Key Stage 4 & 5
GROVE PARK SIXTH FORM - Curriculum and Accreditation
The first table shows the activities that most students access every year where possible. Other social and educational opportunities through visits, college courses, events with other phases and schools, through activity days, charitable gifts and individual experiences are not shown here but may also provide evidence for qualifications.
The second table shows subjects that will be accredited in each year of three with challenges selected by the teaching staff at an appropriate level. 2015-16 was a 'Year 1'.
CORE SUBJECTS and Enrichment
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Maths, English, ICT |
Functional Skills Courses and Qualifications (Edexcel Entry Level, Levels1/2) English Speaking Board Accreditation |
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Transition/ Futures |
Transition Coordinator individual and small group sessions, recording views, placement visits and home/school liaison, Travel Training. |
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Specialist PE |
Swimming, Hydrotherapy, Sports/Games and Fitness Suite, Trampoline. Certification through British Gymnastics Association |
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Vocational Experience |
Individual placements for blocks of 2-6 sessions, various placements. |
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Vocational Studies |
Animal Care, Horticulture, Catering. Media, Printing – Local college courses |
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Therapy |
Individual provision monitored or provided by relevant specialists |
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Music, Dance, Drama, Art |
Individual, Small Group and Class work with specialist teachers |
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PSHE |
Annual programme (in addition to below) of work on Personal Care and Healthy Living, Sex and Relationships, Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco Education First Aid Certification through St John Ambulance Circle Time target setting by students, Merit awards, Sixth Form Council |
LIFESKILLS CHALLENGE – THEMES: Set assessment criteria from Pre-Entry to
Level 1 Certificates
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Independent Living Skills |
YEAR 1 |
YEAR 2 |
YEAR 3 |
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Meal Preparation: Storing Food
Road Safety |
Meal Preparation: Shopping and Cooking
Using Signs and Directions |
Meal Preparation: Cleaning
Using Transport |
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Leisure, Recreation and Sport |
Indoor Recreation and Fitness |
Sports and Leisure |
Leisure in the Home and the Local Area |
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PSHE |
Citizenship and the UK
Myself and Others |
Personal Care
Presentation |
Access to Health Services
Asking for Help |
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Culture and Values |
Environment |
Religious Beliefs |
Popular Culture |
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Creative Studies |
Making Music
Printing |
Making Pictures
Performing Arts |
Making in 3D, Ceramics and/or Textiles
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Work Related Learning |
Enterprise |
Work Awareness
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Health and Safety
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Computers and Technology |
Video & Animation
ICT in the home |
Internet Safety
ICT in the community |
ICT at work and in everyday life |
Annual Programme Life Skills Challenges Pre-Entry to Level 1
