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• Psychology

  Contact Details Name Position Email Tamieka Sooknanan Deputy Head Teacher SooknananT@hendonschool.co.uk Andrew Meldrum Head of Faculty MeldrumA@hendonschool.co.uk Faculty: Humanities “There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so” Shakespeare (Hamlet) Psychology involves the scientific study of individuals.

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• Religious Studies

  Contact Details Name Position Email Andrew Meldrum Head of Faculty MeldrumA@hendonschool.co.uk Faculty: Humanities Level: A level (code: H573/03) Examination Board: OCR Religious Studies Specification Assessment Details: Three 2 hour written papers Practical Examinations: Philosophy of Religion:120 marks 33.3% of total A Level Religion and Ethics: 120 marks 33.3% of total A Level Developments in Christian thought: 120 marks 33.3% of total A Level Coursework: N/A Course Outline: The course challenges students to tackle the big questions about life and our existence.

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• Sociology

  Contact Details Name Position Email Tamieka Sooknanan Deputy Head Teacher SooknananT@hendonschool.co.uk Andrew Meldrum Head of Faculty MeldrumA@hendonschool.co.uk Faculty: Humanities Level: A-Level Examination Board: AQA Website: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/sociology Entry requirements Students wishing to study A Level Sociology should achieve at least a Grade 5 in GCSE English Language or English Literature, alongside a Grade 5 in a Humanities subject.

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• Spanish

  Faculty: MFL Level: A level Examination Board: AQA Website: https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/languages/as-and-a-level/spanish-7692 Assessment Details : Paper 1: Listening, reading and writing – 2 ½ hours, 100 marks 50% of A-level Paper 2: Writing – 2 hours, 80 marks, 20% of A-level Practical Examinations (Unit titles, duration, % weighting, dates): Paper 3: Speaking – 21-23 minutes (including 5 mins preparation time), 60 marks, 30% of A-level.

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• BTEC Level 3 Art and Design

  Faculty: Creative Arts-Art Level: Level 3 National Diploma in Art and Design Examination Board / website: Edexcel Assessment Details : Six Internally set units, three externally set units.

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• BTEC Level 3 Health and Social Care

  Faculty: Science Level: Level 3 Examination Board / website: Edexcel Website: http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/health-and-social-care-2016.html Assessment Details: 58% external assessment (Exams), 42% internal assessment (coursework) Course Outline: Year 12 Unit 1 - Human lifespan development (Exam in June) Unit 5 - Meeting Individual Care and Support Needs (Assignments throughout the year) Year 13 Unit 2 - Working in Health and Social Care (Exam in June) Unit 14 – Physiological Disorders and Care (Assignments throughout the year) Entry Requirements Grade 4 or above in GCSE Mathematics Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Skills / Aptitudes required to be successful in this course : RESEARCH: Finding relevant information in textbooks and online.

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• BTEC Level 3 Performing Arts

  Contact Details Name Position Email Rena Choolun Head of Dance ChoolunR@hendonschool.co.uk The Pearson Btec level 3 performing arts (Dance) is regarded as an academic A level by Universities.

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• BTEC Level 3 Sports Science

  Faculty: Physical Education Entrance Criteria: A grade 4 in science (PE at GCSE is not compulsory) An interest in the study of sport and the human body Course & Assessment Details: Topic Assessment Anatomy & Physiology Exam Fitness Training & Programming Case Study Professional development in the sports industry Written reports Mock interviews Evaluative tasks Application of fitness testing Planning fitness tests Conducting fitness tests Creating a fitness profile Complementary Subjects : Psychology, Sociology, Biology, Physics Pathways – Careers Further Study/Univeristy - A D* is equivalent to an A* at A level and carries the same number of UCAS points.

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• BTEC Level 3 Travel and Tourism

  Faculty: Business and ICT (BICT) Level: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Travel and Tourism Examination board: Pearson Website: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/travel-and-tourism-2017.coursematerials.html#filterQuery=category:Pearson-UK:Category%2FSpecification-and-sample-assessments Entrance Requirements: 4 GCSE Passes Assessment Details: The World of Travel and Tourism- Exam External (90) Global Destinations- External assessment (120) Principles of Marketing in Travel and Tourism- Internal Assessment (90)(Mandatory and Synoptic) Visitor Attractions – Internal Assessment (60) This qualification is graded: Pass, Merit, Distinction, Distinction*.

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• Cambridge Technical Level 3 Business

  Contact Details Name Position Email Mazen Ammar Head of Business & Economics AmmarM@hendonschool.co.uk Faculty: Business, Economics and Computer Science Level: Cambridge Technical Level 3 in Business Examination Board: OCR Website: https://ocr.org.uk/qualifications/cambridge-technicals/business/#level-3 Assessment Details: 5 units over two years (3 mandatory and 2 optional) 3 mandatory units are assessed in the form of a written paper.

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