Because we have a mixed intake of pupils we do not organise classes by year but by grouping pupils together who have similar needs and approaches to learning.
Normally these pupils will be within 1 or 2 years of each other.

Each class is then set up to use a range of approaches appropriate to that group of pupils including:

  • Signalong
  • Symbol based communication programmes
  • Voice output devices
  • Switch operated equipment
  • Intensive interaction
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Rebound Therapy
  • Sensory Integration
  • Intervenor
  • Body Signing
  • Sensory approaches
  • Care Plans

Overview of our Curriculum

Sheringham Woodfields offers a broad and balanced curriculum to all its pupils irrespective of needs or abilities. This encompasses all areas of the National Curriculum and Early Years and Foundation Stage where appropriate.  From 16 the curriculum is more focused on preparing pupils for the next steps of their lives.

The curriculum promotes fundamental British values in a wide range of ways.

The PSHE curriculum actively promotes:

  • the principles of democracy and fairness
  • equality of rights
  • the difference between right and wrong
  • the rule of law
  • the consequences of breaking laws
  • individual liberty and responsibilities

In addition, there are many other opportunities to promote these values such as school council, pupils developing class rules etc.

Our curriculum is designed to promote learning and to prepare pupils for the next steps in their lives. Where possible we follow the National Curriculum but adapt it to remain challenging, fun and relevant to our pupils.

At all ages there is an emphasis on enabling pupils to be as independent as possible and so much of the learning takes place in practical ways such as cooking, shopping or in the community. We view Personal, Social and Health Education as a core subject along with English and Maths.

For more information about the curriculum, see the separate sheet(s) detailing what we learn within each keystage.

The school has also implemented a specially-designed curriculum to support those pupils with profound, multiple learning difficulties.

What we learn

Our curriculum is designed to promote learning and to prepare pupils for the next steps in their lives. Where possible we follow the National Curriculum but adapt it to remain challenging, fun and relevant to our pupils. 

At all ages there is an emphasis on enabling pupils to be as independent as possible and so much of the learning takes place in practical ways such as cooking, shopping or in the community. We view Personal, Social and Health Education as a core subject along with English and Maths.

For more information about the curriculum, see the separate sheet(s) detailing what we learn within each keystage.

The school has also implemented a specially-designed curriculum to support those pupils with profound, multiple learning difficulties.

Enrichment

The school provides an enriching curriculum that promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural and social development of our pupils as well as their intellectual development. This includes:

  • Understanding of the beliefs, feelings and values of others
  • Sense of enjoyment and fascination in learning about themselves, others and the world around them
  • Use of imagination and creativity in their learning
  • Willingness to reflect on their experiences
  • Recognition of the difference between right and wrong
  • Understanding of the consequences of their actions
  • Showing a wide range of social skills in different contexts
  • Willingness to join in a variety of social settings
  • Understanding the way communities and societies function
  • Understanding and recognition of the wide range of cultural influences that have shaped our own heritage
  • Willingness to participate in, and respond to artistic, musical, sporting, mathematical, technological, scientific and cultural opportunities
  • Exploring and showing respect for cultural diversity

These themes are studied throughout our curriculum and through a range of themed weeks and days where pupils can try out new and exciting things. Much of this is through educational visits. These have included: “Great Woodfields Bake Off”, Pirate-Themed Numeracy Day,
Music Week and RE days.

RE curriculum

The RE curriculum follows the Norfolk agreed syllabus which largely reflects Christian traditions in Britain.

In addition, our RE themed days enable pupils to:

  • experience and understand different religions and cultures.
  • to recognise the similarities and differences between other cultures and our own.
  • to tolerate the beliefs and cultures of others.

The traditional school curriculum is enhanced by the many life skills we teach that are so important for our pupils’ development and their families. This requires a very individual approach and the school to have a long-term view of where our pupils will be moving onto so that they are fully prepared for the next steps of their lives.

Each half term parents are provided with information about what their child will be learning and how they can support learning at home.