Curriculum
Curriculum Vision
The fundamental purpose of The Hayesbrook School is to challenge and defy the barriers that constrain the educational process of our students. The Curriculum is the conduit through which that purpose becomes a reality. Our academic curriculum is rooted in the principles of being:
- rich in powerful knowledge
- academically demanding
- building cultural capital
Our academic curriculum is a vehicle for success. It challenges the mind, nurtures the heart and guides the hand. Each subject area has a curriculum document which identifies the knowledge and skills covered. The curriculum document for each subject is sequenced so that over the course of KS3 students will know more and be able to demonstrate an increasing number of skills. By the end of KS3 students will be prepared to transition to KS4 with an understanding of any threshold knowledge necessary to access the GCSE specification.
In practice that means:
- All students master the basics of literacy and numeracy in Key Stage 3.
- All students are entitled to study an academic core of English, Maths, Science, Humanities, and a Modern Foreign Language.
- Vocational courses are offered where appropriate.
- Year 7, 8 and 9 students have discreet PCSHE lessons which cover Sex and Relationship Education and Citizenship education.
- All students have the opportunity to participate in a wide-ranging and character building Enrichment programme, which includes international trips, cultural visits, guest speakers and outdoor activities.
Delivering the vision
The curriculum is taught in lessons of 60 minutes which follow a two week timetable. Please refer to the curriculum content information for each subject (below) for detailed information on how the curriculum is structured and also how students are assessed.
Key Stage 3 - Years 7, 8 and 9:
Students in Key Stage 3 follow a curriculum comprising the core subjects of Maths, English and Science (which form just under 50% of the timetable), modern foreign languages, food technology, technology, history, geography, computing and PE. They also study performing arts which includes drama, music and music technology. The Key Stage 3 curriculum also includes discrete lessons for personal, social, health and citizenship education (PSHCE). The range of trips and visits to complement the curriculum experience are detailed in the drop down tab below.
The teaching of British Values is incorporated within all subjects but especially in PSHCE, history, geography and in English. The PSHCE curriculum also includes careers, sex and relationships and drug and alcohol education. RE is also delivered through the PSHCE curriculum.
Class allocations in Key Stage 3 are created based on prior attainment data and are reviewed after each assessment point throughout the academic year, changes can be made to ensure that students are in the group best suited to their needs.
Assessment is an all-encompassing word describing activities which range from high frequency low stakes activities including 1 – 10 tests, single mark questions and closed questions designed to test the retention of specific information or the application of a single skill, to low frequency high stakes summative assessments like formal written exams, final performance pieces or practical work. All assessment activities will be designed to utilise spacing and interleaving. At the Academy Students will be assessed against the descriptors below.
| Descriptor | Explanation |
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| Mastering | A pupil working at this level in a subject has a comprehensive understanding of key concepts and skills in the sequence of learning as shown in the subject curriculum document. They can apply their skills and understanding across the subject. They demonstrate fluency in the concepts, methods and skills covered and are able to make links between information covered at the beginning of the course and that which is being studied now. A pupil working at this level consistently scores very highly in their low stakes tests and has high scores in more substantial assessments. |
| Secure | A pupil working at this level has a sound understanding of key concepts and skills in the sequence of learning as shown in the subject curriculum document. They are confident in their understanding and use of the concepts, methods and skills covered but may need to refer back to guidance occasionally as these are not yet second nature to them. A pupil working at this level usually scores highly in their low stakes tests and has relatively high scores in more substantial assessments. |
| Developing | A pupil working at this level is developing an understanding of key concepts and is grasping some of the main ideas and skills in a sequence of learning; some aspects of the curriculum require further development. They are familiar with concepts, methods and skills covered but struggle to use all of them without guidance or support. A pupil working at this level is inconsistent in their scores in their low stakes tests and has relatively low scores in more substantial assessments. |
| Emerging | A pupil working at this level has an emerging understanding of key concepts and is beginning to grasp some of the main ideas and skills in a sequence of learning. They are starting to develop the concepts, methods and skills covered but require guidance and support to remember how to apply them or where to find key information previously covered. A pupil working at this level consistently achieves low scores in their low stakes tests and has consistently low scores in more substantial assessments. A pupil working at this level may require more support in lessons and at home to build their memory of the key ideas and skills for this subject. |
| Insufficient Attendance |
Low attendance to lessons has severely impacted curriculum coverage. There is insufficient evidence of learning over time to be able to report a level of curriculum understanding. Additional support is required to catch up on missed curriculum content. There are very few examples of low stakes testing and assessments for this pupil. |
At KS3
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English, Maths, Science, History and Geography and MFL will set two formal written papers to coincide with the dates for reporting cards being issued. Information from the assessment will appear on the report card as well as a curriculum progress statement (emerging, developing, secure or mastery).
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For all other subjects in KS3 high stakes testing will be carried out at different points in the year. The outcome of these assessments will be used to inform the decision about which curriculum progress statement (emerging, developing, secure or mastery) will be recorded on the report card.
Key Stage 4 – Years 10 and 11:
The core curriculum for students in Years 10 and 11 covers Maths, English Language, English Literature and Science (which form just over 50% of the timetable) and core PE (non-examined). We offer students the chance to study either the trilogy science course which incorporates a blend of chemistry, physics and biology or the discrete triple course which delivers 3 GCSE qualifications; one for each of the sciences. This is dependent on their aptitude and aspirations. The range of trips and visits to complement the curriculum experience are detailed in the drop down tab below.
