KS1 (ID 1124)

• Maths
  Maths

  The KS1 Maths programme begins with a comprehensive gap analysis in Week 1, using Testbase entry assessments to identify each child's individual learning needs. This informs the setting of personalised learning targets, which are then reviewed at Week 5 and Week 10 during dedicated review meetings.

  Every day there is a whole class fluency-based lesson.

  Children are taught in groups or 1:1 based on their ability. The 12-week programme is delivered in a continuous cycle, ensuring that regardless of when a pupil joins, they will have access to the full curriculum during their placement.

  • Place Value (4weeks)
  • Addition and Subtraction (3 weeks)
  • Multiplication and Division (3weeks)
  • Fractions (2 weeks)

• English
  English

  Drawing Club is an approach KS1 uses that immerses children into a world full of imagination. The teacher teaches new vocabulary, shares the story/video/stimulus before modelling drawing, sentence composition, and targeting children’s gaps in their learning (from phonics to grammar and sentence structure) during the whole class input. Drawing Club drives children’s creativity, sparks their imagination, improves their fine motor skills and the way in which we have adapted for our provision, hones in on bespoke writing skills before returning to mainstream or an alternative provision as they are set individualised learning objectives for when they work 1:1, or in a small group with their class teacher. The focus across the week is character and setting descriptions, before experimenting with different adventures. The children will be exposed to a different text type each week across the term in the following sequence:

  Week1: A story book

  Week 2: Storytelling(fairytales)

  Week3: Animation

• Reading
  Reading

  We use the LittleWandle Letters and Sounds Revised phonics programme to deliver high-quality, systematic phonics instruction. Upon entry, all pupils are assessed to determine their current phonics knowledge and are then placed into appropriate groups to ensure targeted and effective teaching. Children take part in daily phonics lessons, where they learn to decode words using phonemes and graphemes in a structured and engaging way. In addition to group sessions, pupils also participate in 1:1 reading sessions using phonically decodable books that are closely matched to their current phonics level. This ensures they can apply their learning in context and build reading fluency and confidence. To further support reading development at home, Collins Ebooks matched to each child’s phonics stage are shared with parents, encouraging regular reading practice and family involvement in the learning journey.

• Science
  Science

  Pupils are introduced to a range of 'working scientifically' skills through engaging, hands-on investigations and practical activities. These experiences are designed to foster curiosity, develop critical thinking, and build foundational scientific understanding. Children learn toobserveclosely usingsimple equipment, ask relevant questions, perform basic tests, and gather and record data.

• PSHE
  PSHE

  This PSHE lesson cycle has been carefully designed to ensure that all pupils in our setting have consistent access to key social, emotional, and personal development concepts. These lessons represent the core experiences we believe every student needs to feel confident, secure, and prepared for a successful transition back to their home school or onward to their next educational setting.

  1. All About Me (On Entry)

  A one-to-one session with a trusted adult to explore the pupil’s identity, interests, strengths, and support needs.

  2. Understanding Feelings and Emotions

  Recognising and naming different emotions in ourselves and others.

  3. Friendship and Kindness

  What makes a good friend and how we can show kindness every day.

  4. Safe Places and Safe People

  Identifying who and where helps us feel safe, and how to ask for help.

  5. Managing Big Feelings – Part 1

  Learning calming strategies and ways to express strong emotions safely.

  6. Managing Big Feelings – Part 2

  Practicing regulation tools and building a personal calming toolkit.

  7. Taking Turns and Sharing

  Developing patience, cooperation, and fairness in group settings.

  8. Healthy Me

  Exploring healthy habits: food, hygiene, sleep, and movement.

  9. My Body and Personal Boundaries

  Understanding body autonomy, consent, and respecting personal space.

  10. Being Brave and Trying New Things

  Building confidence and resilience through new experiences.

  11. Celebrating Differences

  Valuing diversity in people, families, cultures, and abilities.

  12. Solving Problems Together

  Learning how to resolve conflicts and work through challenges with others.

  13. Looking After Our World

  Understanding responsibility and how we can care for our environment.

