The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) offers students the opportunity to create "a single piece of work, requiring a high degree of planning, preparation and autonomous working. The projects that students complete will differ by subject, but all will require persistence over time and research skills to explore a subject independently in real depth." The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is offered at Sherfield School with the aim of providing more able students with the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to independently plan, research and write a 5,000 word dissertation style report on an area in which they have a specific interest e.g. medical research. Students are also required to deliver a small presentation on their research to a group of non-specialists.
Students must have achieved Grades 9-6 in English Language or Literature.
The EPQ is an A-Level equivalent qualification, although is half the size of a full two year A-Level Programme. The completion of an Extended Project requires 120 hours of time; 30 of which come from the taught skills session delivered in the autumn and spring term of Year 12 and 90 hours of independent study time in which students will plan, research and write their essay and presentation. In addition, students are expected to attend regular meetings with their project supervisor, who will be monitoring their progress, as well as offering guidance and support. Decisions as to when to start the project is left to the student's discretion, although most students start their research in the summer term, with the aim of completing their essay before they return to school after the summer holidays. Projects are marked internally by the project supervisor, and moderated externally. Students can either submit their project for entry at the end of October or the end of March.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £22,380 - £35,970 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £12,105 - £20,175 |
| Address | Reading Road, Sherfield-on-Loddon, Hampshire, RG27 0HU |
The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) offers students the opportunity to create "a single piece of work, requiring a high degree of planning, preparation and autonomous working. The projects that students complete will differ by subject, but all will require persistence over time and research skills to explore a subject independently in real depth." The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is offered at Sherfield School with the aim of providing more able students with the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to independently plan, research and write a 5,000 word dissertation style report on an area in which they have a specific interest e.g. medical research. Students are also required to deliver a small presentation on their research to a group of non-specialists.
Students must have achieved Grades 9-6 in English Language or Literature.
The EPQ is an A-Level equivalent qualification, although is half the size of a full two year A-Level Programme. The completion of an Extended Project requires 120 hours of time; 30 of which come from the taught skills session delivered in the autumn and spring term of Year 12 and 90 hours of independent study time in which students will plan, research and write their essay and presentation. In addition, students are expected to attend regular meetings with their project supervisor, who will be monitoring their progress, as well as offering guidance and support. Decisions as to when to start the project is left to the student's discretion, although most students start their research in the summer term, with the aim of completing their essay before they return to school after the summer holidays. Projects are marked internally by the project supervisor, and moderated externally. Students can either submit their project for entry at the end of October or the end of March.