Curriculum organisation
KEY STAGE 3 – Years 7, 8 and 9
All students follow a general course comprising English, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Information Technology, Geography, History, Religious Education, French, Art, Music, Drama, Personal and Social Education and Physical Education/Games.
In Year 7, pupils are placed into sets for Mathematics, English, Modern Foreign Languages and PE. In Years 8 and 9, these arrangements extend into other subject areas. Special provision is made for students with learning difficulties or special needs.
In the Spring Term of Year 9, students and parents are consulted regarding subject choices and future courses.
KEY STAGE 4 – Years 10 and 11
All students take courses leading to GCSE or other appropriate examinations. As core subjects, all students take English, Maths, Science, Physical Education and a Personal and Social Education course which includes Religious Education, Careers Guidance and Health Education, and are given the opportunity to be involved in a work experience programme.
A modern foreign language is also taken by the vast majority of students.
Great care is taken to ensure that the other subjects chosen offer each student a broad and balanced education. Subjects on offer include History, Geography, Business Studies, Computer Science, ICT, Design and Technology (including, Product Design, Catering and Textiles), Art, 3D Art, Drama, Graphic Communication, Music, Religious Education and Physical Education.
For full details of our Key Stage 4 curriculum, see the supplements to this Handbook entitled “Curriculum Outline” and “Key Stage 4 Options Guide”, both available below.
Please find all the key documents you may require in the link below, which have been made available for you to download. Should you have any further queries please contact us: Phone: 01939 237000, email: enquiries@thomasadams.net
Links
Parents Guide to Reports Video
Guide for parents to support home learning
Join a Lesson (meeting) in Teams
Guide for Parents on how to structure the day for learning
How to structure conversations to support your child with their learning
Exam Revision Materials for Year 11 students
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AQA – education charity providing GCSEs, A-levels and support AQA provides qualifications that enable students to progress to the next stage in their lives. We also support teachers to develop their professional skills. |
https://qualifications.pearson.com
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Pearson qualifications | Edexcel, BTEC, LCCI and EDI | Pearson qualifications Pearson is the UK’s largest awarding organisation offering academic, vocational and work-based learning qualifications, including BTEC, Edexcel and LCCI. qualifications.pearson.com |
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OCR is a leading UK awarding body, providing qualifications for learners of all ages at school, college, in work or through part-time learning programmes. |
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WJEC is a leading awarding organisation in the UK providing assessment, training and educational resources in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and elsewhere. Mae CBAC yn gorff dyfarnu blaenllaw yn y DU sy’n darparu cymwysterau, asesiadau, hyfforddiant i athrawon ac adnoddau addysgol i ysgolion uwchradd a cholegau. |
