If you have any further questions about the new curriculum, or specific questions relating to your child, please don’t hesitate to get in touch:
Kasia Glinka: kasiaglinka@maplewell.leics.sch.uk
Rebecca Ryman: r.ryman@maplewell.leics.sch.uk
Regularly reviewing and updating the curriculum is integral to providing an outstanding education for your child. The curriculum has been built to ensure your child receives the best possible experience at Maplewell P16, combining academic challenges with personal, social and cultural development.
How do I know that students will be academically challenged?
GCSE Maths and English ensure sufficient academic challenge and equip pupils with a more widely recognised qualification. For the Learning for Life pathway, students have the option to complete a Maths qualification at Entry Level plus ASDAN English, ensuring academic progression and challenge.
Why don’t you offer Functional Skills in English and Maths?
Both nationally and within our setting, Functional Skills outcomes are much poorer than GCSE. It is also a lesser recognised qualification for those wishing to go into employment or further study. As both Functional Skills and GCSE are 100% exam, students have much better chances of securing a recognised qualification with the GCSE.
What would a student study if they have already obtained GCSE Grade 4 or above in Maths and English?
The curriculum offer for all students includes English and Maths. If a student has already achieved a GCSE grade 4 or above, they will work towards improving their grades. Alongside the potential of an improved outcome this also ensures that students retain and develop crucial literacy, reading and numeracy skills.
Is Enrichment a mandatory part of the curriculum?
Enrichment activities are vital for enhancing the main curriculum and providing a curriculum experience which combines academic challenges with personal, social and cultural development. However, Enrichment is ‘opt out’ - with parental consent, a student may also use the time for personal enrichment arrangements – for example, a part time job, driving lessons or another experience which will support their journey to adulthood.