Sir John Leman High School

This level 3 qualification suits students who wish to pursue a particular area of study, and who are committed to develop themselves as independent learners. EPQ supports students in developing the skills that are highly valued by both universities and employers. The course is assessed entirely via coursework and students may choose to produce a project that is either entirely written or is a mixture of practical and written work. Students are also required to present their project to a small audience at the end of the year. EPQ also helps you with UCAS points - EPQ is valued at 50% of a full A level in the UCAS tariff. In addition, EPQ can persuade universities to make you an offer that may be a reduced offer in comparison to other candidates. This is because EPQ provides very clear evidence that you have interests and ability which go beyond the A-Level curriculum. It demonstrates clearly that you are capable of undertaking the kind of independent reading, research, and essay writing that is the mainstay of most undergraduate degrees.

Many students gain invaluable communication skills and a great sense of achievement through working as Learning Support Assistants in main school classes. Students are able to liaise with teachers in a subject of their choice to organise lessons to work in and develop strategies to help groups and individual students. It might be that students choose to complete Learning Support alongside another Enrichment activity.

This activity does not result in a formal qualification but is an opportunity for students to use the sports facilities on offer at The Venue at the SJLJHS site to keep fit / develop sporting skills. It might be that students choose to complete Recreational PE alongside another Enrichment activity.