CURRICULUM
We follow what we call our Enhanced Curriculum because we embed therapy into an educational programme based on the National Curriculum. It’s delivered to include Enrichment activities and allow pupils time out to regulate themselves and tackle their studies at their own pace as required.
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
At YARROW HEIGHTS, we aim to provide a broad curriculum that enables all pupils to achieve academically, as well as explore new and exciting avenues for learning.
To this end, our curriculum is comprised of both traditional core subjects (English, Maths, Science, IT, PE, and Humanities) as well as other, more unique opportunities designed to broaden our pupils’ horizons. For example, our Enrichment programme features activities such as: Forest School, Animal Care, arts and crafts, music, construction & robotics and outdoor adventure activities.
Another important aspect of our curriculum offering is Personal Development (PD), which encompasses PSHE, Careers and Life Skills. Each pupil receives one designated lesson per week as well as taking part in weekly assemblies on the designated PD theme and follow-up activities in tutor times. We feel that Personal Development is a fundamental aspect of a broad curriculum as the issues discussed in these lessons will prepare pupils for life in the wider world. As a result, every subject references PD in their curriculum coverage and delivery, helping to keep the subject present in the pupils’ minds.
