Project (Key Stage 3)

What is the subject objective?

Project includes Religious Education, History and Geography.

The curriculum objectives for Project lessons is to provide students with a well-rounded education that promotes curiosity, critical thinking, cultural awareness, empathy, and a sense of community, preparing them to navigate the modern world. Skills pulled from the Religious Education, History and Geography National curriculum such as research skills, critical thinking, spatial awareness, sequencing events, communication skills, empathy, cultural and environmental awareness.

Opportunities for interdisciplinary connections, through integrating elements of English, Maths, Art, Science, and other subjects encourage students to apply skills and concepts to solve problems, analyse information and communicate effectively.

How is the subject delivered?

Teachers tailor Project lessons to meet the individual needs of each student. This involves adapting the curriculum, instructional materials and teaching strategies to accommodate all our learners and sensory needs. Project lessons can be delivered with a multi-sensory approach to engage and accommodate learners. Hands on activities, movement, music and visual aids can help make concepts more accessible to students.

Project lessons allow for group learning and group-based activities. This promotes peer support and collaboration. Project lessons also allow for integration of Life Skills such as problem solving, communication, organisation, and self-regulation. Incorporating real life scenarios and tasks help students apply skills learned in the classroom to everyday situations. Project lessons can therefore be a vital lesson in creating learning opportunities for the students EHCP targets. Project lessons a consist of 2 single lessons and 1 double lesson per week.

Impact and accreditation

Progress is measured against pupils’ EHCP targets and evidenced in photographic form. Incidental progress is also measured in participation and engagement with current affairs, class engagement and engagement in assemblies. The subject is not currently accredited but this something that may change in the future.

Reading across the curriculum

Interdisciplinary connections, including reading and communication, present throughout Project lessons. With pupil curiosity being promoted through the different topics within Project, opportunities for wider reading present themselves. Planned activities which include reading materials supporting History, Geography and Religious Education are enjoyed and discussions are generated to challenge, confirm and promote critical thinking.

Linking with our vision

Overall, project-based learning in a Key Stage 3 is delivered in a flexible, inclusive, and supportive manner that recognises and accommodates the diverse learning needs of students. Teachers strive to create meaningful learning experiences that empower students to succeed academically, develop essential skills, and build confidence and independence.