“our ambitious, yet supportive curriculum”
Discover our comprehensive approach to special educational needs, designed to unlock every pupil's potential.
At our School, we encourage all pupils, regardless of their ability, to work hard and reach their full potential, by providing them with a challenging curriculum that allows them to exceed and excel.
We offer a broad and balanced curriculum, individually tailored to meet the needs of our students. Our curriculum is ambitious and does not cap the potential of our pupils, but rather help them realise it.
Where possible, our curriculum follows the guidelines of the National Curriculum, and we will strive to ensure that the young person works at or towards their appropriate Key Stage. We acknowledge that for many of our students, who may have missed episodes of education we will also provide a 'stage not age' curriculum.
Opportunity to develop resilience, confidence, commitment, drive, self-awareness, empathy, team working and problem-solving
The Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural programme aims to:
Supporting students who may have missed cultural experiences
Promoting and encouraging positive behavioural changes
Encouraging physical and mental wellbeing
Developing communication and interpersonal abilities
The intention of the curriculum at our School is to prepare students to take part in the development of tomorrow's rapidly changing world. Creative thinking encourages students to make positive changes to their quality of life. The curriculum encourages students to become autonomous and creative problem-solvers, both as individuals and as part of a team.
Teaching approaches include:
Every child deserves a meaningful education to ensure that they are able to fulfil their potential. At our School, we have high expectations for the children and young people and the skills provided by professionals to help them to learn.
RAG System: Used three times yearly to track progress
External Tests: Where appropriate, with parental notification if unsuitable
Our Commitment: “We are committed to ensuring all pupils leave us as 'a reader'”
Phonics: Explicit teaching for early readers
Reading for Pleasure: Promoted through library, classroom areas, and challenges
We use science-based approaches to support our students:
Understanding that trauma affects behaviour and emotional regulation. We focus on structure, consistency, and creating safe spaces for all our students.
Meeting basic physiological and safety needs before addressing higher psychological needs. We prioritise emotional safety, nutrition, and stable routines.
Focusing on repairing harm and relationships rather than punishment. We emphasise empathy, responsibility, and understanding.
Accepting and valuing pupils without judgment to create a safe, valued environment where everyone can thrive.
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