At enrolment, you may be asked to choose from one of our timetabled enrichment courses to complement your academic studies. See below for our current list of enrichment courses.
Community
‘The condition of sharing or having certain attitudes and interests in common’.
The below enrichments are designed to bring students from across the college together, united in both their differences and their shared interests.
Are you interested in being able to work on your overall fitness in a different way than just going to the gym? Beginners Functional Fitness is a multi-faceted way to get yourself active and improve your fitness. Over the course of the enrichment, you will gain experience in activities such as boxing fitness, cross fit, bootcamp and more. The sessions will vary and take place in the gym and on outdoor spaces around the college site. All you need is a change of clothes (suitable sports wear) and appropriate footwear, as well as the commitment and drive to attend and improve your fitness.
The aim of this course is to teach you the basics of the art industry and how to manage your finances, market your work, secure agency representation, navigate the world of galleries, and overall thrive as a professional artist/designer. You will be using your own work as a basis for this course as many of the tasks require you to have artwork you can use as an example/inspiration. This course would also be beneficial for any students needing extra guidance with their portfolio for higher education.
Target Audience: This course is only suitable for those currently undertaking a Creative Arts course, with an interest in progressing to work in an arts-related field.
Fancy taking on a challenge or raising money for charity? Join a sociable group with a common goal. Help each other complete training every week and take part in an event at the end of the programme.
This course is perfect for those wanting to start their drawing journey, or those wishing to develop their skills and try new and exciting ways of putting marks down on paper.
Term 1 – Introduction to Drawing. During the first term we will focus on developing our basic drawing skills such as line, shading, and tone, as well as taking part in a few different still-life drawing exercises. This term will culminate in an extended still-life mixed media drawing using all the skills that we have built up during the initial weeks.
Term 2 – Experimental Drawing. During the second term we will challenge preconceived ideas of drawing and experiment with a variety of techniques that take us outside the box. Some examples are drawing with wire, cardboard collaging, and mono-printing. The focus for this term will move away from still life and into portraiture.
Target Audience: This course is suitable for students who have no previous drawing experience, as well as those who already follow a creative pathway. All abilities are welcome and catered for, with varying tasks being set based on individual ability.
Do you love playing basketball but don’t want to play for a team? Then recreational basketball is for you. A timetabled slot once a week where you can improve your skill, play games and keep yourself active. All you need is a change of clothes (suitable sports wear) and appropriate footwear.
Recreational badminton is a mixed ability session and you will be expected to participate with both male and female students. Mixed Badminton will allow you to develop your singles and doubles skills both in practice and competition. All abilities are welcome as long as you have a positive and enthusiastic attitude. You will need a full change of kit and suitable footwear. Rackets and shuttles will be provided.
Want to play something new in a fun and sociable environment? Mixed volleyball is for you! Improve your fitness, meet new people, improve your skills and have some fun.
Join us once a week, you’ll need sports kit and trainers. No experience necessary.
This session could be delivered by a female or male coach.
2 Terms
Do you sing or play an instrument? Looking for others to perform with or opportunities to perform? Interested in composing or song writing?
This course will link you with other musicians to work towards performing at open mic sessions and end of term concerts. We will help you find music, or write your own, and offer tips on improving your rehearsing and performing skills. If you play trumpet, sax, trombone, flute, clarinet, piano, drums, guitar, bass or drum kit to around grade 5 standard and can read music, sign up to this course!
Target Audience: All students! All abilities and styles are welcome.
Do you love playing netball but don’t want to play for a team? Have you played netball in the past and want to give it another go? Then recreational netball is for you.
A timetabled slot once a week where you can improve your skills, play games and keep yourself active. All you need is a change of clothes (suitable sports wear) and appropriate footwear.
For those experienced gym users and those with some experience in resistance training you can take your training to the next level with Olympic lifting. Olympic lifting is a sport in which athletes compete in lifting a barbell loaded with weight plates from the ground to overhead, with the aim of successfully lifting the heaviest weights. Some experience is necessary.
To take part in this course you will be expected to be enthusiastic and committed. This course will take place in the college gym and you will need a full change of kit and suitable footwear.
If you are looking to perform music as part of a group and to a live audience, then the WQE orchestra needs you! This enrichment will link you with other musicians to work towards performing at various events throughout the year and end of term concerts. If you play an instrument to around grade 5 standard and can read music, then sign up to this enrichment.
