Curriculum Overview

We share an irresistible belief that every child will succeed.

Our curriculum translates this belief into transformative experiences and opportunities.

Our curriculum is organised into three areas:

Achievement Curriculum

Our ambitious timetabled offer.  This includes a choice of 23 GCSEs at Key Stage 4 with a core offer that includes Ethics and Philosophy alongside English, Mathematics and Science.

Throughout the 3 year Key Stage 3, all students study a full range of subjects including:

• Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts
• Computing, Physical Education, Food and Design Technology
• French, Spanish – or both
• Ethics and Philosophy, Science, Mathematics and English
• Geography and History

Personal Success Curriculum

This educates students in real world issues like relationships, cyber safety and democracy (our Horizons programme).  It also includes education in how to interact with others in school, in the community and, for older students, in workplaces.

Futures Curriculum

This is about students realising potential.  This includes Wider Horizons (see below), Careers and Study Skills.  This curriculum builds the knowledge to not only choose the right career path, but to have the confidence and skills to follow it.

Wider Horizons

Over many years, Nunnery students have been offered a huge range of trips, activities and clubs bringing the benefits of:

• Confidence and self-esteem from facing challenges in new settings.
• An understanding of being in – or leading – a team.
• Discovering talents that can develop into careers or lifestyles.
• Pure physical or spiritual enjoyment through expression and exercise.

Wider Horizons does not replace the extensive extra-curricular activities that continue to thrive.  However, while take-up of these opportunities has been high traditionally, Wider Horizons extends the benefits of activities such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award or civic visits to every student through planned whole year-group events.  These are free – or heavily subsidised – by our Wider Horizons Fund to ensure that every student has had a breadth of experiences at the end of their time here.

Careers

Our curriculum enables all of our students to progress onto employment, training or further education.  Our full time Careers Advisor designs and oversees a 5-year program of events.  These events, along with individual careers meetings, and a range of employer and post 16 information events means students are well prepared for their next steps in education, employment or training.

Our options process follows a supportive ‘pathway’ approach.  Each student is assigned to a specific options pathway and this is designed to ensure that each student selects KS4 courses that maximize their future potential.  The process is supported by a KS4 courses information evening and an options guidance booklet.  Each student has a one to one meeting with a senior member of staff; this ensures that all students have access to clear and concise information.

If you have an questions or queries regarding our school curriculum please contact:

Mrs K Phillips
Deputy Headteacher
Email: K.Phillips@nunnerywood.worcs.sch.uk