Graham School Telephone: 01723 366451 Woodlands Drive Email: [email protected]. Learning Scarborough Website: www.grahamschool.org Hope Trust, York FaceBook: @GrahamSchoolOfficial YO12 6QW Twitter: @GrahamSchool

Principal: Ms Emma Robins Prospectus 2020-21 welcome

Welcome A warm welcome to Graham

SchoolI am delighted to welcome possible opportunities you to . I fully for your child. The Trust to Hope understand the importance of has a vision that every Graham School is one of our others and in turn, the school academically, as creative and choosing the right secondary child should flourish schools within the Hope Learning benefits from shared practice from moral young people and as school for your child. To entrust and develop a real love Trust family. As a Trust we have other schools in the Trust. We citizens who can make our the care of your child to others for learning. At Graham a simple motto which is ‘Serving are a big family, and we look after community a better place to live. is one of the most important School we want everyone others, growing together, living each other so that all of our pupils We want every young person decisions you will make. I would in our community to life to the full.’ Living out this have the opportunity to thrive in and their family to believe that if like to thank you for considering ‘Grow, Learn and Achieve motto every day is crucial to a warm and welcoming learning they choose a Hope Learning Trust Graham School for your child together’ and we believe the success of the Trust. All environment. We are relentless school, they have the best and and I look forward to meeting that an appreciation of our schools in the Trust are in raising academic standards, most exciting education available. you in the coming weeks. of the importance of committed to supporting each whilst making sure that we Our school is a growing learning and education other and working together for develop the whole young person. school on a journey. Our student is crucial. Through our the benefit of our children. The team at Graham School Helen Winn numbers have increased in the school values of ‘Honesty, Graham School has many is passionate about enabling Chief Executive Officer, last two years, significant parts Empathy, Aspiration, strengths and much to share with every young person to flourish Hope Learning Trust, York of our school building have been Resilience and Teamwork’ we the years to come. We would updated and we have many new believe we can support every relish the opportunity to help teachers and members of staff. child to be successful and shape your child’s future. We are proud to be part of to achieve their aspirations, Please take time to enjoy key people at graham school Hope Learning Trust which is whatever their starting point. visiting our school. Our staff supporting us as we continue As an experienced teacher and students will be delighted to grow and develop. Hope and leader, I understand the to answer your questions. If Learning Trust is a growing importance of nurturing the you would prefer a one-to-one successful multi-academy trust talents of all children to ensure meeting or tour of the school, which brings together secondary they both value and feel rewarded this can be arranged – please schools and primary schools by education. I believe that all contact reception to make an from Scarborough, York, Selby children should enjoy learning appointment. We are very much Emma Andrew Norma Karen Graeme Catherine Emma Mark and Hull. As part of the Trust, and be given every chance looking forward to meeting you! Robins Wilson Enright Shires Peattie Connell Millican Ward we are able to collaborate with to achieve their dreams and Principal Vice Principal Vice Principal Assistant Assistant Associate Associate Support other Hope schools who have aspirations. It would be a privilege Vice Principal Vice Principal Assistant Assistant Services Vice Principal Vice Principal Manager a reputation for academic to see your child realise their Emma Robins excellence to ensure the best potential at Graham School in Principal, Graham School

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The welfare of our students is at the very centre of everything that we do, supported by positive relationships developed between staff and students.

Students are supported a thriving School Council and Head of Year to discuss their first Ourthroughout the day by form tutors greatschool opportunities for students few weeks at Graham School. and heads of year who ensure that to be involved in the life of our We always encourage parents students settle quickly into the school. Our students are at to contact us if they have any life of the school. We also have the heart of our school and we concerns at all and we keep parents a strong pastoral support team listen carefully to their views. updated more informally through which includes a Pastoral Support We strive to develop close our Facebook page and our Twitter Officer, Behaviour Support relationships with parents account. We also have an excellent Officers and a Learning Mentor. and carers and encourage website (www.grahamschool.org) This team ensure any concerns you to take a close interest in which is regularly updated and are addressed on a daily basis. the progress of your children has all the information you We have high expectations of through regular communication will need about our school. all of our students in every area with school. Your child will We regularly use text and email of school life, including uniform receive a progress report three to ensure parents are kept up- and behaviour, allowing us to times a year and there are two to-date about what is happening establish a meaningful learning parents evenings for each year at school. We value the support environment. Our behaviour group each year – one with of our parents in ensuring we policy seeks to reward students subject teachers and the other all meet the individual needs and encourage a positive and with your child’s Form Tutor. of students. This enables us to supportive environment. The Y7 Form Tutor evening is achieve the best possible learning Students are encouraged to early in the Autumn term and outcomes and successes for all. involve themselves fully in every is a great opportunity for you to aspect of the school. We have meet your child’s Form Tutor and

food and drink including hot meals, pasta are also available around At Graham School we dishes, sandwiches, salads, school for students to fill up provide nutritional food at wraps and desserts. their own water bottles. breakfast, break and lunch. We offer a variety of All food and drink is paid We have recently entered hot food and drinks at for using ParentPay, a secure a new partnership with breakfast and have a ‘free online cashless system and Hutchison’s Catering who toast to all’ initiative in students use their finger provide a delicious range place. At breaktime, hot and or thumb print to identify of healthy food which is cold options are available themselves to authorise the extremely popular with both ranging from cheesy payment from their account. we can ensure students are our students and staff. bagels to fruit pots. Any students with able to dine with their peers. We operate a cafeteria Drinks are available allergies or specific dietary Students can also style system and ensure including bottled water, requirements can be catered bring in a packed-lunch if value for money by keeping flavoured milk, juices and for. Parents are encouraged preferred which is eaten in costs to a minimum, freshly hot chocolate amongst to share this information with the dining room alongside preparing a variety of dishes others. Free water supplies us as soon as possible so that those using the canteen.

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Our students leave with the confidence and maturity for the next stage in their lives.

