KS3 Curriculum

• Key Stage 3 includes students in Y7 and Y8
• The curriculum at KS3 covers all National Curriculum subjects.
• Schemes of Work are differentiated to ensure access for all learners
• The curriculum is enhanced through educational visits and other activities
• There are a number of lunch time and after school clubs offered throughout the year
• All students in Year 8 have the opportunity to participate in a residential experience

Students spend at least 50% of their timetable with their class teacher and are taught in their tutor base wherever possible. This creates a safe and secure environment for students.

The majority of national Curriculum subjects are taught discreetly:

Maths

English

Science

ICT

PE

Design Technology (including Food Technology)

PSE including Citizenship

Other subjects are taught jointly

Creative Arts

This encompasses Drama, Art and Music (one morning each week)

Humanities

This encompasses History, Geography and RE (one afternoon each week)

Students work on projects such as ‘Design a Fashion Show’, ‘Carnivals’, ‘Transport through the ages’ and ‘Food from around the world’

The enables students to;

• Focus on a topic for a protracted period of time
• See connections between subjects
• Work as small groups towards common goals

This enables staff to create new, exciting projects using the latest technology

Vocational and Enterprise Education (one afternoon each week)

Aims to develop skills for working life:

• Problem solving
• Working with others
• Communication
• Practical skills
• Numeracy

Creates opportunities for student led projects

Additional useful documents

Fosse Way Schemes of Work

Curriculum Overview

School Development Plan