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Calder High School

Calder High School. 21 st Century Learning. Learning. Vision. Class of 2016. Curriculum. Teaching. Resources. Meeting the challenge A 21 st Century Curriculum. “ We must quit training kids for our past, and instead prepare them for their future.” Tony Blair Former Prime Minister.

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Calder High School

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  1. Calder High School

  2. 21st Century Learning

  3. Learning Vision Class of 2016 Curriculum Teaching Resources

  4. Meeting the challenge A 21st Century Curriculum “ We must quit training kids for our past, and instead prepare them for their future.” Tony Blair Former Prime Minister

  5. Well-educated pupils are socially, personally and emotionally intelligent, know what knowledge they need and how to acquire and use it in various contexts. Mick Waters, QCA

  6. An effective curriculum enables all pupils to feel that they are gifted and talented. Education Bradford

  7. We need to abandon the approach of designing progression routes for the ‘ideal learner’ and then differentiating the curriculum for young people who do not fit this mould. Disability Rights Commission

  8. The curriculum should not be seen as something limited to school and formal education, but should be holistic and widespread. Financial Services Skills Council

  9. Assessment should focus on identifying what learners can do rather than grading them according to what they cannot. Royal National Institute for the Blind

  10. Education only flourishes if it successfully adapts to the demands and needs of the time. The curriculum cannot remain static. It must be responsive to the changes in society and the economy, and changes in the nature of schooling itself. National Curriculum

  11. What is our curriculum vision ? • Successful learners who enjoy learning, make progress and achieve • Confident individuals who are able to live a safe, healthy and fulfilling life • Active and responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to the well being of present and future generations

  12. How well are we doing? Key Stage 4 2006 - 2010 Performance for the last four years consistently above the average in all other schools across the country

  13. How well are we doing? Key Stage 4 2010 Percentage of pupils gaining 5 or more A* - C grades in their GCSEs 76% Our best ever results !

  14. How well are we doing? Key Stage 4 • 2008 69% 5+ GCSE grades A*-C • 2009 75% 5+ GCSE grades A*-C • 2010 76% 5+ GCSE grades A*-C

  15. How well are we doing? Key Stage 5 2010 • 97% pass rate at A’ Level • 29% A and B grades • 4 A* grades in first year • Outstanding Level 3 success

  16. What else are we doing well? Specialist Status in Technology Awarded in 2000 Massive investment in resources Meeting the needs of 21st Century learners

  17. A Flavour of Technology College & Curriculum Provision

  18. ICT in every classroom New Professional Standard Catering Teaching Room Science Laptops Handheld voting technologies in maths The VLE

  19. Our status as a Specialist Technology College has allowed us to purchase new heat processing equipment from Flamefast UK ltd. which will allow our design and technology students to add brazing, forging and casting to their armoury of skills. This equipment allows us to further develop our engineering capability, and also feed into the range of processes available for our A level Product Design and Art, Craft & Design students. In particular, for Art, Craft & Design, it allows us to cast bronze sculptures and undertake decorative metal work which is a unique facility for a secondary school.”

  20. Celebrating Earth Day (22 April 2010) : Sweet & Maxwell volunteers pictured above with staff and students. A wide variety of plants, vegetables and herbs have been planted in our Eco garden which supplies the Technology kitchen.

  21. 2010: over sixty students from our local Specialist Technology College partner schools designed and built a fleet of working hovercraft in just one day.The event, organised in partnership with the University of Bradford’s School of Engineering, Design and Technology, brought together students from Calder, Rastrick, St Catherine’s and Calderdale College to design, build and test their own mini-hovercrafts capable of carrying a student-pilot, from a range of materials given to them at the start of the day.

  22. Expert Curriculum Input Year 12 and 13 Product Design students host a visit and presentation from global flooring giant InterfaceFLOR – the largest modular carpet manufacturer in the world. Senior Product, Design and Innovation Director Nigel Stansfield described to the students the process of turning their business from a “normal traditional business, to one which looks at sustainability in its products and its operations on a daily basis”.

  23. Students take part in a design consultation workshop with architects from the Leeds-based firm Bauman Lyons …

  24. Technology Challenge Day for four local schools. Year 8 Calder High students joined by students from Park Lane, Halifax High and Ravenscliffe special school for the all-day event.

