The curriculum is designed to meet the social, emotional, mental health and learning needs of our pupils.
All pupils access a broad and balanced academic curriculum, adapted to their tier and individual learning needs.
Nurturing confidence and capability through a structured core curriculum that translates small-step learning successes into recognised, functional qualifications.
A flexible, high-interest curriculum extension designed to foster emotional regulation, build positive relationships, and discover personal strengths through practical, hands-on learning experiences.
A worker bee is the city's oldest symbol of graft, soot and sparkle. We use it to teach SEMH learners that Manchester's past and present are one continuous story and that they themselves are part of the hive.
A trauma-informed, continuous evaluation process that measures emotional regulation, relational growth, and academic readiness, ensuring support is precisely calibrated to each pupil's developmental pace.
Given the Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) profile of our cohort, the school prioritises: regulation & emotional well-being, social, relational, and employability skills preparation for adulthood
Curriculum planning reflects pupils’ vulnerabilities, promotes emotional safety, and supports the development of healthy relationships, self-awareness and resilience. SEND support and safeguarding systems work closely together to ensure pupils feel safe, supported and ready to learn.
To request information on the curriculum, including requests for samples of the RSE curriculum, please fill out the form. All enquiries head to David Jeal - Deputy Headteacher, Deputy DSL & curriculum Lead
LCE Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Designated Safeguarding Lead is Lindsey Drews, who can be contacted by email:
sam@lifechangingeducation.uk.
In the event of concerns for a child out of hours, please contact 111 or 999
