Stream Pathway

Our Pathways

Students are not placed in cohorts based on their chronological age; they are placed in class groups dependent on their cognitive, sensory, social, emotional and communication needs. Classes are organised into our four curriculum pathways: ‘Stream‘, ‘River‘ ‘Ocean‘ and ‘Waterfall‘. 

Curriculum Intent

Stream students engage with a holistic and sensory approach to learning. In this pathway the curriculum has a clear developmental perspective focused on the four areas of the EHCP. In a Stream classroom you will see consistent routines which allow learners to express themselves in a stimulating and nurturing environment. The Stream curriculum allows learners to:​ 

  • Anticipateand learn through familiar routines​ 
  • Explore the world around them using their senses​
  • Develop positive relationships with familiar people​
  • Develop the physical skills to control and manipulate their environment​
  • Express choices,feelingsand needs through preferred methods of  communication (AAC) 
  • Develop functional Maths and English skills, through stimulating and sensory activities
  • Develop tolerance and understanding of important life events, e.g. attending the doctors/opticians, having a haircut, going on holiday etc
  • Develop the ability to access the community safely 
  • Develop life skills and independence  ​ 

    Long Term Goals

    Students in the Stream pathway are likely access highly supported living as adults. Therefore, the curriculum intent is to give our students the skills they need to live as independently as possible. At Secondary and Post 16, Stream Provision will have a larger focus on preparing for adulthood and applying learnt knowledge and skills to ‘real life’ tasks and events. 

    Curriculum Implementation 

    A student’s individual EHCP will be central to the planning of lessons and activities, alongside a Progression of Skills for each of the EHCP areas and Life Skills topics. This allows our learners to learn using small, sequential steps, scaffolding the development of skills and gives them lots of opportunities to repeat what they have learned to consolidate those skills.