GCSE Evidence base

Date

1 

Component 1

•  The four AOs are equally weighted, and each has a possible mark of 30.

•  The Portfolio is the only component required for 2021. The component comprises of a major practical portfolio to be based on an internally set theme developed from a given starting point: Nature theme.

AO1 Critical Understanding of the subject matter: Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources (research into the work of others, observational drawing, annotation)

AO2 Creative Making : Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate

media, materials, techniques and processes (sampling, observational drawing, design ideas)

AO3 Reflective Recording: Record ideas, observations

and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses. (Extended written element, evaluations, design ideas and observational work)

AO4 Personal Presentation: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and

demonstrates understanding of visual language. (an outcome which is as a result of the intended research)

All work assessed using exam board mark scheme/cross marked.

From July 2020

To May 2021

#

GCSE Evidence base

Date

1

Component 1

Natural forms.

Student selected topic.

September 2019- April 2021

#

GCSE Evidence base Art and Design TEXTILES

Date

1

Component 1: Portfolio

•  The four AOs are equally weighted, and each has a possible mark of 30.

•  The Portfolio is the only component required for 2021. The component comprises of a major practical portfolio to be based on an internally set theme developed from a given starting point: Nature theme.

AO1 Critical Understanding of the subject matter: Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources (research into the work of others, observational drawing, annotation)

AO2 Creative Making : Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate

media, materials, techniques and processes (sampling, observational drawing, design ideas)

AO3 Reflective Recording: Record ideas, observations

and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses. (Extended written element, evaluations, design ideas and observational work)

AO4 Personal Presentation: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and

demonstrates understanding of visual language. (an outcome which is as a result of the intended research)

All work assessed using exam board mark scheme/cross marked.

From July 2020

To May 2021

#

GCSE Evidence base

Date

1

• Paper 1 May 2020 Section A (minus Q5) and section B (to fit 1 hr lesson). 
• 1 hour paper
• The test sampled work was studied for Theme 1 (Y10). 
• Some guidance on revision areas. 

23/4 PI

11/5 KB

2

• Paper 1 May 2019 section A (minus Qe) + section C (to fit 1 hr lesson). 
• 1 hour paper
• The test sampled work was studied over Theme 1 (Y10) period. 
• Some guidance on revision areas

27/4 KB

7/5 PI

3

• Selection of questions from Paper 2 May 2019 and October 2020
• 1 hour paper
• The test sampled work was studied in Theme 2 (mainly Y11)  

21/5 PI

25/5 KB

4

• 45mins using Exam.net.
• Questions ranged from 1 to 9 marks sampling topics from Theme 2 but largest portion of the marks from 9-mark questions. 
• Students were told topic areas before test. 

1/02

5

• Mock exam: 1 hour of questions from a 1.5 hour paper;
• Exam board produced sample exam paper sampling work across the whole of Theme 1. 

5/11

#

GCSE Evidence base

Date

1

Assessment A (Section 1 of 7)

• Exam conditions in class.
• Domain sampled over a 9-week period. 
• Exam style questions/scheme supplied by PG Online.  
• The test was completed using a paper-based system. 

11/2019

2

C Assessment B (Section 3 of 7)

• Exam conditions in class.
• Domain sampled over a 9-week period. 
• Exam questions/scheme supplied by PG Online.  
• The test was completed using a paper-based system. 

01/2020

3

Assessment D (Section 2A of 7)

• Exam conditions in class.  
• Domain sampled over a 9-week period. 
• Used exam style questions/scheme supplied by PG Online.  
• The test was completed using a paper-based system. 

10/2020

4

Assessment E (Section 6 of 7)

• Exam conditions in class.  
• Domain sampled over a 7-week period. 
• Used exam style questions/scheme supplied by PG Online.  
• The test was completed on-line. 

11/2020

5

Assessment F (Section 2B of 7)

• Exam conditions in class.  
• Domain sampled over a 7-week period. 
• Used exam style questions/scheme supplied by PG Online.  
• The test was completed on-line. 

