Pupils: In addition to their primary needs, pupils within this pathway may have complex communication, sensory, social and emotional needs. These factors may cause barriers to their engagement and access to the academic offer.

Provision: The curriculum offered from key stage 1 through to key stage 4 will include a combination of therapeutic and academic learning through accessible timetabling. Working with high expectations, we will support pupils to engage with the full curriculum but also recognise that at times pupils will need varying amounts of additional therapeutic support to access learning. Pupils will be supported by staff who are responsive to their needs and circumstances to ensure they offer an appropriately balanced and flexible approach to learning. 

Pupils will access the National Curriculum with an emphasis on core subjects ( Discovery curriculum) and the learning outcomes on their EHCPs. Progress is measured holistically through a combination of academic and therapeutic achievements. This includes engagement, readiness for learning, communication and social skills.

The provision for these pupils may take place in a variety of learning environments.  These are appropriately stimulating, structured and well-organised to meet the needs of pupils.

Aspirational Aim: Our aspirational aim is that over time we support our pupils to decrease barriers, increasing their access to positive learning experiences. Our pupils will meaningfully access the opportunities available to them with the functional communication, core academic and wellbeing skills that they need, enabling them to become as independent as possible and to be valued active members of their community.