Curriculum Intention:

The EPQ is a standalone qualification. Regarding next steps, the independent learning and motivation required for its completion links well into being better-prepared for university study or indeed further vocational training.

Topics delivered in line with internal EPQ Deadlines and content of production log, a crucial part of the EPQ

Autumn

Spring

Summer

Sept 2^nd - Oct 14^th

• Why do EPQ
• Picking a topic and recording initial ideas
• Ensuring access to Office365
• Developing a working title
• Time Management
• Understanding the mark scheme
• Creating a project plan

Jan 6^th – 10^th Feb

• Developing the project
• Documenting project progress
• Preparing for product realisation
• Creating a final bibliography

20^th April – 18^th May

• Submission of Projects
• Internal Moderation

Half term

Half term

Half term

Oct 28^th – Dec 16^th

• How to research / Making good use of resources
• How to write a Report
• How to reference and avoid plagiarism
• How to present data
• Being critical of sources
• Evaluating sources

24^th Feb – 30^th March

• Delivering a project presentation
• Types of presentation
• Planning the presentation
• Summarising and reflecting on EPQ journey

1^st June – 13^th July

• Course complete. Await results

Christmas Holidays

Easter Holidays

Summer Holidays

Outcomes:

Learning Outcomes of the Extended Project Qualification

The student will:

• identify, design, plan and complete an individual project, applying a range of organisational skills and strategies to meet agreed objectives
• obtain, critically select and use information from a range of sources; analyse data, apply it relevantly and demonstrate understanding of any appropriate linkages, connections and complexities of the topic
• select and use a range of skills, solve problems, take decisions critically, creatively and flexibly, to achieve planned outcomes
• evaluate outcomes both in relation to agreed objectives and own learning and performance. Select and use a range of communication skills and media to present evidenced outcomes and conclusions in appropriate format.

Employability skills:

Aims:

The Extended Project Qualification offers opportunities for students to:

• make a significant contribution to the choice and design of an extended project and take responsibility either for an individual task or for a defined task within a group project
• develop and improve their own learning and performance as critical, reflective and independent students
• develop and apply decision-making and problem solving skills
• extend their planning, research, critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, evaluation and presentation skills
• develop and apply skills creatively, demonstrating initiative and enterprise
• use their learning experiences to support their aspirations for higher education and/or career development
• transfer skills developed as part of their extended project to other areas of study