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08/03/26

Happy International Women's Day. Huge recognition to all the women at Epping St. John's who work so hard to support our school community. Thank you for your time, effort and expertise 💚 

17/02/26

Ramadan Mubarak to all those in our community celebrating. We wish you you strength for suhoor and sweetness at iftar.  🕌💚 

09/02/26

We are looking forward to welcoming parents/carers and students into school tomorrow for Options Evening. It promises to be an informative and useful evening. The first step in many ahead of making final choices. We will support our Year 9s all the way! 💚 

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02/02/26

Prom dress & suit sale evening Thursday 12th Feb 4-5pm come & join us we have some lovely dresses & suits coming in please email me vikkisear.co.uk if you have something you would like to come & sell see your school email for more details pic.twitter.com/r7xr7PZ0e0

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01/02/26

We are excited to be hosting The Entitled Sons at ESJ on Wednesday 4th February. Music is a great unifier and communicator, and this group brings with them both music and shared experiences of navigating education and life with neurodivergent conditions.  🎸🎶💚

05/01/26

Please check your inbox regarding school closure tomorrow (Tuesday 6th January). We will be open as normal from Wednesday 7th January

25/12/25

Wishing all those in our local community who celebrate a very Merry Christmas. 🎄 💚 

19/12/25

We have made it! We'd like to wish all of our families and the local community a restful break and, for those who celebrate, a Merry Christmas 🎄🎅💚 Here is the link to our end of term Headteacher letter:  4905753ff3cea231a868-376d75c…

14/12/25

Hanukkah sameach to all those who celebrate in our local community. May your life be filled with the light of Menorah candles. 🕎💚 

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02/12/25

📣 Last month, ESJ threw open its doors for a packed 6th Form Open Evening 🎓 Students explored subjects, pathways, enrichment, and spoke with staff, students and returning alumni about life at ESJ 📈 With KS5 progress in the top 1% nationally, the buzz & energy was incredible!

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13/11/25

OPEN EVENING TODAY We're looking forward to welcoming prospective families to view our school later today. This event will run from 6:00pm - 8:00pm Find out more:  eppingstjohnsschool.org/

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13/11/25

"So far I’m settling in well into my course. I’m grateful to the Sixth Form team for their role in preparing me for the future.”  Follow in the footsteps of success at our Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 13th November 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

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13/11/25

"I have been at Guy Carpenter for almost a month now as an Apprentice Reinsurance Broker - It is a very social industry with lots of opportunities for young people." Follow in the footsteps of success at our Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 13th November 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

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12/11/25

🎓 Follow in the footsteps of success at our Sixth Form Open Evening Tomorrow 6:00pm - 8:00pm. 🟢 We are a rich and vibrant community of students and teachers who are committed to achieving excellence 💎 ALPS Diamond award winner: Top 1% in the country for pupils progress

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12/11/25

“I’m in my first year at Manchester University studying Economics. I’m having a great time and have met lots of new people from different backgrounds." Follow in the footsteps of success at Epping St John's Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 13th November 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

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11/11/25

“I’ve just started studying Communication and Media BA at the University of Leeds. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for ESJ sixth form!” Follow in the footsteps of success at Epping St John's Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 13th November 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

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11/11/25

Reverend Gloyn delivered a beautifully contemplative assembly to all students to commemorate Remembrance Day, including the observation of the 2 minutes, silence. 🤍💚

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09/11/25

A poignant and reflective thanks and remembrance given to those that gave their lives. Our students, as ever, were wonderful ambassadors for the community. Lest we forget. 💚

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07/11/25

"I am studying sport and exercise science at Loughborough University, and really enjoying it! I love learning new content on a subject that I am passionate about" Follow in the footsteps of success at our Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 13th November 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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07/11/25

"I am studying sport and exercise science at Loughborough University, and really enjoying it! I love learning new content on a subject that I am passionate about" Follow in the footsteps of success at our Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 13th November 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Government and Politics A-Level

 

"Politics is too serious a matter to be left to the politicians" Charles de Gaulle

 

 

Why study Government & Politics?

Edexcel’s new qualifications will help students to develop knowledge and understanding of the role politics plays in relation to current local, national, and global issues, as well as studying key thinkers and political ideas. Each topic in our specification is fully detailed, providing you with the full range of breadth and depth to teach.

Course Content

First Year Content

In the first year candidates will develop a broad knowledge and understanding of the political system of the UK.

The specification concentrates on People, Politics and Participation as well as Governing Modern Britain.

Units covered—

People, Politics and Participation.

  • The nature of participation in the political process.
  • Participation through the ballot box.
  • Electoral systems.
  • Political Parties.

Governing Modern Britain.

  • British Constitution.
  • Role of Parliament.
  • Policy making and implementation.

 

Second Year Content

This is a much more conceptual based year where we study ideologies as well as a ‘comparison’ unit where we look at the USA Political system and compare it to the UK.

The A2 specification focuses on understanding the workings of ideologies as well as the comparison between the USA and UK political system.

Units covered—

US Government & Politics

  • Electoral process and direct democracy.
  • Political Parties
  • Voting Behaviour
  • The US Constitution
  • US Congress
  • The Executive
  • The Supreme Court

Political Ideologies

  • Liberalism
  • Socialism
  • Conservatism
  • Nationalism

Assessment

A Level Government and Politics is assessed using  3 examinations.

Students will be assessed on the knowledge they have acquired over the two year course.

Future careers linked to this subject:

  • Commercial, Industrial and Public sector jobs
  • Local and National Government
  • Journalism or the Media
  • Research, Analysis and Development
  • Education and Teaching
  • Legal sector and the Judiciary

Entry Requirements

Achieve a Grade 6 or above in GCSE History and/or 6 in GCSE English

Examination Board

Edexcel

Teacher to Contact:

Mr Bitis

 

 

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