Our Curriculum Approach

Our curriculum, like everything at Great Yarmouth Charter, is guided by the virtues of prudence, justice, temperance and fortitude. We believe that every young person is capable of achieving something great.

Our curriculum and the way that we deliver it, is designed to support the motto at Charter - 'Sapientia Potentia Est' - wisdom is power.

By providing a rigorous, academic curriculum that is rich in carefully sequenced knowledge, our goal is to enable pupils to take their place in the community of educated citizens. Respect is embodied in our curriculum through the high value we place on subjects and our teachers as experts in their subject areas. 

We want our pupils to have access to the best that has been thought and said, and with this in mind our teachers think carefully about what to teach and how best to teach it. We want pupils’ future options to be wide, so we do not narrow the curriculum. Instead, we ensure pupils are exposed to a wide body of knowledge through our Key Stage 3 curriculum over years 7, 8 and 9.

We think carefully about those pupils whose formal study of a subject will come to an end in Year 9, and prioritise the knowledge that creates well-rounded, well-educated individuals. 

Our teachers use their expertise and that of their teams and support of the education team at Inspiration Trust to deliver an evidence informed approach to planning and teaching. We carefully sequence and plan our lessons and work hard to ensure our curriculum is coherent. 

Our teachers use formative assessment as a means to improve pupils' understanding, not just to measure it.  

High expectations are evident through the rigorous academic focus of our curriculum. We offer a broad coverage of academic subjects, which ensures all pupils are prepared for GCSE and life afterwards, including sixth form study and a great university for those who wish to pursue such a goal.

We believe that learning built over time enables pupils to learn new knowledge that is efficient and sustainable.

We deliver a broad and balanced curriculum. Our extended school day allows us to ensure that all pupils have access to a curriculum that equips them to keep safe,and to know about the options options available to them to enjoy healthy lifestyles, relationships, experience of the world of work and play  a full part in society by learning what it means to be a British citizen.  In key stage 4, additional time is given to master the basics and progress well in a range of EBacc subjects.

Curriculum plans

Our curriculum plans establish a model of progression in each subject, and teachers think about how to test and for understanding through incisive questioning, retrieval practice and live marking, either within the classroom or online through virtual learning platforms. This means our pupils make good progress through our curriculum and are well prepared for their next level of study.

Great Yarmouth Charter Academy has a one-week timetable which runs for 28 hours. This is made up of two days of five one-hour lessons and three days of six one-hour lessons. Pupils are taught mirror banded sets throughout Key Stage 3, before starting Key Stage 4 in Year 10. They choose four level 2 qualifications, which they study for 2 years. English, maths and science are set by ability at Key Stage 4, while most options are mixed ability groups.

To find out more about our curriculum, please contact us.

Read our curriculum policy for more information

We're part of the Inspiration Trust and share their knowledge rich curriculum. We make sure our curriculum is inclusive and accessible for all of our students. Read our principles to find out more about how we achieve this.

View our curriculum plans:
 

Key Stage 3 Curriculum Plan

At Key Stage 3 all pupils study the following lessons in years 7 - 9:

  • Maths
  • English
  • Science
  • French
  • Physical education 
  • Religious education
  • History
  • Geography
  • Art
  • Music 
  • Technology


Our curriculum offers a broad and balanced education.

Key Stage 3 Curriculum Plan

(Years 7, 8 and 9)
 

 

CORE SUBJECTS

Technology

 

RE & RSE

 

French

 

History

 

Geography

 

Art

 

Music

 

PE

English

Maths

Science

Year 7

5

5

4

1

2

3

2

2

1

1

2

Year 8

5

5

4

2

2

2

2

2

1

1

2

Year 9

5

5

4

2

2

2

2

2

1

1

2

Key Stage 4 Curriculum Plan

In Key Stage 4, all pupils continue to study a broad and balanced academic curriculum through to GCSE, and are able to opt in to additional subjects. 

All pupils study the subjects below, plus an additional three subjects:

  • Maths
  • English literature
  • English language
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Physical education
  • History, Geography or French

Key Stage 4 Curriculum Plan

(Years 10 and 11)

 

English

Maths

Science

Option W

Option X

Option Y

Option Z

GCSE

5

5

5

3

3

3

3

Key Stage 4 Options

Key Stage 4 (Year 10 and Year 11) option subjects

Option

Subjects – YEAR 10

W

French, History, Geography,

X

History, Art, RE, Photography, Child Development, Sport BTEC 

Y

Geography, Art, RE, Child Development, Sport BTEC, Drama

Z

Geography, Photography, BTEC Sport, Child Development, Drama, RE, Music

 

Key Stage 4 (Year 11) option subjects

 

Option

Subjects – YEAR 11

W

French, History, Geography, 

X

French, Art, BTEC Sport, Child Development, Drama, RE, BTEC Music

Y

History, Art, BTEC Sport, Child Development, Drama,  RE,

Z

Geography, Art, Photography, BTEC Sport, Child Development, Drama, RE,

Curriculum and Qualifications List 2022/2023

A Level Maths 2022 - 2024
Subject Awarding Body Full course title Qualification Type Entry Code QAN Number
Maths OCR Mathematics A A Level H240 60310388
Core Maths AQA Certificate Level 3 Mathematical
Studies 1350
Certificate 1350A 60149450
           
GCSE Maths 2022 - 2023
Subject Awarding Body Full course title Qualification Type Entry Code QAN Number
Maths AQA GCSE Mathematics (9-1) GCSE 8300 601/4608/4
Maths AQA Level 1 and 2 Functional Skills Functional Skills Level 1 8361
Level 2 8362
603/4257/2
603/4258/4
Maths Edexcel Statistics GCSE 1ST0 603/1084/4
Maths AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Maths AQA Certificate Mathematics 8365 603/3104/5
           
