Our curriculum caters for students in Reception to Year 14.

We are continuing to develop our curriculum offer within progression pathways in line with the National Curriculum.

Teachers plan from the Early Years and National Curriculum year expectations which are accessible and appropriate to the students within their classes. The curriculum is a vehicle of enrichment to teach hierarchical, personalised skills which become functional for life as children and young people progress within developmental pathways through the school.

We aim to ensure that our pupils are 100% engaged in their learning and this aspiration leads our curriculum development. We are continually learning what motivates and engages our students and this is illustrated through increased multi-sensory and active learning in lessons.

We ensure pupils have regular opportunities for physical exercise in addition to timetabled PE and swimming

The curriculum is delivered in classes through a topic based approach. Objectives are individual and specific to the communication and behavioural needs of students. There are six main school topics intersperse d with mini topics that last between one and two weeks.

Throughout the school, for some students the key focus will be on further developing functional communication and independence skills. For others the key focus will be on ensuring the highest academic qualifications as a passport to access to mainstream courses at a later stage in college.

We are committed to considering the most appropriate pathways for each individual student and work in partnership with students, parents and carers to ensure common goals and aspiration.