Curriculum Overview

Our Aim

We support every pupil to re-engage with education, build confidence, and achieve success. Our curriculum is designed for pupils who may have experienced gaps in learning or challenges with school, helping them feel safe, supported and ready to learn.

What Makes Our Curriculum Different

- Strong focus on relationships, routines and emotional wellbeing
- Small, supportive teaching environments
- Learning personalised to each pupil’s needs
- High expectations for all pupils to succeed

How We Teach

- Clear, step-by-step teaching so pupils understand what to do
- Regular practice and revisiting of learning to help it ‘stick’
- Strong focus on reading, writing and communication across all subjects
- Support gradually reduced as pupils become more confident and independent

Learning Journey

- Year 6/7: Focus on rebuilding confidence, routines and core skills (especially reading, writing and maths)
- Year 7/8: Developing independence, subject knowledge and social skills
- Key Stage 4: Gaining qualifications and preparing for college, training or employment

Supporting the Whole Child

We place equal importance on academic success and personal development. Pupils are supported to:
- Manage emotions and behaviour
- Build positive relationships
- Develop confidence and resilience
- Improve attendance and engagement

Outcomes for Pupils

Pupils leave us with:
- Recognised qualifications
- Improved literacy and learning skills
- Greater independence and confidence
- A clear next step into further education, training or employment