Cordeaux Prospectus Sept 2016

C O R D E A U X A C A D E M Y P R O S P E C T U S
Curriculum
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE. PERSONALISED LEARNING.
By placing achievement and success at the core of all we do,
Cordeaux Academy creates unique opportunities for students
which help them to fulfil their potential for successful learning
outcomes. Our dedicated staff are committed to the highest
academic standards and are relentless in their task of providing
the very best educational opportunities for all.
Cordeaux Academy is fully committed to a ‘personalised learning agenda.’ We believe that curriculum
design and its flexibility has a key role to play in meeting the needs of each and every one of our
students, allowing them to maximise their potential from their very first day.
THE CORDEAUX CURRICULUM -
AN INNOVATIVE LEARNING JOURNEY.
We recognise that everyone
is unique and during their
learning journey students
will travel at different speeds
using different skills, talents
and abilities as they move up
through the academy.
Throughout their time with us, our students will
follow a curriculum that best suits their needs.
We believe that choice, flexibility and progression
are key elements of our curriculum offer as we
support, challenge and inspire our students to
achieve their potential.
Our curriculum is constantly evolving in response
to the needs of our pupils and changing local
and national agenda.
AT KEY STAGE 3 WE OFFER:
English, Mathematics, Science,
Citizenship, Creative Arts [Art
and Music], Design Technology,
French, Geography, History,
ICT, Philosophy and Ethics and
Physical Education.
A strong emphasis on Literacy and Numeracy
ensures students are fully prepared to access the
whole curriculum.
AT KEY STAGE 4 WE OFFER:
A core curriculum in English,
Mathematics, Combined
Science, Citizenship & Work
Experience and Physical
Education.
Beyond the core, we offer the opportunity to
study four further examination options from a
wide list of possibilities: [All GCSEs unless indicated]
Art Craft & Design
Business
Construction [BTEC]
Design Technology
Engineering [BTEC]
French
Geography
Health & Social Care [BTEC]
“An extensive programme of
educational visits, residential trips
including overseas experiences,
sporting events and other activities
help promote students’ well-being and
their spiritual, moral, social and cultural
development.” [Ofsted]
History
Motor Vehicle [IMIAL/BTEC]
Music [BTEC]
Sport [BTEC]
Travel and Tourism [BTEC].
We also offer an alternative Foundation Learning
curriculum for those students who would benefit
from a more flexible approach to their studies.
C O R D E A U X A C A D E M Y . O R G