Curriculum Model
At Bishop Challoner Catholic College we run a two week timetable. Typically the curriculum is structured as below, however, depending on the teaching group, there may be some minor adjustments made.
Year 7
Subject:
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Periods per fortnight:
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Art
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2
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Citizenship
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2
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Design Technology
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2
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English
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6
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French
|
5
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Geography
|
3
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History
|
3
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Computing
|
2
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Mathematics
|
6
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Music
|
2
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PE
|
6
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Performing Arts
|
2
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RE
|
5
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Science
|
6
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Year 8
Subject:
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Periods per fortnight:
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Art
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2
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Citizenship
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2
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Design Technology
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2
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English
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6
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French
|
5
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Geography
|
3
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History
|
3
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Computing
|
2
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Mathematics
|
6
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Music
|
2
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PE
|
6
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Performing Arts
|
2
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RE
|
5
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Science
|
6
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Year 9
Subject:
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Periods per fortnight:
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Art
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2
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Citizenship
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1
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Design Technology
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2
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English
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7
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French
|
5
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Geography
|
3
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History
|
3
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Computing
|
2
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Mathematics
|
6
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Music
|
2
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PE
|
4
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Performing Arts
|
2
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RE
|
5
|
Science
|
8
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At the end of Year 9 students select up to 4 option subjects from a range of choices. In addition students will complete ‘core’ subjects. Years 10 and 11 are structured as follows:
Year 10 and 11 - Core Subjects:
Subject:
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Periods per fortnight:
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English
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8
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Mathematics
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7
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PE
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2
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RE
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5
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Science
|
10
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Year 10 and 11 - Optional Subjects:
Subject:
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Periods per fortnight:
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Art & Design
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5
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Business Studies
|
5
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BTEC Dance
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5
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BTEC Sport
|
5
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BTEC Performing Arts
|
5
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Catering – Food and Nutrition
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5
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Computing
|
5
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Extended Science (Separate Sciences)
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5
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French
|
5
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Geography
|
5
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Health & Social Care
|
5
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History
|
5
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Media Studies
|
5
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Music
|
5
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Product Design
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5
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PE
|
5
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In the sixth form students are required to follow a suitable 16 – 19 Programme of Study. This programme of study includes qualification hours and non-qualification hours.
Qualification Hours:
Non Qualification Hours:
Year 12 and Year 13 Qualification Hours: - Option Subjects:
Subject:
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Indicative Periods per fortnight:
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General RE
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2
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GCSE English retake
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4
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GCSE Mathematics retake
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4
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Art & Design
|
10
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Biology
|
10
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Business Studies
|
10
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BTEC Certificates/Diplomas
|
10
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Chemistry
|
10
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Core Mathematics
|
8
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Economics
|
10
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English Literature
|
10
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French
|
10
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Geography
|
10
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Health & Social Care
|
10
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History
|
10
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Law
|
10
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Mathematics
|
10
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Further Mathematics
|
8
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Media Studies
|
10
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Performing Arts
|
10
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PE
|
10
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Physics
|
10
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Product Design 3D
|
10
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Psychology
|
10
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Religious Studies
|
10
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Sociology
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10
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Year 12 and Year 13 Non-Qualification Hours Subjects:
Subject:
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Indicative Periods per fortnight:
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Tutorial time
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3
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Enrichment/Sports-based activities
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2
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Study Support sessions
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2
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Progression Week
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One week in summer term
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Work Experience Placement
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Two weeks in summer term
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