We are committed to ensuring that all students fulfil their potential, are well prepared for adult life and the world of work and are able to make a positive contribution to the society in which they live. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum, which strives to meet the needs of all students of all abilities. We believe that learning should be stimulating and enjoyable and staff employ a wide range of teaching strategies to engage and inspire students. The progress of students is constantly monitored to ensure continued high standards of achievement and high expectation in terms of the quality of work and visual impairment and any questions you may have. produced. Students can access attention deficit disorders. The At all stages, the curriculum additional support through Learning Support Team works carefully considers progression specialist teaching and a dedicated alongside each subject faculty routes and ensures close links team of teaching assistants who and the Pastoral Team. Support with both our primary partner focus on developing skills such is tailored as far as possible to schools and post-16 providers to as literacy, numeracy and science. each individual student’s needs support and enhance transition For more able students, there and is usually a combination of arrangements. Our students leave are extra opportunities within in-class support and access to with the confidence and maturity and beyond the curriculum. appropriate intervention groups. for the next stage in their lives. Special educational needs Developing close, positive provision is located right at links with parents is vital to our the heart of the school. We successful working. We also liaise our curriculum work with students with a with a range of external agencies to The following pages outline wide range of additional needs utilise their further expertise and our GCSE curriculum which including dyslexia, physical to help us to overcome a student’s students follow from Year 9 difficulties, speech, language particular barriers to learning. The through to Year 11. In Years An extensive and communication difficulties, Learning Support Team led by our 7 and 8, students will cover a autistic spectrum conditions, more SENCo, Mrs Atkinson, welcome broad curriculum including Maths, general learning difficulties, those enquiries and are more than English, Science, Humanities, with rare syndromes, hearing happy to meet with you to answer Performing Arts, Technology, Fine Art and French before choosing their options at the end We believe that learning should be of Year 8. Students are taught in mixed ability groups apart stimulating and enjoyable and staff from Maths, English and Science employ a wide range of teaching where they are grouped on prior strategies to engage and inspire students. performance in those subjects.

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gcse art gcse computer WJec CREATIVE IMEDIA: BTEC TECHNICAL GCSE DESIGN AND GCSE DESIGN AND and design cache childcare science CONSTRUCTION CAMBRIDGE AWARD FOR TECHNOLOGY: TECHNOLOGY: NATIONAL PERFORMING PRODUCT DESIGN TEXTILES CERTIFICATE ARTS: Dance

