St Hugh’s Communication & Interaction Specialist College
Key Stage 4 Curriculum Overview
*All optional subjects run across a 2-year rolling programme to facilitate mixed year group teaching
Year 10
Autumn
English
Macbeth
GCSE English
Literature Paper 1
Poetry 1
GCSE English
Literature Paper 2
Drama Entry Level
Unit Award –
Reading, Writing,
Speaking and
Listening
Drama Entry Level
Unit Award –
Reading, Writing and
Speaking and
Listening
Spring
Reading and Writing
Non-Fiction
GCSE English
Language Paper 2
Exploring Creative
Writing
GCSE English
Language Paper 1
Summer
Blood Brothers
GCSE English Literature Paper 2
GCSE English Language Paper 1
Unseen Poetry
Year 11
Autumn
A Christmas Carol
GCSE English
Literature Paper 1
Storytelling Entry
Level Unit Award –
Writing and
Speaking and
Listening
Poetry 2
GCSE English
Literature Paper 2
Reading for
Pleasure Entry
Level Unit award –
Reading
Spring
Summer
English Literature Revision
Macbeth, Blood Brothers, A Christmas Carol
and Poetry.
English
Language Revision
Year 10
Autumn
Maths
Spring
Summer
Edexcel GCSE & Entry Level Certificate:
Edexcel GCSE & Entry Level Certificate:
Edexcel GCSE & Entry Level Certificate:
Integers
Decimals
Coordinates
Angles, lines and triangles
Reading scales and converting units
Collecting data
Charts and graphs
Symmetry, Similarity and Congruence
Types of number
Introduction to algebra
Constructions
Patterns and sequences
Properties of quadrilaterals and parallel lines
Fractions
Pie charts
Fractions, decimals and percentages
Applications of percentages
Algebra using powers and brackets
Ratio and proportion
Linear equations and inequalities
Perimeter and area
3-D shapes
Real-life graphs
Straight line graphs
Year 11
Autumn
Spring
Summer
Edexcel GCSE & Entry Level Certificate:
Edexcel GCSE & Entry Level Certificate:
Edexcel GCSE & Entry Level Certificate:
Compound measures
Timetables and distance-time graphs
Volume
Probability
Formulae
Angles properties of polygons
Transformations
Scatter graphs and correlation
Averages and range
Quadratic graphs
Trial and Improvement
Circles
Pythagoras’ Theorem
Revision
Year 10
Autumn
Spring
Summer
AQA GCSE
AQA Entry Level Certificate:
AQA GCSE
AQA Entry Level Certificate:
AQA GCSE
AQA Entry Level Certificate:
Biology – Keeping Healthy
Chemistry – Materials from the Earth
Chemistry – Materials from the Earth
Physics – Energy Transfer & Efficiency
Physics – Energy Transfer & Efficiency
Biology – Inheritance Evolution & the
Environment
Science
Year 11
Autumn
Spring
Summer
AQA GCSE
AQA Entry Level Certificate:
AQA GCSE
AQA Entry Level Certificate:
AQA GCSE
AQA Entry Level Certificate:
Biology – Inheritance Evolution & the
Environment
Chemistry – Oils, Earth & Atmosphere
Chemistry – Oils, Earth & Atmosphere
Physics – Electricity & Waves
Revision GCSE group
Revision GCSE group
Compilation of ELC portfolio
Year 10
Autumn
BTEC IT Users (ITQ):
Unit 102 - IT User fundamentals
Computing
Spring
BTEC IT Users (ITQ):
Unit 127 Using Spreadsheets
Summer
BTEC IT Users (ITQ):
Unit 107 Internet
Year 11
Autumn
BTEC IT Users (ITQ):
Unit 101 Improving Productivity using ICT
Spring
BTEC IT Users (ITQ):
Unit 104 Optimise IT System Performance
Summer
BTEC IT Users (ITQ):
Unit completion & revision
Year 10
Autumn
PSHE
AQA Entry
Level/Unit Awards:
Healthy Lifestyles
Spring
SRE
AQA Entry
Level/Unit Awards:
Sex & Relationships
Education
(child exploitation,
genital mutilation)
Work Related
Learning
AQA Entry
