Bromley Technical School: Curriculum Policy (2026/2027)
1. Vision and Statutory Context
Bromley Technical School (BTS) provides a full-time education for pupils aged 14–18. This policy is written to ensure compliance with the Independent School Standards and reflects the November 2025 Education Inspection Framework and the July 2025 RSHE Statutory Guidance.
Our curriculum is designed to:
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Provide a broad and balanced experience in linguistic, mathematical, scientific, technological, human and social, physical, and aesthetic/creative areas.
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Equip students with "cumulatively sufficient knowledge" for future employment and life in modern Britain.
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Actively promote Fundamental British Values and pupils' SMSC development.
2. Inclusion and Accessibility (2025 Priority)
In line with the 2025 focus on Inclusion, BTS ensures that the curriculum is meaningfully adapted— not just accessible—for all learners:
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SEND and Disadvantaged Pupils:
Adaptive teaching strategies are used to ensure pupils with SEND and those from disadvantaged backgrounds achieve the same ambitious outcomes as their peers.
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Equality Act 2010:
The curriculum is planned to prevent discrimination and proactively consider the needs of pupils with protected characteristics.
3. Relationships, Sex, and Health Education (RSHE)
BTS adopts the July 2025 statutory updates, with full implementation required by September 2026. Key 2025 topics included in our curriculum are:
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Digital Risks:
Specific units on AI deepfakes, "sextortion," online financial exploitation, and the impact of pornography.
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Safety & Ethics:
Teaching on misogyny, violence against women and girls. Health: Menstrual and gynaecological health (e.g., endometriosis), and personal safety (water, road, and rail safety).
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Transparency:
All RSHE teaching materials are available for parental review upon request.
4. Key Stage 5: 16–19 Study Programmes
Our Post-16 curriculum follows the 2025/26 Study Programme Guidance:
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Core Aims:
Every programme includes a substantial academic or technical qualification, or a work placement core aim.
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Planned Hours:
Full-time programmes for 16-17 year olds average 640 hours per year (minimum 580 hours).
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Pathways:
Options include A-Levels, Technical Qualifications, and new Alternative Academic Qualifications (AAQs) available from August 2025.
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Maths and English:
Students without a GCSE Grade 4 must continue these subjects as a condition of funding.
5. Careers Guidance (Baker Clause & Gatsby Benchmarks)
We provide impartial careers guidance in Years 9–13 that meets all eight Gatsby Benchmarks.
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Provider Access:
In accordance with the Baker Clause, pupils have regular access to a range of technical and apprenticeship providers to ensure they are aware of all post-16 and post-18 pathways.
6. Assessment and Performance
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Continuous Assessment:
Teachers use regular assessment to identify gaps in knowledge and adapt future planning.
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Performance Data:
Academic performance and public examination results from the preceding year are available to parents and prospective parents upon request.
Policy Contact: Ms Oluwakemi Maku (School Admin Manager) | info@btsch.co.uk
Last Reviewed: September 2026 Next Review Date: September 2027