GCSE ART AND DESIGN CACHE CHILDCARE GCSE COMPUTER WJEC CONSTRUCTION CREATIVE IMEDIA: BTEC TECHNICAL GCSE DESIGN AND GCSE DESIGN AND Exam 40% This course is offered at SCIENCE This course is offered at CAMBRIDGE NATIONAL AWARD FOR PERFORMING TECHNOLOGY: TECHNOLOGY: TEXTILES Controlled Assessment 60% Exam 80% George Pindar School CERTIFICATE ARTS: Dance* PRODUCT DESIGN Coursework 40% Led by: Mr S Granger Led by: Mr Lyell Non-Exam Assessment 20% Led by: Mr Lyell Cambridge National 40% External Assignment, Exam 50% Controlled Assessment 60% Led by: Mr C Williams Certificate Level 2 60% Internal Assignment Controlled Assessment 50% Led by: Mrs E Millican Exam Board: What will I be studying? What will I be 25% Exam Led by: Miss G Noble Led by: Mrs E Millican AQA Childcare is a vocational based Exam Board: studying? 75% Controlled Assessment This course, Art and Design subject which is ideal for OCR This qualification is Led by: Mr C Williams Exam Board: Exam Board: and the Graphics course are What will I be learners who are considering designed for students Edexcel AQA based on the same GCSE. studying? a career as an early years or Entry requirements: who are interested Exam Board: Only one choice can be This exciting, creative and childcare worker. It allows High set Maths in how things are OCR What will I be studying? What will I be made between them. They practical GCSE is comprised learners to experience the constructed. You will use The course is made up studying? cannot be taken together. of two parts. Students practical aspects of childcare as What will I be a range of hand tools What will I be of three components: Students will be required will produce a portfolio of well as learning through taught studying? and materials. You can studying? 1 Exploring the to cover all aspects of the Exam Board: Controlled Assessment sessions and the completion of This course encourages select from a range of Digital Media is a key part of Performing Arts. core content delivered as AQA work; this will add up two assignments and a multiple students to explore how areas in construction many areas of our everyday 2 Developing Skills & product design. Students to 60% of their overall choice question paper exam. computers work and for example: plumbing, lives and vital to the UK Techniques in Performing Arts. will design and make quality What will I be grade. In the Spring Term communicate in a variety joinery, electrics, painting economy. Production of 3 Performing to a Brief. products with creativity, studying? of Year 11 students will It includes the knowledge of contexts. There is ample and decorating. digital media products is a originality and flair using Students will immerse undertake an Externally and understanding of child opportunity for them to apply requirement of almost every The three-block structure, a wide range of materials, themselves in decorative Set Task, this is a project development and well-being and consolidate their knowledge Content Overview business so there is huge explore, develop and apply, new technologies and and functional textiles by set by AQA and is worth necessary for working with of computer programming There are three demand for a skilled and has been developed to allow modern electronic devices. exploring the subject in 40% of their GCSE grade. children in a variety of settings. by carrying out practical main parts: digitally literate workforce. students to build on and This course is partly two parts. You will produce It is aimed at a range of learners tasks that will develop their 1 Safety and security embed their knowledge. practical with students a portfolio of Controlled Students are encouraged who wish to be introduced to capacity for imaginative, in construction. Cambridge National in This allows them to grow designing and making their Assessment work; this during the course to produce childcare and development innovative thinking, creativity 2 Using practical Creative iMedia teaches in confidence and then own prototype products will add up to 60% of your project-based work using a for children aged 0-5 years. It and independence. Computer construction techniques. students the pre-production put into practice what such as LED lighting and overall grade. In the Spring variety of different two and also gives learners an insight Science allows students to 3 Understanding skills required in areas they have learned. There stereo MP3 speakers. They Term of Year 11 you will three-dimensional media. into their preferred learning develop the ability to problem how to plan a including film, television, are expectations that: will also be able to design undertake an Externally Students are encouraged to styles and assists in developing solve, seeing a project through a construction project. web development, gaming ❚❚Students will bring kit to and respond to design briefs Set Task, which is worth record observations; analyse their ability to study. system life cycle from Planning and animation, and has the change into every lesson. and contexts. Students will 40% of your GCSE grade. images/artefacts; develop to Testing and Evaluating. Assessment development of key IT skills ❚❚Students will perform learn about computer-aided This course allows students their own ideas relating Content Overview Overview at the heart of the course. in front of their class design and use software who have the ability to be to the theme and produce Unit 1: An introduction What can I do 25% One two-hour and larger audiences. to simulate electronic creative and experimental a personal response. to working with children afterwards? timed assessment This qualification helps ❚❚Assessments will be filmed. circuits and render 3D with textiles, to combine aged 0-5 years Computer Science develops on how to plan a students develop specific ❚❚Students will need designs that they could this with mixed media and What can I do Unit 2: Development and valuable programming and construction project. and transferable skills determination to improve print out using a 3D printer. produce a range of textiles afterwards? well-being 0-5 years computational thinking 50% Three practical such as research, planning, – some content is difficult outcome suitable for fashion, In a world where we are Unit 3: Childcare and skills, which are increasingly assignments to and review, working with at the beginning. What can I do interiors or costume. We constantly bombarded development 0-5 years relevant to a wide variety demonstrate practical others and communicating ❚❚Students will give and afterwards? will investigate thoroughly with visual imagery, visual of jobs. Employers construction skills. creative concepts. receive feedback. With a GCSE in Design a range of skills, the work literacy is increasingly Assessment Overview: want workers with an 25% One exam to show ❚❚For all components written and Technology students of others and create a important. A career within Unit 1: Written assignment understanding of rigorous your understanding of What can I do coursework is required. can show that they have personal response. the Arts is possible, with Unit 2: Written assignment principles that can be applied how to work safely and afterwards? the practical skills and hard work, dedication Unit 3: Multiple choice to changing technologies. securely in construction. The Creative iMedia course What can I do technical understanding What can I do and commitment. This exam paper can help lead to careers afterwards? to progress further afterwards? qualification can be studied Creative Technical What can I do with in the following areas: The BTEC Technical Award in subjects such as With a GCSE in Textile design in Higher Education and can What can I do with this careers careers this subject when I is a practical introduction to Engineering, Electronics, students can show that they ❚❚ Web Designer ❚❚ Network Engineer lead successfully to many subject when I leave leave school? Creative Technical life and work in Performing Product Design and have the practical skills and ❚❚ Web Developer ❚❚ Network Manager careers careers career paths: designer, school? ❚❚ Animator ❚❚ IT Technician Assistant project Arts, so you can develop apprenticeships in technical understanding to animation, freelance artist, It provides a basis for those ❚❚ Games ❚❚ Product Developer manager, building ❚❚ Web Designer ❚❚ IT Technician your understanding of the plumbing, electrics and progress further in subjects advertising, illustration, seeking employment in a range Designer/ ❚❚ Database inspector, carpenter, civil ❚❚ Web Developer ❚❚ Project sector and see whether it’s an motor vehicle maintenance. such as fashion, accessories Developer Developer/ ❚❚ Graphic Management photographer, film and of careers, such as working with Manager engineer, construction Designer ❚❚ IT Consultant industry you would like to be They can also go into design, fabric styling, visual television, architect, children, nursing, midwifery, ❚❚ Software engineer, crane operator, ❚❚ Animator in. It gives students a great areas such as computer merchandiser, stylist, Developer ❚❚ Games interior designer, textile social work, playgroup electrician, equipment Designer/ starting point for academic and game console repair teacher and generally any designer, fashion, teaching leaders, teaching, teaching ❚❚ Programmer operator, joiner, painter, or vocational study post-16, and generally any job job requiring a practically ❚❚ IT Consultant Developer and gallery work/curator. assistants and is beneficial planner, plumber, as well as preparing them requiring a practically skilled individual. to all as Life Skills training. project manager, roofer, for future employment. skilled individual. surveyor, welder. 8 | Prospectus 2020-21 Prospectus 2020-21 | 9 curriculum curriculum

GCSE DRAMA EAL LEVEL 1/2 ENGINEERING GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & Enterprise and gcse film TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING english LITERATURE marketing studies