This course is for male or female students wishing to develop body strength and specific fitness. Experience of gym use is advised for advanced s&c, however you will still be taught how to use equipment appropriately, which exercises are most appropriate for your fitness goals, and being able to create and work on your own personal workout programme
To take part in this course you will be expected to be enthusiastic and committed. This course will take place in the college gym and you will need a full change of kit and suitable footwear.
This course is for male or female students wishing to develop body strength and specific fitness. No formal experience is necessary as you will be taught how to use equipment appropriately, which exercises are most appropriate for your fitness goals, and how to plan and develop your own personal programme.
To take part in this course you will be expected to be enthusiastic and committed. This course will take place in the college gym and you will need a full change of kit and suitable footwear.
A mixture of class based exercises which could include aerobics, step aerobics, conditioning, dance and yoga. These sessions will improve your co-ordination, general fitness and give you a well-deserved break from your academic sessions.
No previous experience or sense of rhythm required but you must be committed and turn up each week prepared to throw yourself into the session and have fun!
This enrichment welcomes all abilities, and is a great way to improve your fitness and develop teamwork skills. You will get involved with ‘Touch Rugby’ and ‘Tag Rugby’ in a mixed gender group. You don’t need to have any previous experience playing Rugby, just sign up being prepared to turn up each week, work hard and you will find your skills develop quickly.
You will need boots and trainers for both outdoor and indoor sessions.
2 Terms
In the first half of the course you will be involved in Drama workshops introducing you to a variety of skills and conventions used in performance, we will look at current theatre practise and investigate how theatre can work within the community. The group will collectively decide upon a project for performance selecting a specific target audience.
In the second half of the course, over a series of weeks we will write, devise and rehearse a performance piece which will be either taken out into the community, or a group will be invited into WQE Drama Studio to watch. In the past we have targeted a local primary school and created performances ranging from ‘The BFG’ to ‘Life in the Amazonian Rainforest’.
This year we are hoping to develop the course to make it more relevant to our students who want to work in the community whether in health, social care or education. This may mean that we choose to perform to people with disabilities, older people, school children or whatever the group will decide.
Target Audience: You should have an interest in performance, a good sense of humour and be prepared to work in groups practically. This is a good course to help build drama skills, confidence and a sense of social responsibility. No previous skill in performance needed.
This enrichment welcomes all abilities, and is a great way to improve your fitness and develop teamwork skills. If you have played basketball before, an experienced basketball coach will give the team the opportunity to be competitive in the regional tournament. However, you don’t need to have any previous experience playing basketball, just sign up being prepared to turn up each week, work hard and you will find your skills develop quickly.
This female only course is designed for those of you wishing to participate is some physical fitness based activity in an all-female environment. This course is designed around the principles of exercising in a gym environment but will also incorporate some opportunities for class based exercises such as Step Aerobics and Yoga. There will be whole class sessions as well as times to work on your individual fitness goals, which you will be supported in by your class coach.
To take part in this course you must be enthusiastic and committed as well as willing to try new things.
This enrichment welcomes all abilities, and is a great way to improve your fitness and develop teamwork skills. You will get involved with ‘Touch Rugby’ and ‘Tag Rugby’ first before considering any contact games. You don’t need to have any previous experience playing Rugby, just sign up being prepared to turn up each week, work hard and you will find your skills develop quickly.
You will need boots and trainers for both outdoor and indoor sessions.
Want to play something new in a fun and sociable environment? Mixed volleyball is for you! Improve your fitness, meet new people, improve your skills and have some fun. Join us once a week, you’ll need sports kit and trainers. No experience necessary.
Challenge
‘The call to someone to participate in a competitive situation‘.
The below enrichments are designed to bring students from across the college together to challenge themselves and each other.
Challenge your spatial awareness and 3D skills in this exciting enrichment aimed at broadening your understanding of how objects and shapes interact in space. Lego Challenge is a fun course where each week brings a new build challenge and new opportunity to experiment with 3D design. If you are interested in product design, building and construction this is an opportunity to gain valuable experience potentially leading to a career in the creative industry.
Target Audience: Anyone with a passion for 3D design/building looking to have a go and get involved! This enrichment would also be beneficial for anyone wanting to go on to study 3D Design or Architecture.
WQE Competitive Sport involves a commitment to training and performance. College teams play in local, regional and national competitions. They are a great opportunity to develop skills and learn new ones and are also great for meeting new people and developing confidence.
