Click below for an overview of our Key Stage 4 pathways. Overarching themes for curriculum cycles can be viewed at the bottom of this page.

We are following Cycle B this academic year.

In Key Stage 4, pupils begin their journey towards completing qualifications that celebrate their achievements and will support their transition into further education and/or work. Our year 10 and 11 pupils follow accreditation pathways that reflect their strengths and interests and promote their independence. Accreditation ranges from Pre-Entry units to Entry Level 3 qualifications such as Entry Level Mathematics, Functional English and Entry Level PE. 

For more information about the qualifications offered, please visit our Qualifications page.

The Key Stage 4 timetable focuses on preparation for adulthood, with learning opportunities tailored to individual needs. Independence, community participation, health and wellbeing are valuable aspects of learning taught throughout the curriculum.

Pupils are taught maths, English and ICT, with a focus on independence, functional skills and communication.

My Health, My Independence, My Community and My Future lessons are mapped to the PfA outcomes. Curriculum planning enables pupils to develop their life skills, travel training, and employability skills in a range of real-life contexts, whilst teaching personal safety (including online safety) and RSHE.

For more information about our Preparation for Adulthood curriculum, please click here.

PE (My Physical Health) is taught weekly, with some pupils accessing entry level PE. 

Science and Humanities are delivered through our My World lessons, encouraging curiosity and enabling pupils to have a better understanding of the world around them.

Creative arts are explored through weekly My Creativity lessons, alongside a range of other enrichment opportunities such as outdoor learning, DJing, swimming, dance and cycling.

Pupils in Key Stage 4 also have an opportunity to access weekly vocational options, including gardening, catering, animal care, and attending different taster courses at local colleges.

Key adults support pupils in reviewing their work and identifying next steps, and our independent careers advisers ensure pupils and families are well-informed about possible college and careers opportunities.

For those pupils who feel ready, we can also offer independent travel training, to enable them to travel between school and home independently.

For more information about the Key Stage 4 Curriculum, please contact Katie Howse, Assistant Principal at the Academy’s admin email address: admin@nethergateacademy.org