Curriculum – Depth before breadth
St Albans Academy is developing an exciting and challenging curriculum. Our students work longer hours than typical secondary school students – between 28 and 30 hours, rather than 25 hours of formal classes a week - and all students benefit from an extended curriculum with the school providing study support facilities from 0800 to 1700 each day.
We commit extra time to English and mathematics to allow students to quickly attain the proficiency in literacy and numeracy that will enable them to address the curriculum with confidence. Pupils who need more support benefit from time in small groups focusing on essential skills and the gifted and talented can accelerate their learning. Having gained this grounding in the basics, all pupils have access to the full curriculum.
• We will discuss individual curriculum pathways with students and their parents. Personalised programmes will be created to develop students’ particular strengths while enabling them to make good progress in all subjects.
• Our specialist and dedicated staff ensure that lessons meet individual needs, supported by the best information technology and teaching and learning resources.
