Key Stage 4
Key Stage 4 students continue to follow a core curriculum with a choice of three optional subjects. All are given the opportunity to undertake GCSEs, BTECs and other non-GCSE Level 2 courses.
There are various routes that students can opt fo at Key Stage 4 depending on their Key Stage 3 outcomes. However, all students will complete a 'core' suite of qualifications comprising GCSE Mathematics, English and Science. One selection is from a Core Option block. If appropriate, some will be guided to select a non-GCSE qualification in IT.
Two further option blocks allow students to select from a broad range of academic and creative subjects.
Core subjects
English (GCSE)
Key Stage 4 overview: Key Stage 4 students focus on the texts studied for their GCSE exams, refining their skills in preparation for their summer exams at the end of Year 11.
Year 9
Term 1 |
The Sign of Four |
Term 2 |
AQA Short stories |
Term 3 |
Lord of the Flies |
Term 4 |
Lord of the Flies |
Term 5 |
Relationship Poetry |
Term 6 |
Shakespeare Play |
Year 10
Term 1 |
An Inspector Calls |
Term 2 |
AQA Language Paper 1 |
Term 3 |
Power & Conflict Poetry |
Term 4 |
Unseen Poetry |
Term 5 |
A Christmas Carol |
Term 6 |
Language Paper 2 and Spoken Language Endorsement |
Year 11
Term 1 |
Romeo and Juliet |
Term 2 |
A Christmas Carol |
Term 3 |
An Inspector Calls & Unseen Poetry revision |
Term 4 |
Power & Conflict & Language Paper revision |
Term 5 |
Revision & Exams |
Term 6 |
Revision & Exams |
If you require further information about English, please contact the Lead Teacher of Subject: Laura Bond lbond@corbybusinessacademy.org
Maths - Foundation (GCSE)
During Year 9 Maths (Foundation), the aim is to cover the skills needed for grades 1-3. To build on this in Year 10 and 11, the plan will be to consolidate skills from Year 9 and apply them while teaching the skills for Grade 4-5. Year 11 will build on this again and consolidate all the topics and the application of them in exam questions. There will be flexibility towards the end of this year to focus on a class' weaknesses before the exams are sat. These weaknesses will be apparent from tracking sheets from mock assessments in Year 10 and 11.
Year 9
Term 1 |
Number |
Averages and range |
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Angles 1 |
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Expanding and factorising |
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Term 2 |
Collecting and recording data |
Sequences |
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Decimals |
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Perimeter and area of 2D shapes |
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Term 3 |
Negative numbers |
Measure |
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Graphs 1 |
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3D Shapes |
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Term 4 |
Fractions and decimals |
Angles 2 |
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Probability |
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Term 5 |
Processing, representing and interpreting data |
Linear equations |
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Transformations |
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2D shapes 2 |
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Term 6 |
Ratio and proportion |
Practical graphs |
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Planes of symmetry, plans and elevations |
Year 10
Term 1 |
Consolidate number |
Scatter graphs |
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Powers and roots |
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Angles 3 |
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Term 2 |
Percentages |
Constructions and loci |
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Graphs 2 |
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Consolidate Measure |
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Term 3 |
Algebra 2 |
Further fractions |
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Estimating and accuracy |
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Graphs 3 |
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Term 4 |
Formulae |
Converting units of area and volume |
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Pythagoras’ theorem |
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Term 5 |
Consolidate solving equations |
Consolidate area of a shape and volume of a prism |
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The circle, the cylinder |
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Term 6 |
Further algebra |
Revision for End of Year assessment |
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Address class’ gaps identified from End of year assessment |
Year 11
Term 1 |
Trigonometry |
Term 2 |
Representing and processing continuous data |
Summarising data |
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Revision for mock exam |
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Term 3 |
Address class’ gaps identified from mock assessment |
Term 4 |
Address class’ gaps identified from mock assessment |
Term 5 |
Address class’ gaps identified from mock assessment |
Term 6 |
N/A |
Useful Websites: www.hegartymaths.com
If you require further information about Maths, please contact the Director of Subject: Ms Heather Thompson hthompson@corbybusinessacademy.org
Maths - Higher (GCSE)
During Year 9 Maths (Higher), the aim is to cover the skills needed for grades 4-6. To build on this in Year 10 and 11, the plan will be to consolidate skills from Year 9 and apply them while teaching the skills for Grade 7 -9. Year 11 will build on this again and consolidate all the topics and the application of them in exam questions. There will be flexibility towards the end of this year to focus on a class' weaknesses before the exams are sat. These weaknesses will be apparent from tracking sheets from mock assessments in Year 10 and 11.
