Calendar
Jun 27 2025
School Year Ends (students finish at 11.45)
Aug 28 2025
Year 8 Induction Day (No Transport)
Aug 29 2025
Year 8 and Year 12 (No transport)
Sep 01 2025
All students return
Oct 27 - 31 2025
Mid-Term (Students Return Monday 3rd November)
Nov 21 2025
Staff Development Day (no students)
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Life and Work
COURSE CONTENT
The subject content is divided into three distinct compulsory areas of study:
- Local and Global Citizenship
- Personal Development
- Employability
ASSESSMENT
- There is a single tier of entry
- There are three written examinations that assess each of the areas of study
- There is one controlled assessment task
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
A student who
- is highly motivated
- works well with others
- engages in research tasks
- demonstrates persistence to complete tasks
- confidently expresses opinions orally and in writing
CAREERS EDUCATION, INFORMATION, ADVICE AND GUIDANCE
Learning for Life and Work will prepare young people to participate in society as active citizens.
It is recognised as an academic qualification suitable access to post 16 studies.
This subject gives a grounding in a range of areas connected with public life and service in the local and global community.
