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Bedford High School Curriculum
Aims
At Bedford High School we offer a broad and balanced curriculum designed to;
Curriculum Intent
The curriculum Intent below sets out the characteristics we seek to develop;
Attitudes
A Bedford student;
Learning
A Bedford student;
Skills
A Bedford student is able to;
The Curriculum
Equality & SEND
Our curriculum is accessible to learners of all abilities including those with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND). Students study the full curriculum at Key Stage 3. Additional support in literacy and/or numeracy is provided to meet assessed needs.
KS3
In Years 7, 8 and 9 students follow the National Curriculum. There is a strong focus on ensuring that all students develop basic skills in literacy and numeracy. The Accelerated Reader programme is used to boost all students’ reading skills. Literacy and numeracy intervention is provided for students who are working below expected standards in these areas.
In KS3 students are generally grouped in sets based on prior attainment. There is the flexibility for students to changes sets where beneficial.
In Year 9, students experience some new subjects, such as Business and Media, so that they can make informed decisions when they choose options.
KS4
In Years 10 and 11 students continue to study the core subjects of English, Maths and Combined Science, and compulsory subjects such as PE and Personal Development (Religion and PSHE). In addition, students choose three from a wide range of options courses, including more traditional GCSEs and more vocational Technical Awards. Students are guided to follow appropriate pathways which will give them the best chance of success and prepare them for their next steps in education.
The English Baccalaureate, which comprises studying a foreign language and a humanities subject, is available to all students who wish to follow this route. Where appropriate, students are guided towards studying separate sciences of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. .
In KS4 students are grouped in sets according to prior attainment in English, Maths & Science. In options subjects students are generally taught in mixed ability groups.
KS4 Core Subjects
GCSE courses
KS4 Optional Courses
Optional GCSE;
Optional Technical Awards
Cross-curricular
The following areas are developed in all year groups and across the curriculum:
Curriculum Time
KS3
Subject | Time per week | ||
Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | |
English | 4 hours | 4 hours | 4 hours |
Maths | 4 hours | 4 hours | 4 hours |
Science | 3 hours | 3 hours | 3 hours |
Spanish | 2 hours | 2 hours | 2 hours |
History | 2 hours | 2 hours | 2 hours |
Geography | 2 hours | 2 hours | 2 hours |
Physical Education | 2 hours | 2 hours | 1 hour |
Computer Science | 1 hour | 1 hour | |
Design Technology | 1 hour | 1 hour | 2 hours |
Personal Development | 1 hour | 1 hour | 1 hour |
Art | 1 hour | 1 hour | 1 hour |
Drama | 1 hour | 1 hour | 1 hour |
Music | 1 hour | 1 hour | 1 hour |
Comp Sc/Business/Media | 1 hour | ||
Total | 25 hours |
KS4
Subject | Time per week | |
Year 10 | Year 11 | |
English | 5 hours | 5 hours |
Maths | 4 hours | 4 hours |
Science | 5 hours | 5 hours |
Physical Education | 1 hour | 1 hour |
Personal Development | 1 hour | 1 hour |
Optional Subject A | 3 hours | 3 hours |
Optional Subject B | 3 hours | 3 hours |
Optional Subject C | 3 hours | 3 hours |
Total | 25 hours |
Please contact Mr. Shelton if you require more information about the school. Curriculum. |