The completed skills ladders have been quality assured for challenge and consistency with leaders across the school and shared with leaders in similar SEN schools. Curriculum Stages The Students at Stony Dean follow a traditional secondary curriculum of core and foundation subjects. We have designed the Stony Dean Curriculum to best meet the needs of our students. Each subject is divided into 6 stages reflecting the 6 stages of Bloom’s Taxonomy. Students move through the stages with a qualification outcome where appropriate. Students who are working below stage 1 have their own separate curriculum of Foundation Stages. There are also separate skills ladders for Work Related Skills and long and medium term tracking of the Education Health Care Plan (EHCP). Main Subjects Including Available Qualifications: Stages Foundation 1 2 3 4 5 6 Emerging Skills Specialised Foundation Curriculum Knowledge ● Comprehension ● Application ● Analysis ● Synthesis ● Evaluation Subjects English Functional Skills, Entry Level 1 Entry Level 1 Functional Skills, Entry Level 2 Entry Level 2 & 3 GCSE English Language /Literature Functional Skills Entry level 3 Functional Skills Level 1&2 Maths Entry Level 1 Entry Level 2 Entry Level 3 GCSE Functional Skills Science Science Entry Level Science GCSE Design Technology Construction BTEC PE Entry Level GCSE PE Art and Design GCSE Art and Design/Arts Award ICT Entry Level Cambridge Nationals Religious Studies Entry Level Humanities Entry Level Entry Level Food Technology BTEC Jamie Oliver
Working towards (A) Met (M) The areas of learning are split into 2 main parts: Part 1 - Cognition and Learning Part 2 - Communication and Interaction - Social, Emotional and Mental Health - Sensory and Physical Part 1 Cognition and Learning Cognition and Learning is assessed on a scale of 1-5 across 7 areas. Each individual subject assesses against the criteria (and the Stony Dean Stages where appropriate) every term. INITIATION CURIOSITY PERSISTENCE DISCOVERY INVESTIGATION ANTICIPATION RESPONSIVENESS F1 I can show I am work ready I can use my senses to explore familiar events/ objects I can maintain attention for short periods of time I can copy a gesture/action /pattern/words/ symbol I can attempt to engage in the process of learning, with adult support On a basic level I can link people with places I can make brief responses to a simple request by noticing a sound/ image/ object/gesture/word without intention to act upon
F2 I can make a choice from a given selection of materials to help me begin a task I can use my senses to identify familiar events/ objects I can sustain attention for longer periods of time I can recall an action/pattern/gesture /words /symbol For short periods of time I can pursue my learning task, with support I can predict what comes next in an familiar situation/pattern/text For a short period of time, I can respond appropriately to a simple request from a familiar person F3 I can use resources and strategies to help me begin my task I can use my senses to put objects into categories or in For an extended period of time, I can participate in activities to demonstrate an understanding I can sequence an action/pattern/words /gesture /symbol I can actively engage in an investigation and recall meaningful information I can predict what comes next in an unfamiliar situation/pattern/text I can respond for an extended period of time (familiar/unfamiliar people) F4 I can work with increased independence and ask for help when needed I can use my senses to compare events/objects, with increasing independence I can sustain engagement in increasingly challenging tasks I can demonstrate simple understanding of action/words/pattern /symbol/gesture I can investigate learning with increasing independence, recording the outcome I can predict the results of my own actions, in different situations/pattern/text With increased independence, I can engage in a task for sustained periods of time F5 I can begin a task or activity independently I can use my senses to explain objects/events or ask relevant questions I can demonstrate understanding of new concepts through my persistent independent learning I can interpret information by demonstrating knowledge of words/action/pattern /gesture/symbol I can independently use resources to extend my knowledge I can predict the results of others' actions I can sustain engagement, with independence, on several successive tasks Part 2 Part 2 comprises of three strands of assessment: - Communication and Interaction - Social, Emotional and Mental Health - Sensory and Physical These are assessed collaboratively with all members of staff working with the pupil across the curriculum. This assessment will take place twice a year. For example – F1 assessment criteria: Work Related Skills
