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Students at Key Stage 4 and Post 16 follow a combination of the following nationally accredited courses;
- GCSE Art, Design Technology, English, Maths, Science
- Entry Level in Maths, English, Science, Food Technology, French, Design Technology, ICT and Physical Education
- Asdan Bronze and Silver Youth Award Scheme
- Accreditation for Life and Living
- National Skills Profile
- Certificate of Personal Effectiveness
- Towards Independence
- Entry Level BTEC - Skills for Working Life
- Entry Level BTEC - Life Skills
- Adult Literacy and Numeracy
- European Computer Driving Licence
Y9 at Fosse Way School is a pivotal period in a students education, where students are beginning to move from a more ‘directed’ and class based approach to learning to a more personalised curriculum offering a range of choices, focusing on independence and the transition to life after school.
Students
- continue to spend a high percentage of their taught time with their class tutor, for the delivery of basic skills i.e. English, Maths
- access a vocational course of their choice
- can choose to study a specific course from a range offered, following their personal interest
- can begin their Entry level or GCSE course (as and if appropriate), giving the students three years to complete the course whilst having time to follow related enrichment activities
- will receive their full National Curriculum entitlement through study days focused on Humanities including RE, the Arts plus French and international education
Fosse Way School offers a choice of “learning pathways” at KS4, aimed at personalising the individual learning experience for each student. Decisions regarding the final choice of pathway for each student are arrived at through consultations involving the student, parents and school staff.
Pathway A OR Pathway B
(Accreditation for Life and Living or Entry Level)
Maths, English, Science and ICT
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Maths, English, Science and ICT
(Entry or GCSE Leve, or ECDL for ICTl) |
Physical Education, Personal Social Health & Moral Education
(Accreditation for Life and Living) |
Physical Education, Personal Social Health & Moral Education
(No accreditation) |
Design Technology and Cookery
(Accreditation for Life and Living) |
Technology
Leading to Entry Level in Design Technology, Food Technology or GCSE Design Technology
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OPTION BLOCK 1
A modular course consisting of Art & Media, Sport & Leisure, International Education, and Environmental Education.
(No Accreditation) |
OPTION BLOCK 1
One of the following;
Art (GCSE Level) & Media (Entry Level)
OR
Sport & Leisure (Entry Level)
OR
French (Entry Level)
OR
Environmental Education |
OPTION BLOCK 2
A vocational course that includes; Business Studies, Land Management, Health & Beauty and Practical Skills.
(No Accreditation) |
OPTION BLOCK 2
One of the following vocational areas leading to the BTEC Skills for Working Life qualification;
Business Studies
OR
Land Management
OR
Health & Beauty
OR
Practical Skills |
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ASDAN youth Award Scheme
Bronze and/or Silver level |
Additional useful documents
Fosse Way Schemes of Work
Curriculum Overview
School Development Plan
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