Characteristics of learners:

• For pupils who cannot engage in subject specific learning and are consistently at distance from the National Curriculum. 
• The curriculum and adult interactions focus on functional communication skills, developing vocabulary and gaining knowledge of the wider world.  
• In the Primary Bridge provision within the classroom promotes engagement, allows pupils to rehearse new vocabulary and communication skills. 
• In the Secondary Bridge provision, the learning links closely to life skills and supporting pupils as they prepare for their next stage in education and employment. 
• Many pupils have communication targets/SALT plan  
• All pupils have an EHCP 
• Typically, in the primary years pupils may demonstrate knowledge and skills at pre-key Stage standards
• Moving through the secondary years the pupil may demonstrate writing skills of a KS1 pupils. 

Curriculum Areas – Primary:

• Communication, Language and Literacy 
• Maths 
• Physical development 
• Creative 
• Understanding the world 
• P.S.H.E/Personal development 
• Phonics and reading  
• Preparation for adulthood 
• Daily Handwriting  

Curriculum Areas – Secondary:

• Phonics/Reading 
• English – Writing 
• Mathematics  
• Science 
• RE 
• PSHE/SRE 
• Geography 
• History 
• Art and Design 
• Computing 
• Physical Education 
• Music  
• Preparation for adulthood  
• Daily Handwriting 
• ASDAN Life skills challenges (KS4) 

Evidence of learning and progress: