Subjects
At Chiltern Academy we want our pupils to have a curriculum that allows each individual pupil the opportunity to excel in academia whilst also allowing them to explore a wide range of different pathways. We expect and support our pupils, as learners, to be aspirant, high achieving, innovative, creative and engaged in high quality teaching delivered from a curriculum which is rich, balanced, personalised and inclusive.
Our vision is to develop pupils who are well educated and well rounded to face the challenges and opportunities of the world beyond school. Our pupils will be offered the opportunity to pursue academic excellence and actively seek out pathways to study or work at the best institutions or companies locally, nationally and internationally.
Subjects
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English
English
In ENGLISH, our curriculum is designed to:
INSPIRE MINDS BY:
- developing imaginative, expressive and influential writers
- creating a passion for reading and a love of literature
- equipping pupils with a passionate voice to express their own viewpoints with confidence
- stimulating creative thinking by challenging pupils to develop new and original ideas
- exposing pupils to new characters, new worlds and new adventures through a broad and enriching variety of stories, poems, plays and texts.
BUILD FUTURES BY:
- laying the foundations for learning across the curriculum
- preparing pupils with cultural, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual skills through exploration of a wide range of texts.
- creating artistic poets, writers, readers, speakers and story-tellers of the future.
- preparing pupils with the essential communication skills to be a fully participating member of society.
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Maths
Maths
In MATHS, our curriculum is designed to:
INSPIRE MINDS BY:
- by delivering challenging and engaging lessons.
- problem solving tasks and activities, pupils are encouraged to use a variety of techniques.
- maths mastery.
- encouraging pupils to ask questions, offer explanations, agreeing or disagreeing and giving reasons is encouraged and welcomed.
- where pupils and teachers both model a variety of mathematical ideas.
- where pupils are encouraged to learn from their mistakes and misconceptions.
BUILD FUTURES BY:
- by linking mathematical concepts across all subjects.
- equipping pupils to take on any 21st century career that involves mathematics.
- using real life examples.
- encouraging all learners understanding the value of mathematics in the real word.
- promoting STEM.
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Science
Science
In SCIENCE, our curriculum is designed to:
INSPIRE MINDS BY:
- instilling the love of scientific knowledge through practical activities, investigations, fun and research.
- opening minds to a world of possibilities for every student and highlighting the everyday relevance of science in our lives.
- delivering a high-quality science education that is based on the process of scientific enquiry that teaches students to think, learn, solve problems and make informed decisions.
- developing curiosity, creativity and exposing pupils to the wondrous, amazing and mind blowing scientific phenomena around us.
- creating a passion for scientific discoveries, events and issues, locally, nationally and globally.
- harnessing, directing and catalysing pupil thinking by helping pupils build useful mental models.
- delving into scientific vocabulary and maximising pupils use of new terminology to express abstract and real concepts.
- making links between everyday experiences and scientific concepts to help understand the world around us.
BUILD FUTURES BY:
- supporting the needs of every child do that they can flourish in an environment which nurtures their interests so that they realise their potential both personally and in wider society. Growing hardworking scientists.
- creating confident, well-rounded pupils who can passionately voice their viewpoints on ethical and moral contexts
- developing analytical, curious minds who collaborate positively as scientists.
- shaping minds to be open and alert to their surroundings so that they can make informed scientific decisions both now and, in the future,
- preparing all pupils for STEM careers by imparting an understanding of core scientific principles.
- creating opportunities for pupils to understand the role of science in careers.
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Art
Art
In ART, our curriculum is designed to:
INSPIRE MINDS BY:
- Learning about the history of art, craft and design as well as the influence of Art from different cultures around the world.
- Creating a passion for creating art in different styles and media through practice and exploration.
- Developing analytical and evaluative skills for students' to use on their own work, and that of others to strengthen their skills.
- Enabling students to express themselves through their artwork and using artist links to create original pieces.
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- Developing self-esteem, confidence and proficiency when describing their ideas and work in front of their peers.
- Preparing pupils to problem solve in creative ways using their cultural, emotional and social skills in a wide variety of circumstances.
- Giving students the ability to utilise a range of techniques and media that can be adapted for different situations.
- Preparing students to use their artistic skills and knowledge in ways that can be transferable to any subject.
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Business Studies
Business Studies
In BUSINESS STUDIES, our curriculum is designed to:
INSPIRE MINDS BY:
- By giving them exposure to a range of different career paths and business opportunities
- Giving the pupils opportunities to explore and work with local businesses and the wider community
- Giving pupils the opportunity to partake in real-life business experiences
- Giving opportunities to pupils to build on their leadership skills and create leaders of the future
BUILD FUTURES BY:
- Giving them a range of skills that they can take and apply in their future career
- Give them a range of business experiences that they can draw upon in pursuing their future aspirations
- Equip pupils with essential skills and experiences to thrive in an ever-changing business world
- Providing the essential information and skills to enable pupils to be more financially independent citizens of the future
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Computer Science
Computer Science
In COMPUTER SCIENCE, our curriculum is designed to:
INSPIRE MINDS BY:
- researching the latest developments in modern computing.
