​The cross-curricular skills of literacy, numeracy and information and communication technology (ICT), are integrated to good effect across the curriculum with each of these areas being led discreetly by a member of teaching staff. We also prioritise the development of Oracy and have a middle leader devoted to leading the key curriculum area.

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Our curriculum, at all levels, is kept under regular review to ensure it continues to meet the needs and interests of our students. The end of Years 10 and 12 mark key transition points when students embark on a new stage of their education.  The curriculum team work proactively with students and carers leading up to these key transition points to ensure that all students are offered the help and guidance needed to make effective and positive subject choices. Our Key Stage 4 and Post-16 curriculums are flexible and enable success.   

At St Dominic’s we prioritise the development of employability skills and the progressive development of these skills is inbuilt into daily life.  In addition to this aspect of the formal curriculum, it is crucial that students and parents are proactive in researching potential career pathways at the end of both Key Stage 3 and 4 to identify which subjects are required.  It is also important that students research each qualification before making a firm decision as this ensures that the correct decisions are made.  Our options booklets offer a breakdown of each subject, and we encourage you to read these carefully to make informed decisions.  

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In addition to the formal curriculum our pupils have access to a wide range of enrichment and extra-curricular activities which are diverse yet inclusive and are valued by the pupils. 

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