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Cross Lane, Bebington,
Wirral. CH63 3AQ
Tel: 0151 6440908

Curriculum Areas

Our curriculum provides for our pupils in terms of both their abilities and interests. We do not leap onto "trends" in terms of subject choices, but provide a curriculum that evolves in line with experience and a sensitive knowledge of the needs of the pupils.

In years 7 to 9 the National Curriculum is followed. Our timetable currently comprises 50 lessons taught over a two week cycle (A & B). Each lesson is 60 minutes long.

In KS4 (years 10&11) boys are able to choose certain subjects, and are guided through the process in year 9 when parents are invited to attend an Options Information Evening.

Subjects

Psychology

Welcome to Psychology Psychology is the scientific study of brain and behaviour. It enables the student to discover some of the answers to some of life's most interesting questions, both about themselves, peers and others. At WGSB, it offers students the chance to study psychological theories, research, terminology, concepts studies and methods. It also offers students the chance to develop skills of analysis, interpretation and evaluation. Our Psychology staff are Psychology specialists, who actively enjoy the subject, and seek to increase its popularity. They are keen to welcome students with a genuine interest in the subject, and who are willing to work hard.

As an Advanced level subject, psychology forms an excellent springboard for general higher education, as it offers the student the chance to excel at hard science and maths, whilst also paying attention to valuable skills such as functioning as a team member and manipulation of data.

KS5

There is a heavy biological and statistical component to this course, which is more academically demanding than other specifications.

During the AS (lower sixth) course, students have the opportunity to learn about different approaches in the subject, from its roots in medicine and philosophy, through animal behaviourism and Freudian psychoanalysis, to contemporary research in the cognitive and bio-functional domains. The second part of the course focuses on Social and Developmental psychology, with a further visit to cognitive science.

During the A2 (upper sixth) course, students have the opportunity to learn within the area of Child Development and Sports Psychology, with a further opportunity to extend their analytical and evaluative skills in terms of current debates in Psychology. Students are also trained in conducting a formal science practical for both the AS and A2 sessions, which follow the same stringent criteria set by the British Psychological Society.