Extended Project Qualification at Newhaven School
At Newhaven School, we assign each EPQ student with a project supervisor and the Centre Coordinator works with the supervisors.
The seven EPQ taught skills lessons at our school are adopted to the needs of our students and delivered as workshops specifically to support students studying for the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), or to some lesser extent students undertaking the HPQ and FPQ.
What we learn – Key Stage 4 Curriculum: FPQ/HPQ
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 10 | Making a Start, choosing a topic | Smart Reading | Research methodologies: sourcing, and recording information. | Referencing, not Plagiarising | Qualitative and Quantitative research. | Analysing researched data |
| Year 11 | Visualization and Presentation of Data | ICT skills, including researching online | Engaging with Visual Culture | Proof–reading skills | Report-Writing | Effective Presentations |
What we learn – Key Stage 5 Curriculum: EPQ
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 | Summer 1 | Summer 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 12 | Making a Start, choosing a topic | Smart Reading | Research methodologies: sourcing, and recording information | Referencing, Not Plagiarising | Qualitative and Quantitative research. | Analysing researched data |
| Year 13 | Presentation of Data | Independent working, working to deadlines | Engaging with Visual Culture | Evaluation skills | Report-Writing With critical analysis | Formal Presentation Skills |
What students say
It has showed me how to improve my ability to learn things independently and showed me how to collaborate with my EPQ supervisor.
From this project I have learnt a lot about time management and how to get things done on time. I have learnt how to create a questionnaire, ask the people questions. I have learned about primary and secondary data. I have learned to use figures to make a conclusion. I have learnt that national flags are an important part of someone’s identity.
I'm really looking forward to going to Uni and I don't think I would've been able to if it wasn't for the support I was given at Newhaven. Please thank everyone else at Newhaven for me too, especially EPQ supervisor, as they helped me so much to get to where I am now
What can I do with EPQ?
Feedback is generated at the end of each workshop from students to encourage students to develop as reflective learners, preparing them for the evaluative element of the Extended Project and for further studies at college and university.
