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SPIRIT OF INQUIRY
Spirit of Inquiry
The essence of a thriving educational
Higher Project Quali昀椀cations (HPQs) and
institution lies in its ability to inspire and
Extended Project Quali昀椀cations (EPQs).
cultivate a deep-seated curiosity and
Both quali昀椀cations require pupils to
eagerness to learn amongst its pupils.
delve deeply into a topic of their choice,
At Framlingham College, we take pride in
fostering independence and a proactive
our dedication to nurturing this essential
approach to learning. By undertaking
quality within our young people and our
these projects, pupils demonstrate an
unwavering commitment to developing
ability to formulate precise questions,
lifelong learners who are adaptable,
explore complex ideas, and synthesise
informed, and able to navigate the
diverse information sources. The
complex information landscape of the
process of planning, executing, and
modern world.
presenting their projects hones their
analytical and presentation skills, which
During the 2023/24 academic year,
are crucial for higher education and
every corner of the College echoed
beyond. Additionally, the self-directed
with the sound of inquisitive minds and
nature of HPQs and EPQs nurtures time
exhilarating journeys of intellectual
management and organisational abilities.
exploration. We provided pupils with the
opportunity to take part in a wide range
The EPQ has tremendous bene昀椀ts for
of activities, projects and initiatives to
pupils, not just in the deepening of
pursue knowledge and understanding
knowledge and development of key
with unwavering determination, and
skills, but also because of the contribution
celebrated the growth, achievement,
its achievement can make to UCAS
and personal development of so many of
applications. Equivalent to half an A-level
our pupils, from the very youngest to the
and extra UCAS points, the EPQ o昀昀ers
oldest.
pupils an extra project opportunity
alongside their A Levels. Pupils are
Fundamental to developing a child’s spirit
free to choose whatever topic they feel
of inquiry is encouraging their ability to
passionate about and select either an
question not just what they learn, but why
essay of around 10,000 words or a
and how it applies to the world around
project.
them, as well as developing the zeal to
explore subjects in depth to satisfy their
EPQ research by Year 13 Fran R-B
own interests and make connections
helped to raise awareness of the level of
between disparate topics, both of which
discrimination across female sport – from
are essential for pupils who engage in
biased media coverage to the gender
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