Post 16 Additional Information Booklet - Haberdashers

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CONTENTS 

INTRODUCTION TO HATCHAM COLLEGE SIXTH FORM 1 

GENERAL INFORMATION 1 

EXTENSION STUDIES PROGRAMME 3 

SPONSORSHIP4 

Advice on choice of courses/application 4 

General Entry Requirements 5 

Curriculum offer 5 

Course descriptions 6 

CONTACT DETAILS 12 






INTRODUCTION TO HATCHAM COLLEGE SIXTH FORM 

There has been a successful sixth form at Hatcham College 

for well over a hundred years and the traditions and 

excellence that have been established over time have been 

the foundation of our success. 

We have a strong ethos and expectations of high academic 

outcomes. Students have access to lots of educational 

facilities. Our offer of Extension Studies is open to all and we 

encourage students to join such events as the Senior Choir, 

orchestras, debating society, volunteering and many other 

activities. Being part of such a large and vibrant sixth form is 

excellent preparation for Further/Higher Education and the 

work place, giving students a broad and varied experience. 

The sixth form has its own purpose-built facilities in the 

Davidson Building. These facilities include a spacious 

learning suite, a drama studio, a media suite, an art studio, 

a music suite and two lecture theatres. In addition, we have 

recently added the ‘Café Fed’ to our sixth form facilities, 

giving all students access to a place to relax and socialise as 

well as an alternative venue for working. Hatcham College 

has a music specialism and offers many opportunities for 

our senior students to excel in this area. 

GENERAL INFORMATION 

ACADEMIC MENTORING 

All students meet with their tutors on a daily basis. They can expect 

to be firmly guided towards good attendance and punctuality 

records as well as receiving advice regarding homework, study 

skills and extracurricular activities. 

Students will also receive regular intensive tutorials to discuss and 

track their progress and to formulate programmes of study. This 

tutorial will include an element of self-assessment and students 

will be expected to reflect upon the grades they have achieved 

in recent assignments. They will also be given advice on Higher 

Education and provided with information and support on the 

process of application. 

BURSARY SCHEME 

There is no longer an Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA) 

available to Post-16 students and there is no direct replacement 

from the government. However, our sixth form does honour a 

commitment to provide free school meals for all eligible sixth 

formers. There is also a government bursary grant which is 

available for our most vulnerable students. 

CAREERS GUIDANCE, WORK 

EXPERIENCE AND EMPLOYABILITY 

We believe that good quality careers education will raise the 

aspirations of all young people and help our students to become 

effective career planners and managers of their own progression 

through learning and work. It will increase motivation by linking 

activities in school with preparation for life post 16 and post 18. In 

providing unbiased IAG (Information, Advice and Guidance) our 

aim is to raise pupil achievement and increase confidence whilst 

helping to ensure the equality of opportunity for all. 

At the Haberdashers’ Aske’s Hatcham College sixth form we provide 

a comprehensive CEIAG programme which includes aspects of 

work related learning, enterprise education and financial capability. 

Future Pathway Planning is a key part of a student’s time in Year 

12 and Year 13 with students participating in various activities 

throughout the year to ensure they can achieve their goals. 

The Careers Education, Future Planning and Work Related Learning 

Programmes assist students with self-development, careers 

exploration and career management. 

Throughout the year students will participate in 

the following: 

• Higher Education advice sessions 

• Student finance talks 

• Pre-university / pre-employment talks 

• Employability workshops 

• Work experience 

Most people spend many years of their life in a working 

environment and it is therefore important to equip our students 

with the necessary skills for them to make decisions about their 

future, to know how and where to access information and to link 

subject areas and qualifications with possible careers. Our students 

are supported by their tutor, Sixth Form Co-ordinator, UCAS 

Co-ordinator and the College’s Head of Careers and HE Adviser. 

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DRESS CODE 

A reminder to new Year 12 students that as one of our sixth 

formers, you will be very much in the public eye, on work 

placements, community activities, visits, events and entertaining 

visitors to the College. We therefore expect you to exercise selfdiscipline 

and take responsibility for what you wear. 

Female students are required to wear: 

• Plain, sleeved shirts and tops 

• A business suit – full length trousers or knee length 

skirt with matching jacket 

• Footwear must be comfortable and business-like 

(soft shoes are not permitted) with a small heel 

Male students are required to wear: 

• A plain business shirt 

• A plain business suit 

• Footwear must be comfortable and business-like 

(soft shoes are not permitted) 

• College sixth form tie (available from the HAHC, 

HAKA and HACA General Offices) 

Extrovert hairstyles, make up and jewellery are unacceptable in 

both male and female students. Facial studs are not permitted. 

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES 

There is an expectation that each sixth former will participate 

in some form of enrichment activity. To obtain a broad and 

balanced education they are strongly advised to take advantage 

of the variety of opportunities on offer. All subject areas, in 

addition to classroom-based pursuits, will make some of the 

following available – field trips, work placements, visiting speakers, 

conferences, workshops and other offsite events. 

It is expected that members of the sixth form will take an active 

part in the full life of the school. This means that they are expected 

to help out in House activities such as the Junior Drama Festival 

and whole school activity days. They are also expected to fulfil 

a leadership role with younger students such as being a prefect 

or mentor. After normal school hours, or at lunchtime, students 

can participate in music, drama, sport, debating and other clubs. 

Students often initiate these themselves. 

