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1.4 Curriculum Overview

Year 7 - Curriculum Overview

 

Half-term 1 (Autumn)

Half-term 2 (Autumn)

Half-term 3 (Spring)

Half-term 4 (Spring)

Half-term 5 (Summer)

Half-term 6 (Summer)

Art

‘Found Object Art’ – Promoting sustainability

‘Found Object Art’ – Drawing response

The Work of Lee John Phillips & Andy Warhol – Tonal Shading & Drawing

The Work of David Gilliver – Photographic Responses

The Work of Craig Martin – Contrasting Colours & Layout

Insect-based Sculptures

Computer Science

Computer Systems

Creating Media/Vector Graphics

Representations from Clay to Silicone

Developing for the Web

There’s an App for That

Introduction to Python Programming

Drama

Commedia dell’Arte

Naturalism

Physical Theatre

Physical Theatre

Classical/Physical Theatre

Devising

English

19th Century Fiction

Fiction reading skills

19th Century Fiction

Creative Prose Writing

Shakespeare’s Comedies

Developing Reading Skills

Shakespeare’s Comedies

Transactional Writing

20th Century Modern Fiction

Reading Comprehension Skills & Descriptive Prose Writing

Ancient Tales

Speaking & Listening

Food

Cooking Safely

Healthy & Balanced Meals

Nutrients and the Human Body

Food Choice & the Environment

Food Science: Bread

The Nutritional Value of Takeaway Meals

Geography

Map Skills

Population

Causes of Tectonic Hazards

Living with Tectonic Hazards

Ecosystems

Ecosystems Under Threat

Graphics

Design Briefs – Kidrobot Poster

Kidrobot: Research & Personal Response

Typography & the Use of Fonts

Monoprinting & Line Drawing

Brusho Background Development

Responding to a Brief & Combining Skills to Make a Kidrobot Poster

History

Migration Through Time

The Norman Conquest

Power & Authority in the Middle Ages

Religion & Control in the Middle Ages

Life in the Middle Ages

The Tudors

Maths

Algebra 1 -

Sequences, Notation & Equivalence

Number 1 -

Ordering Numbers, Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

Number 2 -

Operations with Fractions

Number 3 -

Fractions & Percentages

Geometry 1 -

Angles

Number 4 -

Probability 1 & Sets

Music

Building Bricks – The Musical Elements

I Got Rhythm – Rhythmic Awareness

Keyboard Skills

Hooks & Riffs – Repeated Musical Patterns

Making connections – Improvisation Around the World

Making Connections – Improvisation Around the World

Physical Education

Respect & Sportsmanship

Outwitting Opponents

Resilience

Performance Analysis

Technique & Performance

Teamwork & Problem Solving

Product Design

Rules and Regulations when Using New Tools and Machinery

Designers and Existing Products: John Burgerman Analysis

Initial Idea Development: Oblique and Isometric Drawing Techniques

Experimentation Using the Coping Saw Scroll Saw

Using Brusho Inks and Strip Heater to Decorate Final Product

Personal Response to Design Decisions and Final Outcome

PSHE

Life Beyond School

Cohesion in Schools

Staying Safe Online & Offline

Rights, Responsibilities & British Values

Health & Wellbeing

Diversity & Equality

SRE

Religious Studies

Understanding Religion: Beliefs

Understanding Religion: Expression

Abrahamic Faith: Judaism

Abrahamic Faith: Christianity 1

Abrahamic Faith: Christianity 2

Abrahamic Faith: Islam

Science – Biology

Cells

Heredity

Human Reproduction

Organ Systems

Health & Disease

What is a Scientist?

Science – Chemistry

Properties & Materials

Substances & Mixtures

Elements & Compounds

Designing Materials

Solubility

What is a Scientist?

Science – Physics

Energy

Forces

The Solar System & Beyond

Sound & Light

How We See

What is a Scientist?

