Introduction to the subject

English is the key to understanding, and most importantly, accessing the world around us. It allows us to understand, appreciate and enjoy every conversation we have with others, every book we read, every film we watch, and every song we listen to. It also means we can question the world around us and the information we are given, a skill so important in the fast developing world of social media and fake news. You will continue to develop a love for reading, writing and creativity in Key Stage 4, and learn the essential skills you need to succeed in every walk of life. 

What will you learn?

While studying for two GCSEs in English (Language and Literature), you will have the opportunity to learn how to craft, develop and edit your own writing. This will include creative tasks such as writing narratives, articles, and letters, as well as critical and analytical tasks in which you will unpick and evaluate the writer’s craft, forming a detailed understanding of how meanings are created in texts. There is also an engaging Spoken Language unit, which will involve you writing and delivering a speech on a topic you feel passionately about.  

The exams are broken down into separate components.
For English Language, you will complete 2 written exams and a spoken language assessment.
Component 1 - 1 hour 45 minutes. Section A: 5 questions on a fiction extract. Section B: narrative writing.
Component 2 - 2 hours. Section A: 6 questions on 2 non-fiction texts. Section B: 2 transactional/persuasive writing tasks.
For English Literature, you will complete 2 written exams.
Component 1 - 2 hours. Section A: Shakespeare - Romeo and Juliet. Section B: Poetry - Eduqas anthology (which comprises 18 poems from a range of literary periods).
Component 2 - 2 hours and 30 minutes. Section A: Drama - An Inspector Calls. Section B: 19th Century prose - A Christmas Carol. Section C: poetry - unseen poetry analysis and comparison.
You can find out more by clicking the link below: https://www.eduqas.co.uk/media/42ldm0wa/eduqas-gcse-english-literature-spec-from-2015.pdf 

Why Learning English is so important

English is the foundation on which so much of our lives is built. It will provide you with the skills to apply for all jobs, compose cover letters and CVs, conduct yourself professionally in interviews, and understand any task you are given. It will also help to nurture your creative and analytical skills, meaning you can make informed decisions about politics, your career, news and the everyday world. It is essential for all careers and can open up a range of opportunities in various sectors, including publishing, media, teaching and politics. 

Introduction to the subject

Maths is all around us, all the time. It is the set of tools and concepts that allow us to understand how the world work. You are sat reading this on a screen right now because huge teams of engineers across the world have worked together over many years to enable computers to talk to each other over wires and through the air and display that in a manner that humans can understand. What you are seeing right now is really just a huge sequence of 1s and 0s interpreted correctly by your computer carrying out millions of sums per second. Who knows where maths could take us, or you, next.

What will you learn?

Much as year 7 maths followed on from year 6, year 9 follows on from year 8. Every idea in maths builds on the ones you have learned before it in some way. Expect to learn how we can apply our knowledge of area to find the space inside 3D shapes. We will also learn how we can extend our understanding of ratio to learn about the links between angles and sides in triangles (trigonometry).

Topics like sequences and coordinates combine in straight line graphs and then extend into quadratic curve graphs that can tell us where a free kick will land in football.

As well as doing all of this you will continue to develop your reasoning, problem solving and analytical skills to prepare you for the wider world.

Why Learning Maths is so important

It's no coincidence that maths related jobs dominate most lists of the best paid and most satisfying careers. Our brains love to be challenged and to solve puzzles and maths is the very best subject to do this. The problem solving, reasoning, communication and data analysis skills that you learn in maths can unlock a world of possibilities and help you to see how the world works. 

Maths is a universal language that lies underneath all global communication. If aliens visit our planet tomorrow they may have no concept of verbal communication, sport or what a tree is but they will know that π is approximately 3.14159, how to use trigonometry and the equation of a quadratic curve 

Introduction to the subject

The Triple Science course consists of three distinct GCSE subjects. It will be taught to students as Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons, by teachers who are experts in their scientific field.  

It is assessed over a total of 6 exams (2 for each science) each lasting 1hr 45m and each exam being out of 100 marks. 

What will you learn?

Whilst studying GCSE Triple Science the students will learn about the following topics:

Biology Topics

• Cell biology, organisation, infection and response, photosynthesis and respiration, homeostasis and response, inheritance, variation and evolution, ecology, homeostasis in action, biodiversity, ecosystems and decay. 

Chemistry Topics

• Atomic structure and the periodic table, structure and bonding, quantitative chemistry, chemical changes, energy changes, rate of reaction, organic chemistry, chemistry of the atmosphere, using resources and polymers 

Physics Topics

• Energy, electricity, particle model of matter, atomic structure, forces, waves, magnetism and electromagnetism, space and light. 

These topics are designed to build upon the science we cover during years 7 and 8

Students will also be taught about the scientific method through a number of required practical activities. During these activities, they will learn more about how to carry out, analyse and evaluate scientific and experimental data. 

Why Learning Science is so important

GCSE Triple Science will give the students a good understanding of the core concepts that so many of the things we take for granted depend and rely on. Students taking this course are able to make informed choices about things they do in the future. The wonderful world of science is all around us and it is vital that students have the knowledge, skills and confidence to tackle it head-on.

Students taking Triple Science can choose to study science at A-level and beyond if they wish to in the future.

Why is it a core subject?

Our world is increasingly more difficult to navigate for our young people. PSHE aims to give them a space to reflect on issues that could affect them and help them formulate solutions and make better-informed decisions in matters such as relationships and Careers. PSHE helps to give young people the knowledge, skills and understanding they need to lead confident, healthy, safe and independent lives.  As such, the teaching of PSHE is fundamentally important. We aim to make our curriculum as inclusive as possible.

What will lessons be like?

Our PSHE curriculum builds on the programme delivered at KS3 and is centred on 3 different strands:

• Healthy living

• Relationships and sex education

• World related learning Careers and Enterprise

Lessons will use a variety of approaches depending on the topic and context. For example, staff will use deep questioning, working independently, in pairs or small groups, continuum lines, quizzes, role plays, discussion based on stimulus material such as scenarios, videos or press articles.

PSHE makes a strong contribution to Bosworth 6Cs values and develops vital skills for the future.

What topics will be covered?

A variety of topics will be explored within our main 3 strands. We also recognise that, with our ever-changing world, our curriculum needs to be reactive and consequently we will explore some topics in more depth in response to national or local needs.

Below are examples  of topics covered in KS4 but the list is not exhaustive:

• Careers

  • Labour Market information, CV. Personal statements, applying for jobs, Job interviews, Options at the end of KS4 and 5 including T levels and apprenticeships

• Healthy living

  • Alcohol and peer pressure, how to eat healthily, stress and mental health. Keeping myself safe

• Relationships and Sex education

  • Healthy relationships, Consent, Body image, Family relationships, When relationships break down, Bereavement, Peer pressure, Bullying

Careers education provision

Our Careers provision programme is delivered through PSHE but also across whole school events including employer events and in subject areas.

The quality of our Careers provision is externally assessed every 2 years by a government recognised process called Career Mark. Consequently, the school proudly retains the national Quality in Careers Standard which has recognised that the school has met all 8 Gatsby benchmarks as expected by the DFE.

This is a non-examined part of our core curriculum.