In addition students choose their individual pathway through the options process. Subjects are chosen from a range of GCSE and BTEC qualifications, all selected carefully to ensure they offer variety and currency to allow them to progress into Post-16 study and beyond.
Students choose 3 options from:
History, geography, food technology, technology, performing arts, BTEC sport, construction and the built environment, BTEC Enterprise, computer science, art and a modern foreign language.
The teaching of British values is incorporated within all subjects but especially in history, geography and in English. The PSHCE curriculum, including careers, sex and relationships and drug and alcohol education is delivered through a series of theme days and curriculum events at different points throughout the academic year.
Key Stage Four Curriculum Assessment
Our Key Stage Four students follow the new ‘reformed GCSEs’. The key features of reformed GCSEs are that they…
- will be more demanding and contain more challenging content
- will be ‘linear’, so students will take all of their exams at the end of the course
- will be assessed much more through exams than coursework
- will have a new grading scale from 9 to 1, instead of A* to G.
Although the old and new grades do not convert perfectly with each other, the table below will give you a rough indication of the value of the new 9 – 1 grades:
Under the old A* - G grading system, a grade C or above was considered to be a ‘good pass’. Under the new 9 – 1 grading system, a grade 5 or above will be considered to be a ‘good pass’.
Subjects will be expected to complete regular low stakes assessments in lessons and PPEs, the outcomes of which will be communicated to students and their parents about how well a student is progressing via report cards.
Key Stage 5 – Years 12 and 13:
Please refer to the Sixth Form area of the website for information regarding the curriculum, course choices and entry requirements.
If you would like the information regarding the curriculum in a paper format, or further details about the curriculum and its content, please contact Mr Reader Assistant Principal, on 01732 500600.
Year 7 Curriculum
There is one band in Year 7. The classes are allocated based on prior attainment at KS2 and then reviewed as we collect assessment data. The year group are taught in 3 groups.
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CORE |
English |
7 Lessons |
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FOUNDATION |
Art |
2 Lessons |
TOTAL: 48 Lessons
| Year 7 | Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | |||
| Subject | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 |
| English |
Expression of Self |
Wildlife media unit | The Natural World poetry | Romeo and Juliet | Romeo and Juliet / Gothic writing | Gothic writing |
| Maths | Number work, area and perimeter | Algebraic manipulation, fractions, decimals and percentages | Ratio and Proportion, laws of indices, rounding and estimating | Solving equations, percentages | Angle properties/facts, sequences, time and reading timetables | Co-ordinates, plotting straight-line graphs, scatter diagrams and correlation |
| Science | Science starts here | Particles and Cells | Periodic Table 1, Energy | Reproduction, Plant Biology | Chemical Reactions 1, Space Physics | Careers in Science |
| Art | Skills based workshops | Printing, painting, how to research and analyse artists | Art History timeline | Seurat | Hepworth, Edvard Munch | Mantegna, Pollock |
| IT/Computer Science | Issues of computer use | Knowledge of computing. How computers work (part 1) | Introduction to spreadsheets | Programming with KODU | Programming with Scratch | Robotics with MicroBit |
| Design Technology | Snack Attack Project or Table Tennis Bat or Pencil Case | Snack Attack Project, or Table Tennis Bat, or Pencil Case | Snack Attack Project, or Table Tennis Bat, or Pencil Case | |||
| Drama | Introduction to Drama | Bullying | Refugees | |||
| Food Tech |
Basic Kitchen Skills including: Knowledge: hygiene and safety in a kitchen Skills: baking, grilling, stir-fry, handling and cooking raw meat |
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| Geography | What is a Geographer?What is the Geography of the UK? | Is Earth running out of natural resources? | What is weather and climate? | What is an economy - from local to global? | Why are rivers important? | Tonbridge High Street |
| History | Introduction to History - including the story of Britain pre- 1066 | Norman Conquest and Medieval Life | Medieval Life | Tudors and the Renaissance | Stuarts and Civil War | |
| Music | The elements of music, musical eras and singing | Rhythm and pulse, whole class singing | Keyboard skills, whole class singing | Instruments of the orchestra, whole class singing | Major/Minor, whole class singing | Cartoon Music, whole class singing |
| Core PE | Basic skills and football | Rugby |
Handball/Basketball (Court Invasion Sports) |
Cricket | Athletics | |
| PCSHE | Managing Transition | Fairtrade and ethical shopping - core theme | Bullying, stereotypes and diversity | Staying healthy | Introducing Politics | World religions and religious tolerance |
| Spanish | Introductions and greetings | My free time and hobbies | My school | My family and friends | My town | Revision of all topics |
Year 8 Curriculum
There is one band in Year 8. The classes are allocated based on prior attainment at KS2 and internal school data collected in Year 7 and 8 as we collect assessment data. The year group are taught in 3 groups for the majority of subjects and in 4 groups for Technology, Food Technology, Citizenship and ICT.