• Cooking
  Cooking

  Through simple cooking activities, pupils learn the basics including measuring, mixing, and following instructions. These experiences not only support their fine motor development and understanding of healthy eating but also build confidence and independence.A key aim is to teach children the importance of kitchen safety, such as careful handling of utensils, awareness of hot surfaces, and keeping the area clean, so they can begin to understand how to cook safely and responsibly.

• PE
  PE

  Our PE curriculum is designed to develop pupils’ physical skills, teamwork, and confidence through a variety of engaging and progressive activities. Each term focuses on a different area of physical development, helping children build coordination, control, and a love for being active.

  Autumn 1:Gymnastics-Children explore how their bodies move by rolling, jumping, balancing, and climbing safely using soft equipment and mats.

  Autumn 2:Ball Skills-Children practise rolling, throwing, catching, and kicking balls of different sizes to build coordination and control.

  Spring 1:Net and Wall Games-Using balloons, beanbags, and soft balls, children begin to explore sending and receiving objects over a net or barrier in fun, simple games.

  Spring 2: Invasion Games-Children play chasing and tagging games that help them learn to move in different directions, follow rules, and work as a team.

  Summer 1: Striking and Fielding-Using bats, hands, or paddles, children practise hitting balls and running to targets, developing timing and aim.

  Summer 2: Athletics-Children enjoy running, jumping, and throwing activities that help them build strength, balance, and confidence in their movements.

• Computing
  Computing

  We use Purple Mash as a core platform to deliver a rich and engaging computing curriculum.

  Autumn 1: Online Safety & Exploring Purple Mash – Introduction to logging in, saving work, and understanding basic online safety.

  Autumn 2: Grouping & Sorting – Using digital tools to sort and classify objects.

  Spring 1: Pictograms – Creating and interpreting simple pictograms.

  Spring 2: Lego Builders & Maze Explorers – Understanding instructions and basic algorithms.

  Summer 1: Animated Story Books – Creating digital stories with text and animation.

  Summer 2: Technology Outside School – Recognising technology in everyday life.

• Continuous Provision
  Continuous Provision

  Our continuous provision approach supports children’s development through a well-planned, engaging environment that encourages exploration, independence, and creativity. Both indoor and outdoor areas are thoughtfully resourced to promote learning across all areas of the curriculum, with zones such as construction, role play, small world, creative, reading, writing, and maths.

  Each term, our provision is enhanced by exciting themes that capture children’s interests and provide meaningful contexts for learning. These themes are further enriched through carefully planned trips and experiences that bring learning to life:

  Autumn 1: Minibeasts

  Autumn 2: Winter

  Spring 1: Dinosaurs

  Spring 2: Transport.

  Summer 1: Pirates

  Summer 2: Seaside

KS2- (ID 1123)

• Maths
  Maths

  The KS2 Maths programme begins with a comprehensive gap analysis in Week 1, using Testbase entry assessments to identify each child's individual learning needs. This informs the setting of personalised learning targets, which are then reviewed at Week 5 and Week 10 during dedicated review meetings.

  Pupils are taught as a class, following a structured teaching sequence designed to build core mathematical understanding and confidence. The 12-week programme is delivered in a continuous cycle, ensuring that regardless of when a pupil joins, they will have access to the full curriculum during their placement.

  • Place Value(three weeks)
  • Addition and Subtraction (three weeks)
  • Multiplication and Division(three weeks)
  • Fractions, Decimals and Percentages (three weeks)

  The maths curriculum focuses on the core concepts that are essential for pupils to access the broader mathematics curriculum and make the greatest impact during their short-term placement

• English
  English

  Drawing Club is used in Key Stage 2 to support writing development while allowing flexibility and creativity. Whole class teaching focuses on key writing skills such as punctuation, grammar, and composition. However, children receive personalised objectives tailored to their year group and individual learning gaps.We adapt the approach in how lessons are modelled and how the weekly teaching sequence is structured. For example, children might focus on writing paragraphs or applying their skills across different genres and text types—such as letters or stories—depending on their ability. This helps them write for a range of audiences and purposes.

