Welcome to Year 10
Year 10 marks the beginning of students journey into their GCSEs, as they have access to their own tailored and ambitious curriculum to support their future aspirations in life. Moving from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4 is a huge step, we expect our Year 10 learners to take responsibility for their learning and attitude.
Students will begin to prepare for their examinations in Year 11 and mock exams throughout Year 10 and 11. Students will be given support on how to revise for their exams, manage their time, and complete their work to the best of their ability to support them to succeed when they get into Year 11.
Starting GCSEs
To allow your child to reach their full potential in their exams in May, they should have a comfortable and quiet workspace at home, where they know you can support them if they need it.
It is helpful to prioritise school work in your home, this could be done by agreeing a regular time to do it. However, you should also empower them and encourage them to keep up their good work, praising them will only strengthen their resilience and effort
Your Team
Our team will be here to support our new Year 7s through their transition to secondary school and their first year at Beckfoot Thornton.
- Mrs K Hull – Head of Year 10
- Mrs S Trusselle – Headteacher
- Mr P Dolan – Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Mrs T Holden – SENDCO
Wider Opportunities
Careers – Year 10 students will engage in a variety of activities that will ensure students understand their Post 16 and higher education options, as well as understanding the world of work.
Past trips and visits have included museums, sporting activities, outdoor adventure activities, visits to the theatre and musical events.
Our wide extracurricular offer also provides students with the opportunity to expand their skills and knowledge outside the classroom.
Year 10
| Subject | Cycle 1 | Cycle 2 | Cycle 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art | Identity – Human face and figure, culture and character, drawing, printing, painting, sculpting | Identity – Human face and figure, culture and character, drawing, printing, painting, sculpting Inside outside – Independent choices within theme, artist research, all media | Inside outside – Independent choices within theme, artist research, all media |
| ASDAN | Communication Community | Independent living My environment | Number handling Health and wellbeing |
| Science | Trilogy: B3 Organisation and digestive system, B4 Organising animals and plants, C1 Atomic structure, C2 the history of the periodic table, C4 simple chemical calculations, P1 energy stores and transfers, P6 molecules, matter and particles Triple:B3 Organisation and digestive system, B4 Organising animals and plants, B5 communicable diseases, C1 atomic structure, C2 the history of the periodic table, C4 simple calculations, C3 metals and metallic bonding, P1 Energy stores and transfers, P6 molecules, matter and particles, P4 electrical circuits | Trilogy: B5 Communicable diseases, B6 preventing and treating diseases, B7 non-communicable diseases, BC3 metals and metallic bonding, C6 chemical changes – metals and reactions, C3 ionic bonding, C5 chemical changes – reactions of acids, P4 electrical circuits, P2 energy transferred by heating, P7 atomic structure Triple: B6 preventing and treating diseases, B7 non-communicable diseases, B8 photosynthesis, B9 respiration, C3 Metals and metallic bonding, C5 Chemical changes – metals and reactions, C3 Ionic bonding, C5 Chemical reactions – reactions of acids, C7 chemical changes, C3 Covalent compounds and materials, P2 energy transfer by heating, p7 atomic structure, P3 energy resources, P5 domestic energy uses | Trilogy: B8 photosynthesis, B9 respiration, B15 adaption and competition, C7 chemical change, C3 Covalent compounds and materials, C6 electrolysis, C8 rates of reaction, P3 energy resources, P5 domestic energy uses, P7 radioactivity, P8 forces and interactions Triple: B16 Adaptation and competition, B10 nervous system, B11 hormonal control, C6 electrolysis, C8 rates of reaction, C8 equilibrium le chatalier, C9 crude oils and fuels, P7 radioactivity, P8 forces and interactions, P9 forces and motion, P12 wave properties |
| Computing | GCSE Computer Science: 1.1 systems architecture, 1.2 memory and storage, 2.2 programming fundamentals Vocational IT: 2.4 planning, creating, manipulating and storing images, 2.3 planning, creating and modifying automated document | GCSE Computer Science: 1.3 computer, networks, connections and protocols, 1.4 network security, 2.2 programming fundamentals Vocational IT: 2.1 Planning, creating, modifying and using a database, P1-P2 using CSV files to create a database showing user interface which matches the requirements of a brief | GCSE Computer Science: 1.5 Systems software, 2.1 algorithms, 2.2 programming fundamentals Vocational IT: 2.2 planning, creating, modifying and using spreadsheet |
| English | Macbeth, William Shakespeare: the application of knowledge of Shakespeare and tragedy in preparation for the GCSE English Literature exam | GCSE Language paper 1: Critical reading of fiction texts, creative writing, and transaction spoken language A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens: a study of the novel and gothic genre in preparation for the GCSE English Literature exam | GCSE Language paper 2: Critical reading of non-fiction texts and and formal, transactional writing Unseen poetry: the application of knowledge of poetic techniques and analysis |
| French | Education and school: give opinions on school subjects, describe your school routine and habits, discuss school rules and school uniform Free time: talk about your hobbies and interests, including sports, TV and films, music and other free time activities | Media, technology and celebrity culture: talk about the devices and social media that you use, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of life online, discuss celebrities and popular culture Identity and relationships with others: describe French festivals and cultural events, talk about your family and friends | Healthy living and lifestyle: describe what you do to be healthy, discuss the body, pain and illnesses, expand on how you can be healthier in the future Where you live: describe where you live and talk about it in 3 tenses – public transport and local amenities |
