The Angmering School -Key Stage 3 Guide

GUIDE KEY STAGE 3

2023-2026

SUBJECTS

OUR CURRICULUM

The Angmering School follows the National Curriculum. In Years 7 - 9 students study:

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Computing Page 22

Dance Page 24

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Technology

Drama Page 29

English Page 31

Geography Page 33

History Page 35

Mathematics Page 37

Modern Page 39

Forgeign Languages

Music Page 42

Perspectives Page 44

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Physical Education

Science Page 47

This is an exciting time for your child and for you

The move to secondary school marks an important period in any student’s learning. It is vital to get the transition from Year 6 right so that every student can continue to make progress and flourish. The Angmering curriculum experience in Years 7 - 9 is designed to be exciting, challenging and engaging. The aim is that all students are ready for their GCSEs and continue to develop their skills and appetite for learning.

We believe that these goals are achieved through the partnership between parents, carers, school and students. This guide is designed to give you the information you need to support your child’s learning in Key Stage 3.

You will find plenty of information in this guide about what the students will learn, how we expect them to learn, what we aim for them to achieve year by year and also how you can provide practical help and support from home.

Please visit our website, which contains more information, which will help you.

We are proud of our induction programme for new students. We aim to make sure every student looks forward to joining us in September, settles quickly and experiences success early.

Many thanks in advance for your support and encouragement.

Simon Liley Headteacher

MatthewWhatford Deputy Headteacher (Key Stage 3)

INDUCTION TIMETABLE

We pride ourselves on our Year 6 induction programme which always ensures a positive start to school life at The Angmering School for all students. Below you will find information about the main activities which are part of the Transition Program

April - June

Transition interviews. These are ongoing and many of you have taken the opportunity to meet senior leaders via online meetings. If you still wish to do this contact npegden@theangmeringschool.co.uk and we will try and accommodate this.

May

Years 7 - 9 Guide is emailed to all parents.

Wednesday 17th May & Thursday 8th June

Evening sports activities take place.

Wednesday 5th July

All students visit the Angmering School for an Induction Day.

Parents arrange for children to arrive at the Angmering School for 8.30am. Children will need to be collected at 3pm. Students will eat their lunch in school and they can either buy food in our canteen (which operates as a self-service cafeteria selling a wide range of food) or bring a packed lunch to eat there. If your son or daughter wishes to eat from our canteen then they should bring approximately £3 on the day to pay for this. 6pm on 5th July: New Parents’ Evening to be held in the Hall (this is an evening for parents and carers only).

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Following a short introductory welcome from Ms Pegden, Head of Year 7, and Mr Liley, Headteacher, you will have the opportunity to spend time with your child’s Group Tutor, meet members of the Headship Team and talk with the uniform suppliers. Staff will be on hand to explain our teaching strategies and objectives, and to address any concerns you may have about your child.

Tuesday 5th September

First day of term - Year 7 only

The normal buses from Findon and Ferring will be running from the first day of term. At 8.30am students arrive and assemble in the Hall. Students will spend part of the day working in their Tutor Groups and will attend two normal timetabled lessons, followed by an assembly in the afternoon.

Reports for students at key stage three and four are sent home twice per academic year with judgements given of your child’s progress in relation to their skills and subject knowledge so far, taking account of where we would expect them to be at this point on their learning journey. At key stage four this also includes current GCSE grades.

This tracks back from their final projected outcomes in year 11. Each of these measures takes account of the collective quality of their classwork and homework, as well as their performance in assessments to date. These projected outcomes for the end of year 11 have been set for each student using their SATs results as a guide and are as such individual to each student.

Reports will show the following statements to explain your child’s progress:

Excellent

Meets expectations

Students who are deemed excellent are working above and beyond what we would expect of them in that subject and are likely to achieve higher grades in the long term if they can sustain this.

Meets expectations. Students who are meeting our expectations are working exactly at the level we would expect them to. This means that they are likely to meet their potential in the long term if they sustain this.

Improving

Students who are improving are working towards, but not yet meeting our expectations. This means that they are less likely to achieve their potential in the long term if they remain at this level.

Concern

Students whose progress is deemed a concern are not yet working at a level that meets their potential and will be in need of encouragement to help them to meet it in the long term.

Each Curriculum Area uses two main methods of assessment of students’ learning:

(a) Summative Assessment (Assessment of Learning - AoL)

This takes the form of short tests, end of topic tests, homework, project work, practical skills, coursework, mock exams and end of year exams.

(b) Formative Assessment (Assessment for Learning – AfL)

Teachers use this assessment to evaluate students’ learning in every lesson This takes the form of questioning, discussions, self-assessment, peer-assessment, verbal feedback and quality written feedback on students’ work.

The purpose of formative assessment is to let students know where they are in their learning, and to enable them to understand how to improve their skills and knowledge. Teachers will be clear about the knowledge and skills being used, making clear links back to prior learning and giving the big picture of the direction of the curriculum so that students can challenge themselves to progress further. It does not involve grades, percentage levels or raw marks – it involves a dialogue between teacher-student or student-student specific to their learning at that time.

SUPPORT FOR LEARNING

The Angmering School is well resourced to support students in their learning. Learning Support staff are led by our SENDCO (Special Educational Needs and Disability Coordinator), working with teaching colleagues to identify and respond to students’ needs and evaluate student progress. In addition, we have more specialist staff who support students with EHCPs for physical, and sensory (Hearing Impaired/Visually Impaired) needs via the Lavinia Norfolk Centre.

The Student Services Team (see Help and Guidance) also offers support and guidance to students throughout the day. Student Services Officers liaise with teachers and the Learning Support Team with any relevant information that could impact on a student’s learning and progress.

IDENTIFICATION, ASSESSMENT, MONITORING AND REVIEW

All teachers work to ensure learning for each student with SEND is personalised. They are aware of each student’s needs, monitor their progress and inform the Learning Support Team if additional assessment and/or support is required.

Parents and carers may also request information about their child’s progress at any time, and ask for a meeting with members of the Support Teams or their child’s tutor if they are concerned about their child’s progress.

