Politics

Introduction

Government and Politics is a long established and successful department at CCF.

It is taught in years 12 and 13 and many students go on to study the subject at university. Lessons are often student-led and debate is a vital part of what the department does. Results are excellent and the high % of students go on to study subjects similar to politics at university such as – law, international relations, politics, philosophy, journalism, management, public policy and American Studies.

Contact details

Please contact the Head of Department for more information. A full teaching staff list can be found under 'About Us' 'Staff and Governance'.

Head of Department: Mr A Bratt    Email: amb@ccfplus.com 

What your child will be learning (curriculum mapping)

To view the modules studied each term, please click here.

Aims and enrichment

Aims

The department aims to achieve the very best results for all those who choose the subject.

We wish as many students as possible to go on and take the study of Politics seriously in higher education. But we also wish to produce engaged students who wish to participate in the decisions that shape their lives. Active citizenship is a distinct and focused aim of the department.

Enrichment

 Outside speakers are a regular part of the scheme of work. In recent years members of the House of Lords, local MPs, candidates for office, pressure group representatives and lawyers have all addressed the class. Outside visits also complement and re-enforce what is done in class: during the 2 year course students can expect to visit the House of Commons, Lords, Supreme Court and also participate in 6th form conferences that deepen knowledge and experience of politics in the UK and beyond.

Key stage 5

The department follows the AQA  syllabus at AS and A’ level.

This involves three separate papers with no coursework – the 3 units are;

• The Government & Politics of the UK
• The Government and Politics of the USA 
• Study of Political Ideology