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Fox Hollies Special School

Fox Hollies Special School

Hello and Welcome to Pathway 3

Pathway 3 students have severe and moderate learning difficulties and are working within the pre-key stage 2 standards, with some working within the key stage 2 standards.

Lessons are linked to a termly theme with subject specific knowledge taken from relevant parts of the National Curriculum and delivered in creative and engaging ways to be motivating for our students.

Classes are broadly grouped into key stages (3, 4, 5) and all key stages follow the same theme to enable collaborative working and shared experiences, but as students move through the key stages, there is a greater focus on preparing for adulthood outcomes. Key Stage 4 and 5 students also study for Functional Skills, Asdan and Arts Award qualifications that are also linked to the theme.

Alternative communication strategies continue to be valued and supported and signs as well as symbols and communication aids continue to be used alongside text to promote literacy skills.

Preparing for adulthood is an important aspect of learning in Key Stage 4 and 5. There is a careers and work experience programme that enables students to consider the future and their options.

Many students have the potential to progress to a college placement and supported employment in the future and the aim is to fully prepare them for this transition.

 

 

 

Pathway 3  Summer Term 2023

Seeking Refuge

Key Text:

‘The Arrival’ Shaun Tan,

‘The Journey’ Francesca Sanna, ‘

The Island’ Armin Greder

English

Create a story using the images from the texts. Create a fantasy island and explore democracy, community and shared values. Discuss why people need to seek refuge and how they must feel.

Maths 

Fractions and money.

Global Learning

Physical characteristics of islands and their diversity of features and climate.

Democracy and values – why do people seek refuge and how are they responded to?

Science/Outdoor learning

Natural phenomena – volcanoes.

Plot to plate – growing food.

Cookery

Design Technology

Foods from around the World.

Build a model island using recycled materials.

PE

Health related fitness

PSHE/RSE

Relationships

Creative Arts

Exhibition at the MAC. Exhibits of pupils’ work and creative workshops.

Supporting learning at home: Watch:

The Journey by Francesca Sanna  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4WyzqLXtqc  

The Island by Armin Greder  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLBM81J_w28    

The Arrival by Shaun Tan  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGlCxUCLsXM

Talk about what is happening in the stories and how the characters might feel. Make or draw your own island – what would make it perfect?

 

 

 

Pathway 3 – spring term curriculum Grid

Key Text:

Information texts – wildlife, lifecycles and ecosystems.

English

Explain, describe and label life cycles. Use language and writing to raise awareness of the needs of wildlife and the challenges that they face. Persuasive writing to gain support for wildlife project.

Maths 

Tallies and data handling. Record types and numbers of different species/habitats.

Global Learning

Basic fieldwork – compass directions. Features of the local area and seasonal changes.

Science/Outdoor learning

Observations. Identify and classify different plants and animals. Living things and habitats including reproduction (hatching butterflies). Food chains.

Cookery

Design Technology

Simple, healthy meals and snacks on a budget.

Design and build a home for wildlife.

PE

Yoga/ gym fitness.

PSHE/RSE

Understanding mental and physical health. Looking after our own wellbeing.

Creative Arts

Arts Award – music, art, dance and pottery.

Supporting home learning: Observe the changes in the season – longer days and spring growth. Investigate outdoors – how many creatures can you find in the garden/park and where do they live?

https://www.wildlifewatch.org.uk/activities    Great website with lots of activities and information about wildlife.

 

Pathway 3  Curriculum Grid Autumn 2022

Key Text:

‘Here We Are: Notes for living on Planet Earth’ by Oliver Jeffers.

English

Pupils will produce a guide to Planet Earth for someone who has never visited before. This will include some of the wonderful things that are on Earth and how to care for the planet.

Maths

Pupils will focus on shape and how different shapes relate to space and the planets.

Global Learning

Features of Earth – rivers, mountains, volcanos. How the earth fits into the wider universe and how humans influence earth events. How humans relate to other species and the responsibility that we have towards them and our planet.

Science/Outdoor learning

The solar system – how this influences day, night and the seasons.

The effect of seasons on plant growth and weather.

Cookery,  Design Technology

Learning basic kitchen skills to make a snack or meal. Baking items to sell at the Winter Festival.   

Making a model – ‘SPACE’.

PE

Football – preparing for the World Cup.

PSHE/RSE

‘This is Me’. Pupils will learn about the human body and the changes which take place as they grow and age.

Creative Arts

Pupils will use the theme of Space and Our Planet to create dance, music and art pieces to be shared at the Winter Festival.

Supporting learning at home: Read together

‘Notes for Living on Planet Earth’ by Oliver Jeffers -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgJzUet0-uE

Make a ‘Space’ model using items from the recycling bin – maybe a rocket? A planet? An astronaut? Talk about recycling different materials to help care for our planet Earth.