• A genuine interest in the subject and work to a high standard
• An aptitude for creativity, industrious and willing to develop ideas imaginatively
• Excited to find new ways of making work and a willingness to respond to suggestions
• A keenness to visit galleries and places of cultural interest in their own time

In the first year we offer a broad starting point to ensure students are given direction and then the freedom to explore their own investigation as confidence and skills develop. All work produced this year contributes to the coursework portfolio.

In the second year students develop their coursework portfolio and create a more formal personal investigation. To accompany their practical work they are required to write a dissertation which examines their research and the processes of their practice. Coursework is submitted before entering the examination unit.

Students are introduced to a variety of experiences exploring a range of fine art media, techniques and processes. We cover drawing, painting, printmaking, life drawing, sculpture, photography, Photoshop, and mixed-media, reinforced by the critical/contextual study of artists. Students should demonstrate an eagerness to experiment and embrace risk-taking.

Taking advantage of our proximity to central London, a number of trips to galleries take place throughout the year, including to the V&A, Kew Gardens, the Saatchi gallery, Tate Modern and Tate Britain, The National Gallery and National Portrait Galleries, and a cross-curricular Sixth Form Textiles and Art trip to the Dior show in December 2017.

• An inquiring mind and a fascination with the living world around you
• An interest in living organisms and how they are adapted to their environments
• An interest in Chemistry and an understanding of the importance of biochemistry in modern biology
• It is vital that you have achieved at least an A grade in GCSE Biology (or an A grade equivalent in the Biology component of the Science & Additional Science GCSE)

This A Level course, consisting of six modules, is taught over two years. It requires a more mature approach to tasks and the ability to apply knowledge, understanding and other skills developed throughout the course to novel or unfamiliar situations.

Module 1 is focused on the practical skills required for investigating Biological systems, and is embedded throughout the other modules.

Module 2 takes a microscopic view of organisms, investigating the Biochemistry of life and the organisation of cells.

Module 3 explores how living things gain the materials they need for life processes and transport them around their bodies.

Module 4 reviews the diversity of life on Earth, how it has been shaped by evolution, and our own body’s defence against disease as a case study of adaptation.

Module 5 identifies the processes by which multicellular organisms maintain their internal environment, and the coordination systems that allow the products of photosynthesis and respiration to be kept in balance.

Module 6 provides a holistic overview of living systems from the level of the gene to the study of population dynamics.

In Sixth Form, students studying A level science are invited to run a science club for Years 5 and 6, to share their passion for science and consolidate their own knowledge. There is also a residential Biology trip to Pembrokeshire, for on-site research and analysis.

It is expected that candidates achieve at least a grade B in Mathematics IGCSE.

In addition to business it includes considerable economics, law and maths, blending academic rigour with practical research skills and report writing. In brief content comprises:

• The Business Environment
• Marketing
• Accounts and finance
• Operations and project management
• People

Students have the opportunity to get involved in activities like Young Enterprise, where previous participants have set up ‘Kalafi Discos’, a successful student-run events company. Trips include a visit to the Bank of England and various exam booster conferences.

Our Entrepreneur-in-Residence, who joined us in the last academic year, worked with students to chat through business ideas and share skills to run your own business.

• An inquiring mind and an interest in problem-solving
• An interest in the world around you
• A passion for practical work
• At least a grade A in GCSE Chemistry (or an A grade equivalent in the Chemistry component of the Science & Additional Science GCSE)

This course consists of six modules taught over two years.

• Module 1 is focused on the practical skills required for investigating Chemical systems and is embedded throughout the other Modules.
• Module 2 Atoms, compounds, molecules and equations
• Module 3 Periodic table and energy
• Module 4 Core organic chemistry
• Module 5 Physical chemistry and transition elements
• Module 6 Organic chemistry and analysis

In Sixth Form, students studying A level science are invited to run a science club for Years 5 and 6, to share their passion for science and consolidate their own knowledge.

A GCSE in Classical Civilisation is not essential for this course. Many girls begin the subject at A Level and succeed in gaining high grades, even continuing their classical studies at university.

Epic poetry is at the heart of the course, with poems by Homer and Virgil studied in translation. Other literary works set include Tragedies by Sophocles and Euripides. Discussion and written work will focus on a range of themes from these ancient authors, including revenge, justice and the role of the gods, fate and the treatment of women.

