Sociology

What topics will my child study in year 7 and 8?

Sociology is not taught in year 7 or 8. Students acquire the basic skills for Sociology including analytical skills and a range of theories to enable them to understand their community and their place in society.

In year 7 and 8 the following subjects allow students to be exposed to the above:

1. English

2. History

3. Maths

4. Geography.

5. RE

What topics will my child study in year 9, 10 and 11?

The Sociology GCSE begins in Year 9. Students follow GCSE (9 - 1) Eduqas (formerly known as WJEC) Sociology. Details of this specification can be found at: http://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/sociology/gcse/ http://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/sociology/gcse/eduqas-gcse-sociology-spec-fro m-2017-eng.pdf?language_id=1

The course consists of two components – social processes involving agents such as families and education, research methods and social structures including crime and deviance.

Do you have a reading list for this subject?

Introduction to Sociology - Ken Browne

How can I help my child to excel in this subject?

In addition to discussing learning with your child and monitoring their homework, ensuring your child watches a regular news programme or keeps abreast of the latest news events by using a reputable news app. Taking your child to interesting historical places, be it a museum, parliament or to community festivals, will provide them with the broader knowledge they need to access the curriculum.

Are there any online resources?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zbbw2hv

https://www.jrf.org.uk/ https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/announcements

https://www.theguardian.com/politics

Do you offer any interventions or clubs my child can attend?

Year 11 Intervention to maximise examination performances Mondays 4:30-6

Are there any important dates for me to be aware of in your subject?

Advanced notification will be given for educational visits.

Information will be provided of dates for interim assessments, internal and external examinations.

How will my child be assessed at the end of the course?

Component/Paper 1: Understanding Social Processes

• Written examination: 1 hour 45 minutes
• 50% of qualification

Component 2/Paper 2: Understanding Social Structures

• Written examination: 1 hour 45 minutes
• 50% of qualification