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Yr 9 Options 2021
1Subject: English
ENGLISH Year 10 and Year 11
Examination Board: AQA Specification Code: Qualification: English Language/
8700/8702 English Literature
Director of Faculty: Mrs Oakes KS4 Subject Lead: Mrs Oakes
Teaching Staff:
Mrs Oakes, Mrs Fox, Mrs Wilson, Miss Davis, Miss Wilks, Miss Yousaf, Mrs Dawber Taylor.
Curriculum Rationale:
Curriculum intent within English is founded upon providing pupils with opportunities to gain
powerful knowledge and the cultural capital they need to become confident and culturally aware
citizens. The English curriculum is designed to develop young people who can value and
appreciate the power and beauty of literature and equip them with a broad range of knowledge
and skills that will allow them to participate in society beyond the school walls. An explorative
journey from challenging literary heritage texts to a varied range of seminal world literature helps
them to understand how art can shape our understanding of the world we live in and effect social
and political change. The study and discussion of high-quality journalism makes our pupils aware
that writing can be used to interrogate society as well communicate their ideas and feelings. By
writing for a range of purposes, pupils are able to grasp the idea of conventions and varying
degrees of formality and find their own mode of expression: providing them with the skills and
confidence to articulate their own thoughts and ideas.
Yr 10 Term 1 - Course Content: Yr 10 Term 2 - Course Yr 10 Term 3 - Course
Content: Content:
English Literature: Macbeth,
The Romantic Poets, A English Literature: Victorian English Literature: Modern
Christmas Carol Poets, Poetry about WWI, An poetry about place and
Inspector Calls, Modern War identity, Comparing poems,
English Language: Explorations
Poetry Unseen poetry
in creative reading and writing
skills English Language: Writers’ English Language: Spoken
viewpoints and perspectives Language
skills
2Yr 11 Term 1 - Course Content: Yr 11 Term 2 - Course Yr 11 Term 3 - Course
Content: Content:
English Language: Explorations
in creative reading and writing English Language: Writers’ Examination preparation
exam focus viewpoints and perspectives
exam focus
English Literature: Macbeth
and A Christmas Carol revision English Literature: An
Inspector Calls and Anthology
poetry revision
Assessment Overview:
Pupils will be formally assessed in Year 10 after each component of Literature study.
The level of challenge will increase in Year 11, where pupils will be assessed on full Language and
Literature papers in preparation for end of year GCSEs.
Homework and Revision Guidance:
Pupils will be expected to complete weekly homework tasks to support their understanding of
Literature texts and the development of Language skills. They will be given access to a range of
high-quality resources including the use of online platforms such as GCSE Pod, Reading Plus,
Google Classroom, Show My Homework and revision guides/cards/booklets.
Learning and Career Pathways:
English is a core subject so all post-16 education or training options will use English skills.
If pupils share our passion for English there are many exciting opportunities available for further
study!
Apprenticeships and vocational courses that are available include: Public Relations Assistant,
Broadcast Production Assistant, Digital Marketer, Creative Media, Sports Journalism.
A levels can be taken in: English Language, English Literature, Combined Language and Literature,
Media Studies Drama and Theatre.
English Literature is known as a facilitating subject which means it is commonly asked for in
universities’ entry requirements, regardless of the course being applied to – this makes it a good
choice to keep degree options open.
Degrees that require English A-level include BA (Hons) in a range of areas including: English
Language, English Literature, Linguistics, English with Modern Foreign Languages, Creative
Writing, Journalism, Media, Education.
For further information about the types of careers that use English please use the following link:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/tags/zfmnwty/jobs-that-use-english-and-drama/1
3MATHEMATICS
Subject: Mathematics Year 10 and Year 11
Examination Board: Edexcel Specification Code: 1MA1 Qualification: GCSE
Director of Faculty: Miss R Hogg KS4 Subject Lead: Miss R Hogg
Teaching Staff:
Miss Hogg, Miss Sinclair, Miss Hymers, Mrs Howard, Mr Foster, Mr Williams, Mr Cain and Mr Myers
Curriculum Rationale:
Mathematics is a creative and highly inter-connected discipline that has been developed over centuries, providing
the solution to some of history’s most intriguing problems. It is essential to everyday life, critical to science,
technology and engineering, and necessary for financial literacy and most forms of employment. Mathematics
education provides a foundation for understanding the world, the ability to reason mathematically, an appreciation
of the beauty and power of mathematics, and a sense of enjoyment and curiosity about the subject.
Our aim is for all pupils to become fluent in the fundamentals of mathematics, including the ability to reason
mathematically and solve problems. During the KS4 course our pupils will develop the mathematical skills,
knowledge and resilience to solve problems in a variety of routine and non-routine problems, including the ability to
break down problems into a series of steps. Where possible we will promote enjoyment of Mathematics and
support pupils in experiencing Mathematics outside the classroom. We recognise the importance of pupils
understanding how Mathematics links to the real world and throughout the KS4 curriculum look for opportunities to
show pupils how they can apply their mathematical skills and knowledge to real life problems.
Pupils will follow the Edexcel course in GCSE Mathematics. Pupils will learn to develop knowledge, skills and
understanding of mathematical methods and concepts. Pupils will learn how to acquire, select and apply
mathematical techniques to solve problems, including the application of Mathematics in real life contexts. Content
of the course is split into the following areas: Number, Algebra, Ratio and Proportion, Data Handling, Probability,
and Shape, Space and Measure.
The qualification is assessed by three examinations (one non-calculator and two calculator), each examination is
worth one third of the overall grade.