In addition, within the Extension Studies Programme, students will 

be able to choose a range of options. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES 

All applications for Post 16 courses for our sixth form are treated 

equally regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and 

cultural or class background. An offer of a place will be based on 

whether we can provide you with a course suited to your specific 

needs and whether you meet our admission criteria. A copy of our 

Equal Opportunities Policy is available on our website. 

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRES 

Sixth Form students have access to the Learning Resource 

Centre (LRC). As well as up-to-date book stocks, the LRC provide 

networked computer workstations and a place for quiet study. 

There are many periodicals and magazines available in all subjects 

along with several daily newspapers. We also have a collection 

of CDs and DVDs, which may be borrowed for short periods or 

used in the Learning Resource Centre itself. Hatcham College 

has a well stocked and up-to-date careers section, and holds 

an extensive range of information on Higher Education and all 

University prospectuses. The Learning Resource Centre is open 

and staffed throughout the day as well as before and after school. 

It is expected that all students will make maximum use of these 

resources and that they will respect the rights of other students to 

work in a quiet and studious atmosphere. 

INCLUSION 

The inclusion team is available at all times to advise and support 

any students who have additional educational needs. We 

welcome applications from students with learning needs or 

disabilities and will do our utmost to facilitate their access to the 

Post 16 curriculum at our sixth form. 

LEARNING SKILLS 

When students take up study after Year 11, they do so voluntarily. 

They are expected to consider subjects in greater depth and they 

will be expected to work independently. It is not only the content 

of subject matter that is important in Years 12 and 13, but the way 

in which we learn. 

At this level, students will be encouraged to think about and 

improve skills in: 

• Time management 

• Note taking 

• Essay and research construction 

• Revision and examination technique 

If students choose to continue their studies, they are 

demonstrating that they would like to become a better student. 

Awareness of learning methods will help achieve this aim. In 

addition to the work completed during term time, the College 

offers targeted learning sessions in Year 12 and an Easter holiday 

revision programme for Years 12 and 13 to help students prepare 

for final exams. Those students studying vocational qualifications 

will also receive study support days prior to assignment deadlines. 

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EXTENSION STUDIES PROGRAMME 

In order to ensure that all students have a broad and balanced 

Post 16 course we run a flexible Extension Studies Programme. 

Students are offered the chance to extend their studies further 

and to support their applications for Further Education or career 

paths. The options available are likely to include the following: 

AQA EXTENDED PROJECT 

In the summer of Year 12, students will be given the opportunity 

to enter themselves for this qualification which is worth up to 

70 UCAS points*. This qualification allows students to follow any 

area of interest in consultation with their chosen supervisor and 

encourages important university skills such as original research 

and project management. The student chooses their area of study 

and method of presentation in consultation with a supervisor. As 

well as one to one guidance, they will also receive formal teaching 

in research skills, presentation and other skills. They will make their 

final presentation in Year 13. Their marks will be awarded by a 

panel of teachers and moderated by the AQA examination board. 

*Please note that not all universities choose to include this in their 

offer, although many do. 

DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD SCHEME 

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award aims to provide an enjoyable, 

challenging and rewarding programme of personal development, 

which is of the highest quality and the widest reach. 

It has three progressive levels: Bronze (for those aged fourteen and 

over), Silver (for those aged fifteen and over), Gold (for those aged 

16 and over, who also hold a Silver Award). 

Each award involves four sections (five for Gold): 

• Service (volunteering for up to twenty four hours over a 

three to six month period). 

• Skill (participating in or learning a new skill for up to 

twenty four hours over a three to six month period). 

• Physical recreation (playing a sport is not necessary, you 

just have to be active for up to twenty four hours over a 

three to six month period). 

• Expedition (living in the great outdoors, working as a 

member of a group). The length of the expedition is 

determined by which award you are working towards. 

• Residential – (Gold Award students only) – a purposeful 

enterprise for a minimum of four nights with people 

not previously known to you. This could be undertaken 

anywhere in the world. 

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is fast becoming the most popular 

and most enjoyable enrichment activity open to students at 

Aske’s. We currently have over 120 students working at one of its 

three levels. 

ELITE SCIENCE PROGRAMME 

The Elite Science Programme is aimed at students who have a 

strong career/university pathway in the direction of medicine, 

medical sciences and pure sciences. In addition to their AS Level 

subject offer, the programme allows our most able students to 

gain access to an extra session which takes place once a week. 

This programme offers opportunities to make visits to universities 

and medical schools; to receive master classes from a range 

of experts in scientific fields; to be taught weekly outside of 

curriculum time on a wide range of science-related subjects; to 

access early career advice on work placements and voluntary 

activities and to be supported and mentored by the Head of the 

Elite Science Programme. 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

Students who opt into core PE are expected to commit 

themselves throughout the year to a wide range of activities 

which include both traditional team games and recreational 

activities. Inter-school fixtures take place in both rugby and cricket 

on Wednesday afternoons alongside other activities such as 

badminton, weight-training, dance, soccer and, in the summer, 

tennis. Activities are arranged in four nine week blocks. Also on 

offer is the Community Sports Leaders Award (CSLA), which 

aims to improve your confidence, leadership and organisational 

skills through leading small groups of pupils both inside and 

outside of the College. Candidates are assessed on a continuous 

basis throughout the course to achieve a nationally recognised 

qualification which can be the first step towards a future career 

in sports coaching, the teaching of all subjects, or just to show 

a future employer or university that they are able to lead and 

motivate others. 

