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Year 12 Curriculum

Please click here for our Curriculum Vision and Plan with all Year 12 subject curriculum outlines.

Programmes of Study

Route 1 Route 2 Route 3
Three Applied Generals

Three A Levels

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A Levels and Applied Generals

Four A Levels

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A Levels and Applied Generals

English Faculty

Language Curriculum Map

English Language A Level will give you the opportunity to explore the language we use every day. It will develop skills in essay writing, communication, and analysis.

Subject Content:

  • Linguistic analysis of speech and writing
  • Language and Power
  • Language and Gender
  • Language and Technology
  • Child Language Acquisition
  • Language Change
  • Academic writing
  • Language Investigation

English Literature Curriculum Map

English Literature A Level engages critically and creatively with texts. You will develop skills in literary analysis and evaluation.

Subject Content:

  • Shakespeare
  • Dystopian novel
  • Poetry
  • Modern drama
  • Comparative coursework essay

Mathematics Faculty

Maths Curriculum Map & Further Maths

Maths A Level complements any combination of A Level courses, providing essential numeracy and problem-solving skills.

Minimum entry requirements: Grade 6 GCSE Maths

Subject Content:

  • Pure 1: Quadratics, integration, trigonometric functions
  • Statistics: Probability, correlation, normal distribution
  • Pure 2: Functions, further differentiation, vectors
  • Mechanics: Kinematics, Newton's Laws, vectors

Science Faculty

Applied Science: Applied General Curriculum Map

Applied Science offers you the chance to explore the practical application of various science subjects, including Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. This is a work-related qualification that allows you to develop your scientific knowledge and practical skills.

Subject Content:

  • Principles and Applications in Science
  • Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques
  • Science Investigation Skills
  • Optional Unit

Biology A-Level Curriculum Map

Biology will teach you how living organisms work and interact with their environment. You will develop analytical and communication skills.

Subject Content:

  • Biological molecules
  • Cells
  • Organisms exchange substances with their environment
  • Genetics, populations, evolution, and ecosystems
  • Energy transfers in organisms

Physics 12 - 3 Split A-Level Curriculum Map

Biology will teach you how living organisms work and interact with their environment. You will develop analytical and communication skills.

Subject Content:

  • Biological molecules
  • Cells
  • Organisms exchange substances with their environment
  • Genetics, populations, evolution, and ecosystems
  • Energy transfers in organisms

Business, IT & Computer Science Faculty

Business: A Level Curriculum Map

Business A Level examines how companies make decisions and interact with external influences. Topics include marketing, finance, and the role of managers.

  • The Role of Managers
  • Marketing
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Stakeholders
  • Operational Objectives

Computer Science: A Level Curriculum Map

Computer Science covers both hardware and software, focusing on the engineering of computational devices and network security.

  • Characteristics of Hardware and Software
  • Networking and Exchanging Data
  • Web Technologies
  • Algorithms

Expressive Arts Faculty

Art Curriculum Map

 

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History Curriculum Map

European History Curriculum Map

 

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Social Science Faculty

Criminology Curriculum Map

Criminology provides insight into the criminal justice system and the psychological and social elements of crime.

  • Introduction to Criminology
  • Theories of Crime
  • Crime and Deviance
  • Criminal Psychology

Health and Social Care: Applied General Curriculum Map

Health and Social Care enables students to make a positive difference to people's lives, while also learning valuable skills for a wide range of professions, both in the UK and abroad.

Subject Content:

  • Human Lifespan and Development
  • Working in Health and Social Care
  • Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs
  • Sociological Perspectives
  • Promoting Public Health
  • Nutrition
  • Enquiries into Current Research into Health and Social Care
  • Principles of Safe Practice in Health and Social Care

Psychology: A Level Curriculum Map

Psychology will give you an understanding of the way people think and behave. You will develop skills such as problem solving and analytical thinking.

Subject Content:

  • Social Influence
  • Memory
  • Attachment
  • Approaches in Psychology
  • Psychopathology
  • Research Methods
  • Biopsychology
  • Issues and Debates in Psychology
  • Schizophrenia
  • Gender
  • Forensic Psychology

Psychology: Applied General Curriculum Map

This course provides an applied approach to psychology, developing skills in research, data handling, and psychological analysis relevant for real-world situations.

Sociology: A Level Curriculum Map

Sociology enables you to develop critical thinking skills and analyze the world around you. It provides a thorough understanding of social behavior and society.

Subject Content:

  • Education
  • Families and Households
  • Beliefs in Society
  • Crime and Deviance
  • Theory and Methods

BTEC Sport Curriculum Map

BTEC Sport Curriculum Map

BTEC Sport focuses on applying learning to real-world situations in sports education. It prepares students for higher education or employment in the sports sector.

Subject Content:

  • Unit 1: Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Unit 7: Sports Performance and Coaching
  • Practical Performance in Sport
  • Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport, and Well-being