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The Semi - Formal / Formal Curriculum Model

Semi - Formal Curriculum

Our Discover pathway is designed for students that would benefit from a semi-formal approach to learning. Through a combination of tutor and specialist lead provision, the curriculum provides a structured learning activities, life skills, hands-on practical discovery, intensive interaction, and learning through play. It is anticipated that these students will sit between build and initiate and over the next 12 months we will explore in more depth what pathways are pertinent for our learners.

Formal SEND 

Build pathway is designed for students in which provision focuses on their cognition and learning and personal development. Following a formal SEND curriculum, learning reflects topics which are adapted from the National Curriculum and those related to their own experiences, preparing them for adult life. It is both skill and context-based and encourages students to engage in a range of learning. approaches and opportunities.

Formal SEND 

Our Boost pathway is for students who are working within typical or near typical age-related expectations. This pathway is designed to deliver the NC within a smaller class setting providing key specialist staff within a mainstream secondary school setting.

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Students on this pathway will continue to access the NC and will be able to gain accreditations based on their cognitive abilities and areas of interest. Students will sit GCSE or BTEC assessments and exams whilst continuing to focus on their personal and physical development.

Click to here view the discover model.

Click to here view the build model.

Click to here view the boost model.

Click to here view subject areas.

​*This is our current provision for the academic year 2024/25. Updates coming soon for 2025/26.

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