Level/Unit Awards:
Learning from Work
PHSCE
Work Related
Learning
AQA Entry
Level/Unit Awards:
Applying for Work &
Learning
Opportunities
(work exp. in May)
Summer
Citizenship
AQA Entry Level/Unit Awards:
Being a citizen, politics & power
Year 11
Autumn
Spring
Work Related Learning
AQA Entry Level/Unit Award:
Rights & Responsibilities in the Workplace
Introduction to Enterprise
(work experience in Sept, College
applications)
PSHE
AQA Entry
Level/Unit Award:
Personal Safety
(exploitation,
radicalisation online)
Emotional Well-being
SRE
AQA Entry
Level/Unit Award:
Understanding
Parenthood
Summer
Citizenship
AQA Entry Level/Unit Award:
Crime & Law, Citizenship – Family & Home
Life
Exploring Positive
Relationships
Fundamental PE (FUNS programme) runs across whole PE delivery
AQA Entry Level Certificate:
Year 10
Autumn
Football
Volleyball
PE
Spring
Fitness testing &
training
Athletics:
High Jump
Shot Putt
Discus
Summer
Athletics
Tennis
Year 11
Autumn
Trampoline
Climbing
Trampoline
Climbing
Spring
Fitness
Aerobics
Athletics
Summer
Optional Unit
Activities
Optional Unit
Activities
Year 10
Autumn
RE
Spring
Summer
Religious Charities
Religious Festivals
Places Of Worship
WJEC Entry Pathways- Humanities
WJEC Entry Pathways- Humanities
WJEC Entry Pathways- Humanities
Unit 6276 - Samaritan’s Purse
Unit 6274
Unit 6269
Year 11
Autumn
Spring
Summer
Religious Initiation Rites
Famous Followers Of Religion
Religious Marriage Ceremonies
WJEC Entry Pathways- Humanities
WJEC Entry Pathways- Humanities
WJEC Entry Pathways- Humanities
Unit 6275
Unit 6271
Unit 6277
Year 10
Autumn
AQA Entry Level Certificate/Unit Award:
Medicine
History
Spring
AQA Entry Level Certificate/Unit Award:
Medicine
Social Reform
Summer
AQA Entry Level Certificate/Unit Award:
Social Reform
Year 11
Autumn
AQA Entry Level Certificate/Unit Award:
Medicine
Spring
AQA Entry Level Certificate/Unit Award:
Medicine
Social Reform
Summer
AQA Entry Level Certificate/Unit Award:
Social Reform
Year 10
Autumn
Performing BTEC Performing Arts: Unit 8
Exploring Dance Skills
Arts
(KS4
option)
Autumn
BTEC Performing Arts: Unit 4
Promoting a Performing Arts Event
Spring
BTEC Performing Arts: Unit 7
Exploring Acting Skills
Summer
BTEC Performing Arts: Unit 9
Exploring Musical Performance Skills
Year 11
Spring
BTEC Performing Arts: Unit 5
Preparing Performing Arts work
Summer
BTEC Performing Arts: Unit 2
Taking part in a Performance
Year 10
Autumn
French
(KS4
option)
Spring
Summer
Self, Family And Friends
Weather
Shopping
Unit 1 Theme 1 - My World
Unit 5 Theme 2 - Holidays
Unit 7 Theme 3 - Leisure
Year 11
Autumn
Spring
Summer
School
Sports
Food And Drink
Unit 3 Theme 1 - My World
Unit 9 Theme 3 - Leisure
Unit 6 Theme 2 - Holidays
Year 10
Autumn
Creative
Media
(KS4
option)
BTEC Creative Media: Unit 115
Designing and Making a Computer Game
Spring
BTEC Creative Media: Unit 101
Pre-Production Skills
Summer
BTEC Creative Media: Unit 104
Character Modelling
Year 11
Autumn
BTEC Creative Media: Unit 112
Creating an Animated Object
Spring
BTEC Creative Media: Unit 117
Digital Photography
Summer
BTEC Creative Media: Unit 3
Special Video Effects
Completion of Portfolios
Year 10
Autumn
Land
Studies
(KS4
option)
BTEC Land Studies/Horticulture:
Introduction to Ground Preparation
Spring
BTEC Land
Studies/Horticulture:
Managing your Health
at Work
BTEC Land
Studies/Horticulture:
Working in a group
Summer
BTEC Land Studies/Horticulture:
Planting bulbs for Naturalisation