Year 9
Term 1 |
Number |
Averages and range |
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Angles 1 |
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Expanding and factorising |
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Term 2 |
Collecting and recording data |
Expressions and sequences |
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Decimals and fractions |
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2D shapes 1 |
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Term 3 |
Scatter diagrams |
Measures 1 |
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Graphs 1 |
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3D Shapes |
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Term 4 |
Fractions |
Angles 2 |
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Probability |
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Term 5 |
Processing, representing and interpreting data |
Linear equations |
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Transformations |
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2D shapes 2 |
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Term 6 |
Inequalities |
Ratio and proportion |
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Scale drawings and dimensions |
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Percentages |
Year 10
Term 1 |
Formulae |
Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometry 1 |
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Indices and standard form |
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Bounds and surds |
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Term 2 |
Circle geometry |
Circle theorems |
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Further factorising, simplifying and algebraic proof |
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Completing the square |
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Term 3 |
Constructions, loci and regions |
Graphs 2 |
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Similar shapes |
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Term 4 |
Graphs 3 |
3D shapes 2 |
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Term 5 |
Quadratic equations |
Direct and Inverse proportion |
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Simultaneous linear and quadratic equations and loci |
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Term 6 |
Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometry 2 |
Revision for End of Year assessment |
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Address class’ gaps identified from End of year assessment |
Year 11
Term 1 |
Vectors |
Transformations of functions |
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Function notation |
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Non-linear, estimating gradient of a curve, trapezium rule |
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Term 2 |
Representing and processing continuous data |
Summarising data |
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Time series |
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Revision for mock exam |
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Term 3 |
Address class’ gaps identified from mock assessment |
Term 4 |
Address class’ gaps identified from mock assessment |
Term 5 |
Address class’ gaps identified from mock assessment |
Term 6 |
N/A |
Useful Websites: www.hegartymaths.com
If you require further information about Maths please contact the Director of Subject: Ms Heather Thompson hthompson@corbybusinessacademy.org
Science
Year 9
Term 1 |
Separating substances |
Key concepts in Biology |
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Conservation of energy |
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Term 2 |
Cells and control |
Atomic structure |
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Waves |
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Term 3 |
Cells and control |
The periodic table |
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Waves |
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Term 4 |
Health |
Rates of reaction |
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Light and the EM spectrum |
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Term 5 |
Health |
Rates of reaction |
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Light and the EM spectrum |
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Term 6 |
Genetics |
Earth science |
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Motion |
Year 10
Term 1 |
Rates of reaction |
Earth science |
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EM spectrum |
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Health |
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Term 2 |
Waves |
Bonding |
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Energy and Forces |
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Term 3 |
Groups in the periodic table |
Fuels |
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Term 4 |
Calculating mass |
Heat in reactions |
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Term 5 |
Acids and alkalis |
Term 6 |
Core practicals |
Year 11
Term 1 |
Rates of reaction |
Exchange and transfers in animals |
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Term 2 |
Heat in reactions |
Ecosystems |
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Earth science |
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Particle model and forces |
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Term 3 |
Exam preparation |
Term 4 |
Exam preparation |
Term 5 |
Exam preparation |
Term 6 |
Exams |
Core PE
Key Stage 4 overview: During Key Stage 4 students are required to follow the traditional and alternative pathway the same as KS4 however, the ethos is to provide students with the opportunity to lead a healthy active lifestyle into adulthood.
