R.E KS3

Religious Education at Camp Hill Education aims to provide all pupils with learning experiences to promote their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, by giving them opportunities to:

  • Develop knowledge and understanding of the faiths, practices and values of the main religious traditions found in Britain today.
  • Consider ‘Ultimate Questions’ and develop responses to them.
  • Develop the ability to make reasoned and informed judgements about spiritual, moral and ethical issues.
  • Reflect on their beliefs, values and experiences.

Course Outline

(Teachers will differentiate lessons to cater for all pupils)

Pupils learn a varied range of interlinked topic areas as they progress through Key Stage 3
Year 7
Journeys, Founders of Traditions, Inspired Leadership, Spirituality
Year 8
Creation Stories, Why do we Suffer? History of Belief in the UK, Beliefs Regarding Death
Year 9
What belief means to me, Belief and Practice – Islam, Judaism, Christianity – Humanism.

R.E KS4

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (PHILOSOPHY & ETHICS) – GCSE

What is Studied?

  • Religions, Beliefs, Teachings & Practices (With reference to Christianity & one other Major World Religion).
  • Key Beliefs.
  • Worship and Festivals.
  • Ethical Teachings.
  • The Role of Religions in the Local and Worldwide Community.
  • Religious. Philosophical and Ethical Studies (With reference to Christianity & one other Major World Religion).
  • Relationships and Families.
  • Religion and Life.
  • The Existence of God and Revelation.
  • Religion, Crime and Punishment.

What Skills are Developed?

  • An enquiring, critical and reflective approach to the study of religion and philosophy.
  • An understanding of religions and beliefs.
  • An ability to reflect on and develop values, beliefs and attitudes, linked to life in a pluralistic society and global community.
  • Evaluation skills relating to philosophical and ethical issues, and the ability to express views using reasoned arguments.
  • Through an introduction to aspects of the Philosophy of Religion, pupils will reflect upon ultimate questions about the meaning and purpose of life, and develop their own reasoned responses to those questions.


How will the Course be Structured?

Year 10
Religions, Beliefs, Teachings & Practices Sections: 1, 2 and 3 Religious, Philosophical & Ethical Studies Sections 1 & 2.
Year 11
Religions, Beliefs, Teachings & Practices Section 4 Religious, Philosophical & Ethical Studies Sections: 3 & 4 Revision & Exam Technique.

How will Pupils be Assessed?

Exam
100% to include two exam papers of one hour and 45 minutes each. In each exam, candidates will answer two structured five-part questions and one essay question on each religion.
Coursework
There is no controlled assessment or coursework for GCSE Religious Studies.

ART & DESIGN – KEY STAGE THREE

Course Description

Schemes of work are set to comply with National Curriculum requirements and subject content is planned to ensure a balanced and varied programme of study, which builds on previous experience as well as matching the needs and interests of the full range of learners.
All Year 7, 8 and 9 pupils have one lesson of Art and Design each week.

Course Outline

A series of projects undertaken each year ensure the development of knowledge, skill and understanding at Key Stage 3. In Year 7, 8 and 9 pupils will complete a series of themed practical projects and activities with differing outcomes. During these projects pupils will develop understanding of how the visual elements (e.g. colour, line, tone, form, shape, pattern and texture), combine to create a successful piece of artwork. Emphasis is on the development of recording skills, creativity, critical appreciation and the ability to modify, refine, analyse and evaluate ideas.
Typical projects may include work from direct observation; imaginative painting; relief printmaking; three-dimensional construction. Pupils use sketchbooks to document their ideas and the processes they have learned. They are shown how to appreciate and use artistic styles from other cultures and from different periods in Art History.

Resource Information

Every student is expected to have a sketchbook, preferably with cartridge paper. This is important for the development of skills, collecting of research and to encourage independent working practices.
Pupils should also bring a set of drawing pencils to every lesson. It would be useful for pupils to have access to a set of coloured pencils for homework tasks.

ART & DESIGN – GCSE KS4

What is Studied?

The Personal Portfolio (Coursework) and the ESA (Exam) Pupils will produce work that considers the Elements of Art

  • Create work in response to two different themes which are set by the Art department and a third theme in year 11 which is set by the exam board.
  • Undertake visual research using primary and secondary sources.
  • Organise ideas and realise outcomes.
  • Record observations.
  • Know and understand a range of work from contemporary practice, past practice and different cultures.
  • Understand and use appropriately and safely a range of materials, equipment, processes.

What Skills are Developed?

  • Increased understanding of art, craft and design.
  • The ability to investigate, analyse and experiment.
  • Practical skills to express ideas and use visual language.
  • Communication skills, working with others, improving own learning performance, problem solving.
  • The ability to observe, select and interpret.
  • ICT skills.
  • An appreciation of the Elements of Art and how to develop an independent study from a starting point.
  • How to use a range of materials, tools and equipment.

How will the Course be Structured?

60% Coursework and 40% Exam (ESA)

Coursework (Personal Portfolio) 60% – This comprises of two projects completed over the two years. All class work and homework form the basis of these units and involve the study of a variety of topics executed in a wide range of media. Work includes a body of research, supporting studies and development work leading to one or more outcomes or to a variety of resolutions.

ESA (Externally Set Assignment) 40% – Pupils have a preparatory period of 10 weeks to create work in response to a theme set by the exam board. The journal of work should cover the four assessment objectives and will support the development towards the creation of a final piece in a timed test of 10 hours.

How are Pupils Assessed?

Coursework (Personal Portfolio) 60% – Assessment is on-going throughout all projects. Overall assessment is made at the final marking stage at the end of Year 11. All four assessment objectives must be covered. Selected tasks will count towards a set number of hours of Controlled Assessment.

ESA (Externally Set Assignment) 40% – Assessment is made after the final day of the 10 hour exam. All four assessment objectives must be covered. A sample of both coursework and exam work are selected by the exam board for external moderation. The work is also displayed. Candidates involved in this process will have their work displayed and externally moderated. All other work is made available.