Subjects

Art and Design

The Art and Design curriculum has been planned to introduce key skills and techniques in Year 7 and then expand and secure these skills into Year 8.

Year 8 lessons are planned to mirror the structure of GCSE assessment objectives to give students an experience of the Level 2 course before they choose their Options. The themes set make wide connections with art of other times and places and have an emphasis on ‘awe and wonder’.

Year 7 (1 hour per week)
Autumn Term	Introduction to the Formal Elements Baseline drawing assessment Drawing skills: line, tone,mark making Painting skills: colour theory, mixing and blending
Spring Term	Still Life Recording and drawing in wet and dry materials 2D Shape Pattern and print making
Summer Term	3D Shape Ceramic techniques: pinch, coil, slab Mixed Media Materials and processes: collage, photomontage, assemblage
Year 8 (1 hour per week)
Autumn Term	Natural Forms Drawing and painting from observation Structure Architecture, Urban Art and our built environment
Spring Term	Ordinary/Extraordinary Everyday object from different perspectives Contrast Printing skills: Lino, poly, relief, mono
Summer Term	Contain 3D construction skills: wire, card, ceramics Open Staff delivering lessons of their chosen specialism

Art and Design: GCSE Fine Art

The GCSE course structure is planned to enable students to revisit, secure and master key skills and techniques whilst gaining marks in all assessment objectives. The curriculum is broad and varied to make sure students can access a wide range of art and design processes and use these skills independently to develop creative responses to a starting point.

Subject	GCSE Art and Design: Fine Art - Three Year Course
Exam Board	AQA
Year 9 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Foundation Workshops Skills based short tasks focus on the formal elements. Compile visual dictionary of GCSE materials and techniques
Spring Term	Recording: Structures/Natural Forms Unit 1: Portfolio Approaches to drawing: nature and purpose Focus on: recording, experimenting, analysing, developing ideas
Summer Term	Developing ideas: Structures/Natural Forms Unit 1: Portfolio Visual analysis and personal response. Focus on: formal elements, annotation, ideas pages, refining and evaluating. Trialling and producing personal outcomes.
Year 10 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Music and Movement Unit 1: Portfolio Visual elements and still life recording from observation Use of media and refining skills, annotation and analysis.
Spring Term	Music and Movement Unit 1: Portfolio Developing outcomes: trialling and exploring ideas Experimenting with media and recording to develop a personal outcome.
Summer Term	Natural forms Unit 1: Portfolio Visual elements and sculpture techniques Use of 3D media: ceramics, wire, paper, card etc Refining practical skills and independent creative decision making 10 hour mock exam
Year 11 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Natural forms Unit 1: Portfolio Recording from observation, focus: development of drawing skills. Working in mixed media to develop and refine designs from drawings and recordings. Analysing artist/designers work to develop and refine a range of independent, personal ideas. 10 hour mock exam
Spring Term	Preparation for Unit 2: Externally Set Task Starting points set by AQA, focus on developing ideas, analysis and research, experimenting and recording. Trialling ideas for final outcome
Summer Term	Review, improve and complete preparation for Unit 2: Externally Set Task and sit 10 hour timed assessment

Subject	GCSE Art and Design: Fine Art - Two Year Course
Exam Board	AQA
Year 10 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Natural Forms Foundation workshops: focus on the formal elements of art and GCSE key skills through experimenting with materials and techniques.
Spring Term	Music and Movement Unit:1 Portfolio Visual elements and still life recording from observation Annotation and analysis, developing ideas and trialling outcomes.
Summer Term	Music and Rhythm Unit 1: Portfolio Experimenting with media and recording Developing ideas and trialling outcomes 10 hour mock exam
Year 11 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Natural Forms Unit 1: Portfolio Visual elements and sculpture techniques Use of 3D media: ceramics, wire, paper, card etc Refining practical skills and independent creative decision making 10 hour mock exam
Spring Term	Preparation for Unit 2: Externally Set Task Starting points set by AQA, focus on developing ideas, analysis and research, experimenting and recording. Trialling ideas for final outcome
Summer Term	Review, improve and complete preparation for Unit 2: Externally Set Task and sit 10 hour timed assessment

Extra Curricular Opportunities

Activity

Year Group/s

Time

(e.g. Autumn term - Lunch time)

Brief description of activity

Art Enrichment

KS4
Yr 9-11

Tues and Wed
3.10-4.30pm

Review, improve, complete Unit 1 with support from staff

Business Enterprise & Marketing

Subject	Business (Enterprise and Marketing)
Exam Board	OCR Nationals
Coursework deadline (if required)	Deadlines will be throughout the course for different tasks. All completed coursework is sent to exam board in Year 11
Year 9 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	R064 LO1 Introduction to new qualification, unit, features of unit and assessment. What is a customer? Market segmentation Marketing and Market Research LO2 Costs of producing products/services: Finance (profit /loss break even)
Spring Term	LO3 Introduction to the concept of the product lifecycle focusing on: Development, introduction, growth, maturity and decline. Continuation of product life cycle focusing on extension strategies. Strong brands, design mix model, USP’s. LO4 How businesses consider how to price a product to attract/retain customers Impact of different types of advertising methods that businesses use. Importance of good customer service to attract and retain customers for a business.
Summer Term	LO5 Different forms and features of business ownership for business start-ups Sources of capital to start up a business focusing on: savings, relatives, friends, loans, crowdfunding, grants and business angels to include advantages and disadvantages LO6 The purpose of different functional areas needed for a new business: Human resources Marketing Recruitment Health and Safety
Year 10 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	R065: Business proposal LO1: Be able to identify the customer profile for a business challenge LO2: Be able to complete market research to aid decisions relating to a business challenge. Sampling methods used by business. LO3: Be able to develop a design proposal for a business challenge. How and why products are designed in business to meet the demands of business. Review Product Ideas LO4: Be able to review whether a business proposal is viable How to review the success of a business venture using a variety of different products/services Identifying the challenges that businesses face when launching new products
Spring Term	Completion of R065 OCR-set assignment in lesson time for 15-20 hours. R066 :Be able to develop a brand identity LO1: Branding , the benefits Target Market Customer Profiling Promotions LO2:What is a business pitch How to plan a pitch considering Mini pitches to give constructive feedback to each presenter
Summer Term	LO3: How Good Are Your Presentation Skills Preparing a script Market pitch LO4: How to be successful when delivering a pitch which can then be used to review a pitch How to be successful when delivering a pitch which can then be used to review a pitch Completion of Market and pitch a business proposal R066 15- 20 hours to complete.
Year 11 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Revisit LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6 Exam prep for first sitting
Spring Term	Improvements to RO65 and R066
Summer Term	Revision for RO64 Exam

Extra-Curricular Opportunities

Activity	Year Group/s	Time (e.g. Autumn term - Lunch time)	Brief description of activity
Study Support	Year 11	Afterschool Friday	Catch-up on any work , improve grades
E Safety cadets	TBC	TBC	Allows students to develop leaderships skills in e safety and be able to support their peers in dealing with any e safety concern/issues.

