Headline Information
In 2011, the department achieved a 94% pass rate at A level with 28% of students gaining an A* to B grade. Since the introduction of the A* grade at A level, the department has seen two awarded each year, a phenomenal achievement!
Information About the Department
The Psychology, Sociology and Health & Social Care department offers post-16 courses and is based in the brand new suite of classrooms at Stewart House, Biddenham’s Sixth Form Study Centre. The suite includes a number of computers for student use as well as an interactive whiteboard.
The department offers a range of post-16 courses for both the Gold and Platinum curricula. Each course offers seven timetabled lessons per fortnight, equivalent to 8 and ¾ hours and students are expected to work independently beyond the lesson time. Independent work would typically involve research, note-taking, exam practice, revision and online assessments through Moodle. Moodle courses are available for all options within the department and students are encouraged to access lesson materials, additional resources and online assessment activities via those pages.
Educational visits are a key feature of the department. This includes the AS Psychology students visiting the zoo to conduct animal observations and participating in active research at the University of Northampton. We also welcome lecturers from the University of Bedfordshire who present their research to both Sociology and Psychology students. The Health & Social Care students commit to regular voluntary roles at St John’s Special School and local nurseries, gaining valuable applied skills necessary for their course and for their future careers.
Student feedback:
"Thank you for the last two years. I really enjoyed Psychology."
Ross
"To Health & Social staff, thank you for helping me get into university."
Reena
"Thank you for all the help you gave me in Sociology."
Rebecca
"I chose Psychology at the beginning of year 12 because it was something new. I never thought I would have such an interest and passion for it as I do."
Charlotte
Staffing
Mrs Katie Sanders-Pope – Head of Psychology, Sociology and Health & Social Care
Miss Rachel MacGregor – Teacher of Psychology
Mrs Emma Latchman – Teacher of Psychology
Mr David Fitch – Teacher of Sociology
Mr John Tierney – Teacher of Sociology
Ms Cathy Eckett – Teacher of Health & Social Care
Mrs Krystyna Cooke – Teacher of Health & Social Care
Mrs Sue Potter – Teacher of Health & Social Care
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