Download our curriculum year map which shows what we will be covering this year in more detail.

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Maths - Our aim is to identify and bridge gaps in mathematical knowledge and skills, so that students are confident in the KS2 curriculum before moving onto KS3 / KS4 programmes of study. We explore practical and real-life contexts to make links between learning and the relevance of mathematical skills in daily life and different careers.

Qualifications: Entry Level Certificate, GCSE Maths, GCSE Statistics

 

English - We consolidate KS2 skills so students can access the KS3 and KS4 curriculum at their own pace given periods of absence from mainstream education. students enjoy the diverse range of topics and areas and are prepared for KS4 qualifications appropriate to their individual requirements, as well as fostering a love for literature.

Qualifications: Entry Level Certificate in English. GCSE English

 

Science - Science connects so many different areas of the curriculum, helping students deepen their understanding of other subjects. All three sciences are inescapably part of our everyday lives and our aim is to help students embrace this to progress in science through as much practical, hands-on learning as possible.

Qualifications: AQA Unit Awards, Entry Level Certificate & GCSE

 

PSHE - Personal, social, health and economic education gives us the opportunity to challenge student beliefs and opinions, contextualise skills learnt across the curriculum and give them a greater understanding about the world we live in and their impact on it. It provides our students with the practical skills to live healthy, safe, productive and responsible lives.

 

RSE (Relationship and Sex Education) allows students to gain a greater understanding of relationships focusing on exploring the emotional, social and physical aspects of growing up, having relationships and learning about human sexuality and sexual health.

 

Humanities - students gain an understanding of the society and cultures they inhabit, influenced as they are by religion, money, war, power, and love, enabling them to have broad-ranging discussions and opinions. We encourage students to challenge their preconceptions, to see things from different perspectives and undertake critical thinking. Qualifications: ELC on request

 

1:1 - All students are offered bespoke regular 1:1 sessions in English and Maths, and Science, to help address gaps in learning and boost progress.

 

Land-Based Studies - students in KS3 are responsible for the animal enclosures, the care, health and enrichment of our animals, and understanding animal behaviour. They also manage, develop and upkeep the allotment and polytunnel areas. students in KS4 can progress onto a BTEC Land Based Studies qualification which we deliver across three subject areas - Animal Care, Equine and Horticulture. students work through the Pearson BTEC Level 1 Introductory in Land-Based Studies and are able to progress through an Award, Certificate or Diploma.

 

Multi-skills and Construction - Younger students primarily explore methods of construction through multi skills sessions, where play and small projects take place, enabling them to gain a variety of basic tool skills. KS3 allows students to build on these skills, and put them to use in real life experiences, preparing them for BTEC qualifications which we deliver within our purpose built barn.

 

Food & Cookery - Equips students with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to cook and apply the principles of nutrition and healthy eating, developing vital life skills that enable them to feed themselves and others affordably and nutritiously, now and later in life.

 

Qualifications: BTEC Home Cooking Skills

 

Bushcraft - students learn how to make fire using flint and steel, and then how to use the fire to cook for themselves. students learn the skills required to survive outdoors drawing inspiration from different time periods and how humans sustained themselves in our weatherproof camp providing permanent shelter.

Qualifications: AQA Unit Awards

 

Art - Art lessons enable students to explore their creativity, find confidence in their work and build resilience. We explore different ways to create art as well as looking into famous artists and their work.

Qualifications: AQA Unit Awards, Arts Award and a Level 1 Art and Design BTEC.

 

Enrichment - The enrichment lesson takes place through themes throughout the year, incorporating technology, music, life skills, cultural studies and much more.

 

Music - students have the opportunity to learn a variety of musical instruments. Peripatetic guitar, piano and drum teachers offer 1:1 lessons and can put enthusiastic students through music grades

 

Trips - We offer many enriching trips ranging from educational visits linked to subject planning to careers focused visits, as well as different curriculum focuses such as swimming or sailing lessons and horseriding, throughout the year.

 

Sport - Through Y+ Coaching, professional sports coaches develop team players, who can take the lead and learn to work collaboratively with others. Ultimately our students improve their fitness, their confidence and those children that “don’t do sport” are usually a thing of the past.

 

Therapy - We have two humanistic therapists striving to build a therapeutic relationship with all students, regularly assessing all students, and offering one to one sessions when appropriate. The emphasis is on self development and we aim to create a safe and trusting space where concerns, interests, strengths, self awareness and resilience can be explored.

 

Outreach - Some students greatly benefit from outreach support; with the aim to bridge the gap between home and school in order to promote self development and achievement of potential. Outreach support focuses on mental and physical health, school refusal and transitions, home circumstances, peer conflicts and parental needs.

 

Careers - From Year 9, students have the opportunity to undertake work experience with a range of local organisations. From Year 10, students visit local colleges with us to help them start planning their next steps after GRK. Year 11 students are offered professional careers advice and are supported with applications and making the transition to their next placement.

 

Health and Fitness BTEC - Level 1 qualification, taking part in various sports and learning about the body, nutrition and fitness.

 

Health and Social Care BTEC - Level 1 qualification focusing on childcare.