What is Phase 2
Phase 2 builds on the skills developed in phase 1 and supports students to continue to develop academically as well as socially and emotionally. As students progress through phase 2 they are encouraged to develop more independence in preparation for moving into phase 3.
Phase 2 classes are taught by their class teacher for maths, science, history, geography, RE and ICT. They receive specialist teaching in DT, art, music, PE and PSHE. They receive five maths lessons per week and 1 lesson per week of each of the foundation subjects. Students also receive five English lessons per week. Students are streamed according to their Read, Write Inc level. Students accessing Read Write Inc receive a balance of Read Write Inc lessons and lessons based on the English scheme of work. Once they have completed the Read Write Inc program they access the English scheme of work full time. Assessments are carried out on a trembly basis in order to ensure students are grouped appropriately.
When in phase 2, students will work towards objects on the stages documents in all subjects. These show progression within both skills and knowledge.
We believe that external visits and visitors in school are crucial in making learning real for students and visits are used to bring learning to life and consolidate what students know. Some students require more of a nurturing approach and are therefore moved to our lifeskills pathway.
Key Features
Lifeskills at Phase 2
Phase 2 Life Skills provides a nurturing environment for young people who may require further adaptations to the curriculum and/or a greater consistency of staffing and environment. Students continue to access English lessons within the main school which is streamed to their level/ability. Maths lessons within life skills are delivered through practical
based learning to develop skills in real life situations. The life skills curriculum has been written to incorporate all of the other subjects with the main aim to promote confidence and independence; developing a knowledge and skill base that equips and prepares young people for adulthood.
Personal development
Students take part in one personal development session per week which changes on a termly basis. Examples of these being outdoor education, swimming, bushcraft and natural enterprise (see personal development page for more information). This gives students the opportunity to take part in activities which they may not have experienced before, work with different staff, both internal and from external providers, with the aim being that they build essential skills such as critical thinking, problem solving and the ability to overcome personal barriers which will be crucial in adulthood.
