KS4 Booklet 25-26

KEY STAGE 4

Curriculum Booklet Achieving Excellence with Care

CONTENTS PAGE English Literature

Pages 8-9

English Language

Page 10-11

Maths

Page 12-13

Statistics

Page 14-15

Combined Science (Set 2-5)

Page 16-17

Foundation Chemistry and Physics (Set 6-7)

Page 18-19

Biology (Set 1)

Page 20-21

Chemistry (Set 1)

Page 22-23

Physics (Set 1)

Page 24-25

RE

Page 26-27

Art

Page 28-29

Business

Page 30-31

Computer Science

Page 32-33

Design & Technology

Page 34-35

Drama

Page 36-37

Economics

Page 38-39

Geography

Pahe 40-41

History

Page 42-43

Citizenship

Page 44-45

MFL

Page 46-47

Music

Page 48-49

PE

Page 50-51

Vocational Performing Arts—Music

Page 52-53

Vocational Performing Arts—Acting

Page 54-55

OCR National Sports Studies

Page 56-57

OCR National in IT

Page 58-59

CURRICULUM INTENT Our curriculum is guided by our core principles of excellence, care and high expectations. This means we hold dear the belief that every single young person at our school is capable of achieving something extraordinary.

Excellence is embodied in our curriculum through the high value we place on subjects and our teachers as experts in their subject areas. We want pupils to have access to the best that has been thought and said.

Therefore, our teachers think in detail about what to teach and in what order. We want pupils’ future options to be wide, so we ensure our curriculum is broad and balanced.

Care is demonstrated through our evidence informed approach to planning and teaching. We believe pupils are more likely to remember all they have learned if the delivery of that knowledge has been carefully sequenced and matched to appropriate teaching strategies. Our ethos, underpinned by the gospel values, respects each pupil as unique individuals. All adults within the school foster close and productive relationships with pupils so showing them a blueprint for how they can engage positively with their wider community.

High expectations are evident through the rigorous, academic and vocational curriculums on offer. At GCSE, the vast majority are entered for, and excel in, Ebacc subjects. By ensuring broad coverage of academic and vocational subjects, we ensure all pupils are not only prepared for public exams but life afterwards.

Our curriculums are planned backwards from the end of each Key Stage but enriched from the level above. This is to ensure that our curriculum offer is ambitious for all students. We design it so that a pupil will excel at university or acquire the subject knowledge and skills for a future career, whatever the route they take. We want pupils to leave the school with the widest possible life choices so they are able to find their place as active, educated citizens within society.

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FUTURE ROUTES Although this curriculum guide is about the KS4 curriculum, it is important that students and parents understand where the subjects can lead to. Below is a brief guide to what might lie ahead for your son.

Could this be you?

University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge

Degree Apprenticeship with Accenture

KEY STAGE 4

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW We believe in giving our students a rich and broad curriculum across the key stages. The table below gives an overview of the curriculum in Year 10 and 11.

CURRICULUM

Year 10

Year 11

English

English

Maths

Maths

Science

Science

Religious Education

French or Italian

French

History

History

Geography

Citizenship

Citizenship

Geography

Art

Art

Business Studies

Business Studies

Computer Science

Computer Science

Design & Technology

Design & Technology

Drama

Drama

Economics

Economics

Music

Music

PE

PE

Statistics

Statistics

OCR National Sports Studies

OCR National Sports Studies

OCR National in Business

Vocational IT

Vocational IT

Vocational Music

Vocational Music

Vocational Performing Arts

Vocational Performing Arts

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Key Stage 4 Options At the end of year 9, all students chose the subjects they want to study at GCSE. There were two routes students could have chosen from: the Green route and the Blue route.

The Green route is the more academic route where students will carry on studying a Humanity, Language and choose one other subject. Choosing some of these would provide a solid foundation for progression to study A Levels and continued education at university.

The Blue route provides students with a mix of academic and vocational subjects, which is ideal for those students who wish to undertake studies which provide a good preparation for the world of work, and/or future post-16 vocational studies and A Levels.

Humanities Block

Languages Block

Option Block

Geography History

French Italian OCR National in Sports Studies

Art Business Studies

OCR National in IT Performing Arts—Acting

Computer Science

Statistics

Design & Technology

Citizenship

Drama Economics Music PE Statistics Vocational Music OCR National in Sports Studies

KEY STAGE 4

CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

The graphics below indicate how many hours students get for each subject in 10 and 11 Year 10

Year 11

CURRICULUM

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ENGLISH LITERATURE WHAT WILL I LEARN? Autumn

Spring

Language Paper 1 Study

Unseen Poetry

• In Autumn 1 of Year 10 we focus on

• Key poetic terms

the English Language Paper 1 content.

Reading Skills: • Close analysis of language and

• How to construct and sustain an argument

• Comparing unseen poems

structure

• Evaluation

Writing Skills:

Year 10

Power and Conflict Anthology Poetry (Part A)

• Descriptive writing

Analyse and find links between the following poems:

• Narrative writing

• Ozymandias

A Christmas Carol

• The Charge of the Light Bri-

Summer Power and Conflict Anthology Poetry (Part B)

Analyse and find links between the following poems:

• London • Extract from The Prelude • My Last Duchess • Storm on the Island • Poppies • Tissue • The Emigree

• In Autumn 2 of Year 10 we study the

gade

novella A Christmas Carol, building upon essay writing skills for English Literature.

• Exposure

• Checking Out Me History

• Bayonet Charge

• Kamikaze

• Key Victorian context (Industrial revolution, workhouses, poor laws etc.)

• War Photographer • Remains

An Inspector Calls

• Understanding the dramatic

• Understand plot of ACC

form

• Presentation of Scrooge, Fred and

• The Birling family dynamic

the Cratchit family

• Key historical context

• Explore the significance of each

• Left and right wing political

ghost and their visions

ideologies

• Symbolism in the text

• Presentation of Mr Birling, Mrs

• Presentation of poverty, social re-

Birling, Eric, Sheila, Gerald, The Inspector and Eva

sponsibility and family in the text

• Analyse the novella’s structure

• Key themes of class, social responsibility and selfishness

• How to develop and sustain a Macbeth

• Key context • Macbeth’s character • Presentation of Banquo, Malcolm, MacDuff and Lady Macbeth

Year 11

• Relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth

• Banquo’s ghost • Theme of kingship Language Paper 1, Literature Paper 1 and 2 Revision.

Language Paper 2 and Literature Revision

thesis statement Language Paper 1 , 2 and Literature Revision

• In Spring 1 of Year 11 we study

• In Summer term of Year 11 we

English Language Paper 2 content.

• In Spring 2 of Year 11 we return to revising the reading, writing and literature essay writing skills for An Inspector Calls, Macbeth, A Christmas Carol, Anthology and Unseen Poetry.

revise all the content and skills for English Language Paper 1 and Paper 2 and English Literature.

KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM

USEFUL INFORMATION There are 2 exams for English Literature, Exam Board: AQA English Literature Paper 1: • Section A: students will be given an extract from Macbeth and one question to answer in relation to the extract and the play as a whole. They will need to develop a thesis statement in response to the extract and explore the language and structure of the text, as well as linking to relevant context. This question is worth 30 marks and there are 4 marks for Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar available in this section.

• Section B: students will be given an extract from A Christmas Carol and one question to answer in relation to the extract and the novella as a whole. They will need to develop a thesis statement in response to the extract and explore the language and structure of the text, as well as linking to relevant context. This question is worth 30 marks with no SPaG marks available.

English Literature Paper 2: • Section A Modern texts: students will answer one essay question from a choice of two on An Inspector Calls. This question is worth 30 marks + 4 for SPaG • Section B Poetry: students will answer one comparative question on one named poem printed on the paper and one other poem from the Power and Anthology cluster. This question is worth 30 marks.

• Section C Unseen poetry: Students will answer one question on one unseen poem and one question comparing this poem with a second unseen poem. This section is worth 32 marks.

