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Gordon’s School

Programme of Study Booklet Key Stages 3 to 5

Academic Year 2013 – 2014

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CONTENTS

English Department Page No.

- KS3………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………. 4

- KS4…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………..5

- KS5 English Literature……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………...……………5

- KS5 English Language…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7

- KS5 Media Studies……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8

Mathematics Department

- KS3.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...9

- KS4.………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….10

Science Department KS3

- KS3.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..11

- Biology KS4.………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….12

- Chemistry KS4.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..13

- Physics KS4.………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….14

Art & Design Department

- KS3.………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….15

- KS4.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….18

- KS5.……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..21

Music Department

- KS3………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………23

- KS4………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………26

History Department

- KS3………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..28

- KS4………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….29

- KS5………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………30

Religious Education Department

- KS3………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………31

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Technology Department

- KS3……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...32

- KS4………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..33

- KS5………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………34

Information Communication Technology (ICT) Department

- KS3……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...35

Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE)

- KS3………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………36

- KS4………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………39

Modern Foreign Languages Department

- French KS3…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..42

- French KS4……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….45

- French KS5………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………46

- German KS3………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...47

- German KS4………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..50

- German KS5……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………..51

- Spanish KS3……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..52

- Spanish KS4………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….55

- Spanish KS5………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………56

Business Studies Department

- BTEC KS4 (New Specification)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….57

- BTEC KS4 (Old Specification)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………58

- Business Studies KS4…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….60

- Business Studies KS5…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….64

Economics Department

- KS5…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………67

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English Department - Key Stage 3

Year 7 Content

All students begin the first half-term of the year by completing a Scheme of Work entitled ‘Moving On’. After this, all students study a selection of the following:

• A novel (e.g. Chinese Cinderella, King of Shadows etc…) • A play or a range of non-fiction texts • Some poetry

NB: The choice of texts is dependent on the set All students will be taught the following:

• The parts of speech • Use of apostrophes • Common errors with homophones • Spellings, including a selection of those from the KS3 National Curriculum Spelling List

NB: Some sets will study more points of grammar and punctuation.

Year 8 Content

Students study a selection of the following:

• A novel (e.g. Witch Child, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas etc…) • A play or a range of non-fiction texts. • Some poetry

NB: The choice of texts is dependent on the set. Students may revise spelling, grammar and punctuation from year 7. In addition, all students will be taught the following:

• Different types of sentence structures (simple, compound and complex) • Continue with a selection of spellings


Year 9 Content

Students study a selection of the following:

• A novel (e.g. Noughts and Crosses, Dr Franklin’s Island etc…) • A play or a range of non-fiction texts • Some poetry • The choice of texts is dependent on the set

Students may revise spelling, grammar and punctuation from year 8. In addition, all students will be taught the following:

• Use of PEA (Point, Evidence, Explanation) when writing essays • More challenging spellings • Introduction to some more complex punctuation (e.g. dashes, colons, semi-colons)


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English Department - Key Stage 4

Year 10 Content Controlled

Assessments

• Study Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck and complete Controlled Assessment W/B 5/11/13 • Complete three Speaking and Listening Controlled Assessments W/B 2/12/13 • Spoken Language Study (Controlled Assessment) • Study Non-fiction texts • Study Shakespeare play and complete Controlled Assessments W/B 9/6/14 • Complete creative writing Controlled Assessment W/B 1/7/14 • Study An Inspector Calls (some sets)

w/b : 5/11/13 w/b: 2/12/13 w/b: 9/6/14 w/b: 1/7/14


Assessments

• Finish studying An Inspector Calls (some sets) • Study conflict poetry cluster • Revise for Language / literature mock examinations • Complete creative writing Controlled Assessment (current Year 11 only) 2/12/2013 • Revision for summer examinations (3 papers)

2/12/2013

English Literature – Key Stage 5


Assessment

• Unit One AQA Literature Specification A World War One Literature, considering texts in context across a range of genres

o One exam paper Ques 1: Explore an unseen piece of WW1 non-fiction and judge its typicality, drawing on wider reading of prose, poetry and drama. Ques 2: A choice of two essays, comparing three poems from the studied anthology, “Scars Upon My Heart” complied by Catherine Reilly.

• Unit Two o Coursework totally 2500words

Two tasks, one on a prose text, the novel “Regeneration” by Pat Barker, and one comparing two drama texts, “Journey’s End” by RC Sherriff and “The Accrington Pals by Peter Whelan.

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Assessment

• Unit Three o Reading for Meaning o Love Through the Ages: students explore literature from the time of Chaucer to the present day, considering the presentation of a

range of themes, including power and gender. Students will learn about the literary arc, tracing key social and literary movements across the centuries. Students are taught salient texts in lesson, but are also expected to conduct their own wide and ambitious private reading throughout the entire year.

o One exam paper Ques 1: Compare two unseen extracts of the same genre, considering how the writers use form, structure and language to present their ideas. Approximately 30% of the essay should show knowledge of wider reading from the same genre. Quotations and close references to wider reading should be used to explain how what ideas or styles have persisted over the centuries and what has changed. Ques 2: Compare two unseen extracts of the two remaining genres, considering how the writers use form, structure and language to present their ideas. Approximately 30% of the essay should show knowledge of wider reading. Quotations and close references to wider reading should be used to explain how what ideas or styles have persisted over the centuries and what has changed. Pupils must refer to at least three wider reading texts, covering all three genres of poetry, prose and drama.

• Unit Four o Extended Essay and Shakespeare Study 3000 word essay comparing three texts, one of which must be a Shakespeare play. Students are taught the Shakespeare play “Antony and Cleopatra, but pupils then negotiate their coursework essay titles and text choices with class teachers. Essays must contain a sense of debate and engage with critical views and/or alternative interpretations of their text.

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English Language – Key Stage 5


Assessment

AQA Specification B Unit 1 Categorising Texts/ Sociolinguistics: 60% of AS

Introduction to the study of language, focusing on three specific social contexts:

Language and Power, Language and Gender, and Language and Technology

2 hour written examination

Ques 1: Students must discuss and explore how a range of texts can be grouped, drawing on their knowledge of language approaches, theory and terminology.

Ques 2: Choice of three questions, examining how language relates to either ideas of power, gender or technology Unit 2 Creating Texts: 40% of AS

Coursework – internally assessed and externally moderated by AQA.

Students produce writing in different genres and for different audiences and purposes (2500-3500 words). Data is collected by students independently and task titles are negotiated on an individual basis with the class teacher.

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Assessment

Unit 3 Developing Language : 60% of A2

2 hour 30 minutes written examination

The year builds on AS knowledge and skills, with an additional focus on two new areas of study: Child Language Acquisition and Language Change.

Ques 1: Choice of two questions. Students must explore two sources, applying their study of Child Language Acquisition

Ques 2: Choice of two questions. Students must explore two sources, applying their knowledge of Language change over the centuries.

Unit 4 Investigating Language: 40% of A2

Coursework – Internally assessed, and externally moderated by AQA.

Students produce two pieces: an independent language investigation about one aspect of their studies and an informative media text (2500-3500 words). Data is collected by students independently and task titles are negotiated on an individual basis with the class teacher.

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Media Studies - Key Stage 5


Assessment

MEST 1 – Exam (50% of AS, 25% of A-Level) o In Section A of the exam, there are 4 compulsory questions on the media key concepts. Pupils will have to analyse a media text

(broadcast, print or e-media) in order to answer the questions. o In Section B of the exam, pupils will use their pre-prepared case study on a current artist in the music industry in order to answer

an essay question regarding representation, audience, institution or media language.

