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Extended Project

at Outwood Academy Newbold, Chesterfield · school or sixth form

Level 3Stepping stonesProject/Extended Project within Diploma (14-19)2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Universities and employers support and value the EPQ as evidence of a student's ability to use a range of skills that are vital for successful study in higher education and employment. The EPQ:?Gives students the opportunity to choose their own topic?Makes students responsible for their own learning and development?Inspires and motivates students ? completing the project gives you greater confidence and a sense of achievement.?Teaches new skills, such as, independent research, project management, reflection and self-directed learningDuring the EPQ, students will learn to:omanage ? identify, design, plan, and complete a project (or task within a group project), applying organisational skills and strategies to meet their stated objectivesouse resources/research ? obtain and select information from a range of sources, analyse data, apply it relevantly, and demonstrate understanding of any appropriate connections and complexities of their topicodevelop and realise ? use a range of skills, including using new technologies, to solve problems, to take decisions critically, creatively and flexibly, and to achieve their aimsoreview ? evaluate the outcome, including their learning and performance

What you need to get on

5 x GCSE Grade A* - C

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Outwood Academy Newbold

    Highfield Lane Newbold, Chesterfield, S41 8BA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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