ASC Curriculum: Secondary Long Term Planning / Subject

ASC Curriculum: Secondary

Long Term Planning / Subject Overviews:KS3 Topic Cycle (including S.T.E.M & PHSE)

KS3 & KS4 English CycleKS3 & KS4 Maths Cycle

KS4 Life Skills Cycle

Topic, English and Maths are delivered through a 2 (KS4) and 3 year (KS3) cycle that covered the full range of the curriculum but is differentiated according to meet pupils individual

learning needs.

Date: September 2021

3 Year Cycle Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Term 5 Term 6*Prior Knowledge - A Chocolate Chocolate, It’s alive, Ancient Egypt/

Romans

Reduce, re-use. Recycle Brunel and Victorians _____

Cycle A- Main ThemeExplorers

Geography and History

Eco-systems

Science

The Solar System and

Beyond…

Science and Art

The Middle East

R.E. and Geography

World at War

History

Archaeology

History and Science

STEM/ PHSE

Science: Rocks and Minerals

PHSE: Being in my world

Computing: Handling DataPHSE: Celebrating

differences

Computing: Computing in

our lives

PHSE: Dreams and Goals

Science: ElectricityPHSE: Healthy Me

Science: SoundPHSE: Relationships

Computing:

PHSE: Changing me

*Prior Knowledge - B _____ Italy, Kenya Festivals and celebrations Weather Castles What’s inside my body

Cycle B- Main ThemePiracy

History and English

Rainforests and the Aztecs

Geography + Science

Ancient Greece

History and Geography

Climate Change

Science and Geography

The Industrial Revolution

History

Robotics

Technology and Science

STEM / PHSEScience: Water Cycles


Science: Plant science

PHSE: Celebrating differences

Science: Animals and habitats

PHSE: Dreams and Goals

Computing: ProgrammingPHSE: Healthy Me

Science: Engineering

PHSE: Relationships

Technology: History of technology

PHSE: Changing me*Prior Knowledge - C

_____ Italy, Kenya Festivals and celebrations Weather Castles What’s inside my body

Cycle C- Main Theme Myths and Legends

History and English

Around the World

Geography

Faiths and Beliefs

R.E

Extreme Weather and

Natural Disasters

Geography

Invaders!

History

The Human Body

Science

STEM / PHSEScience: Energy


Science: Force PHSE: Celebrating

differences

Science: light PHSE: Dreams and Goals

Science: field experiments PHSE: Healthy Me

Science: ReactionsPHSE: Relationships

Computing: Multimedia

PHSE: Changing me

*Prior knowledge acquired through primary phase topic cycle

KS3 Topic Cycle (3 year overview) ASC Curriculum *Including Science & PHSE*

KS3 Maths Cycle (3 year overview) ASC Curriculum 3 Year Cycle Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Term 5 Term 6

Cycle A

NumberPlace Value and decimal

places

(Including 4 processes)

Calculation: addition

and subtraction

processes

Fractions, decimals and

percentages

Calculation:

Multiplication and

Division processes

Number sequences

Rounding,

doubling/halving,

multiplying / dividing

by 10 and 100

Shape, Space and MeasureProperties of shape (2D)

Reading on a scale &

units of measure MoneyLength, Mass and

capacity

Properties of shape (3D) Position and Direction

Data Handling / Applying Data gathering

(Tally, frequency charts)

Bar charts

Interpreting data

(Pictograms, bar charts,

line graphs)

Averages (Mean, Median

and Mode)

Timetables and charts

in the community

Cycle B

NumberCalculation: Multiplication

and Division processes

Factors, Multiples, and

Prime Numbers Fractions Percentage

Algebra (LA- missing

numbers)

Addition and

subtraction word

based problems

Shape, Space and MeasureUnits of measure /

calculation Money Area and perimeter Shape (2D and 3D) Angles Co-ordinates

Data Handling / Applying Representing Data

(Venn / Carroll Diagrams)

Addition and subtraction

in context of Shopping

Interpreting data

(averages, trends, and

analysing data)

Time based problems

in the community

Cycle C

Number Comparison of number

(incl. place value, whole and

part numbers, negative

numbers and roman numerals)

Multiplication and

division facts (incl.

inverse operations)

Fractions, decimals and

percentages

(comparison and

conversion)

Problem solving and

reasoning

Squared / Cubed

Numbers and Number

shapes

Application of 4

process within the

community

Shape, Space and MeasureShape incl. symmetry

and reflection Volume and distance

Rotation/ translation /

reflectionMoney

Geometry: Circles and

triangles Area and perimeter

Data Handling / Applying Line Graphs- representing

data and interpreting dataTable of Results Pie Charts

KS3 English Cycle (3 year overview) ASC Curriculum 3 Year Cycle Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Term 5 Term 6

