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Ivybridge Community College Curriculum

Aims

Our aim is to meet the needs of young people in Ivybridge Community
College preparing them for adult and working life in the 21st Century.

The educational vision and curriculum design for Ivybridge Community College
recognises that:

• The world of 2026 will be very different to the • Curriculum delivery should involve the use of

world of today. adults other than teachers. These could include

• The pace of change is increasing, hence the support staff, graduates, artists, sports people,

importance for flexibility. people from industry and business to support

• Young people have and will have increasingly, curriculum delivery.

greater access to information and learning • Student experience at College should go far
material independently of College.
beyond the rigour of academic subjects; learning
through enrichment opportunities should be
at the core.

Ivybridge Community College’s Curriculum Policy is based on the
following aims, to:

• Have students at its heart, putting their interests • Exceed national standards in achievement,

above those of the institution. attainment and progression.

• Have a curriculum that is fit for purpose, offering • Nurture the talents of all and celebrate success.
• Work with Primary Schools to ease transition.
differentiation and personalisation through • Involve the community, parents and carers.
academic and vocational routes. • Be a learning environment that is above all else,

• Be a centre of excellence in learning and inspiring.

teaching, and committed to continuous

improvement.

• Prepare all students for a successful adult and

working life in a 21st Century global society.

The intent of our curriculum is that it is broad and balanced, to inspire and
challenge all learners and prepare them for the future. Our aim is to deliver a
coherent curriculum that builds on young people’s experiences in the primary
phase and that helps all young people to become successful learners,
confident individuals and responsible citizens.
The curriculum embraces creativity alongside a mix of more traditional
subjects, blended with extensive extra-curricular opportunities, and places a
high value on students’ spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical
development.