Annual Reviews are conducted for all students who have an EHCP. These reviews provide parents, carers and staff with an additional opportunity to share information. Students are fully involved in all stages of this process of reviewing their progress. There is a clear programme of formal assessment and reporting to parents and carers, for the year. Students with special educational needs without an EHCP are monitored closely by class teachers and the Assistant SENDCO.

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We support a range of students with clear plans and interventions. This could be in response to difficulties with learning, emotions and behaviour. Interventions range from adjustment of learning activities by classroom teachers and learning support assistants, withdrawal from lessons for small groups or 1:1 literacy or numeracy.

Students also have access to a variety of additional support including counselling, careers and health support workers. Year Team Leaders and the schools Safeguarding Team ensure those students with more complex needs receive specialist support within the school and from external agencies.

PUPIL PREMIUM

The school has, at its disposal, funding to provide additional support for disadvantaged students. This funding in large part pays for additional staff and curriculum resources but can be used to help specific individuals who may need additional help. To find out more about Pupil Premium and whether your child is eligible for additional support please read the school website or contact the Year Team Leader.

PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS, CARERS AND STUDENTS

Parents and carers are invited to share their unique knowledge of their children in regular meetings and to work with the school in supporting and encouraging them in their learning. All students are encouraged and expected to play a full and active role in determining what provision is made to support their learning. As recognised by Ofsted ‘Pupils understand the securely embedded rules and routines of the school. Teachers and support staff successfully help those pupils who find it difficult to manage their behaviour’.

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HOME LEARNING

INTRODUCTION

Our approach to Home learning is evidence-informed as we know that it plays an essential part in students’ education Parents and carers play a key role in encouraging and supporting their child to complete Home Learning. At KS3 home learning will be set weekly in English, Maths and Science and less frequently for other subjects. This increases at Key Stage 4 and 5. For Year 7 students homework will be phased in over the first term to allow students to get used to their timetable and the home learning requirements.

Home Learning tasks will focus on quizzing, testing understanding, building vocabulary or practising skills. In Key Stage 4 some activities may link directly to coursework and in Key Stage 5 many activities will be 'flipped learning' (reading about the next topic in the course before the lesson). The full policy can be found on the school website.

WHAT IS THE VALUE OF HOME LEARNING?

To revise, consolidate and check classroom learning by reviewing knowledge and skills taught in class in order to improve future progress.

To build up independent study skills and reflection in preparation for an increased expectation of this the further they go in their education.

HOW BEST TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD WITH HOME LEARNING

A committed home/school relationship is essential to support, and influence, your child This can be done in the following ways:

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checking Class Charts for the work set and to access resources. A PIN at the start of the year will be issued that allows you to access your child’s home learning set by their teacher. All home learning is recorded here. Class Charts also allows you to see the behaviour record of your child in real time.

Ensuring that they read their emails and notices on Google Classroom. Google Classroom is often used to give guidance on tasks and provide resources. Some homework tasks will be set to be completed on Google Classroom, but also logged on Class Charts

Encouraging your child to complete homework on the day it is set where possible. The Library is open every lunchtime and Homework Club is run in the school library after school for an hour Many students find it helpful to work in the library, rather than at home.

Help your child to adapt their home environment to suit their ways of working, and avoid distraction. Distractions such as social media and music are proven to reduce the progress made and increase the time taken to complete a task.

HOW MUCH TIME SHOULD BE SPENT ON HOME LEARNING?

Teachers will give minimum and maximum times expected Typically, it is approximately 30 minutes per task in each subject in Years 7 - 9. This can be found on Class Charts.

GETTING PREPARED

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Everyone who studies or works at the Angmering School is automatically a member of the school library. There is plenty of space for students to come and complete homework or choose something appropriate to read. All students in KS3 follow our Accelerated Reader programme. Prizes and certificates are awarded for books read and quizzes completed online. The scheme involves reading fiction (stories) and the Library is full of books to choose for DEAR time and reading at home. Students also take a Star Reading Test online once a term, which helps the school to monitor reading progress and identify students who might need extra help. The test also helps library staff make personalised reading recommendations for each child, although we do encourage children to enjoy making their own choices.

The Library staff run interesting lunchtime clubs, including educational games and 3D puzzles and seasonal crafting projects, or students can join one of our reading clubs. Homework Club runs after school on certain days, with staff on hand to help. Further details will be announced in September via the school website.

Students can borrow up to three resources at once from the library, but these must be returned on time and kept clean and dry. We recommend a plastic bag or wallet to line your school bag. Parents, please note that bills are issued and sent home for all lost or damaged items, in line with the school's charging policy. Students at our school range in age from 11 to 18+ and we do our best to ensure that students borrow material which is age appropriate. For instance, we seek parental permission before children in years 7 or 8 borrow books from our “Young Adult” section. Please do contact the library if you have any concerns.

HOW TO GET TO SCHOOL

Many students will be facing a longer journey to school than previously, perhaps on their own for the first time, and we realise this can be a worry for new parents. To alleviate any anxiety it is an idea to accompany your child on a practice journey to school and possibly for your child to try an unaccompanied journey.

If you do bring your child to school by car at the front entrance of the school, please be aware that parent and carer cars are not allowed on site, so all students will need to be dropped off before they reach the school drive. This is for the safety of students and ease of access to the Lavinia Norfolk Centre. Parents and carers of students who access the Lavinia Norfolk Centre may apply for a permit to access the school site.

Cycling to school is an attractive option for many students. We strongly urge students to wear cycle helmets if they cycle to school. Cycles can be locked up in the special area at the front of the school or near the northeast gate. However, cycles are brought into school at the owner’s risk and students are advised to use a lock of a good quality.

The entrances to the school are often congested at the start and end of the school day. We can reduce this problem and promote general fitness for students by encouraging them to walk or cycle wherever possible, rather than be brought by car.

Students should cross the A259 using the footbridge near the Station Road roundabout or by using the toucan crossing linking to the cycle path/footpath at the south-eastern corner of the school or the footbridge. Anyone who uses the Sainsbury’s crossing to come to school must follow the public footpath and cross Station Road using the new crossing. Students are not permitted to walk through East Drive, Ham Manor as this is a private road.

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If you must drive your child to school, you will find it beneficial to avoid the front entrance roads and drop off to the south of the A259 and for the student to use the footbridge to walk into school Alternatively you may wish to drop your child off on the Bramley Green Estate, but please use the turning point at the junction of Rowan Way and Parsons Close and do not drive into the Walkway, Wayside Road or Willow Wood.

