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07/05/21

Our first amazing cohort of wonderful sixth form students are loving their graduation. Achieving 3 1st and 7 2nd class degrees. https://t.co/gHplRez50S

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06/05/21

graduation celebration https://t.co/yad3y8XWHd

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28/04/21

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Our SEND director is on twitter so please follow for SEND specific content. You can read more about the role here: https://t.co/jWIcjKLtxl https://t.co/slQON8gLZw

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06/04/21

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BMAT have a vacancy for an Estates & Facilities Assistant working across our Primary and Secondary Schools in Harlow, Essex. For more information visit https://t.co/MNldj0Ml52 https://t.co/ifinsNm5Gg

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28/03/21

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There are false reports that lateral flow tests can give you cancer. These rapid tests have been rigorously tested and are safe. The swabs are sterilised with ethylene oxide to ensure they are safe to use. It is one of the most commonly used sterilisation tools. https://t.co/lYWDRluMUh

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25/03/21

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BMAT has appointed a director to ensure children with special educational needs and disabilities achieve their full potential. Marios Solomonides takes up post of Director of SEND with a mission to remove all barriers faced by children within BMAT schools. https://t.co/jWIcjKLtxl https://t.co/hsWxgX4m7z

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19/03/21

What better way to end the week than with and leading a session on LEGO mindstorms engineering and programming. The first event of many for our students over the coming months. https://t.co/mvQMRqX2hS

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07/03/21

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Great work experience partnership between and https://t.co/AaeoC9LSip https://t.co/tnhSa9RbGb

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05/03/21

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Stephanie Lawton

It was a real privilege to be part of the programme this week, fantastic presentations from the students. Future workforce in the making. https://t.co/CZfCJfVihP

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05/03/21

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Karen Kingsmill

What a great finish to the virtual work experience today - seeing the students present their ideas for addressing wicked problems in the to the Board of Directors. Some thought provoking, evidence based suggestions, and well delivered presentations 👏👏👏 https://t.co/bHpin5E0C6

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04/03/21

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I had the privilege of hearing students from years 10, 11 & 12 from present to our Board of Directors addressing three wicked problems that exist in the The presentations were excellent 👏 & the recommendations were built on great evidence. Thank you & well done https://t.co/bh5yE4uU4z

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02/03/21

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This morning Taylor Higgitt (#QI Administrator) presented her career life story to over 100 students & teachers from From to substantive member of the Team. Super proud of Taylor & her journey so far https://t.co/cZe6PFE7sc

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02/03/21

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Day 2 of virtual work experience with Today students had a presentation from Taylor who began her career at PAH as an with They have also been hearing from who has been sharing her work life story https://t.co/suNpC7FkC5

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02/03/21

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01/03/21

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is working in partnership with to provide virtual work experience & to help celebrate Over 120 people join this morning & throughout this week the students will be working with hospital staff to address three ‘wicked problems’ that exist in the NHS. https://t.co/hotcg53yfQ

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25/02/21

We understand you will have questions following today’s announcement regarding GCSE and A-Level exams. We look forward to discussing this with you in more detail when we return to face to face teaching. We are so proud of the effort you continue to show in your lessons.

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12/02/21

. is the latest company to partner with BMAT STEM Academy. The company is celebrating the start of the relationship by offering all students an opportunity to take part in a week of virtual work experience. https://t.co/ApZ4WavLFU https://t.co/upeFyqmABJ

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12/02/21

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New industry sponsor for STEM school https://t.co/8KQbMHFN2X

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12/02/21

Thank you to and for leading the live lesson for our final session. We all have so much more information about the opportunities available at all levels. There are so many exciting options out there! https://t.co/5pfnZ2EcGV

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11/02/21

Investors are being sought to give young people from deprived families in Harlow an opportunity to further their education. BMAT STEM Academy works to inspire young people to reach for their goals in STEM industries. https://t.co/kuOOxO2iSK https://t.co/XStchWBy1N

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GCSE Economics

Why should I study Economics?
Economics is a large sector of employment in the UK with a wide range of people currently working as in some part of the economy in the UK, and millions more worldwide. It is an interesting, and well-paid job with opportunities across the globe in a wide range of disciplines.


What does the course involve?
The Economics GCSE course is divided into 11 units:

Economic Foundations Resource Allocation
How Process are Determined Production, Costs, Revenue and Profit
Competitive and Concentrated Markets Market Failure
Practical Engineering Skills Government Objectives
How the Government Manages the Economy International Trade and the Global Economy
The Role of Money and Financial Markets  

You will complete theory sessions to help you build your knowledge and skills in the different areas.


How will I be assessed?
Paper 1. How markets work. 50% of final mark.
Written exam. 1hour 45 exam. 80 marks.
Section A 10 multiple choice questions. Section B Five questions of short and extended responses
Paper 2. How the economy work. 50% of final mark.
Written exam. 1hour 45 exam. 80 marks.
Section A 10 multiple choice questions. Section B Five questions of short and extended responses


What are my options after GCSE?
After the GCSE course, you can choose to continue to study Economics at Level 3, as an A-Level subject option at BMAT STEM Academy. Many students often choose to combine this course with Maths, Computer Science or Statistics. There are lots of Level 3 apprenticeships available that are related to economics.


What should I do to prepare for the course?
Economics need to be comfortable with maths and statistics so it is important to continue to work on these areas. Ideally you need to be able to get a 5 or higher in these subjects.

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