Year 11 Parent Guide - Ellowes Hall Sports College

YEAR 11 PARENT GUIDE 2015/2016 SUBJECT ART Key Dates Modular Exams GCSE exam preparation February - March

Coursework Deadlines Portfolio Project - January 2016

GCSE Art exam (10 hours) April 2016

AUTUMN TERM Portfolio Theme – Organic Forms WRL Group Objective: To provide evidence for Assessment Objectives 1 – Develop Ideas, 2 – Refine Ideas, 3 – Record Ideas and 4 – Present a Response Students will experience the following processes:     

Recording observations and adapting them into preliminary ideas Developing ideas and using appropriate media and processes Exploring the work of expert practitioners through research Applying key characteristics from artists’ work to enhance idea development Translating developed ideas into a personal outcome

Option Group Objective: To provide evidence for Assessment Objective 2 – Refine Ideas and Assessment Objective 4 Present a Response Students will experience the following processes:  

Exploring the work of expert practitioners through research Applying key characteristics from artists’ work to enhance idea development



Translating developed ideas into a personal outcome

Students will be expected to present and select their work for marking. SPRING TERM The Portfolio Project will be completed in the first two weeks of this term. February is the start of the final examination preparation period. Main Objective To prepare for a 10 hour examination that will take place after Easter. Students will choose one question from ten starting points. Students will need to show evidence of the following:    

Recording from direct observation and controlling the visual elements Developing a range of ideas for the exam question Selecting and controlling media appropriate to the exam question Researching artists’ work and using visual information in the development of ideas

It is essential that students provide detailed answers in their exam preparation sheets. Prep sheets must be completed and brought to the exam. They will be submitted for marking at the end of the exam. These sheets contribute significantly to the final grade. SUMMER TERM Main objective To complete the ten hour GCSE exam. Students will need to:   

Complete one piece of art work that has been planned thoroughly in the preparation sheets, within the ten hours allowed. Control the media and processes chosen. Submit all preparation sheets for marking at the end of the exam.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION All artwork created counts towards the final coursework grade. Therefore it is important that all homework tasks are completed to the highest standard. Also to take advantage of the extra support and time offered, students should attend any out of hours sessions arranged.

The Art rooms are available at lunchtimes for students to continue their coursework or receive advice on their homework.

CONTACT DETAILS Name of Staff

School Email Address

Mrs P Strachan

[email protected]

Miss A Hatfield

[email protected]

YEAR 11 PARENT GUIDE 2015/2016 SUBJECT: GCSE Business Studies Key Dates Modular Exams

Coursework Deadlines

Exams will be sat at the end of Year 11. There are no coursework tasks in this Controlled Assessment will be completed in qualification apart from the controlled Year 11. assessment that must be completed in school. September 2015 – December 2015 A291 - Marketing and Enterprise  Controlled assessment  Approx 16 hours – 60 marks  25% of the qualification  Candidates select one of the two controlled assessment tasks made available by OCR. Marketing:  Market research and data collection  The marketing mix  Marketing in the wider business environment Enterprise:  Enterprise and the entrepreneur  The business plan January 2016 – May 2016 Unit A293: Production, Finance and the External Business Environment  Using and managing resources to produce goods and services  Types of production methods  Management and control of production  Production costs  Financial information and decision making  Sources of finance  Financial forecasting and analysis  External influences on business activity  The competitive environment  Environmental influences and business ethics  Government and the UK economy  Globalisation and UK business Contact Details

Name of Staff Oliver Harris Amy Wainwright

School Email Address [email protected] [email protected]

YEAR 11 PARENT GUIDE 2015/2016 SUBJECT: GCSE APPLIED BUSINESS Key Dates Modular Exams One exam will be sat at the end of Year 11. Controlled Assessment will be started and completed in Year 11.

Coursework Deadlines There are no coursework tasks in this qualification apart from the controlled assessment which will take place in Year 11.

September 2015 – July 2016 This unit provides an introduction to decision making and business finance. You will look at how businesses can measure their performance through keeping accounts and you will find out the value of ICT in helping them to manage their finances. You will learn about simple recording systems, how to interpret financial documents and how to identify different options for businesses when faced with financial decisions.

    

Investigating the flow of financial documents used to make a business purchase Investigating methods of making and receiving payments Planning for Business Uncertainty Financial Statements Interpretation of Business Accounts

CONTACT DETAILS Name of Staff Mr O Harris Miss A Wainwright


YEAR 11 PARENT GUIDE 2015/2016 SUBJECT: GCSE CATERING Key Dates Exams Mock Exam to take place in November 2015 Main Exam to take place in May/June 2016

Coursework Deadlines Unit 1/Task 1 end of Summer 2015 Unit 1/Task 2 end of February 2016

AUTUMN TERM Students will begin one of their controlled assessment tasks from a list of topics from the exam board. Part of Unit one of the course. Controlled Assessment:

Unit 1: TWO practical tasks selected from a bank of six WJEC set tasks. Internally assessed using WJEC set criteria and externally moderated. This aspect is worth 60% of the final grade. SPRING TERM By the end of the year students will have learned: 1. The industry food and drink Have knowledge and understanding of:  Types of establishments that provide food and drink. Contract caterers. The type of services available in different establishments to include self-service, fast food, cafeteria, take-away, buffet, plate, waiting service, automatic vending, travel service. 2. Job roles, employment opportunities and relevant training Have knowledge of the roles, duties and training available for:  Management – Manager, Assistant Manager. Chefs – Head, Second (Sous), Pastry, Larder, Sauce, Vegetable, Assistant (Commis). Food and Drink Service – Restaurant Manager, Waiting Staff. The candidate should be aware of career opportunities locally, nationally and internationally. 3. Health, safety and hygiene Have knowledge and understanding of:  Personal hygiene – hand washing, general body hygiene, reporting sickness, protective clothing. Food safety – cleanliness, temperature control, cooking, monitoring and storage. The main points of the Food Safety Act. Common causes of food contamination. Common types of food poisoning. Health and Safety – common health and safety signs, fire precautions, safe use of equipment. The main points of the Health and Safety at Work Act. Simple first aid procedures. Risk Assessment – identification and control of hazards (HACCP). Health and Safety Executive five-point plan. Fire Regulations.