MEST 2 – Practical Coursework (50% of AS, 25% of A-Level) o Pupils will choose one from three briefs and produce two products (print and e-media). o There coursework will be informed by independent audience research and pre-production materials. After completing their

practical, students will write an evaluation of their coursework.

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MEST 3 – Exam (50% of A2, 25% of A-Level) o In Section A of the exam, there are 3 compulsory questions on representation, wider contexts and media issues and debates.

Pupils will have to analyse and compare two media texts (broadcast, print and/or e-media) in order to answer the questions. Pupils are also expected to integrate their wider reading into their response.

o In Section B of the exam, pupils will use their pre-prepared case study on an area of the media in order answer an essay question regarding a key media issue and debate based on representation or new/digital media.

MEST 4 – Coursework (50% of A2, 25% of A-Level) o Pupils will write a 2000 word critical investigation on a key media issue and debate of their choice. o As a practical element, pupils will produce a linked production to accompany their critical investigation (as long as there is a direct

link with the investigation). This can be in any media form.

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Mathematics Department - Key Stage 3

Year 7

Content

Year 7 is grouped into 5 sets for Mathematics. During the year, pupils have covered a variety of work on Number, Algebra, Shape, Space and Measure and Handling Data. Particular emphasis has been placed on the use of mental and written methods, rather than the use of a calculator. The topics have been organised into 15 separate units, largely covering work from level 3 up to level 6. Each unit has a number of core teaching objectives which should have been taught to all pupils across the ability range. However, those pupils in the top two sets will have also been extended beyond this and likewise, those pupils in set 5 may have needed additional support work if they are working below level 3. Pupils sat an internal examination in the Summer Term.

Year 8

Content

Year 8 is grouped into 5 sets for Mathematics. Pupils have built upon the work covered in Year 7. During the year, pupils have covered a variety of work on Number, Algebra, Shape, Space and Measure and Handling Data. Topics have been organised into 12 separate units, largely covering work from level 4 up to level 7. Each unit has a number of core teaching objectives which should have been taught to all pupils across the ability range. However, those pupils in the top two sets will have also been extended beyond this and likewise, those pupils in set 5 may have needed additional support work if they are working below level 4. Pupils sat an internal examination in the Summer Term.

Year 9

Content

Year 9 is grouped into 5 sets for Mathematics. Pupils have built upon the work covered in Years 7 and 8 in order to prepare them for starting the GCSE course. During the year, pupils have covered work on Number, Algebra, Shape, Space and Measure and Handling Data. Topics have been organised into separate units, largely covering work from level 5 up to level 8. Each set has worked through these units at a different pace and from a different starting point, depending on the pupils’ ability level. Some pupils in set 5 may have needed additional support work if they are working below level 5. Pupils sat an internal examination in the Spring Term and will take an additional examination in the Summer Term in order to give them an End of Key Stage 3 Level.

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Mathematics Department - Key Stage 4


Assessments

Year 10 is grouped into 5 sets for Mathematics. Pupils in sets 1 to 4 are following the Higher Tier Linear course. The topics are organised into separate modules, covering grades D to A*. Each set will be working through these modules at a different pace and from a different starting point, depending on the pupils’ ability level. Pupils sat an internal examination in the Spring Term and will take their GCSE examination at the end of the course in Year 11. Pupils in set 5 are following the Foundation Tier Modular course. The topics are organised into 3 separate units, covering grades G to C. Unit 1 focuses on statistics and probability, whereas Unit 2 focuses on number, algebra and geometry. Unit 3 builds on the content of Unit 2. External examinations in Unit 1 were taken this year; the remaining two units will be examined in Year 11.

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Science Department - Key Stage 3

Year 7

Content

Rotation1

Cells

Tissues and organs

Particles and reactions

Energy transfers (energy and electrical circuits)

Forces and speed Rotation 2

Working in a laboratory (safety, acids and alkalis)

Reproduction

Classification and food webs

Weathering and fossils

Year 8

Content

Rotation 1

Keeping healthy

Separating mixtures Magnetism (magnetism and energy resources)

Life and death Rotation 2

Studying disease Atoms

Elements and compounds

Sound and heat Space

Year 9

Content

Rotation 1

Drugs and behaviour

Chemical patterns

Chemical reactions

Geology Rotation 2

Variation Pressure

Forces and moments

Energy transfers (light and electrical circuits)

Humans and the environment

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Science - Biology Department - Key Stage 4

Years 10 and 11 Content Controlled

Assessments

Biology Unit 1 (B1)

B1.1 Keeping healthy B1.2 Nerves and hormones B1.3 The use and abuse of drugs B1.4 Interdependence and adaptation B1.5 Energy and biomass in food chains B1.6 Waste materials from plants and animals B1.7 Genetic variation and its control B1.8 Evolution Biology Unit 2 (B2)

B2.1 Cells and simple cell transport B2.2 Tissues, organs and organ systems B2.3 Photosynthesis B2.4 Organisms and their environment B2.5 Proteins – their functions and uses B2.6 Aerobic and anaerobic respiration B2.7 Cell division and inheritance B2.8 Speciation Biology Unit 3 (B3)

B3.1 Movement of molecules in and out of cells B3.2 Transport systems in plants and animals B3.3 Homeostasis B3.4 Humans and their environment

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Science – Chemistry Department - Key Stage 4


Assessments

Chemistry Unit 1 (C1) C1.1 Fundamental ideas in chemistry C1.2 Limestone and building materials C1.3 Metals and their uses C1.4 Crude oil and fuels C1.5 Other useful substances from crude oil C1.6 Plant oils and their uses C1.7 Changes in the Earth and its atmosphere Chemistry Unit 2 (C2) C2.1 Structure and bonding C2.2 How structure influences the properties and uses of substances C2.3 Atomic structure, analysis and quantitative chemistry C2.4 Rates of reaction C2.5 Exothermic and endothermic reactions C2.6 Acids, bases and salts C2.7 Electrolysis Chemistry Unit 3 (C3) C3.1 The periodic table C3.2 Water C3.3 Calculating and explaining energy changes C3.4 Further analysis and quantitative chemistry C3.5 The production of ammonia C3.6 Alcohols, carboxylic acids and esters

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Science – Physics Department - Key Stage 4


Assessments

Physics Unit 1 (P1) 1.1 Heat 1.2 Energy and efficiency 1.3 Electrical devices 1.4 Generating electricity 1.5 Waves 1.6 Red shift Physics Unit 2 (P2) 2.1 Forces and motion 2.2 Forces and kinetic energy 2.3 Electrical circuits 2.4 Electrical safety 2.5 Atoms and radiation 2.6 Nuclear fission and fusion Physics Unit 3 (P3) 3.1 Medical applications of physics 3.2 Lenses and light 3.3 Making things work 3.4 Keeping things moving

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Art and Design Department - Key Stage 3

Year 7 Content

Autumn Term Colour Students learn colour theory creating a colour wheel. They experiment with the Primary, Secondary and Tertiary colours and their relationships. Using watercolours they create tints, shades and tones. They study a range of artists such as Picasso and Cezanne evaluating their work. They copy other artist’s styles learning how to paint with a limited palette. Students work from observation and their imagination to create a landscape painting in the style of the Fauves. Learning about Abstract Art students consider the relationship between colour and mood. Spring Term Insects & Mini beasts: Discussion about insects’ markings, habitat and functions. Drawing in detail from observation. Research on insects’ with notes and examples. Following research and designing an imaginary insect using oil pastels with white spirit to add colour. Developing use of colour theory. Printing using poly tiles, rollers and ink. Creating a repeated pattern using insects as an image. Researching the work of William Morris. TASK: Drawing from observation using a step by step guide and framework. Focus on detail, proportion, texture and tone. Research to find examples of various insects and how they differ. Using imagination and research visual reference to create an insect with focus on detail and presentation as well as developing technique using oil pastels. Create a print using a poly tile and use an interesting background to print onto. Analysing artists’ work and use specific vocabulary. Summer Term Anti-bullying poster Competition: Presentation and Discussion on Bullying, followed by research, reference using sketches and photography. Pupils learn about composition and scale, type and the power of the poster. TASK: Pupils create their poster using a variety of media, including I.T, working alone or in pairs. The Still Life: Discussion about still life composition. Drawing from direct observation. Study tone, texture and contour shading techniques. Looking at surfaces and viewpoints using various media. Create a final piece. TASK: Use H.B pencil for contour shading exercise. Work in charcoal and chalk on grey paper to focus on light and tone. Create a larger final piece using colour.

