The Curriculum

On entering the school, students are placed into form groups. The form is selected in order to maximise student learning opportunities. The forms are labelled LVHSCEARP (at present), and students are taught within their form groups through much of their Key Stage 3 timetable. In the core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science, students are taught in form groups during Year 7, but are then set according to ability and attainment through Years 8 and 9. In Year 7 Geography, History and RE are taught by one teacher as Humanities.

There is a standard curriculum entitlement for all students in Key Stage 3. This comprises the following subjects:

English; Mathematics; Science; ICT; Physical Education; Technology; Life Skills;

Performing Arts – Drama;

Technology – Art and Design; Food; Graphics; Resistant Materials; Textiles;

Modern Languages – French or Spanish;

Humanities – History; Geography; Religious Education.

14-19 PATHWAYS

Once students begin Key Stage 4, they enter our Pathways programme. This is a radical curriculum design which is based on progressive one year programmes of study, combined with a core of two-year courses which allow students to progress from Foundation through to Advanced level, according to their ability and rate of progress. Students who join the Sixth Form are able to follow courses at Foundation, Intermediate or Advanced level.

All Foundation and Intermediate classes are open to all students in Years 10-14. Advanced programmes are currently available only to students in Year 12 and above who have achieved at least 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above. Students will normally need to achieve at least Grade B in a subject if they wish to study it at AS level.

Level 1 (Foundation level): this consists of a Foundation GNVQ course or BTEC Introductory worth 4 GCSEs (Grade D-G), studied over 10 hours per week for one year. In addition, students will take GCSEs in English, Mathematics, Science, PE and Life Skills. Current courses include ICT, Business, Art, Childcare, Performing Arts, Media and Sports PE.

Level 2 (Intermediate level): this consists either of an Intermediate GNVQ or BTEC First worth 4 GCSEs (Grade A*-C), or 2 individual GCSEs taken over one year, together with GCSEs in English, Mathematics, Science, a Modern Language, PE and Life Skills. Current courses include GNVQ ICT, BTEC Sport and BTEC Media, together with a full range of traditional GCSE subjects. Additional specialist courses are available through our work with Enfield College and other collegiate partners.

AS and A2 level: we offer a broad range of GCE Advanced Subsidiary level, and A2 level courses, including Vocational courses in ICT, Art and Business Studies. We also offer the BTEC National in PE and Sport.

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