An expanding co-curricular offer
Level 2 Further Maths This qualification is for high achieving maths pupils and assesses higher order mathematical skills, particularly in algebraic reasoning, in greater depth without infringing upon A Level Mathematics. It offers the opportunity to stretch and challenge and builds on the Key Stage 4 curriculum and is intended as an additional qualification to GCSE Maths, rather than as a replacement.
DoE; A life-changing experience. An opportunity to have fun with friends. A chance to discover new interests and talents. A tool to develop essential skills for life and work. A recognised mark of achievement, respected by employers. The DofE is many things to many people, supporting generations to successfully navigate life. 14-24 year olds can do a DofE programme at one of three progressive levels which, when successfully completed, leads to a Bronze, Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Level 2: HPQ: The Level 2 Higher Projects Qualification is the perfect way to encourage our pupils in year 10 to extend and develop beyond the material being covered in class and explore their passion for a subject. It can help them to discover the joys of independent learning, take responsibility for their own study and develop new life and study skills.
Careers
Young people are faced with a complex set of demands when preparing for their future careers. Woldgate School aims to ensure that students are self-confident, skilled and career-ready. This is achieved through a comprehensive programme of carefully planned activities that enable pupils to grow and flourish as themselves as they decide, and embark on, pathways that are right for them beyond their school experience; and for them to be able to manage their careers and sustain employability throughout their lives. Our programme starts in Year 7 through Year 13, and is based on the nationally recognised Gatsby Benchmarks.
The programme follows the eight Gatsby Benchmarks of Good Career Guidance which are:
- A stable careers programme
- Learning from career and labour market information
- Addressing the needs of each pupil
- Linking curriculum learning to careers
- Encounters with employers and employees
- Experiences of workplaces
- Encounters with further and higher education
- Personal guidance
We review all our activity throughout the year on Compass +, with governors, and the local LEP which supports reviews and ensures we are follow all eight of Gatsby benchmarks to the highest standard.
All pupils in year 10 complete a one-week work experience placement in one of the final weeks of the Summer Term. Work Experience provides with an exciting opportunity to explore possible career options, develop independence, resilience and self-confidence as well as developing a wide range of transferable skills.