlled Assessment will begin week commencing 27th March with students typing up their Controlled Assessments by Friday 5th May. They have 6 hours allocated to research and analysis with a further 3 hours allocated to typing up their Controlled Assessment. Students receive homework on a termly basis and this is completed in their Homework books.

Half term Key content – Unit 1 Introduction to Small Business

1 (7 weeks) Topics covered in lessons and through homework activities: Understanding Customer Needs Market Mapping Competitors and SWOT Analysis Adding Value Start- up opportunities and franchising Business Objectives for a small start up

2 (7 weeks) Topics covered in lessons and through homework activities: The concept of Enterprise Entrepreneurial qualities and skills Estimating costs, revenues and profits Cash Flow Forecasting Obtaining Finance

3 (7 weeks) Topics covered in lessons and through homework activities: Creative thinking Innovation and Invention Protecting ideas Taking a calculated risk Formulating a business plan

4 (6 weeks) Topics covered in lessons and through homework activities: Customer Focus The Marketing Mix Start up and legal issues Customer Satisfaction Recruitment, Selection and training Parents’ Evening

5 (5 weeks) Controlled Assessment Unit 2 Investigating Small Business Topics covered in lessons to support Controlled Assessment preparation will be: Strategies for effective research - Analysing and interpreting research data - Presentation methods - Strategies to select, focus and evaluate data Students must choose a small, local and independent business to base their Controlled Assessment on. Students will select and focus on one question issued by the exam board to use for their Controlled Assessment project.

6 (7 weeks) Return to Unit 1 Introduction to Small Business Topics covered in lessons and through homework activities:

Market supply and demand Interest rates and external influences on small business The exchange rate The Business Cycle Stakeholders influences ** Week commencing 19th June: Year 10 exam week **

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1 (7 weeks) Topic 3.1 Marketing

2 (7 weeks) Topic 3.2 Meeting customer needs

3 (7 weeks) Topic 3.3 Effective financial management

4 (6 weeks) Topic 3.4 Effective people management

5 (5 weeks) Topic 3.5 The wider world effecting business

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Chemistry


1 (7 weeks) Bonding, structure and the properties of matter 17th October data collection (CWA,PEG and ATL)

2 (7 weeks) Organic Chemistry

3 (7 weeks) 9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

Chemistry of the Atmosphere Chemical Changes

4 (6 weeks) Chemical Changes 3rd April data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

5 (5 weeks) Using Resources 27th April Parents’ Evening

6 (7 weeks) Using Resources Week commencing 19th June: Year 10 exam week 26th June Data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

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1 (7 weeks) Energy changes

2 (7 weeks) Quantitative chemistry

3 (7 weeks) The rate and extent of chemical change

4 (6 weeks) Chemical analysis

5 (5 weeks) Revision

Course title: GCSE Chemistry Exam board: AQA Specification code: 8462


Students will sit two external exams at the end of Year 11. Each paper is worth 50% of their final GCSE grade. Both exams will be 1 hour and 45 minutes in length requiring students to answer multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response questions. Questions will be knowledge based as well as drawing on the practical work that students have completed throughout the course.

Paper 1: This will assess the topic areas of atomic structure, the periodic table, bonding, structure, the properties of matter; quantitative chemistry, chemical changes and energy changes. Paper 2: This will assess the topic areas of organic chemistry, the rate and extent of chemical change, chemical analysis, chemistry of the atmosphere and how we use natural resources.

In year 9 students began the GCSE course and have studied atomic structure and the periodic table.

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Computer Science


1 (7 weeks) 17th October data collection (CWA,PEG and ATL)

Algorithms Programming Techniques

2 (7 weeks)

3 (7 weeks) 9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL) 3rd April data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

Producing Robust Programs Computational Logic

4 (6 weeks)

5 (5 weeks) 27th April Parents’ Evening

Week commencing 19th June: Year 10 exam week 26th June Data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL) Translators and Facilities of Languages Data Representation System Architecture

6 (7 weeks)

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1 (7 weeks) Non-Exam Assessment Memory Storage

2 (7 weeks)

3 (7 weeks) Network Topologies & Protocols System Software & Security Ethical, Legal, Cultural & Environmental concerns

4 (6 weeks)

5 (5 weeks)

Course title: Computer Science

Exam board: OCR Specification code: J276

How will students be assessed? Unit 1: Computer Systems Written exam, 40% Unit 2: Computational Thinking, Algorithms & Programming Written exam, 40% Programming Project Non-Exam Assessment, 20%

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Drama


1 (7 weeks) 17th October data collection (CWA,PEG and ATL) COMPONENT 1 written paper preparation Skills work based on set text “Blood Brothers” by Russell Knowledge and understanding of Drama and theatre

2 (7 weeks) Set Text “Blood Brothers” study

3 (7 weeks) 9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL) COMPONENT 1 written paper preparation Complete set text study

4 (6 weeks) 3rd April data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL) Live theatre visit 1 : “Blood Brothers” at Theatre Royal Newcastle

5 (5 weeks) 27th April Parents’ Evening COMPONENT 1 written paper preparation Prepare for live theatre visit 2 : “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time” at Theatre Royal Newcastle Y10 written exam based on live theatre visit Begin devising task for Y11 - research

Week commencing 19th June: Year 10 exam week 26th June Data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

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1 (7 weeks) Component 2 Devising and Devising Log

2 (7 weeks) Component 2 Devising and Devising Log

3 (7 weeks) Component 3 Texts in Practice – Scripted work

4 (6 weeks) Component 3 Texts in Practice – Scripted work

5 (5 weeks) Component 1 Written Paper preparation - revision

Course title: GCSE DRAMA Exam board: AQA Specification code: 8261

How will students be assessed? All students will devise drama for performance to others, explore texts practically, and work on script-based performances for assessment. All students will watch and analyse a live, or digital media, theatre performance. All students will maintain a detailed working log recording, analysing and evaluating their individual exploration and development in Drama. Component 1 : Understanding Drama Written exam, 1hour 45 mins, open book, = 80 marks (40% ) Component 2 : Devising Drama Practical assessment 20 marks + devising log 60 marks = 80 marks(40%) Component 3 : Texts in practice Practical assessment 2 extracts, 20 + 20 marks = 40 marks (20%)

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DT Graphic Products

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1 (7 weeks) Drawing Techniques: • 3rd angle orthographic projection – scale, conventions, dimensions • Perspective drawing – constructed, sketched • Isometric drawing – constructed, sketched, use of crate, underlay, grids, etc. Opportunities can be taken here to develop skills and knowledge in: • Colour rendering, line enhancement, shadowing, texturing • The use of CAD • Use of different colour techniques – wet and dry media. 17th October data collection (CWA,PEG and ATL)

2 (7 weeks) Design Project: Logo Opportunities can be taken here to develop skills and knowledge in: • Research techniques, access to and types of source material • Analysing information • Writing a specification • Sketching and colour techniques • The language of colour • Commercial printing methods • The use of CAD software to create a logo

3 (7 weeks) Design Project: Logo continued • Methods of recording the use of CAD to create a logo-screenshots, digital evidence • Evaluation of outcome (market research) • Exploration of possible application of logo to promotional products. 9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

4 (6 weeks) Design & Make Project: Packaging Making – students then take the opportunity to apply their logo to an existing package (database), stationary, point of sale thereby allowing practice of modelling skills, creativity and the production of a good quality outcome. Product disassembly and analysis – students to disassemble an existing commercial package and carry out a reasoned analysis with reference to the following criteria: • Materials used • Method of manufacture – batch, printing, finish • Method of construction – crash bottom, tabs, locking methods • Colours used – colour language • Environmental/social issues – sustainability/planned obsolescence/the ‘6 Rs’. • Statutory requirements • QA checks – registration marks, colour bars • CAD/CAM • Function, form, fitness for purpose

Course title: Graphic Products GCSE

Exam board: AQA Specification code: 4550

How will students be assessed? Coursework = 60% of total GCSE qualification Examination = 40 % of total GCSE qualification Students produce coursework that consists of a design folder and series of 3D made products. Students will sit a formal two hour examination at the end of the course in Year 11.