EAL LEVEL 1/2 are taught through a GCSE ENGINEERING ENTERPRISE AND GCSE FILM STUDIES GCSE DRAMA* mixture of practical and 40% Exam IN ENGINEERING Led by: Mrs E Millican MARKETING 100% Exam written assignments in 40% Coursework Component TECHNOLOGY Level 2 Certificate Led by: Mr S Williams order to build students’ 20% Practical Exam Led by: Mrs E Millican Exam Board: Exam 50%, Controlled understanding and support Led by: Ms K Jessup AQA Assessment 50% Exam Board: What will I be the online examinations. Led by: Mr C Williams Eduqas studying? These assignments What will I be studying? Exam Board: focus on understanding Pearson (Edexcel) This course is designed for The core content for the EXam Board: What will I be students who are interested working drawings and Engineering GCSE includes: OCR studying? using tools and equipment Students opting for this subject in engineering and would using engineering materials This interesting and varied through metal work and will be required, at times, to like to acquire knowledge and manufacturing processes, What will I be course teaches you how electronic based practicals. work outside of normal school and understanding about looking at systems used studying? movies are made and how Computer aided design hours. For example; evening the engineering sector. The in engineering, testing This course is designed they are designed to have and computer aided performances to public audiences course is taught through and investigating how for students who want an an effect on an audience. manufacture will also be a and additional rehearsals three core units of work engineered products work, introduction to business You will learn how camera key feature of the work. outside of lesson time. and one additional unit understanding the impact of and enterprise which work, design, editing and chosen by the school. Each modern technologies such as includes a vocational and music are all used together What will I be studying? core unit is externally What can I do 3D printers and electronics, hands-on element. It has to manipulate an audiences Component 1 Devising assessed by a short afterwards? and using engineering skills been developed to enthuse emotions and provoke Level 3 qualifications in (Practical coursework and on-screen examination to manufacture and make and inspire students about specific emotions. You will engineering, electrical English Language GCSE English Literature GCSE a written portfolio). worth 50% and the products. A mathematical 100% Exam 100% Exam a career in enterprise and watch and analyse films installation, and plumbing. Component 2 Performance from remaining 50% is examined understanding will be required No Controlled Assessment No Controlled Assessment marketing. The course will from lots of different There are also clear links Text (Practical Exam – with an through an internal for this GCSE and questions Led by: Mrs F Norton Led by: Mrs F Norton appeal to students who places and times to with apprenticeships in audience and a visiting examiner). synoptic assessment. on some maths problems wish to either set up their examine the similarities and many areas including Component 3 Theatre will be asked in the exam. own business, move into differences. You will have the aerospace, marine, Exam Board Exam Board Makers in Practice (Written The core elements of AQA AQA employment or progress opportunity to put what you mechanical, maintenance, exam based on a set text environment awareness, 40% of the marks are onto further study. have learned into practice by fabrication, electrical and a live performance). engineering techniques awarded through the making or writing your own engineering sectors. What will I be What will I be This course is challenging and engineering principles controlled assessment studying? studying? Students will develop short film. Key skills needed and creative and allows which is started in June When studying English Students will study a diverse transferable skills for this course include; the students to develop skills in of Year 10 and takes most Language, students will range of texts by authors such including team working; ability to write clearly, the a number of different areas. of Year 11 to complete consolidate and build on the as Willy Russell, Alan Bennett communication skills; ability to concentrate, the Students will develop acting and and 60% is a written exam literacy skills they will need in and William Shakespeare. presentation skills; using ability to take notes. Key performance skills as well as which is two hours long the wider world by developing They will also learn how initiative; and working skills you will learn include; an overall understanding of the and has multiple choice their functional, persuasive, social, historical and cultural independently visual comprehension, theatre. Students can choose and some short answer narrative and descriptive context impacts on these media literacy, the ability different areas to develop their questions. Students will also writing expertise. In addition works, encountering issues What can I do to construct a written work in such as Performance, be given a problem to solve students will examine a such as racism, the changing afterwards? argument, an understanding Lighting, Costume & Makeup, using notes and sketches wide range of non-fiction roles of women and even the This course will open the of film and TV language. Set Design and Sound Design. to produce a solution. and fiction texts in order to impact of music in play texts. doors to Higher Education The course is examined Students will get the chance progress their analysis skills. and give students the by three papers: to take part in workshops What can I do What can I do necessary skills, knowledge delivered by professional actors afterwards? What can I do afterwards? and understanding to Paper 1 Hollywood and practitioners. This course With a GCSE in Engineering, afterwards? The skills developed while succeed in whatever future Movies and Genre (35%) requires a lot of commitment, students can show that they The skills developed while studying English can open pathway they choose. Paper 2 Films from the UK hard work and self-discipline. have the practical skills and studying English can open the the door to an incredible Remember even scientists, and other countries (35%) technical understanding to door to an incredible variety variety of careers and engineers and artists will Paper 3 Film What can I do progress further in subjects of careers and courses, with courses, with many further have to understand at least Production (30%) afterwards? such as Engineering, many further education courses education courses and the basics of business. Students who take this course will Electronics, Product Design and jobs now requiring a GCSE jobs now requiring a GCSE What can I do be able to go on to study Drama and apprenticeships in qualification in this subject. qualification in this subject. afterwards? at college such as A Level Drama plumbing, electrics and Students can choose to study Students can choose to study This course leads to A Levels and Theatre Studies. Drama also motor vehicle maintenance. English at A Level and then as English at A Level and then as and BTECS in Media at the teaches you a number of other They can also go into areas a degree subject or to enable a degree subject or to enable TEC, Scarborough 6th Form skills such as building confidence, such as computer and you to enter professions such you to enter professions such and . A number improving group work, problem game console repair and as a law, journalism, teaching, as a law, journalism, teaching, of our students have gone on solving, time management and generally any job requiring a social work, engineering social work, engineering to study Film at degree level effective communication skills. practically skilled individual. and the armed forces. and the armed forces. and work in the industry.

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GCSE FOOD GCSE further gcse ncfe LEVEL 2 VTCT HAIR health and social PREPARATION GCSE french maths geography TECHNICAL AWARD: AND BEAUTY care: CAMBRIDGE gcse history AND NUTRITION graphic design THERAPY NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

