Please see below for key information regarding Assessments in Learning Cycle 2. These assessments take place in June 2026.

 

 

• The school year is divided into two learning cycles, each lasting around 18 weeks.
• Within each cycle, students are introduced to new content, practise and develop their understanding, and then complete assessments.
• Teachers then revisit and address any gaps or misconceptions to make sure learning is secure before moving forward.

• Students prepare for their GCSEs through planned assessment points.
• This includes practice exams known as Walkthrough Mocks, followed by more formal Pre-Public Examinations (PPEs), which are sat across all schools in our Trust.
• These assessments help students become confident and prepared for their final exams

 

 

 

 

 

 

• The curriculum is carefully planned across the five to seven years a student is with us, so that knowledge builds in a logical order.
• Teachers follow the CELT Chronicles framework to ensure high-quality teaching that helps students know more and remember more over time.
• Parents and students are always informed in advance about what assessments are coming up and what they will cover.
• Assessments are consistent and fair, allowing us to track progress and give clear feedback on strengths and areas for improvement.
• Students receive regular feedback, with opportunities to reflect on their work and act on advice to improve further.

This consistent structure means that every student at Bodmin College has a clear pathway through their learning, with regular checks on progress, and strong support to achieve their best.

Relationships and Sex Education and Health Policy

• Key Stage 3 Personal Development Curriculum Map
• Key Stage 4 Personal Development Curriculum Map

Careers Information

Music Development Plan

Religious Education Guidance

This is an exciting time for your child as we begin the progression to Key Stage 4. In the recent and upcoming weeks, we have a number of planned opportunities to support our Year 9 students to learn about themselves, their strengths and how they will tailor their Key Stage 4 curriculum to help give them as many opportunities as possible in the future.
This KS4 Options Guide outlines the KS4 courses that your child will study and the courses that they will be able to choose.

Year 9 2026 - Options Guide

 

Our Music Development Plan sets out how we will continue to strengthen and develop music across Bodmin College, ensuring that every student has opportunities to experience, enjoy and participate in high-quality musical learning.

The plan brings together our curriculum, instrumental tuition, ensembles, performances, enrichment opportunities and partnerships, helping us to build a coherent musical journey for students throughout their time at the College. It also identifies how we will widen participation, develop talent and create more opportunities for students to perform, collaborate and discover where music might take them.

Music is important to us because it contributes to far more than musical ability. It builds confidence, creativity, discipline, teamwork and a sense of belonging, while giving students powerful opportunities for self-expression and achievement. It is also integral to our values - Ambition, Integrity and Respect, and forms part of the AIR we breathe. Our Music Development Plan reflects our ambition for music to be a visible and valued part of College life, with opportunities that are inclusive, aspirational and accessible to all.

Music Development Plan 2026-27

Tutor time is a vital part of every student's journey at Bodmin College. It is where we bring our vision to life, ensuring that Ambition, Integrity and Respect become the values that students live and breathe every day. Through a carefully planned programme, tutor sessions provide the foundation for students' personal growth, academic success and preparation for life beyond school. 

Each year group has a bespoke focus linked to our Futures Framework, providing a clear pathway through school that supports students' personal development alongside their aspirations for the future. This is carefully woven together with each Head of Year's annual pastoral curriculum, ensuring that tutor time, assemblies and personal development work complement one another to create a coherent and progressive experience. 

Years 7-10 

Across Years 7-10, the programme places a strong emphasis on literacy, personal development and moments of joy. Each week students take part in: 

• Two Reading sessions – Carefully selected texts that broaden cultural capital, develop vocabulary, improve reading fluency and strengthen students' comprehension across the curriculum 

• One Attendance session – A dedicated focus on the importance of attendance, punctuality and positive habits, helping students understand the direct link between being in school every day and achieving future success. 

• One Assembly – Year group assemblies that reinforce our values, celebrate success, deliver the planned pastoral curriculum and respond to current issues or opportunities relevant to students' age and stage of development. 

• One 'Values' session – Each year group participates in a fortnightly Values Session, using oracy as the vehicle to explore our core values of Ambition, Integrity and Respect. These sessions develop character, confidence and communication skills, while supporting the Futures Framework and preparing students for life beyond Bodmin College 

• Joy Sessions (throughout each term) – Planned tutor activities that strengthen relationships, build belonging and create memorable experiences, recognising that enjoyment and connection are fundamental to wellbeing and school engagement. 

 

Year 11 

The Year 11 tutor programme reflects the changing needs of students as they prepare for GCSE examinations and their next steps. Each week students take part in: 

• One Accelerate You Session: A wellbeing-focused session supporting students to manage the pressures of Year 11, maintain excellent attendance and to develop strategies for staying healthy, focused, and resilient – now and in the future. 

• Three Accelerate sessions – Targeted academic development with specialist English, Maths and Science teachers, focusing on individual needs, current progress, effective study and examination strategies to maximise achievement. 

• One Assembly – Bringing the year group together to celebrate success, share key information, reinforce our values and provide guidance and inspiration as students prepare for life beyond Bodmin College. 

This carefully sequenced programme ensures that every tutor session has a clear purpose, creating confident, articulate and ambitious young people who are well prepared for the next stage of their education and future careers.