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What will I learn?
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CURRICULUM


Component 1 (30%)
INTENT Aim: how to project plan the design and development of a user interface

Assessment: internally assessed assignments

Students will plan, design and create an effective user interface for a
given scenario. For example they will be given a range of different
devices, e.g. mobile phones, tablets, robots, and will then investigate the
type of user interface used and how the user interacts with them.

Component 2 (30%)
Aim: process and interpret data and draw conclusions
Assessment: internally assessed assignments


Students will understand the characteristics of data and information and
how they help organisations in decision making. Furthermore developing
their analytical skills in using spreadsheet and data manipulation
software such as database.


For component 1 and 2 - students will receive feedback from the teacher
on their assignments, this will allow students to improve their
assignments for a final submission and grade.

Component 3 (40%)
Aim: explore how organisations use digital systems and the wider
implications associated with their use
Assessment: scenario-based external 1hr 30 min written exam where
students demonstrate their knowledge to propose digital solutions to
realistic situations.
Students will develop their knowledge of cyber security, including threats
to data, prevention and management to data, security policies,
responsible use of data and legal and ethical working practices, cloud
systems and cloud security, infrastructure – web based, modern
technologies to include working from home, impact of working at home
on mental health.


How will I be assessed?
Contact .................................................


Information
............................. 60% internal assessment and 40% external
examination.
Questions to:
Mrs Wheelhouse For each unit at Level 1 or 2 students are awarded a
Pass, Merit or Distinction.:
(Head of Computing)









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Drama GCSE





Exam Board: Edexcel
Course Title: GCSE Drama
Course code: 1DR0
QN code: 60184917

GCSE Drama is a challenging and rewarding course
that teaches students how to develop their

performance skills through a range of projects
exploring different dramatic techniques and theatre
styles. It is a very practical subject and students will
need to be motivated and independent. They will also
have the opportunity to explore and analyse a range

of production elements such as lighting, set design
and costume. As part of the course students will be
required to attend a theatre performance with the
school, which they will then write about in the written
examination. As a student of Drama, every student will

also receive an 'Ignite' card, entitling them to a free
ticket to every Sheffield Theatres in-house production,
as well as discounts for touring shows.









Future Opportunities
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There will be other opportunities outside school to get
involved in performances or to take part in workshops,
all of which will enhance your understanding of Drama.


GCSE Drama is also a great foundation for going on to
study the subject at A Level and beyond.


Drama is not just for students that want to become
actors. The transferable skills that we develop will be
useful in whichever field students wish to go into in the
future. The creative industries provide thousands of
different career options from lighting technicians to set
designers to drama therapists, and many more.










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Students will practically explore a range of different styles of theatre,
INTENT
from naturalistic to abstract. They will learn to structure a piece of
drama and how to use a variety of performance skills to engage an
audience. Students will also need to be able to analyse, evaluate and

write about drama.


Alongside the specific dramatic skills studied, students will also be
developing a range of discreet transferable skills, e.g. confidence,

teamwork, independence and creative thinking, to name but a few.


To get a brief idea of some of the content covered, BBC Bitesize is a
good place to start. Although not focused on any specific exam board,
it provides some useful information in a friendly format.


A good idea might be to ask the current Year 10 students, as they will
give an honest opinion of what the course is like.




How will I be assessed?
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Devising - 40%
Students devise an original piece of theatre from a
stimulus and will also submit an accompanying
portfolio.



Performance from text - 20%
Students are required to perform two extracts from
a published play in front of a visiting examiner.
They can perform monologues, duologues or in

small groups.

Contact The written part of the course focuses on a set text
Written examination - 40%

Information
............................. studied practically in lessons and the evaluation of
a piece of live theatre seen.
Questions to:
Mr Disney
(Head of Drama)










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Early Life Stage;



Learning and Development



BTEC Level 2 First Award



Exam board; Edexcel
Course title: Early Life Stage; Learning and Development BTEC Level 2 First Award
Course code: 600/6814/0
QN code: 60068140


This is an exciting course that goes well with the Health
& Social Studies BTEC Tech Award course. You can take
this course as well as Health & Social Studies which is
equivalent to 2 GCSEs. You can also take this course on

its own as 1 option (equivalent to 1 GCSE).


The course teaches you about the development of the
human body and mind at the early life stage. You
explore how children learn and develop from the

moment they are born as well as how certain
interactions with infants can have an effect on
development.










Future Opportunities
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You have the opportunity to study BTEC Health
& Social at Level 3 (equivalent to A-Level) in

our sixth form. We offer single, double and
triple courses (equivalent to 3 A levels).
Our students have gone on to study at
University ranging from Operational

Department Practice, Adult & Child nursing,
Teaching and other amazing courses!
















