Curriculum
Curriculum Statement
The Academy aims to have;
- a curriculum that is ambitious for all pupils
- a curriculum that is coherently planned and sequenced
- a curriculum that is successfully adapted, designed and developed for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- a curriculum that is broad and balanced for all pupils
- a curriculum that will enable 80% of students to follow an EBAC path.
Our curriculum aims to:
- Cultivate well-rounded, intelligent and socially-aware pupils
- Mould pupils into good citizens, with a sense of responsibility for their actions
- Encourage resilience and social participation within the community
- Promote the development of young leaders
- Allow pupils to develop their individuality and creativity
- Empower pupils with the necessary skills and abilities to play a full and inclusive role within society. It should be a gateway to opportunity and to a fulfilling and prosperous life in modern Britain and beyond.
- Provide a solid foundation for future learning at every stage
- Deliver consistently positive progress for future years with above national average attainment
- For Burgess Hill students to experience diversity and to be aware of opportunities outside of the local area.
Implementation
Curriculum 2019/20
| Term | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Term 1 | Draft Curriculum Intent Statement for SL meeting of Subject leaders produce draft year 7 and 8 curriculum Trust 5 – 8 curriculum project Challenge Partner Visit |
| Term 2 | Subject leader session to review draft curriculums Staff launch of new Trust wide approach to data and assessment Individual sessions for subject leaders with consultant on curriculum Primary Heads day to focus on year 7 curriculum Research into effective homework Trust departmental collaboration Curriculum model for 2020/21 developed to include study skills / EPQ |
| Term 3 | Draft 7 and 8 curriculum in place with maps for Careers / SMSC / Wellbeing marked Eng and Maths participating in 5 – 8 curriculum project Subject leader individual session on 9 – 11 curriculum Pilot of departmental review ( deep dive) starts with core subjects Guided choices for year 9 to increase EBAC entries Draft 9,10 and 11 curriculums produced |
| Term 4 | SL session on 9- 11 curriculum Final curriculum produced |
| Term 5 | Curriculum plans published on website |
| Term 6 | Curriculum model for 2020/21 staffed and in place |
Pupils seize the many opportunities the school provides for them to develop their interests and aptitudes.