Curriculum Overview
We recognise that there are many different ways of helping young people to learn and achieve and therefore use a range of approaches, or a combination of approaches, to respond to the individual needs of each pupil. The curriculum at Gilbert Ward Academy is split into three distinct pathways across the school, Engage, Explore and Discover. Each of our pathways is set up as a community in school. All 3 pathways offer the same curriculum, but this is delivered in different ways. Pupils are allocated pathways based on individual needs, fluid not fixed and needs led.
Our pathways have specific cohort needs, pedagogical choices to teaching and learning and provision design to best meet these pupil needs. Our pathway approach ensures that there are;
- Connected Relationships: relationships between staff and students, staff and parents and staff and staff. Students feel safe to express themselves. Teachers collaborate rather than work in silos. Parents feel like partners in the learning process.
- Shared Goals: Everyone works together to help students succeed, not just academically but as individuals with unique strengths and challenges and reflect together to .
- Collective Responsibility: From cleaning up after events to supporting struggling students, people step up for each other without waiting to be asked.
