Additional Learning Needs
Our Additional Learning Needs department is led by Mr Fleet, who is the Assistant Headteacher for Progress, Wellbeing and Inclusion.
Miss Cooper is the Additional Learning Needs Inclusion Manager. Miss Cooper leads a team that includes an ALNCo and a team of Teaching Assistants. They provide a range of support within class and through withdrawals and specific intervention groups in order to assist our students and address their individual needs.
In KS3 there are a range of interventions run by our Additional Learning Needs department. These are designed for pupils who may need additional support with emotional development, resilience and processing skills. The aim of these sessions is to ensure that our pupils develop the skills needed to thrive in a mainstream classroom.
ALN Regional Information for CYP Parents and Carers
Cardiff ALN Guide for Parents – Download HERE
Additional Needs Guidance – Download HERE
Parents Guide to the ALN Process – Download HERE
A guide to a Person Centred Meeting for Parents – Download – HERE
Advice & Guidance from Cardiff Council
Should you like further information on this provision, please contact our Assistant Headteacher Mr A Fleet.
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Curriculum Overview
St Illtyd’s provides a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum which contributes to pupils’ moral and spiritual development. The curriculum is designed as a preparation for adult society and the world of work.
Key Stage 3 encompasses Years 7 to 9 (ages 11-14). Years 7 and 8 are working on the Curriculum for Wales and Year 9 follow the National Curriculum 2008, which provides pupils with a solid understanding from which to specialise in Key Stage 4.
Pupils will study the following core subjects:
- Religious Studies
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Art
- Design Technology
- French
- Geography
- History
- Information & Communication Technology
- Music
- Physical Education
- Welsh
Key Stage 4 encompasses Years 10 & 11 (ages 14-16), where pupils will study towards achieving GCSEs or BTECs. Pupils are allocated into one of two teaching bands, which allows subject areas to set according to ability. This allows us to create smaller classes and target additional support where it is required. Pupils will study five core subjects, and have the ability to choose two additional option subjects. These may be a continuation of studies from Key Stage 3, or may be a completely new subject that interests them. Further details on the options process can be found here. The exact details of each subject can be found on their individual page, which includes the qualification and examination specification followed.
Core subjects:
- Religious Studies GCSE
- English (Language GCSE & Literature GCSE)
- Mathematics & Numeracy GCSEs
- Science (Double GCSE)
- Welsh Second Language GCSE
- Skills Challenge Certificate
Core non-assessed subjects:
- Games
- Personal & Social Education
Optional subjects:
- Art & Design
- ASDAN
- Business Studies
- Health, Social Care and Childcare
- Drama
- Fashion & Textiles
- Geography
- History
- ICT
- Music
- Photography
- Physical Education
- Product Design
- Spanish
Sex & Relationship Education is delivered as part of Religious Studies classes, and is taught with an emphasis on the teachings of the Catholic Church in accordance with our Sex and Relationship Education Policy.
Additional Qualifications
During form time and PSE lessons, your child will also complete the following Level 2 qualifications (equivalent to A*-C):
- Equality & Diversity
- Financial Capability & Careers Development
- Succeeding with Employment, Education & Training
Year 9 Options
Making the right choice of courses at Key Stage 4 is very important because it may affect a pupil’s progression after Year 11 and possibly their future career opportunities. Option choices will also determine the number, type and grade of qualifications a pupil will achieve as well as their enjoyment of Years 10 and 11. Therefore, the decision making involved in the options process deserves careful consideration of the information, advice and guidance provided by the school.
Mr P Moriarty (Deputy Headteacher)
School Policies
Access Arrangements Policy December 2021
Anti Bullying Policy June 2023
Assessment, Recording & Reporting Policy February 2024
Careers & World of Work Policy December 2021
Conflict of Interest Policy – Exams – February 2024
Charging & Remissions Policy 2023-24
Children Who Are Looked After (CLA) 2024
Child Protection Policy (Safeguarding) 2024
Child Sexual Exploitation Policy 2021
Collective Worship Policy December 2020
Curriculum Policy December 2021
Drugs & Substance Misuse Policy 2021
Educational Visits Policy 2023
Environmental Information Regulations Policy 2022
E-Safety and Social Media Policy February 2024
Exam Policy February 2024
First Aid Policy December 2021
Freedom of Information Policy 2023
Global Citizenship & Sustainable Development Policy 2021
GCSE Internal Appeals Policy and Procedure 2024-25
GCSE Non Examined Assessment Policy 2024
Health and Safety Policy 2022-23
Healthy Schools Policy 2023 – 24
ICT Acceptable Use (Pupils) Policy 2023
ICT Acceptable Use (Staff) Policy 2023
Learning & Teaching Policy December 2021
Literacy Across the Curriculum Policy February 2024
Malpractice Policy – Exams February 2024
Managing Medicines Policy 2022
More Able & Talented Policy December 2021
PE Health & Safety Policy 2021
School Prospectus & Information 2022
Relationship & Sex Education Policy July 2023
Transition (KS2-KS3) Policy 2021