Competitive sport provides lots of experiences that are valued by universities and employers. Training and matches take place within the college timetable. Some popular competitive sports will have a selection process which students would be required to attend.
1 Term
If you love creating and want to try something new then this ceramics course is for you. To start we will look at pinch pots and the basics of slab building, before moving on to cover a variety of different surface decoration techniques. You will learn how to use coloured slips and glazes, as well as exploring different ways to create surface texture.
Towards the end of the course we will be looking at more ambitious builds in terms of technique, as well as spending more time creating sustained projects with well finished outcomes. Overall you can expect to make a variety of objects: such as pots, dishes, mini-sculptures, tealight houses, wall hangings, and mini-models.
Target Audience: This course is suitable for students who have no previous ceramics experience, as well as those who already follow a creative pathway and have used clay before. All abilities are welcome however we will be starting with the basics to ensure that we all progress at the same level
Lego Challenge is an exciting Enrichment where each week brings a new build challenge and new opportunity to experiment with all things Lego. Some example builds include a Wacky Races themes class where we race our cars at the end of the lesson, and then the winner races the champion from the other Enrichment class. We also build monsters at Halloween, dioramas, food, suspended builds, and much more. This is a light-hearted Enrichment where we encourage students to explore, play, and have fun!
Target Audience: Anyone with a passion for building looking to have a go and get involved!
WQE Competitive Sport involves a commitment to training and performance. College teams play in local, regional and national competitions. They are a great opportunity to develop skills and learn new ones and are also great for meeting new people and developing confidence.
Competitive sport provides lots of experiences that are valued by universities and employers. Training and matches take place within the college timetable. Some popular competitive sports will have a selection process which students would be required to attend.
WQE Competitive Sport involves a commitment to training and performance. College teams play in local, regional and national competitions. They are a great opportunity to develop skills and learn new ones and are also great for meeting new people and developing confidence.
Competitive sport provides lots of experiences that are valued by universities and employers. Training and matches take place within the college timetable. Some popular competitive sports will have a selection process which students would be required to attend. During the winter the team train indoors and play indoor matches and then in the Summer move to outdoor cricket.
Competitive sport provides lots of experiences that are valued by universities and employers. Training and matches take place within the college timetable. Some popular competitive sports will have a selection process which students would be required to attend.
WQE Competitive Sport involves a commitment to training and performance. College teams play in local, regional and national competitions. They are a great opportunity to develop skills and learn new ones and are also great for meeting new people and developing confidence.
Competitive sport provides lots of experiences that are valued by universities and employers. Training and matches take place within the college timetable. Some popular competitive sports will have a selection process which students would be required to attend.
The College runs 3 football squads playing in a variety of local, regional and national competitions.
An exciting, fast-paced indoor alternative to football that is widely played across the world and is officially recognised by both UEFA and FIFA. The sessions will focus on this 5-a-side game with skills development and match play and will undoubtedly also improve your fitness. You will need appropriate football kit including shin pads and trainers.
This activity is for less experienced players who are looking to develop their attacking and defensive skills both through drills and match play. There may also be the opportunity for internal competition. Players will need a positive and committed attitude and should be aware that this this course runs through the autumn and winter and that full outdoor kit (including boots and shin pads) will be required.
WQE Competitive Sport involves a commitment to training and performance. College teams play in local, regional and national competitions. They are a great opportunity to develop skills and learn new ones and are also great for meeting new people and developing confidence.
Competitive sport provides lots of experiences that are valued by universities and employers. Training and matches take place within the college timetable. Some popular competitive sports will have a selection process which students would be required to attend.
A mixed ability and gender course. Multisport groups will experience different activities every week. This course offers you a variety of sporting activities, including ball sports, racquet sports, fitness activities, and outdoor activities etc. This should appeal to any of you who enjoy more than one sport.
WQE Competitive Sport involves a commitment to training and performance. College teams play in local, regional and national competitions. They are a great opportunity to develop skills and learn new ones and are also great for meeting new people and developing confidence.
Competitive sport provides lots of experiences that are valued by universities and employers. Training and matches take place within the college timetable. Some popular competitive sports will have a selection process which students would be required to attend.
