Curriculum

What is the purpose of the curriculum? Our Core Values are embedded across the curriculum at Halewood Academy and we are committed to providing a high quality, inclusive curriculum that enhances the life of every student and prepares them for a world outside of the Academy. The National Curriculum is covered and students cover a rich and balanced curriculum across key stage 3 and 4. Our

Assessment: At Halewood Academy , we use our core values to guide our decisions about assessment. We believe that: All assessments should be carefully designed to ensure that they support and develop the key knowledge and skills required for success. Assessment should be used to inform the teacher about students’ learning as well as to identify gaps in knowledge, skills and

The school’s mission statement of “We Seek The Best” sums up our commitment to our core values of Respect, Aspiration, Collaboration, Excellence and Resilience. At Halewood Academy we promote British values in a variety of ways. These values are taught explicitly through our Personal Development Curriculum. The examples that follow are an indication of some of the ways we embed British values

Below you can discover the content of the curriculum for all subjects studied at Halewood Academy . Please contact the subject leader for further information. 2024-2025 Key Stage 4 Subjects Year 10 Awarding Body Qualification Number Animal Care Pearson 603/7057/9 Art & Design (Art, Craft & Design) AQA 601/8088/2 Art & Design (3D Design) AQA 601/8088/2 Biology AQA

Below is a link to the Numeracy Guidance for parents and carers. Numeracy Guidance for parents and carers. Look out for the Numeracy Word of the Week and Numeracy challenge in our school newsletter. Here is an example.

If you are a parent of child/children with special educational needs and are unhappy about the support provided by the school please put it in writing to Mr Heydon. email: dheydon@halewoodacademy.co.uk The Halewood Academy SENDCo is Miss S Leyland You can read the SEND report for this year HERE Knowsley Borough Council can also offer advice and support regarding SEND. Knowsley Local Offer is

Careers Lead at Halewood Academy: Miss A Gallen Contact: agallen@halewoodacademy.co.uk Tel: 0151 477 8830 Halewood Academy Careers Guides Halewood Academy Careers Guide Issue 1 Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) policy Our Careers Team Mr Harrison : Vice Principal – Personal Development GHarrison@halewoodacademy.co.uk Mrs Lynne Rotherham :

Why is extended curriculum so important at Halewood Academy? This gives students a chance to develop their social skills, meet new friends and become more confident communicating in groups. Extended curricular activities can also aid in the development of self-esteem and confidence. In addition to building skills within a specific discipline, extracurricular activities are great for developing