Curriculum Info

At Pinewood we believe the most effective learning environment is when staff work collaboratively. This requires that the atmosphere is harmonious and that the teacher promotes positive self-image and esteem engages with children's positive emotions and recognises that individual learners have legitimately different learning needs.  We will build on:

• Teaching for effective learning strategies
• The use of visual timetables and augmentative communication systems
• Learning through play
• Contextualized, cognitive and active learning
• Problem solving approaches
• Active and creative use of ICT and the
• Assessment for learning principles

Learning and teaching approaches will be

•  Focused on the learner
•  Well planned, considering outcomes, learner's interest and prior knowledge
• Enjoyable, relevant and inclusive - enhancing the experience, achievement and attainment of our most vulnerable children and young people
• Active and fun, allowing young people to become problem solvers in a supportive and stimulating atmosphere
• Flexible and creative, allowing for personalisation of learning
•  Allow for choice, challenge and chances,
• Collaborative and co-operative, promoting quality social interaction between children and young people

Where appropriate goals are set in conjunction with the pupils and parents/carers and shared with them in symbol form.  Pupils in Pinewood use a variety of assessment is for learning strategies.

Parents/Carers have a variety of opportunities to become involved in their child's learning.  Formal events such as review meetings and curriculum events provide information on the learning and teaching planned and taking place in the classroom.  Parents Consultation is used to initially plan and set well-being goals and evaluate/report on progress of the child. Daily communication takes place between home and school through the home/school diary and regular phone calls where appropriate.