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CORE |
English |
7 Lessons |
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FOUNDATION |
Art |
2 Lessons |
TOTAL: 48 Lessons
| Year 8 | Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | |||
| Subject | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 |
| English | Great Expectations | The art of story telling | Jaws - a Media unit | Twelfth Night | Twelfth Night/poetry and perspectives | Poetry and perspectives |
| Maths | Algebraic manipulation, laws of indices | Types of numbers, prime factors, inequalities, reverse percentages, equations | Real life graphs and y=mx+c, probability, Venn diagrams | Re-arranging formulae, solving inequalities, Pythagoras, harder ratio work | Speed, distance, time, graphs, area and circumference of a circle, averages and range | 3D shapes, volume and surface area, angle facts in polygons |
| Science | Producing energy from organisms. Periodic Table 2 |
Plant Biology Energy |
Drugs and health |
Electricity and magnetism Chemical reactions 2 |
Organisms and their relationship in ecosystems | Careers in Science |
| Art |
Picasso and African art Stencil cut masks |
Romauld Hazoume Lino cut masks |
Lino printing, fabric printing Kente Cloth |
Shield Design Clay shields |
David Hockney landscape Photography |
Landscape group painting |
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IT/Computer Science |
Online safety Web design using HTML |
Knowledge of Computing Programming with Python |
Database |
Digital Literacy Dragon's Den |
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| Design Technology | LED lamp or wooden box or mobile phone holder | LED lamp, or wooden box or mobile phone holder | LED lamp, or wooden box, or mobile phone holder | |||
| Drama | Drama Challenge | Homelessness | Murder Mystery | |||
| Food Technology |
Foods from around the World including: Knowledge: health and safety in a kitchen, food rules, dietary needs, food choices Skills: boiling, pastry, glazing and cooking raw meat. |
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| Geography | What is development? | One planet many people: how are populations changing? | Diverse and dynamic: how is Asia being transformed? | What happens where the land meets the sea? | What are the challenges and opportunities facing Africa? | Reculver |
| History | French Revolution | Napoleonic Wars | Slave trade and Civil Rights movement | Long 19th Century | Women's History - 19th-20th Century | |
| Music | Ground bass | African drumming | The Blues | Melody writing | The Beatles | Film music - James Bond |
| PCSHE | Family, friendships and romantic relationships | Managing your finances | Talking about mental health | Careers and work experience | Drugs, smoking and alcohol | First Aid |
| Core PE | Rounders | Rugby |
Handball/Basketball (Court Invasion Sports) |
Cricket | Athletics | |
| Spanish | My past holiday | Music, TV and film | Food and drink | Plans, invitations and excuses | Summer holiday activities | Revision of all topics |
Year 9 Curriculum
There is one band in Year 9. The classes are allocated based on prior attainment at KS2 and internal school data collected in Year 7, 8 and 9, as we collect assessment data. The year group are taught in 3 groups for the majority of subjects and in 4 groups for Technology, Food Technology, ICT and Citizenship.
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CORE |
English |
8 Lessons |
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FOUNDATION |
Geography |
4 Lessons 2 Lessons |
TOTAL: 48 lessons
| Year 9 | Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | |||
| Subject | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 |
| English | Poetry: unseen and comparison | 19th Century novel - Frankenstein | Shakespeare - The Tempest | Contemporary play - Journey's End | Persuasive speeches | Paper 2 skills, introduction to KS4 texts, Paper 2 exam |
| Maths | Standard form, powers of 10, indices and surds, estimating and approximating, equations | Compound interest, harder ratio/proportion, factorising quadratics, upper and lower bounds | Repeated percentage change, statistical diagrams, compound measures inc density | Sketching graphs, real-life graphs inc time, distance, y=mx+c, probability, Venn/tree diagrams | Plans and elevations, averages and frequency tables, two-way tables, similar shapes - basic ideas | Transformations, bearing, volume, conversions between units |
| Science |
Adaptations, interdependence and competition Atomic structure Conservation and dissipation of energy |
Organisation of an ecosystem Atomic structure Conservation and dissipation of energy |
Biodiversity and the effect of human interaction on ecosystems Chemical analysis Energy transfer by heating, energy resources |
Cell structure Chemical analysis Electric circuits |
Transport in cells Crude oil and fuels Electricity in the home |
Principles of organisation Crude oil and fuels Electricity in the home |
| Art | Alberto Giacometti, self portrait, mono printing |
Portrait analysis, self portrait etching |
Self portrait etching, portrait proportions | Features, Alexander Calder, wire portraits | Natural forms, photography, ink drawing | Natural forms, plaster casting and clay workshops |
| Computer Science | Social Media campaign |
Knowledge of computing Programming with Python |
Robotics with MicroBit | Computer crime and cyber security | TLM project on spreadsheets, word and powerpoint | |
| Design Technology |
Resistant Materials - Upcycle lamp Graphics - Festival Flat-pack project - Assembly Survival |
Resistant Materials - Upcycle lamp Graphics - Festival Flat-pack project - Assembly Survival |
Resistant Materials - Upcycle lamp Graphics - Festival Flat-pack project - Assembly Survival |
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| Drama | Status and Tragedy | Macbeth | Stanislavski, Boal & Brecht | |||
| Food Technology |
Healthy eating including: Knowledge: benefits of healthy eating, informed choices, food allergens, food science investigation Skill: Making fajitas, Danish bread, burgers, multiple dishes |
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| French | Who am I? | Hobbies and free time | Celebrations and special occasions | |||
| Geography | What is the future of our planet? A geographer's view |
What is the future of our planet? a geographer's view Will we ever know enough about the hazardous earth to live safely? |
Will we ever know enough about the hazardous earth to live safely? How does ice change the world? |
How does ice change the world? Why is the Middle East an important world region? |
Why is the Middle East an important wold region? Dungeness power station |
Dungeness power station |
| History | WW1 | WW1 and interwar years | Interwar years and WW2 | WW2 and Holocaust | Holocaust and Cold War | Cold War |
| Music | Sampling, editing and mixing | Afrobeats | Writing to a brief | Song writing | Listening and analysing music | Horror music in films |
| PCSHE | Community responsibility | Sexuality, sexual health and contraception | Global issues of war, genocide and persecution | Careers and work experience | Life skills - diary keeping | Animal rights and welfare |
| Core PE | Hockey or basketball | Rugby |
Basketball/ handball (Court Invasion Sports) |
Badminton or tennis | Cricket | Athletics |
Years 10 and 11 Curriculum
Year 10:
There is one band in Year 10. Students are taught the Core curriculum in 3 teaching groups. All students study English Language, English Literature, Maths and either Science Trilogy or Triple Science. Students select a further three GCSEs or BTEC courses to study (in mixed ability groups) and all participate in Core PE lessons.
