As this subject is not offered at GCSE, it is open at A-Level to anyone with a lively interest in the current political scene! Primarily because in the era of Brexit and Trump, not to mention a global pandemic and its ongoing ramifications, it is more relevant than ever. We aim to help students gain a critical awareness of the nature of contemporary politics, alongside an introduction to broader political theory, and to help them form opinions based on fact and logical thinking. The syllabus involves the study of a variety of issues central to contemporary British and American politics, as well as an introduction to political theory via four ideologies. UK Politics: British Politics introduces the student to the study, through examination of the representative process in the UK, of the key principles in British politics: citizenship, democracy and political participation. We will study political parties, how elections work around the UK and why voters make the choices they do. British Government provides an introduction to the major institutions of the UK Government and examines their relationships with one another, especially the House of Commons, the Prime Minister and Cabinet as well as the Judiciary. We will also consider their effectiveness within the context of the Brexit process and other contemporary concerns such as the cost of living crisis. American Politics: The course looks at the representative processes of the US political system and considers their adequacy in terms of popular participation and full democracy. Areas of study focus on Elections and Voting, Political Parties, Pressure Groups and Racial / Ethnic issues. It also examines the institutional framework of the US government and considers the inter-relationships between its legislative, executive and judicial processes and the health of US federalism. Areas of study focus on the Constitution, Congress, Presidency and the Supreme Court. Comparisons are made between all areas of UK and US politics. Political Theory: Students will study the theory and practice behind the key ideologies of conservatism, liberalism and socialism, along with another ‘ism’ with great contemporary relevance, nationalism.
In practice, they should expect to gain a significant number of 8 or 9 grades. We are looking for a minimum of five 8 or 9 grades at GCSE, and at least an 8 in the subjects they wish to study in the Lower Sixth (Year 12),
Politics is an entirely essay-based subject, including some source analysis. Three papers will be sat at the end of the Upper Sixth.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Redbridge |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £20,958 - £24,990 |
| Address | 611-627 High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0RF |
As this subject is not offered at GCSE, it is open at A-Level to anyone with a lively interest in the current political scene! Primarily because in the era of Brexit and Trump, not to mention a global pandemic and its ongoing ramifications, it is more relevant than ever. We aim to help students gain a critical awareness of the nature of contemporary politics, alongside an introduction to broader political theory, and to help them form opinions based on fact and logical thinking. The syllabus involves the study of a variety of issues central to contemporary British and American politics, as well as an introduction to political theory via four ideologies. UK Politics: British Politics introduces the student to the study, through examination of the representative process in the UK, of the key principles in British politics: citizenship, democracy and political participation. We will study political parties, how elections work around the UK and why voters make the choices they do. British Government provides an introduction to the major institutions of the UK Government and examines their relationships with one another, especially the House of Commons, the Prime Minister and Cabinet as well as the Judiciary. We will also consider their effectiveness within the context of the Brexit process and other contemporary concerns such as the cost of living crisis. American Politics: The course looks at the representative processes of the US political system and considers their adequacy in terms of popular participation and full democracy. Areas of study focus on Elections and Voting, Political Parties, Pressure Groups and Racial / Ethnic issues. It also examines the institutional framework of the US government and considers the inter-relationships between its legislative, executive and judicial processes and the health of US federalism. Areas of study focus on the Constitution, Congress, Presidency and the Supreme Court. Comparisons are made between all areas of UK and US politics. Political Theory: Students will study the theory and practice behind the key ideologies of conservatism, liberalism and socialism, along with another ‘ism’ with great contemporary relevance, nationalism.
In practice, they should expect to gain a significant number of 8 or 9 grades. We are looking for a minimum of five 8 or 9 grades at GCSE, and at least an 8 in the subjects they wish to study in the Lower Sixth (Year 12),
Politics is an entirely essay-based subject, including some source analysis. Three papers will be sat at the end of the Upper Sixth.