SixthFormCourseGuide2017

Course Guide 2017-18



Contents‘The sense of community, mutual supportand nurture within the school is obvious anda real credit to the staff’ Year 11 Parent2 Contents 31 Geography3 - 4 Why Hillview? 32 History5 Welcome 33 Mathematics6 Meet the Student Leadership Team 34 Media Studies7 - 8 A Modern Environment 35 Music9 Support & Inspiration 36 Music Technology10 Super-curricular 37 Physics11 – 12 Performing Arts Studio (Weald collaboration)13 – 14 Case Studies 38 Psychology15 Entry & Applications 39 Religious Studies16 Pathways to Success 40 Sociology17 Applied Business 41 Spanish18 Art & Design: Fine Art Vocational courses BTEC19 Art & Design Fashion 42 Applied Science20 Art & Design: Photography 43 Health & Social Care21 Biology 44 Musical Theatre22 Business Studies 45 Travel & Tourism23 Chemistry Cambridge Technicals (Weald collaboration) 46 IT24 Classical Civilisation 47 CACHE25 Dance Childcare and Education26 Drama 48 NCFE Sport Enrichment Opportunities27 English Language & Literature 49 Enrichment Programme28 English Literature 50 Extended Project29 Film Studies 51 Core Maths30 French 52 English & Maths GCSE

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WelcomeHillview is a long-established, all-inclusive, mixed Sixth Form with a proven trackrecord of excellent results. This wealth of experience allows us to offer the highestquality provision in a dynamic, stimulating and supportive learning environment.Post 16 study is a crucial point in any child’s education. At Hillview we Our curriculum offers one of the most diverse learning programmes strive to ensure that our innovative Key Stage 5 programme among local schools. Alongside our highly successful specialisms inencompasses and moves beyond education, into preparation for life Performing and Visual Arts, we offer a wide variety of popular subjects,beyond school. which include both traditional and vocational courses. We develop the vital skills that are required to be A warm From A Levels and BTECs to Diplomas, our range ofsuccessful within an ever-changing and challenging welcome to courses cater for all interests, abilities and ambitions.world of work; maturity, leadership, initiative, Hillviewteamwork and independence to name a few. Hillview Sixth Form. Students are encouraged to follow our enrichmentoffers opportunities that enable our students to programme, which includes certified courses indevelop a personal portfolio to help them stand out Extended Project and Core Maths. Our Sixth Formfrom the crowd in later life. sports programme and on-site gym also allow students to enjoy a wide range of sports and fitness activities. An essential part of our role is to ensure that each ofthe students in our care are fully prepared for the next We are incredibly proud of our outstanding Sixth Form facilities. Following a student competition insteps. Therefore, we provide clear, comprehensive and March 2016, three of our Sixth Form students saw theirimpartial careers advice from our Employability and designs turned into reality. The areas which include: aCareers Advisor and offer guidance for every student, to Sixth Form café/social space; large student centre,ensure success in securing the next steps that are including its very own ‘snug’, library and ICT suiteright for them. with PCs and MACs, have been redeveloped in aWe actively promote work experience and clean, smart, modern style and provide ourcommunity volunteering, recognising the benefits students with ideal environment in which toof experiences beyond the school gates, offering flourish.students first-hand experience of the working Do come and visit us and experience Hillviewworld around them. Sixth Form’s unique atmosphere for yourself. WeWhether you are an existing student or are very much look forward to welcoming you!currently studying in a different educationalestablishment, I would recommend that you visit Abigail Owenthe Sixth Form on the open evening and see the Director of Sixth Formschool during the normal working day.Mrs Hilary BurkettHeadteacher5

Meet the Student Leadership TeamDeputy Head Girl Head Girl Deputy Head BoyHannah Coulstock Kelsey Sowerby Ben LeveneStudent Voice Leader Student Voice Deputy Leader Transition Leader Phoebe Horn Jade Richards Emily McCredieStudent Community Leader Student Community Leader Student Community Leader 6 (Hepburn) (Westwood) (Austen) Lou Lou Lefever Eve Neighbour Phoebe Neighbour

Hillview facilitiesExcellent facilities creating anoutstanding learning environment.We believe our students deserve thevery best learning environment andHillview Sixth Form has the facilitiesthat make it a unique and excitingplace to study. From the state-of-the-art Fashion rooms to the light, open creative Art rooms, the facilities at Hillview allow students to thrive, develop their independent learning and creative skills. The outstanding Drama studio, The large Media Studies spaces with a suite of Apple with the latest computerised Mac computers for editing video alongside the lighting and sound, alongside a excellent dark room and photographic facilities means fantastic Dance studio, a fully that students taking these subjects have access to the equipped Music sound studio and best opportunities to be able to be creative and a workshop for building sets succeed. means that students have facilities for all aspects of the performing arts that are unrivalled in the area.7

The new Science building and the air As well as the excellent teaching spacesconditioned classrooms help create the there is a purpose built Sixth Form librarymodern, purposeful learning atmosphere in and resource centre, as well as the recentlyall subject areas that makes Hillview Sixth refurbished Sixth Form cafe making theForm a unique learning environment. whole experience of being a sixth for student an exciting, enjoyable, rewarding experience during both study and recreation time. 8

Support & Inspiration Nurturing EnvironmentDedicated Teacher Mentor Support TimeSpecialist PlatinumSixth Form Careers Service Team9

Hillview Super-curricularHillview Sixth Form offers students a unique learning experience.Alongside an exciting range of A Level and make learning in different subject areas more Participate in Drama,vocational qualifications, we offer students the fulfilling and challenging as well as preparing Dance, Music,opportunity to enhance and deepen their students for their life after Sixth Form.subject knowledge and skills through the Fashion, Media andsuper-curricular offer at Hillview. The super-curricular offer is identified on each Art workshops subject page and will provide an opportunity for The super-curricular learning opportunities students who come to Hillview Sixth Form to: delivered by leadingare designed to develop independent learning, professional practitioners Experience life See a wide range Engage with and culture in of Dance, Drama, prestigiousother countries to Music productions universities,develop fluency in lectures and and concerts exhibitions languages Work with our partner universities, as well as our partner Drama, Dance music and Art schools Visit significant Compete on Perform and historical or the national and learn how to operate international stage in the back-stage andgeographical locations Fashion, Art, Dance technical aspects of theatreor participate/perform and Sporting production in fully in acclaimed cities competitions operational professional and venues theatres 10

Performing Arts StudioTo be part of the ‘Performing ArtsStrand’ students will study one ofthe following complimentarysubjects alongside the Level 3Diploma in Performing Arts: A Level – Dance, Drama, English Literature,English Language and Literature, Art and Design,History, Music, Music Technology, Film Studies,Media Studies, Fashion, Photography. The BTEC Level 3 Diploma inPerforming Arts has eight units ofwhich six are mandatory andlisted below: InvestigatingPractitioners’ Work,Developing Skills andTechniques for LivePerformance, GroupPerformance Work,Performing Arts in theCommunity, IndividualPerformanceCommission and FinalLive Performance to anAudience. In addition to these core unitsstudents will gain a wide range of essentialperforming arts skills and industry knowledgethrough an additional three units.11

Preparing for Drama provides the opportunity toexcellence in develop and be assessed in a specialistthe performing There is sufficient Production Arts role. opportunity to developarts industry This curriculum is a wide range of skills far wider than the qualifications gained. within Production Arts Feedback from the industry tells us thatand Arts Administration roles through both the the qualifications alone does notassessed curriculum and the wider Super prepare students to enter into the workCurriculum. Students will have a mentor that will place, they need industry standardsupport them in making the most of the Super experiences and a holistic understandingCurriculum and help them to build a CV that will of the industry, beyond what is measured through just amake them stand out from other students qualification. Students on this strand will be supported to find appropriate work experienceapplying for Performing Arts jobs and HE places. to support them in gaining experience and building a CV.If a student has a particular Production Arts role The Performing Arts Strand aims to have an innovative approach to learning, involvingthey wish to specialise in such as lighting, sound enterprise projects and close associations with employers. This curriculum will offeror costume they should consider opting for qualifications which are endorsed and valued by the employment community and HE. The focusA-level Drama to complement the BTEC is firmly on equipping young people not only with key qualifications, but also with the broadDiploma in Performing Arts. The A-Level in range of employability and life skills they need for a sustained career with the option to study further in higher education. 12

