Subjects
Curriculum Intent & Implementation
The Formal Curriculum
Our students follow the KS3 National Curriculum until the end of year 9 when they are supported to select subjects to study in KS4 that match their interests. We work hard to maintain and develop a range of Level 2 courses tailored to these interests and offer courses such as Childcare, Animal care, Hair and Beauty, and Business. Direction for progression at post-16 level is also a strength, with the majority of students going on to study A-Level or Vocational qualifications at our local colleges, such as Melton Vale 16 and Brooksby and many others. In addition, many students take up apprenticeships within the local area or join the Army.
KS3 Key Learning
| Year 7 Personal Learning Checklists | Year 8 Personal Learning Checklists | Year 9 Personal Learning Checklists |
| Year 7 Knowledge Organisers | Year 8 Knowledge Organisers | Year 9 Knowledge Organisers |
| Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | |
| English | 4 lessons per week | ||
| Maths | 4 lessons per week | ||
| Science | 3 lessons per week | ||
| Physical Education | 2 lessons per week | ||
| MFL | 3 lessons of French or 3 lessons of German | 3 lessons of French and 3 lessons of German.
(Dual linguist pathway offered for more able students) |
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| Social Sciences | 2 lessons History 2 lessons Geography 1 lesson Religious Studies. |
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| Computing | 1 lesson per week | ||
| Design & Technology | 2 lessons per week
Half termly rotations of Resistant Materials, Art, Food, Textiles taught through a thematic and project-based curriculum model |
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| Performance | 1 lesson per week
Music and Drama taught through a thematic and project-based curriculum model |
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| English | 5 lessons per week of GCSE English Language and Literature |
| Maths | 5 lessons per week of GCSE Maths |
| Science | 5 lessons per week
Triple Science Pathway or Double Science Pathway Double Science Pathway |
| PE | 1 lesson core PE |
| Options | Students choose four subjects from the list below (3 lessons per week):
GCSE: Art, Food and Nutrition, Computing, French, Geography, German, History, Physical Education, Religious Studies, Resistant Materials, Textiles, spanish, Business, Drama BTEC (Level 1 & 2): Music, Animal Care |
The Wider Curriculum
Careers information and guidance is delivered through House Time Learning, the subject curriculum and Enrichment Days. It underpins our desire to equip our students with the necessary employability skills that will ensure that they leave school prepared for life in modern Britain. This means ensuring academic rigour supported by excellent teaching to develop the values, skills and behaviours that they will need to be well-rounded adults in society. All students receive a rich provision of classroom and extra-curricular activities that develop a range of character attributes and employability skills. High quality, independent careers guidance helps students emerge from school with a more fully rounded attitude that prepares them for the world of work.
The Friends of Long Field (FOLF) are an active body of parents and supporters of the school who run a range of activities throughout the year which benefit both our students and our local community. We provide many opportunities for our students to excel, for example running Christmas concerts, visiting local residential homes, cafes, supermarkets and perform musical ensembles to entertain members of the community. Our annual Summer concert is well received within the community.
Students are given the opportunity to develop their leadership and communication skills through our student leadership and ambassador programmes.
Students have been active in terms of fundraising for both external and internal causes. We have run a series of non-uniform days to support the Homeless Shelter in Melton, Children in Need, McMillian, Rainbows Hospice in Loughborough and Sports Relief. Students going on trips have raised money to support the trips through their own fundraising initiatives such as cake stalls, school disco, sport challenges, car washing and raffles.
Students have been fortunate to experience a range of trips, both academic and pastoral. We have a range of residentials, both oversees and in the UK which provide the opportunity for building teamwork and friendships, helping others and experiencing unique people and places.
Many of our day trips are enabled through our Enrichment day programme. These 5 days throughout the year, underpin our enrichment offer, with students being presented with a wide range of activities in and out of school. We are equipping the students to embrace, succeed and shape their future and the future of others.
We are proud of our extra-curricular offer which ranges from academic support at lunchtime and evenings. From music, drama and a wide variety of sport, to Robotics, Harry Potter and Eco clubs, students have many opportunities to try new activities, thrive and develop their confidence and experiences outside the classroom. Many students also represent the school competitively in a variety of sports such as table tennis, girls and boys football and netball.
The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme offers both the Bronze and Silver awards. As a school, we always encourage our students to embrace life and the opportunities available to them. We are proud of and acknowledge the many activities that they participate in outside of school whether it be Army Cadets, dancing, volunteering or any other activity.
We also have a variety of animals onsite which our students interact with including our school dog Barkley.
RSHE and Personal Development Curriculum
RSHE and personal development lessons, including British Values, careers, economic awareness and study skills, are taught through our BITES curriculum. This curriculum includes a combination of shorter bitesize lessons and extended personal development sessions within our Enrichment Day programme to allow appropriate for time for reflection and discussion of issues raised. The curriculum has been carefully structured to ensure that content is age appropriate and delivered to our students during the year group our school behaviour and safeguarding records indicate they need it most. Please see our Clubs and Enrichment Booklets, Careers Policy, and Rewards Policy for further details of our wider personal development curriculum.