Curriculum

Focus on recognising achievement

Linton School’s curriculum is individualised and flexible, tailored to the learning needs of the individual pupil and enabling those needs to be met.

It supports our vision by giving pupils the opportunity to learn and develop in a supportive environment in which there is a focus on recognising achievement and supporting progression to develop employability skills.

In addition to the academic curriculum, individualised timetables provide opportunities for pupils to withdraw from some lessons to participate in therapy sessions with the Occupational Therapist (OT).

The curriculum is enriched by educational trips and visits, local community links and opportunities within the timetable to engage with new experiences e.g. music workshops, gardening and educational visits.

We are able to offer a range of qualifications across various subjects and at different levels to all young people from Year 9 onwards. Some of these qualifications/awards include:

Core subjects e.g. English, Mathematics, Science and ICT
Arts
PHSE
PE
History and/or Geography
Employability and Careers
Independent Living
Outdoor Learning e.g. outdoor education, equestrian, animal care and horticulture

Transition and Induction

Many of the young people who come to Linton School have been out of education for a period of time and/or have had negative experiences of school in the past. Our transition arrangements ensure that each young person and their parents or carers are given opportunities to visit the school and meet key members of staff before their formal admission.

An individual transition plan is drawn up for each pupil which includes visits to the school, working with current or previous schools and gathering information from various professionals so that we are prepared to fully support the young person from their first day.

I cannot thank Linton enough for turning my young mans life around, he went from being very misunderstood and excluded from mainstream school to a confident, mostly mature individual who has achieved more certificates than I thought possible. Linton have accommodated our every need, and made my young mans time with Linton a very happy, enjoyable one. Each and every member of staff deserve a medal.

Parent

Pupils thrive at this welcoming and happy school. They benefit from the exceptionally warm and friendly relationships that they enjoy with staff. Pupils, all of whom have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), have experienced considerable disruption to their education prior to joining the school. New pupils settle very quickly because of the bespoke programmes put in place to support their transition to the school. Pupils flourish personally as well as academically. The school provides extensive opportunities for pupils to develop as confident individuals. For example, pupils make rapid gains in their self-esteem by taking part in exciting outdoor activities such as horse riding, archery and kayaking. They are also supported to participate in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. The school has an unwavering determination that pupils will achieve their very best. There is a shared commitment to ‘building our futures, together.' This ambition is fully realised. The highly tailored curriculum that is in place for each pupil ensures that they achieve remarkably well.

Ofsted Report - June 2024

SMSC at Linton School

At Linton School, we nurture education through SMSC – supporting Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural development in every student. This is what we do:

Spiritual – To reflect on and develop your own beliefs.

• High quality PSHE

• AQA Religious Education

• Educational visits

• Multiplayer room, a respect and response

• Link to PREVENT and British Values

• Charitable work

• SMSC Quizzes during assemblies

Moral – To recognise the difference between Right and Wrong

• Human Rights

• Clear behaviour policies

• Peer pressure

• Teaching and debating about moral dilemmas

• Visiting speakers from public services

• Anti-bullying

• Linked to morality assemblies

Social – To develop a range of social skills for all occasions.

• Student voice and council

• Community work

• Mental health awareness

• Enterprise life skills

• Sports teams and lunch time clubs

• Project based learning

Cultural – To understand and appreciate cultural influences and their heritages.

• Creative experiences and opportunities

• Volunteer work

• A voice through the Arts

• Range of visits to places of worship

• Citizenship and RE

Linton School is registered for a number of examinations and qualifications which all eligible children have had access to this academic year. The school is registered with the following awarding bodies:

AQA
ASDAN
Arts Award
iDEA
Pearson
Duke of Edinburgh
TQUK