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The Curriculum
We are committed to equal opportunities and every student has an entitlement to a broad and balanced curriculum, in line with the National Curriculum.
In Years 7 to 9 all students study:
| Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | |
| English | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Mathematics | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Science | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| French / Spanish | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Design & Technology (Including Art) | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Information & Communication Technology | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Drama / Dance / Music | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Geography / History / RE | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Personal / Social / Citizenship / Health Education | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Physical Education | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Setting occurs in Maths and Science in Years 7, 8 & 9. All other groups are taught on a mixed ability tutor group basis.
In Years 10 and 11 all students study:
| Year 10 | Year 11 | |
| English (Double Award) | 4 | 4 |
| Mathematics | 4 | 4 |
| Science (Double Award) | 4 | 4 |
| Vocational Option | 4 | 4 |
| Enrichment (RE/PSHE) | 1 | 1 |
| Physical Education / Dance | 2 | 2 |
| Option x 2 | 6 | 6 |
| TOTAL | 25 | 25 |
Similarly the Science is a double award course. In addition to the compulsory subjects students have a choice of a further GCSE subject from a range of French, Geography, History, Integrated Humanities, Music, Food Technology/ Resistant Materials, Graphics or Art. They must also follow a BTec vocational award course, in Health & Social Care, Business, P.E, Performing Arts or Information Technology.
These two year courses provide the groundwork for further study in our 6th form, where a range of courses are available at foundation, intermediate and advanced levels. These courses include:
English | Mathematics | History |
Art and Design | Business | Health and Social Care |
General Studies | P.E. | Information Technology |
Law | Psychology | Sociology |
Science | Performing Arts | Key Skills |
Geography | Theatre Studies | Product Design |
A/As level and vocational courses are offered in conjunction with Walmer Science College.
Procedures relating to complaints about the curriculum are available at the college, as are statutory instruments, circulars and memoranda published by the Department for Education and Employment in relation to the college curriculum.
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