What thestudents say… Verity Barnes What have been the stand-out moments of your Sixth Form experience so far? What courses do you currently study? One of the most memorable moments for me was when I I currently study English Literature, Applied Business and took part in the induction week for the new Year 12s. I Ancient History A Level. thoroughly enjoyed working with other members of the prefect team to both plan and supervise the activities. What appealed to you about Hillview Sixth Form and made you What stage are you at now? decide to come here? I am currently studying for A Levels and preparing my I had been a Hillview student since personal statement and applications for university. Year 7 and hadn’t planned to continue onto the Sixth Form. How has Hillview helped you to meet your goals? However, after visiting several The teachers at Hillview have always challenged me to do other schools in the area I found better and achieve the highest grades I can. Furthermore, the that none of them had the qualities support of the Sixth Form team has motivated me to carry and the appeal of Hillview. on when the going gets tough and they made sure I knew I Facilities are incredible - we have could come to them in times of stress or worry. The plenty of space for study and combination of both has helped me to achieve my goals and, socialising, as well as our own if anything, exceed them and I couldn’t be more grateful. separate ICT suite. How would you rate your What advice would you give to students starting the Sixth experience at Hillview so far? Form? Hillview has opened up so many My first piece of advice is to never feel like you are alone and doors for me and there are no-one understands because there is always someone in the numerous activities that the school Sixth Form team who is there to listen to you and support offers that have enhanced my application form you. I would also advise them to develop their time for university, such as being part of the prefect team. Thanks management skills early because it is an essential skill. I feel to Hillview I also had the opportunity to complete a week’s that once you’ve mastered that, you can handle anything. work experience at a solicitor in July which was an incredibly rewarding experience.13

Jasmine Smith subjects and I have had a very fluid Adam transition from GCSEs to A Levels.What courses do you currently What courses do you currently study?study? What have been the stand-out Drama, Dance and GeographyA Levels in Media Studies, English moments of your Sixth FormLiterature and Language and experience so far? What appealed to you aboutApplied Business. I think the stand out moment of my Hillview Sixth Form and made you Sixth Form experience so far was decide to come here?What appealed to you about AS results day. I was so happy and The excellent performing artsHillview Sixth Form and made you overwhelmed by my results! teaching and facilities at the schooldecide to come here? really stood out to me. The factHillview Sixth Form appealed to me What stage are you at now? Hillview offered A Level Dance was abecause I have studied here for my I am currently in my last year of large part of my choice. All thewhole secondary education; Sixth Form. I am aiming to achieve teachers seemed to be reallytherefore I had a good relationship successful results in the summer of passionate about their subjects and Iwith teachers and felt comfortable 2017. wasn’t wrong!in my surroundings. Furthermore,Hillview also offered a broad What advice would you give to How would you rate your experience What stage are you at now?selection of courses which students starting the Sixth Form? at Hillview so far? I am now in Year 13 - a completelyappealed to me; compared to other For new students starting the Sixth Challenging, but my teachers have different person to who walkedschools in the local area. I also Form I would advise them to stick supported me through every stage. through the gates a year ago. I haveknew that the support system in to all deadlines and make sure they I’ve really enjoyed not only my gained a newly found confidence, asHillview were very strong so if I did use their study periods wisely! I lessons, but the social aspect of the well as being humbled by the talenthave any difficulties or issues Sixth Form too. The freedom and of my class mates. I have matured,within the Sixth Form I knew I had would also independence is both exciting and learnt how to use my timea supportive team advise them to motivating. effectively, and clearly communicatebehind me. always go to my ideas. their teacher if What have been the stand-outHow would you they have any moments of your Sixth Form How has Hillview helped you torate your queries or experience so far? meet your goals?experience at struggles My dance trip to New York has Hillview have pushed me in a kindHillview so far? because it will definitely been the highlight of my and friendly way. If I needed supportOverall, I would help them be time here at Hillview. It was a once in I knew where to go and I was able torate my Hillview more prepared a lifetime experience to dance on achieve all my goals, while having funexperience as for their exams. Broadway and spend time there with in the process. Due to thevery successful. I lifelong friends. To showcase a solo relationship with my teachers, I feelhave continued to at Dance Platform was an amazing close enough to be able to talk tosucceed in all my opportunity and I shall always be them; in turn they are able to help thankful to the Dance teachers for me in all the ways they can. supporting me with that piece.” 14

How to applyHillview Sixth Form welcomes all students. We are an all-abilityschool with an inclusive Sixth Form which sets entry requirementsto study on personalised pathways in the Sixth Form.The entry requirements ensure Entry to the 16+ programme How to applystudents are on the right Students complete two Level 3 In order to apply for Hillview Sixth Formcourses so that they can be vocational qualifications plus students must complete the online applicationsuccessful over the two resitting English or Maths through UCAS Progress:years of study. alongside a programme www.ucasprogress.com/account/pickaschool of work experience.The majority of Students wanting to Please contact:students will take take the 16+ Mrs J Tilley, Sixth Form Administrator (email:three Level 3 programme will be [email protected]) or telephonequalifications alongside considered on an 01732 778894 or 01732 352793 if you havean enrichment programme individual basis and any questions about joining our Sixth Form.of either Extended Project or at the discretion of the SixthCore Maths and supervised Form Team.    Students applying out of county or from thestudy. independent sector should self-register on the NB: Entry requirements are UCAS Progress website:Academic entry requirements subject to change and entry to the Sixth Form www.ucasprogress.com/acount/pickaschoolGrade 5 in both English and Maths must be may be considered subject to agreed conditions.achieved to access all available academiccourses. Students will need to have achieved Hillview Sixth Form reserves the right to tailorthe subject-specific entry requirements and an individual student’s programme of studyhave an average GCSE point score of 4.25.  based on their average GCSE point score and results in specific subjects. The school decisionGeneral entry requirements in these matters is final. Hillview Sixth FormGrade 4 in English and Maths, plus 3 other reserves the right to withdraw unviable courses.GCSE grades A*-C is the minimum requirementto study three Level 3 qualifications at HillviewSixth Form.15

PathwaysHillview Sixth Form is fully inclusive and offers a full range of courses tocater for all of our students’ interests and ambitions. Sixth Form Pathways The four learning strands provide four distinct pathways. Hillview Sixth Performing Sixteen Plus Collaboration Form Arts Studio with Weald of The Sixteen Plus Programme Kent Grammar Hillview Sixth Form offers a The Performing Arts Studio is combines vocational wide range of Level 3 a full time course of study qualifications with the School qualifications. combining Arts qualifications possibility of re-sitting English A formal collaboration with TheOn this pathway students will with work experience focussed or Maths GCSE, alongside a Weald of Kent Grammar School take 3 A Level or vocational for students who want to study courses, or a combination of on preparing students for a programme of work experienceboth alongside Enrichment and career within the Performing to prepare students for the Physics or Chemistry A Level, world of work. alongside 2 other A Levels at other study sessions. Arts industries. Hillview. All students have the opportunity to take a qualification in Core Maths or the Extended project to complete their Level 3 programme of study. 16

Applied Business A Level CoursesCOURSE TITLE  What will I study? Links with the financial issues thatApplied Business other coursesHILLVIEW COURSE CODE Ba Psychology andCOURSE LEVEL Level 3 Students will study the Sociology. The Applied enterprises need to consider inEXAMINATION BOARD AQA concepts and techniques that Business A Level is also order to be successful.SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIAGCSE Business Studies, Business V-Cert or are used in managing and useful for any student In Year 13, the examined topicBusiness BTEC 1st Certificate are preferredbut not necessary. running a business. This course aspiring to reach is ‘Managing and Leading People’17 is designed for students who management level in the looking at how managers excel at coursework and enjoy public or private sector, or motivate and lead employees applying theory to real-life alternatively run their own using different styles of situations. business. leadership. Students will develop Over the duration of the two a business proposal and prepare years assessment is based on a marketing campaign for a small the following: business. • Three coursework units marked internally Where will it lead? • One external assessment marked by AQA • Two examinations – to be taken each January. There are many university courses available such With the option of a June re-take for those as Business Management courses or joint students wishing to improve their grade. honours courses where Business, or an aspect of In Year 12, the coursework involves studying Business such as Marketing, is matched with how an organisation such as Merlin another subject. Entertainment, owner of Thorpe Park, is run. Applied Business develops a practical The external assessment unit looks at how understanding of the way businesses operate entrepreneurs identify and develop business and will therefore prepare students for a wide opportunities. The examined topic is ‘Financial range of business related career paths. Planning and Analysis’ which involves exploring Super-curricular Opportunities Students compete Students take part in a number of external business and in the national entrepreneurial challenges during the course. interest rate Year 12 students take part in a regional business challenge run by the challenge, run by Institute of Chartered Accountants for England and Wales (ICAEW). the Bank of England. There are many guest speakers from the world of business invited into the school to talk about their area of expertise such as the Marketing Director of the Assembly Halls in Tunbridge Wells.

