Healing School

Low Road
Healing
GRIMSBY
N E Lincolnshire
DN41 7QD

Headteacher: Mrs A. Addison

Tel: 01472 502400
Fax: 01472 502401
Email: office@healing.nelc-schools.co.uk

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Technology

Art
Child Development
Food Technology
Resistant Materials and Systems and Control

ArtArt

Aims and Objectives

The Art Department aims to develop the student’s knowledge, skills and understanding described in the National Curriculum Orders for Art and design and in the Edexcel GCSE Art and Design Specification.

Role within our Specialist Science College

Key Stage 3

We follow the QCA schemes of work

Level 5 and above 2006 = 94%, 2007 = %, 2008 = %

Key Stage 4

Edexcel GCSE - We do 3 projects over years 10 & 11, currently Portraits and People, Landscapes and a self chosen theme.

2006 = 56.3%, 2007 = 60%, 2008 = 82.2%

Accommodation & Physical Resources

An old church hall, recently decorated, 3 computers for students, interactive white board, digital cameras and printing equipment.

Self – Evaluation Outcomes

a) Adobe photoshop experience

b) 3D specialism

c) Improving grades GCSE

d) Improving grades KS3

a) Boys performance at GCSE

b) Boys performance at KS3

c) Variety of printing processes

d) 3D work

e) Clearer display of exemplar material

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Child Development

Aims and Objectives

Increase their knowledge and understanding of human needs, the interdependence of individuals and groups, and the influence of the social, cultural, and economics factors

Increase their awareness of the implications for Home Economics of rapid technological changes, the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and the growth of scientific knowledge and understanding, and to develop their ability to respond effectively to such changes

Foster their critical and analytical approach to decision making and problem solving in relation to the specified context

Develop the knowledge and skills required for the effective and safe organisation and management of relevant resources.

Key Stage 4

OCR GCSE Child Development – 60% coursework, comprising of a child study (30%), and three resource tasks (30%), plus a final written examination 40%.

2007 - 63% A* - C GCSE Grades

2006 - 29% A* - C GCSE Grades

2005 – 38% A* - C GCSE Grades

Accommodation & Physical Resources


Self – Evaluation Outcomes

a) Specialist staff with strong subject knowledge and experience

b) Expectations by staff of high standards of class work and home work tasks

c) Good feedback to the students concerning progress and attainment

a) Improve exam performances in line with coursework results

b) Lessons continually reviewed for effectiveness

c) Variety in delivery of information e.g. power point presentations

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Food TechFood Technology

Aims and Objectives

We aim to enable each pupil to:

  • Develop those skills necessary to identify problems within the real world, generate ideas and create quality solutions by safely searching out and manipulating available resources

  • Form reasoned views and justify their design decisions

  • Communicate their ideas in both two and three dimensions through the use of words, numbers and images

  • Appreciate the needs of others and realise ‘real world’ constraints and the consequences of their design decisions/actions

  • Work effectively both as an individual and collaboratively

  • Extend their individual talents and interests and acquire both a pleasure and satisfaction from the realisation of their ideas

  • Make connections between their Technology tasks and the world of work.

Pupils should be able to:

  • IDENTIFY real needs which may be resolved through D&T activity

  • ANALYSE those needs identified, (or posed by others), and produce an appropriate statement reflecting relevant factors

  • GATHER, order and assess relevant information

  • USE, interpret and/or produce data

  • Demonstrate COMMUNICATION skills which effectively present information about an artefact, system or environment

  • GENERATE and record ideas relevant to potential solutions

  • DEVELOP and justify a solution, considering constraints such as time, skills, resources and cost

  • PLAN a course of action for producing the chosen solution

  • Manipulate resources to MANUFACTURE a quality outcome

  • Show and awareness and compliance with SAFETY requirements at all times

  • EVALUATE the performance of a ‘solution’, throughout its planning and production, by direct testing and/or comparison against its identified requirements

  • Propose or make MODIFICATIONS

  • Describe and apply PRINCIPLES and CONCEPTS related to their D&T activities

  • Show an awareness of the EFFECTS of design and technological developments, both current and from OTHER TIMES/CULTURES, on human activity and the environment.

