We have exciting change to our curriculum coming in September 2023. More can be read HERE
Having undertaken a thorough review of our current curriculum model and reviewed the latest research and guidance, we have decided that we will be moving the GCSE option process from Year 8 to Year 9.
Curriculum Time Allocation from September 2023 can be seen CLICK HERE Curriculum Time Allocation from September 2023
Accademic year 2022-2023
In the Foundation Stage curriculum, Year 7 and 8 students study a broad and balanced range of subjects. As well as the traditionally academic subjects of English, Maths, Science, Humanities and Languages, students also study Art, Drama, Music, Design Technology, Catering, Computin
Students at Heartlands make exceptional progress in English and Maths. This is a consequence of very strong teaching and intervention in these core subjects. Any student who is not making expected progress in English or Maths will receive bespoke intervention in Literacy or Numeracy to accelerate their progress. We have a strong culture of reading in school and expect all students to carry a book as part of their basic equipment. Students are expected to read at home for at least twenty minutes each day. In school reading time is called DEAR (Drop Everything And Read). This takes place in tutor time most days and in English lessons.
Finally, our SEARCH ethos runs through everything we do. SEARCH stands for School Matters, Effort, Achievement, Responsibility, Character, High Aspirations. These values underpin our curriculum, which is founded on that principle that all students are able to make excellent academic progress, with the right conditions for learning.
Year 7 & 8 Foundation Stage Curriculum Booklet
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