An ambitious curriculum, shaped around every pupil
A broad and purposeful curriculum that helps pupils build knowledge, confidence and greater independence.
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Learning at Orange Tree School
A broad curriculum with the individual at its heart
Our curriculum combines meaningful academic challenge with the flexibility, structure and encouragement pupils need to engage confidently. Teaching is shaped around individual starting points while keeping sight of future independence, qualifications and wider life.
Ambitious
High expectations and meaningful challenge help every pupil build knowledge and confidence.
Individualised
Teaching responds to strengths, needs and starting points without losing sight of progression.
Connected
Academic learning sits alongside communication, independence and personal development.
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Subjects that open up new possibilities
Each subject has its own character, but all share the same goal: helping pupils understand more, do more and recognise what they can achieve.
- AArtExplore ideas, materials and personal expression through practical creativity.Explore Art →
- AaEnglishDevelop reading, writing and communication through purposeful texts and ideas.Explore English →
- ○GeographyUnderstand places, people and the changing world around us.Explore Geography →
- I II IIIHistoryInvestigate the past, weigh evidence and make connections across time.Explore History →
- ÷MathsBuild fluency, reasoning and confidence in solving practical problems.Explore Maths →
- HolaModern Foreign LanguagesDiscover new language, culture and ways to communicate.Explore MFL →
- ● ● ●Social LearningPractise communication, collaboration and positive participation.Explore Social Learning →
- ♡PSHEBuild knowledge for wellbeing, relationships and informed choices.Explore PSHE →
- ✧Religious StudiesConsider beliefs, values and different perspectives with respect.Explore Religious Studies →
- ⚛ScienceQuestion, investigate and explain the physical and natural world.Explore Science →
- ◉Food TechnologyDevelop practical skills, food knowledge and greater independence.Explore Food Technology →
A purposeful learning cycle
How learning is supported
Understand
Begin with each pupil's strengths, needs and starting points.
Plan
Set appropriate goals and create meaningful opportunities to progress.
Teach
Explain, model, practise and apply learning in supportive ways.
Review
Recognise progress and use it to shape the next stage of learning.
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