Examinations & Qualifications: Currently offering GCSEs or Entry Level Courses in; English, Maths, Science, ICT, PE, History, Design & Technology, Art & Design. These examinations and qualifications are tailored to the individual groups and their areas of strength and interest. This follows the ‘Entitlement Areas’ government guidelines. Through this tailor-made programme we provide opportunities for ‘Personalised Learning’, so as to meet every child’s full potential.
Other Curriculum Areas: Sex Education, Careers Education, Study Skills.
Support Time: x3 45 minute sessions per week. This is time allocated to the pupils to support their curriculum work. Teachers identify key aspects of their subject which require support to the Speech and Language Department, such as new concepts and new vocabulary. This is then delivered in the support time by a Speech and Language therapist.
The drive to support pupils in taking responsibility for their own learning, as identified in the ‘Progression Routes’ government guidelines, is encouraged throughout the curriculum, however, is specifically targeted during these support time sessions.
Occupational Therapy: Our occupational therapy team provide both individual and group therapy on a needs met basis. We carry out the Alert programme throughout the school which includes proprioception and vestibular rich movement activities. The team also provide teacher support and environmental adaptation for the pupils as needed. Equipment and sensory strategies are provided to help pupils access the curriculum. (See Therapies)
ASDAN Bronze & Silver Awards: To support and develop the pupil’s life skills. This is delivered throughout the curriculum in both lessons and Speech and Language therapy sessions.
ASDAN WORKRIGHT Award: This is an award to support the Work Experience Programme. It is an opportunity to identify the skills needed in the workplace, how to develop these, and evaluating the placement afterwards.
Duke of Edinburgh Award: This is a widely recognised award by employers and people involved in education. Some of the benefits to young people include developing self-confidence and self-reliance; gaining a sense of achievement and a sense of responsibility; discovering new skills, interests and talents and developing leadership skills and abilities. They can also discover exciting opportunities; make new friends; experience teamwork, problem-solving and decision-making; increase their motivation; enhance their self-esteem and develop their communication skills.
Sports Leadership Award is a nationally recognised award which uses sport to help people develop vital skills for life such as planning and organising oneself and others, teamwork, communication and organisation. It can also be used as a stepping stone to employment, further education and training.
Connexions provide support, advice and information for the pupils in making choices for what they would like to do after leaving this school. The Connexions adviser regularly visits the pupils throughout Years 9 to 11 to establish a rapport and identify and support their transition into further education.
Link Days for pupils to carry out lessons at other colleges to broaden their experience and confidence in college life alongside developing skills.
Travel Training to develop skills in successfully planning and using transport systems on regular routes.
Speech & Language Therapy delivered x2 45minute sessions per week. (Not including support time – see above). The programme delivered includes: developing pupils understanding and use of language skills, developing pragmatic language abilities, developing functional language skills and supporting the pupil’s ability to access the National Curriculum. The comprehensive Self Awareness Programme aims to support the pupils in identifying their strengths and difficulties and how this will impact upon their futures. This is delivered in a group, on an individual basis and with parents.
There is a Speech & Language therapist assigned to each class group, who is able to provide advice and assistance to teaching staff as and when required. In addition, this key therapist is able to provide therapy, advice and assistance to pupils on a needs-led basis. Speech and Language therapists and teachers plan together to provide a curriculum whereby the academic demands are supported and reinforced by the Speech and Language therapy team and the Life Skills Programme is delivered throughout the curriculum. This helps generalise these skills into different contexts and reinforce key vocabulary.
Individual Speech & Language Therapy In addition to the group provision, some pupils may receive individual/paired speech and language therapy according to their needs.
Supporting Educational Visits to support curriculum learning alongside trips to develop life skills and learning from the Speech & Language Therapy.
Group Reward System: System for rewarding pupils for their participation, cooperation and respect, carried out across the curriculum and in registration and lunchtimes.
Individual Targets: Throughout Key Stage 4 the pupils work on targets in their registration times, morning and afternoon. These targets are to help build and support key life skills.
Weekly Positive Feedback is given to the pupils both verbally and in written form to recognise achievement from the previous week. The pupils are encouraged to recognise their positive achievements and how it is valuable to them as an individual and to the class as a whole. These are logged in the pupils Record of Achievement files and help support the ‘Every Child Matters’ government policy.
8A The Drive, Wimbledon, London, SW20 8TG
