Key Stage 4 Courses & Accreditation
All Key Stage 4 pupils are entered for a wide range of accredited courses according to their attainment level.
Core Subjects are:
- Maths
- English
- Science
- Computing
- PE
- ASDAN PSHE
- ASDAN Personal and Social Effectiveness
Pupils then choose vocational accreditations according to their interests through the school’s options process.
Foundation options include a technical skills day at Chichester College or Brinsbury College, one day a week, as outlined below:
Please note: Our highly personalised and be-spoke curriculum continues to see adaptions to the curriculum offer to match the pupils complex and ranging needs.
Core Subjects |
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Subject |
Exam Board |
Unit Award |
Entry Level or Equivalent Specification |
GCSE or Equivalent Specification |
Maths |
AQA |
As Required |
Entry Level Certificate Mathematics 5930 |
GCSE Foundation/Higher Tier 8300 |
English |
AQA |
ELC Step Up to English 5970 |
GCSE English Language 8700 |
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Science |
AQA |
ELC Single/Double 5960 |
Combined Science Foundation 8464 |
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Computing |
OCR |
OCR ELC Computer Science R354 |
GCSE Computer Science J277 |
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PE |
OCR |
ELC Physical education R463 |
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PSHE |
ASDAN |
PSHE Short Course |
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Preparation for Adulthood |
ASDAN |
Personal and Social Effectiveness Level 1 and Level 2 Certificate |
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Foundation Options |
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Humanities |
OCR |
As Required |
ELC Geography R407 or ELC History R435 |
GCSE Geography J384 or GCSE History B J411 |
Art |
OCR |
ELC Art & Design R310 |
GCSE Art & Design J170 |
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Forest School |
John Muir Trust |
John Muir Award |
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Technical Skills Day Options |
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Animal Care |
Brinsbury College |
SEG Level 1 Certificate in Practical Animal Care 500/9660/6 |
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Motor Vehicle Studies |
Chichester College |
NCFE Certificate in Occupational Studies for the Workplace (Motor Vehicles) 6 01/1088/ |
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Construction |
Chichester College |
City & Guilds Certificate in Construction Skills601/0330/9 |
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Catering & Hospitality |
Chichester College |
City and Guilds Certificate Introduction to the Hospitality Industry 500/5519/1 |
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Conservation |
Brinsbury College |
Open Awards Certificate in Conservation 601/1066/1 |
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Sports |
Chichester College |
NCFE Certificate in Sport 601/2623/1 |
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Work Experience |