Extended Project Qualification

The Extended Project is a stand-alone qualification that is equivalent to an AS level, but with an A* also achievable. It aims to develop students beyond their existing study programme by giving them the freedom to complete a project on an area of personal interest or benefit, while developing project management skills along the way.

Learners will have the freedom to choose the theme for their project - perhaps do it on a subject they are studying or an area of personal interest. The practicalities of completing the work are then discussed with a teacher who is experienced in facilitating the EPQ.
Students will be asked to produce an outcome that can take a variety of formats. They can:
• Create an artefact or design
• Organise an event
• Put on a performance of some kind.

Why choose this enrichment?
The EPQ has enormous benefits to the students that complete one:
• It encourages students to think and perform independently, allowing them to manage a longer-scale project from start to finish.
• It gets them ready for university or employment, being designed to develop skills in decision making, problem solving, planning, researching and evaluating.
• It can give them a competitive edge with university and employer applications.
• It can increase confidence and time management.

How long will the enrichment last?
September – completed in Year 12.

How much time a week will it involve?
One lesson.

What will it cost?
A folder or scrapbook in which to submit the completed project.

Who can sign up?
All students.

How do I sign up?
At enrolment. You can sign up for another enrichment activity alongside the EPQ.