CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT
The Lakes School’s Inclusive Curriculum
Our curriculum inspires, challenges and empowers students
Inspires
We inspire young people to be ambitious, creative and to develop a lifelong love of learning.
We provide a curriculum that is engaging, relevant and rich with a diverse range of experiences.
Challenges
We challenge young people to achieve the high standards we set for them and encourage them to be proud of their achievements.
We provide a curriculum that sets high standards, responds to the needs of our students and instills self belief.
Empowers
We empower young people to become knowledgeable, skilled, independent and socially aware.
We provide a curriculum that ensures our students learn the knowledge, skills and qualities they need to make a positive contribution to their community.
Through our curriculum, you will see children…
Inspired
Enquiring
Investigating
Experimenting
Being Inventive
Being Creative
Being Engaged
Being Motivated
Asking Questions
Trying New Things
Showing Commitment
Making the most of Opportunities
Challenged
Being Proud
Working Hard
Remembering
Being Tolerant
Being Respectful
Showing Integrity
Showing Resilience
Overcoming Barriers
Taking Pride in their Work
Struggling and Succeeding
Showing a Good Work Ethic
Revisiting Work and Improving
Going out of their Comfort Zone
Empowered
Caring
Leading
Being Kind
Applying Skills
Communicating
Being Successful
Taking Ownership
Being Independent
Showing Confidence
Taking Responsibility
Applying Knowledge
Voicing their Opinions
Expressing Themselves
Showing Understanding
Contributing to the Community
Understanding Links to the World
Lesson Allocation by Subject and Year Group
Our Multicultural Curriculum
| Subject | Subject Theme | Multicultural Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Key Stage 3 | ||
| Art Y7 | Animal Explorations Architecture | Asia, Africa, Oceania, South America India: Taj Mahal Egypt: Pyramids Gaudi Moorish/Islamic Architecture |
| Art Y8 | Cubism | African Sculpture Art from other cultures |
| Art Y9 | Distorted Portraits Non-western Art | Masks from Africa, Oceania, South America African Art Cultural Appropriation Tourist keepsakes and immersion in a culture |
| Computing | Computer Rocket Science: Hidden Figures | Diversity |
| Drama Y8 | Terrible Old Man | Racism Fear of 'other' |
| Drama Y9 | Blue Remembered Hills | Tolerance Bullying |
| English Y7 | Non Fiction Unit: Cultural Voices | Exploring other cultures |
| English Y8 | Fiction Unit: Alienated Characters Non Fiction Unit - Prejudice & Perspective | Culture Prejudice Racism |
| English Y9 | Fiction Unit - Isolation & Loners in American Fiction Literature Unit - Poetry from Other Cultures | Culture |
| Geography Y7 | Migration China | Diversity Diversity |
| Geography Y8 | Brazil | Diversity |
| Geography Y9 | Development India | Colonialism Diversity/Colonialism |
| History Y7 | The Crusades Elizabethan Explorers | Diversity Imperialism, Colonialism |
| History Y8 | East India Company Great Exhibition Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade James Cook Scramble for Africa Britain and her Empire Local: Whitehaven Slave Trade | Imperialism, Colonialism Imperialism Racism Imperialism, Colonialism Imperialism, Colonialism Imperialism Racism |
| History Y9 | Minorities in Soviet Russia Minorities in Nazi Germany The Holocaust Visit from Arek Hersh Button Project | Racism Racism Racism, Anti-Semitism Racism, Anti-Semitism Racism, Anti-Semitism |
| PE & Outdoor Education | History of Sport | Diversity Culture |
| Religious Studies | Hinduism Islam Judaism |
|
| Science Y7 | Particles | Democritus |
| Science Y8 | Light | Ibn-al-Haytham |
| Technology | Catering | Fairtrade Culture Ethics |
| Key Stage 4 | ||
| Art | Thematic Enquiry | Cultural themes Non-western art |
| Business | Ethics | Ethical Practice |
| Drama | Antigone | Beliefs Religion v State |
| Geography | Extreme Storms Philippines India Mumbai | Racism Diversity Diversity/Colonialism Diversity/Colonialism |
| History | Segregation Red Scare Civil Rights Movement Black Power Movement Anti-slavery Movement Minority Rights Movement | Racism Xenophobia Anti-racism Anti-racism Anti-racism Anti-racism |
| Religious Studies | British Values Diversity Extremism Discrimination Racism Hate Crime |
|
| Science | Elements | Plato |
| Sport | Leadership | Equality Ethics Values |
| Technology | Textiles | Ethics |
| Sixth Form | ||
| Art | History Modern Art Post Modern Art | Western Art History Cultural Appropriation |
| Business Studies | Business Recruitment and Selection: Equality Act 2010 and Employment Act 2008 | Discrimination Race Religion Protected Characteristics |
| Computing | Computer Rocket Science: Hidden Figures | Diversity |
| Drama | Woyzeck | Mental Health |
| English | Othello | Compassion Injustice |
| Extended Project Qualification | Ethics and Culture | Understanding views and behaviours of people from different cultures |
| Film Studies | Modern American Films Hollywood 1930-1960 Foreign Language Films | Contemporary Culture Deprivation |
| Geography | Superpowers Globalisation Migration & Identity | Colonialism Diversity, Racism Diversity, Colonialism, Racism |
| History | Rise of Islam Abbasids, Seljuks and Fatimids Western settlement in Near East Muslim leadership | Diversity Diversity Diversity, Inclusion, Colonialism Diversity |
| Outdoor Education | Legislation | Equality Act 2010 |
| Technology | Product Design | Ethical Trade |
Assessment
Welcome to our assessment page where you can find out how we assess your child and track the progress they are making. You will be pleased to hear that, just as with all successful schools, we have high aspirations for your child and this is reflected in the targets we set. We pride ourselves on the care we demonstrate and the support we provide to all of our students and we know that these are important parts of the recipe in helping your child succeed. Do please get in touch if you require any further information about our assessment arrangements.
Click the image below to download our Key Stage 3 & 4 Assessment: A Guide for Parents.
What grades will my child be awarded for their GCSE courses?
For many years, GCSE grades were indicated by a letter from A* to G but from 2017, students receive grades based on a 1 to 9 scale with 9 being the highest and 1 being the lowest.
For BTEC courses, such as Business Studies and Sport, will keep the same system they have had for a number of years whereby students will be awarded a Level 2 Pass, Merit or Distinction. Students who do not quite meet the standards expected of a Level 2 Pass may be awarded a Level 1 Pass.
How do the new GCSE grades relate to the old system?
The diagram below illustrates how the old GCSE grade system relates to the new system.