Spanish

Personal Information

Free Time & Hobbies

School Life & Opinions

The School Day

Using Bilingual Dictionaries

Family & Friends

Me & My Life

Year 8 Curriculum Overview

 

Half-term 1 (Autumn)

Half-term 2 (Autumn)

Half-term 3 (Spring)

Half-term 4 (Spring)

Half-term 5 (Summer)

Half-term 6 (Summer)

Art

Colour Theory & the Characteristics of India Art

Indian Culture & Presenting Design Ideas

The Work of Caroline Jariwala & Creating Collages

The Work of Wassily Kadinsky & the Use of Colour

Sun Printing & Indian Art

Sgraffito Work Based on Indian Art

Computer Science

Collaborating Online Respectfully

Gaining Support for a Cause Using the Media

Programming Essentials – Scratch 1

Networks: From Semaphores to the Internet

Data Modelling (Spreadsheets)

Programming – Scratch 2

Drama

Introduction to Drama

Pantomime

Greek Theatre

Greek Theatre

Mime

Classical Theatre: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

English

19th Century Fiction

Fiction Reading Skills

19th Century Fiction

Creative Prose Writing

Shakespeare’s Histories

Developing Reading Skills

Shakespeare’s Histories

Transactional Writing

20th Century Modern Fiction Creative Prose Writing

Fiction Reading Skills

Poetry

Descriptive Writing

Food

Food Storage

Macro/Micro Nutrients

Starch Vs Sugar

Where Food Comes From

The Properties of Carbohydrates – Dextrinization & Caramelisation

The Properties of Carbohydrates – Gelatinisation

Geography

Weather & Climate

The Demand for Fresh Water

River Processes

Living with Rivers

Development

Industrial Change

Graphics

Design Briefs – Amplify Gift Card & the Work of Keith Haring

Gift Cards: The Work of Supermundane

Supermundane Inspired Ideas and Sellotape Transfer

Monoprinting: Music Images & Logos

Amplify: Logo Design

Responding to a Brief: Combining Skills to Create  & Amplify Gift Card Design

History

Mughal Empire

The Stuarts

America Before the 20th Century

The Industrial Revolution

People Power in the 19th & 20th Century

The Slave Trade

Maths

Number 5 -

Ratio & Proportion

Data 1 -

Graphs

Algebra 2 -

Brackets & Equations

Indices

Number 6 -

Fractions and Percentages

Geometry 2 -

Area of 2D Shapes & Symmetry

Data 2 -

Sorting and Representing Data

Music

Building Bricks – The Musical Elements

Reggae – Syncopation & Offbeat

Film Music – Composition Skills

Dance Music – Rhythm, Chords & Metre

Dance Music – Rhythm, Chords & Metre

Dance Music – Rhythm, Chords & Metre

Physical Education

Respect & Sportsmanship

Outwitting Opponents

Resilience

Performance Analysis

Technique & Performance

Teamwork & Problem Solving

Product Design

Rules & Regulations When Using New Tools & Machinery

Designers & Existing Products: Mr Doodle Analysis

Oblique, Isometric Drawing & Tonal Shading Techniques

Refining Design Ideas

Create - Experimentation Using the Tennon Saw & Pillar drill

Using Vinyl & Acrylic to Produce & Decorate Final Product

Personal Response to Design Decisions & Final Outcome

PSHE

Life Beyond School

Cohesion in Schools

Staying Safe Online & Offline

Right, Responsibilities & British Values

Health & Wellbeing

Diversity & Equality

SRE

Religious Studies

Hinduism

Sikhism

Buddhism

Humanism

Religion & Science

Does God Exist?

Science – Biology

Independence

Plants

The Respiratory System

Digestion

Evolution

What is a Scientist?

Science – Chemistry

Acids & Alkalis

The Periodic Table

Types of Reactions

Chemical Energy

The Earth & the Universe

What is a Scientist?

