Stepping Stones Mortimer House/Valley House Curriculum Offer

Stepping Stones Mortimer House/Valley House Curriculum Offer

Overview Stepping Stones provides an adapted national curriculum which is personalised and individualised leading to nationally accredited and recognised qualifications. All qualifications are accredited through the Open College Network framework and IQA Functional Skills. Young people have the opportunity to study for individual units, Award or Certificate qualifications. Core subjects (shown in blue) will compliment their personalised choice of subjects. This list of personalised subjects are not exhaustive and can be adapted/sought for each young person dependent on area of interest and need. Qualifications offer range from Entry 1 – Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE 4). Added Value subjects are offered to enhance learning opportunities and embed holistic learning

OVERVIEW – LEARNING PATHWAYS

Core Subjects & Sample Unit Qualifications Maths (GCSEs, Functional Skills, OCN) English (GCSEs, Functional Skills, OCN) Science (OCN) PHSE (OCN) Living Independently (OCN) Time Speaking & Listening Skills and Presentation Skills Science and the Human Body British Values History Understanding Relationships & Sexual Health Living safely in the home Functional Skills Maths E1- L2 Functional Skills E1 – L2 Energy Use Yoga Geography British Values Following Instructions Weight and Capacity Writing for meaning Science and the Plant world Mindfulness Religious Education Healthy Lifestyles Create a simple meal Length Reading for Meaning The Prehistoric World Enrichment Local History Building Confidence and Self Esteem Eating Out Fractions Creative Writing Habitat Management Prevent Duty Awareness Animation Follow instructions Catering Skills Multiplication Punctuation and Grammar Observing birds Rights and Responsibilities Computer Safety & Privacy Safeguarding Food Hygiene Subtraction Reading Countryside Management Student Voice Cultural Visits Prevent Duty Qualification Carry out practical activity Budgeting Receiving and responding to information Introduction to Environmental Sustainability Team Building Community & Citizenship Personal Hygiene Textile Craft Measuring Distance and Length Writing First Aid qualification Music – singing, guitar, keyboard Design and Imaging Software Guest Speakers Skills for Living Independently Addition Proof Reading Eco-systems Personal Well Being Award E-learning Making Choices Health and Safety Rounding Using a Dictionary Science Experiments Living in a Diverse Society Global Citizen Dealing with Stress Travel training Area Adjectives Wildlife watch Environmental Issues Using the Internet Assertiveness Budgeting Money Improve own Spelling Tutorials E-safety Personal Safety Awareness Life skills GCSE Virtual Infill (by prior agreement with Head of Ed & local authority) GCSE Virtual Infill (by prior agreement with Head of Ed & local authority) Safeguarding Using Mobile IT Devices Understanding Self and Others Shopping Skills GCSE Virtual Infill (by prior agreement with Head of Ed & local authority) SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social , Cultural) OCN Humanities/ICT (OCN)

Vocational/Development Opportunities Practical/Vocational Studies Art/Design/ Crafts/Drama Music/Creative Animal Care Enrichment Carry out a practical activity Develop Mask Making Explore Music Principles of the movement and handling of small animals Soil Care Making an Art or Craft Product Movement Variation and Adaptations in the environment Volunteering Magic Club Ground Preparation for planting and showing Every day clothing Taking Part in a Performance Principles of the care of animals Narrow boating Shetland Pony visits Garden Horticulture Clothing Design Yoga Assist with care of animals Floristry Alpaca Walking DIY Skills Drama Digital Music Driving a Tractor Lucky Tails Alpaca Farm Peer Mentoring Gardening for Pleasure Making a Product Singing Lessons Animal Handling Book Barn Relaxation time Habitat Management Using craft skills with natural materials Keyboard Habitat Management Park Visits Table Tennis Making a Product Exploring Art Lyric Writing Animal Husbandry Ground Preparation for planting and sowing Graphic Design Introduction into Composing Music Pet Care Garden Centres Refresh Garden Horticulture Research Techniques in Visual Art Guitar lessons Observing and Encouraging Birds Harry Potter Lessons – Harry Potter World Rock Climbing Carpentry Mosaics Recognising Instruments Animal Emergencies Hoar Park Farm Volunteering – Soup Kitchen Bulb Planting and hanging Baskets Needle & Textile Crafts Rehearsing for a Performance Animal Welfare Fund raising Fundraising Blue Cross Animal Rescue Horse Riding Lunch Club & Additional Activities Social Games Reflection Tine

Please note, these subjects are personalised for our current students interests and their needs – we can tailor and personalise further qualifications and programmes for our future young people in our education care. Please contact us for further information: Emma Gillin – 01827 337998 or 07811414551 Head of Education Stepping Stones & Virtual School