At the Greater Horseshoe School, we recognise that every individual is unique. We aim to provide a bespoke education programme for our students which encourages and supports their participation in learning and which builds confidence and self-esteem.
Our curriculum covers Key Stages 2, 3, 4 and 5. The enhanced curriculum at the Greater Horseshoe School is principally designed to reengage our students with learning thus starting to provide them with opportunities to prepare for successful adult life. Our curriculum enables our students to value and enjoy education, whilst striving to maximise their potential.
Typically, our students have had their learning significantly disrupted and they often struggle to remain focused on learning within the confines of a school environment. Early year traumas may create barriers to success in education and we aim to provide a curriculum that supports students to make real progress in developing the core skills of Literacy, Numeracy and science. In addition, we provide relevant information to foster safer choices and start to develop the vocational skills that will enable our students to live independently and succeed in the world of work. Particular emphasis is placed on the school’s curriculum, communication and self-directed behaviour strategies for a lifelong learning programme.
Wherever possible we aim to provide access and inclusion opportunities to mainstream education and other community-based leisure and social activities geared towards the promotion of independent living.
Upon arrival to the school, students are placed on to one of four pathways, assessed through baselining as the most appropriate pathway to meeting the students’ needs. The pathway reviews are ongoing and are adjusted according to student’s assessment of THRIVE, engagement or progress in attainment or readiness for the next pathway. The pathway model is discussed and agreed in the annual Educations Health Care Plan (EHCp) review and forms the basis for the provision the school provides.
We also have our school farm, Chipley Mill Farm located nearby which we use as part of our outdoor learning.
Find out more about Chipley Mill Farm