Healthy Living

Healthy Living is a bespoke course unique to Southfield School. 

The course aims to establish and sustain positive behaviours when it comes to the health and well-being of our students, both during their time at Southfield and beyond. The course is underpinned by three distinct themes; Social Me, Physical Me and Thinking Me which link all aspects of the course. Whilst developing student understanding of these themes, we aim to to ensure all students apply the expected approach to learning and values of the school on a daily basis. 


The course combines a number of traditional disciplines in Year 7 and 8 to connect the curriculum and at the same time reduce the number of staff that students encounter through their timetables, in doing so we hope to build relationships and ease the transitional experience from Year 6 to KS3 and beyond.  The social, physical and cognitive well-being of our students is our priority from the moment they enter the school. 

KS3-4 Pathways (Southfield)

Geography

Btec Tech Award in Health and Social Care

GCSE Physical Education 
KS4-5 Pathways (Southfield)

A Level Geography

Btec Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health & Socail Care

Edexcel A Level Physical Education and BTEC Sport Extended Cert.
KS5- Higher & Further Education
Pathways

BA Geography or BSc Geography are the two main routes, but other courses such as Marine Biology, International Relations, Global Studies, Sustainable Development or Demography can also be suitable for careers surrounding Geography. 

Health and Social Care is useful for a wide range of degree courses including Nursing, Midwifery, Social Care, Health and Social Care, Education, Childhood Studies, Psychology, Counselling, Youth Work, Paramedic Science and Sociology.

BSc (Hons)Sport and Exercise Science Drama, BA (Hons)Physical Education and Sport, BA (Hons) Sport Management, BA (Hons) Sports Coaching, BA (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy, Msc Strength and Conditioning and Drama, Diploma in Professional Acting or Professional Musical Theatre.
Careers  Nutritionist, sports coach, fitness instructor, physiotherapist, counsellor, support worker, mentor, social worker, group therapist, youth worker, teacher, careers in civil services: DFID, Home office, Foreign Office, British Council
KS4 Specification links 

https://www.eduqas.co.uk/media/5ofdo23l/gcse-geog-b-spec.pdf

https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-tech-awards/health-and-social-care.html#%2FHealth-and-Social-Care

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/physical-education/gcse/physical-education-8582
KS5 Specification links

https://bit.ly/3rCBKFk

https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/health-and-social-care-2016.html

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/physical-education/as-and-a-level/physical-education-7582

 

Year 7

Unit 1 - My World - Identity and belonging

Key questions/concepts

  • Who am I?

  • What is the difference between bullying and banter?

  • Scale (local - national - global) and introduction to SDGs

  • Understanding emotions and relationships

  • Nutritional snacks and introduction to fundamental movement skills

Timeframe

  • September - Mid November

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Scale The measure of growth
Sustainable To maintain or keep going continuously
Development A stage of growth or advancement
Emotions A strong feeling deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others
Bullying The use of force, coercion, hurtful teasing or threat, to abuse, aggressively dominate or intimidate
Banter The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Factfulness by Hans Roslin
  • You're Smarter Than You Think by Thomas Armstrong 

 

Unit 2 - Responsible World - Taking ownership

Key questions/concepts

  • Understanding mental health and the impact bullying has upon it

  • What makes a healthy plate and how can I balance my meals?

  • What is good feedback and how can I act on it?

Timeframe

  • Mid November - Mid February

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Qualities A distinctive attribute or characteristic possessed by someone or something.
Mental Health A person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being
Self esteem Confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect
Stereotypes A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Prejudice When you pre judge someone or something, based on their appearance or background
Possession Maintaining control of the ball in team games
Cross contamination Is the transfer of bacteria from a person, object or place to another

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Darius the Great is not ok by Adib Khorram
  • Just as you are by Michelle and Kelly Skeen

 

Unit 3 - Changing World - Adapting to progress

Key questions/concepts

  • What is a postive relationship?