4. Food preparation, cooking and presentation Have knowledge of and demonstrate:  The importance of colour, texture, flavour, shape, temperature and time. The customers' needs. A wide range of culinary skills. Appropriate methods of cooking. Appropriate methods of presentation. The candidate should have knowledge of:  The following terms: - accompaniments - flambé - al dente - garnish - au gratin julienne - bain-marie - marinade - brûlée - mise en place - bouquet garni - purée coulis - reduce - croûtons - roux - en croûte - sauté - entrée The candidate should have knowledge of:  the selection, storage, preparation and serving of: - Meat, poultry - Fish - Eggs - Dairy products - Cereals, flour, rice, pasta - Vegetables Fruit - Convenience products - Sauces - Basic dough products - Basic pastry products - Cakes, sponges and scones 5. Nutrition and menu planning Have knowledge of:  Functions and sources of the main nutrients. Current healthy eating guidelines. Vegetarian choices, nut allergies, wheat intolerance, lactose intolerance. Types of menu - table d'hôte, à la carte and themed. The candidate should have knowledge of important points to consider when planning a menu. Nutritionally balanced meals. Variety of colour, flavour, texture. Foods in season. Time of year. Skills of chef. Equipment available. Type of outlet. Cost. Suitability and appeal to the client. Time available. Multicultural variations. 6. Costing and portion control Have knowledge of :  Costing raw materials for a range of food items using standard recipes. The appropriate methods of portion control and their significance. 7. Specialist equipment Have knowledge of:  Small and large scale catering equipment - hand equipment - powered equipment. Small and large scale food service equipment - hand equipment - powered equipment. The safe use, care and cleaning of food preparation and service equipment. 8. Communication and record keeping Have knowledge and understanding of:  The importance of sound communication. Types of communication used, e.g. verbal, written, telephones, fax, ICT (e-mail, Internet). Which type of communication is appropriate to the circumstances. The need for accurate, appropriate record keeping. Different methods of record keeping used in – stock control, data logging and restaurant bookings. 9. Environmental considerations Have knowledge of:  Conservation of energy and water, when preparing food. Reduce, re-use and recycle waste in the preparing and serving of meals. Why it is important for the industry to address these areas e.g. sustainability. The candidate should have knowledge of: A range

of disposable products and materials used for packaging and assess their fitness for purpose – appeal, temperature control, recycling, biodegradable, hygiene, cost, ease of storage and handling. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Students must provide their own ingredients as this is a very practical course. It is particularly important during the coursework tasks. Students must take part in all practical activities to make sure that they understand the processes and methods of food production. Deadlines must be kept to for homework/coursework. Specific hand in dates for the coursework will be issued to students before they begin. CONTACT DETAILS Name of Staff Mrs M Stobbart

School Email Address [email protected]

YEAR 11 PARENT GUIDE 2015/2016 SUBJECT: BTEC Children’s Play Learning and Development Key Dates Modular Exams Re sit date for unit 1 January 2016 June 2016

Coursework Deadlines Unit 2 December 2015 Unit 3 April 2016

Autumn Term Working on Unit 2

Promoting children’s development through play

This includes types of play at different ages How children play How and why adults support children’s play. Play opportunities and how they promote children’s development. How play is structured in early years settings to promote development. Preparation for unit 1 resit

Spring Term Working on Unit 3 The principals of Early Years Practice This includes How children benefit from inclusive practice. How non inclusive practice may affect children’s outcomes. Ways early years settings can implement inclusive practice. The importance of the key person in early years settings Preparation for unit 1 resit

Summer Term Completion of Unit 2 nd 3

Contact Details Name of Staff Mrs J.E.Evans


YEAR 11 PARENT GUIDE 2015/2016 SUBJECT: B|TEC First Award Performing Arts (Dance) Key Dates Modular Exams There will be no modular exams for this subject but there will be an external assessment for Unit 1: Individual Showcase, which will take place in the spring term.

Coursework Deadlines There will be a dance showcase in December and March for the assessment of Unit 2: Preparation, Performance and Production.

The BTEC Award in Performing Arts (Dance) is run over the course of two years. During this time students will be set assignments to complete for Units 2 and 4. For Unit 1 students will select an individual task set by Edexcel which will be externally assessed. See below for a more detailed outline of these units.

Unit 1: Individual Showcase Learners will complete a letter of application and an audition performance in response to a selected progression opportunity. There will be a selection of four pre-released progression opportunities for each academic year. The assessment activity will take place under controlled conditions and will be in the form of a written essay and a solo performance.

Unit 2: Preparation, Performance and Production The two learning aims within this unit are: A - take part in the preparations for a live performance B - demonstrate performance techniques in a performance. In this unit learners will be expected to develop, practise and rehearse dance skills and techniques appropriate to their performance role in this ‘Dance Showcase’ as they are required to develop a performance exploring a particular theme. Candidates will be required to evidence their process by keeping a clear record in a Unit Logbook. They will also have:    

Recordings of practical dance sessions. Teacher observation records. Recordings of milestone rehearsals. Video of their final performances.

Unit 4: Dance Skills The two learning aims within this unit are: A - explore and develop your dance skills and review your own practice B - use your dance skills within rehearsal and performance. In this unit learners will be expected to attend workshops/lessons to learn technical physical skills in different dance styles and be able to show interpretive dance skills such as: focus, projection, musicality, timing and facial expression. They will also need to identify their strengths and areas for development, setting targets and track their progress by writing an ongoing log book.

Additional Information When needed throughout the course students will be expected to attend additional rehearsals and always show full commitment to group performances. It will further develop and enrich the cultural experiences for students to see professional live dance performances and experience workshops with professional dance artists. Opportunities for students to participate in these activities will be organised by their teacher. All of the cost for these opportunities may not be financed completely by school funds and may need some financial support from parents or guardians. It is advised that students attend an extra curriculum dance activity, such as ‘Unfold’ to further develop technical skills and performance experience.

