Sixth Form Courses

The Diploma in Society, Health and Development teaches young people about the work, values, attributes and attitudes of the health, justice, children and young people and care sectors which care for and support individuals, families, groups, communities and society.

It will also raise awareness amongst learners of the range of rewarding career opportunities that exist across the four sectors. For the additional and specialist learning, students can choose to study one additional A level subject.

The Diploma in Society, Health and Development teaches young people about the work, values, attributes and attitudes of the health, justice, children and young people and care sectors which care for and support individuals, families, groups, communities and society.

It will also raise awareness amongst learners of the range of rewarding career opportunities that exist across the four sectors.

The Extended Project Qualification is both a free-standing qualification, and is a compulsory part of the Diploma at Level 3 and the Baccalaureate. It offers students a free project choice, so they can explore in depth an aspect of a subject they are studying, or a topic in which they have a personal interest.

This Diploma teaches young people about business, administration and finance and helps them to become more employable. The employer-endorsed content is up-to-date and relevant, reflecting the blend of business knowledge, practical skills, communication and team-working skills needed by someone who is thinking about a career in any business-related job.

For the additional and specialist learning, students can choose to study one additional A level subject alongside this diploma.

This Diploma teaches young people about business, administration and finance and helps them to become more employable. The employer-endorsed content is up-to-date and relevant, reflecting the blend of business knowledge, practical skills, communication and team-working skills needed by someone who is thinking about a career in any business-related job.

A BTEC National Award is a practical, work-related course. Students learn by completing projects and assignments based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. The new BTEC National Award for IT Practitioners is the most up-to-date and focused IT qualification that is available today.

It is very practical in nature and is taught by staff with many years of teaching experience.

Students will find it both challenging and rewarding. It is equivalent to one A level which means when you have finished the course you can use the Award alongside A levels and other BTEC National Awards to go into Higher Education before going into employment.

Students who have completed BTEC courses report 'that the style of learning and assessment strategies were excellent preparation for what was expected of them at University'.

A BTEC National Award is a practical, work-related course of A level standard. Students learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. The course is made up of six units - four core units which everyone takes and two specialist units which explore topics in more depth.

The four core units are: Exploring Business Activity; Investigating Business Resources; Introduction to marketing; Effective People, Communication and Information. The two specialist units are Exploring Creative Product Promotion and Investigating Recruitment and Selection.

Learning Spanish and improving the skills that you already have in Spanish is a demanding yet rewarding pursuit. You will already have some aptitude for language study and you will have an interest in the Spanish or Latin American culture and way of life.

By the end of your chosen course you will have learnt to communicate effectively and with a considerable degree of accuracy in Spanish. European work experience will be encouraged as well as other frequent visits to the Spain.

Sociology is essentially an investigation into how society functions, in all its various parts. It seeks to answer questions such as why do we behave the way we do, or how can we explain the growth in street crime or why do certain groups do better in education than others?

Sociology is about understanding society, how society shapes and affects our lives and how we in turn shape and affect society.

It will question our assumptions about the world and force us to look at things in a very different way. At AS, the units studied are: Families and households; and Education and sociological methods.

Both religion and philosophy have exercised an enormous influence on societies and civilisations down through the centuries, and indeed continue to do so. This course provides an opportunity for a rigorous study of religion, using an enquiring, critical and empathetic approach.

The focus is on two key complementary areas, namely the philosophy of religion and religious ethics. The areas are demanding and challenging and are certainly thought-provoking.