St.

Marys
Church of England High School
A Specialist Humanities College
Wednesday 23rd November 2011

Post-16 Education
Evening

St Marys Sixth Form

Introduction
We are very pleased to introduce you to post-16 study at St Marys; this booklet gives
information for prospective students and their parents.
Post-16 education should be considered carefully; the choices you make now will have farreaching implications for your future and you must make these choices using all of the
possible information available to you.
There are various reasons why you may choose to continue in education:

You enjoy studying and would like to pursue your favourite subjects at a higher
level and/or begin a new course of study
You have a particular career in mind which needs a qualification gained through
higher education, or you want relevant vocational experience to enable you to
embark on that career path
You have no definite career plans, but you would like to continue your education
and improve your qualifications and skills

All of these are especially valid in the increasingly competitive employment and education
market.
The advantages in choosing to stay on at St Marys are:

You will be taught by staff who know you well and can support you to make
excellent progress
There is no need for settling-in to a new place and so less time is lost at the
beginning of the course. This is especially important because the first
examinations occur in the January of Year 12
In some subjects there are smaller teaching groups than you have been used to
and so you get more individual attention and active participation
St Marys students have an excellent track-record in moving on to their first
choice universities (including Oxbridge) and careers
You will have opportunities to take on more responsibility and enjoy privileges in
an institution with which you are already familiar

OFSTED says Students are entirely happy with the academic and personal support they
receive, and appreciative: You get personal attention here. There are many opportunities
for them to contribute to school life and the community and also Teaching is
predominantly good
Courses and Curriculum
We offer a full range of subjects at level 2 (GCSE and equivalent) and level 3 (AS and A
level and equivalent). Vocational and applied courses are included alongside the more
traditional academic subjects. We aim to give maximum possible flexibility in the
curriculum so that so that you will have access to the fullest range of opportunities beyond
Year 13.

Enrichment activities are an integral part of Sixth Form life at St. Marys; all students take
part in extra-curricular activities, community service in and out of school and trips to
enhance their subject studies. Through these experiences our senior students develop
their wider life and leadership skills.
Care, Guidance and Support
Our strong and comprehensive care and guidance programme supports students to
maximise their academic success. It includes:

Progress tracking by subject teachers and the Sixth Form Team

A personal tutor who offers academic and pastoral mentoring
A programme of information and guidance activities to support the university
application process
Careers advice and guidance, in partnership with other organisations
Advice from the Director and Assistant Director of Sixth Form
Partnership with parents through regular communication and parents evenings

Admission Criteria
Applications from existing St Marys students and from students of other schools are
welcomed. An application form is available from the school. Applicants need to have
achieved sufficient qualifications at GCSE or equivalent to qualify for the course they
wish to follow:
Level 3
4 or more AS Levels or equivalent: 8 A* - C GCSEs or equivalent in at least 6 different
subjects including English and maths and at least 400 points
3 AS Levels or equivalent: 5 A*-C GCSEs or equivalent in at least 4 different subjects
including English and maths and at least 220 points
Level 2
1 A* - C or equivalent,150 points and KS4 targets which indicate that the student has
the capacity to achieve full level 2 in one year
In the event of oversubscription, students from St Marys will be given preference, after
which the above criteria will apply.
All Sixth Form students are expected to work hard and play a full and active role in the life
of the school; the expectations of the partnership between students, parents and school
staff are detailed in our Sixth Form Agreement.
Next Steps
Consider all the information you have been given and complete your application form.
If you need more information or have questions then the following people can help:
Mrs Timme and/or Mrs Spencer- Smith for information on St Marys post-16
Your form tutor and/or YLC for advice about subjects and levels
Connexions for any questions about post-16 and/or careers
Subject teachers about particular subjects post-16

Mrs Timme
Director of Sixth Form

Mrs Spencer Smith

Deputy Director of Sixth Form

Mrs Roskell
Headteacher

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The Sixth Form Partnership
We are delighted to be entering our second year of the extremely successful SHaW
consortium which has allowed us to broaden our offer with courses delivered at Whitefield
School and Hampstead School. This means students wishing to remain at St Marys can
complete courses such as French, Spanish, Government & Politics, Further Maths,
Photography, Law or BTEC Level 3 Food Technology at these nearby providers. These
courses will be subject to timetabling constraints and student take-up, but we are keen for
our students to remain with us and so are working hard to establish more choice in the
Sixth Form. The full range of courses available across the partnership will aim to reflect
student requests.

Sixth Form Open Evening 2011

Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject

Art

Level (AS/A BTEC

etc)
Head of Department
Teacher
Unit 1

AS and A2
Miss Annamarie Brogan
Miss Caroline Sharma
Year 12 Coursework worth 30% of Alevel
In this unit, students will have opportunities to generate
practical work, ideas and research from primary and contextual
sources. They will experiment with media and processes, and
develop and refine their ideas, presenting their outcomes.
Students should submit supporting studies and a study of 10003000 words from personal starting points. Work to be submitted
for final teacher assessment.

Unit 2

Year 12- Externally Assessed Assignment worth 20% of Alevel

This unit represents the culmination of the AS course. The
paper consists of one broad-based thematic starting point. The
delivery of this unit should be planned with appropriate
guidance during the preparatory period, encouraging
independence in the development of their ideas, intentions and
response.
Students should submit supporting studies and a study of
1000-3000 words completed within the eight hour time limit.

Unit 3

Year 13 Coursework worth 30% of Alevel

This unit incorporates two linked elements, each with separate
final outcomes: Practical work and Personal study. The
investigation and development for both the Practical work and
Personal study will be shown through supporting studies.
Students should submit supporting studies, critical
development and a personal study of 2000-5000 words from
personal starting points

Unit 4

Year 13 Externally Assessed Assignment worth 20% of Alevel

The Externally Set Assignment represents the culmination of
the A2 course. The paper consists of one broad-based thematic
starting point. The delivery of this unit should be planned with
appropriate guidance during the preparatory period,

encouraging independence in the development of their ideas,

intentions and response.
Students should submit supporting studies and a personal study
of 2000-5000 words completed within the twelve hour limit.