HELPING AND SUPPORTING STUDENTS

We have high expectations of students’ achievement and behaviour. We know that in order for students to achieve well they need to feel positive and be solution focused in everything they do. We work hard to provide a happy and supportive environment in which every student feels valued and where everyone is treated as an individual. We ensure that all students have opportunities to experience and celebrate success.

Our Year Team Leaders and teachers visit the primary schools and meet the Year 6 teachers. These meetings help us decide how to put the students into the most effective learning groups. We also work with primary school teachers on activities that will prepare the students for life at Angmering and to settle in quickly.

Each tutor group is led and supported by a tutor who oversees the students’ welfare and learning development. We do our best to arrange that a tutor group has the same tutor for several years. The tutor will get to know the group well and this will promote a relationship in which the student will feel confident and able to communicate easily. Parents and carers are an essential part of this partnership and the tutor will be the first point of contact at school.

Each Year Team is led by a Year Team Leader and supported by Student Support Officers and a member of Year Team Admin. This team works to ensure maximum student progress. In the absence of the Group Tutor, the Year Team Leader or Student Support Officer is the next point of contact.

For Student Support the Year 7 contact number will be 01903 778254. They are your first point of call for you while your child is at the Angmering School. 01903 778354 is for reporting absences.

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This team works closely with, and is supported by, the Student Services Team who deal with the welfare concerns of the students. They are available to students throughout the day and offer support and guidance on a range of issues.

Occasionally students may need support from agencies outside the school and the school will facilitate this where necessary, keeping you informed and involved in the process.

CLASS CHARTS

Class Charts is the platform we use to communicate with students and parents about home learning and behaviour. Through an easy to use app you can get instant information about what home learning has been set or look at the achievements your child has made during the day. It also will give you information about their general behaviour as it allows teachers to give rewards, set detentions and give negative behaviour points. Students will also have the opportunity to buy into rewards at set points throughout the year. To facilitate this you will be given login information on this in September.

STANDARDS CARDS

To maintain good conduct during the day students will carry Standards Cards. These allow teachers to reward positive actions or behaviours and sign off inappropriate behaviours such as dropping litter. As a parent, you can help your child ensure that they have it with them each day and periodically check it.

WORKING TOGETHER

We are an open school where your contributions and opinions are always welcome. We believe that to ensure excellent progress for your child we need to work closely together.

To that end, we encourage regular contact with your child’s tutor or subject teacher. This can be by phone, email or a pre-arranged visit. If a tutor or subject teacher cannot be contacted immediately then messages can be left with the Year Team Administrator who will arrange for contact to be made with you.

To get your relationship with the school off to a good start we invite all Y6 students to attend an online headship interview in May or June. This is our opportunity to welcome you and your child personally to the school and discuss expectations of the year ahead. It is not too late if you wish to take up one of these appointments. Please contact admissions@theangmeringschool.co.uk or telephone 01903 778362.

We hold parent/carer meet events during the year where you can gain skills, knowledge and ideas, which will help you to support your child’s learning. At these events, we also have members of the headship team available to answer your questions on any issue you wish to raise.

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A list of important dates for the next academic year will be provided at the beginning of the new school year. These will be posted on our website. Please also view our calendar on the school website, which will keep you up to date on school events.

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of students, we use a texting system for the first day of a student’s absence. We do urge parents and carers to call early in the day on any occasion their child/children will be absent and not wait for the automated system to contact them.

KEY POINTS IN THE SCHOOL DAY

We expect all students to be punctual.

The school site is open from 8.00 a.m. Formal supervision of students by staff commences at 8.30 a.m. Students are called to registration (START) at 8.45am. and stay with their tutor until 9.00am.

Year 7 students will have one assembly each week in this period.

There is a 25 minute break at 10.55 a.m. Many students eat part of their lunch at this time to enable them to take part in the large variety of lunchtime clubs and activities There are picnic tables and areas for play around the school and students have access to some classrooms where they may sit quietly and eat their lunch.

The dining room is open at break and lunchtime. Students can purchase anything on offer or for £2.50 there are two meal deal options:

a hot meal deal which consists of a main meal and pudding (no drink). a sandwich meal deal which is a sandwich, water (or milk for a free school meal student) and a piece of fruit or jelly.

Menus of what is on offer are on the school website.

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The Angmering School uses a totally cashless system for our catering service called ParentPay. We accept ParentPay payments not only for school meals but also for school trips and other items which can be paid for in school.

If your child receives free school meals then this is placed as a credit on the system for students to receive automatically. If you think your child may be eligible for free meals, then please ask for a form at reception. If you are eligible, we would like you to do this even if you do not want to take up the free meals, as it brings extra funding to the school in the form of a Pupil Premium grant.

Students may bring packed lunches The only drinks on sale in the canteen are bottled water and milk and students are asked to only bring water into school in a clear drinks bottle. Other drinks will be confiscated and returned at the end of the day.

Students are not allowed to leave the site at break or lunchtime. Parents who wish to have alternative lunch arrangements for their child should contact the school

As you will have seen from the prospectus, there are a large number of clubs and activities on offer. These will be advertised via the Student Bulletin, which is displayed on the interactive whiteboard in the classroom for the Tutor Group to read each morning at registration, and is emailed to students each day. There are also notices displayed in the curriculum areas. Evening activities are also advertised in the bulletin. A full clubs list is also included on the school website

Many students have lessons on a musical instrument. If you would like your child to have lessons please contact the Music Department as soon as possible for further details. Further information on this will follow early on in the school year.

At the Angmering School, we believe that reading is the key that unlocks the curriculum. Students who read fiction regularly gain higher results across all of their subjects. A strong reading ability and fluency enables students to absorb and understand new information, and improves their vocabulary. We offer an environment where reading can flourish.

