Curriculum Intent

Our ultimate goal is to equip learners with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed beyond the classroom, in readiness for the next stage of their lives.  This will include reintegrating back into a mainstream setting or specialist setting.  Beyond this, we aim to improve life chances of our school leavers by providing pathways to further education, vocational training, and employment opportunities, ensuring that every student can achieve their potential and thrive in society.

 

We aim to provide a broad curriculum that offers a range of pathways whilst fostering creativity and developing critical thinking. We intend for our learners to leave Leading Futures with an ability to read, write, and communicate effectively. We actively encourage collaboration and peer support, enabling students to learn from one another and appreciate diverse perspectives.

 

As an alternative provision, we also work closely with outside agencies to help further support our learners to the greatest extent. Our target is for our learners to leave our provision with an increased cultural capital that supports their personal and social development of our learners.  In turn, this allows them to understand and manage their emotions, recognise risk, increase resilience, and further their knowledge on the culturally rich communities in which they live. We intend for all our learners to leave with a broad knowledge and understanding of British Values and understand the positive impact they can have on their communities.  

 

We are committed to fostering an environment where all learners can achieve success, both academically and personally. This involves setting high expectations, providing appropriate support, regular assessments and feedback will guide instruction, ensuring that we adapt our teaching methods and resources to meet the varied learning styles and requirements of each learner.  We celebrate all achievements, however small, to build confidence and motivation.

 

Alongside our academic curriculum of maths, English and personal development, we offer a regular arts and crafts experience for our learners.  This unique element to our alternative provision provides our learners with mindfulness opportunities which in turn supports their emotional regulation. We are firm believers that these moments of creativity within the day help learners to feel relaxed, easing anxiety and taking them away from any personal pressures they may be experiencing. By creating art, learners gain a sense of accomplishment and develop confidence.  Art projects provide opportunities for self-reflection, personal growth, and can boost self-esteem.  Engaging in art activities can also inspire learners, encouraging them to think critically and outside of the box.  Such tasks also aid in the development of physical skills, such as fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. 

 

We look to maximise attendance and punctuality, to ensure our learners can access their learning which helps them to remain safe, improve their well-being, and succeed. We also have a key focus on relationship-based practice which includes having shared expectations for behaviour that ensures safe, calm learning environments.  Our very skilled team works closely with our learners to ensure that engagement with learning is positive.  

 

Improving outcomes for our learners is of utmost importance to us. By aligning our curriculum intent with our principles, we strive to create a learning environment that supports all learners, nurtures their talents, and prepares them for a successful future. Through collaboration, creativity, and a commitment to inclusivity, we aim to empower each learner to become confident, capable, and compassionate individuals.