The Curriculum intent for Government and Politics is closely linked to the Edexcel syllabus which has been chosen due to the comparative nature of this course ie Political issues of the UK and the USA. We feel it is important to understand the issues present in the USA as it is the most influential and powerful nation in the world and gives our students more of an international perspective on matters such as religion, climate change and the economy. Our curriculum intent means a clear understanding of key political concepts and ideologies such as Socialism and Feminism are required to move to a deeper appreciation of the complexities of political life in an ever-changing global world. We accentuate this understanding with Enrichment Days to the House of Commons, the UK Supreme Court and Westminster Abbey and pre-Covid with our USA visit to New York, Washington and Philadelphia. This deep appreciation of the complexities of key political concepts enables the Politics department to produce outstanding A-Level results and send students to some of the top universities in the country to continue their studies of Politics. The aims and objectives of the Edexcel qualification chosen by OPGS are to enable students to: Develop knowledge and an informed understanding of contemporary political structures and issues in their historical context, both within the United Kingdom and the USA Develop a critical awareness of the changing nature of politics and the relationships between political ideas, institutions and processes Develop knowledge and an informed understanding of the influences and interests which have an impact on decisions in government and politics; develop knowledge and an informed understanding of the rights and responsibilities of individuals and groups Develop the ability to critically analyse, interpret and evaluate political information to form arguments and make judgements Develop an interest in, and engagement with, contemporary politics. This engagement in Politics is crucial to OPGS Politics department and is something we focus class debates and discussions on throughout the two-year course and one of the reason why so many of our students continue to study Politics at top universities.
- Grade 6 at GCSE in either GCSE History, GCSE Geography or GCSE RS - Students achieving a minimum of at least six GCSEs (9 – 5) of which at least four are at a grade 6 (or equivalent). - Students must also achieve a minimum of a grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | Oakwood Park, Maidstone, ME16 8AH |
The Curriculum intent for Government and Politics is closely linked to the Edexcel syllabus which has been chosen due to the comparative nature of this course ie Political issues of the UK and the USA. We feel it is important to understand the issues present in the USA as it is the most influential and powerful nation in the world and gives our students more of an international perspective on matters such as religion, climate change and the economy. Our curriculum intent means a clear understanding of key political concepts and ideologies such as Socialism and Feminism are required to move to a deeper appreciation of the complexities of political life in an ever-changing global world. We accentuate this understanding with Enrichment Days to the House of Commons, the UK Supreme Court and Westminster Abbey and pre-Covid with our USA visit to New York, Washington and Philadelphia. This deep appreciation of the complexities of key political concepts enables the Politics department to produce outstanding A-Level results and send students to some of the top universities in the country to continue their studies of Politics. The aims and objectives of the Edexcel qualification chosen by OPGS are to enable students to: Develop knowledge and an informed understanding of contemporary political structures and issues in their historical context, both within the United Kingdom and the USA Develop a critical awareness of the changing nature of politics and the relationships between political ideas, institutions and processes Develop knowledge and an informed understanding of the influences and interests which have an impact on decisions in government and politics; develop knowledge and an informed understanding of the rights and responsibilities of individuals and groups Develop the ability to critically analyse, interpret and evaluate political information to form arguments and make judgements Develop an interest in, and engagement with, contemporary politics. This engagement in Politics is crucial to OPGS Politics department and is something we focus class debates and discussions on throughout the two-year course and one of the reason why so many of our students continue to study Politics at top universities.
- Grade 6 at GCSE in either GCSE History, GCSE Geography or GCSE RS - Students achieving a minimum of at least six GCSEs (9 – 5) of which at least four are at a grade 6 (or equivalent). - Students must also achieve a minimum of a grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics.