Broadway School - Our Curriculum

School Curriculum

To enable learning to be more efficient and effective we have designed a flexible Key stage 3 curriculum which stimulates, motivates and interests our pupils giving them statutory entitlements.

The Year 7 course includes the core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science, together with Art, Music, Drama, Physical Education and the study of a modern European language. It is underpinned by a competency curriculum ‚SKATE, which focuses on the acquisition of learning and thinking skills through an integrated, thematic approach based on History, Geography, Religious Education, Citizenship and PHSE and ICT. Some Year 8 pupils continue with this programme, whilst others learn about humanities as separate disciplines. All Year 8 follow a Language course based on choices made at the end of Year 7 according to skills, knowledge and ability.

All pupils take part in Deep Learning Days throughout the year when the timetable is suspended and a range of activities offered to support a particular theme. At the start of Year 9 pupils begin GCSE courses in English and Mathematics, together with some creative and technology courses they opt for at the end of Year 8. They continue to study other foundation subjects which will enable them to make further choices of what to study in Years 10 and 11.

Particular attention is given to supporting pupils when they make choices through appropriate Information, Advice and Guidance.

Assessment & Reporting

We believe that effective communication with parents about their child's progress is key to maintaining productive relationships.

Therefore, in addition to a full annual report all Broadway parents receive regular interim reports throughout the academic year which give feedback on their child's academic progress and attitude to work.

Our Student Support Managers monitor and track their pupils using this information so that rewards can be given or action taken to rectify any problems as soon as they arise. All pupils have at least one progress evening a year where parents can meet with subject teachers, form tutor and student support manager.

Year 7 and 12 students have additional "settling in" evenings to aid the transition into the school or sixth form respectively.