THE EXTENDED CURRICULUM
The extended curriculum is a programme of planned experiences and learning opportunities for residential students, which complements and extends those available to them during the school day. Staff organise and deliver a range of planned, organised and quality activities which build on: Speech and Language Therapy targets Occupational Therapy targets Educational targets Independent living skills Travel skills The ability to make choices and appreciate their choices The understanding of the dynamics of personal and social relationships The programmes and activities are underpinned by the principles of the Skills for Adult Life curriculum. Each residential house has meetings where young people and staff share information, discuss any concerns and plan activities. Older young people lead their own meetings. Gym sessions both onsite and at the local leisure centre Swimming onsite or at a local leisure centre Football, netball and rounders Camping Army Cadets Local Youth Club Trips to theme parks Arts and Crafts activities Pamper nights
Shopping Film Club
Cinema visits Music nights House-based activities such as computer gaming Social events such as Christmas parties
Charity events Saturday jobs
Activities take place in the evenings, at weekends and during school holidays and can be group- based or specific to an individual. Some take place either on the school site, within the young person’s residential house or out in the community. During the holidays, young people who remain at the school have the opportunity to go on residential trips further afield. Joint planning by residential staff, teachers and therapists over the year ensures that the activity programme has a holistic approach, with the young person at its centre. Whilst most activities have no associated costs, some onsite and offsite activities involve extra costs which parents/carers may be asked to contribute to. Residential Support Workers, SLTs, OTs and teachers all work together to support young people in these activities. All staff in the residential team work together to provide a supportive, relaxing and safe environment for residential young people, whilst ensuring that they are encouraged to explore community-based activities and join in local events.
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