To support our students with regular reading for pleasure, we have DEAR time – Drop Everything And Read, on Monday through to Thursday, for 20 minutes. At a time when demands on literacy skills in all subjects are increasing, DEAR is giving our students a real opportunity to improve their chances of success We focus on oracy skills every Friday which concentrates on the ability to articulate ideas, encourage fluent expression, and effective communication. We encourage all students to use our library, which is very well stocked with many excellent books to borrow Our KS3 students use the Accelerated Reader programme to take quizzes and count words read. Students read fiction only during DEAR, and need to read a book they can quiz on. We also seek to improve students’ speaking and listening skills through our oracy work every Friday where students talk about their reading, explore current affairs and learn how to be confident, effective communicators. In Y11, DEAR is used for our bespoke revision sessions.

ICT rooms are available at lunchtimes and after school on request. Clubs take place several times a week after school and at lunchtimes Computers with internet access are available in the library before school, at break, lunch, and after school. The Library is open from Monday to Thursday 8:00am until 4:30pm and Friday 8:00am until 3:15pm.

School day timings are below and our exam period timings are on the school website.

PARENTPAY

The ParentPay system uses an image of each student’s finger. This is not a fingerprint.

ParentPay offers you the freedom to make payments online using your credit or debit card whenever and wherever you like, safe in the knowledge that the technology uses the highest internet security available.

You will have a secure online account, which can be accessed with a unique user ID and password. You can change these to something you will easily remember.

ParentPay enables you to view all items available to each child along with relevant costs and details. Making a payment is easy as you simply select the item to pay for, and follow the instructions to complete your payment.

ParentPay holds an electronic record of your payments; to view later should you wish. There is a daily ‘spend limit’ programmed into the system of £5 and a minimum top up value of £5. On request, an individual daily limit of your choice can be set, to include a school dinner and break time snacks. Please note that credit will not be available.

ParentPay system is used as an option to pay for ingredients for Cookery lessons for Food Technology lessons. It is a one off payment amount for the whole term.

What are the key features of the programmes of study?

We aim to provide all of our students with the richest variety of opportunities within the field of Art, Craft and Design. Art is a National Curriculum subject and students work through a range of units in line with national guidelines. The programme of study at Angmering has been carefully structured to encourage progression and promote diversity across Years 7, 8 and 9, preparing students to successfully continue their studies in Years 10 and 11 if they choose to do so.

What will my child study in Year 7?

In Year 7 students spend two hours per fortnight studying Art We begin the course by studying The Formal Elements. Students explore drawing, painting, collage, printmaking and sculpture in workshop-style lessons. They develop presentation skills and are encouraged to talk and write about art. Local Environment is the second unit, and students practise skills in drawing, painting leading to a textiles outcome The third unit, Make Create, provides the opportunity for students to work collaboratively, using found materials to create sculptural outcomes.

What will my child study in Year 8?

The first unit, Identity, gives students the opportunity to explore what it means to be them They learn about portraiture across different times and places, and develop skills in drawing and painting. The second unit, Stories of the Sea encourages students to investigate their own community and local culture through storytelling and printmaking The third unit, Art goes POP! develop their drawing, painting and 3D skills taking inspiration from the Pop Art movement.

What will my child study in Year 9?

In Year 9, students spend two hours per fortnight in the department The first project takes the theme of Animals as a starting point for students to draw, paint and make a clay animal head of their choice. Art on Walls is the second unit and students look at the history of drawing and writing on walls. They study Cave Art, New York Graffiti, Keith Haring or Basquiat The project ends with a look at Contemporary Street Art including work by Swoon, My Dog Sighs and Stik.

What homework and enrichment opportunities will my child have?

Homework is generally set every other lesson for Art In some instances students are set extended homework projects that run alongside a whole project.

There are enrichment opportunities such as Art clubs, information is sent out on Student bulletins and there are often opportunities to take part in special projects within the school and in the wider community.

What equipment is needed?

Students are expected to bring a 2B pencil, a sharpener and an eraser to every lesson We encourage students to take pride in their work. Therefore, they must ensure sketchbooks are cared for when taken home, and that they have their book with them in every art lesson.

COMPUTING

What are the key features of the programmes of study?

Units of study for Computing is split across three stands, ICT, Computer Science and Digital Literacy. ICT units are concerned with enabling students to be confident users of digital tools, whereas, computer science based units aim to teach students how the digital technologies actually work, which includes programming. Digital literacy is concerned with making sure students understand how to conduct themselves safely in a digital world.

What will my child study in Year 7?

Students start off being taught how to confidently use the suite of google apps and go on to learn about how to safely go online. They also learn about essential concepts, such as algorithms (instructions), and have the chance to implement their own algorithms using programming, including the use of hardware such as BBC Micro Bits. In addition, students explore the concept of binary and hexadecimal numbers, and are introduced to programming languages such as HTML and Python.

What will my child study in Year 8?

Students build on the skills and software knowledge they developed in Year 7. Students develop their programming skills more deeply by completing projects in Python and Scratch programming languages. They also develop their knowledge further for example learning about networks.

What will my child study in Year 9?

Students continue to build on the skills and software knowledge they developed in Years 7 and 8. Students are encouraged to consider and explain decisions they make when completing projects, as well as advancing their abilities on the computer. Students will learn some more advanced programming techniques and concepts, for example using the turtle package in python.

What homework and enrichment opportunities will my child have?

Students enjoy access to computer rooms at lunchtime and after school every day in the library. There is also the opportunity to do further Computer Programming at lunch-time. Homework is a mixture of computer and non-computer based tasks, which aim to reinforce learning and extend students’ understanding of ideas covered in lessons.

How is my child assessed?

Students are assessed against the new criteria for the Computing curriculum with an end of unit assessment where feedback and time for reflection and improvement is given.

DANCE

What are the key features of the programmes of study?

The Dance course allows students to work collaboratively and creatively to develop the key dance skills of choreography, performance and appreciation. Students will be encouraged to reflect on their own performance and evaluate the work of their peers.

What will my child study in Dance lessons?

Students will begin to explore the principles of choreography and performance, developing their technical and performance skills and laying a strong foundation for the GCSE Dance course Students will begin to develop analytical skills through the study of professional works and key dance practitioners. They will be able to engage in dance from different cultures and genres and develop the physical skills of balance, coordination and control as well as improving their overall fitness. In Year 9, students will have the opportunity to work on more challenging choreography and study a variety of dance styles including Capoeira, Hip Hop and Contemporary.

What homework and enrichment opportunities will my child have?

