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Curriculum plan for Kingfisher / Raven
The students in Kingfisher and Raven will be working on
individual objectives related to their individual needs
from the STEPS programme. The skills being developed
with each of the students will reflect advice from a range
of professionals including the OT, school nursing team
and SALT. Parents will be consulted to ensure all
developments in school are helpful to families in the
home environment
Year 9-11 students across the two classes will be working on
developing number skills using the Personal Progress Unit
accreditations, designed for their individual levels of
understanding and achievement. Year 12-14 students will widen
their skills in this area by using money and basic time skills in the
local community, also accredited by the Personal Progress Units.
All of the students will develop their understanding of measures,
by undertaking cooking activities in the classroom and being
involved in the preparation of drinks and snacks as appropriate
Autumn
The students in Kingfisher and Raven will have opportunities to
develop their understanding of their local community by actively
using the local facilities available to them leading to
accreditation. All students will have the opportunity to engage in
visits and activities appropriate for their needs and
understanding. The year 12-14 students will be given
opportunities to develop their skills for the workplace, by
following instructions and being made aware of safety in their
environments Cultural weeks will also broaden the range of
experiences for the students
All students in Kingfisher and Raven will have access to stories in
a paper, audio or electronic format. Drama will also be used to
ensure that stories are understood using a variety of sensory
props and costumes. All students will be encouraged in mark
making in a variety of situations, using appropriate media to suit
their needs. ICT will be used throughout to support this
development, including the use of touch screens, switches, ipads,
iPods and any other equipment that is felt to be beneficial.
Advice from the OT will be used to consider posture and writing
aids. Advice will also be sought from the VI and Hi advisory teams
for individual students
The students in Kingfisher and Raven will develop their
individual independence skills via a number of specialist
interv4ention strategies; these may include TEACCH,
TACPAC, sensology, and swimming, using switches in ICT
and other areas and sensory circuits. Advice will be
sought from other professionals in the development of
individualised programmes for the students. All students
will be encouraged to aid in their personal care regimes
whenever possible. All students will be encouraged to
engage with their peers at lunchtimes independently.
Communication is given the highest priority for students
in Kingfisher and Raven. All students will be working on
individual communication objectives as highlighted by
their ILP’s. Individual strategies advised by SALT, OT, and
other professionals will be developed to develop the
students communication skills. The use of specialised
strategies as outlined in the Independence box will aid
the development of meaningful communication for all of
the students in a communication friendly environment,
taking account of individual needs and development.
The students in Kingfisher and Raven will have access to
a full range of stories, drama and art activities from
around the World. They will be involved in a termly
cultural week, where they will be immersed in a number
of different cultures from around the world. They will
also be given the opportunity to express themselves in a
variety of ways that will lead to accredited units for their
Personal Progress Units, at their own level of
understanding and participation.
The students in Kingfisher and Raven will have weekly access to
the swimming pool and individual sensory circuits’ activities.
They will also have the opportunity to undertake Sherborne
movement sessions on a regular basis throughout the week.
Other physical activities including physiotherapy will be included
in their individual timetables as appropriate and activities
suggested by the OT will also be incorporated into individual
timetables. Access to the local community will also be on foot for
the majority of students to develop stamina and confidence in
walking in different environments