Science – Physics

Forces & Pressure

Speed

Electromagnets

Waves & Sound

Waves & Light

What is a Scientist?

Spanish

The Local Area

Future Plans & Activities

Past Holidays

Customs & Festivals

Leisure Time –Media & Digital Technology

Leisure Time – Sporting/Non-sporting

Year 9 - Curriculum Overview

 

Half-term 1 (Autumn)

Half-term 2 (Autumn)

Half-term 3 (Spring)

Half-term 4 (Spring)

Half-term 5 (Summer)

Half-term 6 (Summer)

Art

Primary & Secondary Photography

Freehand Drawing

The Work of Marcela Monreal – Photography & Collage Techniques

The Work of Maurizio Anzeri – Portraits

Design Work – Sources of Inspiration

Showcase - Bringing Skills & Techniques Together

Computer Science

Cybersecurity

Media Animations

Physical Computing

Data Science

Python Programming – Sequences of Data

Representations Going Audio Visual

Drama

DNA: Introduction

DNA: Applying Brechtian Techniques

DNA: Applying Physical Theatre Techniques

DNA: Stage Make-up

DNA: Set Design

DNA: Lighting Effects

English

19th Century Fiction

Fiction Reading Skills

19th Century Fiction

Creative Prose

Post-1914 Drama

Reading Skills

Post-1914 Drama

Technical Accuracy

Modern Literature

Non-Fiction Reading Skills

Poetry

Transactional  Writing

Food

Food Hygiene & Safety

Macro Nutrients – Protein, Fat & Carbohydrates

Micro Nutrients – Iron, Calcium & Vitamin C

Food Processing

Food Science – Denaturing Proteins & Coagulation

Food Science – Fats

Emulsification

Geography

Coastal Processes

Living on the Coast

Glacial Landscapes

Climate Change  

The Earth’s Natural Resources  

Global Cities

Graphics

Design Briefs – Sweet Packaging

Sweet Packets: Research Existing Products

Create: Experimentation

Design: Initial Idea

Create; Refined Ideas  

Responding to a Brief: Combining Skills to Create Sweet Packaging Design

History

World War 1 & the Inter-war Period

World War 2

The Holocaust  

Britain since 1945

Medicine Through Time

Medicine Through Time

Maths

Algebra 3 -

Straight Line Graphs & Solving Equations

Geometry 3 -

3D Shapes

Number 7 -

Calculations & Money

Geometry 4 -

Transformations & Pythagoras’ Theorem

Number 8 -

Solving Ratio Problems & Rates

Number 9 -

Probability 2

Music

What Makes a Good Song?

What Makes a Good Song?

Computer & Video Game Music – Composition Techniques

Computer & Video Game Music – Composition Techniques

The History of Pop

The History of Pop

Physical Education

Respect & Sportsmanship

Outwitting Opponents

Resilience

Performance Analysis

Technique & Performance

Teamwork & Problem Solving

Product Design

Health & Safety: Rules and Regulation When Using the Laser Cutter

Designers and Existing Products: Banksy Analysis

Perspective Drawing & Shading Techniques

Oblique, Isometric Drawing & Tonal Shading Techniques

 Using Wood Joints & Mechanisms

Personal Response to Design Decisions & Final Outcome

PSHE

Life Beyond School

Cohesion in Schools

Staying Safe Online & Offline

Right, Responsibilities & British Values

Health & Wellbeing

Relationships & Sex Education

Religious Studies

The Holocaust

Responses to Evil & Suffering

Medical Ethics

What Does it Mean to be Human?

Animal Rights & Religion

Beyond the Big Six

Science – Biology

Biology – Knowledge, Skills & Application 

Biology – Knowledge, Skills & Application 

Biology – Knowledge, Skills & Application 

Cells, Inheritance & Genome

Cells, Inheritance & Genome

What is a Scientist?

