Curriculum
The education plan below describes how the vision, values and ethos together with the academic, vocational and pastoral aims of VTC will ensure that every student is successful in their planned pathway. Resulting in them being resourceful, confident and resilient in their next phase of life and a responsible citizen in their community.
Our careers programme follows the Gatsby Benchmarks
English
Our aim at VTC Independent School, is to nurture a passion for English and enrich our students with the experience of writing and reading, listening, and speaking skills. At VTC, we cover Pearson’s Entry Level 3, Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills Qualifications in English. These Functional Skills qualifications are designed to equip our learners with skills such as comparing the ideas and presentation of texts, writing for a specified audience and purpose, and communicating and adapting language. They are assessed in three units (Speaking, Listening and Communicating, Reading and Writing).
Physical Education
Utilising a range of indoor and outdoor space available to us, physical education sessions can take place where students will be able to develop their physical, mental and social skills through participating in a range of sports. These sports include, but are not limited to, Football, Basketball, Badminton, Dodgeball and Kwik Cricket. We are also very fortunate in that we have our own small gym onsite incorporating a variety of Cardio vascular based machines.
PSHE
Today’s young people find themselves growing up in an increasingly complex world. At VTC Independent School, our PSHE/SMSC curriculum seeks to equip our students with the knowledge and skills to flourish personally, socially, morally and spiritually in modern Britain.
Through our PSHE & D of E curriculum we create lifelong learners who have a sense of curiosity about the world around them. Our goal is for students to leave well balanced, tolerant, citizens of the future with a secure sense of responsibility.
ICT
Dive into the digital world with ICT Experience the latest in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at VTC. Our team is made up of several experienced professionals who are experts in software, hardware, software installation, and networking. This is where our learners can gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today's digital world. We offer a range of qualifications designed to give learners the skills to operate effectively and independently in work, and in everyday life.
