Our vision is to find, pursue and maximise every bit of potential a child or young person has. We want each student’s life to be as fulfilling and happy as possible, both now and in the future. Our curriculum helps them develop the knowledge and skills they need for their own life and to be as independent as possible.
Learning is arranged through four pathways and personalised through each student’s learning goals. Play-based learning is central to our approach: students learn through movement, interaction, exploration, imagination and problem-solving, with adults planning, modelling and extending learning. We adapt experiences to students’ age, interests and access needs. Preparation for life begins in early years and continues throughout school and sixth form.
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Early years
Our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum builds foundations through Play and Early Learning; Communication, Language and Early Literacy; Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED); and Physical Development.
Primary and secondary pathways
Our four pathways are Explorer, Traveller, Adventurer and Discoverer. Explorer curriculum areas shown in this overview are Communication and Language; Cognition and Challenge; PSHRE; and Physical Development. Traveller, Adventurer and Discoverer areas are Communication, Language and Literacy (CLL); Maths; Creativity; How the World Works; PSHRE; and Physical Development. PSHRE is personal, social, health and relationships education.
Post 16
The pathways continue into post-16 provision. Explorer areas shown are Communication and Language; Learning for Life; Health, Self-Care and Wellbeing; and PSHRE. Traveller and Adventurer also include Skills for the Everyday. Discoverer areas shown are Community Participation; Skills for the Everyday; Skills for the Workplace; Health, Self-Care and Wellbeing; and PSHRE.
A connected learning journey
The arrows show that learning continues from primary and secondary school into post-16 provision. The focus develops towards adult life while learning remains personalised to the individual.
Finding out more
To discuss your child’s learning, contact their class teacher. For wider curriculum enquiries, contact office@beaconhill.org.uk or 0191 607 1970 and ask for the Assistant Headteacher responsible for curriculum.