Year 10 Term 3 and 4

art

Curriculum Information Term 3	Assessment information Term 3
Continuation of Portfolio – major coursework assessment based on the theme ‘Twisting and Turning’.	Continual assessment based on exam board assessment objectives.
Curriculum Information Term 4	Assessment information Term 4
Continuation of Portfolio – major coursework assessment based on the theme ‘Twisting and Turning’.	Continual assessment based on exam board assessment objectives.

beliefs and ethics

Curriculum Information Term 3	Assessment information Term 3
Christian Beliefs Sin and Salvation Islamic Beliefs The beginnings of Islam Sources of Authority Islam after Muhammad Christian Practices Response to word poverty Revision and end of topic test Islamic Practices Introduction to the 5 pillars of Islam The 10 Obligatory Acts and the 5 Pillars	Christian Beliefs End of topic test Christian Practices End of topic test
Curriculum Information Term 4	Assessment information Term 4
Islamic Beliefs Sunni and Shia beliefs What is the Tawhid? Angels Predestination The Afterlife and Akhira Islamic Practicess Introduction to the 5 pillars of Islam The 10 Obligatory Acts and the 5 Pillars The Shahada Salah Zakat

Btec Tech Award Sport

Curriculum Information Term 3	Assessment information Term 3
Components of fitness Fitness testing Methods of training Preparing participants to take part in Sport Components of Fitness	Small assessments in the lesson as knowledge checks Unit assessments via Microsoft Forms completion Small summative/formative assessments in lessons Component 1 – Formal PSA Assessment – February 2024
Curriculum Information Term 4	Assessment information Term 4
Components of fitness Fitness testing Methods of training Officiating in Sport Improving participants sports skills	Year 11 PPE, students examined on content taught to date. Exam completed on computers and will be as close to the real exam as possible. Small assessments in the lesson as knowledge checks Unit assessments via Microsoft Forms completion

BUSINESS

Curriculum Information Term 3	Assessment information Term 3
GCSE. Theme 1 : Edexcel Business Topic 1.3 Making the business effective – students will explore a range of factors that impact on the success of the business, including location, the marketing mix and the business plan. Business aims and objectives Business revenues, costs and profits Cash and cash-flow Sources of business finance	End of unit test. Up to 9 marks questions.
Curriculum Information Term 4	Assessment information Term 4
GCSE. Theme 1: Edexcel Business Topic 1.4 Making the business effective – students will explore a range of factors that impact on the success of the business, including location, the marketing mix and the business plan. The options for start-up and small businesses Business location The marketing mix Business plans	End of unit test. Up to 9 marks questions. End of unit test. Up to 9 marks questions.

CREATIVE iMEDIA

Curriculum Information Term 3 and 4

Assessment information Term 3 and 4

In Terms 3 and 4 , Year 10 Creative iMedia students will focus on Digital Animations, following the OCR J834 specification. This module will introduce students to the concepts and techniques involved in creating engaging and effective digital animations. Students will explore the purpose and uses of animations in different contexts, including advertising, education, and entertainment. They will learn the key principles of animation, such as frame rates, keyframes, and timelines, and will develop practical skills in using industry-standard animation software. By the end of the module, students will have planned, designed, and created their own digital animation project, incorporating assets, transitions, and effects.

Assessment will involve regular practical tasks during lessons to build technical proficiency and reinforce learning. The module will conclude with an internally assessed project, where students will demonstrate their ability to create a digital animation to meet a client brief. This assessment aligns with OCR J834 requirements, helping students build a strong portfolio of work while developing their creativity and technical skills in digital media production.

