Key Stage 4 Transition Curriculum 2019-2021
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Key Stage 4
Transition Curriculum
2019-2021
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Careers Education, Information Advice and Guidance 3
(CEIAG)
Compulsory Subjects (All Year 10 & 11 pupils take…)
▪ English 4
▪ Maths 5
▪ Science 6
▪ Citizenship 7
▪ Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Work Experience 8
▪ Computing 9
▪ Physical Education 10
▪ British Sign Language (BSL) 11
Other Subjects to be studied (Entry Level Level 1 / 2,
ASDAN)
▪ Design Technology/Food Technology and Art 12
▪ Towards Adulthood (ASDAN) 13
▪ College 14
Careers Education, Information, Advice and
Guidance
Personalised Learning ensures motivation and achievement in all areas. Timetables are
tailored to individual needs and subjects are taught by subject specialists many of whom
are teachers of the deaf. Pupils can choose options that they feel confident to progress
in, and achieve their potential.
You will continue to experience a wide range of learning activities to develop your
understanding of career choices and qualifications and to make informed decisions.
Local employers and the Careers Service are involved in the delivery of CEIAG
through Work Based Learning Activities including advice on making your CV,
completing job and college application forms and your DBS check.
You will review your progress regularly with your teachers and independent careers
advisor through individual interviews, and continue to update your individual learning
plans, action plans and CV.
Up to date printed, computerised and visual material is available in the careers
library. The School organises group and individual access to guidance and the
Careers Service.
Mock Interview Day at Derby University. You will be interviewed by hearing people
from local companies and governors. You will be trained in using a qualified
interpreter.
Taster days at colleges to help you make the right choice at Post 16.
Practical use of the National Careers Service Website.
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English – Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills
Qualification: Entry Level
Functional Skills English qualifications are designed to give learners the skills to operate
confidently, effectively and independently in education, work and everyday life.
The aims of these qualifications are to develop learner understanding and skills in:
Entry Level 1 Entry Level 2 Entry Level 3
Participate in and Participate in Respond appropriately
understand the discussions/exchang to others
main points of simple es about familiar and make some
Speaking, discussions/exchange topics making active extended contributions
Listening and s about familiar contributions, with in familiar formal and
Communication topics with another one or more people in informal
person in a familiar familiar situations. discussions and
situation. exchanges.
Read and understand Read and understand Read and understand
short, simple texts short, simple texts the purpose and
that explain or that explain or content of
Reading recount recount straightforward
information. information. texts that explain,
inform and recount
information.
Write short, simple Write short texts Write texts with some
sentences. with some awareness adaptation to the
Writing
of the intended intended audience.
audience.
The three skills areas are weighted in this way:
Entry level 1,3 and 3
Speaking, Listening and Communication 33.3%
Reading 33.3%
Writing 33.3%
The speaking and listening element can be assessed using BSL where appropriate for the
student. They must answer questions about and write their own fiction and non-fiction
texts. All assessments take place by non-examination assessment.
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Mathematics
Mathematics
ASDAN – Towards Independence
Developing Numeracy Skills – Introduction
Section A Section B Section C Section D Section E Section F Section G
Taking part
Visiting a Going
in a sports Fashion Food Baking Art
café shopping
activity
Money – Introduction
Section A Section B
Section C Section D Section E Section F
Recognising Looking after
Buying
Using a café
money your money
something Using a shop Project
regularly
Developing Numeracy Skills – Developing skills
Section A Section B Section C Section D
Number: Number: Going Measure and space: Measure and space:
Entertaining Shopping Sport and Leisure Making Sandwiches
Money - Progression
Section E Section F Section G Section H Section I Section J
Using a Using a cash Budgeting
Managing
vending machine and saving Enterprise Charity
your Money
machines your money
Assessments are given through a wide range of observation, presentation, carrying out
practical tasks.
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Science Science is core to the curriculum and is compulsory. It is offered at three levels according to the starting point of the student. 1. Practical Science (ASDAN Lifeskills Challenge Certification) This is a programme of practical science skills and challenges that help students to develop their scientific achievement. It looks at the whole range of science subjects. It is certificated by completion of challenges and by teacher assessment of skills developed. There are no tests or exams involved. Topics and challenges are drawn from a bank held by ASDAN, but can also be designed by the teacher to meet identified needs of students, and these centre designed challenges are assessed and passed by ASDAN before they are taught in school. Assessment can be through a wide range of activities, from observation of practical skills to student presentations and recording of BSL questioning. This provides a flexible and student centred means of identifying and rewarding our students’ progress. KS4 Curriculum 2018-2020 Page 6 of 14
Citizenship Citizenship is a statutory subject. Each pupil will have one 45 minute period per week which will cover at least 5 different modules over the 2 years. Citizenship gives pupils the knowledge, skills and understanding to play an effective role in society at local, national and international levels. It helps them to become more informed, thoughtful and responsible citizens who are aware of their duties and rights. Also it encourages them to play a helpful part in the life of the school and community. Through the different modules they will also learn about our economy and democratic communities and be encouraged to have respect for different cultures and be able to form and express opinions. Drugs awareness is an important part of Year 10 & Year 11 work. Throughout KS4 you will also have the opportunities to take part in Enterprise Activities. These ‘can do’ activities will help you problem solve, take calculated risks and develop your financial skills (capability). Local employers and people from the community will make these interesting for you. KS4 Curriculum 2018-2020 Page 7 of 14
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
You will have the great opportunity to take part in the D of E Award which includes
Bronze (KS4), Silver (KS5) and eventually Gold.
The Bronze Award has four main parts
▪ Volunteering section
▪ Skills section
▪ Physical activity section
▪ Expedition which includes camping, cooking outside and travelling by
foot/cycle/canoe in the countryside for two days and one night. Full training
ensures that you will be safe and confident.
