CURRICULUM
OVERVIEW
Mainstream Education, Alternative Environment.
We are ambitious for all of our students and that is why our academic offer reflects that of a mainstream school. We do not believe that our students are less capable of learning challenging concepts, acquiring new knowledge or applying prior learning; nor are they less entitled to the same quality of education as their mainstream peers. They do, however, benefit from an alternative environment and approach to support their individual needs.
Our unashamedly knowledge-rich curriculum supports students in acquiring subject-specific knowledge needed to succeed in examinations and become passionate learners, while providing numerous opportunities to gain cultural capital. Students are exposed to a broad and balanced educational programme of study at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, which enables them to study subjects and achieve qualifications directly related to their career aspirations, or to successfully move on to a relevant post-16 destination.
Key Stage 3 Curriculum Allocation
The table below shows the KS3 curriculum allocation for this academic year:
Key Stage 4 Curriculum Overview
Students in Key Stage 4 study a core curriculum of GCSE English Language and Literature, GCSE Mathematics and GCSE Biology, in addition to a CARE curriculum that incorporates relationships, sex and health education, character education, citizenship, careers and enrichment. Students in Year 10 have one reading lesson a week with their English teacher. Students in Year 10 and Year 11 have one timetabled sport lesson per week, with the opportunity to participate in further sporting/phyical activity during enrichment and wellness sessions.
Our KS4 curriculum allocation can be found below:
Pathway to Profession
Our curriculum at CP Riverside School must consider the various starting points of our students, their passions and interests, their intended post-16 destinations and the expertise of our staff. Failing to acknowledge one of these criteria is likely to result in students disengaging from learning or not achieving the outcomes required to secure a meaningful and sustainable post-16 destination. Our curriculum must provide all students with enriching experiences both inside and outside of the classroom. We must work closely with employers and community groups to support our students to transition from the school environment into the wider world.
Our KS4 curriculum will seek to ensure that students spend as much time as possible learning in areas that are of interest and relevance for them now and in the future. KS4 students will benefit from enrichment being intertwined with careers and pathway curriculum choices. There will be a greater emphasis on core and pathway subjects.
See below for a copy of our current school timetable.
Our Curriculum and Teaching and Learning Policy can be found by clicking on the link below.
Contact
If you require further information regarding our curriculum, please contact Gemma Blacow, Assistant Principal – School Standards on 0115 986 4098 or email gemma.blacow@cpriverside.co.uk
