One of the challenges we have set all students and staff is to learn something new. This could be a musical instrument, as sports skill, a language etc. I have decided to learn a language.
There are free courses at https://www.duolingo.com
Stay safe
Matt
We are keen to keep children learning whilst the school is closed down. Please follow the instructions below. If you have any issues contact the school info@hartsdown.org
Quick Links
Suggesting Timetable for KS3
Please follow the instructions in the lesson regarding the submission of work.
Suggested Timetable for KS4
Keystage 5
Staff will email students directly or use google classrooms. Some of the resources can be found here: KS5 Lesson Materials
Off line work
Although it is very limited we have material packs at the office and these can be collected and returned for marking.
Safeguarding is about keeping children safe from harm. We work with parents to make this possible.
Safeguarding Policies
Road Safety
Online Safety
Gangs
Drugs
Bullying
Led by a Teacher of the Deaf and supported by trained and experienced Teaching Assistants, students in our Hearing Impaired Unit are encouraged to fulfil their learning potential in a fully inclusive mainstream secondary school. The Unit provides a safe and effective learning environment whilst promoting independence and self-confidence. Being supported in mainstream classes, students learning styles, including British Sign Language, are addressed so they can follow the curriculum. Essential links between mainstream staff and students promoting Deaf Awareness and advice for subject teachers on strategies to help mainstream students with a unilateral loss or glue ear are given. Reinforcing learning back in the Unit maximises opportunities for the students to succeed in their subjects.
Working alongside external agencies such as Deaf CAMHS, Social Services, Speech and 
Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists ensures our students receive the best support available.
Students are encouraged to be independent and to take responsibility for the care of their audiological equipment.
Each week we run an after school club for both students and staff where basic British Sign Language skills are taught.
Work Experience
One of our students recently undertook work experience in retail. He commented, “it was interesting and boosted my confidence a lot.” The store described him as, “keen, polite and used his initiative in finding jobs to do … was happy to ask questions and it was a pleasure to have him in store with them.” July 2018
Our Aims
Contact details
Head of HIU: Mrs Ruth Peachey, 01843 227957 Ext 1045
Useful links: NDCS, RNID, RAD
All parents understandably are concerned about the online safety of their children. At Hartsdown we do the following to support children’s safety online:
We now have an online portal to support parents. For example how to set up devices.
Parent Online Portal (It takes a few seconds to load)
Resources
https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk – great resource site
List of media websites – A great resource shows concerning websites/games etc
In its 60 years history Hartsdown has produced students who have gone on to make a real difference in the world. As a way of encouraging our current students we are collecting stories of our past students achievements.
If you would like to share your story please email: info@hartsdown.org
Safeguarding is about keeping children safe from harm. We work with parents to make this possible.
Safeguarding Policies
Road Safety
Online Safety
Gangs
Drugs
Bullying
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Mr C Mills |
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Teachers |
Mr C Mills, Mr C Cotter, Mr Z Zacharia |
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Curriculum |
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Year 7 |
Term 1 Introduction to computing – Code of conduct – E-Safety – Cyber crime – Web quests – Viruses |
Term 2 Control -turtle academy – Maze creation in Logo – Flowol |
Term 3 Kodu game lab |
Term 4 Computer Architecture
-Operation of PCs |
Term 5 Scratch
-Basic controls |
Term 6 Spreadsheets
-Formatting |
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Year 8 |
Term 1 Scratch*
-Basic controls *this will change for the current year 7 when they move into year 8. |
Term 2 Photoshop -cropping, rotating – Masks – Image effects – Layers Selection |
Term 3 Flash animation – Layers – Tweens -Text, – sound |
Term 4 Databases
-Fields, rows, columns |
Term 5 Web design
-Research techniques |
Term 6 Business Enterprise
Business project |
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Year 9 |
Term 1 and 2 Mobile Technologies
Investigations into mobile technology |
Term 3 Online Commerce
Click vs brick |
Term 4 Networks
Home networks |
Term5 Business Documents
Word advanced skills |
Term 6 Internet and Security
Hacking |
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KS3 Resources |
Teach-ICT.com www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize |
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KS4 Exam Board and spec |
Year 10 Peason CiDA Certificate in Digital Applications https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/digital-applications-cida-dida/cida-2012.html Students complete 2 units of study: Unit 1 – Developing Web Products. This is a practical exam unit based on web technologies where students have a series of practical tasks to complete on a given scenario. Unit 3 – Artwork and Imaging. This is an assignment based unit giving the learner the skills to design and create their own digital imagery.