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• Client/market • Health and safety 3rd April data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

5 (5 weeks) GCSE coursework: Analysis, Research • Discrimination shown when selecting and acquiring relevant research that will promote originality in designing • Excellent understanding and analysis of the design context • Detailed analysis of relevant existing products or systems undertaken related to design intentions • Comprehensive analysis of relevant and focused research undertaken • Clear and specific design criteria identified, reflecting the analysis undertaken • Target market identified and the intended consumer/user profiled 27th April Parents’ Evening

6 (7 weeks) GCSE coursework: Research continued, Specification, Initial designs started • Imaginative and innovative ideas have been developed, demonstrating creativity, flair and originality. Further developments made to take account of ongoing research • A coherent and appropriate design strategy, with clear evidence of a planned approach, adopted throughout • The implications of a wide range of issues including social, moral, environmental and sustainability, are taken into consideration and inform the development of the design proposals • Excellent development work through experimentation with a wide variety of techniques and modelling (including CAD where appropriate) in order to produce a final design solution • Appropriate materials/ingredients and components selected with full regard to their working properties • Fully detailed and justified product/manufacturing specification taking full account of the analysis undertaken Week commencing 19th June: Year 10 exam week 26th June Data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

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1 GCSE coursework: Initial designs completed

2 GCSE coursework: Design development, Planning making

3 GCSE coursework: Making, Evaluation, Final submission

4 Exam preparation

5 Exam preparation

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DT Food Preparation and Nutrition

Course title: GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition Exam board: AQA Specification code: 8585

How will students be assessed? Non-Exam Assessment (NEA) = 50% of total GCSE qualification Examination = 50% of total GCSE qualification NEA consists of Task 1: Food Investigation and Task 2: Food Preparation assessment. Students will sit a formal 1 hour 45 minute examination at the end of the course in Year 11.

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Half term

Key content

1 (7 weeks)

Food Safety - students will take their Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (externally assessed) Food, Nutrition & Health. Practical work every week 17th October data collection (CWA,PEG and ATL)

2 (7 weeks)

Food, Nutrition & Health. Food Science - Functional & Chemical Properties of foods Practical work every week

3 (7 weeks)

Food Science - Functional & Chemical Properties of foods with a mini Food Investigation Project for practical work. 9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

4 (6 weeks)

Food Choice - factors affecting food choice. Practical work every week 3rd April data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

5 (5 weeks)

Food Preparation Assessment (mini project) 27th April Parents’ Evening

6 (7 weeks)

Food Provenance Practical work every week Week commencing 19th June: Year 10 exam week 26th June Data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

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Half term

Key content

1 Food Investigation (Task 1)

2 Food Preparation Assessment (Task 2)

3 Food Preparation Assessment (Task 2)

4 Exam preparation

5 Exam preparation

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DT Textiles Technology

Course title: Graphic Products GCSE Exam board: AQA Specification code: 4550

How will students be assessed? Coursework = 60% of total GCSE qualification Examination = 40 % of total GCSE qualification Students produce coursework that consists of a design folder and series of 3D made products. Students will sit a formal two hour examination at the end of the course in Year 11.

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Half term

Key content

1 (7 weeks)

Design project: • Design brief given and explored • Gathering research • Exploring fabrics and fibres • Training in portfolio building and presenting work. Students being to collate research • Analysing research to create product specifications • Exploring design ideas. Use of colour rendering and annotation • Presenting ideas, collating a portfolio evidence 17th October data collection (CWA,PEG and ATL)

2 (7 weeks)

Manufacturing Project: Opportunities can be taken here to develop skills and knowledge in: • Fabric enhancement techniques • Sewing machine skills • Product construction • Understanding different materials are used for specific uses. Including technical textiles • Finishing techniques • Use of CAD and CAM software • Production methods To be completed by Christmas break

3 (7 weeks)

Fashion Show Project: Opportunities can be taken here to develop skills and knowledge in: • Further fabric enhancement techniques • Garment construction • Finishing techniques • Use of CAD and CAM software • Pattern cutting • Independent portfolio presentation 9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL) Deadline 1st March (fashion show)

4 (6 weeks)

Trashion show Students are to explore other materials to apply what they have learned to create a garment. Allowing practice of modelling skills, creativity and the production of a good quality outcome. This gives the opportunity for the following to be explored • Materials used • Re using and recycling • Environmental/social issues – sustainability/planned obsolescence/the ‘6 Rs’. • Health and safety 3rd April data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

5 (5 weeks)

GCSE coursework: Analysis, Research • Discrimination shown when selecting and acquiring relevant research that will promote originality in designing • Excellent understanding and analysis of the design context

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• Detailed analysis of relevant existing products or systems undertaken related to design intentions • Comprehensive analysis of relevant and focused research undertaken • Clear and specific design criteria identified, reflecting the analysis undertaken • Target market identified and the intended consumer/user profiled 27th April Parents’ Evening

6 (7 weeks)

GCSE coursework: Research continued, Specification, Initial designs started • Imaginative and innovative ideas have been developed, demonstrating creativity, flair and originality. Further developments made to take account of ongoing research • A coherent and appropriate design strategy, with clear evidence of a planned approach, adopted throughout • The implications of a wide range of issues including social, moral, environmental and sustainability, are taken into consideration and inform the development of the design proposals • Excellent development work through experimentation with a wide variety of techniques and modelling (including CAD where appropriate) in order to produce a final design solution • Appropriate materials/ingredients and components selected with full regard to their working properties • Fully detailed and justified product/manufacturing specification taking full account of the analysis undertaken Week commencing 19th June: Year 10 exam week 26th June Data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

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Half term

Key content

1 GCSE coursework: Initial designs completed

2 GCSE coursework: Design development, Planning making

3 GCSE coursework: Making, Evaluation, Final submission

4 Exam preparation

5 Exam preparation

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Engineering

Course title: Engineering Unit

2: Engineered Product

Exam board:

BTEC

Specification code:

BTEC Level 2 First Award


Coursework = 100% of unit

Students produce coursework that consists of individual assignments.

Half term Key Content

1 (7 weeks) Unit Introduction

What is an Engineered Product

Student Product Disassembly and Photography

Begin Unit 2 Folder Task A Technical specification for an engineered product Analyse the engineered product you have been given/selected [delete as appropriate] and then produce a written technical specification for the engineered product. Your technical specification should include information under the following headings: Basic Form Function User requirements Advanced Performance requirements Material and component requirements Ease of manufacture Ease of maintenance Legal and safety requirements

17th October data collection (CWA,PEG and ATL)

2 (7 weeks) Task A Complete November 2016

Begin Task B

Research the engineered product you have been given/selected [delete as appropriate] and then produce a written report detailing the production processes used to manufacture the product’s components. The report should include the following information: A description of the processes used Why these processes were selected, with reference to the manufacturing needs of the product The relative impact on the environment of the processes used, including energy, resources, waste production and pollution A summary that weighs up the advantages and disadvantages of each process, based on the information provided in the earlier sections of the report

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3 (7 weeks) Coursework production: Design project

Task B Complete – January 2017

Introduction to Manufacturing Processes (Injection Moulding) – 2 weeks

Begin Task C

Research the engineered product you have been given/selected [delete as appropriate] and then produce a written report detailing the production processes used to manufacture the product’s components. The report should include the following information: A description of the processes used Why these processes were selected, with reference to the manufacturing needs of the product The relative impact on the environment of the processes used, including energy, resources, waste production and pollution A summary that weighs up the advantages and disadvantages of each process, based on the information provided in the earlier sections of the report

9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

Mock Exams 1: Tuesday 31st Jan-Friday 3rd Feb

4 (6 weeks) Task C Complete – March 2017

Batch Production Quality Control Task – 4 Weeks

Task D Introduction

QA and QC

5 (5 weeks) Task D

Investigate quality control and quality assurance for your chosen engineered product. Using your product as an example, produce a written report that includes information on: when, where and how QC checks are carried out and why these checks can help to improve the quality of your engineered product why and how a specific QA system should be used during the manufacture of your engineered product and how the QC checks form part of this system whether the QA system for your engineered product is fit for purpose a summary that considers the strengths and weaknesses of the QC checks and QA system for your engineered product, based on the information provided in the earlier sections of the report.

