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IvYbRIDGE COMMunItY COllEGE lEaRnInG jOuRnEY

YEaRS 7 to 8 YEaRS 9 to 11
Ivybridge learners will continue to build on prior knowledge and understanding, maintaining
academic Study ensuring that all curriculum routes are ambitious for all students. At this stage, students hav
their curriculum across a wider choice of diverse disciplines which gives then the opportuni
Ivybridge learners follow a enabling them to excel.
broad and ambitious Students will be able to develop the knowledge and skills needed to take advantage of opp
curriculum, enabling them experiences in later life.
to build new knowledge and
skills for future successes Core Subjects • GCSE English language
on their learning journey. • GCSE English literature
• GCSE Mathematics
Programme of Study • GCSE Science Combined Science (equivalent to 2 GCSE examinat

• English Separate Sciences (equivalent to 3 GCSE examinat
• Mathematics
• Science Guided Subjects Students select a further four subjects (unless recommended otherw

Biology, Chemistry • Art and Design Possible Curriculum Routes (these are sugg
and Physics
• Religious Studies • Business Studies/Economics Students seeking a future in A Levels Post 1
• Physical Education • Computer Science study at a Russell Group University, may cho
• Enterprise* and ambitious Ebacc subjects:
• Geography • Dance**
• History • Design and Technology • Separate Sciences
• Modern Foreign • Drama • French or Spanish
• Fashion and Textiles • Geography or History
Languages (French/ • Food and Nutrition • One other subject
Spanish) • Geography
• Health and Social Care* Students seeking a future in the Sixth Form
• Art • History Diploma subjects and who may have aspira
• Dance • Information Technology (ICT)* training or employment may choose:
• Design Technology • Media Studies
• Drama • Modern Foreign Languages • Separate Science
• Food and Nutrition • Geography or History
• Information French / Spanish • Two other subjects

Technology and • Music** Students seeking a challenging and flexible
Computer Science • Photography vocational/apprenticeship route and later, fu
• Music • Physical Education** employment may choose:
• Religious Studies
• Separate Sciences • Three or four guided subject choic
• Sociology at least one choice is likely to be V

Please note: Courses may be subject to
change if insufficient numbers apply.

* Vocational subject
** Vocational option available

Personal Development

Ivybridge learners are encouraged and challenged through a rich set of experiences which aid their personal
development. Through extended time with their Tutor, an enhanced pastoral programme, on-going careers advice
and guidance and many leadership opportunities, students are able to flourish.