At Marjory Kinnon, the curriculum is adapted from the National Curriculum and individualised to meet the needs of all our pupils.  Underpinning the curriculum is a focus on communication, life skills and independence.

We Have Two Curriculum Pathways

These two pathways deliver the same knowledge and content in a sequenced curriculum but with a different approach.

• Semi-Formal Pathway – focuses more on a thematic and contextual approach to support the understanding of our autistic learners. This pathway also includes a multisensory approach with a high focus on life skills and independence.  Communication, Speech and Language and Occupational therapies are built into the timetable combined with the pupil’s EHCP targets.
• Formal Pathway – focuses more on National Curriculum subjects taught discretely.  The approach also includes a focus on social communication and independent life skills. Learning is delivered in small steps that include Speech and Language, Occupational Therapy and EHCP targets. 

Whole School Approach to Learning

Subject Leaders ensure learning is sequenced across the school from EYFS to KS4. To support individual delivery and progress, rotational learning takes place in Maths and English that ensures individual quality learning with the teacher matched to EHCP targets and small-step progress. 

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KS1 and KS2

From Year 1 to Year 6, learning is provided to the students by adapting the National Curriculum to match their abilities whilst challenging them to achieve their potential.  Learning is delivered thematically and within a context to deepen understanding for ASC pupils.

Subjects that are covered include:

• English & Phonics & Communication and Oracy
• Maths
• Science
• PE, including swimming
• Music
• Food Technology/Horticulture- Life Skills
• Humanities- History/Geography and RE
• PSHE
• Art & Design
• Speech and Language and Occupational Health Interventions

Read, Write Inc underpins the phonics delivery and Maths Mastery and Power of Reading ensure content is delivered sequentially across the school. Learning for subjects such as computing is integrated into the whole curriculum to foster independence and communication.  MFL is delivered via a bespoke focus on cultural days.  

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Learning Approaches

Our learning approaches ensure EHCP targets are included; teachers are encouraged to focus on the following areas throughout the curriculum:​

• Communication
• Cognition
• Physical/Sensory
• Independence

Students benefit from a range of interventions and approaches that are embedded into classroom practice. These include:

• TEACCH
• Makaton
• Intensive interaction
• Visual support using Communication InPrint
• Team Teach to support behaviour
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)

 

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Curriculum Maps:

Details of our curriculum for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 can be found below. Parents have the right to withdraw from RE lessons. 

Further details of the curriculum can be obtained by contacting Mr. A. Van Dyk, Head of Primary, via the school office at office@mks.org.uk.