Curriculum Intent
Our curriculum is structured around three strands.
- Traditional Curriculum
- This includes subjects that form the national curriculum and are taught in all mainstream schools
- They include: English (inc Media & Film), Maths, PSHE, ICT, Science, Humanities, Expressive Arts (Art, Music, Drama), D&T, PE
- All subjects work towards an accreditation at the end of KS4 (Entry Level and Level 1) and KS5 (Entry Level - Level 2) according to their Progression Pathway
- Personal Development Curriculum
- This includes subjects that we offer and include on our timetable at GPS to develop independence and prepare our students for life outside school
- They include: Duke of Edinburgh, PDP, Life Skills, Food, Careers & Work Skills, Personal Finance, Health & Fitness and Work Experience
- All subjects work towards an accreditation at the end of KS4 and KS5 (eg Duke of Edinburgh/ ASDAN suite) at a level according to their Progression Pathway
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Additional Needs Curriculum
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This includes provision to reduce barriers to learning and meet the requirements of the EHCP delivered by therapists or specialists
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This includes: SACS (Social And Communication Skills), Literacy, Numeracy, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational therapy, Social & Emotional support, Learning Skills, Drama Therapy, Movement
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