Curriculum
Curriculum
The National Curriculum is taught in all areas using the Key Stage
Programmes of Study commensurate with the age of the pupil, but subjects are
taught to the individual needs and level of each child. Individual subjects
taught include English, Maths, Science, ICT, PSHE and Citizenship, PE and
Outdoor Pursuits, Art and Design, Pottery, Design Technology, History,
Geography, RE, and MFL (French).
The first part of each morning is spent studying English, Mathematics and
Personal and Social Development as great importance is attached to these
areas.
The subject of English includeslanguage development,
fluency in reading, spelling, handwriting, drama and the general advancement
of literacy.
PSD relates to personal and social development
and health education and is delivered in an age appropriate manner, both
formally and informally.
In 2009 we have introduced aspects of
the SEAL (social and educational aspects of learning) Project to this area
of work.
Maths includes the acquisition of basic
concepts and their use in practical situations.Pupils in Years 7, 8 and 9
will be working at Key Stage 3.
The majority of time will be spent with a class
teacher who will take most of the basic subjects.
In Key Stage 3 we also deliver cross
curricular projects.
In 2009 a very successful project on Creativity
was introduced.
Specialist subjects and teachers will be available for
the rest of the time in school.
Those children in the Resourced classes for ASC
spend the majority of time with their Class Teacher.
Pupils in Years 10 and 11, who are working in
Key Stage 4, will also spend a core part of the week with a class teacher
who will continue to extend the work in basic subjects and will offer Units
of Accreditation in some subjects as well as in cross-curricular areas.
The remainder of the time will be spent with
specialist teachers, following a range of examination courses.
The syllabus for older pupils is geared towards life when s/he leaves school
and to this end Link courses are arranged with the Local FE Colleges.
There are visits to places of employment and
work experience is offered. We have two school minibuses, which are
available for educational visits and is used by all our year groups.
It is important that pupils are encouraged by parents to take advantage of
the full width of the programme offered, which aims to develop personal and
social development and independence skills.
