Compulsory Subjects. Enterprise, Independence and Personal Care all students will access each one throughout the year

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2 Compulsory Subjects Maths 3 lessons per week English 3 lessons per week Personal and Social Education 2 lessons per week Enterprise, Independence and Personal Care all students will access each one throughout the year Enrichment 2 lessons per week a wide range of choices including sport, leisure activities, the gym, textiles, arts and crafts etc. Optional Subjects Options 3 lessons per week - choose one from Cookery, Horticulture, ICT, Arts award and Environmental Science Developing Self and Duke of Edinburgh Award Students choose one option and spend all day on a Wednesday participating in a range of practical activities working towards an accreditation. Consortium day all day Thursday students choose Hair and Beauty, Film and Media, Sport and Leisure, Mechanics or The Shop

3 All students will continue with Mathematics in 16+ and will work towards appropriate qualifications at a range of levels including Entry Level 2, Entry Level 3 and Level 1. Our aim is to further develop and embed functional maths skills that will help students in their everyday lives. Students will be able to develop the ability to solve a variety of problems and to understand the application of number in everyday life. Students will work towards the ASDAN short course in maths which focuses on all areas including: Probability & Statistics, Money, Number, Shape and Space, Algebra and Mathematical discovery. Students will tackle a variety of projects to develop problem solving skills e.g. Plan a garden layout to include a pond, decking, flower beds and vegetable plots. Work out the area of each feature and cost. Conduct survey to collate measurements of height, weight, foot size, head circumference etc. from a statistical group. Present results in a variety of graphs and charts. For more information see Gail Keeble or Gordon Phillips

4 Functional Skills English (OCR) In 16+ we will be exploring an exciting range of texts including a combination of novels, poetry and non-fiction. Access to literature will be through reading, listening to audio books, role play (using and writing scripts), Bug Club and many other online resources encouraged by the college. Writing will also focus on more functional skills which will enable our students to build confidence toward every-day situations. Students will explore situations which may involve form filling, requesting information, reading and analysing newspaper articles and other daily routine activities. There will also be an exciting Media component to English, whereby students can compare text and film or animation and explore which they prefer and why, helping to develop reasoning skills in order to communicate with other students. Speaking and Listening is incredibly important to our students and these skills will be developed over their time at the college within each lesson, to show the importance of clear, respectful communication with others. All students will work towards an accreditation at Entry Level 2, Entry Level 3 or Level 1 & Level 2 as appropriate. For more information see Mrs Daniela Sereno-Spicer

5 (PSE) Entry Level 1, 2, 3, Level 1, Level 2 as appropriate In 16+ all students study PSE as a core subject. PSE focuses on developing the student s skills for life. It focuses on a range of aspects including Personal Finance, Drugs Education, Sex and Relationships and Applying for Jobs and Courses. Each module aims to give our students the ability to make informed decisions about topics/situations that they will experience both at school and later in life and the community. The course is developed over a two year rolling programme. If the student chooses to leave school after 1 year, they achieve an AQA Award at the level they were entered for. If they continue through the full 2 years at school, they achieve an AQA Certificate in the relevant level. AQA is a recognised examinations board and gives qualifications to 3.5 million students each year in the UK. The modules have been chosen to give a full spread of interest and skills to our students. Below is an example of the structure of the course: Year 1 Year 2 Drugs Education Personal Finance Sex and Relationships Applying for Jobs and Courses Emotional Wellbeing Personal Safety Healthy Lifestyles Being a Critical Consumer Applying for Jobs Courses Parenting Awareness For more information see Mrs Anna Burdett

6 Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze) A DofE programme is a real adventure from beginning to end. It doesn t matter who you are or where you are from. You just need to be aged between 14 and 24 and realise there s more to life than sitting on a sofa watching life pass you by. Why do your DofE? Good question! Because, from the first day to the last it s a real adventure. Every section gives you something different - that's the fun of it! You ll enjoy loads of new experiences, discover talents you never thought you had, challenge yourself and you ll do things you love and get a kick out of. It s a real buzz! Then there s all the other stuff achieving an Award will give you skills, confidence and a view on life that everyone is looking for, from employers to colleges....you're getting recognised for doing things you want to do (and may even be doing already)....you ll make a difference to other people s lives and your community, be fitter and healthier, make new friends and have memories to last you a lifetime. And above all, it is great fun!!! You will take part in a range of physical activities including walking, gym activities, community action and voluntary work, various leisure activities including archery and climbing, conservation. For more information see Mr Bruce Roper

