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

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