Excalibur Academies Trust

Founded in 2012, we are a multi academy trust that prides itself on a special blend of independence and collaboration, which is demonstrated in everything that we do. Our academies and partner schools are exceptional – delivering an education which ensures every student achieves and enjoys success.

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KS3 APEX

The APEX curriculum aims to develop skills and attributes such as resilience, self-esteem, risk-management, team working and critical thinking within the context of learning grouped into three core themes: health and wellbeing, relationships and living in the wider world (including economic wellbeing and aspects of careers education).

However, the curriculum must be flexible so it can take advantage of the opportunities of working with outside agencies or respond to issues that arise in the school.

Year 7	Year 8	Year 9
What is our own identity and how can we understand other cultures around the world? Knowledge Organiser How can we help the environment? Knowledge Organiser What makes healthy relationships? Knowledge Organiser How can I stay healthy? Knowledge Organiser How good are my enterprise skills? Knowledge Organiser Internationalism Knowledge Organiser	What are my feelings and views about relationships? Knowledge Organiser How much do I know about well being? Knowledge Organiser What are my values as regards risk-taking behaviours? With a focus on healthy living Knowledge Organiser How does the criminal justice system in the UK work? Knowledge Organiser What/who are my influences ? Body Image Knowledge Organiser How well will I be able to manage my money? Knowledge Organiser	How can I be an effective, happy learner who aims high? How can I develop an understanding of the variety of relationships and how I can make these relationships positive experiences? How can I play my part in the democratic process? How do I know if I am financially capable?

Signposting for Additional Support and Information

The APEX curriculum explicitly signposts students to relevant support structures in place both in school and the wider community. Please follow this link for Wellbeing Support.