Cranford Review 2021

SIXTH FORM
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most ambitious by allowing students to choose a topic of their choice and study it in greater depth. As well
as developing their independent skills, the EPQ also offers students the chance to develop their creativity and
develop their hobbies, skills and talents outside of their Level 3 subjects. Students can choose to produce a
written report or to plan, organise and run an event or to produce a creative artefact. It provides an excellent
foundation for students to develop the academic skills they will need at university and beyond.
Frances Green (Assistant Headteacher)
Are there gender disparities in
sentencing within the criminal
“I learnt so many skills and a great deal
justice system in the U.K.?
about existing gender inequalities that
exist in society as a result of doing my
EPQ. Studying Sociology has made me
more aware of the role gender plays
within society and this coupled with
my ambition to study law at university
led to me choosing to research this
topic. Time management was key to
balancing my EPQ with the rest of my A levels; I have
definitely improved my skills in this area as a result of
completing my EPQ and I have also learnt to recognise
when a strategy or method is not working for me and to
respond and adapt accordingly. All of the reading and
research I have done has opened my eyes to the way the
criminal justice system operates in the U.K and has helped prepare me for my degree and future career.”
Fatima Braganca (year 13)
“During this project, I feel I have learnt
a lot and had a fantastic experience. EPQ
lessons were once a week and during
this lesson my supervisor supported
and guided me to help me understand
how I should approach sources and
how to be more critical about the type
of sources I chose to use as part of my
research. I was introduced to the idea
of a Gantt chart, which I had never used before, and this
helped me a lot with time management skills. I think that
learning organisational tools such as this has really helped
with my time management and helped me to understand
how to prepare for my A Levels. Moreover, completing
reflections was key to this project and whilst at first I did
not understand the benefit of doing this, gradually as I approached the mid--project review I grew to appreciate
the opportunity to look back on my own work and evaluate my own progress. I think the evaluation has helped
me to understand myself as a learner and I think this will be invaluable at university.”
Elina Gorjunova (year 13)
How can interior architecture
promote well–being in
residential and dementia care
homes in the U.K?
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