Homework is set to enhance learning and students will be encouraged to fuel their own interest in dance through independent research, viewings of professional works and independent rehearsal time. Students will be encouraged to attend extra-curricular dance clubs and attend a number of dance performances throughout the year. They will also have the opportunity to perform in the Christmas and Summer Concerts, as well as performances in professional venues. Our main dance event of the year is now Dance Live, which provides the opportunity for over 100 students to get involved in a wider community team event.

How is my child assessed?

Assessment is carried out regularly using assessment criteria linked to the GCSE Dance specification. Assessment will occur in both choreographic and performance tasks.

How are the groups organised?

Dance will be taught in mixed ability groups.

What equipment is needed?

Students must wear their PE kit for every lesson even if they are not actively participating as per the Uniform Guidelines (leggings preferable to skorts). Handwritten notes will not be accepted, email correspondence prior to the lesson from the parental unit is required if necessary. Students must remove socks and jewellery for health and safety reasons and long hair must be tied back.

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

What are the key features of the programmes of study?

Students learn about all aspects of the design process from generating and modelling innovative ideas, to making and evaluating products and considering the work of professional designers. At Key Stage 3, they develop their knowledge, skills and understanding through a range of design & make projects. In food technology students look at healthy eating and developing a range of cooking skills. By the end of Key Stage 3 (Year 9), all students will have developed a range of skills in each of the Design & Technology areas, Food Technology, Engineering, Textiles, Graphics; Architecture & Interior Design & Product Design.

What will my child study in Year 7 & 8?

Students are taught modules in a range of technology areas: Engineering, Textiles, Graphic Products and Product Design. In Year 7 Food Technology is taught weekly and students have lessons through-out the school year. They will learn foundation skills to build on in later years.

What will my child study in Year 9?

Students will choose three of the DT areas and study each one for a term in preparation for GCSE options. They will develop their design skills and work with a wide range of materials and processes.

What

homework and enrichment opportunities will my child have?

We set an average of one homework in each area every two weeks within the carousel. We often have extra input sessions from professionals for example, Engineers, Architects and chefs.

Students can participate in a variety of clubs including a cookery club in year 8 and 9.

How is my child assessed?

Students are assessed against a series of standards related to potential GCSE grades. This happens at the end of each Technology module. They are awarded an effort grade and given a written target to encourage smooth transition and progress between Technology areas. Interim reports are produced twice a year. Home learning is also graded.

How are the groups organised?

Groups are all mixed ability.

What equipment is needed?

We do ask for a contribution towards the cost of Design and Technology materials in KS3 other than in Food Technology where students may choose to pay for ingredients for practical lessons via Parent Pay. In return, students can keep any practical work that they make. Students are required to bring in a range of basic drawing materials for their lessons for example ruler, pencil, rubber, HB pencil and colouring pencils. For practical lessons students need a hair band and must wear suitable leather shoes for workshop/cookery lessons. The Angmering school aprons are available to purchase at the start of year 7 for Food Technology lessons.

DRAMA

What are the key features of the programmes of study?

In Years 7, 8 and 9, Drama allows students to work imaginatively, creatively and collaboratively. Students become involved in role-play and learn through practical engagement. Lessons follow a variety of themes and issues, which in turn assists students’ learning across the whole curriculum and allows for the improvement of self-esteem, communication skills and teamwork. Students will also confidently become aware of how to effectively evaluate work and progress. Developing quality speaking, listening and reflective skills are a focus of all Drama lessons. Lessons will focus on either Devising (creating your own performance), Script work (performing the work of others) or Live Theatre Analysis.

What will my child learn?

During the creation of either scripted or devised practice, genres of physical theatre, musical theatre, realism, abstract theatre and the study of the history of theatre allows for engaging and exciting work. Students will work extensively on acting skills; voice, movement, emotion, meaning, and message. Within this, students will develop refined performance skills and understand what is required to be a successful performer and ensemble.

Devised Theatre is the initial focus in year 9. Students will study company work, form, structure and audience impact. When moving onto scripted pieces students will look at Musical Theatre, Physical Theatre and practitioners such as Brecht, Stanislavski and Artaud.

What homework and enrichment opportunities will my child have?

Homework is set towards the end of each unit and will generally be a reflection on class work and/or rehearsals. All homework will be uploaded to Google Classroom and/or Class Charts. Parents and carers can support students by checking the website and talking with their son or daughter about the work. Students are encouraged to take part in productions and Performing Arts clubs.

How is my child assessed?

The Drama Department uses three main areas for assessing student progress: Creating, Performing and Evaluating. The teacher will assess progress and understanding and award an overall progress grade in reports.

What equipment is needed?

No equipment is specifically required, students are, however, recommended to wear school trousers or bring leggings/jogging bottoms to move freely. Students may be asked to take shoes off for drama lessons.

What are the key features of the programmes of study?

English is one of the three core subjects within the National Curriculum along with Science and Mathematics. It has three Attainment Targets which are Speaking and Listening, Reading, and Writing. Our aim is to promote high standards of language and literacy by equipping pupils with a strong command of the spoken and written word, and to develop their love of literature through widespread reading for enjoyment.

What will my child study in Year 7?

Throughout the Year 7, students will explore a number of different units: The Importance of Place, Memoirs, Year 7 novel: Rooftoppers, Forensic Linguistics and finally an exploration of how Language has Changed Over Time. Under each of these titles, students will learn and practise a variety of skills: both fiction and non-fiction writing; learning the skill of reciprocal reading (predict, clarify, question and summarise). At the heart of this, continuing to build a love of reading for pleasure.

What will my child study in Year 8?

Building on the skills introduced in Year 7, Year 8 will focus on: Gothic Literature, Year 8 novel: Refugee, Finding my Voice (students will study a selection of poems and short stories to learn how their voice and identity can be expressed through writing), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Shakespeare). Each unit will include an oracy focus to encourage students to express their ideas and to engage in healthy debate with others. Units have been carefully placed to build on students’ prior knowledge and introduce themes and context which prepare them for Year 9 and their future studies.

What will my child study in Year 9?

