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Our curriculum offer 2009-10

We offer courses at levels 1, 2 and 3. The level students enrol on depends on previous qualifications. For example, students who gain five or more GCSEs at grade C or above normally progress onto level 3 (advanced level).

There are two main types of course – academic and vocational/applied. GCSEs and traditional AS and A levels fall into the academic group; vocational or applied courses differ because they are work-related, focusing on an area of employment (like business or health care) and on learning through real world situations.

We encourage students to choose courses which offer a broad educational experience and to continue developing essential skills, particularly literacy. We believe that success on Post-16 courses and in employment depends on these skills just as much as on particular subject expertise. We are part of the Excellence in Cities programme which means that students identified as 'gifted and talented' are offered a range of extension and enrichment activities. Following is a list of courses we typically offer at each level. Please see each individual subject area for the current offer and for a detailed leaflet on each subject and course.

Curriculum Offer 2009-10

AS and A Level Courses (Level 3) Arabic Art (fine) Biology Business Studies Chemistry                        Citizenship Drama Economics English Language & Literature English Language English Literature Film Studies French Further Mathematics Geography Government and Politics  History Italian Information Technology Mathematics Media Studies Persian Philosophy Photography Physics Portuguese Psychology Sociology Science Pathway Spanish Textiles* Use of Maths* World Development * AS level only Level 3 Diploma Society, Health and Development (Advanced)

Applied A Levels (Level 3 - single) Business Information Technology Health & Social Care Media Studies Performing Arts (Dance route) Science (mixed route) Applied A Levels (Level 3 - double) Art and Design BTEC National Award (Level 3) Software Development     BTEC National Certificate (Level 3) Business Health & Social Care IT Practitioners Software Development Extended Project Qualification Skills based project

GCSE Courses (Level 2) Biology Business Economics English Film Studies French Information Technology Mandarin Chinese Mathematics Media Studies Performing Arts (Dance) Photography Portuguese Sociology Science (single & double) Spanish BTEC First Diploma Art and Design Business Health & Social Care Diploma Society, Health and Development (higher) CIEH Cookery and Nutrition BTEC Introductory (Level 1) Art and Design Foundation Learning Tier Health and Social Care