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20/05/23

During National Foster Care Fortnight, I organised a round table with foster carers to discuss the work that they have been doing, the challenges they face & the support they have received from & . I’m grateful to all who attended for… pic.twitter.com/vYmceMoH4o

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11/05/23

Year 11 are loving Thorpe Park as a treat for their amazing hard work before their exams start. So proud of them all. pic.twitter.com/sHUqEuMr4h

03/05/23

📢 We're Hiring! (Harlow) have a vacancy for a DT - Engineering Teacher📝For a job description and application details, please visit our websitehttps://t.co/8PvsQvD2Vy

03/05/23

📢 We're Hiring! (Harlow) have a vacancy for a Maths Teacher📝For a job description and application details, please visit our websitehttps://t.co/y4rvsL9Uwo

03/05/23

📢 We're Hiring! (Harlow) have a vacancy for a Business Studies Teacher📝For a job description and application details, please visit our websitehttps://t.co/g7rX4h6cxx

19/04/23

📢 We're Hiring! have a vacancy for a DT - Engineering Teacher📄 For a job description and application details, please visit our websitehttps://t.co/VCq9g9tuR1

18/04/23

📢 We're Hiring! have a vacancy for a Teacher of Mathematics📄 For a job description and application details, please visit our websitehttps://t.co/M8qNp41h7g

18/04/23

📢 We're Hiring! have a vacancy for a Teacher of Business Studies📄 For a job description and application details, please visit our websitehttps://t.co/BWNjyB27IU

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20/03/23

We welcome four work experience year 10 students from today! Have fun, we hope you learn lots! 😀 pic.twitter.com/HGhVHzw3qy

10/03/23

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10/03/23

Recognition for provision for pupils with SEND with a well-deserved report.' Pupils with SEND...access the same learning & opportunities as other pupils. Leaders identify individual needs...& put appropriate strategies in place to help them do well.'

10/03/23

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10/03/23

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08/03/23

Notice:All BMAT Schools are open as usual this morning. Teams have been working to ensure sites are accessible and safe. ❄️If anything changes schools will contact parents directly. Please take care travelling to and from school and wrap up warm. ⛄️ pic.twitter.com/VPZayVxJ9a

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03/03/23

Students have been investigating the density of liquids by creating sugar towers with beautiful results. Great job Cameron! pic.twitter.com/Lt1Ig2yqQA

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03/03/23

As part of our strategy, we have launched our SEND parent forum.Find out more here 👇https://t.co/sX63K3tvD1

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01/03/23

We’re delighted to celebrate with our latest winners. Tom, Owen and India. All are working so hard alongside some amazing and exciting commitments outside of STEM. pic.twitter.com/dYNTng8pmD

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22/02/23

It’s been a real pleasure to welcome Nic from Nic Antony Architects to work with Year 10 Architecture students creating site surveys for their next project. Students are using their mathematical skills to create accurate scale site drawings. pic.twitter.com/IgJWcXkcgy

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03/02/23

Here is our third recipient, Phillip. He has been an incredible addition to our Academy in Year 12. Well done Phillip! pic.twitter.com/NLObLyKlWa

03/02/23

Sam in Year 13 has designed, 3D printed and programmed a hand that responds to input from a web cam for one of his engineering projects. Amazing job Sam! pic.twitter.com/YWQRghkl4o

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Chemistry A Level

What is A Level Chemistry all about?

Chemistry is, in the simplest terms, the science of substances and how they change.  It is a highly practical subject with significant teaching time spent in the lab performing experiments, developing both knowledge and scientific skills.

Over a 2 year period, students study four areas of Chemistry namely Physical, Organic, Inorganic and Analytical chemistry. The course enables students to pursue a broad range of careers and university degrees.  

Students might find a career working for pharmaceutical or metallurgical companies, or providing analysis for commercial laboratories. The criminal justice system needs chemistry graduates to work as forensic scientists, providing evidence for the courts using state-of-the-art techniques. The healthcare system needs Doctors, Nurses, Dentists, Psychiatrists, Biochemists, Pharmacists, Pharmacologists, Research Scientists and Toxicologist.

Outside of the lab there are many opportunities for chemists. Graduates can become consultants in fields like the environment and sustainability, offering insights into how organisations should adhere to environmental regulations. Chemistry also gives students the scientific insight to pursue careers like becoming a patent attorney. 

The Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Chemistry consists of three externally examined papers and the Science Practical Endorsement. Students are expected to carry out the sixteen core practical experiments that are identified in the topics.

Assessment :

Paper 1: Advanced Inorganic and Physical Chemistry

This paper will examine the following topics. The topics marked with an * are taught in the first year

  • Topic 1*: Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
  • Topic 2*: Bonding and Structure
  • Topic 3*: Redox I
  • Topic 4*: Inorganic Chemistry and the Periodic Table
  • Topic 5*: Formulae, Equations and Amounts of Substance
  • Topic 8*: Energetics I
  • Topic 10*: Equilibrium I
  • Topic 11: Equilibrium II
  • Topic 12: Acid-base Equilibria
  • Topic 13: Energetics II
  • Topic 14: Redox II
  • Topic 15: Transition Metals

Paper 2: Advanced Organic and Physical Chemistry

This paper will examine the following topics. The topics marked with an * are taught in the first year

  • Topic 2*: Bonding and Structure
  • Topic 3*: Redox I
  • Topic 5*: Formulae, Equations and Amounts of Substance
  • Topic 6*: Organic Chemistry I
  • Topic 7*: Modern Analytical Techniques I
  • Topic 9*: Kinetics I
  • Topic 16: Kinetics II
  • Topic 17: Organic Chemistry II
  • Topic 18: Organic Chemistry III
  • Topic 19: Modern Analytical Techniques II

Paper 3: General and Practical Principles in Chemistry

*Questions in this paper may draw on any of the topics in this specification. The paper will include questions that assess understanding of the experimental methods (practical skills) that will draw on students’ experiences of the core practicals.

Chemistry A Level Entry Requirements

Grade 6 in Chemistry or 2 x Grade 6 in Combined Science.

Grade 6 in Maths

Examination Board: AQA

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