Secondary Curriculum

Phonics

We use Little Wandle as our Systematic Synthetic Phonics programme (SSP) and follow it with fidelity, avoiding mixing methods in order to provide a clear path to success for learners. It is high quality and robust in its purpose. With a clear, structured progression through the programme, it allows all our pupils to meet or exceed the expected standard. The Little Wandle approach combines rigorous progression with engaging learning materials. We believe that pupils learn best when they are enjoying their learning and that this comes from a mix of bright, fun and engaging lesson resources within a clear and systematic approach that builds on pupils’ skills daily.

Phonics Policy

Reading

At Groveside School, we actively promote the development of reading skills through a positive reading culture embedded throughout the school. We are ambitious about teaching pupils to enjoy books and become successful readers, ensuring a carefully sequenced approach taking into account pupils’ individual strengths, weaknesses, profile of need and current knowledge and skills. Early reading has a high profile in the curriculum, ensuring sufficient time and emphasis is given to pupils developing pre-reading skills and learning to read effectively.

Pupils can access online reading through MyON – click the link below

Reading Policy

The English Curriculum at Groveside School promotes a high standard of language and literacy, enabling pupils to gain the confidence to communicate fluently and purposefully through the mediums of speech, reading and writing. Pupils develop a passion for rich literature, a love of reading for enjoyment, a curiosity of vocabulary for meaning and a wealth of transferable skills which will equip them with the analytical and evaluative expertise paramount to the needs of a successful workforce and an ever-changing wider world.

English Curriculum Statement-Whole School

LTP Year 7 English 2024

LTP Year 8 English 2024

LTP Year 9 English 2024

FS E1 – 3 LTP 2024

FS LTP L1 2024

FS LTP L2 2024

KS4 – GCSE LTP 2024

Maths at Groveside School offers pupils a relevant, broad and purposeful curriculum that will show the relevance of Maths in learning for life and puts our pupils’ needs at the heart of the curriculum.  We deliver Maths through real life contexts and cross curricular topics.  We are passionate about making learning fun, relevant and exciting.  Our vision is that all pupils will be financially literate, gain cultural capital and a valuable awareness of the benefits and opportunity Maths can have.

Maths Curriculum Statement – Whole school

Yr 7 Maths 2024

Yr 8 Maths 2024

Yr 9 Maths 2024

KS4 – Functional Skills Entry Level 1-3 2024

KS4 – Functional Skills Level 1 2024

KS4 – GCSE Maths LTP 2024

Our Science curriculum aims to develop a sense of excitement and curiosity about natural phenomena and an understanding of how the scientific community contributes to our past, present and future.

We want pupils to develop a knowledge of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, but also adopt a broad range of skills in working scientifically and beyond. Studying science allows children to appreciate how new knowledge and skills can be fundamental to solving increasing global challenges.

Our curriculum aims to encourage critical thinking and empower pupils to question the hows and whys of the world around them.

Science Curriculum Statement

LTP Year 7 Science 2024

LTP Year 8 Science 2024

LTP Year 9 Science 2024

KS4 EL Science LTP

LTP KS4 Science year GCSE 2024

Groveside’s ICT curriculum aims to instill a sense of enjoyment around using technology and to develop pupil’s appreciation of its capabilities and the opportunities technology offers to create, manage, organise and collaborate.

ICT Curriculum Statement

KS3 Computing LTP 2024

KS4 FS ICT LTP 2024

Through the delivery of Food Studies, we want to equip pupils with the knowledge, understanding, and skills required to plan, prepare and cook meals of their choice for themselves and others.  We encourage pupils to explore a range of recipes with a strong emphasis on healthy eating as well as encouraging pupils’ creative ideas towards food content and presentation.

Food Studies allows all pupils to learn and develop transferable life skills that are suitable for use in and out of school.

Whole School Food Curriculum Statement

KS3Food Studies Curriculum Plan 2024

KS4 BTEC Cooking – L1 and L2 LTP

Groveside School aims to inspire pupils and develop pupil confidence to experiment and invent their own works of art. The scheme is designed to give pupils every opportunity to develop their ability, nurture their talent and interests, express their ideas and thoughts about the world, as well as learning about art and artists across cultures and through history.

Art Curriculum Statement

7 ART LTP 2024

8 ART LTP 2024

9 ART LTP 2024

Entry Level Art and Design LTP_YR 10 2024

KS4 GCSE ART LTP 2024

The delivery of the Humanities curriculum consists of a mixture of RE, History and Geography. We want to enable our young people to go out into the world with an understanding of their own beliefs and values and a tolerance and acceptance of the beliefs and values of others both in the immediate, wider and global community.

Humanities helps to inspire pupils to have a wider look at their world. They will have a greater understanding of other cultures and how we can learn from them as well as they from us. Pupils will become better humans for our planet by learning about sustainability, understanding how their individual actions can have an impact on our planet and how this will ultimately help them make informed lifestyle choices as they enter adulthood.

Humanities Curriculum Statement

Year 7 Humanities 2024

Year 8 Humanities 2024

Year 9 Humanities 2024

KS4 Geography 2024

KS4 History 2024

Through the delivery of PSHE we want to enable all our pupils to become independent and responsible young people who are able to approach the issues they will encounter throughout adult life with confidence and the knowledge to make appropriate choices and decisions. The curriculum will allow them the opportunity to understand the diversity of relationships they will form throughout life. We aim to equip our young people with the skills and knowledge they need to enable them to take a successful role in the workplace.

PSHE Curriculum Statement

PSHE Curriculum Plan

The aim of delivering the RSE and Social Thinking curriculum is to ensure our pupils will leave Groveside School secure in who they are, why they are important and how they fit into the wider world; having the confidence in making informed choices and equipped with the knowledge, awareness, skills and vocabulary they need to stay safe in the world around them.

Our RSE curriculum is delivered in different ways across the Key Stages to ensure the appropriate delivery of information.  Pupils at Groveside school may have complex SEMH needs and a range of adverse childhood experiences and/or trauma, therefore the delivery of our curriculum, whist planned in Key Stages, will be appropriate and adapted to the needs of the pupils.

RSE and Social Thinking is a spiral curriculum which builds in depth each year. It supports our wider range of curriculum areas allowing pupils the opportunity to reflect on topics within these subjects, considering how they might relate to their identity and behaviours within the school community and beyond.

The curriculum offers each pupil the opportunity to explore who they are, reflecting on the values of the school and society in helping them identify what is important to them in forming safe, respectful and constructive relationships with others. They will demonstrate feeling safe and confident in the school environment, at home and in the wider community and will be aware of how to seek support and advice if they need it.

GSP021 RSE and MHAWB Policy V2

P.E Curriculum Statement