Enhancement at Kinver High School

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Academic Excellence Meets Personal Growth

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At Kinver High School, we believe that academic success and personal development are of equal importance. Our mission is to equip students with the skills, knowledge and drive to be the “best they can be”, both in school and beyond.

To achieve this, we offer an Enhanced Curriculum that sits alongside our CORE Academic Curriculum, ensuring every student benefits from a well-rounded education.

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Our Curriculum Structure

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CORE Academic Curriculum:

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- Fully compliant with the Department for Education’s National Curriculum.

- Focused on delivering high-quality teaching and learning across all subjects.

- Designed to ensure strong academic outcomes for every student.

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Enhanced Curriculum:

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- Choice-led and embedded within the school day.

- Offers students the opportunity to opt into additional curriculum sessions and enrichment experiences tailored to their personal interests and needs.

- Promotes personal growth, new friendships across key stages, and the development of new skills and interests.

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Currently, students can choose from around 50 different activities, ranging from creative arts and sports to leadership and well-being programmes. On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, the school day extends to 3.35pm to accommodate these sessions. As part of enhancement, all students must undertake leadership training and be part of at least one student leadership group and are encouraged to complete the schools ESAL Award:

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Equity of Opportunity

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We are proud to champion equity of opportunity for all students. Recognising that over 55% of our student population use designated school transport, we previously ran a compulsory Extended School Day until 4pm (September 2021 onwards) to ensure no student missed out on enrichment.

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However, responding to student and parent feedback as part of our School Day Consultation in 2024, from September 2025, this provision becomes a fully integrated part of our whole school curriculum, ensuring that every student—regardless of transport arrangements—can access the full breadth of our Enhanced Curriculum.

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Enrichment Beyond the School Day

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For students who wish to go further, additional enrichment, performance ensembles, and sporting fixtures continue to operate until 5.30pm. These are optional extras that allow students to deepen their engagement and pursue passions beyond the classroom.

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Why Enhancement Matters

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Research shows that engaging with extra-curricular opportunities:

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- Improves academic success.

- Broadens perspectives and social interaction.

- Develops essential life skills valued by employers.

- Builds a comprehensive résumé that demonstrates a willingness to extend learning beyond the classroom.

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At Kinver High School, learning happens everywhere—in classrooms, corridors, clubs, and conversations. Every interaction is deliberate and meaningful, helping students become confident, resilient, and outward-thinking individuals who are proud of their school and its values.

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Further Information on Specific Enhancement Curriculum Content can be found in departmental pages of the Open Day Booklet: