You will develop and improve your own learning as a critical, reflective, and independent learner. Developing and apply decision making and where appropriate problem-solving skills. EPQ also includes extended planning, research, critical thinking, analysis, evaluation and presentation skills. You will develop a written report of 5000 words which includes references & research OR an artefact (e.g. a piece of art, a computer game, a realised design) with a written report of approximately 1000 words. You will also conduct a presentation of your report to an audience and complete a logbook of progress made.

Debate will help you develop and enhance your oracy skills through partner work and group work. We will debate issues relevant to your school lives and also to the world beyond. Learn the process of formal debating using the British Parliamentary style of debate. You will debate a 'motion' put forward to the 'House' and attempt to convince a judge of the strength and validity of your arguments. You will need to be able to argue either for or against different propositions (regardless of your own views), but this will enable you to become skilled in argumentation and persuasion. This course will help to sharpen up your skills in reasoning, logic and argumentation. It will support the work done in any essay-based subjects and would be ideal for any student who wishes to pursue a career in law. It will also give you more confidence in public speaking and presenting, as well as developing your ability to clearly communicate your thoughts and ideas, which are highly desirable skills in the workplace and will support any university study.

Learn to make delicious meals and gain recipes that you will be able to make time and time again at home. Students will gain experience in various cooking methods; Roasting, Grilling and frying. Students will also bake cakes and bread.

Explore different political systems across a variety of countries. You will develop an understanding of politics, systems and be able to compare and contrast different processes. It provides a wide level of knowledge of the most important aspects of UK life.

This enrichment opportunity will enable you to become financially aware and make independent financial decisions. Learn how to manage your money, looking at savings, investments and borrowing, as well as the consequences of poor financial decision- making and identity fraud.