Our approach to learning
Education is about more than qualifications
Our Values-Based Education approach recognises both the inner and outer curriculum. Qualifications and academic progress matter. But so do confidence, relationships, self-awareness, regulation, curiosity and independence.
Because whether it's cooking, walking, traveling, managing money, when you discover something you're actually interested in, you realise that learning doesn't have to start at a desk.
Real people. Real experiences. Real learning.
The world around us is full of opportunities to learn
leads to
IndependenceSome of the most powerful learning happens through people. We create opportunities for young people to spend time with professionals, practitioners, members of the community and people with lived experience so they can explore interests, discover possibilities and imagine something different for themselves.
The Inner Curriculum
These develop through relationships, experiences, reflection and opportunities to practise them in real life.
Confidence
Self-awareness
Regulation
Curiosity
Compassion
Resilience
Responsibility
Relationships
Independence
Belonging
The Outer Curriculum
Learning has a purpose when young people can see why it matters to their life
English & Maths
Functional Skills
PSHE
AQA Unit Awards
Practical & vocational learning
Work-related learning
Life skills
Community-based learning
Travel training
College transition