The Sutton 30 enrichment is a unique programme for developing advanced skills of critical thinking, reading, and writing across a wide variety of topics with a view to enhancing both university applications to the Russell Group and Oxbridge and future prospects for highflying professional careers. Part1: Sept-Dec will be appropriate for yr2 students, and Part2: Jan- May for yr1 students. The session will run on a Thursday block 7 (4.15-5.25) to maximise accessibility for students whatever their A level programme.
WQE Competitive Sport involves a commitment to training and performance. College teams play in local, regional and national competitions. They are a great opportunity to develop skills and learn new ones and are also great for meeting new people and developing confidence.
Competitive sport provides lots of experiences that are valued by universities and employers. Training and matches take place within the college timetable. Some popular competitive sports will have a selection process which students would be required to attend.
WQE Competitive Sport involves a commitment to training and performance. College teams play in local, regional and national competitions. They are a great opportunity to develop skills and learn new ones and are also great for meeting new people and developing confidence.
Competitive sport provides lots of experiences that are valued by universities and employers. Training and matches take place within the college timetable. Some popular competitive sports will have a selection process which students would be required to attend.
WQE Competitive Sport involves a commitment to training and performance. College teams play in local, regional and national competitions. They are a great opportunity to develop skills and learn new ones and are also great for meeting new people and developing confidence.
Competitive sport provides lots of experiences that are valued by universities and employers. Training and matches take place within the college timetable. Some popular competitive sports will have a selection process which students would be required to attend.
WQE Competitive Sport involves a commitment to training and performance. College teams play in local, regional and national competitions. They are a great opportunity to develop skills and learn new ones and are also great for meeting new people and developing confidence.
Competitive sport provides lots of experiences that are valued by universities and employers. Training and matches take place within the college timetable. Some popular competitive sports will have a selection process which students would be required to attend. During the winter the team train indoors and play indoor matches and then in the Summer move to outdoor cricket.
WQE Competitive Sport involves a commitment to training and performance. College teams play in local, regional and national competitions. They are a great opportunity to develop skills and learn new ones and are also great for meeting new people and developing confidence.
Competitive sport provides lots of experiences that are valued by universities and employers. Training and matches take place within the college timetable. Some popular competitive sports will have a selection process which students would be required to attend.
An exciting, fast-paced indoor alternative to football that is widely played across the world and is officially recognised by both UEFA and FIFA. The sessions will focus on this 5-a-side game with skills development and match play and will undoubtedly also improve your fitness. You will need appropriate football kit including shin pads and trainers.
This involves variations of fitness to support running including speed work, functional fitness, different tempo runs and stretching and mobility work. ideal all levels of running from beginners to experienced runners. the sessions will be both indoor and outdoor all year across campuses. suitable kit will be needed, running shoes if you have them, if not suitable alternative for indoor and outdoor. Drinks will be required. To take part in this course you must be enthusiastic and committed as well as willing to try new things.
Commitment
‘The state or quality of being dedicated to a subject, cause or activity’.
These enrichments offer an opportunity to try something you have considered, or continue to a higher level something you currently do.
This enrichment compliments the study of film and is highly beneficial to those enrolled onto AL Film and/or BTEC Media. In Studying Film we will watch documentaries about how films are made, be this specific to film texts taught in AL Film Studies like (Behind the Scenes/makings of) Do The Right Thing (Lee, 1989), Memento (Nolan, 2000) and Parasite (Joon-ho, 2019) to more general documentaries about the art of film itself such as Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (Apple, 2004) which takes you on a tour of how film editing evolved and developed throughout film history. Film Editing tutorials will also be included to help with AL Film and BTEC Media coursework – developing your editing techniques through Adobe Premier Pro. The auteur theory is a specialist area in AL Film so we will also broaden our experience of key directors to better understand their body of work such as Spike Lee (looking at Malcolm X, 1992, BlacKkKlansman, 2018), Alfred Hitchcock (Psycho, 1960, The Birds, 1963) and Christopher Nolan (The Prestige, 2006, Interstellar, 2014). Context is important to understanding specific films; knowing about the time and place of a film’s production can enhance the knowledge and understanding of the story being told so film history documentaries will also be screened such as A Decade Under the Influence (Demme, 2003) and Easy Riders and Raging Bulls (Bowser, 2003) that trace the transition from old to new Hollywood. To heighten one’s appreciation of film and compliment your study of the visual arts, important films – worthy of celebration – will be screened such as Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 masterpiece Pulp Fiction (subverting narrative expectations), Victoria (Schipper, 2015 – a film shot in one take over 2 hours – no edits!), Hero (Zhang, 2002 – the art of film aesthetics) and of course Citizen Kane to name but a few. Of course, it’s not only about watching films, we will also discuss the films, their filmmakers, the aesthetics of film language, use of film form and debate the most important (and personal) question ‘what is the best film ever?’.