Computer Science

Curriculum Information Term 3	Assessment information Term 3
In Term 3, Year 10 Computing will focus on Networks and Protocols, following the OCR J277 Computer Science specification. This module will cover key concepts such as the types of networks (LANs and WANs), the advantages and disadvantages of networking, and how data is transmitted across networks. Students will also study network topologies, protocols, and layers, including TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, and SMTP, as well as the principles of packet switching. Additionally, they will explore the importance of network security, encryption, and the use of firewalls to protect data.	Assessment will include short quizzes during lessons to reinforce knowledge and ensure understanding of technical terminology and concepts. The module will conclude with an end-of-unit assessment aligned with OCR J277 exam-style questions, testing students’ ability to explain, analyse, and apply their understanding of networks and protocols. This module provides a strong foundation for the networking topics assessed in the GCSE Computer Science examination.
Curriculum Information Term 4	Assessment information Term 4
In Term 4, Year 10 Computing will focus on Network Security, following the OCR J277 Computer Science specification. This module will explore the methods and importance of protecting computer networks from cyber threats. Students will study common threats such as malware, phishing, denial of service attacks, and SQL injection, as well as social engineering tactics. They will also learn about measures to mitigate these threats, including firewalls, anti-malware software, penetration testing, and encryption. Additionally, students will examine authentication methods and the use of network policies to enhance security.	Assessment will include short quizzes during lessons to reinforce key concepts and familiarize students with the technical vocabulary and strategies associated with network security. The module will conclude with an end-of-unit assessment comprising OCR J277 exam-style questions, designed to test students’ ability to analyze scenarios and recommend appropriate security measures. This module is essential for understanding how to secure systems and networks, a critical skill in today’s digital landscape.

Drama

Curriculum Information Term 3	Assessment information Term 3
Devising Drama Begin creating performance Understanding the three key stages of devising Explore given stimuli Tracking progress with rehearsal records Developing self-evaluation skills in order to develop and refine individual and group skills	GCSE students will be assessed by: Regular formative assessment focusing on a range of devising skills. Teachers are only permitted to provide general comments during the devising process as this is an official examination which is internally marked and then moderated by AQA. Students will be given many opportunities to self and peer reflect on their performance work in order to develop and refine their work.
Curriculum Information Term 4	Assessment information Term 4
Noughts and Crosses: Developing Exam Skill (Section B) Question 1: Context and impact on one design element Question 2 – Performance of one line through vocal and physical skills Question 3: Character interaction and use of performance space Question 4: Performance of one character in extract and elsewhere within the play	Students will receive regular formative assessment with key successes and targets to focus on in each question of Section B of the exam paper. Students will be given directed improvement reflection time to work on this feedback and build upon these key skills Students will receive an end of unit assessment where they will receive a mark and grade for their exam responses.

DT Electronic Products

Curriculum Information Term 3	Assessment information Term 3
Boardgame project: Students will be designing a boardgame for a specific target market. Students will build on their 2D Design skills from KS3 to customize their designs. Students will also create simple circuits and will use CAD modelling software.	Students will be given the success criteria for their project at the start, they will receive regular www and ebi feedback. At the mid-point and end of the project students will receive a thorough assessment against the success criteria so that they have a clear understanding of what their successes and areas of improvement are.
Curriculum Information Term 4	Assessment information Term 4
Boardgame project: Students will be designing a boardgame for a specific target market. Students will build on their 2D Design skills from KS3 to customize their designs. Students will also create simple circuits and will use CAD modelling software.	Students will be given the success criteria for their project at the start, they will receive regular www and ebi feedback. At the mid-point and end of the project students will receive a thorough assessment against the success criteria so that they have a clear understanding of what their successes and areas of improvement are.

