How we organise our curriculum
Foxwood Academy is
Phase |
Key Stage |
Pathway |
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Pre-Formal |
Semi-Formal |
Formal |
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Primary |
EYFS, 1 & 2 |
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Key Stage 3 |
3 |
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14-19 |
4 & Post 16 |
There are currently three Primary classes, four Key Stage 3 classes and six 14-19 classes (One is based off-site at the City Hospital for their week). Each class has a range of ages within the phase where students are placed according to ability and support requirements. We are currently going through a full review of our curriculum and with it has come a period of curriculum change.
Primary – Key Stage 1 and 2
Students in the Primary phase of the Academy are aged between four and eleven years old.
Classes in all three pathways follow a Mainstream Primary School model where the class tutor delivers the majority of the curriculum at the appropriate level. There is one class following each pathway. Their curriculum consists of core timetabled lessons in Numeracy and Literacy along with a range of other
Secondary – Key Stage 3
Students in Key Stage 3 are aged between eleven and fourteen years old.
The Pre-Formal and Semi-Formal classes follow a Mainstream Primary School model where the class tutor delivers the majority of the curriculum at the appropriate level. The Formal class
Secondary – Key Stage 4 and Post 16 (14-19)
Students in the 14-19 phase of the Academy are aged between fourteen and nineteen years old.
The Pre-Formal class
Our sixth 14-19 class, Project SEARCH, is based at The City Hospital and is entirely Employment focussed. Please refer to the link to find out more.
14-19 Core Curriculum Pathways 2017-18
GROUP | MATHS | ENGLISH |
1 |
GCSE / Level 1 Entry Level 3 |
Level 2 / Level 1 Entry Level 3 |
2 |
Level 1 Entry Level 3 / Entry Level 2 |
Entry Level 3 |
3 | Entry Level 3 / Entry Level 2 / Entry Level 1 | Entry Level 3 / Entry Level 2 |
4 |
Entry Level 3 / Entry Level 2 | Entry Level 3 / Entry Level 2 |
5 | Entry Level 2 / Entry Level 1 | Entry Level 1 |
14-19 Non-Core/Supplementary Curriculum Pathway 2017-2018
Group |
Science |
Computing |
Art |
PSD |
CRS* |
Creative |
1 |
GCSE Entry Level 3 |
Level 2 / Level 1 Entry Level 3 |
Entry Level 3 Arts Award Bronze |
Level 1 |
Entry Level 3 |
Option Entry Level 3 / Entry Level 2 |
2 |
GCSE Entry Level 3 |
Entry Level 3 Entry Level 2 |
Entry Level 3 |
Level 1 |
Entry Level 3 |
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3 |
Entry Level 3/ Entry Level 2 |
Entry Level 2 Entry Level 1 |
Entry Level 2 |
Entry Level 2 Entry Level 1 |
Entry Level 2 |
Non-accredited |
4 |
Entry Level 2 |
Entry Level 3 Entry Level 2 Entry Level 1 |
Entry Level 2 Entry Level 1 |
Entry Level 2 Entry Level 1 |
Non-accredited |
Non-accredited |
5 |
Entry Level 1 |
Entry Level 1 |
Entry Level 1 |
Entry Level 1 |
Non-accredited |
Entry Level 1 |
* CRS – Citizenship, Religious Studies
14-19 Preparing for Adulthood (PfA ) Curriculum Pathway 2017-2018
Group |
Employment |
Independence |
Community |
Health |
1 |
Option: Work Placement in Academy / Care Home / Animal Care College Course / Sweet Treats Production Line |
Entry Level 3 |
Entry Level 3 |
Entry Level 3 |
2 |
Entry Level 3 |
Entry Level 3 |
Entry Level 3 |
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3 |
Entry Level 3 / Entry Level 2 |
Entry Level 3 / Entry Level 2 |
Entry Level 3 / Entry Level 2 |
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4 |
Entry Level 2 |
Entry Level 2 |
Entry Level 2 |
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5 |
Sweet Treats Production Line |
Entry Level 1 |
Entry Level 1 |
Entry Level 1 |
COURSES AVAILABLE AT FOXWOOD ACADEMY (Key Stage 4 and Post 16)
Subject |
Course |
Awarding Body |
Level(s) |
English |
Functional Skills English |
OCR |
Level 1 and Level 2. |
Entry Pathways Additional English Award / Certificate |
WJEC |
Entry Level 2, Entry Level 3 and Level 1. |
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Maths |
Entry Pathways Mathematics Award / Certificate |
Entry Level 2, Entry Level 3 and Level 1. |
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Mathematics |
Pearson Edexcel (TBC October 2017) |
Level 1/Level 2, GCSE (9-1) |
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Science |
Biology |
Pearson Edexcel |
GCSE (9-1) Foundation Tier |
Entry Pathways Science Today Award / Certificate |
WJEC |
Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3. |
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Humanities |
Entry Pathways Humanities Award / Certificate |
Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3. |
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Arts |
Entry Pathways Creative, Media and Performance Arts Award / Certificate |
Entry Level 2, Entry Level 3 and Level 1. |
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Art and Design – Fine Art |
GCSE - Foundation |
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Arts Award |
Trinity College |
Bronze. |
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PSD |
PSD Award / Certificate |
ASDAN |
Entry Level 1, Entry Level 2, Entry Level 3 and Level 1. |
Computing |
Information and Communication Technology |
WJEC |
GCSE - short course |
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Functional Skills ICT |
OCR |
Entry Level 2, Entry Level 3 and Level 1. |
Life Skills |
Life and Living Skills Award / Certificate / Extended Certificate / Diploma |
Entry Level 1, Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3. |