Year 9
Term 1 |
Games: Football, Netball, Rugby, Badminton |
Term 2 |
Games: Hockey, Badminton, Football, Rugby |
Term 3 |
Games: Basketball, Rugby Tag |
Alternative: OAA, Trampolining |
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Term 4 |
Games: Basketball, Hockey, Football |
Alternative: Fitness |
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Term 5 |
Athletics: 100m, 200m, 1500m, Shot Putt, Discus, Javelin, Relay, High Jump, Long Jump |
Term 6 |
Striking and Fielding/Racket: Rounders, Cricket, Tennis, Softball |
Year 10
Term 1 |
Games: Football, Netball, Rugby |
Alternative: Dance, Leadership |
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Term 2 |
Games: Badminton, Football, Rugby |
Alternative: Dance, Leadership |
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Term 3 |
Games: Badminton, Rugby, Football, Netball |
Term 4 |
Games: Basketball, Hockey, Football |
Alternative: Fitness |
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Term 5 |
Athletics: 100m, 200m, 1500m, Shot Putt, Discus, Javelin, Relay, High Jump, Long Jump |
Term 6 |
Striking and Fielding/Racket: Rounders, Cricket, Tennis, Softball |
Year 11
Term 1 |
Games: Football, Netball, Handball |
Alternative: Fitness |
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Term 2 |
Games: Rugby, Basketball, Handball |
Alternative: Fitness |
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Term 3 |
Games: Rugby, Football, Netball |
Alternative: Team Building |
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Term 4 |
Athletics: 100m, 200m, 1500m, Shot Putt, Discus, Javelin, Relay, High Jump, Long Jump |
Term 5 |
Striking and Fielding/Racket: Rounders, Cricket, Tennis, Softball |
Term 6 |
N/A |
Option subjects
Art (GCSE)
Year 9
Term 1 |
Foundation Portfolio- Natural forms |
Term 2 |
Foundation Portfolio- Natural forms |
Term 3 |
Foundation Portfolio- Natural forms |
Term 4 |
Foundation Portfolio- Natural forms |
Term 5 |
Foundation Portfolio- Natural forms |
Term 6 |
Foundation Portfolio- Natural forms |
Year 10
Term 1 |
Unit 1: Portfolio- ‘Face to Face’ project |
Term 2 |
Unit 1: Portfolio -Personal Project |
Term 3 |
Unit 1: Portfolio -Personal Project |
Term 4 |
Unit 1: Portfolio -Personal Project |
Term 5 |
Unit 1: Portfolio -‘Acrylic Canvas’ Project |
Term 6 |
Unit 1: Portfolio -‘Acrylic Canvas’ Project |
Year 11
Term 1 |
Unit 1: Portfolio - Personal Project |
Term 2 |
Unit 1: Portfolio - Personal Project |
Term 3 |
Unit 2- External Assessment |
Term 4 |
Unit 2- External Assessment |
Term 5 |
Unit 2- External Assessment |
Term 6 |
Unit 2- External Assessment and Exam |
Business (BTEC)
Year 11
Term 1 |
Unit 4: Principles of Customer Services |
Unit 2: Finance for Business |
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Term 2 |
Unit 8: Recruitment, Selection and Employment |
Unit 2: Finance for Business |
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Unit 2: Finance for Business - Online Test |
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Term 3 |
Unit 8: Recruitment, Selection and Employment |
Unit 2: Finance for Business |
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Term 4 |
Unit 2: Finance for Business |
Unit 2: Finance for Business - Online Test (re-sit) |
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Term 5 |
N/A |
Term 6 |
N/A |
Business (GCSE)
Year 9
Term 1 |
Business In The Real World |
Term 2 |
Business In The Real World |
Term 3 |
Influences On Business |
Term 4 |
Human Resources |
Term 5 |
Marketing |
Term 6 |
Finance |
Year 10
Term 1 |
Business Operations |
Term 2 |
Business Operations |
Term 3 |
Influences On Business |
Term 4 |
