Welcome by the Deputy Head Academic

Welcome

by The Deputy Head Academic

I am particularly proud of the curriculum we offer at Halliford School . The lower school timetable has a strong focus on building a foundation, with a bias on English and Mathematics, and including weekly sessions on study skills and moral guidance with regular assemblies and sessions on Personal Social and Health Education . This foundation is, of course, surrounded by a broad range of subjects; linking the traditional study of Classical Civilisation and Latin to coding in Computer Science lessons .

Covering a wide range of subjects allows students to discover their talents and develop passions for particular topics . However, a greater depth of study is required for students to showcase their real understanding and develop toward A Level and further study .

The mission statement of Halliford being the ‘small independent school of choice’ means that when choosing your selection of GCSEs, we can be agile and flexible in the generation of essentially bespoke subject combinations .

With this in mind, please use the resources here and the events over this half term to make good, informed decisions with us about these choices, be it a balance between examination only courses and those that have a large volume of non-exam assessment . Getting these choices right will really underpin your enjoyment and academic success over the next two years .

If the options process leaves you with any questions, please get in touch to ensure your pathway is a strong and fruitful one .

Richard Fulford

Deputy Head Academic