Economics Intent
We aim to create the very best Economics and Business studies students. The aim of the Economics curriculum is to develop students’ understanding of how the local / national / global economy works through analysing economic issues, problems and institutions that affect everyday life.
The aim of the Business studies curriculum is to equip students with the appropriate knowledge and skills needed to develop their employability and identify business problems and opportunities.
We do this by quality teaching which ensures students understand underlying Economic and Business theory which students apply to a variety of familiar and unfamiliar case studies. We want students to be able to think analytically, reach logical conclusions based on data, and make judgements on future changes to markets and the economy.
Students are constantly challenged to work collaboratively and independently when engaging in all lessons and class activities. Through teacher modelling, we encourage our students to demonstrate manners, respect and tolerance in Economics and Business studies lessons. This allows students to express themselves in a confident manner. Lesson materials are engaging to promote discussion and encourage students to develop an enquiring mind.
As a knowledge-based curriculum, we believe that knowledge underpins and enables the application of skills. Content is delivered to students and then built upon through a variety of practice questions, with regular quality feedback being given to support student progress. The knowledge acquired then allows students to develop their analytical and critical thinking skills.
Students undertake their work, whilst developing an increased understanding into current events happening globally. They are encouraged to have broad minds and an interest in global affairs. We ensure the level of challenge is high enough for the most able, with scaffold and support available for students who need it.
If you require any further information, please contact the Head of Subject via the link on our Contact Us page.
Business Studies Intent
We aim to create the very best Economics and Business studies students. The aim of the Economics curriculum is to develop students’ understanding of how the local / national / global economy works through analysing economic issues, problems and institutions that affect everyday life.
The aim of the Business studies curriculum is to equip students with the appropriate knowledge and skills needed to develop their employability and identify business problems and opportunities.
We do this by quality teaching which ensures students understand underlying Economic and Business theory which students apply to a variety of familiar and unfamiliar case studies. We want students to be able to think analytically, reach logical conclusions based on data, and make judgements on future changes to markets and the economy.
Students are constantly challenged to work collaboratively and independently when engaging in all lessons and class activities. Through teacher modelling, we encourage our students to demonstrate manners, respect and tolerance in Economics and Business studies lessons. This allows students to express themselves in a confident manner. Lesson materials are engaging to promote discussion and encourage students to develop an enquiring mind.
As a knowledge-based curriculum, we believe that knowledge underpins and enables the application of skills. Content is delivered to students and then built upon through a variety of practice questions, with regular quality feedback being given to support student progress. The knowledge acquired then allows students to develop their analytical and critical thinking skills.
Students undertake their work, whilst developing an increased understanding into current events happening globally. They are encouraged to have broad minds and an interest in global affairs. We ensure the level of challenge is high enough for the most able, with scaffold and support available for students who need it.
If you require any further information, please contact the Head of Subject via the link on our Contact Us page.
Revision Guide
After Easter, we are only a few weeks away from the start of the examination season. The vast majority of Year 11 and Year 13 students have never taken a formal examination. This web page offers advice on how to prepare for examinations, both mentally and physically. It also explains the special arrangements for the 2022 series of examinations. If you are a parent, it looks at ways that you can help your son/daughter through this stressful period. It also offers links to resources for each individual subject on our Firefly pages.
Useful Dates
Y13 Last Day of Teaching Thursday 19th May 2022
Y11 Last Day of Teaching Friday 17th June 2022
Results Day A Level Thursday 18th August 2022
Results Day GCSE Thursday 25th August 2022
Below you will find resources that will support students and families with effective revision.
The aim of this guide is to help you get through the examination period by explaining the procedures and by answering some of the questions you may have. Take the time to read it carefully and if you are not sure, please speak to your form tutor, your subject teacher or the Exams Officer.
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enhance their performance, concentration and energy. We hope that by using these resources, students may find a way through a very tough and daunting period and be better prepared in handling the pressure and stress that comes with it.
Effective Revision Strategies for pupils and parents
Please see below a list of KS4 and KS5 subjects with useful information, commonly asked questions and links to firefly revision pages
KS4 SUBJECT INFORMATION
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
Wednesdays after schools – can also work in Art during lunchtimes
Firefly Material Available:
All materials are on firely. Example projects, assessment objectives and resources.
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
Organised afterschool club through parents
Key Deadlines:
1st/2nd Week of May depending where lessons fall. ALL GCSE work is due here.
Walking Talking Mocks:
In lessons from March onwards on all the material on the advanced notice using past paper required practical questions.
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule:
Revision schedule set for all students on Firefly.
Past Paper Practice Plan:
Ongoing in lessons
Firefly Material Available:
Range of resources on Biology Yr 11 FF page, including revision videos made for each lesson.
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
Revision lessons in class – prepped by each teacher to suit their group to target areas of specification required by advance notice info
Extra Information:
All students have a subscription to the Everlearner revsion website.