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Mock Exams 2: Monday 15th May-Friday 19th May

6 (7 weeks) Task D Submitted May 2017

Resubmission fortnight June 2017

Unit Complete – End of June 2017

Data Drop Reports begin Monday 3rd July – Mock Exam grade 2 to be entered here.

Course title: Engineering

Unit 5: Engineering

materials

Exam board:

BTEC

Specification code:

BTEC Level 2 First Award


Coursework = 100% of unit

Students produce coursework that consists of individual assignments.

Half term Key Content

1 (7 weeks) Coursework production

● Topic A1: Types of engineering materials

● Ferrous metals, e.g. low and medium carbon steels, high carbon steels, stainless

steel and cast iron o applications include – cutting tools, e.g. drills (carbon steel), cutlery

and medical instruments (stainless steel), castings and manhole covers (cast iron).

● Non-ferrous metals, e.g. aluminium, copper, zinc, brass, lead, titanium, tungsten

carbide, superalloys (nickel-based and cobalt-based) and ceramics (boron carbide and

cubic boron nitride) o applications include – aircraft components and kitchenware

(aluminium), electrical wiring, cables and pipes (copper), anti-corrosion coatings and

batteries (zinc), locks, gears, valves and door knobs (brass), building and construction,

weights and radiation shielding (lead), aerospace, military, mobile phones and sporting

goods (titanium), industrial machinery, tools and abrasives (tungsten carbide), aerospace

and automotive components (superalloys), high performance mechanical and industrial

applications, e.g. abrasive cutting tools, nuclear reactor control rods, anti-oxidant

refractory mixes and tank armour (boron carbide, cubic boron nitride).

● Composite materials, e.g. plywood, glass reinforced plastic (GRP), medium

density fibreboard (MDF) carbon fibre and Kevlar® o applications include – floors and

roofing (plywood), boats, automobiles, hot tubs, water tanks, roofing, pipes and cladding

(GRP), building material, e.g. furniture and kitchen cabinets (MDF), bicycle tyres, racing

sails and body armour (Kevlar®).

● Thermoplastics, e.g. acrylic, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polythene (PET),

polystyrene, nylon and polycarbonate o applications include – aquariums, aircraft

windows and motorcycle helmet visors (acrylic), sewage pipes, plumbing pipes, clothing

and upholstery, electrical cable insulation and inflatable products (PVC), packaging, e.g.

plastic bags, plastic films and foam insulation (PET), disposable cutlery, plastic models, CD

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and DVD cases, disposable foam cups, smoke detector housings and insulation for

packaging (polystyrene), bristles for toothbrushes, strings for musical instruments,

threads, ropes, filaments, nets, hosiery and knitted garments (nylon), electrical and

telecommunication components, domelights, flat/curved glazing, sound walls,

sunglass/eyeglass lenses, lightweight luggage, computer cases and food/drink containers

(polycarbonate).

● Thermosetting polymers, e.g. formica, melamine, epoxy resin and polyester resin

o applications include – kitchen worktops (formica), kitchen utensils and plates

(melamine), moulds, laminates, casting, fixtures, coating and adhesives (epoxy resin),

marine construction materials, automotive and aircraft components, luggage,

furnishings, textiles and packaging (polyester resin).

● Smart materials, e.g. shape memory alloys (SMAs), shape memory polymers,

electrochromic, piezoelectricity, quantum tunnelling composite (QTC) o applications

include – surgical equipment, dental braces, oil line pipes and eyeglass frames (SMAs),

window frame seals, helmets, small scale surgical products (shape memory polymers),

smart windows, information displays and eyewear (electrochromic), production and

detection of sound, generation of high voltages, electronic frequency generation, ignition

source for cigarette lighters and pushstart propane barbecues (piezoelectricity),

electrically conductive clothing (QTC).

17th October data collection (CWA,PEG and ATL)

2 (7 weeks) Coursework production

● Topic A2: Properties of materials

● Mechanical, e.g. density, tensile strength, shear strength, hardness,

toughness/brittleness, malleability/ductility, elasticity and plasticity.

● Electromagnetic, e.g. electrical conductivity, electrical resistance,

paramagnetism/diamagnetism/ferromagnetism.

● Chemical, e.g. resistance to corrosion and environmental degradation, reactivity.

● Thermal, e.g. melting point, thermal conductivity and thermal expansion.


● Topic A3: Suitability of materials in engineering applications

● Simple mechanical tests e.g. tensile/ductility test (loading a suspended wire

specimen and recording the breaking load and amount of permanent extension), shear

strength test (bench shears or tinsnips used to devise test), hardness test (centre punch,

file or saw used to assess surface hardness or a test in which a hardened steel ball

bearing is dropped from a given height and its rebound measured to assess surface

hardness), impact test (striking a specimen held in a vice with a hammer and noting its

effect). Topic A4: Heat treatment processes

● Processes that rely on heating to a certain temperature, time at that

temperature, speed of cooling, for ferrous materials e.g. annealing, normalising,

hardening, tempering, case hardening.

9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

Mock Exams 1: Tuesday 31st Jan-Friday 3rd Feb


● Topic B1: Selection for applications Selection through activity, e.g. design,

construction, manufacture, operations, or maintenance. Selection through use in a

product, e.g. an engineered product consisting of multiple production methods and

forms of supply, such as a bicycle or office chair.

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5 (5 weeks) Coursework production ● Topic B2: Sustainable use of materials

● Raw materials extraction and processing.

● Lower volatile organic compounds.

● Reducing material use.

● Reusing materials and products where applicable.

● Recycling materials or using recycled materials

● Waste management. .

Mock Exams 2: Monday 15th May-Friday 19th May

6 (7 weeks) Coursework production ● Topic B3: Forms of supply ● Symbols, abbreviations and identification coding, e.g. International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), British Standards Institution (BSI) materials coding system, suppliers’ and organisations’ colour codes. ● Material selection, e.g. bright drawn mild steel bar, solid diameters, pipe/tube diameters and wire gauges. ● Metal forms, e.g. bar stock, sheet materials, pipe/tube, wire, plate, rolled steel sections, pressings, castings, ingots, forgings and extrusions. ● Polymers/composite forms, e.g. sheet, pipe/tube, mouldings, powders, granules, resins and film. ● Size, e.g. diameters, thickness and gauge. ● Surface finish, e.g. bright drawn, cold drawn, plated, painted and plastic coated.

