| The 11 - 16 Curriculum
The curriculum for the 11-16 year olds is organised to meet the needs of students according to their age and abilities. The Lower School (KS3) comprises Years 7-9 and the Upper School (KS4) Years 10-11. All students in Years 7-9 follow a broad and balanced course of subjects based on the National Curriculum. German is available, where appropriate, as an additional subject from Year 8. Information Communication Technology is taught both discretely as a subject and across the curriculum, throughout the 11-16 curriculum. The links below give further curriculum information on the two Key Stages. KS3 Curriculum 2009 (Click Here To Open)
The Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 and 9) curriculum starting in September 2009 Students will study the core subjects of :
Students study the Foundation Subjects of :
In addition students study :
In Year 8 about 40% of the Students choose to follow a second Modern Foreign Language, either Spanish or German. Throughout Key Stage 3 most the subjects are taught in mixed-ability groups, with the following exceptions:
KS4 Curriculum 2009 (Click Here To Open)
The Key Stage 4 (Years 10 an 11) curriculum starting in September 2009 Students must follow a GCSE Course in:
Students must also follow a non-examination course in:
Most of our students will also complete a GCSE course in English Literature Options: At Key Stage 4, as well as studying the compulsory subjected listed above, students can choose from a variety of options. We operate an options system which aims to give students as much freedom to choose as possible.
Vocational Courses: Vocational qualifications available include:
Applied Courses: Students can choose to follow an Applied Diploma in Creative and Media or a BTEC in Sport. Progression: At 16 students have a choice of going to the Rutland College or various Further Education colleges and 6th Form colleges in Stamford, Corby, Leicester or Melton Mowbray. Almost 90% of students go on to Further Education and the remaining 10% go into training schemes, apprenticeships or employment. Pastoral Care
The Year group moves through the College with a Head of Year and Year Tutors, giving continuity of care throughout each student's time here. A review of the College values system has resulted in a new approach to the rights and responsibilities of students, staff and parents with clear written statements for all parties.
To develop further the relationships between the College and home, a Home/School Agreement has been drawn up after full consultation with all parents, staff and students. Involvement of parents in the organisation of homework/coursework assignments is seen as a vital component in a firm home/school relationship.
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English
The pastoral organisation of the College is organised in year groups. A Deputy Principal has overall responsibility for the Pastoral Care in the college and works closely with the Heads of Year as well as the outside agencies. The mainstay of the Pastoral System is, however, the Form Tutor who has responsibility for the day-to-day care of the students in addition to delivering the personal and social education lesson.
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