Implementation
Within this strand of the curriculum, we plan whole class sessions linked to our long-term plans, however, these are adapted and tailored to then meet the individual needs of each learner. This can also include bespoke sessions, focusing on relationships and sex education where appropriate. Teaching is appropriate to the learner through explicit lessons, cross-curricular activities, continuous provision, daily routines, 1:1 and small group work, whole school immersive themed events, assemblies, class discussions, external provider visits and trips within the community.
Our daily routines embed the learning and development of their independent personal care including brushing teeth, eating and hygiene routines. As part of the THRIVE approach, we help learners to improve their mental health and wellbeing, to include their emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing and successful self-regulation strategies. Our learners also have access to other interventions to support their independence within personal care and emotional wellbeing, which include ELSA and Drawing and Talking Therapy.
We provide activities to promote personal safety and learner voice with all learners being actively involved in whole school decision making through the School Council. Learners are given unbiased information that informs their life choices and enables them to make choices that lead to personal fulfilment.
Learners have access to therapeutic services including occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, physiotherapy, nurses and paediatricians.