FUTURE READY
Our educational approach blends tradition with innovation. We maintain a broad, well-balanced curriculum and an excellent enrichment programme to develop the whole pupil, while also providing opportunities to cultivate the skills needed for an ever-changing world.
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Senior School Curriculum
STEAM POWERED
Our innovative STEAM approach emphasizes nurturing pupils’ creative talents while developing skills in design thinking, problem-solving, entrepreneurship, critical thinking, leadership, and resilience.
As part of a vibrant interdisciplinary curriculum, STEAM bridges practical and academic learning, equipping pupils with the skills and mindset needed for the evolving workforce. It harnesses technology and the sciences to prepare pupils for the demands of the future.
STEAM themes are explored across Art, Textiles, Design Technology, Food Science, Animation, and Computational Programming and Coding.
GCSE Options
ENSURING A BROAD AND BALANCED APPROACH
In Year 9, we work with pupils and parents to select GCSE subjects, offering guidance to align choices with individual abilities and ambitions while keeping future options open.
Pupils choose three GCSE subjects alongside compulsory English (Language and Literature), Mathematics, and Science (double award, with Separate Science optional). Weekly PE and PSHE sessions are also compulsory.
FURTHER OPPORTUNITIES
The Mathematics Department also offer the opportunity to study Further Mathematics and/or Statistics.
Pupils who wish to take PE as a GCSE subject, will need to select it as one of their three GCSE option choices.
From September 2023, we now offer a Business GCSE course.
Opportunities to aspire higher
READY TO ASPIRE HIGHER
Our Senior School pupils are encouraged to take part in nationally recognised competitions and accreditations.
CAREERS EDUCATION (CEIAG - Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance)
At Colchester Prep & High School, we are committed to preparing every pupil for life beyond school through a comprehensive Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) programme. Our aim is to inspire ambition, raise aspirations, and equip pupils with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make informed decisions about their future education, training, and employment. Through a combination of lessons, employer encounters, workplace experiences, and personalised guidance, we ensure every student has the opportunity to explore a wide range of career pathways and achieve their full potential.
STAFF WITH CAREERS RESPONSIBILITY:
- PREP SCHOOL: MR F JAMIESON
- SENIOR SCHOOL: MRS S LARWOOD
Our new CPHS Careers Newsletter is designed to support our Senior pupils and parents with all thing’s careers related. This newsletter provides insights into our school’s careers education, along with guidance on post-16 options, work experience opportunities, career spotlights, apprenticeships, and advice for parents on supporting their children’s future choices. If you require the password to view please contact us.
You can access the newsletter via the link below:
EXTERNAL CAREERS SUPPORT
SPW Careers deliver all the 1-1 careers guidance in school. The team are all fully qualified Career Advisers and on the Career Development Institute professional register.
Alongside supporting all the 1-1 careers guidance within the school they also deliver a variety of workshops, lessons and assemblies to our pupils each year.
Pupils and parents can contact Mark Smith from SPW Careers either through the school or directly advice@spwcareers.com.