KS4 Curriculum
The school has a two-week timetable and a five period day consisting of five 60 minute learning experiences. The subject curriculum provision for each of the year groups is shown below, the number represents the number of lessons per fortnight that are taught:
| Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Science | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 |
| English | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| PE | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Geography | 4 | 4 | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| History | 4 | 4 | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Music | 2 | 2 | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Performing Arts | 2 | 2 | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Spanish | 3 | 3 | 3 | N/A | N/A |
| PSHE | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Philosophy Ethics | 2 | 2 | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Technology | 2 | 2 | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Art | 2 | 2 | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Option Subject | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6 | 6 |
| Option Subject | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6 | 6 |
| Option Subject | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6 | 6 |
Key Stage 4 Subjects
Students at Key Stage 4 can study a range of qualifications to ensure a broad and balanced curriculum which supports their progression and maximises their potential. The qualifications on offer include traditional GCSE subjects, alongside vocational or technical qualifications. Students are advised on the correct balance of subjects to enable them to succeed at Key Stage 4.
Students have 6 x 60 minute sessions per option subject, each fortnight.
Subject Options 2022-24
Please see Year 9 Options Page for Further Information
Students can study the following GCSE Subjects:
- Fine Art
- Business Studies
- Computer Science
- Geography
- History
- Photography
- Graphics
- French
- Spanish
- Triple Science
- Music Technology
- Music Performance
- Media Studies
- Philosophy & Ethics
Students can also study the following vocational or technical courses:
- Health & Social Care
- Performing Arts
- Sport Studies
- BTEC Digital Information Technology
- BTEC Tech Award in Enterprise
- Creative iMedia
- Child Care
All students at Welling School have access to:
Personal, Social, Citizenship, Health and Economic Education (PSHE)
The PSCHE curriculum includes Relationship and Sex Education (RSE) and Personal, Social, Citizenship and Health and Economic (PSCHE) Education. The RSE and PSCHE curricula are also delivered through a combination of bespoke curriculum enhancement days and assemblies.
Social, Moral, Spiritual & Cultural Education (SMSC)
Delivered across the curriculum, through assemblies and tutor time, extracurricular activities, visits and events.
Careers Education
Careers Education is delivered across the curriculum, through assemblies, withdrawal and tutor time. Students in KS4 and 5 also have small group and 1-2-1 careers interviews with our specialist team.