In this course you will undertake activities which will give you a better understanding of your personal finance and the global market. You will have the opportunity to enter the WQE apprentice competition as well as competing in a National Investment competition which involves the buying and selling of shares. What you learn through this course will greatly improve your employability and life skills.
Target Audience: All students
Films often depict and address many sociological issues. We will watch a number of films, across genres, and explore how the issues within them relate to sociological theories.
Expect to engage in some interesting and critical discussion of the films that we watch. Afterwards, you should not only understand the films better, but also the society in which you live! You can even suggest films that you think might be relevant.
You don’t have to be taking Sociology to enjoy this enrichment, it would be of interest to all.
Target audience: All students
This enrichment is for Year 2 students who are interested in, or would like to explore the opportunities of, a career in teaching and education.
The course will deliver knowledge and skills to support your understanding of the teaching profession and associated career opportunities. You will develop skills to prepare you for a work experience in a school setting that will support your current and future development as a Young Professional.
Curiosity
‘A strong desire to know or learn something.‘.
Fancy trying something new?
A multi-sport enrichment that will allow you to try out many different indoor ball games, including dodgeball, handball, futsal, goalball, basketball, netball, benchball etc. All abilities are welcome into an environment where you will be able to develop your physical and social skills. A timetabled slot once a week where you can improve your skills, play games and keep yourself active. All you need is a change of clothes (suitable sports wear) and appropriate footwear. To take part in this course you will be expected to be enthusiastic and committed.
A multi-sport enrichment that will allow you to try out many different racket games, including badminton, table tennis, pickleball, short tennis, squash etc. All abilities are welcome into an environment where you will be able to develop your physical and social skills. A timetabled slot once a week where you can improve your skills, play games and keep yourself active. All you need is a change of clothes (suitable sports wear) and appropriate footwear. To take part in this course you will be expected to be enthusiastic and committed.
A multi-sport enrichment that will allow you to try out many different striking and fielding games, including cricket, rounders, danish longball, softball, baseball, stoolball etc. All abilities are welcome into an environment where you will be able to develop your striking and fielding skills along with social skills. A timetabled slot once a week where you can improve your skills, play games and keep yourself active. All you need is a change of clothes (suitable sports wear) and appropriate footwear, with a mix of indoor and outdoor sessions. To take part in this course you will be expected to be enthusiastic and committed.
The Ancient World (Greece and Rome) was full of Heroes and Gods, from Hercules to Zeus and Venus to Helen of Troy – it shapes our present in all sorts of ways, such as how they built their towns, thought about politics, went to war, and their art, poetry, story telling and History.
We will dip into the Classical World and look at all the interesting bits – the gossip, the scandal and the epic journeys… Join us!
2 Terms
Arts Award takes you on a creative journey, exploring the arts world, discovering your potential as an artist, developing your leadership skills – and gaining a recognised qualification along the way. Open to anyone undertaking a Creative Arts course, this unique set of arts qualifications builds skills essential for success in the 21st century: Creativity and communication, along with problem-solving, reflective-thinking and confidence.
This course requires you to work at home/outside of scheduled college hours as it is a year-long course culminating in a Level 2 Award in the Arts (equivalent to a GCSE).
For more information please email myfanwy.davies@wqe.ac.uk or have a look at the Arts Award website:
www.artsaward.org.uk/
Target Audience: This course is only suitable for those currently undertaking a Creative Arts course, with an interest in progressing to work in an arts-related field. Students who apply must also be fully dedicated to completing the course and understand the commitment to working at home.
1 Term
If you are interested in design, building and construction this is an opportunity to gain valuable experience potentially leading to a career in the creative industry. You will learn design CAD skills, explore drawing plans, elevations and architectural modelling.
Visiting guest lecturers who are professionals in this field will give talks about working in the creative industries such as architecture. As part of the course you will explore historical and contemporary design and architecture to help give you the edge at interviews.
Target Audience: Anyone wishing to develop their CAD skills. This course is aimed at students wanting to explore architecture, 3D design, or engineering as a career.
