“I don’t do politics!” Really? Who says you can’t buy alcohol under 18? Who says you have to stay in education or training until 18? Who chooses our politicians? Does Parliament truly reflect society? Are the political parties really any different from each other? What impact will 'Brexit' have on the UK? Why is the UK involved in conflicts around the world? Why does poverty exist? Is climate change the most important global issue? Through the study of current affairs, independent research and interpreting the words and acts of politicians in an objective way, you will reach a clear understanding of a range of British and global politics and how they are linked. Year 12 UK Politics: democracy and participation; political parties; electoral systems; voting behaviour and the media. UK Government: the constitution; Parliament; the Prime Minister and the Executive; relations between the branches.Core and Non-core political ideas: Conservativism, Liberalism, Socialism and Nationalism Year 13 Comparative Politics - Global Politics: the state and globalisation; global governance – economic, political, human rights and environmental; power and developments; regionalism and the EU; comparative theories - realism and liberalism in global politics.
• A real and developed interest in current affairs • A high standard of literacy • The ability to research and make connections • A love of reading and analysing texts and philosophical ideas • An open, inquiring mind and a love of debate • A fascination for international developments and the ideas of other people and their views about society • An ability to draw parallels between ideas and theories and their application in the modern world
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Honister Heights, Purley, CR8 1EX |
“I don’t do politics!” Really? Who says you can’t buy alcohol under 18? Who says you have to stay in education or training until 18? Who chooses our politicians? Does Parliament truly reflect society? Are the political parties really any different from each other? What impact will 'Brexit' have on the UK? Why is the UK involved in conflicts around the world? Why does poverty exist? Is climate change the most important global issue? Through the study of current affairs, independent research and interpreting the words and acts of politicians in an objective way, you will reach a clear understanding of a range of British and global politics and how they are linked. Year 12 UK Politics: democracy and participation; political parties; electoral systems; voting behaviour and the media. UK Government: the constitution; Parliament; the Prime Minister and the Executive; relations between the branches.Core and Non-core political ideas: Conservativism, Liberalism, Socialism and Nationalism Year 13 Comparative Politics - Global Politics: the state and globalisation; global governance – economic, political, human rights and environmental; power and developments; regionalism and the EU; comparative theories - realism and liberalism in global politics.
• A real and developed interest in current affairs • A high standard of literacy • The ability to research and make connections • A love of reading and analysing texts and philosophical ideas • An open, inquiring mind and a love of debate • A fascination for international developments and the ideas of other people and their views about society • An ability to draw parallels between ideas and theories and their application in the modern world