KS4 Curriculum
We believe in the majority of students following traditional GCSE courses.
All students will study English Language and English Literature, Maths, Physics, Chemistry & Biology or Combined Science and Learning for Life (including the statutory RSE and Health curriculum, as well as Religious Studies.)
All students have regular PE lessons.
The remainder of the curriculum is made up of four optional subjects chosen by the students. The courses they choose from are: (Please click a course title for course details)
BTEC Level 1/Level2 Animal Care
Overview
Year 10 Specification - Edexcel
Year 11 Specification - Edexcel
Cambridge National Certificate in Child Development Level 1/Level2
Overview
Year 10 Specification - OCR
Year 11 Specification - OCR
Cambridge National Certificate Health & Social Care Level 1/Level 2
Overview
Year 10 Specification - OCR
Year 11 Specification - OCR
GCSE Religious Studies
Overview
Year 10 Specification - AQA Course A
Year 11 Specification - AQA Course A
The teaching of Relationships Sex and Health Education (RSHE) now falls under statutory guidance. These topics are taught predominantly through Learning For Life lessons which are supported through tutor time activities and assemblies. These schemes of work show when and how RSHE topics are taught in the LFL curriculum.
Sixth Form
The school has an extensive offer for Sixth Form students with over 20 A Levels to choose from as well as some Applied Courses. Further details are available in the Sixth Form section of the website.
Equality Act and SEND
In our approach to the curriculum, we ensure that we comply with our duties set out in the Equality Act 2010 and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 where we ensure we are making the curriculum accessible for those with disabilities or special educational needs.
Our staff ensure that we adapt teaching and learning strategies to make the curriculum assessable to all students. Each subject’s curriculum intent has been designed to take into account the needs of all students. Please see the SEND section of our website for more information on how we meet the needs of our students with SEND.
