*The departmental schemes for learning remain under review following the implementation of the revised National Curriculum*
Principles of our Curriculum:
All learners at LSA are entitled to experience a modern, world - class curriculum that will inspire, challenge and prepare them for their future as adults in the Twenty First Century.
The school will deliver a personalised curriculum which encompasses the National Curriculum and the five areas of the Every Child Matters Agenda: Be healthy, Stay safe, Enjoy and achieve, Make a positive contribution and Achieve economic well-being.
In order to achieve our aspirations for learners our curriculum will:
- Offer opportunities for personalisation to meet the needs of individuals.
- Be flexible in its use of time and resources.
- Be coherent and relevant to students.
- Be delivered using the full range of learning approaches available utilizing resources both inside and outside the school.
- Be assessed in a variety of ways and for a variety of purposes.
Here at LSA we have a two week, 48 period timetable. Lessons stated below are therefore per fortnight.
Options:
Students are able to choose up to four further subjects depending on which Science course they follow. The selected Science course affects the number of other subject choices remaining.
Science Courses Available:
Academic Science.
Dual Award Science (Awarded 2 GCSEs)
Triple Award Science (Awarded 3 GCSEs)
Each student will be given a recommended Science course to follow by their Science teacher.
Students can choose their remaining options from a range of academic and vocational courses. This currently includes those listed below. Courses offered are reviewed on a regular based to ensure that our curriculum continues to meet the needs of all students.
Academic: Vocational:
Art and design Children’s Play, Learning and Development
Business Studies Engineering
Computing Performing Arts
Drama and Theatre Studies Travel and Tourism
Electronic Products
Food and Nutrition
French
German
Geography
Graphic Products
History
ICT
Media Studies
Music
Physical Education
Religious Studies
Resistant Materials
Textiles