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This course goes well with the Health & Social Studies course. If you
INTENT
are interested in early lifestage development 0-8 years, then this
course will give you the knowledge and understanding you need to
become a Paediatric nurse, Doctor, Teacher or a career relating to the
learning and development of the early life stages. This course may

also include a visit and interaction within an early years setting.


You will study 3 components:



Patterns of Child Development (Exam-25%)
You will learn about 5 different areas of development; physical,
cognitive, communication and language, emotional and social – and
how these are linked. You will learn about the 'normal' milestones as
well as the abnormalities during the early stages of development.



Promoting Children's Development through play (Coursework) You
will look into how early years settings use play to promote children's
learning and development at different ages and stages. You will be
able to assess the effect on the child's development based on the

type of play.


The Principles of Early Years Practice (Coursework)
You will learn about the principles that underpin work in early years
settings. These principles shape the way the settings are run as well

meeting the legal requirements. You will explore why it is important to
empower children so that they become independent with a strong
self-image.


How will I be assessed?
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Contact You will study 3 components:


Information
............................. Ÿ Patterns of Child Development (Exam-25%)
Ÿ Promoting Children's Development through

Questions to: play (Coursework)
Miss Ahmed Ÿ The Principles of Early Years Practice
(Head of Health and (Coursework)
Social Studies)








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Health and Social Studies



BTEC Tech Award


Exam board; Edexcel
Course title: Btec Tech Award in Health and Social Studies
Course code: 603/0395/5
QN code: 60303955


This course takes a practical
approach into learning about the
Health Care and Social Sectors.


You will cover a range of topics such

as the human body's development as
well as the legal aspects of the
services. You will meet guests and
have the opportunity of attending out
of school events!





















Future Opportunities
..........................................


You have the opportunity to study BTEC
Health & Social at Level 3 (A-Level) in our

sixth form. We offer single, double and
triple courses (3 A levels).
Our students have gone on to study at
University ranging from Operational

Department Practice, Adult & Child
nursing, Teaching practice and other
amazing courses!














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You will study 3 components:
INTENT

Human Lifespan Development (Coursework 30%)
Explore how individuals develop physically, emotionally, socially and

intellectually over their life time.


Health & Social Care Services & Values (Coursework 30%)
Learn which health and social care services are available and discover

who is involved in using and providing these services.


Health & Wellbeing (externally marked 40%)
Learn what 'being healthy' means to different people. Create a health
improvement plan for an individual, including targets and
recommendations of support..








How will I be assessed?
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This is a great course if you are interested in the

Health or Social care sectors, such as working in
Hospitals, Dentists, Police, Social work, Teaching
and other great professions involving people!

You can take this course as well as the, BTEC First

Award in Early Lifestage; Learning & Development
course (additional option) which gives you a total
of 2 GCSE's equivalent.
You can also take this course on its own as 1
option (1 GCSE).
Contact


Information
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Questions to:
Miss Ahmed
(Head of Health and
Social Studies)








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Music GCSE





Exam Board: AQA
Course Title: GCSE MUSIC
Course Code: 8271
QN code: 60183615

This course develops students’ performance, creativity
and practical skills as well as building knowledge and

personal confidence through team work and
leadership opportunities.


What are the entry requirements?
You will need to be able to sing or play an instrument

to a reasonable standard (grade 2) and be able to
read music. You should be having lessons (either
privately or in school) on your chosen instrument (15
minutes per week minimum).



Music Theory Requirements:
When starting the course we advise students who
have not achieved Grade V Theory to come along to
the extra curricular class provided in school. The
theory helps further develop composition work and

helps with the general listening content. This class is
voluntary, but it is very useful.
We would expect candidates to be involved in the
music department extra curricular timetable
(orchestra, choir, jazz band etc). We hold a number of

concerts throughout the year as well as a school
musical every two years.
Future

Opportunities
...................................


Many candidates go on to study

AS/A2 Music. Candidates develop a
life-long interest in music and have
broader life-skills and attributes
including critical and creative
thinking, aesthetic sensitivity and

emotional and cultural
development.





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INTENT
Students will be 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. Students will
have opportunities to use music technology, perform, compose, listen
and understand music.
They will be able to appraise, develop and demonstrate an in-depth
knowledge of musical elements, musical context and musical language

through the following four Areas of Study:.