Contact Details Name of Staff Mrs R. Giles


YEAR 11 PARENT GUIDE 2015/2016 SUBJECT: DRAMA Key Dates Modular Exams March - April 2016 Unit 3 (Externally Assessed)

Coursework Deadlines Friday 18th December 2015

AUTUMN TERM Unit 3 gives students the opportunity to put their knowledge and experience of how Drama is approached into practice. The work carried out in the Programme of Study and Units 1 and 2 should be seen as a foundation that can now be used to mount a performance that will be assessed. Units 1 and 2 deal with the processes of Drama and offer the potential for exploration and experiment without the pressure of mounting a complete production with all the associated responsibility and decision making. Unit 3 does include that responsibility and decision-making process. It is essential that students understand fully their responsibilities and that the rehearsal period is the key to success. In preparation for Unit 3, the Autumn Term will see students developing practical skills further, analysing the work of others’ to inform their own practise and widening their range of dramatic performance techniques.

SPRING TERM Unit 3 - The assignment brief Edexcel will set an assignment brief that will be followed in deciding what performance material will be used. The final choice of performance material is at the students’ discretion. Individual performance groups may be examined through any of the following types of performance:    

devised by students from a stimulus a complete, short published play an extract from a full-length published play an adaptation of a selection of scenes from a full-length published play

  

based on a full-length published play using some original text with additional devised work based on the situations and roles in the original text a Theatre in Education piece to a target audience including devised work plus existing play texts, poetry, song lyrics and factual material.

There is also the opportunity to develop material used in Units 1 and 2, provided it meets the overall assignment brief for Unit 3. SUMMER TERM Students will be planning, developing and practically rehearsing their performance for Unit 3. They will adhere to a performance rehearsal schedule and improve their own evaluative skills, with which to make further progress in standards. Unit 3 is externally assessed and assessment will take place in front of a visiting examiner. The examination form is performance but is still a formal examination that will take place under examination conditions appropriate to the content.



Mrs E Lawrance

[email protected]

YEAR 11 CURRICULUM GUIDE 2015/2016 SUBJECT: GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature Students following these courses will be those who didn’t take their GCSE Language exam at the end of year 10. Key Dates

IGCSE English Language: External Exam: 40%

Coursework: 40%

Reading non-fiction texts and responding to them through comprehension, summarising and analysis of language. A written task will be given based on the content of one of the texts.

Three pieces of written coursework:

May 2016

- One creative piece. - One persuasive piece. - One response to a non-fiction article. Deadline: January 2016

Speaking and Listening Exam: 20% Completed and moderated in school. Students will present on a topic of their choice and then respond to questions relating to their chosen topic. Deadline: April 2016

GCSE English Literature External Exams:

Controlled Assessment: (25%)

Unit 1: Exploring Modern Texts (40%)

Unit 3: Comparison of two Shakespeare plays with a similar theme.

May 2016

Deadline: January 2016

Unit 2: Poetry Across Time (35%) May/ June 2016

AUTUMN TERM Students will study the novel and play for their Literature Exam. They will approach the text in a way that allows them to build on their English Language skills to help prepare them for the Language exam at the same time as the Literature exam. All three pieces of written coursework will be completed this term. SPRING TERM Students will study an anthology of 15 poems on a selected theme. They will also apply their analytical skills to unseen poems in preparation for the exam. They will explore the effect of language and structure in detail. They will also complete past papers for the Language exam. SUMMER TERM Students will sit their Language exam first. After this, all time will be given to past papers and responding to questions for the Literature exam. Additional Information   

There will be extra workshops and revision sessions to support pupils and help them prepare for external examinations. There will be several mock examinations for each unit throughout the year. Students will be provided with texts in preparation for the Literature exam. It is their responsibility to ensure that they take care of the texts and bring them in on the day of the exam.



Mrs Cranfield

[email protected]

Miss Campbell

[email protected]

Miss Goldsmith

[email protected]

Miss Rowley

[email protected]

Miss Grocutt

[email protected]

Mr McMichael

[email protected]

YEAR 11 CURRICULUM GUIDE 2015/2016 SUBJECT: GCSE English Literature

Key Dates Exams:

Controlled Assessment: 25%

Unit 1: Exploring Modern Texts (40%)

Comparison of two Shakespeare plays related by theme.

May/June 2016

Deadline: March 2016 Unit 2: Poetry Across Time (35%) May/June 2016

AUTUMN TERM Within the first half term, students will complete their Controlled Assessment task and then study poetry. They will study 15 given poems from an anthology, all based on the same theme and apply their skills to the study of unseen poetry. They will then study a modern novel in terms of its themes, language and structure and explore the contexts in which it is written in depth. SPRING TERM Students will read a modern play and study it closely in terms of themes, contexts and language used for effect. They will employ essay writing skills for exam style questions relating to all texts that have been studied. SUMMER TERM Students will continue to analyse all the texts they have studied and respond to a range of past paper question in preparation for their external examinations. Additional Information  

There will be extra workshops and revision sessions to support pupils and help them prepare for external examinations. There will be several mock examinations for each unit throughout the year.



Students will be provided with texts in preparation for the exam. It is their responsibility to ensure that they take care of the texts and bring them in on the day of the exam.



Mrs Cranfield

[email protected]

Miss Campbell

[email protected]

Miss Goldsmith

[email protected]

Miss Rowley

[email protected]

Miss Grocutt

[email protected]

Mr McMichael

[email protected]

YEAR 11 PARENT GUIDE 2015/2016 SUBJECT: FRENCH Key Dates Modular Exams


Reading Paper - May/June 2016

No coursework

Listening Paper – May/June 2016

2 Controlled Assessments in speaking

Speaking - 2 separate tasks - one task completed in Year 10 Writing - 2 separate tasks - one task completed in Year 10

2 Controlled Assessments in writing

AUTUMN TERM Revision assessment on Unit 1 - Lifestyle, healthy eating, family and friends and grammar taught in Year 10. Assessment on Speaking Task 1 - Interview with a famous person. This will count towards the final grade. Unit 2: Leisure Free time, hobbies, fashion, new technologies, money and shopping, more on opinions and justifying opinions. Grammar: Revision of Perfect and Imperfect tense and reflexive verbs, Use of Perfect tense with negative structures, demonstrative pronouns, revision of the Futur Simple and Futur Proche. SPRING TERM

Speaking Task 2 on Free time and hobbies. Assessment to take place between January and February Half Term. Unit 3: Home and Environment My house (describing), special occasions, comparing different countries and lifestyles, pollution, effects of pollution, recycling and other measures taken to help the planet. Grammar: indefinite adjectives, prepositions of place, emphatic pronouns.