 

Role within our Specialist Science College

Key Stage 3

A broad Design & Technology experience for all pupils which includes D&T electronics, resistant materials, food and textile technologies, where pupils spend a full half year in each of the specialist D&T areas

Key Stage 3 Pupils – level 5 or above

2005 – 90%

2006 - 92%

2007 - 91%

Key Stage 4

D&T Food Technology. OCR GCSE
D&T Textile Technology. OCR GCSE

2007 - 71% A* - C

2006 - 74% A* - C (National Average - 58%)

2005 – 72% A* - C (National Average – 57%)

 

Accommodation & Physical Resources

Self – Evaluation Outcomes

a) Using prior attainment data to provide specific pupil feedback, monitor progress and underpin target setting for future improvement

b) Providing levelled and/or graded exemplar materials to promote pupils self evaluation and peer assessment

c) Good Key Stage 4 results in GCSE Technology examinations

d) Specialist staff with strong subject knowledge and experience

e) Distinct record of success arising from participation in local and regional D&T related challenges and competitions such as ‘Rocket Launch’ and Girls into Engineering.

a) Raising attainment by further developing pupils as independent learners

b) Extending the use of levelled/graded exemplar materials to accelerate pupil progress

c) Improve Key Stage 2 – 3 transition and strengthen cross phase links

d) Increase the range and availability of specialist equipment and learning resources

e) Develop more CAD/CAM opportunities throughout Key Stages 3 & 4

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TechnologyResistant Materials and Systems and Control

Aims and Objectives

We aim to enable each pupil to:

  • Develop those skills necessary to identify problems within the real world, generate ideas and create quality solutions by safely searching out and manipulating available resources

  • Form reasoned views and justify their design decisions

  • Communicate their ideas in both two and three dimensions through the use of words, numbers and images

  • Appreciate the needs of others and realise ‘real world’ constraints and the consequences of their design decisions/actions

  • Work effectively both as an individual and collaboratively

  • Extend their individual talents and interests and acquire both a pleasure and satisfaction from the realisation of their ideas

  • Make connections between their Technology tasks and the world of work.

Pupils should be able to:

  • IDENTIFY real needs which may be resolved through D&T activity

  • ANALYSE those needs identified, (or posed by others), and produce an appropriate statement reflecting relevant factors

  • GATHER, order and assess relevant information

  • USE, interpret and/or produce data

  • Demonstrate COMMUNICATION skills which effectively present information about an artefact, system or environment

  • GENERATE and record ideas relevant to potential solutions

  • DEVELOP and justify a solution, considering constraints such as time, skills, resources and cost

  • PLAN a course of action for producing the chosen solution

  • Manipulate resources to MANUFACTURE a quality outcome

  • show and awareness and compliance with SAFETY requirements at all times

  • EVALUATE the performance of a ‘solution’, throughout its planning and production, by direct testing and/or comparison against its identified requirements

  • propose or make MODIFICATIONS

  • describe and apply PRINCIPLES and CONCEPTS related to their D&T activities

  • show an awareness of the EFFECTS of design and technological developments, both current and from OTHER TIMES/CULTURES, on human activity and the environment.

Role within our Specialist Science College:

Key Stage 3

A broad Design & Technology experience for all pupils which includes D&T electronics, resistant materials, food and textile technologies, where pupils spend a full half year in each of the specialist D&T area

Key Stage 3 Pupils – level 5 or above

2005 – 90%

2006 - 92%

2007 - 91%

Key Stage 4

D&T Systems and Control. OCR GCSE

D&T Resistant Materials. AQA GCSE

2006

Systems & Control – 55% A* - C (GCSE)

Resistant Materials – 75% A* - C (GCSE)

(National Average – 58% A* - C)

2007

Systems & Control – 61% A* - C (GCSE)

Resistant Materials – 70% A* - C (GCSE)

(National Average – 54% A* - C)

Accommodation & Physical Resources

Self – Evaluation Outcomes

a) Using prior attainment data to provide specific pupil feedback, monitor progress and underpin target setting for future improvement

b) Providing levelled and/or graded exemplar materials to promote pupils self evaluation and peer assessment

c) Good Key Stage 4 results in GCSE Technology examinations

d) Specialist staff with strong subject knowledge and experience

e) Distinct record of success arising from participation in local and regional D&T related challenges and competitions such as ‘Rocket Launch’ and Girls into Engineering.

a) Raising attainment by further developing pupils as independent learners

b) Extending the use of levelled/graded exemplar materials to accelerate pupil progress

c) Develop more CAD/CAM opportunities and use of modern and smart materials throughout Key Stage 3 & 4

 

D&T Overall

2005 – 68% A* - C

2006 – 65% A* - C

2007 - 69% A* - C (National 58% A* - C)

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