Suggested books,
TV programmes or
web sites which
can help with class
work or homework
and any other
relevant
information.

Tate museum,
Tate modern,
National Museum,
V&A museum
Bell T Mirrors of the World A New History of Art (Thames &
Hudson, 2007) ISBN 9780500238370
Bos B and E (editors) AGI: Graphic Design Since 1950
(Thames & Hudson, 2007) ISBN 9780500513422
Burke S Fashion Artist: Drawing Techniques to Portfolio
Presentation (Burke Publishing, 2006) ISBN 0958239177
Colchester C Textiles Today: A Global Survey of Trends and
Traditions (Thames & Hudson, 2007) ISBN 9780500513811
Downing D and Watson R School Art: Whats in it? Exploring
Visual Arts in Secondary Schools (NFER, November 2004) ISBN
1903880874
Dudley E and Mealing S (editors) Becoming Designers:
Education and Influence (Intellect, 2000) ISBN 1841500321
Gardner H Art Education and Human Development (The
Getty Center for Education in the Arts, 1990) ISBN
0892361794
Hickman R (editor) Art Education: 11-18 Meaning,
Purpose and Direction (Continuum, 2000) ISBN 0826447864
Jaeger A-C Image Makers, Image Takers: The Essential
Guide to Photography by Those in the Know (Thames &
Hudson, 2007) ISBN 9780500286623
Loeb H, Slight P and Stanley N Designs We Live By (NSEAD,
1993) ISBN 090468413X
Meecham P and Sheldon J Modern Art: A Critical
Introduction (Routledge, 2000) ISBN 0415172357
Prentice R (editor) Teaching Art and Design: Addressing
Issues and Identifying Directions (Cassell, 1995) ISBN
0304330728

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Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject

Biology

Level (AS/A BTEC

AS
etc)
Head of Department Mrs L Trefz
Autumn term

Unit 1 Transport in animals;

Biochemistry;
Protein synthesis;
Genetics + disease;
Membrane transport;
Gas exchange.

Spring term

Unit 3 individual report

Unit 2 Cell biology;
Cellulose structure + function;
Stem cells;
Role of mitosis;
Fertilisation;
Plant fibres + antimicrobials

Summer term

Unit 2 Biodiversity;
Adaptations;
Taxonomy;
Evolution;
After exams: A2 Individual Investigation

The course

Edexcel AS

Suggested books,
TV programmes or
web sites which
can help with class
work or homework
and any other
relevant
information.

Edexcel AS Biology Student Book by Fullick, Fullick, Howarth

Edexcel Biology for AS by Chris Clegg
Edexcel AS Biology: Mary Jones (units 1 +2)

units 1, 2 and 3

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/16/ (use Scottish pages)

www.s-cool.co.uk
www.thestudentroom.co.uk
www.biologymad.com
http://www-saps.plantsci.cam.ac.uk/
www.edexcel.com (for past papers)

Sixth Form Open Evening 2012

Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject

Biology

Level (AS/A BTEC

A2
etc)
Head of Department Mrs L Trefz
Autumn term

Unit 4 Ecology;
Photosynthesis;
Global Warming;
Evolution + speciation;
Disease + immunity;
DNA technology;

Spring term

Unit 6 Individual practical investigation

Unit 5 Muscles + movement;
Respiration;
Homeostasis; Exercise;
Medical technology;
Stimuli;
Nervous system;

Summer term

Unit 5

The course

Edexcel A2

Suggested books,
TV programmes or
web sites which
can help with class
work or homework
and any other
relevant
information.

Edexcel A2 Biology Student Book by Fullick, Fullick, Howarth

Edexcel Biology for A2 by C J Clegg
Edexcel AS Biology: Mary Jones (units 4 +5)

Brain + behaviour; Genetic modification;

Units 4, 5 and 6

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/16/ (use Scottish pages)

www.s-cool.co.uk
www.thestudentroom.co.uk
www.biologymad.com
http://www-saps.plantsci.cam.ac.uk/
www.edexcel.com (for past papers)

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Department Information Sheet

Subject

Subject Profile
Applied GCE Business- Edexcel

Level (AS/A BTEC

AS
etc)
Head of Department Miss M Reddy
Autumn term

Investigating People at Work - Unit 1

1.1 Business aims, objectives and organisation
1.2 How businesses obtain employees
1.3 How businesses motivate employees
1.4 How people are influenced at work

Spring term

Investigating Business - Unit 2

2.1 Business Planning
2.2 Managing business activities
2.3 Financial management in business
2.4 The use of software to aid decision-making

Summer term

Unit 3: Investigating Marketing

3.1 Identifying marketing aims and objectives
3.2 Using appropriate methods of market research
3.3 Choosing an appropriate marketing mix
3.4 Other factors influencing the marketing mix

The course

You will enjoy this course if you would like to:

- develop an understanding of how business works in the
real world
- discover the problems and opportunities faced by local,
national and international businesses
- have an opportunity to organise an enterprise activity
- learn about how business functions such as marketing,

finance, human and physical resources work together as

part of a whole business
- take part in practical activities such as planning and
running a business, organising an event or planning and
setting up a website

Suggested books,
TV programmes or
web sites which
can help with class
work or homework
and any other
relevant
information.