A Level Courses Fine Art Links with COURSE TITLE  other courses Fine Art HILLVIEW COURSE CODE What will I study? Fine Art is complementary experimental exploration, Ar to most subjects but in COURSE LEVEL  Level 3A Level Fine Art provides an particular; Media, English, looking at alternative ways of EXAMINATION BOARD  Edexcelexciting opportunity for Psychology, History, Drama, finding a solution. SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA GCSE Art & Design Grade B or abovestudents to develop a broad Fashion and Photography. Sketchbook work needs to be 18range of art skills such as For subjects such as informed, purposeful andpainting and drawing, Mathematics, Science and extensive. Students must makeprintmaking, sculpture and the Humanities, Fine Art focused independent research,lens-based image making/ develops a complimentary from primary sourceinstallation. set of skills that can extend investigation, exploration andStudents are encouraged to students’ understanding of experimentation, beforeincorporate newer digital the world around them. developing their final outcomes.technologies in their work. The This independent work iscourse requires students to demanding and students mustmake in-depth personal and imaginative be prepared to be hard working and innovativeresponses to a given theme and has a strong risk takers.academic element. Students learn how to Where will it lead?respond to and discuss ideas, concepts andissues relating to Art and Design. This course enables students to move on to aThis course consists of two components. wide range of Art and Design courses at• Component 1, which makes up 60% of the Foundation and Degree level e.g. Fine Art,mark, is in two parts: Practical work (72 marks) Textiles, Interior and Graphic Design, or aand Personal study (18 marks). combination of Art with English, Journalism,• Component 2 is the Externally Set Drama and Set Design. The creativity, problemAssignment, which makes up 40% of the mark. solving skills and personal resilience thatBoth components involve creative problem students develop through completing thissolving which requires students to undertake course are highly sought after across manyinvestigative and research work in addition to sectors.Super-curricular OpportunitiesWorkshops run by Visits to major London Guest speakers e.g.visiting galleries, museums and smaller Heads of Foundationartists. commercial galleries. Courses and alumni.Life drawing Competitions and Hillview Artworkshop run exhibitions run by external Exhibition.by Royal Academy Arts organisations.tutors .

Art & Design: Textiles A Level Courses What will I study? Links are also made to the broader areas of A Level Art and Design: Textiles aims to equip fashion, such as marketing, promotion and students with the knowledge and skills required styling. to successfully progress onto higher or further The A Level Art and Design: Textiles course education courses in Fashion and Textiles or consists of two components. other Art disciplines. • Component 1, which makes up 60% of the Students will research primary Links with mark, is in two parts: Practical and contextual sources, record other courses work and Personal study. practical and written • Component 2 is the observations, generate and Art and Design: Fine Art, Externally Set Assignment, develop ideas, experiment and Photography, Media Studies, which makes up 40% of develop their skills with various Business Studies, English the mark.COURSE TITLE  Textile and Fashion media and and Film Studies.Textiles processes.HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Where will itAf Students will have access to lead?COURSE LEVEL Level 3 an exciting array of equipment and technologies This course can lead onto a wide range of ArtEXAMINATION BOARD Edexcel to refine their ideas towards producing a and Design degree courses at university. In theSUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIAGrade B or above in GCSE Art & Design or personal outcome. Over the duration of the past our students have gone on to study coursesTextiles course students will develop fashion design in Fashion: Design, Buying and Management,19 ideas, which may include digital designs with Styling, Tailoring, Communication and Textile: Photoshop. Design, Print, Surface Design, as well as In Year 12 the course requires students to Make-up Design, Costume Design, History of develop and prepare a toile and build a sketch Fashion and many more. book of samples. Super-curricular Opportunities Charity events and Workshops covering pop-up shops. textiles techniques. Knitting & Entry to Young Annual Hillview Stitching and New Fashion Designer of Fashion Show. Designers Shows. the Year.

A Level Courses Art and Design: PhotographyWhat will I study? Assignment, which makes up 40% of the mark.A Level Photography provides the opportunity For both components sketchbook work needsfor students to develop a broad range of to be informed purposeful and extensive.photographic skills using traditional analogue Students must carry out focused independentmethods, digital editing, design, editorial and research, from primary source investigation,Fine Art outcomes, such as sculpture and exploration and experimentation, beforeinstallation. developing their final outcomes. The course requires students Links with Independent work is COURSE TITLE to make in-depth personal and other courses demanding and students must Art and Design: Photographyimaginative responses to a given be prepared to be hard workingtheme. Students use research Art and Design: and innovative risk takers. HILLVIEW COURSE CODE and problem solving to Photography is Apindependently develop ideas. complementary to most Where will itAnalysis of visual imagery helps subjects but in particular; lead? COURSE LEVEL students to interpret visual Art and Design, Fashion, Level 3language and use it to Business Studies, Film This course enables studentscommunicate complex and Studies and Media Studies. to pursue Art and Design and EXAMINATION BOARD  Photography courses at a higher Edexcelpersonal concepts. vocational or degree level. Our SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA GCSE Art & Design Grade B or aboveThis course consists of two Photography students havecomponents: successfully completed degree courses in a• Component 1 which makes up 60% of the range of disciplines, such as Fine Artmark is in two parts: Practical work and Personal Photography, Fashion Photography, Theatricalstudy. Make-up, Film-making and Illustration.• Component 2 is the Externally SetSuper-curricular Opportunities Visits to Photography exhibitions.Creating a professional Professional photographersportfolio through real life as guest speakers.school projects. 20

Biology A Level Courses What will I study? • Genetic information, variation and Biology is the study of living organisms and relationships between organisms covers a wide variety of topics ranging from • Energy transfers in and between organisms animals, plants, health, diseases, cells, • How organisms respond to changes in their biochemistry, genetics, ecosystems etc. internal and external environments In fact, biological issues are never far from • Genetics, populations, evolution and the headlines, be they G.M. ecosystems crops, HIV, the human genome, Links with • The control of gene obesity or deforestation. other courses expression Students will learn about the Chemistry, Geography, Where will it biology behind contemporary lead? issues such as DNA structure, Physical Education, Physics,COURSE TITLE  antibiotic resistance and healthy Psychology and Applied A qualification in Biology canBiology lifestyles. Science. lead to a variety of jobs andHILLVIEW COURSE CODE Bi They will also explore cloning, careers including Nursing,COURSE LEVEL  cancer and how biologists are Medicine, Radiology, Dentistry,Level 3 helping in the development of new techniques Research, Fieldwork, Pharmaceuticals,EXAMINATION BOARD AQA in the fight against disease. Pathology, Conservation and Physiotherapy, toSUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Students will study the following modules: name but a few.Grade BB or above in Triple Science, Core,Additional or Further Additional Science in • Biological moleculesaddition to Grade B in English Language andMaths. • Cells • How organisms exchange substances with their environment Super-curricular Opportunities A trip to London for a Workshops which focus on a wide range of talk on genetics. subject specific topics. A visit to a Presentations from biomedical guest speakers e.g. lab. a microbiologist.21

A Level Courses Business StudiesWhat will I study?Students will develop an understanding of the internal and external environment in which itconcepts and techniques used in managing and operates, e.g. the effect of interest rates orrunning a business. Skills are developed through trends on a business, as well as looking at thetheoretical exercises applied to a number of ways a business can change its structure anddifferent business situations using organisations culture to improve its performance.such as Tesco, Ikea, Shell and Volkswagen. Where will it lead? In Year 12, students learn how leaders andmanagers improve the performance of their There are many business-based universitybusiness. Students will analyse Links with other courses available. Businesshow the marketing, operations, courses students often progress ontofinance and human resources Business Management coursesdepartments carry out their Psychology and Sociology. or an aspect of business such as COURSE TITLE  Business Studiesfunctions and how their A Level Business is also a marketing. HILLVIEW COURSE CODE performance can be measured valuable qualification for any Business Studies develops an Bsand what actions leaders can student aspiring to reach understanding of the way COURSE LEVEL  Level 3take to improve this. management level in the businesses operate and the EXAMINATION BOARD In Year 13, students learn public or private sector. language and techniques Edexcelabout the strategic management students will be expected to use SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Subject Specific Entrance Criteria: GCSEof business. in the workplace. Business Studies, Business V-Cert or Business BTEC 1st Certificate are preferred but notHow a business reacts to the necessary.Super-curricular OpportunitiesStudents take part in a number of There are many guest speakersexternal business and from the world of businessentrepreneurial challenges invited into the school to talkduring the course. about their area of expertise such as the Marketing Director of the Year 12 students take part in a regional Assembly Halls in Tunbridge Wells. business challenge run by the Institute of Chartered Students compete in the national Accountants for England and interest rate challenge, run by Wales (ICAEW). the Bank of England. 22