| German | Education and school: Give opinions on school subjects, describe your school routine and habits, discuss school rules and school uniform Free time: Talk about your hobbies and interests, including sports, TV and films, music and other free time activities | Media, technology and celebrity culture: Talk about the devices and social media that you use, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of life online, discuss celebrities and popular culture Identity and relationships with others: Describe German festivals cultural events, talk about your family and friends | Healthy living and lifestyle: Describe what you do to be healthy, discuss the body, pain and illnesses, expand on how you will be healthier in future Where you live: Describe where you live and talk about it in 3 tenses. Talk about public transport and local amenities |
| Business | GCSE Business: students will learn the first unit of the course. This includes an introduction to different types of businesses, entrepreneurs and business aims Vocational business: Introduction to customer service, includes different types of customers and retail businesses | GCSE Business: Students will learn the second unit of the course – recruitment and selection training methods and motivation Vocational Business: Complete the theory of the unit before completing the controlled assessment | GCSE Business: Topics include the marketing mix (4ps), market research and an introduction to finance, including the different types of costs and completing cash flow forecasts Vocational Business: Visual merchandising, theory on types of visual merchandising as well as designing displays linked to a case study |
| Geography | Urban change: London case study Rivers: How do rivers shape our landscape? Exploring causes of flooding and prevention strategies | Rivers continued Natural hazards: Explore tectonic theory, tectonic and atmospheric hazards and the impacts of global warming on our climate | Ecosystems: Review our knowledge on tropical rainforests and explore the opportunities and challenges faced by humans, plants and animals in cold environments |
| History | Medicine in Britain: Pupils will study how the ideas about medicine such as the causes, treatments and preventions have changed from 1250-modern day and explain and evaluate what caused these things to happen | Medicine in Britain – World War 1 in-depth study: The significance of WW1 medicine which led to numerous medical advancements throughout the war Anglo-Saxon and Norman England: How William of Normandy successfully invaded England and the changes he brought to England as King to ensure he could keep control | Anglo Saxon and Normand England: the changes William of Normandy brought to England and how he ensured he could keep control Weimar and Nazi Germany: Pupils look at the monumental changes that occurred in Germany between 1918-1939 and how it became one of the most democratic countries in history to the fascist dictatorship of Adolf HItler |
| PE | Sport and the media – NEA: The different sources of media that cover sport, positive and negative effects of media in sport | Performance and Leadership in sports activities – NEA: Key components of performance (practical), applying practice methods to support improvement in a sporting activity | Performance and leadership in sports activities – NEA: Organising and planning a sports activity, leading a sports activity session, reviewing leadership of a sports activity session |
| REW | Topic covers: Christianity beliefs | Continue with the study of Christianity and then start Islam beliefs | Complete Islam beliefs topic |
| Maths | Ratio, fraction, decimals and percentages conversions, substitution, place value, factors, multiples and primes, accuracy | Linear functions, addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, fractions and percentages, fundamentals of chance, processes, properties and constructions | Averages and spread, volume, Pythagoras and trigonometry, area, circles |
| Music | Understanding Music: Learning about the different areas of study and learning how to answer exam questions | Performing Music: Mock performances in solo and ensemble. Developing understanding of rhythm and instrumental technique | Composing Music: Developing techniques and understanding of composing music to a brief and composing music in different styles suitable to the students taste of music |
| Technology | Truck project – working drawing and standards associated with these, manipulation of a variety of materials including polymers using basic hand tools and unfamiliar equipment, in particular the strip heater, CAD/CAM, 2D design | Alessi project. Designer study. Product analysis. Metal based project (aluminium sheet). Processes associated sheet metal. Finishing and polishing | Toothbrush project. Introduction to anthropometrics and ergonomics. Understanding and using data to improve a products success, producing for a 95th percentile |
| Food | Hospitality and catering: Importance of nutrition and menu planning | Hospitality and catering – Skills and techniques with course work and evaluating cooking skills | Hospitality and catering – Intro to Hospitality and Catering industry |
| Health and Social | Types of care settings. The rights of service users Life stages and development The benefits to service users’ health and wellbeing when their rights are maintained Life events and their impacts on individuals Begin working on set assignment material | Factors that shape self-concept and personal development. Person-centred values and how they are applied by service providers. Benefits of applying the person-centred values. Sources of support to meet individual needs Working on Task. Effects on service users’ health and wellbeing if person centred values are not applied Working on assignment | The physical indicators used to measure health. The role and purpose of promoting health and wellbeing. The importance of verbal communication skills in health and social care settings. The importance of non-verbal skills in health and social care settings. The importance of active listening in health and social care settings The importance of special methods in health and social care settings |
| Engineering | Introduction to key skills and concepts in Engineering | Practice controlled assessment | Maths in engineering |