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1 BTEC coursework: Introduction to materials

2 BTEC coursework: Modern engineering materials

3 BTEC coursework: Testing materials

4 BTEC coursework: Material properties

5 BTEC coursework: Manufacturing processes

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English Language

Course title: GCSE English Language

Exam board: Edexcel

Specification code: GCSE (9-1) in English Language (1ENO)

How will students be assessed? Assessed entirely by terminal exams* (at the end of Year 11). No early entry. No tier of entry. Every student sits the same exams. New grading system 9-1. The English language course gives students the opportunity to study and respond to a range of both fiction, literary non-fiction and non-fiction and media texts – some from the 19th Century. Students will learn to study and produce imaginative and transactional writing too. Students are also required to carry out a spoken language assessment which will appear on all students’ certificates as a separately reported grade, alongside the overall grade issued (an endorsement). The course complements the Edexcel English Literature course. Paper 1 : Fiction and Imaginative Writing Section A: Reading Short / long questions on unseen 19th Century fiction. (1 hour) (worth 15%) Study and analyse selections from a range of prose fiction. Section B: Imaginative Writing Two images provided as stimulus for Imaginative Writing. (45 minutes) (worth 25%) Explore and develop imaginative writing skills. Exam – 1 hour 45 minutes (worth 40%) Paper 2 : Non-fiction, Literary Non-fiction and Transactional Writing Section A: Reading Short answers on two non-fiction texts, followed by longer response question which is a comparison of writers’ use of language. (1 hour 15 minutes) (worth 35%) Study and analyse selections from a range of non-fiction texts (including literary non-fiction). Section B: Transactional writing Transactional writing two options of writing tasks linked to themes of reading materials – letters, job applications, articles etc. (45 minutes) (worth 25%) Explore and develop transactional writing skills, for example letters, articles, reports. Exam - 2 hours (worth 60%) Spoken language Endorsement A presentation task set and assessed by teacher. Students need to demonstrate presentation skills in a formal setting; listen and respond appropriately to spoken language, including to questions and feedback to presentations; use spoken Standard English effectively in speeches and presentations. A grade will be recorded separately on certificates, alongside the overall grade issued, as an endorsement to the qualification. *Please note that there is no coursework component that contributes to the overall grade for the qualification. The final grade is awarded on exam performance only.

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1 (7 weeks) Unseen 19th Century Fiction Imaginative Writing 17th October data collection (CWA,PEG and ATL)

2 (7 weeks) Unseen 19th Century Fiction Imaginative Writing Assessment: Unseen 19th Century Fiction exam questions or Imaginative Writing

3 (7 weeks) Unseen 19th Century Fiction Imaginative Writing Assessment: Unseen 19th Century Fiction exam questions or Imaginative Writing 9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

4 (6 weeks) Unseen 19th Century Fiction Imaginative Writing Assessment: Unseen 19th Century Fiction exam questions 3rd April data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

5 (5 weeks) Unseen 19th Century Fiction Imaginative Writing 27th April Parents’ Evening

6 (7 weeks) Unseen 19th Century Fiction Imaginative Writing Assessment: Spoken Language assessment Week commencing 19th June: Year 10 exam week. They will sit a Paper 1 mock, requiring them to revise approaches to Unseen 19th Century Fiction and Imaginative Writing. 26th June Data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

2017-18


1 Non Fiction, Literary Non Fiction, Transactional Writing Assessment: Non Fiction, Literary Non Fiction or Transactional Writing assessment

2 Non Fiction, Literary Non Fiction, Transactional Writing Assessment: Mock - GCSE English Language Paper 2 (Non Fiction, Literary Non Fiction, Transactional Writing)

3 (See English Literature revision)

4 Revise Unseen 19th Century Fiction Imaginative Writing Assessment: Mock - Paper 1 GCSE English Language (Unseen 19th Century Fiction & Imaginative Writing)

5 Revise Non Fiction, Literary Non Fiction, Transactional Writing Assessment: Mock - GCSE English Language Paper 2 (Non Fiction, Literary Non Fiction, Transactional Writing)

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English Literature

Course title: GCSE English Language

Exam board: Edexcel

Specification code: GCSE (9-1) in English Language (1ETO)

How will students be assessed? Assessed entirely by terminal exams* (at the end of Year 11). No early entry. No tier of entry. Every student sits the same exams. New grading system 9-1. The course allows students to experience a range of Literature with a wide appeal drawn from contemporary and modern texts, and texts which have had a significant influence on our English Literary and cultural heritage.

Paper 1 : Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature Section A: a Shakespeare play Shakespeare: Part A on extract, Part B linking to the whole text. (Macbeth) (worth 25%) Section B: a post-1914 British play or novel Post-1914 Literature: choose one question out of two; on setting, character or theme. (An Inspector Calls) (worth 25%) Exam – 1 hour 45 minutes, closed text (worth 50%) Paper 2 : 19th Century Novel and Poetry since 1789 Section A: a 19th Century novel 19 Century novel, Part A on extract, Part B on full text. (A Christmas Carol) (worth 25%) Section B: one collection of 15 poems from the Pearson Poetry Anthology. Poetry since 1789: one named poem from a cluster (Conflict) that will be printed – students compare it to another (unprinted) of their choice. Students also compare two thematically linked unseen contemporary poems. (worth 25%) Exam – 2 hours 15 minutes, closed text (worth 50%) *Please note that there is no coursework component that contributes to the overall grade for the qualification. The final grade is awarded on exam performance only.

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1 (7 weeks) Poetry – ‘Conflict’ cluster (5 weeks) A Christmas Carol (2 weeks) Assessment: Initial poetry assessment then Poetry exam question 17th October data collection (CWA,PEG and ATL)

2 (7 weeks) A Christmas Carol (7 weeks) Assessment: A Christmas Carol - exam question

3 (7 weeks) An Inspector Calls (7 weeks) Poetry – ‘Conflict’ cluster Assessment: An Inspector Calls - exam question 9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

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4 (6 weeks) An Inspector Calls (6 weeks) Poetry – ‘Conflict’ cluster Assessment: An Inspector Calls - exam question 3rd April data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

5 (5 weeks) An Inspector Calls Poetry – ‘Conflict’ cluster Assessment: Poetry – ‘Conflict’ cluster exam question 27th April Parents’ Evening

6 (7 weeks) Unseen poetry Week commencing 19th June: Year 10 exam week. They will sit a GCSE English Language Paper 1 mock, requiring them to revise approaches to Unseen 19th Century Fiction and Imaginative Writing. 26th June Data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

2017-18


1 Macbeth Assessment: Macbeth assessment

2 Macbeth Assessment: Macbeth exam question

3 Revise A Christmas Carol Revise Poetry – ‘Conflict’ cluster Assessment: 2 x A Christmas Carol assessments (1 = a Lit paper 2) and 1 x Poetry assessment ( = a Lit paper 2)

4 Revise Poetry – ‘Conflict’ cluster and Unseen Revise Inspector Calls Assessment: 1 x Poetry assessment ( = a Lit paper 2 Unseen) and 2 x An Inspector Calls assessments (1 = a Lit paper 1)

5 Revise Macbeth Assessment: 2 x Macbeth assessments (1 = a Lit paper 1) ‘Timing’ Mock: GCSE English Literature Paper 2 (Christmas Carol, Conflict Poetry, Unseen Poetry)

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Ethics – Core option

Half term Key content:

1 (7 weeks) Drug Abuse

Different types of drugs

Effects of legal drugs

Effects of illegal drugs

Reasons why some people take drugs


Methods of reducing drug abuse

Drugs and the law

Religious attitudes to drug abuse

Assessment


Recap British Values

Hate Crime

FGM

4 (6 weeks) World Poverty

Causes of world Poverty

How to measure poverty

Religious views on poverty

Justice stewardship and compassion


Trade

Fair trade

Reasons why religious believers help the poor


Long term and short term aid

Sustainable development

Course title: Philosophy and Ethics GCSE

Subject Content:

Students will cover core content which fulfils the government’s requirement that all students have access to SMSC education (social, moral, spiritual and cultural). This will be covered in Y10 by two topics, ‘Drug Abuse’ and ‘World Poverty’. Students have one core ethics lesson every two weeks.

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Ethics

Half term Key content: 2016-17

1 (7 weeks) The Study of Religions:

Introduction to the Course and Paper 1

Christianity: Key Beliefs

Christianity: Salvation


Christianity: Salvation (cont.)

Christianity: Worship and Festivals


Christianity: The Role of the Church

Hinduism: The Nature of God and Existence


Hinduism: The Nature of God and Existence (cont.)

