The course covers six topics: namely Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Biological Psychology, Learning Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Child Psychology. Each of these topics comprises of five inter-linked sections: • Content – major theories and approaches linked to the approach. • Methods – the research techniques employed by the approach. • Studies – two studies, one classic and one contemporary. • Key Questions – a contemporary issue of\ relevance to the approach. • Practicals - gather and analyse data relevant to btopics covered.
It follows from this that in our professional judgement there is a minimum standard which students need to achieve before we can allow them to enter the Sixth Form. Students wishing to enter Wellingborough Sixth Form in September 2023 should have achieved at least four Grade 6s and two Grade 5s at GCSE, although individuals falling below this will be considered if their personal circumstances and/or specific distribution of grades suggest that A level study would be appropriate. In reality, we have found that falling below a top grade in a subject which will be followed at A level is unlikely to lead to anything above a C Grade at the end of two years. No student will be accepted onto an A Level Mathematics course with anything below Grade 7. For fresh-start subjects, GCSE performance in English and/or Mathematics may be used by the School to assess suitability. In addition, any student who does not gain at least Grade 4 in English Language or a Grade 4 in Mathematics will be expected to retake these subject exams. This tariff is applied in the students’ own long-term interests. Should your son/daughter fall short of these requirements, Mr Holman – Headmaster, Mrs Baxby – Head of Sixth Form and Mrs Gamble – Deputy Head, Academic, will be available on Results Day when any relevant discussions can take place. Pupils looking to study Psychology need to achieve a 5 or above at GCSE level in Maths and English. The course requires pupils to calculate descriptive and inferential statistics as well as containing extended writing; the maximum mark allocation for an essay is 20 marks.
This is a linear course with 3 exams at the end of the two years of study.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | London Road, Wellingborough, NN8 2BX |
The course covers six topics: namely Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Biological Psychology, Learning Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Child Psychology. Each of these topics comprises of five inter-linked sections: • Content – major theories and approaches linked to the approach. • Methods – the research techniques employed by the approach. • Studies – two studies, one classic and one contemporary. • Key Questions – a contemporary issue of\ relevance to the approach. • Practicals - gather and analyse data relevant to btopics covered.
It follows from this that in our professional judgement there is a minimum standard which students need to achieve before we can allow them to enter the Sixth Form. Students wishing to enter Wellingborough Sixth Form in September 2023 should have achieved at least four Grade 6s and two Grade 5s at GCSE, although individuals falling below this will be considered if their personal circumstances and/or specific distribution of grades suggest that A level study would be appropriate. In reality, we have found that falling below a top grade in a subject which will be followed at A level is unlikely to lead to anything above a C Grade at the end of two years. No student will be accepted onto an A Level Mathematics course with anything below Grade 7. For fresh-start subjects, GCSE performance in English and/or Mathematics may be used by the School to assess suitability. In addition, any student who does not gain at least Grade 4 in English Language or a Grade 4 in Mathematics will be expected to retake these subject exams. This tariff is applied in the students’ own long-term interests. Should your son/daughter fall short of these requirements, Mr Holman – Headmaster, Mrs Baxby – Head of Sixth Form and Mrs Gamble – Deputy Head, Academic, will be available on Results Day when any relevant discussions can take place. Pupils looking to study Psychology need to achieve a 5 or above at GCSE level in Maths and English. The course requires pupils to calculate descriptive and inferential statistics as well as containing extended writing; the maximum mark allocation for an essay is 20 marks.
This is a linear course with 3 exams at the end of the two years of study.