Influences On Business |
Term 5 |
Marketing |
Term 6 |
Finance |
Year 11
Term 1 |
Business In The Real World |
Marketing |
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Term 2 |
Mock Exams |
Influences On Business |
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Human Resources |
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Term 3 |
Business Operations |
Finance |
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Term 4 |
Revision and Exam Technique |
Term 5 |
Revision and Final Year Examinations |
Term 6 |
N/A |
Computer Science
Year 9
Term 1 |
9.1 Introduction to algorithms |
Term 2 |
9.2 Data representation |
Term 3 |
9.3 Searching and sorting algorithms |
Term 4 |
9.4 Computational logic |
Term 5 |
9.5 High level and low level programming |
Term 6 |
9.6 Producing robust programs |
Year 10
Term 1 |
10.1 System architecture |
Term 2 |
10.2 Memory and storage |
Term 3 |
10.3 NEA |
Term 4 |
10.4 NEA |
Term 5 |
10.5 Wireless and wired networks |
Term 6 |
10.6 Network topology |
Year 11
Term 1 |
11.1 Network security |
Term 2 |
11.2 Systems software |
Term 3 |
11.3 Ethical and legal issues |
Term 4 |
11.4 Revision and exam practice |
Term 5 |
11.5 Revision and exam practice |
Term 6 |
N/A |
If you require further information about Computer Science please contact the Director of Subject: Martin Corbishley mcorbishley@corbybusinessacademy.org
Dance (BTEC)
Students study BTEC Technical Award in Performing Arts Dance: This course is divided into three Components of work.
Component 1: Allows the students to research into the Performing Arts Industry. They investigate different jobs within the Performing Arts and then compare and contrast how different people within the industry work.
Component 2: Is all about Physical and Interpretive skills in dance. Students as a class opt for the style of dance they wish to study and then take part in technique classes to develop their skills. The students then have to perform a piece of professional dance work in a workshop style setting.
Component 3: Is an externally set task where students are given a theme in which they must choreograph a piece of dance to in small groups. During the process they must write some journal entries about what they are doing.
Year 9
Term 1 |
Developing physical skills |
Term 2 |
Developing Choreographic techniques |
Term 3 |
Developing interpretive skills |
Term 4 |
Developing interpretive skills |
Term 5 |
Component 1: Exploring the Performing Arts |
Term 6 |
Component 1: Exploring the Performing Arts |
Year 10
Term 1 |
Component 2: Dance Skills |
Term 2 |
Component 2: Dance Skills |
Term 3 |
Component 2: Dance Skills |
Term 4 |
Component 2: Dance Skills |
Term 5 |
Component 1: Completion of Unit |
Term 6 |
Component 1: Completion of Unit |
Year 11
Term 1 |
Component 1: Exploring the Performing Arts |
Term 2 |
Component 1: Exploring the Performing Arts |
Term 3 |
Component 3: External Choreographic task |
Term 4 |
Component 3: External Choreographic Task |
Term 5 |
Component 3: External Choreographic Task |
Term 6 |
Final Hand in of all Units |
If you require further information about Dance, please contact the Director of Subject: Amy Harris aharris@corbybusinessacademy.org
Drama
Year 9
Term 1 |
Welcome to Drama |
Term 2 |
Welcome to Drama |
Term 3 |
Component 2 practice |
Term 4 |
Component 2 practice |
Term 5 |
Component 3 practice |
Term 6 |
Component 3 practice |
Year 10
Term 1 |
Component 1 Blood Brothers practice |
Term 2 |
Component 1 Blood Brothers practice |
Term 3 |
Component 2 Devising practice |
Term 4 |
Component 2 Devising practice |
Term 5 |
Exam preparation |
Term 6 |
