Supporting Key Stage 3 Curriculum Development
Key Stage 3 Curriculum & GCSE Preparation with EDClass
EDClass is a DfE-accredited provider of online education that serves as a flexible and engaging solution for supporting your Key Stage 3 pupils.
We understand that this is a crucial period for building a strong foundation for GCSEs, and our platform is designed to seamlessly integrate with and enhance your school’s curriculum.
EDClass provides a holistic approach to learning, behaviour, and wellbeing.
As highlighted in our Ofsted report:
"Another significant strength of EDClass is the provision of carefully considered individualised schemes of work. Known as ‘learning pathways’, these take account of, and build on, the curriculum each pupil was following in their registered school prior to joining EDClass. This includes any specific exam syllabuses. As a result, when pupils return to mainstream education, they are well prepared to reintegrate into lessons."
How EDClass Supports Key Stage 3
Our EDTeach platform empowers our UK-qualified teachers to create individual learning pathways tailored to each pupil’s needs and progress.
This ensures they receive the right level of challenge and support to reach their full potential, whether they need to catch up on missed content or are ready for advanced work. This personalised approach is a vital intervention tool for all pupils.
Our EDTeach platform empowers our UK-qualified teachers to create individual learning pathways tailored to each pupil’s needs and progress.
This ensures they receive the right level of challenge and support to reach their full potential, whether they need to catch up on missed content or are ready for advanced work. This personalised approach is a vital intervention tool for all pupils.
EDClass offers a wide range of subjects, including:
Live Teacher Support & Progress Tracking
EDClass goes beyond a simple bank of resources. Our experienced and qualified teachers are available via EDLive to provide real-time support and guidance to both pupils and school staff.
The easy-to-use dashboard provides teachers with real-time insights into pupil progress. You can track their achievements, identify areas for improvement, and celebrate their successes, all with the direct support of our teachers.
For KS3 students who find the traditional classroom environment challenging, our live sessions can provide a less stressful and more comfortable environment, leading to increased participation and engagement.
Behaviour & Wellbeing Support
Key Stage 3 can be a difficult period for some students. EDSafe provides a secure, monitored environment that prioritises child safety and online conduct.
It includes a comprehensive behaviour repair curriculum that helps students address the root causes of disengagement and challenging behaviour, building essential skills for adulthood such as self-discipline and problem-solving.
This is an important tool for schools to use to prevent escalation and reduce exclusions.
Our EDNurture framework helps to address the social, emotional, and mental health needs of pupils. By providing a safe space for wellbeing sessions, we help students build resilience and confidence.
This is particularly effective for those who experience anxiety, as it allows them to develop the skills they need to navigate the transition to GCSEs and beyond.
Our Digital Learning Resources
Our KS3 digital learning resources, accessible through EDClass, are designed to be engaging and comprehensive. We provide a variety of formats and tools to cater to different learning styles.
All our materials are enriched with information slides, extracts, multiple-choice questions, puzzles, games, and drag-and-drop activities to create a motivating learning environment.
Our Teaching and Support Model
The EDClass team works closely with schools to set up the platform, ensuring the KS3 curriculum, KS3 timetables, and learning structures are fully customised. This collaborative approach is vital for the platform’s success and for meeting inspection standards.
Our teaching model is delivered through a unique combination of our platforms.
Key Benefits for Key Stage 3 Pupils
Within EDClass, we have adapted our teaching and resources to meet diverse needs.
Alignment of Curriculum with Schemes of Work
The EDClass platform allows us to align your KS3 curriculum and schemes of work with our topics, subjects, pathways, assessments, and teaching topics. This ensures a seamless integration with live teaching in EDTeach, EDLive, and EDNurture.
Our staff will assist in identifying the topics and lessons available and customising the pathways with the teaching team to fit the pupil’s specific needs. We will help you configure EDClass content to match your school’s curriculum.
The EDClass team will assist the school in setting up the platform, including creating timetables, learning structures, and customising the platform to meet their specific KS3 needs. Our algorithm will match the topics to the teachers that are available.
This is vital to the success of the platform and for any inspection, as it provides evidence that both parties are working strategically to ensure the relevant topics and resources align with the school’s schemes of work.
How the Key Stage 3 Timetable Works
At EDClass, our timetable and sets for Key Stage 3 students are designed to be highly flexible and personalised, focusing on providing a broad and balanced curriculum.
This approach operates on a “seat” model, which allows schools and MATs to manage student access and allocate resources efficiently.
The EDClass timetable is a dynamic plan tailored to each student’s specific needs, not a rigid, one-size-fits-all schedule. It can be easily customised by school staff in collaboration with our team.
