Personal Growth

Extended Personal Qualification (EPQ)

EPQ is short for Extended Project Qualification. An EPQ is an independent research project which involves writing an essay of 5000 words (that's around 10 typed pages), or creating a product, which might be anything from an art object to an iPhone app. As the project evolves, you must complete a production log to record specific stages of the project and this also contributes to your project result. The third component of the project is an oral presentation. EPQ provides very clear evidence that you have interests and ability which go beyond the A-Level curriculum. It demonstrates clearly that you are capable of undertaking the kind of independent reading, research, and essay writing that is the mainstay of most undergraduate degrees.

The Sixth Form is, of course, the time when students have careers most on their minds, and we seek to help them in several ways. Our extensive enrichment programme covers a broad range of areas. This includes short courses that are changed every half-term and longer programmes for the more able, which are equivalent to an AS qualification. 

Enrichment opportunities available to our students:

Taught Short Courses

Taught 1 Year Courses Equivalent to an AS

Head of Department:  Ms S. Head 

KS5 Summary

Exam Board: AQA

Number of Exams: 2         (Paper 1 and Paper 2 Option A - Statistical Techniques)

Year 12

Year 13

Additional Reading:

Courant, R. Robbins, H. and Stewart, S. (1996) What is mathematics?, Oxford University Press

Du Sautoy, M. (2003) The music of the primes : why an unsolved problem in mathematics matters, Harper Perennial

Frankel, L. (1997) Numbers: the universal language, Thames and Hudson

Zaslavsky, C. (1999) Africa counts: number and pattern in African cultures, A Cappella Books

Stoppard, T.(1993) Arcadia, Faber and Faber

Useful websites:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/hindsmaths

www://integralmaths.org

https://www.drfrostmaths.com/

https://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/

https://www.wolframalpha.com/

https://www.desmos.com/

https://www.geogebra.org/

The Certificate in Financial Studies (CeFS provides students with a challenging qualification covering the core disciplines of financial capability. You are encouraged to become responsible borrowers, sensible savers, and have an appreciation of the need for financial planning throughout your life. 

The purpose of this course is to prepare students for further study through the development of the core skills of critical analysis and evaluation, synthesis, verbal communication (through classroom discussion) and written communication.​  CeFS develops the knowledge and skills required for you to make informed financial decisions by introducing you to the risks and challenges involved in personal finance and the tools for effective planning. 

Grading​

The overall qualification will be graded A* - E.  To achieve a pass, students must achieve a mark of 40% of the Uniform Mark Scheme (UMS) in both units.