Hinduism: The Nature of Human Life


Hinduism: Worship and Festivals


Hinduism: Lifestyle

Exam Week

Course title: Philosophy and Ethics GCSE

Exam board: AQA

Specification code: 8062


At the end of the two year course, students will complete two 105 minute exams. Both exams are worth 50% of their final grade. There is no coursework. The first exam is ‘Component One: The Study of Religions’. This will cover a range of religious beliefs and practices. These will include a comparison of Hindu and Christian ideas about God and gods or goddesses, the importance of pilgrimage and how it is performed, major festivals, and key texts.

The second exam is ‘Component Two: Thematic Studies’, in which various philosophical and ethical issues will be studied from the perspective of some of the major world religions as well as atheistic groups. These will include views on family life, marriage and relationships, the existence and nature of God, religious attitudes to war, peace and conflict, as well as issues surrounding crime and punishment.

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Half term Key content: 2017-18

1 Thematic Studies: Introduction to Paper 2

Relationships and Families

2 Thematic Studies:

The Existence of God and Revelation

3 Thematic Studies:

Religion, Peace and Conflict

Mock Exams

4 Thematic Studies:

Religion, Crime and Punishment

5 Revision and exam practice: Both Papers

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French


1 (7 weeks) Me, my family and friends + Marriage/partnership 17th October data collection (CWA,PEG and ATL)

2 (7 weeks) Free time activities + technology in everyday life

3 (7 weeks) Home, town, neighbourhood and region + global issues (the environment) 9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

4 (6 weeks) Social issues: healthy living + charity and voluntary work 3rd April data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

5 (5 weeks) Life at school/college 27th April Parents’ Evening

6 (7 weeks) Education at Post 16 Week commencing 19th June: Year 10 exam week 26th June Data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

2017-18


1 (7 weeks) Travel and Tourism

2 (7 weeks) Career choices and ambitions

3 (7 weeks) Social issues: environment + poverty

4 (6 weeks) Revision of GCSE French: drilling of vocabulary and examination practice

5 (5 weeks) Revision of GCSE French: drilling of vocabulary and examination practice

Course title: French GCSE Exam board: AQA Specification code: 8658


Students will sit all of their formal examinations at the end of the course in Year 11. Students sit an examination in each skill (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and each skill has an equal weighting of the total GCSE in French. At1: Listening. Foundation or Higher Tiers available. 25% At2: Speaking. Foundation or Higher Tiers available. 3 parts: Role play, Photo card and General conversation. 25% At3: Reading. Foundation or Higher available including 1 translation from French to English. 25% At4: Writing. Foundation or Higher available including 1 translation from English to French. 25%

GCSE French has a Foundation Tier (grades 1–5) and a Higher Tier (grades 4–9). Students must take all four question

papers at the same tier. All question papers must be taken in the same series.

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Geography

Course title: GCSE Geography Exam board: AQA Specification code: 8035


Students sit three exams. All students complete the same paper. The first exam is ‘living with the physical environment’ which focusses on natural hazards, ecosystems and cold environments, the UK’s physical landscapes, coastal landscapes and river landscapes. The second exam is ‘challenges in the human environment’. This unit includes urban geography, urban change and the challenges facing urban areas, development and economic change in the UK and abroad and the challenges of energy management into the future. Both of these exams are 90 minutes long and make up 35% of the GCSE mark. The third exam is ‘geographical applications’. This exam is split into two sections. The first is an issue evaluation where students study information provided 12 weeks before the exam and answer questions on it using their geographical skills and applied knowledge. The second section is where students answer questions about the two days of fieldwork that they have completed.


1 (7 weeks) Hazards

Tectonic Hazards

Weather Hazards 17th October data collection (CWA,PEG and ATL)

2 (7 weeks) Hazards

Weather Hazards

Climate change

Ecosystems

3 (7 weeks) 9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

The Living World

Rainforests

Cold Environments Physical Landscapes

UK Physical Landscapes

4 (6 weeks) Physical Landscapes

Coastal Landscapes

River Landscapes

5 (5 weeks) 3rd April data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

Physical Landscapes Rivers Landscapes Urban Issues and Challenges 27th April Parents’ Evening

6 (7 weeks) Fieldwork Study Fieldwork study write-up Week commencing 19th June: Year 10 exam week. 26th June Data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

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2017-18


1 Fieldwork study write-up Urban Issues and challenges

2 Changing Economic World

3 Resources

4 Energy Resources

5 Revision

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Health & Social Care

Course title: BTEC First Award Health &

Social Care

Exam board: Edexcel

Specification code: QAN 600/4782/3

How will students’ be assessed? Health and Social Care students must complete two core units and two optional units over their two year course. Students will sit the unit 1 Exam in January of year 10. Students must achieve a pass grade ( grade C equivalent) in the exam to achieve the Level 2 criteria. Following the Exam students will study unit 7- Equality and Diversity in Health and Social Care Settings. This unit is course work based. Year 11 Students will Complete two course work units and resit the exam if needed.

Half Term Key Content

1 (7 weeks) Aim A1 & A2 Human Lifespan & Development Exam

How do people grow and develop throughout their lives? How can factors such as lifestyle choices, relationships and life events affect your growth and development? This unit provides you with the opportunity to explore how we grow and develop throughout our lives and to investigate the factors that affect this growth and development. You will go on to consider how these factors are interrelated.

Learning Aim : A explore human growth and development across life stages

Topic A.1 The different life stages people pass through during the life course.

Topic A.2 Key aspects of human growth and development at each life stage Learning Aim B: investigate factors that affect human growth and development and how they are interrelated.

Topic B.1 Physical factors that affect human growth and development.

Topic B.2 Social, cultural and emotional factors that affect human growth

and development Mini Mock Exam 1

Topic B.3 Economic factors that affect human growth and development

Topic B.4 Physical environment factors that affect human growth and Development

Topic B.5 Psychological factors that affect human growth and development

Topic B.6 The expected life events that can affect human growth and development and the positive and negative effects of the events on growth and development.

Topic B.7 The unexpected life events that can affect human growth and development and the effects of the events on personal growth and development and that of others.

Topic B.8 Understanding how to manage the changes caused by life events.

2 (7 weeks) Aim B1-B4

3(7 weeks) Aim B4-B8

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Mock Exam

Revision Sessions Exam January 2017

4 (6 Weeks) Aim A1 Unit 7- Equality & Diversity in Health & Social Care Settings We live in a multi-cultural society, with individuals with diverse needs. It is important that all individuals have equal access to health and social care services and that their diverse needs can be met. In this unit you will explore the importance of non-discriminatory practice in health and social care by looking at what discriminatory and non discriminatory practice look like in health and social care and the impact of both in relation to service users and those who work in the sector. Learning Aim A- Understand the importance of non-discriminatory practice in health and social care.

Topic A.1 Discriminatory and non-discriminatory practice in health and social care.

Topic A.2 Impact of discriminatory and non-discriminatory practice in health and social care. Moderation 1 *Star Assessment* Learning Aim B- Explore how health and social care practices can promote equality and diversity.

Topic B.1 Factors that may affect the care needs of individuals.

Topic B.2 How adapting services to meet the diverse needs of service users promotes equality and diversity in health and social care. Moderation 2 BTEC Sample sent for external verification

5 (5 Weeks) Aim A2

6 (7 Weeks) Aim B1 &

B2

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2017-18

1

2

Unit 2- Health & Social Care Values

What is good practice in health and social care? What ensures that good practice is

applied to support individuals who use health and social care services? Health and

social care values underpin good practice within the sector.

These care values apply to all areas of health and social care work. In this unit you

will gain an understanding of how these care values are applied in health and social

care settings, and their importance to work in the sector. You will apply these

values in practice. Through this activity you will develop skills that will be of use in

all careers in the health and social care sector. The values described in this unit

maybe applied to daily life, and to a variety of careers outside the health and social

care sector.

