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  • Curriculum Overview

    As a school we are committed to providing all students with a varied, personalised and fully inclusive curriculum that best meets their needs as individual members of the school community. This may involve a variety of support and intervention strategies at any stage in their journey. We aim to provide a learning environment where all students can succeed. Our curriculum is designed to prepare learners for the complexities of the world outside the classroom.

    Curriculum for KS3

    The Bailiwick Big Picture Curriculum has been written with a view to prepare the children and young people of our islands for the opportunities and challenges of living in the 21st century and its principles are embedded in our curriculum.

    In KS3, across years 7, 8 and 9, all students follow a common curriculum which comprises English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Religious Education, French, Art, Design and Technology, Music, Drama, ICT, Citizenship and Health Education (PSCHE) and Physical Education. Work in all these subjects is punctuated by regular assessment. Ours is a curriculum for all children of all abilities and needs with entitlements which aims to ensure children become: successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors.

    Subjects at KS3

    • Art
    • Drama
    • English
    • Food Technology
    • French (with optional Spanish in Y9)
    • Geography
    • Graphics
    • History
    • Information Technology
    • Mathematics
    • Music
    • Physical Education
    • Personal Development (PSHE and Careers)
    • Religious Studies
    • Science 
    • Design and Technology

    Curriculum for KS4

    In KS4, across years 10 and 11, all students follow a common, core curriculum of English, Mathematics and Science. These subjects take up just over 45% of teaching time. Other core subjects are Personal Development (PSHE and Careers) and PE. Students also choose further subjects from a range of options, enabling them to pursue individual interests, some of which may be offered at the College of Further Education. Students also have opportunities during their schooling to explore the world of work.

    Compulsory courses

    • English Language
    • English Literature
    • Mathematics
    • Science 
    • Physical Education
    • Personal Development

    Option Courses

    In additions to the compulsory courses students also choose 4 subjects from the selection below at the end of year 9. To ensure students atudy a broad curriculum we expect them to choose form at least 3 subject areas and to select at least one EBacc subject.

     

     

    Humanities

    Languages

    Arts

    Science and Technology

    GCSE Geography

    GCSE French

    GCSE Art, Craft & Design*

    GCSE Triple Science

    GCSE History

    GCSE Spanish

    GCSE Graphic Communication*

    GCSE Computer Science

    GCSE Religious Studies

     

    GCSE Photography

    Cambridge National IT

    GCSE Business Studies

     

    GCSE Drama✝

    GCSE Physical Education

    CACHE L1/2 Child Development & Care

     

    WJEC L1/2   Performing Arts✝

    WJEC L1/2 Hospitality and Catering

    NCFE L1/2 Uniformed Protective Services

     

    GCSE Music

    BTEC L1/2 Health and Social Care

       

    VTCT L1 Hair & Beauty

    GCSE Design and Technology

         

    Cambridge National Engineering Design

       

    *cannot be taken together

    ✝cannot be taken together

    BTEC L1 Construction & Engineering