WORK EXPERIENCE/VOLUNTEERING 

Many of our courses have compulsory work experience 

components. However, there are some work experience 

opportunities for all students. At the end of Year 12, all students 

are required to participate in a week-long work experience in 

an area that they are interested in. Advice and guidance will 

be available from the Head of Careers and the sixth form team. 

However, students are encouraged to be central in organising 

this work experience themselves. In addition, the College offers 

students plenty of opportunities to volunteer within their school 

communities. 

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SPONSORSHIP 

Students at the College are extremely fortunate to have 

substantial forms of sponsorship available to them. Details and 

application forms are issued in Year 13, but a broad description 

of the funds available to current sixth form students is presented 

here. These awards are reviewed every year. 

THE HAHC CENTENARY SCHOLARSHIP 

This scholarship is to commemorate the Centenary of the 

founding of the Hatcham School in 1875. The purpose of this 

award is to help a student to undertake a course at any place of 

higher education on leaving school. 

THE HABERDASHERS’ BOOK AWARD 

This has been generously donated by the Haberdashers’ 

Company to students gaining a place at University after sixth 

form education. The award is valued at up to £100 and is 

supplied to help students with the considerable cost of buying 

books and other educational material at the start of their degree 

course. (It is anticipated that up to fifteen qualifying students will 

receive this award). 

THE COCHRANE SCHOLARSHIPS 

This is an especially generous form of sponsorship available to 

Aske’s students entering university to read specifically Scientific, 

Mathematical and Engineering Degree courses. Reginald 

Cochrane was a pupil at Aske’s until 1915 and has bequeathed this 

award to encourage academic excellence. The value of the award 

is £1,000 per year for the duration of the course. 

HABERDASHERS’ UNIVERSITY ARTS 

BURSARIES 

These awards were introduced in March 2007 to encourage 

academic excellence in the Arts and Humanities. The value of the 

award is £1,000 per year for the duration of the course. 

In addition there are other scholarships available from the 

Haberdashers’ Company to assist with the funding of gap year 

projects, various musical and art/design related activities, medical 

electives and outstanding contribution to the academic and 

extracurricular activities of the College. 

Details and application forms for any of these awards can be 

obtained from Haberdashers’ Aske’s Hatcham College. 

ADVICE ON CHOICE OF COURSES/APPLICATION 

The Hatcham College sixth form has always been very popular 

and for the September 2012 intake received in excess of 1100 

applications of which over 800 were from external candidates. 

Students who attend the Haberdashers’ Aske’s schools will be 

given first refusal for the courses available. External candidates 

will then be considered for any courses that have a vacancy. All 

applicants, internal and external, will be considered under the 

same course criteria. 

The closing date for completed internal and external applications 

is Monday, 17 December 2012. 

Choosing your courses at sixth form can be very exciting and 

a little daunting. You should consider your choices carefully, 

including your long term education and career plans. You should 

consider the entry grades needed for each subject and compare 

this with your predicted grades. Talk to your careers teachers, 

subject teachers, form tutors and your parents as well as other 

people of your own age who may have experience in order to get 

the best information possible. There is lots of information available 

at our Open Evenings and we welcome enquiries at any time. 

When making your choices, you should follow this checklist 

carefully with your tutor: 

• Talk to your teachers, your tutor and parent/guardian 

about your choices before deciding. Take your time, it’s 

important that you make the right choice. 

• Think about what you might want to do in the future. 

Do some research to check that you have chosen the 

right AS/BTEC subjects for what you want to do. 

• Make sure you make realistic choices based on the 

grades you are likely to achieve. Talk to your teachers 

and tutors and listen to their advice. They are bestplaced 

to know whether you are likely to be successful 

in their subject at a higher level. 

• Have a ‘reserve’ subject in mind, just in case you have to 

make a change. 

• Fill out the choice boxes. There are four blocks: A, B, C 

and D. Only pick one subject in each block. 

• If you want to apply for our Elite Science Programme, 

remember to tick the boxes under the subject blocks on 

the application form. This does not mean that you gain 

automatic entry as it is a competitive course. You will be 

interviewed later in the year for this programme. 

• Take your time when you write your personal 

statement (on application form) and present it neatly 

– it’s very important to make a good first impression! 

You can type a statement and stick it to the application 

form if you prefer. 

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• Make sure that you have checked your form with your 

tutor before you hand it in. This is very important since 

it will speed up your application if the information 

is accurate and if you have applied for courses well 

matched to your abilities. 

• It is a good idea to see the Careers Advisor as well as 

applying to our sixth form, in order to find out what other 

courses are available to you. Every student should consider 

other options as well as applying to our sixth form. Your 

tutor can help arrange an appointment with Careers for 

you and will do so, on request. 

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 

To study at the College sixth form, you will usually need to 

gain a minimum of five A*–C grades. In addition to this, you will 

usually need: 

• For AS Level subjects, an A*– C grade at GCSE in the 

subjects (or related subjects) that you wish to study. 

Where a course is over-subscribed then places will 

be allocated by taking in to consideration the grade 

you have achieved in the subject (or related subjects) 

you have studied at GCSE and your overall total GCSE 

points score. 

• Where you have not achieved at least a C grade 

in English and/or mathematics then part of your 

programme should be retakes in those subjects. 

For further details on entry requirements, see details listed under 

each subject in this ‘Course Description’ booklet. The subjects are 

listed alphabetically. 

We advise you to discuss these entry requirements with your 

tutor and parents. We also recommend that you and your tutor 

look at your most recent school report/periodic assessment to 

match your current grades to the grades you will require for 

sixth form study. 