  • What is puberty and what can I expect?

  • Understanding and exploration of the United Nations

  • Making cultural connections through sport and nutrition

Timeframe

  • February - March

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Mutual Respect When two people may not agree on everything but they don't get upset over little things but are willing to work things out because they care for the other
Trust  Firm belief in the reliability, truth, or ability of someone or something
Honesty The quality of being honest
United Nations An international organization comitted to maintaining international peace and security
Culture Ideas, customs and social behaviour of a particular people or society

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Coconut by Kopano Matlwa
  • Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga

 

Unit 4 - Future World - Projecting forward

Key questions/concepts

  • What is a career?

  • What is empathy?

  • How can I develop my leadership qualities through physical activity?

  • How can I adapt my eating habits for a sustainable world?

  • What is oracy?

Timeframe

  • April - July

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Career An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress
Job A paid position of regular employment
Budgeting Allow or provide a particular amoung of money in a budget
Empathy The ability to understand and share feelings of another
Professional Journey The path your career takes you in

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • The Boy at the back of the class by Onjali Q Rauf
  • The Sneetches by Dr Seuss
Year 8

Unit 1 - My World - Identity and belonging

Key questions/concepts

  • What are stereotypes, discrimination and racism?

  • What is the role of women in society and other cultures?

  • What is a personal fitness regime?

  • How can I adapt unhealthy recipes into healthy meals?

  • Introduction to forgetting curve, memory and retrieval, dual coding, spaced practice and interleaving

Timeframe

  • September - October

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Racism Pre judging an individual, community or instituion against a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular racial or ethnic group
Diversity The practice or quality of including or involving people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds and of different genders, sexual orientations etc.
Stereotypes A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing
Society The mix of people living together in a mor or less ordered community
Discrimination The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex or disability

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah (adapted for younger readers)
  • Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry by Mildred D. Taylor

 

Unit 2 - Responsible World - Taking ownership

Key questions/concepts

  • What does democracy and politics look like?

  • Making positive lifestyle choices that could impact health

  • What is radicalisation, extremism and islamaphobia?

  • What is addiction?

  • What are special dietary requirements?

  • Recalling Oracy skills and applying them to MACE debates

Timeframe

  • Mid November - Mid February

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Democracy A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives
Politics The activities associated with the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power
Radicalisation The action or process of causing someone to adopt radical positions on political or social issues
Extremism The holding of extreme political or religious views
Addiction An urge to do something that is hard to control or stop.
Dietary requirements The range of nutrients for physical and mental growth, development and maintenance.
Specific dietary requirements An individual may need to adapt their diet due to an allergy, intolerance or other medical need, as well as following a religious or cultural diet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • The Politics Book: Big ideas simply explained by DK

 

Unit 3 - Changing World - Adapting to progress and developments

Key questions/concepts

  • What is sexual health, intimacy and consent?

  • How does quality sleep have an impact on health?

  • How do other countries and cultures create balanced meals?

  • Exploration of origins and growth in sports

  • Personal development and growth linked to careers

Timeframe

  • February -  April

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Consent Permission for something tohappen or agreement to do something
Conflict A serious disagreement or arguemtn, typically a protracted one
Addiction The fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance or activity
Mental Health A person’s condition with regard to their psychological and emotional well-being
Culture Ideas, customs and social behaviour of a particular people or society

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Mosiquitoland by David Arnold

 

Unit 4 - Future World - Projecting forward

Key questions/concepts

  • How can I be safe online?

  • What is global warming and how do our actions impact it?

  • Why are people homeless and how does domestic conflict impact this?

  • What different eating habits do other cultures have?

