Curriculum Intent: Academy
All pupils at Weston Favell Academy have access to a rich, broad and balanced curriculum. The curriculum is engineered to ensure pupils are equipped with the qualifications, knowledge, experiences & skills to succeed in life & progress onto meaningful employment with training or further & higher education.
Key features of our curriculum include:
- All pupils in Years 7 to 11 have 25 lessons a week with each period lasting 60 minutes
- Reading for pleasure is modelled by teachers and promoted through tutor time guided reading, accelerated reader, timetabled library lessons, enrichment book clubs and assemblies
- Broad, ambitious & grounded in the national curriculum – so that all groups of pupils have access to both academic & vocational programmes of study where challenge, achievement & progress are expected for all.
- Knowledge rich – so that all pupils acquire the core knowledge to which they are entitled & the powerful knowledge they need to expand beyond their own experiences.
- Intelligently planned – sequenced to incrementally build long-term knowledge & develop cross-curricula schema, using evidence-based strategies to maximise learning.
- Culturally rich – broadening horizons & exposing pupils to the vast wealth of experiences in the wider global society be that the arts, music, sport & extra-curricular pursuits
- Character building – providing opportunities to develop leadership, organisation, resilience, initiative & communication skills from year 7 to 13.
- Context-specific – so that pupils who are not yet secondary ready, or not yet confident in the English language can rapidly catch up & access the full curriculum, & those with limited opportunities to explore the world beyond Northampton can broaden their horizons.
- Values-driven – to develop principled young people who respect others in all their diversity, put kindness at the heart of all their decisions & strive to achieve excellence in all they do.
KS3
Pupils study the full range of national curriculum subjects consisting of; English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, RE, French, Performing Arts (Music, Drama), Computing, Design and Technology, Art and PE (including Dance) in order to build a strong base of core knowledge. There is a focus on developing the literacy, numeracy & study skills required for GCSE. Our Character & Culture curriculum aims to broaden horizons & equip pupils to choose GCSE options that inspire them.
KS4
Pupils typically study 9 subjects in depth. Critical thinking, problem solving, & communication skills develop alongside a deepening knowledge base. There is an increasing focus on independent learning & personal responsibility. Our Character & Culture curriculum aims to give pupils the chance to explore their strengths & empower them to make informed choices about future plans in further education, or employment with training.
KS5
Pupils in year 12 & 13 focus on 3 or 4 subjects in great depth & with increasing independence. Pupils are role models & are encouraged to take on leadership responsibilities within the academy. Pupils engage with the wider community & participate in local, national & global collaborations. Pupils leave with the skills & attributes necessary for success in higher education, or employment with training.
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Parental Right to Withdraw from Religious Education (RE)
We respect the rights of parents and carers regarding their child’s education. Under current legislation, parents and carers have the right to withdraw their child from all or part of Religious Education (RE) lessons. This includes activities related to Religious Education that do not form part of the statutory National Curriculum.
If you wish to exercise this right, we ask that you inform the school in writing, detailing whether you are withdrawing your child from all or specific parts of the RE curriculum. We are happy to discuss any concerns you may have and provide further information to help you make an informed decision.