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THE CURRICULUM: KS3, KS4 & KS5

LEARNING

Our provision at Key Stage 3 is unique. We aim to provide a learning environment tailored to the individual
needs of the pupil and to ensure learning is a positive experience for everyone. We provide independent
streaming for Maths, English and Practical subjects and extension classes in Year 10 through our curriculum
plus classes. We offer specialist provision, yet an integrated approach, for those with ASD tendencies seeking
to ensure all needs are provided for at Key Stage 3. To that end the staff:

• Create a supportive environment
• Use a variety of teaching methods
• Promote interactive learning
• Promote cross curricular literacy and numeracy
• Encourage pupils to develop their own strategies to begin to develop independence in learning

All pupils are part of a target grade and tracking system where we pause and measure performance, if
necessary individual arrangements can be put in place quickly to provide support. Curriculum support is
enhanced through the Extended Schools Programme, Shared Education, Community Relations, the School’s
Pathways Programme including Literacy and Numeracy support.

KEY STAGE 3 KEY STAGE 4 KEY STAGE 4
YEARS 8, 9 & 10 YEARS 11 & 12 YEARS 11 & 12

Art and Design Compulsory Core: English Literature
Business Studies English Food Preparation (A)
Drama Mathematics Food and Nutrition
English Science (single/double award) French
Geography Physical Education (non-exam) Further Maths
History Religious Education (Short/Full Geography
ICT Course GCSE) Government and Politics
Mathematics French Hairdressing (A)
Media Studies The Optional Choices: Hand Fitting & Plumbing (A)
Music Agriculture (DA) (A) History
Personal Development Art and Design Hospitality (A)
Citizenship Business and Communication Sys- Mathematics
Employability tems Moving Image Arts
Home Economics BTEC Tech Award in IT Music
Physical Education Business Studies Sport
Games Carpentry & Joinery (A) Physical Education
Religious Education Child Development Preparing for Adult Life
Science Child Care (A) Prince’s Trust (A)
Spanish Construction Religious Studies
Technology and Design Drama Spanish
Tutorial Digital Technology Sport in the Community
Double Award Science Technology and Design
Engineering & Manufacturing Web & Game Design (A)
English Language * Subjects marked ‘A’ are Applied subjects
and are more vocational in nature

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