Key stage 4
Curriculum and Accreditation
All pupils in KS4 have access to our three curriculum strands, there are Academic, Aspirations for Adulthood and Therapeutic, pupils access these at a level appropriate to them. This ensures the curriculum is broad and balanced and provides opportunities to prepare them for adulthood as well as progress academically. The curriculum content is taken from the National Curriculum, Sea View Trust skills document and the PCA progression documents which cater for pupils at all academic levels. Lessons are scaffolded to meet the needs of the pupils as and where necessary, whilst still being challenging in order to stretch our students to achieve their full potential, supporting all students to become successful learners, responsible citizens and resilient individuals.
In KS4 pupils work towards achieving qualifications that are at a suitable level to their learning and developmental needs. Qualifications range from AQA pre-entry level, Personal Progress Entry level 1 to GCSEs in a range of subjects across the curriculum including PE, art, RE, humanities, computing, music and drama, science, maths and English. Where it is felt appropriate, pupils who are excelling in a particular subject have the opportunity to attend inclusion lessons and local mainstream schools. Pupils also have the opportunity to complete a Duke of Edinburgh bronze award, join the school band or be part of the school choir.
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Year 11 Opportunities
Year 11 School Leaders.
The school appoint two head pupils, two deputy head pupils and a number of prefects each year. All pupils are given the opportunity to apply for these positions at the beginning of the year and are seen a role models across the school. They take on a range of responsibilities throughout the school, supporting younger key stages, helping subject leaders and developing their preparation for adulthood skills in looking after their own environment. They also form part of the schools ‘Pupil Voice’ team working on improving the school from a pupil’s point of view
College Experience
Park Community Academy has strong links with Blackpool and the Fylde college, as well as Rosscon and Blackpool Football Club Community Trust. We work in partnership with these colleges to provide experiential placements for our year 11 pupils in a range of college courses. This supports our pupils preparation for adulthood and in pre planning their next steps after Park Community Academy.
The range of courses includes;
Construction, hair and beauty, sports, e -sports, public services, health and social care and creative arts – among others.
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Work Experience
As part of the school’s preparation for adulthood focus, year 11 pupils are able to experience the world of work through work experience placements in the summer term. The school works with a careers advisor top secure and provide safe and quality placements for students. Recent placements have been Singleton and Smart builders, Infinity hair and nail studio, independent garages, and Blackpool Football Club Community Trust. Pupils may access these independently or supported where necessary with a member of school staff. These placements give the pupils to experience a working life as well as an opportunity to develop their communication skill and independence.
Residential
The focus on independent living skills is continued during the year 11 residential through an action packed stay at Bendrigg Trust in Kendal. As well as taking on chores around the lodge, pupils will take part in outdoor adventure activities such as kayaking, rock climbing, orienteering, abseiling and much more.
For year 11 the year is ended with a traditional year 11 prom, allowing pupils to celebrate their hard work and achievements.