Weald of Kent Collaboration A Level CoursesChemistry What will I study? This course is delivered in collaboration with To achieve a pass, students have to successfully the Weald of Kent Grammar School. The course carry out twelve specified practical experiments offers a flexible approach where the including a formal write-up. specification is divided into modules each covering key areas. Where will it lead?COURSE TITLE  Teaching of practical skills is Links withChemistry integrated with the theoretical other courses There are many courses at topics and both are examined University that requireHILLVIEW COURSE CODE  through written papers. There is Biology, Mathematics and Chemistry as a prerequisiteCh no coursework. such as Chemistry, Chemical Physics.COURSE LEVEL Level 3 • Module 1 – Development of engineering and Medicine.EXAMINATION BOARD  practical skills A Level in Chemistry is also aOCR • Module 2 – Foundations of Chemistry e.g. preferred qualification for Law and BusinessSUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIAAn APS of at least 46 is required, including a B atoms, amount, redox and structure & bonding courses.grade in Chemistry GCSE or a grade B orabove in all Chemistry components of Core, • Module 3 – Periodic table and energyAdditional and/or Further Additional GCSE.Students also need at least Grade B for both • Module 4 – Core Organic Chemistry e.g.Mathematics and English. Students will also berequired to attend an aptitude workshop to hydrocarbons, isomerism and infra-red ensure their suitability for the course. It ishighly recommended that students who wish spectroscopyto take Chemistry at A Level are also takingMathematics at A Level. For those not taking • Module 5 – Physical Chemistry and transitionMathematics, whose mathematical skillsrequire improvement, attendance at additional elementsMathematics for Scientists sessions will becompulsory. This course will be led by • Module 6 – Organic Chemistry and analysis,specialist teachers. e.g. carbonyls and nuclear magnetic resonance23 Examination papers will incorporate multiple- choice questions, short answer question styles (structured questions, problem solving, calculations, practical) and extended response questions. • Paper 1 - Periodic table, elements and physical Chemistry • Paper 2 - Synthesis and analytical techniques • Paper 3 - Unified Chemistry Practical endorsement – Students achieve a pass or fail. This is independent of their final grade but is recorded on their exam certificate.

A Level Courses Ancient HistoryWhat will I study? Roman period study: The Julio-ClaudianThe Ancient History A Level course gives Emperors, 31 BC–AD 68; focusing on the reignsstudents the opportunity to study a range of of Augustus, Tiberius, Gaius, Claudius and Nero.significant individuals, societies and events Roman depth study; Ruling Roman Britain, ADwhich will inspire and motivate them to engage 43–128further with the classical world. periments including a formal write-up. The course offers a range of options, and Where will it lead?covers both the study of Roman and Greeksocieties. The A-level consists of four papers There are many university courses and careereach worth 25% and each 2 hours 30 paths available to A Level Ancientminutes in length. History students, such as Classical Greek period study: Relations Links with Civilisation, History and Politics, COURSE TITLE between Greek and non-Greek other courses Politics, Archaeology, Museum Ancient Historystates, 492–404 BC; focusing Curator or Journalism and Law.on the interrelations between English, Religious Studies HILLVIEW COURSE CODE Sparta, Athens and Persia from Ah and History COURSE LEVEL 492 to 404 BC. Level 3Greek depth study; this will EXAMINATION BOARD  OCRinclude study of one of the following: SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIAThe Politics and Society of Sparta, To study Ancient History students do not require any previous study of a classical478– 404 BC subject or knowledge of Classical Greek or Latin language. However we ask for a minimumThe Politics and Culture of Athens, c.460– of a B grade in History, Ancient History or English at GCSE.399 BCThe Rise of Macedon, 359–323 BCSuper-curricular Opportunities Trips to local important historical sitesVisit to British London History Museum conferences 24

Dance A Level CoursesCOURSE TITLE  Links with otherDance coursesHILLVIEW COURSE CODE Da What will I study? A Level Dance complementsCOURSE LEVEL  many other subjects, mostLevel 3EXAMINATION BOARD  Students will study the practical notably; Art, Biology, Drama, choreography for three, four orAQASUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA and theoretical aspects of English, History, Music and five dancers, in response to anGCSE Dance Grade B or above and/orequivalent experience contemporary dance PE. externally set task.25 performance, choreography and • Component Two: Critical appreciation. The A Level Dance Engagement Written course extends students’ knowledge and Examination, 50% of the overall qualification. understanding of dance as an art form through Students will develop an in-depth knowledge developing technique, creativity and analytical and understanding of ‘Rooster’ by Christopher skills. Bruce and ‘Sutra’ by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, as well The course also provides exciting learning as their corresponding areas of study, Rambert opportunities through which students will Dance Company and The Independent develop a broad range of skills such as strength, Contemporary Dance Scene in Britain. stamina, musicality, creativity, problem-solving Where will it lead? and effective communication. • Component One: Performance and A Level Dance at Hillview prepares students Choreography Practical Examination, 50% of the for professional dance training and university overall qualification. study. Dance enables the development of skills Students will learn and perform a solo which which are highly sought after by many different is linked to a specific practitioner within the area employers and could lead onto a variety of of study. Students must be able to perform as a careers such as dancer/performer, soloist for a minimum of two minutes and in a choreographer, director, stage manager, dance quartet in a live performance setting. Students critic, physiotherapist, movement therapist, will create an original piece of group dance teacher and many more. Super-curricular Opportunities Bi-ennial New York Hillview Senior Dance Company. Leading Dance Trip. workshops and clubs for younger students as Dance Ambassadors. Theatre trips. Practical Numerous performance workshops from opportunities e.g. the annual industry Hillview Dance Platform event at the professionals. EM Forster Theatre in Tonbridge.

A Level Courses DramaWhat will I study?Students will develop their acting skills and the • Component 2: 20% Text in Performanceability to work creatively with others. Students – includes both an extract from prescribed playswill study different theatre and a monologue or duologue.practitioners as well as modern Links with other • Component 3: 40% Theatreand classical texts through courses Makers in Practice - this is apractical exploration and written examination andresearch. Dance, English Literature, includes reviewing a live theatre performance and writing about There are three main Film Studies, Music and contrasting texts as both aperformances during the course; Media Studiesa directed role in a play, a performer and director.monologue or duologue and agroup-devised piece of theatre. Students usually Where will it lead?choose to act but it is possible to complete units There are many university or drama schoolas a designer. courses available. Students taking A LevelThe A Level Drama qualification has three Drama develop the skills to progress intoassessed components: performing, stage management, journalism, COURSE TITLE  Drama• Component 1: 40% Devising - students will teaching, law and the caring professions. HILLVIEW COURSE CODE devise a performance based on an extract from Theatre studies improve students’ confidence, Dra performance text and an influential theatre communication and presentation skills which arepractitioner. vital for success in many careers.Super-curricular Opportunities COURSE LEVEL  Level 3Practical workshops with professional actors and Additionaldirectors including Frantic Assembly, Kate Griffith, a Arts Award EXAMINATION BOARD make-up artist who has a wealth of experience for qualifications. Edexcelstage, television and special effects, and True Edgewho train students in stage combat. SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Grade C or above in GCSE DramaTrips to see Theatre productions at school and at professionallive theatre venues where students have the opportunity toperformances. both perform and work back-stage. 26

English Language and Literature A Level Courses What will I Study? The A Level English Language and Literature • One other literary text, thematically linked to course allows students to develop as the anchor text independent, confident and reflective readers For the coursework element, students will be and writers. guided in the choice of a theme, studying one The course helps students to explore the fiction and one non-fiction text relating to their relationship of language and literature through a chosen topic. These texts will be used as the wide range of reading opportunities, critical stimuli for two pieces of original creative reading of and response to both literary and writing, with accompanying commentaries. non-literary texts, as well as writing for a variety of audiences and purposes. Links Where will it lead? Students will explore a wide range with other The qualities of oral and written of literary, non-literary and digital courses communication that are gained texts from the 20th and 21st through the course, combined with centuries. The course will focus on Drama, Media and the high level of skills acquired in the ways in which ‘voices’ are used or self-reliant study, provide a firm basis Film Studies. crafted in a variety of genres, for future employment.COURSE TITLE  encouraging the integrated analysis of Those who study English go on to a varietyEnglish Language and Literature linguistic and literary features. of different careers including: Broadcast andHILLVIEW COURSE CODE Ll The texts studied for examination will include: Print Journalism, Multimedia, ArtsCOURSE LEVEL  • A variety of non-literary and digital texts from Administration, Advertising and Marketing,Level 3 an anthology Primary and Secondary Teaching and Law.EXAMINATION BOARD Edexcel • One literary drama textSUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA • One set prose fiction ‘anchor text’Grade B / Grade 5 or above in GCSE EnglishLanguage and English Literature. Super-curricular Opportunities27 The study of Shakespeare is supported by Visits from guest speakers visiting the Globe theatre and taking part who talk to our students in a theatre workshop. about careers relevant to English, including publishing, journalism and fiction writing. Annual trip to The Guardian newspaper, during which students Theatre visits allow students work with Guardian staff to to attend productions of the produce articles to a professional drama texts studied. standard.

