.............................................Our Level 1/2 BTEC Tech Award in Health and Social Care will encourage pupils to: • Understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of the rights of individuals, person-centred values of care, e ective communication and how to protect individuals in health and social care and early years settings • Develop learning and practical skills that can be applied to real-life contexts and work situations • Think creatively, innovatively, analytically, logically and critically • Develop independence and confidence in using skills that would be relevant to the health and social care sector and more widely.Future OpportunitiesHealth and Social CareLevel 1/2 BTEC Tech Award inThe Edexcel BTEC Tech Award in Health and Social Care provides the knowledge, understanding and skills for Level 2 learners to progress to:• Other Level 2 vocational courses• Level 3 vocational qualifications, such as BTEC Nationals• Academic qualifications, such as GCSE in Health and Social Care, or Design and Technology: Food Technology• Employment within the Health and Social Care [email protected] | 51
...................................................................................................................................................................The exam board for the History GCSE is Edexcel. There are three examinations taken in the June of Year 11. Entry is single tier - every pupil sits the same examinations and can achieve a grade between 9 and 1. Assessment is completely through examination.Paper 1 - Thematic Study and Historic Environment (30%)Paper 2 - Period Study and British Depth Study (40%)Paper 3 - Modern Depth Study (30%)Questions to:Mrs MitchellHead of HistoryWhat will I learn?How will I be assessed?Further InformationThe History GCSE course has been selected to provide an interesting and varied range of topics. They include:• Medicine in Britain, c1250 - present (Theamtic study of development)• The British sector of the Western Front, 1914 - 18: injuries, treatment and the trenches. (Historic environment - linked to thematic study)• Early Elizabethan England, 1558 - 88 (British depth study)• The American West, c1835 - c1895 (Period study)• Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918 - 39 (Modern Depth Study)You will also learn and develop skills you have used in lower school such as explanation of events, analysing sources and communicating opinions.52 | www.newfield.sheffield.sch.uk
.............................................History is an academically well respected GCSE, and also an interesting one!History involves learning knowledge about people, societies and cultures. It includes exploring reasons for change and continuity, the significance of events and using sources and interpretations to study the past.History GCSEFuture OpportunitiesHistory is a highly respected subject with sixth forms, colleges, universities and employers. You do not have to choose a career directly dependent on History. Instead you will be able to show that you have many transferable skills.Careers which history could be of direct benefit for would include Law (Solicitor/Barrister), Teaching, Journalism, Media, Civil Service, Librarian, Politics, Management, Administration, Archaeologist, or work for heritage organisations like the National [email protected] | 53
...................................................................................................................................................................You will be assessed through a written examination and an assignment.Unit 1 will be assessed through a written exam, which is worth 40% of your qualification.Unit 2 you will complete an assignment where you will plan and prepare a menu in response to a brief, and prepare, cook and present 2 dishes. This will be worth 60% of your qualification and will take 12 hours. All pupils will complete written coursework 60% of their grade. This work is carried out under controlled exam conditions and must be completed in the allotted time. Pupils must work independently, carrying out research and planning a menu for a given brief. The practical element is carried out on one assessment day.This qualification is made up of 2 units.Unit 1: The Hospitality and Catering industryYou will learn about:• The hospitality and catering industry, the types of hospitality and catering providers and about working in the industry.• Health and safety, and food safety in hospitality and catering, as well as food related causes of ill health.Unit 2: Hospitality and Catering in actionYou will learn:• The importance of nutrition and how cooking methods can impact on nutritional value.• How to plan nutritious menus as well as factors which a ect menu planning.• Skills and techniques needed to prepare, cook and present dishes as well as learning how to review your work e ectively.What will I learn?How will I be assessed?Further InformationQuestions to:Ms BarkerHead of Design and Technologyor Ms GouldTeacher of Food Technology54 | www.newfield.sheffield.sch.uk
............................................L2 Hospitality and Catering is a new exciting and creative course which focuses on practical cooking skills to ensure pupils develop a thorough understanding of the hospitality and catering sector. It includes all businesses that provide food, beverages, and/or accommodation services, this includes restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars. It also includes airlines, tourist attractions, hospitals and sports venues; businesses where hospitality and catering is not their primary service but is increasingly important to their success.According to the British Hospitality Association, hospitality and catering is Britain’s fourth largest industry and accounts for around 10% of the total workforce. Since 2010, over 25% of all new jobs have been within the hospitality and catering sector with the majority of new roles falling within the 18-24 age groups, according to a report by People 1st.Hospitality and CateringWJEC - L2Future OpportunitiesStudying Hospitality and Catering can lead to exciting and well paid career options. Consumers are becoming increasingly reliant on the food industry to develop solutions for their nutritional needs. This course could lead you into roles such as a Chef, Food Product Developer, Buyer (who travels the world sourcing new food products for manufacturers), Food Safety Inspector, Nutritionist, Dietician, Quality Manager, Teacher, Food Engineer, Food Scientist, Food Technologist, Food Photographer, Food Stylist, Home Economist, Hotel and Restaurant Manager, Microbiologist, working in food magazines, radio and television - for more information on food careers please visit [email protected] | 55
