Curriculum
The curriculum of Eden Girls’ School, Slough recognises that all knowledge is sacred and worthy of pursuit and that learning is a lifelong tradition in Islam.
The School’s curriculum is designed to foster thought, curiosity and a desire for learning in all students, regardless of their backgrounds, strengths and needs. The curriculum should be a gateway to opportunity and a knowledge-based vibrant community in the United Kingdom and beyond. It builds on the essential knowledge, skills and understanding from primary school and enables pupils to become informed citizens who have an appreciation of human creativity, ingenuity and achievement.
Our curriculum aims to:
- cultivate well-rounded, intelligent and socially-aware students.
- develop cultural capital in all pupils, so that they have an appreciation of human creativity and talents.
- develop pupils as excellent citizens with a strong sense of responsibility for their actions.
- encourage civic and social participation within their community.
- promote and develop leadership within all pupils.
- encourage pupils to develop their individuality and lead safe, healthy and fulfilling lives.
- inspire and motivate.
- foster a deep and durable love of lifelong learning.
- provide a strong and lasting foundation for future learning at every stage.
- deliver excellent exam results, particularly for pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds so that they can compete for the best jobs locally, nationally and globally.
At the heart of our curriculum is a strong academic core for all our pupils at key stage 3 and key stage 4: the English Baccalaureate. This includes English, mathematics, sciences, history, geography and a modern foreign language. Creative and performing arts, technology, computing, and physical education are central to our curriculum offer sparking curiosity, interests and talent.
Our curriculum promotes spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and emotional development of pupils at school and in society more widely. Religious Education, Relationship and Sex Education, Health Education and Citizenship are fully timetabled and taught by specialists throughout key stage 3 and key stage 4
We believe every pupil is entitled to a curriculum that is varied, challenging and inspiring, which enables every individual to fulfil their potential to the highest possible standard, developing enquiring minds capable of original thought and well-balanced critical argument.
In line with the Star Quality Standards, the curriculum actively promotes equality for all through both its content and delivery. Full details are contained in the Annual Equalities Statement.
We aim to ensure that all pupils have access to the curriculum and are not disadvantaged by any disabilities or special educational needs. Full details are contained in the SEND Information Report, Policy and Guidance.
Our curriculum also provides opportunities for pupils to consider careers in each subject – more details are provided in the careers page of our website.
Our school operates a five-year curriculum journey, from Year 7 to Year 11.
Pupils will make their GCSE choices when ready and when the Key Stage 3 curriculum has been delivered. The length of Key Stage 3 will vary depending on the subject and all Key Stage 3 subjects match or surpass the ambition and scope of the national curriculum. Pupils will complete GCSEs and vocational qualifications when ready.
Almost all pupils will follow a combination of subjects which will enable them to achieve the English Baccalaureate. Pupils will also study vocational subjects to contribute to a deep and rich curriculum experience. Pupils will be offered extra time for English and mathematics where they are performing below nationally expected levels. The focus is to support pupils with literacy and numeracy as soon as they join the school. In particular, there will be a strong emphasis on reading and expanding vocabulary.
Subjects studied at Key Stage 3
At Key Stage 3, pupils will complete the following programmes of study:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- History
- Geography
- MFL [Arabic & French]
- Religious Education
- PSHCE [inclusive of Citizenship & RSHE]
- Art & Design
- Nasheed (music)
- Computer Science and IT
- Design Technology (including Food)
- Physical Education
Subjects Studied at Key Stage 4
At Key Stage 4, pupils will complete a range of qualifications. All pupils will follow a combination of core subjects which will enable them to achieve the English Baccalaureate: English, mathematics, sciences, humanities and at least one modern foreign language. As part of the core curriculum, they will continue to study physical education, Religious Education, and PSHCE [Citizenship & RSHE]. In addition, pupils will choose optional subjects from a broad suit of choices covering both GCSE and vocational qualifications.
Subject | Course | Core / Options | Exam Board |
---|---|---|---|
English | GCSE English Language GCSE English Literature |
Core | AQA AQA |
Maths | GCSE Mathematics | Core | Pearson |
Science | GCSE Combined Science Or GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry & GCSE Physics |
Core (pupils study one of the two science courses) |
Pearson Pearson |
Humanities
|
GCSE History GCSE Geography |
Core (pupils study one of the two courses) |
AQA AQA |
GCSE Religious Studies | Core | AQA | |
GCSE Citizenship | Options | AQA | |
Modern Foreign Languages | French | Core | AQA |
Art | GCSE Art & Design | Options | AQA |
Design Technology | GCSE Food & Nutrition | Options | AQA |
Computing |
GCSE Computer Science Cambridge National Creative iMedia |
Options Options |
OCR OCR |
Sports | Cambridge National Level 2 in Sports Studies | Options | OCR |
Pupils complete GCSE examinations when they are ready. A very small number of pupils requiring cognitive learning support will undertake an alternative pathway. Pupils will complete nationally and industry-recognised awards and qualifications, developing a personalised portfolio to include GCSE, approved high-value vocational qualifications and Entry Level and pre-GCSE courses to ensure they are meaningful for pupils and support their next steps.
The school does not yet have a sixth form and as such has no Key Stage 5 curriculum offer.
For more information about our curriculum please contact Lisa Kiely, Deputy Principal, info@egslough.staracademies.org