Art & Design Technology
KS3 Curriculum Information
At Key Stage 3, our Art & Design Technology curriculum aims to inspire, challenge and equip all learners with the confidence, creativity and practical skills to explore, design and make products with imagination and purpose. We believe that every student is an artist, designer and problem-solver, capable of shaping their world through creative thinking, analytical reflection, and hands-on innovation.
Across Years 7 to 9, students engage in a variety of projects exploring the material areas of art, graphic products, food and nutrition and resistant materials combining creative exploration with design challenge. They experiment with traditional and digital techniques and are encouraged to make informed choices about design ideas and healthy lifestyle choices. By the end of KS3, students will have developed an understanding of materials and processes and be equipped for further study at KS4.
KS4 Curriculum Information
GCSE Product Design
Our GCSE Product Design curriculum empowers students to become creative thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators who understand the impact of design on society and the environment. Through the AQA Product Design course, students develop the confidence to take risks, experiment with different materials, and refine their ideas into user-centred innovative solutions.
GCSE Design and Technology 8552 | Specification | AQA
GCSE Art – Fine Art
Our GCSE Fine Art curriculum inspires students to explore, create, and communicate ideas with imagination and purpose. Through the AQA Fine Art course, learners develop their creativity while exploring, developing and experimenting with concepts, imagination and ideas through a range of media and techniques.
GCSE Art and Design 8201 | Specification | AQA
GCSE Art – 3D
This stimulating art course allows students to investigate the work of artists, designers, and architects, gaining insight into how three-dimensional design shapes the spaces and objects around us. Students have the opportunity to experiment and sculpt using a range of different materials and techniques to create works of three-dimensional art.
GCSE Art and Design 8201 | Specification | AQA
GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition
Our WJEC Food and Nutrition curriculum empowers students to make informed choices about food, health, and wellbeing, while developing essential life skills that promote independence and sustainability. Through a blend of practical cooking and scientific investigations, students learn how ingredients work, where food comes from, and how to prepare nutritious, balanced meals.
GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition | Eduqas
KS5 Curriculum Information
A Level Product Design
Students will embark on a journey of discovery into the multi-faceted world of Design & Manufacturing. The course covers the varied aspects of theoretical knowledge required and continues to enhance students’ practical skills in the field of designing and manufacturing. Students will make use of a range of constructional materials and techniques as they work to design and make real world products. The Product Design course is an ideal starting point for those students interested in pursuing a career within this exciting field.
A-level Design and Technology 7552 | Specification | AQA
A Level Art & Design – Fine Art
The fine art course builds upon the skills and techniques developed during GCSE. Through experimentation and critical reflection, learners develop their own artistic voice while exploring a wide range of media, techniques, and contextual influences. Students are required to work with greater independence as they continue to nurture their creative journey, in preparation for further study or employment within the art and design world.
A-level Art and Design 7201 | Specification | AQA
Level 3 Food Science & Nutrition
Our Level 3 WJEC Food Science and Nutrition curriculum inspires students to explore how food affects health, wellbeing, and society through scientific understanding and practical creativity. Learners develop the knowledge and skills to make informed choices, promote healthy living, and innovate within the food industry.
Food Science and Nutrition Level 3 | Eduqas
Learning journeys
Useful Links
- GCSE Design and Technology - AQA - BBC Bitesize
- AQA GCSE Design & Technology Past Papers
- Focus eLearning
Curriculum Leader
Ria Ireland
Health and Social Care
KS4 Curriculum Information
Our Level 2 BTEC Health and Social Care curriculum prepares students to understand, value, and contribute to the wellbeing of others. It provides learners with opportunities to demonstrate empathy and humanity while developing a deep understanding of care values and the wide range of services available. Through the BTEC Tech Award, students explore the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social needs of individuals, as well as a variety of health conditions. They develop transferable and practical skills, including how to measure, record, and interpret data relating to physiological health.
Health & Social Care (2022) | BTEC Tech Award | Pearson qualifications
KS5 Curriculum Information
Our Level 3 BTEC AAQ Health and Social Care curriculum delivers an inspiring, inclusive and applied approach that develops confident, compassionate and skilled learners who are ready to make a positive difference to people’s lives. Through the course, we aim to nurture the next generation of health and social care professionals who demonstrate empathy, integrity and a deep understanding of the diverse needs within our communities. Students explore human growth and development, human biology and body systems, microbiology and disease and principles of health and social care.
Health and Social Care (AAQ) | Pearson qualifications
Learning journey
Curriculum Leader
Ria Ireland