There is also an opportunity to explore a range of classical art and architecture and the philosophy of Plato and Aristotle. You will learn and hone a wide range of skills from literary analysis to the appreciation of visual art forms, and have the chance to learn about the cultural context to some of the world’s most famous and influential works of literature.

Trips include visits to

• Bath
• National Gallery and British museums
• Theatre trips to watch Classical plays
• International trips to Rome, the Bay of Naples and Pompeii

Due to changes in computing courses in schools, the GCSE ICT course is not closely linked to the Computer Science A Level. There are no GCSE grade requirements for the course but it will be of benefit to have a strong interest in technology and computing.

This course is varied and broadly split into practical programming and problem solving, as well as a more theoretical foundation in how computers operate. There are elements of ethical and legal aspects of computing and also how networks are set up in commercial organisations.

In the first year, students learn to program in the high level computer language of C# (C sharp). This is a newer language based on C++, and can ultimately be used to program Windows programs, mobile apps, & text based programs. The written part of the course allows pupils to understand how information is represented in computers; common algorithms & data structures; hardware and networks; and software development.

The second year covers functional computer programming, Boolean algebra and logic, Karnaugh Maps and object oriented programming. Pupils complete a practical computing project which allows them to work on a real life problem that can lead to entrepreneurial ideas and commercial usefulness.

Pupils complete open-ended programming projects of their choice, supported and guided by the teacher. For example, they might create sports day management software or card game simulators, all using Windows-based programming and making use of real world design concepts for usability.

Our Sixth Form students attend a series of lectures, including Imperial College’s talks about latest tech, ‘Computing in Action’. Students even take part in a launch of a high-altitude weather balloon, tracking its progress via GPS.

Students are generally expected to achieve a minimum GCSE: Design Technology – Textiles Grade A or GCSE Art Grade A. As a Textiles student you should have an interest in the development of a product from the materials used to its form and function. You should be able to generate and communicate ideas in a range of media. Textiles appeals to students who are prepared to apply their creative and problem solving skills independently. The diversity of Textiles means that is successfully complements a wide range of subjects, yet it can also be a contrasting subject to other A Levels.

The new A Level OCR course is closely linked to the ‘Designing Our Tomorrow’ research project conducted by the University of Cambridge. Over the two years you will participate in lessons involving practical activities, theory tasks and design tutorials to prepare for:

The Iterative Design Project

The Iterative Design Project requires learners to undertake a substantial design, make and evaluate project centred on the iterative process of explore, create and evaluate.

Student compose a Fashion Design Brief from a context of their own choice, and create a portfolio of evidence and high quality product to demonstrate their competence.

The Principles Examination Paper

This includes the analysis of existing products, technical knowledge and understanding of materials. You will also consider globalisation, core design principles, environmental concerns and inclusive design.

The Unseen Challenge

Focuses on the application your knowledge, understanding and skills of designing and manufacturing prototypes and products  through a set design task under timed conditions.

Students are generally expected to achieve a minimum grade A in Design Technology or Physics at GCSE level. As a 3D Design student you should have an interest in the development of a product from the materials used to its form and function. You should be able to generate creative solutions using different types of media. 3D Design appeals to students who are prepared to apply their problem solving and practical skills independently.

Materials, Components and Applications
This involves the study of resistant materials and their working properties. You will develop an understanding of the manipulation of materials to manufacture products through hand and commercial practices. In addition, you will explore the use of standard components and CAD/CAM processing in modern products. Through detailed analysis you will consider broader design issues such as: the environmental sustainability of products, inclusive design and consumer safety.

Learning Through Design and Making
This is a coursework project which is chosen by you under the guidance of your teacher. You will then work individually to produce a design portfolio and marketable product. The project will cover all the skills related to designing and making.

Design and Manufacture
You will undertake further study of materials and components, with an emphasis on major developments in technology and manufacturing systems. You will study the influence and effect of design and technology in society, design history and the role of a designer.

Design and Making Practice
This is a major design and make project. It involves the planning and development of a design proposal for a specific client of your choice. You will use a range of skills and knowledge to create a high quality product while developing an understanding of consumer needs.

Students have the opportunity to visit the Williams F1 factory in Didcot and future trips include to the BA flight training facility at Heathrow and air-crash investigation facility at Farnborough airport. In addition, guest speakers have included BA pilot Captain Nick Hoare.

A love of Drama is a must, regular trips to the theatre will also help develop a student’s analytical perception of theatre. It is not necessary to have studied GCSE Drama to take Drama and Theatre A Level, but knowledge of Drama and a commitment to the subject is a must.