- identifying careers in STEM and relevant skills
- pushing boundaries to overcome challenges faced in the technology sector and beyond.
- engaging in cross curricular STEM activities.
- embarking on independent research projects as a 'deeper dive' to the main curriculum.
- participating in and attending prestigious finals of national STEM competitions.
BUILD FUTURES BY:
- applying newly acquired knowledge to innovate and solve 'real world' problems and by doing so develop a sought after skillset.
- developing a lifelong curiosity for 'how something works' and 'how something can be improved upon'
- refining and perfecting the skills of Conjecture and Hypothesis
- retaining resilience and courage to try (and be wrong) in the face of adversity
- nurturing a growth mindset and an understanding that Computing is for everyone
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Engineering
Engineering
In ENGINEERING, our curriculum is designed to:
INSPIRE MINDS BY:
giving pupils relevant role models in Engineering.
working with national & international Engineering firms to produce schemes of work.
making every unit of work explicitly link to industry.
introducing pupils to the range of future career options in Engineering and removing their misconceptions about the subject.
providing as much enrichment as possible through extra curricular clubs trips with our pupils as possible.
exposing pupils to the latest engineering stories via an Engineering Blog.
BUILD FUTURES BY:
- improving pupils computer literacy with the latest computer aided design software and manufacturing processes.
- getting pupils the practical skills they will need to succeed in further education and apprenticeships.
- closing the gender gap in the subject. Offering lots of possibilities for both genders in Engineering through university visits and trips.
- developing pupils' presentation skills so they can express themselves and their ideas coherently.
- making pupils sustainability conscious in all they do.
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Food Technology
Food Technology
In Food Tech, our curriculum is designed to:
INSPIRE MINDS BY:
- Delivering engaging and challenging lessons
- Instilling a passion and understanding of preparing and cooking a variety of foods
- Giving pupils relevant role models within the food industry
- Creating schemes of work which allow pupils to build upon their skills and learn new ones
- Introducing pupils to the range of future career options in the food industry and removing any misconceptions they may have within the subject
- Providing enrichment through extra-curricular clubs and trips
BUILD FUTURES BY:
- Improving pupils technical skills within a food preparation area
- Teaching pupils the practical, technical and theoretical skills they will need to succeed in further education and beyond
- Pupils will leave school with the skills to select ingredients and follow recipes/methods to cook nutritious meals
- Pupils will develop their cooking skills and knowledge of food preparation/hygiene that are hugely beneficial in a wide range of career opportunities
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French
French
In FRENCH, our curriculum is designed to:
INSPIRE MINDS BY:
opening pupils' minds to the broad range of culture and traditions across the French-speaking world
giving pupils a deep understanding of French pronunciation through a focus on phonics
encouraging curiosity through the teaching of authentic resources including poetry, songs, magazines, books and films
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focusing on topics related to future plans and careers
giving pupils a wider vision of the world, aiming to create global citizens
equipping pupils with strong communication skills
building pupils' resilience through a focus on languages being accessible to every pupil teaching pupils to be independent through the use of individual resources they can access every lesson
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Geography
Geography
In GEOGRAPHY, our curriculum is designed to:
INSPIRE MINDS BY:
exploring the wider world and the variety of unique cultures within it.
allowing students to critically analyse the physical processes of the Earth and how human action interacts and is ultimately dependent on the natural Earth.
give students the opportunity to complete detailed fieldwork in a variety of locations.
equipping students with the knowledge and understanding of the Earth and their place within it.
developing students understanding of how the world changes at a variety of scales, locally, regionally and globally.
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exploring other cultures, nationalities, customs and traditions and allow students to investigate how their own culture fits into the wider world.
developing the skills and confidence for students to become active global citizens with a strong understanding of social, moral, economic and environmental implications of their actions.
creating effective decision makers who are confident and capable to make informed, well evaluated decisions in a range of contexts.
creating the future problem solvers of the world. Many of the current and future global issues will be solved by geographers and our students will be leading these initiatives.
establishing links between a range of different subjects and career opportunities and how geography is an integral part of wider life, both academically and recreationally.
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History
History
In HISTORY, our curriculum is designed to:
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giving students a thorough and broad timeline of the past in which they can make connections and understand their place in history.
- exploring how our present world has been formed by different events, people, cultures, traditions, beliefs and ideas over time.