Child Development

The Cambridge National in Child Development introduces students to the specialist
knowledge and skills needed to work with young children. The qualification focuses on
health and well-being for child development, the equipment and nutritional needs of children
from birth to five years and the development of a child from birth to five years

Key Stage 4

Subject	OCR Nationals Child Development
Exam Board	OCR
Year 9 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	R018: Health and well-being for child development Exam unit The first topic of study underpins all of the other learning in this qualification. Students will develop the essential knowledge and understanding in child development, covering reproduction and parental responsibility.
Spring Term	R018: Health and well-being for child development Exam unit Students will develop the essential knowledge and understanding in child development, covering antenatal care, birth, postnatal checks.
Summer Term	R019: Understand the equipment and nutritional needs of children from birth to five years Coursework In the second topic of study, students will gain knowledge of the equipment needs of babies and young children and an understanding of the factors to be considered when choosing appropriate equipment to meet all of these needs. This topic will also cover nutrition and hygiene practices and students will be given the opportunity to investigate feeding solutions.
Year 10 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	R019: Understand the equipment and nutritional needs of children from birth to five years Coursework This topic will also cover nutrition and hygiene practices and students will be given the opportunity to investigate feeding solutions, comparing these to nutritional requirements and evaluating the outcomes. Evaluation skills are developed, which would be of use in further studies in a number of areas.
Spring Term	R018: Health and well-being for child development Exam unit Students will develop the essential knowledge and understanding in child development, covering postnatal provision.
Summer Term	R018: Health and well-being for child development Exam unit Revision Students will develop the essential knowledge and understanding in child development and sit their exam in June of Year 10
Year 11 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	R020: Understand the development of a child from birth to five years In the third topic of study, students will gain an understanding of the development norms from birth to five years and the stages and benefits of play. Students will gain knowledge of, and skills in, developing activities to observe development norms in children up to the age of five.
Spring Term	R020: Understand the development of a child from birth to five years This topic will include researching, planning and carrying out activities with a child and observing and evaluating these activities, as well as comparing the child to the expected development norms.
Summer Term	R020: Understand the development of a child from birth to five years Researching, planning, observing and evaluating skills will be used for students to complete their coursework which is submitted to the exam board.

Citizenship

Key Stage 4

Subject	Citizenship
Exam Board	Edexcel
Year 10 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Theme C: How the Law works? Theme E: Citizenship Project
Spring Term	Theme D: Power and Influence Theme E: Citizenship Project
Summer Term	Theme D: Power and Influence Revision of Themes in preparation for Summer Term Mock.
Year 11 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Theme C: How the Law works? Theme E: Citizenship Project
Spring Term	Theme E: Citizenship Project Theme D: Power and Influence
Summer Term	Revision

CITRS

At Lealands we have created an integrated citizenship and religious studies unit which we know will engage students and promote a wider sense of belonging.

Students will study a variety of world issues for example the significance of the media and how it plays an important role in how we see the world and how they see us.

Additionally, Religious Studies is not about making students ‘religious’, it is about enabling students to think for themselves about moral and religious issues in society.

Key Stage 3

Year 7 (1 hour per week)
Autumn Term	Meeting Barriers: Community, identity, respect, mutual understanding. Introduction to Human Rights Bullying Careers
Spring Term	Health and Prevention: Hygiene, healthy living, diet, physical and mental well-being. Drugs Education: Legal and illegal substances, school policy, the law.
Summer Term	E-Safety: Online safety, the law, social media, cyberbullying, the online world. SRE: Respectful relationships, different types of relationships, marriage, civil partnerships, puberty, well-being.
Year 8 (1 hour per week)
Autumn Term	Living in a diverse community: Celebration of differences, harmony, respect for different cultures. Human Rights: United Nations, UNCHR Politics: Making of laws, voting, British constitution. Careers
Spring Term	Bullying Knife Crime: the law, school policy, current rise in knife crime. Mental Well-being: Body image, young people in the media. Drugs Education: Illegal drugs, school policy, the law, county lines, emotional and psychological impacts.
Summer Term	E-Safety: Consent, how to identify harmful behaviours online, how to seek support, the law in relation to online behaviour. SRE: Identity, LGBTQ, families, stereotypes, emotional and physical health, equality duty.
Year 9 (1 hour per week)
Autumn Term	Human Rights: Democracy and dictatorship Rights within Britain, standing up for rights, protest, challenging discrimination, prejudice, bigotry. Community Cohesion: Racism, discrimination, how communities can work better together for the good of everyone. Careers
Spring Term	The Holocaust: Discriminaion, genocide. Knife Crime: Impact on society Mental Well-being: Causes and triggers for unhealthy coping strategies, self-harm, eating disorders, how to recognise when we need help, where we can seek help, coping strategies. Drugs Education: Long term effects of drug misuse, impact of drugs on individuals and society, where to seek help and support.
Summer Term	Financial Awareness: Credit and debit cards, loans, loan sharks, APR. SRE: Contraception, STI’s, relationships, consent. Matters of life and death: Euthanasia and abortion.
Year 10 (1 hour per week)
Autumn Term	War and Peace Equality Act Community Cohesion Careers
Spring Term	The Prevent Duty Work Experience E-Safety Drugs Education
Summer Term	SRE - CSE, FGM, harassment, trafficking, domestic abuse Matters of life and death, organ donation, transplant, IVF Crime and Punishment
Year 11 (1 hour per week)
Autumn Term	Preparing for life after Year 11. Mental wellbeing
Spring Term	College Applications and Careers SRE and Drugs Education
Summer Term	Examination Preparation

Computing

The Computing Department is committed to embedding ICT and computing skills for all students. Our aim is to offer a curriculum that provides the opportunities for all students to design, implement and evaluate solutions to ICT and computing problems that are relevant to our rapidly changing society. We strive to ensure that our students become digitally literate by being able to use, express themselves and develop their ideas through information and communication technology.

We realise that these skills are valuable in all other areas of school life and work closely with other departments to develop cross-curricular links. Our staff endeavour to provide inspiring and challenging lessons to raise student achievement and improve motivation, making use of the latest technology to create a virtual learning environment that supports school and home learning.

Key Stage 3

Year 7 (1 hour per week)
Autumn Term	Baseline Testing E-safety - keeping safe online Email: Using the school's email system Spreadsheets and Modelling
Spring Term	Data Handling: Using data management systems Binary and Date Representation
Summer Term	Flowcharts and Programming in Scratch Computer Programming: Using Python
Year 8 (1 hour per week)
Autumn Term	Baseline Testing Computer Crime and Cyber Security Understanding Computers: Hardware and Software
Spring Term	Computer Networks Office project presenting information
Summer Term	Programming in Python Creating computer animations using Flash

Key Stage 4

Subject	GCSE Computer Science
Exam Board	OCR
Coursework deadline (if required)	December in Year 11
Year 9 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Systems Architecture Computer Memory Computer Storage Systems Software
Spring Term	Systems Security Wired and Wireless Networks Network Topologies
Summer Term	Ethics Programming in Python Introduction
Year 10 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Algorithms Programming Techniques
Spring Term	Producing Robust Systems Computational Thinking Translators Data representation
Summer Term	Algorithms Programming Techniques Control Assessment Practice
Year 11 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Controlled Assessment Review Unit 1 and 2 ( prepare for Mock Exams)
Spring Term	Revisit Unit 1 Revisit Unit 2
Summer Term	Revision and Exam techniques

Creative iMedia

The Cambridge National in Creative iMedia equips students with a wide range of knowledge and skills needed to work in the creative digital media sector. They start at pre-production and develop their skills through practical assignments as they create final multimedia products.

Key Stage 4

Year 9 (3 hours per week)
Exam Board	OCR Cambridge National
Autumn Term	Introduction to Digital Graphics (Compulsory Unit R082) Purpose of Digital Graphics Types of Digital Graphics Introduction to Digital Graphics Software Basics of Microsoft Publisher Basics of Photoshop
Spring Term	Introduction to Multi Page Websites (Optional Unit R085) Purpose of Multi Page Websites Types of Multi Page Websites Introduction to Website Software Basics of Webplus Basics of Google Web Designer
Summer Term	Introduction to Creating interactive multimedia products (Optional Unit R087) Purpose of Creating interactive multimedia products Types of Creating interactive multimedia products Introduction to interactive multimedia software Basics of Microsoft Powerpoint Basics of Google Slides Basics of Prezi
Year 10 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Completion of Digital Graphics Unit R082 (10-15 hours) Task 1 - Purpose and properties of Digital Graphics Task 2 - Plan the creation of a Digital Graphic Task 3 - Create a Digital Graphic Task 4 - Review and evaluate your Digital Graphic
Spring Term	Completion of Multi Page Websites Unit R085 (10-15 hours) Task 1 - Purpose and properties of Multi Page Websites Task 2 - Plan the creation of a Multi Page Website Task 3 - Create a Multi Page Website Task 4 - Review and evaluate your Multi Page Website
Summer Term	Completion of Interactive Multimedia Product Unit R087 (10-15 hours) Task 1 - Purpose and properties of Interactive Multimedia Products Task 2 - Plan the creation of an Interactive Multimedia Product Task 3 - Create an Interactive Multimedia Product Task 4 - Review and evaluate your Interactive Multimedia Product
Year 11 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Pre production skills Unit R081 (1.5 hour Exam) Understand the purpose and content of pre-production Be able to plan pre-production Be able to produce pre-production documents Be able to review pre-production documents Exam in late November (1st Attempt)
Spring Term	Revision of Pre production skills Unit R081 (1.5 hour Exam) Understand the purpose and content of pre-production Be able to plan pre-production Be able to produce pre-production documents Be able to review pre-production documents Exam in late April(2nd and final attempt)
Summer Term

English

We are passionate about helping all students to achieve their full potential. We believe in teaching all students the skills they require to become effective communicators; encouraging the development of their imaginations, and of competence in reading, writing and speaking and listening. Learning the different ways of communicating empowers our students, not only to achieve the specific qualifications they need to pursue their ambitions for the future, but also to prepare them for the kinds of communication they will discover as adults at college, university, in the workplace and in life.