There are three components to the A Level course:

C1 – Devising – Worth 40% of the overall grade. Students will have the opportunity to create and perform their own piece of devised work based on a play extract of the teacher’s choice.  They will perform this piece, which forms 25% of the Component and then write an accompanying portfolio that documents their journey to create the piece and to evaluate the performance in response to audience questionnaires.

C2 – Performance – Worth 20% of the overall grade, the students will perform a monologue of their choice and a group piece, directed by their teacher to a visiting examiner in Year 13.

C3 – Written Exam – Worth 40% of the overall grade, the students will answer questions on ‘Machinal’ by Sophie Treadwell, an essay about their interpretation of a play in the style of a certain practitioner and an essay based on a theatre performance that they have seen.

There are many opportunities for our Sixth Form to develop their love of Drama on and off stage. There is the role of House Drama Captain – delivering drama clubs to the younger students, the yearly Musical/Play performance and in the Summer the students have the opportunity to be part of the Putney High Theatre Company, who create and perform a piece of theatre at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

It is expected that candidates achieve a grade A or above in Mathematics GCSE to qualify for entry to this course. Economics has relevance in all areas of society. Many examples from the real world are used to help learning and understanding, so an interest in and an awareness of current affairs would be useful.  The ability to write well is a distinct advantage.

This linear two year Edexcel course is built upon four themes, two of which are microeconomic and two macroeconomic.

• Theme 1 – Introduction to markets and market failure (micro)
• Theme 2 – The UK economy performance and policies (macro)
• Theme 3 – Business behaviour and the labour market (micro)
• Theme 4 – A global perspective (macro)

You will need to love literature  and be able to demonstrate the ability to write clearly using appropriate literary terms, arguing fluently and analysing cogently. A grade A or above in GCSE English Literature is required.

Students study seven texts across a range of contexts. Our current texts include one in prose and two plays from the Renaissance period, offering the chance to gain an in-depth contextual appreciation of features from the age, text and the writers’ craft.

Drama: Two texts from a selection of Comedies and Tragedies: currently Dr Faustus and Twelfth Night.

Prose: Two prose texts (including at least one pre-1900) on a chosen theme e.g. (currently studied) Women and Society: Tess of the D’Urbervilles: Thomas Hardy and Mrs Dalloway: Virginia Woolf.

Unseen poetry: Students study a wide range of modern poetry in preparation for responding to a post-2000 unseen poem. This poem will be compared to the Selected poems of John Donne.

Prescribed poetry: Students will answer on a collection or a named poet. Current text: John Donne. They will also study, to go alongside the unseen task, Poems of The Decade.

Coursework: This is assessed via two texts. We would teach one text (currently Othello) and invite students to select a complementary text, linked by theme, movement, author or period. Texts chosen must be different from those studied in other components.

There are many co-curricular opportunities on offer for enthusiastic young readers and writers. Sixth Form students run regular book clubs for students in younger years where they can impart their love of reading encourage discussion of interpretations. Each year we hold a poetry festival, where girls can submit and perform their poems for an audience, and the INK creative writing club generates a considerable number of works each year. Budding journalists can pitch articles to the school magazine, A Study in Purple, run by an editorial team of Sixth Form students.

Students are also encouraged to submit creative writing to external writing competitions such as the GDST creative writing competition, Wimbledon Book Festival as well as various essay writing competitions.

Putney is excellently placed to experience the many live performances, workshops, readings and lectures in London. We seize every opportunity to visit the theatre, especially when the chance to see set texts arises. Some trips have included:

• Year 12 trip to Shakespeare’s Globe
• Visit to the National theatre archives
• A level trip to the Sovereign conference at Cambridge University

We would expect a strong grade at GCSE for entry to the A Level course, but of greater importance is a curiosity about the world around us and an enquiring mind, together with a commitment to the subject. A proactive approach to independent study is also valuable, as it is crucial to keep up with contemporary issues.

The OCR A Level Geography course has a specified core content common to all the boards. The core physical themes are Carbon Water Cycles, Glacial Landscapes and oceans. The core human themes are Global Governance and Disease Dilemmas.

There is also a non-examined assessment in the form of an individual investigation and report of about 3000-4000 words. Students have to undertake four days of fieldwork during the course which will cover both human and physical topics.

We offer a varied programme of lessons and fieldwork, both locally and overseas. Previous destinations include Iceland, Sicily, Dorset and East London. We also run a hot topic discussion club to look at key issues.