Learning Aim A- Explore the care values that underpin current practice in health

and social care.

Topic A.1: Defining and demonstrating care values

Confidentiality

Dignity

Respecting the Individual

Safeguarding

Duty of Care

A Person Centred Approach to Care

*Star Assessment*

Learning Aim B- investigate ways of empowering individuals who use health and

social care services.

Topic B.1 Investigating ways of Empowering individuals

Adapting Activities and Environments

Individual Rights

Individual Circumstances

Working in Partnerships

Promoting Choice

Preferred methods of communication

Reasons for supporting individuals

Promoting Autonomy

Positive Working Practices

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3

4

5

Unit 3- Effective Communication In Health & Social Care

This unit will allow you to investigate the different forms of communication and how

they are used effectively in health and social care. You will look at the importance

of

using clear speech, body language that shows that you want to help people, and

active listening skills that show you are interested in what people are saying. This

unit will also provide information about alternative forms of communication such as

Braille, British Sign Language and Makaton.

Learning Aim A- Investigate different forms of communication

Topic A.1: Effective communication

Verbal Communication

Non Verbal Communication

Topic A.2: Alternative forms of communication

Makaton

Sign Language

Braille

*Star Assessment*

Learning Aim B- Investigate barriers to communication in health and social care

Topic B.1: Barriers to communication and how to overcome them

Barriers and Their affect

Overcoming Barriers to communication

Benefits to Individuals when barriers are removed

Learning Aim C- communicate effectively in health and social care.

Topic C.1: Communicating with groups and individuals using different

methods.

Effectiveness of communication

reflecting on skills used

appropriateness of skills

communication methods for different service users

recommendations for improvement

Final Submission for units June

Sample for BTEC Sent for external Moderation and Verification

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History

Course title: GCSE History Exam board: AQA Specification code: 8145


Students will sit two external exams at the end of Year 11. Each paper is worth 50% of their final GCSE grade. Both exams will be 1 hour and 45 minutes in length requiring students to answer source and own knowledge questions. Paper 1: Section A will assess the period study (American 1840-1895: Expansion and consolidation). Section B will assess a wider world depth study (Conflict and tension in Asia: 1950-1975). Paper 2: Section A will assess thematic studies (Britain: Health and people: c1000 to present). Section B will assess a British depth study (Norman England: c1055-c1100).


1 (7 weeks) Britain: Health and people: c1000 to present Content includes:

Causes and treatment of disease from c1000 to present day

Surgery from c1000 to present day

Public Health c1000 to present day Impact of key factors (War, superstition/religion, chance, government, communication, individuals and role of science and technology) from c1000 to present day 17th October data collection (CWA,PEG and ATL) 9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

2 (7 weeks)

3 (7 weeks)

4 (6 weeks) Norman England c1066-c1100 Content includes:

Norman conquest and control including key battles (Battle of Stamford and Hastings) and maintaining control under King William’s leadership

Life under the Normans: Economic, political and social

The Norman Church and monasticism The historic environment of Norman England. This will include a depth study of a Norman site e.g. castle or battle ground 3rd April data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL) 27th April Parents’ Evening

5 (5 weeks)

6 (7 weeks) Conflict and tension in Asia: 1950-1975 Content includes:

Understanding of geographical area

Context of Cold War

Causes of Korean War Students will have a summer holiday project that covers the events of the Korean War in preparation for Year 11 Week commencing 19th June: Year 10 exam week. They will sit a Paper 2 mock, requiring them to revise Britain: Health and People and Norman England 26th June Data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

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2017-18


1 Conflict and tension in Asia: 1950-1975 (continued from Y10 and summer project) Content includes:

End of Korean War

Causes of Vietnam War: End of French colonial rule, US involvement under President Kennedy, Eisenhower, Johnson and Nixon

Vietcong Tactics

Opposition to War and use of media to oppose

Ending of the War Year 11 Mock Exam will be a P2 (1 hour 30) and 45 mins on Asia (Paper 1)

2

3 American 1840-1895: Expansion and consolidation Content includes:

Geography of North America

Life of Plains Indians

Early settlers : Motives for movement

Mormons

Conflict on the Plains (1850s and 1860s)

American Civil War: Causes and Consequences

Homesteaders

Resolution of “Indian problem” including Battle of Little Big Horn, reservations, Dawes Act, Battle of Wounded Knee and the closing of the frontier Revision for Paper 1 and Paper 2 for final two weeks

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Information and Communication Technology


1 (7 weeks) Students will work through their controlled assessment (unit 2) during the whole of year 10. The controlled assessment is 40 GLH 17th October data collection (CWA,PEG and ATL)

2 (7 weeks) Continue to work on controlled assessment.

3 (7 weeks) Continue to work on controlled assessment. 9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

4 (6 weeks) Continue to work on controlled assessment. 3rd April data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

5 (5 weeks) Continue to work on controlled assessment. 27th April Parents’ Evening

6 (7 weeks) Continue to work on controlled assessment. Week commencing 19th June: Year 10 exam week 26th June Data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

2017-18


1 (7 weeks) The key topics for this term will be:

Personal and digital devices

Connectivity


Connectivity

Operating online


Online goods and services


Online communities


ICT issues

Course title: Information and Communication Technology

Exam board: Edexcel Specification code: 2IT01


Students will be assessed in the following ways: Unit 1 – Living in a digital world – External examination (40% of the grade) Unit 2 – Using digital tools – Internally assessed controlled assessment (60% of the grade)

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Mathematics - Foundation

Half term Key content - foundation

1 (7 weeks) Number – percentages and index notation Shape – compound measures and bounds, bearings, construction and loci. Pythagoras’ Theorem Data – statistical measures 17th October data collection (CWA,PEG and ATL)

2 (7 weeks)

3 (7 weeks) Number – compare lengths using ratio Shape – trigonometry, similarity and congruence, surface area Algebra – solving linear equations and drawing linear graphs and calculating and interpreting gradients 9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL) 3rd April data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

4 (6 weeks)

5 (5 weeks) Number – growth and decay Shape – volume, using π, using vectors Algebra – solving simultaneous equations and inequalities Data – probability 27th April Parents’ Evening


6 (7 weeks)

2017-18

Half term Key content - foundation

1 (7 weeks) Algebra – Advanced algebra, including quadratic equations and graphs. Number – direct and inverse proportion, growth and decay Shape - trigonometry

2 (7 weeks)

3 (7 weeks) Algebra – Solving quadratics Number – fractions, decimals, percentages recap Shape – angles recap


5 (5 weeks)

Course title: GCSE Maths Exam board: AQA Specification code: 8300


Three external examinations at the end of Year 11. Paper 1 is non-calculator, Paper 2 and 3 are both with calculators. All exams are 1 hour 30 minutes long and are worth 80 marks. Students may be entered for the Foundation Tier or the Higher Tier. Any content may be examined on either paper.

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Mathematics - Higher

Half term Key content - higher

1 (7 weeks) Number – percentages, index notation and surds Shape – compound measures and bounds, similarity, bearings, construction and loci Algebra – linear and quadratic sequences, including the algebraic manipulation of surds Data – statistical measures 17th October data collection (CWA,PEG and ATL)

2 (7 weeks)

3 (7 weeks) Number – convert recurring decimals to fractions Shape – trigonometry Algebra – solving linear equations and simultaneous equations, drawing linear, quadratic and other graphs Data – interpret and manipulate data including using cumulative frequency and histograms. 9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL) 3rd April data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

4 (6 weeks)

5 (5 weeks) Number – growth and decay Shape – volume Algebra – solving quadratic equations and inequalities Data – probability 27th April Parents’ Evening


6 (7 weeks)

2017-18

Half term Key content - higher

1 (7 weeks) Algebra – function notation, further quadratic functions and identities. Equation of a circle Number – numerical methods, direct and inverse proportion Shape - trigonometry

2 (7 weeks)

3 (7 weeks) Algebra – transformation of graphs, rates of change, gradient and area under a curve. Algebraic fractions Number – numerical methods Shape – vectors, circle theorems,


5 (5 weeks)

Course title: GCSE Maths Exam board: AQA Specification code: 8300


Three external examinations at the end of Year 11. Paper 1 is non-calculator, Paper 2 and 3 are both with calculators. All exams are 1 hour 30 minutes long and are worth 80 marks. Students may be entered for the Foundation Tier or the Higher Tier. Any content may be examined on either paper.