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Option A |
Option B |
Option C |
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CORE |
English |
9 Lessons |
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FOUNDATION |
Option A |
6 Lessons |
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OTHER |
PE |
4 Lessons |
TOTAL: 48 Lessons
| Year 10 | Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | |||
| Subject | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 |
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English AQA |
Unseen poetry and anthology - power and conflict | Macbeth | An Inspector Calls | Jekyll and Hyde | ||
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Maths - Foundation Edexcel |
Types of numbers, handling data, expressions, straight line graphs | Fractions, angles, congruent, similar shape area, Kinematic graphs | Transformations, circles, probability, product rule for counting | Ratio and proportion, linear equations, percentages | Factorising quadratics, quadratic and simultaneous equations, laws of indices, standard form | Volume of prisms, surface area of 3D shapes, plans and elevations, constructions and loci |
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Maths - Higher Edexcel |
Circle theorems, factorising quadratics, square algebraic fractions | Averages from frequency tables, cumulative frequency, box plots | Trigonometry and Pythagoras, y=mx+c, parallel and perpendicular lines | Loci and construction, direct and inverse proportion, surface area and volume of shapes | Graphing and solving inequalities, simultaneous area of circles and sectors | Volume of prism, area of 2D shapes, transformations, surds |
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Science - Trilogy AQA |
Animal tissues, organs and organ systems Chemistry of the atmosphere, bonding, structure and properties of matter Molecules and matter |
Communicable diseases Bonding, structure, properties of matter Quantitative chemistry. Radioactivity |
Non-communicable diseases Quantitative chemistry, chemical changes: metals and acids Forces in balance |
Respiration Chemical changes: metals and acids Motion |
Photosynthesis. Chemical changes: electrolysis, energy changes Force and motion |
The human nervous system Energy changes Wave properties |
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Science - Triple AQA |
Animal tissues, organs and organ systems Chemistry of the atmosphere, bonding, structure and properties of matter Molecules and matter |
Communicable diseases Bonding, structure and properties of matter, Quantitative chemistry Radioactivity |
Non communicable diseases Quantitative chemistry, chemical changes: metals and acids Forces in balance |
Respiration Chemical changes: metals an acids Motion |
Photosynthesis Chemical changes: electrolysis, energy changes Force and motion |
The human nervous system Energy changes Wave properties |
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Art OCR |
Drawing and printing workshops | Painting workshops | Tate trip coursework | Coursework (own topic) | ||
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BTEC Enterprise Edexcel |
Exploring enterprises | Promotion and finance for enterprise | Planning for an pitching an enterprise activity | |||
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Computer Science OCR |
Computer systems: Systems architecture Memory System Security System software |
Computer systems: Storage Wired and wireless networks Ethical, legal, cultural and environmental concerns |
Computer systems: Network topologies, protocols and layers Programming with Python Programming techniques |
Computational thinking: Algorithms and programming Algorithms Programming with Python Programming techniques |
Computational thinking: Algorithms and programming Producing robust programs Programming with Python Programming techniques |
Computational thinking: Algorithms and programming Computational logic Programming with Python Programming techniques |
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Design Technology AQA |
Decorative box | Speaker project | CAD project | NEA - analysing a design brief | ||
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Food Technology WJEC |
Fruits and vegetables | Dairy | Cereals | Meat, chicken, eggs and fish | Meat alternatives, fats, oils and sugars | NEA1 practice |
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French AQA |
My town and region | Holidays and travel | At school | At work | An eye on the world | Revision of all modules |
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Music Technology NCFE |
Using a DAW | Creating music | Studio recording | |||
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Geography Edexcel |
Challenges of an urbanising world | Hazardous earth | Hazardous earth | Biomes and forests | Evolving human landscapes | Physical coasts |
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History Edexcel |
Medicine in Britain c1250-present | The British sector of the Western Front 1914-1918: surgery and treatment |
Henry VIII and his ministers 1509-1540
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| PE (core) |
Competitive invasion games, Health and fitness, Indoor recreational sport |
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Sport (BTEC) Edexcel |
Practical performance in sport | Fitness for sport and exercise |
Applying the principles of personal training |
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Year 11:
Students are taught the Core curriculum in 4 teaching groups. All students study English Language, English Literature, Maths and either Science Trilogy or Triple Science. The year group is taught across an a and b band, Science, English and Maths. Students select a further three GCSEs or BTEC courses to study (in mixed ability groups) and all participate in Core PE lessons.