DT FOOD

Curriculum Information Term 3	Assessment information Term 3
Theory content: Macronutrients - Carbohydrates and Fats & Oils. For each of these students will learn: What foods we get them from Subcategories based on origin or structure The function of them in the body The chemical and physical functions of them in dishes The effects on the body of excess and deficiency in these nutrients and how this affects long term health Practical: we will be focused on basic knife skills using small vegetable knives. Basic cooking skills combining ingredients and creating a good quality outcome, whilst building confidence in more complex dishes. In term 2 students will make a range of bread products based on different kinds of raising agents. Food science: students will learn about Gelatinisation, Dextrinisation, Carmelisation and the development of Gluten as well as different kinds of raising agents. Cooking dates and recipes for the term will be uploaded to Edulink in week 1 of each term. It is important that all students bring a container with a locking lid big enough to take their dish home.	Students will be set homework every two weeks, this will be marked by the teacher and they will be given an opportunity to improve the work. Students will receive verbal feedback during practical lessons to help them develop their safe working practice. They do not have any formal assessment on their practical until later in the year as they are very much teacher led and the focus will be on encouragement and building independence. There will be an end of topic test in the last week of term which is graded. In terms 1 and 2 this will be short answer questions worth 1 & 2 marks. They will be building to longer GCSE questions as the year progresses.
Curriculum Information Term 4	Assessment information Term 4
Theory content: Macronutrients - Carbohydrates and Fats & Oils. For each of these students will learn: What foods we get them from Subcategories based on origin or structure The function of them in the body The chemical and physical functions of them in dishes The effects on the body of excess and deficiency in these nutrients and how this affects long term health Practical: we will be focused on basic knife skills using small vegetable knives. Basic cooking skills combining ingredients and creating a good quality outcome, whilst building confidence in more complex dishes. In term 2 students will make a range of bread products based on different kinds of raising agents. Food science: students will learn about Gelatinisation, Dextrinisation, Carmelisation and the development of Gluten as well as different kinds of raising agents. Cooking dates and recipes for the term will be uploaded to Edulink in week 1 of each term. It is important that all students bring a container with a locking lid big enough to take their dish home.	Students will be set homework every two weeks, this will be marked by the teacher and they will be given an opportunity to improve the work. Students will receive verbal feedback during practical lessons to help them develop their safe working practice. They do not have any formal assessment on their practical until later in the year as they are very much teacher led and the focus will be on encouragement and building independence. There will be an end of topic test in the last week of term which is graded. In terms 1 and 2 this will be short answer questions worth 1 & 2 marks. They will be building to longer GCSE questions as the year progresses.

DT Product Design

Curriculum Information Term 3	Assessment information Term 3
Storage box in Wood Students are designing and making a storage box, in the process of doing this they will be learning about the materials, types of wood joints, the properties of different timber and appropriate finishes. They will consider size, types of joints, finishes and embellishment when creating their own unique design.	Students will be given the success criteria for their project at the start, they will receive regular www and ebi feedback. At the mid-point and end of the project students will receive a thorough assessment against the success criteria so that they have a clear understanding of what their successes and areas of improvement are.
Curriculum Information Term 4	Assessment information Term 4
Storage box in Wood Students are designing and making a storage box, in the process of doing this they will be learning about the materials, types of wood joints, the properties of different timber and appropriate finishes. They will consider size, types of joints, finishes and embellishment when creating their own unique design.	Students will be given the success criteria for their project at the start, they will receive regular www and ebi feedback. At the mid-point and end of the project students will receive a thorough assessment against the success criteria so that they have a clear understanding of what their successes and areas of improvement are.

DT Textiles

Curriculum Information Term 3	Assessment information Term 3
Fashion Illustration & Sketchbook case project: Students will build up their drawing techniques and creativity by looking at using different media to draw clothing. There will be inspiration from artists and designers as well as observing trend books. Media such as pencil, pen, watercolour, paper / collage will be widely used to show colour, line, form / shape, tone, pattern, decoration, scale, and surface. Students will also explore a range of surface decoration techniques to build up machine competence and awareness of textile techniques, such as patchwork / crazy patchwork, applique, embroidery techniques, fabric painting and some fabric manipulation. They will develop the samples created to show refinement and broaden their creative skillset. By the end of the project students will create a sketchbook case / bag to depict their best fashion illustrative outcomes (using sublimation printing) and having a personalised style depicting their best / preferred decorative techniques.	Students will be given success criteria at the start of the project. Throughout they will receive regular www and ebi feedback on samples and drawing/rendering techniques. Midway through and at the end of the project students will receive detailed feedback against the success criteria so that they have a clear understanding of what their successes and areas for improvement are.
Curriculum Information Term 4	Assessment information Term 4
Fashion Illustration & Sketchbook case project: Students will build up their drawing techniques and creativity by looking at using different media to draw clothing. There will be inspiration from artists and designers as well as observing trend books. Media such as pencil, pen, watercolour, paper / collage will be widely used to show colour, line, form / shape, tone, pattern, decoration, scale, and surface. Students will also explore a range of surface decoration techniques to build up machine competence and awareness of textile techniques, such as patchwork / crazy patchwork, applique, embroidery techniques, fabric painting and some fabric manipulation. They will develop the samples created to show refinement and broaden their creative skillset. By the end of the project students will create a sketchbook case / bag to depict their best fashion illustrative outcomes (using sublimation printing) and having a personalised style depicting their best / preferred decorative techniques.	Students will be given success criteria at the start of the project. Throughout they will receive regular www and ebi feedback on samples and drawing/rendering techniques. Midway through and at the end of the project students will receive detailed feedback against the success criteria so that they have a clear understanding of what their successes and areas for improvement are.

