Option Subjects at Dawn House School

At Dawn House School, we are proud to offer a wide range of option subjects that allow students in Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 to explore their interests, achieve suitable qualifications, develop new skills and build confidence.

We tailor our curriculum to meet each pupil’s needs, with options that adapt annually to reflect our students’ evolving interests and our staff’s diverse skill sets. Pupils can select their options annually and they run over 4 sessions per week.

Although we are a relatively small school, our selection of option subjects offers rich opportunities for personal growth, creativity, and practical experience, empowering students to pursue their passions and broaden their horizons.

The option choices available for the 2024/25 academic year are detailed below:

Monday P5 and P6:

• Health and Social Care (NCFE Level 1)
• Music (Arts Award)
• Computer Graphics and Animation (AIM Awards)
• Construction (AIM Awards)
• Horticulture (AIM Awards)
• PE (AIM Awards)

Tuesday P5 and P6:

• Food and Nutrition (NCFE Level 1)
• Makaton
• Textiles (AIM Awards)
• MVM (AIM Awards)
• History (GCSE)
• PE (AIM Awards)

Wednesday P5 and P6:

• Design Technology (AIM Awards)
• DofE (Walking)
• Music Technology (AIM Awards)
• Child Care (AIM Awards)
• Animal Care (AIM Awards)

Thursday P4, P5 and P6:

• Hair and Beauty (ASDAN)
• Film Production (AIM Awards)
• Forest Schools (John Muir Award)
• DofE (Biking)
• Food and Nutrition (NCFE Level 1)
• Animal Care (AIM Awards)
• Photography (AIM Awards)