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING  Make sure you have read and know the literature texts really well (Macbeth, Power and Conflict Poetry, A Christmas Carol and An Inspector Calls)

 Read for pleasure and challenge yourself with the books, poems, articles and plays you choose to read  Make sure you are seeking out past papers online and from your teachers and practising as much as possible, using the mark schemes to identify your strengths and weaknesses

 Purchase and make use of revision guides (CGP, SNAP, York, Letts, Collins and AQA are all very good)  Create a set of flashcards for yourself for each text which summarise the plot/story, key themes, major characters, key quotations, context and bigger picture ideas

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO? KS5

 A-Level English Literature Any employer values English as it shows that you have finely tuned skills of analysis, evaluation and synthesis. Studying English stands you in good stead for higher education as being able to articulate yourself clearly is key any degree. It is a subject that complements most A-Levels and lots of students study English alongside STEM subjects. However, the most popular pairings seem to be with: History, Psychology, Sociology, Religious Studies, Geography, Economics, MFL and Business Studies.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE WHAT WILL I LEARN? Autumn

Spring

Summer

Year 10

We do not study English Language discretely in Year 10 as we focus on the English Literature content. However, you do deliver the necessary skills through English literature.

English Language Paper 1 Skills

• Selecting key information from a text • Explain, comment on and analyse how

Year 11

writers use language and structure for effect • Critical evaluation of texts, looking at methods and effects

• Writing to describe and narrative (story writing)

Language Paper 2 Skills

• Selecting key information from a text (AO1) • Explain, comment on and analyse how writers use language for effect • Comparing writers’ ideas and perspectives on a common topic • Summarising and synthesising key information • Writing to present your own viewpoint on a given topic

Literature and Language Revision

• Revision of reading, writing and literature essay writing skills

KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM

USEFUL INFORMATION English Language Paper 1: Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing English Language Paper 2: Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING  Read for pleasure and challenge yourself with the books, poems, articles and plays you choose to read  Make sure you are seeking out past papers online and from your teachers and practising as much as possible, using the mark schemes to identify your strengths and weaknesses

 Purchase and make use of revision guides (CGP, SNAP, York, Letts, Collins and AQA)  Create a set of flashcards for yourself for key language analysis terms and definitions of English Language techniques

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO? KS5

 A-Level English Literature - Any employer values English as it shows that you have finely tuned skills of analysis, evaluation and synthesis. Studying English stands you in good stead for higher education as being able to articulate yourself clearly is key any degree. It is a subject that complements most A-Levels and lots of students study English alongside STEM subjects.

Higher Education

 The most popular pairings seem to be with:  History  Religious  Psychology

 Geography

 Sociology

 Economics

 MFL

 Business

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MATHS WHAT WILL I LEARN? Autumn

Spring

Summer

Year 10 Year 11

• Fractions, decimals, percentages • Reverse percentages • Compound interest • Similarity • Congruence • Exterior/Interior angles • Angles on parallel lines • Standard form • Product rule • Transformations • Vectors • Circle theorems • Estimations • Bounds • Substitution • Rearranging formula • Volume and surface area

• Sequences • Venn diagrams • Probability trees • Sampling • Ratio • Proportion • Best buy • Simultaneous equations • Iteration • Function machines • Pythagoras • Trigonometry • Solving equations • Frequency polygons • Averages

• Congruence • Bearings • Angle problems • Fractions, decimals and percentages • Surds • Experimental probability • Two-way tables • Tree diagrams • Venn diagrams • Reverse percentages • Proportionality • Compound interest

• Plotting graphs • Y = mx + c • Estimation • Standard form • Limits of accuracy • HCF and LCM • Index Laws • Tree Diagrams • Venn diagrams • Basic probability • Transformations • Pythagoras • Constructions • Vectors • Converting units • Compound measures

• Ratio • Proportion • Sequences • Circles • Volume • Function machines • Functions • Equations • Bar & Pie Charts • Histograms • Frequency tables

Bespoke revision classes designed and led by individual class teachers tackling weaknesses found from recent assessments.

KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM

USEFUL INFORMATION  Exam Board: Edexcel/Pearson  Specification  Sparx Dr Frost support in the Maths Hub

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING  Maths Genie  Corbett Maths 

Maths Made Easy

 Pearson GCSE Workbook

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO? KS5

 A level Mathematics  A level Further Mathematics Higher Education

 Apprenticeships or undergraduate degree in:  Actuarial Science  Aeronautical Engineering  Chemical Engineering  Civil Engineering Economics  Electrical/Electronic Engineering  Engineering (General)  Statistics  Business Research

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STATISTICS WHAT WILL I LEARN? Autumn • Representing Data • Basic Probability • Basic Measures of Location

Spring • Collection of Data incl.

Capture and Recapture Method

Summer • Sampling • Questionnaires • Advanced Measure of Location and Spread

Year 10

• Advanced Representations of Data

• Advanced Scatter Diagrams incl Spearman’s Rank Coefficient

• Basic Measures of Spread

• Time Series

• Advanced Representations of Data

• Measure of Location and Spread

Bespoke revision classes designed and led by individual class teacher tackling weaknesses found from recent assessments.

• Scatter Diagrams

• Advanced Probability • Index Numbers • Chain Base Index Numbers

Year 11

• Probability Distributions (Binomial and Normal) • Collection of Data • Advanced Representations of Data

• Skewness • Box Plots and Outliers

• Skewness

• Advanced Scatter Diagrams incl PMCC • Advanced Time Series Graphs

KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM

USEFUL INFORMATION  Exam Board: Edexcel/Pearson  Specification

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING  Maths Genie  Pearson GCSE Statistics Textbook

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO? KS5:

 A level Mathematics including Statistics Higher Education

 Apprenticeships or undergraduate degree in:  Actuarial Science  Aeronautical Engineering  Chemical Engineering  Civil Engineering Economics  Electrical/Electronic Engineering  Engineering (General)  Statistics

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COMBINED SCIENCE SET 2-5 WHAT WILL I LEARN? Autumn

Spring

Biology Block 1

Biology Block 2

• • • •

• • • • • • •

• • • • •

Photosynthesis Respiration Metabolism and the liver Investigation of light on photosynthesis rate Homeostasis Human reaction times The Endocrine system Hormones

Contraception Chemistry Block 1

Year 10

• • • • • •

Reproduction Inherited disorders Sex determination Natural selection Extinction

Antibiotic resistance Chemistry Block 2

• Collision theory • Factors affecting rate of reaction

Chemical changes

• Effect of concentration on rate

Reactivity series

of reaction (turbidity and volume of gas)

Reactions of acids Energy changes Endothermic and exothermic reactions Temperature change required practical

Physics Block 1

• • • • • •

Genetics

Contact and non-contact forces Gravity Distance-time graphs Acceleration Hooke’s law Force and acceleration

• Equilibrium • Le Chatelier’s Principle • Organic chemistry Physics Block 2 • Transverse and Longitudinal waves

• Determine the speed of waves

Summer Biology Block 3 • Competition in plants and animals

• Adaptations in plants and animals

• Carbon cycle • Human population changes • Land and water pollution Chemistry Block 3

• Chemical analysis • Pure substances and formulations

• Chromatography • Gas tests for hydrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide and chlorine Physics Block 3

• Magnetism and electromagnetism

• Explaining poles of a magnet • Determining magnetic fields

using a ripple tank

• Electromagnetic spectrum • Hazards of EM waves • Determining experimentally surface affect of absorption and emission of IR

Biology Lessons

Biology Lessons

Biology Lessons

• Adaptations

• General (Focused) Revision

• Pollution and Habitat Destruction

• Blood and Circulation • Diseases and Defences against them

• Cells

• Homeostasis

• Enzymes and digestion

• Nervous System

• Ecology

Chemistry Lessons

• Evolution

Year 11

• Atomic Structure

Chemistry Lessons

• Bonding

• Moles and Reacting masses

• Acids / alkalis

• Group 1 and Group 7

• Electrolysis

• Substances and Formulations

Physics Lessons

Chemistry Lessons • General (Focused) Revision Physics Lessons • General (Focused) Revision

• Earths Atmosphere

• Magnets and Fields

Physics Lessons

• Electromagnets

• Electricity

• Energy Stores

• Energy

• Power and Efficiency

• Specific latent heat

• Renewable & non renewable resources

• Atoms and Radiation • Forces

KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM

USEFUL INFORMATION  Exam Board—AQA  AQA Specification

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING  Students receive a revision guide in Year 9 which can be used to make notes from all the way through to KS4 Science. The most important part of revision is exam practice. Exam questions can be found at the following websites:

https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/ https://cognitoedu.org/home https://revisionscience.com/gcse-revision/gcse-exam-past-papers

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO? KS5

 A Level Biology, Chemistry and Physics, BTEC Applied “Medical” Science Higher Education

 Gaining A-Levels in Science can lead to some of the most exciting and rewarding degree courses such as  Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Nursing  Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Chemical, Aeronautics …)  Architecture  Biomedical Sciences  Pharmacology  Psychology  Zoology  Environmental Sciences

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NDATION CH EMISTRY, BI OLOGY & PHYSI CS SET 6-7 WHAT WILL I LEARN ?

