Development of The Longfield Curriculum using Science as model

1. Development of The Longfield Curriculum using Science as model Whole School Curriculum Planning for the 21st Century

2. Science Curriculum Development for 2010 Yr 7  8 Yr 9 Yr 10 Yr 11 Split 2 Yr KS3 R1 & R 2A & B Core Science 100 pupils Route 1A & B Additional Science Separate Sciences Route 2 Set A Add or App Science Sep Science AS Level App Sci Alt GCSE Psy / L&E Route 2 Set B Applied Science Alt GCSE L&E AS Level Applied Science KS 2 KS3 & 4 Science Clubs Sum School STEMNET Club Level 1 – 3 Extended Project (IT Based) Yr 7  8 Yr 9 Yr 10 Yr 11 2 Yr KS3 BTEC X 2 Diploma X 2 / short science community ASDAN’s. Entry Level Science BTEC Diploma or alternate short science quals or community ASDAN’s. 216 hours 180 hours (36X5 108 hours 180 hours (36X5)

3. Progression routes to KS5 Science through Longfield Yr 9 Yr 10 Yr 11 KS 2 Yr 7  8 KS 5 Route 1 and 2A & B Core Science 100 pupils Route 1 Separate Sciences Sep Science AS Level App Sci Alt GCSE Ast / Psy 2 Yr KS3 AS / A level Physics / Chem for Seps ONLY with GCSE Math “B” grade AS / A Level Biology ALL Route 2 Set A Additional or Applied Science Alt GCSE L&E AS Level Applied Science AS Level App Science Suitable for C+ GCSE Applied Sci or Merit + at BTEC / Dip Route 2 Set B Applied Science Alt GCSE L&E AS Level Applied Science Route 2 C & D BTEC Diploma & short science community ASDAN’s. NO Science progression Route other than GCSE Route 3 Entry Level Science BTEC short science community ASDAN’s. KS3 & 4 Science Clubs KS5 Bridging R1 Pupils attend specialised Phys / Chem sessions. R2 Applied Science sessions Sum School STEMNET Club Extended Project

4. LM proposed structure required to meet curricula development requirements of 2010/11 Line Manager Act as CL and disseminate roles when required Overview of Science Curriculum Development GCSE Tracking / using data & intervention: Whole School Curriculum Leader How science works, Science in the community and development of specialism, Core / Additional Science. Line Manage Science Leaders Science Leader 2 Yr KS3 Curriculum Development & PLTS KS 2 3 Trans Coordinating KS3 STEM Clubs across school. GCSE Applied Science Dev Line Manage UPS Teacher Science Leader APP in KS3 Science. KS3 Tracking & Intervention KS3 4 Trans KS4 Clubs & Extracurricular management. Sep Science Curriculum Dev LM UPS Teacher Science Teacher Transition Overview Reports Teacher of Science (UPS) BTEC SoW / Assessment Development , Work Sample & Mocks exams, Enrichment week Teacher of Science (UPS) Separate Science development, Coursework Coordinator, Science week Co. Technician Tony Raw Caroline Hedworth

5. Curriculum Development for 2010. Yr 7  8 Yr 9 Yr 10 Yr 11 Split 2 Yr KS3 R1 & R 2A & B Core Science 100 pupils Route 1A & B Additional Science Separate Sciences Route 2 Set A Add or App Science Sep Science AS Level App Sci Alt GCSE Psy / L&E Route 2 Set B Applied Science Alt GCSE L&E AS Level Applied Science KS 2 KS3 & 4 Science Clubs Sum School STEMNET Club Level 1 – 3 Extended Project (IT Based) Yr 7  8 Yr 9 Yr 10 Yr 11 2 Yr KS3 BTEC X 2 Diploma X 2 / short science community ASDAN’s. Entry Level Science BTEC Diploma or alternate short science quals or community ASDAN’s. 216 hours 180 hours (36X5 108 hours 180 hours (36X5)

6. Whole School Curriculum Diagram for 2009 / 10. 3 Yr KS3 (2 for Tech) 2 Yr KS4 Yr 7 Yr 8 Yr 9 Yr 10 Yr 11 FT / Assembly Science Math English PE Art RE Mu FT (PS) Assembly. Science Math English FT Assembly. Science Math English PSHE KS 2 Enter LF in Sept. Option A Option B OM ICT, Geog, History, MFL Option B Option A Technology GCSE Tech 1 remaining 2 Yr Option College Notes: Only high achieving pupils currently offered early entry GCSE Technology. Currently one trial 2 Yr KS3 class in Science, completes this year.