Through the lens of Diversity and Empathy, Year 9 begins with Dystopian Fiction, then Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare), Different Voices (students will explore a range of diverse voices through a range of literature texts) and ends with the Year 9 novel (this is chosen based on the class and their teacher and in 2022 included the following novels: The Last Paper Crane, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Maladapted and Thug Life). By the Summer Term of Year 9, students will be prepared for the start of KS4 having already considered how theme, characterisation, context and structure are utilised by writers in a variety of different types. As students study these texts they will be taught how to communicate their own ideas, thoughts and feelings through a range of writing forms, including both narrative and non-fiction.

What homework and enrichment opportunities will my child have?

Homework is set once a week and linked to what students are learning in class. This model develops a range of skills: reading, discussion, research and drafting of work. Throughout KS3, there are a number of opportunities for students to engage with the texts studied with visiting theatre groups, workshops and author visits.

How is my child assessed?

Each unit the students study includes assessment. These have a combination of written, spoken and reading foci and have been created to check knowledge, skills and understanding as students progress, in order to support and to challenge all learners throughout KS3.

How are the groups organised?

English is taught in mixed ability groups from Year 7. Groups are reviewed on a yearly basis.

What equipment is needed?

It is vital that all students come to their English lessons prepared with the following equipment: pens (blue/black), a purple pen to respond to teacher feedback, pencil, rubber, ruler, highlighters, glue and a reading book for DEAR time, which must be fiction.

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What are the key features of the programmes of study? Geography provides our students with a variety of topics that are regularly updated to keep up with current events. We aim to build on their knowledge of the world around them so that they can make connections between the human and natural world. We strive to stimulate our students and take into account individual needs through a range of activities, therefore developing an interest in the world in which they live.

Our students will focus on a range of topics, which cover both human and physical geography, with field work trip opportunities in each year. All lessons have been designed to teach the necessary skills and content needed at GCSE and for the future.

What will my child study in Year 7? Fantastic Places and Map Skills, Climate Change, and Resource Reliance.

What will my child study in Year 8? Distinctive Landscapes (Glaciated, Fluvial and Coastal), Urban Futures, Weather, Climate and Ecosystems.

What will my child study in Year 9? Global Hazards (Geology, Soils and Natural Hazards), Development of countries and the UK in the 21st Century (the start of the GCSE Geography programme in the summer term)..

What homework will my child have? Students in Years 7, 8 and 9 are given homework every two weeks. This will focus around the 3R’s: research a topic linked to classwork, revision of a topic(s) in preparation for assessments and reflection of what has been learnt in the units. We make use of google classroom and Educake for homeworks to be completed via google docs and uploaded to reduce the need for printing.

What enrichment opportunities will my child have? We offer a range of enrichment activities throughout the year to support the learning of your child. These include clubs, in house fieldwork around the school site and local area, as well as a number of trips.

Year 7 - A joint History/Geography trip to Arundel Castle and the Wetlands centre

Year 8 - Brighton beach and town fieldwork investigation

Year 9 - London’s Shrek Studios and river boat tour

How is my child assessed? At Key Stage 3 all students conduct one assessment per unit of work, or one assessment per half term. Again, these are varied and assess a range of different skills. Students will conduct these assessments in lessons through different formats (exam and fieldwork assessment).

How are the groups organised? All students are taught in mixed ability groups.

What equipment is needed? Exercise book (provided by department), pen (blue or black), purple pen, pencil, scissors and glue

What are the key features of the programmes of study?

Whilst studying history we want to provide students with the knowledge and skills to understand events, ideas and different time periods, to make connections between these, and to understand how the past links to the present.

We do this by carefully selecting topics in which students revisit to some extent throughout their studies and to allow them to layer their knowledge and skills to make connections between old and new as evidenced through the curriculum and learning journey.

What will my child study in Year 7?

Power and People: Medieval Realms: 1066 onwards, The Tudors & Stuarts, Ancient African Civilisations.

What will my child study in Year 8?

Empire, Industry and People: the Transatlantic Slave Trade and the Fight for Freedom, the American Civil Rights Movement, the Industrial Revolution, World War I, The impact of World War 2 around the World.

What will my child study in Year 9?

Oppression, Freedom and People: Nazi Germany, The Holocaust, the Troubles in Northern Ireland, the Development of Women’s Rights, An environment study on Whitechapel in the 1800s

What home learning and enrichment opportunities will my child have?

Home learning is regularly set and is linked to the assessments that students will complete in class. Homework will consist of the 3Rs: Research a topic linked to their module, Revise knowledge learned in class in preparation for an assessment and Reflection on what students have learned within that module.

Enrichment opportunities

We run a weekly lunchtime History club for students in year 7-9 where students can explore aspects of History outside the curriculum. We do this through film interpretations.

Students will also have the opportunity to partake in extra-curricular trips. We currently offer: Year 7- A joint History/Geography trip to Arundel Castle and the Wetlands centre

Year 8- A visit to WW1 Battlefields in Belgium, Worthing Museum and The Royal Pavilion, Brighton

Year 9- A visit to London Dungeons and an online talk every Holocaust Day led by my the Holocaust Educational Trust

How is my child assessed?

Students are assessed once every half term. Their assessment is based on what they have been learning that half term but also some interleaving knowledge questions to assess what they have learned during the academic year. Assessments incorporate a variety of historical skills.

How are the groups organised?

Students are taught in mixed ability groups.

What equipment is needed?

Exercise book (provided), pen (blue or black), purple pen, pencil, scissors and glue stick.

What are the key features of the programmes of study?

Mathematics is about understanding how and why numbers work and underpinning this is the use of numeracy skills such as arithmetic. In order for students to be numerate and demonstrate understanding of key mathematical concepts, a cyclic mastery scheme of work is taught through Years 7 - 9. The mastery scheme is divided up into pathways, which are linked to the ability level of each student’s Maths class. Alongside the mastery scheme of work, a range of starters is used to help improve numeracy including mental strategies and recap and reinforce prior learning

What will my child study in Year 7?

In Year 7, each half term has a topic focus: Number 1, Algebra 1, Geometry 1, Number/Algebra

2, Geometry 2 and Statistics (please see the learning journey for more information)

What will my child study in Year 8?

In Year 8, each half term has a topic focus: Number 1, Algebra 1, Geometry 1, Number/Algebra

2, Geometry 2 and Statistics The same cycle of topics are taught in Year 8, but with increasing complexity and depth of understanding in line with the ability level of the Maths set. (please see the learning journey for more information)

What will my child study in Year 9?