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Year 8 Content

Autumn Term Pattern Students identify natural and manmade patterns. Drawing from direct observation students focus on creating different qualities of line such as cross contour lines. Experimenting with line students learn about texture and pattern. Enlarging and simplifying shapes and patterns students create a Collage. Students explore and create repeat patterns using basic geometric shapes (block, half-drop rotation and reflection) creating and using a template. Students select their favourite pattern and use oil pastels and watercolour to create a wax resist. Analysis and comparison of artists work (Escher & Morris). Students research pattern across different cultures, examining different types of patterns (interlocking, symmetrical). Student’s experiment creating their own optical illusions based on artists Escher and Riley. Spring Term Built environment Students consider interior and exterior spaces. They produce architectural drawings, working from direct observation in the local environment. Students learn about one, two and three point perspective. They analyse Escher’s drawings and his use of perspective. Students examine the contemporary work of Amy Casey and produce a creative and imaginative drawing based on the artist Amy Casey. Students study structures around the world. Working with different materials students create a tower. Summer Term Natural environment (Trees) Introduction to other artist’s work on trees. Students sketch tree’s in their local environment. They experiment with different materials. Students discuss and analyse their own and others work. Students create a large scale final piece showing their imagination and personal connection to trees.

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Year 9 Content

Autumn Term Carrier bag: Design project. Focus on composition, colour, texture, line and shape. Study of existing high street carrier bag designs followed by notes and discussion. Cropping and font styles using research and observational as reference. Training shoe design working from a design brief. Visit from a graphic designer. Pupils begin planning, designing and making a carrier bag. Project completed with 1 hour exam. TASK: Intro and discussion in pairs about a particular carrier bag and what audience it is designed for. Study of logos, company image, font styles, materials and the design processes. Design a training shoe working to a design brief. Following visit from Graphic designer use all of the previous study to design and construct a carrier bag. Spring Term Portraiture: Discussion about the portrait and how and why photography had a great influence on the changes in art. Self-portrait drawing from observation using a mirror. Demo on how to get proportions correct and tips on how to draw features of the face. Study of the variety of portraits and media used. Colour used with line to show expression and mood. Focus on Picasso’s portraits and cubism. Creation of a cubist self-portrait. Use of collage or photomontage to create a misfit face with magazine images. TASK: Introduction into history of the portrait and how and why it has changed over time. Self-portrait using careful observation in H.B pencil with focus on proportion, detail and tone. Work closely on facial features and expression. Make comparisons with various portrait artists’ and create a self-portrait with inspiration from the examples. Focus on colour choice application and blending. Use the digital camera to manipulate and change the photograph into a cubist portrait. Create a misfit face from magazine images carefully cutting and fusing together. Summer Term Masks: Discussion about the meaning and uses of masks in past and present and in various cultures. Discussion and observational drawing looking at real masks. Design a mask using research for reference and masks in the art room. Construct a mask using a frame work of card and paper maché. TASK: Introduction on masks of different times and cultures. Research and analyse masks. Draw a mask from direct observation with focus on Proportion, detail, texture and contour shading. Designing a mask using previous work and work in pairs to make a card framework, adding papier maché and collage to complete the mask.

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Assessments

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st Half of Autumn Term

SURFACES: Controlled Assessment. Personal Portfolio. Décollage, Drawing and Printing. Pattern and Reflection. Experimental work on surfaces using a variety of materials to create décollage pieces. Recording visually and making notes, critical studies, and evaluations of Mimo Rotella, Wolf Vostell, and John Piper’s work to develop idea for a final piece. This work in work journals should show evidence of sequential development. Focus is on simple colour and shape, using layers. TASK: Record from direct observation an arrangement or close up of an artefact from set up still life. Work as drawings and add range of tone, crop and select an area for a motif. Use motif to create a design. Use design to produce a repeated pattern on the computer. Complete as a print using poly print and then lino. Analyse artists’ work on printing, evaluate using worksheets with specific vocabulary. 2

nd Half of Autumn Term

SURFACES: Drawing and Painting techniques on different surfaces, using various materials. Experimental work using wax resist, pen and wash inspired by Henry Moore and John Piper. Recording visually and making notes, critical studies, and evaluations of artists in work journals. TASK: Use reference, research and notes to create final pieces in wax resist (one tonal in black and white, the other in colour). Introduction to Henry Moore and John Piper, demonstrations and analysis of artists’ techniques followed by experimental work. 1

st Half of Spring Term

SURFACES: Still Life Painting. Direct observational paintings of still life. Focus on techniques used in painting to create a variety of surfaces. Experimental work on dry brush, glazing and layering to achieve various textures, colours, tones and tints. Introduction to acrylic colour mixing and application, theory and vocabulary. Make notes and illustrate with acrylic paints. Set up still life with focus on surfaces (reflection, transparency) colour and composition for group photography. TASK: Work from group photographs taken earlier of still life. Project image to work on a large scale. Detail added. Prepare canvas or board to use previously learnt techniques on dry brush painting, glazing and layering. 2

nd Half of Spring Term

SURFACES: Final exam piece. Controlled test. Final piece must be a painting in acrylic of still life and show techniques learnt previously in class. This piece will continue from class work and if unfinished in the exam time, be completed or modified and refined before the end of term. TASK: Painting in acrylics on a large scale of still life during a timetabled 5 hour exam. 1

st half of Summer Term

SURFACES: Controlled Assessment. Personal Portfolio. Completion of acrylic still life painting. Introduction to Adorn, Decorate and Embellish unit. Discussions and examples of work created by pupils and artists. Focus on Pattern and Decoration. Experimental work on subject using a variety of materials to create decorative pieces. Recording visually and making notes, critical studies, and evaluations of William Morris, Kath Kidston, Bridget Reilly, Mondrian and Multi- cultural patterns. Work to help develop an idea for a final piece. This work in work journals should show evidence of sequential development. Focus is on pattern, colour, line and shape, using a variety of media and newly learnt techniques.

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TASK: Brainstorm the title. Research artwork by various artists whose work relates to the title (examples given above). Analyse visually and evaluate using worksheets with specific vocabulary. Use experimental work to develop your ideas. 1

st half of Summer Term

SURFACES: Adorn, Decorate and Embellish. Planning the final piece on the title by using all preparatory studies research, experimental work and ideas. TASK: Use all preparatory studies to complete a conclusion to the Adorn, Decorate and Embellish theme in either paint, oil pastels, textiles, printing sculpture or relief.

