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Park Hall Academy

Park Hall Academy

Water Orton Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham. B36 9HF

Telephone:0121 748 0400

Fax:0121 748 0414

Contact:Mr Cox

Curriculum

Curriculum Information 2022-2023

Curriculum Aims

Our aim is to encourage students to achieve the highest standards of which they are capable. We make every effort to ensure that work is stimulating, enjoyable and matched to their individual needs, so that all students fully engage in the learning process. We aim to help our students across the curriculum:

  1. To give students the equal opportunity to develop their academic and applied studies, creative talents and leisure interests
  2. To raise aspirations so that everyone strives for success
  3. To help establish self-confidence, self-motivation and self-discipline
  4. To encourage pleasure and pride in one’s own and others’ achievements
  5. To provide a rich and stimulating learning environment and a curriculum that meets the needs of all our learners
  6. To promote a capacity for independent learning and the motivation to use that capacity
  7. To identify individual needs and offer the opportunity to succeed to all
  8. To provide the highest possible level of care and access to support that is appropriate and effective
  9. To offer a wide range of experiences beyond the formal curriculum and extend their learning in opportunities outside the classroom, including learning through appropriate homework
  10. To celebrate all excellence and achievements
  11. To prepare students for the opportunities and responsibilities of adult life and local and global citizenship
  12. To promote an active involvement in caring for the environment of the Academy, the local community and the wider world
  13. To encourage participation and teamwork
  14. To encourage the interest and involvement of parents, Governors, industry, commerce and the community in the life of the Academy and furthering the success of our students
  15. To develop the use literacy and numeracy skills effectively

As a result, the curriculum at Park Hall Academy aims to provide all students with a rich and broad curriculum that engages them and prepares them for their life and employment. It has been planned carefully with due regard to the context of the Academy as well as national legal requirements and financial probity. At Park Hall Academy, we pride ourselves on the breadth and choice in our curriculum. We believe that, as our students move through the school, they need to study courses that stimulate their interest, support their future aspirations and give them strong foundations for their future education and career choices. This commitment to a wide range of courses, coupled with high quality teaching and learning within each course, supports student achievement and thus the best possible results. We are delighted that this commitment to matching flexible curriculum courses to student need has been recognised by Ofsted. We also strive to ensure that each child can maximise their Progress 8 score by undertaking a broad and balanced curriculum

Park Hall Academy Key Stage 3 and 4 Curriculum at a Glance for 2022-2023

What follows is a description of the key features of the taught curriculum here at Park Hall Academy. It is, however, essential to recognise that much of our learning takes place outside of the classroom or in wider educational experiences. These are numerous and varied at Park Hall, ranging from educational visits to enrichment and enhancement opportunities. Similarly, the curriculum work is supported by the wider work of all staff in the Academy, including the pastoral system, external agencies and other support systems such as externally purchased websites like MyMaths.

In Year 7, students study the following:

  • Art
  • English
  • Design and Technology
  • French or Spanish
  • Geography
  • History
  • It
  • Maths
  • Performing Arts, including Music
  • Physical Education (Statutory)
  • Religious Education (Statutory)
  • Science
  • Social Education (Statutory PSHE included)

In Year 8, students study the following:

  • Art
  • English
  • Design and Technology
  • French or Spanish
  • Geography
  • History
  • It
  • Maths
  • Performing Arts, including Music
  • Physical Education (Statutory)
  • Religious Education (Statutory)
  • Science
  • Social Education (Statutory PSHE included)

In Year 9, students study the following:

  • Art
  • English
  • Design and Technology
  • French or Spanish
  • Geography
  • History
  • It
  • Maths
  • Performing Arts, including Music
  • Physical Education (Statutory)
  • Religious Education (Statutory)
  • Science
  • Social Education (Statutory PSHE included)

In Year 10, students study the following:

  • English (Literature and Language)
  • Maths
  • Science
  • PE
  • RE (Statutory)
  • Social Education (Statutory PSHE included)
  • Various combinations of courses from the BTEC/ GCSEs lists below

In Year 11, students study the following:

  • English (Literature and Language)
  • Maths
  • Science
  • PE
  • RE (Statutory)
  • Social Education (Statutory PSHE included)
  • Various combinations of courses from the BTEC/ GCSEs lists below

Year 10 and Year 11

Type

Qualification Title

Core Curriculum Offer - All students

Academic

AQA Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Combined Science: Trilogy

Academic

AQA Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in English Language

Academic

AQA Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in English Literature

Academic

OCR Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Mathematics

Statutory

Physical Education

Statutory

Religious Education

Statutory

Social Education (Statutory PSHE included)

Vocational

NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Health and Fitness

Ebacc Curriculum Offer - Open to all students

Academic

AQA Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in French

Academic

AQA Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Geography

Academic

AQA Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Spanish

Academic

Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in History

Academic

OCR Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Computer Science

Options Curriculum Offer - Open to all students

Academic

AQA Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Biology

Academic

AQA Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Chemistry

Academic

AQA Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Citizenship Studies

Academic

AQA Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Dance

Academic

AQA Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Physics

Academic

AQA Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Sociology

Academic

OCR Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Art and Design: Art

Academic

OCR Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Art and Design: Photography

Academic

OCR Level 3 Free Standing Mathematics Qualification: Additional Maths

Academic

Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Business

Academic

Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Religious Studies B

Academic

Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Statistics

Vocational

NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Health and Fitness

Vocational

OCR Level 1/Level 2 Cambridge National in Engineering Design

Vocational

Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Child Development

Vocational

Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Music Practice

Vocational

Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Sport

Vocational

Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Creative Media Production

Vocational

Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Enterprise

Vocational

Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Health and Social Care

Vocational

Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Performing Arts

Vocational

WJEC Level 1/2 Vocational Award in Hospitality and Catering

 

Park Hall Academy Key Stage 5 Curriculum at a Glance for 2022-2023

All pupils take part in various combinations of courses from the BTEC/ GCEs lists below

Year 12 and Year 13

Type

Qualification Title

A Level Curriculum Offer

A Level

AQA Advanced Level GCE in History

A Level

AQA Level 3 Advanced GCE in English Literature A

A Level

AQA Level 3 Advanced GCE in Geography

A Level

AQA Level 3 Advanced GCE in Physics

A Level

AQA Level 3 Advanced GCE in Psychology

A Level

AQA Level 3 Advanced GCE in Spanish

A Level

AQA Level 3 Advanced GCE in Sociology

A Level

OCR Level 3 Advanced GCE in Art and Design

A Level

OCR Level 3 Advanced GCE in Biology A

A Level

OCR Level 3 Advanced GCE in Chemistry A

A Level

Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Business

A Level

Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Mathematics

A Level

Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Politics

A Level

WJEC Eduqas Level 3 Advanced GCE in Media Studies

Academic

AQA Level 3 Extended Project

Vocational Curriculum Offer

Vocational

OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma in IT

Vocational

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Health and Social Care

Vocational

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport

Vocational

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Psychology

Vocational

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science

Vocational

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Children's Play, Learning and Development

Vocational

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Creative Digital Media Production

Vocational

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Vocational

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care

Vocational

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Performing Arts

Vocational

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport

Vocational

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production

Vocational

WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology

Resit GCSE Curriculum Offer - Open to resit students

GCSE Resit

AQA Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in English Language

GCSE Resit

OCR Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Mathematics

Specialities and Awards