Characteristics of learners:

• For those who can engage with subject specific learning based on the National Curriculum. Curriculum delivery is heavily adapted.  
• Pupils are early writers, readers and mathematicians but can take part in more formal learning.  
• Pupils can work in a more formal classroom manner for short periods of time. They can sit alongside adults and/or peers to complete learning tasks 
• In the Lower School priorities on this pathway are for pupils to develop their social skills, early English and maths knowledge, communication and life skills. 
• All pupils have an EHCP 
• Typically, in primary years pupils may demonstrate knowledge and skills at KS1 
• Moving through the secondary years the pupil may demonstrate writing skills and mathematical knowledge up to early stages of KS2.  
• Moving to KS4 pupils will demonstrate skills to enable them to complete Entry level exams, functional skills exams, BTEC and ASDAN life skills challenges. 

Curriculum Areas:

Qualification routes for KS4:

• English functional skills entry level 1 to 3 
• Maths entry level 1 to 3 
• Science functional skills single award entry level 1 to 3 certificate
• Arts council bronze award
• ASDAN life skills challenges- preparation for adulthood
• Sports leaders qualification
• BTEC home cooking skills level 1 

Evidence of learning and progress:

• Individual subject books  
  
• Floor books for P.E, R.E, computing, music, food technology  
  
• Educator Assessment  
  
• Foundation subject assessment reflected in books 
  
• Phonics/Reading age assessments  
  
• Personal development tracker