SUMMER TERM Past paper practice and revision of the three units, exam technique. Reviewing Controlled assessment tasks (Writing and Speaking). Lessons end beginning of June.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION We have 3 lessons a week in year 11. Please make sure you are informed of any dates for our exams. It is important that students attend all exam sessions. Failure to do so will result in lower grades. These dates are set internally and students are notified through their MFL teacher.



Miss A Sidiropoulou

[email protected]

YEAR 11 PARENT GUIDE 2015/2016 SUBJECT:

GEOGRAPHY

Key Dates June 2016 Unit1 Geographical Skills and Challenges for the Planet Unit 2 The Physical Environment Unit 3 The Human Environment Unit 4 The Controlled Assessment

Controlled Assessment Deadlines November 2015

AUTUMN TERM We will be working on the controlled assessment for unit 4 and tourism for the Human Environment Unit (Paper 3). Unit 4 The controlled assessment (formally known as coursework) uses the primary data collected on the field visit to a tourist ‘honey pot’ site where we will be studying the effects of tourism on the environment. Students will present the data they have collected in a variety of appropriate graphs and maps and then analyse this drawing conclusions linked to their aim. The completed piece of work should be no more than 2000 words and will account for 25% of their final GCSE. This unit will be examined in June 2016. Unit 3- Tourism includes:      

Factors affecting the growth of the tourism industry worldwide and in the UK Physical and human attractions of tourist destinations The development of Blackpool over time linked to the Butlers model Impacts of tourism- economic, social and environmental Enclave tourism Ecotourism

SPRING TERM In this term students will complete the final section for the Unit 3 exam and will involve the study of Economic Change and Population Economic Change includes:  Different sectors of industry and how these vary between countries  Changing patterns of employment over time in the UK and worldwide (case study of secondary industry in China)

 Factors that affect the location of different employment sectors with a focus on Toyota in Derby, and Retail in Dudley  The costs and benefits of deindustrialisation in rural areas with a focus on Cornwall

Unit 3-Population includes:  How is global population changing and why is population growing rapidly in some parts of the world and not others.  What causes birth and earth rates to change?  What are the characteristics of the demographic transition model?  What physical and human factors affect the density and distribution of population in the UK and China?  Policies to increase and decrease population growth  The benefits and problems of ageing and youthful populations SUMMER TERM In the Summer Term students will be revising for their final exam in May/June. Ongoing throughout the year will be work on geographical skills and practise exam questions using Ordnance Survey maps.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please note all external exams for Geography have included marks for spelling punctuation and grammar (SPG) and quality of written communication (QWC). Should you wish to support your son/daughter further the most appropriate revision book to purchase is: My revision notes Tomorrow’s Geography for Edexcel GCSE Specification A Author Steph Warren Published by Hodder A further revision book is: Revise Edexcel GCSE Geography A- Geography foundations Revision Guide Published by Pearson

CONTACT DETAILS Name of Staff Ms KOakley Mr S Hadgett


YEAR 11 PARENT GUIDE 2015/2016 SUBJECT: GRAPHIC PRODUCTS GCSE Key Dates Modular Exams N/A

Coursework Deadlines Deadline for all GCSE work set for April 2016. Revision for written exam thereafter (June 2016)

AUTUMN TERM Exam Board: AQA. Qualification: GCSE Graphic Products GCSE coursework is started in the Summer Term. This is continued throughout the Autumn Term with students working on their individual projects. GCSE work, following on from work in the Summer Term, to be completed in the Autumn Term will include: Initial Designs (By analysing work done in the Summer Term, students will begin their Initial design work by completing a range of design drawings. A final design will be identified from this work and developed into a final design solution showing in detail their design, how they chose the design and how they intend to realise the final design using a range of working drawings. Modelling the design (Using the design drawings students will model parts of their design prior to making the final design).

SPRING TERM Construction of Final Design. Evaluation of all Exam Work. SUMMER TERM Revision and preparation for written exam.

Students will be given a CD Rom and printed documentation linked directly to the examination specification. Students will be expected to complete work set in lessons and continue with revision tasks outside of school hours.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Coursework portfolios will be marked electronically. Students will be given a CD Rom which breaks down the coursework portfolio into manageable sections with guidelines and hints on what is required for that section. A mark scheme and useful information, including a design glossary, are included on the CD Rom. Coursework is backed up and saved on regular intervals. Coursework is checked weekly and commented on by staff. This is done by adding an e-sticky note in the eportfolio.



Mr A Johnson DOF

[email protected]

Mr M J Lilley HOD

[email protected]

YEAR 11 PARENT GUIDE 2015/2016 SUBJECT: Health and Social Care BTEC Level1/ Level 2 First Award Key Dates Modular Exams Unit 1 Human Lifespan Development 1 hour Taken in January 2015 Resit opportunity January 2016

Coursework Deadlines Unit 2 Health and Social Care Values – October 2015 Unit 4 Social Influences on Health and Wellbeing – December 2015 Unit 6 The Impact of Nutrition on Health and Wellbeing – March 2016 Coursework units to be fully completed by April 2016

Autumn Term Unit 4 – Social Influences on Health and Wellbeing (coursework started in Year 10) Learning Aims:

A explore the effects of socialisation on the health and wellbeing of individuals B understand the influences that relationships have on the health and wellbeing of individuals C investigate the effects of social factors on the health and well-being of individuals

Spring Term Unit 6 – The Impact of Nutrition on Health and Wellbeing (coursework) Learning Aims:

A explore the effects of balanced and unbalanced diets on the health and wellbeing of individuals B understand the specific nutritional needs and preferences of individuals

Summer Term It is envisaged that the majority of students will by now have completed the four unit course. However, anyone who has work outstanding will have an opportunity to finish their coursework portfolio during the first part of the summer term.