Key Stage 3

Year 7 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Creative writing inspired by nature Reading assessment on ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens Home learning: social and historical context ‘The Victorian Era’ (7 week assignment)
Spring Term	Grammar for writing: studying narrative voice Studying a class reader of the teacher’s choice
Summer Term	Reading assessment and dramatic interpretations of ‘A Midsummer’s Night Dream’ by William Shakespeare. Home learning: social and historical context ‘The Elizabethan Era’ (6 week assignment)
Year 8 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Reading assessment on ‘The Speckled Band’ by Arthur Conan Doyle Home learning: social and historical context ‘Crime and Punishment in the Victorian Era’ (7 week assignment) Creative writing: crime fiction
Spring Term	Grammar for writing: writing to persuade and argue Studying a class reader of the teacher’s choice
Summer Term	Reading assessment and dramatic interpretations of ‘The Tempest’ by William Shakespeare. Home learning: social and historical context ‘The Elizabethan Era’ (6 week assignment)
Year 9 (4 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Creative writing inspired by George Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’ Reading assessment on ‘Animal Farm’ by George Orwell Home learning: GCSE English Language style questions on ‘Animal Farm’ by George Orwell (12 week assignment)
Spring Term	Grammar for writing: writing poetry Comparative reading assessment on poems from other cultures and traditions
Summer Term	Reading assessment and dramatic interpretations of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by William Shakespeare

Key Stage 4

Subject	GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature
Exam Board	AQA
Year 10 (4 hours per week)
Autumn Term	English Literature: study of modern prose or drama, ‘An Inspector Calls’ by J B Priestley
Spring Term	English Language: explorations in creative writing English Literature: study of 19th century literature
Summer Term	English Language: writers’ viewpoints and perspectives, writing to argue Spoken Language endorsement
Year 11 (5 hours per week)
Autumn Term	English Literature: ‘Macbeth’ by William Shakespeare English Language: explorations in creative writing and writers’ viewpoints and perspectives
Spring Term	English Literature: AQA Poetry Anthology, ‘Power and Conflict’
Summer Term	n/a

Geography

Geography has an important role to play in the educational development of the students at Lealands.

Studies outside the classroom are an integral part of geography; these can be in the school grounds, the local community or further afield.

Key Stage 3

Year 7 (2 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Fantastic Places/Map Skills Tectonics Hazards - The Restless Earth
Spring Term	The Challenge of Climate Change Brazil and The Amazon Rainforest
Summer Term	Changing Coastlines Investigating the Middle East
Year 8 (2 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Investigating China Development - Slums and Millionaires
Spring Term	Weather and Climate Oceans - The Plastic Problem
Summer Term	Africa - A Diverse Continent Geography of Crime
Year 9 (2 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Weather Hazards Climate Change
Spring Term	Urbanisation Case study of major LIC/NEE - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Urban Change in the UK Urban Sustainability
Summer Term	Resource Management Decision Making/Geographical Skills

Key Stage 4

Subject	Geography
Exam Board	AQA
Coursework deadline (if required)	N/A
Year 10 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Cold Environments Coastal Landscapes
Spring Term	Development Case Study of an NEE: Nigeria
Summer Term	UK Economic Change Fieldwork/Decision Making/Geographical Skills
Year 11 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Urbanisation Case study of major LIC/NEE - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Urban Change in the UK - (Fieldwork) Urban Sustainability
Spring Term	River Landscapes Paper 3 - Decision Making/Fieldwork/Skills
Summer Term	Revision

Extra-Curricular Opportunities

Activity

Year Group/s

Time

(e.g. Autumn term - Lunch time)

Brief description of activity

Environmental Ambassadors

All

Tuesday - Lunchtime

Discuss key environmental issues of the day.

Broaden knowledge and understanding of every day climate change issues.

Implement whole school strategies to make Lealands High School more environmentally friendly.

Educational Visits/Trips

Brief description of trip	Time (e.g. Summer Term)	Year Groups/s	Approx. Cost
Year 10 GCSE Geography Field Trip	Summer Term	10	£20 per student
Year 11 GCSE Geography Field Trip	Autumn Term	11	£20 per student

Health & Social Care

The Cambridge National in Health and Social Care introduces students to the specialist knowledge and skills needed to work in various care settings. The qualification focuses on core values and communicating with individuals so as to maintain their dignity and sense of being valued.

Key Stage 4

Subject	OCR Nationals Health and Social Care
Exam Board	OCR
Year 9 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	R022: Communicating and working with individuals in health, social care and early years settings Coursework Students explore different types of communication. They learn about the importance of effective communication to connect with individuals using care services, and they develop their understanding of how the way they communicate impacts on an individual’s care.
Spring Term	R022: Communicating and working with individuals in health, social care and early years settings Coursework Students look the qualities of a good care worker and carry out a practical interaction showing the different types of communication.
Summer Term	R025: Understanding life stages Coursework Students investigate the main changes that occur during each stage of life and how they may affect the care requirements of individuals within childhood, adolescence and adulthood.
Year 10 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	R025: Understanding life stages Coursework Students look at the aging process in older adults and genetically inherited disorders. They apply the knowledge they have gained to develop appropriate support plans for individuals at different stages of life
Spring Term	R021: Essential values of care for use with individuals in care settings Exam Students learn about the rights of individuals and the values of care required when working in a health, social care or early years environment. Through role play and case studies they gain understanding of how to apply these values so that individuals’ dignity is maintained.
Summer Term	R021: Essential values of care for use with individuals in care settings Exam Students learn about the legislations that are used to support the rights of the individuals in health, social care and early year’s provision. Through role play and case studies they gain understanding of how to apply these values so that individuals’ dignity is maintained.
Year 11 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	R031: Using basic first aid procedures Course work Students find out about basic first aid procedures that might be required in a health or social care setting, including how to carry out basic first aid on adults. Note: This unit is NOT a certified First Aid course and students will not be qualified in First Aid on completion
Spring Term	R031: Using basic first aid procedures Students learn how to assess the scene of an accident for further risks and what information they need to communicate when contacting the emergency services. * Note: This unit is NOT a certified First Aid course and students will not be qualified in First Aid on completion
Summer Term	R031: Using basic first aid procedures Students complete the first aid unit and coursework is submitted to the exam board

History

The History Department strides to embrace the education revolution by pioneering innovation to engage and inspire new age learners. We believe history is one of the most important subjects in the curriculum because it inspires and develops young minds to be free thinking and critical.

The History Department encourages learners to be independent, creative, reflective, team players, self-managers and become effective participators. To achieve these goals the department provides opportunities to study local, national, European and world history through different enquiries.

To challenge learners, the department provides opportunities to communicate ideas and conclusions about past peoples and societies. Learners will be expected to communicate their historical findings through different forms of assessment which include making movies and podcasts, writing essays and giving presentations.

Learners will also get the opportunity to explore and evaluate different evidence from the past. This will include artefacts, pictures, movies and written documents. The Luton Museum is invited to contribute to the learning environment of learners throughout the curriculum to provide a definitive learning experience to students.

We hope that through our endeavour to provide a rich and challenging curriculum and our enthusiasm for the subject learners will become free critical thinkers who will take their learning experience with them through life and become positive participators in society.

