Equals - Informal and Semi-Formal Curriculum
Curriculum Phase Leader – Sophie Brailsford
“Engagement is a journey that connects a child and their environment (including people, ideas, materials and concepts) to ena ble learning and achievement. Without engagement, there is no deep learning, effective teaching, meaningful outcome, real attainment or quality progress.” (Carpenter 2010) Our Curriculum Motto of ‘ Learning to do and doing to learn ’ , is at the centre of the Bright Horizons Pathway. We believe that when our young people engage with environments, people, and ideas, they will strive to learn. Our specialised curriculum splits into three stages of development. These stages demonstrate the progression of engagement and support each individuals learning journey.
Belonging
Being
Becoming
Where and Who you belong to
The Here and Now
The Process of Change as I Grow
Feeling welcome Feeling respected Feeling understood Defining identities
Building relationships
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Developing confidence Learning new knowledge
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Growing at your own pace
Time to seek
Becoming me
Engaging in life’s joys
Be the person you want to be Learning to participate fully
Celebrating achievements
Curriculum: Informal
Preparing for change
Curriculum: Informal/ Semi-formal
Preparing for the next stage of life
Overview: Students working under the “Belonging” stage will focus on finding themselves and where they belong within the school community. Students are working on individual learning journeys, enabling them to discover their interests and explore their learning styles. Programmes are created for individuals who find it difficult to access a classroom environment. This could be due to being out of school for an extended period, not able to cope with
Overview: Students are working under the ‘Being’ stage and focusing on experiencing what is happening now and in the moment. The aim of the ‘Being’ stage is for students to accept who they are and what learning style works best for them as an individual. It is essential to provide opportunities for our students to have a sense of being so they have the confidence to tackle the journey of life and the challenges life can throw at us. This stage will provide opportunities for each student to be, seek and make meaning of the world through play. Instead
Curriculum: Semi-Formal Curriculum
Overview: Students are working under the ‘Becoming’ stage foc us on finding themselves and where they belong in the wider community. The ‘Becoming’ stage aims to prepare each student for life after Bladon House School and to support them to achieve the best outcomes in adulthood, e.g. Independent living, Health and Community participation.
Updated May 2023
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