These are the teaching blocks for Year 12 2019/20 – each year the blocks change depending on what students tell us they want to do. We have other subjects that we can deliver which are not on the list as they can only run if sufficient student numbers pick them. Year 10 students should take every opportunity to share that information with staff so that the subjects and blocks reflect what the cohort want.
| BLOCK A SUBJECT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | |||
| Subject | Qual | Must Have | You will also need a minimum of: |
| Art | A Level | Merit in BTEC Art | 4 other GCSEs 9-4 |
| BTEC Business | BTEC (Level 3) | 5 GCSEs 9-4 (must include a 4 in English and Maths) | |
| Applied Psychology | BTEC (Level 3) | 5 GCSEs 9-4 (must include a 4 in English and Maths) | |
| BLOCK B SUBJECT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | |||
| Subject | Qual | Must Have | You will also need a minimum of: |
| Maths | A Level | Min 6 Maths | 4 other GCSEs 9-4 |
| English Language | A Level | Min 5 In English Language | 4 other GCSEs 9-4 |
| Cambridge Technical Diploma in Sport & Physical Activity (1 A’Level Equiv) | Cambridge Technicals (Level 3) | GCSE PE 4 or above | 4 GCSE 9-4 |
| BTEC Health & Social Care (single) | BTEC (Level 3) | 5 GCSEs 9-4 (must include a 4 in English and Maths) | |
| BLOCK C SUBJECT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | |||
| Subject | Qual | Must Have | You will also need a minimum of: |
| History | A Level | Min 5 in History 5 in English | 3 other GCSEs 9-4 |
| Biology | A Level | Min 5 in single GCSE Biology or Combined Science | 4 other GCSEs 9-4 (must include a 4 in English and Maths) |
| IT Media – Cambridge Technicals | Cambridge Technicals (Level 3) | Min 5 in English Lang | 4 other GCSEs 9-4 (must include a 5 in English Language) |
| BTEC Music | BTEC | Merit or above in BTEC Music | 4 other GCSEs 9-4 (an interest or experience in performing) |
| BTEC Health & Social Care (Double – study this option in Block B as well) | BTEC (Level 3) | 5 GCSEs 9-4 (must include a 4 in English and Maths) | |
| BTEC Applied Science | BTEC (Level 3) | Min 4 in a GCSE Combined Science | 4 other GCSEs 9-4 (must include a 4 in English and Maths) |
| BLOCK D SUBJECT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | |||
| Subject | Qual | Must Have | You will also need a minimum of: |
| English Literature | A Level | Min 5 In English Literature | 4 other GCSEs 9-4 |
| Sociology | A Level | 5 GCSEs 9-4(must include a 4 in English and Maths) | |
| Photography | A Level | 5 GCSEs 9-4 (preferably including a creative, visual subject) | |
| Level 3 Food | Level 3 | Merit in Level 2 Food | 4 other GCSEs 9-4 |
| Cambridge Technical Certificate in Sport & Physical Activity (2 A’Level Equiv – study this option in Block B as well) | Cambridge Technicals (Level 3) | Min 4 in PE | 4 GCSE 9-4 (will have to pick two other A’level/BTEC too if selecting this course) |
| LEVEL 2 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | |||
| Pre Apprenticeship Foundation – Fire Service | BTEC Diploma (Level 1) 1 Year | 2 GCSEs grades 1-3 (support with Resit Functional Skills Maths and English if below a 4) | |
| Pre Apprenticeship – Work Skills Year 1 | BTEC Diploma x 2 (Level 2) 2 Years (each year has qualifcations at the end of it) | 3 GCSEs grades 2-3 (support with Resit or Functional Skills Maths and English if below a 4) Taster lessons in either Business Studies, H&SC or PE | |
| Pre Apprenticeship – Work Skills Specialism Year 2 (Year 1 if grades are higher) | 4 + GCSEs grades 3-4 (support with Resit or Functional Skills Maths and English if below a 4) Specialism in either Business Studies, H&SC or PE | ||
