English
Autumn
Students study the skills needed to undertake Paper 1 Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing. They look at fiction texts from different writers and times and use them to analyse the language, structure and ideas explored. The students also practice writing creatively and descriptively. Students will also complete the non-examined spoken language component.
Some students will complete the AQA Step up to English Travel topic focusing on developing their reading and writing skills.
Spring
Students will study Paper 2 AQA Writers Viewpoints and Perspectives. They explore countless non-fiction texts and develop the skill to summarise information and ideas. Students also develop the skills to analyse language and structure and compare how writers communicate their ideas and opinions. As part of paper 2 students will also practice writing non-fiction texts to suit different audiences and purposes.
Some students will complete the AQA Step up to English Detectives topic focusing on developing their reading and writing skills
Summer
Students will revisit both exam papers and aim to build on the skills they have gained so far. They will practice working under exam conditions and learn how to approach the different questions on the papers.
Some students will complete the AQA Step up to English Volunteering topic focusing on developing their reading and writing skills
Maths
Autumn
GCSE: Number, angles, scales, algebra, fractions, graphs, decimals, rounding,
Entry 2: Number work
Entry 3: Number work
Level 1: Number work
Spring
GCSE: Data, percentages/ perimeter/ circumference, area, money, sequences, ratio/proportion, probability
Entry 2: NCFE unit: Working with numbers input
Entry 3: NCFE unit: Understanding properties of shapes and positional vocabulary input
Level 1: NCFE unit: Working with whole numbers input
Summer
GCSE: Probability, equations, graphs, shapes, Pythagoras, decimals, transformations
Entry 2: NCFE unit: Working with numbers portfolio
Entry 3: NCFE unit: Understanding properties of shapes and positional vocabulary portfolio
Level 1: NCFE unit: Working with whole numbers portfolio
Computing
Autumn
TLM Level 2 – Students are to complete the work related to Unit 9 – PowerPoint Presentation. Students will work through the criteria and create a professional presentation using advanced features. Students will test their presentation and evidence their work
Spring
TLM Level 2 – Students are to complete the work related to Unit 17 – Video Software. Students will work through the criteria and create a Video using advanced features. Students will test their Video and evidence their work.
Summer
TLM Level 2 – Students are to complete the work related to Unit 5 –Spreadsheet Software. Students will work through the criteria and create a professional Spreadsheet using advanced features. Students will test their Spreadsheet and evidence their work.
PE
Cope: ASDAN Level 1 (Life Skills)
Autumn
Taking part in community work like helping to raise money for a good course (MacMillan). Planning a journey to Birmingham museum and Art gallery and reporting back on the visit. Learn how to play draughts and investigate further sport and leisure challenges.
Spring
Visit a local park to investigate/sketch wildlife and take photos. Visit the National memorial Arboretum at Alrewas to learn about remembrance and report back to the class about the visit. Complete PE and swimming challenges and begin to manage the garden area at school.
Summer
Continuing to manage the garden area at school and investigate some environment challenges.
Level 2 Princes Trust Award Unit: Interpersonal and Self Management Skills
Autumn
Explain what is meant by the term non-verbal communication. Explain why listening skills are important. Describe examples of aggressive, assertive and passive behaviour. Use appropriate body language when responding to others in different situations. Communicate appropriately with others in different situations
Spring
Explain why time management is important. Describe a situation when own time has been managed effectively. Describe signs of stress. Describe stress management techniques that could be used by self and others. Use appropriate body language when responding to others in different situations. Communicate appropriately with others in different situations
Summer
Use appropriate body language when responding to others in different situations. Communicate appropriately with others in different situations. Describe own strengths in relation to interpersonal or self-management skills. Describe how to improve own interpersonal and self- management skills.
Food
Students will undertake a range of different sills and be expected to work independently to create a range of dishes. Skills will be taught and will progress to individuals creating and following own recipes demonstating a variety of skills which will be assessed. The Home cooking skills award is an accredited course for students to show independence and resilience when preparing food and raising awareness of healthy food products