4Year 10 Year 11 Year 10 Year 11
Course Content Course Content Course Content Course Content
Foundation Foundation Higher Higher
Coordinates Probability Negative Numbers Circles
Integers Fractions, Decimals Angles Algebraic Proof
Negative Numbers and Percentages Linear & Real Life Proportion
Simplifying and Real Life Graphs Graphs Histograms
substitution Inequalities Integers, Decimals and Similarity and
Pythagoras Proportion BODMAS Congruence
Angles, Lines and Simultaneous Comparing numbers, Further Graphs
Triangles Equations Rounding and Probability
Linear Graphs Surface Area Estimation Collecting and
Transformations Simplifying and Displaying Data
Comparing numbers Volume Substitution
Rounding and Maps and Bearings Expanding and Construction
Estimation Similarity and Factorising Similarity and
Decimals Congruence Special Number and Congruence
Expand and Factorise Compound Measures Index Laws Functions
Brackets Construction Surds Transformations of
Fractions Trial and Solving Equations and Graphs
2D and 3D Shapes Improvement and Rearranging Formula 2D and 3D Shapes
Solving Equations Algebraic Reasoning Fractions Bounds
Percentages Vectors Standard Form Inequalities
Area and Perimeter Simultaneous Set Notation
Collecting Data
Circles Revision Equations
Circle Theorems
Ratio Past Paper and Exam Averages
Vectors
Proportion practice Percentages
Revision
Averages and Range NOVEMBER MOCK Fractions, Decimals
Past Paper and
Types of Number EXAM and Percentages
Exam practice
Displaying Data FEBRUARY MOCK Compound Measures
NOVEMBER MOCK
Sequences and Kinematics
EXAM EXAM
Standard Form Sequences
FEBRUARY MOCK
Trigonometry Maps and Bearings
END OF YEAR EXAM
Pythagoras
ASSESSMENT Perimeter, Area and
Volume
Trigonometry
Algebraic Fractions
Ratio
Further Trigonometry
Transformations
END OF YEAR
ASSESSMENT
5Assessment Overview:
Pupils will sit graded assessments at the end of every half term and are expected to revise for these
assessments throughout the year.
Pupils will sit an exam at the end of Year 10, to assess the progress they have made in preparation for the
GCSE exam in Year 11.
In Year 11 pupils will sit two mock examinations, one in November and one in February.
Homework and Revision Guidance:
An online or written homework task will be given weekly by class teachers.
Revision sessions will formally commence in the Spring Term and a timetable will be shared with pupils and
parents via google classroom.
Learning and Career Pathways:
What could it lead to in Sixth Form?
A Level Mathematics
A Level Accountancy
Personal Finance
What careers/University courses would this subject help me to enter?
Possible University Courses
Mathematics, Statistical Research, Mathematics with a wide range of other subjects, Engineering,
Accountancy and ICT Degrees
Possible Careers
Finance, ICT, Teaching, Engineering and Accountancy
6COMBINED SCIENCE
Subject: Combined Science
Examination Board: Edexcel Specification Code: 1SC0 Qualification: GCSE
Director of Faculty: Mr J Nolan KS4 Subject Lead: Mr Nolan
Teaching Staff: Mr McNally, Miss Stemp, Miss Pye, Mrs Rubbani, Miss Bhikha, Miss Bauldry, Mr Eastwood, Mr Potter
Curriculum Rationale:
The vision for science is to develop ambitious and resilient learners who exceed expectations, ask questions and can apply
their working knowledge of Science in a modern-day world. In order to achieve this vision, the curriculum is designed
around threshold concepts to ensure every pupil has the opportunity to become an expert in science. The Edexcel
Combined Science curriculum is a graded 9-1 GCSE that allows pupils to enjoy Science and have success in the subject.
There are six exams which are tiered at both higher and foundation level across Biology, Chemistry and Physics. The
specification includes a selection of core investigations which are designed to help bring Science learning to life. The
curriculum is carefully constructed to build on prior knowledge, revisit key ideas. It also provides the opportunity to
consolidate knowledge in order to truly master the subject and form complex schema.
Yr 10 Term 1 - Course Content: Yr 10 Term 2 - Course Content: Yr 10 Term 3 - Course Content:
Biology Biology Biology
• Key concepts in Biology • Natural Selection and Genetic • Animal coordination, control
• Cells and Control modification and homeostasis
• Genetics • Health, disease and the • Exchange and transport in
Chemistry development of Medicine animals
• States of matter and methods • Plant structures and their Chemistry
of separating and purifying functions • Groups in the periodic table
substances Chemistry • rates of reaction
• Atomic structure and the • Acids and Alkalis • Heat energy changes in
periodic table • Calculations involving masses chemical reactions
• Ionic Bonding, Covalent • Electrolytic processes, Physics
Bonding, Types of substances Obtaining and using metals, • Energy
Physics Reversible reactions and • Forces doing work,
• Motion Equilibria • Forces and their effects
• Forces and Motion Physics • Electricity and circuits
• Conservation of energy • Waves
• EM spectrum
• Radioactivity
7Yr 11 Term 1 - Course Content: Yr 11 Term 2 - Course Content:
• Ecosystems and material cycles • Paper 1 and Paper 2 revision for the GCSE external exams
• Fuels, Earth and Atmospheric Science Yr 11 Term 3 - Course Content:
• Magnetism and motor effects, • Paper 1 and Paper 2 revision for the GCSE external exams
Electromagnetic induction
• Particle model, Forces and Matter
Assessment Overview:
End of topic assessments.
One mock exam in Year 10.
Two mock exams in Year 11
All assessments have a higher (9-4) and foundation tier (5-1)
Extended writing task including six-mark questions, are completed in every unit.
Homework and Revision Guidance:
An online or written homework task will be given weekly by class teachers, set on Google Classroom.
Revision sessions will formally commence in the Autumn Term and a timetable will be shared with pupils and parents via
the school website, each pupil will be given a paper copy too.
Additional online resources that can be used to support learning and revision include: https://www.gcsepod.com/ - can
be used to access tutorial videos and questions on all science topics on the KS4 science syllabus.
https://www.senecalearning.com- can be used to access videos and practical investigations on all science topics
Students will be allocated intervention extra sessions with a science subject specialist. A timetable for this will be shared
with the pupils.
Learning resources will be provided via Google Classroom. This will consist of completed lessons, revision resources,
video links and an opportunity to ask any questions to your subject teacher.
Pupils will be provided with a CGP revision guide and revision cards.
Each pupil has been given a unique username and password for these online resources which are recorded in their
planner at the beginning of the academic year. Pupils may also be set work specifically by their class teacher from these
sites.
Learning and Career Pathways:
What could it lead to in Sixth Form?
A Level Sciences
BTEC nationals in applied science
FE, HE and apprenticeships
What careers/University courses would this subject help me to enter?