Key Deadlines:
1st exam 9th June
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
Lunchtime coursework support w/c 28th March, 4th April, 25th April and 2nd May
Walking Talking Mocks:
Will be done in lessons when content (Y10) and coursework (Y11) has been completed
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule:
Revision guidance / planning pages available of FF with past papers and useful resources
Past Paper Practice Plan:
Ongoing in lessons
Firefly Material Available:
Past exam papers, mark schemes and Knowledge organisers on Firefly subject pages
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
Revision lessons adapted to target individual students
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
Afterschool ‘drop in’ support sessions available Wednesdays
Walking Talking Mocks:
Will be done in lessons when finished content
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule:
Revision guidance / planning pages available of FF with past papers and useful resources
Past Paper Practice Plan:
Ongoing in lessons
Firefly Material Available:
Past exam papers & mark schemes, Knowledge organisers and advance information on Firefly subject pages
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
Revision lessons adapted to target individual students
Walking Talking Mocks:
Some lessons will be in style of WTM focusing on key topic areas
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule:
work to follow each lesson on topics covered or revision
Past Paper Practice Plan:
Available via firefly
Firefly Material Available:
Every KS4 Science lesson available for revision via Firefly pages. Dedicated revision pages giving full links to key areas of focus. All students have been issued with full revision guide
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
Revision lessons in class – prepared by each teacher to suit their group to target areas of specification required by advance notice info
Extra Information:
Exams from 17th May to 23rd June. Six papers in all, two from each subject area.
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
Tuesday Lunch as requested by targeted students
Walking Talking Mocks:
Will be done in lessons when finished content
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule:
Suggested revision schedule in line with targeted session and using RAG rating
Past Paper Practice Plan:
Available via firefly
Firefly Material Available:
All course and revison on firefly subject page
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
Beginning w/c 14th March. Tuesday Lunch as requested by students
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
Exams completed. One-to-one intervention for final unit if necessary.
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
Tutorials available with staff after school – bookable with Miss Jones
Walking Talking Mocks:
After practical exam is over these will take place in lessons
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule:
Suggested revision schedule and support with be available from w/c 4th April
Firefly Material Available:
Year 11 subject pages
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
CW intervention. After practical exam and tracking – students will be identified and action plans in place
Key Deadlines:
28th March Monologue exam 4th April Portfolio due in for C 1
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
Sessions run by individual group teachers. Macbeth sessions poorly attended so numbers will be gauged by class teachers before running more.
Walking Talking Mocks:
Have taken place before mock exams and after, during DIRT. More will taken place throughout lesson sequencing.
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule:
A weekly revision plan has been created and will be placed on Firefly in readiness for March 31st. This will be shared with all students in class and linked to intervention sessions.
Past Paper Practice Plan:
Ongoing in lessons
Firefly Material Available:
Year 11 subject pages
Easter Revision Sessions:
Boundary Leapers
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
Revision in class, metacognitive booklets, shared exemplars, contacting parents to support with intervention attendance, guided sessions.
Key Deadlines:
Wed 18th May Paper 1/Fri 10th June Paper 2
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
Wednesday night revision
Walking Talking Mocks:
Have taken place before mock exams and after, during DIRT. More will taken place throughout lesson sequencing.
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule:
A weekly revision plan has been created and will be placed on Firefly in readiness for March 31st. This will be shared with all students in class and linked to intervention sessions.
Past Paper Practice Plan:
Ongoing in lessons
Firefly Material Available:
Year 11 subject pages
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
Revision in class, metacognitive booklets, shared exemplars, contacting parents to support with intervention attendance, guided sessions
Key Deadlines
Wed 25th May Paper 1/Wed 8th June Paper 2
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
With Mr Howard in the FREF Mon/Tues/Wed outside of fixtures
Walking Talking Mocks:
Will be done in lessons when finished content and mock
Firefly Material Available:
Links to digital bundle.
Easter Revision Sessions:
Thursday 21st April 9:30am-12:00pm
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
Tuesday night revision sessions 3-4pm
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule:
Revision schedule will be followed when the syllabus has been finished
Past Paper Practice Plan
Using Exampro in class and set as homework to practice key topics and skills
Firefly Material Available:
Material both on the Yr 11 revision page but also on the MFL subject pages
Any Further Mocks:
2nd Mock speaking just completed
Key Deadlines
1st week after Easter holidays – speaking exam
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
Tuesday after school starting after Easter
Walking Talking Mocks:
Done in lessons prior to end of topic tests
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule:
See Firefly schedule
Past Paper Practice Plan:
Ongoing in lessons
Firefly Material Available:
Entire GCSE course, resources, revision materials etc are in the GCSE Geography area on Firefly
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
In class intervention
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
Afterschool ‘drop in’ support sessions available Mon – Weds.
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule:
Material available on Firefly. Frequent emails to parents
Past Paper Practice Plan:
Mock exams sat in Yr10 and 11 in line with school calendar.
Firefly Material Available:
Various material available for both year 10 and 11.
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
One to one intervention following support from parents, as and when needed.
Any Further Mocks:
Potential 2nd attempt at external exam depending on results on 5th May. TBC
Key Deadlines:
May 12th scheduled for final EQA assessment. All units (x4) to be completed by this date.
