Curriculum - Intent, Implementation and Impact

Curriculum Intent:

That pupils access a broad and balanced curriculum that combines both knowledge based teaching with skills based learning
That pupils develop skills in order to retain information meaning that knowledge is generative and has a positive impact on their long term memory
That pupils develop a vocabulary sufficient to support them through qualifications and into the wider world
That pupils develop knowledge that it connected in schemata which enables them to make links between learning
That pupils make good to outstanding progress against personal targets

That pupils have a sense of pride in their learning and achievements
That pupils have opportunities to participate in a range of co-curricular enrichment activities within and beyond the Academy day
That pupils develop communication skills in order to be able to clearly express their needs, access the curriculum and be ready for adult life
That pupils develop reading skills through a phonics based reading scheme
That pupils develop skills for independence

That pupils use of ICT is encouraged, learning skills and safety for modern technology
That pupils develop a greater awareness of their local community and make a positive contribution to society
That pupils learn a range of skills for life beyond the Academy
That all pupils are fully supported and guided through the process of planning their futures.
That pupils use the Zones of Regulations to identify own feelings and readiness for learning.

To develop play and interaction skills, which can be generalised outside of the classroom

Implementation

There is a language rich environment in all subjects in which staff support pupils using a total communication approach
Teachers check understanding and correct misconceptions
A variety of teaching approaches is used building on developing a variety of experiences and skills for pupils
Tasks are designed sequentially to support pupils develop and build upon their long-term memory
There is opportunity to discuss how pupils are presenting and feeling through the Zones of regulation.

There is a focus on reading and skills to communicate giving them foundations for future learning

Impact

To develop confidence, independence and self-worth; to improve mental and physical well-being
To acquire new knowledge and skills, building upon skills known
To improve all forms of communication in a language rich environment

To make social and emotional progress measured through a range of Welfare data: attendance, behaviour, Boxall profiles well-being surveys
To develop skills of independence that to enable success within education, life skills and their futures
To be engaged and have a sense of pride in learning and personal development
To have the skills to be able to read a sufficient level in order to be able to access qualifications and the wider environment such as further education and employment
To be successful in sustained destinations and chosen career pathways

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