Overview The focus in the is on the development of the pre-formal curriculum fundamentals of communication, emotional and social development and of learners cognitive abilities; though recognising that they are likely to remain within developmentally early intellectual parameters. Every moment and situation is regarded as an opportunity to interact and communicate. The pre-formal curriculum is an integrated curriculum that our learners access through personalised support from adults working in those learning environments. Our learners interact with the world around through observing and exploring that world; through all seven senses. (Encounter) One key focus within the semi-formal curriculum is on the development of thinking skills for learners with severe and complex learning difficulties. Thinking skills includes thinking scientifically and mathematical thinking. Mathematical Thinking is assessed through the STEP. The approach used throughout the semi-formal curriculum is to develop mathematical thinking through a themed approach with focused learning opportunities that introduces content appropriate to the individual’s cognitive processing capabilities. The formal curriculum builds upon and extends the knowledge, skills and understanding introduced in the semi-formal curriculum, and adheres to the requirements of the national curriculum. Formal learners also have opportunities to access accreditation to GCSE level. The formal curriculum aims to develop learners’ abilities by delivering the National Curriculum in a fun and engaging way providing learners with meaningful, engaging contexts for the learning of maths providing appropriate accreditation pathways and opportunities from key stage 4.
Overview The focus in the pre-formal curriculum is on the development of the fundamentals of communication, emotional and social development and of learners cognitive abilities; though recognising that they are likely to remain within developmentally early intellectual parameters. Every moment and situation is regarded as an opportunity to interact and communicate. The pre-formal curriculum is an integrated curriculum that our learners access through personalised support from adults working in those learning environments. Our learners interact with the world around through observing and exploring that world; through all seven senses. (Encounter) One key focus within the semi-formal curriculum is on the development of thinking skills for learners with severe and complex learning difficulties. Thinking skills includes thinking scientifically and mathematical thinking. Mathematical Thinking is assessed through the STEP. The approach used throughout the semi-formal curriculum is to develop mathematical thinking through a themed approach with focused learning opportunities that introduces content appropriate to the individual’s cognitive processing capabilities. The formal curriculum builds upon and extends the knowledge, skills and understanding introduced in the semi-formal curriculum, and adheres to the requirements of the national curriculum. Formal learners also have opportunities to access accreditation to GCSE level. The formal curriculum aims to develop learners’ abilities by delivering the National Curriculum in a fun and engaging way providing learners with meaningful, engaging contexts for the learning of maths providing appropriate accreditation pathways and opportunities from key stage 4.
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