  25. Adult Learning

  26. How can we continue to improve?What is our curriculum offer? • 2 years of Key Stage 3 study on a broad national curriculum • 3 years of Key Stage 4 study on a personal curriculum • Emphasis on progression in English and Mathematics all the way through

  27. What are our curriculum objectives? • Flexibility – a variety of qualifications and pathways • Personalised learning – different routes available • Suited to all abilities – high flyers, active learners, supported learners • Engagement – early choice, variety of subjects

  28. What are our curriculum objectives ? • A choice of Science courses appropriate to the individual • Technology and ICT for all • Applied and work relevant courses 14 -19, using the best off-site facilities • Progression routes 11-19 for all our learners

  29. Learning Vision Class of 2016 Curriculum Teaching Resources

  30. The Key Stage 4 Curriculum

  31. What does it look like? • GCSE Subjects • BTEC First Certificates and Diplomas • Young Apprenticeships • Off-site vocational training courses • Curriculum Support Options • Progression options • Enrichment courses

  32. What is the CORE Curriculum? • English (Language & Literature) • Mathematics • Science • Technology and ICT • P.E.(non GCSE) • Learning for Life– Citizenship, RS, Careers, Work Related Learning, Enterprise Learning, Health & Education in Personal Relationships

  33. How do the national qualifications differ? GCSE SUBJECT 2 tiers of entry Higher tier A*-C Foundation C -G All GCSEs can be taken in ONE year

  34. How do the national qualifications differ? APPLIED (VOCATIONAL) LEARNING BTEC First Certificate First Diploma Level 1 / 2 Level 1/ 2 Equivalent to 2 GCSEs Equivalent to 4 GCSEs (at grade G - D) (at grade G – D) (at grade C – A*) (at grade C – A*) These courses can be taken in ONE year

  35. How do the national qualifications differ? Young Apprenticeships • These are established, well regarded, two year courses which lead into employment with further training. They are worth 5 GCSE higher grade passes. • In September two courses are available in Hair and Beauty & Construction • ONE Y.A. IS A TWO YEAR COMMITMENT

  36. How do the national qualifications differ? Off-site vocational training courses • These include a variety of subjects and qualifications delivered by work based learning providers • They require ONE full day off site • Some are two year courses • Places are limited • Offered when a pupil enters Year Ten

  37. How do the national qualifications differ? Support options • Learning support is available in small groups or on an individual basis • It is used to support students with their literacy,numeracy and coursework • It can be combined with a number of optional learning courses such as COPE • Mr Muir will consult with you if we think support is necessary

  38. Science at Key Stage 4 • Triple Science – 3 separate GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry, Physics • Double Science – Dual Award of 2 GCSE passes • BTEC Science – applied course equivalent to 2 GCSEs • Triple and Dual Science are suitable for progression to A’Level Science courses • Science staff will advise

  39. Enrichment Courses • Wide choice of courses to broaden and enrich the learning experience • Some courses are accredited • Focus on developing skills and complimenting the core curriculum

  40. Proposed Enrichment Subjects

  41. How does the option system work? • Options process in years 9, 10 and 11 repeated each year with 2 choices in each year • Option courses (most) completed in one year • Students assigned a curriculum specialist throughout Key Stage 4

  42. Why make new choices each year? • Accreditation throughout the Key Stage • Access to college and work based learning • A much broader choice of subjects and courses • A personal curriculum – breadth and depth • Opportunity to mix academic and applied learning • A Levels and Level 3 courses can start in Year 11

  43. How does it suit all our learners? • Provision for level 1, 2 and 3 learners • Applied, vocational learning at levels 1 & 2 in Years 9,10,11 and level 3 in Year 11 • GCSE courses at level 2 • AS courses and Level 3 in Year 11

  44. Jack • Year 7 and 8 – National Curriculum • Year 9 – Completes his ICT and PE GCSEs , passes both! Does Tae Kwon Do for enrichment • Year 10 – Level 1 BTEC in Construction – full day at college, full day in school working on Resistant Materials GCSE (1). Gains Junior Sports Leader award in enrichment. • Year 11 – Second year of Construction at level 2. 1 full day of work placement . Passes Maths and English GCSE and BTEC Science (2 GCSEs). • Year 12- gets apprenticeship place in Carpentry with a local company and 1 day college release. • Year 13 –Completes apprenticeship full time place at Calderdale College. Gets job offer through work placement • Becomes well qualified builder. Earns more than all of us put together.

  45. Alice • Aspires to study Science at Oxford • Top set Years 7/8 • Year 9 indulges her talents, Music and French : 2 GCSEs and studies European Culture for enrichment • Year 10 –completes a textiles GCSE , continues to play in school swing band and attend Calderdale Music Centre; takes Maths and English Language GCSE and Debating in enrichment. • Year 11 – starts AS Maths in the Core, takes English Literature and ICT ; passes Biology, Chemistry and Physics; and ICT (5 GCSEs); picks up AS French • Year 12 – completes A2 Maths and French; AS Biology, Chemistry and Physics • Year 13 – A2 Biology, Chemistry and Physics; AS Music • Broad curriculum; indulged talents; developed other talents along the way; 5 A2s and 1 AS qualifications • Goes to Oxford, first class degree; language qualifications mean she gets job in research lab in Paris, has fabulous life, wins Nobel prize for scientific research

  46. Progression post -16 • Level 1 learners to level 2 work relevant First Diploma • Level 2 in Year 12 to level 3 National Certificate Years 13 and 14 • Level 2 learners to work relevant Level 3 National Certificate • National Certificate with an A’ Level • National Diploma Level 3 • Level 2 learners GCSE to A’ Levels

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