  • Exploration of winning, losing and sportsmanship

Timeframe

  • April - July

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Global sustainability Defines the conditions under which humans and nature, societies and biospheres, the world and the Earth can co-exist in ways that enable productive harmony, stability and resilience to support present and future generations
Sustainability The focus on meeting the needs of the present without compormising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
Factfulness The stress-reducing habit of only carrying opinions for which you have strong supporting facts
Worldview Extending or reaching throughout the world
Climate crisis A situation characterised by the threat of highly dangerous, irreversible changes to the global climate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • No one is too small to make a difference byGreta Thunberg
  • Our Life on Our Planet by David Attenborough
Year 9

Unit 1 - My World - Identity and belonging

Key questions/concepts

  • Diverse voices - the rise of political movements (feminism, BLM, transphobia etc.)

  • How can peer pressure impact on body image and how is this seen through the media?

  • How has dance changed through the years?

  • What is obesity and how can you understand nutritional health to combat this?

Timeframe

  • September - Mid November

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Diversity The practice or quality of including or involving people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds and of different genders, sexual orientations etc.
Peer Pressure The direct influence on people by peers, or the effect on an individual who is encouraged and wants to follow their peers by changing their attitudes, values or behavoiurs to conform to those fo the influencing group or individual
Obesity A state of being very overweight which can put you at risk of serious health problems
Body Image A person's thoughts, feelings and perception fo the aesthetics or sexual atrractiveness of their own body

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Sapiens: A brief history of humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
  • Girls Resist!: A Guide to Activism, Leadership, and Starting a Revolution by KaeLyn Rich
  • The Evolution of a Girl by L.E. Bowman

 

Unit 2 - Responsible World - Taking ownership

Key questions/concepts

  • What is health and well-being and how can we protect ourselves?

  • How is food used as a celebration?

  • What pathways are available to me?

  • What is self-harm and why do people do this?

  • What tactics can we apply in Netball?
  • What are human rights?

Timeframe

  • Mid November - Mid February

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Well-being The experience of health, happiness and prosperity. This includes having good mental health, high life satifsfaction, a sense of meanign or purpose and the ability ot manage stress
Mental illness This is an umbrella term for a range of conditions that include low mood, eating disorders, worrying and a lack of control
Tactics These are set plays or movement patterns that we use to try and outwit our opponents
Human Rights A right which is believed to belong to every person
Options A choice of subjects you choose to take for your GCSE's
Careers An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person's life and with opportunities for progress

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Happy: Finding joy in every day and letting go of perfect by Fearne Cotton
  • Teen Leadership Revolution: How Ordinary Teens Become Extraordinary by Tom Thelen

 

Unit 3 - Changing World - Adapting to progress and developments

Key questions/concepts

  • Should we send aid to foreign countries - is aid the answer?

  • How can extreme views lead to human rights abuses and atrocities?

  • What does LGBTQ+ mean and how have attitudes changed?

  • How can I budget for meals and plan financially?

Timeframe

  • February - April

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Foreign Aid The international transfer of capital, goods or services from a country or international organisation for the benefit of the recipient country or its population
Human Rights Moral principles for certain standards of human behavoiur and are regularly protected by international law
Atrocities An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury
Attitudes A set of emotions, beliefs and behaviours toward a particular object, person, thing or event

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Dreams of Freedom by Amnesty International
  • We Are Displaced: My Journey and Stories from Refugee Girls Around the World by Malala Yousafzai

 

Unit 4 - Future World - Projecting forward

Key questions/concepts

  • What is knife crime and how do people fall in to crime?

  • What goals and aspirations do I have in life?

  • How can ensure I maintain a healthy approach to food and exercise?

  • How can we manage the stress of school and exams?