GCSE FOOD GCSE FRENCH GCSE FURTHER MATHS GCSE GEOGRAPHY NCFE LEVEL 2 TECHNICAL HAIR AND BEAUTY HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE GCSE HISTORY PREPARATION AND 100% Exam, 100% Exam, No GCSE Specification A AWARD: GRAPHIC DESIGN THERAPY BTEC Level 2 course 100% Exam NUTRITION No Controlled Assessment Controlled Assessment 100% Exam Led by: Mrs E Millican Led by: Mr Lyell 40% exam and 60% coursework No Controlled 50% Exam Led by: Mrs K Curtis Led by: Ms G Taylor No Controlled Assessment Led by: Ms L Johnson Assessment Led 50% Controlled Assessment Led by: Miss N Henderson Exam Board: Exam Board: by: Mr M Sissons Led by: Mrs E Millican Exam Board: exam Board: AQA NCFE VTCT Exam Board: AQA Exam Board: Pearson (Edexcel) Exam Board: Exam Board: The qualification is suitable Edexcel This course and the Art and AQA AQA What will I be for students from Year Design and Textiles course are What will I be What will I be studying? studying? 10 onwards, who are What will I be based on the same awarding studying? The course covers how we What will I be What will I be You will learn how to expected to get grades studying? code. Only one choice can be This qualification has grow from babies to older studying? studying? communicate about a wide 7 – 9 in GCSE Mathematics Students will explore made between them. They been designed to use the adults. It looks at the changes Paper 1 is called This new GCSE in Food variety of everyday topics in and who are likely to the inter-relationship cannot be taken together. context of Hairdressing we face in our lives and the Understanding the Modern Preparation and Nutrition your chosen language. You progress to A Level study in between the human and and Beauty Therapy as life events we experience. World. Students will study is an exciting and creative will develop your reading, Mathematics and possibly physical world. As part of What will I be studying? a vehicle to support the aspects of international course which focuses on writing and listening skills. Further Mathematics. this course students will Students will develop learner to develop broad We also look at different history, including a study on practical cooking skills to You will be assessed by cover topics including the an understanding of the and comprehensive services like hospitals, either Germany 1891-1945 ensure students develop a conversation lasting at What will I be changing landscapes of components of graphic design, understanding of nurseries and care homes and or the USA 1920-1973 and a a thorough understanding least five minutes, a written studying? the UK, weather hazards colour, typography, imagery this sector but more the type of care and support period study encompassing of nutrition, food examination testing your The iGCSE in Further and climate change, and composition. They will do importantly of core subject we receive from each at the two World Wars. provenance and the working reading of your language Mathematics places an ecosystems, biodiversity this by working with physical knowledge and study different points of our lives. Paper 2 is called Shaping characteristics of food and a listening examination. emphasis on higher order and management, changing and/or digital materials and skills that will support the Nation. Students will materials. This new course A good memory is essential technical proficiency, cities, global development techniques including drawing their progression. The final unit covers health, study aspects of British is suitable for any student to success on this course. rigorous argument, and resource management. skills, 3D modelling and a wide both good and bad, and what we history, including a study on who enjoys working with algebraic reasoning and Students will also need to range of CAD software e.g. Content Overview can do to improve our health. the Norman Conquest and food and is interested in all What can I do problem-solving skills. undertake two pieces of Photoshop and Illustrator. There are four a thematic study based on aspects of the food industry, afterwards? fieldwork in preparation for Learners will explore design main parts: What can I do key developments in British enjoys solving creative A GCSE in a modern foreign It is an iGCSE style their final paper. Throughout disciplines, examine the work of 1 Understand the Hair afterwards? society. History focuses problems and who is able language is now an entrance qualification. Transferable the course students will recognised designers and apply and Beauty Sector Students who study this course on developing explanation to work individually and as requirement for some skills such as Cognitive, undertake a number of tasks this knowledge to their own 2 Hair and Beauty often continue to study health and analysis, the critical use part of a team. At its heart, degrees at University. This Interpersonal and designed to enhance valuable creative outcomes. They will research project and social care at college, get of source material and our this qualification focuses on course will prepare you Intrapersonal skills will be skills such as photograph learn how to produce creative 3 Hair and Beauty Science an apprenticeship or go on understanding of how the nurturing students’ practical to move on to A Levels taught to enable students analysis, problem designs in response to a range 4 Responding to a Hair to university. Potential jobs past has been interpreted. cookery skills to give them in your chosen language to face the demands solving, communication of real world design briefs. and Beauty brief include: midwife, doctor, youth a strong understanding of and can help you access of further and higher and team work which Learners will explore working worker, social worker, nurse, What can I do nutrition. Food preparation careers such as journalism, education, as well as the employers look for. in the graphic design industry ASSESSMENT teacher, child-minder, teaching afterwards? skills are integrated into five primary and secondary demands of the workplace. and they will design and create Overview assistant, nursery worker. GCSE History is an core topics: Food, Nutrition teacher, translation and What can I do their own portfolio and review One external exam. academic course that & Health, Food Science, interpretation, lawyer, What can I do afterwards? how the portfolio presents Three externally set and focuses on key skills that Food Safety, Food Choice doctor, air steward or afterwards? In terms of progression their skills as a graphic designer. internally moderated are keenly sought by and Food Provenance. the diplomatic service. The iGCSE in Further many students who have The course is continually assignments. colleges and universities. Mathematics prepares studied Geography at GCSE assessed, four 30 hour internal All four assessments This includes research skills What can I do students for progression go on to study the subject assessments (coursework) and must be passed to and personal organisation; afterwards? to further study of at AS Level and beyond. a ten-hour exam. All units must achieve the qualification. forming an opinion based Beyond GCSE there are mathematics at AS and This subject is highly valued be achieved to gain the award. on the facts and then good opportunities in A level, and also to the by employers and is useful What can I do express this verbally and many different fields of study of Core Mathematics. in many careers such as What can I do afterwards? on paper; the ability to work and higher education This qualification also town planner, crime analyst, afterwards? Media, Drama & Theatre discuss ideas and come to such as: hospitality and supports further training travel agent, lawyer and This course will provide students Studies, Applied Business/ a balanced conclusion; the catering; food technologist; and employment diplomat to name just a few. with a sound knowledge of Business Studies, Travel ability to analyse a wide food manufacturing; where mathematical a range of software design & Tourism, Physical range of source material food scientists and skills are required. packages that are used in Education and General to decide what is true microbiologists; teaching; industry. This, coupled with Studies Apprenticeships, and what is not. Career food retail; or food the practical skills that they Hairdressing, Beauty paths that use History photography and journalism. gain, will prepare them for Therapy General, include law, journalism, a career in graphics, art Beauty Therapy Make- government, education, and design, architecture, up, Nail Services. research, management, advertising and the media communications and PR. and computer game design. 12 | Prospectus 2020-21 Prospectus 2020-21 | 13 curriculum curriculum

GCSE gcse gcse GCSE RELIGIOUS WJEC RETAIL GCSE MATHEMATICS gcse music photography core PE psychology STUDIES AND TOURISM science