TV
Apprentice
Dragons Den
Websites
www.businessstudiesonle.co.uk
www.businesslink.co.uk
www.tutor2u.net
www.revisionworld.co.uk
www.bized.co.uk
www.thetimes100.co.uk
www.tradingstandards.gov.uk
www.2.bitc.org.uk
www.investorsinpeople.co.uk
www.lsneducation.org.uk
www.ft.com
Textbooks
Denby N et al Applied Business AS for Edexcel Double Award
Arnold, 2005) ISBN 0340907223
Cooke G Business Studies Update: A Student Guide
ISBN 1898837902

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Department Information Sheet

Subject

Subject Profile
Applied GCE Business- Edexcel

Level (AS/A BTEC

A2
etc)
Head of Department Miss M Reddy
Autumn term

Unit 8: Business Development

8.1 The business
idea
8.2 Resource and quality issues
8.2 Resource and quality issues
8.3 Financial Resources
8.4 Feasibility and evaluation

Unit 10: Marketing Decisions

10.1 Influences on marketing decisions
10.2 Marketing decisions and the planning process
10.3 Research to inform marketing decisions
10.4 Investigating marketing campaigns

Spring term

Unit 11: Impact of Finance on Business Decisions

11.1 Identifying financing needs and constraints
11.2 Managing working capital
11.3 Investing in equipment and projects
11.4 Investing in other companies

Summer term
The course

You will enjoy this course if you would like to:

- develop an understanding of how business works in the
real world
- discover the problems and opportunities faced by local,
national and international businesses
- have an opportunity to organise an enterprise activity

- learn about how business functions such as marketing,

finance, human and physical resources work together as
part of a whole business
- take part in practical activities such as planning and
running a business, organising an event or planning and
setting up a website

Suggested books,
TV programmes or
web sites which
can help with class
work or homework
and any other
relevant
information.

TV
Apprentice
Dragons Den
Websites
www.businessstudiesonle.co.uk
www.businesslink.co.uk
www.tutor2u.net
www.revisionworld.co.uk
www.bized.co.uk
www.thetimes100.co.uk
www.tradingstandards.gov.uk
www.2.bitc.org.uk
www.investorsinpeople.co.uk
www.lsneducation.org.uk
www.ft.com
Textbooks
Denby N et al Applied Business AS for Edexcel Double Award
Arnold, 2005) ISBN 0340907223
Cooke G Business Studies Update: A Student Guide
ISBN 1898837902

Sixth Form Open Evening 2011

Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject

Chemistry

Level (AS/A BTEC

AS
etc)
Head of Department Mrs L Trefz
Autumn term

Unit 1
Module 1 Atoms and reactions
Module 2 - Electrons bonding and structure
Module 3 - The periodic table
At least 1 practical examination ( quantitative)
Revision
Mock unit 1 examination

Spring term

Following Unit 1 examination

Unit 2
Module 1 Basic concepts and hydrocarbons
Module 2 - Alcohols, halogen, alkanes and analysis
Module 3 - Energy
Module 4 - Resources
Unit 3 - Complete Qualitative and Evaluative tasks

Summer term

Revision
Mock unit 2 examination
Following external examinations start A2 Unit 1
Module 3 Analysis

The course

OCR specification A

Suggested books,
TV programmes or
web sites which
can help with class
work or homework
and any other
relevant
information.

During summer holidays following GCSE examination

Read and complete the tasks in CGP Head start to AS
chemistry ( Bridging the gap between GCSE and AS level)
Prepare for the pre-test at the start of the course
Heinamenn OCR chemistry used in the department
Chemguide.com ( Online text book)
Knockhardy.com ( summary and revision)
Teachers TV for interesting practicals
Brightstorm.com ( for Chemistry videos)

Sixth Form Open Evening 2012

Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject

Chemistry

Level (AS/A BTEC

A2
etc)
Head of Department Mrs L Trefz
Autumn term

Complete the Unit 1

Module 1 Rings acids and amines
Module 2 Polymers and synthesis
Revision
Mock examination
Qualitative practical examination
Start of Unit 2
Module 1
Chemistry Olympiad in early February

Spring term

Following external examinations

Continue with Unit 2
Module 1 Rates equilibrium and pH
Module 2 Energy
Module 3 Transition elements
Unit 3 - Quantitative and Evaluative practical examinations.

Summer term

Complete Module 3
Revision
Mock examination

The course

OCR specification for A2

Suggested books,
TV programmes or
web sites which
can help with class
work or homework
and any other
relevant
information.

Heinamenn Chemistry text book

Chemguide.com ( Online text book)
Knockhardy.com (summary and revision )
Teachers TV for practical guidance
Brightstorm.com ( for Chemistry videos)

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Department Information Sheet

Subject

Subject Profile
GCE Economics- Edexcel

Level (AS/A BTEC

etc)
Head of
Department

AS Economics

Autumn term

Unit 1 Competitive Markets How They Work and Why They Fail

Miss M Reddy
Teacher Mr E Irabor

This unit provides an introduction to the nature of economics and

examines how the price mechanism allocates resources in
markets. It analyses the nature of market failure, its causes and
possible policy remedies. At the end of this unit, students should
be able to apply supply and demand analysis to real-world
situations; to understand why markets might not allocate
resources efficiently and the methods of dealing with market
failure, together with an evaluation of their effectiveness.
Assessment:
Examination of 1 hour 30 minutes, consisting of supported
multiple-choice questions and one data response question out of a
choice of two questions.
Spring term

Unit 2 Managing the Economy 23

This unit introduces the key measures of economic performance
and the main objectives and instruments of economic policy.
Students should be able to use a basic AD/AS model to
understand why demand and/or supply side policies may be seen
as appropriate ways of managing an economy; predict the
possible impact of such policies and to recognise the assumptions
involved; argue for different approaches and identify criteria for
success
Assessment:
Examination of 1 hour 30 minutes, consisting of one data
response question out of a choice of two questions.