Component 3 performance preperation |
Year 11
Term 1 |
Component 3 performance preparation |
Term 2 |
Component 3 performance |
Term 3 |
Component 2 Devising |
Term 4 |
Component 2 Devising |
Term 5 |
Exam preparation |
Term 6 |
Exam |
If you require further information about Drama, please contact the Lead Teacher of Subject: Joshua Oliver joliver@corbybusinessacademy.org
Geography
Year 9
Term 1 |
Introduction to Ecosystems and Tropical Rainforests |
Term 2 |
Introduction to Ecosystems and Tropical Rainforests |
Term 3 |
Natural Hazards – Introduction and tectonic hazards |
Term 4 |
Natural Hazards – Introduction and tectonic hazards / Urban Issues and Challenges |
Term 5 |
Urban Issues and Challenges Fieldwork |
Term 6 |
Urban Issues and Challenges |
Year 10
Term 1 |
Hot Deserts |
Term 2 |
Natural Hazards- Weather Hazards and Climate Change |
Term 3 |
Natural Hazards – Weather Hazards and Climate Change |
Term 4 |
The Challenge of Resource Management |
Term 5 |
The Challenge of Resource Management |
Term 6 |
Physical Landscapes – Introduction and Rivers |
Introduction and Rivers |
Year 11
Term 1 |
The Changing Economic World |
Term 2 |
The Changing Economic World |
Term 3 |
The Changing Economic World |
Term 4 |
Physical Landscapes – Coasts Fieldwork |
Term 5 |
Issue Evaluation and Revision |
Term 6 |
GCSE Examinations |
If you require further information about Geography, please contact the Director of Subject: Jenny Tomlin jtomlin@corbybusinessacademy.org
History
Year 9
Term 1 |
World War 1 and Crime through time |
Term 2 |
Russian revolution and suffrage |
Term 3 |
World War 2 and Arab Israeli conflict |
Term 4 |
Germany GCSE |
Term 5 |
Germany GCSE |
Term 6 |
Germany GCSE |
Year 10
Term 1 |
Interwar years |
Term 2 |
Interwar years |
Term 3 |
Health |
Term 4 |
Health |
Term 5 |
Health |
Term 6 |
Health |
Year 11
Term 1 |
Elizabeth I |
Term 2 |
Elizabeth I |
Term 3 |
Elizabeth I |
Term 4 |
Revision |
Term 5 |
Revision |
Term 6 |
N/A |
If you require further information about History, please contact the Director of Subject: Fiona Rowe frowe@corbybusinessacademy.org
Media
Year 9
Term 1 |
Welcome to Media |
Term 2 |
Welcome to Media |
Term 3 |
Researching a project |
Term 4 |
Creating a project |
Term 5 |
Media theory/introducing set texts |
Term 6 |
Media theory/introducing set texts |
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If you require further information about Media please contact the Lead Teacher of Subject: Joshua Oliver joliver@corbybusinessacademy.org
Modern Foreign Languages
Year 9
Term 1 |
Introduction to GCSE |
Family and relationships |
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Term 2 |
Environmental issues |
Term 3 |
Holidays |
Term 4 |
Technology |
Term 5 |
Tenses and grammar revision |
Term 6 |
Cultural topic and exam skills |
Year 10
Term 1 |
School and future plans |
Term 2 |
Town and local area |
Term 3 |
Free time, sports and diet |
Term 4 |
Family in the 21st century and social media |
Term 5 |
Travel and tourism |
Term 6 |
Global issues |
Year 11
Term 1 |
Family, school and social media |
Exam skills |
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Term 2 |
Neighbourhood, tourism, leisure |
Exam skills |
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Term 3 |
Family, school, social media and diet |
Exam skills |
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Term 4 |
All topics revision at foundation or higher level |
Exam skills |
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Term 5 |
All topics revision at foundation or higher level |
Exam skills |
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Term 6 |