...................................................................................................................................................................Studying Music will help you develop creatively and skilfully as a performer and composer whilst also deepening your understanding of music theory.You will apply musical knowledge and skills to form a personal and meaningful relationship with music.Pupils are encouraged to engage critically and creatively with a wide range of music and musical contexts, and reflect on how music is used in the expression of personal and collective identities.All pupils taking Music GCSE are entitled to a weekly 1:1 instrument, vocal or music technology lesson every week.Component 1: Understanding Music – 40%The areas of study provide an appropriate focus for pupils to appraise, develop and demonstrate an in-depth knowledge and understanding of musical elements, musical context and musical language. The four areas of study can also provide a rich source of material for your pupils to work with when developing performance and composition skills.There are four areas of study:1. Western classical tradition 1650–19102. Popular music3. Traditional music4. Western classical tradition since 1910.Component 2: Performing Music – 30%Pupils perform live music using one or both of the following ways:• Instrumental (including DJ)/vocal• Production via technology.One performance must be as a soloist and one piece must be as part of an ensemble lasting a combined minimum of four minutesComponent 3: Composing Music – 30%Pupils learn how to develop musical ideas, including extending and manipulating musical ideas, and compose music that is musically convincing through two compositions. One must be in response to an externally set brief (Composition 1) and the other a free composition (Composition 2).To enjoy and succeed in GCSE Music you need to:Be comfortable performing in front of other peopleBe willing to attend your weekly 1:1 music lessonsPractice your chosen instrument skills at homeEngage in an extracurricular music group either in or out of school.Questions to:Mrs KeebleHead of MusicWhat will I learn?How will I be assessed?Further Information56 | www.newfield.sheffield.sch.uk
...........................................Being a musician isn’t the only career in music – other options include being a sound technician, community musician, music therapist, teacher, or private tutor, or a range of careers in the music industry, in a concert hall or music venue. GCSE Music provides a range of transferrable skills for your future studies and career.To enjoy and succeed in GCSE Music you need to:Already play an instrument and be a competent player. This course develops student’s performance, creativity and practical skills.You will need to be able to sing or play an instrument confidently and be able to write your musical ideas in some form of notation. You will be allocated instrumental lessons on your chosen instrument (20 minutes per week minimum).Music GCSEFuture [email protected] | 57
...............................................................................................................................................................To begin pupils will work through the settings and features of modern digital cameras in order to develop basic skills. Pupils will then improve their skills through regular Photoshop tutorials and workshops.Pupils will analyse and interpret the work of artists, photographers and designers, in order to help them develop their own work in response to given themes or topics. They will research and explore their ideas to create final photographic artworks.Throughout each stage of their work, pupils will analyse and evaluate the e ectiveness and suitability of their ideas. All class work and homework from the start of the year will count towards the final GCSE grade.As you consider your GCSE options, it is important to recognise that this subject will require you to work independently, creatively , and be capable of abstract thought. You will not only need to develop your practical skills, but also to think deeply and critically about the work you create and the work of others. This will involve extended written analysis of photographs and artworks to demonstrate understanding how di erent techniques, styles, and messages are conveyed. Be prepared to explore your own creativity, problem solve and experiment with ideas. For example, you will find yourself being photographed or involved in practical projects that require you to engage with new and challenging concepts. It is important to remember that while Photography encourages exploration, the same standard of expectations apply meaning if you want to take photography you will require discipline, focus and commitment.Coursework Portfolio (60% of the final mark) A range of Photography projects each with di erent starting points.Controlled Test (40% of the final mark), all work is internally marked and moderated by EDUQAS.All work is marked using the same assessment objectives (AO’s):What will I learn?How will I be assessed?Further InformationQuestions to:Mr FaulknerHead of Media,Film and Photography• AO1 - Develop their ideas through investigations demonstrating analytical and cultural understanding• AO2 - Refine their ideas through experimenting• AO3 - Record ideas, observations and insights• AO4 - Present a personal, informed and meaningful response demonstrating analytical and critical understanding58 | www.newfield.sheffield.sch.uk
