Curriculum

Our Enhanced Curriculum – Supporting Every Child to Thrive

 

At Stanley Primary School (part of Synergy Education Trust), we believe every child deserves to learn in a way that suits their individual needs. Our enhanced classrooms are specially designed to support children who may face significant barriers to learning, offering a safe, structured, and nurturing environment within our mainstream schools.

 

What Makes Our Curriculum Special?

 

Inclusive & Personalised: We follow a flexible, evidence-based approach that adapts to each child’s strengths and needs.

Inspired by Research: Our curriculum is built using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework and other proven strategies to ensure every child can succeed.

 

Two Learning Pathways:

 

Embrace Pathway – for children at the earliest stages of development, focusing on sensory experiences, early communication, and interaction.

 

Inspire Pathway – for children developing independence and communication, often beginning to access parts of the National Curriculum.

 

Four Key Areas of Learning:

 

1. Communication and Interaction:

Helping children express themselves in ways that work for them – using speech, visuals, gestures, or technology. Communication is embedded in all activities and built through real-life, meaningful experiences.

 

2. Cognitive Development:

Supporting children in exploring, problem-solving, and making sense of the world around them. This includes early literacy, numeracy, memory, and thinking skills, delivered in hands-on and playful ways.

 

3. Wellbeing:

Promoting emotional regulation, physical activity, creativity, and sensory development. Activities like art, music, dance, and swimming help children build confidence and manage their emotions.

 

4. Independence:

Preparing children for life by developing important skills like self-care, social awareness, and decision-making. These are taught naturally throughout the school day and supported by experiences both in and outside school.

 

How Do We Know It's Working?

 

We regularly assess each child’s progress using well-established tools like Cherry Garden Maps and the SCERTS Framework, which help track communication, emotional development, and learning. This allows us to personalise learning targets and ensure children are always moving forward in ways that are meaningful to them.

 

Working Together:

 

Our curriculum is about more than just academics – it’s about helping every child grow in confidence, enjoy learning, and feel included in their school community. By working in partnership with families, we ensure every child has the support they need to achieve their full potential.