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Music

Course title: GCSE Music Exam board: Edexcel Specification code: 1MU0


The Edexcel GCSE in Music comprises three units. Unit 1: Performing Music Students are required to produce recordings and provide scores/realisations for:

One solo performance

One ensemble performance

The combined duration must be at least four minutes in duration. Each performance must be at least one minute.

Unit 2: Composing Music Students are required to produce recordings and provide scores/written accounts for:

Two compositions – one to a set brief, one free composition.

The combined duration must be at least three minutes in duration. Each composition must be at least one minute.

Unit 3: Listening and Appraising Students will be assessed with a 1 hour and 45 minute exam at the end of year 11.

All questions relate to the set works

The paper will be in two sections

Section A (68 marks): o Six questions related to six of the eight set works o One short melody/rhythm completion exercise o One question on an unfamiliar piece with questions on its musical elements, musical contexts and

musical language.

Section B (12 marks): o One question that asks students to compare and/or evaluate the musical elements, musical

contexts and musical language of one set work with one unfamiliar piece of music.


1 (7 weeks) Students receive 5 lessons of music a fortnight. These will be split 2x appraisal, 2x composition, 1x performing. Appraising/Listening

Core skills: o Rhythm and Metre o Melody and Dynamics o Harmony and Tonality o Texture and Timbre o Form and Structure

Composition

Revision of treble/bass clef notation

Theory of extended chords

Group compositions based on rhythm and single melody lines. Performance

Practise on solo performance (with KB) 17th October data collection (JST)

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2 (7 weeks) Appraising/Listening Set works:

AoS 1: Instrumental Music 1700-1820 o JS Bach: 3rd Movement from Brandenburg Concerto no. 5 in D major o L van Beethoven : 1st Movement from Piano Sonata no. 8 in C minor

‘Pathetique’ Composition

Formation of chords

Key signatures

Group compositions making use of more complex melodies and simple harmonies Performance

Aural skills

Continuing practise on solo performance


AoS 3 – Music for Stage and Screen: o S Schwartz: “Defying Gravity” o J Williams: “Main title/rebel blockade runner”

Composition

Extended harmonies

Longer group compositions making use of more complex harmony Performance

Limited transposition skills

Aural skills

Continuing practise on solo performance 9th January data collection (JST)

4 (6 weeks) Appraising/Listening

Revision of set works covered so far including practise exam questions

Rhythm dictation/melody dictation exercises Composition

Use of structure within compositions

Making use of differing textures

General ideas for assessed composition 1 Performance

Extended transposition skills

Aural skills

Continuing practise on solo performance 3rd April data collection (JST)


AoS 2 – Vocal Music: o H Purcell: “Music for a While” o Queen: “Killer Queen”

Composition

Refinement of ideas for assessed composition 1

Making use of dynamics and articulation within the compositions. Performance

Preparation for recording in half term 6.

Arrange for an accompanist if needed and rehearse with them. JST available for this.

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6 (7 weeks) Appraising/Listening

Revision of set works covered so far including practise exam questions

Rhythm dictation/melody dictation exercises Composition

Finalise composition 1 including printing score and creating audio file.

Submission to JST of all materials for composition 1. Deadline: Monday 3rd July 2017

JST to mark and suggest any final edits to be done before end of the year. Performance

Finalise all work on solo performance.

Record and photocopy score. Deadline: Monday 26th June

Re-record if necessary before end of the year.

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Physical Education


1 (7 weeks) 1.2.a Components of fitness: These include Cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, speed, strength, power, flexibility, agility, balance, co-ordination, reaction time. Students will learn the definitions, apply to practical examples and learn how to test each component. 17th October data collection (CWA,PEG and ATL)

2 (7 weeks) 1.2.b Applying the principles of training: This section includes the Principles of training and optimising training. In this section students will learn about different training methods, the importance of a warm-up and cool down. They will then create their own training programme applying the principles they have learned.

3 (7 weeks) 1.1.a The structure and function of the skeletal: Students will learn to name and locate all the major bones and joints in the body. They will learn the movements possible at each joint and apply them to a movement analysis. 1.1.b The structure and function of the muscular system: Students will learn to name and locate all the major muscles as well as specify the role of the muscles in movement in sport. 1.1.c Movement analysis: Student will be introduced to movement analysis and lever systems. system 9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

4 (6 weeks) 1.1.c Continuation of Movement analysis. Students will learn about the planes of movement and axes of rotation. More time will be spent consolidating this topic area. 3rd April data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

5 (5 weeks) 1.1.d The cardiovascular and respiratory system: Students will learn the structure and function of the cardiovascular system, looking at the pathway of blood through the body and key terminology. Studnets will also learn the structure and function of the respiratory system as well as the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise. 27th April Parents’ Evening

6 (7 weeks) Preparation for Year 10 exam and completion of the Non Examined Assessment. This assessment requires students to analyse and evaluate a performance. They need to highlight strengths, weaknesses of the performance and create an action plan for the major weakness. Stdents then have to make links to the theoretical element of the course. Week commencing 19th June: Year 10 exam week 26th June Data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

Course title: Physical Education

Exam board: OCR

Specification code: J587

How will students be assessed? Two 60 minute written exam papers: Component 1 – Physical factors affecting performance 30% Component 2 – Socio-cultural issues and sports psychology 30% Non examined assessment (practical): Component 3 – Performance in physical education 40% Assessed in three sports one team, one individual and one other. There is also a coursework component – ‘Analysing and evaluating performance’

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1 (7 weeks) 2.1.a Engagement patterns of different social groups in physical activities and sports 2.1.b Commercialisation of sport

2 (7 weeks) 2.1.c Ethical and socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport Preparation for mock exam

3 (7 weeks) 2.2 Sports Psychology

4 (6 weeks) 2.3 Health, fitness and well-being Exam prep and recap Y10 work

5 (5 weeks) Exam prep

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Physics


1 (7 weeks) 4.2.5 Static electricity and 4.1.1 Energy changes in a system 17th October data collection (CWA,PEG and ATL)

2 (7 weeks) 4.1.1 Energy changes in a system (cont.) and 4.3 Particle model of matter.

3 (7 weeks) 4.3. Particle model of matter (cont.) and 4.4 Atomic structure. 9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

4 (6 weeks) 4.4. Atomic structure (cont.) and 4.5 Forces 3rd April data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

5 (5 weeks) 4.5 Forces (cont) 27th April Parents’ Evening

6 (7 weeks) 4.5 Forces.(cont.) Week commencing 19th June: Year 10 exam week 26th June Data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

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1 (7 weeks) 4.6 Waves

2 (7 weeks) 4.6 waves (cont.)

3 (7 weeks) 4.8 Space physics

4 (6 weeks) 4.7 Magnetism


Course title: GCSE Physics Exam board: AQA Specification code: 8463


Students will sit two external exams at the end of Year 11. Each paper is worth 50% of their final GCSE grade. Both exams will be 1 hour and 45 minutes in length requiring students to answer multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response questions. Questions will be both knowledge based and draw on the practical work that students have completed throughout the course.

Paper 1: This will assess the topic areas of energy, electricity, the particle model of matter and atomic structure. Paper 2: This will assess the topic areas of forces, waves, magnetism and electromagnetism, space physics as well as some of the work previously done on energy and electricity.

