b'KEY STAGE 4 CURRICULUM 2024Years 10 and 11 are known as Key Stage 4 in the National Curriculum where you will complete qualications such as GCSEs, BTECs and Vocational Certicates in a range of subjectsmaking the right choices for you is so important because Key Stage 4 Options have a great inuence on your educational opportunities and career prospects once you graduate from Biddick Academy.The Key Stage 4 Curriculum will: Inspire curiosity in your subjects Unlock individual aspiration Develop personal resilience Achieve readiness for your futureTHE ENGLISH BACCALAUREATE (EBACC)The Government encourages students to choose a combination of academic subjects known as The English Baccalaureate. To obtain this award, you must achieve GCSEs at grades 5+ in English, Mathematics, two Sciences, French or Spanish and History or Geography. You will study each of these subjects above except French or Spanish as part of the Core Curriculum. You must choose and study a Modern Foreign Language to have the opportunity to achieve the English Baccalaureate.VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONSBiddick Academy is at the forefront of new educational developments and is a school where you will be given the opportunity to study a range of technical and vocational subjects. These courses will give you opportunities to learn in exciting, creative and enjoyable ways, combining class work with hands-on experience using the Academys state-of-the-art facilities. 4 Biddick Academy Key Stage 4 Curriculum Information 2024'