Curriculum
Hugo and Plato-EYFS
The 4 principles of EYFS
PLAY- We understand at Hazel Oak that children learn best when they are absorbed, interested and active. We understand that active learning involves children, adults, objects, ideas, stimuli and events that aim to engage and involve children for sustained periods of time. We believe that Early Years education should be as practical as possible and therefore have the ethos of ‘learning through play’. Play is essential for children’s development across all areas of the curriculum. Play builds on children’s confidence as they learn to explore, to relate to others and develop relationships, set their own goals and solve problems. Children learn by leading their own play and by taking part in play which is guided by adults.
EYFS areas of learning
The EYFS is split into 7 areas of learning:
Prime areas
Personal, social and Emotional
Communication and Language
Physical Development
Specific Areas
Literacy
Maths
Understanding the world
Expressive Art and Design
In planning and guiding what children learn, practitioners reflect on the different rates at which children are developing and adjust their practice appropriately. The characteristics of effective teaching and learning describe the behaviours children use in order to learn:
Dewey, Socrates, Confucius, Rumi-Key Stage 2
In Key Stage 1 and 2 students follow an adapted curriculum following the pathway of a mainstream Key Stage 1 and 2 class. These are differentiated and adapted to suit the needs of all children in the class. Each class has a class teacher, who will teach them most subjects. The staff team are aware of students’ individual learning and social needs and aim to provide their entitlement in an accessible and personalised way. The curriculum is designed to ensure that all pupils study the whole range of subjects following guidance from the national curriculum.
All students are taught English, Maths and Science as core subjects. Class groups are organised according to teacher assessment and performance data.
Key Stage 1 and 2 follow a challenge-based approach to the curriculum. This is a way of teaching and learning, whereby many areas of the curriculum are connected together and integrated within a theme/topic. For PE, we follow the Real PE scheme of learning, this is an inclusive approach to sport and offers all pupils the chance to take part.
Locke, Spinoza, Appiah, Descartes, Warnock – Key Stage 3
In Key Stage 3 students follow a secondary curriculum in the style of the primary curriculum. Each class has a class teacher, who will teach them most subjects. For some specialised subjects (e.g. Science, Art and Cookery), classes will be taught by a specialist teacher. The staff team are aware of students’ individual learning and social needs and aim to provide their entitlement in an accessible and personalised way. The curriculum is designed to ensure that all pupils study the whole range of subjects.
All students are taught English, Maths and Science as core subjects. Class groups are organised according to teacher assessment and performance data.
Key Stage 3 follow a challenge based approach to the curriculum. This is a way of teaching and learning, whereby many areas of the curriculum are connected together and integrated within a theme/topic.
Lipman, Turing, Murdoch - Key Stage 4
All students are entered for Entry Level 1 to Level 2 Literacy and Maths. GCSE Maths is offered for those students who can sit the exam and can achieve a good grade.
Pupils in class Turing and Murdoch are taught Entry Level 1-3 Science modules from the AQA syllabus.
Students in class Lipman study ASDAN Personal Progress modules. This qualification is made up of units in the following areas: Literacy, Numeracy and IT; Independent Living Skills; Personal Development; Community Participation; Preparation for Work. Lipman are awarded Science modules through ASDAN Personal Progress.
All students in KS4 study at least 1 ASDAN Short Course. The Short Course qualifications we work towards are: Expressive Arts, Sport and Fitness, Computing Vocational, Construction Vocational, PSHE and FoodWise.
Bentham, Avicenna - Key Stage 5
All students are entered for a literacy qualification. AQA Entry Level 1 to Level 3, Step up to English (Silver & Gold) and AQA Functional Skills English Level 1 & Level 2.
All students are entered for a Maths qualification. AQA Entry Level 1 to Entry Level 3 in Mathematics and Functional Skills Maths Level 1 & Level 2. GCSE Maths is offered for those students who can sit the exam and can achieve a good grade (grade 4 and above).
All students in 6th Form study an ASDAN Personal & Social Development qualification. This qualification is made up of units in the following areas: Working as a Group, Environmental awareness, Community action, Personal Safety in the home and community, Healthy living, Making the most of leisure time and Using technology in the home and community.
All students in KS5 study an ASDAN PSHE Short Course. The Short Course is split into 11 modules:
- Emotional wellbeing
- Keeping safe and healthy
- Social media
- Alcohol
- Tobacco and drugs
- Sexual health
- Respectful relationships
- Families and parenting
- Financial choices
- Careers and your future
- Living in modern Britain
All students in KS5 complete an ASDAN Employability qualification (Entry 2, Entry 3 and Level 1) alongside participation in a workplace experience at Solihull Moors FC Foundation. ASDAN Employability qualifications are intended for young people who are not yet ready for employment but for whom a job is a realistic aim in the future. The course introduces students into key employability skills and practical workplace experience. Students are welcome to arrange an alternative work placement to Solihull Moors FC and can complete this qualification based on their experiences in a different work setting.