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Curriculum<\/p>\n

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Key Stage 4<\/p>\n

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View Key Stage 4 <\/strong>Curriculum Journey<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Key Stage 4 learners, whilst on site at The Bridge School, engage in a mixture of core subjects and vocational accreditation. Learners have the opportunity to access English, Maths and Science each week, which are delivered by specialist teachers supported by an offer of L1 IT and Life Programme (PSHE, RSE & Citizenship). If learners engage in the core KS4 offer and attend well, they have opportunities to gain a minimum of 5 recognised outcomes.<\/p>\n

The aim is that all learners will achieve accreditation in core subjects (GCSE and\/or entry level). Centre 37 is The Bridge School\u2019s own vocational centre and is managed by the school SLT team. Centre 37 delivers a range of vocational qualifications, including mechanics, construction and hair and beauty. Each Key Stage 4 learner can access up to five full days of education within The Bridge School, Centre 37, Alternative Provision and 1:1 tuition. Each external provider is Quality Assured by the Associate Assistant Head in charge Centre 37 and Alternative Provision.<\/p>\n

When arranging Alternative Provision careful attention is given to each provider and how they will support each individual learner, allowing them to develop their competencies within SEMH and make progress toward accreditation. All learners follow a totally bespoke timetable that is tailored to their needs and interests. The aim of each bespoke timetable is to allow all learners to gain opportunities to either improve outcomes within core subjects or to gain additional qualifications.<\/p>\n

Each learner is supported throughout Key Stage 4 with CEIAG which promotes learners to become engaged with their choices at Post 16, our CEIAG package includes 1:1 sessions, extended or block work experience and career\/college events.<\/p>\n

When appropriate every effort is made to reintegrate learners back into mainstream education, however when this is not a suitable option, school staff work closely with parents, carers and post 16 providers to ensure that all learners have the opportunity to engage in a challenging and needs led post 16 pathway.<\/p>\n

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KS4 Curriculum Offer<\/b><\/p>\n

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Our Key Stage 4 curriculum is broad, balanced and ambitious<\/span>. It is designed to enable pupils in a PRU setting to achieve recognised qualifications, rebuild confidence in learning, and secure positive post16 destinations.<\/p>\n

Our curriculum reflects the complex needs of our pupils, many of whom arrive with disrupted educational histories, gaps in core knowledge, and SEMH or SEND needs. Despite these challenges, the curriculum maintains high expectations of our learners<\/span>, ensuring pupils access both a strong academic core and a range of high-quality vocational pathways that promote engagement, aspiration and success.<\/p>\n

Our KS4 timetable prioritises core academic learning while offering meaningful choice through carefully planned option lines.<\/p>\n

Pupils will engage in their CORE lessons and select <\/b>one subject<\/b><\/span> from option lines 1-3. <\/b><\/p>\n

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CORE<\/b><\/p>\n

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