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 Head of the Department of Laws, and AQA Baccalaureate & EPQ Coordinator. If you use this Blog
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Saturday, February 21
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sat 21 Feb 2009 09:46 GMT
 Many Universities are now requiring more than 3 A Levels when it comes to admission. Strode's College have responded to this change by introducing two new opportunities for students. (1) the 'AQA Baccalaureate' (some call it the "English Baccalaureate"), and (2) the 'Extended Project Qualification' (EPQ). See also the attached AQA Baccalaureate Specification and Student Guide. more »  2 AttachmentsSaturday, November 7
I NEED TO SEE AQA Baccalaureate students completing in 2010 asap
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Sat 07 Nov 2009 09:02 GMT
 Could AQA Baccalaureate students who are completing in 2010 please see me in TRA-03 on Tuesday 10th November 2009 - between 8.45am and 1pm. Wednesday, October 14
EPQ Moderation ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Wed 14 Oct 2009 06:08 BST
 EPQ Supervisors and Moderators were involved in extended project moderation today. We cannot reveal grades. What I can reveal is that a number of students had very good projects, but they missed out on an higher grade because they had an EPQ Log that lacked depth/analysis. more »
Wednesday, August 19
Developing writing skills ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Wed 19 Aug 2009 09:41 BST
 If you are undertaking an extended project you will soon realize that good writing skills are very important if you want to succeed. To assist, we have developed a 'Library of Resource Materials' that are designed to help. Remember, good planning and good referencing is vital.Saturday, August 8
Extended Projects - Latest News ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Sat 08 Aug 2009 09:25 BST
 You should be able to find your project, but see if you can guess which student is doing which project ...Plus .. read what has been said about Extended Projects: (1) Extended Projects for all call. (2) Extended Projects will help prepare students for work and university (Jim Knight Schools Minister). (3) Students make top grade in new A-Level qualification. (4) New AQA Bacc passes head' test. more » 1 AttachmentsTuesday, July 28
Students and their enrichment activities ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Tue 28 Jul 2009 19:01 BST
 What students think about the Enrichment Diary and their fun activities. more »
Thursday, July 9
YOU MUST MEET THE EPQ LOG DEADLINES.
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Thu 09 Jul 2009 23:21 BST
Tuesday, June 16
Something to be proud of ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Tue 16 Jun 2009 21:38 BST
 Oxford and Cambridge Universities boast that they give one to one tutorials to their students. Strode's College can be proud of the fact that we now give one to one supervision of Extended Projects. more »
Friday, June 12
The importance of referencing ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 12 Jun 2009 06:10 BST
"Good referencing will improve your grade ..." While undertaking an Extended Project (or any piece of work) it is extremely important that you pay attention to referencing. more » 1 AttachmentsSaturday, June 6
Mooting news for AQA Bacc students ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sat 06 Jun 2009 07:49 BST
 Thursday, May 28
Bacc Students: Enrichment Diary - Start using it NOW!
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Thu 28 May 2009 12:15 BST
 2 AttachmentsThursday, May 21
Planning an extended project - be creative ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Thu 21 May 2009 22:02 BST
My kitten  called 'Talent' ...If you are at the thinking/planning stage of your extended project: Be creative is my advice. more » Friday, April 10
Useful Bacc & EPQ materials you can download ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 10 Apr 2009 08:29 BST
 Stored on this page are useful attachment materials which you can download. Examples include: EPQ & BACC Application Form - EPQ Assessment materials - EPQ Log - EPQ Log Guidance - BACC Specifications, etc. Plus, EPQ deadline dates. more »
7 AttachmentsMonday, April 6
A new Podcast ... Planning Projects
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Mon 06 Apr 2009 15:59 BST
 If you follow this link (or click on 'Podcasts' on the right hand side of this blog) you will be able to find the first 'Extended Project Qualification' podcast. This podcast is designed to give you an insight into 'Planning an Extended Project', with useful tips on referencing (establishing footnotes and a bibliography). more »
Brunel change their UCAS entry requirements ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Mon 06 Apr 2009 11:08 BST
1 AttachmentsSunday, March 29
A stand alone 'Extended Project' will give you extra UCAS points.
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Sun 29 Mar 2009 12:08 BST
 Did you know that you can do the 'Extended Project' part of the 'AQABacc' as a stand alone activity? It will even be possible for a limited number of students to do most of the project over the forthcoming summer holidays - completing for September. Think about it, three A-Levels plus UCAS points for an 'Extended Project' is much better than just three A-Levels in any application to University. more » 6 AttachmentsTuesday, March 24
Changes to Laws Research ...
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Tue 24 Mar 2009 07:42 GMT
 It is proposed that Laws Research students from September 2009 will be moving to the new stand alone 'Extended Project Qualification'..This will enable students to study any area of Law, Politics, or Citizenship, in some depth. Doing such a project is a new way of learning, in which students research areas that interest them. It could be the law on insanity, rape, murder, or anything. Likewise, you could research President Obama, the influence of Music on Politics or Citizens. You choose the research topic. YOU can turn learning into fun! Sunday, March 22
BaccWindow
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Sun 22 Mar 2009 08:51 GMT
 Saturday, February 28
Student presentation leads to a new development ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Sat 28 Feb 2009 09:41 GMT
 Friday, February 20
Bacc Events
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 20 Feb 2009 11:08 GMT
 This area is to be developed. However, in due course, it will include special 'BaccLunches' where 'BaccStudents' can mingle with 'BaccSupervisors' and senior College Managers (The Principal, Directors of Faculty, Assistant Principals etc) to discuss their activities and learning. more »
Bacc Enrichment Activities
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 20 Feb 2009 10:55 GMT
 The idea of the 'Strode's Bacc' is to encourage 'BaccStudents' to establish enrichment from a choice of a variety of enrichment 'work related' or 'personal development' activities. A number of these can be done over a vacation, or undertaken as part of students outside termly activities. more »
Bacc ideas
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Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 20 Feb 2009 10:13 GMT
 Bacc Ideas
EPQ Supervisors ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Fri 20 Feb 2009 09:41 GMT
 The below is a list of Strode's College 'EPQ Supervisors' who have agreed to supervise an 'Extended Project'. more » Thursday, February 19
See BackNews ...
by
Dr Peter Jepson
on Thu 19 Feb 2009 06:19 GMT
See the attached for the recent edition of 'BaccNews'.
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Brunel University (see attached correspondence) have changed their admission criteria, and expressed in writing: "The skills acquired by the EPQ are welcomed by Universities" ... "We hope to encourage students and schools/colleges to take up the Extended Project Qualifications." They also welcome the introduction of qualifications (like the AQA Baccalaureate) that are worth more than 3 A Levels. 
(2009)