The Discovery Academy Excel Academy Music (Discovery Academy only) Exam Board: Eduqas/WJEC What will I study on the course? You will gain a practical introduction to music technology principles, creative processes, and real-world applications in the music industry. Key components include: Exploring the Music Technology Industry – Understanding different roles (e.g., producer, sound engineer, DJ,…
Alpha Boost: Skills for life & learning What will I study on the course? This course is based around a Level 1 qualification designed to build confidence and directly support improved attainment in GCSE Maths and English for students who are at Working Towards in English & Maths in Year 9. The course will strengthen…
Excel Academy 3D Design (Excel Academy only) Exam Board: AQA What will I study on the course? You will explore 3D design as a creative medium, producing work in a range of materials, this will include model making as well as creating 3D final outcomes. Key areas include: Developing ideas through research into art, craft…
The Discovery Academy Excel Academy French (Discovery Academy only) Exam Board: AQA What will I study on the course? This engaging course will enable you to express yourself confidently in French across a wide range of contemporary topics. You will develop strong listening and reading skills through exposure to authentic French spoken by native speakers,…
The Discovery Academy Excel Academy Performing Arts (Discovery Academy only) Exam Board: Eduqas/WJEC What will I study on the course? You will gain a practical introduction to the performing arts industry, creative processes, and real-world performance skills. Key components include: Exploring the Performing Arts Industry – Understanding different roles (e.g., actor, dancer, director, stage manager,…
Discovery Academy Excel Academy Music Exam Board: Eduqas/WJEC What will I study on the course? You will gain a practical introduction to music technology principles, creative processes, and real-world applications in the music industry. Key components include: Exploring the Music Technology Industry – Understanding different roles (e.g., producer, sound engineer, DJ, remixer), the development of…
Exam Board: OCR What will I study on the course You will build fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills across key areas of mathematics. The course covers: Number (structure, calculations, fractions, decimals, percentages, powers, roots, standard form) Algebra (expressions, equations, inequalities, sequences, graphs, quadratic equations) Ratio, proportion, and rates of change (ratios, percentages, direct/inverse proportion, compound…
Alpha Health & Social Care Exam Board: Pearson What will I study on the course? You will gain a practical introduction to the health and social care sector, exploring how care is provided, the needs of service users, and the roles of professionals. Key components include: Component 1: Human Lifespan Development – Understanding growth and…
The Discovery Academy Excel Academy BTEC Sport (Discovery Academy only) Exam Board: Pearson What will I study on the course? You will gain a practical introduction to the sport and physical activity sector, exploring how it operates and developing skills relevant to participation, coaching, and fitness. Key components include: Component 1: Understanding the Sport and…
Alpha Creative Media Exam Board: Pearson What will I study on the course? You will explore digital media concepts and develop practical skills in creating media products using industry-standard tools. Key components typically include: R081: Pre-production skills – Understanding planning techniques (e.g., mood boards, mind maps, storyboards, scripts), legal/ethical issues (copyright, permissions, data protection), and…
The Discovery Academy Hair & Beauty (Discovery Academy only) Exam Board: AQA What will I study on the course? You will gain a practical introduction to the hair and beauty industry, developing foundational skills in hairdressing and beauty therapy while understanding the sector’s operations. Key components typically include: The hair and beauty sector – Roles…
Alpha Hospitality & Catering Exam Board: WJEC What will I study on the course? This Level 1/2 Vocational Award consists of two units. In Unit 1 (The Hospitality and Catering Industry), you’ll learn about types of hospitality and catering providers, working in the industry, health and safety, food safety, and food-related causes of ill health.…
Excel Academy Graphics (Excel Academy only) Exam Board: AQA What will I study on the course? You will explore a range of Graphic design techniques including hand drawn but mainly digital. Key areas include: Working to design briefs to create Graphic Products for a specific audience. Working with and explore a range of art-based techniques…
The Discovery Academy Travel & Tourism (Discovery Academy only) Exam Board: Pearson What will I study on the course? You will gain a practical introduction to the dynamic travel and tourism industry, exploring how it operates, its importance to the economy, and real-world applications. Key components include: Component 1: Travel and Tourism Organisations and Destinations…
Alpha Triple Science Exam Board: AQA What will I study on the course? You will study the full content of GCSE Biology, Chemistry, and Physics separately, with greater depth and additional topics compared to Combined Science. This provides the broadest coverage for future science study. Biology: Cell biology, organisation (e.g., circulatory/digestive systems), infection/response, bioenergetics (photosynthesis/respiration),…
