What are students learning this term?
At Childwall Sports and Science Academy, we believe that strong partnerships with parents and carers help students thrive. One of the most effective ways to support your child’s progress is by understanding what they’re learning and when they’re learning it.
This page gives you a clear overview of the key topics each year group is studying this half term. Knowing this allows you to:
- Talk with your child about their lessons
- Support with home learning and revision
- Encourage wider reading or enrichment at home
- Celebrate progress and effort
We want every child to feel confident and supported in their learning journey — and that starts with knowing what’s happening in the classroom.
Spring 1 2026
| MATHS | YEAR 7 | YEAR 8 | YEAR 9 | YEAR 10 | YEAR 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This term, our students will be learning… | Calculations 2
Algebraic Manipulation Angles |
Proportional Reasoning 3
Graphs 1 Equations and Inequalities |
Proportional Reasoning 4
Calculations 3 Shape 4 |
Probability 2
Equations and Inequalities 2 Proportional Reasoning |
Bespoke class Scheme of Learning |
| ENGLISH | YEAR 7 | YEAR 8 | YEAR 9 | YEAR 10 | YEAR 11 | YEAR 12 | YEAR 13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This term, our students will be learning… | Dracula Playscripts | Romeo and Juliet | Reality and Narrative Writing | Non-Fiction Writing and Anthology Poetry | Bespoke Revision (Macbeth and Anthology Poetry) | A Level: Language Diversity
GCSE: Non-Fiction Reading and Writing |
A Level: Coursework |
| SCIENCE | YEAR 7 | YEAR 8 | YEAR 9 | YEAR 10 | YEAR 11 | YEAR 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This term, our students will be learning… | Atoms, Elements & Compounds
Space
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Respiration & photosynthesis
Changing substances |
Human Interaction
Introduction to quantitative chemistry |
Energy Conservation
Plant & Material Cycling |
Force Fields
Controlling reproduction |
Human Physiology
|
| PE | YEAR 7 | YEAR 8 | YEAR 9 | YEAR 10 | YEAR 11 | YEAR 12 | YEAR 13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This term, our students will be learning… | Rugby League
Gymnastics Dance Pickleball Netball |
Handball
Trampolining Orienteering Basketball Football Handball |
Trampolining
Fitness OAA Badminton Football |
Fitness
Invasion Net Aesthetic Sport Studies- Practical Sports Sport Science- Sports Nutrition |
Fitness
Invasion Net Aesthetic Sport Science- Sports Injuries
|
Unit 1- Anatomy and Physiology
Unit 2- Fitness Training Unit 3- Professional Development
|
Unit 6- Sports Psychology |
| PD | YEAR 7 | YEAR 8 | YEAR 9 | YEAR 10 | YEAR 11 | YEAR 12 | YEAR 13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This term, our students will be learning… | Celebration | The Holocaust
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Ethics and consent | Islamophobia | Migration | Mental Health and Well-being | Mental Health and Well-being |
| HISTORY | YEAR 7 | YEAR 8 | YEAR 9 | YEAR 10 | YEAR 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This term, our students will be learning… | Development of Church; Medieval Britain 1066-1509 | Development of State 1625-1660 | The USA in 20th Century; Depression to Dictatorship | Germany 1890 – 1945: Democracy and Dictatorship
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Elizabethan England c. 1568 – 1603
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| GEOGRAPHY | YEAR 7 | YEAR 8 | YEAR 9 | YEAR 10 | YEAR 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This term, our students will be learning… | On site Fieldwork
Population |
Geopolitics and ecosystems | Development | Plate tectonics and natural hazards | Urbanisation |
| ART | YEAR 7 | YEAR 8 | YEAR 9 | YEAR 10 | YEAR 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This term, our students will be learning… | Spheres/Rods | Art or Vandalism? | History of Portraiture | Component 1 -Natural Forms | Component 2 – Externally Set Task |
| DRAMA/MUSIC | YEAR 7 | YEAR 8 | YEAR 9 | YEAR 10 | YEAR 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This term, our students will be learning… | Physical Theatre/
Body Percussion |
Our Day Out/
Music Technology |
Equality and Diversity/
Rap |
GCSE Devising from a stimulus – Component 2/
BTEC Tech Award Component 2: Professional Skills Development |
GCSE
Scripted Pieces Component 3/ BTEC Tech Award/Component 3: Responding to a Music Brief |
| SPANISH | YEAR 7 | YEAR 8 | YEAR 9 | YEAR 10 | YEAR 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This term, our students will be learning… | Module 2: En el instituto (continued) | Module 6: En la ciudad (continued) | Module 4: La comida (continued) | Module 2: Viajes | Module 7: Un mundo mejor para todos |
| READING | YEAR 7 | YEAR 8 | YEAR 9 | YEAR 10 | YEAR 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This term, our students will be learning… | ‘You are Awesome’ by Matthew Syed | ‘Malala’ the Autobiography | ‘Trevor Noah’ Autobiography | ‘Touching the Void’ Joe Simpson | Bespoke subject specific texts and recall sessions |