Geography straddles the arts and sciences; it complements all areas of study and is a facilitating subject for a range of university courses and subsequent careers.

You should have gained at least a grade A in History, or a related discipline, at GCSE. You should also enjoy reading and wish to pursue the study of evidence; you should have an enquiring mind and an interest in the past and its relevance to current affairs.

In Year 12 the course starts with a study of the ‘USA, c1917–96: in search of the American Dream’, in parallel with ‘India, c.1914-48: the road to Independence’. This covers topics such as Civil, Gay and women’ rights and the role of television and cinema, addressing the diversity of history and how it pieces together.

The Year 13 course covers a study of ‘Rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, 1485–1603’ and the coursework focuses on either America or India, offering a course which addresses equalities and freedoms and the idea of people rising up and demanding power.

This will give you a varied and exciting course covering a range of countries and periods; it will provide an excellent background to any student studying history at university.

Lessons are supported by with a range of visits and lectures. These include a Year 9 visit to Ypres, a Sixth From trip to New York and a trip to Krakow. Year 12 pupils attend lectures to extend their knowledge of American History and Year 13 girls make use of the nearby National Archives at Kew when studying the Civil War.

Students need to be enthusiastic and open-minded. Practical art skills are not required but observation, visual curiosity and analytical abilities, together with well-developed literary and historical skills, are paramount. Grade A in English at GCSE would be expected and GCSE History or Religious Studies would be very useful.

It is a good combination with languages, and for science specialists offers an alternative discipline.

Written examination units cover works of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture from 500BC to 2000AD. There is the opportunity to focus on Art and Architecture in Europe and the USA 1946–2000 and Art and Architecture in Sixteenth-century Europe within this broad course.

First-hand experience of art is vital and our proximity to central London will allow us to visit galleries regularly as a group, and individually for various homework assignments. There is an annual study trip overseas. Recent destinations have included New York, Paris, Florence, Rome, Moscow, and St. Petersburg. Students also enter their work in design and photography competitions and attend talks and workshops from external speakers.

An A or A* grade in the chosen language is a pre-requisite for A Level.

Language and grammar are studied thematically in the context of the following topic areas:

• Social issues and trends, political and artistic culture
• The skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking and translation are tackled around these themes

Two set literary texts are also studied.

Wider reading around the topics studied is essential to ensure you have general cultural knowledge, as well as specialised vocabulary and to help you develop the ability to argue and defend opinions on controversial issues in a foreign language.

Every pupil will have one hour’s oral lesson in a small group each week.

MFL is well-placed to host regular trips and visits. The department visit cultural institutes across London, including art exhibitions and theatre performances of particular cultural relevance. We also invite guest speakers to give talks and run workshops. International trips and exchanges also form a key part of language study.

An A grade at GCSE Latin is a pre-requisite for A Level.

We on girls’ previous experience of learning Latin in Year 12, focusing on language work. Girls have the opportunity to revise all language work from GCSE, as well as extending their knowledge of studying vocabulary, accidence and syntax. The two papers taken in Year 13 examine unseen translation skills and either a comprehension exercise or prose composition (translation into Latin).

The big change from GCSE will be the addition of unseen verse translation. There will be plenty of practice over the two years and it is a great opportunity for students to extend their reading of fantastic authors such as Ovid, creator of some of the most thrilling love poetry ever written. As at GCSE, the study of prose and verse literature is also an important component of the A Level course, comprising 50% of examined material. There will be an opportunity to study the work of authors like the historian Tacitus, the great lawyer and orator, Cicero and the great epic poet, Virgil.

Trips include:

• Bath
• The National Gallery and the British museum
• Local theatres to watch Classical plays
• Rome, the Bay of Naples and Pompeii (biennial)

An A or A* grade in GCSE Mandarin is a pre-requisite for Pre-U.

Study of Mandarin in the Sixth Form leads to the Pre-U examination at the end of Year 13. The syllabus aims to bring the teaching and learning of Mandarin Chinese into close contact with the target language culture and, above all, with authentic language. The development of Mandarin Chinese linguistic skills is complemented by the development of analytical study skills and essay-writing skills for the Chinese Culture component, thus resulting in a syllabus which provides a very sound foundation for study at university level.

Every pupil will have one hour’s oral lesson in a small group.