GCSE Mathematics GCSE MUSIC GCSE PHOTOGRAPHY CORE PE GSCE psycHOLOGY GCSE RELIGIOUS STUDIES RETAIL AND TOURISM gcse SCIENCE 100% Exam This course is offered at Exam 40% Physical Education (core) 100% Exam 100% Exam This course is offered at 100% Exam Led by: Ms G Taylor George Pindar School Coursework 60% – non-examination Students must have GCSE No Controlled Assessment George Pindar School Led by: Ms C Swinton Led by: Mr Worrell Led by: Mr S Granger Led by: Mr M Bell targets of 5 and above. Led by: Ms E Saxton Led by: Mr Lyell Led by: Mr D Barber Exam Board Exam Board: Exam Board: exam Board: exam Board: Exam Board: AQA Edexcel Edexcel AQA What will I be Exam Board: Pearson WJEC studying? OCR What will I be What will I be What will I be What will I be Physical Education in Key What will I be studying? studying? studying? studying? Stage 4 will provide students What will I be studying? What will I be Science is vital to understand The course aims to This qualification has been Photography is an exciting with the opportunity to studying? GCSE Religious Studies studying? how the world around us enable students to: designed to develop your and creative course. You take some of the activities In Psychology we study human allows students to study This is a course about works. The skills developed ❚❚develop fluent knowledge, musical skills. You will will complete a series covered in Key Stage 3 behaviour and what makes an extensive list of topics, understanding how in Science link into many skills and understanding receive a weekly group of projects, learning to further. Physical Education us do what we do in a variety for example: abortion/ businesses work, particularly other curriculum subjects. of mathematical methods instrumental or vocal lesson use a digital camera and is a statutory subject for of situations. Psychology is a euthanasia, the death businesses that affect Students will develop and concepts. from NYCC Music service. editing software to turn all students up to, and science-based subject as we penalty, war/justice, tourism. The learning and practical, observational and ❚❚acquire, select and apply If you are a beginner, you your ideas into images. including, Year 11. As well plan and conduct research and marriage/divorce assessment is based upon analytical skills throughout mathematical techniques will need to commit to a This is an excellent course as contributing to the like you do in science but we just to name a few! a plan, do and review model the different topics that to solve problems, reason daily 20-30 minute practice for students who are development of healthy test people in an attempt to of learning. It is important cover Biology, Chemistry mathematically, make routine. All students creative but struggle with lifestyle choices, it provides understand why we behave The course focuses on two to know that this is a very and Physics. Topic areas deductions and inferences, perform as soloists to the more traditional artistic students with opportunities as we do. In this course we religious perspectives: hands-on type of real life include animal and plant and draw conclusions. class as well as working in techniques such as drawing to develop skills that are cover six main topics: Christianity and Islam. learning, where the student biology, carbon chemistry, ❚❚comprehend, interpret small band groups. You will and painting. You will study not so easily developed ❚❚Criminal Psychology It allows students to will be involved in all aspects the periodic table, and communicate be expected to perform other photographers’ work in a classroom setting. ❚❚Psychological Problems develop their understanding of the business of Tourism. application of forces and the mathematical information at school functions. in order to develop your ❚❚Development of different cultural electromagnetic spectrum in a variety of forms Content Overview own style and will produce We adhere to the guidance ❚❚Memory perspectives and also Content Overview amongst many others. appropriate to the All students are a portfolio of work that is set out in the National ❚❚Social Influence develop their own view on There are three main parts: There is a strong emphasis information and context. expected to sing, write worth 60% of your final Curriculum to provide a ❚❚Perception and Dreaming. the world and what it has 1 Customer service on practical science in essays and produce a marks. In Year 11 you will broad and balanced learning to offer. Students will have 2 The retail business this course and students composition portfolio. complete a task set by experience. As well as the In order to be successful on an opportunity to take 3 Retail operations will complete a range of Content weightings: the exam board which traditional games activities, this course you need to be part in debates, pretend required experiments. Tier Topic Area Weighting ASSESSMENT Overview will include a ten-hour such as football, netball and genuinely interested in people court trials, and take roles ASSESSMENT Overview 30% performance examination; this will be the rugby, students participate and what makes them behave of lawyers. The course 25% Portfolio based What can I do Number 12 – 18% (15% solo Grade 4-5 final 40% of your marks. in non-competitive as they do. You also need to is assessed through two upon the theme of afterwards? Algebra 27 – 33% and 15% ensemble) environments, such as be logical and organised to exams, one on each religion. being a customer. The qualification will award Ratio, 30% composition and/ This is an intensive course team building and fitness. plan research and analyse the 25% Exam with short and two GCSE grades. Students r Proportion or arrangement and will require a lot of data that you collect. Very What can I do long answers based upon achieving grade 5 or above 17 – 23% and Rates 40% listening/essay paper work outside school time. There are also opportunities importantly, you also need running a retail business. will be able to access A

H ighe afterwards? of Change based around set works to participate in school to be able to be honest about A qualification in this 50% Personal project Level Biology, Chemistry Geometry teams across a range your own behaviour as we will subject is useful in many portfolio showing how you or Physics courses or and 17 – 23% What can I do Measures What can I do afterwards? of different sports. discuss why you behave as jobs including: lawyer, would develop a business. the equivalent in Further Statistics & afterwards? Photography will teach you do in different situations. police, barrister, teacher, Education establishments. 12 – 18% Probability Higher Education you skills that you can use social work, government, What can I do Number 22 – 28% in music; the music in a range of Arts careers What can I do marketing and management. afterwards? There are two papers industry; acoustics, sound such as Media Studies, afterwards? Travel representative, available Higher and Algebra 17 – 23% engineering; game, TV and Graphics and Art and Psychologists work in trainee tourist guide, Foundation. Higher level Ratio, film industry, multimedia Design. Photographers education, crime, mental conservation assistant, students can gain grades Proportion 22 – 28% and Rates composer; musical theatre. can find work in a variety health and many other museum curator, cabin 4–9 and Foundation

ndation of Change of different industries areas The subject links well crew, apprenticeships level students can u

o Geometry such as newspapers, to nursing, teaching and in the travel service, gain grades 1–5. F and 12 – 18% magazines, fashion, film, management and many other marketing and branding, Measures television, books, and professions as we all need to Level 3 courses relating to Statistics & 12 – 18% web design. Photography work alongside others and business, travel and tourism. Probability is also used in industry, we need to know how to get medicine and advertising. the best from people around us and this subject helps with this understanding of others.