GCSE - For students who take GCSE exams in KS4. These are our most able students academically. Subject KS3 KS4 KS5 – 6th Form Age 19+ FOCUS Development of Curriculum Knowledge and Skills gaining increasing confidence and independence Development of Curriculum knowledge and skills with a focus on gaining qualifications Readiness for independent living and work Students are confident and clear in their future options and possibilities for education and work. Options: Supported Internship Traineeships FE College Employment Personal Priorities Reducing anxiety Making and managing friendships Physical Development and Personal Care Developing Communication Reducing anxiety leading up to exams and transition to 6th Form Managing friendships and relationships Physical development and Personal Care Developing work-related skills Reducing anxiety leading up to leaving school Healthy habits for life Work related skills Skills for independent living Making suitable next step decisions and applications Curriculum English & Maths English: Exploring texts in line with the KS3 national curriculum incorporating a range of genre. Promoting written communication which is meaningful to themselves and others. Maths: strengthening knowledge of number and applying the 4 main operations in abstract and real life contexts. English – Following the 2 year GCSE course, working towards accreditation which promotes self-esteem, personal challenge and acquiring independence. Maths: Following the 2 year GCSE maths program. Working towards the accreditation while encouraging independence and using maths in real life contexts. English – developing skills towards employability and daily living. Where appropriate pursuing further qualifications. Maths: Working to acquire Functional maths Level 2 and focusing on maths skills relevant to the home and work place. Curriculum Subjects Subjects are taught broadly in line with the National Curriculum. Literacy and Numeracy skills are integral to the learning reflecting their stages in those subjects. Students are taught topics which are meaningful and relevant to everyday life. Opportunities for social interaction are maximised. Learning from KS3 is built upon leading to accreditations. Through a range of BTEC qualifications students are given the opportunity to experience a variety of vocational and independence skills such as animal care, home cooking, travel training, construction and money management. Students are encouraged and assisted in work placement and college modules participation. Qualifications English Entry Level (Yr 9) Maths Entry Level (Yr 8/9) GCSE English Language Functional Maths Level 1 GCSE Functional Maths Entry 3 PE GCSE Short Course Entry Level Humanities Cambridge Nationals L2 GCSE English Literature Functional Maths L2 BTEC Money and Finance BTEC Vocational Studies ICT ECDL Extra Level 2
Entry Level- for students who typically work towards Entry Level accreditation in KS4. Subject KS3 KS4 KS5 Age 19+ FOCUS Development of Curriculum Knowledge and Skills gaining increasing confidence and independence Development of Curriculum knowledge and skills with a on gaining qualifications Readiness for independent living and work Students are confident and clear in their future options and possibilities for education and work. Options: Stony Dean Supported Internship Traineeships Further Education College Employment Personal Priorities Reducing Anxiety Making and managing friendships Physical Development and Personal Care Developing Communication Reducing Anxiety leading up to Managing friendships and relationships Physical Development and Personal Care Developing work-related skills Reducing Anxiety leading up to leaving school Healthy habits for life Work related skills Skills for independent living Curriculum English & Maths English: Ensuring concrete basic reading skills in year 7. Exploring texts in line with the KS3 national curriculum incorporating a range of genre. Promoting written communication which is meaningful to themselves and others. Maths: strengthening knowledge of number and applying the 4 main operations in abstract and real life contexts. English – Following the Entry Level program of work, working towards accreditation which promotes self-esteem, personal challenge and acquiring independence. Maths: Following the entry level maths program. Working towards the accreditation while encouraging independence and using maths in real life contexts. English – developing skills towards employability and living. Where appropriate pursuing further qualifications. Maths: Working to acquire GCSE or Functional maths and focusing on maths skills relevant to the home and work place. Curriculum Other Subjects Subjects are taught broadly in line with the National Curriculum. Literacy and Numeracy skills are integral to the learning reflecting their stages in those subjects. Students are taught topics which are meaningful and relevant to everyday life. Opportunities for social interaction are maximised. Learning from KS3 is built upon leading to accreditations. Through a range of BTEC qualifications students are given the opportunity to experience a variety of vocational and independence skills such as animal care, home cooking, travel training, construction and money management. Students are encouraged and assisted in work placement and college modules participation. Qualifications Entry Level English Level Maths Functional Maths L1 Entry Level PE OCR Humanities Equals Qualification ICT - Entry Level 3 IT Users Reward Functional Skills English GCSE Maths or Functional Maths L1/2 BTEC Money and Finance BTEC Skills and Independence for Work British Computer Society – Computer and Online Basics Entry Level 3