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Curriculum

 

Penn Hall welcomes the initiatives borne out of the National Curriculum because of the legal entitlement it gives for all pupils regarding opportunity and access to the learning environment.

 

Our curriculum has programmes designed to meet individual needs with a breadth that encompasses and goes beyond the National Curriculum to include independence skills and therapy. Our curriculum also has an expectation that all pupils will be fully included in the educational programmes and activities of the school.

The quality of our curriculum has been recognised in recent years with the school achieving:

Sportsmark Gold with Distinction
Artsmark Gold awarded by the Arts Council
Healthy Schools Award

Our on-going inclusion agenda involves:

 

developing a wide range of teaching strategies,
using resources creatively and effectively,
providing appropriate facilities and the requisite number of support staff to accommodate the complete range of needs and abilities among our pupils.

 

Early Years (3-7)

 

Much of the work undertaken is based on Conductive Education principles and all children are offered a full range of educational and play activities through the holistic approach of our Motor Based Learning (MBL) programmes. Children also have access to new technology which includes toys, computers and communication aids.

 

Juniors (7-11)

 

All children follow a timetable that includes English, Mathematics, Science, ICT, Design and Technology, Art, Humanities, Music, PE and Swimming. Additional areas include Environmental Studies and Drama.

 

Secondary (11-19)

 

 

 

The ASDAN Award programmes together with National Curriculum entitlement provide the basis for secondary and sixth form curriculum. Opportunities to access accreditation both within the school and across partner schools and colleges help to provide personalised programmes for students.

 

 

They are encouraged to participate and make informed choices about their future pathways and are supported by a range of external agencies including the Connexions Service.

 

Seniors (11-16)

 

Students in the Secondary Department enjoy wider curricular and social opportunities with programmes aiming to encourage independence, promote life skills and enhance self esteem and confidence. This will be supported by transition planning, work experience and social and community participation.

 

Sixth Form (16-19)

 

A well resourced sixth form offers personalised learning programmes to students who have a wide range of individual needs. It aims to assist students in their transition to adult life and support is provided by a range of external organisations including Further Education Colleges, training agencies, the Connexions Service and Local Authority Social Services Team.