Sycamore Year 10

Welcome to Sycamore

This is a very exciting year as it marks the start of our GCSE programme. The students will all be undertaking at least 6 GCSEs: English Language; English Literature; Mathematics; Combined Science (equivalent to two GCSE qualifications) and Food Preparation & Nutrition.

In addition to this, they will be studying for a Level 1 BTEC in Construction, which is equal to one GCSE.

The students also have the option of taking an additional course in GCSE Art & Design.

They will continue to study PSHCE, RE and Sport as part of their weekly curriculum.

To find out more about our GCSE programme please follow this link.

For more details of our long term curriculum plans please follow this link.

Follow these links for interactive learning games

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Professor John Stein, Chairman, The Dyslexia Research Trust
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Jonathan, Unicorn School pupil
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Nicolas, former pupil
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Charlotte, former pupil
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Hugo, former pupil
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Elliott, former pupil
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Christopher, former pupil
“Before, I was scared of maths. Now maths has become my favourite lesson”
Nicolas, Unicorn School pupil
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Charlotte, former pupil
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Jack, Unicorn School pupil
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Alex, Unicorn School pupil
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Alex, Unicorn School pupil
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Charlie, Unicorn School pupil
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Henry, Unicorn School pupil
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Jack, Unicorn School pupil
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