Phase 4 Curriculum

Core subjects and exams

• Functional Skills – Maths and English
• Consolidated learning and ICT through both on site and offsite activities
• Progress assessed against FS and IMPACTS.
• Exams, recognised as entry requirement for College, are offered at entry level 1 to 3, level 1 and 2 in all three subjects

Accreditations on offer to our students include GCSE (where appropriate), Level, Entry Level and Personal Progress.  A range of vocational accreditations are offered through our options. Curriculum and accreditation pathways are tailored to the individual needs of our students; therefore, timeframes for courses may differ for students. Although there is an outline of qualifications and accreditation for students in KS4 and Post 16, there is the flexibility for students to continue with their KS4 accreditation when they are in Post 16.

Maths

• Pearson Edexcel – Functional Skills
• ASDAN Personal Progress (PP)
• ASDAN PSD
• Entry Level 1-3, Level 1-2
• Pre & Entry Level 1
• Entry Level 1-3

English

• Pearson Edexcel – Functional Skills
• ASDAN Personal Progress (PP)
• ASDAN PSD
• Entry Level 1-3, Level 1-2
• Pre & Entry Level 1
• Entry Level 1-3

ICT

• Pearson Edexcel – Functional Skills
• ASDAN Personal Progress (PP)
• ASDAN PSD
• Entry Level 1-3, Level 1-2
• Pre & Entry Level 1
• Entry Level 1-3

Life skills

• ASDAN Personal Progress (Award, Certificate)
• ASDAN Personal and Social Development (PSD) (Award, Certificate)
• Pre & Entry Level 1
• Entry Level 1-3 and Level 1-2

Work-related learning & careers

• Ascentis – Employability and Work Skills
• ASDAN Personal Progress (Award, Certificate)
• ASDAN Personal and Social Development (PSD) (Award, Certificate)
• Entry level, 1-3, Level 1-2
• Pre & Entry Level 1
• Entry Level 1-3

Vocational accreditations

• Ascentis – Skills for Employment in the Construction Industry
• Pearson Edexcel – Land-Based Studies
• Pearson Edexcel – Travel and Tourism
• WJEC – Healthy Living and Fitness
• Trinity – Arts Award
• Entry Level 1-3, Level 1-2

ASDAN (Award Scheme Development and Accreditation Network) is an awarding organisation providing flexible and engaging programmes and qualifications that help young people develop skills for learning, work and life. ASDAN qualifications set out below are externally assessed through a portfolio of evidence.

The ASDAN Personal Progress (PP) Entry Level Qualifications have been developed so that the learner working between K Levels 1-8 and Entry 1 have their achievements recognised within a qualification framework. The Personal Progress qualifications span a wide range of achievement from the ability to encounter experiences to the ability to apply basic skills, knowledge and understanding to a range of familiar experiences. Students studying Personal Progress can progress within the qualification working towards an Award, a Certificate or Diploma; expanding their knowledge and skills through the broad range of Life skills, Maths and English related units. When students’ knowledge and understanding has advanced beyond Personal Progress, they can progress onto the Personal and Social Development Qualification. This progression can occur at any appropriate time during the course, there is no requirement to complete a diploma before moving on.

The ASDAN Personal and Social Development qualifications are available at 5 levels: Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, and Level 1 and 2. Students can develop their skills within a level, working towards an Award and then Certificate qualification, or progress to the next Entry level of learning. Different learners will have different starting points; the individual needs of the students will determine their rate of progress towards key objectives and successful completion of the qualification. There is no requirement for students to complete a full Certificate at one level before being able to progress onto the next. Students will move to the next level when it is evident through moderation and assessment that they have mastered and can apply the skills learned at their current level of work.

Students receive a comprehensive careers education programme which is within the curriculum and following the Gatsby Benchmarks. We aim to offer a bespoke curriculum so that all students can access the different vocational courses if there is a specific interest. This may lead to vocational qualifications. Where appropriate supported internships (for pupils in Year 14) and work experience are available for pupils.  These placements are wide ranging, where possible incorporate direct areas of interest and have included Bore Place, “Tuck by Truck”, Billings, Oxfam, Poundland, Cucina Kitchens, Hairdressers and Leisure Centres.

The aims are to further develop an understanding of their own skills and qualities as well as those required for different jobs. Students learn about job specific skills, health and safety, communication within the workplace (formal and informal), problem solving, and generic work skills such as workplace safety and timekeeping.  

Phase 4 Pupils have the option of Accredited learning (where appropriate). This programme aims to provide our students with opportunities to explore a range of vocational areas and to support them to further develop their skills, interests, aspirations and voice. As well as learning course specific skills, work related learning and problem solving skills are also embedded. Courses are either accredited through Entry Level Qualifications, Personal Progress or Personal and Social Development Qualification.

Accredited Learning

• Travel and tourism
• Healthy living and fitness
• Construction and land-based studies
• Arts award