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06/07/25

We did it! We have surpassed our £5,000 targwt. Thank you to all of our brilliant parents/carers/students/supporters. Such a worthy cause, and testament to the community spirit that runs through ESJ 💚🩷💚 https://t.co/gEnWt2ni0H

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06/07/25

Tomorrow, our wonderful students and staff body will be running the Race for Life. All monies raised will be going to . We are not yet at our target of £5,000. Please help us get over the line and donate generously to a very worthy cause. 💚https://t.co/h1gsFW41fG

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20/06/25

Our thank you teacher BBQ letter is out via email.If you would like to help us celebrate our wonderful teachers & staff please donate via the link💚 pic.twitter.com/EWHxVUsR3X

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19/06/25

We are so excited to promote our next future-star-studded school production, Matilda. Please join us for one (or both) of the shows on Tuesday 8th/ Wednesday 9th July . Tickets are available on ParentPay. Students and children can attend for free if accompanied by an adult. pic.twitter.com/dpc8JtHg3t

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16/06/25

Our wonderful year 11s received a much deserved Guard of Honour as they completed their last full cohort exam. A much deserved applause for their exemplary conduct during the exam season. 💚 pic.twitter.com/OhDPbd2RhR

06/06/25

Wishing all those in our local community, Eid Mubarak. Have a blessed time with your family and friends. pic.twitter.com/dflA3jk2fU

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09/05/25

Following on from our activities marking VE Day 80 yesterday, this morning during form time, students discussed the significance of this historic day. pic.twitter.com/y4CYpsMCuB

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08/05/25

A brilliant whole school assembly, incredible artwork, a 2-minute silence for reflection and thanks, and a delicious 1940s inspired menu from our canteen were all part of the VE 80 celebrations here today. 🪖🎖💚 pic.twitter.com/jcqq5McWYo

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26/04/25

Living Well Together in action. Congratulations, Alex. We are all very proud. 💚 https://t.co/tWYGOS1vVo

20/04/25

We would like to wish all those in our local community and beyond a Happy Easter. May the miracle of Easter bring renewed faith and bright blessings to you all.💚 pic.twitter.com/vxBptwg8rD

13/04/25

We would like to wish all those in our local community and beyond a Happy Vaisakhi. May this Spring Harvest bring new hopes to your homes. 💚 pic.twitter.com/wjXXdeR3LY

12/04/25

We'd like to wish all those in our community and beyond that celebrate this holiday a very Happy Passover. Chag Pesach Sameach! 💚 pic.twitter.com/X3GtJQ6gvI

04/04/25

Please do take the time to peruse our bumper Spring Term Newsletter over the Easter Break: https://t.co/EzuYrPoKhH

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02/04/25

A beautiful Easter Service was delivered by Reverend Fry at St John's Church this morning for year 8s and 9s with hymns, prayers, and visual representations of the stages of the Easter story. Students behaved impeccably and were a credit to the school. pic.twitter.com/41C6OJyYtP

30/03/25

We would like to wish Eid Mubarak to all those in our local community celebrating this special day. 💚 pic.twitter.com/oLZussoZwT

28/02/25

Ramadan Mubarak to all those in our local community who are celebrating this weekend 💚 pic.twitter.com/SVuXu0cPWl

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24/02/25

If you missed it letter is out again today If you’d like to join us for quiz night get your team together & follow the payment details on the letter💚 https://t.co/9xILFantGp

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17/02/25

Fully packed classroom for Monday's science aspiration in half term. Same outcome for F tier and Separate! Took 2 hours of learning extraction methods back to back like champions 🫡 pic.twitter.com/6YR9RhS5nw

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16/02/25

Get your teams together & join us for quiz night!💚 https://t.co/9xILFantGp

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10/02/25

We are looking forward to welcoming Year 9 parents/carers and students into school on Thursday @ 6pm to discuss the OPTIONS process and for students to learn more about the brilliant curriculum choices available to them. pic.twitter.com/Uuv8iamFyR

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Psychology A-Level

Why study Psychology A-level?

Psychology is the study of the mind and human behaviour. Psychology offers students the opportunity to  study modern and contemporary aspects across the core areas of Psychology including: Cognitive, Social, Biological and Developmental.

Course Content

First Year Course Content

The first year is structured into two units: Introductory topics in Psychology and Psychology in context.

In the iIntroductory topics in Psychology unit, students will study Social influence, Memory and Attachment.

In the Psychology in Context unit students will study Approaches in Psychology, Psychopathology and       Research Methods. Students will develop skills such as critical analysis and independent thinking.

Second Year Course Content

The second year expands to cover last year’s topics in more depth as well as introducing new concepts.

The Introductory topics in Psychology unit extends prior learning on Social influence, Memory, Attachment and Psychopathology.

The Psychology in Context unit includes an additional topic of Biopsychology.

In the Issues and options in Psychology unit students will study a compulsory topic: Issues and Debates in  Psychology. Students will then have the opportunity to study additional topics that can be chosen from a set list and can be decided on at the start of Year 2. Examples of topics are Relationships, Forensic Science, Aggression, Gender and Schizophrenia

Assessment Criteria

A2 Level Psychology requires 3 exams to be sat in May/June of the second year of study; all lasting 2 hours.

Future careers linked to this subject:

  • Business and Financial Services
  • Education
  • Health and Social Care
  • Law
  • Medicine (Psychiatry)
  • and many more.

Entry Requirements

Achieve a Grade 6 in GCSE Psychology and/or Grades 5 or 6 in GCSE Science. Grade 5 or above in Maths and English is essential

Examination Board

AQA

Teacher to Contact:

Mrs S Marshall

 

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