Modern Foreign Languages are well-placed to host regular trips and visits. The department visit cultural institutes across London, including art exhibitions and theatre performances of particular cultural relevance. We also invite guest speakers to give talks and run workshops.

The Chinese department has established a link with Jin Yuan Senior School, one of Shanghai’s leading schools, with which a bi-annual study exchange visit has been in place since 2009.

An A or A* grade at GCSE is required.

The specification is split into modules, in the following categories:

Pure Mathematics, Mechanics and Statistics:

• Pure Mathematics develops and expands on the work in algebra, geometry, graphs, coordinates and trigonometry, first encountered in the GCSE course. Calculus is introduced. There is less numerical work; a genuine feel for algebra and a real familiarity with all its techniques are vital for success
• Mechanics is concerned with modelling physical situations and using the techniques of pure mathematics to solve problems involving such concepts as force, velocity, power and centres of gravity, the underlying theme being Newton’s Laws of Motion
• Statistics is designed to encourage a mathematically analytical approach to practical situations and to develop mathematical models to assess probability and test hypotheses

An A* grade at GCSE is required. Pupils who take Further Mathematics will generally be in Set 1 in Year 11 and have studied a second qualification.

Pupils who choose Further Mathematics study for a qualification that is both deeper and broader than A Level Mathematics. It also allows for exploring applications to a higher level.

• Further Pure Mathematics develops and expands on the algebra and calculus covered in A Level and introduces new material on topics such as complex numbers, matrix algebra, differential equations, series, vectors, hyperbolic functions and proof
• Mechanics is concerned with modelling physical situations. Topics covered include kinematics of a particle in a plane, centre of mass, work and energy and collisions
• Statistics includes the Binomial, Poisson and continuous distributions, random variables, hypothesis tests, confidence intervals, regression and correlation
• Decision looks at networks, algorithms and sorting problems

Music at A Level builds on the Listening, Performing and Composing skills developed at GCSE. We expect pupils to have achieved at least an A grade at GCSE or an equivalent level via their individual instrumental/vocal studies. What is required is an interest in and commitment to the subject, ability as a performer and knowledge of music theory to Grade 5 standard and a similar fluency in music reading. It is not necessary to have taken either practical or theory exams, but the skills and knowledge must be in place.

The three key elements are performing, composing and appraising.

Performing is worth 30% and students have to perform for a minimum of eight minutes, either as a soloist, part of an ensemble or a combination of both.

Composing is worth 30%, with students composing one substantial piece (minimum length, four minutes) and one from a list of technical briefs set by the exam board.  These include Bach chorales, an arrangement of a popular melody, or a remix. The total duration of all composition submissions must be at least six minutes.

Appraising is worth 40% and content has been given in terms of musical elements, contexts and language. There are three set works from each of six Areas of Study – these can be summarised as Vocal music, Instrumental music, Film music, Popular and Jazz music, Fusions and New Directions.

Students are invited to audition for a variety of co-curricular musical groups, including senior choir, a cappella groups, chamber music groups, Sinfonietta and the Symphony Orchestra. We have a wide variety of performance opportunities with Informal Music concerts spread across each term and an annual Inter House Music Festival. There are three large choral and orchestral concerts a year, and regular Pop events for girls who like a more contemporary approach.

In 2018, the whole school took part in a musical 125^th Anniversary Celebration of Putney High School held at Cadogan Hall, where girls performed alongside the London Mozart Players. Each two years the Music Department hosts a foreign tour, which this year will take the girls to Budapest.

At least an A grade at GCSE Biology or an A grade equivalent in the Biology component of Dual Award Science is required. Ideally you will have studied GCSE Physical Education with at least an A grade. An interest in sport and expertise in one sporting activity is also required.

At A Level, the theory course consists of seven sections;

• Anatomy and Physiology involves studying the cardio respiratory system, respiratory system, the skeletal and muscular system and energy systems
• Skill Acquisition will require learning about skill and the transfer of skills, theories of learning and performance, use of feedback and guidance, memory models and information processing
• Sport and Society will involve studying pre industrial, industrial, post-industrial and post-World War II Britain
• Exercise Physiology includes diet, training methods and injury
• Biomechanical Movement involves studying biomechanical principles, levers, linear motion, angular motion, projectile motion and fluid mechanics
• Sport Psychology requires learning in personality, attitudes, arousal, anxiety, aggression, stress management, motivation, group dynamics, goal setting, attribution process, confidence and leadership. The course also covers violence in sport, drugs and law in sport
• The Role of Technology

The practical assessment involves being assessed in one activity as a player/performer, plus analysing performance through an oral or written assessment.