Possible University Courses
Medicine, health and social, nursing, midwifery, engineering, veterinary and pharmacology
Possible Careers
Health industry, engineering, education, pharmaceutical
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-categories/science-and-research
8Subject: French
FRENCH Year 10 and Year 11
Examination Board: AQA Specification Code: 8658 Qualification: GCSE
Director of Faculty: K McClurg KS4 Subject Lead: N Taylor
Teaching Staff: K. Hindley, F. Lynskey, L. Walsh
Curriculum Rationale:
All pupils to maximise their full potential, equipping them with linguistic skills and knowledge to become a successful
21st Century Global Citizen.
Yr 10 Term 1 - Course Content: Yr 10 Term 2 - Course Content: Yr 10 Term 3 - Course Content:
Theme: Identity & Culture Theme: Identity and culture Theme: Local, national, international
and global areas of interest
Theme: Local, national, international
and global areas of interest
Yr 11 Term 1 - Course Content: Yr 11 Term 2 - Course Content: Yr 11 Term 3 - Course Content:
Theme: Local, national, international Theme: Current and future study Revision and preparation for
and global areas of interest and employment assessment
Theme: Current and future study Theme: Local, national, international
and employment and global areas of interest
Speaking exam
Revision and preparation for
assessment
9Course Overview
Theme 1 -Identity and culture Theme 2 - Local, national, Theme 3 - Current and future study
international and global areas of and employment
interest
• Me, my family and friends – • Healthy/ unhealthy living My studies
relationships with family and
• Home, town, neighbourhood Life at School & college
friends
and region
Jobs
• Marriage/ partnership
• Travel and tourism
Post-16 education
• Free-time activities
• Customs and festivals in
Music Spanish-speaking
countries/communities
Cinema and TV
• Global issues
Food and eating out
The environment
Sport
Social issues
Technology in everyday life
Poverty / homelessness
Social media
Charity/ voluntary work
Mobile technology
Assessment Overview:
Paper 1: Listening Paper 2: Speaking Paper 3: Reading Paper 4: Writing
What’s Understanding and Communicating and interacting Understanding Communicating
assessed? responding to different effectively in speech for a and responding to effectively in
types of spoken variety of purposes different types of writing for a
language written language variety of
purposes
How is it Foundation: 35 min, 40 Non-exam assessment Foundation: 45 Foundation: 1 hr,
assessed? marks Foundation: 7- 9 min + min, 60 marks
50 marks
preparation time
Higher: 45 min, Higher: 1 hour, 60
Higher: 1hr 15
Higher: 10–12 min + marks
50 marks mins, 60 marks
preparation time
25% of GCSE
25% of GCSE (Each 25% of GCSE
60 marks (for each of
exam includes 5
Foundation Tier and Higher Tier)
minutes’ reading time
of the question paper 25% of GCSE
before the listening
stimulus is played.)
10Questions • Section A – The format is the same at Section A – Foundation Tier
questions in Foundation Tier and Higher Tier, questions in
Q1 – photo card
English, to be but with different stimulus English, to be
Q2 – 40-word
answered in questions for the Photo card answered in
essay
English or non- and different stimulus materials English or non-
verbally for the Role-play. The timings verbally Q3 – translation
are different too: from English into
• Section B – questions Section B –
French
in French, to be • Role-play – 15 marks (2 questions in
answered in French or minutes at Foundation French, to be Q4 –90-word
non-verbally Tier; 2 minutes at answered in essay Higher Tier
Higher Tier) French or non-
verbally Q1- 90-word essay
• Photo card – 15 marks
Section C – Q2 –150-word
(2 minutes at
translation from essay
Foundation Tier; 3
minutes at Higher Tier) French into English Q3 – translation
(a minimum of 35 from English into
• General conversation – 30 words at French
marks (3–5 minutes at Foundation Tier
Foundation Tier; 5–7 minutes at and 50 words at
Higher Tier) Higher Tier)
Homework and Revision Guidance:
Homework will be set once per week with a balance of four skills. (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking) Pupils are
expected to catch up on any missed work with the support of the online learning provision and class teacher
intervention.
The online learning provision follows the Curriculum Pathway and provides pupils with opportunities to revisit prior
learning, practise all four skills and explore exam technique.
Learning and Career Pathways:
People with language skills are highly thought of in the modern world. They are highlighted as talented and
successful people, with a broad outlook on life. Studying a language to GCSE will allow you to be in a stronger
position to receive a University interview or a career in companies with international links.
Some career pathways may involve: translating, the import and export industry, journalism, market researcher,
teacher, technical consultant, engineering, and travel and tourism industry.
Language learning takes you places!
11Subject: Geography
GEOGRAPHY Year 10 and Year 11
Examination Board: AQA Specification Code: 8035 Qualification: GCSE
Director of Faculty: Mrs McClurg KS4 Subject Lead: Mrs McClurg
Teaching Staff: Mrs McClurg, Miss Moss, Mrs Barnes, Mr Southern
Curriculum Rationale:
Geography is a unique subject; it allows you to study our effects on the environment and the environment’s effect
on us. GCSE Geography covers a wide choice of exciting, contemporary topics reflecting the world we live in, with
greater focus on climate change, sustainability and the geographical skills that employers expect. This exciting
course is based on a balanced framework of physical and human geography. It allows students to investigate the link
between the two themes, and approach and examine the battles between the man-made and natural worlds.
Yr 10 Term 1 - Course Content: Yr 10 Term 2 - Course Content: Yr 10 Term 3 - Course Content:
Urban Issues and Challenges – The Changing Economic World – Physical Landscapes –
Urban World
The development gap UK Landscapes
Urban Change in the UK
A Newly emerging economy Processes, Landforms and
Sustainable Urban Development management
The Changing UK economy
Yr 11 Term 1 - Course Content: Yr 11 Term 2 - Course Content: Yr 11 Term 3 - Course Content:
Challenge of Natural Hazards – The Living World – Managing Resources –
Tectonic hazards
Ecosystems Resource Management
Weather hazards
Tropical Rainforests Supply, insecurity and sustainable
Climate Change issues.
Hot Deserts
Geographical Applications
12Assessment Overview:
GCSE Geography is assessed by 3 written examinations at the end of Year 11. Paper 1 Living with the Physical
environment 35% of GCSE 1hr 30mins, Paper 2 Challenges in the human environment 35% of GCSE 1hr 30mins.
