Isebrook School
Exams & Accreditations Offered
The Isebrook offer is personalised and individualised to meet the needs of each student.
The foundation of our curriculum is Preparation for Adulthood, and we plan to ensure that students are ready for their next stage when they leave Isebrook.
This means that our curriculum is not accreditation driven; students will follow programmes that lead to a qualification or accreditation only if it is meaningful and purposeful and if it provides them with worthwhile currency for their next steps.
Available Awards & Accreditations
GCSEs
Students in Post-16 have the opportunity to work towards GCSE qualifications in the following areas:
- Mathematics (AQA)
- English Language (AQA)
- Art: Fine Art (OCR)
- Music (OCR)
Where meaningful and purposeful, students in Year 11 and Year 12 may be able to be entered to sit their GCSEs in these years. This will be in discussion with the student’s teacher, AHT for their outcome and the transition lead.
Functional Skills (English & Maths)
Students in KS4 and Post-16 have the opportunity to be entered into the following Functional Skills qualifications:
- English (Reading, Writing and Speaking & Listening)
- Mathematics
Each qualification can be achieved at these levels:
- Entry Level 1
- Entry Level 2
- Entry Level 3
- Level 1
- Level 2
Our awarding body for Functional Skills qualifications is Pearson
Duke of Edinburgh
All students from Year 9 through to Year 13, have the opportunity to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. In Year 9 – 11 (KS4), students work towards achieving their Bronze Award. In Year 12 and 13 (Post-16), students who successfully completed their Bronze Award in KS4 will work towards achieving their Silver Award.
There are four separate components to each Duke of Edinburgh award:
- Physical
- Skills
- Volunteering
- Expedition
Please note that the expedition part of the award scheme will always be arranged within school by the school team. Details of expeditions will be shared with students by the staff team and are planned to take place when the student is in Year 11 or Year 13.
For further information, see Duke of Edinburgh Award
City & Guilds
Our fantastic Horticulture team are able to offer the following Level 2 qualifications for students in Year 13:
- Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Pedestrian Controlled Mowers
- Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of BrushCutters & Trimmers
Our awarding body for these qualifications is City & Guilds. All practical exams take place in the summer term.
Food Hygiene
Students in Year 10 will have the opportunity to work towards and gain a Level 2 in Food Safety and Hygiene.
This involves completing an online assessment.