7 Developing Self Programme Wednesday (all day) ASDAN's established Personal Development Programmes offer imaginative ways of developing, recording and certificating a wide range of young people s personal qualities, abilities and achievements, as well as introducing them to new activities and challenges. All the programmes link to nationally recognised qualifications, from Entry 3 to Level 1. Students select a number of challenges from the 13 modules that make up the Personal Development Programmes and then compile a portfolio of evidence to show what they have done. The module titles are: Communication The Community Sport and Leisure Home Management The Environment Number Handling Health and Survival World of Work Science and Technology The Wider World Expressive Arts Beliefs and Values If students at Isebrook choose to stay for 1 year, they receive the Asdan Bronze award. If they stay for 2 years, they receive the Asdan Silver Award. For more information see Mrs Anna Burdett

8 This year 16+ Horticulture students will follow an in-school scheme of work entitled An Introduction to Practical Gardening. This will enable them to develop skills in plant care, fruit and vegetable growing and land maintenance. In addition they will have the opportunity to take part in an enterprise project and learn simple garden design. An Introduction to Practical Gardening is designed to equip students with valuable skills for life by helping them to: Gain scientific knowledge and understanding. Gain practical maths skills and use a wider vocabulary. Become aware of seasonal food production. Develop self-esteem, confidence and a sense of responsibility. Work as part of a team. Improve fitness and make healthy food choices. Have respect for the environment and wildlife. We cover a large range of topics including: Safety in the garden Tools and their uses Plant care Growing edible crops and flowers Propagating plants Land maintenance Beneficial insects and garden pests Gardening to encourage wildlife Plant families and crop rotation Environmental awareness

9 This option is ideal for those who like to get their hands dirty and enjoy a more practical subject. Lessons help to develop life skills and support many routes to employment and college in this area. Students will leave with a portfolio and photographic evidence of their achievements including a copy of their enterprise project. This course will involve team work and independent work. Gardeners can enter their produce in the annual garden show; they can look after our resident guinea pig and goldfish, carry out enterprise and fund raising activities and enjoy garden art projects such as sculpture and clay work. The year ends with our Pizza Party as a reward for everybody's hard work! For more information see Mr Richard Hockney

10 EDEXCEL BTEC Level 1 and 2 This course will help students develop the knowledge and essential skills required to cook simple, nutritious and affordable food at home. Students gain credits for modules completed and work towards an award, certificate or diploma at the level they are working at. The object of the qualification: To give learners the knowledge, understanding and confidence to cook meals at home To give learners an understanding of how to economise when planning a meal To give learners an ability to transfer skills learned to different recipes To give learners an ability to inspire others by transferring that knowledge Cooking is, without a doubt, one of the most important skills a person can ever learn and share. Cookery at Isebrook provides students with exciting opportunities that lead to qualifications, gives them skills for living and the future, and helps them work towards independence and competency in cookery. Students will cook a variety of exciting meals, cook for special events and functions, sample new foods and always bring home something tasty to enjoy! For more information see Mrs Lindsey Burch

11 This course will help students to further develop their knowledge and skills in the area of Information Communication Technology by building on prior skills and introducing new ones. Accreditations will be available at Entry Level 2, 3 and Level 1 as appropriate and will be available from a number of awarding bodies. Students will use a range of programmes including Microsoft Office and will do lots of exciting projects and tasks including using a package called Scratch to design their own programmes. They will also be an opportunity to explore website design packages. There will be a number of exciting projects that you will be involved in as you learn new skills in this area. ICT is a practical subject and will help you to develop your skills for the future. For more information see Mr James Whitehouse

12 Enjoy developing your creativity? ART DRAMA DANCE MUSIC then The Arts Award could be for you! The Arts Award is a national qualification which recognises how young people develop as artists and arts leaders. The award is a personal learning programme which develops and assesses both arts-related and transferable skills, such as creativity, communication, planning and teamwork The Arts Award is on the National Qualifications Framework and is accredited by QCA (Qualifications Curriculum Authority). Trinity College London is the awarding body for the Arts Award and work in close partnership with Arts Council England. Young people can achieve awards at English National Qualification Levels 1, 2 and 3. In 16 Plus you can achieve a Bronze Arts Award, which is a Level 1 Award in the Arts. It is possible that some students may go on to achieve Art Award Silver, Level 2 Award in the Arts. On the course, you will: develop different arts skills based on the interests of the group; attend at least one arts event (theatre trip, art exhibition) and review it; Research and write about your arts hero or heroine; Share your new arts skills with others through workshops, performance and presentations; For more information see Mr Karl Lawson & Mrs Zoe Martin

