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Accredited outcomes are likely to be pursued in KS4 and continue their chosen option pathways in KS5 to extend learning, knowledge and progress being made across all curriculum strands. Accredited outcomes in KS5 will demonstrate the full progress journey of the pupils and support their next steps.
Students have the opportunity to study for a wide range of accredited outcomes both at KS4 and post 16 and we work with a range of partners to offer accredited vocational outcomes to support students into College and the world of work as appropriate.
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- Key Stage 3: Years 7, 8 & 9 Curriculum
- Key Stage 4: Years 10 & 11 Curriculum
- Key Stage 5: Years 12 & 13 Curriculum
At Beacon Academy, our overarching purpose is to develop well-rounded individuals who excel academically and socially. Our curriculum is fully inclusive so that students with SEND have the same broad, balanced experience. Expert teaching supports all our students, including our most disadvantaged and our ambitious curriculum strategically builds th...
At Key Stage 3 we deliver a traditional three-year curriculum at Beacon because students need to develop broad, rich knowledge and be able to make links between subjects to be successful. Students are divided into two bands and there are approximately 140 students in each. All students study English, Maths, Science, Geography, History, Computing, T...
We recognise that students will continue to progress throughout their time at Beacon. Consequently, we do not place students on a pathway determined by their prior attainment. All students at Beacon have the same range of KS4 choices. In year 9 students make their option choices. During years 10 and 11 all students continue with a core set of subje...
Students following a level 3 course normally select the equivalent of three subjects. This can be made up of three A Level subjects, vocational subjects or a combination of vocational awards and A Levels. In some cases, students may be advised to study four subjects. Level 3 courses offered from September 2021 are: Applied Science, Art and Design, ...
The Beacon Science KS3 and KS4 Curriculum Offer Overview. During admission to The Beacon most KS3 and KS4 students complete a baseline assessment. They will then follow a choice of units from 1-12 depending on outcomes identified by their school, their baseline assessment and/or the young person.
Beacon Maths KS3 and KS4 Curriculum Offer Overview. During admission to the Beacon most KS3 and 4 students complete a baseline assessment (Unit 1). They will then follow a choice of units from 2-12 depending on outcomes identified by their school and/or their baseline assessment.
At the Beacon KS3 and KS4 students have the opportunity to follow a core curriculum of English, maths and science. This may involve a young person completing work set by their own school, and/or it may involve them following our own curriculum pathways.
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The national curriculum. Contents. Overview. Key stage 1 and 2. Key stage 3 and 4. Other compulsory subjects. Overview. The ‘basic’ school curriculum includes the ‘national curriculum’, as well as...
