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Total
English
Maths
Science
Geography
History
ICT
Art & Design
French
German
French or German
Performing Arts
PE
Aims
We are committed to developing a modern world-class curriculum that inspires and challenges all learners, and prepares them for life and work in the 21 st and skills.
century , having a balance of knowledge
The curriculum should enable all young people to become:
• successful learners who enjoy learning, make progress and achieve
• confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives
• responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to society
The curriculum is driven by the needs of our learners and therefore has ‘moral purpose’. There is a good balance between academic and vocational subjects and clear progression routes.
The Timetable
Each learner has 4 lessons per day. Each lesson is 1hour 25 minutes long. We believe that longer lessons allow for deeper learning. Another benefit is less changeover time between lessons.
KEY STAGE 3 (Years 7 & 8)
Rationale
The KS3 curriculum offers learners a broad and balanced range of subjects. There is an emphasis on English, Maths and Science to enable learners to improve rapidly in those areas. Practical learning is covered in Art and Design and in Performing Arts.
Year 7 Year 8
Periods % Periods %
1
1
1
2
20
4
3
3
1
1
1
2
20 4
15 3
15 3
5 1
5
5
5
5
1
1
10 2
1
5 2
10 2
100 20
5
10
10
100
20
15
15
5
5
5
10
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KEY STAGE 4 (Years 9, 10 & 11)
All learners study English, Maths and two Sciences, plus either Geography or History. All learners have the opportunity to study all the ‘EBacc’ subjects. On top of the core, learners have three option choices. We also offer SMSC learning via work related learning and enterprise activities, religious education and Sex, drug, alcohol and tobacco education and careers education. All learners take part in core PE.
In addition to the subject mentioned above, learners may opt for 3 subjects from the following:
GCSE
 Art
 Business Studies
 Catering
 Computer Science
 Dance
 Drama
 Design Technology
 Fashion
 French
 German
 Music
 PE
 ‘Triple Science’
BTEC
 Health & Social Care
 Performing Arts
 Music
English
Maths
2 Sciences
History/Geography
PE
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Total
Year 9
Periods %
2
2
2
20
4
3
4
2
1
20
15
20
10
5
10
10
10
100
3

English
Maths
Sciences
History/Geography
PE
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Total
English
Maths
Sciences
History/Geography
PE
Option 1
Option 2
Business/ICT
Total
Year 10
Periods
2
1
2
4
4
3
2
2
20
%
20
20
15
10
5
10
10
10
100
Year 11
Periods %
2
1
2
4
4
3
2
2
20
20
20
15
10
5
10
10
10
100
POST 16
We run a curriculum in our 6 th Form (called ‘Studio 6’) that meets the needs of our learners and allows them to build on their knowledge and skills developed in Key Stages 3 and 4. We offer a combination of academic and vocational courses, all at Level 3. For each single subject, there are 5 hours and 45 minutes of guided learning hours per week (11 hours 30 minutes per week for a double option).
The offer is
A Levels
 Biology
 Chemistry
 Core Maths
 Dance
 Economics
 English
 Geography
 German
 History
 Maths
 Physics
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 Psychology
 Sociology
BTECs
 Applied Science
 Art
 Business Studies
 Creative & Media
 Health and Social Care
 IT
 Sport
 Performing Arts
In addition to this, all Studio 6 learners take part in the ‘Futures’ programme. This includes advice, information and guidance on careers, university application, developing skills for the workplace, work experience and volunteering in the local community.
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