https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu Welcome to our virtual open day! en-us 2020-05-12 09:55:51 UTC 2024-12-12 22:15:05 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/568056237 2020-05-12 16:29:23 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/568056237 yjones220 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/568325507 Over the last few years of being a law lecturer, one of my favourite parts of the job is taking all of you lovely lot out into the real world....TRIPS! In the past, we have visited the Old Bailey, Royal Courts of Justice and the Houses of Parliament. ]]> 2020-05-12 18:09:37 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/568325507 yjones220 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/568350658 2020-05-12 18:20:25 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/568350658 yjones220 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/568353933 2020-05-12 18:21:51 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/568353933 yjones220 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/568359488 2020-05-12 18:24:12 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/568359488 yjones220 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/568367702 2020-05-12 18:27:53 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/568367702 yjones220 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/568413096 2020-05-12 18:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/568413096 amy_parker793 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/569625076 We regularly put up great opportunities that may interest you. For example work experience or summer placements, as well as part time job vacancies.]]> 2020-05-13 09:59:08 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/569625076 amy_parker793 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/569626220 We have a copy of the timetable up on boards so you have no excuse to be late to lessons! We also always put up important notices to keep you all well informed. ]]> 2020-05-13 09:59:38 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/569626220 amy_parker793 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/569628095 We also keep you updated with UCAS information throughout the year such as dates and times from universities about open days and summer university programmes.]]> 2020-05-13 10:00:29 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/569628095 amy_parker793 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/569629160 You will find the A Level department on Level 4 of the main building.]]> 2020-05-13 10:01:06 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/569629160 amy_parker793 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/569643087 We all made pledges in tutorial at the beginning of the year, these help us to focus on what we want to achieve as well as how the teachers can support this. ]]> 2020-05-13 10:07:46 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/569643087 amy_parker793 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/569731361 Both of us are also tutors. You will have a one hour tutorial session once a week at college with an allocated personal tutor. 
During this hour you will hear all important information and notices, such as the numerous events being held around college each week.  Get involved! 
 
You will have a 1:1 tutorial with your tutor each term, this is an opportunity to discuss your progress and any concerns you may have. 

During tutorial you will have help and guidance to apply for your work experience placement in first year. as well as this support in second year for applications to university, jobs or apprenticeships. 

You will also complete and learn about a number of key topics such as; Prevent, British Values and a range of other topic areas that may interest you.]]> 2020-05-13 10:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/569731361 amy_parker793 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/569732071 We have had many guest speakers visit tutorial sessions each year. 

We have had..]]> 2020-05-13 10:53:39 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/569732071 amy_parker793 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/569732209 We also like to use some tutorial sessions to make an escape from the college campus!! 

We go visit the University and apprenticeship fairs. 
We have been to the Road Safety Experience and tutors often invite in guest speakers to discuss topics such as entrepreneurship. ]]> 2020-05-13 10:53:45 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/569732209 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/571822685 We keep an information board in the A level common room where you can find a range of signposts to things such as volunteer opportunities, help and support with your studies, British Values, support services and much more. ]]> 2020-05-14 06:48:25 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/571822685 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/571846935 2020-05-14 07:03:36 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/571846935 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/571851654 2020-05-14 07:06:23 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/571851654 yjones220 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/571864639 2020-05-14 07:13:28 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/571864639 yjones220 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/571866809 2020-05-14 07:14:25 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/571866809 yjones220 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/571868444 2020-05-14 07:15:19 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/571868444 yjones220 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/571869958 Answer
The 
Blooming 
Question 

This acronym will remind you to focus your responses to exam style questions. It will remind you to follow the 'command word' and answer the question in front of you. ]]> 2020-05-14 07:16:09 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/571869958 yjones220 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/571874436 2020-05-14 07:18:27 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/571874436 yjones220 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/571878243 2020-05-14 07:20:17 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/571878243 amy_parker793 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/584397441 Throughout the two years the aim is to help you develop an enthusiasm for Business. 
We will look at a range of core business concepts and applying them to business contexts to develop a broad understanding of how businesses work. 
Take a look at the Specification below to find out some of the key topics we will be looking further into: ]]> 2020-05-20 09:12:06 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/584397441 amy_parker793 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/584423848 There are many resources in the college library and the Business classroom to help you. Here is one of my favourite - The Business Review Magazine. ]]> 2020-05-20 09:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/584423848 amy_parker793 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/584428539 During the first term we look at entrepreneurs. Below is an example of some initial research a student did. We then started to discuss what skills and qualities someone needed to be an entrepreneur, as well as the challenges and difficulties they may face when moving from an entrepreneur to a leader.]]> 2020-05-20 09:27:06 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/584428539 amy_parker793 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/584433804 If you want to know more and see some examples of students work please keep scrolling down...]]> 2020-05-20 09:29:42 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/584433804 amy_parker793 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/584441658 During the first year we will look at the marketing mix. Here we discussed the main four areas a business needs to consider as well as how it will need to be adapted to cater for different markets. 
Below are some examples of products students created and the marketing mix to suit.  ]]> 2020-05-20 09:33:38 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/584441658 amy_parker793 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/584451203 Another key skill you will need for your exam is to be able to apply numerical skills in a range of business contexts. 
This example below is where students needed to decide based the evidence given on numerical evidence (they calculated) which factory to purchase.]]> 2020-05-20 09:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/584451203 amy_parker793 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/584458281 Your ALevel will be assessed through three exams at the end of year 2.
Each question in the exam paper is based on a case study given. We will practice these in class to help build your confidence and skills. 
Below is an example of the size of a typical case study you will get and a students planning of their answer.]]> 2020-05-20 09:42:27 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/584458281 amy_parker793 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/584466335 One key skill you will need for your exam is to be able to assess. 
Throughout the two years we will assess many key business concepts and decisions. we will weight up the positives and negatives. 
Here is a simple example of a second year student looking at the advantages and disadvantages of Multinational Companies - a topic we look at when we look at growing businesses globally the the impacts/influences involved.]]> 2020-05-20 09:46:35 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/584466335 amy_parker793 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/586788120 2020-05-21 11:41:54 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/586788120 https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/586803825 2020-05-21 11:54:55 UTC https://padlet.com/yjones220/tja5a7e1btmsc6lu/wish/586803825