Additional Information The BTEC Level 2 First Award can be gained at Pass, Merit, Distinction or *Distinction level. It is equivalent to one GCSE at C grade (Pass), B grade (Merit), A grade (Distinction) or *A (* Distinction).

Students not gaining enough points to achieve at Level 2 will, nevertheless, have an opportunity to gain the qualification at Level 1 (i.e. below GCSE level).

Contact Details Name of Staff Mrs J Waller


YEAR 11 PARENT GUIDE 2015-2016 SUBJECT: HISTORY Key Dates Modular Exams Final Examination for Medicine, American West and Sport, Leisure and Tourism – June 2016

Coursework Deadlines Coursework sent to moderation team – May 2016

AUTUMN TERM Students will need to complete the final unit on the American West. These are settlement of migration and the development of towns and Battle for the Great Plains. Students will complete two in house assessment based on these units to test their performance. SPRING TERM Students will move onto the final examined topic, Sport leisure and Tourism in Britain 1900 to present day. In this term we will study the three units which are:   

Development of Sport – How sport has gone from a minority activity to a worldwide business Development of Popular Entertainment – How Britain has developed many forms of mass entertainment over the last 100 years Development of Tourism and Holidays – How holiday patterns have changed in the UK since the 1900’s.

SUMMER TERM There will be a focus on developing source skills at the end of this topic in time for the exams. Revision for exams in June CONTACT DETAILS Name of Staff


Mrs L Norris-Jones

[email protected]

YEAR 11 PARENT GUIDE 2015/2016 SUBJECT: OCR GCSE ICT J461 KS4 OVERVIEW Pupils follow the GCSE ICT qualification by OCR. The GCSE in ICT qualification enables pupils to become independent and discerning users of ICT; it allows them to make informed decisions about its use and aware of its implications for individuals, organisations and society. They will acquire and apply creative and technical skills, knowledge and understanding of ICT in a range of contexts. Pupils will develop ICT-based solutions to solve problems and develop an understanding of current and emerging technologies and their social and commercial impact. They will also develop an understanding of the legal, social, economic, ethical and environmental issues raised by ICT and be able to recognise potential risks when using ICT. Pupils will study four compulsory units; two units are externally assessed in a written exam and the other two take the form of Controlled Assessments.

Autumn Term Unit B064 Creative use of ICT – 30% of the GCSE - Controlled Assessment Students study a range of creative software applications in order to create a multimedia solution to a given problem. They should be aware of how to analyse the problem as well as the steps needed to design, develop, test and evaluate the solution to the problem. Students will be required to complete a task by creating and developing a multimedia solution with appropriate elements such as:    

sound clips video animation graphics

Solutions may include but are not limited to:  a multimedia presentation  a multimedia website

 a computer game.

OR Unit B065 Coding a solution – Controlled Assessment There will be an OCR set scenario within which the students identify a potential coded solution to a problem using basic programming techniques. The scenario will be sufficiently open to allow a variety of viable solutions. This unit will incorporate and build on the knowledge and understanding gained in units B061 and B062.

Assessment: the course is 40% exam, and 60% controlled assessment. Students follow effective structure of four units - two practical, two written from specification.

GCSE ICT requires 120–140 guided learning hours.

Spring Term Unit B063 ICT in context - 20% of the GCSE - Written Paper Students study a range of ICT systems in a business or organisational context. Students should be aware of current and emerging technologies and their impact on themselves and on others. The question paper will be based upon pre-release material, relating to specified businesses or organisation(s) and its/their use of ICT. Students are not permitted to take any preparatory work into the examination room. This unit will incorporate and build on the knowledge and understanding gained in units B061 and B062. The pre-release material aims to extend the depth of study by focusing upon how the named organisation could use ICT.

Summer Term B061 Revision Pupils revise a range of ICT systems, as used in the home, at school, and in society. They need to be aware of current and emerging technologies and the impact that advances in technology may have on themselves and others. Unit B061 topics include: ◾ICT systems ◾Exchanging information ◾Presenting information

◾Manipulating data ◾Keeping data safe and secure ◾Legal, social, ethical and environmental issues when using ICT ◾Using ICT systems ◾Monitoring, measurement and control technology ◾ICT and modern living

What skills will be needed / developed? This specification provides opportunities for the development of the Key Skills of     

Communication Application of Number Information Technology Working with Others Improving Own Learning and Performance and Problem Solving

How is the course assessed? The course is delivered though the schools Learning Platform, ‘Ello’. There are free resources available from the OCR website. Each student produces an assignment for controlled assessment. The evidence should be contained within a separate folder within the portfolio. Assessment will take place online and feedback will be provided.

Software Students are able to access ‘Ello’ from home as long as they have access to the Internet. For many of the tasks, students will need to use Microsoft Office. Students will gain knowledge and understanding of: 

Systems software: operating systems, utility software, drivers



Applications software: MS Office Applications, Web authoring software, photoediting software, video-editing software, graphics manipulation software, communications software (e.g. social networking software, chat, instant messaging, web browsers, file transfer and email clients), presentation software, gaming software



Programming software: compilers, debuggers, interpreters, linkers, editors



The different file types used to support software: image, audio, video, document and executable types



Mr A Jeer

[email protected]

Mrs T Virdi Jeer

[email protected]

Miss S Jones

[email protected]

YEAR 11 PARENT GUIDE 2015/2016 SUBJECT: AQA GCSE Business & Communication Systems Course Content This GCSE is ICT based and introduces students to the importance of business and communication systems which contribute to the success of a business, in achieving its objectives. In particular, students will consider how ICT systems affect the way people work and how they can potentially improve communication both internally and externally. Candidates will be encouraged to consider not only the benefits of ICT in the workplace, but also the potential risks relating to the health and safety of staff and the security of its data. There are 3 units:  ICT Systems in Business  Using ICT in Business  Investigating ICT in Business

