Students referred into Torlands have access to English lessons within the framework of the National Curriculum for English. A personalised approach to learning is established which enables learning to be matched to the individual needs of pupils as far as practical, in accordance with pupils’ particular health and medical needs. Liaison with pupils’ mainstream schools provides support for English learning programmes. Regular ongoing formative assessment opportunities help to inform planning.

At Key Stage 2 and 3 we support students by developing their mathematical skills in a way which encourages confidence as well as providing satisfaction and enjoyment. It is our view that Maths is for everyone. It is diverse, engaging and essential in equipping students with skills for their future, whatever that may be. We support students to engage with, explore, enjoy and succeed in Maths. All students have the opportunity to follow a tailored programme that enables them to be numerate and builds on what they already know. Lessons encourage students to: • consolidate their understanding of Mathematics • be confident in their use of Number and Mathematics • extend their use of mathematical vocabulary, definitions and formal reasoning • develop the confidence to use Number and Mathematics to tackle problems in everyday life • develop an ability to think and reason mathematically • make connections between different areas of Mathematics • develop a firm foundation for appropriate further study at KS4 and beyond

Science is an integral part of understanding how the world works and how the choices we make influence it in both positive and negative ways. KS2 and 3 science lessons will develop knowledge and understanding of Biology, Chemistry and Physics topics, as well as developing student’s data handling and investigative skills through safe scientific practicals whenever possible. Student will also be taught to apply knowledge to new situations, analyse data and draw conclusions. Students will also be guided to review and improve their own work in order to build presentation, literacy and numeracy skills. In KS3 students will, if possible, follow the science curriculum their mainstream schools follow in order to aid reintegration. For those where this is not appropriate or possible, our science teachers will teach science using the AQA KS3 scheme of work. Science will be taught through 10 big ideas: Forces, Electromagnets, Energy, Waves, Matter, Reactions, earth, Organisms, Ecosystems and Genes.

At Key Stage 4, all students will study GCSE English Language. GCSE English Literature is taught alongside English Language for students who are well enough to access both courses, depending on their health needs, in liaison with their referring school. Programmes of study will be adapted to meet each individual’s needs, taking into account the amount of time they have with us.

Students study AQA 8700 specification, which offers a skills-based approach to the study of English Language in an un-tiered context. Questions are designed to take students on an assessment journey through lower tariff tasks to more extended responses. The specification offers the attraction of two equally-balanced papers, relating reading sources to the topic and theme of writing tasks. The reading sources act as stimulus for writing tasks, providing students with a clear route through each paper. Each paper has a distinct identity to better support high quality provision and engaging teaching and learning. Paper 1, Explorations in Creative Reading and Writing, looks at how writers use narrative and descriptive techniques to engage the interest of readers. Paper 2, Writers’ Viewpoints and Perspectives, looks at how different writers present a similar topic over time. We also complete the Spoken Language Assessment which covers the Speaking and Listening element of the GCSE.

Students study the AQA 8702 specification. The specification takes a skills-based approach to the study of English Literature that is consistent across the genres. The question papers and mark schemes allow teachers to return to inspirational literature teaching, and allow students of all abilities to achieve their best on every question. The texts we currently study are Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, An Inspector Calls by J. B. Priestly, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, and the AQA Power and Conflict Poetry Cluster.

We study the AQA 8300 specification. GCSE Mathematics has a Foundation tier (grades 1 – 5) and a Higher tier (grades 4 – 9). Students must take three question papers at the same tier. All question papers must be taken in the same series, and topics covered will include: 1. Number 2. Algebra 3. Ratio, proportion and rates of change 4. Geometry and measures 5. Probability 6. Statistics.

We follow the AQA specification – 8464. There are six papers: two Biology, two Chemistry and two Physics. Each of the papers will assess knowledge and understanding from distinct topic areas. Biology: 1. Cell biology 2. Organisation 3. Infection and response 4. Bioenergetics 5. Homeostasis and response 6. Inheritance, variation and evolution 7. Ecology. Chemistry: 8. Atomic structure and the periodic table 9. Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter 10. Quantitative chemistry 11. Chemical changes 12. Energy changes 13. The rate and extent of chemical change 14. Organic chemistry 15. Chemical analysis 16. Chemistry of the atmosphere 17. Using resources Physics: 18. Energy 19. Electricity 20. Particle model of matter 21. Atomic structure 22. Forces 23. Waves 24. Magnetism and electromagnets