Summer term
Revision

The course

The aims of the Advanced GCE in Economics are to:

-develop an interest in and enthusiasm for the study of the subject
-appreciate the contribution of economics to the understanding of
the wider economic and social environment
-develop an understanding of a range of concepts and an ability to
use these concepts in a variety of different contexts
-help students to use an enquiring, critical and thoughtful approach
to the study of economics and an ability to think as an economist
-develop in students the skills, qualities and attitudes which will
equip them for the challenges, opportunities and responsibilities of
adult and working life.

Suggested books,
TV programmes or
web sites which
can help with
class work or
homework and any
other relevant
information.

www.edexcel.com/gce2008
Barclays Bank www.barclays.co.uk
BBC News: Economics
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/economy
Bized: Business Studies resources www.bized.co.uk
Bized: Virtual Economy www.bized.co.uk/virtual/economy
Competition Commission www.competitioncommission.org.uk
David Smiths EconomicsUK www.economicsuk.com
Deutsche Bank Research www.dbresearch.com
Economics Study Guides SparkNotes
www.sparknotes.com/economics
Europa (EU server) http://europa.eu/pol/emu/index_en.htm
Federal Statistical Office (Germany) www.statistik-bund.de/ehome.htm
Institute for Public Policy Research www.ippr.org.uk
Institute: Social Sciences Economics
www.sosig.ac.uk/economics
Just Business Educational Resources www.jusbiz.org

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Department Information Sheet

Subject

Subject Profile
GCE Economics- Edexcel

Level (AS/A BTEC

A2 Economics
etc)
Head of Department Miss M Reddy
Teacher Mr E Irabor
Autumn term

Unit 3 Business Economics and Economic Efficiency 35

This unit develops the content of Unit 1 and examines how the
pricing and nature of competition between firms is affected by the
number and size of market participants. At the end of this unit,
students should be able to analyse the pricing and output
decisions of firms in different contexts. They should also be
capable of making an appraisal of government intervention aimed
at promoting competitive markets.
Assessment:
Examination of 1 hour 30 minutes, consisting of supported
multiple-choice questions and one data response question out of
a choice of two questions.

Spring term

Unit 4 The Global Economy

This unit develops the knowledge and skills gained in Unit 2 so
that they can be applied in a global context. The application,
analysis and evaluation of economic models is required as well
as an ability to assess policies which might be used to deal with
economic problems. An awareness of trends and developments
in the global economy over the last 10 years is required.
Assessment:
Examination of 2 hours, consisting of one essay question with
two parts from a choice of three topic areas, and one data
response question out of a choice of two questions.

Summer term
The course

- develop an understanding of economic concepts and theories

through critical consideration of current economic issues,
problems and instructions that affect everyday life
- analyse, explain and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of

the market economy and the role of government within it

- develop a critical approach to economic models and methods of
enquiry.

Suggested books,
TV programmes or
web sites which
can help with class
work or homework
and any other
relevant
information.

www.edexcel.com/gce2008
Barclays Bank www.barclays.co.uk
BBC News: Economics
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/economy
Bized: Business Studies resources www.bized.co.uk
Bized: Virtual Economy www.bized.co.uk/virtual/economy
Competition Commission www.competitioncommission.org.uk
David Smiths EconomicsUK www.economicsuk.com
Deutsche Bank Research www.dbresearch.com
Economics Study Guides SparkNotes
www.sparknotes.com/economics
Europa (EU server) http://europa.eu/pol/emu/index_en.htm
Federal Statistical Office (Germany) www.statistikbund.de/e-home.htm
Institute for Public Policy Research www.ippr.org.uk
Institute: Social Sciences Economics
www.sosig.ac.uk/economics
Just Business Educational Resources www.jusbiz.org
Kevin Hindes Cyber Economics Tour www.kevinhinde.com
Larry Reynolds Economics
www.boisestate.edu/econ/lreynol/web
NIESR www.niesr.ac.uk

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Department Information Sheet

Subject

Subject Profile
English Literature

Level (AS/A BTEC

AS
etc)
Head of Department Ms Brown
Autumn term

Introduction to the course and reading analysis of drama and

poetry texts for coursework.
Begin studying prose text for June exam.

Spring term

Complete final coursework. Study prose and poetry texts for June
exam.

Summer term

Revision and exam practice for Poetry and Prose module

The course

OCR English Literature consists of two modules:

1. Poetry and Prose closed text exam (June)
2. Coursework re-creative writing and evaluation (1000
words) ; analysis comparing two texts (2000 words)
Students will study a minimum of 5 literary texts covering poetry,
prose and drama. They will also study critical interpretations by
other writers and the contexts in which the texts are written and
understood.
Students should have an interest in literature, enjoy reading and
be prepared to read the texts independently in preparation for
lessons. Students are encouraged to explore texts and their
contexts individually, in small groups and in whole class
discussion; annotate, make notes and write discursive essays.
Homework includes reading, note-making, researching historical,
cultural, social and literary contexts of texts, planning and writing
analytical essays.

Suggested books,
TV programmes or
web sites which
can help with class
work or homework

Literature students should be prepared to read beyond the five

set texts. They should read both modern and pre-1914 texts: A
good starting point would be The Classics section in a good
bookshop and the modern texts on book club lists (e.g. The
Booker short list; Richard and Judy book club) English teachers

and any other

relevant
information.

and librarians at school are also happy to recommend books.

Documentaries on writers and literature are also recommended.

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Department Information Sheet

Subject

Subject Profile
Geography (Edexcel)

Level (AS/A BTEC

AS/A2
etc)
Head of Department Mr W Simpson
Autumn term

AS Global Challenges (Exam: 1 hours) - Focuses on the

issues of global hazards (earthquakes, volcanoes, climate
change) and globalisation (transnational corporations, migration,
population structure, environmental degradation).
A2 Contested Planet (Exam: 2 hours) Focuses on energy
security, water conflicts, biodiversities under threat, superpower
geographies, development and technology.

