--- title: "How We Organise Our Curriculum" url: "https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/how-we-organise-our-curriculum" school: "Foxwood Academy" --- # How We Organise Our Curriculum ## How We Organise Our Curriculum Foxwood Academy is organised into three curriculum phases (Primary, Key Stage 3 and 14-19). Within each phase there are three pathways. This provides three clearly determined progression routes for individual children through the Academy. | **Phase** | **Key Stage** | **Pathway** | |---|---|---| | **Pathway 1** | **Pathway 2** | **Pathway 3** | | Primary | EYFS, KS1 & 2 | [Foxcubs](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/classes/primary#tab-28740) [Hedgehogs](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/classes/primary#tab-28741) | [Rabbits](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/classes/primary#tab-28742) | [Squirrels](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/classes/primary#tab-28743) | | Key Stage 3 | KS3 | [3F](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/classes/key-stage-3#tab-28744) | [3O](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/classes/key-stage-3#tab-28745) [3X](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/classes/key-stage-3#tab-28746) | [3S](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/classes/key-stage-3#tab-28747) | | 14-19 | KS4 & Post 16 | [Endeavour](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/classes/14-19#tab-28752) | [Enterprise](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/classes/14-19#tab-28751) [Discovery](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/classes/14-19#tab-28750) | [Atlantis](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/classes/14-19#tab-28749) [Challenger](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/classes/14-19#tab-28748) [Columbia](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/classes/14-19#tab-28753) | There are currently four Primary classes, four Key Stage 3 classes and six 14-19 classes. Each class has a range of ages within the phase where students are placed according to ability and support requirements. ### ### Primary – EYFS, Key Stage 1 and 2 Students in the Primary phase of the Academy are aged between four and eleven years old. Classes in all three pathways follow a Mainstream Primary School model where the class tutor delivers the majority of the curriculum at the appropriate level. Their curriculum consists of core timetabled lessons in English and Mathematics along with a range of other subject based learning. ### ### Secondary – Key Stage 3 Students in Key Stage 3 are aged between eleven and fourteen years old. The Pathway 1 and one of the Pathway 2 classes follow a Mainstream Primary School model where the class tutor delivers the majority of the curriculum at the appropriate level. The Pathway 3 and one of the Pathway 2 classes follow a Mainstream Secondary School model where the students move round to specialist classrooms and are taught by specialist subject teachers. The Key Stage 3 curriculum consists of core timetabled lessons in English and Mathematics along with a range of other subject based learning. ### ### Secondary – Key Stage 4 and Post 16 (14-19) Students in the 14-19 phase of the Academy are aged between fourteen and eighteen years old. The Pathway 1 and one of the Pathway 2 classes follow a Mainstream Primary School model where the class tutor delivers the majority of the curriculum at the appropriate level. Two of the Pathway 3 classes and one of the Pathway 2 classes follow a Mainstream Secondary School model where the students move round to specialist classrooms and are taught by specialist subject teachers. Their curriculum consists of core timetabled lessons in English and Mathematics along with a range of other subject based learning. One Pathway 3 class follow a [Work Related Learning](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/supported-internships-and-work-related-learning) curriculum bespoke to their needs and interests. ### ### 14-19 Core Curriculum Pathways 2026-2027 | **Group** | **Maths** | **English** | |---|---|---| | Challenger | GCSE Entry Level 3 | GCSE Level 2 Level 1 Entry Level 3 | | Atlantis | Entry Level 3 Entry Level 2 | Entry Level 3 | | Discovery | Entry Level 3 Entry Level 2 | Entry Level 3 Entry Level 2 | | Enterprise | Entry