............................................Following completion of the course pupils can continue with photography at A-Level or BTEC level 3 at a sixth form school or college.Further on there are a wide range of careers that pupils can pursue in the field of Photography, Illustration, Fine Art, Film & Video, Graphic Communication, Photojournalism, Advertising and Fashion.Photography GCSEFuture OpportunitiesThe GCSE specification used is Art & Design (Photography), it emphasises the importance of photography as an art form as well as a way to communicate ideas. Development of ideas through sustained research and individual work is the most important aspect of the [email protected] | 59
...................................................................................................................................................................Theme 1: People and lifestyle• Identity and relationships with others• Healthy living and lifestyle• Education and workTheme 2: Popular culture• Free-time activities• Customs, festivals and celebrations• Celebrity cultureTheme 3: Communication and the world around us• Travel and tourism, including places of interest• Media and technology• The environment and where people livePupils can complete the exam at either foundation or higher tier.Reading Exam - 25%Includes reading comprehension questions with answers in English, plus a translation task.Listening Exam - 25%Questions in English and in Spanish, plus a dictation task.Speaking Exam - 25%Includes role play, reading aloud and discussion of a photo.Written Exam - 25%Includes 2 or 3 short written tasks, plus a translation task.What will I learn?How will I be assessed?Further InformationQuestions to:Mrs WrightHead of Modern Foreign Languages60 | www.newfield.sheffield.sch.uk
............................................The course aims to develop pupils’ ability to use Spanish for practical communication. We will inspire pupils to believe that they are global citizens through the study of the language itself and through a cultural appreciation of the many countries where the language is spoken.The course o ers you the opportunity to develop the four basic skills of reading, speaking, listening and writing.Many pupils go on to study Spanish at AS and A-Level. Speaking a foreign language opens doors into di erent cultures and areas of work.Languages skills are highly sought after in the workplace. Languages pupils can demonstrate e ective communication skills coupled with the ability to analyse and empathise. Studying Spanish can lead to a variety of careers including in Business, Finance and Marketing.Spanish [email protected] | 61Future Opportunities
.......................................................................................................................................................................Component 1 Pearson Set Assignment (PSA) is 3 written tasks which will be typed up as part of an internally controlled assessment and one practical assessment where students are expected to lead a small group of students through a 10 minute warm up. Component 2 PSA is 3 written tasks which will be typed up as part of an internally controlled assessment and one practical assessment where students are expected to lead a small group of students through a short lesson.Each component requires learners to undertake independent research and further reading around each individual task to aid their understanding and provide su icient preparation for the assessment completion. Each PSA is set by the exam board in either September or January and must be completed in exam conditions.Component 3 Externally assessed exam (1hr 30min) at the end of year 11. Students studying the BTEC Tech Award are expected to complete 3 components across the two years:Component 1 – Preparing participants to take part in sport and physical activityIn this component students will:Explore types and provision of sport and physical activity for di erent types of participantExamine equipment and technology required for participants to use when taking part in sport and physical activityBe able to prepare participants to take part in sport and physical activity.Component 2 – Taking part and improving other participants' sporting performanceIn this component students will:Understand how di erent components of fitness are used in di erent physical activitiesBe able to participate in sport and understand the roles and responsibilities of o icialsDemonstrate ways to improve participants sporting techniqueComponent 3 – Developing fitness to improve other participants' performance in sport and physical activity.In this component students will learn about:Fitness testing and interpreting resultsFitness training methodsThe e ects of fitness training on the body systemsIt is important that pupils realise that BTEC Sport is totally di erent to their experiences of Key Stage 3 Physical Education, as there is limited time for practical sport.Questions to:Mrs RaynesHead of PE and Danceor refer to the Pearson website.What will I learn?How will I be assessed?Further Information62 | www.newfield.sheffield.sch.uk
........................................Pupils often go on to study A-Level PE/Sports Studies or a Level 3 BTEC National in Sport. Pupils also progress onto higher education sports degrees and onto careers in Sport and Leisure, Coaching or Teaching.Future OpportunitiesBTEC SportPearson Level 1/2 Tech Award in [email protected] | 63
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