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Extended curriculum
A flexible, high-interest curriculum extension designed to foster emotional regulation, build positive relationships, and discover personal strengths through practical, hands-on learning experiences.
Five areas of learning
Beyond the core, area by area
Each area has its own page with the full detail.
01
Creative and Vocational Learning
A central part of our curriculum, supporting both wellbeing and employability.- Art, Music and Performing Arts
- PE, Fitness and Sports Leadership
- Practical skills
- Vocational pathways
02
Personal Development, PSHE and SEMH
Personal development is woven throughout school life and underpins all learning.- PSHE and RE
- Life Skills and Independence
- Therapeutic and wellbeing support
03
Spiritual, Moral and Community Development
Our inclusive, Catholic-rooted curriculum values all faiths and none.- Reflection and Mindfulness
- Values and Ethics
- Community and Charity
04
Digital Technology, Assistive Tools and Online Safety
Technology is used purposefully to support inclusion, access and engagement.- Assistive technology
- Online safety
- Safe, structured use
05
Bees From Everywhere
A 12-week SEMH curriculum built around the Manchester worker bee.- 12-week SEMH curriculum
Life skills and independence
Preparing for adulthood, step by step
Independence is developed in line with each pupil’s stage and needs, with expectations increasing as pupils move through the tiers.
- Money management
- Travel training
- Self-care
- Healthy routines
- Job applications
- Interview preparation
- Workplace behaviours
Spiritual, moral and community development
Belonging, respect and positive relationships
Our inclusive, Catholic-rooted curriculum values all faiths and none.
Reflection and Mindfulness
Structured mindfulness, quiet reflection and guided practice to manage stress, improve focus and build emotional resilience.
Values and Ethics
Exploring moral principles, personal values and ethical decision-making through discussion, reflection and real-life scenarios.
Community and Charity
Volunteering, fundraising and charitable projects that build empathy, teamwork and a strong sense of citizenship.
Digital technology and online safety
Tools that remove barriers
Digital tools are selected to support individual needs and are integrated into learning in a way that is structured, safe and meaningful.
Assistive technology
Pupils are also supported to develop digital organisation skills, including managing online work, using devices responsibly and understanding how technology can help them learn independently.
Digital citizenship
Learning how to behave safely, respectfully and responsibly online, in a way that is carefully scaffolded and emotionally safe.
- Online relationships
- Privacy
- Digital footprints
- Emerging technologies
Safe, structured and therapeutic use
Digital tools are introduced gradually and used within clear boundaries to reduce anxiety, prevent over-stimulation and promote positive engagement. All use is staff-led, closely supervised and in full accordance with GDPR and safeguarding requirements.
- 01
Clear routines and expectations for device use.
- 02
Consistent adult supervision and guided interaction.
- 03
Limited and purposeful screen time matched to individual needs.
- 04
Immediate support and intervention if online concerns arise.
Planning, making and evaluating. Real-world projects.
Bees From Everywhere
Part of the hive
A 12-week SEMH curriculum.
A worker bee is the city’s oldest symbol of graft, soot and sparkle. We use it to teach SEMH learners that Manchester’s industrial past and its migrant, multilingual present are one continuous story, and that they themselves are part of the hive.
View the curriculum PDFRight to withdraw
In accordance with statutory government guidance, parents and carers have the legal right to request that their child is withdrawn from any non-statutory elements of the RSE curriculum. We are committed to open communication with families about these lessons.
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