6. Academic Blocks Progression Routes We have established 5 Academic Blocks as the basis for our teaching timetable. These blocks are:
Core (Academic) Subjects
Core (non-Academic Subjects) Personal Development
Language, Literacy and Communication
Maths and Numeracy
Science and Technology
Creative
English Phonics Handwriting
Maths Numeracy
Science ICT Technology
Art Art Literacy Music
Pathways PSHE
Pastoral Time Forest Schools PE Pathways PSHE Pastoral Time PE Pathways PSHE Pastoral Time Enrichment PE Pathways PSHE Pastoral Time Enrichment Physical Activity
English
Maths
Science ICT Technology
Art Art Literacy Music
English Step up Functional Skills
Maths Functional Skills
Science Technology Food Technology Entry Level SC GCSE Science GCSE Biology GCSE Chemistry Entry Level SC
Art Music Photography
GCSE English Lang GCSE English Lit Literacy Functional Skills
GCSE Maths Numeracy Functional Skills GCSE Statistics AS Maths
GCSE Art GCSE Photo GCSE Music Arts Award
Technology GCSE Food Technology
AS English
This blocking of areas contributes to our breadth of curriculum, we ensure that all students are expected to experience all 5 areas throughout their school timetable. This enables the consistent focus on the 5 curriculum skills of Independence, Literacy, Numeracy, Creativity and Problem Solving to be maintained throughout their schooling.
Each Academic block has a progression route through it, linking to exemplar career opportunities. Please see Appendix C
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