ENGLISH

Curriculum Information Term 3	Assessment information Term 3
Reading 19th Century Non-Fiction & Comparing Non-Fiction Across Time Students will read a range of non-fiction texts from the 19th century to feed into context on A Christmas Carol. They will then move into a unit comparing non-fiction texts across time, which builds skills for English Language Paper 2.	Formative: Mock exam questions from Language Paper 2, Questions 1 & 3 Summative: Mini-mock under exam conditions of Language Paper 2, Questions 1-4.
Curriculum Information Term 4	Assessment information Term 4
Reading 19th Century Non-Fiction & Comparing Non-Fiction Across Time Students will read a range of non-fiction texts from the 19th century to feed into context on A Christmas Carol. They will then move into a unit comparing non-fiction texts across time, which builds skills for English Language Paper 2.	Formative: Mock exam questions from Language Paper 2, Questions 1 & 3 Summative: Mini-mock under exam conditions of Language Paper 2, Questions 1-4.

ENGLISH LITERATURE

Curriculum Information Term 3	Assessment information Term 3
A Christmas Carol Students will complete their study of the 19th century novella started last term.	Summative: Full essay on an extract from the novella.
Curriculum Information Term 4	Assessment information Term 4
An Inspector Calls Students will begin their study of this modern play from the 1940s.	Formative: analytical paragraph on the play. Summative: whole essay on a key theme from the play.

Geography

Curriculum Information Term 3	Assessment information Term 3
Physical Landscapes – Glacial regions  Introduction to glaciation Glacial processes Glacial landforms	2 Exam Questions Opportunities and Challenges of cold places
Curriculum Information Term 4	Assessment information Term 4
Physical Landscapes - Coasts  Coastal processes Features of erosion Features of deposition Coastal management	2 Exam Questions Hard and Soft Engineering at the coast

GERMAN

Curriculum Information Term 3	Assessment information Term 3
Discussing free time, technology and role models (AQA Theme 1 Units 2 & 3). Skills focus: Vocabulary & writing.	Cumulative scores from 3 vocabulary quizzes End of unit 2 mixed skill assessment Paper 3 Reading Paper 2 Speaking: General conversation (section 3)
Curriculum Information Term 4	Assessment information Term 4
Discussing free time, technology and role models (AQA Theme 1 Units 2 & 3). Skills focus: Vocabulary & writing.	Cumulative scores from 3 vocabulary quizzes End of unit 3 mixed skill assessment Paper 1 Listening Paper 4 Writing: 2 bullet point question (HQ2)

H&S BTEC

Curriculum Information Term 3	Assessment information Term 3
Human Lifespan Development Learners continue explore different aspects of growth and development and the factors that can affect this across the life stages. They will explore the different events that can impact on individuals’ physical, intellectual, emotional and social (PIES) development and how individuals cope with and are supported through changes caused by life events.	Assessed by Controlled Assessment.
Curriculum Information Term 4	Assessment information Term 4
Human Lifespan Development Learners continue explore different aspects of growth and development and the factors that can affect this across the life stages. They will explore the different events that can impact on individuals’ physical, intellectual, emotional and social (PIES) development and how individuals cope with and are supported through changes caused by life events.	Assessed by controlled assessment. Resubmissions of assessments this term.

HISTORY

Curriculum Information Term 3	Assessment information Term 3
Introduction to Medicine unit Ancient medicine and cures Medieval beliefs and cures Hospitals Islamic medicine War and surgery in the medieval period	2 exam Qs in January on Conflict Hospital Q in February
Curriculum Information Term 4	Assessment information Term 4
Black Death Intro to Renaissance period Renaissance surgery Beliefs and treatments Public Health and 1665 Plague Jenner	Two exam Qs on Medieval period Jenner and Vaccination

life skills

In Year 10 students have one-hour lessons once per fortnight in which they will be studying Relationships and Sex Education. This includes the following lessons:

Pleasure and Delaying Sexual Activity
Campaigning Against FGM
Sexting, Nudes and Dick Pics
Online Pornography (Myths vs Reality)

In their weekly Life Skills session in Tutor Time, they will cover Careers Education and a session on Hate Crime and British Values.

