Curriculum
For more details about our school curriculum, please contact our SLT Curriculum Lead.
Name: Mr. J. Benstead
Email: jbenstead@royalliberty.co.uk
Telephone: 01708 730141 (Ext 1210)
What is my child currently learning?
JUNE 2024
A list of the topics being covered in all subjects across all year groups.
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Previous curriculum topics lists
February 2024 - Subject Curriculum Topics List
January 2024 - Subject Curriculum Topics List
December 2023 - Subject Curriculum Topics List
November 2023 - Subject Curriculum Topics List
October 2023 - Subject Curriculum Topics List
September 2023 - Subject Curriculum Topics
June 2023 - Subject Curriculum Topics
May 2023 - Subject Curriculum Topics
At Royal Liberty School, our aim is to provide our students with a curriculum that enables them to achieve high academic standards. Students are encouraged to be creative, independent learners. In lessons they are given opportunities to reflect on their learning. The acquisition of skills to support the development of knowledge is encouraged in all subjects. Through regular assessment, teachers guide them into exploring what they have achieved and how they can extend their understanding.
Students study a broad and balanced curriculum in years 7, 8 and 9. Subjects studied are:
English, mathematics, science, history, geography, a modern foreign language (French or Spanish), cultural studies, design technology, food studies, computing, drama, art, music and physical education.
In addition to academic success, students are encouraged to develop a sense of moral and social responsibility. Students study citizenship and personal, social, health and economic issues through a mixture of timetabled lessons and form time activities. The school makes extensive use of visiting theatre productions and other specialist providers to provide students with a rich experience.
From the start of year 10, students study a core curriculum of:
English Language, English literature, mathematics, science (triple science or combined science) physical education and core RE and SMSC.
Students make a further four option choices from:
Geography, history, drama, music, art, computer science, applied business, French, Spanish, product design, resistant materials, catering, G.C.S.E physical education and film studies. All students are encouraged to take the EBacc suite of subjects.
There is an extensive programme of extra-curricular opportunities. There are school sports teams such as football, cricket and rugby as well as a range of other sports clubs such as badminton, basketball and table tennis. Other clubs include STEM club (science and engineering), art club, code club, film club, Spanish club, fitness club and history club.
The Royal Liberty School has a strong commitment to ensuring that all pupils, including those with disabilities, are able to fully participate in the curriculum. The school's vision and values emphasise inclusion and equality, and the school has made significant efforts to adapt the curriculum, teaching methods, and physical environment to meet the needs of disabled learners. For example, the school provides specialised equipment and assistive technology, offers targeted support and interventions, and works closely with external agencies to ensure that the needs of disabled pupils are identified and addressed. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection recognised these strengths, noting that the school "does well" in supporting disabled pupils and that the "school's provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is a strength."