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 (GCSE)
• PE (ASDAN)
• Creative Technologies (AIM Award)
• Enterprise (AIM Award)
• Construction (AIM Award)
• Animal Care (AIM Award)

Tuesday P5 and P6:

• Photography (AIM Award)
• Dance and Theatre (ASDAN)
• Motor Vehicle Maintenance (AIM Award)
• Food Technology (Non-Accredited Course)
• Horticulture (AIM Award)
• PE (ASDAN)

Thursday P4, P5 and P6:

• Hair and Beauty (ASDAN)
• Performing Arts (AIM Award)
• Forest Schools (John Muir Award)
• Outdoor Learning (AIM Award)
• Hospitality (GCSE)
• Animal Care (AIM Award)

Friday P1 and P2:

• Introduction to Spanish (Non-Accredited Course)
• Music Technology (AIM Award)
• Makaton (Non-Accredited Course)
• Design Technology (AIM Award)
• Motor Vehicle Maintenance (AIM Award)
• Health and Social Care (GCSE)
• Photography (AIM Award)
• Outdoor Learning (AIM Award)