Curriculum Delivery
We aim to provide a cohesive approach to our curriculum with an individual’s EHCP at the core. It is designed to provide positive challenges to foster individual achievements and promote confidence and self-expression.
Our curriculum is developmental and student centred, acknowledging that each student will have a different pathway. It encompasses academic, creative and life skills programs that aim to promote the social inclusion of all students and prepare them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life as pertinent to their circumstances.
Underpinning this policy is our commitment to provide a broad and balanced curriculum based on the following three statements.
Intent
We are committed to providing a curriculum with breadth that allows all of our students to be able to achieve the following:
▪ Improve their literacy and numeracy skills and use these skills in real life situations.
▪ Achieve success in examinations at an appropriately challenging level.
▪ Enjoy learning.
▪ Experience life outside the classroom, experiencing the real world and natural environment.
▪ Have the necessary skills and knowledge to transfer to post-16 education, training or employment.
Implementation
We are committed to providing:
▪ Experienced staff who have the necessary subject knowledge to inspire students.
▪ A curriculum that works progressively towards realistic and aspirational outcomes.
▪ A safe, well-resourced learning environment.
▪ An assessment system that informs planning, ensuring students are appropriately challenged.
▪ A curriculum that covers the statutory components alongside a range of enrichment activities.
▪ A curriculum that includes opportunities for emotional and behavioural learning.
▪ A curriculum that focuses on individual strengths, needs and aspirations.
Impact
We will ensure:
▪ All students leave school with at least 1 certificate or qualification.
▪ All students make progress towards appropriate outcomes.
▪ All students have obtained a place at an appropriate post-16 provider.