1. KEY STAGE 4

2. OFSTED
“The curriculum prepares pupils very well for when they move to college, especially through the work experience and work related studies.” OFSTED 2013
OFSTED liked our curriculum and feel that what pupils do in KS4 prepares them very well to move on from us successfully.

3. Aims
To meet the staff.
To find out some information about what happens in Key Stage 4 and why we offer the curriculum.
To support your child in making appropriate option choices in Key Stage 4.

4. Foundation Learning
It is designed to ensure Entry Level and level 1 learners receive the same entitlement as all other learners.
Our commitment to curriculum development has ensured our KS4 curriculum is in a good position to deliver a wide range of qualifications and learning experiences both in school and through links with colleges and the community.

5. Learning Programme Employability skills Functional Skills English
Maths
ICT
Vocational/
Subject
e.g.
Construction
Hair and Beauty
Engineering
Performing Arts
ICT
PSD
Personal wellbeing
Economic wellbeing
Citizenship
Employability skills 5

6. KS4 Curriculum Map PSD Vocational Functional Skills Subject
PSD Option (Personal wellbeing, citizenship, travel training, Health and Safety, First aid)
Life Skills Option (Financially capability, economic wellbeing Independent living skills)
CIEAG
SRE
Vocational
Subject
College Link Course
Vocational Option
WJEC Units
Functional Skills
English
Maths
ICT
Employability skills –Work Experience, Enterprise, Citizenship & Careers
Core Subjects – English, Maths, Science
Foundation Subjects– SRE, RE, Computing & PE.
To be available through option courses.
The Arts – art & design, music, drama; Design & Technology – RM, Cookery; Humanities – Geography & History; MFL - European Studies. 6

7. KS4 Curriculum Map - Qualifications
Vocational/
Subject
College Link Courses
School's Vocational Options
Sports Leaders Award
Hospitality and Catering
Art and Design
Woodwork & Metalwork
Horticulture
Music & Drama
PSD
WJEC UNITS
CIEAG
Health and Safety
First Aid
Citizenship
European Studies
SRE
Preparation for work
Independent living
Functional Skills
English: Functional Skills
Maths: Functional Skills, Entry Pathways (WJEC units).
ICT: Functional Skills, WJEC Units
Employability skills –Independent living, Preparation for Work, Personal social development.
Core Subjects – English (FS), Maths (EP & FS), Science (EL)
Foundation Subjects–ICT (EP & FS), Humanities, Creative Media and
the Performing Arts, Hospitality and Catering, Independently Living 7

8. ENGLISH, MATHEMATICS and ICT (Functional Skills)
Offer qualifications that start at Entry level 1 and progress through to Level 2
Enable us to diagnostically assess pupil ability
Enable pupil progress to be tracked effectively
Enable effective target setting
Are more relevant – pupils like that

9. The English Teachers

10. The Maths Teachers

11. ICT
Functional Skills
Entry Level 1 to Level 1.
WJEC – ICT units to include Word Processing, Spreadsheets and Presentation Software
Entry Level and Level 1.

12. THE OPTIONS

13. CDT

14. Hospitality and Catering

15. ENTRY LEVEL CERTIFICATE IN ART in YEAR 10/11

16. Sports Leaders Award

17. Horticulture / Small Animal Care

18. Music & Drama

19. Enterprise

20. WORK EXPERIENCE
The work experience scheme has been in operation for over twenty years.
Pupils access meaningful, one day a week work placements for a year.
Strong links with local employers are increasing.
Different levels of placement are available.

21. WORK EXPERIENCE

22. Supported Work Experience

23. SCHOOL BASED WORK EXPERIENCE

24. COLLEGE LINKS

25. COLLEGE LINKS

26. COLLEGE LINKS Available… Hairdressing Horticulture Drama
Developing Media Skills
Developing Creative Skills. (Art or Music)
Preparation for Child Care
Food Prep and Cooking Skills
Bricklaying
Motor Vehicle

27. TRANSITION PLANNING
Pupils first meet their LLDD advisor at their Transition Plan Review at the end of year 9.
The advisor then works closely with pupils and the school throughout Key Stage 4 to ensure a successful transition to life after the Priory.
A priority for the year 9 and 10 annual reviews will be to prepare pupils for Post 16 transition.
By the year 11 Annual Review decisions will need to be made about the actions needed to ensure a smooth transition to post 16 provision.
Transitions Support Officer – Chris Gill

28. Travel Training
Terry Cheeseman