Blackwater
Integrated College

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Aug 31 2022

Year 8 Induction Day (No Transport)

Sep 01 2022

All Students

Oct 31 2022 - Nov 04 2022

October Mid Term Holiday

Dec 20 2022 - Jan 05 2023

Christmas Holiday (school ends for pupils @ 11.45)

Feb 13 - 17 2023

February Mid-Term Holiday

Mar 17 2023

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CoPE

Course Content

The 6 main skills that students will develop are:

  • Working with Others
  • Improving own Learning and Performance
  • Problem Solving
  • Research
  • Discussion
  • Oral Presentation

The aims of this qualification are to help students develop and demonstrate a range of skills and to gain credit for a variety of activities that they already undertake inside and outside formal education.

ASSESSMENT

The qualification is 100% portfolio based and teacher assessed and carries performance points comparable to a GCSE. Level 2 is equivalent to a grade B and Level 1 is equivalent to a grade E.

 

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR

  • Someone who is highly motivated
  • Someone who will work well with others
  • Someone who will take risks for learning
  • Someone who will confidently express opinions orally and in writing
  • Someone who enjoys ongoing assessment instead of examinations

 

CAREERS EDUCATION, INFORMATION, ADVICE AND GUIDANCE

This subject lends itself to careers in all working environments where people will be asked to work together as part of a team, research independently, follow instructions, manage their own learning and be prepared to undertake a wide range of tasks.