Cycle A

Reading *

Termly Class Book*All pupils also access individual reading

as per their KSW reading band

Topic: Explorers

HA: To the Edge of the

World

Or Shackleton’s Journey

LA: The MinPins

Topic: Ecosystems

HA: Running Wild

LA: The Great Kapok Tree

Topic: The solar

system

HA: The Night Bus

LA: Curiosity: The story of

the Mars Rover

Topic: The Middle

East

HA: Oranges in No Man’s

Land

LA: Sinbad the Sailor

Topic: World Wars

HA: The boy in the striped

PJs

LA: TBC

Topic: Archaeology

HA: Wolf Brother

Or Stig of the Dump

LA: UG-Boy genius of

the stone-age

Writing Genre / device:

Plus weekly handwriting.

Factual reports:

Fact files,

presentations(S&L),

biographies

Instructional writing Creative writing:

Narratives Descriptive writing

Diaries

Emotive Language

Advertisements:

alliteration, persuasion,

punctuation, use of

language

Spelling, Punctuation and

Grammar (SPaG) / S&LPunctuation and

sentence formation

Tenses / Speaking clearly

and confidently on the

phonePlurals

Split Vowel Digraph

spelling rulesSuffix and prefix Contractions

Cycle B

Reading

Termly Class Book*All pupils also access individual reading

as per their KSW reading band

Topic: Piracy

HA: Treasure Island

LA: Treasure Island

(Abridged)

Topic: Rainforest

HA: Children of the

Quicksand

LA: Fantastic Mr. Fox

Topic: Ancient Greece

HA: Who let the Gods Out

LA: Beasts of Olympus

Topic: Climate

Change

HA: Where the World

Ends

LA: The story of the blue

planet

Topic: The Industrial

Revolution

HA: Oliver Twist

LA: Oliver Twist (Abridged)

Topic: Robotics

HA: Tom’s Midnight

Garden

LA: The Wild Robot

Writing Letters and emails Magazines / Webpages

Forms, e-forms,

applications,

questionnaires

Persuasive writing Non- Fiction:

Articles and reportsPodcasts


Grammar (SPaG) / S&L Apostrophe usage

Personage / Booking

appointment / meeting

(S&L)

Conjunctions Suffix and prefix Verbs vs nouns

Collective nouns

Synonyms and

anonyms

Cycle C

Reading

Termly Class Book*All pupils also access individual reading as per

their KSW reading band

Topic: Myths and

Legends

HA: Percy Jackson

LA: Myths from around the

world

Topic: Around the world

HA: The boy at the back

of the class

LA: The boy who biked

the world

Topic:

Faiths and Beliefs

HA: The house on the edge

LA: TOTO: The Ninja Cat

Topic: Natural

Disaster

HA: The Whispers

LA: TBC

Topic: Invaders

HA: Macbeth /The 1000

year old boy

LA: Iron Man

Topic: The Body

HA: The Highway Man

LA: The Highway Man

abridged

Writing Creative Writing Poetry

Conspiracy Theories /

Legends

News and reports

Weather reports (S&L)Scripts and plays Functional Literacy


Grammar (SPaG) / S&L Punctuation Suffix and prefix Homophones and

homographs

Prepositions

And adverbials

Sentence development

and subordination

Speech grammar and

punctuation

KS3 Foundation subjects Cycle (3 year overview) ASC Curriculum 3 Year Cycle Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Term 5 Term 6

Cycle A

Termly Topic: Topic: Explorers Topic: EcosystemsTopic: The solar

system

Topic: The Middle

EastTopic: World Wars Topic: Archaeology

Creativity Art: Turner /

Printing

Music: Soundscapes

(Sounds of different Eco-

systems)

D/T: Model solar

systems / Mobiles

Art: Traditional Middle

Eastern Art / Patterns/

Fabric Work

Music: War Time Songs /

listening / Appreciation / Big

Bands and Swing

D/T: The 7 wonders of

the world- Mod rock /

design processes

P.E / HealthBalance and Proprioception

Stretching & warming up

Preparation for exercise Swimming * Games Swimming * Athletics

Life Skills / Food Tech/

Independence Italian Food

Food hygiene and prep

Kitchen Safety (desert

food) /

Morning Routines

Budget / planning for

meals

Using the correct

equipment for different

foods (Meats, fish, veg)

Soups, Stews,

Rationing Picnics/ fruit salad

Cycle B

Termly Topic:Topic: Piracy Topic: Rainforest

Topic: Ancient Greece Topic: Climate Change Topic: The Industrial

RevolutionTopic: Robotics

Creativity D/T:Art:

