The IB Career-Related Programme

The IB Career-related Programme Knole Academy is a candidate school* for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Career-related Programme and pursuing authorisation as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy - a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high quality programmes of international education that share a powerful vision.** *Only schools authorised by the International Baccalaureate can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorisation will be granted. For futher information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org. ** Mission Statement from the IB The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organisation works with schools, governments and international organisations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. Knole Academy Mission Statement Knole Academy is committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning to ensure that all students fulfil their potential, in the taught curriculum and in extra and co-curricular activities. We are aspirational in our targets and ambitious for our students in their academic and personal development. We aim to use external and internal expertise to provide opportunities for staff to feel valued and able to create an academy where all students understand and contribute to the local, national and global community. Knole Academy Vision 2019-2024 Knole Academy is committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning to ensure that all students fulfil their potential, in the taught curriculum and in extra and co-curricular activities. Guiding We are aspirational in our targets and ambitious for our students in their academic and personal development. Principle We aim to use external and internal expertise to provide opportunities for staff to feel valued and able to create an academy where all students understand and contribute to the local, national and global community. Aspirational Inspirational Organisational We have high expectations for We intend to develop internationally Through partnership with all every child regardless of minded learners who recognise their stakeholders we strive to ensure Core Values background. The interests of common humanity and help create a that no barriers are placed in the students are always the priority in better world. way of student achievement. all decision making. All of our work will be focused into The academy will promote a strong All activities and links will have a Strategic ensuring that students fulfil their ethos which exists and develops clear and demonstrable impact on Approach potential academically, socially across all key stages. the improvement of the academy. and emotionally. Curriculum Teaching and Learning Creating an academy culture Assets *The quality of teaching and *Embed the International *Develop information systems to learning is always the paramount Baccalaureate Learner Profile track and promote student progress principle within the academy throughout the academy *Optimise the use of buildings to *Develop timetable and *Publically and openly recognise promote learning curriculum strategically to students’ achievements and *Maximise the lettings revenue to maximise delivery of aims and contributions reinvest into the teaching and objectives *Foster a lifelong love of learning learning *Integrate successful delivery of *Develop the house structure to *Through careful budgetary the International Baccalaureate promote achievement and processes ensure the academy Career Programme and engagement remains financially solvent to introduction of the Diploma *The academy has a professional support the vision. Programme. ethos built on mutual dignity and respect of all members. Excellent staff development Expanding horizons Strategic links *Promote the development of *Continue to provide a vast and *Develop a strategy for links with subject pedagogy in all areas varied range of co and the local business community *Develop teaching styles that extracurricular activities *Provide an opportunity for parents Priorities promote mastery and *Develop partnership activities with to express views metacognition educational sponsors *Develop partnership work with *Embed the value of research *Promote the use of Information, local primary and secondary schools based training into the CPD Advice and Guidance to set clear *Ensure collaboration with other IB programme objectives for students in their schools both locally and globally. *All staff value the opportunity onward progression and have the confidence to *Develop global citizens and embrace change. encourage a caring environment where all students thrive. Making success the norm Valuing Innovation and Creativity Communications *Ensure all information is used to *Create a culture where innovative *Ensure all communication is maximise student outcomes teaching is encouraged, recognised consistent with the vision statement *Provide greater challenge to and shared *Develop the public perception of students *Celebrate our expressive arts status the academy through various portals *Build students understanding of *Provide the opportunities for including social media. how they learn. students to expand their knowledge outside of the timetabled curriculum and recognise this achievement. Evaluation Student attainment and Students leave Knole Academy as The academy is the academy of achievement is high and well rounded members of society. choice for the local area and is able improving. Retention of students into the Sixth to sustain its vision. Form increases. The IB Career-related Programme: preparing students to follow their chosen pathways in life What is an IB education? The IB continuum of international education, for The CP enables students to: students aged 3 to 19, is unique because of its academic follow their chosen education and career pathways and personal rigour. IB programmes challenge students to in life excel not only in their studies but also in their personal growth. The IB aims to inspire a quest for learning combine academic subjects with their personal and throughout life that is marked by enthusiasm and professional interests and skills empathy. engage in learning that makes a positive difference The IB aspires to help school develop well-rounded to their community students, who respond to challenges with optimism and think critically and creatively an open mind, are confident in their own identities, make ethical decisions, join with others in celebrating their communicate clearly and effectively in a variety of common humanity, and are prepared to apply what they situations learn in real-world, complex and unpredictable situations. effectively work independently and in collaboration An IB education: with others focuses on learners - IB programmes are student- consider new perspectives and other points of view centred and promote healthy relationships, ethical develop greater self-confidence and self-awareness responsibility and personal challenge demonstrate high levels of resilience, flexibility and develops effective approaches to teaching and agility of mind learning - IB programmes are taught by teachers who help students to learn how to develop the be internationally-minded and globally aware attitudes and skills they need for both academic and apply their knowledge to rea-world scenarios and personal success situations. works within global contexts - IB programmes increase understanding of languages and cultures The CP educational framework and explore globally significant ideas and issues Explores significant content - IB programmes offer The CP is comprised of three elements: a curriculum that is broad and balanced, conceptual Academic courses from the IB Diploma Programme (DP) - and connected. Students complete at least two DP courses in any of the subject groups : studies in language and literature, At the heart of all IB programmes is the IP learner profile. language acquisition, individuals and societies, sciences, IB learners strive to be inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, mathematics and the arts. CP students should choose DP communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk- courses that are relevant to their career-related studies. takers, balanced and reflective. These attributes DP courses provide and enhance the theoretical represent a broad range of human capacities and underpinnings and academic rigour of the CP. responsibilities that go beyond intellectual development and academic success. CP students have the option of enrolling in authorised online DP courses offered via their IB World School. For more information about the IB, please visit www.ibo.org “I think the combination of life experience, work What is the IB Career-related Programme? experience and a qualification makes us ideal The IB Career-related Programme (CP) is designed for candidates for many universities and employers. I students interested in pursuing a career-related

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