A Level Courses English LiteratureWhat will I study?This course encourages students to develop an required to produce a comparative criticalinterest in and enjoyment of English Literature, study of two texts, at least one of which mustthrough reading widely, critically and have been written pre-1900, on a theme ofindependently, across centuries, genre your choice. and gender. This aspect of the course encouragesStudents will experience an extensive range autonomous personal reading, with teacherof views about texts and how to read guidance on appropriate text choices andthem and will investigate the widersocial and historical context of their Links combinations, providing a challengingproduction and reception. with and wide-ranging opportunity for other courses independent study. The course focuses on close Drama, Media andtextual analysis, the relationship Film Studies. Where will it lead? COURSE TITLE  English Literaturebetween texts and the contexts The qualities of oral and written HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Liwithin which they are written, communication that are gained through COURSE LEVEL  Level 3received and understood, and how groups the course, combined with the extensive EXAMINATION BOARD  Edexcelof texts fit into themes. skills acquired through self-reliant study, provide SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Grade B / Grade 5 or above in GCSE EnglishFor examination, the set texts studied across a firm basis for future employment. Those who Language and English Literature.the three papers will include two collections of study English go on to a variety of different 28poetry, two pieces of prose, one Shakespeare careers, including: Broadcast and Printand one modern drama text.  Journalism, Multimedia, Arts Administration,Students will also analyse and respond to one Advertising and Marketing, Primary andunseen poem, comparing it to a known poem. Secondary Teaching, and Law.For the coursework element, students areSuper-curricular OpportunitiesTheatre visits allow students to Annual trip to The Guardianattend productions of the newspaper, during which students work withdrama texts studied. Guardian staff to produce articles to a professional standard. Visits from guest speakers who talk to our students about The study of Shakespeare is careers relevant to English, supported by visiting the Globe including publishing, journalism theatre and taking part in a and fiction writing. theatre workshop.

Film Studies A Level Courses What will I study? Film Studies utilises many of the critical skills two US made films developed through the study of English • Producers & audiences Literature and allows students to express these • World cinema through a visual medium. • Issues of spectatorship Students are introduced to a wide variety of • Single film – critical study films originating from diverse cultures and The practical coursework elements give communities with the aim of both students the opportunity to make their enhancing their critical appreciation Links with own films, develop their own of such art forms as well as other courses screenplays and storyboards honing their ability to critically whilst also requiring them to analyse texts. English Literature, Film undertake research on a topic/COURSE TITLE  The course also requires a Studies, History, Psychology, aspect of film of their ownFilm StudiesHILLVIEW COURSE CODE  detailed investigation of film as Sociology, Art and choosing.FsCOURSE LEVEL  an industry and how it is Photography.Level 3 adapting to the twenty-firstEXAMINATION BOARD  Where will it lead?WJECSUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA century. Film Studies students can progressGrade C / Grade 5 or above in EnglishLanguage or Literature Assessment: 70% written exam, 30% into a wide range of careers such as29 coursework. journalism, marketing, graphic design, film • Film form: the mechanics of how a film is production, public relations and publishing. made • British film including its stars, genres, industry and socio-politics • US cinema: comparative, contextual study of Super-curricular Opportunities Industry Workshops run Departmental blog, experts as by external YouTube channel and guest speakers. professionals internal social networking. Trips to the End of year Cross curricular and External British Film Hillview ‘Oscars’ key stage projects. competitions. Institute. ceremony.

A Level Courses FrenchWhat will I study?Students will study technological and social autonomy, resourcefulness, creativity andchange, looking at diversity and the benefits it critical thinking.brings. Throughout their studies, students will learnThey will study highlights of French-speaking the language in the context of French-speakingartistic culture, including francophone music countries and the issues and influences whichand cinema, and learn about political have shaped them.engagement and who wields political Students will study texts and films andpower in the French-speaking Links with have the opportunity to carry outworld. other courses independent research on a topic of personal interest, relating to a Students also explore theinfluence of the past on Business Studies, Travel and country or countries wherepresent-day French-speaking Tourism, Spanish, English French is spoken. COURSE TITLE  Frenchcommunities. Literature and Drama. Students will develop their HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Where will it lead? Frability to interact effectively with There are many university courses COURSE LEVEL  Level 3users of the language through and career paths available to A Level EXAMINATION BOARD engaging with authentic spoken and French students, such as Translation AQAwritten sources in French. Studies, Literature and Journalism. SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Grade B or above in GCSE FrenchThese include online media, intellectually Language Studies and Linguistics courses Students will be also interviewed by a language teacher in French and English. They will needstimulating texts, films and other materials. develop many key skills useful in the workplace. to demonstrate a keen and active interest in the culture and current affairs of the countryThey will develop transferrable skills such as as well as strong linguistic skills.Super-curricular OpportunitiesTrips to France. Trips to the Trinity Theatre in Tunbridge Wells Opportunities to work to watch French films. with primary school language students.Events at the French Annual HillviewInstitute in London. Language Conference. 30

Geography A Level CoursesCOURSE TITLE  Links withGeography other coursesHILLVIEW COURSE CODE Gg What will I study? Business Studies, Biology, Human paper andCOURSE LEVEL Level 3 This is an issues-based approach to Chemistry, Mathematics, English, Synoptic paperEXAMINATION BOARD  studying Geography, enablingEdexcel students to explore and evaluate History, Media Studies, Travel and IndependentSUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA contemporary geographicalGrade C or above in GCSE Geography on the questions and challenges facing the Tourism, PE, Drama, ICT, Health InvestigationHigher Paper and Social Care, RS (coursework) -31 and Languages. students will be world today. required to complete a Key issues include: the local and global minimum of four days of impacts of globalisation, responses to hazards, fieldwork, which will support managing water insecurity and climate change. geographical understanding in both human and Students will be required to read widely and physical geography. A 3000 – 4000 word undertake independent research. investigation report will be produced. Over the duration of the A Level Geography Where will it lead? course students will develop an in-depth understanding of physical and human Geography can take you anywhere! There are Geography, the complexity of people and many university courses available that link to environmental questions and issues, and to Geography; from Accountancy, Travel, become critical, reflective and independent Conservation, Ecology, Geology, Town Planning, learners. Management and European Studies, to Resource The course consists of four compulsory Management and Retail Management - the list is elements, including three examinations and an endless! You can of course study a variety of independent investigation: Physical paper, Human and/or Physical Geography courses too. Super-curricular Opportunities The Geography Day trips to Margate, Visits to Department will be Hastings and Stratford. exhibitions and museums, running a field visit such as the Crystal Cities trip to Iceland. The Royal Geographical Association exhibition, London competitions, such as Young Lectures at the local branch Geographer of the Year, of the Geographical The Phillip’s World Association, Royal Holloway Photography. University and Royal Geographical Association.

A Level Courses HistoryWhat will I study? Links with change and develop and with other coursesHistory develops students’ English, Religious what effects?independent thought and Studies and Ancient • How important was the roleanalytical skills and requires History. of key individuals and groups andexcellent communication skills. how were they by developments?Students will be required to present Unit 2: Democracy and Nazism:the results of research both in independent Germany, 1918–1945work and in the context of group discussions. This option provides for the in depth study ofWider reading is essential. The course comprises a period of German history during which aof three units. Two units are assessed by final newly developed democratic form ofexamination, each worth 40% of the total A government gave way to a dictatorial NaziLevel. The third unit is assessed by an historical regime. It explores political concepts such asinvestigation of 4000 words. ‘right’ and ‘left’, nationalism and liberalism as COURSE TITLE  HistoryUnit 1: The Tudors: England, 1485–1603 well as ideological concepts such as racialism, HILLVIEW COURSE CODE This unit allows students to study in breadth anti-Semitism and Social Darwinism. It also Hiissues of change, continuity, cause and encourages reflection on how governments COURSE LEVEL  Level 3consequence in this period through the work and the problems of democratic states as EXAMINATION BOARD following key questions: well as consideration of what creates and AQA• How effectively did the Tudors restore and sustains a dictatorship. SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Subject Specific Entrance Criteria: Grade B ordevelop the powers of the monarchy? Unit 3: Historical investigation: To be above in GCSE History• In what ways and how effectively was determined by the student.England governed during this period? Where will it lead?• How did relations with foreign powerschange and how was the succession secured? There are many university courses and career• How did English society and economy change paths available to A Level History students,and with what effects? such as History and Politics, Politics, History• How far did intellectual and religious ideas Degree or Journalism and Law.Super-curricular OpportunitiesOn-line Visits to ResidentialModern local trips toHistory historical GermanyJournals sites 32

Mathematics A Level Courses What will I study? Where will it lead? The Mathematics A Level course covers Pure Mathematics is fundamental for a wide variety Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. The of Higher Education courses and careers. Maths syllabus is divided in a simple 2:1 ratio of pure is essential if you wish to study Maths or to applied content. Engineering and is advisable for Economics, The Pure Mathematics Business, Computing, I.T. and elements of the course include Links with Sciences. Mathematics is also algebra, geometry, calculus, other courses very much welcomed for series and trigonometry. The Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Applied Mathematics elements Mathematics combines well Science and Architecture. are split between Statistics andCOURSE TITLE  Mechanics. Statistics is the with most other subjects,Mathematics study of the collection, presentation and analysis of particularly the Sciences,HILLVIEW COURSE CODE Ma Social Sciences, BusinessCOURSE LEVEL  Studies, Economics and ICT.Level 3 data. Mechanics is a study of theEXAMINATION BOARD Edexcel mathematics of movement,SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA including Newton’s laws of motions, theGrade A / Grade 7 or higher in GCSEMathematics. formulae concerned with acceleration, velocity and displacement, vectors and force diagrams. It will be examined through three examination papers at the end of Year 13. There will be two Pure Mathematics papers and one Applied Mathematics paper. Super-curricular Opportunities Mentoring younger students Managing the budget Sitting on the school’s Charities for the Sixth Form Committee with budgeting and Prom financial planning33

