Identity For Life

2022 -2023

“Working together to do our best”

Department Aims:

• We aim to develop mature, responsible, fun, caring and positive students.
• We work on independence, at school and home.
• We aim to promote students who can regulate themselves and organise themselves through strategies and support given.
• We support students accessing all curriculum areas at their appropriate level

Curriculum

Learning Breadth:

• Maths
• English
• ICT
• RSHE
• Science
• P.E
• The Arts
• Protective Behaviours
• Topic (History/Geography/R.E)

Curriculum Overview for Semi-Formal Pupils

Curriculum Overview for Formal Pupils

Adapted National Curriculum

Within Identity for Life our curriculum is focused on the Formal and semi-formal curriculum. We start working on work related vocational skills alongside the traditional National Curriculum.

Swimming:

All students will participate in swimming during there time in Identity for Life.

Bush Craft:

Bush Craft is on a rolling programme where the students get 3 half termly sessions a year.

Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development

• At Welcombe Hills we work on student’s holistic development and safety. Special events from different cultures are celebrated.
• In our phase we discuss current affairs and issues affecting our local and national area in order to support our students’ understanding of what is happening in the world.
• We hold assemblies that are linked with SMSC development and give students the time and space to be able to reflect on things.

We have weekly well-being sessions where we have worked on activities such as dance, Tai Chi, Yoga, Mindfulness and relaxation.

Create for Life

Department Aims:

• Creative Arts enable our unique pupils to shine, where they are not being judged for their academic skills but where everyone has the ability to make a valuable contribution.
• It provides a practical approach to learning and many pupils learn best when they are active participants and developing our students’ confidence and self-esteem.
• We will provide a broad and enriching curriculum that is appropriate to pupils’ age, level of understanding and needs. 
• We offer exciting opportunities and experiences for our students to work with a variety of Artists during their time at school.  
• We aim to create an understanding and appreciation of the Arts that will last a life time.

Curriculum Overview for Semi-Formal Pupils

Curriculum Overview for Formal Pupils

Interventions and Therapies

At Welcombe Hills we believe in a holistic and pupil centred approach to learning and offer a range of therapies and interventions. Interventions and therapies are allocated through a referral process. When a referral is made these are analysed and then an intervention is decided. Unfortunately, not all students will necessarily access a therapy or intervention.

Therapies we currently offer are;

• Play Therapy

• Music Therapy

• Sensory Occupational Therapy

• Drumming Therapy

• Art Therapy

• Lifespace

• Drawing and Talking

Careers Curriculum

At Welcombe Hills a key focus of our curriculum offer

is to prepare students for their next steps in life.

The Day to Day

Timings:

The school day starts: 8.55am

Lunch time:12pm-1pm

The school day ends:3.20pm

Lunch arrangements:

School dinners cost: £2.85 per day

Cook your own lunch option: Packed Lunch Box

What do I need each day?

What to Wear

School Uniform:

• Navy Green sweater or cardigan with (or without) school logo
• Grey or black trousers or skirt (grey/navy blue/ black joggers for children who struggle with fasteners)
• White or navy blue shirt/blouse/polo shirt
• Blue and white checked summer dress
• Sensible black shoes

 PE Kit:

• Black or navy blue shorts or tracksuit bottoms 
• White or navy blue t-shirt 
• Plimsolls (for indoor use) or trainers 
• Spare pair of socks 

Swimming / hydrotherapy 

• Swimming costume or trunks 
• Towel 

Forest school / Bush craft  

• Waterproofs (waterproof overalls can be provided) 
• Wellies or walking boots 
• Warm clothes including thick socks, hat, gloves etc. for the colder months
• Sun hat for warmer months. 

At Welcombe Hills, we recognise that all of our pupils are individuals and should be treated as such. We realise that our pupils may not always have the same opportunity to experiment with make-up, nail varnish etc. with their peers outside of school. Therefore if your secondary age child wishes to experiment with hair colour, nail colour or make up we ask that you discuss this with us so we can work together on what is acceptable and appropriate.