Life Long Learning
Life Long Learning
During 2020 and 2021 we have looked at different ways to deliver “catch up” experiences for our learners. The range and variety of experiences students have missed during pandemic is diverse. We know that students have missed out on academic experiences but they have also missed working with others, school trips and residential and extra-curricular activities.
As such this year we have made an alteration to the school curriculum to address some of these needs. In year 7, 9 and 10 we have introduced a subject called Life Long Learning. The aim of this subject is to:
- To help students enjoy learning and see how education can support their aspirations
- To develop a range of life skills and make links to careers
- Improve study/learning skills and independence
- To support mental health and well-being throughout this course by helping student find solutions to problems, developing communication skills and through learning technique's to manage stress and anxiety
- To develop a unique “catch up” experience Deliver additional academic catch up
- Teach accelerate learning techniques proven to boost learning
In Life Long Learning students will complete multiple short units within each year. Each unit has been chosen to support the wider curriculum and catch up.
In Year 7 students will study…
Unit |
Delivered by |
Description |
Metacognition |
Mrs Issatt
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Students will be developing different approaches to learning, improve their independence and problem solving.
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Cognitive Acceleration through Science |
Mr Harris |
Cognitive Acceleration through Science Education (CASE). Student design and carry out practical’s and investigations. |
Communication and Literacy |
Mrs Hilyard |
Literacy and communication skills in context. Sports writing, Media, Careers skills and Stories |
Numeracy in the real world |
Miss Goodall |
Maths and Mental arithmetic taught within real life situations. Money, Patterns and the use of maths in specific careers
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Outdoor pursuits |
Miss Scott
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Outdoor pursuits, team skills, problem solving Outdoor games – mental health and well being
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In Year 9 and 10 students will study…
Unit |
Teacher |
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ICT Functional Skills ICT |
Mr Marshall |
Equips learners with the basic ICT skills they need to operate confidently, effectively and independently in education, work and everyday life. |
The World and its History
|
Mrs Issatt and Mr Perkins |
Significant historical events that everyone should learn about. |
Arts Award
|
Mr Steels |
Creativity, culture, art and its place in the 21st century. Students will embark on an arts based project. |
Linguistics |
Miss Brownlee |
Language skills for life. Linguistics is the scientific study of language. It encompasses the analysis of every aspect of language, as well as the methods for studying and modelling them. |
Oracy |
Mr Campbell |
Oracy is to speaking what numeracy is to mathematics or literacy to reading and writing. Students will learn about body language, public speaking Presenting. |
Heath and well being |
Mrs Lowe |
Students will learn to look after their mental health and well-being.
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