– CIAG Programme (Hitting Benchmarks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)

In Year 9 students gain further experience from a range of specialisms subjects with the intention of exposing pupils to new subjects and skills, equipping all pupils with additional knowledge and cultural capital and enabling them to discover their interest and talents.  This allows them to develop key skills when starting their GCSE courses in Year 10.

During Year 9 students get the opportunity to visit a university and focus on increasing their awareness of what higher education has to offer, helping those intending to go to university to understand the requirements at GCSE level and advising them on choices regarding their Post-16 education. Talks involve the benefits of going to university and choosing A Level subjects and equivalent qualifications.

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Summer term sees students partaking in Geek Week, where teachers explore work related applications for their subjects that is not related to the curriculum for example:

  • English – Journalism
  • Drama – Sales/Events
  • PE – Sports therapy/massage
  • Maths – Accounting
  • Business Studies – Practical Issues of running a business

Teachers share their knowledge, outsource guest speakers or organise trips to back up their topic which allows students the opportunity to gain further encounters with employers and career choices.