Pathway 3 is a semi-formal pathway, but more applied and increasingly independent. It supports pupils with severe learning disabilities who are developing stronger communication, reasoning, resilience, collaboration and self-organisation.

Pupils continue to benefit from structure, visual support, consistent communication approaches and regulation strategies, but are increasingly encouraged to apply their learning in practical, familiar, community-based and work-related contexts.

The focus is on functional problem solving, independence, purposeful communication, applied learning, community access and preparation for life beyond school.