Spring term

AS Geographical Investigations (Exam: 1 hours)

Focuses on Extreme Weather (drought, hurricanes, bushfires,
floods) and Rebranding Places (East London regeneration,
Sydney Olympics, urban/rural rebranding).
A2 Geographical Research (Exam: 1 hours) - Tectonic
Activity and Hazards Focuses on the impacts that tectonic
activity has on people and landscapes, and explores how people
cope with tectonic hazards.

Summer term
The course

Geography will appeal to those students who have an interest in

and concern for the environment, and are interested in current
affairs. Students will learn about many contrasting places and
events around the world; they should enjoy finding out their own
answers not just being told them! Geography enables students
to develop a range of transferable skills, such as, problem
solving, fieldwork, ICT, working with others, analysing data,
communication, etc. These skills are in demand and are
recognised by employers and universities as being of great value.

Suggested books,
TV programmes or
web sites which
can help with class
work or homework
and any other

Visit www.edexcel.com for more information about the course

specification and to look at specimen exam papers and mark
schemes.
There are lots of geography related documentaries on terrestrial
television (e.g. Panorama, Dispatches, Horizon) and on the Sky

relevant
information.

documentary channels (e.g. Discovery, National Geographic,

Eden).
Look out also for geography related articles in broadsheet
newspapers, such as the Guardian and the Times.
Books
AS Geography for Edexcel (text book), Oxford University Press,
ISBN: 978-0-19-913482-3
Edexcel AS Geography (text book), Philip Allan Updates, ISBN:
978-0-340-94929-0
AS Geography Revision Guide, CGP, ISBN: 978-1-84762-136-8
A2 Geography for Edexcel (text book), Oxford University Press,
ISBN: 978-0-19-913483-0

Sixth Form Open Evening 2012

Department Information Sheet

Subject

Subject Profile
Health and Social Care

Level (AS/A BTEC

Btec level 2 extended certificate
etc)
Head of Department Mr Gillo
Autumn term

Unit 1 Communication in health and social care

Unit 2 Individual rights in health and social care

Spring term

Unit 4 Ensuring safe environments in health and social care

Unit 8 Human lifespan development

Summer term

Human lifespan development

The course

The course is 100% coursework based and there is only a small

amount of practical work. The assignments can be ICT based,
oral presentations, or verbal question and answer sessions.
Students on the level 2 course can gain equivalent of 2 GCSEs
which are graded A, B, C dependant on Pass, Merit and
Distinction grade given.

Suggested books,
TV programmes or
web sites which
can help with class
work or homework
and any other
relevant
information.

Asbridge L, Lavers S, Moonie N, Scott J BTEC First Health and

Social Care, Revised Edition (Heinemann,
2008) ISBN 9780435500269
Fisher GCSE Health and Social Care (Folens, 2009) ISBN
9781850084372
Haworth E, Higgins H, Hoyle H, Lavers S and Lewis C BTEC
Level 2 First Health and Social Care Teacher
Resource Pack (Pearson, 2010) ISBN 9781846906718
Nolan Y NVQ/SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care Candidate
Handbook (Heinemann, 2005)
ISBN 9780435466985
Rasheed E, Hetherington A and Wyatt L BTEC First Health and
Social Care (Hodder Education, 2008)
ISBN 9780340971574
www.bcodp.org.uk British Council for Disabled People
www.britishsignlanguage.com Basic signs (British sign language)
www.ccwales.org.uk Care Council for Wales
www.dh.gov.uk Department of Health

www.makaton.org.uk The Makaton Charity

www.mencap.org.uk Mencap (for people with learning
www.nhs.uk National Health Service
www.niscc.info Northern Ireland Social Care Council
www.rnib.org.uk Royal National Institute of Blind People
www.rnid.org.uk The Royal National Institute for Deaf
www.skillsforcare.org.uk Sector Skills Council for Care
www.skillsforhealth.org.uk Sector Skills Council for Health
www.socialworkandcare.co.uk Social care careers information

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Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject

History

Level (AS/A BTEC

AS Level
etc)
Head of Department Miss Hussain
Unit 1

Britain and the Scramble for Africa 1875-1914

Retreat from Empire: Decolonisation in Africa 1957-81

Unit 2

Britain and the Nationalist Challenge in India 1900-1947

The course

The two AS units address issues of Nationalism and British

Empire and the collapse and contain common themes that run
through both units

Suggested books,
TV programmes or
web sites which
can help with class
work or homework
and any other
relevant
information.

Unit 1
There is no textbook to cover this course, but the following books
will be useful: Niall Ferguson, Empire: How Britain made the
modern world and Eric Hobsbawm The Age of Empire 18751914,
Unit 2
Edexcel GCE History: Britain and the Nationalist Challenge in
India 1900-47 Rosemary Rees ISBN 9781846905049
Britain and India 1845-1947, access to history, Hodder Education
ISBN 9780340965979

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Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject

ICT

Level (OCR
AS and A2
National L3)
Head of Department Mr G Lyle & Ms P Saied
Teacher
Digital Business Communication;
Unit 1

email,
internet,
conferencing,
templates,
housestyles,
powerpoints,
leaflets,
digital security
standard ways of working

Unit 3

plan a project as part of a group

investigate ICT tools to support collaborative working
investigate how search engines work
carry out research for the group project
define a statistical problem to be investigated
design and carry out a data collection activity
collect data and use spreadsheet software to store the data
use spreadsheet software for data analysis
create suitable graphs/charts
present the results of the study.

