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EDUCATION TO UNDERSTAND THE WORLD & CHANGE IT FOR THE BETTER

TALLIS THRESHOLD CONCEPTS

All subject disciplines at Tallis have a set of threshold concepts (TCs). These form part of a student’s entitlement to powerful knowledge. Each set of concepts was developed in consultation with curriculum leaders. They attempt to identify aspects of knowledge that might be both foundational and troublesome. They are invitations to thinking hard about core issues in each discipline.


Use the navigation menu above to discover the content of each of our curriculum areas. You can also visit the gov.uk website to learn more about the national curriculum. 
Thomas Tallis School, Kidbrooke Park Road, London SE3 9PX
T: +44 (0)208 856 0115    E: [email protected]
  • Home
  • About
    • An Overview >
      • School Vision
      • The Leadership Team
      • Who was Thomas Tallis?
      • Why Tallis?
      • Ofsted
      • School Comparison Information
      • Financial Benchmarking
      • Gender Pay Gap Report
      • Artsmark
      • Tallis at 50
    • School Prospectus
    • Tallis Praxis
    • Tallis Habits >
      • Tallis Pedagogy Wheel Guide
    • Tallis Character
    • Tallis Threshold Concepts
    • Policies
    • The Pupil Premium 2025-26
    • Exam Results >
      • Exam Results 2025
      • Exam Results 2024
      • Exam Results 2023
      • Exam Results 2022
      • Exam Results 2021
  • News
  • Curriculum
    • Curriculum Areas >
      • Business & ICT
      • Computing
      • English & Philosophy
      • Design & Technology
      • Humanities & Social Sciences
      • Languages
      • Mathematics
      • Performing Arts
      • Physical Education
      • Science
      • Visual & Media Arts
    • Pastoral Care
    • Guidance >
      • Tallis Futures
    • Key Stage 3 >
      • Tallis Choices
    • Key Stage 4
    • Tallis Post 16
    • Exceptionally Able Learners
    • Special Educational Needs & Disabilities >
      • Learning Support Unit
      • Support Centre for Autism and Language Impairment
      • Deaf Support Centre
      • English as an Additional Language
  • Community
    • Partnerships >
      • Greenwich Community Schools
      • Prince's Teaching Institute
      • Greenwich Learning Partnership
      • International School
    • Admissions >
      • Year 7 Admissions
      • In Year Admissions
    • Spaces for Hire
    • PTFA
    • Governing Board
    • The Tallis Agreement
    • Attendance & Punctuality >
      • Request for student leave of absence during term time
    • Support Your Teen
    • Online Safety
    • Alumni
  • Students
    • School Map
    • Year 11 Support & Guidance
    • The Library
    • Bromcom Guide for Students
    • Co-curricular Activities
    • School Uniform & Equipment List
    • Exams
    • Stay Safe
    • Duke of Edinburgh Award
    • Rewards
    • Reading
  • Calendar
  • Work With Us
  • Contact
    • Contact list
    • Letters Home
    • Making a Complaint
  • Search