N/A |
Music Technology (BTEC)
Year 9
Term 1 |
Film Music |
Term 2 |
An introduction to Logic |
Term 3 |
Sequencing |
Term 4 |
Recording a CD |
Term 5 |
Planning a live event |
Term 6 |
Writing a music advert |
Year 10
Term 1 |
Unit 2: Managing a Music Product |
Term 2 |
Unit 2: Managing a Music Product |
Term 3 |
Unit 2: Managing a Music Product |
Term 4 |
Unit 4: Introducing Music Composition |
Term 5 |
Unit 4: Introducing Music Composition |
Term 6 |
Unit 4: Introducing Music Composition |
Year 11
Term 1 |
Unit 7: Introducing Music Sequencing |
Term 2 |
Unit 7: Introducing Music Sequencing |
Term 3 |
Unit 1: The Music Industry |
Term 4 |
Unit 1: The Music Industry |
Term 5 |
Unit 1: The Music Industry |
Term 6 |
N/A |
Music (GCSE)
Year 9
Term 1 |
Introduction to GCSE Music: Theory and Listening Analysis Vocabulary |
Term 2 |
Film competition (NMPAT) |
Term 3 |
Solo performances |
Term 4 |
Solo performances |
Term 5 |
Free composition |
Term 6 |
Film music |
Year 10
Term 1 |
Introduction to GCSE Music: Theory and Listening Analysis Vocabulary |
Term 2 |
The concerto through time |
Term 3 |
Rhythms of the world (focus on composing. Developing an idea and structure) |
Term 4 |
Rhythms of the world (focus on listening) |
Term 5 |
Conventions of Pop (with focus on composing, e.g. chord sequences and setting music to text) |
Term 6 |
Conventions of Pop (listening focus) |
Year 11
Term 1 |
Film Music (listening & composition focus, achieving drama and tension through music) |
Term 2 |
Film Music (listening & composition focus, achieving drama and tension through music) |
Term 3 |
Revision and composition 2 time |
Term 4 |
Revision and composition 2 time |
Term 5 |
Revision |
Term 6 |
N/A |
Sport (BTEC)
Year 10
Term 1 |
Unit 3 – Training for Personal Fitness Methods of training, health and fitness screening and developing a personal fitness programme |
Term 2 |
Unit 3 – Training for Personal Fitness Methods of training, health and fitness screening and developing a personal fitness programme |
Term 3 |
Unit 3 – Training for Personal Fitness Methods of training, health and fitness screening and developing a personal fitness programme |
Term 4 |
Unit 2- Practical Performance in sport Understanding rules, regulations and scoring systems, roles and responsibilities of officials and skills, techniques and tactics. |
Term 5 |
Unit 2- Practical Performance in sport Understanding rules, regulations and scoring systems, roles and responsibilities of officials and skills, techniques and tactics. |
Term 6 |
Unit 2- Practical Performance in sport Understanding rules, regulations and scoring systems, roles and responsibilities of officials and skills, techniques and tactics. |
Year 11
Term 1 |
Unit 6 – Planning and Leading Sports Activities Skills, qualities and responsibilities of sports leadership |
Term 2 |
Unit 1 – Fitness for Sport and Exercise (Exam unit) Principles of training, components of fitness and fitness testing |
Term 3 |
Unit 1 – Fitness for Sport and Exercise (Exam unit) Principles of training, components of fitness and fitness testing |
Term 4 |
Unit 5 – Training for Personal Fitness Methods of training, health and fitness screening and developing a personal fitness programme |
Term 5 |
Unit 5 – Training for Personal Fitness Methods of training, health and fitness screening and developing a personal fitness programme |
Term 6 |
Unit 1 – Fitness for Sport and Exercise (Re-sit Exam unit) Principles of training, components of fitness and fitness testing Understanding rules, regulations and scoring systems, roles and responsibilities of officials and skills, techniques and tactics. |