Unit 4

Creating a digital showcase

Unit 2

Unit 11

Unit 14

specify requirements
design a solution
create and edit multimedia elements
optimise multimedia elements for use in the target environment
author an interactive multimedia product
test and review a preliminary version in order to produce the final
product
Digital video
Analyse and compare professional videos
plan a video production
produce the chosen video
edit the video to produce a finished product
compare and contrast different video encoding technologies. Select
one and encode the
finished video for distribution via a chosen medium
evaluate the finished video and the production process.
Investigate the animation industry, its products and technology
plan the production of a cartoon or animation product

 develop a cartoon or animation character

examine the animation and sequencing of a character and its
surroundings
create a simple cartoon strip or animated film
evaluate animation work.

Suggested books,
TV programmes or
web sites which
can help with class
work or homework
and any other
relevant
information.

www.ocr.org.uk.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/OCR-Nationals-ICTLevel/dp/1905292775/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1291209884&sr=8-1
http://www.teach-ict.com/ocr_nationals3/unit3/ocr_unit3_home.htm

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Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject

Maths

Level (AS)

AS and A2

Head of Department Claudia Davis-Walters

Autumn term

AS - Core 1
A2 - Statistic 1 and Core 3

Spring term

AS Mechanics 1 and Core 2

A2 Core 4

Summer term

AS Statistics 1 and Core 3

The course

The A Level course is a two year course while the AS course is a

one year course. Both courses are modular. For the A level
award students need to have successfully completed 6 modules
and for the AS award three modules must be completed. Each
module is examined in a 90 minute paper. Examinations are
available twice yearly in January and June.

Suggested books,
TV programmes or
web sites which
can help with class
work or homework
and any other
relevant
information.

Edexcel Core 1, Core 2, Core 3 and Core4 books as well

Edexcel Decision 1 and Statistics 1 books.
www.mymaths.co.uk
www.mathsbank.co.uk

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Department Information Sheet

Subject

Subject Profile
Performing Arts Acting

Level (AS/A BTEC

etc)
Head of Department
Autumn term

Year 12: The Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in

Performing Arts (Acting)
Kimberley Matthews
Year 12:

Unit 9 Devising Plays

Unit 7 Performing to an Audience

Year 13:
Unit 11 Theatre for Children
Unit 21 Drama Improvisation

Spring term

Year 12:
Unit 13 Contemporary Theatre Performance
Unit 7 Performing to an Audience

Year 13:
:
Unit 13 Contemporary Theatre Performance
Unit 19 Principles of Acting

Summer term

Year 12:
Unit 10 Theatre in Education
Unit 19 Principles of Acting
1 of 2

A2:
Unit 21 Drama Improvisation
Unit 9 Devising Plays

The course

The BTEC Nationals in Performing Arts have been developed in the

performing arts sector to:

provide education and training for performing arts employees
provide opportunities for performing arts employees to
achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 vocationally-specific
qualification
provide full-time learners the opportunity to enter
employment in the performing arts sector or to progress to
vocational qualifications such as the Edexcel BTEC Higher
Nationals in Performing Arts
Provide learners the opportunity to develop a range of skills
and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for
successful performance in working life.
Having completed an Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Extended
Diploma in Performing Arts, learners will be ideally placed to
progress to Level 4 or 5 BTEC Higher Nationals in Performing Arts
or Music, or to other higher education provision, as they will have
received a thorough grounding in the knowledge and skills
needed.

Suggested books,
TV programmes or
web sites which
can help with class
work or homework
and any other
relevant
information.

Pupils will need to research and experience a range of theatre,

Television, film and other performance to help broaden their
performance knowledge.
Books:
Practical Theatre: A post 16 approach
Ed. Sally Mackey
Drama and theatre studies
By Sally Mackey, Simon Cooper
Stanislavski: An Introduction
Jean Benedetti
Understanding Brecht
By Walter Benjamin
The Oxford illustrated history of theatre
By John Russell Brown
Theater of the oppressed
By Augusto Boal
Games for actors and non-actors
By Augusto Boal

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Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject

Physics

Level (AS/A BTEC

AS/A
etc)
Head of Department Mrs. L. Trefz
Autumn term

KS4 into KS5 Bridging and study skills

Unit 1, Topic 1: Mechanics
Unit 1, Topic 2: Materials
Unit 3A: Educational trip and practical planning

Spring term

Revision/Exams
Topic 3: Waves
Topic 4: Electricity
Topic 5: nature of light
Complete Unit 3: Practicals and coursework write-up

Summer term

Revision/Exams
A2 Unit 4, Topic 1.1: Momentum
A2 Unit 4, Topic 1.2: Circular Motion

The course

EDEXCEL Physics (Concept led approach)

Suggested books,
TV programmes or
web sites which
can help with class
work or homework
and any other
relevant
information.

Edexcel Physics for AS

Edexcel Physics for A2 from summer term
Understanding Physics for A level
Advanced Physics for you (A Level)
Exploration of Physics (Simulation packages)
www.s-cool.co.uk
www.physics.org
School membership of Institute of Physics
A2 Physics students will be invited on a trip to CERN in Geneva

Sixth Form Open Evening 2012

Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject

Physics

Level (AS/A BTEC

A2/A
etc)
Head of Department Mrs. L. Trefz
Autumn term

Unit 4, Topic 1 completion

Unit 4, Topic 2: Electric and magnetic fields
Unit 4, Topic 3: Particle Physics
Unit 6: Educational trip and practical planning

Spring term

Revision/Exams
Unit 5, Topic 4: Thermal energy
Unit 5, Topic 5: Nuclear decay
Unit 5, Topic 6: Oscillations
Complete Unit 6: Practicals and coursework write-up

Summer term

Unit 5, Topic 7: Astrophysics and cosmology

Revision/Exams

The course

EDEXCEL Physics (Concept led approach)

Suggested books,
TV programmes or
web sites which
can help with class
work or homework
and any other
relevant
information.

