• Media Studies: Theories Part One (Media Language)
    Nov 14 2024

    Mr Richards responds to student request for a deeper dive into the theories needed for the exam and starts with Media Language theories.

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    14 mins
  • Media Studies - The Bridge: Open Evening Live
    Nov 11 2024

    Another live podcast recorded during the Sixth Form Open Evening where Mr Richards was joined again by Shannon and Piper to look at The Bridge with the initial reflections based on the first watch in class.

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    17 mins
  • Media Studies - Peaky Blinders: Open Evening Live
    Nov 7 2024

    During the Sixth Form Open Evening, Mr Richards was joined by Piper and Shannon from our Y13 cohort to complete a review of some of the most impactful moments from Episode One of Peaky Blinders.

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    14 mins
  • English: An Inspector Calls - Mini Mock Reflection
    Oct 24 2024

    Mr Richards is back reflecting on the third Mini Mock to consider how you could have improved your answers to questions about Mrs Birling and Inspector Goole

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    12 mins
  • Media Studies: Kiss of the Vampire - What’s in a name?
    Oct 24 2024

    In a re-visit to the ‘Kiss of the Vampire’ poster, Mr Richards takes a deep dive into some of the names that appear on the poster to consider their importance.

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    12 mins
  • Media Studies- Peaky Blinders: True Story?
    Oct 10 2024

    Upon the completion of the ‘Peaky Blinders’ unit by Y13, Mr Richards considers just how much of a “true story” is the TV series.

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    12 mins
  • English- A Christmas Carol Mini Mock Review
    Oct 10 2024

    Mr Richards is joined by Miss Howell to break down the extract and question from the most recent Mini Mock exam, which focused on the Cratchit Family and poverty in ‘A Christmas Carol’.

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    15 mins
  • Media Studies: Bridging Test
    Sep 26 2024

    In the first Media Studies pod for 2024-25, Mr Richards explains what Y12 students should expect from the Bridging Test on 10th October.

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    8 mins