In addition students have the option to study Performing Arts and BTEC Construction.
Option A
- Geography
- History
- Business BTEC
- Food Technology
Option B
- Technology
- Business BTEC
- Sport BTEC
- French
- Food Technology
Option C
- Computer Science
- Technology
- History
- Art
- Geography
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CORE |
English |
9 Lessons |
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FOUNDATION |
Option A |
6 Lessons |
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OTHER |
PE |
4 Lessons |
TOTAL: 48 Lessons
A small group of students follow a vocational course at West Kent College.
| Year 11 | Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | |||
| Subject | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 |
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English AQA |
Poetry - power and conflict | Language paper 1 including creative writing | Language paper 2 including persuasive writing | Literature revision | Language revision | Exams and revision |
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Maths - Foundation Edexcel |
Pythagoras and trigonometry, basic vectors, scatter diagrams/correlation and time series, sequences, solving inequalities | Venn/tree diagrams, direct and indirect proportion, speed, distance and time, density and volume | Revision of course | Revision and GSCE Exams | ||
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Maths - Higher Edexcel |
Iteration, quadratic/other sequences, upper and lower bounds, density and speed, Surds recap | Gradients of curve, area under curve, formulae to solve quadratics and completing the square, equations fo a circle, real-life graphs, algebraic proof, proof of circle theorems | Recap trigonometry, 3D trig/Pythagoras, sine and cosine rule and area of triangle/segments, exact trig, values, graphs of trigonometric functions, transformation of functions | Congruency and conditions, conditional probability, vectors, expanding triple brackets, quadratic inequalities | Revision and GCSE Exams | |
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Science - Trilogy QA |
Photosynthesis, the nervous system and hormonal control The rate and extent of chemical change Wave properties |
Hormonal control The rate and extent of chemical change Electromagnetic waves |
Reproduction variation and evolution The Earth's resources Electromagnetism |
Genetics and evolution Using resources, chemical analysis part 2 Electromagnetism |
Revision and GCSE Exams |
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Science - Triple AQA |
Photosynthesis, the nervous system The rate and extent of chemical change Wave properties |
Hormonal control The Earth's resources Electromagnetic waves, electromagnetism |
Reproduction variation and evolution Using resources, chemical analysis part 2 Light |
Genetics and evolution Organic chemistry Space |
Revision and GCSE Exams | |
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Art OCR |
Coursework (own topic) | Exam Unit | ||||
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Business Edexcel |
Planning for and pitching an enterprise activity | Revision of Promotion and finance for enterprise | Exploring enterprises | Planning for and pitching an enterprise activity | ||
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Computer Science OCR |
Programming with Python |
Controlled assessment with Python Computational thinking - algorithms and programming Algorithms Producing robust programs |
Computational thinking - algorithms and programming Computational logic Translators and facilities Data representation |
Revision of Computer systems and computational thinking Algorithms and programming |
Revision of computational thinking, algorithms and programming |
Revision of databases Final exam |
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Design Technology AQA |
NEA - initial designs | NEA - development of ideas | NEA - making | NEA - evaluation | Written exam preparation | Exam |
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Food Technology WJEC |
NEA 1 - food investigation assessment | NEA 1 - food investigation assessment and preparation for PPE | NEA 2 - food preparation assessment | Written exam preparation | Exam | |
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French AQA |
Free-time | Daily life and special occasions | Revision of all topics | Exams | ||
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Music First Award BTEC Edexcel |
Introduction to recording | Making a music product | ||||
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Geography Edexcel |
Global development Fieldwork residential to Norfolk |
Physical rivers | Consuming energy resources | Revision | Revision and Exams | |
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History Edexcel |
Weimar and Nazi Germany 1919-1939 | Superpower relations and the Cold War 1941-1991 |
Revision Exams |
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| PE (Core) |
Competitive invasion games Health and fitness Indoor recreational sport Gym: Resistance Training and High Intensity Training |
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Sport BTEC Edexcel |
Applying the principles of personal training | Leading sports activities |
Finishing coursework and exam re-sit Applying the principles of personal training |
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Key Stage 5 Curriculum
Students study BTEC/vocational or A Level courses in Key Stage 5 or a combination of both, dependent upon their GCSE results. Most students are expected to study 3 subjects in Year 12 and Year 13.
