Curriculum

CURRICULUM

 

The College aims to provide a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum for all students.

Year 9

  • English

  • Maths

  • Science

  • French (Spanish for the more able)

  • History

  • Geography

  • RE

  • Design Technology including Product Design, Graphics, Catering & Textiles

  • Art

  • Music

  • ICT

  • PSHCE

  • Drama

  • PE

Increasingly we are creating opportunities for some students to begin their GCSE courses early.

Aall students will begin the AIDA (Assessment in Digital Applications) ICT qualification in Year 9.  This can lead to qualification in 1, 2 or 4 GCSEs.

Following recent changes to the National Curriculum all students will commence theitGCSE's in English, Maths and Science in year 9.This will allow more time for GCSE study with students being entered at the point most appropriate for them.

Years 10 & 11 (GCSE – level 2 qualifications) KS4 options booklet

All students study a compulsory core of GCSEs:

  • English

  • Maths

  • Dual Award Science

  • Design Technology   a choice between Product Design, Graphics, Catering & Textiles           

  • RE

  • PSHCE

  • PE (non-examined)

 

In addition, students can choose additional GCSE and vocational subjects or can choose (with guidance) to embark on work based learning.

Additional GCSE & Vocational Subjects

  • History

  • Geography

  • French

  • Spanish

  • Performing Arts, Drama or Dance

  • Music

  • Art

  • Business Studies

  • Sports Studies

  • ICT

Diplomas

We are currently working with schools in the Craven Area Learning Partnership on the development of the new Diplomas.  From 2009, Construction will be available via Craven College, Engineering via South Craven School and Hospitality and Catering via Upper Wharfedale School.  Settle College hopes to be able to deliver within the Diploma framework from 2009 or 2010.

Special Educational Needs

 We have a highly respected team of Teaching Assistants led by Mrs J Lodge.  Their work has won recognition throughout North Yorkshire and beyond.  We are able to offer support to students with a range of learning difficulties.  Parents are invited to contact Mrs Lodge directly to discuss specific issues. The College has recently been awarded the inclusion Quality Mark for our work on raising the achievement of boys.

Able Gifted and Talented

At Settle College our aim is to raise aspirations and achievement for all of our students.  We ensure differentiation in all learning and teaching programmes.  Able, gifted and talented students are identified and have access to an enrichment programme which is challenging and supportive.  Through our enrichment programme we expect all our students, regardless of their ability, to develop lively, imaginative and enquiring minds.

Sixth Form

In the Sixth Form, students can choose from a range of academic and vocational routes (see separate Sixth Form Prospectus).

Religious Education

Religious Education is delivered to all students in Years 9 to 11, where they are able to take a Short Course GCSE.  RE aims to make a distinctive contribution to pupils’ spiritual moral, social and cultural development.  It can help students to value themselves, their families and their relationships and also to value the diversity of the communities and society in which they live.

The key aim of the department is to enable students to reflect upon, develop and to affirm their own beliefs, values and attitudes through exploration of shared human experiences and by considering the place of religion within the contemporary world.  Central to the work of the RE Department is the question ‘What does it mean to be human’?  

PSHE and Citizenship

PSHE  (Personal, Social and Health Education) is vital in the development of the whole person.  Settle College follows the nationally agreed curriculum, which covers a wide range of topics designed to develop students’ sense of self and responsibility.  Students explore their own physical and emotional development, covering issues such as adolescence, sex education and sexual health, drugs and alcohol abuse and emotional intelligence.  They get the opportunity to discover their role in the wider world, looking at human rights, Government and the law.  Further opportunity is given to study life skills, including money management, careers and preparation for work experience.

Citizenship is delivered primarily through RE and PSHE lessons.  Students learn to evaluate their rights and responsibilities and are encouraged to reflect this in their day to day behaviour, long term aspirations and concern for their community and the wider world.  Students are ultimately asked to really consider what it is to be a ‘global citizen’.  Opportunities for students to practically experience these ideas are currently in development with our global link schools.