Each term has a full co-curricular fixture list and squads regularly compete and achieve success in regional and national level competitions. The school also promotes a ‘sport for all’ policy which encourages participation of all pupils in a variety for enjoyment and fun. The FOPHS Fitness Suite is available for use by the Sixth Form

There are no requirements of subjects at GCSE. Instead, you should have an enquiring mind and an interest in current affairs. You should be keen to participate in active debate and have strong powers of expression. You will be expected to keep up to date with current affairs and read articles from newspapers and journals. You should also be able to evaluate both sides of an argument.

In Year 12 students study UK politics with a focus on democracy and political participation in the UK and the structure of UK government. We examine the nature and health of our democracy by investigating topics such as our electoral system, party structure and the role of the media in politics. Our study of UK government will encompass an examination of our constitution, a study of the role of the executive and an analysis of the relationship between the three branches of government.

In Year 13 we will study US Politics and will examine the institutional framework of US government and consider the interrelationships between its legislative, executive and judicial processes and the health of US federalism. We will also study a range of political ideologies, such as conservatism, liberalism, socialism and feminism. We will be examining the core ideas and thinkers for these ideologies and will also be investigating the tensions and divisions within each ideology.

Students can get involved in our Politics Society, practicing the skills they have learned in lesson and applying them to a topic of their choice. There is a Model United Nations Society which trains students in how these competitions work, running model MUN discussions. Sixth Form trips include to attending lectures on US history, visiting the Houses of Parliament and travelling to New York and Washington.

Candidates taking A Level Physics will be expected to have at least an A in Physics GCSE or an A grade equivalent in the Physics component of the Science & Additional Science GCSE. It is not necessary to take A Level Maths in order to study Physics to A Level, but students should have at least an A in Maths GCSE. (Students should note that it is difficult to study Physics beyond school without Maths A Level.)

Year 12

• Measurements and their errors, including use of SI units and their prefixes, limitations of physical measurement, estimation of physical quantities
• Particles and radiation, including constituents of the atom, particle interactions, collisions of electrons with atoms
• Waves, including progressive waves, interference, diffraction
• Mechanics and energy, including projectile motion, Newton’s laws of motion
• Electricity, including current/voltage characteristics, circuits, electromotive force and internal resistance

Year 13

• Further mechanics and thermal physics, including periodic motion, thermal energy transfer molecular kinetic theory model
• Fields, including Newton’s law of gravitation, orbits of planets and satellites, magnetic flux density
• Nuclear physics, including evidence for the nucleus, radioactive decay, nuclear instability
• Astrophysics, including classification of stars by luminosity, Doppler effect, detection of exoplanets

It is assumed that no student has studied Psychology before, therefore the course begins with covering first principles. Skills in written communication, data interpretation and critical evaluation will be assessed, therefore an A grade in English GCSE is required. The A Level course also contains knowledge of inferential statistics so at least a B grade in Maths GCSE is also required.

Lessons involve independent research, informal discussion, group debate, presentations and essay writing. There is a great deal of new psychological content to be covered, all with specialist vocabulary, so the course is rigorous, challenging and detailed.

There is a sizeable part of the course that contains research methods and mathematics, so students must be aware of this before applying to study this subject for A Level and beyond. We want to encourage students to develop a sense of wonder and enlightenment about the behaviour of the people they come across, as well as gaining an awareness of themselves.

Students study a range of famous influential psychological experiments that have radically changed our knowledge about the brain and behaviour.

Paper 1: Introductory Topics in Psychology

(Social Influence, Memory, Attachment, Psychopathology)

Paper 2: Psychology in Context

(Psychological Approaches, Biopsychology, Research Methods with statistics)

Paper 3: Issues and Options in Psychology

Issues and debates, and teacher will choose combination of three topics e.g. Relationships, Gender, Cognition and Development, Schizophrenia, Eating Behaviour, Stress, Aggression, Forensic Psychology, Addiction

Psychology Society is a fortnightly discussion group run by Sixth Form students, open to all years on a range of topics in Psychology that are not covered by the A Level syllabus. Over 70 Psychology students from Wimbledon, Notting Hill & Ealing and South Hampstead join Putney students every year for the Psychology GDST Conference, which this year was about the criminal justice system. Previous topics covered include: face processing, body representation, teenage brain, occupational psychology and clinical psychology.