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Curriculum
for September 2004 and Beyond
Curriculum
Philosophy � We aim to be at the forefront of curriculum development.
Using the latest industry standard teaching equipment in our purpose built
Academy, students will learn in an exciting and stimulating manner.
The guiding
principles that underpin our curriculum are designed to:
� Develop the whole person to ensure that our students are prepared
for life and employment in a complex and increasingly competitive modern
world
� Provide opportunities for the students to constantly surprise us
with the scope and level of their achievements
� Contribute towards a coherent 4 � 19 curriculum to meet the needs
and aspirations of all of our students
� Provide an appropriate and challenging curriculum to meet the needs
and aspirations of all of our students
� Provide excellent opportunities for learning especially in Business
Education and ICT
� Collaborate with other providers to develop flexible, integrated
and innovative learning networks
� Develop high levels of skill and understanding across a broad range
of contexts
� Ensure the development of responsible citizenship and employability
� Provide support and guidance for students as individual learners
� Provide opportunities for self reflection and the setting of targets
to develop the key skill of improving their own learning and performance
� Place emphasis on the key skills of application of number, communication,
information technology, working with others and problem solving
� Maximise the use of e-learning
� Fully develop the use of equivalent, high quality academic and
vocational pathways
� Fully develop a business related curriculum that includes relevant
and challenging work experience opportunities
� Encourage enterprise, innovation, teamwork, creativity and flexibility
in every student
� Motivate students to build their self respect and self esteem
� Fully develop personal, daily living and social skills
� Develop in students the ability to work independently and autonomously
through the development of organisation and study skills
� Encourage students to become actively involved in Academy and community
life
� Motivate students to become lifelong learners
� Provide enrichment opportunities that encourage them to play a
role in the local community and extend curriculum opportunities to develop
leisure and recreational skills.
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