Alpha Textiles Exam Board: AQA What will I study on the course? You will explore textile design as a creative medium, producing functional or decorative pieces using a range of processes and materials. Key areas include: Developing ideas through research into textile designers, artists, historical and contemporary contexts (e.g., fashion, interiors, accessories). Experimenting with techniques…
Alpha Religious Education Exam Board: AQA What will I study on the course? You will explore beliefs, teachings, and practices of major world religions, alongside contemporary religious and ethical issues. The course typically includes: Component 1: The study of religions – Beliefs, teachings, and practices of two religions: Christianity and Islam.) Key areas cover sources…
Alpha Photography Exam Board: AQA What will I study on the course? You will explore photography as a creative and technical medium, producing images using digital methods. Key areas include: Developing ideas through research into photographers, artists, and contexts (historical and contemporary). Experimenting with photographic techniques and processes. Recording observations, ideas, and experiments in a…
Alpha History Exam Board: Pearson What will I study on the course? You will investigate significant events, people, and changes across different periods, developing skills in analysing sources and interpretations. The course uses a range of primary sources, historical interpretations, and case studies to explore causes, consequences, change, continuity, similarity, and difference over time. Typical…
Alpha Computer Science Exam Board: Pearson What will I study on the course? You will develop computational thinking, problem-solving, and programming skills while understanding how computers and digital systems work. Key topics include: Fundamentals of algorithms (designing, representing, and analysing algorithms; searching and sorting). Programming (fundamentals like variables, data types, sequences, selection, iteration; robust programming…
Alpha Geography Exam Board: AQA What will I study on the course? You will explore both physical and human geography, investigating how the world works and the challenges we face. Key units include: Living with the physical environment: Natural hazards (tectonic hazards like earthquakes/volcanoes, weather hazards like tropical storms, climate change); physical landscapes in the…
Alpha Engineering Exam Board: NCFE What will I study on the course? You will gain a practical introduction to engineering principles, processes, and real-world applications. Key components include: Exploring Engineering Sectors & Design Applications – Understanding different engineering sectors (e.g., mechanical, electrical, aerospace), how products are designed and engineered, and factors influencing design choices. Producing…
Alpha Construction & the Build Environment Exam Board: Pearson What will I study on the course? You will gain a practical introduction to the construction industry, exploring how buildings are designed, constructed, and maintained. Key components include: Construction and Design: Different forms of low-rise construction (up to 5.2 metres high) for homes, offices, and retail…
Alpha BTEC Enterprise Exam Board: Pearson What will I study on the course? You will learn how businesses operate in the real world, developing knowledge of key business concepts and their application. The course covers three main units which include the following: Business in the real world: Purpose, ownership, aims, stakeholders, location, expansion Influences on…
Alpha Digital Exam Board: OCR What will I study on the course? You will develop an understanding of how computers work, computational thinking, and practical programming skills. Key topics include: Computer systems: Systems architecture (CPU, memory, storage), memory and storage, computer networks/connections/protocols, network security, systems software, and ethical/legal/cultural/environmental impacts of digital technology. Computational thinking, algorithms,…
Alpha Science Exam Board: AQA What will I study on the course? You will explore key concepts across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics to build scientific understanding and skills. Biology: Cell biology, organisation (e.g., digestive and circulatory systems), infection and response, bioenergetics (photosynthesis/respiration), homeostasis and response, inheritance/variation/evolution, and ecology. Chemistry: Atomic structure and periodic table, bonding/structure/properties,…
Alpha Maths Exam Board: OCR What will I study on the course? You will build fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving skills across key areas of mathematics. The course covers: Number: Structure, calculations, fractions, decimals, percentages, powers, roots, standard form Algebra: Expressions, equations, inequalities, sequences, graphs, quadratic equations Ratio, proportion & rates of change: Ratios, percentages, direct/inverse proportion, compound measures…
Alpha English Language & Literature Exam Board: AQA What will I study on the course? You will develop skills to read fluently and write effectively, with confident control of Standard English. This includes reading and understanding a wide range of high-quality, challenging texts from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries (fiction, non-fiction, literary non-fiction, reviews,…
Alpha Art Exam Board: AQA What will I study on the course? You will explore art design as a creative medium, producing art work in a range of different materials, applying different techniques and processes Key areas include: Developing ideas through research into art, craft and designers in historical and contemporary contexts Experiment and develop…
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