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 15 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 gives us the tools and ideas we need to make sense of the world. You’re reading this on a screen because teams of engineers spent years developing their maths skills and thus the technology that lets computers communicate across wires and through the air, and present information in a way we can understand. What appears simple to you is actually a stream of 1s and 0s, interpreted by your device as it performs millions of calculations every second. Who knows where maths could take us next, or where it might take you. 

What will you learn?

Just as Year 7 maths built on what you learned in Year 6, Year 9 builds on the ideas you explored in Year 8. Every new concept in maths connects to something you’ve already encountered. This year, you’ll use your understanding of area to work out the space inside 3D shapes, and you’ll extend your knowledge of ratio to discover how angles and sides are linked in triangles — the foundation of trigonometry.

You’ll also see how topics like sequences and coordinates come together in straight-line graphs, before progressing to quadratic curves that can even predict where a football free kick might land.

Alongside all of this, you’ll continue strengthening your reasoning, problem‑solving, and analytical skills — abilities that will serve you well far beyond the classroom.

Why Learning Maths is so important

It’s no coincidence that maths‑related careers appear at the top of lists for both high pay and job satisfaction. Our brains thrive on challenge and problem‑solving, and maths is the perfect subject to stretch that part of us. The skills you develop such as problem solving, logical reasoning, clear communication, and data analysis open doors to countless opportunities and deepen your understanding of how the world works.

Maths is also a universal language that underpins global communication. If aliens arrived tomorrow, they might not recognise our languages, sports, or even our trees but they would understand that π is about 3.14159, how trigonometry works, 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.