Paper 3 Geographical Applications 30% of GCSE 1hr 15mins.
Homework and Revision Guidance:
Homework is an integral part of GCSE Geography, with weekly homework is set through either Show my Homework
or Google classroom. It is recommended that pupils will reading around the subject areas to improve their own
knowledge and understanding. Afterschool revision schools will be offered to all pupils alongside whole school
revision and intervention timetables.
Learning and Career Pathways:
Further Education A Level Geography, A Level Business, A Level Economics, BTEC in Business and BTEC Higher
Courses – Courses directly related to employment in the Travel and Tourism industry and access to various business
courses
Possible University Courses Degree in Geography, Geology, Earth Sciences, Sociology, Business and Economics.
Possible Careers Business, Administration, Government, Environmental Agencies, Oil Industry, Accountancy and
Management. Geographers are seen as having a wide skills base with very employable attributes.
13HISTORY
Subject: History Year 10 and Year 11
Examination Board: Edexcel Specification Code: Qualification: GCSE
Director of Faculty: Katherine McClurg KS4 Subject Lead: Miss Styles
Teaching Staff:
Miss Styles and Mrs Stephenson
Curriculum Rationale:
We believe in the importance of learning from history. That is why we have chosen a specification that enables pupils
to study different aspects of the past, so they can engage with key issues such as conflict, to understand what drives
change and how the past influences the present.
Why study history? People live in the present. They plan for the future. History, however, is the study of the past,
which not only provides us with the reasoning for the present day, but enables us to learn from past mistakes to
better our future and create a better society
Yr 10 Term 1 - Course Content: Yr 10 Term 2 - Course Content: Yr 10 Term 3 - Course Content:
Crime and punishment in Britain, Crime and punishment in Britain, Anglo-Saxon and Norman England,
c1000–present c1000–present c1060–88
• c1000–c1500: Crime and • c1700–c1900: Crime and • Anglo-Saxon England and the
punishment in medieval punishment in eighteenth- and Norman Conquest, 1060–66
England nineteenth century Britain
• William I in power: securing the
• c1500–c1700: Crime and • c1900–present: Crime and kingdom, 1066–87
punishment in early modern punishment in modern Britain
England • Norman England, 1066–88
Yr 11 Term 1 - Course Content: Yr 11 Term 2 - Course Content: Yr 11 Term 3 - Course Content:
The American West, c1835–c1895 The USA, 1954–75: conflict at home The USA, 1954–75: conflict at home
• The early settlement of the and abroad and abroad
West, c1835–c1862 • The development of the civil • US involvement in the Vietnam
rights movement, 1954–60 War, 1954–75
• Development of the plains,
c1862–c1876 • Protest, progress and
radicalism, 1960–75
External examinations
• Conflicts and conquest, c1876–
c1895
14Assessment Overview:
The qualification is assessed over three papers.
Paper 1 – Crime and Punishment – 1hour and 15 mins – 30% of the qualification
Paper 2 – Anglo-Saxons & Normans and American West – 1hour and 45 mins – 40% of the qualification
Paper 3 - The USA, 1954–75: conflict at home and abroad – 1 hour and 15 mins – 30% of the qualification
Homework and Revision Guidance:
Homework is set weekly and will contain a combination of retrieval practice and examination questions. Homework
will also utilise revision programmes such as Show My Homework, GCSE Pod, Quizzlet and Seneca.
Learning and Career Pathways:
Pupils who take History at GCSE go on to study a broad range of subjects in further education, due to the skills that
history provides. Many pupils go on to study A Levels, particularly Law, Psychology or Sociology and in recent years,
many have found history to be a complimentary subject to science and mathematics to provide a broad and balanced
curriculum.
153D DESIGN
Subject: 3D Design Year 10 and Year 11
Examination Board: AQA Specification Code: 8205 Qualification: GCSE
KS4 Subject Lead: Mrs Phillips
Teaching Staff: Mr Graham Jimmison
Curriculum Rationale:
Pupils will build on and develop the knowledge, skills and understanding they have learnt at KS3: through practical
experience and by demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the sources of study including designers, craftspeople,
cultures or photographers they have researched to inform their creative intentions. A range of visual sources will be
introduced as stimuli to help pupils develop and apply relevant subject-specific knowledge and skills, including visual
language to enable pupils to record, communicate, develop and refine their personal ideas, meanings and creative
responses. The intentions of pupils will be realised through purposeful engagement with visual language and visual
concepts using a variety of appropriate media, materials, techniques and working methods. Throughout the Design process
pupils will develop the ability to reflect and critically assess and evaluate the effectiveness of their work, as it progresses,
to help them to realise their personal, or meaningful creative intentions in their Unit 1- Portfolio of work and independently
in the Unit 2 - External Examination.
Yr 10 Term 1 - Course Content: Yr 10 Term 2 - Course Content: Yr 10 Term 3 - Course Content:
Develop knowledge, skills and Record, develop, explore, experiment Refine and present ideas.
understanding of sources that relate to and refine ideas using Visual Language Create, refine and evaluate a final
the theme of study. related to sources with connections to outcome that communicates your
Research, record ideas and an artist, designer craftspeople or creative, personal or meaningful
observations, experiment, explore and photographer researched that intentions that relate to the theme and
develop observations and ideas using communicate creative, personal or connect with the work of others.
appropriate media, materials, meaningful intentions. Develop and record knowledge, skills
techniques and processes using Visual and understanding of a different source
Language. that relates to theme of study.
Yr 11 Term 1 - Course Content: Yr 11 Term 2 - Course Content: Yr 11 Term 3 - Course Content:
Follow the same process as Y10. Exam Paper – Select one question to External Moderation
Focus on sources that relate to another respond to using knowledge and GCSE Summer Exhibition
theme of study and investigate artists, understanding from Unit 1
designers, craftspeople, cultures or 10 hour External Exam / Outcome.
photographers that might connect with
the responses, ideas and outcome of
pupils.
16Assessment Overview:
Unit 1 Portfolio and Unit 2 External Exam will be assessed continually using 4 GCSE Assessment objectives that are the
equally weighted. Both units are internally and externally moderated.
A01 Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources.