A Level Courses Media StudiesWhat will I study? Links with COURSE TITLE  other courses Media StudiesHow can we interpret the world around us?Whether that be through access to the digital English Literature, Film HILLVIEW COURSE CODE innovations of the last thirty years or through Studies, History, Psychology, Msthe traditional channels of print and broadcast,we are bombarded with thousands of messages Sociology, Art and COURSE LEVEL on a daily basis. Photography. Level 3 The A Level Media Studies course aims to Where will it lead? EXAMINATION BOARD equip students with the critical and practical AQAskills to allow them to make sense of the Media Studies students can progress into a wideincreasingly complex times in which we live. range of careers such as journalism, marketing,Assessment: 70% written exam, 30% graphic design, film production, public relationscoursework. and publishing.• Media Concepts (Forms, representation,audience, institution)• Media Platforms (Digital/web based media,broadcast, print)• Media Debates such as regulation andcensorship, news values, the media in a post9/11 world and reality television• Media Theory and Theorists such assemiotics, gender and ethnicity, Postcolonialism,Marxism and PostmodernismSuper-curricular Opportunities SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Grade C / Grade 5 or above in English Departmental blog, Language or Literature YouTube channel andIndustry Workshops run by external internal social networking.experts as professionals.guest speakers. Cross curricular and key stage projects.Trips to the End of year Hillview ExternalBritish Film ‘Oscars’ ceremony. competitions.Institute. 34

Music A Level Courses What will I study? The A Level Music course provides students Students produce a total of two compositions, with the opportunity to study music in an one to a brief set by the exam board and one integrated way with a broad and balanced either free composition or to a brief. outlook. • Component 3: Appraising: 40% listening and Students will study music as a written examination. practical, intellectual, and creative Links with Students will study set works within subject, covering areas such as other courses a range of different styles of music. performing and composing. The A Level Music course requires Students will explore a wide range Music Technology, students to apply their knowledge of different types of music over Drama, Dance, Maths, to unfamiliar set works, testing the two years including: vocal Physics and Art. their knowledge of the musicalCOURSE TITLE  music, instrumental music, music for elements and how these areMusicHILLVIEW COURSE CODE  film, popular music, jazz, fusion and implemented into a piece of music.MuCOURSE LEVEL  new directions. Where will it lead?Level 3 • Component 1: Performing: 30% externallyEXAMINATION BOARD Edexcel assessed. Students are required to perform one There are many university courses and musicSUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIAGrade B in GCSE Music and the ability to read or more pieces as part of a public recital, as colleges available. Music students can progressmusic notation and play a musical instrumentto at least Grade 5. either a soloist (instrumental or singing) or in an onto a wide range of careers including35 ensemble. performing, composing, teaching, music therapy, • Component 2: Composing: 30% externally librarianship, publishing and broadcasting. assessed coursework. Super-curricular Opportunities As a Performing Arts College the Visits to see Musical The annual Music Department at Hillview Theatre Productions in Hillview offers an excellent range of London’s West End and ‘Stars in their super-curricular opportunities international choir trips Eyes’ show including: Rock Band, Orchestra, to Europe. and the school Hillview Singers, production are both Show Choir, Flute performed in professional Group and Arts external venues. Award.

A Level Courses Music TechnologyWhat will I study? Links with other courses Music, Drama, Dance,Students will develop and use a Maths, Physics and Art. listening exam at the end of thevariety of Music and Music year. Furthermore, students will beTechnology skills such as MIDI taught how to operate a Digitalsequencing and multi-track recording, Audio Workstation, learning to mixas well as arranging skills, to produce a with reverb, delay, equalisation and otherportfolio of work that consists of the following: effects to produce a finished master recording.A recreation of a pop song using only MIDI There are three areas of study:synth instruments and using Reason or Cubase • The Principles and Practice of Musiccomputer software. TechnologyA composition and arrangement based on a • Popular Music Styles since 1910creative brief. • The Development of Technology-based Music A multi-track recording of a song of their Where will it lead? COURSE TITLE choice which includes drums, guitar and vocal Music Technologymixing. There are many university courses and music HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  MtThis course also provides students with the colleges available to students who study A Level COURSE LEVEL opportunity to study the styles most common in Music Technology. Students typically go on to Level 3popular music. Students are required to study have careers in a wide range of jobs such as film EXAMINATION BOARD  Edexcelthe development of popular music styles from composer, sound designer, producer, recording SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA1910 through to the present day. Two special engineer, sound technician, live sound engineer, Any student meeting the Hillview entrance criteria is eligible for this coursefocus styles will be selected each year for more DJ/remixer, music editor and video gamein depth study and culminate in a two hour composer.Super-curricular OpportunitiesStudents can record their own Trips to professional recordingand others’ songs in Song Writing studios in London.Club. Producing a mastered CD of Students have the opportunity Hillview talent including take on the role of sound recording and mixing choirs assistants for the school musical and solo singers. and other live performances. 36

Weald of Kent Collaboration A Level CoursesPhysics What will I study? This course is delivered in collaboration with • Paper 2 Exploring Physics the Weald of Kent Grammar School and takes a • Paper 3 Unified Physics content-led approach to learning Physics. Where will it lead? Topics covered range from the smallest of subatomic particles to the vast The UK economy desperatelyCOURSE TITLE  history of the Universe, Links with needs people with sciencePhysics alongside relevant applications other courses qualifications, Physicists and in Engineering and Medical Engineers. Other qualificationsHILLVIEW COURSE CODE  Physics. The academic rigour of Maths, Chemistry, Biology that use the skills taught at APh the subject is supplemented Level are Maths, Medicine, and and PE.COURSE LEVEL Level 3 with exciting super-curricular anything related to Finance.EXAMINATION BOARD  opportunities, including an Research has shown thatOCR opportunity to visit the CERN facilities in Physics graduates have the potential to earnSUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIAAn APS of at least 46 is required, including a B Geneva. more than graduates from many other subjects.grade in Physics GCSE or a grade B or above inall Physics components of Core, Additional Employing a wide range of teaching andand/or Further Additional GCSE. Students willalso be required to attend an aptitude learning styles, activities introduce content,workshop to ensure their suitability for thecourse which will be led by specialist teachers. skills and experimental techniques. PhysicsThe awarding body have indicated that 40% ofthe course will require the use of mathematical students will undertake regular hands-onskills. It is recommended that studentsstudying Physics should also follow an A level practical work, working on twelve key practicalin Mathematics. However, this is not anessential requirement. skills. A log book will be used to demonstrate competence in these skills in order to gain the Science Practical Endorsement. There are 3 written papers and no coursework. All papers may include: multiple- choice; short open; open-response; calculations and extended writing questions. The module content is as follows: • Development of Practical Skills • Foundations of Physics • Forces and Motion • Electrons, Photons and Waves • Newtonian World and Astrophysics • Particles and Medical Physics • Paper 1 Modelling Physics37

A Level Courses PsychologyWhat will I study? Links with other COURSE TITLE  courses PsychologyPsychology is the study of the brain and humanbehaviour and is therefore directly relevant to Biology, Sociology, Media HILLVIEW COURSE CODE every-day life. Studies, Health and Social Py Care and Religious Studies. It focuses on why people behave as they do, COURSE LEVEL for example, what makes people obey, what Where will it lead? Level 3happens inside our brain or what makes somepeople more likely to be a criminal than others? Psychology provides a useful foundation for any job, as you will nearly always be working with Students will follow the following units: people, whatever career path you follow.• Unit 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology However, it is particularly valuable as(Social influence, Memory, Attachment and preparation for a career in Teaching, Journalism,Psychopathology) Social Work, Law and Medicine.• Unit 2: Psychology in Context (Approaches inPsychology, Biopsychology and research In order to work as a Chartered Psychologist,methods) you will need to gain a degree in Psychology and• Unit 3: Issues and Options in Psychology then undertake further work and study a PhD(Issues and debates in Psychology, Relationships, level.Schizophrenia and Forensic Psychology) All exams are taken at the end of Year 13 andhave equal weighting. EXAMINATION BOARD  AQASuper-curricular Opportunities SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Grade B / Grade 5 or above in any two of theAnnual trip to a Visiting guest speakers from A programme of external events to following courses: GCSE Core Science,Psychology the University of Kent and the attend, sourced by the Psychology Additional Science, Further Additional Scienceconference featuring Applied Clinical Psychology Subject Ambassadors. or Triple Award Sciencehigh profile keypsychologists. Doctorate Tailored additional 38 programme at projects to suit Canterbury career ambitions. Christchurch University.

