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.
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.
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