THE CURRICULUM

At Immanuel College we pride ourselves on our innovative curriculum. Of course our curriculum is designed to adhere to statutory requirements to ensure students develop the necessary skills and knowledge for the work place. As well as this, within our Christian ethos, we endeavour to widen horizons, raise aspirations and develop self-esteem. Students leaving Immanuel College are well equipped to take their place in society as caring, interesting and interested young people. At Immanuel College we provide a curriculum that meets the needs of all our students, creating opportunities and allowing for breadth of study.

Key Stage 3 – Years 7-9
At Key Stage 3 all students access National Curriculum programmes of study in the core subjects:

• English
• Maths
• Science
• ICT

In addition they study Design & Technology, French, PE, Art, Drama, Music, Geography, History, PSHCE and RE. Students in Year 7 also follow a SEBS (Social, Emotional and Behaviour Skills) programme to help them to develop life skills. In Year 8 and 9 some students embark on early entry GCSE examinations where appropriate. At Key Stage 3 Enterprise Education also plays a key role.

Key Stage 4 – Years 10-11
All students at Immanuel College follow courses in English, Maths, Science, PE, RE, PSHCE and Design & Technology. Our young people will be entering a work place where different and varied skills are required; It is our responsibility to ensure that they are well equipped to meet the future. In order to meet these challenges we have devised a variety of pathways which students will follow at Key Stage 4. Each pathway is designed to support the learning of students who have different skill and aptitudes. Some students will follow a vocational pathway which includes one BTEC related to the world of work alongside a GCSE of their choice. The following BTECs are offered:

• Business Studies Health & Social Care Early Years
• Art Performing Arts DIDA/CIDA (ICT)
• plus a Diploma in Digital Applications (ICT)

Students who have a particular interest or aptitude for Science may follow a course that includes three separate Sciences, whilst other students may opt for a more traditional course including three separate GCSEs.
A vocationally based curriculum delivered in partnership will Skill Force and College, or work based providers is available for some students.

Key Stage 5 – Post 16
We anticipate that the majority of our students will progress to Post 16 study and provide suitable courses according to individual needs, these include BTEC First Certificate and AS level. Some students choose to combine the BTEC and AS courses. A wide variety of subjects are offered allowing progression from those studied at GCSE, alongside subjects that are new to students. Students may also access courses at other schools in the Confederation. Courses available are:

• BTECs Public Services Travel and Tourism Early Years
• Sport
• Business Studies plus Certificate in Digital Applications
• AS/A2 Product Design Physics Law
• Music PE Mathematics
• Sociology Business Studies Geography
• Biology English
• Psychology, Ethics and Religion
• AVCE ICT