12/2020

6

Assessment C

• This was completed at home (remote learning).  
• The mini/short test. 
• Domain sampled work studied halfway through the unit. 

04/2020

7

Assessment G

• At home using Exam.Net under test conditions. 
• Domain from the start of the course (Sep 2019 until Dec 2020). 
• Examination board questions used. 
• Students directed on the domain sample.  

01/2021

8

Assessment I – (Section 7 of 7)

• Exam conditions in class. 
• Domain sample over a 5-week period
• Exam questions supplied by PG Online/ marked with scheme. 
• Completed online (Google forms) with access arrangements. 

03/2021

9

Assessment H – (Section 4 of 7)

• Exam conditions in class. 
• Domain sample over a 8-week period
• Exam questions supplied by PG Online/ marked with scheme. 
• Completed online (Google forms) with access arrangements. 

03/2021

10

Assessment J – (Section 4 of 7)

• Exam conditions in class. 
• Domain sample over a 16-week period (Assessment D&F)
• Exam questions supplied by AQA with marked scheme. 

05/2021

#

GCSE Evidence base

Date

Raw score

Weight

1

Component 1: Understanding Drama

Section A: Theatre Roles and Responsibilities 

• Assessment at home 
• Assessment at home 
• Assessment at home 
• Timed assessment in school 
• Timed assessment at home 

19/09/19 

08/10/19 

16/07/20 

03/11/20 

10/02/21 

4

40%

For the Component 

2

Component 1: Understanding Drama

Section B: Study of a Set Play (Hansel & Gretel) 

• Timed assessment in school (44 marks) 
• Timed assessment at home (12 marks) 
• Timed assessment at home (32 marks) 
• Timed assessment in school (32 marks) 

03/11/20 

09/02/21 

10/02/21 

29/04/21 

44

Combined with above 

3

Component 1: Understanding Drama

Section C: Live Theatre Production (Wise Children) 

• Timed assessment at home 
• Timed assessment in school 

01/02/21 

04/05/21 

32

Combined with above 

4

Component 2: Devising Drama

Practical Performance 

• Video recording of performance 
• Video recording of rehearsals 
• Performance in line with NEA guidelines 

04/12/20 

Nov-Dec 

20

40%

For the Component 

5

Component 2: Devising Drama

Devising Log 

• Draft submission  
• Final submission 
• Completed in line with NEA guidelines 

11/12/20 

31/03/21 

60

Combined with above 

6

Component 3: Texts in practice

• Video recording of performance 
• Recorded in exam conditions 
• Video recording of rehearsals 

21/05/21 

Apr-May 

40

20%

For the Component 

GCSE Evidence base

Date

1

Paper 1 Section B Writing  

• Creative writing task in response to unseen/unprepared material. 

04/2021

2

Paper 2 Section B Writing

• Writing task in response to pre-release.
• Preparation time given in lesson prior.   

04/2021

3

Paper 1 Section A Reading

• Paper 1 skills taught during Y10 + Dec/Jan 2020.  
• Domain reduced for students – removal of 1 question.
• Unseen text so no preparation given.  

05/2021

4

 Paper 2 (Sections A + B)

• Skills taught Sept-Oct 2020.
• Unseen texts. No reduction in domain.

 10/2020

5

 Paper 1 (Sections A + B)

• Skills taught Nov-Dec 2019

12/2019 

6

 Paper 1 (Sections A + B)

• Skills taught Nov-Dec 2019 + revised remotely Jan 2021.
• Assessment completed remotely via Teams in 2 sittings.

01/2021 

GCSE Evidence base

Date

1

Unseen Poetry 1

• Students given unseen poem from exam board past paper (Nov 2020). 
• Domain delivered during lockdown. 

03/2021

2 

Unseen Poetry 2 

• Domain delivered during lockdown. 

04/2021

2

19C Novel

• Novel studied before Christmas and assessed once remotely during lockdown. 
• Students directed towards test domain/question.
• Planning time given.  

03/2021

4

Modern Text

• Assessment of the text studied in Y10.  
• Students directed towards domain/question 
• Past paper question/in class/ exam conditions/ access arrangements 
• Marked by class teacher. Moderated by department
• Marks /30 shared with students. 

