Our Curriculum

We offer a broad and balanced curriculum individually tailored to the needs of the young person.

Curriculum at Oaklea Grange School

At Oaklea Grange School, the pupil is at centre of all that we do. Our curriculum is tailored to suit the individual’s needs, interest and aspirations and learning styles.

We have taken a broader, more flexible approach to our ‘stage not age’ curriculum so that it is not only tailored to the needs, skills and interests of the pupils but also provides a balance of academic, artistic, cultural and vocational elements. 

We recognise that not all pupils are ready to access accredited qualifications and so we foster a skill builder programme which develops eight essential skills to succeed these are- listening, speaking, problem solving, creativity, staying positive, aiming high, leadership and teamwork.

We extend learning beyond the confines of the classroom to build essential independent skills, foster teamwork and promote community collaboration through work experience, community work and school trips.

Personal Support

  • Tailored learning programs with Individual Learning and Support Plans.
  • Small class sizes and strong pastoral care.
  • Target setting, reflection, and interventions/enrichment in literacy, numeracy, and other subjects.
  • Close collaboration with care home staff and external agencies.
  • Continuous access to therapeutic support.

Learning and Teaching

  • Experienced teachers and support staff.
  • High expectations with varied teaching methods and differentiation.
  • Stimulating learning environment with technology integration and outdoor space.

Assessment

  • Initial screening (literacy, numeracy, learning style, emotional literacy).
  • Ongoing formative assessments (tests, homework, quizzes, peer/self-assessment).
  • Daily monitoring of outcomes, specialist assessments as needed, termly reports, target tracking, and external exams.

Core Values

  • Personal achievement, inclusiveness, unconditional positive regard.
  • Enriched, relevant, and coherent learning experiences.
  • Independent learning, choice, flexibility.
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Subjects & Opportunities

  • Core subjects: Maths, English, Science, ICT.
  • Other subjects: Arts, Food Technology, PE, PSHE, RSE, History, Geography, Religious Studies, Health & Social Care.
  • Extracurricular & enrichment: Career guidance, work experience, community projects, college/university visits, STEM workshops, mock interviews, guest speakers, outdoor education, Duke of Edinburgh.
  • Qualifications: Functional Skills (Entry 3–Level 3), Entry Level Certificates, GCSEs.
  • External courses: Based on pupil interests.

Learner Outcomes

(aligned with curriculum goals)
  • Ambitious, lifelong learners.
  • Creative, enterprising contributors.
  • Ethical, informed citizens.
  • Healthy, confident individuals.
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Career Support & Next Steps

  • Support to continue education, training, employment, or apprenticeships.
  • Impartial career advice and guidance: CV writing, college applications, open days, STEM events, work experience, job search, and financial literacy.
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