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Assessments

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VIEWPOINTS: Controlled Assessment. Personal Portfolio. Drawing, Collage, photography and painting. Observational work on how to improve drawing technique and style. Intro to Right hand, left hand side of the brain. Demonstrations and drawing exercises on interpretation of literal viewpoints (Upside down man, positive and negative shapes, line drawings etc.). Focus is on simple colour and shape, using layers and previously learnt painting techniques (dry brush, glazing and layering). TASK: Complete set drawing tasks to improve focus on detail and viewpoint. Use photography, painting and collage to help develop ideas on a cubist still life or landscape. 2


VIEWPOINTS: Preparatory studies concluded with a plan for the exam. Recording visually and making notes, critical studies, and evaluations of 3 aspects of Cubism. Use of photography to create interesting viewpoints and work on a painting. Artists used as examples: Cezanne, Juan Gris, Braque, Picasso, Joseph Stella, Mondrian, Escher. Final piece may be a painting or mixed media piece on the Cubist Still life or landscape. Work journals should show evidence of sequential development. Final exam piece. Controlled test. This piece will continue from class work and if unfinished in the exam time, be completed or modified and refined before the end of term. TASK: Completed Exam piece to conclude the Viewpoints theme, under exam conditions in the art room over 8 hours. 1

st Half of Spring Term

VIEWPOINTS AND EXAM PREPARATION: Work on the Viewpoints unit concluded and Introduction and preparations started on the actual GCSE exam, set by the Exam Board. TASK: Complete all work on the Viewpoints unit with an evaluation. Begin planning for the exam with preparatory studies. Focus on recording from direct observation on the theme. All work in class to be collected in until exam. 2

nd Half of Spring Term

EXAM preparatory studies: Research and analysis of artists work on the exam theme, followed by experimental work. Pupils are encouraged to use a variety of materials, tools and techniques. TASK: Use all preparatory studies to come up with ideas for the exam theme in paint, oil pastels, textiles, printing, sculpture or relief. Summer Term TASK: Complete final draft of planned idea for the exam. All notes and preparatory studies including artists researched and analysed to be completed and handed in for assessment. Exam takes place in the art room and at the end of the exam; preparatory studies are to be handed in. All work over the 2 year course is to be mounted and put up by pupil for exhibition.

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Year 12 Content

Autumn Term VISUAL ELEMENTS: Personal Portfolio. Experimental work on the visual elements (colour, shape, pattern, tone, texture, line etc.) with reference to artists’ work. Analysis and critical studies of work using specific art vocabulary. Pupils to use a variety of tools, materials and techniques. Experimental work followed by development of ideas on one of the visual elements selected by student. Work must show previous techniques learnt and be an exciting conclusion created on a large scale. TASK: Work towards completing a work journal with an illustrated reference to the Visual elements, using a variety of media and techniques. Use specific art vocabulary to analyse and evaluate each section. Complete a concluding piece on a large scale using a variety of media and techniques. Spring Term

THEMATIC PROJECT: Students select a theme to work on and preparatory studies can be in the form of a flip file or an A3 sketch book with larger pieces. Experimental work, ideas and research, reference and evaluations must be included.

TASK: Work towards completing preparatory studies for a final piece on your chosen theme. Include all the A0s. Summer Term EXAM: preparatory studies: Research and analysis of artists work on the exam theme, followed by experimental work. Students are encouraged to use a variety of materials, tools and techniques. TASK: Use all preparatory studies to come up with ideas for the exam theme in paint, oil pastels, textiles, printing sculpture or relief.

Year 13 Content

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PERSONAL STUDY: Personal Portfolio TASK: Work towards completing a work journal with an illustrated reference to the Visual elements, using a variety of media and techniques. Use specific art vocabulary to analyse and evaluate each section. Complete a concluding piece on a large scale using a variety of media and techniques. 2


Practical Work on Personal study: Students link all practical work to their personal study. Experimental work, ideas and research, reference and evaluations must be based on their research into their focus of their personal study. TASK: Use your personal study to experiment and create pieces in a variety of media and scales to show sequential development. Work towards ideas or a final piece to conclude your personal study. Spring Term EXAM: preparatory studies: Research and analysis of artists work on the exam theme, followed by experimental work. Students are encouraged to use a variety of materials, tools and techniques. TASK: Use all preparatory studies (based on the AOs) to come up with ideas for the exam theme in paint, oil pastels, textiles, printing sculpture or relief.

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Summer Term EXAM: timed test: Exam takes place in the art room over 3 days. All preparatory studies are to be handed in after the exam for assessment. Students work on a large scale in a variety of media. TASK: Complete a final piece as a conclusion to your preparatory studies. Ensure you have covered all the assessment objectives.

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Music Department - Key Stage 3

Year 7

Content

Autumn Term 1 Orchestral Families: A project designed to introduce pupils to instruments of the orchestra, their shape and sound, and to use their own voice as an instrument. Autumn Term 2 African Drumming: A project designed to introduce pupils to music from other cultures and the use of ICT in the production of music. Spring Term 1 Musical Exploration – The Elements: Pupils are introduced to the basics of pitch, rhythm, dynamics and group work. This project is also used to teach the basics of tuned percussion playing. Spring Term 2 Song Structure: Pupils learn how different styles of song are structured through listening and performing followed by composing their own song using verses and choruses. Summer Term 1 Music for Adverts: Investigating how different styles of music can affect the mood of an advert and contribute to its selling power. Summer Term 2 Careers in Music: Exploring different career paths involving music

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Year 8

Content

Autumn Term 1 Introduction to Keyboards: A project designed to enable all pupils to reach a reasonable standard of competence on the electric keyboard, thus equipping them with the skills they will need for the rest of the year. Autumn Term 2 Variations: Pupils investigate different ways of creating variations in music, using both standard procedures and their own ideas. They use Cubase software to record, edit and refine their ideas. Spring Term 1 Latin American Music: Pupils are introduced to the music of Latin America through listening, performing and composing. Spring Term 2 Latin American Music Summer Term 1 Blues: Developing improvisation skills and allowing pupils to understand the importance of the slave trade on the change in musical styles. This project also includes an extended writing project OR an extended presentation using Microsoft Photostory. Summer Term 2 Blues: Developing improvisation skills and allowing pupils to understand the importance of the slave trade on the change in musical styles. This project also includes an extended writing project OR an extended presentation using Microsoft Photostory.

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Year 9

Content

Autumn Term 1 Hooks, Riffs and Grounds: Pupils learn how variations can be created over a repeating bass line, using examples from throughout musical history. Autumn Term 2 Reggae Music: Understanding the role of reggae music in society, through performing, composing and listening. Spring Term 1 Reggae Music: Pupils will perform ‘I’m Yours’ learning to play bass, drum kit, electric guitar and to use microphones. Spring Term 2 Film Music: Pupils are given the opportunity to compose two contrasting pieces of music for film, and to realize how the action on screen can be reflected by musical decisions. Summer Term 1 Ragtime: A project looking at the influences of black music on classical styles. Pupils will have the opportunity to perform a Scott Joplin piece. Summer Term 2 Club Dance Music: Using Music Creator to generate samples and create club dance mixes.

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Year 10

Content

Autumn Term 1 Melodic development: Pupils learn compositional skills in melody writing and development, culminating in the composition of a piece of music to accompany a time-lapse video of a flower opening. Autumn Term 2 Film Music: Common devices used in film music are learned, and then used in a piece of original film music. Spring Term 1 Popular Music: Structure and instrumentation in pop songs are studied followed by a pop song composition. Spring Term 2 Performance Skills: Emphasis put on the mark scheme for performances at GCSE. Summer Term 1 Listening skills: Key words and areas of study revised for Year 10 exam. Summer Term 2 Waltz Composition: A study of accompaniment styles and melody writing culminating in a composition of a waltz.

