Intent statement

Leaders and teachers design a curriculum to prepare children for life as caring and thoughtful citizens. We use rapid and accurate assessments to build on prior learning that develops key concepts and knowledge and broadens children’s vocabulary. Teaching is adapted to the meet the needs of the whole child, providing opportunities to access and succeed within the National Curriculum.

Our curriculum diet intertwines academic and personal development, identifying appropriate starting points for each child and targeting next steps for learning.

Delivering our curriculum in a way which reignites a love of learning is critical to improving the life chances of our children. We achieve this by prioritising:

Delivering our curriculum in a way which reignites a love of learning is critical to improving the life chances of our children. We achieve this by prioritising:

  • Reading, so children can access and understand the world around them with independence;

  • Creativity and the arts, giving children the outlet to express themselves and find their passion;

  • Physical education, to promote healthy lifestyles and show the value of teamwork;
  • Computing and online citizenship, highlighting the importance of keeping safe in a digital society;
  • Outdoor learning and community links, to help children see themselves as a member of a wider community and understand how they can be a valuable member of that group.

“Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit is a calm and friendly environment where pupils are happy and feel safe.”

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“Staff know the pupils well, and pupils respond positively to these strong relationships.”

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“Parents comment that their children’s behaviour improves significantly after joining the school.”

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“Pupils listen carefully to their teachers and to each other, creating a calm and focused learning environment.”

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“By the time a pupil leaves the school, they are well prepared for either mainstream school or specialist provision.”

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“Teachers have high aspirations for their pupils, and pupils work hard to achieve them.”

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“Leaders, staff, and governors are ambitious for pupils to achieve their full potential.”

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“Teachers skilfully support pupils’ specific special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).”

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“Pupils learn to read with confidence and can explain past events and infer what might happen next in a story.”

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“Pupils enjoy a wide range of activities that broaden their learning, including drama, cheerleading, and school trips.”

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“The school has systems in place to track individual pupils’ progress, ensuring they are continually challenged.”

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“Classrooms and corridors are calm, with pupils showing respect to their peers, teachers, and visitors.”

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“Teachers help pupils anticipate when they might become angry, improving their ability to manage their emotions.”

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“Staff feel valued and proud to work at the school, receiving strong support from senior leaders.”

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“The governing body and the wider academy trust are ambitious for the school, ensuring both staff and pupils are well-supported.”

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