ICT Systems in Business This section introduces candidates to the importance of administration and how it supports the main functions of a business from its initial setting up to ensuring its continued survival and growth when faced with increasing competition. Areas covered include:             

technological changes such as video conferencing, teleconferencing and hot-desking the positive and negative effects on business of the growth in flexible working, e.g. teleworking, homeworking and flexitime the importance of designing tasks and work areas so as to maximize work efficiency and quality. impact of modern developments on working practices ergonomics sustainability health and safety regulations affect ICT users primary and secondary sources of data data input devices, data storage devices, data output devices, security of data virus protection software, firewalls, passwords, encryption of documents and screensavers the Data Protection Act ,legal restrictions on the collection, storage and communication of personal data human resources and recruitment employment rights and responsibilities and equal opportunities



methods of communication



characteristics and uses of applications software for word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, databases (including relational databases),graphics and desk top publishing ways in which businesses use the internet, e-commerce



Assessment This unit will be assessed by an external written assessment of 60 marks and 1 hour in length

Using ICT in Business This unit introduces candidates to a range of software applications used to support each function of a business. It helps candidates to understand how a business can use software to capture, store, retrieve and analyse data so as to meet its requirements. Areas covered include : 

 

           

design of appropriate formats for presenting data for different purposes and for a variety of business functions, e.g. word-processed documents for an event, a spreadsheet to record payments and expenses, a database to record market research information and desk top publishing and graphics software to design a job advertisement create a document for business purposes use a range of fonts and page layouts use a range of graphics combine text and graphics create a spreadsheet for a business purpose & manipulate data use single and multiple (linked) sheets to create tables key in labels, values, formulae and functions, create and apply validation rules, use conditional formatting create charts design and create appropriate data capture forms design and create database tables sort records using single or multiple criteria, search records using single or multiple criteria filter records data and create reports create slide(s) for a business presentation, create transitions and animations, modify presentations, create presenter notes, create hand-outs create a business web page, animate text, create hyperlinks

Assessment This unit will be assessed by a computer based examination of 60 marks and 1 hour 30 minutes in length Investigating ICT in Business This unit is a controlled assessment and assesses the subject content in Unit 9 Using ICT in Business

Assessment The course is 75% exam, and 25% controlled assessment.

What skills will be needed / developed? This specification provides opportunities for the development of the Key Skills of:      

Communication Application of Number Information Technology Working with Others Improving Own Learning Performance and Problem Solving

Software Students are able to access Ello from home as long as they have access to the Internet. For many of the tasks students will need to use Microsoft Office. Students will gain knowledge and understanding of: 

Applications software: MS Office Applications, Web authoring software, photoediting software, graphics manipulation software, communications, presentation softwarel

Contact Details

Name of Staff S. Jones


YEAR 11 PARENT GUIDE 2015/2016 SUBJECT: MATHEMATICS Key Dates Exams These exams count 100% towards the final GCSE grade All students will sit a terminal exam at the end of the course. This will be in June 2016.

AUTUMN TERM Candidates will be working towards their final exam. Topics covered in this term include: Foundation: Volume, probability, formulae, angle properties of polygons, transformations, scatter graphs and correlation, averages and range, quadratic graphs, trial and improvement. Higher: Surface area and volume, compound measures, transformations, similarity and congruence, quadratic functions equations and graphs, index notation and surds, circle theorems, sine and cosine rules, vectors.

SPRING TERM Topics to be covered include: Foundation: Completion of earlier topics, circles, Pythagoras theorem. Higher: Completion of earlier topics, further graphs and functions, transformations of functions.

Students will also be following a series of past papers alongside the completion of the scheme. Similarly exam papers and exemplar answers are available online. Part of the content of this term will also involve revision of earlier material.

SUMMER TERM The majority of the work for the GCSE will be completed by this time. The focus of lessons will involve revision and consolidation of previous work. Past exam paper practice and the completion of any outstanding units. Exams take place during the May and June Period. There will be two terminal papers each equally weighted. One calculator and one non calculator paper. Revision sessions will be in place each week in addition to the regular maths lessons. Students are strongly advised to attend the extra sessions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION There is no longer a coursework component for the GCSE in Mathematics. The grade is awarded solely on the grades gained in the examinations. This does mean that homework in Mathematics is of paramount importance if the best possible grade is to be achieved. Use of the schools online materials will be invaluable throughout the course, both as a revision aid and in a help to understanding and revisiting new concepts and ideas. Online versions of the scheme of work are also available. Students are strongly advised to attend extra revision sessions during the spring and summer terms.

CONTACT DETAILS

Names of Staff


Mr J Thompson (Director of Mathematics)

[email protected]

Mr G P Evans

[email protected]

Mr A Johnson

[email protected]

Miss H Rickard

[email protected]

Mrs L Skeldon

[email protected]

Mrs H Boswell

[email protected]

Mr N Bissell

[email protected]

Mr A Davies (Head of Department)

[email protected]

YEAR 11 PARENT GUIDE 2015/2016 SUBJECT:

CORE PE

Key Dates Modular Exams N/A

Coursework Deadlines N/A

AUTUMN TERM Within the Autumn Term, the students will be studying a range of activities from the following options. Football, Netball, Dance, Swimming, Gymnastics, Basketball, Fitness Suite, Badminton, Volleyball, Kickboxing, Water Polo, Rugby, X-Country, Boxing, Sports Leaders Award, Dance Leaders Award, Golf, Aerobics and First Aid. The students will have 2-3 lessons of core PE per week and will study the development of advanced skills and tactics and will challenge their fitness and skill levels in their chosen sports. Students will be given an opportunity to progress their subject knowledge and advance their competence in their chosen arena.

