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1 Curriculum Policy Approved by: Curriculum and Staffing Committee Approval date: January 2017 Review cycle: Every 3 years Review due: January

2 Tonbridge Grammar School Curriculum Policy Aims: As an IB World School our curriculum develops enquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. Our enriching, academically ambitious curriculum promotes intellectual curiosity and personal growth; preparing students to flourish as responsible global citizens. Principles: The programme of learning is broad and balanced for all students. The curriculum provision is based on the principles of fairness and sustainability: there are common core experiences with the opportunity for personal choice. The co-curriculum supports and enhances learning. The curriculum combines preparation for outstanding success in public examination and future careers with support for personal growth and happiness. Students are encouraged to become resilient and selfmotivated by being open-minded, celebrating successes and learning from mistakes. We provide academic challenge that fosters a love of learning and inquiry. We value active learning, with real world engagement: we promote collaboration, intercultural understanding and entrepreneurial endeavour. We support students to be a positive influence on the educational aspiration of others both within the school community and beyond. Curriculum Continuum: In Years 7-11 the School fulfils its funding agreement and meets its statutory requirements with a common core experience for all students of Religious Education, Physical Education and Health, Social and Emotional Education. The curriculum model, timetable allocations and examination courses offered are reviewed annually by the Strategy Group. Years 7-9 Years Sixth Form The School follows the IBO s Middle Years Programme; There is a common curriculum experience for all students. Only examination courses approved by the Secretary of State for Education are offered; The School only provides public examinations within its published curriculum offer at the end of Year 11; There is a common core experience for all students of EBacc subjects (3 Sciences, English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, History or Geography and a language); All students study 2 optional subjects. The School follows the IBO s Diploma Programme; There is a common core experience for all students - Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS), Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and Extended Essay; All students study 6 optional subjects: 3 at Higher Level, 3 at Standard Level Monitoring: The School s Strategy Group conducts systematic Monitoring, Evaluation and Review (MER) of the curriculum, examination outcomes, teaching and learning, and subject provision. The findings and actions arising are shared with the School s Governing Body s Curriculum and Staffing Committee. 2

3 Appendix 1: IB Learner Profile, Co-Curriculum and Health, Social & Emotional Education A. IB Learner Profile We are committed to developing the learning skills and attributes of the IB learner profile. Our learners strive to be: Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open minded Caring Risk takers Balanced Reflective B. Co-curriculum Co-curricular activities provide the breadth to the educational experience that enables us to support and nurture well-balanced young people. Activities include: Day and residential visits Action! programme Duke of Edinburgh scheme and Voluntary Service in the Year Transition Curriculum Creativity Activity Service in the Sixth Form Subject enhancement activities such as lectures and visiting speakers Competitions C. Health, Social & Emotional Education The key aims of the Health, Social & Education Programme (HSEE) are: To ensure that students have the emotional literacy to make informed and healthy life choices, flourish and be happy; To develop resilience and strategies to cope with challenges and setbacks. The programme is delivered through Learning Mentor time and HSEE days. It is further supported through subject delivery of the global context area, Identities and Relationships. Termly topics are also linked to the assembly programme. Students in Year 10 follow a course on Mindfulness with the opportunity to continue their practice in Year 11 and the Sixth Form. 3

4 Year Mathematics Language & Literature Sciences Language Acquisition Individuals and Society Design Arts Physical and Health Education Co-Curricular Appendix 2 - Years 7-9: Middle Years Programme Students in Years 7-9 follow the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) The School plans and develops a curriculum within MYP principles that supports academic rigour and intellectual inquiry. Lessons encourage in-depth inquiry where subject knowledge and understanding is developed through the global context areas of: Identities and Relationships Orientation in Space and Time Personal and Cultural Expression Scientific and Technical Innovation Globalization and Sustainability Fairness and Development Concept-based provision link and deepen understanding beyond individual subject groups. Interdisciplinary learning connects knowledge and understanding across the academic disciplines. Timetable Allocation MA EN SC FR LA SP GG HI RS DD PD DR MU VA PHE Action! * DD - Digital Design, PD Product Design, VA Visual Arts, PHE Physical and Health Education All students study three languages until the end of Year 9. 4

5 Appendix 3 - Years 10-11: The Transition Curriculum Success at GCSE provides a solid foundation for the demands of the IB Diploma Programme in the Sixth Form. Courses are chosen by the School to reflect the intellectual ability of the students. Students follow a common core curriculum: Examined: Non-examined: English, Mathematics, Science, Individuals & Societies and Languages. Health Social & Emotional Education, Physical Education and Philosophical Enquiry* *This is where the School meets its statutory requirements regarding Religious Education. In students may choose from options curriculum: Examined: Non-examined: Art & Design, Computer Science, Drama, French, Geography, History, Latin, Music, Physical Education, Product Design and Spanish May include: Art, Chinese, Computer Science, Drama, Food, Japanese, Music, Physical Education and Textiles There are optional examined and non-examined subjects available that offer students breadth of study and enrichment. Students choose their options in Year 9. Timetable allocation Year 10 Core Options Maths English Science Core CAS Individuals & Societies Language Open Open CAS Core CAS: Health Social & Emotional Education, Physical Education and Philosophical Enquiry Year 11 Core Options Maths English Science Core CAS Language Open Open Open VS Core CAS: PE & RS VS: Voluntary Service / Supervised Independent Study 5

6 Appendix 4 The Sixth Form Students in the Sixth Form follow the IB Diploma Programme. The curriculum is demand driven and therefore courses will run provided that they attract viable numbers. Courses in are: Group 1 Studies in language and literature Group 2 Language acquisition Group 3 Individuals and societies Group 4 Sciences Group 5 Mathematics Group 6 The Arts English, Literature and Performance French, German*, Latin, Spanish, Italian ab initio, Spanish ab initio, Japanese ab initio, Chinese ab initio* Economics, Geography, History, Philosophy, Psychology Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology, Environmental Systems and Societies, Physics, Sports, Exercise and Health Science Mathematics, Maths Studies Film*, Music, Visual Arts * Course runs in Year 13 only Timetable allocation Year Higher Standard Level Level Theory of Knowledge Creativity Activity Service

7 Appendix 5 - Monitoring, Evaluation and Review of the curriculum (MER) The MER process ensures the quality of Teaching and Learning and ensures that the entitlement is met in all academic subject areas and includes: The MER process is led by members of the Strategy Group with support from Subject Leaders and Governors. The findings are shared with Governors at the Curriculum & Staffing Committee. A. Subject Review that reviews: Lesson observations Pupil book scrutiny A student questionnaire A student forum Review of the written curriculum For these will focus on MYP provision and have a bespoke MYP Review Process. The evidence gathered is summarised into a written report which includes judgements against the 4 Standards within Section C of the Standards and Practices for the MYP. B. MER Portfolio In addition to the Subject Review process, a subject MER Portfolio is compiled during the academic year which provides evidence of quality assurance systems. This is monitored and discussed during line management meetings and Team Leader meetings. 7

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