Curriculum
At Shoreham Academy our focus is always on teaching and learning. Whilst our curriculum is designed to give students the skills and qualifications they need to pursue successful careers it also seeks to give students a lifelong love of learning. We want students to enjoy their lessons and be inspired to continue learning beyond the classroom.
In their first two years at the academy, students study a broad and balanced range of subjects which cover the key areas of the National Curriculum. We pay particular attention to developing the core skills of literacy, numeracy and ICT since, without these, students are unable to access the rest of the curriculum.
There is also an emphasis on the skills required for students to become effective learners, responsible citizens and confident individuals. We do this through our “Competency” based programme where students follow themes that relate learning to local, national and global contexts. This helps them develop an awareness of the importance of community cohesion in the 21st century. Year 7 students spend ten hours a week following this programme with the same teacher; this is reduced to five hours when students are in Year 8.
As students progress through the academy, they can choose from a wide range of both academic and vocational subjects to suit their own strengths and interests.