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
Lunchtime revision on Tuesdays in D10 – One day after school
Walking Talking Mocks
Will be done in lessons when finished content
Firefly Material Available
Main history page has dedicated revision areas including past papers as well as specific revision tasks/recorded PowerPoints created for the mock exams
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
Revision in class tailored to each group
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
KS4 Maths club runs from 15:15 until 16:00
Rolls Royce intervention for KS4/KS5 (1:2) on 15:30- 16:30
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
Lunchtime/afterschool coursework intervention – open to all KS4 and 5 – Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Lunches. Monday and Tuesday after school
Walking Talking Mocks
In lesson when content is finished
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule
Once final content is finished by Easter, Revision timetable will be distributed and will be linked to class revision sessions
Past Paper Practice Plan
During lessons / example exam questions on every topic in revision booklets
Firefly Material Available
Knowledge organisers on every set work topic and every musical ‘category’ with accompanying tasks / keyword – definition grids provided for each set work / PowerPoint resources provided / Wider listening activities
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
Wednesday lunchtime catchup session for targeting the one student under achieving / extra piano lessons provided by the school / regular contact home.
Key Deadlines:
All coursework to be handed in by Friday 8th April to be marked and given 2 week window to resubmit after Easter.
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
After school intervention for coursework available Monday 3-4pm.
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
Monday and Wednesday after school revision session starting after Easter
Walking Talking Mocks:
Will be done in lessons when finished content and mock
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule:
Everlearner revision infographic and support plan alongside live revision sessions on Youtube
Past Paper Practice Plan:
Ongoing in lessons
Firefly Material Available:
Year 11 subject pages
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
Targeted Support for students after school on Monday and Wednesday
Key Deadlines:
NEA: Practical video evidence with supporting log books 25.03.22 LIVE MODERATION DATE 26.04.22
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
Tuesday lunchtimes in A35 after Easter
Walking Talking Mocks:
In lesson time once content is finished
Past Paper Practice Plan:
Ongoing in lessons, alongside mocks in year 10 and in March 2022
Firefly Material Available:
Year 11 subject page, with KOs, resources, links to revision websites, games and quizzes etc.
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
Students will be encouraged to attend the Tuesday lunchtime revision sessions, alongside targeted revision strategies in lessons
Key Deadlines:
Exams May and June
Walking Talking Mocks:
Lesson will be in style of WTM in reviewing topics picked out by exam board for focus
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule:
work to follow each lesson on topics covered for revision
Firefly Material Available:
Range of resources on Physics Yr 11 firefly page – also narrated ppt that talks them through the available resources. Links to recommended websites for revision
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
Revision lessons in class – prepped by each teacher to suit their group to target areas of specification required by advance notice info
Key Deadlines:
1st exam 9th June
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
Starting after Easter Tuesdays and Wednesday afterschool
Walking Talking Mocks:
In lesson when content is finished
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule:
Suggested revision schedule distributed to students. Targeted question booklet designed to suit exam board topics released
Past Paper Practice Plan:
Exam questions used in class every lesson. Full papers available on Firefly with mark schemes.
Firefly Material Available:
Year 11 Subject Pages. All KO’s and quizzes, class tests
Extra information:
Use of CGP workbooks in lesson, Technology student.com used for papers
Key Deadlines:
1st April NEA internal deadline.
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
Sociology clinic – running every Wednesday from 3-4pm. individualised learning with two specialist teachers
Walking Talking Mocks:
All lessons from 4th April will be revision – review of topic then exam questions in WTM style with particular focus on advanced info
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule:
Specific revision guidance / planning pages available of firefly with past papers, helpful resources etc.
Past Paper Practice Plan:
All past papers available via firefly along with mark schemes. Students are encouraged to complete them outside of class and hand them in to be marked. At least 2 exam questions practiced every lesson
Firefly Material Available:
Year 11 subject pages with exam guidance and ALL lesson resources available
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
All students have had flashcards with catchup budget, PP students identified and encouraged to attend afterschool clinics. Printing physical revision packs for students.
Extra Information:
extra support given through the use of revision guides and revision packs. Opening up classrooms at lunch for targeted support
Walking Talking Mocks:
In lesson when content is finished
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule:
Suggested revision schedule distributed to students. Targeted question booklet designed to suit exam board topics released
Past Paper Practice Plan:
Exam questions used in class every lesson. Full papers available on Firefly with mark schemes.
Firefly Material Available:
Year 11 Subject Pages. All KO’s and quizzes, class tests
Extra Information:
Use of CGP workbooks in lesson, Technology student.com used for papers
KS5 SUBJECT INFORMATION
Firefly Material Available:
All information of what to include, resources, examples and Assessment objectives in Art area.
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
Students assigned additional lessons in free periods.
Key Deadlines:
As per timeline on firefly and given to students
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
Students assigned additional lessons in free periods.
Key Deadlines:
13th May – Exam Unit 7 hand in Date
16th May – Unit Deadline
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
Weekly sessions on a Wednesday in B3L focused on the topics students have performed worst in throughout the mock exams.
Weekly lunchtime sessions from 17/03/22 on Thursday in B5L as drop in for help on any topics.
Walking Talking Mocks:
In class from March 23rd until the exams. They will take place every lesson.
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule:
Students provided with a fortnightly revision schedule from January to June to ensure students have the opportunity to revise all topics from the specification
Past Paper Practice Plan:
Fortnightly schedule in place from January to June. All papers are self-marked using the mark schemes provided, apart from our most underachieving students. These are marked by staff.
Firefly Material Available:
Firefly revision material available that matches to the revision schedule.