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GCSE SEPARATE GCSE SCIENCES SPANISH btec sport, ACTIVITY AND FITNESS

GCSE SEPARATE GCSE SPANISH SCIENCES 100% Exam ❚❚GCSE Biology A No Controlled Assessment ❚❚GCSE Chemistry A Led by: Mrs K Curtis ❚❚GCSE Physics A exam Board: 100% Exam, AQA No Controlled Assessment Led by: Mrs C Swinton What will I be studying? exam Board: You will learn how to AQA communicate about a wide variety of everyday topics in Students should only choose your chosen language. You Separate Sciences if it has been will develop your reading, recommended they do so. writing and listening skills. You will be assessed by What will I be a conversation lasting at studying? least five minutes, a written In Separate Sciences, students examination testing your have the opportunity to reading of your language study Biology, Chemistry and and a listening examination. Physics in greater depth. A good memory is essential to success on this course. For each branch of science, a BTEC SPORT, ACTIVITY assignments), The Principles series of practical skills will be What can I do AND FITNESS of Training, Nutrition and examined in addition to the afterwards? BTEC Technical Award Psychology for Sport and theory content. At the end A GCSE in a modern foreign 40% Exam Activity (external written of the course, students will language is now an entrance 60% Coursework exam paper) and Applying the be awarded a separate GCSE requirement for some Led by: Mr M Bell Principles of Sport and Activity grade for each of the separate degrees at University. This (written assignments). In sciences, giving three grades course will prepare you Exam Board: order to gain a high grade in in total. The separate sciences to move on to A-Levels Pearson (Edexcel) this subject, you will need are ideal preparation for in your chosen language to be competent at working the study of the separate and can help you access What will I be independently, possess good sciences at A Level. careers such as journalism, studying? IT skills, able to work as part of primary and secondary This course has been designed a group and meet deadlines. Students require a good level teacher, translation and to provide an engaging and of numeracy and literacy interpretation, lawyer, stimulating introduction to the What can I do to access the higher level doctor, air steward or world of sport. It encourages afterwards? material on the course. the diplomatic service. personal development through This qualification gives practical participation and learners the opportunity What can I do performance in a range of to progress to other afterwards? sports and exercise activities. vocational qualifications, Separate Science provides It also gives learners the such as the Pearson BTEC a sound basis for A Level opportunity to develop the Level 3 Nationals in Sport Biology, Chemistry and communication skills needed or Sport and Exercise Physics and would be an for working in the sport sector, Sciences, or onto GCE AS advantage to students as they progress through the or A Level, and, in due wishing to study science course. This can be achieved course, to enter employment at University or follow a through presentations and in in the sport and active career in science such as discussions where they have leisure sector. It also gives medicine, psychology or the opportunity to express learners the opportunity engineering. The analytical their opinions. Learners will to develop a range of skills skills developed in the cover three units of work: and techniques, personal separate sciences can be Understand the Body and the skills and attributes transferred to subjects such Supporting Technology for essential for successful as law or architecture. Sport and Activity (written performance in working life.

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We offer a range of opportunities beyond the classroom to encourage students to extend their talents.

Graham students take An enriching part in the annual Rock environment Challenge contest Our school is an exciting place to learn. We actively create opportunities to broaden the experiences of our students, seeking to build confidence and self-esteem and raise aspirations. We encourage students to extend their learning and develop their talents by offering a range of opportunities beyond the classroom. Our library is vibrant and as well as offering our students a wide range of books to read it is a well-used study area. It hosts after school reading clubs, organises quizzes and other fun activities. Students are also support, take the chance to from engineering and design welcome to complete homework practise new skills and develop workshops, enterprise challenges, in the library which is open every friendships at social times. careers interviews and visits to break, lunchtime and after school. Students can take advantage of local colleges and universities. We a wide range of extra-curricular regularly welcome professionals learning support activities such as photography in to school to talk to students Our Learning Support area is and art club, Duke of Edinburgh about their own careers. also well used by students who Award, CAD CAM 3D printing We believe that offering students can benefit from one-to-one or choreography and dance the chance to explore the wider club. Many of these activities world is important to broaden take place at the end of the horizons and as such, the school school day and also include a has a well-established programme wide variety of more traditional of visits both within the UK and sporting activities and teams. abroad. All Year 7 students will be supported to participate in a We actively seek to encourage preparing for the future residential opportunity at the YHA We actively seek to encourage Boggle Hole near Whitby and students to prepare for their students to prepare for their every two years an expedition is future and we are proud of the future and we are proud of the planned. In 2019 students visited careers-based opportunities Ecuador and a group of students careers-based opportunities we offer in school. Amongst are currently preparing for their we offer in school. others, students can benefit expedition to Kenya in 2021.