7. Whole School Curriculum Development for 2010/ 11. Of set 2 Yr KS3 (2 for Tech) Of set Yr KS4 Yr 7 Yr 8 Yr 9 Yr 10 Yr 11 FT / Assembly Science Maths English PE Art RE Mu FT / Assembly. FT (PS) / Assembly. FT / Assembly PSHE KS 2 Enter LF in June. English Media English Media / Lit English Maths Mod 1 Maths Mod 3 & 5 Stas, AS CT & Use Re-sit, NOCN Science: ELC BTEC Core Sep Science: BTEC / Diploma Applied Sep Science: Diploma Sep AS Applied GCSE Alt (L&E, Ast) OM ICT, Geog, History, MFL (PS Yr 9) Option A Option B Technology Res Materials Food Tech Music Notes: Even though pupils will specialise taking one option, they will still have a broad yet innovative curriculum with at least 8 subjects: 3 core, option + ICT, G, H & MFL. Eventually June / July KS2 – 3 entrance combined with transition Summer School. Option B Option A Child Dev Bus Studies PE Dance 1 remaining 1 & 2 Yr Option College Art (3)

8. Developing the model for Yr 9 options for 21st LA Project. • Core subjects: • English now offers GCSE Media. • Maths offers module 1 of GCSE. • Science plans to offer ELC, Core GCSE, Applied GCSE, BTEC, Diploma and Sep. (May also offer Alt GCSE such as L&E, Ast, Psychology and or AS Applied). Planning commenced prior to 21st LA engagement but has developed significantly since. • Options: • Currently only Technology is offered to high achieving Yr 9 pupils. • We will also offer: • Art (Fine, text and photography), Music, PE, Business Studies and Child Development as a Yr 9 option. • Technology will develop to also offer Food Technology in addition to Resistant Materials. This supports the introduction of AS Tech.

9. How do we offer these options to 180 pupils? • Due to the integration of OM in Yr 7, some subjects such as History and Geography cannot offer early entry GCSE in Yr 9 as they already have a 2-year condensed curriculum running Yr 8 – 9. • This means Yr 9 pupils will still have a broad and balanced yet innovative curriculum as they will be participating in these subjects / core subjects while specialising in one option area. This is perfect as it supports pupils in reviewing their options as an on-going process. • In order to support and staff the new Yr 9 curriculum there will be a new 4 hour option block over 1 year. This will have up to 13 classes for 180 pupils. • 3 in Art, 2 in each of the following: Mu, PE, RM and Food. • 1 in BS and CD.

10. Option choice analysis • 3 in Art, 2 in each of the following: Mu, PE, RM and Food. • 1 in BS and CD.

11. Informing and guiding pupils, parents and staff. • Parents informed of changes on dedicated page of website and in next news letter. Pupils in assembly. • Official launch at next option evening or special one-off evening for Yr 9. • Options booklets with overview information will be printed and presented electronically- completed on-line. Form tutors will initially review these with MAG’s and discuss with pupils informing them of changes where appropriate. • Pupils will select a first & second choice which will then be locked down for review by NPR, TCO, BPA & SJO following FT feedback which will involve parental dialogue at AMD thus supporting home – school engagement. • AH (NPR) will coordinate options and be main contact while working directly with TCO (TT and CM.) SJO supports.

12. So what??Evaluating impact. • We believe the main impact of these measures will be improved motivation resulting in improved progress which will impact on attainment & achievement. • While progress, A&A are central to government agenda and in a way easier to measure and analyse, we will also measure the impact on motivation by capturing evidence in the form of digital media using new Flip cameras- purchased using 21st LA funding. • These will be used to record pupil work including that in the class. They will also be used to record pupil interviews and assessment data. Overall, we will collect and collate a variety of media to produce digital documentaries. • We also plan to introduce a Yr 8 / 9 “graduation” prom which we believe will help focus and motivate pupils.