Level 2 Entry Level 1 | Entry Level 2 Entry Level 1 | | Endeavour | Entry Level 1 | Entry Level 1 | ### ### 14-19 Non-Core Curriculum Pathway 2026-2027 | **Group** | **Science** | **Computing** | **Art** | **Creative** | **PSD** | **PE** | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Challenger | GCSE Entry Level 3 | Level 2 Level 1 Entry Level 3 | Option GCSE | Option Level 1 | Entry Level 3 | Entry Level 3 Entry Level 2 Entry Level 1 | | Atlantis | GCSE Entry Level 3 Entry Level 2 | Level 1 Entry Level 3 Entry Level 2 | Entry Level 3 | | Discovery | Entry Level 2 | Entry Level 3 Entry Level 2 Entry Level 1 | Entry Level 2 Entry Level 1 | Entry Level 3 | Entry Level 2 Entry Level 1 | | Enterprise | Entry Level 2 Entry Level 1 | Entry Level 2 Entry Level 1 | | Endeavour | Non-accredited | Entry Level 1 | Entry Level 1 | Entry Level 1 | Entry Level 1 | ### ### 14-19 Preparing for Adulthood (PfA) Curriculum Pathway 2026-2027 | **Group** | **Employment** | **Independence** | **Community** | **Health** | |---|---|---|---|---| | Challenger | **Option**: Cooking / Creative Arts / Gardening and Conservation / Community Work Experience Placement Entry Level 3 | Entry Level 3 | Entry Level 3 | Entry Level 3 | | Atlantis | | Discovery | **Option:** Cooking / Creative Arts / Gardening and Conservation Entry Level 2 | Entry Level 3 Entry Level 2 | Entry Level 3 Entry Level 2 | Entry Level 3 Entry Level 2 | | Enterprise | Entry Level 2 Entry Level 1 | Entry Level 2 Entry Level 1 | Entry Level 2 Entry Level 1 | | Endeavour | DofE Bronze | Entry Level 1 | Entry Level 1 | Entry Level 1 | ### ### Courses Available at Foxwood Academy (Key Stage 4 and Post 16) | **Subject** | **Course** | **Awarding Body** | **Levels** | |---|---|---|---| | English | GCSE English Language | AQA | GCSE (Grades 1-5) | | Functional Skills in English | Pearson Edexcel | Entry Levels 2 and 3, Level 1 | | Additional English Entry Pathways | WJEC | Entry Levels 2 and 3, Level 1 | | Maths | GCSE Mathematics | Pearson Edexcel | GCSE (Grades 1-5) | | Entry Pathways Mathematics Award/Certificate | WJEC | Entry Levels 2 and 3 | | Science | GCSE Chemistry | AQA | GCSE (Grades 1-9) | | Entry Level Science Award/Certificate | Entry Levels 1, 2 and 3 | | Art | GCSE Fine Art | OCR | GCSE (Grades 1-9) | | Entry Level Certificate in Art and Design | Entry Levels 2 and 3 | | PE | Physical Education | OCR | Entry Levels 1, 2 and 3 | | Creative | Arts Award | Trinity College | Entry Level 3 | | Computing | Functional Skills | Pearson Edexcel | Entry Levels 1, 2, 3, Level 1 and Level 2 | | Digital Employability | OCR | Entry Levels 2 and 3 | | Computer Science | Entry Levels 1, 2 and 3 | | Preparing for Adulthood | Life and Living Skills Award/Certificate/Extended Certificate/Diploma | OCR | Entry Levels 1, 2 and 3 | | PSD | [16-19 Study Programme Requirements - 2026-2027](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/16-to-19-study-programmes-guide-for-providers/16-to-19-study-programmes-guidance-2022-to-2023-academic-year) ### Curriculum - [Curriculum Information](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/curriculum-information) - [EYFS Curriculum](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/eyfs-curriculum) - [Core Subjects](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/core-subjects) - [Non-Core Subjects](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/non-core-subjects) - [Preparing for Adulthood (PfA)](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/pfa-preparing-for-adulthood) - [How We Organise Our Curriculum](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/how-we-organise-our-curriculum) - [Classes](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/classes/primary) - [Assessment and Exams](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/assessment-and-exams) - [Careers and Employability Offer](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/careers-employability-offer) - [Supported Internships and Work Related Learning ](https://foxwood.academy/our-curriculum/supported-internships-and-work-related-learning) ![Foxwood Academy](https://files.schudio.com/foxwood-academy/images/logo/logo-foxwood-academy-footer(1).png) ### Foxwood Academy Derby Road Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG9 3GF 0115 9177202 ### Useful Links - 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