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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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