Key Stage 4

GCSE LEARNING FOR LIFE AND WORK ​

This course is made up of four modules:
 Local and Global Citizenship
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Rights and responsibilities
  • Non Governmental Organisations
  • Equality and Social Justice
  • Democracy in Action.          
 Personal Development
  • Health  and Drugs Education
  • Self Concept
  • Relationships and Sexuality
  • Financial Responsibility     
 Employability
  • Work in the Local and Global Economy
  • Personal Career Planning
  • Rights and Responsibilities of the Employer and Employees
  • Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
 Assessment consists of three exams and one piece of controlled assessment:
Unit 1: Local and Global Citizenship
20%
Unit 2: Personal Development
20%
Unit 3: Employability
20%
Unit 4: Controlled Assessment Task
40%

​ OCN LEVEL 1 & 2 CERTIFICATE IN PERSONAL SUCCESS AND WELL BEING

Pupils must complete ten units of work to create a portfolio that displays their understanding of ‘Personal Success and Well Being.’
 
Units include:
  • Prejudice and Discrimination
  • Understanding Healthy Lifestyles
  • Exploring Own Personal Identity
  • Improving Confidence and Self Esteem
  • Managing Risk
  • Exploring Relationships
  • Understanding Relationships
  • Exploring feelings and Emotions
  • Roles and Responsibilities of Parents
  • Managing Personal Finance
 
Each unit is assessed through a portfolio of work and does not require any terminal examination.
 
Level 1 (equivalent to) - grades D-G at GCSE
Level 2 (equivalent to) - grades A-C at GCSE