SPRING TERM Within the Spring Term, the students will be studying the similar range of activities to the Autumn Term. However, new options of Cheerleading, Lacrosse, Handball, American Football, Uni-Hockey and Dodgeball are added to the curriculum. The students are given an opportunity to explore new activities this term and establish their skills in the core sports. SUMMER TERM Within the Summer Term, the students are given the opportunity to study a range of Summer sports as outlined below:

Tennis, Cricket, Rounders, Softball, Athletics, Tennis and Golf. In addition to these activities Sports Leaders will visit local Primary Schools and deliver key sports lessons to younger students as an essential requirement to their Sports Leaders Award.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The PE Department offers 32 sports across the academic year in curriculum and extra curricular time. This is highlighted as the largest range of sports offered by any school in the Dudley Borough. All students are encouraged to attend extra curricular clubs for their chosen sports as an extension to the provision of Core PE.



Mr J Connor (Head of PE)

[email protected]

Mr L Martin (Head of Boys)

[email protected]

Miss L Muir (Head of Girls)

[email protected]

YEAR 11 PARENT GUIDE 2015/2016 SUBJECT: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Key Dates Modular Exams End of Course exam will be sat May 2016

Coursework Deadlines N/A

Autumn Term Unit 6: Key beliefs & worship Worship Key Question: What is worship? How do people worship? What do people use to help them to worship God? Knowledge and Understanding: This unit of work will provide pupils with an understanding how believers worship in a religious building and at home. It will explore the symbolism of aids to worship and special days that are set aside for community worship. Students will also gain an understanding of the importance of a place of worship. Assessment: End of unit class based assessment using GCSE examination questions and mark scheme External Opportunities: Possible Guest speaker- member of the chaplaincy team to share their views about the restorative justice. Homework: Most homework will be set via the Ello for students to upload their work online. Revision for Assessment

Spring Term Unit 6: Key Beliefs & Worship Pilgrimage Key Question: What is worship? How do people worship? What do people use to help them to worship God? Knowledge and Understanding: Within this unit of work pupils will be able to describe some key places of pilgrimage and explain events linked to pilgrimage. In addition, they will be able to describe and explain events and people linked to pilgrimage. They will also be able to explain the symbolism of aspects of a pilgrimage, the value it holds for the believer and the impact it might have on an individual and a religious community. Assessment: End of unit class based assessment using GCSE examination questions and mark scheme External Opportunities: Possible Guest speaker- member of the chaplaincy team to share their views about the restorative justice. Homework: Most homework will be set via the Ello for students to upload their work online. Revision for Assessment

Unit 6: Key Beliefs & Worship Religious Authority Key Question: What is authority? What is the importance of holy texts? Knowledge and Understanding: Within this unit of work pupils will show an understanding, and will be able to explain religious ideas about the value and need for leadership and authority in religion. They will explain the role and importance of different sources of religious leadership and authority, including- human sources, historical sources, including founders and holy books. They will be expected to consider how these sources of authority impact in the modern world. Students will be able to evaluate the relative worth and effectiveness of these different sources of leadership and authority. Assessment: End of unit class based assessment using GCSE examination questions and mark scheme External Opportunities: Possible Guest speaker- member of the chaplaincy team to share their views about aspects of authority within their Church.

Homework: Most homework will be set via the Ello for students to upload their work online. Revision for Assessment

Summer Term Completion of all work. Unit 4: Religion & Morality Revision. Unit 6: Worship and Key Beliefs Revision.

Contact Details Name of Staff


Miss V Dainty Mrs C Bennett

[email protected] [email protected]

YEAR 11 PARENT GUIDE 2015/2016 SUBJECT: RESISTANT MATERIALS Key Dates Modular Exams N/A

Coursework Deadlines Deadline for all GCSE work set for Easter 2016. Revision for written exam thereafter.

AUTUMN TERM Exam Board: OCR. Qualification: GCSE Resistant Materials GCSE First controlled assessment is started in the Summer Term in year 10. This is continued until October half term with students working on their individual projects. The second controlled assessment starts October half term until February half term. GCSE work, following on from work in the Summer Term, to be completed for both controlled assessments will include: Initial Designs (By analysing work done in the Summer Term, students will begin their Initial design work by completing a range of design drawings. A final design will be identified from this work and developed into a final design solution showing in detail their design, how they chose the design and how they intend to realise the final design using a range of working drawings. Modelling the design (Using the design drawings students will model parts of their design prior to making the final design.) Production (Students will complete production of their final design for both controlled assessments).

SPRING TERM Production of Final Design. Evaluation of First controlled assessment. Start second controlled assessment.

SUMMER TERM Revision and preparation for written exam Students will be given printed documentation linked directly to the examination specification. Students will be expected to complete work set in lessons and continue with revision tasks outside of school hours.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Controlled assessment portfolios will be marked at the end of each section. Students will be given a documentation which breaks down the coursework portfolio into manageable sections with guidelines and hints on what is required for that section. A mark scheme and useful information, including a design glossary, will be included. Completed and marked coursework will be stored at school. Students require an apron for practical work. There will be additional sessions on Friday’s at 12.45 – 2.15 pm.



Mr I Beddows

[email protected]

YEAR 11 PARENT GUIDE 2015/2016 SUBJECT: ADDITIONAL SCIENCE B Key Dates 9OCR Gateway Additional Science B


Additional Science: B3, C3, P3

June 2016

September 2015

Additional Science: B4, C4, P4

June 2016

December 2015

AUTUMN TERM Students completed a piece of coursework in Year 10. This is called the ‘Controlled Assessment’ and constitutes 25% of the Additional Science GCSE: After coursework, during the Autumn Term students will study the three modules listed.   

Biology B3: ‘Living and Growing’. Chemistry C3: ‘Chemical Economics’ Physics P3: ‘Forces for Transport’

This constitutes 35% of their GCSE and will be tested in June. If their controlled assessment is not at target grade, the students will complete another piece of controlled assessment.

SPRING TERM Students study the following units:   

Biology B4: ‘It’s a Green World’. Chemistry C4: ‘The Periodic Table’ Physics P4: ‘Radiation for Life’

SUMMER TERM In the Summer Term students continue studying:   

Biology B4: ‘It’s a Green World’. Chemistry C4: ‘The Periodic Table’ Physics P4: ‘Radiation for Life’

They will be formally examined on these three topics in June. This constitutes 40% of their GCSE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CourseworkThis is called the ‘Controlled Assessment’ Stage 1: Students are given an experimental scenario and are required to formulate an experimental plan to test a hypothesis. They are also required to research information related to the topic. They then carry out their experiment and collect data. This is done under controlled classroom conditions. Stage 2: Students are required to write a report on their findings, using their experimental data and research notes This is written up on a formal OCR examination paper under strictly supervised examination conditions. The quality of their written communication is also assessed. The ‘Controlled Assessment’ component constitutes 25% of their GCSE.