Music: Dynamics D/T: Greek architecture Art: Protest art

Music: playing in an

ensemble

Art: Sculpture / Clay

work

P.E / HealthCo-ordination and gross

motor skills Games Swimming* Outdoor adventuring Swimming* Athletics


Independence Being safe in the kitchenChristmas themed

Food hygiene

Greek food:

Chopping skills Sustainable cooking Breads and savoury baking Smoothies

Cycle C

Termly Topic: Topic: Myths and

LegendsTopic: Around the world

Topic:

Faiths and Beliefs Topic: Natural Disaster

Topic: Invaders Topic: The Body

Creativity Art: Surrealism Music: World Music Music: music for occasion

and different purpose

D/T: Engineering (weather

proofing)Art: Fabric work / tapestries

DT: Engraving, soap

bars/ carving

P.E / Health Games Ball control Swimming * Athletics Swimming *Physical processes of

exercise


independence Desert food / food hygiene World food / tasting new

foods Food for occasions Using dry and tinned food Snacks and small plates Healthy Treats

* Subject to availability / permission

FS L1&2 Learning time144 hours

NumberShape, Space,

MeasureHandling Data

Term 1

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Number Comparison:Numbers to 1 million

Positive and negative numbers

Decimals- comparing, adding/subtracting/

converting to fractions and percentages

Area and Perimeter /

Money problem solvingDiscrete and continuous data

Including types of graph or chart.

Term 2

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Formal Processes (addition,

subtraction, division, and

multiplication) incl. word

problems

Conversion between

units: length, weight,

capacity, money and time

Metric / imperial system

Mean, Median and Mode

Term 3

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Multiplication rules and

formulae (powers,

squared/cubed number)

2D ShapeUse coordinates for positions of points

Lines of symmetry and language

scaling

Term 4

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Fractions, Decimals and

Percentages

3D ShapeVolumes and surface areas

Interpreting plans, elevations

and nets

Scatter Graphs

Term 5

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Algebra Angles

Term 6

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Money

Percentages, interest,

calculations Co-ordinates

Cycle AASC Curriculum

KS4 Maths Cycle (2 year cycle) – Functional Skills 1 & 2


NumberShape, Space,

MeasureHandling Data

Term 1

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Formal Processes (addition,

subtraction, division, and

multiplication) incl. word

problems and BODMAS

Angles and Triangles Representing and Interpreting

Data

Term 2

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Number, value, and place

value

Negative numbers, calculation,

Compound measures

(Speed, density, and

rates of pay)

Term 3

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Decimals, and fractions

Area and perimeter

(including triangles and

circles)

Probability

Term 4

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Money- incl. Percentages. Scale and measure

Term 5

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Circle Pie Charts

Term 6

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Ratio and proportion Calculating Volume

Cycle BASC Curriculum

KS4 Maths Cycle (2 year cycle) – Functional Skills 1 & 2

ELC Learning time144 hours

NumberShape, Space,

MeasureHandling Data / Applying

Term 1

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Comparing Numbers

(Place value and negative

numbers, rounding)

Money

Term 2

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Adding and subtracting

Including inverse Unit and measure

Scales and Graphs

Term 3

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Multiplication and division

Including inverse

2D Shapes and their

properties

Including vocab

Term 4

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

FractionsSymmetry, reflection and

translation

Time / timetables / practical

maths

Term 5

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Decimals

3D Shapes and their

properties

Including vocab

Term 6

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Percentage Word based problems Using money within the

community

Cycle AKS4 Maths Cycle (2 year cycle) –Entry Level Certificates

ASC Curriculum

ELC Learning time144 hours

NumberShape, Space,

MeasureHandling Data / applying

Term 1

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Number: Sequence,

estimation, and number facts

Comparing capacity,

mass, speed

Classification and sorting

(including Venn Diagrams)

Term 2

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Ratio and ProportionAngles and Triangles

Term 3

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Multiples, factors, and prime

numbersUnit and measure

Term 4

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Money Averages and trends

Term 5

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Formulae and problem solvingUse of timetables, time

based problem solving

Term 6

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Summary of Cycle B Maths in the community

Cycle BASC Curriculum

KS4 Maths Cycle (2 year cycle) –Entry Level Certificates


Reading Writing SPaG / Speaking and Listening

Term 1

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Shakespeare: Reading examples

Themes, inference, different styles of

writing

Writing an information guide

Structure and coherence Grammar and punctuation

Term 2

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Book: Stone Cold

Language comprehension and

individual reading targets Email / letter writing

Discussion: topic based

Term 3

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Book: The Pearl (Steinbeck)

Symbolism, descriptive language

Structuring extending pieces

of writing Presentation

Term 4

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Book: Animal Farm Dystopian Fiction Debating

Term 5

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Book: I am David (Anne Holm) Comic BooksComplex punctuation to add meaning:

Using Colon / Semi-colon

Term 6

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Book: Lord of the Flies Non-Fiction Based on need / misconceptions / gaps

in knowledge

Cycle AASC Curriculum KS4 English Cycle (2 year cycle) – Functional Skills Level 1 & 2



Term 1

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Book: Nineteen Eighty-Four (Orwell)Persuasive Language /

propaganda Speeches

Term 2

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Book: Jekyll & Hyde Blog writingInterviews

Being the interviewer and the interviewee

Term 3

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Book: Refugee Boy (Adapted:Sissay) Non-FictionFunctional communication

Appointments, meetings, arrangements

Term 4

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Book: How many miles to Babylon?

