Curriculum
An overview of the Curriculum offer for 2009 / 10
Please note that the Curriculum at Ratton is continually under review. The model outlined below is in place for 2007-8.
Key Stage 3: Years 7 – 9
Year 7 Ratton students follow courses in:
English, Maths, Science, P.E., ICT, RE, PSHE, Citizenship, Opening Minds, MFL (students have a choice between French, German and Spanish) Design and Technology, History, Geography, Art, Music, Drama and Dance.
• Some students in Y7 are given the opportunity to have extra support for Literacy
• In Years 8 and 9, students stop following the Opening Minds course and some students are given the opportunity to take a second modern foreign language
Key Stage 4: Years 10 & 11
In Year 10, students currently follow the Ratton core curriculum comprising of English, Maths, Science, Performing Arts, Ethics & Citizenship, PE, C.O.P.E (Cert of Personal Effectiveness) PSHE and Citizenship; for each student this is usually 5-7 GCSEs.
In addition, students are guided towards a specially prepared ‘pathway’ comprising of 3 -5 GCSEs
1. Traditional pathway - 3x GCSEs
2. Diploma pathway – Foundation 5x GCSEs (D-G), Higher 7x GCSEs (A*-C)
3. A combined pathway – 1 x GCSE and an increased flexibility course.
Extended Curriculum
Gifted and Talented students have the opportunity to take additional GCSEs / Level 2 Qualifications in a range of subjects.
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