Students taught within the life skills pathway are members of the Corley Academy community who have been identified as needing a more nurturing approach to their learning as well as requiring extra support to build confidence and resilience. A broad knowledge and skills base is developed in our learners through a holistic approach to the delivery of the curriculum. Systems, set up and practises within the life skills pathway have been thoughtfully developed in order to meet the needs of our learners: Classes are taught by the same teacher and support staff for many subjects in order to provide a consistent and familiar learning environment and teaching base. Timetabling is more flexible to suit the needs of the cohort, allowing for longer, more in-depth lessons, trips and visits or themed mornings. Life skills teachers provide a highly individualised, ambitious and creative diet with resources, activities and teaching styles adapted carefully to meet all needs. The pace of the life skills provision, autism accredited pedagogical approaches and a considered staff : student ratio means that students’ progress within a supportive environment where they feel safe, confident and ready to learn.

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