13 ASDAN Short Course in Environmental Studies This is an exciting opportunity for you to continue to enjoy Science at Isebrook and is particularly appealing if you like being outdoors and want to Make a Difference. The Environmental Short Course has been developed in partnership with Eco-Schools and can be accredited up to Level 1. Students present a portfolio of evidence of their Environmental activities. There are an exciting number of activities and mini projects to choose from including an Environmental review for the school, which will highlight areas for improvement. This course will also involve working on Environmental projects in the wider community. We will explore recycling and make links with other eco-friendly schools to work together to improve the environment. Carry out Environmental projects around school and the wider community including off site visits to carry out work on the environment. This will be a fun and interesting course with lots of exciting challenges. For more information see Mrs Gail Keeble

14 Students who choose this option will have a dynamic range of Sport and Leisure activities to choose from including walking, bowling, cycling, golf, badminton, archery, gym, swimming, football and access to the MAC Club at the Pemberton Centre. There may be the possibility of doing some sailing depending on resources available. You will need to be relatively active, interested in sport and leisure and willing to wear appropriate clothing and footwear for each activity. As part of the course you will learn to use an Ordnance Survey map, find locations, identify routes to take on a map and state the rules of the countryside code. The course is split into three areas and students will achieve an award in each one at Entry Level 3 or Level 1 as appropriate. Planning and participating in short walks Participating in leisure activities Health and Fitness In addition you will work towards achieving the John Muir Award which involves environmental awareness and the promotion of physical activities. This course promises to be a challenging yet fun course where you will work as a team and engage in a range of exciting activities. For more information see Mr Bruce Roper or Mrs Jane Steadman

15 This course has been designed to accommodate students working at Entry Level and Level 1. The course is designed to give students the opportunity to gain confidence, learn new skills and to work as part of a team within a salon. Throughout the course students will develop skills in the following areas: Develop essential hygiene skills to Salon standards Work with a variety of people, including salon staff and customers Know how to choose and operate salon equipment safely Develop effective personal skills Work as part of a team Learn about the importance of health and safety in a salon environment Wash a client s hair by following the correct procedure Understand the importance of assisting a stylist Look after the health of their own feet and hands Understand the importance of wearing correct protective footwear and clothing Learn how to do various styles including plaiting. In addition students will learn about skin care and makeup, nails, hair washing and styling all whilst working towards a qualification. For more information see Mrs Helen Webster

16 The course encourages students to: EXPLORE their creativity through film making, visual arts, music, sound effects and media. EXPRESS themselves by communicating within the group and through the medium of film or audio-visual media, boosting self-esteem and confidence. ENGAGE in new experiences, meet new people and learn new skills, taking responsibility for their own effort and actions. ENJOY themselves and be proud of their achievements. RESPECT other people and their opinions and contributions, developing team working skills. This accredited course is led by James Whitehouse and Ian Carter who will lead/co-ordinate the artistic programme and delivery of the course modules, providing evidence and documentation for inclusion in the students portfolios and module tasks for AIM. The students will be contributing to all areas of film making, Including storyboarding, scripting, directing, filming, acting and editing. This course can be accredited at Entry Level and Level 1 as appropriate. For more information see Mr James Whitehouse & Mr Ian Carter

17 Retail and Community Participation Real customers, real produce real opportunity to have work experience for the first time. Whilst working in The Shop the students will be able to study for qualifications that will support them in seeking employment in the future. The Shop sells a variety of old fashioned sweets. Pupils are fully involved in every aspect of the project and are responsible for buying stock, preparation of goods and serving behind the counter. They learn about the importance of health and safety in the workplace, food hygiene and often progress to serving customers. Students work towards an ASDAN Employability qualification at Entry Level 2, 3 or Level 1 as appropriate. For more information see Mrs Tracy Hall

18 City & Guilds Award Entry Level 3 or Level 1 in Motor Vehicle Maintenance (Maplefields) Students who choose this option will have the opportunity to participate in a range of exciting activities linked to car maintenance including health and safety, engine principles, exhaust work, brakes, changing tyres, steering and suspension. By the end of the course you will be able to: Identify a range of engine parts Complete a vehicle safety check Clean and valet a vehicle Work safely in a workshop This is a practical course and is suitable for students who already have a keen interest and passion for cars and enjoy getting stuck in. Students will be expected to wear appropriate overalls and footwear and must be willing to adhere to health and safety regulations. For more information see Mrs Tracy Hall or Karen Lees

19 Please select the options of your choice from each box in the table below: (Please be aware that spaces are limited and not all first choices are guaranteed) Options 3 lessons a week Wednesday all day Option Thursday all day Consortium Option Please choose 3 from the following in order of preference. Please select 1 st and 2 nd choice Please choose 3 from the following in order of preference. Arts Award Cookery Science Horticulture ICT ASDAN Award: Developing Self or Duke of Edinburgh Award Hair & Beauty Film & Media Sport & Leisure Mechanics The Shop Name: Preference Options Wednesday Thursday 1 st Choice 2 nd Choice 3 rd Choice N/A Please return to Mrs Tracy Hall no later than