Timeframe

  • April - July

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Crime Intentional comission of an act usually deemed socially harmful or dangerous and specifically defined, prohibited and punishable under criminal law
Goal The object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result
Aspirations A hope or ambition of achieving something
Stress A reaction to mental or emotional pressure
Anxiety A feeling of unease, sucha as worry or fear that can be mild or severe

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Humankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bergman
  • An Anxiety Book for Teens: An Easy To Read A-Z Anxiety Book for Teenagers (With Tips & Activities)Use of Voice by Ged Jenkins-Omar
Year 10

Unit 1 - My World - Identity and Belonging

Key questions/concepts

  •  Exploration and evaluation of diversity in my community (linked to scale, immigration and hate crimes)
  •  Developing understanding of gangs and county lines
  •  Establishing and recognising the qualities of a good role model
  •  Health and well-being focussed on fitness and experimenting with flavours
  •  Becoming a GCSE student

Timeframe

  • September - Mid November

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Diversity The practice or quality of including or involving people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds and of different genders, sexual orientations, etc
Immigration Immigration is the international movement of people to a destination country of which they are not natives or where they do not possess citizenship in order to settle as permanent residents or naturalized citizen
Hate Crime A crime, typically one involving violence, that is motivated by prejudice on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, or other grounds.
The Eatwell Guide The Eatwell Guide is a policy tool used to define government recommendations on eating healthily and achieving a balanced diet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Mind the Gap by Ferdinand Mount
  • Teen Health, Nutrition and Physical Activity by McGraw Hill

 

Unit 2 - Responsible World - Taking Ownership

Key questions/concepts

  • Understanding anti-social behaviour and the effect on communities
  • Exploring the reasons for religious extremism
  • Developing empathy and understanding of homelessness
  • Improving coordination and cardio endurance
  • Applying principles of high level learner to own study with interspersed Oracy lessons

Timeframe

  • Mid November - Mid February

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Anti-social behaviour Behaviour by a person which causes, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm or distress to persons not of the same household as the person
Forced marriage Where one or both people do not consent to the marriage as they are pressurised, or abuse is used, to force them to do so.
Arranged marriage A marriage planned and agreed by the families or guardians of the couple concerned.
Harassment Harassment is unwanted behaviour which you find offensive or which makes you feel intimidated or humiliated. It can happen on its own or alongside other forms of discrimination. Unwanted behaviour could be: spoken or written words or abuse
Binge Drinking The consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time
High Level Learner A Southfield student who is ready, responsible, reflective, resilient and resourceful.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  •  Piecing Me Together – Renee Watson
  •  Justice: An introduction to Applied Sociolinguistics by Ingrid Piller
  •  Thinking, Fast and Slow: Daniel Kahneman

 

Unit 3 – Changing World – Adapting to progress and developments

Key questions/concepts

  • Exploring steps to live more sustainably
  • Understanding and developing viewpoint on animal rights
  • Developing knowledge of gender and trans identity (linked to LGBTQ+)
  • Developing skill, technique, power and teamwork through sport
  • Applying principles of high level learner to own study with interspersed Oracy lessons
  • Exploring ways of dealing with grief

Timeframe

  • January - March

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Sustainability

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

Avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance
Plastic Pollution Plastic pollution is the accumulation of plastic objects and particles (e.g. plastic bottles, bags and microbeads) in the Earth's environment that adversely affects humans, wildlife and their habitat.
Forced marriage A forced marriage is where one or both people do not (or in cases of people with learning disabilities or reduced capacity, cannot) consent to the marriage as they are pressurised, or abuse is used, to force them to do so
Arranged marriage A marriage planned and agreed by the families or guardians of the couple concerned
Bereavement The act of being deprived of a close relation or friend through their death.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Sustainability: A History by Jeremy L Caradonna
  • Brick Lane by Monica Ali
  • It’s Ok That You’re Not Ok: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn’t Understand by Megan Devine

 

Unit 4 - Future World - Projecting forward

Key questions/concepts

  • Understanding the rights and responsibilities in the workplace (Unions)
  • Exploring careers - CVs, STEM industries, job interviews etc.
  • Exploring and developing an understanding of different styles of parenting
  • Exploring and experimenting with memory recall and revision strategies
  • Exploring and developing an understanding of different types and styles of parenting