Spring

Autumn

Summer

Year 10

Physics Lessons • Vectors and resolving vectors • Mass and gravity • Force and acceleration Chemistry Lessons • Rates of Reactions • Equilibrium • Water and Resources

Physics Lessons • Waves and Properties • Electromagnetic spectrum • Atomic Model and Radiation and decay Chemistry Lessons • Formulations • Chromatography • Tests for gases and analytical tests • Earth's Atmosphere

Physics Lessons • Electric Fields • Series and parallel circuits • Current and potential difference Chemistry Lessons • Hydrocarbons • Fractional distillation

Physics Lessons • Magnets and Fields • Electromagnets • Energy Stores • Power and Efficiency • Renewable & non renewable resources Chemistry Lessons

Physics Lessons • Electricity • Energy • Atoms and Radiation • Forces Chemistry Lessons

Physics Lessons • General (Focused) Revision Chemistry Lessons • General (Focused) Revision Biology Lessons

Year 11

• Atomic Structure • Bonding • Acids / alkalis • Electrolysis Biology Lessons

• Adaptations • Ecology • Pollution and Habitat Destruction • Cells • Enzymes and digestion

• General (Focused) Revision

• Moles and Reacting masses • Group 1 and Group 7 • Substances and Formulations • Earths Atmosphere Biology Lessons

• Blood and Circulation • Diseases and Defences against them

• Homeostasis • Nervous System • Evolution

EY STAGE 4 URRICULUM

K C

USEFUL INFORMATION  Exam Board—AQA  AQA Specification

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING  Students receive a revision guide in Year 9 which can be used to make notes from all the way through to KS4 Science. The most important part of revision is exam practice. Exam questions can be found at the following websites:

https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/ https://cognitoedu.org/home https://revisionscience.com/gcse-revision/gcse-exam-past-papers

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO? KS5

 BTEC Applied “Medical” Science Higher Education

 Gaining BTECs in Science can lead to some of the most exciting and rewarding degree (Often with foundation years included) courses such as

 Nursing  Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Chemical,)  Biomedical Sciences

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BIOLOGY SET 1 WHAT WILL I LEARN? Autumn

Year 10

Biology Lessons • Photosynthesis & Respiration • Nervous system & Homeostasis • Metabolism and the liver • The brain and the eye • Thermoregulation • Kidneys

Biology Lessons

Year 11

• Adaptations • Ecology • Pollution and Habitat Destruction • Quadrats • Rates of decomposition • Trophic levels and biomass • Food security • Food production

Spring Biology Lessons

• Hormones and reproduction / Fertility • Use of plant hormones • Germination • Meiosis, DNA • Genetics • DNA structure and synthesis • Gene expression and mutation Biology Lessons

• Food tests practical • Organ systems revision • Photosynthesis revision • Cell biology revision

Summer Biology Lessons • Evolution • Fossils and Extinction • Classification • Cloning • Speciation • Mendel • Antibiotic resistance Biology Lessons General (Focused) Revision

KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM

USEFUL INFORMATION  Exam Board—AQA  AQA Specification

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING  Students receive a revision guide in Year 9 which can be used to make notes from all the way through to KS4 Science. The most important part of revision is exam practice. Exam questions can be found at the following websites:

https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/ https://cognitoedu.org/home https://revisionscience.com/gcse-revision/gcse-exam-past-papers

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO? KS5

 A Level Biology, Chemistry and Physics, BTEC Applied “Medical” Science Higher Education

 Gaining A-Levels in Science can lead to some of the most exciting and rewarding degree courses such as  Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Nursing  Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Chemical, Aeronautics …)  Architecture  Biomedical Sciences  Pharmacology  Psychology  Zoology  Environmental Sciences

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CHEMISTRY SET 1 WHAT WILL I LEARN? Autumn

Year 10

Chemistry Lessons • Rates of Reactions • Equilibrium • Water and Resources

Spring

Summer

Chemistry Lessons

Chemistry Lessons • Hydrocarbons • Fractional distillation

• Formulations • Chromatography • Tests for gases and analytical tests

• Earth's Atmosphere

Year 11

Chemistry Lessons

Chemistry Lessons

• Nanoparticles and materials • Groups of the periodic table • Quantitative Chemistry

• Cells and batteries • Organic chemistry

Chemistry Lessons General (Focused) Revision

KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM

USEFUL INFORMATION  Exam Board—AQA  AQA Specification

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING  Students receive a revision guide in Year 9 which can be used to make notes from all the way through to KS4 Science. The most important part of revision is exam practice. Exam questions can be found at the following websites:

https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/ https://cognitoedu.org/home https://revisionscience.com/gcse-revision/gcse-exam-past-papers

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO? KS5

 A Level Biology, Chemistry and Physics, BTEC Applied “Medical” Science Higher Education

 Gaining A-Levels in Science can lead to some of the most exciting and rewarding degree courses such as  Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Nursing  Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Chemical, Aeronautics …)  Architecture  Biomedical Sciences  Pharmacology  Psychology  Zoology  Environmental Sciences

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PHYSICS SET 1 WHAT WILL I LEARN? Autumn

Spring

Summer

Year 10

Physics Lessons • Vectors and resolving vectors • Mass and gravity • Force and acceleration • Magnets and Fields • Electromagnets • Energy Stores • Power and Efficiency • Renewable & non renewable resources

Physics Lessons • Waves and Properties • Electromagnetic spectrum • Atomic Model and Radiation and decay • Electricity • Energy • Atoms and Radiation • Forces

Physics Lessons • Electric Fields • Series and parallel circuits • Current and potential difference

Physics Lessons

Physics Lessons

• Waves and Properties • Electromagnetic spectrum • Atomic Model and Radiation and

• Vectors and resolving vectors • Mass and gravity • Force and acceleration • Magnets and Fields • Electromagnets • Energy Stores • Power and Efficiency • Renewable & non renewable

Physics Lessons • General (Focused) Revision

decay

Year 11

• Electricity • Energy • Atoms and Radiation • Forces • Astrophysics

resources

KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM

USEFUL INFORMATION  Exam Board—AQA  AQA Specification

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING  Students receive a revision guide in Year 9 which can be used to make notes from all the way through to KS4 Science. The most important part of revision is exam practice. Exam questions can be found at the following websites:

https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/ https://cognitoedu.org/home https://revisionscience.com/gcse-revision/gcse-exam-past-papers

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO? KS5

 BTEC Applied “Medical” Science Higher Education

 Gaining A-Levels in Science can lead to some of the most exciting and rewarding degree courses such as  Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Nursing  Engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Chemical, Aeronautics …)  Architecture  Biomedical Sciences  Pharmacology  Psychology  Zoology  Environmental Sciences

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RE WHAT WILL I LEARN? Autumn

Catholic Beliefs and Teachings • The Trinity • Trinity in the Bible • Creation • Made in God’s Image (Imago Dei) • Incarnation • Paschal Mystery • Salvation and Grace • Eschatology (beliefs about life

after death)