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BTEC / Vocational Single Business Studies (Double - 17 Lessons) Digital Creative Media Information Technology Medical Science Double Sport BTEC (17 Lessons) |
or or or or |
9 Lessons |
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AS/A2 Geography History Mathematics English Literature
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or or or or
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9 Lessons |
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Additional Studies Extended Project English and Maths Level 2 resits Tutor Time Work Experience/Volunteering (Year 12) |
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| Year 12 | Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | |||
| Subject | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 |
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English Literature Edexcel |
Introduction to comedy/poetry | Taming of the Shrew/poetry | Critical theory/unseen poetry | The Importance of being Ernest/unseen poetry | Coursework 1 | |
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Maths Edexcel |
Algebraic expressions, quadratic equations and inequalities, graphs and transformations | Straight line graphs, circle geometry, algebraic methods, binomial expansion | Trigonometric ratios, data collection, measures of location and spread, representation of data | Trigonometric identities and equations, vectors, constant acceleration, forces and motion | Integration, variable acceleration, exponentials and logarithms, correlation, probability | Algebraic methods, partial fractions, functions and graphs, sequences and series |
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BTEC Business (single) Edexcel |
Developing a marketing campaign Personal and business finance |
Exploring business Developing a marketing campaign |
Developing a marketing campaign Personal and business finance |
Exploring business Principles of management Recruitment and selection process |
Exploring business Managing an event Principals of management Recruitment and selection process |
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BTEC Business (double) Edexcel |
Digital devices in IT systems | Operating online Transmitting data | Transmitting data | Protecting data and information | Issues with IT | Revision/Exam |
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National Extended Certificate in IT Edexcel |
Creating systems to manage information Using Social Media in business |
Information Technology systems Creating systems to manage information |
Information Technology systems | |||
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BTEC Creative Media Edexcel |
Representations in media | Film preproduction |
Preparation for Exam Representations in media |
Begin Unit 8 preparation | ||
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Geography Edexcel |
Tectonic processes and hazards Globalisation |
Tectonic processes and hazards and WTM Shaping places - regenerating places Coasts and glaciation (pupil lead choice) |
Shaping places - regenerating places and synoptic links Coasts or glaciation (pupil lead choice) |
Shaping places - regeneration places and WTM The carbon cycle and energy security The water cycle and water conflict |
The carbon cycle and energy security and synoptic links Fieldwork and NEA preparation - writing The water cycle and water conflict End of year exam |
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History Edexcel |
Britain 1625-1701: conflict, revolution and settlement Russia in revolution 1894-1924 |
Coursework | ||||
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Cambridge Technical Diploma in Sports and Physical Activity OCR |
Sport coaching and activity leadership Physical activity for specific group Body systems and the effect of physical activity |
Body systems and the effect of physical activity |
Sport coaching and activity leadership Physical activity for specific group Health and fitness texting for sport and exercise |
Health and fitness testing for sport and exercise Working safely in sport, exercise, health and leisure |
Performance analysis in sport and exercise Practical skills in sport and physical activities Working safely in sport, exercise, health and leisure |
Performance analysis in sport and exercise Practical skills in sport and physical activities |
| Year 13 | Autumn Term | Spring Term | Summer Term | |||
| Subject | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 | Term 5 | Term 6 |
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English Literature Edexcel |
War of the Worlds Unseen Poetry |
Handmaids Tale
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Prose Comparison | Revision |
Revision Exams |
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| Geography |
The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security and WTM The Water Cycle and Water Conflict |
The Carbon Cycle Superpowers NEA field work collection and write up |
Superpowers NEA field work collection and write up Migration, identity and sovereignty |
Superpowers and WTM Migration, identity and sovereignty |
Examination Preparation Exam Revision |
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Maths Edexcel |
Binomial expansion radians, trigonometric functions, trigonometry and modelling | Parametric equations, moments, forces and friction, regression and correlation, hypothesis testing | Differentiation, numerical methods, conditional probability, normal distribution | Integration vectors, projectiles, application of forces. further kinematics |
Revision Exams |
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| IT |
Information technology systems Website development |
Revision - information technology systems Creating systems to manage information |
Website development | |||
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BTEC Business (single) Edexcel |
Exploring business Managing an event Principals of management Recruiting an selection process |
Internation business Recruitment and selection process Market Research |
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BTEC Business (double) Edexcel |
Information systems | Social media | Digital graphics | E-Commerce | Developing computer games: impact/genres | |
| Creative Media |
Exam preparation Exam revision for unit 8 & 1 |
Exam prep/exam in January Exam revision for unit 8 & 1 |
Coursework - The importance of preproduction in various industries | Exam revision for Unit 8 and re-takes | ||
| Sport (double) |
Organisations of sports events Practical skills in sport and physical activities |
Sports organisation and development |
Sport and exercise psychology Sports injuries and rehabilitation Organisation of sports events
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Re-sits and completion of coursework | ||
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Medical Science WJEC |
Clinical laboratory techniques |
Coursework Medicines and treatment of disease |
Medicines and treatment of disease | Medicines and treatment of disease Coursework | Revision | |
The programmes of study for each subject can be found below:
Art
Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.
Pablo Picasso
Business Studies
Success in business requires training and discipline and hard work. But if you’re not frightened by these things, the opportunities are just as great today as they ever were.
David Rockefeller
Everything in life involves business. Think about that new pair of trousers you bought last week and then think of what businesses made it possible for you to be wearing them right now?
The obvious ones are the shop and the manufacturer but what about the cotton growers? The label makers? The delivery company? Even the companies that manage the finances of all those businesses (accountants). Thinking about all those processes and people allows you begin to understand what Business Studies is all about.
Design & Technology
Design is thinking made visual.
Saul Bass
“Design and Technology is a subject that enthuses and motivates young people because it is open ended and creative and uses problem solving – and these are just the type of skills employers are looking for.” (Rhys Morgan – Royal College of Engineering)
The vast majority of our students enjoy its practical, hands on approach to learning, which is underpinned with knowledge and understanding. This is applied across the different areas of the department which include food technology, graphics and resistant materials.