An information evening will be held for parents and carers
For more information have a look at www.dofe.org
Work Experience
All KS4 pupils have the opportunity to participate in Work Experience. You can arrange
this in your local area or in Derby. RSDD follows the national guidelines on health and
safety (Derbyshire Work Experience)
http://www.debp.co.uk/wex/Logon.asp
Further details will be given to you in Year 11
KS4 Curriculum 2018-2020 Page 8 of 14Computing
Pupils will spend time in computing classes developing their general computing skills. This
will using traditional office applications such as Word Processing, Spreadsheets,
Databases and Email. In addition they will be completing ASDAN bronze, silver, gold
challenges to allow some of their work and tasks to count towards a qualification.
Some of the challenges your student might see include:
Challenge Brief description
Internet Safety Pupils will learn how to stay safe online and demonstrate
safe internet practice. They will then create advice
posters for younger pupils.
Home shopping Pupils will compare the prices of two different online
shopping websites. They will research a shopping basket
and then work out the difference in price.
Using technology to Pupils will use the email and document server to ensure
communicate they can communicate with each other and their teachers.
Pupils can be rewarded with certification from ASDAN for their achievements.
KS4 Curriculum 2018-2020 Page 9 of 14Sports and Fitness ASDAN
In KS4 pupils will be following a course constructed from ASDAN (Award Scheme
Development and Accreditation Network) Life Skills Challenges.
Life skills Challenge offers an online bank of Challenges for learners working from Pre-
Entry to Level 2.
Challenges are designed to structure learning and demonstrate achievement in a range of
areas that are important for success in adult life.
Each challenge will take 10, 20 or 30 learning hours to complete. There is no limit to the
number of challenges a learner can complete
ASDAN Certificate
The ASDAN Certification in Sport and Fitness is 100% internally assessed. Learners
focus on completing challenges and skill development according to individual ability.
Pupils will take part in a range of sporting and leisure activities throughout the two years.
Modules will give pupils opportunities to visit local leisure facilities including the local
swimming pool and indoor climbing wall.
Some of the modules that will be completed are below:-
Introduction to basic bike safety checks The learner will be able to identify the
main features and components of a bicycle
and carry out basic safety checks in
preparation to ride the bicycle
Participating in local sporting activities Learners will be able to identify sporting
activities in own local area and participate
in these activities.
Trampolining Learners will be able to identify and
demonstrate the skills required to
trampoline safely.
Using a fitness gym To use pieces of gym equipment safely and
effectively over a sustained period of
time.
Yoga The learner will participate in yoga
session.
KS4 Curriculum 2018-2020 Page 10 of 14BSL (Signature) Signature Level 1 enables pupils to communicate with deaf people in BSL on a range of topics that involve simple everyday language use. This also allows the learner to show both productive and receptive skills, and understand a range of topics. It allows the learner to demonstrate that they can use a limited range of signs and handle simple exchanges. Unit 102 topics 1. Describing people, animals and objects 2. Using numbers 3. Interests and activities 4. Food and drink Unit 103 topics 1. Getting around – travel or buildings 2. Sharing information i. information about work, school, or college ii. Talking about a person in your life 3. Weather - Describing the weather in everyday situations. 4. Using numbers - telling the time, days and months. KS4 Curriculum 2018-2020 Page 11 of 14
Design and Technology (including Resistant Materials, Food, Art & Textiles) Pupils follow a course constructed from aspects of the ASDAN Transition Curriculum. Units are designed to structure learning and demonstrate achievement in a range of areas that are important for success in adult life. In D&T, pupils complete the relevant units from Art, Food, Textiles and Technology. Some units are completed from multiple aspects of D&T to equip learners with a better understanding of the subject material. Alternately, pupils may use different media types with an area of D&T to better cover the learning objectives. Units generally centre on the pupils making or cooking something which ties in with the learning objectives for that module. Students have to evidence their learning along the way and show their final piece. Each unit takes between 3 and 15 learning hours to complete. A typical unit might include:- Technology Learners must design and create a personal logo for themselves. It must be made using CAD software on the computer and also in 3D using a variety of craft materials. Food To be able to use cooking skills to make a variety of dishes that can be used in the home to feed the family. Textiles Learners will be able to design and make a tablecloth Art Learners will explore various mosaics and participate in the design and creation of a mosaic panel. Pupils can be awarded with certification from ASDAN for their achievements. KS4 Curriculum 2018-2020 Page 12 of 14
Preparation for Adulthood –Towards Independence Towards Adulthood Programme (Life Skills) In this programme we will be looking at the challenges of everyday life and preparing for transition towards Post 16 activities. We will be moving outside of the classroom to look at challenges within a home, within our local area and on special trips. This will include taking public transport, planning visits and preparing our own living space. We will be based in Dovedale house, with a trip outside the school grounds most weeks. Students will be involved in planning and preparation for trips, learning about what we are going to do, how we are going to travel, what we are going to eat and how much it’s going to cost. They will be preparing and sorting out their own work areas. We will using ASDAN courses that make up the “Towards Adulthood” programme: Workright and Transition Challenge. In addition we will be supporting other curriculum subjects by developing practical skills and carrying out visits to support learning throughout the curriculum. KS4 Curriculum 2018-2020 Page 13 of 14
College (City and Guilds or Edexcel)
Once a week, you will be based at a local provider. Qualifications are at Level 1 or Level 2.
Examples of courses are:
Small Animal Care
Feeding and cleaning animals
Housing of small animals
Handling and movement of small
animals
You will be taught by lecturers at a local college or training agency with full support from
RSDD staff.
Topics are linked to work that you may do in your own home in the future or as a career.
You will be given protective clothing to use and it must be returned when you leave
school.
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