Miss J Aston

[email protected]

Mrs L Dixon

[email protected]

Mrs R Ming

[email protected]

Mr S Skidmore

[email protected]

YEAR 11 PARENT GUIDE 2015/2016 SUBJECT: TRIPLE SCIENCE Key Dates OCR Gateway Science B exams B1,B2,C2

June 2016

C1,C2,C3

June 2016

P1,P2,P3

June 2016

B4,B5,B6

June 2016

C4,C5,C6

June 2016

P4,P5,P6

June 2016

Coursework Deadlines September 2015 December 2015

Students gain separate GCSE’s for Biology, Chemistry and Physics on the Triple Award course

AUTUMN TERM Students study the following units: Biology B5:

‘The Living body’

Chemistry C5: ‘How much (Quantitative Analysis).’ Physics P5:

‘Space and Reflection’

They will also complete their chemistry controlled assessment. SPRING TERM Students will study: Biology B6:

‘Beyond the microscope’

Chemistry C6: ‘Chemistry out there’

Physics P6:

‘Electricity for Gadgets’

They will also complete any outstanding controlled assessment.

SUMMER TERM In the Summer Term students continue studying and revise all work that has been covered in Years 9, 10 & 11. Students will be formally examined on all units of work in June.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Coursework This is called the ‘Controlled Assessment’. There is a separate one for Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Stage 1: Students are given an experimental scenario and are required to formulate an experimental plan to test a hypothesis. They are also required to research information related to the topic. Students then carry out their experiment and collect data. This is done under controlled classroom conditions. Stage 2: Students are required to write a report on their findings, using their experimental data and research notes This is written up on a formal OCR examination paper under strictly supervised examination conditions. The quality of their written communication is also assessed. The ‘Controlled Assessment’ components constitute 25% of each of their three GCSE’s.



Miss J Aston

[email protected]

Mrs L Dixon

[email protected]

Mrs R Ming

[email protected]

Mr S Skidmore

[email protected]

YEAR 11 PARENT GUIDE 2015/2016 SUBJECT: SPANISH Key Dates Modular Exams Reading Paper – May/June 2016 Listening Paper – May/June 2016 Speaking Exam will take place between 20/09/15 – 30/04/16 Writing Exam will take place between 20/09/15-30/04/16

Coursework Deadlines No Coursework

AUTUMN TERM Revision Assessment on “Work and Education” and grammar taught in Year 10. Assessment on Speaking Task 2 – “The World of Work”. This will count towards the final grade. Leisure Free time, hobbies, fashion, new technologies, money and shopping, more on opinions and justifying opinions. Grammar: The Perfect and Imperfect tense and reflexive verbs. Use of Perfect tense with negative structures, demonstrative pronouns, revision of the Immediate Future and Future Simple tense. SPRING TERM Writing Task 2 – Free time and hobbies. Assessment to take place between January and February Half Term. Lifestyle –Health and Choices Food and healthy living, tobacco and alcohol addiction. Social problems – Family and personal relationships. Crime, poverty and inequality. Environmental issues Pollution, effects of pollution, recycling and other measures taken to help the planet. Grammar: Indefinite adjectives, prepositions of place, emphatic pronouns.

VOCABULARY ACQUISITION In order to do well at the external listening and reading exams in June 2015 all students should learn new vocabulary on a regular basis. The key to success is “little but often”. Parental encouragement and monitoring is crucially important. Students aiming at grade C must learn/revise at least 5 news words per day. Students aiming at grades A and B must learn/revise at least 10 new words per day. Last term (July 2015) all students were issued with booklets containing the entire Spanish GCSE vocabulary (2500 words) required by the exam board. Further copies are available at request. Students are taught and reminded regularly in class how to approach vocabulary learning.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Resources relevant to the topics taught and a wide variety of interactive language activities suitable for independent learning are available in the Spanish subject folder on Ello. These are regularly updated and expanded. Useful websites: www.vocabexpress.com Each student has been provided with a username and password. http://espanol-extra.co.uk Each student should have a user name and password to access these online Spanish activities. www.wordreference.com online dictionary www.123teachme.com Spanish verb conjugator. Students are advised not to use online translators as they are not accurate and offer no benefit.

CONTACT DETAILS Name of Staff Mrs E Knight


YEAR 11 PARENT GUIDE 2015/2016 SUBJECT: SYSTEMS AND CONTROL Key Dates Modular Exams Dec. 2015 preliminary exams

Coursework Deadlines All Controlled assessment completed by 30/03/16

June 2016 terminal examination

Autumn Term Throughout the autumn term pupils will be working to complete the controlled assessment tasks begun in year 10 This must be completed for 30/march 2016. Throughout this time pupils will be taking short weekly tests to encourage them to continue revision. All pupils have revision CDs containing all aspects of the technical knowledge and understanding they need to develop competence in. There are also past exam papers on the CD so pupils can see the style of questions to be expected on the terminal exam and tailor their responses to these. Parents should encourage pupils to use this revision material at least once a week as all home works set will be linked to this. In December pupils will sit their preliminary exam. This will help staff to identify specific personal weaknesses of each pupil so again good revision in preparation for this is essential.

Spring Term Controlled assessment will be finalised before end of march. Pupils falling behind will be offered the opportunity to attend after school and Friday afternoon sessions to catch up. The exam board will have set a theme for the examination that will be given out at the start of April. The remaining time is used by pupils to research the theme set and analyse this research in preparation for the final exam. Pupils will also need to consolidate their technical knowledge and understanding as aspects of all of this will be drawn on in the exam. Particular emphasis should be

placed on questions requiring calculations. Again all necessary information is to be found on their CD

Contact Details Name of Staff Mr. P. Thomas
