Our Curriculum
We know that moving through KS2 and KS3 is a pivotal time in a child’s education. Taking that leap can sometimes require additional support to avoid placement breakdown and further feelings of failure. Willows Rise provides a middle school type environment and a heavily supported transition package.
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As a school we work on trauma informed principles, the school provides a flexible curriculum that addresses all areas of the individual student’s needs.
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The impact of the curriculum will be students leaving us in the best possible place they can be to take the next step in their educational journey. They will have a clear plan of any adaptations they need to be successful in their next placement and this will be reflected in their EHCP.
Curriculum Pathways
There are 3 curriculum pathways for students joining Willows Rise depending on their needs
Likely to be a longer stay working with key adults to feel
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Safety
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Security
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Relationship
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Trust
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Co regulation
RELATE
REGULATE
A medium stay with a focus on
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Moving from co regulation to being able to more effectively use personal strategies for self regulation
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Focusing on project based learning in order to build confidence, resilience and tolerance of small groups
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Beginning to accelerate key skills in a classroom environment
ENGAGE
A shorter stay for children and families who aspire to be successful in mainstream education but who need to develop the key learning skills
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phonics, reading
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maths fluency
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independence skills
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managing travel
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managing transitions
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managing larger groups
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managing social situations
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managing conflict hurt and disappointment