Key Stage 3

Year 7 (2 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Romans 1066 Battle of Hastings and William 1
Spring Term	Medieval Power: Beckett and King John. The Black Death Henry VIII
Summer Term	Elizabeth The Gunpowder Plot
Year 8 (2 hours per week)
Autumn Term	The English Civil War Industrial Revolution
Spring Term	British Empire: Slavery Votes for Women
Summer Term	WW1: Causes and Life in the Trenches USA Civil Rights
Year 9 (2 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Inter war + Road to WWII WWII: Battles and the Home Front
Spring Term	Germany in Transition 1919-1939
Summer Term	Germany in Transition 1919-1939

Key Stage 4

Subject	History
Exam Board	WJEC EDUQAS
Coursework deadline (if required)	N/A
Year 10 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Elizabeth
Spring Term	Crime and Punishment
Summer Term	Crime and Punishment
Year 11 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Revision of Elizabeth/Development of USSR
Spring Term	Crime and Punishment
Summer Term	Revision

Extra-Curricular Opportunities

Activity	Year Group/s	Time (e.g. Autumn Term - Lunch Time)	Brief description of activity
History Book Club	All	Drop - ins	Borrow a historical reading book from Vo2.

Educational Visits/Trips

Brief description of trip	Time (e.g. Summer Term)	Year Group/s	Approx. Cost
Battlefields Trip	Spring Term	All	£80
Berlin Trip	Summer Term	Year 9/10	£400

Languages

Through languages we aim to offer insights into other cultures and create an awareness, tolerance and understanding of others’ experiences while developing practical communication skills.

We aim to introduce the five skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing and translation). We also aim to develop a clear understanding within our students about how they can continue to develop as linguists and what they need to do to ensure that they make the necessary progress.

In Year 7, students are allocated French or Spanish. This is usually based on which form group they are in but the department tries, where possible, to meet with Heads of Year to discuss if students have older siblings in the school or who have now left and which language they studied.

Year 7 (2 hours per week)
	French Students follow the course “Studio 1”. Topics include:	Spanish Students follow the course “Viva 1”. Topics including:
Autumn Term	Personal information My School	Personal information Free Time
Spring Term	My School Hobbies	Free time School
Summer Term	Hobbies Out and About	School Family and Friends
Year 8 (2 hours per week)
	French Students follow the course “Studio 2” Grammatical structures and tenses are explored at greater depth across the following topics:	Spanish Students follow the course “Viva 2” Grammatical structures and tenses are explored at greater depth across the following topics:
Autumn Term	Media and Free time Travel and Tourism	Holidays My life
Spring Term	Travel and Tourism Who am I?	My Life Going Out
Summer Term	Who am I? My Town and Home Life	Food and Drink Out and About

Extra-Curricular Opportunities

Activity

Year Group/s

Time

(e.g. Autumn term - Lunch time)

Brief description of activity

Languages Club

All Years

Thursday 3.10-4.00pm

This club has three very different elements across three classrooms:

International Club – Play games, discover new cultures, learn new languages and much more!
Study support – vocab learning, grammar help, laptops for ActiveLearn and anything else students may need in their bid to reach the top.

Language Leaders (by application and interview only) – Help the Languages Department to organise events throughout the year such as Lealands' Languages Week, Transition Day, International Club and others. Language Leaders also help to shape the department for future years.

Educational Visits/Trips

Brief description of trip	Time (e.g. Summer term)	Year Group/s	Approx. Cost
Cambridge University	Autumn / Spring Term	Year 8	TBC -possibly minimal to cover transport only.
France trip - Normandy	Summer Term	Years 8-10	£575
Spain Trip - Valencia	Summer Term	Years 8-10	£625

Languages: GCSE French

Subject	French
Exam Board	AQA
Year 9 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Family, Friends and I
Spring Term	Free Time and Technology
Summer Term	Routines and Celebrations
Year 10 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Where I Live
Spring Term	Travel and Tourism
Summer Term	School Life
Year 11 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Travel and tourism School Life
Spring Term	School life Jobs and Education Post-16
Summer Term	Jobs and Education Post-16 Social and Global Issues

Extra-Curricular Opportunities

Activity

Year Group/s

Time

(e.g. Autumn term - Lunch time)

Brief description of activity

Year 11 Revision Club

Year 11

Wednesday Lunctime

Year 11s can come for help on any aspect of their studies they may see fit. They can also come for a quiet space to revise on their own.

Educational Visits/Trips

Brief Description of Trip	Time (e.g Summer Term)	Year Group/s	Approx. Cost
PiXL Conferences	Spring Term	Year 11	TBC -possibly minimal to cover transport only.
France trip - Normandy	Summer Term	Years 8-10	£575
Spain Trip - Valencia	Summer Term	Years 8-10	£625

Languages: GCSE Spanish

Subject	Spanish
Exam Board	AQA
Year 9 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Travel and Tourism
Spring Term	School Life
Summer term	Family, Friends and I
Year 10 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Free Time and Technology
Spring Term	Where I Live
Summer Term	Routines and Celebrations
Year 11 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Where I Live Routines and Celebrations
Spring Term	Routines and Celebrations Jobs and Education Post-16
Summer Term	Jobs and Education Post-16 Social and global issues

Extra-Curricular Opportunities

Activity

Year Group/s

Time

(e.g. Autumn term - Lunch time)

Brief description of activity

Year 11 Revision Club

Year 11

Wednesday Lunctime

Year 11s can come for help on any aspect of their studies they may see fit. They can also come for a quiet space to revise on their own.

Educational Visits/Trips

Brief Description of Trip	Time (e.g Summer Term)	Year Group/s	Approx. Cost
PiXL Conferences	Spring Term	Year 11	TBC -possibly minimal to cover transport only.
France trip - Normandy	Summer Term	Years 8-10	£575
Spain Trip - Valencia	Summer Term	Years 8-10	£625

Mathematics

Key Stage 3

Year 7 (4 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Algebraic Thinking - Sequences - Understand and use algebraic notation - Equality and equivalence Place Value and Proportion - Place value and ordering integers and decimals - Fraction, decimal and percentage equivalence
Spring Term	Application of Number - Solving problems with addition and subtraction - Solving problems with multiplication and division - Fractions of percentages and amounts Directed Number - Operations and equations with directed numbers Fractional Thinking - Addition and subtraction of fractions
Summer Term	Lines and Angles - Construction, measuring and using geometric notation - Developing geometric reasoning Reasoning with Number - Developing number sense - Sets and probability - Prime numbers and proof
Year 8 (4 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Proportional Reasoning - Ratio and scale - Multiplicative change - Multiplying and dividing fractions Representations - Working in the Cartesian plane - Representing data - Tables and probability
Spring Term	Algebraic Techniques - Brackets, equations and inequalities - Sequences - Indices Developing Number - Fractions and percentages - Standard index form - Number sense
Summer Term	Developing Geometry - Angles in parallel lines and polygons - Area of trapezia and circles - Line of symmetry and reflection Reasoning with Data - Data handling cycle - Measures of location