MATHS

Curriculum Information Term 3	Assessment information Term 3
Working with circles – length of arc, area of sector, volume of cylinders, cone, and sphere, circle theorems Vectors – vector notation, addition and subtraction of vectors, geometric journeys, parallel vectors, collinear vectors Ratios and fractions – share in a ratio, scales, best buy, ratios and fractions, ratios and graphs, ratios and algebra, ratios and area, ratios and volume	W.C. 6^th Jan – Calculator test on all topics from term 1 and term 2. 60 mins
Curriculum Information Term 4	Assessment information Term 4
Percentages and Interest – increase and decrease by a percentage, express as a percentages of an amount, simple and compound interest, repeated percentage change, reverse percentages, iterative processes Probability – fraction arithmetic, experimental data, probability from tables, Venn diagrams and frequency trees, sample spaces, independent and dependent events, conditional probability	W.C. 3^rd March – Calculator PPE on content they have studied thus far at GCSE. Between 60 and 70 mins.

MEDIA

Curriculum Information Term 3	Assessment information Term 3
Component 1 Exploring Media Products	Component 1 Exploring Media Products
Curriculum Information Term 4	Assessment information Term 4
Component 1 Exploring Media Products	Component 1 Exploring Media Products

music

Curriculum Information Term 3	Assessment information Term 3
AoS4: Pop Music - History, structures, chord progressions, tech effects, composing for voice	Beginning of AoS 4 pop song composition

Set Work: Africa Fusion Music	Composing for voice completed.

gcse pE

Curriculum Information Term 3	Assessment information Term 3
The cardiovascular/respiratory system and effects of exercise Functions Components and functions Flow of blood through the heart/body and double circulatory system/pathway of air through respiratory system Short and long term effects of exercise	Interleaving test – skeleton, muscles, cardiovascular system and respiratory system Short answer questions in lesson.
Curriculum Information Term 4	Assessment information Term 4
Paper 1: Fitness components and fitness testing. Training methods and training principles NEA preparation tasks	Interleaving test – skeleton, muscles, cardiovascular system and respiratory system, Components of Fitness Short answer questions in lesson. NEA prep tasks

Science (Combined Science)

Curriculum Information Term 3 and 4

Assessment information Term 3 and 4

BIOLOGY (3 lessons)

B6 Inheritance, Variation and Evolution

Sexual and asexual reproduction
Meiosis
DNA and the genome
Genetics
Inherited disorders and sex determination
Variation
Evolution
Selective breeding
Genetic engineering
Evidence for evolution
Fossils

CHEMISTRY (3 lessons)

C3 Quantitative Chemistry

Amount of substances
Mole calculations

C1 Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table

Metals and Non-metals
Group 0
Group 1
Group 7

C2 Bonding, Structure and the properties of matter

Chemical bonds
Ionic bonding
Covalent bonding
Metallic bonding
States of matter and state symbols
Properties of ionic compounds
Properties of small molecules
Polymers
Giant covalent structures

PHYSICS (3 lessons)

P5 Forces

Work done and energy transferred
Forces and elasticity
Hooke’s Law
Distance and displacement
Speed
Velocity
Distance-time relationships
Acceleration

All students will be set THREE Educake homeworks per fortnight (www.educake.co.uk)

, one for each subject.

These are always set on a Monday of week one and will be due in on the Sunday of week 2 (or the last Sunday of a holiday if it is set on the last fortnight of term)

Every topic will have a number of assessment points (roughly 1 every 6 lessons). These are based on exam questions and are designed to help build students exam skills as well as test their recall on the topics.

spanish

Curriculum Information Term 3	Assessment information Term 3
Discussing free time, technology and role models (AQA Theme 1 Units 2 & 3). Skills focus: Vocabulary & writing.	Cumulative scores from 3 vocabulary quizzes End of unit 2 mixed skill assessment Paper 3 Reading Paper 2 Speaking: General conversation (section 3)
Curriculum Information Term 4	Assessment information Term 4
Discussing free time, technology and role models (AQA Theme 1 Units 2 & 3). Skills focus: Vocabulary & writing.	Cumulative scores from 3 vocabulary quizzes End of unit 3 mixed skill assessment Paper 1 Listening Paper 4 Writing: 2 bullet point question (HQ2)