GCSE English 2022 - 2023
Subject Awarding Body Full course title Qualification Type Entry Code QAN Number
English Language AQA GCSE English Language (1-9) GCSE 8700 601/4292/3
English Literature AQA GCSE English Literature (1-9) GCSE 8702PM 601/4447/6
           
A Level Science 2022-2024
Subject Awarding Body Full course title Qualification Type Entry Code QAN Number
Biology A OCR A Level Biology A A Level H420 601/4260/1
Physics A OCR A Level Physics A A Level H556 601/4743/X
Chemistry A OCR A Level Chemistry A A Level H432 601/5255/2
Environmental Science AQA A Level Environmental Science A Level 7447 603/0978/7
           
GCSE Science 2022-2023
Subject Awarding Body Full course title Qualification Type Entry Code QAN Number
Combined Science AQA GCSE Combined Science: Triology GCSE 8464 601/8758/X
Biology AQA Triple Science; Biology GCSE 8461 H Only 601/8752/9
Chemistry AQA Triple Science; Chemistry GCSE 8462 H Only 601/8757/8
Physics AQA Triple Science; Pysics GCSE 8463 H Only 601/8751/7
           
A Level Computer Science 2022-2024
Subject Awarding Body Full course title Qualification Type Entry Code QAN Number
Computer
Science
AQA As & A level
Computer Science
A Level 7517 60145699
           
GCSE Languages 2022 - 2023
Subject Awarding Body Full course title Qualification Type Entry Code QAN Number
French AQA GCSE French (1-9) GCSE 8658 (L R W S) 601/8157/6
Portuguese Edexcel GCSE Portuguese (1-9) GCSE 1PGO (L R W S) 603/2482/X
Polish AQA GCSE Polish GCSE 8688 (L R W S) 603/1185/X
Russian Edexcel GCSE Russian (1-9) GCSE 1RU0 (L R W S) 603/1200/2
Bengali AQA GCSE Bengali (1-9) GCSE 8638 603/1130/7
Turkish Edexcel GCSE Turkish (1-9) GCSE 1TU0 (L R W S) 603/2691/8
Chinese (Spoken Mandarin) Edexcel GCSE Chinese (1-9) GCSE 1CN0 (L R W S) 603/1048/0
           
GCSE Geography 2022 - 2023
Subject Awarding Body Full course title Qualification Type Entry Code QAN Number
Geography Edexcel GCSE Geography A GCSE 1GA0 601/8134/5
           
A Level History 2022 - 2024
Subject Awarding Body Full course title Qualification Type Entry Code QAN Number
History AQA A Level History A Level 7042 LA 601/4973/5
           
GCSE History 2022 - 2023
Subject Awarding Body Full course title Qualification Type Entry Code QAN Number
History Edexcel GCSE History (1-9) GCSE 1HI0 (FF) 601/8092/4
           
A Level Psychology 2022 - 2024
Subject Awarding Body Full course title Qualification Type Entry Code QAN Number
Psychology AQA A-Level Psychology A Level 7182 6014838X
           
GCSE Pyschology 2022 - 2024
Subject Awarding Body Full course title Qualification Type Entry Code QAN Number
Psychology AQA GCSE Psychology GCSE 8182 603/0932/5
           
A Level Sociology 2022 - 2024
Subject Awarding Body Full course title Qualification Type Entry Code QAN Number
Sociology AQA Sociology A Level 7192 60139948
           
GCSE Religious Studies 2022 - 2023
Subject Awarding Body Full course title Qualification Type Entry Code QAN Number
Religious Studies AQA Religious Studies A
8062BA
GCSE 8062 601/8400/0
           
A Level Art and Design 2022 - 2024
Subject Awarding Body Full course title Qualification Type Entry Code QAN Number
Art & Design AQA Art, Craft & Design: Fine Art A level 7202 60144567
           
GCSE Art and Design 2022 - 2023
Subject Awarding Body Full course title Qualification Type Entry Code QAN Number
Fine Art Edexcel GCSE Art and Design : Fine Art GCSE 1FA0 01/02 601/8069/9
Photography Edexcel GCSE Art and Design: Photography GCSE 1PY0 01/02 601/8069/9
           
Cambridge Nationals 2022 - 2023
Subject Awarding Body Full course title Qualification Type Entry Code QAN Number
Child Development OCR L1/L2 CNAT in Child Development Cambridge National J818
(certificating code)
601/7537/0
           
BTEC Performing Arts 2022 - 2023
Subject Awarding Body Full course title Qualification Type Entry Code QAN Number
P/Arts Edexcel BTEC L1/L2
TECH Award in
Performing Arts
BTEC YPK07
(Centre Code)
603/0406/6
           
GCSE Technology 2022 - 2023
Subject Awarding Body Full course title Qualification Type Entry Code QAN Number
Food Prep and Nutrition Eduqas Food Preparation and Nutrition GCSE C560P1 Written Assessment C560P2 On-Screen Assessment C560QS (Eduqas Office use only) 601/8093/6
Product Design Eduqas Design and Technology GCSE C600QS 603/1121/6
           
A Level PE 2022 - 2024
Subject Awarding Body Full course title Qualification Type Entry Code QAN Number
P.E AQA A level Physical Education A Level 7582 60186331
           
BTEC PE 2022 - 2023
Subject Awarding Body Full course title Qualification Type Entry Code QAN Number
Sport Edexcel BTEC L1/L2 First Award in Sport BTEC BNLV7
(Centre Code)
600/4779/3
           
GCSE Media Studies 2022 - 2023
Subject Awarding Body Full course title Qualification Type Entry Code QAN Number
Media Studies WJEC Educas Media Studies GCSE (9-1) GCSE C680QS 603/1115/0