A02 Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate media, materials, techniques and
processes.
A03 Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses.
A04 Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates understanding of visual
language.
Homework and Revision Guidance:
Homework will be set weekly to enable pupils to practice, develop, refine and improve their Design specialist
knowledge, skills and creativity independently.
Catch-up Club will be held afterschool weekly to help, support and challenge pupils to meet deadlines set and make
more progress. Exam Boosters will be timetabled to help pupils to prepare for the Unit 2 10-hour external
examination.
Learning and Career Pathways:
• A Level 3D Design • 3D Designer
• Art & Design Level 3 • Theatre or Costume Design
• Graphics / Digital Communication Level 3 • Graphic Designer
• Interior or Furniture Designer
17ART AND DESIGN
Subject: Art and Design Year 10 and Year 11
Examination Board: AQA Specification Code: Qualification: GCSE
8201, 8202 8205 & 8206
Director of Faculty: Miss Leitch. KS4 Subject Lead: Mrs Jennings
Teaching Staff: Mrs Jennings. Miss Soens.
Curriculum Rationale:
Pupils will build on and develop the knowledge, skills and understanding they have learnt at KS3: through practical
experience and by demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the sources of study including artists, designers,
craftspeople, cultures or photographers they have researched to inform their creative intentions. A range of visual
sources will be introduced as stimuli to help pupils develop and apply relevant subject-specific knowledge and skills,
including visual language to enable pupils to record, communicate, develop and refine their personal ideas,
meanings and creative responses. The intentions of pupils will be realised through purposeful engagement with
visual language and visual concepts using a variety of appropriate media, materials, techniques and working
methods. Throughout the Art and Design process pupils will develop the ability to reflect and critically assess and
evaluate the effectiveness of their work, as it progresses, to help them to realise their personal, or meaningful
creative intentions in their Unit 1- Portfolio of work and independently in the Unit 2 - External Examination.
Yr 10 Term 1 - Course Content: Yr 10 Term 2 - Course Content: Yr 10 Term 3 - Course Content:
Introduction; Unit 1 Portfolio = 60% Record,develop,explore, experiment Refine and present ideas.
Unit 2 External Exam = 40% and refine ideas using Visual
Create, refine and evaluate a final
Language related to sources with
Develop knowledge, skills and outcome that communicates your
connections to an artist, designer
understanding of sources that relate
craftspeople or photographer creative, personal or meaningful
to the theme of study. E.g. MOSI -
researched that communicate intentions that relate to the theme
Mechanical Forms,
creative, personal or meaningful and connect with the work of others.
Research, record ideas and intentions.
Develop and record knowledge, skills
observations, experiment, explore
and understanding of a different
and develop observations and ideas
source that relates to theme of
using appropriate media, materials,
study. E.g. Natural Forms
techniques and processes using
Visual Language.
18Yr 11 Term 1 - Course Yr 11 Term 2 - Course Content: Yr 11 Term 3 -
Content: Course Content:
Unit 2 External Exam
Follow the same process as
Read Exam Paper
Y10.
External
Choose one exam question Thought shower, moodboard,
Focus on sources that relate Moderation
Research and draw from appropriate sources, artists,
to another theme of study
designers, craftspeople, cultures or photographers related to GCSE Summer
and investigate artists,
the question. Exhibition
designers, craftspeople,
cultures or photographers Record observations and ideas, using Visual Language,
that might connect with the Experiment and explore ideas using appropriate media,
responses, ideas and materials, techniques and processes.
outcome of pupils.
Develop and refine ideas.
Refine, Select and Present
Unit 1 Portfolio. Final personal intention.
10-hour External Exam / Outcome.
Assessment Overview:
Unit 1 Portfolio and Unit 2 External Exam will be assessed continually using 4 GCSE Assessment objectives that are
the equally weighted. Both units are internally and externally moderated.
A01 Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources.
A02Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate media, materials, techniques and
processes.
A03 Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses.
A04 Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates understanding of visual
language.
Homework and Revision Guidance: (include an overview of homework/out of lesson expectations, where and how
pupils can access Remote Learning Provision, when and where onsite revision will take place etc.).Pupils are
expected to do Homework. Homework will be set weekly to enable pupils to practice, develop, refine and improve
their Art and Design specialist knowledge, skills and creativity independently. Catch-up Club will be held afterschool
weekly to help, support and challenge pupils to meet deadlines set and make more progress. Exam Boosters will be
timetabled to help pupils to prepare for the Unit 2 10-hour external examination.
Learning and Career Pathways: (include some examples of the type of FE, HE and Apprenticeship Pathways, and
Careers, the study of this subject could support progression into.
Sixth Form or College Courses: Advanced Art, Craft and Design, Fine Art, Textiles Design, Graphics, Photography or
BTEC Art and Design Level 3,
University Courses; Foundation Degree in Art and Design, BA Honours Degree Courses in a chosen specialism.
Possible Careers
Journalist or Illustrator, Textiles Designer, Fashion designer, Buyer of fashion or textiles, Interior or Furniture
designer, 3D Designer, Theatre or Costume Designer, Graphic Designer, Illustrator of literature, Courtroom
Illustrator, Wildlife Illustrator, Milliner, Fine Artist, Painter, Sculptor, Photographer, Teacher and Teaching Assistant.
19BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE
Subject: Business & Enterprise Year 10 and Year 11
Examination Board: Pearson Specification Qualification: BTEC L1/2
Code: 603/1916/1
Teaching Staff: Mr Henry, Miss Morgan
Curriculum Rationale:
BTEC Tech Award in Enterprise Level 1/2 encourages pupils to research, innovate and develop the skills and
requirements to be successful on a wide range of ambitious pathways. This Tech Award in Enterprise is for
pupils who wish to gain key business skills in their personal and future professional lives. This course allows
pupils to learn the fundamentals that underpin the modern business world and allows for the studying of
researching, developing and setting up of an enterprise. As part of their Key Stage 4 work, pupils will study
market research, planning, promotional and financial skills alongside engaging with the skills and characteristics
required to be successful in a changing globalised UK and world. This qualification combines internally assessed
coursework with an external assessment so pupils can broaden their experiences whilst learning through many
vocational contexts.
