Curricula 2010

A basic outline of what each child does during formal lessons at home. This list does not include physical activities, trips, or socialisation, which all happen spontaneously and therefore cannot be timetabled.


Charlotte, age 15.
Working towards IGCEs in November 2010 and June 2011.

GCSE/IGCSE Maths: November 2010; 100% Examination
MEP GCSE Curriculm
CGP Edexcel Linear Revision Guide: Higher
CGP Edexcel Linear Workbook: Higher
GCSE Maths to A

IGCSE English Language: November 2010; 100% Examination
Distance learning course run by Catherine Mooney
Edexcel Specification
GCSE English for Edexcel

IGCSE Chemistry: November 2010; 100% Examination
Edexcel Specification
Real Science 4 Kids Chemistry Level II
Longman Chemistry Homework for Edexcel IGCSE

IGCSE History: November 2010; 100% Examination
Edexcel Specification
Story of the World, Volume IV: The Modern Age
GCSE Modern World History


Other Subjects

Art History: The Story of Art

Art: Currently pursuing own interests, may soon start an Art GCSE at Blackheath Conservatoire.

Literacy: Self-help books on grammar and spelling.

ICT: HTML, CSS, Web-page building, and OU course materials from T175 Networked Living.

To come in 2011: IGCSEs in Further Pure Maths, English Literature, Human Biology, Geography.

Kianna, age 13.
Year 8, KS3 equivalent in National Curriculum

Maths:
MEP Yr 7

English Language and Literature:
Distance learning course run by Catherine Mooney

Literacy:
Writing with Ease

History:
Story of the World Volume I: Ancient Times
Usborne Encyclopedia of World History

Science: Chemistry
Real Science 4 Kids Chemistry Level II

Latin:
Lively Latin

Music:
The AB Guide to Music Theory
Music Theory in Practice
Piano Lessons Book 1

Art:
Pursuing own interests including Jewellery making, knitting, drawing and woodwork.

ICT:
HTML, CSS, Web-page building, and OU course materials from T175 Networked Living.


Matthew, age 6.
Year 2, KS1 National Curriculum equivalent.

Maths:
MEP Year 2

English:
Reading: The Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading plus any books he wants to read.
Writing: Writing with Ease
Grammar: Language Lessons for the Well Trained Mind
Spelling: Spelling Workout, Level A

History:
Story of the World Volume I: Ancient Times

Science:
Elemental Science Biology for the Grammar Stage
Kingfisher First Encyclopedia of Animals
Science Around the World
Biology for Every Kid: 101 Experiments That Really Work
First Human Body Encyclopedia
Plant Parts

Art:
Beading, painting, drawing, glueing, cutting.


Frances, age 3.

Reading:
The Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading plus any books she wants to read.

Art:
Beading, painting, drawing, glueing, cutting.

Frances sits alongside Matthew when he has his lessons if she wants to, and joins in with answering questions and listening to stories. She has no formal curriculum. Her formal lessons will not start till 2011/12.

Subjects to come for all:

Critical Thinking, Philosophy, Music History, History of Science, History of Medicine, History of Language/Etymology.