The Key Stage 4 curriculum consists of core and optional subjects studied in Years 9, 10 and 11. Extending and challenging students to do their best, and to stretch themselves, continues to be at the heart of the work we do as a learning community at Little Heath School. As students mature and enter Key Stages 4 and 5, the curriculum offer becomes more varied and personalised. Students are able to select courses that suit their aspirations and future career choices. At Little Heath School we will make every attempt to match students with courses that reflect their interests, abilities, aptitudes and talents.

If you need more information on the curriculum, please refer to the Subject Curriculum page where you can find detailed information on each subject, by year. If you have any further questions, you may also wish to contact the Head of Department or the visit the exam board website (see below).

The Key Stage 4 Secretary, Ms Perry, can be contacted for any query concerning KS4 by emailing jperry@littleheath.org.uk

There are 50 one-hour teaching periods in our timetable, which runs over two weeks (10 school days). A total of 30 periods will be taken by the core subjects (the subjects that are compulsory for all students):

 

 

 

The remainder of the subjects will be chosen as ‘options’. We have put a framework in place to ensure that all students opt for subjects that will enable them to study a broad and balanced curriculum, which also reflects their own personal interests, abilities, aptitudes and talents. This will leave them with lots of opportunities open to them when they leave school.

You can read more information about the Year 8 Options process here.

The Subject curriculum documents here provide an overview of the curriculum across the school year for all Key Stage 4 year groups. 

KS4 Personal Development Schedule 

Here is an outline of the work schedule the students will be completing in Personal Development lessons and tutor time. If you have any questions or concerns please contact our Personal Development Leader, Ms Burrows. In addition, further information on our school RSE policy can be found here.