Component 1 - Coursework 30%
Exploring Enterprises - This component allows pupils to research local businesses to understand their impact
on the community around them.
• What is an Enterprise?
• Types and characteristics of small and medium enterprises
• The purpose of enterprises
• Entrepreneurs
• Customer Needs
• Using market research to understand customers
Understanding competitors
20Component 2 - Coursework 30% Component 3 - Assessment 40%
Planning and Pitching an Enterprise Activity - This Promotion and Finance for Enterprises - This
component allows pupils to develop their own component allows pupils to understand the
business ideas and create a plan. Additional skills marketing choices of an enterprise, in addition
include business pitching and self-evaluation of to completing the financial documents required
business acumen. for success in the UK market.
• Internal factors such as staffing, resources and • Promotional mix and purpose
marketing choices. • Market segmentation
• External factors such as the economy, • Factors affecting promotion
unemployment and interest rates • Financial documents
• Situational analysis such as contingency planning • Payment methods
for the risks affecting an enterprise • Sources of revenue & costs
• Measuring the success of a small to medium • Terminology in financial statements
enterprise • Profitability and Liquidity
• Financial forecasting
• Cash Flow Analysis
• Break Even Analysis
Sources of Business Finance
Assessment Overview:
Assessment is 60% internally assessed coursework and 40% externally assessed.
Component 1 is made up of three activities where pupils will investigate two local businesses, including
their purpose, market research and how they adapt to internal and external factors.
Component 2 is also broken into three activities where pupils will develop their own business plan, learn
to pitch the enterprise to an audience and self-reflect on their performance for future improvements.
Component 3, the externally assessed unit, focuses on the marketing and promotion of an enterprise,
alongside the preparation of financial documents to ensure success.
Homework and Revision Guidance:
Pupils should expect to receive one task to complete a week which is in line with the school’s homework
policy. This may range from completion of work from lesson, low-stakes but high value quizzes, research
tasks and completion of coursework. Additional revision opportunities will be provided on a weekly basis
alongside revision tasks available on Google Classroom.
Learning and Career Pathways:
Pupils who achieve a level 2 might consider progression to A Levels in a range of subjects, further
vocational study such as a BTEC Level 3 in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, BTEC Level 3 in Business or
employment in a range of apprenticeships.
Other pathways include qualifications in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Sales and Marketing.
21HOSPTIALITY &
CATERING
Subject: Hospitality & Catering Year 10 and Year 11
Examination Board: WJEC Specification Code: 601/7703/2 Qualification: L1 / 2
KS4 Subject Lead: Mrs A Phillips
Teaching Staff: Mrs A Phillips
Curriculum Rationale:
WJEC Level 1/2 Vocational Awards enable learners to gain knowledge, understanding and skills relating to a specific
vocational sector. In addition to development sector specific knowledge and understanding, these qualifications also
support learners to develop the essential employability skills that are valued by employers, further and higher
education.
Yr 10 Term 1 - Course Content: Yr 10 Term 2 - Course Content: Yr 10 Term 3 - Course Content:
H&C industry structure and job Personal safety responsibilities in the Food poisoning bacteria
requirements including job roles work place including risks to Symptoms of food induced ill health
Factors affecting success in H&C personal safety Reviewing and recommending
industry Personal safety control measures options for H&C provisions
Operations of the kitchen and front Food related ill health Development of practical skills
of house Environmental Health Officers
H&C provisions meeting customer Food safety legislation
needs Development of practical skills
Development of practical skills
Yr 11 Term 1 - Course Content: Yr 11 Term 2 - Course Content: Yr 11 Term 3 - Course Content:
Functions of nutrients in the human Factors to consider when proposing Techniques of preparing ingredients
body dishes for a menu and the quality of them
Nutritional needs to specific groups Environmental issues Techniques in cooking ingredient
Characteristics of unsatisfactory Customer needs when planning Presentation of food
nutritional intake dishes for a menu Food safety practices
Cooking methods impact on Plan production of dishes for a menu
nutritional value Development of practical skills
Development of practical skills
22Assessment Overview:
Unit 1, covered in Year 10 is externally assessed. The online external assessment will be available in the June of each
year. The specification for the external assessment is as follows: Duration: 90 minutes Grading: Level 1 Pass, Level 2
Pass, Level 2 Merit, Level 2 Distinction Format: On screen, e-assessment. Short and extended answer questions based
around applied situations. Learners will be required to use stimulus material presented in different formats to respond
to questions.
Unit 2, covered in Year 11 and is internally assessed and externally moderated. All assessments must be conducted
under controlled assessment conditions and completed during specific lesson times. The final assessment objective
involves completing a practical assessment which again is completed under controlled assessment conditions.
Homework and Revision Guidance:
One homework task is assigned per week, each task will take 30/40 minutes to complete, homework can be completed
via the virtual platform (Google Classroom)
• Remote learning is completed via Google Classroom, all teaching resources and homework’s are available for
reference and completion each week
• Revision sessions will be held in the run up to the exam in Year 10 which will include revision packs for pupils to
access for independent study.
•
Learning and Career Pathways:
• Hotel and Restaurant work, including • Level 3 Catering Courses – including pastry chef
management and commis chef.
• Kitchen Brigade / Chef • Apprenticeships within Catering.
