Faculties
Earth and Social Sciences
Faculty Leader - Mrs Sammi Newman
Faculty Vision
Welcome to the Earth and Social Sciences Faculty. I am proud to lead a dedicated team of subject specialists who are passionate about helping students make sense of the world and their role within it. Our faculty spans a rich and diverse curriculum, including Geography (KS3–KS5), Psychology (KS5), Sociology (KS4–KS5), Travel and Tourism (KS4), Health & Social Care (KS4), Business (KS5), and the Extended Project Qualification (KS5).
At the heart of our work is a relational approach—placing strong, respectful relationships at the centre of all we do. We believe that positive connections between staff and students, as well as among peers, create the foundation for effective learning, personal development, and wellbeing.
We also believe in creating an inclusive and inspiring environment where students are encouraged to ask questions, explore different perspectives, and develop as informed, responsible global citizens. Whether examining human behaviour, exploring economic systems, or understanding physical and human landscapes, our aim is to nurture curiosity and ambition in every learner.
The aim of all Social Sciences is to encourage students to reflect on their position within the world and their relationship to it. Each subject within our faculty contributes to this aim in unique ways. Please explore our subject-specific pages, where you will find our curriculum intents and detailed aims for each discipline.
Our subjects are rooted in real-world relevance and encourage students to think critically, reflect on society, and engage meaningfully with both local and global issues. Through this, we prepare students to become thoughtful, informed, and socially responsible individuals.
It is a privilege to lead such a vibrant faculty, and I look forward to continuing to work alongside our students, families, and the wider school community to help every learner thrive.
Sammi Newman, Faculty Leader for Earth and Social Sciences
Departments:
Social Sciences and Business Studies
Travel and Tourism
Extended Project Qualification to Earth & Social Sciences
Health and Social Care
Culture & Communications
Faculty Leader - Mrs Kelly Halsall
Faculty Vision
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Life & Mathematical Sciences
Faculty Leader - Mr Adrian Turner
Faculty Vision
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Creative Arts & Cultural Society
Faculty Leader - Mr Tony Buckmaster
Faculty Vision
At the Creative Art & Cultural Society Faculty, we believe in educating the whole child. Through subjects like Art, Design & Technology, PE, Music, RPE, and PSHE, we provide a rich and balanced curriculum that nurtures creativity, confidence, and character.
These subjects play a vital role in helping students express themselves, think critically, stay active, and understand the world around them. They also build essential life skills—such as teamwork, empathy, resilience, and emotional well-being—that support academic success and prepare young people for real-life challenges.
We are committed to working in partnership with parents to ensure every child thrives—not just as a learner, but as a thoughtful, healthy, and capable individual ready to make a positive impact in their community and beyond.
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