05/2021

5

Modern Text

• Assessment of text studied in class in Y10
• Some direction towards domain
• Past paper question

10/2019

6

C19th Novel

• Assessment of text studied in class in Y11 (Autumn term)
• Direction towards domain
• Past paper question

01/2021

#

GCSE French Evidence base

Date

1

Module 1 and 2 (from 8 modules) tests. 

• Domain sampled is broadly 25% of the curriculum. 
• Sat in class under exam conditions. 
• Listening and Reading tests for Module 1. 
• Listening, reading and Writing tests for Module 2. 
• Tasks taken from exam papers.  

Xmas 2019

Spring 2020

2

End Y10 assessment

• Modules 1-5 domain sampled. (62.5% of course) 
• Covered Listening, Reading and Writing. 
• Sat in exam conditions in class (3 lessons).  

10/2020

3

Foundation Listening and Reading

• Covered Listening and Reading. 
• Sat in exam conditions in class 
• Exam board papers Mark scheme 

12/2020

4

Writing 1 and Listening 1 (Week B Tue 1 (A) and Fri 1 (D))

• Exam conditions in class. 

• Both a foundation and higher tasks will be offered. 
• Topics chosen that students have had most success in. 

• Domain sample over Y10. 
• Exam questions (EdExcel)/ scheme.

03/2021

5

Writing 2 and Reading 1 (Week B Tue 1 (A) and Fri 1 (D))

• Exam conditions in class.

• Both a foundation and higher tasks will be offered. 
• Topics chosen that students have had most success in. 

• Domain sample over Y10. 
• Exam questions (EdExcel)/ scheme.

05/2021

#

GCSE Evidence base

Date

1

Living World End of Unit test:

• Exam conditions in class.  
• Domain sample 8-week period.  
• Exam board questions. 
• Students were directed on the domain sample.  

09/2020

2

Challenge of Urbanisation End of Unit test:

• Exam conditions in class.  
• Domain sampled 9-week period.  
• Exam board questions. 
• Students were directed on the domain sample.  

11/2020

3

Natural Hazards and Rivers:

• Exam.net used (remote). 
• Domain sampled 14-week (Natural Hazards) and 6-week (Rivers). 
• Exam board questions. 
• Students directed on domain sample.  

01/2021

4

Glacial Landscapes End of Unit test: 

• Exam.net used (remote). 
• Domain sampled work over a 4-week period. 
• Used exam board questions. 
• Students directed on the domain.  

02/2021

5

Test TRF (The Rain Forest in Peru- Geographical Applications)

• Exam conditions in class. 
• 2019 Paper 3 pre-release materials provided by exam board. 
• Supported with Zig Zag booklet to prepare.  
• The test sampled work studied over a 6-week period. 
• Assessed using Zig Zag practice questions (like GCSE Paper 3). 

04/2021

6

Test Human Geography

• Domain sample is for only 2 units in the Human Geography course. 
• Shortened mock paper. 
• Guidance on areas to study given. 
• Past paper questions with exam board mark scheme.  

05/2021

#

GCSE Evidence base

Date

1

Socio-cultural issues End of topic test

• End-of-topic test.
• Papers put together (AO1 with some AO2- less extended responses). 
• Test conditions in class. 
• Domain 6-8 weeks.

26/5/21

2

Sports Psy/Health & Fitness/Physical Training assessment

• Slimmed done version of Paper 1; combined topics. 
• Correct proportion of AO1/2/3 questions. 
• Completed in class within the hour. 

7/5/21

3

Muscular skeletal/cardio resp/aerobic/anaerobic exercise assessment

• Slimmed done version of Paper 1; combined topics. 
• Correct proportion of AO1/2/3 questions. 
• Completed in class within the hour. 

21/5/21

4

NEA

• AS NORMALLY DONE. 
• Same level of moderation. 
• Reduced to 2 sports this year. 

5

Health and Fitness- End of Unit Assessment

• Exam conditions in class.
• Exam board questions/mark scheme.
• Students directed on domain sample. 