Science – Chemistry

Chemistry  – Knowledge, Skills & Application 

Chemistry  – Knowledge, Skills & Application 

Chemistry  – Knowledge, Skills & Application 

Ionic & Covalent Bonding 

Ionic & Covalent Bonding 

What is a Scientist?

Science – Physics

Physics  – Knowledge, Skills & Application 

Physics  – Knowledge, Skills & Application 

Physics  – Knowledge, Skills & Application 

Energy of Moving Particles: Measuring & Calculating Motion

Measuring & Calculating Motion

What is a Scientist?

Spanish

Hobbies & Interests

The World of Work

Healthy Living 

Teenage Lifestyles

Environmental & Social Issues 

Planning a Trip Abroad

Year 10 - Curriculum Overview

 

Half-term 1 (Autumn)

Half-term 2 (Autumn)

Half-term 3 (Spring)

Half-term 4 (Spring)

Half-term 5 (Summer)

Half-term 6 (Summer)

Art

Experimentation & to Understand the Rule of Thirds Photography Method

Researching Chris Tate

Background Experimentation

Using Brusho/Paint

Researching Van Gogh

Background Refinement & Layering Techniques

Van Gogh Inspired Mark Making Landscape at Experimentation with Oil Pastels. 

Independent Experimentation & Further Development of Skills & Techniques

Idea Generation &  Refinement

(Personal Response)

Enterprise & Marketing

Market Research

Market Research

Enterprise & Marketing Concepts

Enterprise & Marketing Concepts

Market & Pitch a Business Proposal

Market & Pitch a Business Proposal

Child Development

Equipment Needed for Children Aged 0-5

Nutritional Requirements For Children aged 0-5

Roles & Responsibilities of Parenthood

Antenatal & Postnatal Provision

Illness & Disease

Revision & Exam

Computer Science (Core)

Computing: Health & Safety

Computing: Health & Safety

Digital Media & Content 

Digital Media & Content 

Digital Infrastructure 

Digital Infrastructure 

Computer Science (Exam)

Boolean Logic & Data Storage

Data Storage & Algorithms

The CPU & Data Types

Embedded Systems & Programming Techniques

Storage & Practical Programming

Networks & Topologies

English Language

Creative Prose Writing

Transactional Writing

Non-Fiction Reading: 19th & 21st Century

Technical Accuracy

20th Century Modern Fiction Prose

Non-Fiction Reading: 19th& 21st Century

Transactional Writing

English

Literature

Post 1914 Drama

Shakespeare

19th Century Novel

19th Century Novel

Poetry

Poetry

Food

Macro Nutrients

Macro Nutrients & Minerals  

Food Science

Properties of Macro Nutrients  

Food Science – Enzymatic Browning & Raising Agents

Food Science Investigation

Food Science Investigation

French

Relationships & Role Models

Leisure Time

Celebrations & Festivals

Tourist Information

Education

The World of Work

Geography

Weather & Climate

Climate Change  

Ecosystems

Ecosystems  Under Threat

Desertification

Water Resources  

Global Cities   

Urban & Rural Change

Development Issues

Graphics

Independent Research: Innocent Smoothies, David Carson, May van Millingen & the Op Art Movement

Development of Initial Design Ideas: Fridge Magnets

Experimentation: Monoprinting, Layering Media, Water Colour

A Personal Response: A Series of Fridge Magnets

Independent Research: The Stengberg Brothers, Russian Propaganda, Dr Mabuse, Dr Caligari & Russian Typography

Collage & Photography.

