CURRICULUM
The Boxing Academy curriculum is designed to prepare students for a successful adult life in modern Britain.
Key Stage 3
The intent of the curriculum in KS3 is to equip learners with the knowledge and skills they need to embrace positive lifestyles and become strong, resilient, independent and aspirational. This will help them be successful in every area of their life, especially in their education.
Key Stage 4
We offer a core 5 GCSE (or equivalent) curriculum of English, Maths and Science, complimented by Art and PE. This is enough to gain a place on post-16 courses at the appropriate level.
Functional Skills
All students will have the opportunity to study for FS Maths and Engish at levels 1 or 2 alongside the GCSE courses to ensure they are equipped for college.
The Broader Offer and our "Stealth" Curriculum
We balance the academic lessons with group boxing training, individual PT /strength and conditioning sessions and educational trips. In KS3, students also study Humanities (Politics, Geography, History and RE). There is a residential outward bounds trip every year.
Educational enrichment is also offered through PHSE (personal, health, social and economic classes), Music Bus, ICT and computer programming, as well as cookery at the Hackney School of Food. Our approach includes our "stealth" curriculum which targets gaps and missed learning, and which aims to reverse the negative experiences of our young people in their education so far.
Alongside this, every student in all key stages will receive high quality independent careers advice and guidance for planning their next steps in education. This includes helping them develop their cultural capital to ensure that they are equipped for adult life and success in the world of work.
We cater for many different needs with our flexible approach to learning and skilled staff. Key points include:
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Small group teaching
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Personalised learning for every student
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Specialist Dyslexia support and resources
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Kinaesthetic learning styles
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Classroom support provided for all lessons
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Clear and structured environment giving the students an opportunity to build relationships
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ADHD trained support staff