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The key focus throughout our curriculum emphasises embedding literacy and numeracy across all the subjects that we teach. We firmly believe that both literacy and numeracy are the keys to opening the door to learning and access to a broad range of opportunities beyond NUSA.  \nEach subject places specialist vocabulary, reading and class talk at the heart of their curriculum planning to create confident, articulate young people who are empowered to write, and own, their story. We carefully select ambitious knowledge to be taught across all subjects and ensure that this builds on the knowledge learnt at KS2 .  \nAlongside the subject specific knowledge, we also ensure that students are provided with the opportunities to develop their understanding of careers in each of the subject areas, so that they are fully equipped to make ambitious choices for their future beyond NUSA.  \nTypes of qualifications  \nAll courses that pupils will follow in Key Stage 4 are accredited, which means pupils achieve a qualification that is externally recognised. These qualifications are called level 1 or level 2 awards. Level 1 qualifications include GCSEs at grades 3-1 (D-G using the old grading system) . Level 2 qualifications include GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C using the old grading system) as well as some of the Technical Certificate and Cambridge National courses that are on offer.  \nThe Core Curriculum  \nAll pupils follow the","cbCaibGCHiAks7hu","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibGCHiAks7hu","pdf",1516343,44,"English","# Options Pathways\n## Qualifications Explained\n## Understanding the GCSE grading system\n## Curriculum Pathways\n## Making Choices\n## Dos and Don’ts\n## What can I choose?\n## Passport to Post-16\n# Subject information\n## Core Subjects\n## EBacc\n## Options\n# Reflection\n## Now YOU decide-Part 1\n## Now YOU decide-Part 2\n## Pathway online submission deadline\n# Notes","[{\"question\":\"What qualifications will students follow in Key Stage 4?\",\"answer\":\"Students follow accredited courses leading to externally recognized qualifications, including Level 1 and Level 2 awards. 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