Curriculum Overview
At Woolgrove School the curriculum is the whole learning experience offered by the school. How children learn is as important as what they learn.
Children are learning all the time and it is our responsibility to optimise learning opportunities throughout the school day, in curriculum time, during care routines and social times. Within our established ethos, children will gain confidence in making choices and increase their knowledge and understanding of the world around them.
Intent
The Intent of the curriculum is to:
- provide holistic learning experiences which are personalised to meet the unique needs of individuals and groups
- provide a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum focussing on functionality
- use children’s interests and talents to provide exciting, motivating and engaging learning experiences
- encourage all children to meet their full potential
- be flexible enough to meet the needs of the diverse population within the school and matched to the individual needs of the student
- build on children’s existing knowledge, skills and understanding
- reflect the multicultural nature of the local community and build on British Values
- develop confidence, high self-esteem and independence
- develop a respect for other people and the environment
- prepare pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences in life beyond Woolgrove School
Implementation
We adapt and modify the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and National Curriculum for individual learners according to their needs. We recognise pupils’ strengths, needs and interests and build on these to promote achievement and success. We identify our pupils’ needs through the Annual Review process and plan and adapt provision and learning opportunities to meet these needs.
We are committed to providing the best learning opportunities, including access to community resources and Woolgrove life skills programme, linking classroom learning to life skills.
All children learn best from first-hand experience. To develop a full understanding of a concept a child must have relevant, practical learning experiences in different situations. We strive to provide opportunities to practise and apply learning in many contexts.
Alongside the traditional curriculum the school has a range of therapeutic inputs that support individuals and groups of children. These include Speech and Language Therapy, Rebound Therapy, Lego Therapy and Sensory Circuits focusing on fine and gross motor skills.
For more information about our Curriculum please see our Curriculum policy on our policies page
