Intent, Implementation & Impact
Intent
- Deliver a knowledge-rich curriculum adapted for SEND learners
- Build confidence and independence through scaffolded learning
- Ensure all learners access their full educational entitlement
- Align with EHCP outcomes and Preparation for Adulthood pathways
Implementation
- Differentiated resources and multi-sensory teaching approaches
- Therapeutic integration within lessons to support regulation
- Regular formative assessment to track progress against targets
- Small group sizes with high staff-to-learner ratios
Impact
- Measurable progress against EHCP outcomes each term
- Accredited qualifications appropriate to learner ability
- Improved confidence, resilience, and self-regulation
- Readiness for next steps in education, training, or employment
Curriculum Overview by Strand
Self-Awareness & Development
Content: Strengths identification, goal setting, personal development planning, resilience
Progression: From guided self-reflection to independent self-assessment and planning
Real-World: Job applications, interviews, personal goal-setting, self-advocacy
Workplace Skills
Content: Communication, teamwork, time management, problem-solving, following instructions
Progression: From structured support to independent demonstration of workplace behaviours
Real-World: Team meetings, following workplace procedures, resolving workplace challenges
Career Planning
Content: CV writing, application forms, interview skills, career exploration, work experience
Progression: From career awareness to active job-seeking and work placement readiness
Real-World: Applying for jobs, attending interviews, participating in work experience
Rights & Responsibilities
Content: Employee rights, health and safety, equality, professional conduct
Progression: From awareness of rules to understanding legal frameworks and advocacy
Real-World: Knowing your rights at work, reporting issues, maintaining professional standards
Assessment Cycle
Baseline
September
Formative
Ongoing
Half-Termly
Every 6 weeks
Summative
Termly
Annual Review
Annually
Baseline
Initial assessment to establish starting points and inform differentiation
Formative
Regular lesson-level checks for understanding and progress
Half-Termly
Assessed tasks to track progress against learning objectives and EHCP targets
Summative
End-of-term assessment with moderated grading and reporting
Annual Review
Contribution to EHCP Annual Review with evidence of progress
Adaptations for SEND Learners
- Regulation breaks built into lesson plans
- Therapeutic check-ins before and after sessions
- Flexible seating and low-stimulus environments
- Positive behaviour reinforcement strategies
- Visual timetables and structured routines
- Clear, literal instructions with visual supports
- Advance notice of changes to activities or routine
- Reduced sensory demands in the learning environment
- Colourful Semantics and visual communication aids
- Pre-teaching of key vocabulary before each topic
- Simplified task instructions with visual scaffolding
- Alternative recording methods where appropriate
- Scaffolded worksheets with graduated difficulty
- Concrete-pictorial-abstract approach to new concepts
- Repetition and retrieval practice built into every session
- Extended processing time and chunked instructions
Termly Scheme of Work
Preparation for Adulthood Links
Employment
- Workplace-relevant skills and knowledge
- Problem-solving and independent thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration skills
- Accredited qualifications for career pathways
Independent Living
- Real-world application of core skills
- Managing personal information and data
- Budgeting and financial literacy connections
- Health and safety awareness
Community Participation
- Understanding rights and responsibilities
- Environmental and social awareness
- Communication skills for community engagement
- Active citizenship and participation
Health & Wellbeing
- Self-regulation and emotional literacy
- Physical wellbeing and healthy choices
- Building resilience and self-confidence
- Therapeutic progress and coping strategies