Year 9

Catholic Practices • 2.1 – 2.2 Sacraments • 2.3 Liturgical worship and The Mass • 2.4 Catholic funerals • 2.5 Prayer • 2.6 Pilgrimage • 2.7 Catholic social teaching • 2.8 Catholic mission and evangelism

Judaism Practices • 2.1 Public acts of worship • 2.2 Tenakh and Talmud • 2.3 Prayer • 2.4 Shema and Amidah • 2.5 Rituals and ceremonies • 2.6 Shabbat • 2.7 Festivals • 2.8 Features of a synagogue

Year 10

Existence of God • 1.1 Revelation as proof of God’s existence • 1.2 Visions • 1.3 Miracles • 1.4 Religious experiences • 1.5 Design argument • 1.6 Cosmological argument • 1.7 Problem of evil and suffering • 1.8 Solutions to the problem of evil and suffering

Spring

Sources of Wisdom and Authority • 3.1 The Bible • 3.2 Interpretation of the Bible • 3.3 Scripture, tradition & Magisterium • 3.4 Vatican II • 3.5 Church as Body of Christ and People of God • 3.6 Four marks of the Church • 3.7 Mary as model of the Church • 3.8 Sources of personal and ethical decision making Forms of Expression • 4.1 Architecture and design of a church • 4.2 Internal features of a church • 4.3 Sacred objects • 4.4 Paintings, frescos and drawings • 4.5 Sculptures and statues • 4.6 Symbolism and imagery • 4.7 Drama: Mystery and passion plays • 4.8 Music: Traditional and modern Marriage and the Family • 2.1 Marriage • 2.2 Sexual relationships • 2.3 Families

•

2.4 Support for family from the local parish

•

2.5 Religious beliefs about contraception 2.6 Divorce and remarriage

• • •

Summer

Judaism Beliefs and Teachings • 1.1 The Almighty • 1.2 The Shekinah • 1.3 Messiah • 1.4 Mosaic covenant • 1.5 Abrahamic covenant • 1.6 Sanctity of life • 1.7 Mitzvot and moral principles • 1.8 Beliefs about life after death

Revision & Final Exam

2.7 Equality of men and women in the family 2.8 Gender prejudice and discrimination

Revision

Parents / carers have the right to withdraw their child, wholly or partly from:

• Receiving religious education (RE) given in the school in accordance with the school’s basic curriculum • Attendance at religious worship in the school You are not obliged to give a reason for requesting the withdrawal.

However before exercising any right of withdrawal we would recommend you discuss your concerns with the Head teacher here at STAC.

KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM

USEFUL INFORMATION  Exam board: Edexcel Religious Studies A- Catholic Christianity, Judaism and Philosophy and Ethics (Catholic perspective)

 Religious Studies Specification  Religious Studies: Catholic Christianity  GCSE Religious Studies for Edexcel A: Catholic Christianity with Islam and Judaism Student Book

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING  Spaced revision using flash cards  Complete past papers and use exercise books/revision guide to mark  Use school revision guide issued in Year 10

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO? KS5

 A Level Philosophy and Ethics Higher Education

 Apprenticeships or undergraduate degree in:  Philosophy  Social Sciences  Theology  Politics  Sacred Theology  Religious Education  Divinity  Social Care

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ART WHAT WILL I LEARN? The Everyday

Autumn

• Knowledge of the different art movements and interpretation of the theme through artist research and personal exploration.

• Personally, analyse the context,

content, process and mood of artists work.

• To record a range of personal ideas from primary and secondary sources.

Year 10

• Using a range of materials and processes including lino printing, drawing, photoshop.

• Develop personal ideas inspired by the artist’s work and development of own practice.

• Refine ideas using a range of materials, techniques and processes.

• Present a range of personal 2D and 3D outcomes.

The Everyday

Spring

Structures

Summer

• Knowledge of the different art

• Knowledge of key artists and

movements and interpretation of the theme through artist research and personal exploration.

interpretation of the theme through artist research and personal exploration.

• Personally, analyse the context, content, process and mood of artists work.

• To record a range of personal ideas from primary and secondary sources.

• Using a range of materials and processes including lino printing, drawing, photoshop.

• Personally, analyse the context, content, process and mood of artists work.

• To record a range of personal ideas from primary and secondary sources.

• Using a range of materials and processes including wax, plaster, ink and wash, photography, drawing.

• Develop personal ideas

• Develop personal ideas

inspired by the artist’s work and development of own practice.

inspired by the artist’s work and development of own practice.

• Refine ideas using a range of

• Refine ideas using a range of

materials, techniques and processes.

materials, techniques and processes.

• Present a range of personal 2D

• Present a range of personal 2D

and 3D outcomes.

and 3D outcomes.

Structures

Exam unit

Exam unit

• Knowledge of key artists and

• Knowledge of key artists and

• Knowledge of key artists and

interpretation of the exam question through artist research and personal exploration.

interpretation of the exam question through artist research and personal exploration.

• Personally, analyse the context,

• Personally, analyse the context,

content, process and mood of artists work.

content, process and mood of artists work.

• To record a range of personal

• To record a range of personal

• Using a range of materials and

• Using a range of materials and

interpretation of the theme through artist research and personal exploration.

• Personally, analyse the context, content, process and mood of artists work.

• To record a range of personal ideas from primary and secondary sources.

• Using a range of materials and Year 11

processes including wax, plaster, ink and wash, photography, drawing.

• Develop personal ideas inspired by the artist’s work and development of own practice.

• Refine ideas using a range of materials, techniques and processes.

• Present a range of personal 2D and 3D outcomes.

ideas from primary and secondary sources. processes.

• Develop personal ideas

ideas from primary and secondary sources. processes.

• Develop personal ideas

inspired by the exam question and development of own practice.

inspired by the exam question and development of own practice.

• Refine ideas using a range of

• Refine ideas using a range of

materials, techniques and processes.

materials, techniques and processes.

• Present a range of personal 2D

• Present a range of personal 2D

and 3D outcomes in the externally set exam time.

and 3D outcomes in the externally set exam time

KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM

USEFUL INFORMATION • Exam Board: AQA Art and Design • Art and Design Specification

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING  Art and Design Community - AQA collection of free resources from museums, galleries, large libraries and the higher education community help enrich and enhance the study of Art and Design

 Tate—Artists talking about their preoccupations, intentions and their art work  AQA GCSE Art & Design by Peter Dryland, GCSE Bite size Art & Design Complete Revision and Practice  The Essentials of GCSE Art & Design by Nick Eggleton

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO? KS5 A Level 3D Design Higher Education

 Apprenticeships or undergraduate degree in:               

General Art and Design; Film studies Architecture Fine Art Media Design Games Design Graphic Design Fashion Photography Illustration and animation Creative arts and technologies Textiles 3D Design Set/Costume design Industrial design

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BUSINESS WHAT WILL I LEARN? Autumn • 1.1 Role of Business Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

• 1.2 Business Planning • 1.3 Business Ownership • 1.4 Business Aims and Objectives

Year 10

• 1.5 Stakeholders in Business • 1.6 Business Growth

Spring

Summer

• 2.4 The Marketing Mix

• 3.5 Motivation and retention

• 3.1 The role of human

• 3.6 Training and development

resources

• 3.2 Organisational Structures and different ways of working

• 3.3 Communication in business • 3.4 Recruitment and Selection

• 3.7 Employment Law • 5.1 The role of the finance function

• 5.2 Sources of Finance

• 21. The role of Marketing • 2.2 Market Research • 2.3 Market Segmentation • 5.3 Revenue, Costs, Profit & Loss • 5.4 Break-even • 5.5 Cash And Cash Flow • 4.1 Production Process

Year 11

• 4.2 Quality of goods and services • 4.3 The sales process and customer service

• 6.1 Ethical and Environmental Considerations

• Revision and Final Exam

• 6.2 The Economic Climate • 6.3 Globalisation • 7 The Interdependent Nature of Business

• Revision

• 4.4 Consumer Law • 4.5 Business Location • 4.6 Working with Supplier

KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM

USEFUL INFORMATION  Exam board: OCR GCSE Business (9-1) – J204  Past Assessments  Business and Accounting Textbook  BBC GCSE Bitesize  Business Studies Online  Tutor2u  James Abela  Gojimo App  BizConSesh YouTube Channel

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING  Pre read and makes notes as instructed  Green Pen assessment work immediately based on feedback and model answers  Read about real life businesses to help understanding more relevant effects.  Complete practice and past papers

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO? KS5

 A Level Business  A Level Economics  BTEC Level 3 in Business Higher Education

 Apprenticeships, Degree Apprenticeships and Undergraduate Degrees  Business Management  International Business  Economics  Marketing / Creative Advertising / Digital Marketing  Human Resources  Business Administration  Accountancy / Financial Management

 Banking, Insurance and Finance  Business Consultancy

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COMPUTER SCIENCE WHAT WILL I LEARN? Autumn

Spring

Summer

• Computational thinking

• Programming fundamentals

• Programming fundamentals

• Designing, creating and refining algorithms

• Defensive design

• Additional programming techniques

• Programming fundamentals

• Testing

Year 10

• Data types

• Additional programming techniques

• Languages

• Networks and topologies

• The Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

• Wired and wireless networks, protocols and layers

• Architecture of the CPU • CPU performance • Embedded systems • Primary storage (memory)

• Searching and sorting algorithms • Boolean logic

• Threats to computer systems and networks • Identifying and preventing vulnerabilities

• Secondary storage • Units • Data storage • Compression • Programming fundamentals • Additional programming techniques

Revision and the class mock exams

• Defensive design • Testing

Year 11

• Operating systems • Utility software • Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental impact

KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM

USEFUL INFORMATION  Exam board: OCR Computer Science (9-1) - J277  OCR Specification  Past Assessments  OCR GCSE Computer Science, Second Edition

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING  Spaced repetition revision using flash cards and Carousel Learning  Educake  Coding practice using set problems on Microsoft Teams  Don’t give up when your code doesn’t work – this happens to every programmer, all the time!

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO? KS5

 A Level Computer Science  AAQ in Computing: Application Development Higher Education  Apprenticeships or undergraduate degree in:  General computer Science;  Artificial intelligence (AI);  Computer programming, including coding;  Computer science;  Information and communications technology (ICT);  Networking;  Software development;  Software engineering.

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Design & Technology Autumn Modern living

WHAT WILL I LEARN? Spring Multipurpose living

Core technical principals

Core technical principals

• 4 Motions

• CAD and CAM knowledge

• Mechanisms

• Wood work skills & finishing techniques

• 6 R’s & the Environment • Paper, card and board • Electronic systems • Robotics and automation Specialist technical principals • Ecological and social footprint

Year 10

• Composites & smart materials • Iconic designers & 20th century design movements Design & make principals • Iconic designers • Graphics presentation skills • Isometric & 3rd angle orthographic • Modelling materials • Biomimicry design • CAD and CAM design skills • 3D rendering techniques

• Isometric drawing / 3D rendering skills • Metal work – Ferrous, non-ferrous metals and alloys • Polymers – thermosetting and thermoforming Specialist technical principals • Ergonomics and anthropometrics • Workshop tools and machinery • Material properties • Vacuum formed packaging and 5 P’s Design & make principals • One-off product for specific user • Printing methods • Tessellation and Nesting • Batch/mass production • Quality Control • Exploded diagrams

Summer

NEA • Final NEA (Non-exam assessment) worth 50% • AO1 – Identify, investigate and outline design possibilities to address needs and wants.

• AO2 – Design and make prototypes that are fit for purpose.

• AO3 – Analyse and evaluate: Design decisions and outcomes, including for prototypes made by themselves and others. Wider issues in design and technology.

Core technical principals All knowledge previously learnt throughout KS3 and KS4 will be recalled, embedded and portrayed through coursework evidence assessed.

Specialist technical principals Students will work individually and independently in a specialist material area of their choice, depending on experience.

Design & make principals

• Manufacturing techniques and skills

Students will need to show creative, iterative designs, protypes and products.

NEA

NEA

Written exam

Final NEA (Non-exam assessment) worth 50%

Final NEA (Non-exam assessment) worth 50%

Final written assessment worth 50%

Criteria A: Identifying & investigating design possibilities (10 marks)

Criteria D: Developing design ideas (20 marks)

Assessment units

Year 11

Criteria B: Producing a design brief and specification (10 marks) Criteria C: Generating design ideas (20 marks) Criteria D: Developing design ideas (20 marks)

Criteria E: Realising design ideas (20 marks) Criteria F: Analysing and Evaluating (20 marks)

AO1 – Identify, investigate and outline design possibilities to address needs and wants.

AO3 – Analyse and evaluate: Design decisions and outcomes, including for prototypes made by themselves and others. Wider issues in design and technology.

AO4 – Demonstrate and apply knowledge and understanding of: Technical principals Designing and making principals

KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM

USEFUL INFORMATION   

Exam board: GCSE Design and Technology 8552 GCSE Design and Technology Specification Past Assessments

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING 

CGP GCSE AQA Design and Technology for Grade 9 -1 course



Revision on Technology Student



Collins AQA GCSE 9-1 Design and Technology Complete Revision & Practice

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO? KS5

 A Level 3d Design Higher Education

 Apprenticeships or undergraduate degree in:  Sound engineer  Graphic designer  Interior designer  Industrial designer  Video game designer  Art director  Web developer  Civil engineer

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DR

AM A

WH

AT WILL I

Autumn Component 2 — (Performance of Text)

LEARN?

Spring

Summer

Approaches to devising (Preparation for component 1)

Comp 1—(Devising): Responding to a stimulus

monologues, duologues and group scenes

•

• Generating ideas and creating material

• Mock exam – component 2

•

• Working on script extracts –

(performance of x 2 extracts from the same play) Component 3 — Section A: DNA by Dennis Kelly)

• Practical exploration of the

Year 10

play as an actor and director

Developing devising skills and techniques Generating ideas from different stimuli

Component 3 — (Section B Live Theatre Review)

•

Theatre trip

•

Note making

•

Practice exam questions

• Practical exploration of the play using production elements (costume, set, lighting and sound)

• Introduction to stimuli

Q1 and 2 – portfolio

• 1: What was your initial response to the stim and what were the intentions of the piece?

• 2: What work did your group do in order to

explore the stimuli and start to create ideas performance?

Creating devised pieces—Q3 and 4 – portfolio

• 3: What were some of the significant momen during the development process and when rehearsing and refining your work?

• 4: How did you consider genre, structure,

character, form, style, and language through the process?

• Practice exam questions

Refining, performing and evaluating—Q5 and 6 portfolio

• 5: How effective was your contribution to the final performance?

• 6: Were you successful in what you set out to achieve?

Component 3—Section A Revision

Component 2—(performance of text)

•

• X 2 extracts from the same

•

Year 11

•

Practical exploration of the play as an actor and director Practical exploration of the play using production elements (costume, set, lighting and sound) Practice exam questions

Section B – revision

•

Theatre trip

•

Note making

•

Practice exam questions

•

Mock exam of whole paper

play (Monologue, duologue or group scenes)

Component 3

• Revision for sections A and B • Component 3 - Written exam

• Practical exploration of whole play

• Developing character • Rehearsals and refinement • Component 2 – practical exam

KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM

USEFUL INFORMATION  Exam Board: Edexcel  Audible Project  Mountview Bridge Project  National Theatre New Views playwriting competition and Connections Festival  Regular Theatre trips to Southwark theatres and West End  Annual musical theatre performance, past performances: Lion King, Jungle Book, We Will Rock You, Bugsy Malone, Little Shop of Horrors (March 2022) , Sweeney Todd (2023), The Wiz (2024)

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING  GCSE Drama Specification  Join a local youth theatre group at Theatre Peckham, Southwark Playhouse, Blue Elephant and Mountview  Watch a production at a local theatre and write a review: National Theatre, Old Vic, Young Vic, Southwark Playhouse, Unicorn Theatre  Watch and review performances online using Drama Online Library  BBC Bitesize Drama EDEXCEL https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zkvm2sg

