1. Our journey with the IB Career-related Programme
The Abbey School
A Business and Enterprise Academy
Our journey with the IB Career-related Programme

2. Local OUR FAVERSHAM COMMUNITY Community partners:
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A Business and Enterprise Academy
OUR FAVERSHAM COMMUNITY
Community partners:
Service Learning work:
Local

3. Global JOURNEY FROM COMENIUS TO ERASMUS+ Italy Spain Finland Tahiti
The Abbey School
A Business and Enterprise Academy
JOURNEY FROM COMENIUS TO ERASMUS+
International School Status 2011 onwards
Italy
Spain
Finland
Global
Tahiti
Cyprus
Poland

4. Global STAFF TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES The Abbey School
A Business and Enterprise Academy
STAFF TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Global

5. Global STAFF TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES The Abbey School
A Business and Enterprise Academy
STAFF TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Global

6. Global STAFF TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES The Abbey School Subjects/IB Core:
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STAFF TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Subjects/IB Core:
IB Co-Ordinator
English Lang. & Lit.
Global Politics
Maths Studies
Psychology
Global
Activities:
Hosting European teacher/student conference
Job shadowing in IBCP schools in Lisbon & Malmö
Presenting in The Hague

7. 16 – 19 Curriculum The Abbey School Intake 16-19 courses Destination
A Business and Enterprise Academy
16 – 19 Curriculum
Intake
Football Academy Abbey School External students
IBCP Vocational Academic
DIPLOMA
Business Management
History
IT in a Global Society
Global Politics
Psychology
Social & Cultural Anthropology
BTECs
Business
Criminology Diploma
Creative Digital Media Prod.
Financial Studies Diploma
Health & Social Care
ICT
Performing Arts
Sport
A Levels
Biology
Business
English Literature
French
Geography
History
Maths
16-19 courses
Level 2 E/M retakes
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
APPRENTICESHIP Level 2/3
EMPLOYMENT WITH TRAINING
Destination
UNIVERSITY/ DEGREE LEVEL APPRENTICESHIPS

8. Why – the rationale The Abbey School
A Business and Enterprise Academy
Why – the rationale
Our best and brightest can do very well at A-level, but the majority struggle
Have always delivered excellent Vocational outcomes (VA /17)
But lots of our students want that Academic/Vocational mix
The International Baccalaureate Careers Programme (IBCP) offers us that mix:
All elements coursework inclusive
IB Diplomas on seven year “run” – no politicisation
Volunteering
Language and cultural development
Students who “talk” the language of learning.

9. Evolution of the programme
The Abbey School
A Business and Enterprise Academy
Evolution of the programme
Now into Year four. In year one we had two students, now have almost 40
Typically, we “link” our BTECs with our Diplomas (i.e. Psychology IB Diploma links well with Sport, Health & Social Care or Business)
Currently run six Diploma subjects:
Business & Management
IT in a Global Society
Psychology
History
Global Politics
Social & Cultural Anthropology.
Future – flexible offering for the most able worth up to 4.5 A-levels.
Year 13
Year 12

10. Dedicated experts The Abbey School
A Business and Enterprise Academy
Dedicated experts
All the BTECs delivered by qualified experts
All the IB Diplomas delivered by staff who have undergone IB training online/abroad/in Kent
We also have a dedicated IB Co-Ordinator (an IB insistence, but a vital role)
Furthermore a dedicated Service Learning Co-Ordinator
Subject staff to mark Reflective Projects (similar to an EPQ)
Dedicated Work Experience Co-Ordinator (wider role in school)
A Raising Standards Leader to add extra academic expertise
Next step is likely to be creation of an IB Reflective Project Co-Ordinator, particularly as we move towards essays!

11. Destinations The Abbey School Fred Megan
A Business and Enterprise Academy
Destinations
Fred
Megan