Rebuilding confidence. Embedding readiness.

• Pupils follow a broad and balanced curriculum focused on core skills, emotional literacy and practical learning.
• Consistency of staffing and environment helps build trust, reduce anxiety and develop learning routines.
• A strong focus on reading, writing and maths ensures pupils are well prepared for the transition to KS4.
• PSHE, regulation and social communication remain central to the school day.
• Therapeutic interventions, learning mentor support, and EHCP-linked targets guide individual progress.

Reading is a whole-school priority. We know that literacy is the key to accessing learning — and life.

• Pupils who need continued phonics support access Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised, even in KS4.
• We timetable regular DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) sessions to promote positive reading habits and fluency.
• We assess reading three times per year using NGRT (New Group Reading Test) to monitor progress and personalise support.

Developing independence. Opening doors.

In Key Stage 4, we offer flexible, personalised pathways that combine academic, vocational, and therapeutic learning to meet the needs of every pupil.

• Core subjects include English, Maths and Science, with Entry Level, Functional Skills and GCSE routes as appropriate.
• Pupils access a wide range of subjects including Art, PE, Computing, PSHE, Food Tech and Outdoor Learning.
• Careers education, work-related learning and life skills help pupils prepare for further education and the world beyond school.