Our Curriculum
At Broadfield Specialist School, our curriculum is underpinned by four principles as outlined within our school motto:
Belong, Believe, Enjoy & Achieve.
We aim to deliver a broad, balanced, and ambitious curriculum which removes barriers to learning, embraces diversity, and sets high expectations for all. Our curriculum is carefully adapted to meet a wide range of SEND and ensures every learner can thrive and achieve their full potential.
We carefully assess the needs of students on entry to Broadfield School before placing them within a group who follow one of five curriculum pathways. Each pathway has a particular learning approach that enables all students to flourish.
We recognise that as our young people develop and grow, so does their need for different skills, learning approaches and experiences. We review individual students’ needs throughout their time at school and students sometimes transition into different pathways, or access a blended curriculum approach.
Click the links below to find more information on our curriculum pathways:
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Formal Curriculum Pathway
A broad and balanced curriculum pathway which follows a more formal approach to learning, structured within a traditional secondary school model.
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Functional Curriculum Pathway
An alternative scaffolded approach to the curriculum, with a strong emphasis on real- life experiences and functional skills.
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Thrive Curriculum Pathway
A developmental approach that prioritises social and emotional wellbeing, helping students to feel safe, build relationships and develop resilience to engage in learning.
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Autism Curriculum Pathway
A specialist pathway for autistic students who benefit from a highly structured environment, alongside a range of strength-based approaches to learning.
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Sensory Curriculum Pathway
A thematic, multi-sensory curriculum for students with complex, profound and multiple learning needs delivered through practical, sensory and experiential activities.
Sensory Pathway