English
If you don't try at anything, you can't fail. It takes backbone to lead the life you want.
Revolutionary Road, Richard Yates
Reading and writing, the basic principles involved in the study of English, serve as the gateway to a deeper level of thought. Studying literature and observing personal reactions can make one more aware of his or her own values - there is no area of study that English and communication skills do not influence.
Modern Foreign Languages
Vous n'êtes pas encore arrivés mais vous êtes plus proche qu'hier. (You haven't arrived yet, but you are closer than yesterday.)
El Mundo es un panuelo (It's a small world)
(Anon)
The study of a modern language should broaden students’ horizons and encourage them to step beyond familiar cultural boundaries. Just one in four of the world’s population speaks English, which means having another language will give your child countless opportunities to meet new people, make friends and network. It is reported that close to seven in ten teenagers say they’d like to work abroad at some point and the study of a language could help them in almost any career and open up opportunities at home and abroad.
Geography
Geography is a subject which holds the key to our future.
Michael Palin - Comedian, Actor and Television Presenter
Geography is one of the most interesting and relevant courses you can study. Issues such as climate change, migration, the environment and social cohesion are at the forefront of the political agenda. Student Geographers develop a wide range of skills including data handling, problem solving, critical evaluation and field work skills.
History
History does not repeat itself, except in the minds of those who do not know history.
Kahil Gibran
Have you have wondered why Henry VIII had six wives or why the French Revolution happened, or whether the holocaust could happen again?
ICT and Computer Science
Personal computers have become the most empowering tools we've ever created. They're tools of communication, they're tools of creativity and they can be shaped by their user
Bill Gates
In a world where computer technology is constantly changing, indivduals will increasingly need to develop their knowledge in the fields of computing, ICT and digital literacy. These skills are now as essential as the traditional skills of numeracy and literacy.
Maths
“The important thing to remember about mathematics is not to be frightened”
Richard Dawkins
Maths is one of the best subjects to develop your analytical, research and problem solving skills. Not only will maths give you the knowledge to tackle scientific, mechanical, coding and abstract problems, it will also help you develop logic to tackle everyday issues like planning projects, managing budgets and even debating effectively.
Music and Performing Arts
Music in the soul can be heard by the universe
Lao Tzu
Music is a universal language which stems from a multitude of cultures and societies. It was one of our earliest forms of communication. Music education should aim to engage and inspire pupils to develop both a love of music and their talent as musicians and so increase their self-confidence, creativity and sense of achievement. Music at the Hayesbrook school will focus on many different types of world music, including music theory knowledge and understanding of specific instruments with a high proportion of the lessons being based on practical activities.
Boys need to engage with music as a subject and have a meaningful modern experience with music delivered in a 21st century way. We have invested in the latest technology so that students can access all areas of music, making it relevant to them as to how they listen to, create and access music.
Drama is an essential tool for preparing students to live and work in a world that is increasingly team focussed rather than hierarchical. Drama helps students develop tolerance and empathy. In addition to this, drama helps reinforce other aspects of our school's curriculum by supporting PHSE topics as well as creative thinking. Drama helps our boys to really understand how the world looks through another person's eye.
Physical Education
Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.
John F. Kennedy
At the heart of the PE curriculum is a philosophy of inclusion, enjoyment, high quality teaching and learning and holistic development of all students. The department focuses on healthy active lifestyles, development of physical literacy, the development of critical thinking skills and mental toughness. Inclusion and development of humanistic values remain at the heart of extra-curricular school sport, with more of a focus leaning towards development of the competitive mind set, resilience and mastery of skills and aspirations to be elite performers.
Science
The important thing is to never stop questioning.
Albert Einstein
Science is a fascinating subject that enables students to develop their understanding of their bodies and the importance of keeping fit and healthy to how the wider world around them works. Studying Biology, Physics and Chemistry can lead to a multitude of careers including psychology, medicine, sport and exercise and pharmacology. Learning Science will help to nurture scientific literate citizens of the future, who will be to use their knowledge to solve every day, and future issues.
Enrichment - Thursday
You will enrich your life immeasurably if you approach it with a sense of wonder and always challenge yourself to try new things.
Nate Berkus
The Enrichment afternoon allows students to experience a variety of activities outside of their normal timetabled lessons. It has been designed to give students the opportunity to select from a wide range of alternative activities, all of which aim to broaden their personal, social, moral and spiritual development. The enrichment afternoon was established to support some of the key outcomes of the 'Every Child Matters' agenda, such as enjoying and achieving, being healthy and making a positive contribution.
The activities have been decided through consultation with staff and students and involve both onsite and offsite activities. Examples include skiing, Young Leaders, sports clubs, woodwork, reading, art clubs, cooking, cross-country, fitness training, Air-Fix model making, language clubs and many, many more.
Extra-Curricular Activities
As well as our enrichment offer, there are a host of extra-curricular activities on offer to broaden horizons outside of the core curriculum and ensure each pupil achieves their very best outcomes at The Hayesbrook School.
Physical Education
A broad range of extra-curricular clubs and competitive fixtures are run throughout the year. Football runs from September to Christmas (and beyond for those teams progressing further in the various cup competitions), and all year groups are entered into a local schools league, the West Kent Cup and the Kent Cup. We also have a Chelsea Football Academy in the 6th form, who play in the Academy Premier and Championship League, as well as the U19, U17 County Cup, and the National Cup.