  Each week, children are introduced to a variety of text types, broadening their exposure and deepening their understanding of different writing styles.

• Reading
  Reading

  • In Key Stage 2, the reading curriculum begins with a strong focus on decoding words and developing reading fluency. These skills are assessed upon entry using Testbase assessments and 1:1 reading opportunities. For pupils who struggle with phonics, targeted interventions are provided using the Little Wandle phonics scheme. Reading instruction is built around developing skills that will support pupils with their reading development across the different strands required to be a competent reader.
  • fluency development
  • comprehension skills development in fiction, non-fiction and poetry texts (retrieval, inference and prediction)
  • vocabulary development (etymology and morphology, dictionary, thesaurus, synonyms and antonyms)
  • evaluate authors choice of language, structure and presentation

  Children are regularly exposed to a wide range of genres and rich vocabulary, helping them to develop both their understanding and enjoyment of reading.

• Science
  Science

  Pupils are introduced to a range of 'working scientifically' skills through engaging, hands-on investigations and practical activities. These experiences are designed to foster curiosity, develop critical thinking, and build foundational scientific understanding. Children learn to observe closely using simple equipment, ask relevant questions, perform basic tests, and gather and record data.

• PSHE
  PSHE

  This PSHE curriculum has been designed to ensure that all KS2 pupils receive consistent, supportive teaching in key areas of social, emotional, and personal development. The cycle provides a structured yet flexible approach, helping pupils build confidence, resilience, and readiness for their next educational steps—whether returning to their home school or transitioning onward.Most PSHE lessons are delivered to the whole KS2 class, ensuring all pupils engage with key social, emotional, and personal development topics together.However, some specific Sex and RelationshipsEducationcontentis delivered through targeted small-group or individual interventions, particularly for older pupils. This approach ensures that sensitive, age-appropriate topics—such as body changes, personal boundaries, and healthy relationships—are taught in a way that is both developmentally suitable and supportive of individual needs.

  1. All About Me (On Entry)

  A 1:1 session with a trusted adult to explore the pupil’s identity, interests, strengths, and any support needs.

  2. Understanding Feelings and Emotions

  Recognising, naming, and understanding a range of emotions in ourselves and others.

  3. Friendship and Kindness

  Exploring what makes a good friend, how to build positive relationships, and ways to show kindness daily.

  4. Safe Places and Safe People

  Identifying trusted adults and safe environments. Learning how and when to ask for help.

  5. Managing Big Feelings – Part 1

  Introducing calming strategies and safe ways to express strong emotions.

  6. Managing Big Feelings – Part 2

  Practising regulation tools and creating a personal calming toolkit.

  7. Taking Turns and Sharing

  Developing cooperation, patience, and fairness in group settings.

  8. Healthy Me

  Understanding healthy habits including nutrition, hygiene, sleep, and physical activity.

  9. My Body and Personal Boundaries

  Learning about body autonomy, consent, and respecting personal space. Introduction to the concept of private parts using correct terminology in a safe and age-appropriate way.

  10. Being Brave and Trying New Things

  Building confidence and resilience through new experiences and challenges.

  11. Celebrating Differences

  Valuing diversity in people, families, cultures, and abilities. Promoting inclusion and respect.

  12. Solving Problems Together

  Learning how to resolve conflicts, listen to others, and work through challenges as a team.

  13. Looking After Our World

  Understanding our responsibility to care for the environment and make sustainable choices.

• Cooking
  Cooking

  In KS2, pupils take part in simple, hands-on cooking activities that help them develop essential life skills. Through tasks like measuring, mixing, chopping, and following step-by-step instructions, children build their fine motor skills, improve hand-eye coordination, and gain confidence in the kitchen.

  A key focus is on kitchen safety. Pupils learn how to use utensils safely, understand the dangers of hot surfaces, and keep their work area clean and hygienic. These experiences help them become more independent and responsible, while also learning about the importance of healthy eating and making good food choices.