• Waiting / Banqueting staff • General hotel opportunities
•
23CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Subject: Child Development Year 10 and Year 11
Examination Board: OCR Specification Code: J818 Qualification Qualification: Cambridge
number: 601/7537/0 Nationals Level 1/2
KS4 Subject Lead: Mrs Mosley
Teaching Staff: Mrs Mosley and Miss Lewis
Curriculum Rationale:
The Cambridge National in Child Development covers all aspects of child development and parental responsibility,
from conception to five years. Learners develop the essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to
create the best conditions for a child’s development and well-being
Yr 10 Term 1 - Course Content: Yr 10 Term 2 - Course Content: Yr 10 Term 3 - Course Content:
R018 LO1: Understand reproduction R018 LO3: Understand postnatal R018 LO5: Know about child safety
and the roles and responsibilities of checks, postnatal provision and R018: External examination
parenthood conditions for development R019: LO1: Understand the key
R018 LO2: Understand antenatal R018 LO4: Understand how to factors when choosing equipment
care and preparation for birth recognise, manage and prevent for babies from birth to 12 months
childhood illnesses
Yr 11 Term 1 - Course Content: Yr 11 Term 2 - Course Content: Yr 11 Term 3 - Course Content:
R019 LO2: Understand key factors R020 LO2: Understand the benefits R019 and R020 Coursework
when choosing equipment for of learning through play assignments sent to exam board
children from one to five years R020 LO3: Be able to plan different
R019 LO3: Know the nutritional play activities for a chosen R018 Revision
guidelines and requirements for developmental area with a child
children from birth to five years from birth to five years R018 External examination re-sits
R019 LO4:Be able to investigate and R020 LO4: Be able to carry out and
develop feeding solutions for evaluate different play activities for
children from birth to five years a chosen developmental area with a
R020 LO1: Understand the physical, child from birth to five years
intellectual and social
developmental norms from birth to
five years
24Assessment Overview:
Course Components:
R018: Health and well-being for child development. External assessment. Written paper 1 hour and 15 minutes
R019: Understand the equipment and nutritional needs of children from birth to five years. Centre-assessed task,
OCR-moderated
R020: Understand the development of a child from birth to five years. Centre-assessed task, OCR-moderated
Homework and Revision Guidance:
One homework task is assigned per week, each task will take 20/30 minutes to complete, homework can be completed
via the virtual platform (Google Classroom)
• Remote learning is completed via Google Classroom, all teaching resources and homework’s are available for
reference and completion each week
Learning and Career Pathways:
• Midwife • Early years practitioner
• Health visitor • Nursery worker/Child minder
• Paediatrics/Obstetrics • Social work/fostering
25CITIZENSHIP
Subject: Citizenship Year Group: Year 10 and Year 11
Examination Board: Edexcel Specification Code: 1CS0 Qualification: GCSE
Curriculum Rationale:
GCSE Citizenship is a unique subject that supports pupils in developing knowledge and application of British Values;
understanding of democracy; its development and importance; the processes, development and application of law
and justice; the practice of active citizenship in activism; community action and local politics. It empowers young
people to take responsibility as a local, national and international citizen.
Y10 Term 1 - Course Content: Y10 Term 2 - Course Content: Y10 Term 3 - Course Content:
Living together in the UK Democracy at work in the UK Law and Justice
Key questions explored: Key questions explored: Key questions explored:
▪ How have communities ▪ Who runs the country? ▪ What is the law for and how
developed in the UK? ▪ How does Parliament work? does it affect us?
▪ What is identity? ▪ How is power shared between ▪ How does the justice system
▪ What are democratic values and Westminster and the devolved work?
where do they come from? administrations? ▪ Is crime increasing in society?
▪ How does local democracy ▪ How does government manage
work? public money?
Y11 Term 1 - Course Content: Y11 Term 2 - Course Content: Y11 Term 3 - Course
Content:
Power and Influence Citizenship Action
Revision, review and
Key questions explored: Students must carry out an in-depth, critical
presentation of Citizenship
investigation leading to citizenship action.
▪ What power and influence can Action
The investigation and action can be based on
citizens have?
any aspect or issue arising from the course
▪ What role and influence
should the media have? content and should be designed to have an
▪ Does the UK have power and impact locally, nationally or globally.
influence in the wider world?
26Assessment Overview: GCSE Citizenship is assessed by 2 written examinations at the end of Year 11.
Paper 1 and Paper 2 are both written examinations of 1 hour and 45 minutes, 80 marks each and each equates to 50%
of the overall course.
Homework and Revision Guidance: Homework will be set once per week via SMHW or similar platform. These tasks
will involve a range of activities to promote pupils’ development of retrieval skills, independent research skills and
exam practice to extend and deepen lesson learning. This will include support through remote learning such as
podcasts and live stream revision sessions. After school revision sessions will be offered to all pupils alongside whole
school revision using both face-to-face and remote delivery and individual intervention timetables.
Learning and Career Pathways: This qualification lends itself to progression into a range of careers such as:
▪ Local Government ▪ Education POST-16 PROGRESSION EXAMPLES:
▪ Politics ▪ Housing and Civil Service
▪ NGOs and Charity work ▪ Town Planning ▪ A-level Law, History, Sociology, Politics
▪ Civil Service ▪ Law, crime and punishment ▪ Uniformed Services
▪ Uniformed Services ▪ Military Apprenticeships
27COMPUTER SCIENCE
Subject: Year 10 and Year 11
Computer Science
Examination Specification Code: 601/8058/4 Qualification: GCSE
Board: Edexcel
Teaching Staff: Mr Henry, Miss Morgan
Curriculum Rationale:
Key aspects of the qualification include; how computers work, making connections, data matters,
computational thinking, practice and Python programming.
Paper 1 - Principles of Computer Science - (1hr 30 min Written Exam, 50%).
This component will introduce learners to the Central Processing Unit (CPU), computer memory
and storage, wired and wireless networks, network topologies, system security and system
software. It is expected that learners will become familiar with the impact of Computer Science in
a global context through the study of the ethical, legal, cultural and environmental concerns
associated with Computer Science.
paper 2 -Application of Computational Thinking - (Exam 50% on screen practical programming
exam).
This unit encourages pupils to apply knowledge and understanding using computational thinking.
Pupils will be introduced to algorithms and programming, learning about programming techniques,
how to produce robust programmes, computational logic, translators and facilities of computing
languages and data representation. Pupils will learn how to design,read,write and debug programs.
Throughout the 2-year course able pupils will apply their skills to solve real problems and produce
readable, robust programs.
28Yr 10 Term 1 - Course Content: Yr 10 Term 2 - Course Content: Yr 10 Term 3 - Course
Content:
Algorithms Data representation.
Introduction to Python Section and Iteration in Python Computer systems
Arrays in Python
Yr 11 Term 1 - Course Content: Yr 11 Term 2 - Course Content: Yr 11 Term 3 - Course
Content:
Networks Bigger picture
Subprograms in Python Paper 2 revisions Exam preparation
Assessment Overview:
• There will be half termly tests on each topic area.
• Practise paper 2 on screen tests
• An end of year mock exam
Homework and Revision Guidance:
Pupils complete their homework using Google classroom or show my homework. All homework
will be set using these systems and pupils can access it at home with their appropriate log in details.