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO? KS5

 KS5 A Level Drama and Theatre Studies  Vocational Drama Level 3 Higher Education

 BA (Hons) Drama  BA (Hons) Technical Theatre Design  Professional actor training at Drama School or Conservatory  BA (Hons) Media and Film studies and production

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ECONOMICS Autumn Introduction to Economics

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

• Main economic groups and factor of production • The basic economic problem • Opportunity cost • Economic choices and sustainability

Spring

Competition

• Competition and price in competitive and concentrated markets (monopoly and oligopoly)

Summer National and International Economics

• Economics growth GDP and GDP per capita

• Determinants and costs

Year 10

The Role of Markets and Money

Production

and benefits of economics growth Low Unemployment

• Markets, products and services sectors • Product and factor markets • Specialisation and exchange • Demand and the demand curve • Shifts and movements of demand and

• Role of producers production and

• Calculating employment

productivity • Costs, Revenue, profit and loss • Economies of scale

and unemployment • Types of unemployment

supply

• Elasticity

The Labour Market

• Determination of wages • Gross and net pay calculations

• Causes and consequences of unemployment

The Role of Money and the Financial Sector

• Importance of the financial • Interest rates • Saving, borrowing and investment interest rate calculations Economics Objectives and the Role of Government

Year 11

• Income and wealth • Causes and consequences of differences in income and wealth Price Stability and Inflation

Supply Side Policies

• Costs and benefits of supply side policies

Limitations of Markets

• Measuring inflation (CPI) • Real and nominal values • Causes and consequences of inflation

• Positive and negative externalities • Government intervention

Fiscal Policy

International Trade and the Global Economy

• Government spending and revenue • Government budget • Effects of fiscal policy • Measures to redistribute income and wealth • Causes and consequences of inflation Monetary Policy Effects of monetary policy on growth, employment, and inflation

Revision & Final Exam

• International trade and free trade agreements

Balance of Payments

• Surpluses and deficits in the Balance of Payments

• Importance of BoP to UK economy Exchange Rates

• The currency conversion mechanism • Effect of exchange rate on UK economy Globalisation

• Effect of globalisation on •

development Costs and benefits of globalisation

KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM

USEFUL INFORMATION  Exam Board - OCR Economics (9-1) – GCSE Economics J205 Specification  Past Assessments  Recommended Textbook - OCR GCSE (9-1) Economics Clive Riches, Christopher Bancroft, Jan Miles-Kingston (ISBN: 978147188834) , OCR GCSE (9-1) Economics: Hodder Education

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING  Be actively engaged and be prepared to critically analyse during lessons  Keep up-to-date with recent developments via the TV new or the BBC news app  Consolidate learning from lessons with carefully taken notes from the set text  Complete practice and past papers

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO? KS5

 A Level Economics Higher Education

 Apprenticeships or undergraduate degree in:  Economics  Land Economy  Politics Philosophy and Economics  Industrial Economics  Economics and International Relations  Accountancy and Finance  Statistics and Econometrics  Business and International Business  Business and Management

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GEOGRAPHY WHAT WILL I LEARN? Autumn Paper 1: The Living World • Amazon rainforest • Western desert

Spring Paper 2: Urban Issues and Challenges • Lagos • London

Paper 1: Coastal Landscapes

Year 10

•

Coastal processes

•

Coastal management

•

Holderness Coast

Summer Paper 1: Weather Hazards • Typhoon Haiyan • Beast from the East • 2022 UK Heatwave

• Stratford, Olympics • Bedzed

Paper 3: Human Fieldwork •

Elephant and Castle

Paper 1: Tectonic Hazards • Plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes • Christchurch and Nepal earthquakes

Year 11

Paper 2: Resource Management

Paper 2: The Economic World

• Food, water and energy

• United Kingdom

• Fracking

• Nigeria

• Chambamontera

• Jamaica

Paper 1: Rivers

• Torr Quarry

Revision

• River Tees • Banbury river management

Paper 1: Climate Change

Paper 3: Physical Fieldwork

Paper 3: Pre-release material

•

River Tillingbourne

(issued twelve weeks prior to exam)

KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM

USEFUL INFORMATION  Exam Board - AQA  AQA Geography Specification  Recommended Textbook and Revision Guide - STAC Revision Guide and Electronic version of AQA Textbook

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING  Use past exam questions  Revise for all assessments using recommended revision material  Seneca learning

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO? KS5  A Level Geography Higher Education

 Apprenticeships or undergraduate degree in:  Geography  Sustainability  Urban planning  Environmental management  Disaster management  Tourism  Environment Agency

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HISTORY WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Year 10 Year 11

Autumn

Spring

2A. The Development of the USA, 1929— 2000 • Economic downturn and recovery • The economic impact of WWII • Issues of Civil Rights 1941—1970 • Political change • Social change • Cold war rivalry • The search for world peace

1G Germany in transition, 1919— 1939 • Impact of WWI • Recovery of Weimar • End of the Weimar Republic • Consolidation of power • Nazi economic, social and racial policy • Terror and persuasion • Hitler’s foreign policy

1B The Elizabethan Age • Elizabethan government • Lifestyles of rich and poor • Popular entertainment • The problem of religion

1B The Elizabethan Age • The Catholic threat • The Spanish Armada • The Puritan threat

2F Changes in Medicine and Health in Britain, c.500—present • Attempts to treat and cure illness and disease • Advances in medical knowledge • Developments in patient care • Developments in public health and welfare

REVISION AND FINAL EXAM

2F Changes in Medicine and Health in Britain, c.500—present • Causes of illness and disease • Attempts to prevent illness and disease

Summer

RECAP AND REVISION

KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM

USEFUL INFORMATION  Exam Board: WJEC GCSE History  Unit 1A: The development of the USA, 1929—2000  UNIT 1G: Germany in Transition, 1919-1939  Unit 1B: The Elizabethan Age  UNIT 2F: Changes in Medicine and Health in Britain, c.500-Present  WJEC Specification  My Revision Notes: WJEC GCSE History by R. Paul Evans  WJEC Educas GCSE History, The Development of the USA 1929-2000 by Steve Waugh and John Wright  WJEC Educas GCSE History, The Elizabethan Age 1558-1603 by R. Paul Evans  WJEC Educas GCSE History, Germany in Transition, 1919-39 by Steve Waugh and John Wright  WJEC Educas GCSE History, Changes in Health and Medicine c.1340 to the present day by R. Paul Evans

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING  Spaced revision using flash cards  Complete past papers and use exercise books/revision guide to mark  Use school revision guide

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO? KS5

 A Level History  A Level Politics Higher Education

 Apprenticeships or undergraduate degree in:  History  Archaeology  Politics  Law  Economics  Business  Sociology  Philosophy  Social Sciences  Classics

 English  History of Art

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Citizenship WHAT WILL I LEARN? Autumn Life in Modern Britain

Spring

• What do we mean by identity

Politics and Participation • Where does political power reside in the UK and how is it controlled

• What is the role of the media and

• What are the powers of local

• What are the principals and values that underpin British society

Year 10

the free press?

• What is the UK’s role in key international organisations

and devolved government and how can citizens participate

• Where does political power reside: with the citizen, parliament or government

• How do others govern themselves Active Citizenship • How can citizens make their voice heard and make a difference in society

REVISION AND PAST PAPERS

Summer Rights and Responsibilities

• What laws does society require and why?

• What are a citizen’s rights and responsibilities within the legal system

• How has the law developed over time and how does it protect the citizen and deal with criminals

• What are universal human rights and how do we protect them?

REVISION AND FINAL EXAM

• How do citizens play a part to bring

Year 11

about change in the legal system

• How can citizens try to bring about political change

• THE INVESTIGATION – taking citizenship action

KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM

USEFUL INFORMATION  Exam Board: AQA  AQA Specification  1. Citizenship skills, processes and methods  2. Life in modern Britain  3. Rights and Responsibilities  4. Politics and Participation  5. Active Citizenship

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING  Revision using flash cards  Understanding of key words  Completing past papers  Using the school revision guide

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO? KS5

 A Level History  A Level Politics  Any other humanities based subject.

