We are committed to providing an excellent education for all, regardless of need. We work hard to overcome barriers to learning in order to support all students and ensure we are complying with our duties in the Equality Act 2010 and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014. We do this by ensuring our curriculum is accessible to all students to achieve our mission that every student can succeed academically and become successful young adults who thrive in all aspects of life.
Our curriculum provision seeks to ensure equal access to education and to a challenging and stimulating curriculum We are committed to achieve this through differentiation where support and/or stretch is applicable, through the commitment to provide Inclusive High Quality Teaching, strategic deployment of LSA and external agencies as well the focus on the curriculum offer and delivery. We ensure parity in access to educational experiences internally and externally. We use a range of programmes to level up to close gaps between students and enhance their curriculum provision.
Subject | Cycle 1 | Cycle 2 | Cycle 3 |
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English | Origins of Literature (Myths and Legends) | Shakespeare (Romeo and Juliet) | Gothic Literature (Novel - The Woman in Black) |
Mathematics |
Sequences Understand and use algebraic notation Equality and equivalence Place value and ordering integers and decimals Fraction, decimal and percentage equivalence |
Solving problems with addition &
subtraction Solving problems with multiplication and division Fractions & percentages of amounts Operations and equations with directed number Addition and subtraction of fractions |
Constructing, measuring and using geometric
notation Developing geometric reasoning Developing number sense Sets and probability Prime numbers and proof |
Science - Biology | Cells & Organisation |
Relationships in an Ecosystem Nutrition & Digestion |
Inheritance, Chromosomes, DNA and Genes Health The Skeletal & Muscular System |
Science - Chemistry |
Matter & Particle Model Matter & Separating Mixtures |
The Earth's Structure The Earth & The Universe |
Matter - Elements & Periodic Table |
Science - Physics |
Forces Electricity & Magnetism |
Energy Electricity & Magnetism |
Waves - Sound waves: Differences in frequency and amplitude |
History |
What is history and what is the role of a historian? How far has England been shaped by Medieval migration and conquest? Medieval Realms c.500-1500 Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, Normans. The crisis of 1066 |
The sigificance of the Silk Roads: What were the Silk Roads? What travelled the Silk Roads? The sigificance of the Mongol Empire. Impact and Influence |
Life in Medieval England: Was Medieval England dark and dangerous? Interpretations. The role of the Church. The Black Death and its impacts, including the Peasants Revolt. Medieval Monarchs and their power - Homework focus Early Tudors: The Wars of the Roses, Henry VII. Life in Tudor England including the order of being, the role of women and Black Tudors |
Geography | Our Place on the Planet | Brilliant Biomes and Africa | Rivers and Fieldwork |
Design and Technology - Textiles | Bacteria buddy: Natural Fibres, Hand Techniques | ||
Design and Technology - Food | Back to basics: Eatwell Guide, Basic Equipment & Materials | ||
Design and Technology - Resistant Materials | Mechanisms Project: Movement, Cams, Timbers | ||
French | All About Me (Part 1) |
All About Me (Part 2) Family & Descriptions (Part 1) |
Family & Descriptions (Part 2)
Free Time (Part 1) |
Computing |
How do we Keep Safe Online? Cyberbullying & Grooming How Does a Computer Work? Hardware & Software Input & Output Devices |
How do we Model on the Computer?
Spreadsheet Design & Use |
How do we Create a Computer Game? |
Music | Rhythm using Percussion and Wind Instruments | Pitch using Keyboards and Voices | Lyrics and Songwriting |
Art | Colour | Tone & Perspective | Still Life |
Physical Education |
Tanfield Sport Academy Invasion Games Cross Country Fitness Cricket |
Net & Wall Aesthetical Activities OAA Fitness |
Striking & Fielding
Athletics |
Religious Education | What does it mean to be a religious believer? | Where did we originate? | Why is Moses so important? |
Subject | Cycle 1 | Cycle 2 | Cycle 3 |
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English | Victorian Literature: Crime and Mystery (Short Stories) | Shakespeare (Much Ado About Nothing) | Conflict (War Poetry/Novel - The Bone Sparrow) |
Mathematics |
Ratio and scale Multiplicative change Multiplying and dividing fractions Working in the cartesian plane Representing data Tables & probability |
Brackets, equations and inequalities Sequences Indices Fractions and percentages Standard index form Number sense |
Angles in parallel lines and polygons Area of trapezia and circles Line symmetry and reflection The data handling cycle Measures of location |
Science - Biology |
Plants & Photosynthesis Reproduction |
Reproduction Inheritance, Chromosomes, DNA & Genes |
Gas exchange systems and cellular respiration |
Science - Chemistry | Chemical Reactions & Energetics | Chemical Reactions | Matter & Earth & Atmosphere |
Science - Physics | Forces |
Energy Electricity & Magnetism |
Waves Electricity & Magnetism |
History |
How significant was the Tudor Dynasty and how should history remember them? The Wars of the Roses, Henry VII. Life in Tudor England including the order of being, the role of women and Black Tudors. Henry VII, the Reformation, Elizbeth's 'golden age' |
How turbulent was the 17th century?: Gunpower plot, personal rule, the English Civil War, the execution of Charles I. Cromwell and the Protectorate, restoration and changing attitudes The Transatlantic Slave Trade: African empires, origins of enslavement, the Triangular Trade Route, processes of enslavement, resistance and legacy |
Was the Industrial Revolution the 'Dawn of Liberty?' Extent of change 1750-1900, living conditions and improvements, Whitechapel, changing roles and child labour |
Geography | Big Global Issues | Wonderful Weather and Asia | Coasts and Fieldwork |
Design and Technology - Textiles | Designer Influenced Mobile Phone Holder: CAD/CAM, Pop Art, Using Sewing Machines | ||
Design and Technology - Food | Food Provenance, Sources and Seasonality, Cooking Relevant Dishes | ||
Design and Technology - Resistant Materials | Memphis design inspired photo frame: CAD/CAM, Plastics | ||
French |
Free Time (Part 2) School Life (Part 1) |
School Life (Part 2) Home Life (Part 1) |
School Life (Part 3) Home Life (Part 2) |
Computing |
How do we Keep Safe Online?
