4-7 Early Years & Infants Curriculum
The Early Years and KS1 curriculum sets out to ensure students develop ‘ready to learn’ skills through a fun, child centred approach.
By the end of KS1 every child aims to:
- have an identified functional communication system individualised to their needs
- understand a simple instruction from a familiar adult in a familiar context with appropriate supports
- have a stage appropriate level of independence with their self-care
- engage with sensory regulation activities to manage their sensory needs
- demonstrate joint attention
- engage in an adult led activity
- transition from one activity to another with appropriate levels of staff support
- be able to learn and play alongside their peers with support as required
The above skills are developed through topic based schemes of work delivered through a combination of play based learning and structured adult led activities. These activities are then supported by interventions such as Attention Autism, PEIC-D, Intensive Interaction and Tac Pac.
The impact of the Early Years and KS1 curriculum is monitor through Tapestry learning journeys and EHCP reviews.
7-11 Primary School Curriculum
Students progress to Portfield School’s Primary phase between the ages of 7 and 8 and the emphasis at this stage of their education is on the National Curriculum and in developing key skills for learning. Students engage in a topic-based learning inspired by the national curriculum, with access to a range of enrichment opportunities and therapeutic support.
The individual interests of each student are used effectively to help them develop key skills in English and Mathematics.
Our Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) works closely with classrooms in primary and across Portfield School to ensure the whole learning journey is underpinned by expert therapeutic practice.
11-16 Secondary School Curriculum
Secondary students access a curriculum designed to promote and develop their independence. All students are engaged in enterprise projects to enable them to use their maths and English skills in a range of practical, real life contexts. Students work towards accreditations in Functional Skills, The Kings Trust, ASDAN and Duke of Edinburgh. They have access to a varied enrichment programme. Students benefit from the support of our Careers Team to encourage them to think about how they want to progress.
Preparation for Adulthood outcomes underpin the teaching to provide opportunities for students to gain as much independence as possible.
16-19 Sixth Form Curriculum
All our students leave sixth form with nationally recognised accreditations. The multidisciplinary team work with students and families to set long term goals and plan the steps to success needed to achieve them.
Preparation for Adulthood, work experience and enrichment opportunities support students to develop their strengths, interests and independence, enabling them to move on to aspirational destinations.