In Year 9, each half term has a topic focus: Number 1, Algebra 1, Geometry 1, Number/Algebra

2, Geometry 2 and Statistics. The same cycle of topics are taught in Year 9, but with increasing complexity and depth of understanding in line with the ability of the Maths set. (please see the learning journey for more information)

What homework and enrichment opportunities will my child have?

Homework is set on a weekly basis on the online platform Mathswatch and should take around 20 to 30 minutes to complete Teachers will upload the homework to the “Classcharts” website as well as setting it on Mathswatch Parents and carers can support their children by checking and talking with them about the homework and watching the videos together to support when students get stuck. All students are expected to complete all home learning completely and promptly If parents and carers wish to provide additional support they are welcome to approach the relevant class teacher for advice We enter students for various maths competitions, including the UK Maths Challenge and West Sussex competitions.

How is my child assessed?

Students are assessed each half term through the homework set and through holistic 20 min assessments and they have an end of year assessment covering material that has been learnt. Personal Learning Checklists (PLC) are issued in advance of the assessments, which detail the topics students should revise in preparation and are linked to the mathswatch videos. Some assessments will be undertaken as an open book assessment, whereby students will be able to use their books to support.

How are the teaching groups organised?

Students are taught in like-minded classes from the start of Year 7 We formally assess Year 7 students early in the Autumn Term to ensure that students have been appropriately placed

into classes based on their skill set and potential.

What equipment is needed?

It is vital that students always come to their Mathematics lessons prepared with the following equipment: pens, pencils, ruler, eraser, scientific calculator, protractor, compasses. These items are on sale daily from the Maths office throughout the school year, before 8.45 am and after 3.15 pm.

What are the key features of the programmes of study?

Modern Foreign Languages are part of the National Curriculum range of subjects. There are four Attainment Targets: listening and responding, speaking, reading and responding, and writing. Students will study either French or Spanish during Key Stage 3.

What will my child study in Year 7?

In Year 7, students will study either French or Spanish. They are taught in mixed ability groups and lessons cover topics such as describing people and places, asking questions and using tenses to talk about what you do and what you are going to do.

What will my child study in Year 8?

In Year 8, students continue to study one language, the same as in Year 7. Lessons will build on the knowledge from year 7 and further expand on the grammar and vocabulary.

What will my child study in Year 9?

In Year 9, students will continue to study the one language they studied in Year 7 and 8. As MFL is now a core subject, students continue with this language to GCSE level. A range of topics and key grammar points are covered in preparation for starting the GCSE course.

What homework and enrichment opportunities will my child have?

Homework is set regularly and it will generally be a continuation of, or preparation for, class work. The type of work set may comprise: learning vocabulary, the completion of a piece of written work, a reading exercise, some online activities or preparation for a speaking task in class. We hope to offer trips and opportunities to explore language outside of the classroom.

How is my child assessed?

The Modern Languages Curriculum Area uses a range of procedures for assessing student progress. Students are formally assessed at the end of each unit or topic in one or more of the attainment target areas. However, in addition, we encourage students to use peer and self-assessment as a regular part of lessons to assess their own progress and identify their own targets.

How are the groups organised?

Students are taught in mixed ability groups throughout Years 7, 8 and 9.

What equipment is needed?

Exercise book, pen, pencil, ruler, colours, highlighters, glue stick and eraser.

MUSIC

What are the key features of the programmes of study?

Music is one of the ten National Curriculum subjects that secondary schools are required to teach according to nationally set requirements. These are referred to as Programmes of Study. The attainment targets are:

1. Controlling sounds through singing and playing – performing skills

2. Creating and developing musical ideas – composing skills

3. Responding and reviewing – appraising skills, listening, and applying knowledge and understanding

What will my child study in Year 7?

Students will study six projects to include a wide range of topics such as reading and playing music, keyboard skills, composing melodies, creating mood music and learning to use music technology.

What will my child study in Year 8?

Students will study six projects to include understanding the structure of music: Reggae Music, The Blues, Ground Bass Variations, and Understanding Pop Song Performance.

What will my child study in Year 9?

Students will study six projects to include: World Music, Convention of Popular Music, Individual/Group Performance, Understanding Film & Video Game Music, Songwriting and Samba.

What homework and enrichment opportunities will my child have?

One piece of evaluation homework for every topic covered.

The following extra-curricular activities are currently available at lunchtime: Vocalise, Blue Monkeys (Jazz band), theory & workshops for KS4, Band Shack (for bands to rehearse restrictions permitting). Lessons are available on a wide range of instruments, including drum kit, electric guitar, woodwind, string instruments, keyboard, DJing, piano, brass and voice. Details can be obtained from the Music Department. Concerts are regular features of the extra-curricular range of activities and a high standard of commitment and involvement is encouraged.

How is my child assessed?

All students keep an assessment and progress log using Google Classroom, which is completed periodically through a term. Listening, composing and performing are peer and self-assessed, although it is the teacher’s mark that is entered in the Teacher Record File.

How are the groups organised?

Students are taught in mixed-ability groups in Year 7, 8 and 9.

PERSPECTIVES

What are the key features of the programmes of study?

The course is designed to develop students’ thinking and points of view on the world's big issues. It blends the National Curriculum themes of Religious Studies, Citizenship, Health, Careers and Enterprise education.

Perspectives is designed to open minds, explore ideas and develop transferable skills. The key purpose throughout the course is for students to be able to reflect on their own existence and contribution to society, as well as on a global scale in order to help them become compassionate, interesting, informed and opinionated citizens of our world.

What will my child study in Year 7? There are three fundamental strands to the Perspectives course: namely the exploration of the perspectives, cultures, religions and governments from around the world; the application of skills; and personal development around careers, health and enterprise. For example, whilst planning a community event, students will be expected to explore the impact of poverty in the UK and around the world and to think about their own personal qualities that could impact society.

What will my child study in Year 8? As we continue to build skills for learning, we develop connections with other subjects. For example we explore speaking and listening skills in preparation for the “Live Debate: Should eating meat be outlawed?” Students will have the opportunity to research the moral, ethical, religious and political perspectives of various topics, culminating in the final debate. The skills focus supports work explored in History, Geography and English. They will also develop their presentation and research skills throughout the year.

