Curriculum at Spring lane school
CURRICULUM OFFER (as at 2019-20)
The school is divided into 3 sites each with a different curriculum offer.
Spring Lane School @ Park House
Students study for qualifications in line with their academic ability and often changing health status. Students taught at Park House in Key Stage 4 have an opportunity to study for a core offer of GCSE's including Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Art and ICT equivalent.
Functional Skills qualifications in Mathematics, English and ICT are available from Entry 1 to Level 2 to enable every student to achieve and build on their successes.
We recognise that without social and emotional well-being learning cannot take place. Therefore, in addition to an academic curriculum there are lessons in Physical Education, Art, PSHE, Life Skills and Careers education, Food Technology to further enhance an understanding of the wider world.
Enrichment activities focus on personal skills development and offer a variety of trips and activities.
CORE OFFER
English GCSE to the Higher Level (Language only for the majority with English Literature offered to some) Stand alone
Functional Skills all levels.
Mathematics GCSE to Higher Level
Art GCSE
Science GCSE Biology
ICT- OCR Creative iMedia, ECDL, Digital Skills Entry Level
NON-EXAMINED UNIVERSAL OFFER
PE 2 Hours per week
PSHE: including emotional literacy and readiness to learn.
Career education
Food technology understanding the importance of a healthy diet and how to prepare nutritious and economical meals
Spring Lane School @ Milltown House
Young people attending Milltown House (MTH) have generally not enjoyed success within a mainstream school setting following predominately GCSE programmes. MTH aims therefore to offer a balance of National Curriculum subjects and courses to inspire pupils to follow a Vocational Pathway of their choice.
MTH timetables allow young people to consider their individual learning journeys and consider educational options post compulsory schooling at the end of year 11. The bespoke timetables and wrap around support from the MTH Team enables young people to begin to address SEMH needs and to build on their aspirations to achieve.
All pupils follow a core curriculum of Maths and English, which sits alongside their vocational course offer. Consideration is given to a pupil’s onward journey where access to an FE programme requires, for example, a Science GCSE. Onsite at MTH additional offer includes Art/Science/ICT to up to GCSE level for young people wishing to follow these subjects.
Within the Offsite Providers, typically the local college or a training provider, vocational programmes are accredited to enable pupils to progress on to next level Further Education courses or application for Traineeships/Apprenticeships.
The Commissioning process around Alternative Providers is robust and seeks to support the interest areas of the MTH cohort taking in to account local Labour Market Information. Regular evaluation of offsite providers ensures quality and accountability.
Spring Lane School @ Radcliffe
KS3 CORE OFFER
The curriculum at Key Stage 3 aims to balance the teaching of academic subjects with other work to support young people in their personal, social and emotional development.
Our curriculum has been developed to harness the strengths, talents and interests of pupils whilst ensuring they do not fall behind their peers in mainstream schools. We aim for all pupils have access to a broad and balanced offer.
In addition to offering the core subjects of English, Maths, Science and ICT we also offer Art, PSHE, Food Technology and PE. Reading is also a priority as a vital tool for improving Literacy and a source of pleasure and enjoyment. Where a specific need is identified, pupils are supported through individualised intervention to address and remove barriers to learning.
To find out more information about our KS3 curriculum offer please open the document below. For further details you can access our curriculum policy on our School Policies page. If you require more details about any aspect of our curriculum please use the Contact Us link at the top and bottom of the page to request further details.
The school is divided into 3 sites each with a different curriculum offer.
Spring Lane School @ Park House
Students study for qualifications in line with their academic ability and often changing health status. Students taught at Park House in Key Stage 4 have an opportunity to study for a core offer of GCSE's including Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Art and ICT equivalent.
Functional Skills qualifications in Mathematics, English and ICT are available from Entry 1 to Level 2 to enable every student to achieve and build on their successes.
We recognise that without social and emotional well-being learning cannot take place. Therefore, in addition to an academic curriculum there are lessons in Physical Education, Art, PSHE, Life Skills and Careers education, Food Technology to further enhance an understanding of the wider world.
Enrichment activities focus on personal skills development and offer a variety of trips and activities.
CORE OFFER
English GCSE to the Higher Level (Language only for the majority with English Literature offered to some) Stand alone
Functional Skills all levels.
Mathematics GCSE to Higher Level
Art GCSE
Science GCSE Biology
ICT- OCR Creative iMedia, ECDL, Digital Skills Entry Level
NON-EXAMINED UNIVERSAL OFFER
PE 2 Hours per week
PSHE: including emotional literacy and readiness to learn.
Career education
Food technology understanding the importance of a healthy diet and how to prepare nutritious and economical meals
Spring Lane School @ Milltown House
Young people attending Milltown House (MTH) have generally not enjoyed success within a mainstream school setting following predominately GCSE programmes. MTH aims therefore to offer a balance of National Curriculum subjects and courses to inspire pupils to follow a Vocational Pathway of their choice.
MTH timetables allow young people to consider their individual learning journeys and consider educational options post compulsory schooling at the end of year 11. The bespoke timetables and wrap around support from the MTH Team enables young people to begin to address SEMH needs and to build on their aspirations to achieve.
All pupils follow a core curriculum of Maths and English, which sits alongside their vocational course offer. Consideration is given to a pupil’s onward journey where access to an FE programme requires, for example, a Science GCSE. Onsite at MTH additional offer includes Art/Science/ICT to up to GCSE level for young people wishing to follow these subjects.
Within the Offsite Providers, typically the local college or a training provider, vocational programmes are accredited to enable pupils to progress on to next level Further Education courses or application for Traineeships/Apprenticeships.
The Commissioning process around Alternative Providers is robust and seeks to support the interest areas of the MTH cohort taking in to account local Labour Market Information. Regular evaluation of offsite providers ensures quality and accountability.
Spring Lane School @ Radcliffe
KS3 CORE OFFER
The curriculum at Key Stage 3 aims to balance the teaching of academic subjects with other work to support young people in their personal, social and emotional development.
Our curriculum has been developed to harness the strengths, talents and interests of pupils whilst ensuring they do not fall behind their peers in mainstream schools. We aim for all pupils have access to a broad and balanced offer.
In addition to offering the core subjects of English, Maths, Science and ICT we also offer Art, PSHE, Food Technology and PE. Reading is also a priority as a vital tool for improving Literacy and a source of pleasure and enjoyment. Where a specific need is identified, pupils are supported through individualised intervention to address and remove barriers to learning.
To find out more information about our KS3 curriculum offer please open the document below. For further details you can access our curriculum policy on our School Policies page. If you require more details about any aspect of our curriculum please use the Contact Us link at the top and bottom of the page to request further details.
| KS3 Curriculum Spring Lane Radcliffe |
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