At Mossley Hollins we value the progress and development of our learners and our curriculum aims to enable them to become:
Successful learners who enjoy, make progress and achieve
Confident individuals who are able to live safe healthy and fulfilling lives
Responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to society
Every student follows a broad and balanced national curriculum which will develop their knowledge, understanding, skills and personal qualities. This includes:
The Core subjects
- Mathematics - English - Science - ICT
Personal, Social & Health Education - Staying safe - Staying healthy - Enjoying and achieving - Economic well-being
Performing Arts and Sports - Physical Education - Dance - Music - Drama
Technologies
- Food technology - Resistant materials - Systems and control - Product design - Textiles
- Art
Humanities - Geography - History - Religious education
Modern Foreign Languages - Spanish - French
Through study in this broad range of subjects learners will develop an understanding of the key concepts and processes within each one.whilst at the same time developing other important skills such a:
Independent learning
Creative thinking
Reflection and evaluation
Teamwork and participation
Self and time management
Where learners are experiencing difficulties in literacy and / or numeracy we may personalise the curriculum to better fir their needs by giving extra support and time in these critical skills.
At key stage 4 the curriculum is personalised to the needs and aspirations of the individual learner. Learners will follow different pathways and courses according to their strengths and needs.
Everyone will study the core subjects:
English
Mathematics
Science
In addition everybody will continue to study:
Religious Education
Physical Education
Personal Social and Health Education
Citizenship
In addition learners chose from a range of options and pathways carefully designed to allow them the most suitable personalised curriculum to fit their needs.
These include:
traditional GCSE options in a wide range of subjects
Applied and work place based learning such as Diplomas and Young Apprenticeships.
Vocational and skills based training both in and out of school
Learners may also choose to attend Twilight courses at TamesideCollege where they can study BTEC first certificates in a range of subjects. These qualifications are equivalent to 2 GCSE’s at grades A*-C.
GCSE option choices 2009/10 learners currently choose 1 option from each group. The groups are carefully designed to allow learners to choose the most suitable courses whilst at the same time ensuring a balanced and broad curriculum for all.
