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Whole School Curriculum
Wade Deacon is a place where potential is discovered, nurtured, developed and fulfilled. Curriculum Intent All staff at Wade Deacon High School are committed to providing a high quality, inclusive curriculum that enhances the life of every pupil....
Art & Design
At Wade Deacon we nurture creativity, emphasising the importance of sharing ideas and good practice. We encourage self- expression, independence and reflective thinking enabling our students to flourish as well rounded, autonomous practitioners. The...
Business
At KS4 Business is offered as an option to all pupils. The Business curriculum is designed to give students an insight into how different businesses operate. It gives pupils the opportunity to build a basic understanding before continuing with the...
Careers Advice
Across our varied curriculum, students will have the opportunity to participate in activities that use the context of work to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding that will be useful in any future workplace. Furthermore, subject teachers...
Computer Science
Our curriculum is designed to allow pupils to learn the fundamentals of computer science and cover both specific areas of the subject; Computer Science and IT. The curriculum will ensure that pupils have an understanding of key computer science...
Design Technology
The Design and Technology department at Wade Deacon High School has highly dedicated specialist teachers and support technicians to ensure high quality teaching and learning is delivered in this very creative and enthusiastic department. The faculty...
Drama
Every Year 7 and 8 student at Wade Deacon High School studies Drama once a fortnight. The Drama lessons in Years 7 and 8 are exciting and engaging, teaching students valuable life skills as well as preparing them for the GCSE specification if they...
English
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Exploring the original 14th century text and Simon Armitage’s translation. The Tempest (Part 1) by William Shakespeare. Christmas Cheer – a festive jaunt through a range of traditional and less well known poetry. The...
Geography
Year 7 – Topics each half term My Place – Investigating our local area and comparing it to Nairobi in Kenya River Landscapes – Investigating natural processes and how humans interact with rivers The Geography of Conflict – Investigating how...
History
The Norman Conquest of England . Looking at Background/Battles/Leadership. Medieval England . Looking at the power of the Church and people. The Black Death and its consequences. Tudor England. Did the monarchs deserve their reputations?...
Information Technology
At KS4 IT is offered as an option to all pupils. From following OCR specification, the IT curriculum is designed to teach the learner what different technologies could be used, why they should use them and how to make best use of them, to gather,...
Literacy
At Wade Deacon High School, we firmly believe that Literacy Is For Everyone. That is why we ensure that key LIFE skills are incorporated and embedded into every lesson through our reading, writing and talking LIFElines. Reading at Home A Handbook...
Maths
Mathematics at Wade Deacon High School is delivered by a team of hard working, determined and passionate professionals who strive to develop not just students’ mathematical abilities but enjoyment of the subject. The mathematics department intend to...
Modern Foreign Languages
Leader of Faculty - Miss C. Whitfield 2 i/c of Faculty - Mr D. Annable At Wade Deacon High School, we understand the significance that language learning has upon on our students’ journey to becoming global citizens. It promotes and celebrates...
Music
Leader of Faculty - Mrs D. Hughes Teacher of Music - Ms J. Wood The Music department at Wade Deacon High School consists of practicing musicians who oversee the planning and delivery of a range of exciting, motivating and challenging lessons. The...
Numeracy
Numeracy, or Mathematical Literacy, is a vital skill for our students to be successful in the modern world. We are all able to use a calculator to complete simple calculations, but the skills needed to solve a variety of real world situations, at...
Physical Education
The Physical Education faculty uphold a true ‘commitment to excellence’ in all that we do. We aim to provide pupils with many different experiences within a diverse and engaging curriculum that challenges them both physically and academically. Every...
Science
It is imperative that young people have the opportunity to understand and interpret the world around them. This is Science! At Wade Deacon, deliberate steps are taken to ensure that students learn key subject specific knowledge and develop their...
SEND
Click here to view the Local Authority's local offer. To ensure that pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) are identified, supported and guided throughout their school life, thus enabling them to maximise their learning,...
