Students in the Lower Sixth have the opportunity to take the Extended Project Qualification. A weekly one-hour lesson is allocated for this. Initially, all the students will receive a number of teaching sessions on essential study skills; this will also give each individual the time to decide which course is right for them. All students are, of course, encouraged to keep up to date with current affairs and to continue to read widely. This qualification is equivalent to half an A level but at the A2 academic level, thereby having the possibility of an A* grade. It requires the student’s genuine interest in, and strong commitment to a topic of their choice, perhaps developing from one or more of their study areas or a personal interest. The critical factors of motivation, time and project management, and independent research and evaluation are highly attractive to universities and employers, in applications and at interviews. The project may take the form of an extended essay of 5000 words, or the creation of an artefact, or an exhibition, performance or event. Receiving a number of hours of taught skills is a compulsory element. From the start, a teacher will be designated as the student’s supervisor and will confirm the suitability of the topic and the form, title and aims. With support, the student will plan, research, carry out and evaluate the project, keeping a log throughout as evidence of all development stages. On its completion, the student must deliver a presentation to a suitable audience. The supervisor will assess all aspects of the project and the marks will be moderated internally and externally. EPQ students are strongly encouraged to join other sixth-form students when there is a visiting speaker.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Derby |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Hillsway, Littleover, Derby, DE23 3DT |
Students in the Lower Sixth have the opportunity to take the Extended Project Qualification. A weekly one-hour lesson is allocated for this. Initially, all the students will receive a number of teaching sessions on essential study skills; this will also give each individual the time to decide which course is right for them. All students are, of course, encouraged to keep up to date with current affairs and to continue to read widely. This qualification is equivalent to half an A level but at the A2 academic level, thereby having the possibility of an A* grade. It requires the student’s genuine interest in, and strong commitment to a topic of their choice, perhaps developing from one or more of their study areas or a personal interest. The critical factors of motivation, time and project management, and independent research and evaluation are highly attractive to universities and employers, in applications and at interviews. The project may take the form of an extended essay of 5000 words, or the creation of an artefact, or an exhibition, performance or event. Receiving a number of hours of taught skills is a compulsory element. From the start, a teacher will be designated as the student’s supervisor and will confirm the suitability of the topic and the form, title and aims. With support, the student will plan, research, carry out and evaluate the project, keeping a log throughout as evidence of all development stages. On its completion, the student must deliver a presentation to a suitable audience. The supervisor will assess all aspects of the project and the marks will be moderated internally and externally. EPQ students are strongly encouraged to join other sixth-form students when there is a visiting speaker.