Our curriculum is planned and sequenced to ensure that our children leave as mature, young adults with the required skills to take their place as citizens in our ever-changing world. To us, it is important that they have developed the resilience to become true lifelong learners.
Pupils not only have to study the EBacc, but also select subjects that suit their Post-16 aspirations. It allows pupils to try new subjects, choose what they enjoy and also have the flexibility of changing their Post-16 decisions in the future if needed.
Our taught curriculum is enhanced by our PSCHE and pastoral programmes, as well as our exciting and extensive extra-curricular activities that are open to all children, regardless of ability or background. Together, these ensure that pupils have the cultural capacity to continue their learning and development when they move to their next phase.
Our extra-curricular programme complements the curriculum. With a vast array of activities, clubs, ‘Lesson 6’ experiences, subject-specific excursions, visits abroad and many overnight UK cultural experiences, pupils at CCSC have many opportunities to further develop their school life and enjoy their time outside of lessons, as well as their learning in the classroom.
An integral part of our pupils’ development is our extensive careers programme. We aim to guide our pupils through their Post-16 choices and ensure that they are fully equipped with the information and support required to be successful in their next stages.
PE Curriculum Career Links
The physical education department strives to embed a life-long thirst for learning and promote pupils to lead a healthy and active lifestyle.
Physical activity is proven to improve both physical and mental attributes in all generations. Staying active helps to reduce the likelihood of many illnesses and prolong life through healthy body systems. It is also shown to help reduce stress and anxiety to improve well-being; bringing people together socially to communicate, share experiences and make friends.
Careers
Our PE curriculum aims to develop pupils physical, mental and social well-being. Scaffolded around this is our intention to equip pupils with sufficient knowledge and skills for future learning and employment.
Developing skills and techniques
Physical education uses practical demonstrations through teachers, pupils and the use of media, to illustrate a visual representation in order to complete a skill. This is used in many industries to learn how to complete new tasks through the cycle of observe-copy-repeat.
This technique is commonly applied to those working as mechanics, electricians, plumbers and brick layers.
Making and applying decisions
Physical education requires students to make quick decisions based on the changing environment around them. They need to assess the situation and select appropriate skills based on their own strengths, the weaknesses of their opponent and positioning of team mates and opponents.
This technique is commonly applied to those working in the emergency services such as the military, police, fire services and emergency aid.
Developing physical and mental capacity to succeed
Active PE lessons help to develop our pupils physically and mentally. Physical activity builds stamina and muscular endurance as well as strength, flexibility and speed to manage the demands of everyday tasks. Pupils also learn how to deal with success and failure; gaining an understanding of their own strengths and weaknesses whilst learning how to appreciate the strengths of others which builds resilience and confidence.
These techniques are commonly applied by those working as sportsmen and women, a lifeguard, personal trainer, dance teacher, construction worker and landscape gardeners.
Evaluating and improving performance
Lessons require pupils to make accurate assessments of their own and others performances. These skills are developed through making comparisons of their own performance against demonstrated techniques. As a result, pupils, with guidance, develop their own action plans and strategies for improvement.
These skills are often applied by those working as town planners, councillors, sports coaches, data managers and financial advisors.
Understanding the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle
Developing pupils understanding of how to maintain and improve their lifestyle forms part of daily lessons with our aim for pupils to pursue an active lifestyle throughout life. Learning and challenges are set weekly through independent learning tasks and extra-curricular provision allows pupils further opportunity to participate. Pupils wishing to find a sports club outside of school can click here to access the Sport Across Staffordshire website.
Careers that rely on a healthy and active lifestyle include public services, personal trainers, sports coaches, sports massage, physiotherapists and life coaches.
Pathways
Many students progress in to further education to study and extend their understanding of physical education. These Colleges may be of interest to our pupils:
Newcastle-Under-Lyme College – Academy of Sport
They offer the following courses that can be clicked. This link will highlight the course requirements required in order to secure a place.
Level 3 A-Level Physical Education
Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training for Health, Fitness and Performance
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Cheshire Football Academy – Alsager)
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching and Fitness)
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Performance and Excellence)
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching, Development and Fitness
YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training and Instruction
Level 3 Diploma in Sport Massage Therapy
Level 3 Diploma Supporting the Delivery of Physical Education and School Sport Advanced Apprenticeships
BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Sport
BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Sport (Andy Griffin Football Academy)
BTEC Level 1 Introductory Certificate in Vocational Studies (Sport and Active Leisure)
City of Stoke-on-Trent 6th Form College
They offer the following courses that can be clicked. This link will highlight the course requirements required in order to secure a place.
Level 3 A-Level Dance
Level 3 A-Level in Physical Education
BTEC in Sport (Level 2/3)
BTEC in Sport and Exercise Science (Level 2/3)
Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
Cheshire College South
They offer the following courses that can be clicked. This link will highlight the course requirements required in order to secure a place.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Development and Fitness)
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science
Level 3 Sport Massage Therapy Diploma
BTEC Level 2 First Extended Certificate