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A uniform to unite us all All students at Graham our students in the best School are required to possible light to visitors wear school uniform. It and the wider community. is important that the School uniform can standard of uniform be purchased from: reflects a pride and Rumours, 17 Victoria Rd, A placeWhat to expect relationships with new friendsto Homewo rk flourishThe School Day sense of belonging in Scarborough YO11 1SB. Prior to joining Graham School, and staff. They will get to know Homework is an essential Our school day is slightly the school and presents Tel: 01723 501989 your child will hopefully have their way around and experience part of every child’s working different for each Key Stage. taken some of the opportunities to the life of the school. Parents week. It develops the skills of This is to allow a split lunchtime girls’ uniform boys’ uniform visit us. Some of our key staff will and carers will also have the independent learning, self- to shorten the length of queues have visited your child’s school opportunity to visit the school sufficiency and determination. the students experience and School Logo Blazer School Logo Blazer Sleeveless V-Neck Logo Sleeveless V-Neck Logo on a number of occasions to build to meet key staff and learn more Homework will consolidate to allow them longer to enjoy Jumper: Jumper: relationships, answer questions about life at Graham School. skills learned, or prepare students their meal. We believe this Year 7 and 8 Maroon Year 7 and 8 Maroon and provide peace of mind. All students are invited to for their next lessons or support also helps with the transition Year 9, 10 and 11 Navy Year 9, 10 and 11 Navy In July of Year 6, your child participate in our popular revision. It often from primary school as School Kilted Skirt or Grey White shirt and school tie will take part in our two-day summer school in the provides the lunch time is earlier in the trousers Year 7 and 8 Navy tie induction programme which summer holidays when they opportunity for day for Year 7, which is more If wearing the skirt, girls Year 9, 10 and 11 Maroon tie can choose to wear: Grey trousers must be will allow them to start to form have left primary school. the child to spend in line with their previous a collared shirt with tie or straight legged and without On joining school, your extended time on primary school timings. the white open-necked zips or external pockets child will be placed into a their learning and blouse with no tie Black shoes (not boots) years 7-8 years 9-10-11 tutor group with a fixed form dig deeper into If trousers are preferred, Sensible leather/leather-look, room, alongside at least one broader contexts. they must be grey, straight not trainer style or canvas 08:40 Arrive 08:40 Arrive legged without zips or external other nominated friend from Homework will 09:10 Lesson 1 09:10 Lesson 1 pockets and must be worn their primary school. Each be set daily; each with the collared shirt and tie unisex PE KIT 10:10 Lesson 2 10:10 Lesson 2 child will be issued with a child records homework School tie: Maroon Polo Shirt planner in which they store in their planner and this 11:10 Break 11:10 Break Year 7 and 8 Navy tie Maroon Shorts Year 9, 10 and 11 Maroon tie their daily timetable and will be checked by the 11:30 Lesson 3 11:30 Lesson 3 Long sleeved Jersey (optional) homework and staff will use form tutor weekly. Black tights (with skirt) School regulation socks 12:30 Lunch 12:30 Lesson 4 During summer term white this to communicate directly 13:00 Lesson 4 13:30 Lunch ankle socks may be worn with parents. In turn this will Black shoes (not boots) be your first port of call should 14:00 Lesson 5 14:00 Lesson 5 Sensible leather/leather-look, you wish to contact school. 15:00 School ends 15:00 School ends not trainer style or canvas

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We are delighted to welcome all students within our immediate catchment and those from beyond.

JoiningHackness us... Admissions Scalby Council by 31 October 2020. north yorkshire moors Wrench The school has a designated Green Information can be found 8 Barrowcliff catchment area defined by Threxenby at www.northyorks.gov.uk/ Everley 2 North Yorkshire County apply-secondary-school-place Newby 4 Council. If you live within 1 3 Further information is Falsgrave North Yorkshire and your SCARBOROUGH available from the Admissions child was born between Team at North Yorkshire Riggs Head 1 September 2009 and 31 5 County Council where August 2010, your child 6 council officers will also East Ayton West Ayton 7 will be eligible to transfer Musham be able to offer advice to 9 Bank

to secondary school at the Hutton parents on low incomes on start of the academic year Ruscel assistance with uniform 2021-22 and you will need to Graham School purchase and entitlement apply for a secondary school Ruston catchment area Btoay free school meals. place for September 2021. Wykeham 1 Graham School 2 Barrowcliff School ALebberston warm welcome You will be able to apply Brompton 3 Gladstone Road Junior School Gristhorpe for a secondary school 4 Friarage Community Primary School During these unprecedented 5 Hinderwell Community Primary School place from 1 September 6 Bramcote Junior School times, we want to introduce 7 Wheatcroft Community Primary School filey 2020. If you do not live 8 Newby & Scalby Primary School our school to you and your Graham School in North Yorkshire, you catchment area 9 East Ayton Primary School child virtually. Please take must apply directly to the the time to watchMuston all our authority where you live. and when the school is Parents need to make videos and updates. We We are delighted to oversubscribed are allocated an online application or would be delighted to answer welcome all students within places according to the county request a paper copy of any questions you may have. our immediate catchment council criteria which can the secondary common Please contact reception to and those from beyond. be found at www.northyorks. application form and return make an appointment for Students outside this area gov.uk/admissions-policies it to North Yorkshire County a personal phone call.

getting to graham school bus services There are a number of buses buses and two commercially Buses which currently provide transport to Graham School are: which our students catch to provided services. 350S / Ruston – 777S / Irton – get to school. Please note We will share full Graham School (Shoreline) Graham School (Shoreline) Route from Ruston through Route from Irton to Graham School that Graham School does information about bus West and East Ayton via Seamer, Crossgates and Edgehill not set the service routes, services with you at our 352S – B / Eastfield – 777 / Queen Street – timings or fares. All services transition events in June/ Graham School (EYMS) Graham School (Shoreline) are either contracted by July 2021 or you can find Route from Eastfield to Graham School Route from Queen Street, via the Railway NYCC Integrated Passenger further information about via Overdale, Osgodby, Filey Road – Station and Falsgrave to Graham School Cornelian Drive, Ramshill Road, Railway Transport or by the Bus school transport on the 333 / Hollywood Plaza – Station, Falsgrave and Manor Road Graham School (Shoreline) Company as a Commercial NYCC website at www. 353S / Queen Street – Route from Hollywood Plaza via North Provider. There are six northyorks.gov.uk/school- Graham School (EYMS) Marine Road, Queen Street, Castle buses in total, four service and-college-transport Route from Queen Street, via the Road, Dean Road and Woodland Railway Station to Graham School Ravine to Graham School

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