CURRICULUM OFFER 

Art 

Art and Design 

Photography 

Business 

Business Studies 

Economics 

Drama 

Drama and Theatre Studies 

English 

English Literature 

English Language 

Geography 

World Development 

Government and Politics 

History 

ICT 

Computing 

Information Technology 

Information Technology (Cisco) 

Mathematics 

Further Maths 

AS Level 

AS Level 

AS Level 

AS Level 

AS Level 

AS Level 

GCSE 

AS Level 

AS Level 

AS Level 

AS Level 

AS Level 

BTEC (6 units) 

AS Level 

Mechanics 

Statistics/Mechanics 

Maths 

Media Studies 

Modern Foreign Languages 

French 

German 

Spanish 

Music 

Philosophy 

Physical Education 

PsychologY 

Religious Studies 

Sciences 

Biology 

Chemistry 

Physics 

Sociology 

AS Level 

AS Level 

GCSE 

AS Level 

AS Level 

AS Level 

AS Level 

AS Level 

AS Level 

AS Level 

AS Level 

AS Level 

AS Level 

AS Level 

AS Level 

AS Level 

Subject specific details, including entry requirements, are 

available from our website on www.haaf.org.uk 

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 

ART and DESIGN 

(including Photography) 

AS Fine Art – Edexcel 

A Level Art is an exciting and challenging option; you 

should be prepared to work hard at developing your 

abilities. You should have an understanding of the basic 

elements of art, craft and design in the world – its history 

and its purpose. Above all you should have an interest 

in creating, experimenting with and understanding 

art and the determination to pursue that interest. On 

this course you will develop a working knowledge of 

materials, practices and technology within art. You will 

develop the skills to interpret and convey your ideas and 

feelings using art, craft and design. You will refine your 

imaginative and creative powers and your experimental, 

analytical and documenting skills. You will also develop 

your understanding of the place of art, craft and design 

in history and in contemporary society. It is expected that 

students will develop as independent artists and will attend 

a life-drawing course, visit museums and galleries and keep 

a working sketchbook/journal. An exhibition of students’ 

work will conclude the course. Recently graduated students 

who have studied this subject have been successful 

in gaining places on degree courses such as Art and 

Architecture at universities such as Bristol and Westminster 

as well as Art Foundation courses at Camberwell and 

Ravensbourne Colleges. 

AS Level Photography – Edexcel 

If you are considering choosing Photography as an option 

you should be prepared to work hard at developing 

your skills. You should have an understanding of and an 

interest in different types of photography, its history and 

its purpose. Above all you must have an enthusiasm to 

learn new skills and try hard to develop as an independent 

photographer. 

On the photography course you will develop a working 

knowledge of SLR cameras and dark room practices, as 

well as learning about digital photography and the use 

of Photoshop within photography. It is expected that 

students will visit galleries and exhibitions in their own 

time and use the resources found within their own work. 

An exhibition of students’ work will conclude the course. 

Recently graduated students who have studied this subject 

have been successful in gaining places on degree courses 

such as Photographic Arts, Film and TV at universities such 

as UEA and Westminster and Art Foundation courses at 

various colleges. 

BUSINESS EDUCATION 

(including Economics) 

AS Level Business Studies – AQA 

This will be of interest to students who are interested in 

issues relating to Business and Commerce in the United 

Kingdom. The course will enable you to develop a critical 

understanding of business organisations, the markets they 

serve and the environment in which they operate. Some 

of the main business disciplines covered include ‘Planning 

and Financing a Business’, covering the issues involved 

in a business start-up, such as research and planning, as 

well as the factors that determine success. You will also 

study ‘Managing a Business’ which will focus on how 

established businesses might improve their effectiveness 

by making tactical decisions at a functional level. Recently 

graduated students who have studied this subject have 

been successful in gaining places on degree courses such 

as Business Management, Economics and Finance at 

universities such as Brunel, Greenwich and the LSE. 

AS Level Economics – OCR 

Economics covers issues as far-ranging as why roads in 

the UK are increasingly congested and what can be done 

about it or whether the economy benefits from the open 

migration of people. It is a course for students who are 

interested in these kinds of issues and who enjoy a good 

debate on current political and economic affairs. Students 

on this course will, therefore, benefit from reading good 

quality newspapers and viewing relevant programmes on 

television. To further stimulate your interest in the subject, 

we will be arranging for you to attend conferences in the 

UK or Europe to hear what well-known politicians think 

about current economic and political issues. Recently 


been successful in gaining places on degree courses 

such as Economics, Accounting, Business and Business 

Management at universities such as UCL, Loughborough 

and Nottingham. 

DRAMA 

(including Drama and Theatre Studies) 

AS Level Drama and Theatre Studies – Edexcel 

If you successfully complete the course, you will have a 

thorough understanding of drama and theatre, highly 

developed analytical and creative skills and an ability to 

communicate effectively with others. The AS Drama and 

Theatre Studies provides an opportunity to study plays 

from the view of a director, designer, performer and critic. 

The qualification is designed to enable you to acquire a 

knowledge and understanding of the language of drama, 

as well as developing your performing and analytical skills. 

The course will complement other arts subjects, as well 

as English and will improve vocal and presentation skills. 

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You will study the ‘Exploration of Drama and Theatre’ – the 

study of two contrasting plays in a practical and active 

way, analysing the way written plays can be interpreted 

for performance. You will also study ‘Theatre Text in 

Performance’ which offers you a chance to demonstrate 

skills in a performance environment to an audience. 

