As part of our enrichment programme we will be offering the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) to some students in 2020-2021. This is an additional qualification that is credited as half an A Level. This qualification is a recognition of independent learning skills and as such is increasingly sought after by universities. The EPQ is an excellent taster of university-style learning as its is an independent research project. The project is coordinated and assessed by the school but the bulk of the work is led, managed and completed by the student. The student can study any topic area of interest that goes beyond their A Level specifications in their subjects. Students have the choice of an extended piece of writing in the form of a 5000 word essay or the production of an “artefact”, this could include organising an event or making an item. Students need to give great consideration to their choice of topic; it must be a topic that sparks their curiosity to maintain their motivation to complete their EPQ. Many students pick topic areas that relate to their future aspirations. Students will be given the opportunity to apply for an EPQ in October of year 12. After an information assembly, students will be given a week to register their interest on taking on the additional workload of an EPQ. As there are limited places, decisions are made based on GCSE effort and attainment, attendance and discussion with tutors and subject staff. Students will then start the EPQ in the January of year 12, and given the option of submitting their projects in November, or the following May.
The project is marked holistically which includes a project log, their product and a presentation of their project to a small audience.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7FA |
As part of our enrichment programme we will be offering the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) to some students in 2020-2021. This is an additional qualification that is credited as half an A Level. This qualification is a recognition of independent learning skills and as such is increasingly sought after by universities. The EPQ is an excellent taster of university-style learning as its is an independent research project. The project is coordinated and assessed by the school but the bulk of the work is led, managed and completed by the student. The student can study any topic area of interest that goes beyond their A Level specifications in their subjects. Students have the choice of an extended piece of writing in the form of a 5000 word essay or the production of an “artefact”, this could include organising an event or making an item. Students need to give great consideration to their choice of topic; it must be a topic that sparks their curiosity to maintain their motivation to complete their EPQ. Many students pick topic areas that relate to their future aspirations. Students will be given the opportunity to apply for an EPQ in October of year 12. After an information assembly, students will be given a week to register their interest on taking on the additional workload of an EPQ. As there are limited places, decisions are made based on GCSE effort and attainment, attendance and discussion with tutors and subject staff. Students will then start the EPQ in the January of year 12, and given the option of submitting their projects in November, or the following May.
The project is marked holistically which includes a project log, their product and a presentation of their project to a small audience.