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
Afterschool trouble shooting clinic – ran every Tuesday from 3-4pm
Walking Talking Mocks:
Exam questions completed in WTM style incorporated into lessons
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule:
Directed revision given to support completion of exam questions
Past Paper Practice Plan:
Past paper questions used in lessons which are also available on Firefly
Firefly Material Available:
Revision material available on Firefly which includes past exam papers, mark schemes, subject content and links to useful websites
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
Revision lessons adapted to target individual students
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
Weekly sessions since October of Year 12 in A16L focusing on areas that need development for the students attending. These sessions also focus on exam technique as well as subject knowledge in specific areas
Walking Talking Mocks:
In class once the course content has been completed.
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule:
There is a study schedule that is on Firefly in the revision area of the A level Chemistry section. This has been recommended to the students and contains areas for them to revise on a two weekly basis as well as links to all recent past exam papers
Past Paper Practice Plan:
Practice papers will be used within lessons once the scheme has been taught (Easter). These will be used as WTM activities.
Firefly Material Available:
Revision on firefly includes past papers, all lessons, revision PPT’s, booklets of past exam questions on a topic by topic basis
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
Subject leader monitoring which has been a process that occurred from the start but to a greater depth now due to me teaching both groups. In addition red performing students have been given a twelve week revision task schedule using the advance notice from the exam board as well as past papers. This is reviewed every week and new tasks given. This process will then drive the revision schedule after Easter.
Key Deadlines:
Deadline for practical assessments 15th May
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
Weekly after school revision sessions on Wednesdays. Starting 23rd March
Walking Talking Mocks:
In class from 24th March until the exams.
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule:
Students will be provided with a week by week revision schedule from March until June to revise all topics from the specification. Students have RAG rated their understanding of topics and this will be used both in intervention and planning for future revision lessons.
Past Paper Practice Plan:
Questions set using exampro by topic by unit. Past paper questions also used within lessons to further understanding and identify areas of weakness
Firefly Material Available:
Revision on firefly includes past paper questions and content from all lessons.
Easter Revision Sessions:
Weds. 13th April 9 – 12.30 in school
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
All bespoke due to small class
Any Further Mocks:
Unit tests and past paper exam questions will be completed in lessons
Key Deadlines:
13th May – NEA Final marks to be uploaded on e-AQA. Preparation for postal moderation.
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
Bookable with staff upon request
Walking Talking Mocks:
Will take place in lessons after course completed
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
All bespoke due to small class
Extra information:
Practical monologue exams take place before Easter. Then exam content can be focus.
Key Deadlines:
30th March performance exam
4th April Component 1 portfolio due in
Walking Talking Mocks:
Exam questions completed in WTM style incorporated into lessons
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule:
Directed revision given to support completion of exam questions
Past Paper Practice Plan:
Past paper questions used in lessons which are also available on Firefly
Firefly Material Available:
Revision material available on Firefly which includes past exam papers, mark schemes, subject content and links to useful websites
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
Revision lessons adapted to target individual students
Walking Talking Mocks:
Taking place in lessons
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule:
Revision discussed and shared with students weekly.
Past Paper Practice Plan:
Papers available on Firefly. Papers shared in lessons through WTM and modelled visualiser lessons.
Firefly Material Available:
Revision packs, lesson PPTs, past papers
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
Examples shared with students and students directed to revision materials
Any Further Mocks:
April 7th
Key Deadlines:
April 8th NEA final
Wed 25th May Paper 1
Mon 6th June Paper 2
English Language firefly revision
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
After school revision every Tuesday – this has been ongoing since October 2021
Walking Talking Mocks:
Taking place in lessons
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule:
Revision discussed and shared with students weekly. Packs for each component printed and handed out then checked on for usage.
Past Paper Practice Plan:
Papers available on Firefly. Papers shared in lessons through WTM and modelled visualiser lessons.
Firefly Material Available:
Revision packs, lesson PPTs, past papers
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
Students targeted for after school intervention, parents communicated with/ exemplars shared with students and students directed to revision materials
Any Further Mocks:
April 7th
Key Deadlines:
April 8th NEA final
Tue 7th June Paper 1
Mon 20th June Paper 2
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
One to one sessions focusing on speaking with the French assistant each week. A lunchtime drop in session on Mondays.
Walking Talking Mocks:
Paper 1 – topic and questions type focused lessons.
Paper 2 – focused planning lessons on film and literature essays.
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule:
Revision schedule has been updated and being shared with students.
Past Paper Practice Plan:
Exampro past exam questions are used to focus on particular skills and topic areas.
Firefly Material Available:
Revision packs, lesson PPTs, past papers
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
Small class and each individual has their areas for development clearly identified for each of the three exams
Any Further Mocks:
Individual timed film/novel essays in lessons – 1 hour each.
Key Deadlines:
Tuesday 13th May – Final French Paper 3 speaking exam.
Walking Talking Mocks:
Practice papers after Easter
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule:
One Paper a week after Easter. Weekly topics to revise/test. Extensive resources on Firefly.
Past Paper Practice Plan:
One paper a week after Easter.
Firefly Material Available:
Extensive back of adexcel exam resources
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
All within 1 grade of target
Key Deadlines:
Core 25th May
Core 2 8th June
Stats 17th June
Decision 23rd June
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
Lunchtime rdrop-in evision sessions
Past Paper Practice Plan:
In class after Easter
Firefly Material Available:
Whole course materials along with revision resources in the Year 12 and Year 13 Geography area of Firefly
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
In class intervention
Any Further Mocks:
W/c 4th April
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
Lunch session for EAPI support – Tues 15th Mar Lunch/After School revision sessions available upon request w/c 28/03/22. Different topic focus each week.