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Year 11

Content

Autumn Term 1 Controlled Assessment – Composition: Pupils compose a piece of music in response to the Strand of Music chosen by the exam board, with emphasis on two of the areas of study. This is to be submitted along with a detailed annotation of their work. Autumn Term 2 Listening and performance skills: Preparation for the mock exam. Spring Term 1 Controlled Assessment – Composition: Pupils compose a second piece of music, with emphasis on two of the areas of study. Spring Term 2 Listening and performance skills: Preparation for the final exam. Summer Term 1 Exam

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History Department - Key Stage 3

Year 7 Content

Autumn Term 1

What Is History

The Norman Conquest

Life in Medieval England 1066-1500 o Villages o Towns o Medicine o Crime

Autumn Term 2

Life in Medieval England 1066-1500 o Becket

Medieval Christianity

Monarchs that shaped our Nation Spring / Summer Term

Islamic Civilisations

Year 8 Content

Autumn Term 1

The Stuart Succession

The English Civil War

Oliver Cromwell

The Glorious Revolution Autumn Term 2

The Long 19th Century o Science – From Witchcraft to Enlightenment o Politics – From the French Revolution to the Settlement of Vienna o Economics – From Agriculture to Industry o Empire – From Britain to Britannia

Spring / Summer Term

The Black Experience-

From Slavery to Presidency

Year 9 Content

Autumn Term 1

Causes of World War One

Trench Life

Haig – Interpretations in History

The end of the War

Versailles Autumn Term 2

How did women gain the vote?

Twentieth Century Dictatorships

World War Two o Steps to War o Key Battles of WWII o D-Day


The Holocaust

The Atom Bomb and the end of World War Two

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Assessments

Autumn Term 1

From Tsardom to Communism: Russia, 1914-1924

Stalin’s Dictatorship: USSR, 1924-1941 Autumn Term 2

Stalin’s Dictatorship: USSR, 1924-1941

Hitler’s Germany, 1929-1939 Spring / Summer Term

The USA and Vietnam: Failure Abroad and at Home, 1964-1975

Controlled Assessment preparation – Britain at War

n/a


Assessments

Autumn Term 1

Controlled Assessment – Britain at War

International Relations 1945-1991

The origins of the Cold War, 1945-1955 Autumn Term 2

Crises of the Cold War, 1955-1970

Failure of Détente and the collapse of communism, 1970-1991 Spring / Summer Term

REVISION

First Half Term

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Year 12 Content

Autumn Term 1

Italian

Unification 1815-1870

British Foreign and Imperial Policy 1856-1914 Autumn Term 2

Italian

Unification 1815-1870 British Foreign and Imperial Policy 1856-1914


REVISION

Independent Investigation - Research Phase

Year 13 Content

Autumn Term 1

Independent

Interpretations

Investigation

The Rise of German Nationalism

1789-1919 Autumn Term 2

Independent

Interpretations

Investigation

The Rise of German Nationalism1789-1919 Spring / Summer Term

REVISION

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Religious Education Department - Key Stage 3

Year 7 Content

Autumn Term

Baseline assessment: Good Samaritan

What does it mean to be a Christian?

What would a church for all Christians be like? Spring Term

How is the Bible relevant to Christians today?

How does the Qur’an reveal the will of Allah? Summer Term

How important is the Community for Jews?

How do Sikhs achieve equality within Community life?

Year 8 Content

Autumn Term

How important is the home and tradition for Jews?

How does the Qur’an reveal the will of Allah? Spring Term

What does justice mean to Christians?

What does it mean to be a hero? Summer Term

Do our actions influence our future?

How do Sikhs’ beliefs affect their actions?

Year 9 Content

Autumn Term

How can we know anything?

Is faith incompatible with Science?

Why is there suffering and evil?

How do Buddhists apply Siddhartha’s teachings about suffering? Spring Term

Is death the end?

How do non-religious people answer the Big Questions? Summer Term

Is there a right way to live?

Is religion a good thing?

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Technology Department - Key Stage 3

Year 7 Examinations

Rotation 1 Food - You are what you eat – Five a day

Rotation 2 Resistant Materials – Laser cut key fob and animal pencil block

Rotation 3 Graphics – Road Safety Board Game and Structures Bridge

Year 8

Rotation 1 Food – Around the world in 80 days

Rotation 2 Resistant Materials – Gadget Holder

Rotation 3 Graphics – Eco pop-up book and charity collection box

Year 9

Rotation 1 Food – The big morning tea and edible artist

Rotation 2 Resistant Materials – Book Ends

Rotation 3 Graphics – Tooth brush and Packaging

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Technology Department - Key Stage 4

Year 10

Resistant Materials Graphics Food

Autumn Term

Skills based practical projects

Movie Marketing Project Stationery Project

Food Practical Skills Nutrition and Functional Properties Hygiene and Safety

No external assessment Spring Term Targets to the Front

Stationery Project Mini Board Game Project

Food Practical Skills Social, Ethical and Environmental Choices

Summer Term Controlled Coursework Analysis and research

Controlled Coursework Analysis and research

Controlled Coursework Analysis and research

Year 11

Autumn Term

Controlled Coursework Design Ideas and Development



60% Coursework 40% GCSE Exam

Spring Term

Controlled Coursework Testing and Evaluation Revision



Summer Term Revision Revision Revision

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Technology Department – Key Stage 5

Year 12 Product Design

Autumn Term Mobile Phone Project Prodesktop Environmental Issues Ergonomics Smart and Modern Materials

50% Coursework 50% AS Exam

Spring Term

Occasional Table Inclusive Design Economy of Design Health and Safety issues

Summer Term Exam Technique and Revision Introduction to Year 13 Project

Year 13 Product Design

Autumn Term Design and Market Influences Processes and Manufacture Timed Essays Design of Coursework

50% Coursework 50% A2 Exam

Spring Term

Design and Market Influences Processes and Manufacture Timed Essays Manufacture of Coursework

Summer Term Revision and Exam Technique

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Information Communication Technology Department - Key Stage 3

Year 7 Content

Autumn Term

Induction/ skills work

Virtual Tour of the School Spring Term

Cyber Bullying/Stay Safe Online Film Summer Term

Animal Rescue Centre Spreadsheet and Desk Top Publishing

Year 8 Content

Autumn Term

E -Time Capsule Website Spring Term

Global Warming Calculator Spreadsheet Summer Term

Computer Game Programming

Year 9 Content

Autumn Term

Music Concert Multimedia Website Project Spring Term

Promotional Video Summer Term

Computing

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Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) Department - Key Stage 3

Year

7 Content External Contributors Assemblies and Form Time

Autumn Term

What is PSHE and Citizenship?

Values, independence and success

Bullying, Cyber bullying and Racism

Personal Safety – Fire, Fireworks

Rights and Responsibilities

Learning to Learn – Study Skills Spring Term

Work Related Learning

Puberty

Smoking

Media influences

Multiculturalism

Global Community

Charities Summer Term

Disability

Immigration and migration

Body Image

Role in the local community

Safety on holidays – water and sun

Consumer rights and responsibilities

E Safety - Karl Hopwood- Biennial Drug and Alcohol Education - Biennial Positively Mad – Study Skills Annually

Anti-Bullying Week Nov Fair Trade Fortnight Feb/March Internet Safety Week Feb Festivals and Celebrations e.g. Eid, Ramadan, Lent, Diwali

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Year 8

Content External Contributor Assemblies and Form Time

Autumn Term

Bullying

Friendship

Crime and Consequences

Self-Image and Self Esteem

Local Government

Human Rights

Learning to Learn – Study Skills Spring Term


Sex and Relationships

Racism, Discrimination and Prejudice

Families and change

National Government

Media and Bias

Slavery and Exploitation Summer Term

Responsibility of finances

Types of employment

Personal Safety – Rail and Public Transport

Alcohol and Drug Education

The elderly

E Safety - Karl Hopwood- Biennial Drug and Alcohol Education- Biennial Positively Mad – Study Skills Annually


