Curriculum Support & Key Skills

Subject: Curriculum Support & Key Skills

Teacher who leads the subject: Mrs H Kettle (Year10) and Mr S Collins (Year 11)

What will I study in Year 10?

In Year 10 you will study Maths content in line with your current needs.

This will include a combination of:

- Support with your GCSE Maths - Bespoke support with the content you are learning in your standard maths lessons.

- Functional Skills Maths Level 1 or level 2 - Assessment is a two-part examination, calculator and non-calculator. Assessments are at various points throughout the year. The course takes a more practical approach to Maths, with questions based on real life situations.

- Entry level 2 or 3 Maths – This qualification has no formal examination and is assessed on an accumulation of evidence gathered in class in lessons over the year.

For all candidates Curriculum Support & Key Skills in Year 10 will support your Mathematical education, helping you to meet your potential in GCSE Maths and providing opportunity for additional Mathematical qualifications.

What will I study in Year 11?

In Year 11 you will study Functional Skills English at Level 1 or 2, depending on what best suits you. The course is graded ‘Pass’ or ‘Fail’. To pass, all elements must be completed to the standard required by the exam board, which is AQA.

The course reflects the skills required for GCSE English Language, whilst enabling students to work at a slightly slower pace. The course is broken down into reading, writing, speaking, listening and communicating, which are all required elements of the assessment. There is an exam in reading and one in writing, at the end of the course. There is also a speaking, listening and communicating assessment during the course.

How will my work be assessed?

In addition to the exams, you will be assessed by the work completed in class: this will be in various forms - for example, written pieces, presentations, research and discussions. The completion of units will go towards your final grade qualification.

What qualifications will the course lead to?

Functional Skills Level 1 or Level 2.

How will it support my other subjects?

There will be time available in these lessons to focus on work from other subjects, as well as completing coursework.

Please only select Curriculum Support & Key Skills if your Head of House has suggested this to you.

Please contact Mrs Basurto for more information.

Email: BasurtoO@bishopluffa.org.uk