Curriculum Subjects

Subjects

It is important for all stakeholders to be able to access information about each subject offered in our academic curriculum. On this page you will find a menu showing the subjects we deliver. On each subject page you will find an overview of the philosophy and key principles of that subject alongside some links to key documents informing you about the curriculum:

  • The Learning Journey – this document shows you the curriculum overview for that subject, including key topics and assessments from Y7 to Y11 – if the subject is offered at Key Stage Three and Key Stage Four. If the subject is a GCSE or BTEC option then it will show the journey from Y10 to Y11. In addition, this document also shows how our Key Stages link to Key Stages Two and Five.
  • The Programmes of Study for Key Stages Three and/or Key Stage Four – this document will inform you which topics are studied during the academic year
  • The examination board and specification studied at Key Stage Four if appropriate

The names of key post-holders in the department are also listed alongside their email contact details. Please contact the named staff should you need any further information about our curriculum.

WES Curriculum Policy 2023/24

Curriculum Model 2023/24

 

Y9 Options

 

Below is the information needed to submit Yr9 Option choices.

Please watch the Curriculum Overview and Options Form video first.  Then, read the Options Form and Booklet, and watch the subject videos.

Click here for the link to the Google Form and fill in your preferences and submit – Deadline Friday 8th March 2024

Should you need to discuss this with a member a staff please make an appointment on either the 5th or 6th March using the school cloud website as you would on a parent consultation evening.

Guidance, Loom Links and Documents: 

Please watch the next two videos in order

1 – Mr Ovenden – Curriculum Overview: https://www.loom.com/share/50af8025cb4743b99e1fbe99751bbaf5?sid=54ad1e55-e7d6-452f-b83c-d62f4408e70e

2 – Mr Dunn – Options Form: https://www.loom.com/share/ffbb1b53a9f9443bafa9e264353542b1

Options Form 2024

Parent Guide – Year 9 Options Optional Consultation Meetings – 5th and 6th March

Options Booklet 2024

GCSE:

GCSE Music: https://www.loom.com/share/b7d37932c41442bbaae9d3423be313e0?sid=37a16020-0128-43eb-8151-911873a54bd3

GCSE Dance: https://www.loom.com/share/f3038eadb6d943968e21bc0d3fa3a67d?sid=43f89cff-2174-4bdd-8fb5-178167ee913c

GCSE Drama: https://www.loom.com/share/8b079905bdf148ba84a15fd028111cbb?sid=fa3ea371-1f89-4ffb-b726-abbc07b35d52

GCSE German: https://www.loom.com/share/6f4f53217e5c4680ad0e83c76922ff14?sid=a2b3042e-68b3-4f8a-bcc6-a226d75c80c8

GCSE Photography: https://www.loom.com/share/8331bf83f1a442a9aaf04bdde110cf13?sid=a6478262-7200-449b-8542-29e53ff14aae

GCSE Art: https://www.loom.com/share/13c9347a91b94b638694ba8da60c0db2

GCSE History: https://www.loom.com/share/0a5ec5550f914913ad07027a4955b554

GCSE Geography: https://www.loom.com/share/78e100d430304c28a4dae355ed6fbf1a?sid=541e4d95-78d2-4c71-a7fe-620cdfeb4c6d

GCSE Religious Studies: https://www.loom.com/share/36ae918d9162473699ceadc4d70fafda?sid=3ac3e118-34c5-4120-a541-e04853d04417

GCSE Sociology: https://www.loom.com/share/efc6cf4e23af45bb82dc853d42c4ef7c?sid=b346aec2-369a-4462-afaa-99145a767efe

GCSE Design and Technology: https://www.loom.com/share/edd3f85a89dd4e02abca844039417d63?sid=4259c48c-8b44-43e1-8373-c4c4c654d8bc

GCSE PE: https://www.loom.com/share/33c65d2aa8894e0aaeb2e743bc3662bf?sid=c852ebdb-8bf3-4d05-bc34-45724416c6ba

 

VOCATIONAL:

Music Tech Award: https://www.loom.com/share/15862478dd994a75a9e4a1886c0d1b6a?sid=af5c5f24-cd47-4448-b377-f54f86177624

BTEC Construction: https://www.loom.com/share/01c9058c612a4accb73ad6222ba14777

Hospitality and Catering: https://www.loom.com/share/dcf5ebbf20c14b92b131e51203004882?sid=a0c85475-8d34-4a2f-9306-115eda0d306b

Health and Social Care: https://www.loom.com/share/3475edc5ee0341aeace07591ed83d73e

Sport (PE): https://www.loom.com/share/1e5e3314e82248cc8d6719d587f25142?sid=fe82c0cf-d876-4ffc-bdca-9e89e1600f19

Information Technology: https://www.loom.com/share/1b7057e09d7e4ceab8d22a59703fd837?sid=085d2432-73b3-41b6-9fc8-29c8c16af7b4

Business: https://www.loom.com/share/a0946f74a2d44828bac92d4c7af9af93?sid=260e901b-5635-4f37-8942-48df580ad498