Key stage four

Key stage four (KS4) students have access to two curriculum offers, which lead to different qualification pathways:

  • Pathway 1
  • Pathway 2

At KS4 students undertake a range of qualifications that will prepare them for Post 16 and beyond. Each year the option choices are amended to suit the interests of the cohort of learners. Below is an example of the qualifications that are on offer:

Pathway 1

ASDAN LifeSkills challenge (Humanities, Dance, Drama, Art, Food Technology, Science)

EDEXCEL Functional Skills English Entry 1 (working towards)

EDEXCEL Functional Skills Maths Entry 1 (working towards)

ASDAN Personal Social Development Entry 1

Pathway 1 curriculum overview

Pathway 2

EDEXCEL Functional Skills English Entry 1,2,3, Level 1, Level 2

EDEXCEL Functional Skills Maths Entry 1,2,3, Level 1, Level 2

OCR Science Entry 1,2,3,   Open Awards level 1, Level 2

BTEC Home Cooking Skills

ASDAN Personal Social Development Entry 2, 3

WJEC Vocational Studies Entry 2,3

Duke of Edinburgh  Bronze

Options for pathway 2 students

WJEC Humanities Entry 2,3 (History or Geography)

Arts Award Bronze (Art or Performing Arts)

Open Awards Child Care Entry Level 3

WJEC Health and Fitness Entry 2,3

Pathway 2 curriculum overview