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EDUCATION TO UNDERSTAND THE WORLD & CHANGE IT FOR THE BETTER

The Key Stage 3 Curriculum

The 2 year Key Stage 3 (KS3) Curriculum comprises the core subjects of English,
Maths and Science and the following foundation subjects: Humanities
(History and Geography), Languages, Design Technology, Computer Science, Art, Music, Drama, PE and PSHCE and aims to give students a flying start to their time at Tallis. It is underpinned by our commitment to excellence through creativity, community, challenge and engagement. Our Tallis Habits of Mind are central to the  schemes of work in year 7 and 8. In year 7 students undertake two extended enquiries in each subject area. We aim to help students develop as self-motivated learners with habits that will serve them well throughout their lives.

The time allocation for each subject in Year 7 is as follows:
Subject
​

English
Maths
Science
PSHCE
Religious Studies
Physical Education
No. of hours per fortnight

7
7
6
1
2
3
% timetable



52%

Humanities
French or Spanish
Design Technology
Art
Music
​Drama
​Dance
Computer Science
6
4
4
4
2
2
​2
​2


48%
Accessibility: The KS3 Curriculum is common to all students.
Students study Geography, History and French or Spanish during Year 7 and 8.

In Design Technology students follow a rotation model allowing the access to the different subjects offered, namely Product Design, Graphics and Food Technology.

Art, Music, Drama and Technology: These subjects are taught throughout
the year.

Computing: All students are taught Computing in Years 7 and 8 as a separate subject for an hour a week. Students will learn a range of knowledge and skills including computer systems, data structures, algorithms, programming, networks and communications systems in the modern world, using the latest technology and the Internet. They will develop and apply their analytic, problem solving and computational thinking creativity. They will also explore important elements of how to make use of ICT safely and responsibly and get the chance to develop digital media to share and communicate their learning with a wider audience. They will become digitally literate - able to use, and express themselves and develop their ideas through, information and communication technology – at a level suitable for the future workplace and as active participants in a digital world.

PSHCE: PSHE, careers and work related learning, citizenship and SMSC education are taught through one hour of tutorial time per week, the assembly programme and across the schemes of work of all subject areas. RE is taught as a distinct subject within the humanities curriculum.

​At Tallis we believe that the cornerstones ensuring equal opportunities are excellence and justice for all. Excellence means that the academic, cultural and community life of a school guarantees that children of all abilities and backgrounds are respected, loved, nurtured and empowered to fulfil potential and reach beyond the circumstances of birth. 

Justice demands that children educated by the state should have fair access to shaping the future so that all the doors in the world are open to them when they leave us.

Excellent and imaginative teaching in a strong and happy community makes this possible. Extra-curricular activities give us more space for creativity.
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Thomas Tallis School, Kidbrooke Park Road, London SE3 9PX
T: +44 (0)208 856 0115   F: +44 (0)208 331 3004   E: headteacher@thomastallis.org.uk
  • Home
  • About
    • An Overview >
      • The Leadership Team
      • Who was Thomas Tallis?
      • Ethos and Values
      • School Vision
      • Artsmark
      • International School
      • Ofsted
    • School Prospectus
    • Mrs Roberts Writes
    • Tallis Habits >
      • Tallis Pedagogy Wheel Guide
    • Tallis Character
    • Tate Exchange
    • Secondary School Direct Hub
    • The Pupil Premium 2017-18 >
      • The Pupil Premium 2016-17
      • The Pupil Premium 2015-16
      • The Pupil Premium 2014-15
      • The Pupil Premium 2013-14
      • The Pupil Premium 2012-13
      • The Pupil Premium 2011-12
    • Exam Results 2017 >
      • Exam Results 2016
      • Exam Results 2015
      • Exam Results 2014
      • Exam Results 2013
      • Exam Results 2012
      • Exam Results 2011
    • Early catch-up review and action plan 2017-18
    • Job Vacancies
    • School Map
    • How to find us
  • News
    • Tallis Newsletters
    • BBC School Report 2018
    • Tallis Photography
    • Tallis Video
    • Tallis Sounds
  • Calendar
    • The School Day
    • Term Dates 2016-17
    • Term Dates 2017-18
  • Curriculum
    • Curriculum Areas >
      • Business & ICT
      • English & Philosophy
      • Design & Technology
      • Humanities & Social Sciences
      • Mathematics & Computer Science
      • Modern Foreign Languages
      • Performing Arts
      • Physical Education
      • Science
      • Visual & Media Arts
    • Pastoral Care
    • Key Stage 3
    • KS3 Assessment guidance
    • Tallis Choices
    • Key Stage 4
    • Tallis Post 16
    • Guidance
    • More Able Learners
    • Special Educational Needs & Disabilities
    • Learning Support Unit
    • Support Centre for Autism and Language Impairment
    • English as an Additional Language
    • Deaf Support Centre
    • Extra-Curricular Activities
  • Community
    • Letters Home
    • Supporting Thomas Tallis School
    • PTFA
    • Admissions
    • Transition
    • Support Your Teen
    • eSafety
    • Attendance & Punctuality
    • School Uniform
    • WisePay Payment Portal
    • The Tallis Agreement
    • Governing Board
    • Policies & Guidelines
    • Tallis Post 16
    • Making Complaints
  • Students
    • Year 11 Support & Guidance
    • Home Learning
    • Exam Revision
    • Stay Safe
    • Rewards
    • Reading
    • The Library
    • School Council
    • Creative Manifesto
    • Cycling at Tallis
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