This week

Given the extreme weather conditions forecast for the remainder of this week, we have decided to allow all students the choice of following attire for the next 3 days:
- their full their normal full school uniform with normal school shoes (jumper does not have to be worn); or
- their full Beckfoot School PE kit with trainers (hoodie does not have to be worn).
No other items of clothing will be permitted. 
For post -16 students, this will also include the wearing of smart shorts.
On Monday 29 June 2026, we will revert back to normal full school uniform with normal school shoes during the day.
Remember: we strongly recommend bringing plenty of water, sun protection, including sun cream and a hat/cap (to be worn whilst outside during breaktimes, PE lessons, and other outdoor activities), to help protect against the sun.
For outdoor PE lessons, students should come prepared for activity in the heat. Please note that sunglasses cannot be worn during PE, but suitable sun hats are encouraged when outside.
Please take care.

A Level Fine Art

You will learn how to study artists’ work critically and use this to help develop
your own ideas, approaches and techniques. You will undertake work using a
range of media including oil painting.

Students will leave the course with both a qualification and a varied portfolio of
project work which can be taken to job or university interviews.

Skills required

  • Observational drawing
  • Painting
  • Working with mixed media
  • Analytical writing
  • Creative thinking and presentation of work
5 hours in… Fine art
Entry Requirements
  • Grade 5 in GCSE Art
  • Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and/or Literature
  • Grade 4 in GCSE Maths
Units studied

AS and A Level – Art and Design – H200, H600 – OCR

  • Component 1: Personal investigation, portfolio or practical work in response to a brief, scenario or stimulus
  • Component 2: You will produce a portfolio of preliminary studies and a 15-hour Controlled Test personal response.
Careers

Many students wishing to pursue art and design further could progress to a Pre-Degree Foundation Course in Art and Design followed by a University
Degree in the creative specialism of their choice. Such courses include Fine Art, Illustration, Textiles, Interior Design, Fashion Design, Product Design, Animation, Furniture Design, Jewellery Design, Computer Games Design, Theatre Design and Architecture.

Enrichment

Needed