Scott College Curriculum Intent 2024/25

Our intent is to create a challenging and aspirational world class curriculum whilst enabling our students to have a greater understanding of the medical profession. We are ambitious in our aim and our curriculum reflects this. 

We achieve this by weaving key medical concepts into each subject’s curriculum. Some examples include history where students study the ‘Medicine through Time’ module; and English select texts which consider empathy and social responsibility. Approximately 80% of students study psychology and health and social care and all of our students study Triple Science. At post-16, the offer is even broader with students able to opt to sit certain qualifications using the resources available across the Campus.

In addition, at KS4, we offer a wide choice of subjects including languages, geography, history, performing arts and sport. In Year 9, students study:

• English Language and Literature

• Maths and Statistics

• Triple Science

• Core PE & Fitness

• Health and Social Care/Childcare

• Psychology

• PSE and our Futures Curriculum

• An EBACC subject (choosing two options from History, Geography, French, or Spanish)

In Key Stage 4, students then focus on Core Subjects, alongside 3 option subjects, PE and Health, and PSE. 

Sixth Form

By attending Scott College Sixth Form we believe that students will have a greater chance of success in the field they choose. We specialise particularly in the healthcare sector but the curriculum is designed so that students achieve three Level 3 qualifications, which allows them to progress to university, degree apprenticeships or employment. We also offer time for work placements and organise curriculum collapse days linked directly to employment opportunities in the medical and healthcare sector. Alongside this rich curriculum, we offer a triple Health and Social Care pathway at post-16 and all of our students undertake work experience.

There are two pathways to choose from: the A Level pathway, a more traditional route; or the Health Sciences pathway, which prepares students specifically for careers in nursing, medicine, paramedics etc. Students will also be prepared for the UKCAT, a prerequisite for any school leaver applying for medicine and dentistry and the BMAT, essential for entry into Oxbridge and Russell Group universities.

Whatever aspirations that students may have, Scott College’s curriculum will support them in ensuring they achieve that goal.

Futures curriculum

The Futures curriculum encompasses the extra curricular activities and opportunities dedicated to giving students a broader understanding of the healthcare industry and the medical profession.

In Years 9 and 10 all students take part in 20 minute, timetabled, tutor-led sessions four days a week which examine ethics and careers in the healthcare industry. Key themes are introduced and discussed in bespoke programmes for each year group.

A regular schedule of guest speakers is in place for all year groups to give students experience of a wide range of careers in the industry and the opportunity to discover first hand. This includes workshops and practical skills days giving students hands-on experience of different aspects of the healthcare industry.

Extra curricular opportunities and experiences are crucial in us creating a well rounded medical professional. We have over 50 clubs that students are encouraged to attend. Through making use of the Campus, we are able to include a plethora of options whilst also not losing sight of our medical stance, examples include: Sign language club; joining the campus performance arts showcase; all of the sports clubs that would be available in a community college; journalism club etc.

As we create a well-rounded medical professional we ensure that all of our students achieve their first aid certificate and keep these up to date throughout their time with us.

Please click here to view the curriculum overview

The curriculum has been designed with the needs of all learners taken into consideration, especially those with additional learning needs. Further information can be found in our SEN report, available on our School Policies & Documents page.

To find out more about the curriculum, please contact Matt Oakes at moakes@sdcc-smhc.net