10/19

6

Musculo-skeletal systems- End of Unit Assessment

• Exam conditions in class. 
• Exam board questions/mark scheme. 
• Students directed on the domain sample. 

12/19

7

Cardio- respiratory systems - End of Unit Assessment

• Exam conditions in class. Access arrangements applied. 
• Exam board questions/mark scheme. Students directed on the domain sample. 

03/20

8

Sports Psychology - End of Unit Assessment

• At home during remote learning.  
• Domain delivered remotely. 
• Asked to complete under exam conditions at home. 
• Exam board questions used. 

06/20

9

Physical Training - End of Unit Assessment

• Exam conditions in class.
• Some of domain taught remotely but most areas recapped in school. 
• Exam board questions/mark scheme.
• Students directed on the domain sample. 

Y11 Mock Exam (Paper 1)

• Exam.net, at home during remote learning.  
• Domain taught through both in school and remote learning. 
• Exam board questions taken from paper 1 content only (no 2,3,5). 
• Students were directed on the domain sample to be tested.  

Movement Analysis - End of Unit Assessment

• At home during remote learning. 
• Majority delivered in school but some remotely.  
• Asked to complete under exam conditions at home.

10/20

01/21

12/20

#

GCSE Evidence base

Date

Raw score

Weight

1

Unit  1 -  External exam

All students except one sat the external exam in January. Papers were marked by external examiners and marks were awarded by the board in March 2021.

One remaining student sat the same paper under exam conditions on our return to school in March. This was marked and moderated internally using the board mark scheme.

Jan 2021

90

40% 

2

Unit 2 (practical exam and coursework combined)

The practical exam was done by all students in school under the usual board conditions.

The number of dishes required to be planned as part of the assessment was reduced in line with the board specifications under COVID regulations.

The number of dishes required to be cooked and presented was reduced by the board under COVID regulations, however most pupils chose to complete more than required to allow them to demonstrate their skills. This was permitted by the board.

Written work was completed at home and in school. This was permitted by the board under COVID regulations to allow the written aspect to be completed even when students were not in school.

Both elements of Unit 2 were marked and moderated internally in line with previous assessments, but allowing for permitted alterations.

May 2021

 60%

#

GCSE/KS4 Evidence base

Date

1

RO21 Essential values of care for use with individuals in care settings

• Mock exam on LO1 & LO2
• LO4 exam questions
• LO3 exam questions
• Mock exam on LO3 & LO4
• All of the above under exam conditions in class.
• Exam board questions.

04/2021

2

RO22 Communicating and working with individuals in health, social care and early years settings

• All written work completed in school prior to lockdown.
• All written work completed to the specification requirements.
• Practical work carried out on one activity only as per COVID guidelines.

02/2020

3

RO23 Understanding body systems and disorders

• LO1 & LO2 completed before lockdown
• LO3 missing or incomplete due to COVID therefore mark for the unit was calculated based on existing written evidence, and prediction of mark at LO3.

02/2020

4

RO31 Using basic first aid procedures

• All written and practical work completed under the COVID guidelines released by board.
• Lessons were ‘virtual’ with pupils writing up their coursework at home and in school when allowed.
• Practical exam carried out in school using mannequins with 2 first aiders examining.

04/2021

#

GCSE Evidence base

Date

1

Year 10 Test

• Class in test conditions.  
• Past paper used with board mark scheme.  
• Domain sampled from Y9 + Y10 (small). 

10 to 12/2019

2

Year 11 Test 

• Used the Jun 18/Nov 18 papers. 
• Carried out in lessons.  

10/2020

12/2020

3

NC1: Number, Ratio and Proportion Non-Calculator Paper

• Exam conditions in class. 
• Domain sampled Number, Ratio and Proportion 

03/2021

4

CP1: Number, Ratio and Proportion Calculator Paper

• Domain sampled Number, Ratio and Proportion   
• Students directed on domain sample.  
• Foundation/Higher tiers; 30% of overlap between papers. 

