At Flegg, our students study an ambitious curriculum which is accessible to all. We hold the student at the heart of our curriculum and it is built around our shared core values of kindness, aspiration and respect. We believe that every child, regardless of background or ability, has the right to an excellent education that helps them to be and become the best version of themselves. This is The Flegg Way.
Our curriculum maps out a journey that enables students to build upon their skills and knowledge developed at key stage two and it prepares students for further study at key stage 5. This journey can be seen in the learning journeys that have been produced in every curriculum area. Our curriculum enables students to develop an understanding of themselves, the world around them and the wider world. We place great value in developing the person and ensure the curriculum goes beyond the National Curriculum with an emphasis placed on cultural capital, we strive for our curriculum to be beyond the typical in all areas.
We understand the importance of our students being numerate and literate individuals and that this sits at the core of social justice in education. We strive to give students the opportunities to develop these skills at various points throughout their time with us including the Read Aloud project in year 7 to ensure that all students are read to by an adult on a regular basis. Our curriculum holds the student at its heart and our personal development and PSHE curriculum takes into account both the local and national context of our students to help prepare them for the wider world.
As an academy, we do not currently offer a remote education provision as all students attend the academy. If we were to be in a situation where a year group(s) are unable to attend the academy, all students have access to Microsoft Teams where remote lessons can be delivered live to students with resources and assignments posted. All students have access to online learning platforms including Carousel Learning, Tassomai, Sparx Maths and Maths Watch.
As part of our students 5 year journey, the full breadth and depth of the Key Stage 3 programme of study is followed during years 7, 8 and 9. The National Curriculum is used as a baseline for the content although we also enhance this with additional experiences and opportunities that are linked to our local context and to wider aspirations.
Each year is split into two bands of equal ability and students are set within subject groups.
Students study the following subjects in years 7-9:
English
Mathematics
Science
French
Spanish
Geography
History
Computer science
Art
Dance & Drama
Music
PE
PSHE & RE
Technology (a rotation of Catering, Graphics, Resistant Materials and Textiles)
In year 9, students make the decision about the subjects that they will continue to study at Key Stage 4 in years 10 and 11.
In years 10 and 11 all students study:
English
Mathematics
Science
PE
PSHE & RE
Students can also select four of the following subjects to study:
French
Spanish
Geography
History
Computer Science
Art
Dance
Drama
Music
Religious Studies
GCSE PE
BTEC Sport
Hospitality and Catering
Graphics
Resistant Materials
Textiles