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 curriculum delivery. 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 curriculum with resources, activities and teaching styles adapted carefully to meet all needs. The pace of the life skills curriculum, 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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