Accredited Learning and Qualifications

Key Stage 4

We do not currently deliver G.C.S.E courses to our KS4 students.  G.C.S.E courses will be in place, when appropriate and is reviewed annually.  Curriculum subject plans for KS4 can be found here (Links to the document attached)

KS4 students do access accredited courses where appropriate. 

This year (2023/2024) some students will be completing ASDAN in Construction Taster.

Students in the Upper School access different types of qualifications and accredited learning. These include:

Prince’s Trust Personal Development and Employability Skills qualifications

Some students work towards Personal Development and Employability Skills qualifications. The Award, Certificate and Diploma in Personal Development and Employability Skills (PDE) recognise a breadth of personal skills, qualities and attitudes required by employers across a range of sectors, some of them are: teamwork skills, interpersonal and self-management skills, digital skills, career planning and customer service.

AQA Unit Award Scheme

The Unit Award Scheme (UAS) is a unique recording of achievement scheme, rather than a qualification.  It offers learners the opportunity to have their achievements formally recognised with a certificate each time a short unit of learning is successfully completed. Post-16 student work in Mathematics, English and Science is accredited through The Unit Award Scheme.

Duke of Edinburgh

Through a DofE programme young people have fun, make friends, improve their self-esteem and build confidence. They gain essential skills and attributes for work and life such as resilience, problem-solving, team-working, communication and drive. Young people have the opportunity to develop life skills, communication skills, improve their independence, sense of well-being through activities in a different environment and engage with the outdoor environment.