- Hacking, Phishing, Encryption
& Malware How Does a Computer Work? - Binary |
How do we create a visual identity? Logo Design Photoshop |
How do we sequence a video? |
Music | Reading and Writing Tablature for Guitar and Drum Kit | Orchestral Music and Composing Musical Themes | World music and Fusions |
Art | Portraits | Cubism | Food |
Physical Education |
Tanfield Sport Academy Invasion Games Cross Country Fitness Cricket |
Net & Wall Aesthetical Activities OAA Fitness |
Striking & Fielding
Athletics |
Religious Education | Why is Jesus so important? | Why is Prophet Muhammad so important? | How do Buddhists live? |
Subject | Cycle 1 | Cycle 2 | Cycle 3 |
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English | The Lord of the Flies (Novel) | Power and Gender (Poetry/Fiction/Non-fiction extracts) | Shakespeare (Macbeth) |
Mathematics |
Straight line graphs Forming and solving equations Testing conjectures Three-dimensional shapes Constructions and congruency |
Numbers Using percentages Maths and money Deduction Rotation and translation Pythagoras' Theorem |
Enlargement and similarity Solving ration & proportion problems Rates Probability Alegbraic representation |
Science - Biology | Organisation |
Cell Biology Photosynthesis |
Relationships in an Ecosystem Inheritance, Variation & Evolution |
Science - Chemistry |
Atomic Structure Periodic Table |
Reactions of Acids Earth & Atmosphere |
Atoms, elements, compounds |
Science - Physics |
Forces Electricity & Magnetism |
Energy Electricity & Magnetism |
Waves Electricity & Magnetism |
History |
Was the Industrial Revolution the 'Dawn of Liberty?' Extent of change 1750-1900, living conditions and improvements, Whitechapel, changing roles and child labour The British Empire: Origins, methods of colonialism, case studies of India and Australia and interpretations of empire |
Why was WW1 called the Great War? Causes, key events, how was the war fought and who fought it? Legacy of WWI. Why was there a rise in fascism in the 20th century and what consequences did this have? Impacts of WWI, inter-war years and factors facilitating Hitler's rise to power. The Holocaust: History of Anti-Semitism, steps to persecution, resistance and legacy |
WWII- A global conflict: Causes, WWII in Europe, the Pacific and the East. Post WWII Relations: Emerging tensions, the USA and USSR, growing tensions during the Cold War. The Development of Civil Rights in 20th Century Britain: Race, gender and sexuality. |
Geography | Terrifying Tectonics | Urban World | Frozen World and Fieldwork |
Design and Technology - Textiles | Oriental Inspired Night Light Shade Design: CAD, Repeat Patterns, Commercial Processes | ||
Design and Technology - Food | Using an Increasingly Complex Range of Food Skills to Cook a Wider Range of dishes | ||
Design and Technology - Electronics | Oriental Inspired Night Light Circuit and Casing: Electronic Components, Soldering, Using Sensors | ||
French | Food & Drink | Health & Healthy Lifestyles | Healthy Lifestyles & Holidays |
Computing | How do we Keep Safe Online? - Sexting, Radicalisation and Ethic of ICT | How do we Program using Text Based Programming? - Python Programming | How do we Create an Interactive Media Product? |
Music | Latin American Music | Battle of the Bands (Cover Bands) | Music Technology |
Art | Graphics Project | Identity | |
Physical Education |
Tanfield Sport Academy Invasion Games Cross Country Fitness Cricket |
Net & Wall Aesthetical Activities OAA Fitness |
Striking & Fielding
Athletics |
Religious Education | How relevant is religion today? | How is religion lived out in society today? | Religious Attitudes to Relationships & Family Life |
Subject | Cycle 1 | Cycle 2 | Cycle 3 |
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English |
Literature: A Christmas Carol Language: Language Paper 1 |
Literature: An Inspector Calls Language: Language Paper 2 |
Literature: Poetry Anthology - Power and Conflict Language: Language Section B (both papers) |
Mathematics |
Congruency, similarity and enlargement Trigonometry Representing solutions of equations and inequalities Simultaneous equations |
Angles & bearings Working with circles Vectors Ratios & fractions Percentages and interest Probability |
Collecting, representing and interpreting
data Non-calculator methods Types of number and sequences Indices and roots Manipulating Expressions |