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Year 9


Autumn Term

Conflict and Assertiveness

Bullying and Sexual Orientation

Human rights

Independent Research Project – Topic of Choice

Learning to Learn – Study Skills


Spring Term

Finances and the future

Freedom of press

Tourism

The European Union

Sex and Relationship Education

Careers Education and Guidance Summer Term

Careers Education and Guidance

Racism, Diversity and Prejudice

Drug and Alcohol Education

Local Leisure and Sport facilities

Animal Rights

E Safety - Karl Hopwood - Biennial Drug and Alcohol Education- Biennial Positively Mad – Study Skills Annually


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Year 10



Work Related learning

Rotation 1

Justice and a democratic society in the UK

Diversity, toleration and freedom

Crime, laws and government

Global issues and the media Rotation 2

Risk taking - alcohol and drug education

Relationships, SRE and health Rotation 3

Financial Responsibility

Pensions and Payslips

Taxes

Mortgages

Nutrition and Good Health


Work Related learning

Work Experience

Work experience placement

E Safety - Karl Hopwood - Biennial Drug and Alcohol Education- Biennial Study Skills Annually Resilience - Speaker www.stem4org.uk


http://www.stem4org.uk/

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Year 12


Rotation 1

IT skills Rotation 2

Financial Acumen Rotation 3

Body & Soul Rotation 4

World of work Rotation 5

Artistic Expression Rotation 6

Public Speaking: Lamda Revision /Study Skills

E Safety - Karl Hopwood - Biennial Drug and Alcohol Education- Biennial Resilience - Speaker www.stem4org.uk Online and Social Media Legal Training


Year 11



Work Experience Debrief

Work Related Learning Rotation 1

Risk and Relationships

Self Esteem and Body Image Rotation 2

Financial and Economic Well Being

Rights and Responsibilities

Rotation 3

Risk taking alcohol and drug education

Global Politics, decision making and voting

Revision Programme

Learning to Learn – Focus study techniques and revision

E Safety - Karl Hopwood - Biennial Drug and Alcohol Education- Biennial Study Skills Annually Resilience - Speaker www.stem4org.uk HIV and AIDS speaker – Emma Cole




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Year 13


Rotation 1 World of work Rotation 2 Body & Soul Rotation 3 Presentations & Interview skills Rotation 4 Public Speaking: Lamda Rotation 5 Artistic Expression Rotation 6 Cooking for university Revision /Study Skills

E Safety - Karl Hopwood - Biennial Drug and Alcohol Education- Biennial Resilience - Speaker www.stem4org.uk Online and Social Media Legal Training



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Modern Foreign Languages - French Department - Key Stage 3

*In the new year 7, all pupils study one term each of French, German and Spanish on rotation. The Programme of Study below therefore covers one term and is repeated in terms 2 and 3

Year 7

Content

Autumn, Spring and Summer Terms

Greetings

Giving and receiving personal information

Name

Age

Where you live

Classroom objects

Describing your family

Home life

Pets

Numbers

Alphabet

Days of the week

Months and seasons

Describing objects

Giving opinions

Basic regular verbs

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Year 8

Content

Autumn Term

Finishing ET1

Dates, clothes, adjectives, the verb “to be”

Weather

Seasons

Regular verbs

Places in town the verb “to go”, prepositions

Telling the time

Daily routine

School day

Free time activities Spring Term

Shops and what they sell,

Quantities

Prices

Countries

Nationalities

Holidays

Modes of transport

The future tense

Describing towns and activities

School life in France

Routines

Opinions

Using reflexive verbs

Revising clothing and families

Using the past tense Summer Term

Ordering meals and drinks

Perfect tense in the negative

Travelling around France

Body parts and ailments

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Year 9 Content

Autumn Term Sets 9 French/German and 9 French/Spanish

Exchanging personal information

Finding out about Paris

Describing a recent visit

Leisure

Using the imperfect tense, comparative and superlative Set 9 French

Free time activities including TV and film

Habits and past tense

Talking about future plans

The importance of languages

Body parts and ailments Spring Term Sets 9French/German and 9 French/Spanish

More on school life in France

Options and career choices and future plans

Learning about Futuroscope

Booking accommodation

Using past, present and future tenses accurately Set 9French

Healthy living and keeping fit

Describing people including famous French-speakers

Using adjectives

Revising the past tense

Learning about a region in France

Booking accommodation Summer Term Sets 9 French/German and 9 French/Spanish

Healthy living and keeping fit


Going to doctor or dentist

Talking about holiday plans

Booking accommodation

Letters of complaint Sets 9 French

Describing holidays and events

Schools in different countries

Work

World issues – poverty

Famine

Human rights

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Year 10

Content

Autumn Term

Context 1 - Lifestyle

Healthy and unhealthy lifestyles and their consequences Spring Term

Relationships, social issues and equality Summer Term

Context 2 – Leisure

Free time activities, shopping and advantages and disadvantages of new technology

Year 11

Content

Autumn Term

Context 2 - Leisure (cont.)

Holidays

Context 3 – Home and Local Area

Special occasions, home and area where it is and what it’s like Spring Term

Context 3 – Environment discussing local and global problems and solutions

Context 4 – Work and Education

School, college and future plans

Current and future jobs Summer Term

General revision until exams (listening and reading only)

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Year 12 Content

Autumn Term

Media

TV, advertising, communication technology

Popular Culture

Cinema, Music, Fashion Spring Term

Healthy Living

Sport, Health and Wellbeing, Holidays

Families and Relationships

Relationships within the family, friendship, marriage and partnerships Summer Term

Revision, Exams, study leave, start of A2 course, work experience

Year 13 Content

Autumn Term

General topics:

Environment

Immigration

Integration

Cultural Topic 1 (book/painter) Spring Term

General topics:

Racism

Contemporary social issues

Wealth and poverty

Law and order

Technology

Cultural Topic 2 (book/painter) Summer Term

Revision of general and cultural topics (until Half Term)

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Modern Foreign Languages - German Department - Key Stage 3

*In the new year 7, all pupils study one term each of French, German and Spanish on rotation. The Programme of Study below therefore covers one term and is repeated in terms 2 and 3.

Year 7 Content


Greetings Numbers

Giving you age and where you live

The alphabet

Birthdays

Basic verb endings

School subjects

Expressing opinions and using link words

Telling the time

Days of the week and months

What you eat and drink and wear at school

Present tense of verbs

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Year 8 Content

Autumn Term

Revision of Year 7 learning

Family and friends

Appearance and character

Pets

Link words and longer sentences

Hobbies and favourite things Spring Term

Arranging to go out

Using “man kann”

Where you live

Rooms in the house

Chores

Describing your room using imperfect tense

My town – facilities and what one can do Summer Term

Buying food and drink

Talking about future holiday plans

After half term, Pupils will start Echo 2

Using the simple past tense – talking about a holiday

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Year 9 Content

Autumn Term

Where you live

Rooms in the house

Describing your room

My town – facilities and what one can do

Buying food and drink

Talking about future holiday plans Spring Term

After Christmas, pupils will start Echo 2

Using the simple past tense

Talking about a holiday

Shopping

Pocket money

Television viewing habits

Describing trips

Using 12-hour clock

Modal verbs Summer Term

Parts of the body

Illnesses

Healthy living and fitness

Making and accepting invitations, using “weil”

Clothing and issues for young people

Talking about the future

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Assessments

Autumn Term

First Half Term – KS3 revision and grammar

Verbs

Cases

Past and future tenses

Modal verbs

Subordinating conjunctions

Context 1 - Lifestyle

Healthy and unhealthy lifestyles and their consequences Spring Term

Relationships, social issues and equality Summer Term

Context 2 – Leisure Free time activities

Shopping

Advantages and disadvantages of new technology


Assessments

Autumn Term

Context 2 - Leisure (cont.)

