Curriculum

Curriculum Policy 2023.pdf

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Curriculum Information

"The broad range of subjects and topics meets students' needs and abilities extremely well. A very high quality curriculum which includes residential visits, links with schools at home and abroad, and local visits, help students to really enjoy school. As a result they attend regularly and work hard" Ofsted

What are we trying to achieve?	A broad and balanced curriculum A spiral curriculum Progression in learning Maximum opportunities for our students learn and develop Curriculum Pathways which meet the individual needs of our students (pre-formal/sensory/ EYFS, Semi-formal, Formal)
Why are we doing it?	To deliver a curriculum that meets the individual needs of our students To provide a curriculum that is an engaging vehicle in which our students can work towards their Personal Learning Goals (Personal, Physical, Independence, Cognitive & Communication) To build on previous learning, deepen understanding and apply to new contexts
How are we going to do it?	A new structured time table, with dedicated times for each curriculum area Monitoring of teaching and learning by Curriculum Leaders and AHT for Curriculum and Assessment, using Evidence For Learning and moderation sessions Curriculum Development Plans written and lead by Curriculum leads, which also feed into the School Development Plan Curriculum leads delivering whole school training through our morning training sessions Shared planning in departments (Lower & Upper School teachers planning collaboratively) Assessment frameworks relevant to the individual curriculum pathways (Routes For Learning, EYFS, Routes To Maths/Reading/Writing, Pre National Curriculum Maths/Reading/Writing, National Curriculum English & Maths Introduction of additional frameworks: Independence, Physical, Communication and PSHE

Phonics

A wide range of reading materials are used as appropriate to meet individual needs. We use 'Essential Letters and Sounds' for teaching phonics.