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Study Programme, Curriculum Model & Daily Timetable

STUDY PROGRAMME, CURRICULUM MODEL & DAILY TIMETABLE

All students follow a Post-16 study programme in line with ESFA guidelines on 16-19 study programme requirements. All students are timetabled for a minimum of 640 guided learning hours over the academic year. Study programmes are designed to provide breadth and depth, experiences to prepare students for workplace and future life, and where necessary English and maths GCSE focus for those with low prior attainment.

All students study a minimum of 3 A-Level or vocational subjects. All students will also be timetabled for non qualification hours that develop student's character, broader skills, attitudes and confidence, and support progression. All students will undertake work experience to give students the opportunity to develop their career choices and to apply their skills in real working conditions.

The Post-16 Curriculum Model 

(2 week Timetable, 58 lesson cycle) 

Year 12 

Year 13 

Tutor time Monday to Friday mornings (15 mins) 

Except Wed PBT 

3 A-Levels/BTEC 

AND 

1 AS, 4th A-Level or timetabled Enrichment (EPQ, Sports Leaders, Work Experience) 

4 x up to 11 lessons 

3 OR 4 x A-Levels/BTEC 

(EPQ completion for a small cohort) 

3 or 4 x 11 lessons 

PSHE  

(Study Skills/Wellbeing/Next Steps) 

1 lesson 

PSHE

(Study Skills/Wellbeing/Next Steps)  

 

Personal Best Time (PBT) 

or 

1:1 Mentoring 

1 lesson  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weekly extended tutorials (1/2 hour) 

Personal Best Time (PBT) including one of: Learner Curriculum, Leadership opportunities and 1:1 mentoring 

Weekly extended tutorials (1/2 hour) 

 

 

 

 

Supervised Study 

or 

Home Study (from January) 

The number will vary depending on your core subject options but will typically be around 10 periods per cycle 

Supervised Study (in school) 

or 

Directed Study (in school) 

Or 

Home Study (once eligible) 

Up to 25 periods per cycle 

All students sign a study contract indicating their pathway at the start of Year 12. 

The last date for changing a pathway is the 19th September 2025. 

Students are committed to completing their chosen pathway unless there is an exceptional circumstance e.g.  a verified medical reason.

The School Day

The Timing of the School Day

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