Edexcel Physics A2 from summer term

Understanding Physics for A level
Advanced Physics for you (A Level)
Exploration of Physics (Simulation packages)
www.s-cool.co.uk
www.physics.org
School membership of Institute of Physics
A2 Physics students will be invited on a trip to CERN in Geneva

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Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject

Psychology

Level

A/S

HOD

Mrs Spencer-Smith

Autumn
term

Research Methods including experiments, interviews, questionnaires and

case studies
Cognitive Psychology including memory, eye witness testimony and
memory techniques
Developmental Psychology theories of childhood attachment and
evaluation of different types of day care

Spring term

Exam Practice for Unit 1 AQA Psychology Exam Mid January

Biological Psychology including the effects of stress on the body, mind
and emotions
Social Psychology including research and theories regarding obedience,
social conformity and control
Individual Differences Theories and therapies regarding psychological
disorders such as obsessive compulsive disorder, depression and
schizophrenia

Summer
term

Exam Practice for Unit 2 AQA Psychology Exam Mid May

Start of A2 Course: After A/S Exams completed
Issues and Debates in Psychology
Approaches in Psychology
Psychology as a Science

The course

A/S Psychology is a popular subject at St. Marys. Students choosing AQA

Psychology develop a broad knowledge and understanding of the core
areas of Psychology. AQA A/S Psychology contains a range of interesting,
popular and accessible topics. Assessment is Exam based and students
will be required to answer short and extended questions and mini essay
questions.

Careers

Psychology is a subject that is valued in a number of careers including

careers in all areas of the public sector, business, sport as well as specific
psychology based careers such as educational psychology, social work
and psychiatry.

Summer
Preparation

AS Psychology: AQA A Revision Guide by Richard Parsons (Excellent

book that is written in an entertaining but factual manner that students find
helpful.)
http://www.brain-freeze.co.uk/index.html (Excellent -created and run by a
AQA Student)
http://www.getrevising.co.uk/ (plenty of excellent information, tips and
guidance for psychology and other subjects)
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Category:A_Level_Psychology_Revi
sion_Notes (Plenty of excellent information and guidance)
http://psychology4a.com/ (Excellent for visual learners)

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Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject

Psychology

Level

A2

HOD

Mrs Spencer-Smith

Autumn
term

Biological rhythms Functions of sleep and Disorders of sleep including

evaluating research in sleep walking and insomnia
Perceptual organisation, Development of perception, The nature-nurture
debate and perception and Face recognition
Theories of Intelligence, Animal Intelligence and The Evolution of
intelligence

Spring
term

Exam Practice for Unit 3 AQA Psychology Exam end of January

Schizophrenia or an anxiety disorders (either phobic disorders or obsessive
compulsive disorder) will be studied in detail.)
Media influences on social behaviour, The effects of video games and
computers on young people and The psychology of celebrity
Research Methods including the application of scientific method in
psychology, designing psychological investigations, data analysis and
reporting on investigation

Summer
term

Exam Practice for Unit 4 AQA Psychology Exam end of June

The course

Many of the students at St Marys who take the AS course continue into A2.
The course follows on from A/S in terms of content and topics are evaluated
in a more detail. Assessment is mainly in the form of Exam based essays
and students will be supported in the development of the literacy skills
required at this level.

Career

Psychology is a subject that is valued in a number of careers including

careers in all areas of the public sector, business, sport as well as specific
psychology based careers such as educational psychology, social work and
psychiatry.

Summer
:A2 Psychology: AQA A Revision Guide by Richard Parsons (Excellent book
preparation that is written in an entertaining but factual manner that students find
helpful.)
http://www.brain-freeze.co.uk/index.html (Excellent -created and run by a
AQA Student)
http://www.getrevising.co.uk/ (plenty of excellent information, tips and
guidance for psychology and other subjects)
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Category:A_Level_Psychology_Revisi
on_Notes (Plenty of excellent information and guidance)
http://psychology4a.com/ (Excellent for visual learners)

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Department Information Sheet

Subject

Subject Profile
Product Design; Resistant Materials

Level (AS/A BTEC

AS and A2
etc)
Head of Department Miss Annamarie Brogan
Autumn term

Unit 1 Product Investigation & Product Design

Unit 2 Materials and components

Spring term

Unit 1 Product Design and Product Manufacture

Unit 2 Industrial and Commercial Practice & Quality

Summer term

Unit 1 Product Manufacture

Unit 2 Health and safety
Submission of unit 1, Revision for Unit 2 Exam

The course

Edexcels GCE in Design and Technology: Product Design

comprises four units and contains an Advanced Subsidiary
subset of two AS units.
The Advanced Subsidiary GCE is the first half of the GCE course
and consists of Units 1 and 2. It may be awarded as a discrete
qualification or contribute 50 per cent of the total Advanced GCE
marks.
The full Advanced GCE award consists of the two AS units
(Units 1 and 2), plus two A2 units (Units 3 and 4) which make up
the other 50 per cent of the Advanced GCE. Students wishing to
take the full Advanced GCE must, therefore, complete all four
units.
Unit 1; Portfolio
Students will produce one portfolio with three distinct sections
which will demonstrate their creativity and flair when
investigating, designing and making product(s). The three distinct
sections have been adopted as students are not being asked to
perform one large design and make exercise but three smaller
and more focused tasks which build up to provide a detailed
portfolio of their skills.
Unit 2; Written Exam
In this unit, students will develop a knowledge and understanding
of a wide range of materials and processes used in the field of

design and technology. It is important for students, as designers,

to learn about materials and processes so that they can develop
a greater understanding of how products can be designed and
manufactured.

Suggested books,
TV programmes or
web sites which
can help with class
work or homework
and any other
relevant
information.