Holidays

Context 3 – Home and Local Area

Special occasions

home and area where it is and what it’s like Spring Term

Context 3 – Environment

discussing local and global problems and solutions

Context 4 – Work and Education

School, college and future plans



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Year 12 Content

Autumn Term

Media

TV, advertising

Communication technology

Popular Culture

Cinema

Music

Fashion Spring Term

Healthy Living

Sport

Health and Wellbeing

Holidays

Families and Relationships

Relationships within the family

Friendship

Marriage and partnerships Summer Term

Revision, Exams, study leave, start of A2 course, work experience

Year 13 Content

Autumn Term

General topics

Environment

Immigration

Integration

Cultural Topic 1 (play “Andorra” by Max Frisch) Spring Term

General topics

Racism

Contemporary social issues

Wealth and poverty

Law and order

Technology

Cultural Topic 2 (film “Lola rennt” by Tom Tykwer) Summer Term

Revision of general and cultural topics (until half term)

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Modern Foreign Languages - Spanish Department - Key Stage 3

*In the new year 7, all pupils study one term each of French, German and Spanish on rotation. The Programme of Study below therefore covers one term and is repeated in terms 2 and 3.

Year 7 Content


Greetings and Introductions

Alphabet and numbers 1 – 100

Pencil case items

School subjects

Expressing opinions and describing others

Days of the week and months

Present tense of –are verbs

Foods and quantities

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Year 8 Content

Autumn Term

Family members

Pets and colours

Describing physical appearance of self and others

Personality descriptions of self and others

Describing your house

Talking about activities you do at home

Rooms of the house

Stem changing verbs Spring Term

Hobbies and leisure activities

Telling the time

Simple future tense

Describing where you live

Places in town

Giving directions

Talking about the weather Summer Term

Giving opinions on TV, films and music

Practising near future

Using the past tense

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Year 9 Content

Autumn Term

Describing a school day

Talking about what you study and what you are going to study

Giving opinions on teachers and discussing school rules

Modal verbs


Going to the doctor or pharmacy

Healthy diet and what you should do to keep healthy Spring Term

Earning and spending money

Saying what jobs you would like to do in the future

Conditional tense

What would you do if you won the lottery

Future tense

Spanish speaking world

Daily routine

Reflexive verbs Summer Term

Environment and environmental problems

What we should do to help the environment

Fair trade

Visiting a Spanish family

Learning about Spanish regions

Buying train tickets

Talking about trips

Using the past tense

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Assessments

Autumn Term

Context 2

Holidays, plans preferences and experiences Spring Term

Context 4

Education and School

College

Pressures at school

Future plans


Context 1

Relationships

Social issues and equality


Assessments

Autumn Term

Context 4 - Work:

Work experience and future plans and careers Context 2 - Leisure:

Free time activities

Shopping and advantages and disadvantages of new technology Spring Term

Context 1 - Lifestyle:

Healthy and unhealthy lifestyles and their consequences Context 3 – Environment:

discussing local and global problems and solutions Summer Term


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Year 12 Content

Autumn Term Media:

TV

Advertising

Communication technology

Popular Culture:

Cinema

Music

Fashion Spring Term Healthy Living:

Sport

Health and Wellbeing

Holidays Families and Relationships:

Relationships within the family

Friendship

Marriage and partnerships Summer Term

Revision

Exams

Study leave, start of A2 course, work experience

Year 13 Content

Autumn Term

General topics:

Environment

Immigration

Integration

Cultural Topic 1 (book/play/film) Spring Term

General topics:

Racism / contemporary social issues – wealth and poverty

Law and order

Technology

Cultural Topic 2 (book/play/film) Summer Term

Revision of general and cultural topics

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Business Studies Department - Key Stage 4. BTEC (New Specification).

Year 10. BTEC. Business Studies.

Content Controlled

Assessments

Autumn Term

Unit 3 - Financial Forecasting for Business

Know about costs, revenue and profit in a business organisation

Be able to prepare a break-even analysis

Be able to create a cash flow forecast Unit 19 - The Marketing Plan

Understand marketing concepts used by businesses

Be able to plan marketing and promotion Unit 2 - Business Organisations

Be able to set business aims and objectives

Understand the main functional areas in business organisations

n/a

Year 10. BTEC Business Studies.

Content Controlled

Assessments

Spring Term

Unit 1 - Business Purposes

Understand the purpose and ownership of business

Understand the business context in which organisations operate Unit 8 - Business Communication through Documentation

Know the purpose of written communication in business contexts

Be able to complete and use business documents for internal and external communication in an organization

Know the importance of using appropriate methods of written communication depending on audience

n/a

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Summer Term

Unit 4 - People in Organisations

Know about job roles and their functions in organizations

Be able to produce documentation for specific job roles

Be able to prepare for employment and plan career development

Business Studies Department - Key Stage 4. (Old Specification).

Year 11 BTEC. Business Studies.

Content Controlled

Assessments

Autumn Term

Unit 1 - Business Purposes

Understand the purpose and ownership of business o Research the purpose, ownership, scale and classification of businesses o Apply these theories to local and national firms

Understand the business context in which organisations operate o Look at the role of government and outside agencies with firms o Understand and apply the current economic environment to the local firms examined earlier

Unit 2 - Business Organisations

Be able to set business aims and objectives o Understand and apply the concept of a firms aims and objectives o Look at the differences in aims and objectives determined by a firms sector e.g. Govt, charity

etc.

Understand the main functional areas in business organisations o Look at the different functional areas of a firm o Presentation on a named firms functional areas

n/a

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Year 11 BTEC. Business Studies.

Content Controlled Assessments

Spring Term

Unit 3 - Financial Forecasting for Business

Know about costs, revenue and profit in a business organisation o Understand different types of cost and revenue o Be able to work out types of profit

Be able to prepare a break-even analysis o To produce and understand the concept of break even o Understand and apply the margin of safety

Be able to create a cash flow forecast o To produce a cash flow forecast o To analyse a cash flow forecast o Give a presentation on a firms finance and the need to forecast

Unit 19 - The Marketing Plan

Understand marketing concepts used by businesses o Marketing Concepts o Types of promotion o Evidence of success and failure

Be able to plan marketing and promotion o Develop a marketing plan o Develop a promotion plan o Deliver a presentation

Unit 8 - Business Communication through Documentation

Know the purpose of written communication in business contexts

Be able to complete and use business documents for internal and external communication in an organization

Know the importance of using appropriate methods of written communication depending on audience

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Business Studies Department - Key Stage 4. GCSE.

Year 10. GCSE. Business Studies.

Content Controlled

Assessments

Autumn Term

Introduction to Business.

Spotting a business Opportunity

Understanding Customer Needs Profit, Calculated Risk, Market, Supplier Marketing

What is marketing Market Orientation. Anticipating, understanding and satisfying consumer needs profitably. Analysing competitors Market Research Qualitative & Quantitative Making the Start-up effective

Satisfying the customer as the focus of the business. Customer focus Marketing Mix. Spotting a Business opportunity. Targeting customers Market mapping Assessment Practical mini project

n/a

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Year 10 GCSE. Business Studies.

