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26/03/24

It was great to welcome families of Year 13 vocational students to the academy tonight to outline the roadmap of the crucial last few weeks of coursework and exams. Nearly there! pic.twitter.com/urXrOGetlq

08/03/24

From dawn's first whistle to noon's vibrant buzz, our HASJW girls embody the football dream! 🏆 Today showcased skillful dribbles & thrilling goals ⚽ pic.twitter.com/Vzqx9PXxsB

08/03/24

We were lucky to hear from lots of inspirational women, and the careers panel and tour were a great chance to hear the backgrounds of those working in tech and their advice for our girls. It has given them lots of motivation - thanks to all who made it a special day! (4/4) pic.twitter.com/xtdXiTzCvJ

08/03/24

We started with an inspirational speech by , which highlighted some remarkable innovations by women that were not given due credit in their time. The current stats are still sobering - yet the optimism in the talk really motivated our girls and set up the day (2/4) pic.twitter.com/Of9IBh69Nk

08/03/24

Rise and shine! 🌟 The HASJW Girls are out on the field, kicking off their day with a football session before school. Passion, dedication, and drive in every move. Here's to breaking barriers and making every goal count! ⚽️ pic.twitter.com/ds2L5mVYj8

05/03/24

Proud to support our sister school and the Headteacher of Primary Emily Smith. Please do sign up, every little helps. https://t.co/fx5W3cagNZ

04/03/24

Our Year 12 and 13 IT students were very lucky to get to spend today at the legendary . We had a tour of Lord's, learned about The Hundred's digital marketing strategy, and did a rebranding exercise. Thanks to for making it happen!🏏 pic.twitter.com/nx232UdhHZ

26/02/24

Today's the first day of mock exams for our Year 11 cohort. Plenty of flash cards being swapped at lunch and friends testing each other on the content - really good to see. Tomorrow is English Lan, DT, and Biology! ✏️ 🎓 pic.twitter.com/XyVU1i4ybr

20/02/24

Can you spare £10Crowdfunding to support children and their families at Harris Academy Tottenham. on JustGiving https://t.co/wRRiEQJEAI

16/02/24

We've been shortlisted in the Trust Collaboration category in the MAT Excellence Awards for our partnership with the , encompassing all curriculum subjects across all 32 secondary schools!Watch our video case studies: https://t.co/gkLUgUnl42 pic.twitter.com/GXpWQvBl46

15/02/24

We've been shortlisted in the Trust Collaboration category in the MAT Excellence Awards for our partnership with the , encompassing all curriculum subjects across all 32 secondary schools!Watch our video case studies: https://t.co/gkLUgUnl42 pic.twitter.com/GXpWQvBl46

09/02/24

Thrilled to have Bold Voices at our school today! They inspired Year 10 with their mission to fight gender inequality. A big step towards empowering our students to challenge and change the world. 📚🗣️ pic.twitter.com/lTJWdrrkvY

08/02/24

Really great to hear about some fantastic happening at HASJW - over 550 of our students have met their Bedrock targets every week since September and an incredible 96% have been using it regularly this year. Special shout out to 8X/En1 who lead the school! 📖✨

08/02/24

Our Year 10 Harris Experience students are live at the Royal Opera House, captivated by La Bohème! 🎭🎶🎻An enriching day out as they absorb this magnificent performance. pic.twitter.com/0JPOopoais

08/02/24

Our Year 10 Harris Experience students are live at the Royal Opera House, captivated by La Bohème! 🎭🎶🎻An enriching day out as they absorb this magnificent performance. pic.twitter.com/0JPOopoais

08/02/24

We're so proud of all of our schools across the Harris Federation 🎉 these stats from HASJW are absolutely incredible 👏 https://t.co/vnL5AZab3R

08/02/24

We're so proud of all of our schools across the Harris Federation 🎉 these stats from HASJW are absolutely incredible 👏 https://t.co/vnL5AZab3R

07/02/24

Thanks to the generous support from Harris Federation & Adventures Away From Home, 30 eager Year 7 & 8 students set off for an unforgettable outdoor adventure at Avon Tyrell! 🌲⛺ pic.twitter.com/bkjk0dbAVi

07/02/24

Really great to hear about some fantastic happening at HASJW - over 550 of our students have met their Bedrock targets every week since September and an incredible 96% have been using it regularly this year. Special shout out to 8X/En1 who lead the school! 📖✨

06/02/24

Huge excitement at HLAW tonight as our performing arts company perform night 1 of ! pic.twitter.com/QkcIhFDeag

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Psychology

The Psychology A Level provides students with an in depth understanding of human behaviour and the tools used to study human behaviour. During the A Level students will be introduced to a wide range of research related to human behaviour. Psychology students will think critically to assess the validity of the research. In addition students will apply their understanding of human behaviour to a range of scenarios taken from the real world. This subject is unique because it requires such a varied skill set, therefore students will develop their scientific, mathematical and literacy skills throughout the course. The range of topics covered along with the wide range of skills required to succeed will make Psychology both an interesting and challenging subject that students enjoy. The curiosity of students will be piqued and many will want to know more, seeking content that goes beyond the specification. 

Principles

Through studying Psychology, students:

  • Have a firm understanding of a wide range of psychological research (theories and studies)
  • Critically analyse research  
  • Interpret and analyse data effectively
  • Use their understanding of research methods to design effective research
  • Develop their oracy skills through debate
  • Apply their understanding of psychological research to real life scenarios
  • Develop their extended writing skills
  • Use independent skills to develop their understanding

Key Stage 5 content

Research Methods: The study of the tools used to study human behaviour, an understanding of research methods lays the foundation for critically evaluating research presented throughout the course.

Social influence: The study of the way in which individuals change their behaviour to meet the demands of a social environment, this includes conforming and obeying.

Memory: The study of the structure of memory, how accurate eyewitness testimony is and explanations for forgetting.

Attachment: The study of why and how bonds develop between infants and their primary caregivers and the consequences of attachments being disrupted.

Psychopathology: The study of OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), depression and phobias, including why people develop those conditions and how they are treated. What it means to be ‘abnormal’ is also discussed.

Approaches in Psychology: The different ways of explaining human behaviour including the biological, cognitive, behaviourist and psychodynamic approaches.

Biopsychology: The study of biological factors which affect human behaviour for example the impact of hormones and the structure of the brain.

Issues and debates in psychology: The study of key issues that impact psychological research such as cultural bias and debates such as the nature-nurture debate.

  • Option A: Relationships: The study of how relationships develop and break down, as well as the difference between face to face and virtual relationships.  
  • Option B: Eating behaviour: The study of eating disorders and how eating preferences develop, including both social and biological explanations.
  • Option C: Aggression: The study of why people are aggressive including both social and biological explanations.

Exam Specifications

AQA A | 7182 | A level Psychology

Assessment Overview KS5 Psychology

Psychology AQA KS5

Curriculum Assessment Y13

Psychology Curriculum

Psy2

Curriculum Assessment Y12

Y12 Psy 1

 

Y12 Psy 2

 

 

Y12 Psy 3