Recently graduated students who have studied this 

subject have been successful in gaining places on degree 

courses such as Drama and English at universities such as 

Northampton, Bristol and Leeds. 

ENGLISH 

(including GCSE English Language) 

AS Level English Literature – AQA 

Studying English means studying literature in many forms. 

This demands great commitment and a variety of skills, not 

least of which is a genuine desire to read books of all genres 

and periods, from Chaucer onwards. English Literature 

includes studying novels, plays, poetry, non-fiction and 

short stories. You will be able to make some choices about 

your areas of study, especially in your coursework modules, 

but you should also expect to study texts outside of your 

current experience. You will learn to use critical concepts 

and terminology with understanding and discrimination. 

You will be encouraged to reflect on your own responses 

to texts, considering other readers’ interpretations, with 

awareness of the contexts in which texts were written. The 

AS course focuses on developing students’ understanding 

of aspects of narrative in post 1990 novels and poetry 

from 1800-1945; dramatic genre study will focus on the 

genre ‘drama’ and in the sense of the sub-genre ‘tragedy’ 

with reference to one Shakespeare and one independent 

choice play. Recently graduated students who have studied 

this subject have been successful in gaining places on 

degree courses such as English, PPE, Journalism and Law at 

universities such as Cambridge, Oxford and Bristol. 

GCSE Level English Language – AQA 

In the event of a student not attaining a ‘C’ grade in English 

Language at GCSE Level, it will be possible to retake this 

exam in one year. Students will study a range of prose 

fiction, poetry and non-fiction material. Pupils are expected 

to be able to write in various styles, taking into account 

the audience and ensuring appropriate language choice. 

Pupils will be assessed on their ability to read forms of nonfiction 

texts and analyse the effects of linguistic devices. 

Students will also do a range of different speaking and 

listening activities, including role-play, group and individual 

presentations. 

GEOGRAPHY 

(including World Development) 

AS Level Geography – Edexcel 

This new four-unit specification allows a balance 

between your own particular physical, human and/or 

environmental interests and key geographical topics. It 

will provide students with the knowledge, understanding 

and skills for further study at higher education or for 

employment. Emphasis is on contemporary issues, 

fieldwork and research. Within the physical section, 

‘World at Risk’ , you will look at a range of natural hazards 

and within the human section you will study the nature 

and effects of globalisation. Geographical investigations 

allow you to look in detail at the topics of re-branding 

places and crowded coasts. You will design and undertake 

fieldwork in both topics and will be expected to attend a 

residential fieldtrip. The course also includes compulsory 

residential fieldwork. Recently graduated students who 

have studied this subject have been successful in gaining 

places on degree courses such as Geography, Geology 

and Oceanography at Cambridge. 

AS Level World Development – WJEC 

World Development is an A level run by the WJEC 

examination board. It has been run in Wales for a number 

of years and recently offered to English schools, where 

it has been very popular. The subject has six themes: 

Development Resources and Global Citizenship, Poverty 

and Inequality, Perspectives on Development, Economic 

Development, Political Development and Social 

Development. 

World Development is one of the most important issues in 

the twenty first century. It helps students place themselves 

as global citizens and realise their responsibilities 

towards development and sustainability. Developing 

this understanding in the next generation is a vital task 

in today’s world. The specification we will study is crossdisciplinary. 

It looks at spatial patterns, international 

relations, institutions of government, historical perspectives, 

human interrelationships and the economic system and 

promotes an all-round understanding of the world. The 

subject encourages critical thinking and independence 

of thought which benefits students in all areas of their 

learning, present and future. Recently graduated students 

who have studied this subject have been successful in 

gaining places on degree course such as International 

Development and Economics at universities such as 

Southampton and Sheffield. 

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GOVERNMENT and POLITICS 

AS Level Government and Politics – Edexcel 

The course will allow you to develop a critical awareness 

of current affairs and political knowledge. It is a wellrespected 

and influential academic course, valuable, not 

only as a qualification, but as part of a wider education. 

Politics will enhance those skills also developed by History, 

Sociology, Economics, World Development and Media. No 

prior study of Politics is required, though you will have an 

interest in current affairs. You will study ‘People and Politics’ 

which introduces you to what Politics is, examining key 

terms such as power, democracy and ideologies. You will 

also study ‘Governing the UK’ which introduces you to 

the way in which the country is governed by developing 

a critical understanding of the role of parliament and the 

law. Recently graduated students who have studied this 


courses such as Politics, International Relations, PPE and 

Law at universities such as Oxford, Kings College London 

and Bristol. 

HISTORY 

AS Level History – OCR 

History is a well-respected and influential academic course, 

valuable, not only as a qualification, but as part of a wider 

education. A sense of the past is essential if you are to 

understand the future. This course will provide you with 

lots of transferable skills that employers and universities 

value. For example, you will learn to use information 

effectively, weigh up conflicting evidence before making 

important decisions and learn to be analytical and critical 

when considering information presented to you. History 

will allow you to debate – expressing a clear personal point 

of view (an invaluable skill at interview) and to understand 

how and why humans have behaved as they have – and 

to learn from their mistakes. In this rapidly changing world 

employers want people who are independent thinkers, 

open-minded, disciplined and good at problem solving. 



such as History, Ancient History and PPE at universities such 

as Cambridge, Oxford, Bristol and Manchester. 