Science - Biology |
Cell Biology Infection & Response |
Cell Biology Bioenergetics |
Ecology Inheritance, Variation & Evolution |
Science - Chemistry | Rate and Extent of Chemical Change |
Electrolysis Quantitative Chemistry |
Chemical Energy Chemical Analysis |
Science - Physics |
Forces Particle Model & Matter |
Energy |
Particle Model & Matter Electricity & Magnetism |
History |
Edexcel Modern World Study: Weimar and Nazi
Germany, 1918-1939 (Paper 3, Option 31) Key Topic 1: The Weimar Republic 1918-1929 Key Topic 2: Hitler's Rise to Power 1919-1933 Key Topic 3: Nazi Control and Dictatorship 1933-1939 |
Edexcel Modern World Study: Weimar and Nazi Germany,
1918-1939 (Paper 3, Option 31) Key Topic 4: Life in Nazi Germany 1933-1939 Edexcel Period Study: The American West (Paper 2, Option P3) Key Topic 1: The early settlement of the West, c1835–c1862 Key Topic 2: Development of the plains, c1862–c1876 |
Edexcel Period Study: The American West (Paper 2,
Option P3) Key Topic 3: : Conflicts and conquest, c1876–c1895 Edexcel British Depth Study: Early Elizabethan England, 1558–88 (Paper 2, Option B4) Key Topic 1: Queen, government and religion, 1558–69 |
Geography | Challenges of Natural Hazards | Changing Economic World |
Coastal and Glacial Landscapes Fieldwork |
Design and Technology - Engineering | R015 Manufacturing a One Off Product |
R015 Manufacturing a One Off Product R014 Principles of engineering manufacturing |
R014 Principles of engineering manufacturing
R016 Manufacturing a product in quantity |
Design and Technology - Hospitality & Catering | Unit 1: The Hospitality Industry | Unit 2: Hospitality and catering in action |
Unit 1: The Hospitality Industry Unit 2: Hospitality and catering in action |
Health & Social Care |
Outcome-focused and person centred-practice
in health & social care Individual needs across the lifespan Types of care provisions and roles of key professionals Preparation for Unit 2 Coursework |
Unit 2 Coursework - Outcome-focused and person centred-practice
in health and social care |
Unit 1 Exam - Health, well-being and development
throughout the lifespan |
French | Relationships Technology in Everyday Life |
Free Time Customs & Festivals |
Home & Local Area The Environment |
ICT - Creative iMedia |
Photoshop Skills Creating a Visual Identity and Digital Graphic (Internally Assessed) |
Creating a Visual Identity and Digital Graphic (Internally Assessed) | Creating an Interactive Media Product (Internally Assessed) |
Business and Enterprise | Exploring Enterprises (Internally Assessed Component) | Exploring Enterprises (Internally Assessed Component) | Planning & Presenting a Micro-Enterprise Idea (Internally Assessed Component) |
Music | Cover Bands and Music Producers | Coursework - Component 1: Exploring Music Products and Styles | Coursework - Component 1: Exploring Music Products and Styles |
Art | Natural World | Natural World | Sweet Treats |
Physical Education |
Tanfield Sport Academy Invasion Games Cross Country Fitness Cricket |
Net & Wall Aesthetical Activities OAA Fitness |
Striking & Fielding
Athletics |
Religious Education | What do we think and why do we think it? | How ethical is modern technology? | What questions are raised by philosophy? |
Film Studies | The Hurt Locker & The Filmmaker's Eye |
Global Film Representation
of character, setting and theme study of Tsotsi (2005) |
Introduction to Screenplay and Production Folder (NEA Unit) |
Photography |
Knowledge & Understanding: The Basic Rules
of Composition Within Photography, Looking Closely
at Six Elements of Photography (Line, Shape, Texture,
Pattern, Colour & Space) Developing Practical Skills Through the Use of Photography Techniques and Processes (Lighting, Viewpoint, Aperture, Depth of Field, Shutter Speed & Movement) |
Understanding Functions & Tools within Photoshop
Component 1 - Portraiture, Location Photography, Studio Photography, Experimental Imagery, Documentary Photography, Photojournalism, Moving Image (Film, Video & Animation) or Fashion Photography |
Component 1 Continued |
Subject | Cycle 1 | Cycle 2 | Cycle 3 |
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English |
Literature: Poetry Anthology - Power and Conflict
& "unseen" Poetry Language: Language Paper 1 |
Revision Literature: Paper 1 & 2: "Macbeth", "A Christmas Carol", "An Inspector Calls" & Poetry Language: Paper 2 |