Learning and Career Pathways:
With a GCSE in Computers Science you can go onto study A-level Computers Science a range of
vocational level 3 qualification or apprenticeships. This can also lead to a range of possible career
paths including: IT consultant; Cybersecurity consultant; Information systems manager; Database
administrator; Multimedia programmer; Systems analyst; Games developer.
29CREATIVE IMEDIA
Subject: Creative iMedia Year 10 and Year 11
Examination Board: OCR Specification Code: Qualification: Cambridge
National Certificate
600/7043/2
Teaching Staff: Miss Morgan, Mr Henry
Curriculum Rationale:
This qualification will assess the application of creative media skills through their practical use. They will provide pupils
with essential knowledge, transferable skills and tools to improve their learning in other subjects with the aims of
enhancing their employability when they leave education, contributing to their personal development and future
economic well-being. The qualifications will encourage independence, creativity and awareness of the digital media
sector through hands on tasks that help develop secure knowledge and understanding from a media perspective.
R081 - Core unit R082 - Core unit
Planning is an essential part of working in This unit builds on unit R081 and pupils will be able to apply the skills,
the creative and digital media sector. This knowledge and understanding gained in that unit and vice versa.
unit will enable pupils to acquire the
Digital graphics feature in many areas of our lives and play a very
underpinning knowledge and skills needed
important part in today’s world. The digital media sector relies heavily on
to create digital media products and gain
these visual stimulants within the products it produces, to communicate
an understanding of their application.
messages effectively.
Pupils will cover the purpose and content
of pre-production materials, how to plan The aim of this unit is for pupils to understand the basics of digital graphics
and create these documents and to review editing for the creative and digital media sector. They will learn where and
these documents. why digital graphics are used and what techniques are involved in their
creation. This unit will develop pupils' understanding of the client brief,
time frames, deadlines and preparation techniques as part of the planning
and creation process.
30R085 - Optional unit 1 R086 - Option unit 2
Multi Page websites are the basis of Digital animation is used in a wide range of applications in the creative
internet content and are therefore used and digital media sector. It can enhance applications, and be used to
extensively in the creative digital media entertain and inform the viewer.
sector, whether for mobile phones or
This unit enables pupils to understand the basics of digital animation for
computers in all their forms.
the creative and digital media sector. Learners will be able to plan a digital
This unit will enable pupils to understand animation to a client brief, use animation software to create the
the basics of creating multi page websites. animation and be able to store, export and review the final product.
Pupils will be able to demonstrate their
creativity by combining components to
create a functional, intuitive and
aesthetically pleasing website. It will allow
them to interpret a client brief and to use
planning and preparation techniques
when developing a multipage website
Assessment Overview:
● 1 externally assessed examination worth 25% of the overall qualification.
● 3 internally assessed coursework pieces worth 25% each totalling 75% of the overall course.
Homework and Revision Guidance:
All homework will be set and marked on Google Classroom. Pupils will be able to gain access by using their Dean Trust
login details.
Learning and Career Pathways:
This course has scope for pupils to progress in a variety of pathways for a more academic post 16 route pupils could go
on to study A Level Media studies. Pupils whose strengths lie within completing coursework activities would be able to
progress onto a Level 3 BTEC Qualification in Digital or Creative Media
The careers that are available within the Media industry are vast and wide ranging from TV and Film through to Web
content creator and Marketing.
31HEALTH AND SOCIAL
CARE
Subject: Health and Social Care Year Group: Year 10 and Year 11
Examination Board: Specification Code: Qualification:
Pearson Edexcel 603/0395/5 Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Health
and Social Care
Curriculum Rationale:
This course offers a pathway for all students to learn about the Health and Social Care sector which remains one of
the biggest employers across the UK. The course consists of studying three units, two of which are internally
assessed and the third unit is an externally assessed set task, taken in Year 11. In Year 10 students will examine how
individuals develop throughout each stage of their life followed by a unit that studies a range of health and social
care values. This is followed by the external assessment, which focuses on the health and wellbeing of individuals
focusing on case studies.
Year 10 Term 1 - Course Content: Year 10 Term 2 - Course Content: Year 10 Term 3 - Course Content:
Component 1: Human Lifespan Component 1: Human Lifespan Component 2: Health and Social Care
Development Development Services and Values
LA-A Understand human growth and LA-B Investigate how individuals LA-A Understand the different types
development across life stages and deal with life events. of health and social care services and
the factors that affect it barriers to accessing them
Year 11 Term 1 - Course Content: Year 11 Term 2 - Course Content: Year 11 Term 3 - Course Content:
Component 2: Health and Social Care Component 3: Health and Component 3: Health and Wellbeing
Services and Values Wellbeing AO3 Design a person-centred health
LA-B Demonstrate care values and AO1 Demonstrate knowledge and and wellbeing improvement plan
review own practice. understanding of factors that affect AO4 Demonstrate knowledge and
health and wellbeing AO2 Interpret understanding of how to overcome
health indicators obstacles relating to health and
wellbeing improvement plans
32Assessment Overview:
Course Components:
Component 1: Human Lifespan Development. Internally assessed task, externally verified.
Component 2: Health and Social Care Services and Values. Internally assessed task, externally verified.
Component 3: Health and Wellbeing. External assessment. Written Paper 2 hours.
Homework and Revision Guidance:
▪ One homework task is assigned per week, each task will take approximately 30 minutes to complete; homework
can be completed via the virtual platform (Google Classroom).
▪ Remote learning is completed via Google Classroom, all homework and teaching resources are available for
reference and completion each week.
▪
Learning and Career Pathways: This qualification lends itself to progression into a range of careers such as:
▪ Midwife POST-16 PROGRESSION EXAMPLES:
▪ Health Visitor ▪ BTEC L3 Ext Diploma in Health and Social Care
▪ Medical Practitioner ▪ A-level Health and Social Care
▪ Early Years Practitioner/ Teacher ▪ A-level Psychology/ Sociology
▪ Nursery worker/ Child minder ▪ Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Childcare
▪ Carer ▪ Healthcare Science T Level
▪ Speech and Language Therapist ▪ Childcare & Education Technical Diploma NCFE
▪ Social Work/ Fostering Level 3
▪ Psychologist
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