Heath & Social care

Life Stages & Events

Life Events – Physical, Social, Emotional & Intellectual Effects

Sources of Support

Public Health Issues

Health Campaigns

Health, Social & Early Years Settings

History

USA 1929-1999

USA 1929-1999

USA 1929-1999

Germany in Transition 1919-1939

Germany in Transition 1919-1939

Germany in Transition 1919-1939

Imedia

Visual Identify & Digital Graphics

Visual Identify & Digital Graphics

Interactive Digital Media  -Theory

Interactive Digital Media – Theory

Interactive Digital Media – coursework

Interactive Digital Media – coursework

Maths

Geometry 5 -

 Trigonometry 

Algebra 4 –

Equations, Inequalities & Simultaneous Equations

Geometry 6 -

Circles & Vectors

Number 10  -

Ratio, Fractions, Percentages &  Probability 3

Data 3 -

Collecting, Representing & interpreting Data

Algebra 5 -

Indices & Expressions

Media Studies

Changes in Audience: The Evolution of Music & Radio

Newspapers: The Times & The Mirror

Gender Representation in Advertising & Film

Representation of Reality & Celebrity in the Media

Coursework

Coursework

Music

The Music Industry: Job Roles &  Organisations

The Music Industry: Job Roles &  Organisations

Solo & Ensemble Performance Skills

Solo & Ensemble Performance Skills

Managing a Music Product  

Managing a Music Product  

Performing Arts

Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

Contemporary Comedy

Contemporary Comedy

Physical Theatre

Physical Theatre

Physical Education

Respect & Sportsmanship

Outwitting Opponents

Resilience

Performance Analysis

Technique & Performance

Teamwork & Problem Solving

Product Design

Independent Research

Glow Company

Initial Design Ideas

Arad & Kandinsky inspired

Refinement of Designs

Drawn Lamp Ideas

Refinement of Experimentation

Model Making

Independent Research

Final Design

Development of Final Design

Final Prototype

PSHE

Life Beyond School

Cohesion in Schools

Staying Safe Online & Offline

Right, Responsibilities & British Values

Health & Wellbeing

Relationships & Sex Education

Religious Studies (Core)

Environment 

Environment 

Environment 

Environment 

Environment 

Environment 

Religious Studies (GCSE)

Christianity: Beliefs & Teachings

Islam: Beliefs & Teachings

Religion & Life

Christianity: Practices

Islam:: Practices

Religion, Crime & Punishment

Science – Biology

Infection & Response

Bioenergetics 

Homeostasis & Response

Homeostasis & Response

Inheritance

Inheritance

What is a Scientist?

Science – Chemistry

Chemical Changes

Energy Changes

Rates of Reaction

Organic Chemistry

Chemical Analysis

Chemistry of the Atmosphere

What is a Scientist?

Science – Physics

Electricity

Energy

Forces 1

Forces 2

Waves

What is a Scientist?

Sport Science

Sport: Provision 

Sport: Participation

Sport: Equipment & Technology 

Sport: Leading & Coaching

Sport: Physical Fitness 

Sport: Skills & Fitness

Year 11 - Curriculum Overview

 

Half-term 1 (Autumn)

Half-term 2 (Autumn)

Half-term 3 (Spring)

Half-term 4 (Spring)

Half-term 5 (Summer)

Half-term 6 (Summer)

Art

Portfolio Refinement  of Chosen Media, Materials, Techniques & Processes

Portfolio Refinement of Initial Design Ideas

Mood boards

Personal Response

External Examination

Exams

Enterprise & Marketing

Enterprise & Marketing Concepts

Enterprise & Marketing Concepts

Market & Pitch a Business Proposal

Market & Pitch a Business Proposal

Market & Pitch a Business Proposal

Exams

Child Development

Physical, Intellectual & Social Development – Research & Planning

Physical, Intellectual & Social Development – Implement & Evaluate

Roles & Responsibilities of Parenthood

Antenatal, Birth & Postnatal Provision

Childhood Illness & Disease

Exams

Computer Science (Core)

Careers in Computing

Web Development

Web Development

Programming 

Digital Infrastructure 

Exams

Computer Science (Exam)