Content Controlled

Assessments

Spring Term

Product trial & repeat purchase

Difference between trial and repeat purchase Product trial & repeat purchase Case Studies Product Life Cycle &the Boston Box Applying the PLC & Boston Box to real life situations. Adding Value. The ways in which and significance of Added Value Branding and Differentiation How to build a brand and the significance of having a brand Building a successful marketing mix

How to build a successful marketing mix, Four p’s Interdependence Spotting a business opportunity.

Option available to start ups. Adv/Disadv of Franchising. Location. Case Studies. Choosing the set-up of your business legal issues. Ltd Liability, Plc Ltd.

n/a

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Summer Term Showing Enterprise. What is enterprise? Difference between service & a good. Mind Maps/Market Mapping. What constitutes enterprising? Bring Creative

Thinking Hats, Enysenk. Key questions the entrepreneur asks? Business Aims & Objectives

S.M.A.R.T. Types of objectives; Financial and non-financial Calculated Risk

How to calculate risk, Risk-reward. Evaluating Success. Innovation & Invention.

The importance of and the difference between Invention and Innovation. Patents/Copyright

n/a

Year 11 GCSE Content Controlled

Assessments

Year 11 GCSE Business Studies

Content

Controlled Assessments

Autumn Term

Preparation for Controlled Assessment.

Research Techniques. Business Location. Financial and non-financial issues & objectives Enterprise Skills. Meeting Customer Needs The effect of changes in Exchange Rates on business.

Research Phase of Controlled Assessment W/B 1 December.

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Year 11 GCSE Business Studies.

Content Controlled

Assessments

Spring Term

Write up for Controlled Assessment. Examination Conditions.

Effective People Management.

Organisational Structure Motivation Communication Remuneration Finance Revisited.

Break-Even, Cash Flow How to improve profit Financing Growth,

Write up Phase of Controlled Assessment W/B 6 January 2014 for three hours.

Year 11 GCSE Business Studies.

Content Controlled

Assessments

Summer Term

Cost Effective Operations

Production Methods Job ,Batch Flow, Mass & Continuous. Lean Production The Wider World.

Ethics in Business Environmental Issues The government and the E.U.. International Issues. Revision. Exam Technique.

n/a External Examinations.

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Business Studies Department - Key Stage 5. GCSE, Business Studies & Economics.

Year 12 GCE. Business Studies.

Content

Autumn Term

Introduction to “A” Level. Skills & Approach.

Characteristics of successful entrepreneurs: focusing on the people skills and personal qualities that entrepreneurs need to succeed. Evaluating a Business Opportunity Marketing. How does a company Budget efficiently? Business Math. Managing the Provision Process, i.e. Operations Management

Year 12 GCE Business Studies.

Content

Spring Term

Mock Examination period. MANAGING OTHER PEOPLE.

Identifying a Business Opportunity. Identifying a business opportunity is not enough. Also important to analyse factors which may affect demand and the interaction of demand and supply. Finance Revisited. N/A

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Year 13


Content

Summer Term

Creation and presentation of a Business Plan.

Opportunity costs of developing one business idea as opposed to another. Synoptic approach to previous two units. Examination Technique. Revision. Exams. After Examinations. Globalisation Project.


Content

Autumn Term.

Why does a business seek international markets? Students will consider why some companies wish to sell overseas and could review case studies of companies that have done so successfully or unsuccessfully. Key players in the world economy. Assessment of country markets Comparative advantage and the role of specialisation by countries Are multinationals a force for good or should they be controlled? Corporate objectives and strategy

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Content

Spring Term.

Mock Examinations. Decision-making model and techniques incorporated into the Greggs Case Study. Assessing competitiveness Company growth

Contribution; special order decisions & Business contingency planning Corporate culture. Corporate strategy Decision-making model and techniques Note these may be incorporated during the delivery of the previous modules. Assessing competitiveness Company growth Contribution; special order decisions & Business contingency planning


Content

Summer Term

Revision. Examination Technique. Focus on the two broad synoptic areas.

International issues.

Greggs the business. Examination technique.

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Economics

Year 12 GCE. Economics.

Content. Note two units are delivered simultaneously.

Autumn Term

Competitive markets – How they work and why they fail

Scarcity Production Possibility Frontiers Specialisation and the division of labour. Free market and mixed economies Positive and normative economics Movement along the demand curve

Shifts in the demand curve Price, income and cross elasticity’s of demand Movement along the supply curve Shifts in the supply curve Price elasticity of supply Determination of market equilibrium Methods of government intervention Government failure Exam skills Past papers

Managing the Economy

Economic growth and it’s limitations as a way of measuring standards of living How to measure inflation and why this measure is important How Employment and unemployment are measured, What does the Balance of payments mean How to use measures of development – Human Development Index (HDI) Other measures of development that we can use to compare the development of different economies, National Income and what is meant by the Circular Flow of Income Income as a flow and wealth as a stock, and the likely correlation between the two concepts Understanding the main influences on Consumption (C) and consumer spending Understanding the main influences on Investment (I) Exam skills Past papers

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Year 12 GCE Economics.

Content. Content. Note two units are delivered simultaneously. Controlled Assessments

Spring Term


Market Failure Externalities Public goods Imperfect Market Information Labour immobility Unstable commodity markets


What is meant by Government expenditure (G), and the aims of taxation and spending How Exports – Imports (X-M) impact on Aggregate Demand What causes Movements long and shifts in the AD curve and what the impact of this is on an economy What Aggregate Supply is and the factors that can affect it What causes movements along and shifts in the AS curve and what the impact of this is on an economy What do we mean by the equilibrium level of output, what can cause disequilibrium and what are the impacts of this on an economy What is the multiplier and implications it has for government policy What we mean by Actual and potential growth and what is meant by the output gap Causes and constraints on growth Benefits of growth Costs of growth Current macroeconomic objectives

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Content. Content. Note two units are delivered simultaneously.

Summer Term


Methods of government intervention Government failure Market Failure Externalities Public goods Imperfect Market Information Labour immobility Unstable commodity markets Exam practice Past papers Knowledge, application, analysis and evaluation


What is the multiplier and implications it has for government policy What we mean by Actual and potential growth and what is meant by the output gap Causes and constraints on growth Benefits of growth Costs of growth Current macroeconomic objectives Conflicts between objectives Demand side policies Supply side policies Conflicts from the use of policy instruments Conflicts from the use of policy instruments Conflicts from the use of policy instruments Exam practice Past papers Knowledge, application, analysis and evaluation

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Year 13 GCE Economics


Autumn Term

Business Costs

Economies and diseconomies of scale Revenues Profits Economics and Economic Efficiency Profit maximisation Perfect competition Productive and allocative efficiency Barriers to entry Market concentration

The Global Economy

Restrictions on free trade Protectionism Balance of payments Current account deficits and surpluses Influences on exchange rates Effects on globalisation Patterns of trade Specialisation and comparative advantage WTO



Spring Term

Business Economics and Economic Efficiency

Monopoly Price discrimination Natural monopoly Monopsony Oligopoly Monopolistic competition Objectives Company growth

The Global Economy

Changes in exchange rates Monetary union Measures of competitiveness Factors influencing competitiveness Government policy Absolute and relative poverty Measurements of inequality Limits to growth and development Macro Economic policies Microe-conomic policies

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Content. Note two units are delivered simultaneously

Summer Term

Business Economics and Economic Efficiency

Contestability Government intervention to maintain competition in markets Exam practice Knowledge, application, analysis and evaluation. How can I improve my performance in exams?

The Global Economy

Absolute and relative poverty Measurements of inequality Limits to growth and development Macro Economic policies Public expenditure Taxation Public sector borrowing and public sector debt Ways of promoting growth and development Exam practice Knowledge, application, analysis and evaluation. How can I improve my performance in exams?

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