What will my child study in Year 9? Students will have the opportunity to explore their subject choices for Year 10 in a range of activities to support careers education. Students will develop a Personal Statement, refine their interview techniques and explore the career paths available to them. Additional projects will further develop their understanding of wider social issues including relationships, the law and political systems.

What homework and enrichment opportunities will my child have? Homework is set once every three weeks and may include a focus on student organisation and preparation for class work. On some occasions, students will set their own home learning objectives. Students will access the details for the homework via “Classcharts”.

How is my child assessed? The students are assessed half-termly. We will use a range of strategies for assessing student progress. In addition, we encourage students to use peer and self-assessment as a regular part of lessons to assess their own progress and identify their own targets

How are the groups organised? Perspectives is taught in mixed ability groups.

What equipment is needed? No special equipment is required.

SPORT & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

What are the key features of the programmes of study?

Students will get two hours of Physical Education lessons per week, along with an offer of a large extra-curricular sports and activities programme. Our aim is to ensure they receive an empowering, and innovative experience that widens pathways into lifelong engagement into sport and activity, as well as preparing for potential further study of the subject. Students will get the opportunity to experience a range of different sports to develop both your skills and application in a competitive environment, as well as developing personal skills that can be transferred into other subjects and areas of life.

How are the groups organised?

Students are mainly taught within single gender groups. They are assessed at the start of Year 7 and are arranged in accordance with their practical ability and academic potential. This ensures students are taught in appropriate groups to allow them to gain the most out of Physical Education lessons, as well as to aid the transition of all students through Key Stage 3 and onto Key Stage 4 qualifications in Sport Studies and GCSE PE.

What Activities/Sports are taught?

We cover a wide range of activities, aimed at broadening our student’s experiences and encouraging them to take ownership of their own development outside of the school setting. We have strong links with various community organisations that we feed directly into.

What enrichment opportunities will my child have?

Students will get the chance to play and compete in a wide range of sports in our extra curricular programme. Activity clubs are available for students before school (7.45 - 8.35am), at lunch times and after school (3.15 - 4:15pm). These are available to all students. Students who attend extra-curricular activities can do so for recreational purposes or to put themselves in a position to be selected to represent the school against local, regional and national secondary schools in a range of sports throughout the year. Other opportunities to develop within a sporting environment is through our Elite Performance Programme. This is designed to support and develop high achieving sports performers. As well as our Sports Leadership Academy where you have the opportunity to develop leadership skills by helping to support at both primary & secondary locality sports events.

What equipment is needed?

Correct PE kit is expected for all students, even if they have a note requesting that they be

Football Hockey Rounders

OAA/TYeam Building

Basketball Netball Handball

Rugby Athletics Stoolball

Table Tennis Badminton

Tennis Softball

excused due to illness or injury. They will be directed towards officiating, performance analysis or coaching so they still engage with the learning of the lesson. Activities such rugby/ football and hockey do require specialist equipment such as studded boots, gum shields and shin pads (students will be informed within plenty of time when these will be required). The School PE uniform is only available from Ricara.

SCIENCE

What are the key features of the programmes of study?

The National Curriculum for Science aims to ensure that all pupils develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through the specific disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Through scientific enquiry, Science aims to develop students’ ability to question and explain the changing world around them, providing them with an understanding of the nature, processes and methods of science. The course aims to provide students with the foundation needed to excel at GCSE.

What will my child study in Year 7, 8 & 9?

The table below shows a breakdown of different topics that will be taught in Science. Health Topics are also delivered through Science in Year 7 and 8 and include a range of topics from the Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education (PSHCE) Curriculum. For Year 7 this includes Personal Hygiene, Year 8 includes Internet Safety and Year 9 includes contraception and Alcohol Awareness.

Biology

Chemistry Physics

Particles

Year 7

Cells

Body Systems

Reproduction

Chemical Reactions

Acids an Alkalis

Elements, Atoms and Compounds

Space Forces Sound

Light

Year 8

Health and Lifestyle

inheritance

Ecosystems

Separating Techniques

Periodic Table

Metals and Acids

earth

Electricity and Magnetism

Motion and Pressure

Energy

Year 9

Microscopy

Body Systems

respiration

Ecology

Atomic Structure

Bonding

Periodic Table

Earth's Resources

What homework and enrichment opportunities will my child have?

Waves

Electricity Forces

Energy

Homework is set every Tuesday on Educake, an online quizzing platform. The homework will have a ‘Working Scientifically, Literacy or Numeracy’ focus, and will always link to the topics being studied in class to ensure their significance. Homework reminders are also placed on ClassCharts. Parents and carers can support their children by talking with their son or daughter about the homework. Students’ work will be assessed against the skills required at GCSE.

Wide varieties of extra-curricular activities are available for students to take part in all year round, including a number of trips including Legoland, Goodwood Festival of Speed, pop up Planetarium school visits to name a few. In the summer term, we hold our STEAM Festival as part of Angmering Calling for our Year 7 students. Students investigate a project of their choice, and display and discuss their work once it is completed. This is an opportunity for families to come into the school, celebrate the work that has been produced by students, and share in their successes.

How is my child assessed?

Students’ progress will be formally assessed at different points in the year in the style of an exam paper. They will also be assed each half term on different science skills (Planning, Results, Graph skills and Concluding/Evaluating) with teachers providing feedback on strengths and areas that may need addressing. Students will also be assessed on their extended writing as part of GCSE preparation. This is in the form of 6 mark questions. In Year 9, tests will include questions that have been taken from past GCSE papers, and students will be assessed using GCSE criteria. This makes up 75% of the students’ formal assessment, with the remaining 25% allocated to science skills based on planning experiments, writing a method, carrying out practical work and evaluating. Class teachers will give feedback on results and focus effort on areas of weakness for individual students. The data provided by these assessments will enable us to track the progress of every child and provide support where necessary to ensure all students achieve their potential.

What equipment is needed?

It is vital that students always come to their Science lessons prepared with the following equipment: pen, pencil, purple pen, ruler, eraser, calculator and a hair tie for hair to be tied back in practical sessions.