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Sixth Form Enrichment Qualifications

Alongside your three subject choices , you have the opportunity to choose from a range of enrichment qualifications . There is a wide variety of skills , outcomes and time commitments involved in each of these options , designed to appeal to everyone and to offer you the chance to personalise your Sixth Form programme . The table below will help you to compare each qualification and to decide which one is right for you .
Students wishing to take a fourth A level subject instead of an enrichment qualification should discuss this with the subject and house staff in the first instance . In some subjects it may be possible for an AS qualification to be taken ( examined at the end of Lower Sixth ).
EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION
SPORTS LEADERS QUALIFICATION
HOME COOKING SKILLS ( BTEC LEVEL 1 )
LIFE SKILLS FROM THE PERSPECTIVES OF PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELLING
What is it ?
An independently researched project which can take the format of a 5000-word essay or a practical artefact ( e . g . artwork , design , performance or script ) plus 1000-word commentary .
A nationally recognised qualification which prepares you to lead groups of people in sport and recreational activities as well as teaching leadership skills such as organisation , planning , communication and teamwork .
A practical qualification designed to help you develop the knowledge , understanding and confidence to cook meals at home and how to economise when planning a meal .
A course providing you with a theoretical and practical introduction to skills to enable them to engage with the wider world of relationships . It is designed for those in Sixth Form who would like to develop their own self-awareness , develop people skills , grow in their support of others , and may be interested in working in a psychological capacity in the future .
What lesson time does it involve ?
Weekly taught sessions delivering the skills you will need to complete your project , plus weekly meetings with a supervisor who will support your progress .
Theory-based lessons plus coaching sessions , some of which could be during school time but some of which will require independent organisation .
Weekly taught sessions , plus independent study time , needed to complete a portfolio of evidence .
A weekly taught session .
What is the time commitment required ?
Roughly 120 hours in total , over the whole year . This breaks down as 30 hours taught time and 90 hours independent time ( 2-3 hours per week ).
Up to 120 hours in total , made up of a combination of lesson time , independent study and coaching sessions .
Around 40 hours in total for the Level 1 qualification .
Attending the lessons and keeping a personal journal on reflections from the course . There is the option to complete an essay .
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