Pupils are grouped according to age and ability to create teaching groups where pupils can learn effectively. Each class has a Teacher and at least 2 teaching assistants depending on the needs of the pupils. Some pupils have a 1-1 teaching assistant to facilitate their learning.
EYFS
Pupils in Reception and Year 1 are based in Blue, Orange or Yellow class. They follow a play based curriculum centred on the seven areas of learning and development of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Activities are planned inside and outside to develop pupils learning through class topics and individual pupil interests. The class staff are supported by speech and language therapists, physiotherapists and occupational therapists to ensure that each pupil can access activities and develops good communication skills. Communication is central to the whole curriculum and specialist input includes objects of reference, signing, symbols, communication books or communication devices.
PRIMARY
Pupils in Year 2 – 6 are based in Purple (years 2/3/4), Red (years 3/4) and Green (years 4/5/6) classes. They follow a creative curriculum linking together all the subjects of the Primary National Curriculum.
Half termly topics give opportunities to develop core English and Maths skills as well as developing subject knowledge and skills in all subject areas. E.g. the topic ‘Superheroes’ includes English – story writing, Maths – measure (how far, how heavy, how long?), Science – forces, History – famous heroes in history.
All three Primary classes follow the same topic but the content is differentiated to enable pupils to extend their knowledge and understanding according to their age and ability.
Teaching and learning in the Primary classes is highly practical, following on from the Early Years approach, with pupils working in different groupings, whole class, small group or 1-1, depending on the activity.
SECONDARY
Pupils in Year 7 – 14 are grouped according to ability. Subjects are taught by specialist subject teachers.
KS3
Pupils in KS3 follow a creative curriculum linking all the National Curriculum subjects under half termly themes. Teachers use the themes to develop knowledge and skills within their subject but also work with colleagues to provide creative input, and opportunities for students to work toward a shared goal, e.g. a special assembly at the end of the ‘Let’s celebrate’ theme.
KS4
Pupils in KS4 work towards accreditation in all their subjects dependent on their ability. A few pupils take GCSEs while most work towards Entry level, ASDAN and AQA unit awards.
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