Key Stage 3
The curriculum comprises of all planned activities and experiences which Want2Achieve Academy, our Independent School and Alternative Provision, provides to help Students to learn. We aspire to raise Educational Standards through a robust vocational, academic, and holistic approach. All qualifications will be delivered in line with AQA and NCFE specifications to provide attainment at every opportunity.
The Aims Of Our Curriculum Are To:
- Provide equal opportunities for all students regardless of gender, skill, cultural, ethnic, or religious background.
- Offer a broad and balanced provision to all students.
- Prepare students for further study, the world of work and to become active citizens in society.
- Develop positive personal and social values.
- Provide a variety of activities which bring about effective learning.
- Provide appropriate challenges which lead to achievement for all students.
- To provide a curriculum that considers abilities, skills as well as individual needs including those stipulated in possible Education, Health and Care plans (EHCP)
- Provide continuity and progression from the point of transfer to the time of leaving Want2Achieve Academy.
- Use a variety of resources to provide our students with a holistic educational package to enhance their educational and employment opportunities, raising their social skills, resulting in reducing the risk of social and economic exclusion.
The aim of our curriculum is a therapeutic one rather than an academic one, although every effort will be made to challenge our pupils to improve academic achievements. Safeguarding is a paramount throughout our curriculum.
Curriculum Structure.
The curriculum is planned in a coherent manner ensuring it meets legal requirements, including those of a broad and balanced curriculum and embraces cross-curricular themes including.
- Careers advice and guidance
- PSHE (citizenship, Sex education, British Values)
- Health and Safety
- English
- Maths
- ICT
- Art
- Food Technology
- Sport and Fitness
Key Stage 4
Sex Education and British values are embedded across the curriculum with bespoke sessions taking place. The development of students’ personal, social skills and their spiritual and cultural development are addressed specifically through the PHSE and digital literacy programmes which will be embedded as well as bespoke sessions. The importance of developing ICT, literacy and numeracy is recognised by the time allocation on the curriculum and a continuing emphasis on the further development of these skills across the whole curriculum. We will use specialist staff to address the specific dynamics of gang involvement, PREVENT and radicalisation and incorporate these sessions into our timetable.
Our curriculum aspires to provide students of all key stages experience in the following core areas of learning:
- Linguistic education – this will be done through English and literacy, reading, six book challenge, developing positive affirmations.
- Mathematical Education - through Maths and numeracy.
- Scientific - this will focus on biology, substance misuse, and food technology.
- Technological – Through use of ICT and digital literacy, social media awareness and use of internet.
- Human and social – A focus on health and social, problem solving, working as part of a team positive thinking, being part of the community.
- Physical and aesthetic – physical education, mindfulness and personal wellbeing.
- Creative education – introducing learners to Art, music, graphic design, creative media.
Pupils will benefit from studying topics linked to their social environment along with National Curriculum and Exam Syllabus criteria plus vocational options which are reviewed on a regular basis. All students will be entered for examinations (FS, BTEC and GCSE) as applicable. Students will still be offered programmes of study that link in with national curriculum.
Bridging The Gap
This bespoke programme will be aimed at post-16, year 12 learners and will focus on the world of work. Individualised Maths and English sessions will be in place to enhance and develop pre-existing knowledge to enhance attainment. PSHE and citizenship will also be offered alongside the core delivery. Students will study a range of vocational options and focus on obtaining work experience where appropriate. They will link in with local colleges and charities, where necessary resit GCSE, alternatively Functional Skills qualifications are on offer. Vocational Post 16 courses are available at local colleges and Want2Achieve.
Course content
- Work Experience
- Budgeting- money management
- Interview Skills
- Application and CV
- Volunteering
- Youth Work Units
- World of Work
- Careers Advice and Guidance
- Social Media Presence