Year 11 OCR Cambridge Nationals in ICT http://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/82572-specification.pdf Students complete 4 units of study: Unit 1: Understanding computer systems – Examination Unit Unit 2: Using ICT to create business solutions – Core assignment based unit Unit 3: Handling data in spreadsheets – Assignment based unit Unit 5: Creating an interactive product using multimedia components. |
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KS4 Resources
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Year 10 Aho K, Dharkar, A and Miller G – Digital Design Curriculum Guide (Course Technology, 2003) ISBN: 9780619055165 Burden K, Kuechel T Smith A – Edexcel DiDA: Multimedia (Longman, 2005) ISBN: 978184690110 2 Chapman N and J – Digital Multimedia (John Wiley & Sons, 2004) ISBN: 9780470858905
Clip art
Creative Commons – www.creativecommons.org.uk
Graphic design Year 11 OCR Cambridge Nationals in ICT Student Book Paperback – 28 Sep 2012 ISBN: 978-1444176537
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| Year 7 | Asia and Africa This is an exciting opportunity to explore the hidden wonders of two of the biggest continents. | Europe and Antarctica
This is an ongoing investigation into the physical and human environments across two divers plains |
The Americas
An in depth focus study of key geographical features across North and South America, using geographical skills. |
| Year 8 | Coasts
This is a local study of the ever changing coastal morphology and landforms. |
Weather and Climate
A global investigation into the day to day changes within the atmosphere leading to global climatic changes, introducing weather hazards and their impacts. |
UK map skills
An depth look at the Uk enhancing geographical knowledge and understanding of the surrounding environment through developing skills |
| Year 9 | Development
This is a dynamic study into the growing world around us, with a focus on the new indicators of development, |
Case study Development
This is an extension of develop with a focused study comparing a high income country to a low income country |
Changing Cities
This is a new topic this year due to the introduction into the GCSE, this allows students the chance to explore, population, settlements and urbanisation. |
| KS4 Exam Board and spec | Year 11 Edexcel Geography A GCSE
https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/geography-a-2016.html Year 10 AQA Geography GCSE http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/geography/gcse/geography-8035 |
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| KS3 Resources | http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zrw76sg
http://www.educationquizzes.com/ks3/geography/ http://www.worldometers.info/world-population/ Along with in lesson resources such as starter word searches, solo, paired and group activities, map work, problem solving including maths and literacy skills |
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/
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General
Khan Academy
An excellent resource for all subjects
BBC BiteSize
GCSE and KS3 resources for most subjects
Coursea
Lots of free courses and links to museums etc
TedEd
Lots of videos on a wide variety of topics
Apps
List of Apps for students
Please see department webpages for subject apps and links.
The Margate Early Learning Community is supported by Save the Children UK and is currently trying to spread the word about the following support currently on offer to families in Margate:
They have established a partnership with LEGO to give all families in Thanet free access to the EasyPeasy app, which contains early years parenting tips and activities from a wide community of parents and experts, until the end of 2021 using the code: LEGO2021.
They are also working with Fegans to offer 10 weeks of free professional counselling to eligible parents/carers in Margate. See the flyer for more information on this programme.
Young people aged 11 to 18 who live, work or go to school or college within Kent County Council’s boundaries can register now as a candidate to get involved and put themselves forward for election! No experience required, just the want to get involved in making a difference to the lives of young people in Kent. Young people can sign up now on the KYCC website The deadline for registering is Tuesday 19 October 2021.
www.kent.gov.uk/kycc
Please let Mrs Wills know if you are interested in any of the workshops on offer – willss@hartsdown.org
Interested in applying for an apprenticeship? Search current vacancies here: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch
