Applied Learning and Employability Faculty (ALE)

The A Level Art and Design; Textile Design course is planned to encourage students to develop skills, creativity, imagination and independence based on personal experience, taught skills and critical understanding. Students show this through their responses to a range of stimuli.

This A-Level appeals to creative students who enjoy the practical style of learning; gaining an understanding of what it means to be a creative designer alongside the knowledge and a range of transferable learning skills sought by higher education and employers.

Revision and Support:

How to support your child with their learning: 

• Ensure your child completes any homework within the deadline so they do not fall behind and can access the topics/themes studied in class time
• Encourage them to do well – good A-Level grades in a wide variety of subjects will help her achieve her ambitions 
• Make sure that your child has the correct equipment for lessons including appropriate art materials 
• Discuss the independent study with them during term 5 of year 12, this will help to make a decision on the focus of their project. 
• Where possible, support the visiting of museums, galleries and exhibitions and generally developing cultural awareness 

At GCSE we offer the NCFE Technical Award in Business and Enterprise which is a vocational qualification that is accessible to a wide range of students. Throughout the qualification the students will have the opportunity to develop a broad and balanced understanding of the functional areas within a business and how they operate.

At A Level we offer the AQA Applied General Business and Edexcel Economics Specification A. Students complete a summer transition project to prepare. These courses give students essential insights into how organizations and the economy function. Students will develop analytical, decision-making, and evaluative skills directly applicable to the workplace or degree-level study across a range of subjects.

Revision and Support:

This curriculum focuses on children (birth to 5 years), giving students a real insight into the challenges and responsibilities of child development and the systems involved.

Key topics include holistic development, care routines, early years policies, and the roles of practitioners. In line with our core value of Limitless Aspirations, we prepare students for careers in Child Care, Health and Social Care, Psychology, and related fields. Our relationship with Norland Nannies highlights the potential for a financially rewarding career by striving to be the best.

Revision and Support:

There are a number of ways you can support your daughter with her Child Development:

• Ensure your daughter completes any reading homework within the deadline so they do not fall behind and can access the topics/themes studied in class time.
• Assist her to find a work experience place for enrichment week in July.
• Encourage her to do well – good GCSE grades in a wide variety of subjects will help her achieve her ambitions

Our Computing curriculum aims to foster a love of learning and limitless development in Computer Science. We focus on developing computational thinking and coding skills, crucial for problem-solving and success in today’s hyper-connected world.

At KS3, we prepare students for a technology-driven future by deepening their understanding beyond digital interfaces. The curriculum plays a pivotal role in promoting online safety and responsible social media use.

As a girls’ school, we actively challenge stereotypes to encourage high engagement. We offer various enrichment activities to promote Computing as a viable career choice and ensure students are prepared to progress successfully through GCSE and A-Level Computing.

Revision and Support:

To help support your daughter at home you can help by:

• Helping give praise and encouragement for the work she is showing you.
• Paying a keen interest in what she is doing in her computing lessons, often she will be able to show you what she is working on.
• Asking her to explain the most recent topic she is covering to you.

This course is designed for those of you who are passionate about food, understand it’s importance to living a healthy lifestyle and want to study food in a hands-on, practical way. This course will help you develop the knowledge, skills and experience that will open the door to a career in the food, catering or hospitality industry.

This subject goes particularly well with Biology, Chemistry, Child Development, Health & Fitness and PE. This course prepares you for a wide and diverse range of careers in the Hospitality and Catering sector. The range of roles include Dietician, Nutritionist, Chef, Baker, or working in food sales or retail.

Revision and Support:

Design and Technology GCSE is offered with a Product Design focus as it enables students to be able to go on and study A level D&T Product Design. Students are taught in both the workshop and the CAD/CAM suite, focusing on working with timber, metals and polymers whilst building on the KS3 technical knowledge of a broad range of materials and processes required for the exam.

Recommended revision guide, websites, textbooks etc:

• www.technologystudent.com
•  www.focuselearning.co.uk

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• D&T Office: Drop-everything policy for students needing help
• School Website: 
• Sam learning: there are lots of quizzes and games on KS2/3 Design and Technology