The curriculum is organised into a two-week timetable. Lessons are taught in 40-minute periods which may be single or double periods. In Years 7 and 8, there are 76 teaching periods.

Years 7 and 8 pupils follow the same courses subject to language variations. Pupils study either French or German in Year 7. In Year 8 pupils begin to study a second language which may be German, French, Latin or Russian. Science is taught as an integrated subject in Years 7 and 8 with the separate disciplines being taught in Year 9. In Year 9 there are 76 teaching periods.

Personal Development curriculum and Citizenship are taught by a combination of form tutors and a specialist team in Years 7 and 8. In Year 9 this part of the curriculum is taught by a specialist team and is organised in a carousel arrangement with Drama and ICT.

The number of lessons allocated to each subject is shown in the table below.

* For one double period in the cycle, there is a carousel arrangement for Music and Art.

The curriculum at Key Stage 4 has a small optional component. There are 76 periods in the teaching cycle and all pupils will follow a curriculum as given below:

• English Language and Literature (= 2 GCSE subjects).
• Mathematics.
• Triple Science (= 3 separate GCSE subjects - Biology, Chemistry, Physics).
• A modern foreign language (chosen from French, German and Russian).
• A Humanity subject (chosen from Geography, History and Religious Education).
• Non-examination Physical Education and Religious Education.
• ICT is incorporated in all subjects.

Pupils choose two additional subjects to complete a 10-subject curriculum. The subjects on offer at present are Art & Design, Business Studies, Design & Technology, Drama, French, Geography, German, History, Latin, Media Studies, Music, Physical Education, Religious Studies and Russian. Computer Science will be offered from September 2022.

Careers Education is incorporated into the pastoral curriculum and pupils have the opportunity to work shadow an adult relative or friend as a preliminary to the work experience offered in Year 11.

Most pupils progress to our large Sixth Form, entry to which is subject to satisfactory conduct and academic achievement. A wide range of courses is available. Most pupils take four subjects in Year 12 and progress to A Level in three or four subjects in Year 13. Read more about the subjects taught in Sixth Form.

Sixth Formers play a major role in the organisation of School and House activities.

Relationships and Sex education is featured in Key Stages 3-5 through form time activities, assemblies, Personal Development lessons and drop down days. Parents have the right to withdraw their child from any element of sex education in accordance with the guidelines set out in the 2020 RSE curriculum up to the term before their child's sixteenth birthday. Please contact office@latymer.co.uk if you wish to do this.

Religious Education is taught broadly in accordance with the Enfield Education Authority Agreed Specification. All our pupils are encouraged to participate in lessons, although individuals may be withdrawn on written request from parents to the Headteacher.

This is an important part of every pupil’s curriculum. There are many opportunities to develop a variety of skills and enjoy sport and games. Our pupils are helped to an understanding of the importance of physical activity for their life-long fitness and encouraged to develop an active lifestyle.

In Years 7-9, our pupils follow a range of different sports, such as athletics, gymnastics, tennis, cricket, football and netball. From Year 10 onwards there is a wider range of activities and the opportunity to specialise. Sixth Formers have the chance to be involved in squash, golf, outdoor pursuits, swimming, orienteering and dry-slope skiing.

If you have any questions about remote education, please contact the school at office@latymer.co.uk.

 For further information, please contact Mr Grassick Deputy Head (Curriculum) via office@latymer.co.uk