Religious Studies A Level Courses What will I study? duration of the two year A Level course, The A Level Religious Studies course requires students will be examining the following issues: students to think critically about their own • Component 1: Philosophy of Religion and views and opinions relating to religion, beauty, Ethics life and death, humour and the mere existence • Component 2: Study of Christianity and its of life. dialogues with Philosophy and Ethics Students will learn how to Links with Where will it lead? construct well-informed, There are many university reasoned arguments, other courses substantiated by relevant courses available and this evidence and also how to English Literature, Sociology, critically analyse and evaluate course will provide students the views of scholars and PsychologyCOURSE TITLE  with a firm academicReligious Studies and History.HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  foundation for further study inRsCOURSE LEVEL  academics from across the past Religious Studies, Theology,Level 3EXAMINATION BOARD  3,000 years of philosophical and Philosophy, Law, Sociology and theAQASUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA ethical thought. Social Sciences at university.Grade C / Grade 5 in GCSE English Language The Religious Studies A Level is a broad In the world of work, employers look for39 course designed to encourage students to someone with an enquiring mind, an develop an interest in the rigorous study of appreciation of different viewpoints and an religion and belief and how it relates to the ability to come to clear, balanced decisions. wider world and their own values, opinions and These skills are all promoted through the study attitudes. of Religious Studies. Assessment takes place at the end of Year 13 and is 100% external examination. Over the Super-curricular Opportunities Lectures and talks given Visits to key places of by some renowned worship in London. religious leaders and current philosophers, Many university philosophy such as Richard Dawkins, departments hold regular Stephen Law, Keith Ward and Rowan essay competitions for A Williams. Level students to enter.

A Level Courses SociologyWhat will I study? religion, types of religious organisation, andSociology is the study of society and social science and political ideology as belief systemsbehaviour. It is a social science that uses data Sociological theory and research methods,from various sources to analyse trends in the including perspectives such as feminism andway that societies are organised, including how Marxism, as well as factors influencing choicesgroups in societies interact and the roles that in sociological research designinstitutions play in society. Current affairs and issues in society today,Sociology also involves thinking such as globalisation, socialcritically and forming reasoned Links with differentiation, culture and identityarguments using philosophicalperspectives that attempt to other courses Assessment takes place at theexplain social behaviour. Media Studies, Geography, end of Year 13 and is 100% The A Level Sociology coursecovers: English, Religious Studies external exam (three exams of Education, including the role of and Psychology. two hours each). COURSE TITLE  Sociology Where will it lead? HILLVIEW COURSE CODE education, social policy and There are numerous Sociology and Soeducational attainment of different Criminology related university courses. COURSE LEVEL  Level 3genders, ethnicities and social classes Sociology is also an extremely valuable subject EXAMINATION BOARD Families and households, including for anyone thinking of working in the “people AQAdemographic trends in UK families, changes in centred” professions e.g. teaching, social work, SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Grade B / Grade 5 in GCSE English Languagethe nature of family, childhood and the position academic research, the police, law and civilof women service.Crime and deviance, including perspectives onwhy crimes are committed, types of crime andcriminological researchBeliefs in society, including the role ofSuper-curricular OpportunitiesSubject Visits e.g. courts of Trips tospecialists Law, places of Sociologyas guest worship, conferences.speakers. universities etc. 40

Spanish A Level Courses What will I study? Students will study technological and social Throughout their studies, they learn the change, looking at the multicultural nature of language in the context of Hispanic countries Hispanic society. They will study highlights of and issues and influences which have shaped Hispanic artistic culture, including a focus on them. Students will study texts and film and will Spanish regional identity and the cultural have the opportunity to carry out independent heritage of past civilisations. research on an area of their choice. Students will develop their ability to interact effectively with Links with Where will it users of the language in speech other courses lead? and in writing, including through online media; engage critically Drama, Business Studies, There are many universityCOURSE TITLE  with intellectually stimulating Leisure and Tourism, courses available and manySpanish texts, films and other materials in French. paths available such asHILLVIEW COURSE CODE Sp the original language and Literature and Journalism.COURSE LEVEL  develop knowledge about Language Studies andLevel 3 matters central to the society Linguistics courses developEXAMINATION BOARD AQA and culture in the countries where the language many key skills useful in the workplace.SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA is spoken.Grade B or above in GCSE Spanish.Students will be interviewed by a language Students will gain transferrable skills such asteacher in Spanish and English. They will needto demonstrate a keen and active interest in autonomy, resourcefulness, creativity andthe culture and current affairs of the countryas well as strong linguistic skills. critical thinking.41 Students will explore the influence of the past on present-day Hispanic communities. Super-curricular Opportunities Hillview Language Trips to the Trinity Theatre in Conference. Tunbridge Wells to watch Spanish films www.trinitytheatre.net/ Trips to Spain. Opportunities to work with Events at the Spanish Institute in primary school language London londres.cervantes.es/en/ students. default.shtm 28

BTEC Applied ScienceWhat will I study? standard solutions, spectroscopy.This course is designed for students who are Calorimeterinterested in learning about the sector Chromatographyalongside other fields of study, with a view to Working in a laboratory, safe workingprogressing to a wide range of higher education practices and responsibilities and employabilitycourses, not necessarily limited to Applied skillsScience. Students will study four units over the • Unit 3: Scientific Investigations (a hightwo years. emphasis on the use of practical skills and• Unit 1: Principles and Applications of students working independently to devise theirScience own investigations based around the Structure and bonding leading on Links with topics outlined below) COURSE TITLE to production and uses of other courses Enzymes, diffusion of molecules, BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate insubstances in relation to their energy content of fuels and Applied Scienceproperties Mathematics, Physics, electrical circuits HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  StStructure and function of Biology, Chemistry, • Unit 4: Physiology of human COURSE LEVEL cells and tissues specifically Psychology, Sociology, body systems Level 3looking at human cells such as Geography and ICT. Disorders of the EXAMINATION BOARD  Edexcelmuscle and exploring ideas about musculoskeletal system, Disorders SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIAnerves and synapses of the lymphatic system and their Grade CC or above in GCSE Core Science, Additional Science, Triple Science or FurtherWaves and communication; waves in treatments, Digestive system and treatments Additional Science.music, optical fibres in communications and of nutritional deficiencymedicine Where will it lead? • Unit 2: Practical Scientific Procedures andTechniques (focuses on the practical use of The requirements of the qualification will meanlaboratory equipment and the applications of that students develop the transferable andthe various techniques) higher order skills which are valued by higherConcentration of solutions and producing education providers and employers.Super-curricular OpportunitiesVisit to a brewery Guest speakers including a midwife, a nurse and a Trip to a research scientist. working laboratory 42

Health and Social Care BTECCOURSE TITLE  What will I study? For students studying the Diploma only:Health and Social Care • Enquiries into Current Research in Health andBTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate This course provides robust opportunities for Social Care(equivalent of one A Level) learners to develop their knowledge and externally set taskBTEC Level 3 National Diploma (equivalent of understanding of a wide range of subject areas • Work Experience in Health and2 A Levels) relating to health and social care provision, but Social Care - coursework is useful in any area of employment which • Principles of Safe Practice inHILLVIEW COURSE CODE  involves working with people. Health and Social Care - courseworkHc / Hd • Promoting Public Health – coursework It is offered here at Hillview as a two yearCOURSE LEVEL  course with the option of it being worth the Where will it lead?Level 3 equivalent of one or two A Levels. Students can progress into both employmentEXAMINATION BOARD  For students studying both the Extended and further study in all types of care – social,Edexcel Certificate and the Diploma the units offered are health, child or public services. Hillview students as follows: have elected to study Child, Mental and AdultSUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA • Human Lifespan Development Nursing, Social Work, Primary School Teaching,Any student meeting the Sixth Form entrance 1.5 hour exam Forensic Science, Child Studies, Humancriteria is eligible for this course. • Working in Health and Social Care Resources and many other interesting courses at 1.5 hour exam university. • Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs coursework • Physiological Disorders and their Care coursework Super-curricular Opportunities Guest speakers Additional First Aid qualification. from a variety of backgrounds Compulsory work experience – Neonatal nurses, placements in a wide range of health social workers, and social care settings. retired Head of Adult Social Care, carers and many more.43