Timeframe

  • April - July

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Trade unions An organized association of workers in a trade, group of trades, or profession, formed to protect and further their rights and interests.
STEM Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Forgetting Curve The forgetting curve hypothesizes the decline of memory retention in time. This curve shows how information is lost over time when there is no attempt to retain it.
Consumer information Any record about an individual, whether in paper, electronic, or other form, that is a consumer report or is derived from a consumer
Recall Bring (a fact, event, or situation) back into one's mind; remember.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • The Careers Handbook: The Ultimate guide to planning your future by DK
  • Because I Was a Girl: True Stories for Girls of All Ages by Melissa De La Cruz
Year 11

Unit 1 - My World - Identity and Belonging

Key questions/concepts

  • Reviewing GCSE study skills:
  • Recalling organisation, notes and course outlines
  • Developing strategies in for invasion games

Timeframe

  • September - October

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Recall Bring (a fact, event, or situation) back into one's mind; remember
Organisation Make arrangements or preparations to order study or time
Time Management The ability to use one's time effectively or productively, especially at work

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time by Brian Tracy
  • Life of Pi by Yann Martel

 

Unit 2 - Responsible World - Taking Ownership

Key questions/concepts

  • Reviewing and implementing GCSE study skills:
  • Recalling ways of taking notes and transforming notes into revision material

Timeframe

  • Mid November - Mid February

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Outline Note Use of headings - The outline method of note-taking uses indentation to store information in a clear hierarchy
Cornell Note

Uses two top columns (the “cue” and “note” columns), together with a single bottom row (the summary section) to record notes.

The method is very versatile, usable for most subjects, and one of the simplest yet most effective note-taking methods out there.
Boxing Note The boxing method of note-taking uses boxes to visually separate topics within a page. While the boxing method was designed to be used for digital devices, it’s a technique that can be easily adapted to handwritten notes.
Charting Note The charting method of note-taking uses charts to classify information within rows and columns.
Mapping Note The mapping method starts with a main topic in the center of the page, before branching out into smaller subtopics, supporting topics, and smaller details. The method provides a one-of-a-kind graphical overview of lecture content that is irreplaceable for visual learners.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  •  Effective Notetaking: 1 (Study Skills) by Fiona McPherson
  •  The Memory Book: How to remember anything you want by Tony Buzan
  •  Thinking, Fast and Slow: Daniel Kahneman

 

Unit 3 – Changing World – Adapting to progress and developments

Key questions/concepts

  • Implementing GCSE study skills:
  • Consolidating knowledge through the use of: flashcards, knowledge dumps, memory rooms etc
  • Building and developing mindfulness exercise and activities through yoga, Pilates, dance etc.

Timeframe

  • February - May

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Consolidation The action or process of making something stronger or more solid.
Memory recall  Memory recall or retrieval is remembering the information or events that were previously encoded and stored in the brain
Knowledge Dumps The act of writing everything you know on a test or exam
Flashcards A card containing a small amount of information, held up for pupils to see, as an aid to learning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • The Only Study Guide You’ll Ever Need: Simple tips, tricks and techniques to help you ace your studies and pass your exams By Jade Bowler
  • The Study Skills Handbook by Stella Cottrell
Year 12

Unit 1 - My World - Identity and Belonging

Key questions/concepts

  • Stepping up to A Level
  • Focus on note taking methods
  • Planning and organisation

Timeframe

  • September - October

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Recall Bring (a fact, event, or situation) back into one's mind; remember
Organisation Make arrangements or preparations to order study or time
Time Management The ability to use one's time effectively or productively, especially at work

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Eat That Frog! 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time by Brian Tracy
  • Make it Stick: The Science of Successful Learning
  • Understanding How We Learn: A Visual Guide by Dr Yana Weinstein

 

Unit 2 - Responsible World - Taking Ownership

Key questions/concepts

  • Enriching subject knowledge & improving CV (involvement)
  • Debates / presenting / oracy skills - A level skills in action

