Programmes of Study
Programmes of study and entry requirements
At Harris Academy Falconwood Sixth Form we offer 3 main programmes of study.
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A-level Pathway – Students choose 3 A-level qualifications in subjects that they wish to focus on over 2 years.
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Combination Pathway – Students choose 3 courses that are a mixture of A-level and vocational qualifications in subjects they wish to focus on over 2 years.
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Vocational Pathway – Students choose between the Extended Certificate, Diploma or the Extended Diploma in a subject(s) they wish to focus on over 2 years.
Subjects offered at Harris Academy Falconwood Sixth Form
Subject |
Level |
Head of Subject Area |
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Mathematics |
A Level |
Mr Fowler |
Further Maths |
A Level |
Mr Fowler |
English Literature |
A Level |
Miss Ridley/ Miss Howard |
Biology |
A Level |
Miss McNeil |
Chemistry |
A Level |
Mr Griffiths |
Physics |
A Level |
Mr Sharp |
History |
A Level |
Mr Baxter |
Geography |
A Level |
Miss Miller |
Psychology |
A Level |
Miss Mason |
Government and Politics |
A Level |
Miss Prakash |
Sociology |
A Level |
Miss Hennessey |
Spanish |
A Level |
Mr Lacasa |
Economics |
A Level |
Miss Bediako |
Computer Science |
A Level |
Mr Bilal |
Business Studies |
A Level |
Miss Ahmed |
Film Studies |
A Level |
Miss Keith |
Art |
A Level |
Mr Christmas |
Product Design |
A Level |
Mr Colley |
OCR CTEC Sport - Extended Certificate |
Vocational |
Miss Lee |
OCR CTEC Sport – Diploma |
Vocational |
Miss Lee |
OCR CTEC Sport – Extended Diploma |
Vocational |
Miss Lee |
OCR CTEC Business Studies – Extended Certificate |
Vocational |
Mrs Ahmed |
OCR CTEC Business Studies – Diploma |
Vocational |
Mrs Ahmed |
OCR CTEC Digital Media – Extended Certificate |
Vocational |
Miss LJ Patterson |
OCR CTEC Health and Social Care – Extended Certificate |
Vocational |
Mrs Olaifa |
OCR CTEC Informational Technology - Extended Certificate |
Vocational |
Mr Bilal |
Pearsons Music Performance BTEC |
Vocational |
Mr Ososanyna |
Curriculum Rationale
Labour Market Employment Routes and the Curriculum
In 2023 The Office for National Statistics (ONS) produced a Labour Market report for the borough of Bexley. This predicts that most of the future net increases of jobs within the Bexley area will require attainment/training/skills acquisition at Levels 3 or above.
Over 65% of jobs will require a Level 3 qualification or over. Within the Bexley area their model projects that there will be substantial jobs expansion demand over the period to 2024 particularly in the higher qualified jobs such as Managers, Directors and Senior Officials, Professional Occupations and Administrative & Secretarial Occupations. The top 10 growing sectors in this area are predicted to be:
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Wholesale And Retail Trade; Repair of Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles
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Human Health and Social Work Activities
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Education
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Administrative And Support Service Activities
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Transportation And Storage
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Construction
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Accommodation And Food Service Activities
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Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities
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Manufacturing
At Harris Academy Falconwood Sixth Form we structure our curriculum choices on the qualifications that 1) meet the needs of the students. 2) align with the trends of occupations within the borough and surrounding boroughs. However, there are some that we cannot fulfil due to not having the facilities to offer courses involving construction, transport and Motor repair, but we do aim to offer courses relevant to all the other employment sectors listed above. As a result of this research into the national and local labour market we are mindful that our curriculum offer meets elements of local need whilst ensuring that all young people are able to access job markets in a regional, national and international market.
Option Blocks and Timetable
Below are the option blocks constructed for the academic year 2023 – 2024. Students select three subjects from the four possible blocks, their remaining block will be students study period. Students have seven lessons per subject over the two-week timetable.
Block A |
Block B |
Block C |
Block D |
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Mathematics
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Computer Science |
English Literature |
Physics |
Psychology
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Biology |
Psychology |
Mathematics |
Biology |
Sociology |
Geography |
Art |
Film Studies
|
Government and Politics |
OCR CTEC Sport Double (VOC) |
Business Studies (A-level) |
English Literature |
Spanish |
Business Studies CTEC Double (VOC) |
Sociology
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Health and Social Care (VOC) |
History |
Study Period
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History |
Music Performance (VOC) |
Product Design |
Further Maths |
Sport OCT CTEC Single (VOC) |
IT OCR CTEC (VOC)
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Sport OCR CTEC Single (VOC) |
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Sport OCR CTEC Triple (VOC) |
Chemistry
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Media (VOC) |
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Business Studies CTEC Single (VOC) |
Study |
Economics |
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Study |
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Study |
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