03/2021

5

AP1: Algebra skills paper

• Exam conditions in class. 
• Domain sampled Algebra   
• Students directed on domain sample.  
• Foundation/Higher tiers; 30% of overlap between papers. 

03/2021

6

GE1: Geometry paper

• Exam conditions in class. 
• Domain sampled Geometry with some number, ratio and algebra. 
• Students directed on domain sample.  
• Given formula sheet. 
• Foundation/Higher tiers; 30% of overlap between papers. 

04/2021

7

STA1: Statistics paper

• Exam conditions in class. 
• Domain sampled Statistics and probability with some number, ratio and algebra skills. 
• Students directed on domain sample.  
• Foundation/Higher tiers; 30% of overlap between papers. 

8

NCA1: Non-calculator paper

• Exam conditions in class.  
• Domain sampled across the GCSE specification.
• Students directed on domain sample.  
• Given formula sheet. 
• Foundation/Higher tiers; 30% of overlap between papers. 

05/2021

9

CAP1/CAP2: Calculator papers

• Exam conditions in class.  
• Domain sampled across the GCSE specification.
• Students directed on domain sample.  
• Given formula sheet. 
• Foundation/Higher tiers; 30% of overlap between papers. 

05/2021

#

GCSE Evidence base

Date

1

NEA

• Started summer term 2020 and submitted January 2021.  
• Research work started during the first lockdown, completed at school.  
• Followed JCQ/exam board guidance.

01/2021

Online assessment on Unseen print text & TV CSP

• Exam carried out on (Controlled) exam.net under timed, supervised conditions. NO NOTES.

02/2021

2

FILM

• Own assessments and mark schemes (based on theoretical framework from previous papers). 
• Students allowed a page of notes.

03/2021 

3

TV

• Own assessments and mark schemes (based on theoretical framework from previous papers). 
• Students allowed a page of notes.

04/2021 

4

Radio/Magazine

• Own assessments and mark schemes (based on theoretical framework from previous papers). 
• Students allowed a page of notes.

05/2021 

5

Music Videos

• Own assessments and mark schemes (based on theoretical framework from previous papers).
• Students allowed a page of notes. 

05/2021

#

GCSE Evidence base

Date

1

Component 3: Listening and Appraising

• Full paper completed in test/exam conditions.  
• Complete in two sittings.  

8^th and 10^th  

Dec 2020

2

Component 3: Listening and Appraising

• Full paper completed in test/exam conditions. 
• Completed using exam.net.  
• Completed in two sittings.

8^th and 11^th Feb 2021

3

Component 3: Listening and Appraising

• Full practice paper completed in test/exam conditions. 
• Completed in two sittings.

26^th March/23^rd Apr 2021

4

Component 3: Listening and Appraising

• Full paper completed in test/exam conditions. 
• Completed in two sittings. 

7^th and 21^st  

May 2020

5

Component 1: Performing 

• Solo performance completed.  
• Assessed against NEA criteria and in line with normal requirements for moderation and JCQ/board guidance.

Final deadline 28^th May 2020

6

Component 2:  Composing

• Free composition completed. 
• Assessed against NEA criteria in line with normal exam board requirements for moderation and JCQ/board guidance.

Final deadline 28^th May 2020

#

GCSE Evidence base

Date

1

Component 1

Sept 2019

May 2021

#

GCSE Evidence base (Trilogy)

Date

1

AQA GCSE Combined Science Biology Paper 1 2020 (F/H):

• Exam conditions in class. 
• Domain sampled across Yr9-11 content
• Exam board questions.
• Students were directed on the domain sample. 

04/2021

2

AQA GCSE Combined Science Chemistry Paper 1 2020 (F/H):

• Exam conditions in class. 
• Domain sampled across Yr9-11 content
• Exam board questions.
• Students were directed on the domain sample. 

04-05/2021

3

AQA GCSE Combined Science Physics Paper 1 2020 (F/H):

• Exam conditions in class. 
• Domain sampled across Yr9-11 content
• Exam board questions.
• Students were directed on the domain sample. 