Defensive Design - Threats to Computer Systems & Networks

Utilities & Their Impact

Programming & Algorithms

Theory & Programming Skills

Theory & Programming Skills

Exams

English Language

Creative Prose

20th Century Fiction Reading

Non-Fiction Reading: 19th& 21st Century

Transactional Writing

Revision & Exam Skills

 Exams

English

Literature

19th Century Novel

Post-1914 Drama

Shakespeare

Poetry

Revision & Exam Skills

Exams

Food

Coursework 1: Food Investigation

Coursework 1: Food Investigation

Coursework 2: Food Preparation Assessment

Coursework 2: Food Preparation Assessment

Revision and Mock Examination

Exams

Geography

Geography Fieldwork Focus

Ecosystems

Ecosystems  Under Threat

Desertification

Water Resources 

Revision & Exam Skills

Revision & Exam Skills

Exams

Graphics

Experimentation: Combining Media & Photoshop Filters

Final Piece – A Personal Response: On the Edge Film Poster

Development of Initial Design Ideas

Final Piece - A Personal Response

Revision

Exams

Heath & Social care

How to Communicate Effectively with Different Settings

The Qualities of Effective Care

Coursework

Revision & Exam Skills

Revision & Exam Skills

Exams

History

Elizabeth I 1558-1603

Elizabeth I 1558-1603

Elizabeth I 1558-1603

Medicine Through Time

Revision & Exam Skills

Exams

Imedia

Developing Digital Games

Pre-Production Skills

Interactive Multimedia Product

Interactive Multimedia Product

Revision & Exam Skills

Exams

Maths

Algebra 6 -

Linear & Non-linear graphs 

Algebra 7 -

Changing the Subject & Functions

Reasoning 1  -

Multiplicative, Geometric & Algebraic

Proof 1 -

Show that…

Revision & Exam Skills

Exams

Media Studies

Newspapers & TV

Music & Radio

Gaming & Advertising

Film Industry & Social Media

Magazines

Revision & Exam Skills

Exams

Music

Solo & Ensemble Performance Skills

Solo & Ensemble Performance Skills

Introduction to Live Sound

Introduction to Live Sound

Solo & Ensemble Performance Skills

Exams

Performing Arts

Romeo & Juliet

Romeo & Juliet

Coursework

Coursework

Coursework

Exams

Physical Education

Respect & Sportsmanship

Outwitting Opponents

Resilience

Performance Analysis

Technique & Performance

Exams

Product Design

Additional Research

Materials & Colour Research

Refinement of Experimentation

Laser Cutter Designs

Manufacturing Final Lamp

Manufacturing Final Lamp

Exam Preparation

Exam

PSHE

Life Beyond School

Cohesion in Schools

Staying Safe Online & Offline

Right, Responsibilities & British Values

Health & Wellbeing

Relationships & Sex Education

Religious Studies (Core)

Crime & Punishment

Crime & Punishment

Crime & Punishment

Crime & Punishment

Crime & Punishment

Exams

Religious Studies (GCSE)

Islam: Beliefs & Teachings

Islam:: Practices

Relationships & Families

Christianity: Practices

Religion, Peace & Conflict

Exams

Science – Biology

Ecology

Biology – Knowledge, Skills & Application 

Biology – Knowledge, Skills & Application 

Revision & Exam Skills

Revision & Exam Skills

Exams

Science – Chemistry

Chemistry of the atmosphere

Using resources

Chemistry  – Knowledge, Skills & Application 

Chemistry  – Knowledge, Skills & Application 

Revision & Exam Skills

Revision & Exam Skills

Exams

Science – Physics

Waves

Electromagnets

Physics  – Knowledge, Skills & Application 

Physics  – Knowledge, Skills & Application 

Revision & Exam Skills

Revision & Exam Skills

Exams

Spanish

Study & Work

Global Issues

Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening Skills

Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening Skills

Revision & Exam Skills

Exams

Sport Science

Sport: Arousal & Anxiety

Diet & Supplements

Malnutrition & Diet Plans 

Principles of Training

Sport: Injuries 

Exams