Curriculum

learning with waterOur Curriculum is designed to meet individual needs through a Personalised
Learning Programme that encompasses and goes beyond the National
Curriculum and also includes the development of Independent Living Skills
and Alternative and Augmentative Communication.


bullet point All pupils are fully included in the educational programmes and
activities of the school.
bullet point A range of external awards has recognised the quality of the curriculum
offered. These awards reflect the creative and effective use of resources and the wide range of teaching pedagogies in the school.

 

 

Lower School

 

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The lower school curriculum takes a thematic and integrated approach.  Rich in opportunities for pupils to develop communication, personal and social skills and to maximise their physical development, the curriculum is organised around the six areas of learning identified in the Early Years Foundation Stage:

 

bullet point Personal, Social and Emotional Development

bullet point Communication, Language and Literacy

bullet point Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy

bullet point Physical Development

bullet point Creative Development

 

Whilst pupils will explore a common theme each term linked into national curriculum programmes of study, every pupil will experience a slightly different ‘Creative Learning Journey’, personalised to reflect their individual learning styles and needs and priority areas of learning. Themes this year are ‘Alive and Kicking’, ‘Lights, Camera, Action’ and ‘Footprints’.

 

 

Key Stage 3

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Pupils in KS3 will follow an integrated curriculum in which themes and topics are explored creatively to develop learning, independence and enquiring minds.  The core subjects, English, Maths and Science, are fully complemented by Humanities, Art, Design and Technology, Music, PE and Swimming.  ICT supports all areas of the curriculum.  Pupils with a need for AAC or a Sensory approach are supported with individual programmes.

 

Key Stage 4/Key Stage 5 (14 – 19 years)

 

Students enjoy a vibrant and comprehensive 14 – 19 curriculum.  Programmes aim to encourage independence, promote life skills and enhance self esteem and confidence.

 

The ASDAN Award enables all students to take part in a relevant personalised working with numberslearning plan which forms the basis for a wide range of external accreditation.  Opportunities to access accreditation at many levels both within school and across partner schools and colleges gives students wide relevant choices.

Students have the opportunity to enrol on ‘A’ levels, GCSE and Entry Level courses.  Over the last three years the school has altered its 14 – 19 timetable with Wolverhampton mainstream schools and colleges.  This has enabled BTec and National courses to be undertaken as well as REACH and CARD projects which involved students learning away from the school site.

 

 

Students are supported by an increasing viking daynumber of outside agencies in order to participate and make informed choices about their future pathways and transition to adulthood.

 

There is a strong emphasis on the work related curriculum through a range  of activities including work experience, work shadowing, mini enterprise, a desk top publishing partnership and visits led by the Wolverhampton Chamber of Commerce.

A host of residential experiences, visits and trips enable students to prepare for the transition into adult provision and beyond.