A curriculum is the combination of subjects that the school offers.
How does this effect my choice of school?
The Key Stage 3Key stage 3 is the learning stage from Year 7First year of secondary school, 11 - 12 years old.* age 11/12 to Year 9Third year of secondary school, 13 - 14 years old.* age 14, at secondary school. At the end of key stage 3, students are given a key stage 3 level by their teacher in each subject. curriculum might have variations that could motivate or discourage your child in their early years at school. Key Stage 4Key stage 4 is the learning stage from Year 10Fourth year of secondary school, 14 - 15 years old.* age 15 to Year 11Fifth year of secondary school, 15 - 16 years old.* age 16. At the end of key stage 4 students take GCSEs*, BTECs*, Diplomas*, or other qualifications appropriate to their ability. optionsTaking place in Year 9* options is the process where students choose which subjects they wish to study at key stage 4*. English, Maths, Science, RE*, Citizenship* and ICT* are not normally optional. Students can normally opt for a number of other subjects depending on the school’s curriculum. There is normally no guarantee that students will be given the subjects they opt for. influence further educationFEFE, Further Education is education at 6th form level, Years 12 and 13*., Further Education is education at 6th form level, Years 12 and 13*.
and career choices. It is essential that you investigate them before deciding on your child’s school.
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