Learning in the SSU

SSU Curriculum Overview

Our broad, balanced and personalised curriculum is in line with the National Curriculum and adapted to the children’s needs. This enables pupils to thrive and fulfil their potential, equipping them for the next stage of their education. The holistic nature of our practice enhances children’s academic learning, communication skills, social skills and life skills whilst promoting positive mental health and wellbeing.

• Lessons are in line with the children's abilities with tasks carried out in small groups to enable pupils to make small-step progress in all subject areas. 

• Pupils have a broad and balanced curriculum, including full access to foundation subjects in line with their ability. 

• There are daily opportunities for personal development in the SSU including emotional literacy support and the teaching of self-help skills. Timetabled lessons include outdoor learning and independent life skills such as cooking and gardening. 

• Our 'Personalised Curriculum' provides additional interventions based on the children's needs. For example: gym trail, finger gym, handwriting, spelling, phonics, communication, SALT, emotional literacy and social skills.

• Each child has a termly individual learning plan with personalised targets relating to each of their EHCP outcomes. This links to our 'graduated approach' as we use the assess, plan, do and review cycle.

Please see our class pages to find out more about our current and recent learning opportunities.