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule:
In development – students have been provided a list of topic areas and a schedule will be updated with new ‘content list’ and shared with students w/c 28/03/22
Past Paper Practice Plan:
Now content has all been taught, exam builder past questions will be used each lesson to check understanding of topics and of mark schemes and examiners comments. Past questions also all available on Google Classroom
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
All bespoke due to small class anyhow, but support e.g. interventions aimed at particular students for particular topics. Also additional opportunity for underachieving students to improve EAPI scores and video evidence.
Extra Information:
Everlearner online revision – videos and tests for self assessment.
Key Deadlines:
NEA: Practical video evidence with supporting log books and EAPI recordings – 25.03.22 LIVE MODERATION DATE 04.05.22
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
Wednesdays 3pm – 4pm after Easter
Walking Talking Mocks:
In lessons, incorporated at least every 2/3 lesson
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule:
Revision schedule already in place
Past Paper Practice Plan:
Ongoing, most lessons
Firefly Material Available:
Firefly pages with a range of resources, KOs, links to external revision websites etc.
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
Student(s) invited individually to the after school revision sessions, and parents contacted
Any Further Mocks:
W/C 5th April – DCT mock
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
Weekly sessions since Jan topic by topics – focusing on exam style questions
Walking Talking Mocks:
All lessons from 4th April will be revision – review of topic then exam questions in WTM style
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule:
Students provided with a week by week revision schedule from January to June to ensure students have the opportunity to revise all topics from the specification with JEP/WTR and 3 sessions with WTN
Past Paper Practice Plan:
Weekly schedule in place from January to June. All papers are self-marked using the mark schemes provided – students paid for pack of paper copies to work on
Firefly Material Available:
Firefly revision material available that matches to the revision schedule. – also lots of additional resources and tips and revision website links
Extra information:
Paper 3 to be completed over Easter Holidays
Any Further Mocks:
Week before Easter – Paper 1 and Paper 2
Key Deadlines:
Deadline for practical assessments 15th May. All on track to complete for a pass 1st exam 26th May
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
Tuesday afterschool at 3-4pm
Walking Talking Mocks:
Incorporated into revision lesson PPTs
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule:
Students given revision timetables in Jan ’22, then revised in in line with advanced info. Revision lessons in line with advanced info. started week commencing 7/3/22 – one lesson per specification bullet.
Past Paper Practice Plan:
Students have been given assessments throughout the course (mid topic and end of topic assessments). Post w/c 4th April, students will have completed a full A-Level mock for each of the three papers. revision lessons are geared up with a small sub-topic review and then practice exam questions with feedback.
Firefly Material Available:
Specific Firefly pages for each of the three papers, containing revision timetable, PLCs, knowledge organisers, revision workbooks, revision packs, exam papers , mark schemes and exemplars
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
Underachieving and disadvantaged students explicitly invited to attend after school sessions on a Tuesday. Invited students to sit in Y12 lessons.
Extra information:
opening up a few slots in Y12/Other Y13 lessons if students wish to recap material, or have a dedicated space with teacher available
Key Deadlines:
Paper 3 Mock – w/c 4th April
After School Revision Sessions/Intervention:
Sociology clinic – ran every Wednesday from 3-4pm. individualised learning with two specialist teachers
Walking Talking Mocks:
All lessons from 4th April will be revision – review of topic then exam questions in WTM style with particular focus on advanced info
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule:
10 mark questions sheet – this covers all areas of revision with deadlines for students
Past Paper Practice Plan:
all past papers available via firefly. Further exam question booklets from hectic teacher emailed to students. Exam questions and mark schemes available in A27
Firefly Material Available:
all revision material and pages set up by 31st of March
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
Revision sessions recommended to both students and parents in parents evening. Wider reading been made available for those who need it. Bespoke SET lessons for individualised learning
Easter Revision Sessions:
Y13 Weds 20th April 9.30am-3.30pm with Mrs Symington
Any Further Mocks:
Paper 3 to be completed w/c 4th April
Key Deadlines:
Opening up classrooms at lunch for targeted support
Walking Talking Mocks:
Paper 3 – planning literature and film essays together concentrating on structure
Revision Planning Support i.e. Schedule:
Revision schedule has been updated and being shared with students
Past Paper Practice Plan:
Exampro past exam questions are used to focus on particular skills and topic areas
Firefly Material Available:
Knowledge organiser pages for all units covered in y12 and y13. Film and literature also have dedicated information.
Targeted Support For Underachieving Students:
Small class and each individual has their areas for development clearly identified for each of the three exams.
Any Further Mocks:
Individual timed film/novel essays in lessons – 1 hour each.
Key Deadlines:
Tuesday 13th May – Final Spanish Paper 3 speaking exam.
Chellaston Academy is delighted to report, once again, outstanding achievements by its students in their post-16 qualifications this summer.
Chellaston Academy Headteacher, Ryan Metters, said: “We are immensely proud of all the achievements of our students, especially after such a difficult and disrupted year. They have earned their grades through exceptional resilience, incredible hard work, and total commitment to their studies. Our teachers have worked tirelessly, with great expertise and trust, to ensure students are all able to progress onto their chosen courses and destinations, including degree apprenticeships, university courses, and the world of work. We wish each and every one of them the very best and we look forward to seeing what they will achieve in the future.”