Higher Education

 Apprenticeships or undergraduate degree in:  Politics  Law  Economics  Business  Sociology  Philosophy  Social Sciences  Classics

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MFL WHAT WILL I LEARN? Autumn Module 1 - Tu as du temps à perdre?

(Zone de culture: Fêtes et jeu)

• Ma vie en ligne • Tu as une vie active?

• Qu’est-ce que tu regardes?

• Qu’est-ce qu’on va faire?

• Qu’est-ce que tu as fait?

Year 10

J’ai participé aux Jeux de la Francophonie!

Module 2 - Mon clan, ma tribu (Zone de

culture: Libre d’être moi)

• Un week-end en famille • L’amitié est la clé du bonheur • Portraits de stars • La place des idoles Famille, amour, gâteau

Spring Module 3 - Ma vie scolaire (Zone

de culture: Au collège chez nous)

• Quelle est ta matière préférée?

• C’est injuste!

• As-tu fait des progrès?

• Souvenirs d’école Les langues et l’avenir Module 4 - En pleine forme (Zone

de culture: C’est bon pour la santé?)

• Bon appétit!

• Bien dans ma peau • Bien choisir pour ta santé • Je change ma vie

Summer Module 5 – Numéro vacances

(Zone de Culture: Voudrais-tu voyager?)

• Des vacances de rêve • On part pour la Corse • Le monde en fête • Guide de voyage • Vive les vacances!

Module 8 - Mes projets d’avenir (Zone de culture: Mon été de rêve)

• Mes passions et mon avenir • Célébrités à l’écran • Quelles sont tes compétences?

• Bien payé, mais difficile!

• Mieux vivre Module 7 - Mon petit monde à moi

(Zone de culture: C’est combien?)

• Là où j’habite • Sur la bonne route • Mode et shopping • La maison de mes rêves

• Speaking preparation • Exam skills lessons

• Speaking Exam • Revision/exams preparation

• Revision of all topic

As-tu déjà visité Paris?

Year 11

Module 6 – Notre planète (Zone de culture: Madagascar: miroir du monde?)

• Notre monde est beau • Planète en danger • Des grands gestes • Des petits gestes • Innovation verte

KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM

USEFUL INFORMATION  Students will do either Italian or French, or in some cases Spanish (if they are a native speaker)  Exam Board — AQA  Italian Specification  French Specification  Spanish Specification

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING  www.thisislanguage.com  Complete practice and past papers

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO? KS5  A Level French  A Level Italian  A Level Spanish Higher Education Careers which require a language range from education, international law, counselling, social services, customer services, sales, marketing, international trade, translator, interpreter, language teacher and linguist.  Complementary subjects include:  Business  Economics  Spanish  French  Maths  History  English

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MUSIC WHAT WILL I LEARN? Autumn

Spring

Summer

Year 10

ABRSM Music Theory

Listening SW 4

Listening SW 5

• Exam in November

• Killer Queen

• Defying Gravity

Listening SW 7

Listening SW 3

Performing

• Release

• Music for a While

• Weekly instrument/vocal

Listening SW 6

Performing

• Star Wars

• Weekly instrument/vocal

Performing

• Weekly instrument/vocal lessons

lessons preparing for external & internal exam performances

lessons & exam Performing

• Summer Concert class performance

Composing

Composing

• Rock music

• Musical song/ Free comp

Listening SW 8

Listening SW 1

Revision & Final Exam

• Samba Em Preludio

• Brandenburg

Listening SW 2

Listening

• Pathetique

• Revision

Performing

Performing

• Weekly instrument/vocal lessons

• Weekly instrument/vocal

preparing for external & internal exam performances Composing

• Fusion composition • Film music composition

Year 11

preparing for mock exam

lessons preparing for final GCSE

performance in December.

recording in March

Composing

Composing

• Set brief comp

• Set Brief and Free comp

KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM

USEFUL INFORMATION  Exam Board- Pearson Edexcel GCSE Music (2016)  GCSE Music Specification  Past Assessments  Recommended Textbooks — Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Music - Arkel and Martin ISBN 978 1 292123414 1 , Edexcel GCSE (9 – 1) Anthology of Music – Julia Winterson – ISBN- 978 1 292118 39 0

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING  Spaced Repetition in Learning Theory  Listening Practice using Focus on Sound  Daily instrument practice – minimum 30 minutes

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO? KS5

 Eduqas A Level Music Higher Education

 Apprenticeships or undergraduate degree in:  University Degree in Music  College of Music Degree in Instrumental Performance  University Degree in Sound Production  A GCSE or A level in music can enhance a CV and lead into any other area of business or career

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PE WHAT WILL I LEARN? Autumn

Spring

Summer

Health, Fitness and Wellbeing

Sport Psychology

Physical Training

• Physical, emotional and social health,

• Classification of skill

• Component of fitness

• Goal Setting

• Training methods

• Guidance and feedback

• Fitness test

fitness and wellbeing

• Consequences of a sedentary lifestyle • Energy use, diet and nutrition.

Year 10

Practical Sports throughout Year 10 & 11

• Optimising training Socio-cultural Influences

• Long term effects of exercise e

• Engagement patterns

• Warm up and cool down

• Commercialisation

PEP Coursework

• Ethical and socio-cultural

• Par-Q

issues

• Goal retting • Individual test results • Training methods

PEP Coursework

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Comparison of test results

• Anaerobic and aerobic

• Suitability of goals set • Evaluation of training methods • Strengths and weakness of training programme

Year 11

Anatomy and Physiology

• Structure of muscular-skeletal system • Functions muscular-skeletal system • Structure of cardiorespiratory system

• Training Plan

Revision & Final Exam

exercise.

• Short- and long-term effects of exercise Movement Analysis

• Lever systems – 1st 2nd and 3rd class lever systems

• Mechanical advantages and disadvantages

• Planes and Axis linked to specific sporting movements

• Functions cardiorespiratory system

KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM

USEFUL INFORMATION  Exam board: Edexcel GCSE PE Full Course  Edexcel GCSE PE Specification  Past Assessments  Edexcel GCSE (9-1) PE Student Book 2nd Edition

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING  Ensure there are no gaps when completing coursework  Use everlearner to watch the videos making additional notes  Complete online checkpoints using everlearner for the different topics  Complete practice past papers  Create knowledge organisers of each specific topic for both exam papers  Create questions on each topic to test yourself or a friend for the exam

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO? KS5

 A-Level PE  BTEC Sport Higher Education

 Apprenticeships or undergraduate degree in:  Psychology and Sport and Exercise Science BSc Joint Honours  Sport and Exercise Science BSc Honours  Sport Science, Coaching and Physical Education BSc (Hons)  Sport Management BSc (Hons)

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Vocational Performing Arts Vocational Performing Arts WHAT WILL I LEARN? Students will be able toMusic choose their specialist pathAutumn Spring Summer way, either Music Technology or Acting

Introduction to Unit 1 Performing.

Continuation of Unit 1 Performing.

Introduction to Unit 2 Creating

Re-creation of an existing piece of music using Logic Pro X.

2. Presentation of work to an audience

Free Composition using Logic Pro X in response to a set brief.

Year 10

3. Evaluation 1. Research and Reflection on track to recreate

1.1.2 Rehearsal and Reflection - time spent reproducing an existing piece of music Unit 2 Continued 2.1.2 Development Log to be completed during production - reflection, tracking of progress etc.

Year 11

2.2.1 Presentation of work to an audience

Unit 1 Complete

Unit 3 - Performing Arts in Practice 3.1 Planning a response to a set music industry brief

2.1.1 Review of set brief and response/ planning of composition

3.3 Evaluation and Reflection Unit 3 Complete

3.2 Promoting work and pitching to a target audience

2.3 Evaluation Unit 2 Complete

KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM

USEFUL INFORMATION  The vocational music course allows for progression into a higher level of study and/or the music industry, with a focus upon the recognition of achievement through the acquisition of knowledge and practical musical skills. The aim of these qualifications is to provide learners with the knowledge and range of skills needed to progress them towards being able to operate successfully as performing musicians and producers/composers.

