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Education at our School

We inspire students to learn, grow, and thrive - preparing them for success in school and beyond.
School and Sixth Form

Our Philosophy

We believe every student can learn, grow, and thrive. Our curriculum is:

  • Evidence-based and research-informed, combining best practice and pedagogy

  • Personalised to diminish barriers, increase knowledge, and build skills

  • Focused on developing confidence, resilience, character, and independence

Through trauma-informed practice, specialist support, and carefully scaffolded learning, we create a platform for academic, social, and personal development.

Our Curriculum
School and Sixth Form

Our Approach

Our approach is guided by each student’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), covering:

  • Communication and interaction

  • Cognition, learning and play

  • Sensory and physical needs

  • Preparation for transitions, independence, and adulthood

  • Health and medical support

We guarantee fair access to a rich, broad, balanced, and experiential curriculum, delivered across all aspects of a student’s day.

An Ambitious and Enriching Curriculum Offer

Our curriculum includes a wide range of academic, creative and practical subjects: 

  • English, Maths and phonological awareness 

  • Science 

  • PSHE/RSHE 

  • ICT and Computing 

  • Outdoor Learning, Water Confidence and Physical Development 

  • Healthy Lifestyles 

  • Construction 

  • Hospitality and Catering 

  • Duke of Edinburgh Award 

  • Art, DT, Textiles and Music 

  • History 

  • Careers and Preparation for Adulthood 

Across all subjects, we embed opportunities for social interaction, emotional growth, cultural understanding and responsible citizenship. 

Our Core Aims

Our goal is for every student to live a Quality of Life that reflects their interests, aspirations, and happiness. We also want them to:

  • Recognise strengths, try new experiences, and engage confidently with the world

  • Make safe choices and develop decision-making skills

  • Build mental and physical well-being

  • Form healthy relationships and friendships transferable to adulthood

  • Experience outdoor activities, creative arts, and expressive learning

  • Understand their identity, community, and societal contribution

  • Develop problem-solving, resilience, and perseverance

  • Prepare for further education, employment, or training

  • Respect diversity, faiths, beliefs, and the law

  • Be a functional reader, writer, and mathematician, with growing computing skills