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 

(including Computing, Information 

Technology and Cisco) 

AS Level Computing – AQA 

Computing demands both logical discipline and 

imaginative creativity in the selection and design of 

algorithms and the writing, testing and debugging of 

programs; it relies on an understanding of the rules of 

language at a simple level; it encourages an awareness of 

the management and organisation of computer systems; 

it extends your horizons beyond the school or college 

environment in the appreciation of the effects of computer 

applications on society and individuals. This course would 

suit you if you wish to study or be employed in software 

programming. Recently graduated students who have 

studied this subject have been successful in gaining places 

on degree courses such as IT, Computer Science and 

Robotics at universities such as Birmingham, Southampton 

and Sussex. 

AS Level Information Technology – AQA 

Information Technology impacts upon every aspect of our 

lives. In a society where information is power, those who 

can utilise this effectively will be better placed to face the 

educational, social and employment opportunities of the 

new millennium. The course uses a task driven approach 

to examine the effective use of information technology 

systems within industry, business and commerce. It requires 

problem solving, decision making and implementing 

solutions with understanding of the effects and limitations 

of Information Technology within society. The course would 

suit the student who may wish to study or be employed in 

information management. The Advanced Supplementary 

syllabus is open to all students, of whatever discipline, 

who are capable of Advanced Level standard. Recently 



as IT and Computing at universities such as Middlesex and 

Southampton. 

BTEC Information Technology – Cisco (6 units) – Edexcel 

The BTEC for IT Practitioners is a practical, work-related 

course. You will learn by completing projects and 

assignments that are based on realistic workplace 

situations, activities and demands. You will focus on a 

particular subject area and develop a range of specialist 

skills and knowledge. The course introduces you to 

the employment area you have chosen and provides a 

good basis to go on to a more advanced work-related 

qualification. 

The course introduces you to the employment area you 

have chosen and provides a good basis to go on to a 

more advanced work-related qualification. When you have 

finished the course you may decide to get a job straight 

away with your Cisco qualification. Alternatively, you could 

go onto Higher Education to further your understanding of 

IT and networks at home and within organisations. 

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MATHEMATICS 

(including Further Mathematics 

and Maths GCSE) 

Mathematics is a fascinating subject and for many people 

this is sufficient reason to study it. Others are motivated by 

its key role in the development of science. It is fundamental 

to the study of engineering, and is increasingly used in 

medicine. Perhaps less well known is its role in the social 

sciences and economics. Mathematics develops many 

vital skills, including clear logical thinking. You will receive 

training in problem solving, together with the range of 

applications of the subject and this means that there are 

well paid and prestigious career opportunities for students 

of mathematics. For those who wish to pursue their 

mathematics further, the following AS courses are available: 

AS Further Mathematics – Edexcel 

For students who are very interested in the subject, or 

those intending to do a degree in mathematics, physics or 

engineering, there is the option of doing more mathematics 

modules, so that all disciplines are covered. This includes 

more modules in Core, Mechanics, Statistics and Decision 

Mathematics (which deals with algorithms recently 

developed to solve problems on computer) to obtain a 

further qualification in the subject. The particular modules 

studied depend on your needs. Universities particularly 

value this option as, at the end of two years, you will have 

two A-levels; one in Mathematics and one in Further 

Mathematics. Students interested in further mathematics 

will need to already be very able mathematicians. It is very 

unlikely that anyone without the highest grades in GCSE 

mathematics will be successful on this course. 

AS Level Mathematics 

Within the AS choices, you can choose a range of modules 

to make up either ‘Mathematics Mixed’, ‘Mathematics 

Statistics’ or ‘Mathematics Mechanics’. Whichever course you 

study, it will comprise three modules: two core modules 

and one applied module. 

• Mathematics Mixed – one module of mechanics and 

one module of statistics introduce the basic concepts. 

This is a general mathematics option that complements 

all courses. 

• Mathematics Statistics – two statistics modules 

introduce and develop techniques for data analysis. This 

option complements courses in biology, social sciences 

and economics. 

• Mathematics Mechanics – two mechanics modules 

introduce mathematical modelling of the physical 

world. This option complements courses in physics and 

engineering. 

Mathematics at AS level is substantially more challenging 

than at GCSE. Students who have not achieved a grade 

B or higher at GCSE are unlikely to be successful on this 

course. A sound understanding of Algebra is also vital 

and students will be tested in early September. Recently 



as Maths, Accounting and Mechanical Engineering at 

universities such as the LSE, UCL, and Bristol. 

GCSE Mathematics – Edexcel 

In the event of a student not attaining a C grade in 

Mathematics at GCSE Level it will be possible to retake this 

exam in one year. The structure of the mathematics GCSE is 

both linear and modular and there will be no coursework. 

MEDIA STUDIES 

AS Level Media Studies – AQA 

This course emphasises the development of practical skills 

that have vocational purpose, such as pre-production, 

filming, editing and web-design, whilst providing you with 

the critical vocabulary necessary to deconstruct media 

artefacts in a more traditional academic fashion. You will 

receive a comprehensive and integrated coverage of media 

theory and practice with special emphasis on emerging 

technologies; you will learn about audiences as both 

producers and consumers of media texts. You will also have 

opportunities to investigate personal media interests and 

to follow a rolling programme of production briefs and preset 

topics in order to prepare you for progression into work 

or higher education in a range of media-related areas 



courses such as Film and Television, Games Technology, 

Film and Animation, Film and English and Media Studies at 

universities such as Sussex, Leeds and Greenwich. 

MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGES 

(including French, German 

and Spanish) 

AS Level French, German and Spanish – AQA 

All three languages follow the same format. All four 

language skills will continue to be tested. Maximum use of 

the target language will be made at all times. Extra tuition 

with Language Assistants will be timetabled. You will be 

required to understand and convey your understanding 

of German/French or Spanish language texts and 

recordings. In addition you will need to produce an essay 

to demonstrate you can manipulate the foreign language 

in continuous writing. In spoken expression and response 

units you will be given a stimulus to prepare immediately 

before the examination and will be asked a variety of 

questions on that stimulus. You will then be rewarded 

for your ability to converse in the foreign language on a 

general topic area that they have chosen in advance. 

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All students on these courses will be required to take part 

in a compulsory one week work experience, depending 

on the language being studied. Students may be offered a 

subsidy towards the cost, especially if studying two modern 

languages. Recently graduated students who have studied 

this subject have been successful in gaining places on 

degree courses such as French, German and Spanish at 

universities such as Edinburgh, Bristol and Manchester. 

MUSIC 

AS Level Music – Edexcel 

You will study musical thought from the Renaissance 

to the Twentieth Century through activities linking 

performing, developing musical ideas and listening. Your 

active contribution to the musical life of the College is 

acknowledged as being part of the course. This includes 

being a member of the Senior Choir and appropriate 

ensembles as directed by music staff. During the course 

you will learn Performing, the externally assessed 

solo performance, including solo and/or ensemble 

performances during the course; Composition – based 

around musical styles that include minimalism, film and TV 

music, music theatre and popular song; and Listening and 

Understanding, comprising a two-hour examination based 

on the history of music, aural analysis and harmonisations. 

The history section undertaken throughout the year 

consists of pieces in two categories: Instrumental Music, 

and Vocal Music. These are studied in full score form 

and their respective CDs are given to all students for the 

duration of the course. 

The minimum of Grade V Associated Board/Guildhall 

School of Music standard is required on the candidates’ 

first instrument. Extra sessions are held to help students 

who begin the course without the required knowledge 

of Theory. 



such as Music and Music Technology at universities such as 

Goldsmith London and Greenwich. We also have a number 

of students gaining places at music conservatoires or who 

have gained scholarships at universities like Oxford and 

Cambridge to study music alongside other degree subjects. 

PHILOSOPHY 

AS Philosophy – AQA 

Philosophy is an intellectually absorbing and challenging 

subject. You will enjoy this subject if you enjoy debating 

ideas, reading and writing in considerable depth. 

Philosophy has a clear methodology, requiring you to 

think critically and develop your skills of reasoning, analysis 

and imagination. These skills can then be applied to every 

area of study, across the Arts, the Sciences, Languages 

and Mathematics. You will need to have a questioning 

mind and enjoy wrestling with problems that do not have 

obvious solutions. In Philosophy, you will encounter a 

broad introduction to the study of Philosophy as well as 

studying areas such as Theories of Knowledge, Political 

Philosophy, Ethics, Tolerance, Free Will and Determinism. 



such as Philosophy and English at universities such as 

Cambridge, Bristol and Manchester. 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 

AS Level Sport and Physical Education – AQA 

An AS Level in Sport and Physical Education offers 

opportunities for leading a healthy and active lifestyle. It 

is also a well-respected subject with good prospects of 

continuation into degree and employment-related subjects. 

This subject includes the study of the physiological effects 

of adopting a healthy lifestyle; the short term effect of 

exercise/performance and the long term effects of training; 

the analysis of movement across a range of sporting 

actions as well as the acquisition of skills and the impact 

of psychological factors on performance. The course also 

allows for analysis and evaluation of physical activity as 

performer and the execution of skills/techniques in two 

roles in a chosen physical activity. 



courses such as Sport Science, Sport Coaching and Sports 

Psychology at universities such as Worcester, University of 

East London, Herefordshire, Kent and London Metropolitan. 

PSYCHOLOGY 

AS Level Psychology – AQA 

Psychology is a varied and exciting subject which uses 

many skills developed during your mainstream GCSE 

education. You will need to have an interest in the human 

mind and in addition to that, you will need a clear scientific 

approach. You should be someone who enjoys writing 

essays and reading text, and you need sound analytical 

skills. It will be assumed for the purpose of teaching 

that most students undertaking the one year AS level 

Psychology course will have no previous experience in the 

subject. During the AS course, you will study Cognitive 

Psychology; Developmental Psychology and Research 

Methods; Biological Psychology, Social Psychology and 

Individual Differences. You should research this subject 

in more depth before making a decision about whether 

it is right for you. Recently graduated students who have 


on degree courses such as Psychology, Economics and Law 

at universities such as Brunel, Coventry and Middlesex. 

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RELIGIOUS STUDIES 

AS Level Religious Studies – Edexcel 

This is a growing subject nationally and enables students 

to progress to university to study Religious Studies, 

Philosophy and related subjects. There is a large amount 

of choice and you can opt for concentrating on either 

Philosophy or the New Testament. If you choose this 

course, you will be studying topics such as the arguments 

for the existence and non-existence of God, the problem 

of evil and suffering, the nature of miracles, women and 

the New Testament, aspects of John’s Gospel and Science 

and Religion. Recently graduated students who have 


on degree courses such as Theology and Philosophy at 

Liverpool and London colleges. 

SCIENCES 

(including Biology, Chemistry 

and Physics) 

AS Level Biology – OCR 

Biology is a very popular subject and many students choose 

it. The specification is divided into biological topics, each 

containing different key concepts of biology. Once the key 

features of a biological topic have been developed, you will 

go on to consider the applications. For assessment purposes, 

knowledge and understanding of key concepts are treated 

separately at AS; important links between different areas 

of biology are largely assessed synoptically at A2. There is a 

choice of assessed practical tasks available to all students. 