Key Stage 4

Exam Board	Edexcel
Exam Breakdown	3 Exam papers Paper 1 Non – Calculator Paper 2 Calculator Paper 3 Calculator
Year 9
	Foundation	Higher
Autumn Term	Unit 1 Number - Calculations - Decimal numbers - Place value - Factors and multiples - Squares, cubes and roots - Index notation - Prime factors Unit 2 Algebra - Algebraic expressions - Simplifying expressions - Substitution - Formulae - Expanding brackets - Using expressions and formulae	Unit 1 Number - Number problems and reasoning - Place value and estimation - HCF and LCM - Indices - Zero, fractional and negative indices - Standard form - Surds Unit 2 Algebra - Algebraic indices - Expanding and factorising - Equations - Formulae - Linear sequences - Non-linear sequences
Spring Term	Unit 3 Graphs, tables and charts - Frequency tables - Two-way tables - Representing data - Time series - Stem and leaf diagrams - Pie charts - Scatter graphs - Line of best fit Unit 4 Fractions and Percentages - Working with fractions - Operations with fractions - Multiplying fractions - Dividing fractions - Fractions and decimals - Fractions and percentages - Calculating percentages	Unit 3 Interpreting and representing data - Statistical diagrams - Time series - Scatter graphs - Line of best fit - Averages and range Unit 4 Fractions, Ratio and Percentages - Fractions - Ratios - Ratio and proportion - Percentages - Fractions, decimals and percentages
Summer Term	Unit 5 Equations, Inequalities and Sequences - Solving equations - Solving equations with brackets - Introducing inequalities - More inequalities - Using formulae - Generating sequences - Using the nth term of a sequence Unit 6 Angles - Properties of shapes - Angles in parallel lines - Angles in triangles - Exterior and interior angles - Geometrical problems	Unit 5 Angles and Trigonometry - Angle properties of triangles and quadrilaterals - Interior and exterior angles of polygons - Pythagoras’ theorem - Trigonometry Unit 6 Graphs - Linear graphs - Graphing rates of change - Real-life graphs - Line segments - Quadratic graphs - Cubic and reciprocal graphs
Year 10
	Foundation	Higher
Autumn Term	Unit 7 Averages and Range - Mean and range - Mode, median and range - Types of averages - Estimating the mean - Sampling Unit 8 Perimeter, Area and Volume 1 - Rectangles, parallelograms and triangles - Trapezia - Compound shapes - Surface area of 3D solids - Volume of prisms Unit 9 Graphs - Coordinates - Linear graphs - Gradient - Real-life graphs - Distance-time graphs	Unit 7 Area and Volume - Perimeter and area - Units and accuracy - Prisms - Circles - Cylinders and spheres - Pyramids and cones Unit 8 Transformations and Constructions - 3D solids - Reflection and rotation - Enlargement - Combinations of transformations - Bearings and scale drawings - Constructions - Loci Unit 9 Equations and Inequalities - Solving quadratic equations - Completing the square - Solving simultaneous equations - Solving inequalities
Spring Term	Unit 10 Transformations - Translations - Reflections - Rotation - Enlargement - Combining transformations Unit 11 Ratio and Proportion - Writing ratios - Using ratios - Comparing ratios - Using proportion - Proportion and graphs Unit 12 Right-Angles Triangles - Pythagoras’ theorem - Trigonometry - Finding lengths and angles using trigonometry	Unit 10 Probability - Combines events - Mutually exclusive events - Tree diagrams - Conditional probability - Venn diagrams Unit 11 Multiplicative Reasoning - Growth and decay - Compound measures - Ratio and proportion Unit 12 Similarity and Congruence - Congruence - Geometric proof - Similarity - Similarity in 3D solids
Summer Term	Unit 13 Probability - Calculating probability - Two events - Venn diagrams - Tree diagrams Unit 14 Multiplicative Reasoning - Percentages - Growth and decay - Compound measures - Distance, speed and time - Direct and inverse proportion End of Year Revision	Unit 13 More Trigonometry - Graphs of sine and cosine function - The tangent function - Sine rule - Cosine rule - Solving problems in 3D - Transforming trigonometric graphs Unit 14 Further statistics - Sampling - Cumulative frequency - Box plots - Histograms - Comparing and describing populations End of Year Revision
Year 11
	Foundation	Higher
Autumn Term	Unit 15 Constrictions, Loci and Bearings - 3D Solids - Plans and elevations - Accurate drawings - Scale drawings and maps - Constructions - Loci and regions - Bearings Unit 16 Quadratic Equations and Graphs - Expanding double brackets - Plotting quadratic graphs - Using quadratic graphs - Factorising quadratic expressions - Solving quadratic expressions Unit 17 Perimeter, Area and Volume 2 - Circumference of a circle - Area of a circle - Semicircles and sectors - Composite 2D shapes and cylinders - Pyramids and cones - Spheres	Unit 15 Equations and Graphs - Solving simultaneous equations graphically - Representing inequalities graphically - Graphs of quadratic functions - Graphs of cubic functions Unit 16 Circle Theorems - Radii and chords - Tangents - Angles in circles - Applying circle theorems Unit 17 More Algebra - Rearranging formulae - Algebraic fractions - Surds - Functions - Proof
Spring Term	Unit 18 Fractions, Indices and Standard Form - Multiplying and dividing fractions - Laws of indices - Writing in standard form - Calculating with standard form Unit 19 Congruence, Similarity and Vectors - Similarity and enlargement - Congruence - Vectors Unit 20 More Algebra - Graphs of cubic and reciprocal graphs - Non-linear graphs - Solving simultaneous equations - Rearranging formulae - Proof	Unit 18 Vectors and Geometric Proof - Vectors and vector notation - Vector arithmetic - Parallel vectors and collinear points - Solving geometric problems Unit 19 Proportion and Graphs - Direct proportion - Inverse proportion - Exponential proportion - Non-linear graphs - Translating graphs of functions - Reflecting and stretching graphs of functions
Summer Term	Final GCSE Revision	Final GCSE Revision

Extra Curricular Opportunities

Activity	Year Group/s	Time (e.g. Autumn term - Lunch time)	Brief description of activity
Games Club	7, 8 and 9	Tuesday Lunchtime	Chess and Logic Puzzles
Homework Club	All	Everyday 8am - 8.30am	Homework club run by the maths department. Maths teachers are available to help students.
Intermediate Challenge	9,10 and 11 Selected Students	TBA	The UKMT Individual Maths Challenges are lively, intriguing multiple choice question papers, which are designed to stimulate interest in maths in large numbers of pupils. The three levels cover the secondary school range 11-18 and together they attract over 600,000 entries from over 4,000 schools and colleges.
Junior Challenge	7 and 8 Selected Students	TBA

Performing Arts

This is a strong, vibrant, exciting subject area which aims to develop in students the skills of creativity, performance, communication and discipline within drama, dance/drama and music. The department seeks to develop within students a passion for the Performing Arts and to nurture a love for the stage, and excellence within performance, in general.

Students are given the opportunity to perform regularly to a ‘live’ audience, thereby developing communication skills.

The department is staffed by a team of three dedicated professionals, who have a passion for their subject, which in turn cascades to the students, which is evident in their learning and extra-curricular activities.

Key Stage 3

Year 7 - Performing Arts (1 hour of Music per week + 1 hour of Dance & Drama on a carousel)
Dance	Choreographic toolkit Parkour West Side Story
Drama	Characterisation Physicalisation Script Work Storytelling
Music	Pulse, Metre and Rhythm Instruments of the Orchestra Pitch components (Melody/Harmony/Tonality) Keyboard skills part 1
Year 8 - Dance (1 hour per week on a carousel) Dance - Drama - Music
Dance	Street Dance Capoeira
Drama	Skills development - characterisation, physical theatre, script work Devising - Social Media Project
Music	Popular music conventions. Keyboard Skills (part 2)

Extra-curricular Opportunities

Activity	Year Group/s	Time (e.g. Autumn term - Lunch time)	Brief Description of Activity
Whole School Musical	All Audition	Wednesday, Thursday After School	Whole school production of Beauty and the Beast.
Dance Club	All	Wednesday Lunch	Choreographing dances for the shows.
Dance Company	Audition	Tuesday After School	Intense dance workshops producing material for shows and demonstrations.
Music Theory Club	All	Friday After School	To progress through the ABRSM grade system to grade 5.
Drama Club	KS3	Thursday Lunch	Devising and performance from scripts.
Sing Out	Audition	Friday Lunch	Vocal group creating performances of contemporary songs for the Summer and Christmas concerts.