1 Term
This fun photography based course is aimed at students with creative talents seeking to develop their photography skills using a mobile phone.
Each week we will work to a different theme and showcase the work produced at the end of the session. Some of the pieces that you produce will also be taken into Photoshop or Illustrator to enable you to produce other types of digital art and design pieces, such as comic posters, animated gifs and your own meme sensations.
Target Audience: Anyone wishing to develop their digital skills and create some fun artwork! This course is suitable for students who have no previous digital experience as all abilities are welcome and catered for, with varying tasks being set based on individual ability.
Exploring Health and Social Care Careers Enrichment enables you to discover careers that you may not have come across before. You will think about your skills and attributes and will gain an opportunity to prepare for your future career in the field of Health and Social Care.
‘From Gladiator to Titanic to Oppenheimer to Good Morning Vietnam… Come and explore the bits of history that have made it to Hollywood! We’ll do a mixture of watching the films and discussing how historical events are treated as entertainment and what this tells us. ‘
This enrichment will act as an introduction to writing film screenplays with a particular emphasis on the short film format. It will involve a range from activities around the following, scene structure, character development, writing dialogue and creating narrative arcs. There will also be an expectation that some of the tasks set will be undertaken outside of lessons.
Term One
This will be particularly useful for Year Two Film Studies students as they will be writing/making their own films at the time for their NEA. That said this may help Media/English students with creative/recreative writing tasks.
Term Two
This will be perhaps more important for Year One Film Studies students to get an introduction to the writing process around film production. Equally this may be interesting to any students who might be interested in screenwriting as a potential hobby.
Welcome to “Psychology in Action,” an enrichment course designed for students passionate about delving deeper into the fascinating world of psychology. This course goes beyond the standard curriculum, offering you the chance to explore current psychological research and theories.
We’ll discuss the real-world impact of psychology and examine how psychological skills relate to various careers and employability. Participation is key in this course, as much of the learning will occur through dynamic small group and whole class discussions. If you’re eager to understand human behaviour and its implications, this is the perfect course for you.
Note: All students with an interest in psychology are welcome – there is no need to be taking this subject as an A level.
‘Reading for Pleasure’ offers an opportunity for students on the Level 3 Literature A Level course to develop their knowledge of the Dystopian wider reading texts.
We will use a combination of audiobooks, whole group readings, individual tasks and adaptations, exploring classic dystopian novels in a smaller, more informal group environment. You will have the chance to talk about the texts, asking questions as we read to help support your understanding and give you confidence in making links between texts.
This enrichment is best suited to A-Level Literature students.
Under the guidance of an experienced designer, you will learn a basic skill in creating your very own pattern and techniques in sewing your very own outfit or soft furnishings such as pillowcases, table runners or tote bags. As this is an enrichment for beginners, the outfits are basic cuts and sewing. In the past years, the popular outfits have been maxi/midi/mini kaftans, basic elasticated waist maxi/midi/mini dresses/skirts plus shorts and culottes as well as Abayas (Islamic female dress), kimono vests/tops. Also, very popular have been the tote bags, made of old curtains. Students have upcycled old clothes too and added trimmings giving new life to preloved outfits. Please note that this enrichment is NOT for students who are studying fashion and textiles.
Target Audience: Beginners level. This enrichment is not open to students who are studying A level Fashion & Textiles.
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Spanish for beginners: a chance to brush up on a popular language for holiday destinations or a chance to improve your careers employability abroad in business, law or medicine.
Spanish for Intermediate: those who already speak Spanish with confidence and would like to further improve their language skills.
Target Audience: All students – two classes, beginners and intermediate for those who would like to learn Spanish, and those who would like to improve their language skills.
Maybe you have some experience working in sports leadership and coaching or maybe you are looking to develop some new skills?
The leadership and coaching programme gives you the chance to learn from experienced coaches in a wide range of activities and situations. There will be lots of practical activity to get involved with and the chance to gain some real world experience.
You don’t have to be the greatest sports performer to be an amazing leader and coach.
Statistical claims are made daily in the news, social media, newspapers etc and these are investigated on Radio 4 podcasts hosted by Tim Hartford who tries to make sense of the statistics which surrounds us. This enrichment will allow you to hear these and have discussions. You are not expected to do any calculations, but the enrichment will enable you to appreciate the numbers which surrounds us. Podcasts such as:
How bad is fashion for the environment? How much plastic is in the ocean?
