Curriculum
The curriculum at Woodlands aims to develop each individual to reach their full potential with a broad and balanced curriculum with a particular focus on literacy and communication, numeracy, personal development and life skills. Our school provides a Values-based curriculum experience. This means that we promote and teach a set of values to our pupils that will ensure they develop the skills to be good citizens in the future. In doing so, we are committed to meeting their complex and diverse needs.
We support our curriculum with a set of principles (5C’s) that are woven into teaching and learning in order to develop improved social and emotional skills that will positively affect behaviour.
- Confidence
- Challenge
- Curiosity
- Character
- Creativity
These values are underpinned by our 3 Golden Rules of behaviour:
- At Woodlands we are kind and respectful to each other.
- At Woodlands we engage in our learning.
- At Woodlands we take pride in our environment.
The curriculum aims to provide our pupils with the knowledge, skills and experiences required to live as independently as possible, taking into account the needs and challenges of each individual, we aim to provide quality learning experiences and the cultural capital required for our pupils to develop as individuals, ready to face the challenges of the next stage of their lives with confidence. We take a holistic approach to developing the whole person.
Our curriculum is organised into 3 pathways to support the specific needs of the pupils.
At Woodlands Academy, we do not have a dedicated EYFS class, but we do have provision for pupils working at a level analogous to EYFS and therefore can offer provision to EYFS pupils should the demand arise.
To view our EYFS policy, click the link below.
Yellow Pathway
The Yellow Pathway supports learners with the most significant educational needs. These young people have needs including ASD, PMLD, Speech, Language and Communication and Physical disabilities. The Yellow Pathway curriculum is informed by the EYFS Framework and the Engagement Model. The Yellow Pathway utilities the TEACCH® Approach of structured teaching. Pupils are taught a range of communication strategies and a bespoke personal care routine to support and develop independence. In KS4, most pupils on the Yellow Pathway focus on continuing to develop their communication, personal care and independence skills alongside AQA Unit Awards.
Green Pathway
The Green Pathway supports learners with significant educational needs who are also able to engage in subject-specific learning. These young people have needs including ASD, MLD, SLD, SEMH, Speech Language and Communication and Physical disabilities. Pupils on the Green Pathway are taught a broad and balanced curriculum with a focus on phonics, literacy, numeracy and life skills to support and develop independence. The Green Pathway is informed by the EYFS Framework and National Curriculum KS1-KS3. In KS4, most pupils on the Green Pathway work towards AQA Unit Awards and Entry Level Qualifications.
Blue Pathway
The Blue Pathway supports learners with educational needs including ASD, MLD and SEMH who are able to engage with formal education based on the National Curriculum. Pupils on the Blue Pathway are taught a broad and balanced curriculum with a focus on applied learning and work related learning to support and develop independence in order to be independent, rounded citizens who positively contribute to their own communities. Young people are supported in gaining a wide range of accreditation and support in finding college placements, work experience and employment. In KS4, most pupils on the Blue Pathway work towards GCSEs, Entry Levels and BTEC Qualifications.