Basketball, rugby, tennis, badminton, table tennis, handball and athletics fixtures and clubs are run wherever possible at various times throughout the rest of the year. A clubs timetable is published on the website at the start of every term.
Science
We are fortunate to have good links with two universities – Christ Church, Canterbury and the University of Sussex. The department has benefited from themed science days run by the universities, as well as masterclasses by lecturers who are leaders in their fields specifically aimed at encouraging pupils to consider careers in the lucrative STEM industries (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths).
Links with industry and other local schools have been made to share equipment to ensure the pupils have an opportunity to use cutting edge technology, not normally found in the classroom.
Science Club offers a hands-on science curriculum enrichment program, designed to teach scientific concepts and skills through practical activities.
The emphasis is on problem solving and collaborative team work, with sessions building on the context of scientific development.
The sessions themselves have a central theme, such as: demonstrating the properties of fuels; using methane bubbles and Hydrogen balloons; making glow-in-the-dark jelly; turning copper pennies into silver and gold and exploring ways to put an egg in a conical flask.
What our pupils have to say about the Science Club….
“It is my favourite place to be!”
"I like science club because it is fun and it makes me do challenging work”
"It’s not just cool, you also get to learn stuff”
“Why would anyone not like this Science Club?”
“I love Science Club, sometimes we can also choose our own experiments”
Maths
The Mathematics Department offers the following additional opportunities:
- Junior and intermediate UKMT Maths Challenge
- Participation in UKMT maths Team Challenge
- Stock Market trading during enrichment- this involves a lot of mental arithmetic
- Maths club
- Maths Games days
- Attendance at ‘Teen Tech’ in Tonbridge
- Family learning events
- Link with Tonbridge school – supporting Further mathematics
Homework Club
Students can visit our Student Services department at lunchtime (5 days a week) or after school (4 days a week) in order to complete homework in a calm and quiet environment with the support of Learning Mentors. Everyone is welcome.
Music
In addition to time-tabled music lessons, individual or group instrumental tuition is offered via visiting
peripatetic music staff.
Educational Trips and Visits
The Hayesbrook School understands that activities outside of the classroom enhance learning and we offer a broad range of day and residential trip opportunities as well as departmental excursions and our very popular 'End of Year Activity Day'.
Recent trips have included:
| Carroty Wood Team Building Trip | Yr 7 | Year 7 | |
| England v Spain @ Wembley | Yr 8-9 | Reward | |
| University of Brighton | Yr 7 | Careers | |
| World Challenge - Malaysia | Yr 11/12 | Enrichment | |
| Somme Battlefield Tour | Year 9 | English | |
| Madrid Residential | Year 11 | MFL | |
| Reculver Field Trip | Year 11 | Geography | |
| Canterbury Christchurch University | Year 12-13 | Careers | |
| Bore Place Fairtrade Day | Year 7-8 | Food Tech | |
| England v USA @ Wembley | various | Reward | |
| Baylabs Cells/Enzymes Workshops | Year 8 & 10 | Science | |
| BTEC Business Booster Workshop | Year 13 | Business | |
| A Christmas Carol | 10 & 11 | English | |
| Dunorlan Medical Group visit | 12 & 123 | Science | |
| Bedgebury Mountain Biking | Year 13 | Reward | |
| Bread Ahead | Year 10 | Food Tech | |
| Stratford Field Trip | Year 11 | Geography | |
| Tate Modern | Yr 10 & 11 | Art | |
| Graffiti Workshop | Year 9 | Art | |
| Math Challenge | Yr 10-11 | MATHS | |
| Borough Green Medical Practice visit | Year 12 & 13 | Science | |
| Ski Club / Open Practice | various | Enrichment | |
| Recycling Debate | various | Academy Council | |
| Mote Park Apprenticeship Fair | Year 12 & 13 | Careers | |
| Hollywood Bowl | various | Academy Council | |
| University and Apprenticeship Fair | Year 12 & 13 | Careers | |
| National Apprenticeship Show | Year 10 - 13 | Careers | |
| Design Museum | Year 8 & 9 | Design Technology | |
| England v Czech Republic @ Wembley | various | Reward | |
| Gatwick Interactive Terminal Experience | Year 9 | Careers | |
| Somme & Ieper Residential | Year 9 - 11 | History | |
| Skiiing & Snowboarding Residential | various | Enrichment | |
| Bude Activity Centre Residential | Year 7 | Year 7 | |
| Florence Residential | Year 10 | Design Technology | |
| Kingswood Residential | Year 10-11 | Geography | |
| Olympic Park Field Trip | Year 7 | Geography | |
| Big Bang Science Fair | Year 7-9 & 12 | Science | |
| Reculver Field Trip | Year 8 | Geography | |
| Globe Theatre | Year 7-9 | Performing Arts | |
| Activities Day (various venues) | whole school | Enrichment | |
| Tonbridge House Residential Care Home | various | Academy Council |
End of Year Activity Day
The End of Year Activity Day is part of the celebration for all the hard work achieved over the year. In recent years students have chosen from Paintballing, Laser Tag, Thorpe Park, Seasonal Cooking at Bore Place, and Totally Tonbridge and Craft and Cooking.