A total of 13 students achieved the very highest grades in each subject that they studied. For example, Matthew Bojarski secured Biology A*, Chemistry A* and Maths A* and will undertake a degree in Medicine at the University of Bristol. Annalyse Buchan secured top grades in Fine Art A* and BTEC Art Double Award Distinction* and will go on to study Photography at the University of Derby. Sophie Bayliss achieved top grades in Business A*, Economics A*, Maths A* and BTEC IT Distinction* and will study Business and Management at the University of York.
Furthermore, top grades were also achieved by Jack Foster A* A* A*, Charlie Green A* A* A*, Rebecca Harris, A* A* A*, Keeley Kenmuir-Hogg A* A* A*, Anant Madhugiri A* A* A*, Samuel Novak A* A* A*, Jack Pope A* A* A*, Amelia Reay A* A* A*, Nathan Sweeney A* A* A*, and Amy Wingfield A* Distinction* Distinction*.
This year, following the cancellation of exams, grades were awarded through a process of teacher assessed grades, against a national standard and approved and awarded by the exam boards. The government is not publishing performance data for any schools or colleges this year due to the varying impact of the pandemic.
Our commitment and care to the whole child is underpinned by a strong partnership between teachers, students, and parents/carers. This partnership has been invaluable in both securing academic success and supporting the health and wellbeing of each young person as we have navigated a global pandemic.
Edward Moore, Assistant Headteacher Head of Sixth Form, Chellaston Academy stated that “We are incredibly proud of our Year 13 students and the way they have approached their studies over past two years, in what have been enormously challenging circumstances. We are absolutely delighted that their hard work and dedication has paid off. We wish them all the best on whatever path they have chosen.”
Sandra Fletcher, Chair of Governors, at Chellaston Academy also said that “The results achieved by the students are testament to hard work and effort of the staff and students at Chellaston Academy working closely together to achieve success. We are thrilled with how they have performed and wish every student the best for the next step in their lives.”
On behalf of everyone at Chellaston Academy, well done to all of our departing Year 13 students for all your hard work throughout your courses; it has been a privilege to have known you all and we wish you all the best for the future.
Ryan Metters
Headteacher
Chellaston Academy
Politics Intent
The Politics department was established in 2011 when a politically enthusiastic group of Year 11 student’s requested for the subject to be offered at A-level. With healthy class numbers and an increased profile of the subject through whole-school assemblies, it couldn’t be a better time to study Politics at Chellaston!
A-Level Politics
There has never been a more interesting time to study Politics. In 2010 the UK saw the first peace time Coalition Government since World War II in Britain. In May 2015 the Conservatives stormed to a surprise victory and majority government. The ever present big debate over how to solve the current government deficit, global conflicts, and the immigration /EU membership political stories dominate the news headlines on a daily basis. The first unit of A-Level Politics will enable you to gain a deep understanding of how politics in the UK operates. In the second unit, the focus will be shifted onto US Politics, as you assess the current Trump Administration and the constitutional differences with the UK.
How is the course delivered?
The course is delivered through mainly classroom based learning but through varied teaching activities.
There will also be opportunities to get involved in political trips to further enhance your understanding of the course.
Is this course for me?
If you care about how your country is run, how you can afford to live, how much tax you pay as you begin to work then yes!
The Government & Politics A-Level Course will encourage students to:
• Develop a critical awareness of the nature of politics and the relationship between political ideas, institutions and processes
• Acquire knowledge and understanding of the structures of authority and power within the political system of the United Kingdom, and how these may differ from those of other political systems
• Acquire knowledge and informed understanding of the rights and responsibilities of the individual and encourage an interest in, and engagement with, contemporary politics.
What will I study?
Paper 1 – Government & Politics of the UK
• Ten sub topics that are:
• British Constitution, Parliament, The Prime Minister & the Cabinet, the Judiciary, Devolution, Democracy, elections and referendums, Political parties, Pressure groups and the EU.
Paper 2 – Government & politics of the USA
• The US Constitution, Congress, The President, The Supreme Court, the electoral process and direct democracy, US Political Parties, Pressure groups and civil rights.
Paper 3 – Political ideas
• We examine the four following ideologies:
• Liberalism
• Socialism
• Conservatism
• Feminism
What will I need?
You will need to purchase a text book and provide a file to keep your work organised.
Assessment
You will sit three exams during the at the end of year 13.
These exams are all 2 hours long and have equl marking (33.3%)
Careers
The A-Level Politics course is an ideal complement to those who also wish to do History, Philosophy and Ethics (RE), Sociology, Economics and Psychology at A level. This A level gives an excellent foundation to those who wish to pursue Politics, Law, Economics, Philosophy or History to degree level and those who wish to make their careers in the legal, journalistic, political or business worlds.
Students of Politics are excellent analysts and have a good ability to weigh up arguments, which is why graduates are highly sought after in a variety of sectors such as the civil service, political research, private firms, law, accountancy, journalism and banking.
If you require any further information, please contact the Head of Subject via the link on our Contact Us page.
Long Term Plans
Below you will find links to websites and documents to support students working independently at home.