Western classical tradition 1650-1910, Popular music, Traditional music,
Western classical tradition since 1910

Musical elements will include:


Melody, Harmony, Tonality, Structure, Timbre, Texture, Tempo, metre and
rhythm, Dynamics and articulation



How will I be assessed?
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There are 3 components to study:


Component 1: Understanding music (40%) 1

hour and 30 minutes exam.
Section A: Listening
Section B: Contextual understanding


Component 2: Performing music (30%)

Students will perform two pieces (one of which
will be solo and one ensemble)
This will be internally marked by teachers and
Contact then moderated by AQA.


Information
............................. Component 3: Composition (30%)

Students will complete two compositions:
Questions to:
Composition 1: Composition to a brief
Any member of the Music
Composition 2: Free composition
Department
This will be internally marked by teachers and

then moderated by AQA.






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Physical Education GCSE





Exam Board: AQA
Course Title: GCSE Physical Education
Course Code: 8582
QN code: 60182799

GCSE Physical Education follows on from the Key Stage
3 Physical Education programme of study by providing

pupils with exciting opportunities to choose from a
variety of roles whilst participating in sports such as
badminton, basketball, football, trampolining, table
tennis and athletics. The content of the GCSE Physical
Education course is designed to enable pupils to enjoy

and understand the benefits of living a healthy and
active lifestyle.






















Future

Opportunities
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Could lead to A Level and
higher education, a career
in sports and leisure,
coaching or teaching.
























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Students will develop theoretical knowledge and understanding of the
INTENT
factors that underpin physical activity and sport. For example they will
learn how health and fitness, hygiene and safety, prevention of injury,
fitness training and factors affect their performance in sport.

Furthermore, students will gain an understanding of how the
physiological and psychological state affects performance in physical
activity and sport. They will also develop the ability to analyse and
evaluate in order to improve performance in physical activity and sport.

Additionally they will learn about key socio-cultural influences which
can affect people's involvement in physical activity and sport.


What are the entry requirements?
..........................................................................



A love of sport and physical activities is important for GCSE Physical
Education. Students are assessed as a performer and therefore need

to be of a high standard in at least one sport. :


How will I be assessed?
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Theory (60 %)
Ÿ Students are examined on their

knowledge of the theory
Ÿ 2 Written papers
Ÿ Both exams at the end of Y11


NEA (Non-Exam Assessment) (40%)
Ÿ Performance assessment (Practical

Assessment)
Ÿ 3 best sports count
Contact Ÿ Marked out of 25 for each sport
Ÿ 75 marks available in total.
Information
............................. Performance Analysis Assessment

(Analysis and Evaluation)
Questions to:
Ÿ Written coursework - at least 3 hours
Mr Howse
of lesson time
(Head of PE)
Ÿ 25 marks
or any other member of the
PE Department





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Sport BTEC




Level 2 First Award


Exam board: Pearson
Course Title: The Pearson BTEC Level 2 First Award in Sport
Course Code: 600/4779/3
QN code: 60047793

BTEC Sport Level 2 follows on from Key Stage 3 Physical

Education and provides pupils with opportunities to
participate in a range of practical activities that link to
coursework and examination assignments. The
content of the course enables pupils to learn about
the anatomy and physiology of the human body,

analyse their own performance in sport, undertake a
fitness training programme and obtain experience of
coaching younger pupils in various sports.



















Future

Opportunities
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Could lead to BTEC level 3
sport course or a career in
sports and leisure.


























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Students will learn about:
INTENT
Ÿ The functions of the main body systems
Ÿ Using different training techniques and methods, the
importance of diet and nutrition.



They will develop skills:
Ÿ In preparing and planning a health and fitness plan.
Ÿ In carrying out fitness tests.

Ÿ In evaluating a health and fitness plan.
Ÿ In literacy, numeracy and ICT.
Ÿ That are essential for the modern workplace, such as
team working; presentation skills; independent
working; working to deadlines; efficient use of
resources.



Successful completion of this qualification will enable learners
to progress to Level 3 qualifications in related subjects.


The knowledge and skills gained will provide an introduction to

those required for careers in the health and fitness industry.

How will I be assessed?
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Unit 1

Fitness for Sport & Exercise (online exam)
Unit 2
Practical Sports Performance (coursework & video evidence)
Unit 5
Training for Personal Fitness (coursework & video evidence)

Unit 6
Contact Leading Sports Activities (coursework & video evidence)


Information
............................. Each unit is weighted at 25% of the overall grade


Questions to: Level 1 Pass is equivalent to GCSE Grades D-G (3-1)
Mr Howse Level 2 Pass/Merit/Distinction
(Head of PE) is equivalent to GCSE Grades A*-C (9-4)
or any other member of the

PE Department





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