GCSE group – Falcon Group (Years 10 & 11)

The group consists of Key stage3/4 age 14–16-year-olds. These students attend mainstream schools/academies across the City of Derby.

All students are in preparation for GCSE exams. The group attends ASPIRE 2 Succeed on alternate weeks.

We provide support by working with students on past exam papers and supporting students through mock exams:

Maths, English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology

Physical and Mental well-being /Recreation /Sports /Creativity

The activities timetable are:

Sports – Badminton, Kayaking, football, cycling

Trips – Alton Towers, Water world, Chatsworth Gardens,

Educational visit -Derby Museum -Windrush exhibition, Leicester Space Centre

Creative opportunities – Graffiti Art and Music recording and Development at Baby People

Eating out at restaurants

Celebrating events together

Motivational speakers

Mentoring

Preparation for Exams

Develop individual Revision Schedule

Exam preparation for Mocks and GCSE exams

Relaxation techniques

Employability skills

Communication skills

Interview Practice

Develop CVs and cover letters

Exploring opportunities for work experience

Visits

Visit to University Open days

Visit to local Engineering company

Attendance at Apprenticeship Fair

Preparation for A level, Apprenticeships and University 

Open day visits

Identification of subjects to apply for

Interview preparation

Help with completing application

Evaluation

A written evaluation is carried out by the students at the end of every July. The last written evaluation in July’22 was very positively evaluated.