Key Stage 3 – Years 7, 8 and 9
Drama:
https://www.youtube.com/user/ntdiscovertheatre
https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/
https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/learning/schools/secondary-and-fe
https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/backstage/greek-theatre
ITV Hub and BBC IPLAYER for watching drama.
Geography:
For Years 7, 8 and 9, BBC Bitesize KS3 is a valuable resource for some of the key topics. Offering information, video links and simple quizzes to check understanding.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zrw76sg
YouTube can also be an excellent resource for learning – but you have to be very careful and know how to search effectively, there are many channels by teachers which can be very helpful such as the Mrs Geography link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvaPV28QoRphH7Y_idLfDA/playlists
ICT:
Firefly should be used for Computing and Creative iMedia as it has been set up in such a way that it is the major website students need.
https://www.w3schools.com/ – coding and language help for python, c# and SQL
https://www.senecalearning.com/ – this will be used in tasks set on firefly
https://scratch.mit.edu/ – this will be used in tasks set on firefly
https://www.computingatschool.org.uk/# – help with computing topics
https://www.youtube.com/ – no platform comes close to the amount of software/programming tutorials available.
https://quizlet.com/en-gb – revision resource
https://www.memrise.com/ – revision resource
Maths:
https://vle.mathswatch.co.uk/vle/
Languages:
Philosophy:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Cdn2xNRYvMdh0EoFeqJ-fPCR9FAd_itASmLeRglSD7E/edit
Science:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zng4d2p
English:
Key Stage 4 – Years 10 and 11
Design and Technology:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zvg4d2p – D&T specific link
http://www.gojimo.com/gcse-designtechnology-revision/
https://revisionworld.com/gcse-revision/design-technology/gcse-design-and-technology-past-papers-0
Drama:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zbckjxs
https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/ntdiscovertheatre
https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/learning/schools/secondary-and-fe
https://www.franticassembly.co.uk/
ITV Hub and BBC IPLAYER for watching drama.
Geography:
Edexcel Geography A specification
There are many resources based around learning of new content and revision of past topics. Firefly is the main resource with lots of links based on here. There are numerous revision activities based on the structure of knowledge, understanding and application.
https://chellaston.fireflycloud.net/geography/gcse-years-10-and-11-new-spec
For year 11 the revision pages are vital and pupils should navigate through the pages from the below link to see the wide ranges of resources available. This includes PLC’s, key terms test, revision activities from Revision Guides, past exam papers and markschemes.
https://chellaston.fireflycloud.net/geography/gcse-years-10-and-11-new-spec/revision-and-exams
Revision continues with different apps and websites which can be done on laptop and phones. Most pupils should already have log ins and have been allocated to specific classes. If not, they should contact their class teacher by e-mail. Teachers are able to monitor the amount of time students spend of these sites.
Memrise – excellent for learning key terms associated with the course.
https://www.memrise.com/course/1470160/chellaston-geography-edexcel-a/
Seneca – gives course learning materials along with tests to check understanding.
https://app.senecalearning.com/classroom/course/c25820ce-c6f1-436f-b33b-917b620631dc
Quizlet – another great course that students sign up for which is great for revising key terms and also helps to set up flash cards and other revision resources.
https://quizlet.com/jonnyrock/folders/gcse-edexcel-geography/sets
BBC Bitesize GCSE – This now has course specific content with some relevant video links.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zsytxsg
Youtube has a wide range of quality videos on specific topics and it is likely that this will increase further in coming months. You have to be very careful during your search to get the most relevant information.
The Edexcel Exam Board also has a youtube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJl5rFr3KefBuPdtfvYPcU4pmf1N6Kwh3
History:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/z262dmn/revision
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zxg6wxs/revision/1
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z32h2p3/revision/1
ICT:
Firefly should be used for Computing and Creative iMedia as it has been set up in such a way that it is the major website students need.
https://www.w3schools.com/ – coding and language help for python, c# and SQL
https://www.senecalearning.com/ – this will be used in tasks set on firefly
https://scratch.mit.edu/ – this will be used in tasks set on firefly
https://www.computingatschool.org.uk/# – help with computing topics
https://www.youtube.com/ – no platform comes close to the amount of software/programming tutorials available.
https://quizlet.com/en-gb – revision resource
https://www.memrise.com/ – revision resource
Maths:
https://vle.mathswatch.co.uk/vle/
https://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/gcse.html
Languages:
Philosophy:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Cdn2xNRYvMdh0EoFeqJ-fPCR9FAd_itASmLeRglSD7E/edit
Physical Education:
OCR GCSE PE – https://www.gcseperevision.co.uk/
Physics:
https://www.doddlelearn.co.uk/app/login
Physics Triple – https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zsc9rdm
Physics Combined – https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/z8r997h
https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/physics-revision/gcse-aqa/
https://www.senecalearning.com/
Chemistry:
https://www.doddlelearn.co.uk/app/login
Triple – https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/z8xtmnb
Combined – https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/z8r997h
https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/chemistry-revision/gcse-aqa/
https://www.senecalearning.com/
KS4 Trilogy AQA (Combined) Science:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/z8r997h
Triple Biology GCSE:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z9ddmp3
Triple Chemistry GCSE:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zs6hvcw
Triple Physics GCSE:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zpm6fg8
All subjects GCSE/A-level:
Biology:
https://www.doddlelearn.co.uk/app/login
Triple:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zpgcbk7
Combined Science:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/z8r997h
https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/biology-revision/gcse-aqa/
https://www.senecalearning.com/
Sociology:
Firefly: Resources > Sociology > YEAR 11 NEW GCSE SPEC SEPT ’17:
-Paper 1: Families & Education with RM – Mon 18th May 2020 (PM)
-Paper 2: Crime & Deviance and Social Stratification with RM – Fri 22nd May 2020 (PM)
USE SENECA: 11B3 – 9nskc7tzr1 / 11B4 – hu2cnzzu3w
English:
https://www.senecalearning.com/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zr9d7ty (English Language)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zxqncwx (English Literature)
https://www.shmoop.com/study-guides/literature (English Literature)
Business Studies:
A-Level & GCSE Business Studies
Key Stage 5 – Years 12 and 13
Geography:
Edexcel Geography A-Level specification
There are many resources based around learning of new content and revision of past topics. Firefly is the main resource with lots of links based on here. There are numerous revision activities based on the structure of knowledge, understanding and application. Students should already be using the resources on here, there are task sheets for each topic and sub topic along with vital wider reading links. This has everything they need for remote learning.