Revision Literature: Paper 1 & 2: "Macbecth", "A Christmas Carol", "An Inspector Calls" & Poetry Language: Paper 1 & 2 |
Mathematics |
Gradients & lines Non-linear graphs Using graphs Expanding & factorising Changing the subject Functions |
Multiplicative reasoning Geometric reasoning Algebraic reasoning Transforming & constructing Listing & describing Show that... |
Revision |
Science - Biology | Homeostasis |
Homeostasis Inheritance, Variation & Evolution Ecology |
Exam Preparation |
Science - Chemistry | Moles, Hydrocarbons, Analysis |
Using Resources Evolution of the Atmosphere |
Exam Preparation |
Science - Physics | Forces | Waves | Completion of Paper 2 content and Exam Preparation |
History |
Edexcel Period Study: The American West (Paper 2, Option P3) Key Topic 3: : Conflicts and conquest, c1876–c1895 Edexcel British Depth Study: Early Elizabethan England, 1558–88 (Paper 2, Option B4) Key Topic 2: Challenges to Elizabeth at home and abroad, 1569–88 Key Topic 3: Elizabethan society in the Age of Exploration, 1558–88 (Covered in homework) |
Edexcel Thematic study and historic
environment: Crime and Punishment
c1000-Present (Paper 1, Option 10) Crime and punishment in Britain, c1000–present c1500–c1700: Crime and punishment in early modern England c1700–c1900: Crime and punishment in eighteenth and nineteenth century Britain c1900–present: Crime and punishment in modern Britain Whitechapel, c1870–c1900: crime, policing and the inner city |
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Geography | Urban Issues and Challenges | Living World & Resource Management | Revision and Exam Preparation Including Issue Evaluation |
Design and Technology - Engineering | Component 3 - Responding to an Engineering Brief Alongside Completing Coursework for Component 2 | R014 Principles of Engineering Manufacturing | Revision for Resit |
Design and Technology - Hospitality & Catering | Unit 2: Hospitality and Catering Industry in Action |
Unit 2: Hospitality and catering in action - NEA
Unit 1: The hospitality and catering industry |
Revision for Unit 1: The hospitality and catering industry |
Health & Social Care |
Health & Well-being and development
throughout the lifespan PIES - physical, intellectual, emotional, social development Life factors, choices and events Self concept and personal development Unit 1 Exam Preparation |
Unit 1 Exam 16th January 2024. Health & well-being and development throughout the lifespan PIES - Physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development Choices and events Self-concept and personal development |
Revision for Exam Resit |
French | Healthy & Unhealthy Living Travel & Tourism |
Charity Work/Poverty Life at School & Post-16 Education |
Jobs, career choices & ambitions GCSE revision & preparation |
ICT - Creative iMedia |
Creating an Interactive Media Product
(Internally Assessed) The Media Industry Factors Influencing Product Design |
Creating an Interactive Media Product
(Internally Assessed) Pre-production Planning Distribution Considerations |
Review & Revision |
Business and Enterprise |
Planning For & Pitching an Enterprise
Activity (Internally Assessed) Financial Documents Financial Planning & Forecasting (Externally Assessed) | Marketing (Externally Assessed) | Review & Revision |
Music | Coursework - Component 2: Music Skills Development | Coursework - Component 3: Responding to a Musical Brief | |
Art | Detail/In the News | External Project | Unit 2 Controlled Assessment |
Physical Education |
Tanfield Sport Academy Invasion Games Cross Country Fitness Cricket |
Net & Wall Aesthetical Activities OAA Fitness |
Striking & Fielding
Athletics |
Religious Education | How ethical is modern medicine? | Is assisted dying morally acceptable? | N/A |
Film Studies |
Introduction to Screenwriting Screenwriting CA |
Specialist Writing and How it Influences the
Reading of the Hurt Locker (2008) Global Film and Representations of Character, Theme and 'Look' (Tsotsi (2005), Skyfall (2012), District 9 (2009)) |
The Presentation of 'Others' in Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) and King Solomon's Mines (1950) |
Photography | Component 1 Continued | Component 2 - Responding to a Starting Point from an Externally Set Assignment |
Component 2 Continued Controlled Assessment |