The Key Stage 3 curriculum continues the emphasis on a broad and balanced curriculum designed to further promote independence, literacy, numeracy, creativity and problem solving. Students are taught mostly in their pastoral base by their pastoral teacher but are introduced to a greater variety of teaching staff and a greater variety of specialised locations such as the Science Laboratory, Technology Rooms, Art Rooms and Music Rooms. Therapeutic input continues to inform the delivery of lessons, and teachers work flexibly to engage students, promote their curiosity, inspire their creativity and develop social skills. We believe in a three year Key Stage 3, to enable sufficient depth of learning to be provided within a broad range of subjects, to allow the future subject choice to be better informed. This is especially important for our cohort of students who may not have had a stable, full time education, prior to joining us English and Literacy We consolidate the written and spoken language skills developed in the Primary Curriculum. STEM Science in KS3 increases to three hours and aims to:
Maths and Numeracy Maths in KS3 follows the National Curriculum and is designed to build upon the fundamental skills learned in Primary. Students extend the range of numbers they use in calculations, they investigate number patterns, shapes and different ways to display information. The KS3 curriculum encourages students to solve problems, to make links between different areas of maths and to use mathematics in other curriculum areas. Learning key vocabulary and developing working memory are also important Numeracy lessons focus on maintaining good number skills, provide opportunities for number games allow time for numeracy intervention work and challenge students to solve functional problems Pathways Students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to become active members of the community. Communication skills and problem solving are developed whilst students are encouraged to widen their range of experiences and sense of wonder. Through a combination of visits and classroom based activities, students learn how to identify and access leisure facilities, travel with greater independence and learn the budgeting and homecare skills for independent living. Career pathways and further education are also studied
Promote understanding of key scientific knowledge and processes. Challenge students to acquire practical skills and develop lines of inquiry. Deliver outcomes appropriate for subsequent Key Stages Technology lessons develop a broad range of practical skills and techniques. Students complete projects using a variety of materials including wood, plastic and electronics. Food technology develops cooking skills, an awareness of a healthy diet and encourages students to try new tastes and textures. Computing aims to embed skills and knowledge in a wide range of ICT and computing capabilities including Digital Literacy, design software and programming Pastoral In KS3 it is important for students to spend time with their Key team to reflect on the day, work on therapeutic activities, follow personalised intervention plans and enjoy a number of whole class games and activities. Time is spent delivering the PSHE programs in a way tailored to the needs and interests of the group. Sessions are planned in conjunction with the therapy teams, so that students are encouraged to develop healthy lifestyles, and become safe and active citizens in both Britain and the wider world. Through discussions and perspective taking, students are encouraged to respect themselves and their opinions of others. Pastoral Time is also used to develop a love of reading for pleasure, to practise weekly spellings, for team challenges and to encourage speaking and listening through debating a range of issues Charitable work and enterprise projects are also used to encourage groupwork and citizenship skills
Class Readers are chosen to engage students, improve reading skills and develop understanding and inference. Other texts are used to generate interest with a variety of modes and genres of writing. Students are encouraged to write with imagination, flair and control. Literacy sessions are developed with SLT input through a combination of individual literacy programmes and whole group activities. They focus on spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence structures and reading. In Art and Design young people develop and research ideas, experiment and refine their use of materials. They record from observation and present ideas visually. In Music students discover, create and evaluate music across a range of historical periods, genres, styles and traditions. Musical expression is valuable for many to relax Confidence is also developed though performance opportunities at a variety of events throughout the year.
Physical Education Activities are planned to develop coordination and motor skills as well as encouraging students to participate in a range of physical activities including adapted or modified games. Our climbing wall is particularly effective in developing student confidence and problem solving skills Weekly swimming sessions are included to develop water confidence and aim to ensure all students develop into confident swimmers.
Humanities Develops understanding of how different cultures relate to each other in the world in which we live today, and how this has changed over time. The skills of the historian and the geographer are developed to encourage empathy, consideration of bias and an understanding of maps and statistical information.
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