Performing Arts: BTEC Dance

Subject	Dance
Exam Board	BTEC Tech Award Level 1 and Level 2 in Dance
Coursework deadline (if required)	Year 10: Component 1: Exploring the Performing Art - End of Spring Term 2 Year 11: Component 2: Developing Skills and Techniques in the Performing Arts - End of Autumn Term 2 Component 3: Responding to a Brief - End of Summer Term 1
Year 9 BTEC (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Introduction to BTEC Tech Award Dance Component 1 – Exploring the Performing Arts. Exploring the three dance styles Jazz, Contemporary and Street and key practitioners linked to the styles such as Bob Fosse, Jerome Robbins, Christopher Bruce, Brian Esperon Kenrick H20 Sandy and Ashley Banjo.
Spring Term	Introduction to Component 2 – Developing Skills and Techniques in the Performing arts. Develop physical and interpretive skills needed for performance through a series of workshops. Apply skills and techniques in rehearsal and performance through learning professional repertoire
Summer Term	Introduction to Component 3 – Performing to a Brief Developing ideas in response to mini briefs. Explore the components of choreography in detail.
Year 10 BTEC (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Component 1: Exploring the Performing Arts Learning Aim A and B Examine 2 professional works Explore practitioner’s roles in the work such as lighting, costume, composer and set designer. Explore the approaches and skills used in the performance and how it went from the studio to the stage.
Spring Term	Component 1: Exploring the Performing Arts Learning Aim A and B Examine a third professional work Explore practitioner’s roles in the work such as lighting, costume, composer and set designer. Explore the approaches and skills used in the performance and how it went from the studio to the stage.
Summer Term	Component 2 – Developing Skills and Techniques in the Performing arts. Students develop skills and techniques in a chosen style through workshops.
Year 11 BTEC (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Component 2 – Developing Skills and Techniques in the Performing arts Apply the skills and techniques learnt in workshops through learning professional repertoire.
Spring Term	Component 3 – Performing to a Brief. Developing ideas in response to a brief set by the exam board.
Summer Term	Component 3 – Performing to a Brief. Communicating ideas through a performance and evaluating the development process and performance outcomes.

Performing Arts: GCSE Drama

Subject	Drama
Exam Board	Eduqas
Coursework deadline (if required)	Year 11: Autumn Term 2 - Component 1 - devised practical performance Spring Term 1 - Component 1 - devised portfolio and evaluations
Year 9 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	20th/21st Century theatre practitioners Bertolt Brecht Frantic Assembly Steven Berkoff Christmas Project (The true meaning of Christmas)
Spring Term	Theatre in Education DNA - Dennis Kelly: study of a script
Summer Term	Shakespeare - Romeo and Juliet Documentary Theatre
Year 10 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	20th/21st Century theatre practitioners: Antonion Artaud Konstantin Stanislavski Julie Taymor Kneehigh Theatre
Spring Term	Devising Unit Scripted Performance Unit
Summer Term	Study of Component 3 set text (Hard to Swallow - Mark Wheeller)
Year 11 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Component 1 - NEA Devising from a stimulus (internally marked and externally moderated) Main focus for this unit of work: Berkoff/Brecht/Frantic Assembly devising from a stimulus (15 marks) portfolio of development of work (30 marks) evaluation of performance (15 marks)
Spring Term	Component 2 - Performance from a script (externally examined performance) Main focus for this unit of work: characterisation social/cultural/historical understanding of the playtext and of the time it was written analysis of thematic strands artistic intentions
Summer Term	Component 3 - Exam preparation Hard to Swallow Live Theatre Review

Performing Arts: GCSE Media Studies

Subject	Media Studies
Exam Board	Eduqas
Year 10
Autumn 1	Component 1: Exploring the Media Section A & B The Guardian & The Sun
Autumn 2	Component 1: Exploring the Media Section B Radio - Industries, Audiences and context
Spring 1	Component 2: Understanding Media Forms and Products Section B Music Videos and Online Media
Spring 2	Component 3: Creating Media products Creating work from a set brief
Summer 1	Component 3: Creating Media products Creating work from a set brief
Summer 2	Study of papers and set texts
Year 11
Autumn 1	Component 1: Exploring the Media Section A Media Language & Representation
Autumn 2	Component 1: Exploring the Media Section B Exploring Media Industries and Audiences
Spring 1	Component 2: Understanding Media Forms and Products Section A - Television
Spring 2	Component 2: Understanding Media Forms and Products Section B - Music
Summer 1	Preparation for final exam
Summer 2

Performing Arts: GCSE Music

Subject	Music
Exam Board	Eduqas
Coursework deadline (if required)	May 5th 2020 - Component 1 and 2, composing and performing coursework due.
Year 10 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Rudiments of music theory (grade 1 ABRSM) Composition skills (using Sibelius) Performance skills (ensemble) Concerto Through Time (Baroque)
Spring Term	Concerto Through Time (Classical & Romantic) Aural listening techniques - inc. melody writing
Summer Term	Film Music Free composition (coursework)
Year 11 (2 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Free Composition Intervention - Up to Half-term Film Music Composition to a Brief
Spring Term	Composition to a Brief completion. Recording of Solo and Ensemble submission. Concerto Through Time Conventions of Pop Film Music Revision World Music Revision
Summer Term	Preparation for final exam.

Physical Education

At Lealands, we recognise that Physical Education is about achieving your personal best. We constantly seek to provide the very best PE curriculum and extended curriculum opportunities, allowing students to achieve their full potential through a range of roles associated with Physical Education and sport. We also believe that Physical Education develops fundamental key skills, physical competence, creativity, evaluation skills, leadership, planning and cooperation. Most importantly, Physical Education educates students about the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

The department is equipped with outstanding facilities which include a multi-purpose sports hall, dance studio, fitness suite, activity suite, swimming pool, synthetic football pitch, dedicated GCSE classrooms, tennis/netball courts and a large well draining playing field.

Year 7 (2 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Developing the range and quality of skills and physical attributes in physical activity and sport through learning in: Baseline physical participation in Quadkids Rugby, Football, Netball, Basketball, Handball, Health Related Fitness and Swimming .
Spring Term	Developing the range and quality of skills and physical attributes in physical activity and sport through learning in: Rugby, Football, Netball, Basketball, Trampolining, Health Related Fitness, Swimming, Trampolining and Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Summer Term	Developing the range and quality of skills and physical attributes in physical activity and sport through learning in: Athletics, Rounders, Cricket and Softball
Year 8 (2 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Developing the range and quality of skills and application of skills to competition and performance in: Baseline physical participation in Quadkids Rugby, Football, Netball, Basketball, Handball, Health Related Fitness and Swimming
Spring Term	Developing the range and quality of skills and application of skills to competition and performance in: Rugby, Football, Netball, Trampolining, Health Related Fitness, Swimming, Trampolining and Outdoor Adventurous Activities
Summer Term	Developing the range and quality of skills and application of skills to competition and performance in: Athletics, Rounders, Cricket and Softball

Extra-Curricular Opportunities

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Physical Education: GCSE Physical Education

Subject	GCSE Physical Education
Exam Board	OCR
Year 9 (3 hours per week). 1 hour per week theory (60% of final GCSE grade), 2 hours per week practical learning (40% of final GCSE grade)
Autumn Term	Theory content – Applied Anatomy and Physiology: The structure and function of the skeletal system The structure and function of the muscular system Movement analysis Practical content: Developing quality of skills, range of skills, physical attributes and decision making in; Rugby, Football, Netball, Basketball, Handball, Table Tennis and Swimming
Spring Term	Theory content - Applied Anatomy and Physiology : The cardiovascular and respiratory systems Practical content: Developing quality of skills, range of skills, physical attributes and decision making in; Rugby, Football, Netball, Basketball, Handball, Table Tennis and Swimming
Summer Term	Theory content - Applied Anatomy and Physiology: The effects of exercise on the body systems Practical content: Developing quality of skills, range of skills, physical attributes and decision making in; Athletics, Cricket, Tennis and Softball
Year 10 (3 hours per week). 2 hours per week theory learning (60% of final GCSE grade), 1 hour per week practical learning (40% of final GCSE grade)
Autumn Term	Theory content – Physical Training: Components of fitness Applying the principles of training Practical content: Developing quality of skills, range of skills, physical attributes and decision making in; Rugby, Football, Netball, Basketball, Handball, Table Tennis and Swimming
Spring Term	Theory content – Physical training: Preventing injury in physical activity and training Introduction to socio-cultural issues and sports psychology Practical content: Developing quality of skills, range of skills, physical attributes and decision making in; Rugby, Football, Netball, Basketball, Handball, Table Tennis and Swimming
Summer Term	Theory content – Socio-cultural influences: Engagement patterns of different social groups in physical activities and sports Commercialisation of physical activity and sport Ethical and socio-cultural issues in physical activity and sport Practical content: Developing quality of skills, range of skills, physical attributes and decision making in; Athletics, Cricket, Tennis and Softball
Year 11 (3 hours per week). 2 hours per week theory learning (60% of final GCSE grade), 1 hour per week practical learning (40% of final GCSE grade)
Autumn Term	Theory content – Sports psychology: Sports psychology concepts and application Health, fitness and well-being Practical content: Developing quality of skills, range of skills, physical attributes and decision making in; Rugby, Football, Netball, Basketball, Handball, Table Tennis and Swimming
Spring Term	Theory content – Socio-cultural influences: Preparation for written examinations Practical content: Preparation for practical moderation – focus on one team sport, one individual sport and a third choice activity