• PE
  PE

  Our PE curriculum is designed to develop pupils’ physical skills, teamwork, and confidence through a variety of engaging and progressive activities. Each term focuses on a different area of physical development, helping children build coordination, control, and a lifelong love of being active.

  Autumn 1: Gymnastics - Pupils explore how their bodies move through rolling, jumping, balancing, and climbing. They learn to link movements into simple sequences using mats and apparatus, developing strength, flexibility, and control.

  Autumn 2: Ball Skills / Football -Children practise rolling, throwing, catching, dribbling, and kicking using balls of various sizes. They develop coordination, spatial awareness, and basic tactics through small-sided games.

  Spring 1: Tag Rugby -Pupils are introduced to the fundamentals of tag rugby, including passing, dodging, and tagging. They learn to work as a team, follow rules, and apply simple strategies in game situations.

  Spring 2: Badminton -Children develop hand-eye coordination and agility through racket-based activities. They practise sending and receiving shuttlecocks and learn basic footwork and positioning.

  Summer 1: Cricket - Using bats, balls, and cones, pupils practise striking, fielding, and running between wickets. They develop timing, aim, and teamwork through modified cricket games.

  Summer 2: Athletics -Pupils take part in running, jumping, and throwing events. They focus on improving personal performance, building stamina, and understanding the importance of fair play and perseverance.

• Computing
  Computing

  We use Purple Mash to deliver an engaging computing curriculum that builds pupils’ digital literacy, problem-solving, and creative skills. Each term introduces new concepts and tools, helping children become confident and responsible users of technology.

  Autumn 1: Coding & Online Safety

  Pupils learn the basics of coding by creating simple programs using blocks and commands. They explore sequencing, repetition, and debugging. Alongside this, they develop an understanding of online safety, including how to protect personal information and behave responsibly online.

  Autumn 2: Spreadsheets

  Children are introduced to spreadsheets and learn how to input data, use basic formulas, and create charts. These activities help develop logical thinking and an understanding of how data can be organised and analysed.

  Spring 1: Databases

  Pupils explore how information is stored and sorted in databases. They learn to search, filter, and interpret data, gaining insight into how digital systems manage large sets of information.

  Spring 2: Game Creator

  Using Purple Mash’s game creation tools, children design and build their own interactive games. They apply coding skills, plan game mechanics, and test their creations, developing creativity and computational thinking.

  Summer 1: Concept Maps

  Pupils learn to organise ideas visually using concept maps. They explore how to link thoughts, structure information, and present knowledge clearly—skills that support both computing and wider curriculum learning.

  Summer 2:Word Processing

  Children develop word processing skills including typing, formatting text, inserting images, and editing documents. These activities support communication, presentation, and digital literacy across subjects.

• Music (Noise Academy)
  Music (Noise Academy)

  As part of our music curriculum, pupils take part in engaging, group-based sessions delivered by Noise Academy, where they develop foundational DJ skills in a creative and collaborative environment. These lessons introduce pupils to the world of digital music production and performance, helping them explore rhythm, beat-matching, looping, and mixing using professional DJ equipment and software.

  Through these sessions, pupils:

  • Learn to listen critically and respond to different musical styles and genres.
  • Develop an understanding of tempo, structure, and dynamics in music.
  • Build technical confidence using digital tools and hardware.
  • Work together to create and perform their own mixes, promoting teamwork, creativity, and self-expression.

• Enrichment Tropics
  Enrichment Tropics

  During short-term placements, pupils engage in a rich, thematic curriculum that integrates Design Technology, Art, History, and Geography. Broad, imaginative topics are carefully selected each term to spark curiosity and provide meaningful contexts for learning. These themes are designed to develop core subject-specific skills while encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and cross-curricular connections. To further enrich learning, themes are enhanced with carefully planned trips and real-world experiences, helping pupils make connections between classroom learning and the wider world.

  Autumn 1: Inventors

  Autumn 2: Heroes and villains

  Spring 1: Space

  Spring 2: Warriors

  Summer 1: Rainforests

  Summer 2: Environment