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Curriculum Intent
Curriculum Intent
Our curriculum is rooted in our CARE (Cooperation, Aspiration, Respect and Endeavour) values. We aim to ensure that all students achieve their potential by obtaining the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully move through the next stages of their education and their lives having developed the character and confidence to make the most of their opportunities.
The Curriculum aims to:
- Allow students to revisit, secure and expand their knowledge and understanding by being well planned and sequenced
- Ensure aspirational outcomes for students at the end of Key Stages 4 and 5 enabling them to make confident progression
- Develop student's character so they can become confident individuals who will flourish in all areas of life and provide opportunities for experiences beyond the classroom developing cultural capital
The curriculum intends to:
- Provide all students with a broad and balanced curriculum throughout their learning journey covering a wide range of disciplines and subjects including following the National Curriculum and the English Baccalaureate where appropriate
- Enable all students to learn new knowledge and skills and build on their prior knowledge, skills, interests and experiences
- Provide students with engaging lessons taught by highly skilled expert teachers who build on students’ existing knowledge and skills to and deepen learning for all students
- Allow students to learn from mistakes, using assessment at the most appropriate time to identify and address gaps in knowledge
- Make literacy and reading a fundamental part of life at Queensbury Academy and ensure that all students leave us with the critical literacy skills they will need for successful, confident lives
- Prepare students for the next phase of their education or employment and life in modern Britain, taking account of pupils’ aspirations, the local, national and global job markets
- Ensure diversity is celebrated to ensure all students feel welcomed, supported, and valued in the school community
- We guarantee equality of access to the whole curriculum for all students regardless of their protected characteristics, as defined by the Equality Act.
Curriculum Overview
Queensbury Academy Curriculum 2020-21
Key Stage 3 2020-21
Year 7
|
Subject |
English |
Maths |
Science |
Computer Science |
Geography |
History |
Languages |
Religious Education |
Art |
Music |
Drama |
Technology |
Life Skills |
PE |
|
Hours per 2 week cycle |
8 |
8 |
6 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
All students study both French and German in Year 7.
All students study Textiles, Design Technology and Food Technology in Year 7. These are taught on rotation.
Year 8
|
Subject |
English |
Maths |
Science |
Computer Science |
Geography |
History |
Languages |
Religious Education |
Art |
Music |
Drama |
Technology |
Life Skills |
PE |
|
Hours per 2 week cycle |
8 |
8 |
6 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
Students study both French and German in Year 8.
All students study Textiles, Design Technology and Food Technology in Year 7. These are taught on rotation.
Year 9
|
Subject |
English |
Maths |
Science |
Computer Science |
Geography |
History |
PE |
Life Skills |
Religious Education |
Art |
Music |
Drama |
Option A |
Option B |
Option C |
Option D |
|
Hours per 2 week cycle |
8 |
7 |
7 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
To ensure a broad and balanced curriculum students choose 4 options from the following
Year 10
|
Subject |
English |
Maths |
Science |
Option A |
Option B |
Option C |
Option D |
Life Skills |
PE |
|
Hours per 2 week cycle |
8 |
7 |
10 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
2 |
3 |
Year 11
|
Subject |
English |
Maths |
Science |
Option A |
Option B |
Option C |
Option D |
Life Skills |
PE |
|
Hours per 2 week cycle |
8 |
7 |
10 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
2 |
3 |
Year 9
Core Curriculum
|
Subject |
Maths |
English |
Science |
Ethics |
PE |
Languages |
Geography |
History |
Computing |
PDE |
Creative Curriculum |
|
Hours |
4 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
Most students study French or Spanish in Year 9. A very small number have additional support for English Language to enable them to become Key Stage 4 ready.
Creative Curriculum
|
Art and Design Technology |
Performing Arts |
Enterprise and Digital Technology |
|
Food Technology Art and Design Textiles |
Music Drama |
Enterprise Media Sports Performance Or students can select one other option from Performing Arts or Art and Design Technology |
Students pick one subject from each column.
To ensure a broad and balanced curriculum it advised that students only pick one subject from Art or Textiles.