Physical Education: VCERT Health and Fitness

Subject	VCERT Health and Fitness
Exam Board	NCFE
Year 9 (3 hours per week). 1 hour per week theory (100% of final grade), 2 hours per week practical focusing on participation, health and well-being
Autumn Term	Theory content – The structure and function of body systems and how they apply to health and fitness: The skeletal system The muscular system Practical content: Students have the opportunity to develop participation, leadership, self-esteem and health, fitness and well-being through choosing to participate in a range of physical activities including; Rugby, Football, Netball, Handball, Basketball, Dodgeball, Table Tennis, Trampolining, Swimming, Health and Fitness Training
Spring Term	Theory content - The structure and function of body systems and how they apply to health and fitness: The respiratory system The cardiovascular system Practical content: Students have the opportunity to develop participation, leadership, self-esteem and health, fitness and well-being through choosing to participate in a range of physical activities including; Rugby, Football, Netball, Handball, Basketball, Dodgeball, Table Tennis, Trampolining, Swimming, Health and Fitness Training
Summer Term	Theory content - The effects of health and fitness activities on the body: Effects of health and fitness on the body Practical content: Students have the opportunity to develop participation, leadership, self-esteem and health, fitness and well-being through choosing to participate in a range of physical activities including; Athletics, Rounders, Softball, Cricket, Ultimate Frisbee and Tennis
Year 10 (3 hours per week). 1 hour per week theory (100% of final grade), 2 hours per week practical focusing on participation, health and well-being
Autumn Term	Theory content - The effects of health and fitness activities on the body: Effects of health and fitness on the body Health and Fitness Principles of training Practical content: Students have the opportunity to develop participation, leadership, self-esteem and health, fitness and well-being through choosing to participate in a range of physical activities including; Rugby, Football, Netball, Handball, Basketball, Dodgeball, Table Tennis, Trampolining, Swimming, Health and Fitness Training
Spring Term	Theory content - Health and fitness and the components of fitness: Components of Fitness Preparation for external examination (40% of final grade, to be sat in March) Practical content: Students have the opportunity to develop participation, leadership, self-esteem and health, fitness and well-being through choosing to participate in a range of physical activities including; Rugby, Football, Netball, Handball, Basketball, Dodgeball, Table Tennis, Trampolining, Swimming, Health and Fitness Training
Summer Term	Theory content - The impact of lifestyle on health and fitness: Lifestyle factors Activity levels Diet Rest and recovery Practical content: Students have the opportunity to develop participation, leadership, self-esteem and health, fitness and well-being through choosing to participate in a range of physical activities including; Athletics, Rounders, Softball, Cricket, Ultimate Frisbee and Tennis
Year 11 (3 hours per week). 1 hour per week Theory (100% of final grade), 2 hours per week practical focusing on participation, health and well-being
Autumn Term	Theory content – Testing and developing the components of fitness: Fitness testing Health testing Skill realted fitness and training methods Using data Health and fitness analysis and goal setting Practical content: Students have the opportunity to develop participation, leadership, self-esteem and health, fitness and well-being through choosing to participate in a range of physical activities including; Rugby, Football, Netball, Handball, Basketball, Dodgeball, Table Tennis, Trampolining, Swimming, Health and Fitness Training
Spring Term	Theory content - Internally assessed synoptic project (60% of final grade) Practical content: Students have the opportunity to develop participation, leadership, self-esteem and health, fitness and well-being through choosing to participate in a range of physical activities including; Rugby, Football, Netball, Handball, Basketball, Dodgeball, Table Tennis, Trampolining, Swimming, Health and Fitness Training

Science

Science is taught through a range of theory and practical based lessons where students not only gain scientific knowledge, but develop key scientific skills such as observation, prediction and problem solving. All students study science at Lealands.

Year 7
Autumn Term	Lab Safety Cells & Microscopes Atoms, elements and compounds Periodic Table
Spring Term	Force Motion Eco Systems
Summer Term	Matter Separating Mixtures Pressure Energy Changes Space
Year 8
Autumn Term	The Skeleton and Muscles Healthy Diet and Digestion Gas Exchanges Chemical Reactions Exothermic & Endothermic Reactions
Spring Term	Electricity and Magnetism Respiration Photosynthesis
Summer Term	Earth and the Atmosphere Forces States of Matter Energy
Year 9
Autumn Term	Genetics Evolution Materials Waves
Spring Term	B1 Cell Biology B2 Organisation
Summer Term	B3 Infection and Response B4 Bioenergetics P1 Energy
Year 10
Autumn Term	P2 Electricity P3 Particle Models of Matter P4 Atomic Structure C1 Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
Spring Term	C2 Bonding Structure and Properties C3 Quantitative Chemistry C4 Chemical Changes C5 Energy Changes
Summer Term	B5 Homeostasis and Response B6 Inheritance Variation and Evolution B7 Ecology P6 Waves
Year 11
Autumn Term	P5 Forces P7 Magnetism and Electromagnetism C6 Rate and Extent of Reactions C7 Organic Chemistry C8 Chemical Analysis
Spring Term	C9 Chemistry of the Atmosphere C10 Using Resources Revision
Summer Term	Revision and Exams

Extra Curricular Opportunities

Activity

Year Group/s

Time

(e.g. Autumn term - Lunch time)

Brief description of activity

Science Club

KS3/4

Wednesday after school

Students come together to carry out experiments and investigations

Educational Visits/Trips

Brief description of trip	Time (e.g. Summer term)	Year Group/s	Approx. Cost
Year 7 Science Museum	October	7	£15
Engineering	November	9/10	£20
Big Bang Fair	March	9/10	£10

Sociology

The aim of sociology is to give students the opportunity to reflect on the state of our world and equip them with the knowledge, skills and confidence to become an active citizen. Having a qualification in sociology is also viewed very favourably by all good universities and employers; they are looking for young people with a fine general knowledge and enquiring minds.

Key Stage 4

Subject	Sociology
Exam Board	AQA
Year 9 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Introduction to Sociology. Key issues within society Social Class Media Stereotyping
Spring Term	Research methods in Sociology Different types of research methods Ethical issue Theories on research
Summer Term	Theory in Sociology Marxism Feminism Functionalism New Right Interactionism
Year 10 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Family Different types of families Theory and family Divorce Marriage
Spring Term	Education Different types of school Educational achievement Theory and education Educational policy
Summer Term	Crime Treatment of young people in the criminal justice system Gender and crime Age and crime
Year 11 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Education Different types of school Educational achievement Theory and education Educational policy
Spring Term	Social stratification Hierarchy in society Theory on Social Stratification The Welfare State
Summer Term	Revision and Exam Skills

Technology

'Design & Technology is about making things that people want, or think they want, that work well. Creating these things is hugely exciting. It is an inventive fun activity.' ~ James Dyson

At Lealands we value the importance of preparing students to actively participate in a rapidly changing technological world. They learn to think and intervene creatively to improve quality of life. The subject calls for pupils to become autonomous and creative problem solvers, both as individuals and members of a team. Students must look for needs, wants and opportunities, and respond to them by developing a range of ideas and making products, systems and solutions.

They combine practical skills with an understanding of aesthetics, social and environmental issues, function and industrial practices. As they do so, they reflect on and evaluate present and past design and technology, its uses and effects.

