Curriculum | Highcliffe School

Curriculum

 

Students typically spend 25 hours a week in lessons so naturally we have a strong focus on providing the right curriculum for all students and the best possible teaching. We offer a comprehensive curriculum for students of all abilities and interests, but with a clear academic core because the intellectual powers of analysis and communication are so important to today’s future workforce.

 

At Key Stage 3 students currently study:

The Academic Core:

  • English Language and Literature
  • Mathematics
  • The Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
  • History and Geography
  • Religion, Ethics and Citizenship
  • Foreign Languages (French or Spanish)

 

The Wider Academic and Creative Curriculum:

  • Design and Technology
  • ICT/Computing
  • Art
  • Music
  • Drama
  • Personal, Social and Health Education
  • Physical Education

 

My son is really enjoying school. He is loving his new subjects such as Science which he has never really done before. – A Highcliffe Parent

 

At Key Stage 4 and in the Sixth Form students can branch out to pursue personal interests or encounter completely new subjects, including vocational subjects.

 

These include:

 

Computer Science \ Health and Social Care \ Child Development \ Latin \ Music Technology \ Photography \ Economics \ Japanese \ Further Mathematics \ Psychology \ Sociology \ Building Occupations NVQ \ Hair and Beauty NVQ, Engineering NVQ \ The Extended Project Qualification or Step Mathematics \ Diploma in Sport \ Fine Art \ Textiles \ Product Design \ Catering.

 

The School offers a wide range of academic subjects to suit the needs and abilities of the students. – Ofsted

 

We are careful to provide detailed, individual advice and guidance to students and parents when choosing their Key Stage 4 and Sixth Form options.

 

Sixth form students benefit from the excellent subject knowledge of their teachers and have very positive working relationships founded on mutual respect. – Ofsted

 

Highcliffe Teaching

 

We also focus strongly on investing in the best possible teaching in each subject in the curriculum to ensure lessons are stimulating and absorbing for students. As such we are heavily committed to the on-going professional development of our staff.

 

We work very closely with other schools, sharing expertise and professional training.

 


 

 

 


 


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