In year 9 students began the GCSE course and have studied some space physics.

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Spanish


1 (7 weeks) Free time activities + technology in everyday life 17th October data collection (CWA,PEG and ATL)

2 (7 weeks) Me, my family and friends + Marriage/partnership

3 (7 weeks) Healthy living + social issues 9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

4 (6 weeks) Travel and Tourism + Customs and festivals 3rd April data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

5 (5 weeks) Home, town, neighbourhood and region + global issues 27th April Parents’ Evening

6 (7 weeks) Life at school/college Week commencing 19th June: Year 10 exam week 26th June Data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

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1 (7 weeks) Education at Post 16 level

2 (7 weeks) Global issues: homelessness and environment

3 (7 weeks) Career choices and ambitions

4 (6 weeks) Revision of the 2 year: drilling of vocabulary and past paper practise

5 (5 weeks) Revision of the 2 year: drilling of vocabulary and past paper practise

Course title: Spanish GCSE Exam board: AQA Specification code: 8698


Students will sit all of their formal examinations at the end of the course in Year 11. Students sit an examination in each skill (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and each skill has an equal weighting of the total GCSE in Spanish. At1: Listening. Foundation or Higher Tiers available. 25% At2: Speaking. Foundation or Higher Tiers available. 3 parts: Role play, Photo card and General conversation. 25% At3: Reading. Foundation or Higher available including 1 translation from Spanish to English. 25% At4: Writing. Foundation or Higher available including 1 translation from English to Spanish. 25% GCSE Spanish has a Foundation Tier (grades 1–5) and a Higher Tier (grades 4–9). Students must take all four question papers at the same tier. All question papers must be taken in the same series.

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SCIENCE TRILOGY (Biology)


1 (7 weeks) Organisation - Human digestive system and proteins Circulatory system Disease 17th October data collection (CWA,PEG and ATL)

2 (7 weeks)

3 (7 weeks) Disease and drugs 9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

4 (6 weeks) Bioenergetics Homeostasis 3rd April data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL) 27th April Parents’ Evening

5 (5 weeks)

6 (7 weeks) Plants Week commencing 19th June: Year 10 exam week 26th June Data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

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1 (7 weeks) Genetics

2 (7 weeks) Evolution and classification

3 (7 weeks) Ecology

4 (6 weeks) Ecology


Course title: GCSE SCIENCE Exam board: AQA Specification code: 8464


Students will sit six external exams (two in each science subject) at the end of Year 11. Each paper is worth 16.7% of their final GCSE grade. All exams will be 1 hour and 15 minutes in length requiring students to answer multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response questions. Questions will be knowledge based as well as drawing on the practical work that students have completed throughout the course.

Biology Paper 1: This will assess the topic areas of cell biology, organisation, infection and response and bioenergetics Biology Paper 2: This will assess the topic areas of homeostasis and response, inheritance, variation and evolution

and ecology

In year 9 students began the GCSE course

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SCIENCE TRILOGY (CHEMISTRY)


1 (7 weeks) Bonding, structure and the properties of matter 17th October data collection (CWA,PEG and ATL) Organic Chemistry

2 (7 weeks)

3 (7 weeks) 9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL) Chemistry of the Atmosphere

4 (6 weeks) Chemical Changes 3rd April data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL) 27th April Parents’ Evening

5 (5 weeks)

6 (7 weeks) Using Resources Week commencing 19th June: Year 10 exam week 26th June Data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

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1 (7 weeks) Energy changes

2 (7 weeks) Quantitative chemistry

3 (7 weeks) The rate and extent of chemical change

4 (6 weeks) Chemical analysis





Chemistry Paper 1: This will assess the topic areas of atomic structure, the periodic table, bonding, structure, the properties of matter; quantitative chemistry, chemical changes and energy changes. Chemistry Paper 2: This will assess the topic areas of organic chemistry, the rate and extent of chemical change, chemical analysis, chemistry of the atmosphere and how we use natural resources.


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SCIENCE TRILOGY (Physics)


1 (7 weeks) 6.1 Energy in a system 17th October data collection (CWA,PEG and ATL) 6.1 Energy in a system (cont.)

2 (7 weeks)

3 (7 weeks) 6.3 The particle model of matter 9th January data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

4 (6 weeks) 6.4 Atomic structure 3rd April data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL) 27th April Parents’ Evening 6.5 Forces

5 (5 weeks)

6 (7 weeks) 6.5 Forces (cont.) Week commencing 19th June: Year 10 exam week 26th June Data collection (CWA, PEG and ATL)

2017-18


1 (7 weeks) 6.6 waves

2 (7 weeks) 6.6 Waves (cont)

3 (7 weeks) 6.7 Magnetism and electromagnetism

4 (6 weeks) 6.2 Electricity revision





Physics Paper 1: This will assess the topic areas of energy, electricity, the particle model of matter and atomic structure. Physics Paper 2: This will assess the topic areas of forces, waves, magnetism and electromagnetism.


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Year 10 PSHE – Tutorial Sessions


1 (7 weeks) The School Community

Community – Rich & Poor in Society, bullying

Morality & Radicalisation

Alcohol and Drugs

Alternative Drugs and the law

2 (7 weeks) Consequences of Alcohol Common Teenage Drugs – Smoking Teenage statistics – Drugs and alcohol Organisation Skills Enterprise Skills

3 (7 weeks) Personal SWOT analysis Finance – Lending / borrowing Finance – Savings and Investment Finance – Budgets Finance – Working with a budget Finance – Debt Finance – Boosting income

4 (6 weeks) Human Rights – intro to project Human Rights – Multi-culturalism Human Rights – Racism and Radicalisation Human Rights – Stereotypes Human Rights – Ignorance Human Rights – The Elderly

5 (5 weeks) Human Rights – Amnesty International Sex Education – Relationships Sex Education – Peer Pressure Sex Education – Body Image – including Genital Mutilation Sex Education – Understanding your Body

6 (7 weeks) Sex Education – Promiscuity

Sex Education – Grooming

Sex Education – STI’s

Skincare & Skin cancer

Personal Hygiene

Personal Appearance

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Key Dates: Year 10

Dates are all correct at the time of printing and are also available on the google calendar on the school website which is regularly updated.

Year 10 Information Event Thursday 13 October 2016

Data sheets issued November 2016

Data Sheets issued January 2017

Data sheets issued April 2017

Parents’ Evening 4.00pm7.00pm Thursday 27 April 2017

Exam week Monday 19 June 2017– Friday 23 June 2017

Reports released W/C 17 July 2017

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USEFUL EXAM INFORMATION

www.aqa.org.uk

www.edexcel.com

www.ocr.org.uk

www.jcq.org.uk

For examinations all students are responsible for ensuring that they have read and are familiar with the JCQ Notice &

Warning to Candidates information that is available on the school website and that they arrive in good time for all

internal and external examinations fully equipped.

Stationery must be in a clear plastic pencil case or plastic bag, and all exams must be written in black ink unless

otherwise advised.

No mobile phones, smart watches, headphones or data storing devices are permitted in an examination.

Summer exam timetables are issued to students for the summer internal exam weeks. We conduct internal

examinations using the full JCQ regulations for external examinations and this includes using external invigilation

staff and exam room seating style and behavioural expectations. We take examinations very seriously at Prudhoe

Community High School and students who do not comply with our standards will have sanctions imposed.

If you have any questions please contact the school and ask for the Exams Office.

R Boyles

Examinations Manager

Target Setting – Understanding Data

Information regarding Year 10 data will be briefly discussed at the Parent Information Evening and further in-depth

information will be provided with your child’s first grade card.

C O’Brien

Data Manager

http://www.aqa.org.uk/

http://www.edexcel.com/

http://www.ocr.org.uk/

http://www.jcq.org.uk/

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Fax: 01661 832859

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