Does toilet paper really cause 15% of global deforestation?
Can China’s data on Covid deaths be trusted?
Has hosting FIFA World Cup really cost Qatar $220bn?
Ed Sheeran and the mathematics of musical coincidences.
Do Fungi really kill three times as many people as Malaria?
There is a growth in professions using statistics, and most organisations will use statistics to grow their business. Even the government uses statistics.
Whatever profession you are considering and whatever you are thinking of studying, whether that may be economics, finance, business, journalism, engineering, design, education, medicine, this enrichment will enrich your understanding of the world around you.
This enrichment compliments the study of film and is highly beneficial to those enrolled onto AL Film and/or BTEC Media.
In Studying Film we will watch documentaries about how films are made, be this specific to film texts taught in AL Film Studies like (Behind the Scenes/makings of) Do The Right Thing (Lee, 1989), Memento (Nolan, 2000) and Parasite (Joon-ho, 2019) to more general documentaries about the art of film itself such as Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (Apple, 2004) which takes you on a tour of how film editing evolved and developed throughout film history.
Film Editing tutorials will also be included to help with AL Film and BTEC Media coursework – developing your editing techniques through Adobe Premier Pro. The auteur theory is a specialist area in AL Film so we will also broaden our experience of key directors to better understand their body of work such as Spike Lee (looking at Malcolm X, 1992, BlacKkKlansman, 2018), Alfred Hitchcock (Psycho, 1960, The Birds, 1963) and Christopher Nolan (The Prestige, 2006, Interstellar, 2014).
Context is important to understanding specific films; knowing about the time and place of a film’s production can enhance the knowledge and understanding of the story being told so film history documentaries will also be screened such as A Decade Under the Influence (Demme, 2003) and Easy Riders and Raging Bulls (Bowser, 2003) that trace the transition from old to new Hollywood. To heighten one’s appreciation of film and compliment your study of the visual arts, important films – worthy of celebration – will be screened such as Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 masterpiece Pulp Fiction (subverting narrative expectations), Victoria (Schipper, 2015 – a film shot in one take over 2 hours – no edits!), Hero (Zhang, 2002 – the art of film aesthetics) and of course Citizen Kane to name but a few.
Of course, it’s not only about watching films, we will also discuss the films, their filmmakers, the aesthetics of film language, use of film form and debate the most important (and personal) question ‘what is the best film ever?’.
This female only course is designed for those of you wishing to participate is some physical fitness based activity in an all-female environment. This course is designed around the principles of exercising in a gym environment. There will be whole class sessions as well as times to work on your individual fitness goals, which you will be supported in by your class coach.
To take part in this course you must be enthusiastic and committed as well as willing to try new things.
Consideration
‘Thoughtfulness and sensitivity towards others‘.
Perhaps you’d like to use your enrichment time to make a positive change to the world of others?
This course is only suitable for students not enrolled on the Diploma in Criminology.
The Criminology enrichment is a chance to explore the themes and ideas behind the study of crime and deviant behaviour without the pressure of an exam course. It combines insights from sociology, biology, statistics, law and psychology and is a fascinating subject. The course will split into part 1: Sept-Dec and part 2: Jan- May so after Christmas students have the option to move onto something new or to stay with the course and new material for the rest of the college year.
Open to any year group.
Develop skills in putting forward views in an environment where they get tested. This is an opportunity for you to discuss current affairs and have formal debates in which you are asked to defend or attack a point of view. So whatever your views on Brexit, the Trump phenomenon, fake news, student loans or the fate of the Labour Party there will be something relevant and current to think about and discuss. This is excellent practice for many subjects and something employers like to see on CVs.
Target Audience: All students.
This enrichment intends to help raise awareness of environmental issues, such as the climate crisis, and how we can all become more sustainable. It aims to highlight the importance of creating a sustainable future and develop students as global citizens.. As part of this enrichment you will create promotional materials to encourage sustainable behaviour change across the college community, run campaigns, take part in community projects and help the college community to reconnect with nature.
