We have also made use of our new ICT Network to utilise the ILS maths system, to encourage independent learning in pupils. We have a technology room including a kiln, for working with clay and resistant materials. We also have a 'flat' equipped with two food preparation areas and seating area for food technology. This area is used by Key Stages 2 and 3 for basic skills in food preparation. Pupils from FE learn to prepare themselves a meal, buying the items they need at the local shops, making the meal, eating together, and washing up afterwards.
Every class has a weekly swimming lesson withour own swimming teacher.
Swimming is an excellent form of physical education and something that can be enjoyed by every one of our pupils. Once they have gained confidence in the water, pupils progress to swimming with aids, and then alone. They are able to gain certificates for various skills and distances, and these certificates are the same as those gained by pupils in mainstream schools. Pupils take part in regularly held swimming galas, against young people from other schools and establishments. Able swimmers in the FE department have their swimming lesson at the local leisure centre, as they need more space and greater depth and distance to swim.