Students will also learn about industrial and commercial practices

and the importance of quality checks and the health and safety
issues that have to be considered at all times. The knowledge
and understanding students develop in this unit can be easily
applied to their Unit 1: Portfolio of Creative Skills.
www.edexcel.com examzone
www.biothinking.com -Information on developing new ecology
derived techniques.
www.bsi-global.com The British Standards Institution
Information on CE Marking, Kitemark etc.
www.cat.org.uk Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT)
Information on globally sustainable, whole and ecologically sound
technologies and ways of life.
www.data.org.uk The Design and Technology Association
List of resources for design and technology.
www.dtonline.org Design and Technology online General
information links to other sites.
www.hse.gov.uk Health and Safety Executive Information on
risk assessment
www.sda-uk.org Sustainable Design Award Information on
helping to bring issues of sustainability into mainstream
designing.
www.stepin.org Sustainable Technology Education
Project Information on raising awareness of sustainable
technology.
www.bpf.co.uk British Plastics Federation Information on
plastics.
www.designtechnology.org Design Technology Department
General information plus links to other sites.
www.diecasting.org/faq North American Die Casting
Association - Information on die-casting.
www.ssina.com The Specialty Steel Industry of North America
Information on stainless steel.

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Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject

Sociology

Level

A/S

HOD

Mr Cork/Ms Timme

Autumn
term

Basic principles of sociology

SCLY1: Families and Households
Family diversity; Couples; Childhood
SCLY2: Education and research methods
Differential achievement by social class, gender and ethnicity

Spring term
SCLY1: Families and Households
Functions of the family; Demography; Social Policy
SCLY2: Education and research methods
Functions of Education; Sociological research methods
Summer
term

Exam practice and revision for both SCLY1 and SCLY2 exams

The course

Sociology is a popular subject at this school and it complements many

other level 3 courses. Students taking history, psychology, geography or
any science subjects feel it suits their portfolio of subjects well. Students
say the parts they enjoy most are when they look critically at things they
have been taking for granted in their lives, and have their long held views
challenged.
All universities regard Sociology as a valuable subject, especially where
students are looking to pursue courses and careers in the humanities,
journalism, public sector work, education or law.

Careers

Summer
Preparation

Core text is AS level Sociology for AQA, written by Rob Webb and Keith
Trobe, (Napier press).
The best preparation, apart from reading the book, is to collect stories from
quality media sources about current social issues in the country.

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Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject

Sociology

Level

A2

HOD

Mr. Cork

Autumn
term

SCLY4 Crime and Deviance with research methods and theory

Theories of Deviance; Different rates of crime and deviance by class,
gender and ethnicity; Crime and the media and Global/Environmental crime;
Control and Punishment; Suicide; Research methods; Sociological Theory
SCLY4 Crime and Deviance with research methods and theory
Revision and exam
SCLY3 Beliefs in Society
Theories of religion; Secularisation; Religion in a global context; New Age
Movements; Ideology and science

Spring
term

Summer
term

SCLY3 Beliefs in Society

Revision and exam

The course

The A2 course is more challenging than the AS work as it involves more

work on the theory and methods behind sociology. It demands a more
philosophical and critical attitude of the students. It also tackles some
controversial issues, but ones which are highly relevant to todays society.
All universities regard Sociology as a valuable subject, especially where
students are looking to pursue courses and careers in the humanities,
journalism, public sector work, education or law.

Career

Summer
Core text is A2 level Sociology for AQA, written by Rob Webb and Keith
preparation Trobe, (Napier press).
Students will be given work at the end of year 12 on Durkheims study of
suicide, as an introduction to Deviance and sociological theory and
methods.

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Department Information Sheet
Subject Profile
Subject

Sport

Level (AS/A BTEC

etc)

BTEC Level 3 in sport subsidiary diploma (2 year course)

BTEC Level 2 in sport extended certificate (1 year course)

Head of Department Mr Gillo

Autumn term

Level 2- Unit 4 Anatomy and Physiology in sport

Unit 1 Fitness testing and training
Level 3 (Year 1)- Unit 1Principles of anatomy and fitness in sport
Unit 2 The physiology of fitness
(Year 2)- Unit 17 Psychology for sports performance

Spring term

Level 2- Unit 5 Injury in sport

Level 3- (Year1) Unit 3 Assessing risk in sport
Unit 4 Fitness training and programming
(Year 2) Sports Nutrition

Summer term

Level 2-Unit 2 Practical sport

Level 3- (Year 1) Coursework completion
(Year 2) Organising sporting events

The course

The course is 100% coursework based and there is only a small

amount of practical work. The assignments can be ICT based,
oral presentations, or verbal question and answer sessions.
Students on the level 2 course can gain equivalent of 2 GCSEs
which are graded A, B, C dependant of Pass, Merit and
Distinction grade given. A level students will gain one A-level at
either grade A, C, E dependant on the distinction, merit or pass
grade given.

Suggested books,
TV programmes or
web sites which
can help with class
work or homework
and any other
relevant
information.

Textbooks (Level 2)

Adams M, Beashel P, Hancock J, Harris B, Phillippo P, Sergison A

and Taylor I BTEC Level 2 First Sport Student
Book (Pearson, January 2010) ISBN 9781846906220
Adams M, Beashel P, Harris B, Johnson S, Phillippo P and Sergison
A BTEC Level 2 First Sport Teaching
Resource Pack (Pearson, April 2010) ISBN 9781846907173

Hartigan S Essential GCSE PE for Edexcel (Hodder Arnold, 2005)

ISBN 9780340905586
Scott T GCSE PE for Edexcel (Heinemann, 2001) ISBN
9780435506360
Sharkey B and Gaskill E Fitness and Health (Human Kinetics,
2006) ISBN 9780736056144
Websites (Level 2)

BBC Health www.bbc.co.uk/health

British Heart Foundation www.bhf.org.uk
Teach PE http://www.teachpe.com/