What we will do

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When we focus on relationships and emotional connection, we give children the best foundation for all learning.

We will embody the ethos and values through our three-phase curriculum approach of Engage, Explore and Extend. Additionally, we will adopt a relational approach grounded in the belief that behaviour is a form of communication. This approach will guide our interactions, ensuring they are meaningful and supportive within our community.

Our three-phase curriculum—Engage, Explore, Extend—is designed to support children and young people in their growth and development at their own pace, meeting them where they are.

Through our three-phase curriculum, we support our children and young people to be aspirational and have access to a broad and varied curriculum.

Engage– We recognise that many of our children and young people and families have faced repeated challenges and setbacks, necessitating time to build resilience as learners.

Our Engage curriculum helps children and young people develop through making meaningful connections with a primary support team member and engaging in projects linked to their interests initially.  We encourage children and young people to recognise and develop their potential through projects tailored to support individual strengths and build self-confidence.

Explore: Our Explore curriculum is designed to cultivate a natural curiosity about the world and the sense of awe and wonder it inspires. We strive to equip our children and young people with essential 21st-century skills, including collaboration, critical thinking, and innovation. Our goal is to empower them to pursue their existing aspirations or to envision and create new ones.

Extend: Our Extend curriculum aims to foster a love for learning and curiosity, encouraging children and young people to become lifelong learners who are adaptable and open-minded. We understand that learning is a continuous journey encompassing all areas of life, and we help our children and young people cultivate a growth mindset. We guide our children and young people through accredited learning paths and curiosity-driven exploration, preparing them for the next stage of their lives, whether that means next school, pursuing further education or entering the workforce.

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