- helping students to challenge simplified tellings of the past, and through listening to a multiplicity of diverse voices, come to a more complex, layered and comprehensive reading of history.
- encouraging students to go on historical enquiries into the past, to handle a variety of types of sources and to come to respect the richness and value they hold for historians.
- developing students' ability to handle interpretations of the past critically and use their own knowledge to come to their own conclusions about the past.
BUILD FUTURES BY:
- history at Chiltern paints a detailed picture of how society, technology and government has changed over time. By understanding how, when and why change occurs, it allows the students to better understand how it works now and for the future.
- the importance of how history fits into the local, national and world-wide community, provides students with a sense of self-worth and allows them to understand themselves better.
- exploring other countries, ethnicities and ancestries, helps students develop a greater understanding of those around us, preparing them for the future.
- understanding why people may have behaved the way they do, helps students become more compassionate as people and more impartial as decision makers.
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Music
Music
In MUSIC, our curriculum is designed to:
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- Students build confidence by learning to express themselves creatively and imaginatively and to communicate with others confidently and effectively.
- Exposing pupils to a diverse range of musical genres and styles, from classic composers to modern day innovators
- Providing opportunities to hone musicality through instruments, singing and technology
- Creating a space for challenging and thoughtful discussions about music
- Building a culture of creativity and experimentation
BUILD FUTURES BY:
- Developing analytical skills through a broad exploration of composers and artists, using the unifying ‘elements of music’ to inform responses
- Raising awareness of the cultural significance of different musical traditions across the globe
- Increasing confidence through performance experiences
- Forming a bond between technology and creativity
- Promoting a collaborative workspace that increases communication skills.
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Performing Arts
Performing Arts
In PERFORMING ARTS, our curriculum is designed to:
INSPIRE MINDS BY:
- develop a well rounded performer who is aware of the cohesion between all elements of the Performing Arts
- expose pupils to professional works to aspire to as well as learn from
- allow pupils time to create and be passionate, developing original ideas which are then brought to life
- giving pupils the understanding of all backstage and behind the scenes areas of Performing Arts and allowing them to be a part of the process
BUILD FUTURES BY:
equip pupils with the awareness of careers and avenues in Performing Arts which are available to them as well as what they need to do to follow these paths
- prepare pupils with an industry led curriculum, not only based on KS4 options but beyond
- creating an understanding of the cultural, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual skills by studying multiple plays, musicals and dance across cultures and time periods
- give pupils the opportunities to be creative, write, lead, choreograph and direct- all within teams to build communication skills
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Physical Education
Physical Education
In PHYSICAL EDUCATION, our curriculum is designed to:
INSPIRE MINDS BY:
- create a passion for sport and a healthy active lifestyle.
- giving students leadership opportunities in lessons and beyond.
- developing imaginative, creative, problem solving and resilient pupils.
- exposing pupils to different and challenging situations within sport and physical activities and encouraging to face them head on.
BUILD FUTURES BY:
- developing self-esteem, confidence and communication skills in leadership situations.
- preparing pupils to have a knowledge of cultural, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual skills in a wide variety of differing situations.
- giving students the tools to understand what makes a healthy active lifestyle and how to build upon this in to adult life.
- giving students analytical skills to assess situations and show resilience if things don't go to plan.
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Psychology
Psychology
In PSYCHOLOGY, our curriculum is designed to:
INSPIRE MINDS BY:
- developing imaginative, expressive and influential writers
- creating a passion for reading and a love of literature
- equipping pupils with a passionate voice to express their own viewpoints with confidence
- stimulating creative thinking by challenging pupils to develop new and original ideas
- exposing pupils to new characters, new worlds and new adventures through a broad and enriching variety of stories, poems, plays and texts.
BUILD FUTURES BY:
- laying the foundations for learning across the curriculum
- preparing pupils with cultural, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual skills through exploration of a wide range of texts.
- creating artistic poets, writers, readers, speakers and story-tellers of the future.
- preparing pupils with the essential communication skills to be a fully participating member of society.
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RE & Citizenship
RE & Citizenship
In RE & CITIZENSHIP, our curriculum is designed to:
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developing pupils' knowledge and understanding of religious beliefs, practices and traditions
considering and responding to a range of important questions related to their own spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
motivating and educating pupils' into becoming thoughtful, active citizens
interpreting and evaluating texts, sources of authority and other evidence in order to explore different beliefs, tradition and practices
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- promoting and encouraging tolerance and respect for all beliefs
- knowing how religion, practices and traditions influence individuals, communities, societies and cultures
- equipping pupils' to clearly and coherently articulate their personal beliefs,
- ideas, values and experiences knowledgeably and tolerantly
- preparing pupils' with the essential skills to engage with and participate in public life