https://chellaston.fireflycloud.net/geography/year-12
https://chellaston.fireflycloud.net/geography/year-13-2017-
Revision sites such as Memrise and Seneca are also set up.
https://www.memrise.com/course/5552798/chellaston-edexcel-a-level-geography/
https://app.senecalearning.com/dashboard/join-class/j0fj1497js
There are also youtube channels available such as Vienna’s A-Level Geography – use playlists to search different topics.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiHVQ1xe-xKxqQkiIgqQxXg/playlists
History:
ICT:
Firefly should be used for Computing and Creative iMedia as it has been set up in such a way that it is the major website students need.
https://www.w3schools.com/ – coding and language help for python, c# and SQL
https://www.senecalearning.com/ – this will be used in tasks set on firefly
https://scratch.mit.edu/ – this will be used in tasks set on firefly
https://www.computingatschool.org.uk/# – help with computing topics
https://www.youtube.com/ – no platform comes close to the amount of software/programming tutorials available.
https://quizlet.com/en-gb – revision resource
https://www.memrise.com/ – revision resource
Maths:
https://www.examsolutions.net/
https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/
Languages:
Philosophy:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Cdn2xNRYvMdh0EoFeqJ-fPCR9FAd_itASmLeRglSD7E/edit
Physics:
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-and-a-level/physics-a-h156-h556-from-2015/
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/past-paper-finder/
https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/physics-revision/a-level-ocr-a/
https://www.senecalearning.com/
Chemistry:
A level Chem OCR spec https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/171720-specification-accredited-a-level-gce-chemistry-a-h432.pdf
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-and-a-level/chemistry-a-h032-h432-from-2015/
Revision: https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/chemistry-revision/a-level-ocr-a/
Past papers: https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/past-papers/a-level-chemistry/
Chem guide: https://www.chemguide.co.uk/
https://www.senecalearning.com/
Chem sheets: https://www.scisheets.co.uk/
Biology:
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-and-a-level/biology-a-h020-h420-from-2015/assessment/
https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/past-papers/a-level-biology/
https://www.senecalearning.com/
AS Psychology:
Firefly: Resources > Psychology > YEAR 12 (NEW SEPT ’15) > AS/Y1 Unit 1 – Introductory Topics in Psychology > Unit 1 Revision/Exam Guidance – Monday 11th May 2020 (PM)
Firefly: Resources > Psychology > YEAR 12 (NEW SEPT ’15) > AS/Y1 Unit 2 – Psychology in Context > Unit 2 Revision/Exam Guidance – Thursday 14th May 2020 (PM)
Use SENECA: 12B1(1): pn521kscr4 / 12B1(2): 63ddda2h6z / 12B3: 0xntgtteuv / 12B4: rum6gp6on6
A-LEVEL Psychology:
Firefly: Resources . Psychology > YEAR 13 (NEW SEPT ’16) > A-Level Exams: Guidance, Revision & Exam Questions – Summer 2020
ALSO:
Use SENECA: 13B1 – bkz4kdn4a0 / 13B2 – 9ynf5wcina / 13B3 – bz6k4wtjkn / 13B4 – ilis4fdxxh
AS Sociology:
Firefly: Resources . Sociology > YEAR 12 (NEW SPEC ’15) > Unit 1 > Unit 1 Revision/Exam Guidance – Tuesday 12th May 2020 (AM)
Firefly: Resources . Sociology > YEAR 12 (NEW SPEC ’15) > Unit 2 > Unit 2 Revision/Exam Guidance – Monday 18th May 2020 (AM)
Use SENECA: 12B2: fq5uvjzjek / 12B3: 9fcokmwfe9
A-LEVEL Sociology:
Firefly: Resources . Sociology > YEAR 13 (NEW SPEC ’16 in progress) > A-Level Exams: Guidance, Revision & Exam Questions – Summer 2020
Use SENECA: 13B1 – bkz4kdn4a0 / 13B2 – edqvrwf2lc
English:
https://www.senecalearning.com/
https://www.shmoop.com/study-guides/literature
Business Studies:
A-Level & GCSE Business Studies
https://www.tutor2u.net/business/reference
A-Level Economics
https://www.tutor2u.net/economics/reference
All subjects GCSE/A-LEVEL:
