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Subject Information Pages
For a brief outline of each subjects curriculum please follow the below link to each subjects specific page.
Home learning
Home learning
Home learning is an integral part of the curriculum at Kingsdown School. Research shows that students who commit to Home Learning achieve, on average, one grade higher than their target grade at GCSE.
Home Learning is used for knowledge retrieval in Year 7 and Year 8 and knowledge retrieval and application in Years 9-11. When students join us in Year 7 we train them to know how to complete home learning successfully; knowledge organiser tests are conducted after every home learning.
Expectations
Expectations
We need our students to complete their home learning each and every time it is set. These are habits which will last a lifetime. But, in the short term, they will also lead to very good grades.
We therefore need you to encourage, even to require your child to do their home learning every day.
Procedures
Procedures
Home learning is set on Google Classroom, and will often be completed online. Students without an internet connection at home are able to use supervised areas after school, before school, and at lunch time to complete their home learning.
Students are expected to read regularly as a means of broadening and extending their knowledge and understanding of subjects and to develop their vocabulary.
Your support in monitoring your child’s completion of Home Learning is greatly appreciated.
Our ‘School Home Learning Policy’ is on our Policies page.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Kingsdown School Curriculum
At Kingsdown School, our curriculum is designed to provide a broad and balanced education that equips every student with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are committed to developing well-rounded individuals who are ready to make positive contributions to society.
We aim to foster a culture of Respect where all students appreciate diverse perspectives, embrace inclusivity, and engage with their learning environment in a considerate and empathetic manner. Our students are encouraged to take Pride in their achievements and personal growth, celebrating successes and persevering in the face of challenges.
Through a curriculum that is aspirational and enriching, we nurture Ambition in all students, inspiring them to set high expectations for themselves and strive for excellence in everything they do. We promote Responsibility, ensuring that students understand the importance of owning their actions and contributing positively to their community.
Our curriculum is designed to stretch and challenge every learner, providing opportunities for deep thinking, critical analysis, and creative problem-solving. By offering a wide range of academic and vocational subjects, alongside enrichment activities, we support the holistic development of each student, preparing them for further education, the workplace, and life beyond school.
Ultimately, we believe that every student at Kingsdown School should leave with the confidence, resilience, and ambition to shape their own future and achieve their fullest potential.
Full info about KDS Curriculum plan, can be found at: https://www.kingsdownschool.co.uk/info/curriculum
Key Stage 3
Key Stage 3
The KS3 Curriculum is designed to enhance the learning undertaken in the primary schools to provide students with the foundations to follow their chosen courses in KS4. The KS3 curriculum offers more than these foundations as it broadens and enriches the learning experience across a wealth of different subject disciplines.
In the vast majority of subjects - with mathematics as an exception - students are taught in tutor groups or other mixed ability classes. However, on entry, students who have identified barriers to learning for reading and numeracy, and who are significantly below their age-related expectations are taught as one group for a number of subjects. Here they have further time to engage with reading and numeracy programmes, rather than study a language, to enable them to close the gaps on their peers and to make accelerated progress.
Key Stage 4
Key Stage 4
At key stage 4, students study the core subjects including Personal Development. Students are also offered a suite of optional subjects of which four can be selected. Students are encouraged to select a balance of subjects to include the arts, languages and humanities. One option must be an EBacc subject and includes one of Triple Science, History, Geography, French or Computer Science.
Our decision to make RE a core GCSE reflects its academic and personal value. Over the past five years, students at Kingsdown have achieved outstanding results in RE. By incorporating RE into the core curriculum, we aim to build on this success, boosting overall academic outcomes and enabling all students to thrive. The vast majority of courses lead to GCSE (9-1) examinations whereas Health and Social Care, Business Retail and Sport Science courses offered are level 2 vocational courses (P1-D2*). The majority of students therefore can achieve up to nine level 2 qualifications. We offer an alternative pathway for a small number of targeted students at KS4. They pursue a pathway that provides a Pre-16 college experience in either Hair and beauty or Construction. These students have the opportunity to complete a level 1 qualification.
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