BTEC Musical TheatreWhat will I Study? equip them with the knowledge and expertise COURSE TITLE  required to succeed as a performer. BTEC Extended Certificate in Performing ArtsThe course is a fusion of Music, Dance andDrama and students will attend lessons in all Where will it lead? HILLVIEW COURSE CODE three disciplines. They will learn the skills to Pmdevelop and progress as a Musical Theatre This course prepares students for a career inperformer. Music, Entertainment, Performance Support and COURSE LEVEL  Musical Theatre Performance. Many students Level 3 Students will work practically towards also progress into Higher Education to studyperformances, in addition to completing written Music Performance, Musical Theatre and EXAMINATION BOARD assignments where they will evaluate their Performing Arts. Edexcelunderstanding of practitioners and theatricalstyles. Links with SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA other courses GCSE Grade C or above in at least one This course enables students to become Performing Arts subject.independent learners, providing them with the Drama, Dance andwork ethic and discipline to pursue a career Music.within the performing arts. Students will study four units, which coverinvestigating practitioners’ work, groupperformances and developing techniques andskills for live Musical Theatre performances. The students will participate in workshops ledby professionals within the industry, designed toSuper-curricular OpportunitiesStudents have the opportunity Hillview A wide range of performanceto watch live theatre students opportunities includingproductions in order to expand have workshops with Frantictheir knowledge of the access to Assembly, Dance Platform,performing arts disciplines. unique opportunities e.g. and the annual school musical workshops led by performed at the practitioners within the EM Forster industry. Theatre. 44

Travel and Tourism BTECCOURSE TITLE  What will I study? Links withTravel and Tourism other courses The Travel and Tourism BTEC involves the studyHILLVIEW COURSE CODE  of the travel and tourism industry, its Geography, ICT, HealthTt components, the impact of tourism on the and Social Care, Business environment and how this can be managed to Studies, Media Studies.COURSE LEVEL  ensure sustainability and development.Level 3 the industry itself. Furthermore, the skills This qualification requires students to study developed from the course, such as customerEXAMINATION BOARD  six topics over the duration of the two year relations, are transferable to any workplace.Edexcel course: The Travel and Tourism IndustrySUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA Customer RelationsGCSE Leisure and Tourism and Business EmployabilityStudies is preferred but not necessary (Grade Business TourismC or above is required if studied) Other optional units which may include Destination Britain and Specialist Holidays. All topics will require students to complete a coursework assignment. Where will it lead? Travel and Tourism can lead into university courses e.g. Tourism Management, Events Management, Recreation Management, Business Management or Travel Management. Students can successfully progress onto work in Super-curricular Opportunities Visits to exhibitions A wide range of educational trips. e.g. ‘Destinations: Past destinations have included The Holiday & Travel Prague, London Olympic Park, Show’. Thorpe Park, Iceland and Disneyland Paris.45

Cambridge Technicals Introductory Diploma in ITWhat will I study? Students are encouraged to work as part of aCambridge Technicals are exam-free, team and also to develop independent learningvocationally-related qualifications that take an skills. The course is tailored towards IT skillsengaging, practical approach to learning and which are used in industry and so the focus is onassessment. the practical application of IT software skills andThey are industry-relevant, and suit a broad project management, working towards creatingrange of learning styles and abilities. The course systems and solving problems by the use ofcomprises various ICT skills-based units computers. All units are assessed via awhich are assessed as coursework Links with portfolio of coursework assignmentsportfolios. There are no other courses and evidence of practical workexaminations. and skills developed. There are six units, two of Business Studies and Media Where will it COURSE TITLE which are compulsory and four Studies - although studying IT lead? OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Introductoryof which are optional. will also build on the content Diploma in ITCompulsory Units are in of many other subjects in The course is suitable for HILLVIEW COURSE CODE  In‘Communication and the Sixth Form. anyone who wishes to pursue COURSE LEVEL Employability Skills for IT’ and further study or a career in which a Level 3‘Information Systems’. There are then broad range of advanced IT skills would EXAMINATION BOARD  OCRfour optional units which will be be useful. This course does carry UCAS points SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIAE-Commerce, Spreadsheet Modelling, Website for those students who wish to go into Higher Grade C or above in GCSE ICT or Computer Science.Creation and Social Media for Business. Three Education.units are completed in Year 12, and the remainingthree in Year 13.Super-curricular Opportunities Involvement in building and promoting the Student VLE (Virtual Learning Environment)Working alongside Opportunities to maintain the the Marketing school’s website and social media Manager platforms 46

Childcare & Education NCFE What will I study? This qualification has been designed for learners • Providing safe environments for children who want to work in early years childcare and • Child health education. • Play and learning Students will gain knowledge, understanding • Children’s additional needs and skills across a range of key subject areas: the • Observation, assessment and planning stages and sequences of child development, Students will produce coursework for each of children’s needs in relation to emotional these units through classroom based and physical well-being, the role of learning, supported by experience in a the early years practitioner in Links with real work environment. There is an maintaining a healthy and safe environment for children, other courses eighth assessment method which safeguarding children and child protection, theoretical Psychology, English, Health is an Effective Practice Study approaches to play and learning,COURSE TITLE  the role of play in relation to and Social Care, Applied (externally set and externallyNCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Childcare &Education (Early Years Educator) Science (Medical Science) marked) which is a synopticHILLVIEW COURSE CODE  and Biology. piece of research or ‘controlledCe coursework’.COURSE LEVEL Level 3 children’s learning and development, Where will it lead? working in partnership to meet children’sEXAMINATION BOARD NCFE additional needs and child observation and Learners can progress into Higher Education or aSUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIA assessment. wide range of supervised job roles in theAny student meeting the Sixth Form entrancecriteria is eligible for this course. The certificate is comprised of seven statutory, voluntary or private sectors e.g. mandatory units which cover the following key practitioner in day nurseries, practitioner in subject areas: nursery schools, practitioner in reception classes • Child development from conception to seven in primary schools, pre-school worker, home years based childcare and nanny. • Children’s health and well-being Super-curricular Opportunities Talks and sessions Students complete compulsory led by the manager work experience in a variety of childcare settings, working with of Hillview’s children between 0-7 years of age. on-site nursery.47

VTCT Introductory Diploma in SportWhat will I study? the importance of psychological factors when COURSE TITLE leading sports activities. Introductory Diploma in Sports StudiesThe Introductory Diploma in Sports Studiesallows students to study a range of modules An additional two units will be studied which HILLVIEW COURSE CODE relating to the wide scope of topics that make up will be selected according to the strengths of the Sbthe study of Sport, including physiology, student cohort. These are usually practical basedbusiness, health and practical performance. units which allow students the opportunity to COURSE LEVEL  take part in a variety of individual sports as well Level 3 Students will study six units in total. There are as outdoor and adventurous activities*. Thefour mandatory units: course is assessed through a combination of EXAMINATION BOARD  externally assessed exams and internally assessed VTCT Anatomy and physiology for sport - this will written and practical coursework.include the study of the skeletal, muscular, SUBJECT SPECIFIC ENTRANCE CRITERIAcardiovascular, and respiratory and energy *Please be aware that in order to take part in Any student meeting the Sixth Form entrancesystems. some activities they may be a charge for facilities. criteria is eligible for this course Lifestyle factors - this will include the study of Where will it lead?how lifestyle factors such as smoking and alcoholintake can affect health and wellbeing, students Students can progress onto range of furtherwill learn to analyse individuals’ lifestyle factors qualifications such as BTEC Level 4 diplomas inand advise them on how to improve. sport or sport and exercise science and undergraduate or foundation degrees in sport Risk assessment in sport - this will include studies, sport and exercise sciences, sportlearning how to carry out sport specific risk coaching, outdoor studies and sport business.assessments to maintain the safety ofparticipants and colleagues in a workplace andhow to plan safe sporting activities. Sports Leadership - students will learn how toplan, lead and manage sporting activities.Through practical experience students will learnSuper-curricular OpportunitiesOn-site fitness A wide range of clubs Annualsuite with cardio e.g. trampolining, Hillviewand weight based football, netball, Sportsequipment. handball and Awards Evening. cheerleading. 48

Sixth Form Enrichment Programme Enrichment OpportunitiesWhat is Enrichment? and Gold Arts Award. example coaching or teaching sport or dance, or General enrichment courses are those which alternatively could include voluntary work in aEnrichment activities aim to contribute to variety of settings. There is no limit to whatstudents’ wider knowledge, skills development allow students to develop an interest or skills in students can achieve here and we welcome theirand personal growth. other, often non-curricular areas. engagement. Enrichment activities are important because Opportunities are likely to include Film Club,students can demonstrate to employers and Duke of Edinburgh, our Sixth Form SportsUniversities that they have more than academic Programme, LAMDA qualifications and thequalifications. Debating Society. Students can use them to demonstrate their Community enrichment gives students thebreadth of interests and skills and their team- opportunity to contribute to community life andworking and leadership abilities. keep a record of what they do. At Hillview there are 3 types of enrichment: In the school community, this might take the • Certificated enrichment form of reading with a Year 7 or 8 student, taking • General enrichment an active role on the Student Leadership and/or • Community enrichment Prefect Teams, becoming a Subject Ambassador, Certificated (award-bearing) enrichment or supporting charity projects.courses are those which lead to a certificate andcarry UCAS points. These include Core Maths In the wider community, this might link to roles(Mc), the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) students have in local clubs or organisations, for49