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING  Daily instrument practice – minimum 30 minutes

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO? KS5

 BTEC Level 3 (currently not available at STAC) Higher Education

 Apprenticeships or undergraduate degree in  Degree in Sound Production  Degree in Music Performance  Degree in Music Performance and Sound Production

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Vocational Performing Arts Acting Autumn

Spring

Introduction to unit 1 (Performing)

Introduction to unit 3 (Performing arts in practice)

• Developing performance and ensemble skills

• Script work (monologues, duologues and group pieces)

Year 10

Introduction to unit 2 (Creating)

• Developing devising skills and

• Roles in theatre • Business and management roles

• 2.1.2 – developing performance and development log

• 2.2.1 – present final piece to audience

• 2.3.1 and 2.3.2 – Evaluation

• Promoting and pitching

explorative strategies

• Planning performance work

• Responding to stimuli

Unit 2

• Practitioners

Summer

Unit 2 complete 30%

• 2.1.1 – Writing creative brief • Creating ideas for Unit 1

performance Unit 3

• 3.1.1 – planning

• 1.1.1– research • 1.1.2 – rehearsal/ • preparation

performance work

Year 11

• 1.3.1 and 1.3.2 – Evaluation

• 3.3.1 and 3.3.2 – Evaluating and reflecting

• 3.1.2 – creating performance work

• 1.2.1 – Performance skills

• 3.2.2 – Pitching

• 3.1.2 – creating performance work

Unit 3 complete 40%

• 3.2.1 – Promoting Unit 1 complete 30%

KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM

USEFUL INFORMATION  Exam Board: Edexcel  Audible Project  Mountview Bridge Project  National Theatre New Views playwriting competition, and Connections Festival  Regular Theatre trips to Southwark theatres and West End.  Annual musical theatre performance, past performances: Lion King, Jungle Book, We Will Rock You, Bugsy Malone, Little Shop of Horrors (March 2022) , Sweeny Todd (2023), The Wiz (2024)

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING  GCSE Drama Specification  Join a local youth theatre group at Theatre Peckham, Southwark Playhouse, Blue Elephant and Mountview  Watch a production at a local theatre and write a review: National Theatre, Old Vic, Young Vic, Southwark Playhouse, Unicorn Theatre  Watch and review performances online using Drama Online Library  BBC Bitesize Drama EDEXCEL https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/examspecs/zkvm2sg

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO? KS5

 KS5 A Level Drama and Theatre Studies  Vocational Drama Level 3 Higher Education

 BA (Hons) Drama  BA (Hons) Technical Theatre Design  Professional actor training at Drama School or Conservatory  BA (Hons) Media and Film studies and production

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OCR NATIONAL SPORT STUDIES WHAT WILL I LEARN? Autumn • R185: Performance and Leadership in Sports Activities

• TA1 - Be able to use skills, techniques and tactics/strategies/ compositional football

• Football (Practical) • TA1 — Football Logbook of Participation

Year 10

• TA2— Evaluating Football ability and quality

Spring • R185: Performance and Leadership in Sports Activities

• TA3— Creating a Sport Session Plan

• Risk Assessment • Table Tennis (Practical) • TA1 — Table Tennis Logbook of Participation

• TA4—Leading a Sports Session

Summer • R185: Performance and Leadership in Sports Activities

• TA5—Reviewing Sports Session—Evaluating coaching performance

• R187: Increasing Awareness of Outdoor and Adventurous Activities

• TA1—Local and National Provision for Outdoor Activities

• National Governing Bodies

• TA2— Creating an Action Plan,

• TA2—Equipment and Clothing

developing on your weaknesses in Football

for Outdoor Activities

• Technology to enhance safety and performance on outdoor activities

• Types of Terrain and Environment

• R187: Increasing Awareness of Outdoor and Adventurous Activities

• TA3—Key considerations for planning an outdoor activity

R184:- Contemporary Issues in Sport

R184:- Contemporary Issues in Sport

• TA1—Issues Affecting

• TA4—The Role of National

Participation in Sport

• Risk Assessment

• Potential Barriers

• Emergency Procedures

• User Groups

• Demonstrating appropriate skills in

• Solutions to Participation

outdoor activities

Year 11

• TA4—Evaluating performance and value of participating in outdoor activities

Governing Bodies

• TA5—Positive and Negative use of Technology in Sport

• TA2—The Role of Sport in Promoting Values

• Olympics and Paralympics • Sporting Initiatives and Campaigns

• Sporting Etiquette • Performance Enhancing Drugs • TA3—The Importance of Hosting Major Sporting Events

KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM

USEFUL INFORMATION  Exam Board: OCR Cambridge Nationals:  OCR Specification  Past Assessments  Cambridge National Level 1/2 Sport Studies Student Textbook, Ross Howitt & Mike Murray

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING  Ensure there are no gaps when completing coursework  Use everlearner to watch the videos making additional notes for R184 exam  Complete online checkpoints using everlearner for R184 exam  Complete practice papers for R184 exam  Create knowledge organisers of each specific topic for R184 exam  Create questions on each topic for R184 to test yourself or a friend for the exam

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO? KS5

 A-Level PE  BTEC Sport Higher Education

 Apprenticeships or undergraduate degree in:  Psychology and Sport and Exercise Science BSc Joint Honours  Sport and Exercise Science BSc Honours  Sport Science, Coaching and Physical Education BSc (Hons)  Sport Management BSc (Hons)  Physiotherapy BSc (Hons)

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OCR NATIONA IT L WHA Autumn

N? T WILL I LEAR

Summer

Year 10

Unit R060: Data manipulation using

Spring Unit R060: Data manipulation

Unit R070: Using Augmented

spreadsheets

using spreadsheets

Reality to present information

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1.1 Design tools

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1.2.1 Functionality

1.1 Purpose and uses of Augmented Reality (AR)

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1.2.2 Types of outputs that clearly present information for an organisation

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1.2 Types of Augmented Reality (AR) and user interaction

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1.2.3 Human Computer Interface (HCI)

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1.3 Devices used with Augmented Reality (AR)

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2.1.1 Data handling and manipulation

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2.1 Planning and design considerations

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2.1.2 Techniques to generate the outputs

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2.2 Design Tools

• 2.1.3 User interface Unit R070: Using Augmented Reality to present information

Year 11

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3.1 Augmented Reality (AR) model prototype

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3.2 Triggers

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3.3 Layers / user interaction

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3.4 information output

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4.1 Testing

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4.2 Reviewing the process of creating the Augmented Reality (AR) model prototype

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3.1 Test the user interface and the technical aspects of the spreadsheet solution 4.1 Methods used to evaluate the success of the spreadsheet solution

Unit R050: IT in the digital world

Unit R050: IT in the digital world

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Topic Area 1: Design tools

Revision and Exam

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Topic Area 2: Human Computer Interface (HCI) in everyday life

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Topic Area 3: Data and testing

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Topic Area 4: Cybersecurity and legislation

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Topic Area 5: Digital communications

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Topic Area 6: Internet of Everything (IoE)

KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM

USEFUL INFORMATION  Exam Board: OCR Cambridge Nationals:  OCR Specification  Past Assessments  Cambridge National Level 1/2 in IT Student Textbook, David Atkinson-Beaumont, Alan Jarvis, Sarah Mat-

TOP TIPS TO ENHANCE LEARNING  Ensure there are no gaps when completing coursework  Complete practice papers for R050 exam  Create knowledge organisers of each specific topic for R050 exam

WHAT COURSES DOES THIS LEAD TO? KS5

 Cambridge Technical in Information Technology Higher Education

 Apprenticeships or undergraduate degree in:  General computer Science;  artificial intelligence (AI);  computer programming, including coding;  computer science;  information and communications technology (ICT);  networking;  software development; or  software engineering.

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