Pathway 3
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.
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Pathway 3 Summer Term 2023 Seeking Refuge |
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Key Text: |
‘The Arrival’ Shaun Tan, ‘The Journey’ Francesca Sanna, ‘ The Island’ Armin Greder |
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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. |
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Maths |
Fractions and money. |
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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? |
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Science/Outdoor learning |
Natural phenomena – volcanoes. Plot to plate – growing food. |
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Cookery Design Technology |
Foods from around the World. Build a model island using recycled materials. |
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PE |
Health related fitness |
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PSHE/RSE |
Relationships |
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Creative Arts |
Exhibition at the MAC. Exhibits of pupils’ work and creative workshops. |
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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? |
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Pathway 3 – spring term curriculum Grid |
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Key Text: |
Information texts – wildlife, lifecycles and ecosystems. |
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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. |
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Maths |
Tallies and data handling. Record types and numbers of different species/habitats. |
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Global Learning |
Basic fieldwork – compass directions. Features of the local area and seasonal changes. |
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Science/Outdoor learning |
Observations. Identify and classify different plants and animals. Living things and habitats including reproduction (hatching butterflies). Food chains. |
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Cookery Design Technology |
Simple, healthy meals and snacks on a budget. Design and build a home for wildlife. |
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PE |
Yoga/ gym fitness. |
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PSHE/RSE |
Understanding mental and physical health. Looking after our own wellbeing. |
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Creative Arts |
Arts Award – music, art, dance and pottery. |
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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. |
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Pathway 3 Curriculum Grid Autumn 2022 |
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Key Text: |
‘Here We Are: Notes for living on Planet Earth’ by Oliver Jeffers. |
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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. |
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Maths |
Pupils will focus on shape and how different shapes relate to space and the planets. |
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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. |
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Science/Outdoor learning |
The solar system – how this influences day, night and the seasons. The effect of seasons on plant growth and weather. |
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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’. |
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PE |
Football – preparing for the World Cup. |
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PSHE/RSE |
‘This is Me’. Pupils will learn about the human body and the changes which take place as they grow and age. |
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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. |
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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. |
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