GCSE Art & Design (Unendorsed)

Unendorsed means a general art course covering a variety
of different art experiences. Students must produce course work in at least 2 –3 different areas of art. Usually these are Drawing,
Painting and other 2D work, Graphic Design, and Sculpture/ 3D work.

Thinking of a career as a game’s developer? Or maybe somebody who designs websites? Or apps? Then Computer Science is the course for you.

The qualification will build on the knowledge, understanding and skills established through the Computer Science elements of the Key Stage 3 programme of study.

It will allow you to understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of Computer Science

This course is divided into three units that students will be study across the 2 years.
Students will take part in a series of practical workshops in their lessons that will guide them to be able to complete the 3
assessment units.

COMP 1 – Exploring the Performing Arts

COMP 2 – Developing Skills and Techniques in the Performing Arts

COMP 3 – Responding to a Brief

OCR’s GCSE (9–1) in Economics equips learners with the skills and confidence to explore how consumers, producers and governments interact in markets nationally and internationally.

It provides a well-rounded introduction to this subject and an excellent foundation for advanced study in Economics. By learning how to explain and evaluate economic problems and possible solutions, learners will acquire a way of thinking as economists and develop a logical approach to thinking and reasoning.

The GCSE specifications in design and technology should enable students to understand and apply design processes through which they explore, create and evaluate a range of outcomes. They should enable students to use creativity and imagination to design and make prototypes (together with evidence of modelling to develop and product concept and function) that solve real and relevant problems, considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values. GCSE specifications should also provide opportunities for students to apply knowledge from other disciplines, including mathematics, science, art and design, computing and the humanities.

GCSE French helps students develop their language skills in a variety of contexts and a broad understanding of the culture of
countries and communities where French is spoken. It encourages enjoyment of language learning and the recognition that language skills enable students to take their place in a multi-lingual global society.

This four-unit specification requires students to develop their ability to write and speak in French and to understand French when it is written down or spoken. This course is assessed via four equally weighted exams at the end of Year 11. It is particularly suitable for students who wish to study at a higher level.

Health and Social Care is for pupils who want to acquire sector-specific applied knowledge through vocational contexts by studying human lifespan development, health and social care services and values, and health and wellbeing.

GCSE Italian helps students develop their language skills in a variety of contexts and a broad understanding of the culture of countries and communities where Italian is spoken. It encourages enjoyment of language learning and the recognition that language skills enable students to take their place in a multi-lingual global society.

The GCSE covers a broad range of practical activities and theory topics relating to the world of sport and health performance.
It equips students not only with sports skills and knowledge but the skills to evaluate the importance and relevance of a healthy,
active lifestyle.

Practical activities studied come from sports such as football, table tennis, trampolining, handball and off-site sports such as climbing.
The assessment includes two written examinations (Fitness and Body Systems and Health and Performance) worth 60% of the overall grade.
The non-examined assessment has a 30% practical element and a 10% coursework element.

GCSE Spanish is new to the option choices this year. It will broaden their understanding of the culture of communities and
countries where Spanish is spoken. It encourages enjoyment of language learning and the recognition that language skills enable students to take their place in a multi-lingual global society.

This four-unit specification requires students to develop their ability to write and speak in Spanish and to understand Spanish when it is written down or spoken. This course is assessed via four equally weighted exams at the end of Year 11. It is particularly suitable for students who wish to study at a higher level.

Unit 1 introduces learners to the adaptations that take place in the body following exercise, how training can lead to improvements in fitness, and the planning of training programmes. The aim of this unit is to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to plan training programmes to improve the fitness of individuals.

Unit 2 introduces learners to how different areas of sporting performance can be improved. The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding needed to be able to analyse sporting performance, identify strengths and weaknesses and plan for improvement.

Unit 3 introduces learners to the principles involved in sports coaching. The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the
appropriate knowledge and understanding to be able to plan, lead and evaluate a coaching session within a sporting activity