Cranford Review 2016

Year 7
Targeted
Intervention
Days 2016
Targeted intervention (TI) days continue
to be a feature of our school calendar
and provide an exceptional opportunity
to extend student learning through trips and
visits, conferences and guest speakers or
create scope for additional focussed study in
curriculum areas and PSHCE.
The TI day in the spring term was divided into
two with a bespoke programme of extended
learning in PSHCE for all students in years
7-9 and exam focussed study for students in
years 10-13.
Year 7 took part in a challenging personal development day where they developed their understanding
of health and wellbeing. They explored healthy eating and body image and the impact the media has
on the way they see themselves, the impact of social media and how it is used including bullying and
an exciting production that explored cyber bullying, friendship and sexting and where to get help and
support.
In addition they have worked with a variety of departments developing subject skills and understanding
including working in science on a Crime Scene Investigation and maths and English on improving
their literacy and numeracy skills. The Art Department worked on collaborative art work and the Music
Department worked with a group of more able musicians.
Year 8
The year 8 personal development day focussed on exploring different types of relationships and worked
on the signs of good and bad relationships in different settings. They spent time looking at e-safety
and personal hygiene. A big section of the day provided students with access to a talk on gangs and
knife crime and what this can lead to finishing the day with an exciting theatre production looking at
the issues surrounding different types of bullying.
In addition year 8 had an exciting STEM workshop with
Heathrow Airport where students learnt to develop and build
simple robots to solve problems. This was a really challenging
and exciting workshop that developed their understanding of
engineering and robotics. Students also worked with the Maths
and English Department and a group of year 8 students attended
a performance of The Minotaur, a play they have been studying
in drama at the Unicorn Theatre.
“The drama trip was an amazing
opportunity as we got to see great
masks being used in the play. As we
were already doing Greek theatre in
Drama, this really helped us out”.
Shayma El Fartas (year 8)
Year 9
The year 9 personal development day focussed on current affairs as students explored the pros and
cons of Brexit. They explored the reasons why we are currently in the EU and the impact of staying
or leaving this partnership of countries. They also spent time looking at healthy lifestyles and the
impact it has on their life.
The Geography Department spent time with students exploring Canary Wharf and how this area has
developed. The English and Maths Department worked with selected students on key skills to aid
progress.
8
For some key stage 3 students an additional challenge was set with two projects including a literacy
project where students produced a “Spine Chiller Mini-series” or a “100 word story” and a geography
project that looked at the way the local area has changed.