While the teaching of practical skills may be integrated 

with the theoretical topics, they are assessed separately and 

include the study of cells, exchange and transport as well as 

molecules, biodiversity, food and health. Recently graduated 

students who have studied this subject have been successful 

in gaining places on degree courses such as Biology, 

Bioveterinary Sciences, Dentistry and Medicine at universities 

such as Glasgow, Exeter and Sheffield. 

AS Level Chemistry – OCR 

We are keen to encourage you to develop your interest in, 

and enthusiasm for chemistry. This includes developing your 

interest in further study and careers in chemistry and learning 

to appreciate both how society makes decisions about 

scientific issues as well as how the sciences contribute to 

the success of the economy and society. Studying chemistry 

will also enable you to develop and demonstrate a deeper 

appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding 

of how science works and to develop essential knowledge 

and understanding of different areas of chemistry and how 

they relate to each other. Recently graduated students who 

have studied this subject have been successful in gaining 

places on degree courses such as Chemistry, Biomedical and 

Forensic Sciences, Dentistry and Medicine at universities such 

as Kent, Sheffield and Staffordshire. 

Students are expected to wear lab coats for all practical sessions 

which can be purchased from the Chemistry Department. 

AS Level Physics – OCR 

Physics principles underpin much of modern technology. 

If there were no Physicists and Technologists with a good 

knowledge of Physics, then most of the machines that 

we accept as part of normal life today would not exist. As 

a result, industries of national importance for the future, 

such as renewable energy, communications, electronics, 

architecture and all forms of manufacturing, have vacancies 

for candidates with Physics qualifications. In the light of 

this, a good working knowledge of Physics principles is 

important to better relate to and understand this rapidly 

developing technology. Physics graduates earn more 

money in their lifetime on average than graduates in 

most other subjects and it is a challenging and thought 

provoking subject. If you choose to study Physics, you will 

be studying mechanics, electrons and waves as well as 

developing your practical skills. Students who study this 

subject are advised to study Mathematics as well. Recently 



as Physics, Aeronautics and Civil Engineering at universities 

such as Imperial, Bristol and Southampton. 

SOCIOLOGY 

AS Level Sociology – AQA 

Sociology can best be understood as the study of society. 

Society itself has a huge influence on what we do, how we 

think and who we are. Sociology is the study of people, by 

people – how people form cultures, societies, organisations, 

laws, beliefs, families, religions and many other aspects 

of human life. To study Sociology, you should be keen to 

develop an awareness of contemporary social and political 

issues. In A level Sociology we study lots of different 

aspects of society including culture, identity, the process of 

socialisation (how we learn to understand the world around 

us and our role within it) and social differentiation (how 

gender, ethnicity, age and social class play a part in society). 

Sociology is not simply thinking about the world and giving 

your own opinions, it uses theoretical models developed by 

great thinkers such as Marx, Weber, Comte and Durkheim 

to explore society. It also involves examining contemporary 

sociological research to explore why society is the way that 

it is. Sociology is a tool that allows you to explore the world 

around you in a structured and academic way. Recently 



as Sociology, Psychology and Philosophy at universities 

such as Nottingham and Manchester. 

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HABERDASHERS’ ASKE’S ACADEMIES Federation 

From September 2012 

Chairman of Governors 

Chief Executive Officer 

Chief Financial Director 

Federation Director of Performance and Information 

PA to CEO 

Mr Bruce Powell 

Mr Adrian Percival 

Mrs Yvonne Smithers 

Mr Fred Sharrock 

Mrs Kim Barlow 



Pepys Road, 

New Cross, 

London, 

SE14 5SF 

Tel 020 7652 9500 

Fax 020 7652 9520 

Federation Registrar Mrs Sharon Oliver Tel 020 7652 9501 

www.haaf.org.uk E-mail reception@hahc.org.uk Admissions e-mail admissions@hahc.org.uk 

Haberdashers’ Aske’s Federation 

Pepys Road, New Cross, London, SE14 5SF 

Tel 020 7652 9500 Fax 020 7652 9520 

Haberdashers’ Aske’s Crayford Academy (3–18) 

Iron Mill Lane, Crayford, Kent, DA1 4RS 

Tel 020 7652 9500 (option 8) Fax 020 7652 9550 

Principal Mr David Willis 

Vice Principal Dr Karon Buck 

Vice Principal Mr Terry Millar 

Haberdashers’ Aske’s Hatcham College (3–18) 

Pepys Road, New Cross, London, SE14 5SF 

Tel 020 7652 9500 (option 0) Fax 020 7652 9520 

Principal Mr Declan Jones 

Vice Principal Mr Ged Owens 

Vice Principal Mr Richard Farrow 

Haberdashers’ Aske’s Knights Academy (3–18) 

Launcelot Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 5EB 

Tel 020 7652 9500 (option 9) Fax 020 7652 9540 

Principal Dr Tesca Bennett 

Vice Principal Mr John Clarke 

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HATCHAM 

College 






HATCHAM 

College 

Haberdashers’ Aske’s 

Hatcham college 

Pepys Road, 

New Cross, 

London, SE14 5SF 

Telephone: 020 7652 9500 

Fax: 020 7652 9520 






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Email: 

Sharon Oliver 

Sharon Oliver (Oct 30, 2012) 

ss-oliver@hahc.org.uk

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