(Johnston)Historical Account Presentation

Term 5

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Book: To Kill a Mockingbird (Lee) Article writing Discussion: Topic based

Term 6

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Book: TBC (pupils choice)Review writing

Based on need / misconceptions / gaps in

knowledge

Cycle BASC Curriculum KS4 English Cycle (2 year cycle) – Functional Skills Level 1 & 2



Term 1

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Class book: TBC

Language comprehension and individual

reading targets

Persuasive writing

Advert for holiday destinations

Features of P.W.

Punctuation, sentence / paragraph

formation

Term 2

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Class book: TBC


reading targets

Narratives

Formulating a clear narrative

Choice of language

Role Play:

Telephone conversations, Zoom call,

arranging a visit or appointment

Term 3

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Class book: TBC


reading targets

Information leaflets

Topic of pupils choice

Features of leaflet

Type of language (dependent on

topic)

Functional Literacy:

Forms, e-forms, applications,

questionnaires, signing names

Term 4

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Class book: TBC


reading targets

Writing personal statements

Personage, tenses, grammar,

Proof reading

Typing

Term 5

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Class book: TBC


reading targets

Characterisation

Designing a game protagonist

Descriptive language Discussions: Bristol and Climate change

Term 6

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Class book: TBC


reading targets Writing a Speech Delivering Speech

Cycle AASC Curriculum KS4 English Cycle (2 year cycle) – Entry Level Certificates



Term 1

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Class book: TBC


reading targets

Poetry and descriptive writing Listening, comprehending and

summarising

Term 2

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Class book: TBC


reading targets

Non Fiction: Writing for purpose

Historical Account of famous

Bristolian

Interviewing: being the interviewer

Formulating and rehearsing questions

Term 3

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Class book: TBC


reading targets

Letter / Email writing

Formal and informal

Interviewing: being the interviewee

Responding to questions appropriately

Asking for help if needed, or to rephrase the

questions

Term 4

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Class book: TBC


reading targets

Creative writing

Story openings and character

introduction

Discussions: Animal welfare and protection

Term 5

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Class book: TBC


reading targets

Article writing

Creating a class magazine or online

blog

Autism and Me

Pupils to prepare a presentation that

discusses their experience with Autism and

celebrating what makes them who they are

Term 6

4 hours per week

x 6 weeks

24 hours

Class book: TBC


reading targets

Writing a review of a film or play

(after a visit to watch a film or play)

The use of speech / communication for

different purposes

Cycle BASC Curriculum KS4 English Cycle (2 year cycle) – Entry Level Certificates

Learning time Community Independent Living Being safe and healthy

Term 1

Over 6/7 weeks:

2 lessons per week

10 hours per challenge

Personal Safety in the

community Personal Hygiene

Term 2

Over 6 weeks:

2 lessons per week


Shopping and Money Food and kitchen safety

Term 3

Over 6 weeks:

2 lessons per week


Shopping and MoneyFood and kitchen safety

Term 4

Over 6 weeks:

2 lessons per week


Planning and Preparing

community trips E-Safety

Term 5

Over 6 weeks:

2 lessons per week


Planning and Preparing

community trips

Preparing snacks and

meals

Term 6

Over 6 weeks:

2 lessons per week


Using TransportAccessing Community Fitness

/Health Facilities

KS4 Pathways: Life Skills Challenge Overview

Cycle A

Learning time Community Independent Living Being safe and healthy

Term 1

Over 6 weeks:

2 lessons per week


Personal Safety in the

community 2 Cooking for Myself

Term 2

Over 6 weeks:

2 lessons per week


Public Transport First Aid

Term 3

Over 6 weeks:

2 lessons per week


Public Transport Doing laundry and

housework

Term 4

Over 6 weeks:

2 lessons per week


ICT Skills for Life Safety at home

Term 5

Over 6 weeks:

2 lessons per week


Accesing leisure facilities Banking and financial

safety

Term 6

Over 6 weeks:

2 lessons per week


Transition skills When things go wrong…

Cycle B

KS4 Pathways: Life Skills Challenge Overview

KS4 Curriculum: Pathways

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