Curriculum Information

A Level Physics

A level Physics aims to consolidate and extend learning of themes from the GCSE course and develop these further, piquing interest in new and exciting areas of research (such as theoretical and quantum physics and cosmology), deepening understanding of established topics (such as electricity and forces) and strengthening the links between key concepts, leading on to larger overarching topics that may span across a number of other subject areas such as Chemistry, Maths, PE, Technology and Engineering. The course has a mandatory component of assessed practicals (and an assessed lab book) which must satisfy exam board criteria to allow awarding of the A level with ‘practical endorsement’ desired by universities nationally. This programme allows students to develop practical, analysis and evaluative skills as well as introduce statistical analysis necessary for university undergraduate study.  

BTEC Science

Students completing their BTEC Nationals in Applied Science will be aiming to go on to employment, often via the stepping stone of higher education. The BTEC National qualification provides a broad introduction that gives learners transferable knowledge and skills. These qualifications are for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning. The qualifications prepare learners for a range of higher education courses and job roles related to a particular sector. They provide progression either by meeting entry requirements in their own right or by being accepted alongside other qualifications at the same level and adding value to them. This course aims to consolidate and extend learning of themes from the GCSE course and develop these further, piquing interest in new and exciting areas of skill development, with particular reference to lab skills. The course has a mandatory component of assessed practicals (and assessed lab write ups) which much satisfy exam board criteria to allow awarding of the qualification.