This First Aid Enrichment Course is designed to empower individuals with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to respond confidently and effectively in emergency situations:
- Primary and secondary assessment techniques
- CPR and AED usage for adults, children
- Management of bleeding, burns, fractures, and shock
- Handling medical emergencies such as asthma attacks, allergic reactions, and seizures
- Creating and maintaining a first aid kit
- Real-life scenario simulations to build confidence and readiness
Who Should Attend: Ideal for anyone looking to enhance their emergency response skills—no prior experience required. Not suitable if you already have a first aid qualification or will be studying on a sport vocational programme as you will cover this content in Unit 17 – Sports Injuries.
We live in an interconnected world and issues relating to globalisation, climate change, the environment and international politics affect everyone. This enrichment seeks to bring together insights from Geography and Politics and will challenge you to think about the world we live in. Exploring and discussing the key issues facing the planet today including climate change, sustainability, global politics, poverty and development and responses to hazards allowing you to be more informed as a global citizen.
You will also be developing your transferable skills of data collection and analysis, which in today’s world of analysing patterns of people’s behaviour will be extremely useful. The course will split into two – students can swap to something new after Christmas, or carry on if they like.
Open to all year groups.
Explore and develop an understanding and awareness of a wide variety of mental health disorders including: OCD, schizophrenia, eating disorders, depression and addiction. Critically consider issues surrounding mental health including which factors may cause disorders, whether we have the ability to control our mental health, and weighing up the benefits of possible treatments. Suitable for those interested in caring professions, business or any career where you may need an understanding of neurodiversity.
Note: We will be exploring these issues from a research/academic perspective.
This is not a self-help course – so do not sign up for this course thinking it will help you improve your own mental health.
Target Audience: Open to all students.
Whoever you are, the law will affect you! Law dictates who you could marry, what house you can buy, where you can travel, what you can get arrested for….This enrichment is an opportunity to learn about some of the key areas that will be important in your adult life and the ways in which the Law works.
Target Audience: All students.
The Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) project is a peer-led leadership and bystander programme. It aims to tackle the beliefs, attitudes and culture which can give the message that violence is acceptable. Ultimately MVP promotes healthy social norms and a culture which is known to prevent violence.
Violence Reduction Network (VRN) Students taking this enrichment will be trained by college staff to plan and then deliver MVP sessions to their peers.
This is an enrichment for those who are willing to stand up and make a difference.
This enrichment will broaden your appreciation and enjoyment of a range of poets and poetic forms, new and old. You will read a poet a week, exploring themes and techniques, then experimenting with these in your own poetry writing. This is particularly well suited to students of Literature and Language & Literature but equally welcoming to those of you who enjoy reading or writing poetry. It will build your confidence and ability to discuss poetry and explore new literary interests.
Year 2 Only
As a WQE Student Ambassador, you will be given the opportunity to widen your life skills and develop some fantastic employability and transferable skills. You will:
- Help to promote WQE to prospective students and their parents/carers through activities such as Open Day, Post-16 Events with partner schools and Guidance Meetings for prospective students
- Have the opportunity to be involved in charity events including fundraising activities, creating promotional materials and working with and alongside external agencies
- Work alongside the Careers team and get involved in promoting careers events, having your say in focus groups and updating careers resources.
- You will develop social and interpersonal skills and improve your communication skills and self- confidence. Your personal and professional skills will be developed which may be beneficial to students considering a career in Business, Event Management, Retail or Marketing.
Whether you are considering university or the world of work after WQE, this enrichment will help you enhance your application.
The Student Leadership Programme is an AoC Sport project to support, enhance and develop volunteering programmes for students.
The programme aims to get more college students to volunteer in sport and physical activity and to diversify the volunteer workforce.
The AoC Sport Student Leadership Programme has become an accredited award through the Leadership Skills Foundation. To achieve the accredited award you’ll be completing the activities and requirements of the programme, evidencing through a bespoke workbook which will allow them to reflect on their achievements and act as a log for future showcases and experiences.
The purpose of this course is simple; it is designed to broaden your knowledge and understanding of cinema by watching and commenting on a carefully curated selection of films. Last year the focus was on modern global cinema but this year there will be a shift to English language films.
The intention is that there will be screenings of a number of films from different eras of American and British Cinema. These will be looked at and discussed in lessons. These will range from Film Noir through to the British New Wave and also a focus on New Hollywood and independent cinema.
If any current students have taken this option in the first year you can sign up for this year’s course as there will be a wholly different approach taken. It is hoped that some Film/Media Studies students may see this as a useful addition to their work in those subjects.
Target Audience: Any student with an interest in American/British Cinema who wants to expand their cultural capital.
