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Our curriculum

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.

The curriculum map

Four parts, one curriculum

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What pupils follow

Broad, ambitious and carefully adapted

Our curriculum aims to close academic gaps while helping pupils build confidence, independence and emotional resilience.

  1. 01Core academic subjects
  2. 02Personal development and life skills
  3. 03Therapeutic and wellbeing programmes
  4. 04Creative and vocational learning opportunities

The rhythm of school life

What a pupil can expect

01Every day

Emotional check-in

With a trusted key adult.

Structured routines

Predictable routines and movement breaks that reduce anxiety.

Adapted learning

Lessons matched to each pupil’s tier and needs.

02Across the week

Personal development

Weekly timetabled PSHE and RE: relationships, health, online safety, citizenship and British values.

Creative and practical learning

Art, music, sport, cooking, construction and horticulture.

Wellbeing support

Counselling, mentoring, ELSA and regulation support.

03Over time

Bees From Everywhere

A 12-week SEMH curriculum unit.

Growing independence

Expectations increase as pupils move through the tiers.

Reports and reviews

An annual written report, and full contribution to EHCP annual reviews.

Success is defined broadly and meaningfully.

Progress and qualifications

Progress that goes beyond grades

Success at LCE Academy is defined broadly and meaningfully. Qualifications matter, but they are not the only measure of progress.

Academic learning

Accreditation routes are selected to reflect each pupil’s strengths and aspirations.

Personal development

Including independence, confidence and readiness for next steps.

Emotional regulation

Recognising that achievement extends beyond academic outcomes alone.

Qualification routes

These routes are intentionally structured to allow for small-step success, consistent recognition of progress, and sustained motivation through highly achievable accreditation.

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GCSE subjects
Route 01GCSE subjects

Where appropriate, pupils work towards GCSEs.

Functional Skills
Route 02Functional Skills

Practical, real-life qualifications in English, maths and ICT.

AQA Unit Awards
Route 03AQA Unit Awards

Small units that recognise each step of progress.

ASDAN
Route 04ASDAN

ASDAN and equivalent accredited programmes.

David JealDavid JealDeputy Headteacher and Head of Curriculum

Reach out

Questions about the curriculum?

All curriculum enquiries go to David. Whether you are a parent, a pupil or a local authority, we are happy to talk it through.

Or call 07414 197687