Year 11
Autumn
Spring
BTEC Land Studies/Horticulture:
Practical Skills for Maintaining Plants
BTEC Land Studies/Horticulture:
Pruning trees and Shrubs
Summer
BTEC Land Studies/Horticulture:
Preparing a Show Garden
Year 10
Autumn
Art (KS4
option)
BTEC Art & Design: Explore 2-dimensions
This is my place
Spring
BTEC Art & Design: Explore 2-dimensions
This is my place
Summer
BTEC Art & Design: Explore 2-dimensions
This is my place
Year 11
Autumn
BTEC Art & Design:
Somewhere to Eat
Spring
BTEC Art & Design:
Somewhere to Eat
Summer
BTEC Art & Design:
Somewhere to Eat
Year 10
Autumn
Sport &
Leisure
(KS4
option)
BTEC Sport & Active Leisure:
Unit 12: How the body works
Spring
BTEC Sport & Active Leisure:
Unit 12: How the body works
Summer
BTEC Sport & Active Leisure:
Unit 12: How the body works
Year 11
Autumn
BTEC Sport & Active Leisure:
Unit 13: Planning your own fitness
programme
Spring
BTEC Sport & Active Leisure:
Unit 13: Planning your own fitness programme
Summer
BTEC Sport & Active Leisure:
Unit 13: Planning your own fitness
programme
Year 10
Autumn
External
Providers
NLC:
City & Guilds Introductory Award:
Module 310 Working Safely
Skills Centre Plus:
WJEC – Construction
BTEC Engineering/Motor Vehicle
NCFE Occupational Skills – Hair & Beauty
Spring
NLC:
City & Guilds Introductory Award:
Module 310 Working Safely
Skills Centre Plus:
WJEC – Construction
BTEC Engineering/Motor Vehicle
NCFE Occupational Skills – Hair & Beauty
Summer
NLC:
City & Guilds Introductory Award:
Module 310 Working Safely
Skills Centre Plus:
WJEC – Construction
BTEC Engineering/Motor Vehicle
NCFE Occupational Skills – Hair & Beauty
Year 11
Autumn
NLC:
City & Guilds Introductory Award:
Module 311 Working as part of a team
Spring
NLC:
City & Guilds Introductory Award:
Module 311 Working as part of a team
Summer
NLC:
City & Guilds Introductory Award:
Module 311 Working as part of a team
Year 10
Autumn
Hospitality
(KS4
option)
Spring
Summer
BTEC Hospitality:
Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
BTEC Hospitality:
Customer service in the hospitality industry
BTEC Hospitality:
Basic cooking and using kitchen equipment
Personal progress units (Food/hospitality
based units 31,33,40,42)
Personal progress units (Food/hospitality
based units 31,33,40,42)
Personal progress units (Food/hospitality
based units 31,33,40,42)
Year 11
Autumn
Spring
Summer
BTEC Hospitality:
Basic food preparation
BTEC Hospitality:
Serving food and drink
BTEC Hospitality:
Food service
Personal progress units (Food/hospitality
based units 31,33,40,42)
Personal progress units (Food/hospitality
based units 31,33,40,42)
Personal progress units (Food/hospitality
based units 31,33,40,42)
Year 10
Autumn
AQA Entry Level/Unit Award:
Working with Wood - Mirror Project
Resistant
Materials
(KS4
option)
Spring
AQA Entry Level/Unit Award:
Working with Plastic - Photo Frame Project
Summer
AQA Entry Level/Unit Award:
Health & Safety Project
Product Evaluation
Year 11
Autumn
AQA GCSE:
Animal Shelter
AQA Entry Level/Unit Award:
Animal Shelter Parallel Project – Health &
Safety Unit
Spring
AQA GCSE: Animal Shelter continued
AQA Entry Level /
Unit Award:
Animal Shelter
Parallel Project –
Health & Safety Unit
AQA Entry Level /
Unit Award:
Animal Shelter
Parallel Project –
Product Analysis Unit
Summer
AQA GCSE:
Animal Shelter completed
Revision
AQA Entry Level/Unit Award:
Animal Shelter Parallel Project –Product
Analysis Unit
Completion of Portfolios