Timeframe

  • November - February

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Physical Oracy Effective use of voice and body language during speech, group discussion or debate.
Linguistic Effective use of vocabulary, structure, language variety and use of rhetorical techniques
Cognitive Effective use of content through clarifying and summarising, self-regulation, reasoning and having an awareness of your audience.
Social and Emotional Effectively work well with others by demonstrating good listening skills and response. Confidence is key.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Speak with No Fear by Mike Acker
  • Talk Like TED by Carmine Gallo et al
  • Ted talks: The official TED guide to public speaking by Chris Anderson

 

Unit 3 – Changing World – Adapting to progress and developments

Key questions/concepts

  • Implementing GCSE study skills:
  • Careers and the workplace
  • Researching jobs and lifestyles

Timeframe

  • February - April

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Apprenticeships A person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, having agreed to work for a fixed period at low wages.
Curriculum Vitae A brief account of a person's education, qualifications, and previous occupations, typically sent with a job application.
Labour Market The availability of employment and labour, in terms of supply and demand
Personal Statements A written description of one's achievements, interests, etc., included as part of an application for a job or a place at university or college.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey
  • The Opposite of Loneliness by Marina Keegan

 

Unit 4 - Future World - Projecting forward

Key questions/concepts

  • Effective revision methods
  • Personal Statements
  • Introduction to Higher education and UCAS
  • Food fit for University

Timeframe

  • May - July

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Procrastination The action of delaying or postponing something
Note Taking The practise of making effective notes to aid study
Budgeting Allow or provide a particular amoung of money in a budget
Healthy Eating Healthy eating means eating a variety of foods that give you the nutrients you need to maintain your health, feel good, and have energy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Unbecoming by Jenny Downham
  • Atomic Habits by James Clear
Year 13

Unit 1 - My World - Identity and Belonging

Key questions/concepts

  • Introduction to UCAS
  • Personal Statement workshops
  • Degree apprenticeships
  • Further education post 18

Timeframe

  • September - November

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
UCAS Universities and Colleges Admissions Service
Degree Apprenticeships A degree apprenticeship enables you to gain a full undergraduate or master’s degree while you work
Post Graduate Relating to or denoting a course of study undertaken after completing a first degree

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Succeeding in your Application to University by Matt Green
  • University Interviews Guide by Andy Gardner and Barbara Hamnett MBE
  • Sane New World by Ruby Wax

 

Unit 2 - Responsible World - Taking Ownership

Key questions/concepts

  • Reviewing and implementing A Level study skills:
  • Recalling ways of taking notes and transforming notes into revision material
  • Academic Referencing and researching

Timeframe

  • November - February

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Referencing Provide (a book or article) with citations of sources of information
Researching Discover or verify information for use in (a book, programme, etc.)
Enrichment The action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something.

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Cite Them Right: The Essential Referencing Guide by Richard Pears
  • Deep Work: Rules for focussed Success in a distracted World by Cal Newport
  • Better than Before by Gretchen Rubin

 

Unit 3 – Changing World – Adapting to progress and developments

Key questions/concepts

  • Implementing A Level study skills:
  • Consolidating knowledge through the use of: flashcards, knowledge dumps, memory rooms etc
  • Building and developing mindfulness exercise and activities through yoga, Pilates, dance etc.

Timeframe

  • February - June

Key vocabulary

Word/phrase Definition
Consolidation The action or process of making something stronger or more solid.
Memory Recall Memory recall or retrieval is remembering the information or events that were previously encoded and stored in the brain
Knowledge Dumps The act of writing everything you know on a test or exam
Flashcards A card containing a small amount of information, held up for pupils to see, as an aid to learning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wider reading

  • Drive by Dnaiel H. Pink
  • Grit: Why Passion and resilience are the secrets to success by Angela Duckworth
  • Mindset: Changing the way you think to fulfil your Potential
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