Learning Pathways

Our curriculum is divided into two pathways:

• Pathway 1 enables young people engaged in non-subject specific learning to develop their communication, numeracy, creative arts, physical development and independent living skills.
• Pathway 2 prepares young people to access qualifications to help them secure college, work placements, apprenticeships and to live independently.

Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) are reviewed annually and the EHCP outcomes are reflected in the Individual Education Plans (IEPs) which are reviewed three times per school year.

IEPs facilitate learning across the curriculum and are personalised to the individual needs of each pupil. Assessments of pupil progress at Cognitive, Emotional and Functional levels take place three times per school year at the end of each term in line with the IEP target review.

There are opportunities for pupils to reflect on their learning at their level of ability and, in doing so, they are empowered to contribute to their own learning journey. Formative assessment takes place every day through direct observations of learning by all education staff, pupil reflection on learning at plenary and other suitable opportunities.

There are also mid-term reviews of progress at the end of each half term. These reviews focus on tracking progress and making any adjustments needed. Summative assessment of cognitive levels supports the setting of IEP targets by identifying the attainment levels of each pupil and informing differentiation of learning through the different Learning Pathways.

The Multi- disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings offer opportunities for formative and summative assessments of pupil progress and contribute to a holistic approach to assessment. The MDT meetings offer invaluable qualitative evidence of progress and identification of areas of need for each pupil in the school.