Technology is a practical subject taught in the Workshop, ICT and Design Suite or Food Technology room. Teaching involves:

practical demonstrations and use of technical equipment
class discussions, brainstorming and research
working individually and in small groups
using case studies, surveys and guest speakers
self evaluation
The use of computers is embedded across the subject, whether it be for design, manufacture of products, research, display or assessment purposes.

Key Stage 3

Year 7 - subject areas rotate on a termly basis (1 hours per week)
D&T: Graphics	Puzzle Design Develop an understanding of typefaces. Develop understanding of printing techniques. Using computers to create designs through the use of 2D Design. Develop knowledge and understanding of colour theory. Understand how different media can be used to produce a single design.
D&T: Product	DVD/Game Holder Design Understand health and safety in the work room. Develop design skills. Practise practical skills. Follow the design process. Develop material knowledge Investigate moral and social issues.
D&T: Textiles	Soft Toy Design Learn how to use a sewing machine independently. Follow the design process. Investigate products and their function. Practise hand sewing skills. Create exciting and original products. Develop material knowledge. Explore health and safety issues of products. Understand health and safety in the work room.
Year 8 - subject areas rotate on a termly basis (2 hours per week)
D&T: Cooking & Nutrition	Nutrition & Healthy Eating Become competent in a range of cooking techniques. Select and prepare ingredients independently. Adapting and using their own developed recipes. Cook a repertoire of predominantly savoury dishes so that they are able to feed themselves and others a healthy and varied diet. Moral issues in food choices. Understand and apply the principles of nutrition and health. Underlying functions and working properties of ingredients. Planning including quality control points. Product analysis.
D&T: Product	Box Design Develop design skills using CAD/CAM. Develop understanding of materials and processes. Introduction to working drawings. Investigate design influences in a wide range of concepts. Application of product analysis skills. Model making and product analysis themed home learning task.
D&T: Textiles	Hat Design Develop design skills using CAD/CAM. Develop technical skills. Explore customer needs. Product analysis. Develop sewing machine skills. Incorporate literacy within designs. Investigate the 6r’s.

Technology: Hospitality & Catering

Subject	Hospitality & Catering
Exam Board	WJEC Level 1/2 Vocational Award
External Assessment	Unit one: the Hospitality and Catering Industry On screen assessment or paper based assessment
Internal Assessment	Unit two: Hospitality and Catering in action
	According to the British Hospitality Association, hospitality and catering is Britain’s fourth largest industry and accounts for around 10% of the total workforce. The WJEC Level 1/2 Award in Hospitality and Catering has been designed to support learners who want to learn about this sector and the potential it can offer them for their careers or further study. The hospitality and catering sector includes all businesses that provide food, beverages, and/or accommodation services. This includes restaurants, hotels, pubs and bars. It also includes airlines, tourist attractions, hospitals and sports venues; businesses where hospitality and catering is not their primary service but is increasingly important to their success.
Year 9 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Unit 1 Food related illnesses Personal safety Customer needs Causes of ill health Improving skills learnt at KS3
Spring Term	Unit 2 Be able to cook dishes Knife Skills Cake making Yeast dough Pastry making Sauces
Summer Term	Responsibilities Health and safety at work act RIDDOR Risks to personal safety
Year 10 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Unit 2 Understanding the importance of nutrition Develop knowledge of nutrition and food science Nutrients in the body Cooking methods Range of theory, including experiments and developing theory through practical. End of term test.
Spring Term	Unit 2 Understanding menu planning Continued development on nutrition, Develop time plans for practical outcomes End of term test.
Summer Term	Producing dishes using a range of commodities Development of practical and technical skills forNEA work to commence in Year 11. End of term test.
Year 11 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Unit 1 Understanding of the different types of establishments and types of foods they produce for customers Job requirements, working conditions Factors affecting success Operation of front of house
Spring Term	Non examination assessment and written exam preparation.
Summer Term	Exam takes place.

Technology: Design Technology

Subject	Design Technology
Exam Board	AQA
NEA deadline (if required)	Year 11- practical deadline March 2020 Folder deadline April 2020
Year 9 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Core technical principles Materials: Metals, Polymers, Textiles Design Strategies - Sketches and modelling Marking out selection and making tools
Spring Term	Work of Designers or Company Paper and boards Types of forces Stock forms, types and sizes
Summer Term	New and emerging technologies Investigation, primary and secondary data Finite and infinite fuels Sustainability
Year 10 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	New and emerging technologies Robotics, automation and production in industry Production techniques CAD/ CAM/ FMS/ JIT Renewable and non-renewable resources
Spring Term	Specialist techniques and processes Material management, quality control, tolerance Surface treatments and finishes Forces and stresses
Summer Term	Specialist tools and equipment Selection of correct tools to shape and fabricate Working with materials NEA context released 1 June each year
Year 11 (3 hours per week)
Autumn Term	Controlled Assessment. Design development and making.
Spring Term	Completion of NEA 1 March each year Written exam preparation (design and theory preparation).
Summer Term	Written exam preparation (design and theory preparation).

Subjects

Art and Design

Year 7 (1 hour per week)

Year 8 (1 hour per week)

Art and Design: GCSE Fine Art

Year 9 (3 hours per week)

Year 10 (3 hours per week)

Year 11 (3 hours per week)

Year 10 (3 hours per week)

Year 11 (3 hours per week)

Extra Curricular Opportunities

Business Enterprise & Marketing

Year 9 (3 hours per week)

Year 10 (3 hours per week)

Year 11 (3 hours per week)

Extra-Curricular Opportunities

Child Development

Key Stage 4

Year 9 (3 hours per week)

Year 10 (3 hours per week)

Year 11 (3 hours per week)

Citizenship

Key Stage 4

Year 10 (3 hours per week)

Year 11 (3 hours per week)

CITRS

Key Stage 3

Year 7 (1 hour per week)

Year 8 (1 hour per week)

Year 9 (1 hour per week)

Year 10 (1 hour per week)

Year 11 (1 hour per week)

Computing

Key Stage 3

Year 7 (1 hour per week)

Year 8 (1 hour per week)

Key Stage 4

Year 9 (3 hours per week)

Year 10 (3 hours per week)

Year 11 (3 hours per week)

Creative iMedia

Key Stage 4

Year 9 (3 hours per week)

Year 10 (3 hours per week)

Year 11 (3 hours per week)

English

Key Stage 3

Year 7 (3 hours per week)

Year 8 (3 hours per week)

Year 9 (4 hours per week)

Key Stage 4

Year 10 (4 hours per week)

Year 11 (5 hours per week)

Geography

Key Stage 3

Year 7 (2 hours per week)

Year 8 (2 hours per week)

Year 9 (2 hours per week)

Key Stage 4

Year 10 (3 hours per week)

Year 11 (3 hours per week)

Extra-Curricular Opportunities

Educational Visits/Trips

Health & Social Care

Key Stage 4

Year 9 (3 hours per week)

Year 10 (3 hours per week)

Year 11 (3 hours per week)

History

Key Stage 3

Year 7 (2 hours per week)

Year 8 (2 hours per week)

Year 9 (2 hours per week)

Key Stage 4

Year 10 (3 hours per week)

Year 11 (3 hours per week)

Extra-Curricular Opportunities

Educational Visits/Trips

Languages

Year 7 (2 hours per week)

Year 8 - Dance (1 hour per week on a carousel)
Dance - Drama - Music

Year 10 (3 hours per week). 2 hours per week theory learning (60% of final GCSE grade),
1 hour per week practical learning (40% of final GCSE grade)

Year 11 (3 hours per week). 2 hours per week theory learning (60% of final GCSE grade),
1 hour per week practical learning (40% of final GCSE grade)

Year 9 (3 hours per week). 1 hour per week theory (100% of final grade), 2 hours per week practical focusing on participation,
health and well-being

Year 10 (3 hours per week). 1 hour per week theory (100% of final grade), 2 hours per week practical focusing on participation,
health and well-being

Year 11 (3 hours per week). 1 hour per week Theory (100% of final grade), 2 hours per week practical focusing on participation,
health and well-being