Our school is arranged in three Galleries. They are:
About our Galleries:
Teachers in all galleries deliver the relevant differentiated curriculum requirements, National Curriculum (NC) 2015 Year 1 – 6, through an integrated, thematic approach (Thematic Approaches to Learning TAL); providing a meaningful context for the development of the student’s basic skills, knowledge and understanding. Where possible, without becoming contrived, all elements of the curriculum, other than English and Mathematics, will be addressed through the chosen ‘topic’.
The class teachers teach English and Mathematics as discrete subjects.
Specialist teachers will deliver teaching and learning in PE and Sports, and Social Communication and Interaction.
There will be occasions when it is more relevant to teach certain subjects in isolation; for example relationships education.
TAL is taught for 8 – 10 hours a week and will cover the following NC Programmes of Study: Science, Art and Design, PSE, Design and Technology, RE, Geography, History, and Music. Forest School may be included and will run for one term per class.
Subject Time Allocations 2020 – 2021
|
Subject |
Taught by |
Lesson per week |
|
Language & Communication |
Specialist Teacher |
1 |
|
English |
Class Teacher |
5 |
|
Maths |
Class Teacher |
5 |
|
Computing |
Class Teacher |
1 |
|
PE |
Specialist Teacher |
2 |
|
Thematic Approaches to Learning (TAL) |
Class Teacher |
9 |
|
Star Time or Restorative Star Time |
Class Teacher |
1 |
|
Total |
24 |
|
|
RE and PSE (Assembly time) |
1 hour |
Teachers will also work to ensure that the curriculum model and provision is linked to:
a) student aspirations and outcomes as detailed in their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
b) independent learning behaviours and skills
c) home learning opportunities
d) integrated therapy programmes, as appropriate