05/2021

4

OUP Kerboodle end of topic tests (F/H Tier) as outlined for each class in the table below:

• Exam conditions in class
• Exam-style questions produced by OUP.
• Each test domain sampled covers a 4-6 week period.
• Students were directed on the domain sample. 

09/2019-03/2021

#

GCSE Evidence base (Biology)

Date

1

AQA GCSE Biology Paper 1 2020 (F/H Tier):

• Exam conditions in class. 
• Domain sampled across Yr9-11 content
• Exam board questions.
• Students were directed on the domain sample. 

04/2021

2

OUP Kerboodle end of topic tests (F/H Tier) as outlined for each class in the table below:

• Exam conditions in class
• Access arrangements could not always be provided
• Exam-style questions produced by OUP.
• Each test domain sampled covers a 4-6 week period.
• Students were directed on the domain sample. 
• Scripts marked by class teachers.
• Marked using the OUP mark scheme.

09/2019-03/2021

1

AQA GCSE Chemistry Paper 1 2020 (F/H Tier):

• Exam conditions in class. 
• Domain sampled across Yr9-11 content
• Exam board questions.
• Students were directed on the domain sample. 

04-05/2021

2

OUP Kerboodle end of topic tests (F/H Tier) as outlined for each class in the table below:

• Exam conditions in class
• Exam-style questions produced by OUP.
• Each test domain sampled covers a 4-6 week period.
• Students were directed on the domain sample. 

09/2019-03/2021

1

AQA GCSE Physics Paper 1 2020 (F/H Tier):

• Exam conditions in class. 
• Domain sampled across Yr9-11 content
• Exam board questions.
• Students were directed on the domain sample.  

05/2021

2

OUP Kerboodle end of topic tests (F/H Tier) as outlined for each class in the table below:

• Exam conditions in class
• Exam-style questions produced by OUP.
• Each test domain sampled covers a 4-6 week period.
• Students were directed on the domain sample. 

09/2019-03/2021

#

GCSE Evidence base

Date

1

Tests C1 and B1

• Testing key Terms and concepts. 
• Domain sample is the entire course to date. 

• Well known terms/straight forward as mitigation. 

• Assessed using past paper questions.
• Mixture of MCQs and 3-mark explanation questions (50:50).

03/2021

2

Tests C2 and B2

• Testing Key Studies and Methods. 
• Assessed using 4-mark knowledge and application questions. 
• Domain sampled is from the key studies and methods used in Education, Crime and Deviance. 
• Assessed using past paper questions. 
• Mixture of 4-marks questions (50/50).

04/2021

3

Tests C3 and B3

• Testing Key Studies and Methods. 
• Assessed using 12-mark essay questions. 
• Assessed using past paper questions. 
• Students choose 2 from a selection of given questions.  
• Domain sample is Crime and Deviance and Social Stratification. 
• Two 12-mark extended written answers.

05/2021

#

GCSE Spanish Evidence base

Date

1

December Y11 Mock

• 2016 Foundation paper taken as a mock. 
• Tested Reading and Listening. 
• Taken over 1 lesson in exam conditions.   

12/2020

2

End Y10 assessment

• Modules 1-5 done in exam conditions in class. (62.5% of course) 
• Listening, Reading and Writing. 

10/2020

3

Y11 Higher Listening

• Past paper/access arrangements given.  
• Exam-like remote conditions. 
• Domain not shared in advance. 

01/2021

4

• Writing 1 and Listening 1 (Week B Tue 1 (A) and Fri 1 (D))
• Exam conditions in class.

• Both a foundation and higher tasks will be offered. 
• Topics chosen that students have had most success in. 

• Domain sample over Y10. 
• Exam questions (EdExcel)/ scheme. Hidden papers chosen. 

03/2021

5

• Writing 2 and Reading 1(Week B Tue 1 (A) and Fri 1 (D))
• Exam conditions in class.
• Both a foundation and higher tasks will be offered. 
• Topics chosen that students have had most success in. 

• Domain sample over Y10. 
• Exam questions (EdExcel)/ scheme. Hidden papers chosen

05/2021